The crowd viewed this group as the
On one of the days while He was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders confronted (ephistemi) Him… – Luke 20:1 (NASB)
Confronted: ephistemi – assault, used especially of persons coming upon one suddenly (OTESD)
Question: What is the Gospel?
Gospel: euaggelizo – Good news (Strong’s)
Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures
– 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (NASB95)
(Jesus) “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts (the Holy Spirit – Luke 11:13) to those who ask him!” – Matthew 7:9-11 (NIV)
…have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” – Romans 8:15 (NASB)
(Jesus) “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.”
– Matthew 23:15 (NASB)
(vv.3-4)
The next day he (John the Baptist) saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” – John 1:29 (NASB)
(vv. 5-8)
A Principle: The of a previously given truth is a to further revelation
The Parable (vv.9-16) (Isaiah 5:1-4)
The vineyard is (v.9)
Servants are the Old Testament (vv.10-12)
They were stoned (), they were sawn in two () – Hebrews 11:37 (NASB)
Jesus is the Son (v.13)
Jesus gives His own (v.15)
Jesus tells how this story (v.16)
“What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” – Luke 20:15-16 (NIV)
The builders were the (v.17)
Everyone will (v.18)
2 Options:
If I fall on Him, that is a
Either we fall on Him and we are broken (of pride and self-will [Guzik]) in the sense that we will be by Him for
Those who to come will be crushed by Christ in (Guzik)
When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling. – Luke 19:45 (NIV)
The Temple was designed to (vv.45-46)
23 He said, “O LORD, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart… 27 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain You, how much less this house which I have built! …41Also concerning the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel, when he comes from a far country for Your name’s sake (for they will hear of Your great name and Your mighty hand, and of Your outstretched arm); when he comes and prays toward this house, hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You, in order that all the peoples of the earth may know Your name, to fear You, as do Your people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by Your name.” – 1 Kings 8:23, 27, 41-43 (NASB95)
“For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” – Isaiah 56:7 (NKJV)
The activities in the Temple will be a or a to unbelievers (vv.12-13)
He entered the temple and began to drive out those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats of those who were selling doves; and He would not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the temple… “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations (ethnos)? But you have made it a den of robbers.” – Mark 11:15-17 (NASB)
So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area… – John 2:15 (NIV)
Apparently, Jesus thinks He has the to make in the Temple as He sees
Effective of the Temple by the Lord comes after hindrances
Once cleansed, the Temple becomes:
A place with renewed
And He was teaching daily in the temple…for all the people were hanging on to every word He said. – Luke 19:47-48 (NASB)
A place of
The blind and the lame (cholos) came to him at the temple, and he healed them… – Matthew 21:14 (NIV)
A place where people will be able to
“I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” – Acts 26:17-18 (NIV)
A place where people begin to (v.14)
Lame: cholos – i.e. limping (KJV) – cripple, lame (OTESD)
(Paul) Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame (cholos) will not fall but become strong. – Hebrews 12:12-13 (NLT)
Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life. – Romans 6:4 (NASB)
A place of enthusiastic
But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant. – Matthew 21:15 (NIV)
There is another heart when the Temple is cleansed
And the chief priests and the scribes heard this, and they began seeking how to put Him to death; for they were afraid of Him, because all the crowd was astonished at His teaching. – Mark 11:18 (NASB)
For we are the temple of the living God… – 2 Corinthians 6:16 (NASB)
…do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? – 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NASB95)
…Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
Bible Prophecy helps us understand that things aren’t , they are
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 I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood. – Ezekiel 33:6 (NIV)
Jesus us to (v.4)
(Jesus) “Take heed that no one deceives you.” – Matthew 24:4 (NKJV)
A major theme of the Last Days is (vv.4-5)
…and many false prophets will appear and deceive many (mostly [OTESD]) people. – Matthew 24:11 (NIV)
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times (the last times [DRB]) some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons – 1 Timothy 4:1 (NASB)
(v.7) 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)
Pestilences: loimoi – plague (literally, the disease) (Strong’s)
(vv.5-8) These things are not the sign of the end but will increase exponentially as we get closer to the end of the age
What is the Sign of His Coming and the End of the Age?
