“I the LORD do not change. – Malachi 3:6 (NIV) The blessing involves _____________________ (Genesis 13:2) Genesis 17:6-9 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants (seed [NIV]), heirs according to promise. – Galatians 3:29 (NASB) He redeemed us in order that the blessing given …
Intro: Is your pursuit of the Gospel ________________________ or _________________________? The transactional Gospel at Colosse… _________________ without ______________ (v.2:18-19) _________________ without ______________ (v.2:8-10) _________________ without ______________ (v.2:23) These have inde …
“I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. – Malachi 3:6 (NIV) Genesis 1:27-28, 9:1, 12:2-3 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee – Deuteronomy 28:2 (KJV) The LORD will command the blessing for you in your barns and in everything that you …
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. “So …
Every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God – Romans 13:1 (NASB 2020) When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. – Proverbs 29:2 (NIV) Salt is a ______ …
Milton reminded me that ________________ (Jesus) “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. – John 16:33 (NASB) We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies li …
Misconception of Satan – ___________________ “Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” – Matthew 4:10 (NIV) Misconception of Satan – __________________ Misconception of Satan – if we _______________ Satan, we give him ____________ …
A __________ problem, a ___________ manifestation (v.14) Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw – Matthew 12:22 (NASB95) Erastus remained at Corinth, but Trophimus I left sick at Miletus. – 2 Timothy 4:20 (NASB95 …
Jesus taught this to ___________ not the __________ (vv.1-2) The Starting Point: ___________ that God has said ________ to all that I _________ If I don’t have what I need, God is __________________ …for His divine power has granted to us everything (all things [BLT], [LITV]) pertaining to life and …
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will b …
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will b …
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will …
When Jesus prayed it took _________ (v.1) This teaching is given to ____________ not the ________ Not saying say these ________ but pray ____________ (v.2) Jesus _____________ this as an _____________ for prayer And he said unto them, When ye pray, say (lego), Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowe …
The Rabbi’s interpretation was called the Rabbi’s _______ “My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:30 (NASB95) S’mikeh: _____________ …because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law (Torah). – Matthew 7:29 (NIV) (Jesus) You have heard that it was sai …
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20 (NASB95) Observations on Developing Discip …
Converts know Jesus as ___________ Jesus began speaking to the crowds…Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:7-28 (NASB) Disciples know Jesus as _________ I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the …
Intro: The goal of the Christian life is ___________ The _____ of maturity is ___________ Paul Warns the Colossians: To not be moved away from the Hope of the Gospel. (1:23) To not be deluded with persuasive (2:4) To not be taken captive by philosophy or any traditions that depend on the elemental …
Overcome these obstacles: Fear Lack of Opportunities Ill-Equipped People can be ____________, but ___________ wrong Righteousness simply means to be ______________ People think righteousness is through either _________achievement or _________ accomplishment God’s ___________ of the law was to __ …
Chapter 1 – Habakkuk Questions God Habakkuk’s story deals with the problem of walking by __________, not ________ Question 1: God, why don’t you seem to _______? (vv.1-4) Question 2: God, why would you let _____________________________? (vv.12-13 We must endure _________________ in order to reach t …
(v.29) He was transfigured (metamorphooô) before them – Matthew 17:2 (NASB) In the time of prayer the disciples are __________ (v.32) (vv.34-35) When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified. 7And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not …
…likewise also of the fish, as much as they wanted. …Therefore when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.” – John 6:11-14 (NASB) (Deuteronomy 18:15-18) Who is Jesus? There were ______________ (v. 19) The Disciples are …
(vv.10-11) The apostles gathered together with Jesus; and they reported to Him all that they had done and taught. 31And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) 32They went …
A disciple is an ___________ (vv.1-2) Then he called his twelve disciples together – Luke 9:1 (KJV) Jesus summoned His twelve disciples (mathetes) – Matthew 10:1 (NASB) disciple: mathetes – a learner, i.e. pupil (Strong’s), Apprentice (ALGNT) An apostle is one __________ by Him And He sent (aposte …
(vv.41-42) …because his only daughter (thugater), a girl of about twelve, was dying. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed (sumpnígō) him. – Luke 8:42 (NIV) Daughter: thugater – daughter, a female child (Strong’s) Crushed: sumpnígō – to choke, suffocate. To choke or throttle and …
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times (last times [NLT]) some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, – 1 Timothy 4:1 (NASB95) Manifestations of Demonic Activity: Inappropriate _____________ (v.27) For a long time this man …
My greatest challenge: ______________ For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 1:6 (NASB95) And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and th …
(Jesus) when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” – Luke 18:8 (NASB) Faith begins as a ________ Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will mo …
Understanding this parable _____________ the parables And He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? 14The sower sows the word (logos) – Mark 4:13-14 (NKJV) Given in _____________, explained in ___________ (vv.9-10) As soon as He was alone, …
Christianity 101: All Christians believe Jesus is ______ Everyone else believes: Jesus is __________ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us – John 1:1&14 (NASB) (vv. 1-3) …the Lord appointed seventy others – …
Pharisees: from parash – to separate (Vine’s) Matthew adds…Speaking loudly to the crowd… (Jesus) “Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. 29Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your li …
Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! – Matthew 11:11 (NASB) …when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. For John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful fo …
Jesus therefore answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner. – John 5:19 (NASB77) Jesus’ Response to Faith (vv.1-10) Rel …
INTRODUCTION “…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith…” – Hebrews 12:1-2 (NASB95) BACKGROUND Jesus’ followers have ___________a __________of _________ Mary reported that she saw Jesus… “When they heard that He …
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) (Paul) If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain …
(v.38) Jesus’ illustration suggests receiving a _______________ of _______________ in response to ______________ Disciples focus on being a _______________ The Blind Leading the Blind (vv.39-40) …the Pharisees were offended, …13But he answered …14Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. A …
Jesus teaches ______________ as the __________ listens in Luke 6:20 & 7:1 Speaking to Disciples so Salvation is ____________ Remember: Discipleship is a ________________with Jesus (to Disciples Jesus says) Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14You are my …
(v.1) Our speech has the power to _____________ “But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die. – Deuteronomy 18:20 (NASB95) “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and …
Jesus teaches ___________ as the _________ listens in (Luke 6:20 & 7:1) Speaking to Disciples so salvation is ____________ The Four Be-Attitudes (vv.20-23) Then looking up at his disciples, he said: Blessed (Beati – Latin) are you… 6:20 (CSB) But” The Four Woes are the ______ Be-Attitudes Woe: …
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NASB95) (vv.1-2) Judah was facing an _________________ (vv.2-4) The first step towards casting off our anxiety is ________ …
Jesus teaches _____________ as the __________ listens in The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 4:23-5:2 through 7:28-29 Under these circumstances, after so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another, He began saying to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the …
Big ______________ require big ___________ (vv.12-13) After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two… – Luke 10:1 (NIV) Apostle: apostolos – a messenger, one sent forth with orders (Thayer’s)(v.13) The Disciples were mostly ________________ “Everyone who is numbered, from …
Originally the Sabbath was given to be a ___________ Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work – Exodus 20:8-11 (NIV) Mishnah: This fundamental mishna enumerate …
He was _________ Levi but Jesus ____________ him Matthew …He went out and noticed a tax collector named (onoma) Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” – Luke 5:27 (NASB95) As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called (lego) Matthew, sitting in the tax collector’s booth; …
Sanballat: Babylonian (__________) “…the moon god gives life” (CWSB) Gideon…took the crescents (half-moon [GWT]) that were on their camels’… Judges 8:21 (ASV) (From _____________ and _______________) Tobiah…the ammonite – Nehemiah 2:10 (CWSB) (Modern day _________________) Geshem the Arabian – Neh …
Life Lesson: What God __________ God __________ Life Lesson: God is using my ___________to _______ me to accomplish His _________ for my life Now I was the cupbearer to the king. – Nehemiah 1:11 (NASB) And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those w …
…the people who know their God will display strength and take action. – Daniel 11:32 (NASB95) The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, – Proverbs 16:4 (NASB95) A Vision is a ________________ As the Vision becomes __________ The Options become _ …
Fasting is when you _______ from your diet for a __________ amount of time for a _____________ purpose We fast to experience ____________with God “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. – John 6:35 (NLT) We fast to ex …
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Josep …
(vv.13-14) Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. – Mark 1:45 (NIV) The Result (v.17) Possibly: Everyone shows up at _____________(v.17) When Jesus came back to Capernaum a few days later, it was heard that He was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there w …
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. – Hosea 12:10 (KJV) When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him – Matthew 8:1 (NIV) Recognized that Jesus was his _____________(v.12) Covered with Lepros …
…leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt (lived [NIV]) in Capernaum, – Matthew 4:13 (ASV) Capernaum: Village of Nahum (Strong’s) Nahum: (the) comforter (HBND) Peter met Jesus _____________ Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The firs …
Followers of Jesus are more _________ than __________ Sharing ____________ of God’s provision helps to build _________ Ran: syntrechō – to run along with others “Then I will set over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will feed them; he will feed them himself and be their shepherd. And …
Between verse 14 and verse 16 a ___________ pass (vv.17-21) …he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor (v.18) (KJV) The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim lib …
Before Jesus is tempted: _____________________ (3:21-22) _____________________ (3:23) _____________________ The Holy Spirit (4:1) _____________________ The Holy Spirit (4:1) Wisdom: Realize I’m never above temptation If you think you are standing strong, be careful, for you, too, may fall into the s …
…many false prophets will appear and deceive many – Matthew 24:11 Koran/Quran O you who believe! Do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the …
Bible Prophecy helps us understand that things aren’t falling _________, they are falling into _________ But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes someone’s life, that person’s life will be taken because of their sin, but …
For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, – Isaiah 46:9-10 (NASB) …you will come up against My people Israel like a cloud to cover the land. It will come about in the last …
After many days you will be visited. In the latter years you will come into the land of those brought back from the sword and gathered from many people on the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate; they were brought out of the nations, and now all of them dwell safely. – Ezekiel 38:8 (NK …
John the Baptist is preaching _______________ (vv.1-2) So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people – Luke 3:18 (NASB) Gospel means __________________ …he was proclaiming good news to the people, – Luke 3:18 (YLT) The Gospel (good news) involves __________________(v.3) Repent …
Mary and Joseph, and the baby (brephos) as He lay in the manger – Luke 2:16 (NASB) Between vv.38-39 is a ________________ (Matthew 2) As Matthew 2 begins Jesus is about ______________ old (vv.1-3) (v.3) Troubled (NAS) Disturbed (NIV) tarasso: To strike one’s spirit with fear and dread (OTESD) The Ma …
Review: The goal of the Christian life is ___________________ The source of _____________ is the ______________ Background: The Christians at Colossae were being tempted to ____________ the ___________ of the Gospel for ______________ teachings The false teachings were likely a mix of ___________, _ …
The goal of the Christian life is __________________ The source of ______________ is the ___________ “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, …
Jesus was born into the ___________ family to __________________ Him for the ________________ God had for Him And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose – Romans 8:28 (NASB) Jesus was born into a family bui …
And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” – Luke 1:28 (NKJV) But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your …
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.” – Malachi 4:5-6 (ESV) Zacharias, Elizabeth: God __________________ God’s ______________ (vv. 5-7) Zach …
