Jesus rebukes cities like Chorazin and Bethsaida for not repenting despite witnessing His miracles, saying they would have repented if the miracles occurred in more pagan cities like Tyre and Sidon. He laments that the sin of indifference shown by these cities in disregarding Him will lead to greater condemnation than more openly sinful places in judgment. Jesus acknowledges God has revealed truth to common believers rather than the religious leaders, and invites all who are burdened to come to Him for rest, learning gentleness from Him.
Jesus rebuked cities where he performed many miracles for not repenting of their sins. He said judgment would be worse for those cities than for pagan cities because they had more spiritual light and privilege. Jesus thanked God for revealing truth to common people rather than the religious leaders. He invited all who are weary and burdened to come to him for rest, saying his yoke is easy and burden light.
Luke 6, The Sabbath, healing them all, Kingdom Of Heaven/God, Laughter, Hate,...Valley Bible Fellowship
Luke Chapter 6, The Sabbath, healing them all, Kingdom Of Heaven/God, Laughter, Hate, Rewards, Homeless, Love Your Enemies, Gratitude, Judging, Hypocrites In The Church, Foundations
This document provides an explanation of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-13 given by Ray Stedman. It begins by giving context about Jesus teaching from a boat on the Sea of Galilee and the crowds listening to him. Stedman then explains each part of the parable: the sower represents anyone who shares the gospel, the seed is the word of God and the good news of the kingdom of Heaven, and the different soils represent how people respond when they hear the message. The explanation aims to convey that the invisible kingdom of God contains the answers people seek and the gospel is how we can understand and find righteousness in this kingdom through faith.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on living wisely according to Proverbs 14:8-15. It discusses the importance of glorifying God in all things and examines themes in Proverbs related to wisdom versus foolishness, righteousness versus wickedness, and prudent versus simple living. The sermon uses the literary form of chiasm to analyze the structure of Proverbs 14:8-15. It encourages building one's life on the foundation of Jesus and his teachings rather than on sand. The document concludes by explaining the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Jesus closely supervised the disciples as they carried out evangelism. He would send them out to minister, then debrief with them upon their return, answering questions and providing further instruction. When the disciples struggled or reacted improperly in certain situations, Jesus took the opportunity to correct their thinking and reinforce his teachings. The constant supervision was designed to help the disciples improve and grow in their abilities as they worked toward Jesus' goal of worldwide evangelism. Effective supervision of evangelists is still needed today to ensure they stay on track spiritually and in their mission.
This document provides information about the Deerfoot Church of Christ congregation in Pinson, Alabama. It includes the names of elders and ministers, service times, upcoming events, financial information, and a prayer list. The summer series titled "2020 Vision" is outlined, with guest speakers scheduled each Wednesday to teach on evangelism topics based on passages from the book of Acts.
Jesus forgave those who crucified him because they did not understand what they were doing. He warned people to weep not for him, but for themselves and their children because Jerusalem would be destroyed. Jesus instructs people today that they can be innocently, intentionally, or confidently wrong without knowledge of God, and calls them to repentance before his return.
1) Jesus' method of training his disciples was simply letting them be with him constantly. He drew them close and they learned through observing him.
2) Being with Jesus was far more important in preparation for ministry than any preaching or other work. Jesus increasingly spent more solitary time with his disciples as opposition grew.
3) For the church to effectively develop new believers, there must be the same kind of personal, constant attention that Jesus gave his disciples by being with them.
Jesus rebuked cities where he performed many miracles for not repenting of their sins. He said judgment would be worse for those cities than for pagan cities because they had more spiritual light and privilege. Jesus thanked God for revealing truth to common people rather than the religious leaders. He invited all who are weary and burdened to come to him for rest, saying his yoke is easy and burden light.
Luke 6, The Sabbath, healing them all, Kingdom Of Heaven/God, Laughter, Hate,...Valley Bible Fellowship
Luke Chapter 6, The Sabbath, healing them all, Kingdom Of Heaven/God, Laughter, Hate, Rewards, Homeless, Love Your Enemies, Gratitude, Judging, Hypocrites In The Church, Foundations
This document provides an explanation of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-13 given by Ray Stedman. It begins by giving context about Jesus teaching from a boat on the Sea of Galilee and the crowds listening to him. Stedman then explains each part of the parable: the sower represents anyone who shares the gospel, the seed is the word of God and the good news of the kingdom of Heaven, and the different soils represent how people respond when they hear the message. The explanation aims to convey that the invisible kingdom of God contains the answers people seek and the gospel is how we can understand and find righteousness in this kingdom through faith.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on living wisely according to Proverbs 14:8-15. It discusses the importance of glorifying God in all things and examines themes in Proverbs related to wisdom versus foolishness, righteousness versus wickedness, and prudent versus simple living. The sermon uses the literary form of chiasm to analyze the structure of Proverbs 14:8-15. It encourages building one's life on the foundation of Jesus and his teachings rather than on sand. The document concludes by explaining the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Jesus closely supervised the disciples as they carried out evangelism. He would send them out to minister, then debrief with them upon their return, answering questions and providing further instruction. When the disciples struggled or reacted improperly in certain situations, Jesus took the opportunity to correct their thinking and reinforce his teachings. The constant supervision was designed to help the disciples improve and grow in their abilities as they worked toward Jesus' goal of worldwide evangelism. Effective supervision of evangelists is still needed today to ensure they stay on track spiritually and in their mission.
This document provides information about the Deerfoot Church of Christ congregation in Pinson, Alabama. It includes the names of elders and ministers, service times, upcoming events, financial information, and a prayer list. The summer series titled "2020 Vision" is outlined, with guest speakers scheduled each Wednesday to teach on evangelism topics based on passages from the book of Acts.
Jesus forgave those who crucified him because they did not understand what they were doing. He warned people to weep not for him, but for themselves and their children because Jerusalem would be destroyed. Jesus instructs people today that they can be innocently, intentionally, or confidently wrong without knowledge of God, and calls them to repentance before his return.
1) Jesus' method of training his disciples was simply letting them be with him constantly. He drew them close and they learned through observing him.
2) Being with Jesus was far more important in preparation for ministry than any preaching or other work. Jesus increasingly spent more solitary time with his disciples as opposition grew.
3) For the church to effectively develop new believers, there must be the same kind of personal, constant attention that Jesus gave his disciples by being with them.
