But encourage one another daily,
as long as it is called Today,
so that none of you may be hardened
by sin's deceitfulness.
Hebrews 3:13 NIV
But encourage one another daily,
as long as it is called Today,
so that none of you may be hardened
by sin's deceitfulness.
Hebrews 3:13 NIV
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41st Sunday, July 29, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 29; Genesis 40; Daniel 5
Music: Celebration Hymnal
521 A New Name in Glory
522 I’m So Glad, Jesus Lifted Me
541 The Joy of the Lord
542 My Life Is in You, Lord
544 My Faith Still Holds
217 Holy Ground
218 Come into the Holy of Holies
219 Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in This Place
220 He Is HereTeaching: Gift of Interpretation of Tongues 1 Corinthians 12
Tongues for the church body require interpretation (explanation; translation):
natural or supernatural.NATURAL:
Day of Pentecost: “each one heard them speaking in his own language.” Acts 2:6
1920s: Esther Snobeck heard tongues in perfect Norwegian – that confirmed in her the reality of speaking in tongues.SUPERNATURAL: Gift of the Holy Spirit
If there is not an interpreter (explainer, translator), the speaker must pray for the interpretation–or keep quiet.2 Peter 1:20-21
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.Origen [180-262 A.D.]: “If the one who speaks in tongues does not have the power to interpret them, others will not understand, but he will know what he was moved by the Spirit to say. When this is understood by others as well, there will be fruit from it. Here as elsewhere, we are taught to seek the common good of the church.”
Old Testament Interpretation and Explanation
Joseph interprets and explains dreams: Genesis 40-41
Gideon overhears an interpretation: Judge 7
Daniel interprets and explains dreams: Daniel 2, 4, 5JESUS
Matthew 16:3, Luke 12:56 “You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.”INANIMATE THINGS GIVE A CLEAR SIGNAL
1 Corinthians 14:7
How can one appreciate music that is unclear? How does the bugler call to war?FOREIGN LIPS WILL SPEAK TO THIS PEOPLE
1 Corinthians 14:21; Isaiah 28:10-12 For it is: Do and do, do and do, rule on rule, rule on rule; a little here, a little there." Very well then, with foreign lips and strange tongues God will speak to this people, to whom he said, "This is the resting place, let the weary rest"; and, "This is the place of repose"-- but they would not listen.MESSAGE IS TO BUILD UP THE CHURCH
1 Corinthians 14:26
Edifying–not tearing down. Lifting up–not destroying. Helping–not hindering.
40th Sunday, July 22, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 22; James 3; 1 Corinthians 14Apostle’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13 KJV):
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.Children's Lesson: Bricks are Red (Genesis 11)
Music: Celebration Hymnal
20 Let There Be Glory and Honor and Praises
21 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
31 I Exalt Thee
32 Be Exalted, O God
34 He is Lord
384 Spirit Song
383 Fill Me Now
382 Come, Holy Spirit
391 Sweet, Sweet SpiritTeaching: Gift of Tongues: 1 Corinthians 12
Matthew 3:11 (Mark 1:8, Luke 3:16)
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
Acts 1:7-8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;Tongues are demonstrated in three distinct ways:
- Initial Evidence of Filling of Holy Spirit
- Personal edification
- Corporate edification as long as there is interpretationINITIAL EVIDENCE of being baptized with the power and fire of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Acts 10:46; Acts 19:6-7 How did the early church recognize that an individual was baptized with the power of the Holy Spirit? The common answer is tongues.PERSONAL EDIFICATION – Communication at the spirit level
1 Cor 14:2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.
1 Cor 14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself,
1 Cor 14:14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.CORPORATE EDIFICATION – Communication at the church level
1 Cor 14:13 For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says.
1 Cor 14:22 Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers;
1 Cor 14:27-28 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two-or at the most three-should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God.Are Tongues for today?
Why does the Bible say tongues will cease? (1 Corinthians 13:8)
It also says prophecy and knowledge will cease–and they will–when we are face to face with God in the eternal state and no longer look through a darkened glass. Then we will see the things of eternity clearly.
But I have heard that Tongues are just for the Apostles and the early church–before the New Testament was written. Chrysostom [347-407 A.D.] and Ambriosiaster [about 366 A.D.] and others explain Paul’s teaching as if Tongues were still in operation.
Joel’s promise was the spirit to sons and daughter and all mankind. (Joel 2:28-29)WHO can receive the Gift of Tongues?
1 Cor 14:5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,
1 Cor 14:39 and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
39th Sunday, July 15, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 15; John 14; 1 John 2
Music: Celebration Hymnal
394 Greater Is He that is in Me
214 He Has Made Me Glad
373 To Him Who Sits on the Throne
384 Spirit Song
385 Where the Spirit of the Lord Is
387 Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome
389 Spirit of the Loving God
391 Sweet, Sweet Spirit
649 When I Look into Your HolinessTeaching: Gift of distinguishing between spirits - 1 Corinthians 12
Why is a supernatural gift of this type needed? Hitler is obviously evil; Mother Teresa and Billy Graham are obviously good. And you will know them by their fruit, anyway? We have wisdom, knowledge, and prophecy–why more? Prophecy is the first gift that Paul suggests everyone should seek–it also has “false prophet” potential clearly explained in the Old and New Testament. Since WE are to judge the prophecies, what standard can we use that is not just human wisdom? Do we not need supernatural judgment ability from God?
ONE: We must distinguish between spirits.
JEROBOAM’s visiting prophet: 1 Kings 13 (an old prophet lied)
Prophet MICAIAH: 1 Kings 22 and 2 Chron 18 ( a lot of prophets lied)Different spirits
Deut 34:9 spirit of wisdom
Ps 76:12 spirit of rulers;
Prov 20:27 spirit of a man
Eccl 3:21 spirit of man; spirit of the animal
Isa 4:3-5 spirit of judgment; spirit of fire.
Isa 11:2-3 Spirit of the LORD; Spirit of wisdom; Spirit of understanding; Spirit of counsel; Spirit of power; Spirit of knowledge; Spirit of the fear of the LORD
Isa 28:6 spirit of justice
Isa 57:15-16 spirit of the lowly; spirit of man
Isa 61:3 spirit of despair.
Jer 51:1 spirit of a destroyer
Ezek 1:20, 10:17 spirit of the living creatures
Dan 4:9 spirit of the holy gods
Hos 4:12, 5:4 spirit of prostitution
Hag 1:14 spirit of Zerubbabel; spirit of Joshua; spirit of the whole remnant of the people.
Zech 12:10 spirit of grace; spirit of supplication
Zech 13:2 spirit of impurity
John 15:26 Spirit of truth
Rom 1:4 Spirit of holiness
Rom 8:15 spirit that makes you a slave again to fear; Spirit of sonship.
Rom 11:7-9 spirit of stupor,
Rom 15:5 spirit of unity
1 Cor 2:12 spirit of the world
2 Cor 3:3 Spirit of the living God
2 Cor 4:13 spirit of faith
Eph 1:17 Spirit of wisdom; Spirit of revelation
2 Tim 1:6-7 spirit of timidity; spirit of power; spirit of love; spirit of self-discipline.
1 Peter 4:14 Spirit of glory
1 John 4:3 spirit of the antichrist,
1 John 4:6 Spirit of truth; spirit of falsehood.
Rev 19:10 spirit of prophecyTWO: We must distinguish between the sacred and the profane
“Discern” and “distinguish” are tied with knowing between good and evil; the holy and the common; being pure and blameless; preparing the bride of Christ.Ezek 22:26 Her priests do violence to my law and profane my holy things; they do not distinguish between the holy and the common; they teach that there is no difference between the unclean and the clean; and they shut their eyes to the keeping of my Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them.
THREE: We must choose the holy to see the fire of God and live
NADAB and ABUHU: Leviticus 9 & 10 (They did not chose the holy--they saw the fire of God and it killed them.)FOUR: We must be obedient to the holy
Phil 1:9-11 ...discern what is best and may be pure and blameless....