Our story picks up _______________ before Jesus is born This is a __________ time in Israel’s History Israel is under the ____________ of the _______________ The local King Herod is not ________________ (v.5) God hasn’t spoken in _____________(Malachi 4:5-6) The Old Testament ended with a __________ …
Written about ____________ Luke is ________ one of Jesus’ original ________________ Luke was an assistant to _____________ Luke is not _______________ My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes …
“God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. . . ” – Romans 12:6 (LB) Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. – 1 Corinthians 1:7 (NIV) Context: Spiritual Gifts in the ___________________ …in church I prefer to sp …
Paul begins 1st Corinthians: Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. – 1 Corinthians 1:7 (NIV) Context: Spiritual Gifts in the _________________ …but the one who prophesies edifies the church (v.4) (NASB) …strive to excel for the edi …
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. – 1 Corinthians 1:7 (NIV) The more “excellent way” is _____________ (agape) (12:31-13:1) If I speak with the tongues of mankind and of angels, but do not have love (agape)… – 1 Corinthians 13:1 …
Now for the matters you wrote about. – 1 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV) Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift (charisma) as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. – 1 Corinthians 1:7 (NIV) Now there are varieties of gifts (charismata), but the same Spirit. – 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NAS …
“God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. . .” – Romans 12:6 (LB) Paul comes to Corinth _______ and stays for ____________ Paul writes 1st Corinthians _______ from ________________ But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost – 1 Corinthians 16:8 (ASV) Paul writes to _________ …
The Lord’s Passover begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. On the fifteenth day of that month the Lord’s Feast of Unleavened Bread begins; for seven days you must eat bread made without yeast. On the first day (______________) hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work. Levi …
Intro: CONTENT: αὐτάρκης, ες – pertaining to being happy or content with what one has – ‘content with what one has, content with the circumstances in which one exists.’ Contentment is experienced when my _______________ is the ______________ of God “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in trium …
God’s calling is _________________, but comes with a _____________________ “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s sake, but that he will receive a hundred times as much now in the prese …
ekklēsia – church/assembly “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” – Matthew 18:20 (NASB95) synagō – gathered God can show up in a ______________, but He has ______________His church We come to church because it was designed for _____________ The church …
Paul is writing to ________________, not ___________________ _____________ children are expected to ________ parents (v.1) Children, obey (hypakouo) your parents as you would the Lord, because this is right – Ephesians 6:1 (HCSB) Obey: hypakouō – hearken, be obedient to, obey (OTESD) Listen, my son …
A Panoramic View of Ephesus and the Ephesian Church Paul Ministers in Ephesus: (Acts 19:1-20) _____________ When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they began speaking with tongues (glossa) and p …
Machaira: a _________________ Sword: machaira – “a short sword or dagger (Vine’s) Romphaia: a ________________ Sword: romphaia – a sabre, i.e., a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind) (OTESD) …out of his (Jesus) mouth went a sharp two-edged sword (romphaia) – Revelation 1:16 (CWSB) Rhema: …
(Jesus) Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times? – Matthew 16:3-4 (NASB95) …as was His custom, He (Jesus) entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book a …
Name: _____________________ (v.14) Laodicea: laos-dike – The rule of the laity or people (BH) For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear – …
Bible Prophecy helps us understand that things aren’t falling __________, they are falling _____________ For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done… – Isaiah 46:9-10 (NASB) T …
Bible prophecy helps us understand that things aren’t falling ___________, they are falling _____________ For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will …
The Gospel is supposed to be _________________ (v.1) God wants me to be part of ___________________ (v.1) Now I make known to you, brothers and sisters, the gospel (euaggelion) which I preached to you, which you also received, in which you also stand, (v.1) (NASB) Gospel: euaggelion – good news (CWS …
The Shield of Faith needs to be taken up _______________ the fiery darts ________ Taking the Shield of Faith is a ____________ not an __________ Above all (in addition to, NIV) taking (analambano) the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked – Ephesians …
“Behold I am going to send My messenger and he will clear the way before Me.” – Malachi 3:1 (NASB95) “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord to prepare His Ways; to give to His people the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins …
(vv.10-13) Area _________ spiritually by a _____________leader For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities (arche) – Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) The Good News is that we fight _________________(v.12) Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee (pheugo) …
Satan is ___________ (v.11) And he laid hold of the dragon, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan – Revelation 20:2 (NASB95) I am in a ___________ (v.12) We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. – 1 John 5:19 (NASB95) The Good News is that we f …
Husbands, love (agapao) your wives, even as Christ also loved (agapao) the church, and gave himself for it; – Ephesians 5:25 (CWSB) Agapeo is based on a ____________, not _____________ Love: agapao – to esteem, love, indicating a direction of the will and finding one’s joy in something or someone. I …
…for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light – Ephesians 5:8 (NASB) Thanks is directed ________________ (v.20) Submission is directed _____________ (v.21) People controlled by the Holy Spirit ____________ (v.21) …submitting (hupotasso) to one another out …
The Theme of Ephesians: God has ________________ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, – Ephesians 1:3 (NASB) Psalms 104:14-15, Genesis 9:21, Exodus 29:38-40, Numbers 18:12 And be not drunk with wine …
Acts 1-2: ________ Paul stops by Ephesus _________ (Acts 18:18-22) Paul ministers in Ephesus ________ (Acts 19) Paul comes back by Ephesus ________ (Acts 20:18-38) Paul writes Ephesians from prison in Rome ________ Jesus writes to the Ephesians in ________ (Revelation 2:1-7) Paul meets some Disciple …
Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. – Psalms 37:4 (NASB) The 5th Petition: …forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors (v.12) Sometimes God’s children ________ I _________ forgiveness because I _________ forgiveness Satan’s schemes are relate …
Jesus taught this as an outline for prayer (v. 9) Pray then in this way (NASU) This, then, is how you should pray (NIV) Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart – Psalm 37:4 (NASB) The 4th Petition: Give us this day our daily bread (v.11) God ______________ us to …