This document provides the lesson plan from the "His Followers Sunday School Class" at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. The lesson discusses wisdom literature in the Bible like Proverbs, focusing on Proverbs 14:8-15. It examines the structure and themes of these passages, including comparisons between foolishness and wisdom. The document encourages readers to recognize attacks on biblical beliefs and find clarity in scripture. It closes with passages about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
The document discusses Jesus' ministry and how Christians should follow his example. It notes Jesus ministered inwardly by making disciples and being like him, and outwardly by reaching lost people. Christians are called to this inward-outward work. The document provides examples from the Bible of how Jesus loved God and people, ministered in compassion and the Spirit's power, and sought to destroy evil and bring salvation. It encourages taking time to prepare spiritually before ministering like the disciples waited in Jerusalem.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on the Bible passage of Matthew 8:5-13. The sermon discusses how a Roman centurion demonstrated great faith in Jesus by asking him to heal his paralyzed servant. The centurion believed Jesus could heal from a distance without coming in person, recognizing Jesus' authority. The sermon notes how unusual it was for a Roman to have such faith and to care for a slave. It provides historical context on Roman centurions and slaves.
This document is a summary of a sermon on Hebrews 8:1-13 from First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses how Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant between God and humanity, as the old covenant was imperfect. Jesus' sacrifice was once and for all, as symbolized by his last words on the cross of "It is finished." This established that the debt of sin has been paid in full by Jesus for all believers.
The document is a sermon that discusses Jesus' parable of the tenants from Matthew 21:33-46. It summarizes that Jesus told this parable in response to religious leaders questioning his authority. In the parable, a landowner rents his vineyard to tenants but they mistreat and kill his servants and son who are sent to collect the fruits. The religious leaders recognize Jesus is referring to them rejecting God and his prophets. The sermon examines what it means to daily take up one's cross by surrendering to God's will over one's own plans and ambitions.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
This document summarizes a church service focused on celebrating Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It discusses the biblical account of Jesus' resurrection in Luke 24:1-12 and 1 Corinthians 15:3-9. It emphasizes that the resurrection is the central truth of Christianity, without which faith in Christ would not exist. The document explores various evidences for the resurrection, including the establishment of the church, eyewitness accounts, and the transformation of Jesus' disciples from fearful men to bold witnesses. It stresses that belief in the resurrection is necessary for salvation. The event was commemorated through songs, sermons, and discussions of its implications and importance.
Yeshua (Jesus) celebrates the Passover meal with his disciples, during which he identifies Judas as the traitor, washes his disciples' feet, and institutes the Lord's Supper. He then addresses the disciples in the upper room, on the way to Gethsemane, and intercedes with God. In Gethsemane, Yeshua agonizes over his coming crucifixion before being betrayed and arrested by Judas, who kisses him to identify him to the soldiers.
This document provides the text of Matthew 8:5-13 from the Bible, which describes Jesus healing the servant of a Roman centurion. It then provides commentary on various aspects of the passage, including details about centurions in the Roman army, the background of Capernaum where the healing took place, and praise for the centurion's great faith in asking Jesus to heal his servant from a distance. The commentary emphasizes that the centurion, as a Roman, unexpectedly demonstrated more faith in Jesus than many Jews did.
Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is and who they say he is. Peter answers that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus blesses Peter and says this revelation came from God, not from human reasoning.
The document summarizes a passage from the Gospel of John where Jesus encounters a woman caught in adultery. When religious leaders bring the woman to Jesus to test him, he responds by saying "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first." When no one condemns the woman, Jesus says "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more." The document uses this story and several Bible verses to discuss how Jesus chooses to forgive sins and remember believers, while the sins of unbelievers are still held against them.
This document summarizes a sermon given on Luke 24:13-35, which recounts Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection. The sermon notes that Emmaus was west of Jerusalem, so the disciples were walking towards sunset, unaware that Jesus had risen. It describes how Jesus joined them and opened their eyes to understanding through the Scriptures, and they recognized him in the breaking of bread. The key points were that the disciples lacked faith until Jesus strengthened their understanding of God's word, and that we should love Christ's second coming and live faithfully as if he may return today.
The tragic triumph of the cross mark 15-21-47John Smith
The document provides an overview of Jesus' crucifixion as recounted in the Gospel of Mark. It describes Jesus being crucified between two thieves, mocking from bystanders, darkness coming over the land, Jesus' final words from the cross, the tearing of the temple curtain, and his burial by Joseph of Arimathea. The key events and sayings of Jesus during his crucifixion are summarized to emphasize that the cross and Jesus' sacrifice on it are at the heart of Christianity and should be the central focus of believers' lives.
The document discusses the culture of shame and how Jesus endured the shame of the cross. It notes that human culture and values are often opposed to God and result in coverings to hide shame. However, Jesus pierced through these false worlds by enduring the shame of the cross, reconciling us to God. His cross shattered human wisdom and sin, providing salvation and confidence to overcome shame.
Paul gave a speech defending his faith to a hostile crowd in Jerusalem. He recounted his history of persecuting Christians before his conversion, when Jesus appeared to him on the road to Damascus and commissioned him to preach to the Gentiles. When the crowd objected violently, Paul had to be rescued by Roman soldiers. His speech paralleled the unjust treatment and trials of both Jesus and Paul by their own people. The core disagreement was over whether Gentile Christians needed to become Jews first by following Jewish customs and laws.
The document summarizes a sermon given on the biblical story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery from John 8:1-11. It describes how Jesus defused the situation by challenging those accusing the woman of sin to examine their own sins, and showed mercy to the woman by forgiving her sins. It explores how Jesus upheld the law while also showing mercy, and how his death satisfied both God's justice and ability to forgive through grace.
This document summarizes a sermon given by Frank Pollard at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on April 14, 2019. The sermon discusses passages from Mark 9 about Jesus taking Peter, James and John up a mountain where he is transfigured, and then coming down to heal a boy with an evil spirit. Pollard uses this as an analogy for Christians spending time with God in prayer and worship before coming down to serve others. He emphasizes the importance of obeying God's command to share the gospel with others, and trusting in God's power through prayer. The sermon encourages believers to leave the "huddle" of prayer and fellowship in order to fulfill their assignment from God out in the world.
Acts is one of the most action packed books of the Bible. Luke describes the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome The challenge of Jesus to take the gospel to the ends of the earth was impossible with out the power and leadership of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is mentioned 43 times in Acts more than any other book.
This document provides the outline and key points from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on Luke 23:13-27, 32-43 about Jesus' crucifixion between two criminals. The sermon discusses Jesus being crucified in the center cross as a substitute for Barabbas, his prayer forgiving those crucifying him, the unrepentant and penitent reactions of the criminals, and Jesus' promise to the penitent thief that he would be in paradise with Jesus that day. It encourages that no one is beyond God's forgiveness if they have faith in Jesus.