John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.1 Cor 2:14-15 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Mighty Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing between spirits: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
Purpose of Wisdom is to preach the foolishness of God (crucifixion) with power–How? By laying on of hands.
Purpose of Knowledge is strength to wage war: intelligence information-- How? By listening to instruction.
Purpose of Faith is to move destroying mountains–How? By the awakening of the word of Christ through music.
Purpose of Healing is to show that Jesus has authority to forgive sins–How? By touch, speaking in the name of Jesus.
Purpose of Mighty Miracles is the testimony of God the Father to salvation–How? By honoring Jesus with worship.
Purpose of Prophecy is to be the eyes of the church– How? You must have an eager desire.
Purpose of Distinguishing between Spirits is so the church can be blameless-- How? Choose obedience.
38th Sunday, July 8, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 8; 2 Peter 1; Jeremiah 23Music: Celebration Hymnal
209 This Is the Day
213 We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
214 He Has Made Me Glad
195 Bless the Name of Jesus
401 The Church’s One Foundation
217 Holy Ground
218 Come into the Holy of Holies
219 Surely the Presence
633 Open Our Eyes, LordTeaching: Gift of Prophecy: 1 Corinthians 12
Foretelling or forth-telling? What does that mean?
YET--This is what we have been taught.
WHERE IS THE SUPERNATURAL?
Prophecy: Revealing the plans of God: What He is going to do; what He is doing; what He has done.Amos 3:7 Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.
1 Corinthians 14
-- Prophesy rather than tongues– “for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.” [14:3]
-- Prophesy for conviction– “But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced by all that he is a sinner and will be judged by all, and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, "God is really among you!" [14:24-25]
-- Prophecies should be weighed by others– “ Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. [14:29]
-- ALL may prophesy-- “And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets. [14:30-32]
– ALL should be eager for the Gift of Prophecy.Numbers 11: prophesying in the camp;
Deut 13, 18: false prophets;
1 Sam 19: Saul and the prophetsExperiencing the Gift of Prophecy does not necessarily make one a Prophet [office of Prophet], however, Prophets have the Gift of Prophecy–and a few more things.
Office of Prophet – a servant of the church:
Usually has to do something–an act of some kind along with the words.
Usually not liked–wilderness type of person–frequently killed–church doesn’t like him/her.
Information link and prophetic is “on” all the time.
His/her very being (existence, action, location, appearance) can be part of the prophecy.
Consider a few: Agabus, John the Baptist, Jonah, Moses, Ezekiel, Hosea, Isaiah, Elisha
Matt 10:41 Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward,...
1 Thess 5:19-22 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.The church should never do anything without prophecy: the eyes of the church [Isa 29:10]
Gift of prophecy -- HOW? Your eager desire–results in dreams, visions, revelations – seeing
Office of prophet – HOW? Gift of God, from God, by God: a servant for the church.
Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Mighty Miracles, Prophecy: 1-2-3-4-5-6
Purpose of Wisdom is to preach the foolishness of God (crucifixion) with power–How? By laying on of hands.
Purpose of Knowledge is strength to wage war: intelligence information-- How? By listening to instruction.
Purpose of Faith is to move destroying mountains–How? By the awakening of the word of Christ through music.
Purpose of Healing is to show that Jesus can forgive sins– How? By touch, speaking in the authority of the name of Jesus.
Purpose of Mighty Miracles is the testimony of God the Father to salvation–How? By honoring Jesus with worship.
Purpose of Prophecy is to be the eyes of the church– How? Eager desire.
37th Sunday, July 1, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 1; Titus 1; John 13
Music: Celebration Hymnal
30 I Exalt Thee
31 Be Exalted. O God
45 Crown Him with Many Crowns
799 America, the Beautiful
660 I Will Serve Thee
727 Faith is the Victory
729 Victory Song
732 The Battle Belongs to the LordTeaching: Gift of Administration - What is the government structure of the church?
Romans 13:1-7 This is civil government (with a sword), not church government.
Pray for our government–it is provided by God.1 Corinthians 12:27-31
Now you are Christ’s body, and each of you a limb or organ of it. Within our community God has appointed, in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, thirdly teachers; then miracle-workers, then those who have gifts of healing, or ability to help others or power to guide them [ kubernesis ], or the gift of ecstatic utterance of various kinds. Are all apostles? all prophets? all teachers? Do all work miracles? Have all gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues of ecstasy? Can all interpret them? The higher gifts are those you should aim at. [NEB]Compare list with: Eph 4:11-13 apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers
1 Tim 3 overseer [ episkope ], deacon/deaconess [ diakonos ]kubernesis (of Latin origin, to steer); pilotage, i.e. (figuratively) directorship (in the church): KJV - government.
episkope; inspection (for relief); by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian "episcopate": KJV - the office of a "bishop", bishoprick, visitation.
diakonos: an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess): KJV - deacon, minister, servant.Traditional church hierarchy:
1. pope (denominational leader), 2. bishop, 3. priest, 4. deacon, 5. the rest of USJesus’ hierarchy suggests:
1. Jesus, 2. US with gifts of Holy Spirit, 3. Servants (deacons): apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers to equip us (a bishop is a superintendent of deacons–apostle?)The Gift of Administration seems more than just a natural ability
Grouped with healing and miracle-workers. That suggests it is a supernatural gift from Holy Spirit.Some examples of administrator/guides/governors:
Esther Esther Queen of Persia
Joseph Gen 41 Administrator/minister/governor of Egypt
Daniel Dan 1-2, 6 Administrator/minister/governor of Babylon and PersiaThings in common:
They were not at home – they had been forcibly removed from where they were; where they lived
Drafted -- they did not volunteer for their new position of responsibility
They adapted -- they were good at what they had to do [“For such a time as this” Esther 4:14]
Two interpreted dreams – all were at extreme risk of being killed because of their dreamsDefinitions:
Prov 11:14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
Prov 20:18 Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
Prov 24:5-6 A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.Why a supernatural, Holy Spirit Gift of Administration?
For victory in war.
How does one receive the gift?
Sharing dreams that make you personally at risk as an alien.
36th Sunday, June 24, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 24; Ephesians 4; Luke 21
Music: Celebration Hymnal
55 Bless His Holy Name
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
431 Shine, Jesus Shine
672 What A Mighty God We Serve
48 Mighty Is Our God
214 He Has Made Me Glad
757 Soon and Very SoonTeaching: Keep your eye on the eastern sky
REDEEMED
Exodus 34:20 Redeem the firstborn donkey with a lamb, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Redeem all your firstborn sons. "No one is to appear before me empty-handed.
Leviticus 27:28-29 "'But nothing that a man owns and devotes to the LORD--whether man or animal or family land--may be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD. "'No person devoted to destruction may be ransomed; he must be put to death.
Deuteronomy 15:15 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you. That is why I give you this command today.
Deuteronomy 21:8 Accept this atonement for your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, O LORD, and do not hold your people guilty of the blood of an innocent man." And the bloodshed will be atoned for.
Psalms 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you--I, whom you have redeemed.
Heb 12:22-24 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
Revelation 14:3 And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.REDEMPTION
Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Matt 24:30-31 "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.
Ezekiel 43:1-5 Then the man brought me to the gate facing east, and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of rushing waters, and the land was radiant with his glory. The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when he came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the Kebar River, and I fell facedown. The glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.
John 4:35 Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.
Luke 21:28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
35th Sunday, June 17, 2001, FATHER'S DAY
Scripture readings: Proverbs 17; 2 Peter 1; Matthew 11Music: Celebration Hymnal
103 All Hail King Jesus
104 O Worship the King
732 The Battle Belongs to the Lord
729 Victory Song (Through Our God)
610 No One Understands like Jesus
111 Glory to the Lamb
117 His Name Is Life
118 His Name is WonderfulTeaching: Gifts of the Spirit: MIGHTY MIRACLES
Heb 2:3-4 This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
What are “mighty works,” “wonderful works,” “power,” “dunamis,” “kaoch”?
Ex 11:9 The LORD had said to Moses, "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you--so that my wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." [Romans 9:17 & Exodus 9:16]
Ex 15:11-12 "Who among the gods is like you, O LORD?