…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 I shall bring you against My land – Ezekiel 38:16 (NASB)
Then it will happen on that day that the Lord will again recover the second time with His hand the remnant of His people (), who will remain, from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar (), Hamath, and from the islands of the sea (). And He will lift up a standard for the nations, and will assemble the banished ones of Israel, and will gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. – Isaiah 11:11-12 (NASB95)
The Sign of His Coming: Israel becomes a
Matthew 24:32-36, Isaiah 11:11-12, Ezekiel 36-37, Book of Revelation
Now learn the parable from the fig tree: (Hosea 9:10): when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. – Matthew 24:32-33 (NASB95)
The hope in the birth pains is (vv.40-42)
“I tell you, on that night there will be two in one bed (); one will be taken and the other will be left. There will be two women grinding (grain) at the same place (); one will be taken and the other will be left. Two men will be in the field (); one will be taken and the other will be left.”
– Luke 17:34-36 (NASB95)
Just Like the Days of Noah (Genesis 6)
As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. – Matthew 24:37 (NIV)
…and the earth was filled with violence (hamas) – Genesis 6:11 (NASB)
Violence: חָמַס ḥâmas – a primitive root; to be violent (OTESD)
You must understand this: In the last days there will be violent (chalepos) periods of time. – 2 Timothy 3:1-2 (GWT)
Violent: chalepos – violent, fierce, difficult, grievous (CWSB)
The multitude was at the right and the right
They were (v.36)
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” – John 12:13 (NIV)
Hosanna: from the Hebrew – save now, or save we pray thee (CWSBD)
…a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road… – Matthew 21:8 (NKJV)
Earlier, Jesus would not allow Himself to be called “King” because it (v.38)
(Psalms 118:26)
So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew…
– John 6:15 (NASB95)
The How: From Zechariah (about 500 BC)
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. – Zechariah 9:9 (NASB95) (The East Gate Ezekiel 44:1-2)
Their King will bring
(v.38) The people are calling Jesus
…the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone. …This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. O Lord, do save, (hosanna) we beseech you… Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord… – Psalms 118:22-26 (NASB95)
The When: From Daniel 9 (mid 500’s BC)
Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the command to restore and build Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince, there shall be seven weeks () and sixty-two weeks (); the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublesome times. And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off (put to death [NIV]), but not for Himself; and the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city () and the sanctuary (). The end of it shall be with a flood, and till the end of the war desolations are determined. – Daniel 9:25-26 (NKJV) ()
Nehemiah 2:5-8 & 17-18
(445 BC King Artexerxes issues a decree to rebuild Jerusalem)
Jesus weeps over (v.41)
Wept: klaíō – future – to weep, wail, implying not only the shedding of tears, but also every external expression of grief. (CWSBD)
God held them recognize His coming (v.44)
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief… – 1 Thessalonians 5:4 (NASB95)
The Last Generation:
Israel will become a (1948)
“…you will come up against My people Israel like a cloud to cover the land. It shall come about in the last days that I will bring you against My land…” – Ezekiel 38:16 (NASB)
(Isaiah 11:11-12, Ezekiel 36:16-24 & 38:16, Matthew 24:32-39)
The Condition of the World:
You must understand this: In the last days there will be violent periods of time. People will be selfish and love money. They will brag, be arrogant, and use abusive language. They will curse their parents, show no gratitude, have no respect for what is holy, and lack normal affection for their families. They will refuse to make peace with anyone. They will be slanderous, lack self-control, be brutal, and have no love for what is good. They will be traitors. They will be reckless and conceited. They will love pleasure rather than God. They will appear to have a godly life, but they will not let its power change them. Stay away from such people. – 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (GWT)
Inside the Church:
Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.” For when they maintain this, it escapes their notice that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and by water… – 2 Peter 3:3-5 (NASB95)
Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when He cometh shall find watching… – Luke 12:37 (ASV)
is the nobleman, are the servants (vv.12-14)
So he called ten of his servants… – Luke 19:13 (NIV)
(Jesus) “I am going there to prepare a place for you.” – John 14:2 (NASB)
His servants will remain in territory (v.14)
“If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you…” – John 15:18-20 (NASB)
While the Master is away his servants have a
“… Do business till I come.” – Luke 19:13 (NASU)
“… Occupy till I come.” – Luke 19:13 (KJV)
Servants receive an (v.13)
A mina equals wages
- a day
- The
- Opportunity to participate in the
We live between verses (v.15)
The Big Question: What did we with what He us?