Jesus was identified as the christ by peterGLENN PEASE
Peter identifies Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus commends Peter for this confession, saying that his heavenly Father revealed this truth to him. The document provides historical context about Jesus questioning his disciples in Caesarea Philippi and the various opinions people had about his identity. It also examines the significance of Peter's confession and the revelation needed to understand Jesus' true nature and role as the Messiah.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on 1 Timothy 3:1-16. The sermon discusses the qualifications for church leaders outlined in the passage, but notes that these qualifications can seem overwhelming. However, the "mystery of godliness" according to verse 16 is not a list of rules but a Person - Jesus Christ. The sermon then walks through each part of verse 16 about Jesus, from his incarnation to his resurrection and ascension. The key point is that godliness is found not through self-effort but by looking to Jesus, who intercedes for believers and lives within them by the Holy Spirit. Believers can be assured of salvation not by their own works but through faith in
1. The passage discusses the qualifications for church leaders and deacons as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-16, emphasizing that they must be blameless and above reproach in their behavior.
2. It then notes that the greatest mystery of godliness is found in Jesus Christ, who was both fully God and fully man, and who lived a sinless life, performed miracles by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was believed on by both Jews and Gentiles before being received up into heaven.
3. Now in heaven, Jesus intercedes for believers and ensures that those who know him will persevere in faith until his return. His life sets the example of godliness for all Christians
This document provides the lesson plan from the "His Followers Sunday School Class" at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. The lesson discusses wisdom literature in the Bible like Proverbs, focusing on Proverbs 14:8-15. It examines the structure and themes of these passages, including comparisons between foolishness and wisdom. The document encourages readers to recognize attacks on biblical beliefs and find clarity in scripture. It closes with passages about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
The document discusses Jesus' ministry and how Christians should follow his example. It notes Jesus ministered inwardly by making disciples and being like him, and outwardly by reaching lost people. Christians are called to this inward-outward work. The document provides examples from the Bible of how Jesus loved God and people, ministered in compassion and the Spirit's power, and sought to destroy evil and bring salvation. It encourages taking time to prepare spiritually before ministering like the disciples waited in Jerusalem.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on the Bible passage of Matthew 8:5-13. The sermon discusses how a Roman centurion demonstrated great faith in Jesus by asking him to heal his paralyzed servant. The centurion believed Jesus could heal from a distance without coming in person, recognizing Jesus' authority. The sermon notes how unusual it was for a Roman to have such faith and to care for a slave. It provides historical context on Roman centurions and slaves.
This document is a summary of a sermon on Hebrews 8:1-13 from First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses how Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant between God and humanity, as the old covenant was imperfect. Jesus' sacrifice was once and for all, as symbolized by his last words on the cross of "It is finished." This established that the debt of sin has been paid in full by Jesus for all believers.
The document is a sermon that discusses Jesus' parable of the tenants from Matthew 21:33-46. It summarizes that Jesus told this parable in response to religious leaders questioning his authority. In the parable, a landowner rents his vineyard to tenants but they mistreat and kill his servants and son who are sent to collect the fruits. The religious leaders recognize Jesus is referring to them rejecting God and his prophets. The sermon examines what it means to daily take up one's cross by surrendering to God's will over one's own plans and ambitions.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
This document summarizes a church service focused on celebrating Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It discusses the biblical account of Jesus' resurrection in Luke 24:1-12 and 1 Corinthians 15:3-9. It emphasizes that the resurrection is the central truth of Christianity, without which faith in Christ would not exist. The document explores various evidences for the resurrection, including the establishment of the church, eyewitness accounts, and the transformation of Jesus' disciples from fearful men to bold witnesses. It stresses that belief in the resurrection is necessary for salvation. The event was commemorated through songs, sermons, and discussions of its implications and importance.
Yeshua (Jesus) celebrates the Passover meal with his disciples, during which he identifies Judas as the traitor, washes his disciples' feet, and institutes the Lord's Supper. He then addresses the disciples in the upper room, on the way to Gethsemane, and intercedes with God. In Gethsemane, Yeshua agonizes over his coming crucifixion before being betrayed and arrested by Judas, who kisses him to identify him to the soldiers.
This document provides the text of Matthew 8:5-13 from the Bible, which describes Jesus healing the servant of a Roman centurion. It then provides commentary on various aspects of the passage, including details about centurions in the Roman army, the background of Capernaum where the healing took place, and praise for the centurion's great faith in asking Jesus to heal his servant from a distance. The commentary emphasizes that the centurion, as a Roman, unexpectedly demonstrated more faith in Jesus than many Jews did.
Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is and who they say he is. Peter answers that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus blesses Peter and says this revelation came from God, not from human reasoning.
The document summarizes a passage from the Gospel of John where Jesus encounters a woman caught in adultery. When religious leaders bring the woman to Jesus to test him, he responds by saying "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first." When no one condemns the woman, Jesus says "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more." The document uses this story and several Bible verses to discuss how Jesus chooses to forgive sins and remember believers, while the sins of unbelievers are still held against them.
This document summarizes a sermon given on Luke 24:13-35, which recounts Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection. The sermon notes that Emmaus was west of Jerusalem, so the disciples were walking towards sunset, unaware that Jesus had risen. It describes how Jesus joined them and opened their eyes to understanding through the Scriptures, and they recognized him in the breaking of bread. The key points were that the disciples lacked faith until Jesus strengthened their understanding of God's word, and that we should love Christ's second coming and live faithfully as if he may return today.
The tragic triumph of the cross mark 15-21-47John Smith
The document provides an overview of Jesus' crucifixion as recounted in the Gospel of Mark. It describes Jesus being crucified between two thieves, mocking from bystanders, darkness coming over the land, Jesus' final words from the cross, the tearing of the temple curtain, and his burial by Joseph of Arimathea. The key events and sayings of Jesus during his crucifixion are summarized to emphasize that the cross and Jesus' sacrifice on it are at the heart of Christianity and should be the central focus of believers' lives.
The document discusses the culture of shame and how Jesus endured the shame of the cross. It notes that human culture and values are often opposed to God and result in coverings to hide shame. However, Jesus pierced through these false worlds by enduring the shame of the cross, reconciling us to God. His cross shattered human wisdom and sin, providing salvation and confidence to overcome shame.