Jesus ____________ this as an _______________ for prayer (v.9) Pray, then, in this way (NASU) This, then, is how you should pray (NIV) The 3rd Petition: Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven (v.10) In Isaiah 55:7-8 God is speaking to ______________ and ________________ people who need to ____ …
Jesus ____________ this as an _______________ for prayer (v.9) Pray, then, in this way (NASU) This, then, is how you should pray (NIV) The 3rd Petition: Thy will (thelema) be done on earth as it is in Heaven (v.10) Will: thelema – denotes “a will, that which is willed” (Thayer’s) That which pleases …
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up…However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” – Luke 18:1-8 (NIV) When Jesus prayed it took ___________ And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he c …
The debt was ________________________, but was forgiven ____________________ Three Parts Toward Forgiveness: Compassion: You ______________ to consider the other person’s ______________________ Release: You __________________ what is owed to you Forgave: You __________________ acknowledge the debt i …
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin will be with child and Bear a …
THE PRAYER CHAIN Mark 1:35 December 17/18, 2022 There is no “Message Notes” Outline for today’s teaching
In 2023 when I set priorities (Big Rocks) it doesn’t mean I do ________, but I do more of ___________________ Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility, not as men who do not know the meaning of life but as those who do. Make the best use of your time…Don’t be vague but grasp firmly what y …
As beloved Children __________ in __________ (agape) (vv.1-2) Ephesians 4:1, 17; 5:2, 8, 15 __________ as children of ____________ (vv.8-10) Walking in light means learning what _________________ (v.10) …do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, – Ephesians 4:30 (NIV) …trying to learn what is pleasing t …
Intro: Does my walk with Jesus _________________ a growing ___________________ of __________ that ___________________ circumstances? “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (NA …
Key word in chapters 4-6: ____________ – Ephesians 4:1, 17; 5:2, 8, 15 _______ is my example, not _______ (vv.1-2) Therefore be imitators (mimites) of God, as beloved children; and walk in love (agape), just as Christ also loved (agapaoo) you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice …
Intro: What are the circumstances ______________ to _______ that could cause me to _________? Verse 1a ____________ what you already _________ “Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and have been established in the truth which is pr …
My spirit is _____________________ (Jesus) You must be born again – John 3:7 (John 3:3 & 7, 1 Peter 1:3 & 23) My mind has to be ________________ …to be made new in the attitude of your minds (nous) (v.23) (NIV) Being renewed is a __________________ …do not be conformed to this world, but be …
Gentiles refers to the ________________ (v.17) How Believers and Unbelievers think Different Mind (4:17, 23) Understanding (4:18) Learned Christ (v.20) Gentiles/Nonbelievers: Have ____________ in minds because of ___________ (vv.17-18) Futility/Vanity: mataiotees – what is devoid of truth and approp …
I have a Spiritual Gift (v.8) Apostles: Apostolos – one sent forth (FBD, Vine’s, ISBE, Smith’s) Prophet: an interpreter or spokesman for God; one through whom God speaks (Thayer’s) A true Evangelist brings ______ news not _____ news Philip the evangelist – Acts 21:8 (ASV) …the Spirit said to Philip… …
(vv.7-8) This passage talks about _________ not Church _____________ …he has given each one of us a special gift (charis)… – Ephesians 4:7 (NLT) These _________ were given when ____________________ (v.8) When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” – Ephesians 4:8 ( …
I’m ______________________(vv.7-8) But to each one of us grace (charis) was given… – Ephesians 4:7 (NASU) …he has given each one of us a special gift (charis)… – Ephesians 4:7 (NLT) (Peter) As each one has received a special gift (charisma), employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the m …
Key word in chapters 4-6 ________ Ephesians 4:1, 17, 5:2, 8, 15 There is a ___________________ on my life (v.1) How did they have to be diligent (v.3) to preserve the Unity of the Spirit, the bond of Peace? (vv.4-6) The Context: For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles …
Key word in chapters 4-6: ____________ Ephesians 4:1, 17, 5:2, 8, 15 There is a _________________ on my ___________ (v.1) Paul urges and implores because some Christians don’t Implore (urge NIV) you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, – Ephesians 4:1 (NASU) My …
The Ephesians 1:15-23 prayer emphasizes __________________ …so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do – Ephesians 1:18 (The Message) …his incomparably great power for us who believe. – Ephesians 1:19 (NIV) The Ephesians 3:14-21 prayer emphasizes __________________ (vv.14-19) is …
Some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, shouting…he has brought Greeks into the temple…” (They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple area. – Acts 21:27 …
Church in Ephesus was mostly _______________ I am God’s _________________ (v.10) For we are His workmanship (poiema), created in Christ Jesus for good (agathos) works (ergon), which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10 (NASU) Poem: from Greek poiema (MW) We are God …
In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel (euangelion) of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, – Ephesians 1:13 (ESV) gospel: euangelion – good news (Vine’s) Our Former Position/Condition: (vv.1-3) I was ____________________(v.1) Ultimat …
Paul Ministers in Ephesus (Acts 19) _____________ About that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way…They were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” The city was filled with the confusion, – Acts 19:23-24 & 28-29 (NASU) Writes …
Verses 3-14 are _________________ Ephesians is written to those ____________________ (v.1) (vv.1,3,4,7,9,10,12,13,20) We are saints because we are ___________________ (v.1) Saints: hagios – set apart for God (Thayer’s) All of God’s ___________________________ (v.3) God __________ me to be __________ …
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. – Ephesians 1:17 (NIV) I, the Lord, do not change; – Malachi 3:6 (NIV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be carr …
…for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light – Ephesians 5:8-9 (ESV) A Panoramic View of Ephesus and the Ephesian Church: Paul stops by Ephesus __________ (Acts 18:18-22) (Paul) promised, “I will come back if it is God’s will.” – Acts 18:21 (NIV) P …
Intro: “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,” – Hebrews 12:1 (NASB95) “Do you not know that those who run in a race all ru …
Intro: (vv.1-2) Courageous people develop _____________ that ______________ for a ____________ Wait for God to prepare the _____________ Wait for God to prepare _______ Wait for God to prepare the _____________ (vv.3-5) Courageous people ________ in ______________ that God is ____________ Two …
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. – Hosea 12:10 (KJV) (Chapter 40) Numbered with the __________________ (vv.1-4) Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong …
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. – Hosea 12:10 (KJV) He made the stars also. – Genesis 1:16 (NASB) And beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all th …
5 Keys to Making Bad Decisions (vv.1-10) 1. You are influenced by other people ____________________ “Leave the presence of a fool, or you will not discern words of knowledge” – Proverbs 14:7 (NASB) 2. You make decisions ______________ 3. You don’t ___________________ 4. You listen to _______________ …
Intro: (vv.26-28) Our ___________ are not a ___________for Him The __________ of Jesus is ___________ (vv.29-32) His _________________ is _____________ than our _______________ Develop a ____________ of ____________ God over your best ____________ And without faith it is impossible to please him, f …
One Question: What would I do in my situation if I was absolutely convinced that God was with me? The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) Yea, though I walk through the valley o …
‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) …for He Himself has said, ” I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,” so that …
One Question: What would I do in my situation if I was absolutely convinced that God was ____________? I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20 (NASB95) When my back is against the wall: I will either make decisions upon my interpretation of my ______________or upon God’s _ …
Jesus is called: …the Lion of the tribe of Judah – Revelation 5:5 (v.1) Judah: The praise of the Lord; confession (Hitchcock’s) Judah was living in Hebron ________________ Jacob came home to his father Isaac in…Hebron – Genesis 35:27 (NIV) “So he sent him from the valley of Hebron, – Genesis 37:14 ( …
…whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, – Romans 15:4 (Jacob) called that place Bethel. Then Jacob made a vow, saying…the Lord (YHWH) will be my God. – Genesis 28:19-21 (NASU) In Chapter 34 ____ years go by and _____ is never mentioned The family begins to ___________ …
“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. Then he prayed again, and the sky poured rain and the earth produced its fruit.” – James 5:17-18 (NASB) (v.1) Faith begins by acknowledging ____ …
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all” – Psalms 34:19 (NKJV) Principal #1 – A faith that is _____________ is a faith that can be _____________ “These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold” – 1 P …
“Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, – Genesis 32:28 (NIV) Jacob’s family had issues but they were ___________________ Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your relatives, and I will be with you.” – Genesis 31:3 (NIV) I am the God who appeared to you at …
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 6:23 (NASB) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Pe …
God’s Promises to Jacob: Genesis 28:15 & 31:3 (vv.1-2) Mahanaim: Two Camps (EBD) Two Armies (NBD) Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? – Hebrews 1:14 (NASB95) See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I …
Jacob is about _____ years old Jacob has been working in Laban’s house for ______________ It’s a Sign of Maturity: When unbelievers recognize ________________________ (v.27) I have learned by divination that the LORD (YHWH) has blessed me because of you. – Genesis 30:27 (NIV) When God gets _________ …
Chapter 30 takes place over _____ years. Jacob is ___________ Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. And Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful of form and face. Now Jacob loved Rachel, – Genesis 29:16-18 (NASB95) Rachel was ____ …
I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” – Genesis 28:15 (NIV) The LORD has made everything for its own purpose – Proverbs 16:4 (NASB) Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel – Genesis 32:28 (NKJV) The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delight …
After many days you will be visited. In the latter years you will come into the land of those brought back from the sword and gathered from many people on the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate; they were brought out of the nations, and now all of them dwell safely. – Ezekiel 38:8 (NK …
BACK IN THE LAND Ezekiel 36-37 March 6, 2022 There is no “Message Notes” Outline for today’s teaching
Bible Prophecy helps us understand that things aren’t falling _________, they are falling __________________ Jesus _____________ us to ___________________ (v.4) A Big Theme of The End Times: ________________ Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming …
How God does it in ______ is how God does it in ______ (v.2) (vv.3-4) Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law (Deut. 28:15-68), having become a curse for us — for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE” — in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Ge …
Genesis 25:19-26 Esau: hairy (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Jacob: Ya`aqob – heel-catcher (i.e., supplanter) (Strong’s) Supplant: to supersede especially by…treachery (MWD) …his name was called Edom (red BD&B) – Genesis 25:30 (ESV) Esau ate and drank and went on about his business, indifferent to t …
The Lord appeared to (Isaac) and said…I will be with you and bless you…and I will establish the oath which I swore to your father Abraham. – Genesis 26:2-4 (NASU) So Isaac called Jacob and blessed him… “May God Almighty bless you…”May He also give you the blessing of Abraham. – Genesis 28:1-4 (NASB) …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) (vv.1-4) Keturah: Fragrance (NBD) Incense (EBD) (v.7) Abraham dies at ____ Sarah has been gone for ____ years Abraham has been married to Keturah for over ____ years Isaac is ____ Abraham’s grandsons Jacob and Esau are ____ Noah’s son Shem …
For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, – Romans 15:4 (NASB) I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. – Hosea 12:10 Chapter 22 is a picture of Jesus’ death on the Cross Abraham represe …
(Jesus) Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times? – Matthew 16:3-4 (NASB95) …as was His custom, He (Jesus) entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book a …
Bible Prophecy helps us understand that things aren’t falling __________________, they are falling ____________________ In the Last Days ____________ becomes a ____________ again Matthew 24:32-36, Isaiah 11:11-12, Ezekiel 36-37, Book of Revelation In the latter years (last years BBE) you will come i …
Intro: Isaiah’s ministry was over a period of _______ years Hezekiah was king of Judah from _____ to _____ BC (vv.1-17) God’s ___________ are ____________ corrections When we ignore God’s warnings we: Make ____________ that bring us __________ Trust ____________ that _________________ Take _________ …
______________ is attached to _____________ “…like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,” – 1 Peter 2:2 (NASB95) But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, …
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin will be with child and Bear …
For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction – Romans 15:4 (NASU) Abraham recognizes He is acting out ___________________ And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “ALL THE NATIONS SHALL …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) Genesis 12-21:1 covers ___________________ Genesis 17-20 covers ____________________ Genesis 21 covers _______________________ Genesis 22:1-18 covers ___________________ (v.3) Isaac: Yitschaq – laughter (Strong’s) The laughing one (ISBE) ( …