Who is like you--majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? You stretched out your right hand and the earth swallowed them.Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is powerful (kaoch).
“Spirit and Power of Elijah” precedes the coming of Jesus - Luke 1:17
Examples: Mary the Mother of Jesus (Luke 1:35)
Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 4:33)
Return of Jesus (Luke 21:27)Mark 6:4-6 Jesus said to them, "Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor." He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their lack of faith. What is Honor? Praise, thanksgiving, firstfruits, humility, and no strife.
Mark 7:6, Jesus refers to Isaiah:
Is 29:13-14 The Lord says:
"These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men. Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."Psalms 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God."
HOWEVER: Matthew 7:22, “Lord, Lord, Have we not...in thy name done many wonderful works?”
This is “wonderful works” without honoring Jesus with worship from the heart–NOT the voice of God.Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Mighty Miracles: 1-2-3-4-5
Purpose of Wisdom is to preach the foolishness of God (crucifixion) with power–How? By laying on of hands.
Purpose of Knowledge is strength to wage war: intelligence information-- How? By listening to instruction.
Purpose of Faith is to move destroying mountains–How? By the awakening of the word of Christ through music.
Purpose of Healing is to show that Jesus can forgive sins– How? By touch, speaking in the authority of the name of Jesus.
Purpose of Mighty Miracles is the testimony of God the Father to the coming salvation–How? By HONORING Jesus with WORSHIP from your heart-- beyond just rules.
34th Sunday, June 10, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 10; John 5
Music: Celebration Hymnal
171 Come into His Presence
55 Bless His Holy Name
715 He Is Jehovah
716 Jehovah Jireh
717 I Am the God That Healeth Thee
711 Rise and Be Healed
505 He Touched MeTeaching: Gifts of the Spirit: HEALING
Matthew 9:5-6; Mark 2:9-11; Luke 5:23-24
Which is easier: to say, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Get up and walk'? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. . . ." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, take your mat and go home."2 Chron 7:15 ...then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Ps 41:4 I said, "O LORD, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you."
John 5:14 Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, "See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you."SINS FORGIVEN AND HEALED.
Ps 38:3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of my sin.
Ps 103:3 Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
Isa 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.JESUS GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO DO IT.
James 5:15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
Matthew 10:1 He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.JESUS GAVE AUTHORITY TO DO IT. AND HE EXPECTS US TO DO IT.
HOW? BY TOUCH--BY TOUCH SPEAKING WITH AUTHORITY: IN JESUS’ NAME.
Luke 6:19 Those troubled by evil spirits were cured, and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.Touch is frequently involved in healing: Jesus–took the hand, his robe was touched, he made mud for the eyes–but he also just spoke the word. WE NOW HAVE THAT AUTHORITY.
Matt 16:19-20 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
John 20:22-23 And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing: 1-2-3-4
Purpose of Wisdom is to preach the foolishness of God (crucifixion) with power--by laying on of hands.
Purpose of Knowledge is for strength to wage war: intelligence information-- by listening to instruction.
Purpose of Faith is to move destroying mountains (the spirit that is Babylon)–by the awakening of the word of Christ through wisdom, knowledge, and music?
Purpose of Healing is to show that Jesus has the authority to forgive sins–by TOUCH (anointing), SPEAKING in the name of Jesus.
33rd Sunday, June 3, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 3; Hebrews 11; Isaiah 57
Music: Celebration Hymnal
48 Mighty Is Our God
55 Bless His Holy Name
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
209 This Is The Day
10 Majesty
43 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
32 Be Exalted
129 Great and Mighty
147 How Great Thou Art
324 When I Survey the Wondrous CrossTeaching: Gifts of the Spirit: Faith
...if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Tim 2:11-13Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebrews 11:1-2
The Old Testament dominantly is about “broken faith”
Jesus frequently talked about lack or little faith.
Hebrews is about the unrealized and the unseen.
Faith is about: the FAITH (religion, belief, relationship with God)
James says put some action to it...FAITH IS FOR MOVING MOUNTAINS
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, `Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20.
Also in Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 11:22-25; 1 Corinthians 13:1-2CONTEXT:
Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low;
Jeremiah 51:24-26 "I am against you, O DESTROYING MOUNTAIN, you who destroy the whole earth,"THE EXAMPLE OF FAITH IS MARRIAGE--A FAITHFUL MARRIAGE.
When Christ returns, will he find anyone faithful. Christ is returning for His bride.
Judah has broken faith... Malachi 2:11-16
We have broken faith–we have little faith–we can’t move mountains.HOW DO WE GET THE GIFT OF FAITH?
Like marriage: Leave your father and mother.
Like marriage: The two become one: flesh and spirit
Like marriage: The couple are faithful to each other: “Faithful” in marriage is faith.Romans 10:17 We conclude that faith is awakened by the message, the message that awakens it comes through the word of Christ. (NEB)
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.Song of Solomon (Songs of Songs) is the love relationship between a man and a woman.
It also shows the relationship between the Son of God and His bride.
“I will sing the song of all songs to Solomon that he may smother me with kisses.”
Song of Songs 1:1-2 (NEB)Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith: 1-2-3
Purpose of Wisdom is to preach the foolishness of God (crucifixion) with power--by Laying on of Hands
Purpose of Knowledge is strength to wage war: intelligence information-- by Listening to Instruction
Purpose of Faith is to move destroying mountains–by the Awakening of the Word of Christ: THROUGH SONG?
32nd Sunday, May 27, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 27; Acts 2; 1 Corinthians 12
Feast of Pentecost: Leviticus 23:15-21
Music: Celebration Hymnal
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
362 Celebrate Jesus
10 Majesty
107 Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
213 We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
146 I Worship You Almighty God
170 Give Thanks
9 Glorify Thy Name
31 I Exalt TheeTeaching: Gift of the Holy Spirit--WORD OF KNOWLEDGE
We fallen humans have knowledge that is good and knowledge that is evil.
We have knowledge that is naturally available to us: Romans 1:18-20
LOOK AT WHAT GOD HAS MADE –humans design and build from God’s knowledge
We even have spiritual knowledge: 2 Peter 1:1-11, Titus 1:1-2BUT, HUMANS HAVE SUBSTITUTED SOMETHING ELSE
Romans 10:1-3 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.
Luke 11:52 Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering."
Isa 56:10 Israel's watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge;
they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they lie around and dream, they love to sleep.Knowledge of Balaam: Numbers 22-24 God cared about what was said.
Num 24:15-16 Then he uttered his oracle: "The oracle of Balaam son of Beor, the oracle of one whose eye sees clearly, the oracle of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who falls prostrate, and whose eyes are opened:What we have been taught:
“The Word of Knowledge is the revelation of facts, undiscoverable through natural processes.”Jesse Norwood:
The divine purpose of the gift [of knowledge] includes the following:
To warn a king of an enemy's plan of destruction (2 Kings 6:9-12).
To enlighten and encourage a discouraged servant of the Lord (1 Kings 19:14-18).
To expose a hypocrite (2 Kings 5:20-27).
To convince a sinner of the need of a Savior (John 4:18-19, 29).
To discover a man in hiding (1 Samuel 10:22).
To indicate a man in need (Acts 9:11).
To reveal corruption in the Church (Acts 5:3).
—BUT TO WHAT END?KNOWLEDGE AND “WORDS THAT CREATE” ARE RELATED
By knowledge, God spoke everything into existence.
Romans 11:33-34 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?"Hab 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Dan 2:21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Jer 10:12-16 same as 51:15-19
But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding. When he thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; he makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth. He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.
Everyone is senseless and without knowledge; every goldsmith is shamed by his idols. His images are a fraud; they have no breath in them. They are worthless, the objects of mockery; when their judgment comes, they will perish. He who is the Portion of Jacob is not like these, for he is the Maker of all things, including Israel, the tribe of his inheritance--the LORD Almighty is his name.Isa 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.
Prov 30:2-6 "I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have a man's understanding. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know! "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
By the the WORD OF KNOWLEDGE, “ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME” starts to make sense.