Paul gave a speech defending his faith to a hostile crowd in Jerusalem. He recounted his history of persecuting Christians before his conversion, when Jesus appeared to him on the road to Damascus and commissioned him to preach to the Gentiles. When the crowd objected violently, Paul had to be rescued by Roman soldiers. His speech paralleled the unjust treatment and trials of both Jesus and Paul by their own people. The core disagreement was over whether Gentile Christians needed to become Jews first by following Jewish customs and laws.
The document summarizes a sermon given on the biblical story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery from John 8:1-11. It describes how Jesus defused the situation by challenging those accusing the woman of sin to examine their own sins, and showed mercy to the woman by forgiving her sins. It explores how Jesus upheld the law while also showing mercy, and how his death satisfied both God's justice and ability to forgive through grace.
This document summarizes a sermon given by Frank Pollard at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on April 14, 2019. The sermon discusses passages from Mark 9 about Jesus taking Peter, James and John up a mountain where he is transfigured, and then coming down to heal a boy with an evil spirit. Pollard uses this as an analogy for Christians spending time with God in prayer and worship before coming down to serve others. He emphasizes the importance of obeying God's command to share the gospel with others, and trusting in God's power through prayer. The sermon encourages believers to leave the "huddle" of prayer and fellowship in order to fulfill their assignment from God out in the world.
Acts is one of the most action packed books of the Bible. Luke describes the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome The challenge of Jesus to take the gospel to the ends of the earth was impossible with out the power and leadership of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is mentioned 43 times in Acts more than any other book.
This document provides the outline and key points from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on Luke 23:13-27, 32-43 about Jesus' crucifixion between two criminals. The sermon discusses Jesus being crucified in the center cross as a substitute for Barabbas, his prayer forgiving those crucifying him, the unrepentant and penitent reactions of the criminals, and Jesus' promise to the penitent thief that he would be in paradise with Jesus that day. It encourages that no one is beyond God's forgiveness if they have faith in Jesus.
Jesus was identified as the christ by peterGLENN PEASE
Peter identifies Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus commends Peter for this confession, saying that his heavenly Father revealed this truth to him. The document provides historical context about Jesus questioning his disciples in Caesarea Philippi and the various opinions people had about his identity. It also examines the significance of Peter's confession and the revelation needed to understand Jesus' true nature and role as the Messiah.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on 1 Timothy 3:1-16. The sermon discusses the qualifications for church leaders outlined in the passage, but notes that these qualifications can seem overwhelming. However, the "mystery of godliness" according to verse 16 is not a list of rules but a Person - Jesus Christ. The sermon then walks through each part of verse 16 about Jesus, from his incarnation to his resurrection and ascension. The key point is that godliness is found not through self-effort but by looking to Jesus, who intercedes for believers and lives within them by the Holy Spirit. Believers can be assured of salvation not by their own works but through faith in
1. The passage discusses the qualifications for church leaders and deacons as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-16, emphasizing that they must be blameless and above reproach in their behavior.
2. It then notes that the greatest mystery of godliness is found in Jesus Christ, who was both fully God and fully man, and who lived a sinless life, performed miracles by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was believed on by both Jews and Gentiles before being received up into heaven.
3. Now in heaven, Jesus intercedes for believers and ensures that those who know him will persevere in faith until his return. His life sets the example of godliness for all Christians
The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism”Rick Peterson
The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism” Jeffery Anselmi http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60867&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20Church-%20Evangelism%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi
The document summarizes the story of Jesus appearing to two disciples who were walking on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection as recounted in Luke 24:13-35. It provides context about Emmaus' location and the disciples' confusion and lack of belief in the resurrection. It describes how Jesus explained prophecies about the Messiah to them and was revealed to them during bread-breaking, opening their eyes to his identity. The summary highlights the disciples' journey from unbelief to recognition of the risen Christ.
The document provides background on Jesus' life and ministry. It discusses how he fulfilled prophecies by coming as the Messiah to restore what was lost in the Fall and establish God's kingdom on Earth. However, Jesus faced opposition from religious leaders who had Jesus arrested and crucified, though he was sinless. The document explores the theological significance of Jesus and John the Baptist in God's providence to save humanity.
The document is a summary of the Gospel of John chapter 1 verses 19-36 from a church in Jackson, Mississippi. It includes commentary on John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus and Jesus being identified as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Links and quotes are provided for further biblical context. Major Jewish holidays are also listed, with some noting potential connections to the rapture and second coming of Jesus.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 007: "The Kingdom of God"BibleAlive
The Church never could have invented Jesus’ baptism at the hands of John the Baptist. Learn why, and also why Baptism is the “hermeneutical key” for understanding the meaning of Jesus’ ministry and message. See how the inspired authors of the Synoptic Gospels choose mythic language in the temptation narrative and how all three attempts of the devil are varieties on the one great temptation Jesus faced during his public ministry: To become the Messiah who fulfills the expectations of the people. Learn also the Outline of Jesus’ ministry.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on the topic of Exodus 32:1-6, 11-14 about rebellion. The summary includes:
1) The sermon discusses two main teachings from this Exodus passage - intercession and the presence of God. It highlights how Moses interceded for the Israelites after the golden calf incident, pleading for God to forgive them.
2) It then discusses how to practice the presence of God based on Moses' encounter with God at Mount Sinai. When Moses' face shone from being in God's presence, the sermon outlines eight steps to regain God's presence when it is lost, including determination, preparation, isolation
The document discusses Jesus' ministry according to the Gospel of Matthew. It notes that Jesus began his public ministry after being tempted, and mentions John the Baptist being imprisoned. It then summarizes Jesus moving to Capernaum and preaching there, fulfilling a prophecy about Galilee. Jesus preached that people should repent, as the kingdom of heaven is at hand. The document asks several questions about Jesus' message and ministry, including his healing of a paralytic and calling of Levi.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Matthew 13:53-58 and parallel passages about Jesus returning to his hometown of Nazareth and facing rejection from the people there. It notes how Jesus grew up among the people of Nazareth but they did not recognize or accept him as the Messiah. Jesus confronted them with the truth, but they were unwilling to face him due to disbelief and denial. The document encourages readers to make sure they are truly facing Jesus themselves and ready to follow him fully, rather than risk missing out or rejecting him as the people of Nazareth did.
This document is a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on the true meaning of Christmas. It discusses how the Christmas season has become stressful and lost its focus on "peace on earth, good will toward men." It then provides an overview of Matthew 1, focusing on Jesus' genealogy and birth being fulfillments of Old Testament prophecies. Several prophecies from Isaiah, Hosea, Jeremiah, and other books are cited in Matthew as pointing to Jesus as the Messiah. The sermon aims to explain how Matthew structured his gospel to prove to Jews that Jesus was the promised Messiah.