The things that were written in former times were written for our instruction – Romans 15:4 Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) Genesis 1-11 covers about _____________ Genesis 12-21:1 covers ________________ Genesis 17-20 covers about ____________ Abraham is _______ and Sara …
Intro/Background The church at Rome had a ______________ faith (1:8) Paul believed there was more to the ______________ that would bring them ______________ (1:11) Eagerness: próthumos – of mind, temperament, passion predisposed, ready, willing, prompt Our ____________ for the Gospel is only as ___ …
For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done… – Isaiah 46:9-10 (NASB) The Last Generation begins when Israel becomes a _____________ again (Ezekiel 36-39) …and you will come up …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) (God) I will make you a great nation…Abram was seventy-five – Genesis 12:2-4 (NASU) (God) I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, – Genesis 13:16 (NIV) (A few years pass) Abram said, “Lord God…I go childless…You have given m …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) (God) I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him. – Isaiah 57:19 (KJV) (Jesus), “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tr …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) Abram: High Father (Strong’s) (God) I will make you a great nation…Abram was seventy-five – Genesis 12:2-4 (NASU) And I will make your descendants as the dust of the earth – Genesis 13:15-16 (NKJV) But Abram said, “Lord God, what will You …
I. Characteristics of the Apostasy 1. The Last Days Apostasy will be characterized by a ___________________________ “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” – 1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV) “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips t …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) After These Things: God speaks to Abram in a _________ in the ______ (v.1) God says _______________ for the _______________ …casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7 (NASU) Receives the promise of __________ …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) For we all stumble in many ways; if someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who can bridle his whole body. If we put a bit into a horse’s mouth to make it obey us, we control its whole body as well. And think of a ship …
Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) Notice: The ____________________ King of Sodom (v.2) Ber: Son of Evil (Easton’s) Bera’s subjects live in bondage (v.10) Apparently Bera, the King of Sodom _____________ (v.10) Now the valley of Siddim was full of tar pits; and the kings of …
Genesis Chapters 1-11 covers about ________________ Genesis Chapters 12-21 covers _____________ Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) (12:10) Egypt represents the ________________ Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help; …But they do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor …
For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, – Romans 15:4 (NASB) Abraham is the father of all who believe – Romans 4:16 (NLT) Chapter 11:28 Ur: The Center of Moon Worship (BD&B) Chapter 12 (vv.1-3) Now the LORD had said to Abram: – Genesis 12:1 (NKJV) (Stephan) And …
(God) I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him. – Isaiah 57:19 (KJV) (Jesus) “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey …
YouTube: Naked Bible Podcast 159 – Noah’s Nakedness, The Sin of Ham & The Curse of Canaan The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem (name, enrichment: BEC), Ham (hot, burnt: Fausset’s) and Japheth (enlargement: SBD). (Ham was the father of Canaan.) These were the three sons of Noah, and …
…the God of all grace, – 1 Peter 5:10 (NASU) The Noahic Covenant: God’s Covenant to ______________________ (vv.8-9) Remember: Noah is not __________________ This Covenant is given before the ________________ This Covenant is for ___________________ (vv.12&16) This Covenant will be in effect unti …
“For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah. “For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the c …
The Last Generation begins when Israel becomes a Nation again (Ezekiel 36-37) …and you will come up against My people Israel like a cloud to cover the land. It will come about in the last days that shall bring you against My land, – Ezekiel 38:16 (NASB) Jesus believed the Flood was _________________ …
For nation (ethnos) shall rise against nation (ethnos), and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines (limoi), and pestilences (loimoi), and earthquakes (seismos), in divers places. – Matthew 24:7 (KJV) Gods’ View: One ______________ many ____________________ Adam named his wife Eve, becau …
The story of Cain and Abel is the story of __________ of Adam’s children not _______ of Adam’s children So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the place with flesh – Genesis 2:21 (NIV) 2000 BC (Abraham of Sarah …
Introduction: “And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. – Matthew 10:7-8 (NAS) The apostles gathered together with Jesus; and they reported to Him all that they had done a …
_______________________________________ (vv.21-23) _______________________________________? _______________________________________? (vv.24-25) The Egyptians used violence to compel the sons of Israel to labor; and they made their lives bitter with hard labor in mortar and bricks and at all kinds of …
And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die.” – Genesis 2:15-17 (NASU) (3:6) Adam was not deceived, but the woman being dec …
And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die.” – Genesis 2:15-17 (NASU) (v.6) …she took some of its fruit and ate it. She al …
God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them – Genesis 1:27 (NASU) Jesus: To know God’s ________ just look at the _____________ Some Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at …
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. – Romans 1:20 (NASU) God _________ (Exodus 20:11) with His own ____________ (Exodus 31:18 NIV) For …
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. – Romans 1:20 (NASU) Jesus believed the Creation story was literally _____________ and holds the __ …
Christianity: ______ created ____________ out of ____________ Evolution: ________ created ____________ out of ____________ Evolutionists and Creationists look at the same ________________ and draw different _____________________ The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the wor …
(Jesus) “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished. – Matthew 5:18 (NASB) (Jesus) “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'” – …
Bible Prophecy helps us understand that things aren’t falling ___________________, they are falling into _______________ Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times? – Matthew 16:3-4 (NASB95) Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.” – …
When you belong to Jesus, your _________________ becomes God’s _________________ Why Do We Testify? 1) We testify because Jesus _________________ us (v.12) I thank Him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord… Theological foundation for why Christian testimony is the expected outcome of God’ …
Koran: O you who believe! Do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people. – Surah 5:51 The punishment of those who wage war against Alla …
Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, – Romans 5:12 (NASU) The city is laid out as a square, and its length is as great as the width; and he measured the city with the rod, fifteen hundred miles; its length and width and height are equal – Revelation …
Then God said, “Let us make man (Adam) in our image, after our likeness. – Genesis 1:26 (ESV) (God) made from one man every nation (ethnos) Acts 17:26 (NASB) …the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burne …
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” – Luke 1:32-33 (NASB) Millennium: from the Latin – a period of 1000 years (MW) Premillen …
Moses wrote ________________ (Jesus) “For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me. “But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?” – John 5:46-47 (NASB) 4 Hallelujahs (vv.1-6) halal: praise, Jah: God And after these things I heard a great voice of …
(v.1) Jesus manifested Himself…He manifested Himself in this way. Manifest: phanero – to render apparent (Jesus) after I have been raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” – Matthew 26:32 (NASB) (vv.2-3) …they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. – Mark 1:20 …
(v.1) After these things: __________________ Her Sin: _______________________________ (v.3) Wealth of her sensuality (NASU) Delicacies (KJV) Excessive luxuries (NIV) They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek, Apollyon. – Revelation 9:11 (NIV) …t …
Look up: Chrislam She will be a false religion centered in _____________ (vv.9,18) The seven heads are seven hills (oros) on which the woman sits. – Revelation 17:9-10 (NIV) “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill (oros) cannot be hidden; – Matthew 5:14 (NASB) Thyatira: (thuatei …
The Mid-Point of the Tribulation “For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. “Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. – Matthe …
Chapter 14 is a ___________________ of the next 3½ years Jesus on Mount Zion with the 144,000 (vv.1-5) “Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Isra …
In Chapter 13 we are still speaking ______________________ (vv.1-2) The Beast: ____________________ The 7 Heads refer to ___________________ (Revelation 17:7-9) The 10 Horns are ______________________ (Revelation 17:12) (vv.3-4) An apparent __________________________ “Woe to the worthless shepherd W …
Revelation 12 Speaks: _________________ (v.1) The Woman is __________________ Now he had still another dream, and related it to his brothers, and said, “Lo, I have had still another dream; and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” And he related it to his father and …
(vv.1-2) The Holy City in the Bible is ________________ (on the earth) Notice: There is a ________________ in Jerusalem (vv.1-2) www.templeinstitute.org The Temple must exist again before the _____________ point: And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week (shabuwa-week of years), bu …
The Strong Angel (vv.1-4) Angel means ______________________ Angel: angelos – a messenger, angel “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 18:10 (NASB95) Then it happened that …
The Waves of Wrath in The Tribulation: First Wave (Chapter 6) is _____________________ (War, Famine & Death) Second Wave (Chapter 8) is ___________________ The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star (aster), blazing like a torch, fell from the sky… – Revelation 8:10-11 (NIV) Third Wav …
The 7th Seal opens the ___________________ (vv.1-6) (vv.3-4) …who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, just as Moses was warned by God when he was about to build the tabernacle; for, “See,” He says, “that you make all things according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain.” – …
Their Big Question: For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?” – Revelation 6:17 (NKJV) (vv.1-3) Seal: sphragizo – to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (Strong’s) Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we have sealed (sphragizo) …
Background: Matthew 24, Daniel 9, Luke 4:17-21 & Isaiah 61:1-2 Luke 4:17-21 compared with Isaiah 61:1-2 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And fr …
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and su …
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1 (NASB) Faith is __________ that a divine intervention _______________before there is _________________ that it will Faith Process: An __________________ _____________________________ _________________ …
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin will be with child and Bear a son, …
The Book/Scroll (Biblion) is a __________________ (v.1) ‘The land shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are strangers and sojourners with Me. And in all the land of your possession you shall grant redemption of the land. If one of your brethren becomes poor, and has sold some …
Your dead will live; Their corpses will rise. You who lie in the dust, awake and shout for joy, For your dew is as the dew of the dawn, And the earth will give birth to the departed spirits. Come, my people, enter into your rooms And close your doors behind you; Hide for a little while Until indigna …
Chapter 4:1-2 Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. – 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 (NASB) There will be si …
I. Name: __________________________ (v.14) Laodicea: Laos-Dike – The rule of the laity or people (BH) For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want t …
Philadelphia: ______________________ 1793 AD – Rapture Title (v.7) “The Key of David” speaks of _____________ to the King and the ________________ and _______________ of the kingdom “Then I will set the key of the house of David on his shoulder, When he opens no one will shut, When he shuts no one w …
Sardis: remnant, renovation We say: _________________)____ Reformation 1500 AD – Rapture Jesus’ Title: Has the 7 Spirits of God (v.1) The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lo …
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. – Revelation 1:3 (NKJV) (v.18) Thyatira: (thuateira) thugater – daughter Thya(tira) or tiara Earlier, this town called Simmeramis, The Queen of Heaven (ISBE) T …
Pergamos: _____________________ (vv.12-17) Pergamos: Citadel – fortified; high tower; elevation. (A root word from which we get our words bigamy and polygamy) Stelman Smith and Judson Cornwall, The Exhaustive Dictionary of Bible Names Per: mixed, objectionable (pervert, perturbation, etc.) Gamos: m …
Smyrna: Smurna – “myrrh” Smyrna: an Ionian city in Asia Minor (EBD) Nicodemus, who had first come to Him by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds weight. – John 19:39 (NASB) After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell t …
A Bunch of Verses on Arguing! “DEBATE RULES” 2 Timothy 2:23-24 Proverbs 15:1 Philippians 2:14 Titus 3:1-2 Romans 12:19 Romans 14:19 Proverbs 26:4 Proverbs 3:30 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 James 3:17 Proverbs 18:1-2 Proverb …
Seven Churches – Four Levels of Application: 1. ___________________________ To the angel of the church 2. ___________________________ Hear what the spirit says to the churches. 3. ___________________________ He who has an ear, let him hear… 4. ___________________________ Blessed is he who reads and …