2 Cor 10:3-6 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.2 Cor 2:14-17 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task?
Col 1:9-12 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
Col 3:9-10 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
Wisdom comes from laying on of hands (Moses to Joshua); KNOWLEDGE COMES FROM HEARING INSTRUCTION AND SCRIPTURE–it makes us open, prepares us, for the supernatural knowledge the Holy Spirit wants to “gift” to us.
Knowledge from Solomon
Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you accept my words ... then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.Proverbs 5:1-2 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.
Proverbs 22:12 The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24:5-6 A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.
WORD OF KNOWLEDGE IS FOR WHAT END?
– Strength for waging war - (2 Cor 10:3-6)When we have the supernatural Word of Knowledge, we can speak those WORDS into existence--
in spiritual warfare.
31st Sunday, May 20, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 20; Job 28; 1 Cor 12
Music: Celebration Hymnal/
55 Bless His Holy Name
431 Shine, Jesus Shine
542 My Life Is In You, Lord
* Something on the Inside
Something on the inside working on the outside; Oh what a change in my life.
* Look What the Lord has Done
* I Want to Worship You
I want to worship You, worship You–I lift my voice to worship You.
I want to praise Your name, Praise Your name–
I want to worship You, Jesus my Lord.
* I Rejoice in the Lord, New Beginnings, Santa Anna, CATeaching: The Gift of Wisdom
Gen 3:6 Eve sought wisdom.
Ex 28:3 Men who made Aaron’s garments had been given wisdom: “for his consecration”
Deut 4:5-8 ... decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me ... this will show your wisdom
Deut 34:9 Joshua ... was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him.
1 Kings 2:8-9 You are a man of wisdom; you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood."
Ezra 7:25 ...wisdom of your God, which you possess, appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people of Trans-Euphrates-all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach any who do not know them.“Natural wisdom is the ability to apply possessed knowledge and experience. The Word of Wisdom is different because it belongs to God.” Jesse Norwood
SOLOMON:
2 Chron 1:10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people...
1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice.
1 Kings 10:23-24 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.
Matt 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom, and now one greater than Solomon is here.SOLOMON HAD ULTIMATE HUMAN WISDOM?
Ecclesiastes 1, 2TWO SCALES: human foolishness/wisdom,
God’ foolishness/wisdom.Human folly<---------->human wisdom
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Denying God ... Fear God ...God’s foolishness<------------> God’s wisdom
11 100 1000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 ... never ending
The cross ... Creation ...1 Cor 1:20-25 ...For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom...
1 Cor 2:1-10 ... we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden...
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"- but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.
1 Cor 3:18-21 ...Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight.James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Gift of wisdom results in the ability FOR EACH OF US to talk and teach the foolishness of God with power.
The Gift of Wisdom is for PREACHING
--with supernatural power--
JESUS CRUCIFIED.
30th Sunday, May 13, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 13; Joshua 2; Romans 16Music: Celebration Hymnal
48 Mighty Is Our God
55 Bless His Holy Name
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
107 Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
170 Give Thanks
184 Thy Word
214 He Has Made Me Glad
530 I Will Call Upon the Lord
542 My Life Is In You, LordTeaching: Mom and Wisdom
Prov 10:1 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Prov 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Prov 29:15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.Prov 31:1-9 The sayings of King Lemuel--an oracle his mother taught him:
"O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows, do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.
"It is not for kings, O Lemuel--not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish; let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."THREE MOTHERS:
Eve – Sought wisdom and was deceived
The mother of all the living: Cain, Abel, and Seth (and their wives!) Gen 3:20
Gen 3:6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it.
2 Cor 11:3 But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.Rahab – an example of faith/an act of righteousness – The Great, Great Grand Mother of Solomon
Matthew 1:5-6 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah's wife, ...
Joshua 6:25 But Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her family and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent as spies to Jericho-and she lives among the Israelites to this day.
Heb 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.
James 2:25-3:1 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.Eunice – Sincere faith – Daughter of Lois; Mother of Timothy
2 Tim 1:3-7 I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.Romans 16 – a closing by Paul – MOTHERS OF THE CHURCH? – helpers of Paul
Phoebe, Priscilla, Mary, Tryphena, Tryphosa, Persis, Julia, Nereus’ sister, Rufus’ mother
29th Sunday, May 6, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 6; Hebrews 3; Numbers 11Music: Celebration Hymnal
55 Bless His Holy Name
214 He Has Made Me Glad
530 I Will Call Upon the Lord
542 My Life Is In You, Lord
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
107 Lord, I Lift Your Name on HighTeaching: Gifts of the Spirit - Manifestations for the common good.
The beginning of the church was at Pentecost (May 27 this year–50 days after the Passover).
Jesus said to the church to wait for POWER: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:7-8
All were filled with the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:1-13
Peter’s text: Joel 2:28-32RESULTS: Acts 4:32-35
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.PURPOSE: 1 Cor 12:7-13
COMMON GOOD
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
A UNIT OF MANY PARTS
The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body-whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free-and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
While it is TODAY: Heb 3:12-19PRECEDENCE: Number 11
God shared the spirit of Moses with the 70
Demonstrated by prophesying.
Moses said something like, “I wish everybody had that spirit.”SPIRIT OF THE LORD CAME UPON... and then what happened?
Judges 3:10; Judges 6:33-35; Judges 11:29-31;
Judges 14:5-6; Judges 14:19; Judges 15:14-15Baptism of Fire–being filled with the Spirit--is not just:
So you can talk in tongues and be blessed–and impress the body.
So you can do miracles in the name of Jesus–and have a TV show.
So you can jump up and down and sing praise songs–and have tingly’s in your spine.
So you can fall down in the Spirit and cry–and talk very spiritually about your experience.
So you can see strange things and hear voices–and be perceived as being mystical.THE BAPTISM OF FIRE IS TO PREPARE YOU FOR WAR: SPIRITUAL WARFARE.
“BAPTISM IN POWER” IS NOT JUST FOR AN EMOTIONAL GOOD-TIME AT CHURCH.Why should Jesus prepare you for war if you are a spiritual pacifist? You won’t fight?
Armor is for battle, not church fashion. “I have the Gift of...” is for warfare, not religious medals or decorations. They are not Miss Church sashes, trophies on the mantle, or first-place ribbons from God.BESIDES: Unused and unexercised weapons rust. How RUSTY, CRUSTY, DUSTY, MUSTY are you?
28th Sunday, April 29, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 29; Genesis 2; Ezekiel 37Music: Celebration Hymnal /Gaither & Songs 4 Worship
55 Bless His Holy Name 1
107 Lord, I Lift Your Name on High 4
542 My Life Is In You, Lord 5
Celebration Hymnal /Bless His Name, Brentwood Records, 83061-0516-2
681 In His Time 1
643 O Lord You’re Beautiful 2I want to worship You—worship You. I lift my voice to worship You.
I want to praise Your name–praise Your name.
I want to worship You my Lord.
I want to honor You... I want to bless Your name...Teaching: John 3:1-21– Meeting with Nicodemus
Nicodemus QUESTIONED Jesus--
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him."TRUTH ONE
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."
"How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born!"TRUTH TWO
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, `You must be born again.'Adam died in the Garden of Eden–but the Spirit gives life.
The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."
"How can this be?" Nicodemus asked.TRUTH THREE
"You are Israel's teacher," said Jesus, "and do you not understand these things? I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven-the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. [Numbers 21:8-9]Jesus was lifted up on the cross
Lifted up at resurrection
Lifted up in ascension"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
Nicodemus DEFENDED Jesus:--John 7:50-52
Nicodemus BURIED Jesus--John 19:38-42
27th Sunday, April 22, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 22; Luke 24:1-53; Acts 1Music: Celebration Hymnal
55 Bless His Holy Name 1
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty 2
431 Shine, Jesus Shine 3
672 What A Mighty God We Serve 4
48 Mighty Is Our God 5
214 He Has Made Me Glad 6Teaching: John 21– The resurrected Life
He was hung on the cross and died – NOW WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?