This document provides a summary of a message given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on December 3, 2017. The message discusses Paul's sermon to Jews in Antioch as recorded in Acts 13, in which he preaches about Jesus and forgiveness of sins. It also discusses challenges in witnessing to Jews today and suggestions from the organization "Jews for Jesus" on how to effectively share the gospel message with Jewish people. The message closes by emphasizing the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ and inviting anyone with questions to contact the church.
This document provides an overview and summary of the Book of Nahum from the Bible. It discusses Nahum's prophecy of the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, around 614 BC. While judgment is the main theme, the document also emphasizes God's justice, goodness, love, and that He judges nations not out of anger or revenge, but because He is just. It draws parallels between ungodly societies in biblical times and today that could still warrant a message of repentance.
The document summarizes a sermon given by Dr. Zane Pratt at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi about Paul's missionary journey to Antioch of Pisidia where he preached in the synagogue. Paul's sermon covered God's plan of salvation through Jesus' death and resurrection according to scripture. Many Jews and converts followed Paul and Barnabas after the sermon urging them to continue in God's grace.
The document summarizes Jesus' view of tax collectors compared to how they were viewed by others in his time. While tax collectors were hated as traitors who extorted money from the people, Jesus saw beyond their sins to their souls worth saving. He welcomed tax collectors into his company and reached out to them, showing them God's mercy. His interactions with tax collectors like Zacchaeus led some to repent and follow him.
The document discusses the definition of Christianity and what it means to be a Christian according to the Bible. It argues that true Christianity requires repentance from sin and turning to God as the central focus of one's life, not just claiming Jesus but living according to his teachings. The document provides numerous Bible verses showing that repentance was a core part of Jesus and the disciples' message in calling people to follow him. It suggests that without repentance, one cannot truly call themselves a Christian.
The document discusses Catholic social teaching and its call to help those suffering in society. It references the Transfiguration of Jesus and compares discriminated groups in Jesus' time to the Freedom Writers. Mrs. Gruwell and the students are presented as continuing Christ's mission by reaching out to struggling students and bringing them God's love, just as Jesus defended the outcasts of his day.
1 3 - dear woman, here is your son. 20 mar. 2011PLCMC CS
1) Jesus showed care for his mother by entrusting her to the disciple whom he loved before dying on the cross.
2) God decided before creation to adopt believers into his family through Jesus Christ.
3) Building God's family involves feeling God's loving plan for family, carrying out acts of care, and welcoming all people into the extensive family of God.
This document provides an excerpt from a sermon that is part of a 5-part "Risen" sermon series intended to help churches reach their communities in the spring. The excerpt discusses how the cross provides redemption, as seen through Mary Magdalene who was delivered from demons, and relationship, as Jesus cared for his mother. It encourages understanding God's passion through what happened on the cross, focusing on the questions of what really happened and how it should change our lives. The sermon uses the well-known John 3:16 passage and illustrations to convey these messages.
The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about God restoring the heavens and earth and creating a new Jerusalem without weeping or crying. It then discusses passages from the New Testament about how believers should live in light of these prophecies, looking forward to Christ's appearing and purifying themselves. The document also provides summaries about the characteristics and features of Christ's future millennial kingdom based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation.
The document discusses the future reign of Christ on earth based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Revelation. It describes the main features of the future millennial kingdom as an earthly kingdom where Christ will reign for 1000 years after His second coming. Resurrected saints from all ages will reign with Christ on earth and assist in His rule. The kingdom will be a time of peace and prosperity without evil or harm.
This passage from Isaiah 58 discusses God's condemnation of empty worship rituals among his people that are not accompanied by righteous living and care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires loosening bonds of wickedness, sharing with the hungry, and clothing the naked. The prophet Isaiah lived during a time of rebuilding after the exile when the temple had been reconstructed but the city walls remained in ruins. God promises blessings of light, guidance, strength, and renewal for those who repent from sin and pursue justice. The sermon references other passages emphasizing that God desires mercy over sacrifice and that true salvation will come through God himself acting as righteous judge and redeemer through the coming Messiah.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 58:1-12. It examines God's condemnation of hypocritical worship among his people, who were going through the motions of fasting and prayer but without true repentance or care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires acts of justice, mercy, and humility. The document places this passage in historical context during the post-exilic period when the temple had been rebuilt but Jerusalem's walls remained in disrepair. It concludes by connecting Isaiah's prophecy to the ultimate salvation God provides through Jesus Christ.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13. It summarizes that:
1) The passage promises comfort for God's people and the coming of a Messiah who will be a servant and bring salvation to all nations.
2) Jesus fulfills the prophecies as the suffering servant who is called and named by God from birth to be a light to the Gentiles.
3) The passage prophesies that the servant will be rejected but later worshipped, establish a new covenant, and guide God's people to salvation.
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
This document contains the summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses Isaiah 46:3-13, focusing on God's care for his people and how he alone is worthy of worship unlike idols. It includes quotes from the Bible passage and hymns like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" to illustrate the theme that God watches over and protects believers.
This document provides a summary of a Sunday school class discussion on putting God first in all things and trusting in His care. It includes summaries of Bible passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Matthew discussing not worshipping idols and trusting that God watches over His people. The hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow" is analyzed, inspired by verses on God caring for even sparrows. The class discussed how tragedies can humble us and that God saves those who recognize their need.
God instructs Isaiah to comfort God's people with three messages: 1) God is sovereign and in control, even during difficult times. 2) God will fulfill his purposes, such as forgiving Israel and sending a Redeemer. 3) God will sustain his people, though all humanity is transitory except God's eternal word. The prophecy looks forward to Israel's restoration after the coming exile.
The document provides an overview of a Sunday school lesson on Isaiah 40. It discusses the historical context during Isaiah's time, the message of comfort God instructed Isaiah to provide to Judah facing exile, and how this message still applies today. The lesson focuses on how Isaiah conveyed that God is sovereign, will fulfill his purposes, and sustain his people. It also provides biblical references on God's comfort and plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The document provides an overview and summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against Assyria, the confrontation with Rabshakeh representing Sennacherib, Hezekiah's prayer to God, and God's response promising to defend Jerusalem for his own sake and for David. Key themes are God hearing and answering prayer, defeating the enemies of his people, and bringing hope and salvation.