And the first came, saying, “Lord, (kurios) your mina…” (v.16 LITV)
The “Good Servant” recognized that it all to the Master/Lord
Present determines future
Two that if the Lord it to them then they could do something with what belonged to the Lord
Their understanding of the Lord caused them to act in and take
and for the Lord
(vv.20-25)
(vv.22-23) Paraphrase: If you that I was that , you would have put it in the bank. You don’t about me what
“Did you know that I am a demanding man, taking up what I did not lay down, and reaping what I did not sow?” (v.22 NASB)
(vv.22-24)
Worthless servant acted on a completely of who the Lord is
If God is for us, who is against us? – Romans 8:31 (NASB)
LORD, You surround (me) with favor as with a shield. – Psalms 5:12 (NASB)
His wrong understanding of the Lord caused him to operate in not (v.21)
Only gave and the (v.21)
is in jeopardy, not (v.24)
In the end, all what they
Why did he really do nothing? Maybe he:
- Was waiting for
- Thought was more honoring
‘Well done, …have been faithful…’ (v.17 NASB)
- Was just for the Lord’s work
- Thought the Lord’s was just going to regardless of his
- Didn’t think that the Lord was really
- Didn’t think using what he had received was all that
How do I at least draw interest? (v.23)
Find a place of
…but through love serve one another. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” – Galatians 5:13-14 (NASB)
(Jesus) “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive (dechomai) the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” – Luke 18:17 (NIV)
(Luke 18:35) Bartimaeus: bar – son, tame’ – unclean, defiled (CWSBD) foul in a religious sense, polluted (OTESD) (Mark 10:46-47)
(vv.1-2)
Zacchaeus: pure (CWSB), clean, just (HBND)
(v.3)
Zacchaeus’ biggest hindrance to seeing, knowing, understanding Jesus:
See: (eidon) 1. To see 2. To know (i.e., to get knowledge of, to understand, perceive) (OTESD)
(v.4)
See: (eidon) 1. To see 2. To know (i.e. to get knowledge of, to understand, perceive) (OTESD)
Zacchaeus attempts to see, know, understand Jesus with his .
There is
Zacchaeus is climbing a tree of
Sycomore – called the fig-mulberry (ficus sycomorus). At Jericho, Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus as he passed by (Luke 19:4). This tree was easily destroyed by frost. Amos (Amos 7:14) refers to its fruit, which is of an inferior character (EBD)
(v.5)
Jesus Zacchaeus and calls him by
To abide implies
“I must abide at thy house” implies a
Jesus is giving the
“Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide (meno) at thy house.” – Luke 19:5 (KJV)
If you abide (meno) in Me, and My words abide (meno) in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
– John 15:7 (NKJV)
Zacchaeus Jesus (v.6)
Zacchaeus’ response to Jesus:
And he hurried and came down, and received (hupodechomai) Him joyfully – Luke 19:6 (NASB)
Received: hupodechomai – to receive under one’s roof (VCED)
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 – John 1:12-13 (NASB95)
Sadly, the crowd could only see Zacchaeus as he
They called him a (v.7)
They murmured about Zacchaeus in the
…and having seen [it], they were all (hapas) murmuring, saying, “He went in to lodge with a sinful man!” – Luke 19:7 (LSV)
All: hápas – all, but stronger than the basic pás. All, the whole, universal (CWSBD)
Jesus saw him and called him by who he and called him Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus: pure, clean, just (HBND)
Luke tells us that Jesus is , Zacchaeus calls him (v.8)
Receiving Jesus (v.6) and calling Jesus “Lord”, Zacchaeus realizes that things
Zacchaeus deals with his first
Zacchaeus is declaring that he is
Jesus Responds (v.9)
Jesus concludes with His Mission Statement (v.10)
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost (apollume).” – Luke 19:10 (NASB95)
Lost: (ä-po’l-lü-mē) 1) to destroy fully a) to put out of the way entirely, abolish, put an end to ruin b) render useless c) to kill d) to declare that one must be put to death e) metaphorically to devote or give over to eternal misery in hell (OTESD)
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us
– Romans 5:8 (NASB)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”
– John 14:6 (NASB95)
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)
Bartimaeus begins as the (v.35)
Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the “Son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. – Mark 10:46-47 (NIV)
And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side – Matthew 20:29-30 (CWSB)
Bartimaeus: bar – son, tame’ – unclean, defiled (CWSBD), foul in a religious sense, polluted (OTESD)
Bartimaeus lives in a place of