Mark 15:39 And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, "Surely this man was the Son of God!"
John 19:38 Joseph of Arimathaea–the Sabbath–NOW WHAT?
Mary–on the way to the tomb, stone in the way–NOW WHAT?The tomb was empty–NOW WHAT?
John 20:13-14 They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?" "They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where they have put him."They saw Angels, NOW WHAT?
And they were saying He is Risen – NOW WHAT?
Luke 24:6 He is not here; he has risen! Where is he?
Luke 24:12 Peter–NOW WHAT?Women talked to Him – NOW WHAT?
John 20:18 Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her. What things? 20:17The disciples saw Him alive and were chastised about their lack of belief – NOW WHAT?
Evening –first day of the week
John 20:21-23 Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."Doubting Thomas, one week later, saw, talked to, and touched the Lord alive–NOW WHAT?
John 20:29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."Peter wanted to return to his old career–the familiar–he went fishing.
Jesus appeared to his disciples by the sea. The third time
Throw your net on the right side...Unlimited fish–miraculous fishing (153)
Fish and bread - Jesus broke bread with the disciples again
fish and bread–like the miracle of the loaves and fishesJohn 21:15--BUT, Peter is reinstated as an apostle – NOW WHAT?
Three times Peter denied Jesus.
Three times Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him.With a dead Christ, a risen Christ, a restored apostle, and as witnesses of it all – NOW WHAT?
Luke 24:45-49 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."Acts 1:7-8 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
NOW WHAT? We are to give our hearts and lives to Christ, be filled with the Spirit and witness.
26th Sunday, April 15, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 15; Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24:1-11, 33-53Music: Celebration Hymnal
55 Bless His Holy Name
362 Celebrate Jesus
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
107 Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
542 My Life Is In You, Lord
308 There Is a Redeemer
170 Give ThanksTeaching: John 20 – He is not here, but He is.
Imagine trying to guard against the resurrection--the supernatural.
We as fallen humans tend to not want a resurrection in us, in our family, amongst our friends, in our town, and definitely not in our church. At least that is what it seems by how we act and what we do.
We are ready to accept death. The stages of grief have been defined–and expected–no-one must violate those “laws” without having severe consequences. Jesus had definitely been crucified.GUARDS CAN’T KEEP JESUS DEAD
The religious leaders who knowingly killed the Son of God believed He would rise again–and placed guards to prevent it. Matt 27:64
Religious leaders don’t want resurrections–it messes up their programs and their cemeteries
It messes up their power structure and their doctrines: John 11:47-48
It takes the spotlight off of them: John 12:19
You just can’t have a Lazarus walking around and maintain control: John 12:10-11Therefore, religion will guard against a resurrection–and may even lie about it. Matt 28:12-15
Evidence?
Look at the negative reports surrounding revivals in various parts of the world.
Look at the number of churches and preachers who claim miracles and the supernatural were only in the days of the Apostles until the Bible was done. “We must guard against miracles today.”Besides, this Jesus was the wrong Messiah: wrong family, wrong town, wrong followers, wrong agenda.
For the local resurrection–spiritual renewal--will we be considered: the wrong family, wrong denomination, wrong town, wrong program, wrong music, wrong doctrine, wrong pastor, wrong elders, or even the wrong Jesus?DISCIPLES NOT BELIEVING CAN’T KEEP JESUS DEAD
The disciples left Him for dead. They were scattered. They ran. They were afraid.
Jesus told them He would rise again: Matt 17:9; Mark 9:9-10; Luke 24:46; John 2:20-22
Jesus used a parable about a rich man wanting someone raised to preach: Luke 16:30-31
Jesus told them they would raise the dead–they didn’t even try: Matt 10:5-8
Jesus showed them how to raise the dead–they didn’t try: John 12:1,9
Joseph found a tomb for Him and quickly put Him in it: Luke 23:50WOMEN PREPARING BURIAL SPICES CAN’T KEEP JESUS DEAD
The women planned on Him being dead: Mark 16:1; Luke 23:56, 24:1
They prepared spices; they were going to prepare the body “correctly” for death.REJECTING THE EVIDENCE CAN’T KEEP JESUS DEAD
Even when the body was gone and the tomb was empty
They had to be told - angel told them: Matt 28:7, Luke 24:5-6
They had to be told again - women told them: Luke 24: 9-11
They had to be told yet again - Road to Emmaus seminar: Luke 24:13
They had to be told and shown even more - Jesus appeared to them several more timesHe is alive in spite of everything people desired, thought, hoped for, didn’t believe in, and lied about.
And, we can be alive in spite of our self–JUST BELIEVE– accept resurrection in your life.
25th Sunday, April 8, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 8; Psalm 8; Zechariah 13; Mark 14:53 through 72Child Dedication: Mark 10:13-16; Mark 9:36-37; Proverbs 22:6; Proverbs 4:3-9
Music: Celebration Hymnal
214 I Will Enter His Gates
431 Shine Jesus Shine
649 When I Look Into Your Holiness
118 His Name Is Wonderful
507 Something Beautiful
654 Change My Heart O God
391 Sweet, Sweet SpiritTeaching: John 18 – Men betrayed their own convictions
Palm Sunday starts with the children shouting HOSANNA!: Matthew 21:15-16
But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple area, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they were indignant.
"Do you hear what these children are saying?" they asked him.
"Yes," replied Jesus, "have you never read, "`From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise'?" [Psalm 8:2]BUT MEN...BETRAY HIM
Judas betrayed Him - yielded to Satan and money
Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. [John 18:2-3]Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money. He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present. [Luke 22:2-6]
Peter betrayed Him - yielded to social pressure
"You are not one of his disciples, are you?" the girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, "I am not." John 18:17 (and 25High priest betrayed Him - yielded to the Jews - religious pressure
"If I said something wrong," Jesus replied, "testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?" Then Annas sent him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest. [John 18:23-24]Pilate betrayed Him–he had no case against Him - yielded to political pressure
"What is truth?" Pilate asked. With this he went out again to the Jews and said, "I find no basis for a charge against him. But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release `the king of the Jews'?" [John 18:38-39]The crowd betrayed Him – they would rather have a known criminal than the King of the Jews
They shouted back, "No, not him! Give us Barabbas!" Now Barabbas had taken part in a rebellion. [John 18:40]The chief priests betrayed Him – with full knowledge of the prophets, and they reject Him
"Shall I crucify your king?" Pilate asked. "We have no king but Caesar," the chief priests answered. [John 19:15]What will cause you to betray Him?
Satan? Money? Politics? Religion? The Masses? Or just a little girl with an accusing voice?
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly. [Matthew 26:75]
24th Sunday, April 1, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 1; Zechariah 12; Acts 1Music: Celebration Hymnal
32 Be Exalted
62 Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
129 Great and Mighty
302 Lamb of God
209 This Is The Day
121 How Majestic is Your Name
757 Soon and Very SoonTeaching: John 14, 16 – Trust in God, trust in Me
I AM GOING:
I am going to My Father (John 14:28)
I am going to prepare a place for you(John 14:2)
I am going so the comforter can come(John 14:16; 14:26; 16:7)
I am going to meet the prince of this world (John 14:30-31)
...for the Prince of this world is coming, though he has nothing in common with me. But he is coming so that the world may recognize that I love the Father, and do exactly as he commands. Up, and let us go forward to meet him! [NEB]YOU WILL BE DOING greater things than what I have done, when I am gone, (John 14:12)
John 14:14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
John 14:15 "If you love me, you will obey what I command.
Also John 14:21; John 14:23
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.I WILL SEND the Counselor (John 14:26)
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.John 16:7-11
If I do not go, your Advocate will not come, whereas if I go, I will send him to you.
When he comes,
he will confute the world, and show where wrong and right and judgement lie.
He will convict them of wrong, by their refusal to believe in me;
he will convince them that right is on my side, by showing that I go to the Father when I pass from your sight; and
he will convince them of divine judgement, by showing that the Prince of this world stands condemned. (NEB)I AM COMING BACK (Acts 1:11)
"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."