The document provides a summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a Sunday School class. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against the Assyrian king Sennacherib in 701 BC. It describes the Rabshakeh threatening Jerusalem on behalf of Sennacherib, and Hezekiah praying to God for deliverance. God responds through Isaiah, promising to deliver Jerusalem and put a spirit in Sennacherib so he returns to his own land.
Isaiah 31 discusses God's promise to protect Israel and Judah if they trust in Him rather than forming alliances with other nations like Egypt. It warns that those who seek protection from Egypt will be put to shame, as the Egyptians are merely mortal while God is all-powerful. The chapter promises that God will come down to defend Jerusalem from Assyria, represented as a lion, and will shield and deliver His people. It calls the Israelites to repent and return to God to receive His protection.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 31. It summarizes that the chapter warns Israel and Judah against forming an alliance with Egypt and relying on Egyptian horses and chariots for protection against Assyria. While Egypt can provide military strength, God promises to protect Jerusalem himself. The chapter exhorts the people to repent from idolatry and return to trusting God for their defense. It prophesies that Assyria will fall not by human hands but by the sword of God in response to their threats against Judah.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sins and breaking God's covenant. This judgement is described in Isaiah 24-27 and referred to as Isaiah's Apocalypse. However, God also has a plan for salvation and will deliver the remnant of people from the ends of the earth who worship him. Ultimately, God will reign eternally in Jerusalem and provide salvation for all people through his son Jesus Christ.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sin and breaking of His covenant. Isaiah 24-27 discusses this coming judgement, including how God will devastate the earth and punish both earthly kings and the hosts of heaven. However, it also promises ultimate salvation and a banquet for all people on God's holy mountain when He defeats death. The passage encourages believers that though judgement is coming, God has a plan for hope and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 23:1-18. It discusses Tyre's historical relationship with Israel as an important Phoenician seaport city. God prophesied Tyre's destruction through Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great because of the city's pride. The prophecy warns that no place, including Cyprus, will provide rest for Tyre's inhabitants. It also foretells that Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years but trade will slowly resume. The document applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations and his hatred of pride.
The document provides commentary on Isaiah 23, which prophesies the destruction of the Phoenician city of Tyre. It discusses Tyre's history and relationship with Israel, highlighting its pride and role in commerce and idolatry. The commentary explains how Tyre was destroyed multiple times according to prophecies by Isaiah and Ezekiel, and applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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4. 1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV
31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink,
or whatever you do, do all to the glory
of God.
5. February Memory Verse
I John 1:7 NKJV
7
But if we walk in the light, as He is
in the light, we have fellowship with
one another, and the blood of
Jesus His Son cleanses us from all
sin.
6. Grace Bible Study
begins Wednesday, February 3
10:00 a.m.-Noon
Christian Life Center
Dining Room
“Culture Shock” by Chip Ingram
18. Matthew 11:16-19 NKJV
16 “But to what shall I liken this
generation? It is like children sitting in
the marketplaces and calling to their
companions, 17 and saying:
19. ‘We played the flute for you,
And you did not dance;
We mourned to you,
And you did not lament.’
18 For John came neither eating nor
drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
20. 19The Son of Man came eating and
drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a
glutton and a winebibber, a friend of
tax collectors and sinners!’ But
wisdom is justified by her children.”
Matthew 11:16-19 NKJV
21. These four verses compose one of the
Lord's parables that was loaded with
biting sarcasm and irony.
The Lord did not give this story to
hurt or to harm but to illustrate a
great truth.
23. One group says, "Let's play funeral."
They play funeral for a while, soon tire of it
and then say, "Let's play wedding."
Soon they grow tired of playing wedding
and they go from one extreme to another.
24. They are spoiled children.
The generation Jesus was speaking to
was like that, and our generation is
also.
Whiners – “I want my Mommy!”
25. Christ rebuked the people of that
generation for their childishness.
Nothing pleased them!
There is a difference between being
childish and childlike.
26. Later in Matthew 11:25-26, Jesus says
that only the childlike can understand
HisWord.
The world today is like spoiled
children who demand entertainment
and something new all the time.
28. For John came neither eating nor
drinking, and they say, He hath a
devil. [Matthew 11:18]
John was both austere and severe and
they didn't feel comfortable with him.
29. The Son of man came eating and drinking, and
they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a
winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.
But wisdom is justified of her children.
[Matthew 11:19]
Jesus was friendly.
What about Him?
30. "Oh, He is gluttonous. He's too friendly
with sinners!"
They weren't pleased with Jesus.
There are some folk that you simply
cannot please and you are better off not
trying to please everyone.
31. They don't like one preacher because
he just stands up there and in a
monotone gives his sermon.
Then the next preacher they don't like
because he is very demonstrative and
pounds the pulpit.
32. Or one is too profound, and they don't
understand him, and the other is too
simple -- so they don't like him either.
There are a lot of people whom no
one can please, and that was certainly
true in our Lord's day.
35. Matthew 11:20-21 NKJV
Woe to the Impenitent Cities
20Then He began to rebuke the cities
in which most of His mighty works
had been done, because they did not
repent:
36. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin!Woe to you,
Bethsaida! For if the mighty works
which were done in you had been
done inTyre and Sidon, they would
have repented long ago in sackcloth
and ashes.
Matthew 11:20-21 NKJV
37. (How unusual to find the word “Woe”
on the lips of Jesus!This is the first
time in Matthew we find Jesus
uttering words of condemnation.The
word woe means judgment, but it also
includes pity and sorrow.)
38. The Greek word for woe is ouai; and ouai
expresses sorrowful pity at least as much
as it does anger.
Jesus had done many mighty works, and
His disciples had performed miracles too,
yet the cities rejected Him.
39. This sorrow of Jesus is the sorrow of One
Who offered men the most precious thing
in the world and saw it disregarded.
Jesus’ condemnation of sin is holy anger,
but the anger comes, not from outraged
pride, but from a broken heart.
40. The greater a person’s privileges have
been, the greater is their
condemnation if they fail to shoulder
the responsibilities and accept the
obligations which these privileges
bring with them.
41. These cities did not attack Jesus
Christ; they did not drive Him from
their gates; they did not seek to
crucify Him; they simply disregarded
Him.
43. And so we are face to face with one
great threatening truth — sometimes
it is a terrible sin to do nothing.
There are sins of action, sins of deed;
but there is also a sin of inaction, and
of absence of deeds.
44. The sin of Chorazin, of Bethsaida, and
of Capernaum was the sin of doing
nothing.
Many a man's defense is: "But I never
did anything" and that defense may
be in fact his condemnation.
45. Matthew 11:22-24 NKJV
22 But I say to you, it will be more
tolerable forTyre and Sidon in the day
of judgment than for you.