Historically, a place where people
Jericho: (Greek 2410) “place of fragrance”…a noted city, abounding in balsam, honey…roses and…fragrant products. (OTESD)
Jericho: (Hebrew 3735) “moon city” (MCED)
Bartimaeus knew his condition was
He was and he was
…in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. – 2 Corinthians 4:4 (NASB95)
Like many, Bartimaeus is
(v.38)
The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham – Matthew 1:1 (NASB)
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely…This is the name by which He will be called: The Lord (Yahweh) Our Righteousness.” – Jeremiah 23:5-6 (NIV)
…say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, He will come with vengeance; with divine retribution He will come to save you.” Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. – Isaiah 35:4-5 (NIV)
Recognizes Jesus as and cries out for
And he called (boao) out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” – Luke 18:38 (NASB)
Called: boaō – i.e., shout (for help) (OTESD)
Here, the biggest barrier keeping Bartimaeus from Jesus
Is of Jesus (v.39)
A great multitude followed… – Matthew 20:29 (CWSB)
Bartimaeus realizes that Jesus is his ,
and doesn’t let the crowd (v.39)
…but he kept crying (krazo) out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” (v.39) (NASB)
Crying: krazō – to “croak” (as a raven) or scream (OTESD)
Notice: A cry for mercy always Jesus (v.40)
Coming to Jesus, Bartimaeus throws off his
Jesus will never refer to Bartimaeus by who he
He threw off (cast away [LSV]) his (beggar’s [AFV]) coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. – Mark 10:50 (HCSB)
The one named “Son of Defilement” calls Jesus , and places his in Jesus (v.41)
He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.” (v.41) (NKJV)
Moved with compassion (splagchnízomai), Jesus touched… – Matthew 20:34 (NASB)
Moved with compassion: splagchnízomai – to feel deeply or viscerally, to yearn, have compassion, pity. Used in an absolute sense (CWSB)
(v.42)
“Receive your sight.” Jesus told him. “Your faith has saved (sozo) you.” (v.42) (CSB, KJV, LSV)
(v.43)
Began to
Began openly …praising God – Luke 18:42 (NIV)
Others the change and God
Question: Does that ?
Note how often Luke discusses wealth or the associated issue of generosity: (3:11, 5:11, 6:23-26, 34-35, 38, 7:5, 8:3, 14, 10:34-35, 11:41, 12:13-21, 33, 14:12-14, 33, 16:9-13, 19-31, 18:22, 19:8)
Handling material goods is a major life and spiritual issue (NIV Life Application Commentary)
The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth. – Psalms 115:14-15 (KJV)
…when they had done this, they enclosed a great quantity of fish, and their nets began to break; so they signaled to their partners in the other boat for them to come and help them. And they came and filled both of the boats, so that they began to sink – Luke 5:6-7 (NASB95)
And they all ate and were satisfied; and the broken pieces which they had left over were picked up, twelve baskets full. – Luke 9:17 (NASB)
She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.” – 2 Kings 4:7 (NIV)
Let them say continually, “The Lord be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” – Psalms 35:27 (NASB95)
The Lord will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in all that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God gives you. – Deuteronomy 28:8 (NASB95)
It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. – Proverbs 10:22 (NASB)
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. – Genesis 13:2-3 (NASB95)
(vv.18-20)
Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” – Mark 10:17 (NKJV)
(vv.20-22) Jesus leaves out (Exodus 20:3)
You shall have no other gods before me… – Exodus 20:3 (NASB)
Jesus’ Motivation:
Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack” … – Mark 10:21 (NKJV)
Jesus knows this man needs (v.22)
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21 (NASB)
He was all in with Jesus, until Jesus told him what to with
his “…distribute to the poor”… (v.22) (NKJV)
Jesus knows that if God isn’t in our finances, then God isn’t Apparently, God isn’t interested in being place on anyone’s list
His response his (v.23)
At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad… – Mark 10:22 (NIV)
Jesus Him, but didn’t Him
Money becomes our God when God to tell us what with our money
” …how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!” – Mark 10:24 (NKJV)
(vv.29-30)
Following Jesus doesn’t mean a life of
…Many times more in this present time… – Luke 18:30 (NKJV)
Jesus said, “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 present age, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms, along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life”… – Mark 10:29-30 (NASB)