I am coming back for you (John 14:3)
I am coming to judge the nations(Rev 19:15)
Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
I am coming to rule the earth(Rev 20:6)
The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.
I am coming to destroy evil and death (1 Cor 15:25-26)
For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
I am coming to restore the earth (Rev 21:5)
He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!"
23rd Sunday, March 25, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 25; John 13; Revelation 7Communion: 1 Cor 10:15-17 & 11:23-27
The Last Passover Supper: Matt 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:1-19Music: Celebration Hymnal / I Love You, Lord, Brentwood Records, 83061-0504-2
320 Beneath the Cross of Jesus (2 vs + phrase) 9
694 The Lord Is My Shepherd (5 vs + phrase 10
630 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (2 vs + phrase) 11
327 The Old Rugged Cross (2 vs + phrase) 12
642 Abide With Me (3 vs + phrase) 13
653 Whiter Than Snow (2 vs + refrain +phrase) 14Teaching: Jesus is the Passover Lamb
Passover is April 7, 2001, this year: 14th day after the new moon, the beginning of the month.
Exodus 12
A Lamb for his family
Shared with your neighbor
Without blemish
Kept for four days
Blood is on the door posts and lintel
Eat it in a hurry–with your shoes on-- You are to eat the roasted lamb with unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, and bitter herbs–
John 1:29-31 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel." NIV
1 Cor 5:7-8 Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast-as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with bread without yeast, the bread of sincerity and truth. NIV
1 Peter 1:1-2 ...who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. NIV
Rev 12:10-11 For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. NIV
John 6:26-63
Food that endures for Eternal Life
Jesus is the bread of life
Look to the Son
Bread from heaven
“If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever”I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.
--The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.--
22nd Sunday, March 18, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 18; Deuteronomy 16; Hebrews 9Music: Celebration Hymnal/Great Is the Lord, Brentwood Records, 83061-0502-2
214 I Will Enter His Gates 5
572 Blessed Assurance 6
654 Change My Heart O God 7
323 At the Cross 8
507 Something Beautiful 9Teaching: Jesus in the Feasts
Ex 12; 23:14-19; Lev 23; Num 28-29; Deut 16:1-17April 7, 2001
1. The Passover commemorated God’s deliverance from the tenth plague and Egypt. The Passover taught redemption. It pointed to the Messiah as our passover lamb whose blood would be shed for our sins. Jesus was crucified on the day of preparation for the Passover, at the same time that the lambs were being slaughtered for the Passover meal that evening. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” John 1:29 Whose lamb? God’s lamb.April 8-15, 2001
2. The Feast of Unleavened Bread was a seven day festival that began the day after the Passover. Unleavened Bread taught separation from the past to a new life with the Lord and pointed to the Messiah's sinless life, making Him the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Jesus' body was in the grave during the first days of this feast, like a kernel of wheat planted and waiting to burst forth as the bread of life. His body did not experience decay. Jesus is the bread of life–without sin. John 6:51April 15, 2001 (?)
3. The First fruits occurred one day after Unleavened Bread began. Israel offered the first part of the grain harvest (barley) to the Lord. (Lev 23.9-14). Jesus was resurrected on this day, which is one of the reasons that Paul refers to him in I Corinthians 15:20 as the "first fruits from the dead."Mon. 28 May 2001
4. Pentecost was the second great annual feast. It was also called the Feast of Harvest (Ex 23.16 with 34.22) and "the day of first fruits" . Israel observed Pentecost seven weeks plus 1 day (50 days, Pentecost) after the wave offering of the barley sheaf during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Pentecost pointed to the great harvest of souls, both Jew and Gentile, that would come into the kingdom of God during the Church Age. Two loaves of leavened bread were offered. The Church was established on this day when the Messiah poured out the Holy Spirit and 3,000 souls responded to Peter's first proclamation of the Gospel.Tue. 18 September 2001 Rosh HaShanah
5. Trumpets occurred in the fall. It marked the beginning of the civil year. Israel blew trumpets on the first day of every month, but this trumpet blast was on the first day of the seventh religious month or first of the civil month. Trumpets starts at the new moon–no man knows the day nor hour–it required witnesses that it was a new moon. Trumpets blew–fires were lit on hills announcing it. It was celebrated for two days in case it was missed. Jewish tradition: Books are opened--book of life, book of death, book of the in-between.
Trumpets points to the Rapture when the Messiah will appear in the heavens as a Bridegroom coming for His bride, the Church (I Thessalonians 4:13-18 and I Corinthians 15:50-56)Thu. 27 September 2001 Yom Kippur
6. The Day of Atonement was the most important annual festival. The high priest entered the holy of holies. The scapegoat was sent into the wilderness signifying the sending away of the people’s sins. Some say Atonement points to the day of the Second Coming of Jesus when He will return and judge the earth. (Zechariah 12:10 and Romans 11:1-6, 25-36).Tue. 2 October 2001 Sukkot
7. The Feast of Booths or Tabernacles was the third great annual feast. The name comes from the fact that Israel was to live seven days in temporary booths that they made out of boughs. Tabernacles points to the Lord's promise that He will once again tabernacle with His people when He returns to reign over all the world from Jerusalem (Micah 4:1-7).
21th Sunday, March 11, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 11; Hebrews 9; 2 Cor 5
Music: Celebration Hymnal/He Is Exalted, Brentwood Records, 83061-0503-2
36 He is Exalted 7
64 Blessed Be the Name of the Lord 8
139 Great Is Thy Faithfulness 9
308 There is a Redeemer 10
348 My Savior’s Love 11
488 Just As I Am 12Teaching: Jesus in the Tabernacle – Exodus 26-30
Tent/tabernacle and furnishings were designed by God (Exodus 25:8-9, 30, 40)
Are the tabernacle and furnishings a parable or a pattern of the soul of man?We are now “tents” (2 Cor 5:1-5 and 2 Peter 1:13-14)
CONSIDER: Are we the “Tent” that Jesus comes into? Is our soul like a tent? Outside the tent: Altar of sacrifice; Water of Cleansing
Inside the tent: Lampstand; Table of Shewbread; Golden Altar of incense
Behind the curtain: Holy of Holies--where God wants to be
Without the work of the high priest, the Tabernacle implements and furniture are nothing – but they still exist in Tabernacle, but without God.
Without God, we humans are an empty shell with a table that needs the bread of life, a lampstand that needs oil and fire, and an altar that needs incense and sacrificed blood anointing, and the Law of God separated from us without anything on the mercy seat.When Jesus comes “into our heart”, He comes into our “Tent,” our “Tabernacle.” We are “born again.” Our soul becomes spiritually alive. God is there.
1. There is a sacrifice that has to be made on the bronze altar (Exodus 27:1-8)
Jesus brought Himself as the sacrifice as the High Priest (Hebrews 7:27)
2. The tent is not entered without cleansing (Exodus 30:17-21)Living Water; the washing water of Christ – signified by water baptism (John 4:10)
3. Inside the tent is the table for shewbread (Exodus 25:23-30)Jesus-the bread of life (“This is my body...”); Communion–one loaf (1 Cor 10:17)
4. Inside the tent is the lampstand (Exodus 25:31-39)Jesus baptizes with fire; the light of the Holy Spirit in us. (Matt 3:11)
5. Inside the tent is the Golden Altar where incense is burning (Exodus 30:1-6)Prayer of the saints morning and night (Revelation 8:3-4)
The horns of the altar receive the blood anointing from the high-priest (Ex 29:12)
6. Jesus tore the curtain separating us from God–the Holy of Holies (Matt 27:51)His blood is on the mercy seat which covers the ark of the covenant–the law
When God was in the Tabernacle, a cloud of smoke and fire surrounded it; and the light of glory was inside. When we have God in us, we look different–we glow.