46. 23 And you, Capernaum, who are
exalted to Heaven, will bebrought
down to Hades; for if the mighty
works which were done in you had
been done in Sodom, it would have
remained until this day.
47. 24 But I say to you that it shall be more
tolerable for the land of Sodom in the
day of judgment than for you.”
Matthew 11:22-24 NKJV
48. Capernaum had been especially blessed,
since this was Christ's "headquarters" for
the early part of His ministry (Matthew
8:5-17; 9:1 ).
Where the light shines the brightest,
people have the greatest responsibility.
49. There will be degrees of judgment
according to the amount of light a
person had.
It is a serious thing to know the truth
and turn from it!
50. It is J.Vernon Magee’s understanding
that there will be degrees of
punishment as well as degrees of
reward at the time of God's judgment,
according to the amount of light a
person had.
51. He said: “I would much rather be a
Hottentot in the darkness of a jungle
without having heard the Gospel than
to be an officer in one of our modern
churches, having a Bible but never
truly having accepted Christ as
Savior.”
52. Matthew 11:25 NKJV
Jesus GivesTrue Rest
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, “I
thankYou, Father, Lord of Heaven and
Earth, thatYou have hidden these things
from the wise and prudent (leaders) and
have revealed them to babes (common
people).
54. This is a crucial moment in His ministry
because the rebellion against Jesus has
already set in and will culminate in open
rejection.
Christ turns to His Father and gives thanks
and what an example for us when we
come to times of difficulty.
55. God bypassed the wise and prudent
scribes and Pharisees and chose the
simple but believing common people for
salvation (see 1 Corinthians 1).
We cannot explain the mystery of the
Father's will, but we can adore and obey
Him.
56. Christ's invitation here is for all to come to
Him.
It is no longer a message limited to the
Jews, as it was in 10:5-6.
Christ now opens the door to all who will
come and believe and take His yoke.
57. There is a vast difference between the
spoiled children of the parable
(Matthew 11:16-19) and the
submissive children of this statement
of praise.
58. The Pharisees had laid many burdens
on the people (Matthew 23:4), and
their religion did not give rest and
peace.
No human religion can give peace to
the heart.
59. Matthew 11:26-27 NKJV
26 Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in
Your sight. 27 All things have been
delivered to Me by My Father, and no one
knows the Son except the Father. Nor
does anyone know the Father except the
Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to
reveal Him.
60. The Father reveals Himself to the Son,
and the Son, in turn, reveals Himself
and the Father to those who are
willing to come to the Son in faith.
61. Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV
28 Come to Me, all you who labor and
are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest. 29Take My yoke upon you and
learn from Me, for I am gentle and
lowly in heart, and you will find rest
for your souls.
63. This is a new message from Jesus as He
turns from the corporate nation to the
individual.
It is no longer the national announcement
about a kingdom but a personal invitation
to find the "rest" of salvation.
65. "Come."
The Pharisees all said "Do!" and tried to make
the people follow Moses and the burdensome
traditions.
Jesus said in Matthew 23:4a
4a "For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear,
and lay them on men’s shoulders;
66. True salvation is found only in a
Person, Jesus Christ, not by doing
something or by keeping a set of
rules.
To come to Him means to trust Him –
faith in Christ alone.
67. This invitation is open to those who
are exhausted and burdened down.
That is exactly how the people felt
under the yoke of pharisaical legalism
(Matthew 23:4; Acts 15:10).
68. "Take."
This is a deeper experience.
When we come to Christ by faith, He gives us
rest.
When we take His yoke and learn, we find rest
that deeper rest of surrender and obedience.
69. The first is “peace with God" (Romans 5:1); the
second is "the peace of God" (Philippians 4:6-
8).
To "take a yoke" in that day meant to become a
disciple.
When we submit to Christ, we are yoked to
Him.
70. "Learn."
The first two commands (Come and Take)
represent a crisis as we come and yield to
Christ, but this step (Learn) is a process in
which we learn more about Him and we
find a deeper peace since we trust Him
more.
71. Christ offers a yoke that is easy in
contrast to the grinding, binding yoke
of the law (Acts 15:10).
"I will give you rest" is literally "I will
rest you" and this is the peace with
God that comes with salvation.
72. Romans 5:10 NKJV
10 For if when we were enemies (of
God) we were reconciled to God
through the death of His Son,
(also Colossians 1:19-21)
74. When Christ gives us rest, that brings
peace with God but when we find rest,
we learn of the peace of God that
comes with surrender (see Philippians
4:6-9).
75. Philippians 4:6-7 & 9 NKJV
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything
by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made
known to God; 7 and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus.
76. 9The things which you learned and
received and heard and saw in me,
these do, and the God of peace will be
with you.
Philippians 4:6-7 & 9 NKJV
77. With the peace of God to guard us
and the God of peace to guide us –
what could we possibly have to worry
about?
79. The word "easy" in Greek is chrestos
which means “well-fitting”.
Jesus has just the yoke that He tailor-
made for your life and for your needs.
80. There is a legend that Jesus made the
best ox-yokes in all Galilee, and that
from all over the country men came to
Him to buy the best yokes that skill
could make.
81. In those days, as now, shops had their
signs above the door; and it has been
suggested that the sign above the
door of the carpenter's shop in
Nazareth may well have been:
"My yokes fit well."
82. What He means is: "The life I give you
is not a burden to gall you; your task is
made to measure to fit you."
Whatever God sends us is made to fit
our needs and our abilities exactly.
83. Therefore, the burden of doing His
will is not a heavy one (1 John 5:3).
1 John 5:3 NKJV
3 For this is the love of God, that we
keep His commandments. And His
commandments are not burdensome.
84. When He speaks of being "heavy laden," He is
referring to being burdened with sin. (see 1
Peter 2:24)
1 Peter 2:24 NIV
24 Jesus Himself bore (the burden of) our sins in
his body on the cross, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; “by His wounds
you have been healed.”
85. To be yoked to Christ (I am crucified
with Christ – Galatians 2:20) is the
greatest blessing possible.
He will put you exactly where He
wants you when you are yoked up to
Him.
86. Jesus says, "My burden is light."
As a Rabbi said: "My burden has become my
song."
It is not that the burden is easy to carry; but it is
laid on us in love; it is meant to be carried in
love; and love makes even the heaviest burden
light.
87. When we remember the love of God,
when we know that our burden is to
love God and to love men, then the
burden becomes a song.