The always belongs to
However, a firstborn among animals, which as a firstborn belongs to the Lord, no man may consecrate it; whether ox or sheep, it is the Lord’s. – Leviticus 27:26 (NASB95)
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income. Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine. – Proverbs 3:9-10 (GWT)
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (vv. 9-14)
God’s Perspective: The Pharisee prayed to (v.11)
… was praying this to himself – Luke 18:11 (NASB95)
Pharisee’s Problem: Used as the standard of his standing with God (v.11)
…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God… – Romans 3:23 (NASB)
Pharisee’s Thought: Prayers answered based on (v.12)
God responds to (v.14)
“God, be merciful (hilaskomai) to me, the sinner!” – Luke 18:13 (NASB)
Hilaskomai: propitiation (MCED), Atoning Sacrifice (Webster’s)
God, be merciful to me through Your atoning sacrifice for sins, because I am a sinner. (Guzik)
The Forgiven/Justified offered no and made no about future
Ultimately, the Pharisee was condemned by his
So, how do I begin to develop a prayer life?
I must my prayer time
In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there. – Mark 1:35 (NASB95)
Begin with
We are called to “Praise the Lord” over
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
– Hebrews 13:15-16 (NKJV)
Let the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. – Psalms 67:5-7 (KJV)
When they began singing and praising, the Lord set ambushes against the … (enemy) – 2 Chronicles 20:22-23 (NASB)
(Jesus) Remember, your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! – Matthew 6:8 (TLB)
the not the
And let them say continually, “The LORD be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” – Psalms 35:27 (NASB95)
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed… – 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NASB95)
If possible, pray
“According to your faith will it be done to you”… – Matthew 9:29 (BSB)
…faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. – Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
Rhema: spoken word
Keep a prayer
Write how
Write what has God (and what is God )
it
And you shall remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you, testing you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. And He humbled you and let you be hungry, and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord – Deuteronomy 8:2-3 (NASB77)
After prayer only what God
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Amos 3:3 (KJV)
Let us hold fast the profession (homo-logia: ) of our faith (hope) without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised)… – Hebrews 10:23 (KJV)
Saying what God says is
…for we walk by faith, not by sight… – 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NASB)
A Study in (vv.1-8)
We go before a who is
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” – Romans 8:15 (NASB95)
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
– Romans 8:31-32 (CWSB)
Widows had no , we have God’s
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace
(charis: ), so that we may receive mercy and find grace
(charis: ) to help in time of need.
– Hebrews 4:16 (NASB95)
(Jesus) …became strong; He was filled with wisdom, and the grace (charis) of God was on Him. – Luke 2:40 (NIV)
(Jesus) …became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor (charis) of God was upon Him. – Luke 2:40 (ESV)
Prayer Thoughts:
God wants us to when we pray even if the answer is not (v.1)
God wants to see my
(Jesus) If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you. My Father is honored (doxazo: glorified) by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples.
– John 15:7-8 (NET)
I have to the of God
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The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone…” – Genesis 2:18 (NIV)
God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it…” – Genesis 1:28 (NASB)
I can have “confidence” because God will say anything in His word and then
I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered. – Psalms 89:34 (NIV)
Example: Acts 4:23-30
There is a time between: (so be it) and
…that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. – Hebrews 6:12 (NKJV)
In the middle time I
(while I let God work in the and in )
…and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore… – Ephesians 6:13-14 (NASB)
I God in advance for the
Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving… – Colossians 4:2 (ASV)
Jesus’ Greatest Concern:
When He comes will still have (v.8)