20th Sunday, March 4, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 4; Psalm 105; Romans 9Music: Celebration Hymnal/ I Love You, Lord, Brentwood Records, 83061-0504-2
548 As the Deer (2 vs + refrain + ending) 5
688 Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us (2 vs) 6
718 Day By Day (2 vs + repeat phrase) 7
316 O Sacred Head Now Wounded (2 vs + repeat) 8
320 Beneath the Cross of Jesus (2 vs + phrase) 9
694 The Lord Is My Shepherd (5 vs + phrase 10
630 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (2 vs + phrase) 11Teaching: Jesus: the Plagues in Egypt
The plagues or wonders are judgment on all the gods of Egypt. (Exodus 12:12) 1. Water in the Nile turned to blood (Exodus 7:20-25)
The Nile is considered the source of life for Egypt; great god Hapi. Blood was considered abhorrent. And their own magicians turned more water into more blood.Jesus is Living Water: John 4:102. Frogs (Exodus 8:6-7)
Heka is the toad goddess of resurrection and procreative power.Jesus is the resurrection and the life: John 11:253. Gnats (kinnim) from dust (Ex 8:16-19)
This was an attack on Geb who was "god" of the earth or vegetation. The magicians could not duplicate this wonder and declared it to be the "finger of God"
Jesus drove out demons by the Finger of God: Luke 11:20
4. Flies (Exodus 8:20-32)
This was an attack on Khepfi, scarab, who was the "god" of insects. The plague of beetle, a scarab, was an emblem of Re (Ra), the sun god. Hebrews kept from the plague by God: distinction.Jesus said, "For many are invited, but few are chosen.": Matt 22:145. Plagues on livestock (Exodus 9:1-7)
This was an attack on Apis, who was the bull "god." The lion, wolf, dog, cat, ape, and goat were very sacred to them; but especially the ox, heifer, and ram (Khnum). Pharoah decided when this "wonder" would stop. Hebrew sacrifices would be very offensive.Jesus entered by his own blood: Heb 9:126. Boils caused by soot (Exodus 9:10-12)
An attack on Thoth (Imhotep), who is the "god" of medicine and intelligence/ wisdom. The Egyptians had several medical deities, to whom, on special occasions, they sacrificed humans. They were burnt alive on a high altar, and their ashes were cast into the air.Jesus healed those who needed healing: Luke 9:117. Lightning and hail (Exodus 9:13-35)
An attack on Nut, who was the sky "goddess," for this was harvest time, the time of plenty.Jesus controls the wind and the waves: Mark 4:39-408. Locusts (Exodus 10:1-20)
An attack on Anubis, the "god" of the fields, especially cemeteries. Locusts devoured everything.John the Baptist ate locusts and prepared the way for Jesus: Matthew 3:49. Darkness for three days (Exodus 10:21-29)
This was an attack on Ra or Amon-Re, the sun "god." Darkness was considered a creation of Seth, evil principle destroyer of Osiris. The darkness could be felt! At the same time that the Egyptians had darkness, the Israelites had light.Jesus--people living in darkness have seen a great light: Matt 4:1610. Loss of firstborn (Exodus 11-12)
This was an attack on Pharaoh, who was the "god-king." Pharaoh was considered an incarnation of Ra, the sun god, and Osiris, the giver of life. Because Pharaoh's son was considered a god so a god of Egypt actually died."For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son," JESUS: John 3:16
19th Sunday, February 25, 2001 (Snow Day)
Scripture readings: Proverbs 25; Isaiah 56; Romans 6Music: Celebration Hymnal
10 Majesty
758 Lift Up Your Head
96 To Thee We Ascribe Glory
20 Let There Be Glory and Honor and Praises
47 Jesus, Lord To Me
79 My Jesus, I Love Thee
327 Old Rugged CrossTeaching: Jesus' Quoting Scriptures in Luke
1. Introduced how to resist Satan
Luke 4:4 - Deut 8:3 Man does not eat by bread alone
Luke 4:8 - Deut 6:13 Don't Tempt God
Luke 4:12 - Deut 6:16 Worship God2. Introduced Himself to us.
Luke 7:27 - Malachi 3:1 Prepare a way
Luke 4:17-19 - Isaiah 61:1-2 the Spirit of the Lord is upon me...
Luke 13:35 - Psalm 118:26 Blessed is He who comes in the name...3. Introduced that He would be rejected.
Luke 20:17 - Psalm 118:22 Stone rejected becomes the cornerstone
Luke 22:37 - Isaiah 53:12 And He was numbered with trangressers4. Introduced that He would be exalted.
Luke 20:42 & Luke 22:68 - Psalm 110:1 Sit at My Right-hand5. Introduced His rules for us.
Luke 18:20 - Ex 20:12-16 & Deut 5:16-20 Ten commandments
His ministry was showing the ten commandments in practice.
Luke 19:46 - Isaiah 56:7 & Jer 7:11 House of prayer
His life was showing us prayer.6. Reminded us what we are without Him.
Luke 8:10 - Isaiah 6:9 though seeing, they may not see
Luke 23:30 - Hosea 10:8 mountains–fall on us!BUT JESUS can say to us thieves if we believe,
"I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
18th Sunday, February 18, 2001
Scripture readings: Proverbs 18; Matthew 28; Psalm 110Music: Celebration Hymnal/Great Is the Lord, Brentwood Records, 83061-0502-2
214 I Will Enter His Gates 5
571 Trust and Obey 10
140 Great is the Lord 11
391 Sweet Sweet Spirit 12
92 Oh How I Love Jesus 13
512 Jesus is all the World to Me 14
5 I Sing Praises To Your Name 15Teaching: Jesus' Words in Luke after the resurrection–Luke 24
Jesus expects us to wait for Power to do some things. Others, He expects us to just do.
1. Why not believe all that the prophets have said?
"What are you discussing together as you walk along?"
"What things?" he asked."How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?"
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.
2. Why not believe everything the prophets have said?
"Peace be with you.""Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have."
"Do you have anything here to eat?"
"This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."
"This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
—BELIEVE ALL THE PROPHETS—
—BE CLOTHED WITH POWER—
17th Sunday, February 11, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 11; Psalm 122; Matthew 24
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. May
there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels." For the
sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you." [NIV]Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be
within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and
companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. ]KJV]Music: Celebration Hymnal/He Is Exalted, Brentwood Records, 83061-0503-2
36 He is Exalted 7Teaching: Jesus' Words in Luke 21: When will these things happen?
64 Blessed Be the Name of the Lord 8
139 Great Is Thy Faithfulness 9
308 There is a Redeemer 10
348 My Savior's Love 11
488 Just As I Am 12They claim, ‘The time is near.' Do not follow them. If not then, then when is the time?
• Not warsThere will be Persecution
• Not nation against nation
• Not earthquakes, famines, and pestilence
• Not fearful events
• Not great signs from heaven
You will be Betrayed by relatives and friends
All men will hate you.
On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.
Men will faint with terror
Celestial powers will be shakenThis "generation" will see it all.
genea (ghen-eh-ah'); from (a presumed derivative of) NT:1085; a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons): KJV-age, generation, nation, time.
Example: Acts 8:33 & Isaiah 53:8; or another use: Psalm 24:6How will He come?
THEY WILL SEE THE SON OF MAN COMING IN A CLOUD"Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.
16th Sunday, February 4, 2001Scripture readings: Prov 4; 2 Sam 22; Psalm 15
Music: Celebration Hymnal/Majesty, Brentwood Records, 83061-0501-2
129 Great and Mighty Majesty7
147 How Great Thou Art Majesty8
90 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Majesty9
324 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Majesty10
302 Lamb of God Majesty11
757 Soon and Very Soon Majesty15Teaching: How then should we live? 2 Peter 3
Destruction by fire.
Heavens disappear with rushing sound.
Elements disintegrate and melt in flames
Earth laid bare
Whole universe will break up.
Our works tested by fire 1 Cor 3:10-15
Gold, Silver, costly stones
Wood, hay straw
He will come like a thief.
Unexpected Matt 24:42-44
Luke 12:35-40
BUT... 1 Thess 5:1-11
Rev 3:2-3
Look forward to
Work to hasten it on
How then should we live?