Revelation is EASY to understand: 1. Revelation means something has been _______________ (v.1) Revelation: (apokalupsis) – an uncovering, revealing, revelation 2. The promise of a special _____________________ (v.3) Blessed is he who reads…the words of the prophecy, 3. An _______________________ giv …
(960 BC) …if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 (NIV) Ch.19 (Early 600’s BC) (vv.1-2) Jeremiah 7:16, Jeremiah …
After many days you will be visited. In the latter years you will come into the land of those brought back from the sword and gathered from many people on the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate; they were brought out of the nations, and now all of them dwell safely. – Ezekiel 38:8 (NK …
Intro: The _______ of ___________ should be _________ like a __________ runs a _______ (1&2) “Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24 (ESV) Sacrifice: What do I _______ to give _____? Endurance …
For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, – Isaiah 46:9-10 (NASB) …the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be th …
Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up (harpazo: (Greek) (rapiemur: Latin Vulgate) together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. – 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (NASB) While Waiting Do This: _________________ and do ____________________ (v. …
Paul writes 1st Thessalonians about _____________ after Church started Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up (harpazo-Greek) rapiemur-Latin Vulgate) together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. – 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 (NASB) Th …
… you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, – 1 Thessalonians 1:9 (NIV) This church is going through ___________________ (vv.4,5,6,7) …you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, – 1 Thessalonians 2:14 (NASB) (v.1) To the suffering: You are _ …
Paul’s Audience … you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, – 1 Thessalonians 1:9 (NIV) …for our gospel (euaggelion) did not come to you in word only, but also in power (dunamis) and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; – 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (NASB) dunamis: force …
Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you…. And you will hear of wars and rumor …
“Do all the good you can by all the means you can in all the places you can at all the times you can to all the people you can as long as you ever can.” – John Wesley In order to live life on mission you must: Be willing to go to __________________ places (vv.1-5) Pathways to Spiritual Conver …
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not evil to give you a future and a hope” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB) The Sins of Israel: Satisfaction in anything but God (2:13) Lived like the world (2:21) Justified apart from God (2:22) Neglected the poor (2:34) W …
Luke 17:20-36 & Genesis 19 …concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 Luke 17:28-36 Business as ____________ in an _________________ time The Days of Lot (Genesis 19) (Genesis 18:20) Lot is a ______________ in the communi …
Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you…. And you will hear of wars an …
Israel becomes a ___________________ (Ez. 36-37, Isa.11:11-12) Thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I will take the sons of Israel from among the nations where they have gone, and I will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land; – Ezekiel 37:21 (God) you will come up against My peo …
Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up (rapiemur- Lat. Vulg.) together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, – 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (NASB) …and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object o …
For nation (ethnos) shall rise against nation (ethnos), and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. But all these things are merely the beginning of Birth Pains – Matthew 24:7-8 (KJV) While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then des …
For nation (ethnos) shall rise against nation (ethnos), and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. But all these things are merely the beginning of Birth Pains – Matthew 24:7-8 (KJV & NASU) “For the coming of the Son of Man will b …
Paul always brought the Gospel of ___________________ …the angel said… “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news (euaggelizo) of great (megas) joy that will be for all the people. – Luke 2:10 Euaggelizo: to announce good news, especially the gospel Paul’s Audience: Some of the Jews were persuaded and …
Acts 16 (Paul’s 2nd Missionary Journey Begins) _______ Paul arrives in Thessalonica about ______________ after his beating in Philippi In Thessalonica no more than __________________ (v.2) Paul reveals Christ from the ___________________ (vv.2-3) Surely our griefs (diseases CJB, illnesses NET, Matth …
“…through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:12b (NASB) Patience is _____________ with God while He turns __________ things into__________ things that lead us to __________ things. A warning regarding impatience… 7 For ground that drinks the rain which often falls on it and brings f …
Faith is the Key to the ____________________ He who provides you with The Spirit and works Miracles among you, does He do it by works of the Law or by hearing with Faith? – Galatians 3:5 (NASB) Faith __________________ God And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God mus …
Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. – Matthew 17:20 (NKJV) (Luke 17:6) …faith comes by hearing, and heari …
Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. – 1 Corinthians 10:11 (NASB) Israelites interpreted _____________ by their ________________ God wanted them to interpret His will by ____________________ (God) I have …
Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. – 1 Corinthians 10:11 (NASB) It all begins with God’s people in a _________________ situation …the LORD told him (Moses), “You can be sure I have seen the mise …
This is a sermon about Jesus and his disciples getting into a ship and going to the other side. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
And the Lord said, “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you – Luke 17:6-7 (NASB) …faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word (rhema) of God (Christos) – Romans 10:17 (NKJV) In the beginning God cre …
FASTING: Fasting is abstaining from food for a period of time for _______________________________________ “And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit” – Luke 4:14 “Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not drive it out?” And He said to them, “Because of the …
Review This series is an extension of our study on spiritual parenting and discipleship. Spiritual parenting and discipleship are a return to a focus on the original royal decree: be fruitful and multiply. In sum, God wants kids, lots of them. One of the things that distinguishes humans from other c …
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Introduction It was the writer of Proverbs that said it so well, (Slide) “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12. Maybe you have experienced that. Maybe At School- When is this semester ever going to end? Or on a Trip- Are we there yet? Kids and …
This is a sermon about Jesus and his disciples getting into a ship and going to the other side. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.