Spotless Deut 18:9-13
Lev 19:2
Blameless Eph 5:25-28
Phil 1:9-11
Col 1:22-23
At peace with Him.Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. Jude 22-23 [NIV]
15th Sunday, January 28, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 28; Luke 16:19-31; Revelation 20
Music: Celebration Hymnal/Majesty, Brentwood Records, 83061-0501-2
209 This Is The Day / 12
10 Majesty / 1
43 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name / 2
562 Be Thou My Vision / 3
54 My Tribute (with verse) / 4
32 Be Exalted / 5Teaching: Isaiah and Lucifer and judgment
THERE IS A SATAN–THERE IS A HELL
Isaiah 14:9-27 "Oh Morning Star–son of the Dawn...
Ezek 28:12-16 "You were the model of perfection...
Luke 10:18 "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven...
Rev 12:7-17 "And there was war in heaven...Satan is a BEING intent on destroying you.
A strong man armed Luke 11:21
Prince of the power of the air Eph 2:2
Prince and god of this world 2 Cor 4:4
Sovereignty over realm of death Heb 2:14Satan's titles:
Adversary or Satan 1 Peter 5:8
Accuser or Devil Matt 13:39
Wicked one Matt 13:19
Tempter Matt 4:3RESIST HIM
1 Peter 5:8-9
James 4:7Purgatory?
Final Purification?1 Cor 3:11-13
Works will be burned.
What will survive?1 Cor 15:29
What is baptism for the dead?2 MACCABEES 12:41-46 Therefore they praised the work of the Lord, the just judge, who reveals what is hidden; and, turning to prayer, they asked that this sin might be entirely blotted out. The noble Judas called on the people to keep themselves free from sin, for they had seen with their own eyes what had happened to the fallen because of their sin. He levied a contribution from each man, and sent the total of two thousand silver drachmas to Jerusalem for a sin-offering-a fit and proper act in which he took due account of the resurrection. For if he had not been expecting the fallen to rise again, it would have been foolish and superfluous to pray for the dead. But since he had in view the wonderful reward reserved for those who die a godly death, his purpose was a holy and pious one. And this was why he offered an atoning sacrifice to free the dead from their sin.
If the dead require "final purification," then the work of grace of Jesus is incomplete. If money can work as suggested by 2 Maccabees, then righteousness is NOT a gift from God and is a product of works--purchased works--by someone who did not commit the sin.
Punishment is coming–THERE IS A LAKE OF FIRE
Romans 2:5-11 Storing up wrath against yourself...Isa 66:15-16 The LORD will execute judgment
Isa 66:22-24 Their worm will not die...
2 Peter 2:4 Angels kept in dungeons...
Jude 6:6 Kept in darknessRev 20:11-15 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.
14th Sunday, January 21, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 21; Mark 1; Ephesians 2
Communion: 1 Cor. 10:15-17 & 1 Cor. 11:23-27 & Isaiah 53:4-6
Music: Celebration Hymnal
799 O Beautiful for Spacious Skys
3 Holy, Holy, Holy
78 I Love You, Lord
31 I Exalt Thee
87 Fairest Lord Jesus
10 Majesty
343 Amazing Grace
Teaching: The Gospel of Isaiah--Consider 2 Kings 20:11, and 2 Chronicles 32:24, 31
What is the GOOD NEWS? The Kingdom of God is at hand.
God is amongst us
Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us...Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God...
Isaiah 11:1-3 A shoot will come up...
Isaiah 9:2-3 People walking in darkness...
Isaiah 40:9-11 "Here is your God!"
Isaiah 42:1-4 Here is My servant...
He brings redemption
Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountain
Isaiah 1:18 Though your sins be as scarlet
Isaiah 55:1-7 Come to the water
Isaiah 61:1-3 Comfort all who mourn
Isaiah 49:6-7 Redeemer
Isaiah 12:2-3 God is my salvation
Isaiah 43:11 Apart from me there is no Savior
He took our sins
Isaiah 52:13-53:9 Bruised for our iniquities
Proven by resurrection
Isaiah 53:10-12 Light of Life
Isaiah 26:19 ResurrectionMatthew Isaiah
1:23 7:14
3:3 40:3
4:15-16 9:1-2
8:17 53:4
12:21 42:1-4
13:15 6:9-10
15:9 29:13
21:13 56:7
24:29 13:10Mark Isaiah
1:3 40:3-5
4:12 6:9
7:7 29:13
9:48 66:24
11:17 56:7
13:24-25 13:10; 34:4
15:27 53:12Luke Isaiah
3:4-6 40:3-5
4:18-19 61:1-2
8:10 6:9
19:46 56:7
22:37 53:12John Isaiah
1:23 40:3
6:45 54:13
12:38 53:1
12:40 6:10
13th Sunday, January 14, 2001Scripture readings: Proverbs 14; Psalm 35; Matthew 6
Music: Celebration Hymnal /Great Is The Lord, Brentwood Records, 83061-0502-2
214 I Will Enter His Gates / 5
431 Shine Jesus Shine / 1
649 When I Look Into Your Holiness / 3
118 His Name Is Wonderful / 4
571 Trust and Obey / 10
654 Change My Heart O God / 7Teaching: Isaiah and Fasting
God says, "I am Sick and Tired of your Sacrifices" [Isaiah 1:11-17]
God says, "Do you call that a fast? Do you call that humbling?" [Isaiah 58:1-3]Why has God not noticed your fast? [Isaiah 58:3-5]
You do as you please
Exploit your workers
Quarreling and strife
Strike each other with wicked fists
Only a day?-- a day lying on sackcloth and ashes–
IT'S A SHOWWhat does God want as a fast? [Isaiah 58: 6-9]
Loose the chains of injustice.
Free the oppressed
Feed the hungry with your own food
Shelter the wanderer
Clothe the naked
Do not turn away from your own flesh and bloodIf you do away with..... [Isaiah 58:9]
Yoke of oppression
Pointing finger
Malicious talk
If you spend yourselves.... [Isaiah 58:9]
in behalf of the hungry
satisfy the needs of the oppressed
If you keep the Sabbath,...[Isaiah 58:13]THEN YOU WILL FIND YOUR JOY IN THE LORD [Isaiah 58:14]
What does that JOY from a fast look like?
Your light will break forth like dawn.
Your healing will quickly appear.
You will cry for help and He will say, "Here am I."
The Lord will guide you.
He will satisfy your needs.
He will strengthen your frame.
You will be well-watered.
You will rebuild your ancient ruins
You will ride on the heights of the land.
Feast on Jacob's inheritance
12th Sunday, January 7, 2001If you will not believe, surely you shall not be established. Isa 7:9 RSV
Scripture readings: Proverbs 7; Genesis 1; Psalm 8
Communion: 1 Cor. 10:15-17 & 1 Cor. 11:23-27 & Isa 53:4-6Music: Celebration Hymnal /He Is Exalted, Brentwood Records, 83061-0503-2
170 Give Thanks / 1
91 In Moments Like These / 2
305 Jesus Paid it All / 3
80 I Stand In Awe / 4
138 Holy Ground / 6
36 He is Exalted / 7
64 Blessed Be the Name of the Lord / 8
308 There is a Redeemer / 10
348 My Savior's Love / 11
793 For the Beauty of the Earth / 13Teaching: Isaiah prophecies about creation.
Isa 40:12-31To whom will you compare God?
He planned all of creation: weighed and measured it
Stretched out the heavens (Isa 42:5; 44:24; 45:12)
Laid out the foundations of the earth (Isa 48:12-13)
Formed earth to be inhabited (45:18)
Formed Light and created darkness (Isa 45:7)
Created mankind (Isa 45:12)
Gives breath and life to all (Isa 42:5)There is great science in scripture
The creator inspired scripture
Whom else was around to record it?Witness of the stars
Why do we say, "He does not care about me."? (Isa 40:27-31)
Redeemer (Isa 44:24)
Salvation will last forever (Isa 51:6)
Who is there to fear? (Isa 51:12-13)
I have put my words in your mouth (Isa 51:15-16)
Those words will be successful (Isa 55:9-11)
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