88. There is an old story which tells how a
man came upon a little boy carrying a
still smaller boy, who was lame, upon
his back.
"That's a heavy burden for you to
carry," said the man.
89. "That's no' a burden," came the
answer. "That's my wee brother."
The burden which is given in love and
carried in love becomes light.
92. Matthew 11:28 NKJV
28 Come to Me, all you who labor and
are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest.
93. Matthew 11:28a “Come to Me”
Just as man's part in salvation is to
come humbly, it is also to come in
faith.
94. Although finite minds cannot fully
comprehend the truth; divine grace and
human faith are inseparable in salvation.
“For by grace are you saved through faith”
(Ephesians 2:8)
95. God sovereignly provides salvation,
which includes the fact that man must
give himself to the Lord Jesus Christ in
commitment before it becomes
effective.
96. Romans 12:3 NKJV
3 For I say, through the grace given to
me, to everyone who is among you,
not to think of himself more highly
than he ought to think, but to think
soberly, as God has dealt to each one
a measure of faith.
97. Matthew 17:19-21 NKJV
19Then the disciples came to Jesus
privately and said, “Why could we not
cast it (the demon causing epilepsy)
out?”
98. 20 So 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.
100. To come is to believe to the point of
submitting to the lordship of Christ.
"I am the bread of life," Jesus
declared; "he who comes to Me shall
not hunger, and he who believes in Me
shall never thirst" (John 6:35).
101. “Comes” and “believes” are parallel
just as are hunger and thirst.
Coming to Christ is believing in Him,
which results in no longer hungering
and thirsting.
102. Other Biblical synonyms for believing
in Christ include:
1) confessing Him,
2) receiving Him,
3) eating and drinking Him, and
4) hearing Him.
103. REPENTANCE AND REST
“all who are weary and heavy-laden,
and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28b
‘All who are’ indicates a condition that
already exists.
104. Those whom Jesus invites to Himself
are those who already are weary and
heavy-laden.
105. Although this aspect of Jesus'
invitation is mentioned after faith
("Come to Me"), chronologically it
precedes faith, referring to the
repentance that drives the humble,
seeking person to Christ for salvation.
107. Weary refers to arduous toil in seeking
to please God and know the way of
salvation.
Jesus calls to Himself everyone who is
exhausted from trying to find and
please God in his own resources.
108. Jesus invites the person who is
wearied from his vain search for truth
through human wisdom, who is
exhausted from trying to earn
salvation, and who has despaired of
achieving God's standard of
righteousness by his own efforts.
110. Whereas weary refers to the internal
exhaustion caused by seeking divine
truth through human wisdom, heavy-
laden suggests the external burdens
caused by the futile self-efforts of
works to achieve righteousness.
111. In Jesus' day, the rabbinical teachings
had become so massive, demanding,
and all-encompassing that they
prescribed standards and formulas for
virtually every human activity.
112. It was all but impossible even to learn all
the traditions, and was completely
impossible to keep them all.
Jesus spoke of the heavy loads of religious
tradition that the scribes and Pharisees
laid on the people's shoulders (Matthew
23:4).
113. At the Jerusalem Council, Peter noted
that the Judaizers were trying to
saddle Christianity with the same
man-made "yoke which neither our
fathers nor we have been able to
bear" (Acts 15:10).
115. The person who is weary and heavy-
laden despairs of his own ability to
please God.
He comes to the end of his own
resources and turns to Christ.
116. Desperation is a part of true salvation,
because a person does not come to Christ
as long as he has confidence in himself.
To repent is to make a 180-degree turn
from the burden of the old life to the
restfulness of the new.
117. Repentance was the theme of John
the Baptist's preaching (Matthew 3:2)
and the starting point of the
preaching of Jesus (Matthew 4:17),
Peter (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31), and Paul
(Acts 17:30; 20:21; 2Tim 2:25).
118. The person who humbly receives
God's revelation of Himself and His
way of salvation, who turns from the
unbearable burden of his sin and self-
effort, and who comes to Christ
empty-handed is the only person God
will save.
119. Anapauo (to give ... rest) means to
refresh or revive, as from labor or a
long journey.
Jesus promises spiritual rest to
everyone who comes to Him in
repentance and humble faith.
120. God's rest is a common OldTestament theme.
The Lord warned Israel, "Do not harden your
hearts, as at Meribah, as in the day of Massah in
the wilderness; when your fathers tested Me,
they tried Me, though they had seen My work
....Therefore I swore in My anger, truly they
shall not enter into My rest" (Psalm 95:7-9,11).
121. After quoting that passage, the writer of
Hebrews warns those who make a
pretense of faith in Christ but have not
really trusted Him: "Take care, brethren,
lest there should be in any one of you an
evil, unbelieving heart, in falling
away from the living God" (Hebrews 3:12).
123. To intellectually acknowledge Christ's
deity and lordship is a dangerous
thing if it does not lead to true faith,
because it gives a person the false
confidence of belonging to Christ.
124. In the time of the early church many
Jews were attracted to the Gospel and
outwardly identified themselves with
the church.
125. But for fear of being unsynagogued,
ostracized from the worship and
ceremonies of Judaism, some of them did
not truly receive Christ as saving Lord.
They went part way to Him but stopped
before full commitment.
126. "As a result" of such superficial
allegiance, John says, "many of His
disciples withdrew, and were not
walking with Him anymore"
(John 6:66).
128. Just as those Israelites who rebelled
against Moses in the wilderness were
denied entrance into the Promised
Land because of unbelief, so those
who refuse to fully trust in Christ are
denied entrance into God's kingdom
rest of salvation for the same reason.
129. "Therefore, let us fear lest, while a
promise remains of entering His rest, any
one of you should seem to have come
short of it. For indeed we have had good
news preached to us, just as they also; but
the word they heard did not profit them,
because it was not united by faith in those
who heard.
130. For we who have believed enter that
rest, just as He has said, 'As I swore in
My wrath, they shall not enter My
rest'" (Hebrews 4:1-3).'"
131. The dictionary gives several definitions of
rest that remarkably parallel the spiritual
rest God offers those who trust in His Son.
First, the dictionary describes rest as
cessation from action, motion, labor, or
exertion.
132. In a similar way, to enter God's rest is
to cease from all efforts at self-help in
trying to earn salvation.
Second, rest is described as freedom
from that which wearies or disturbs.
133. Again we see the spiritual parallel of
God's giving His children freedom
from the cares and burdens that rob
them of peace and joy.
134. Third, the dictionary defines rest as
something that is fixed and settled.
Similarly, to be in God's rest is to have
the wonderful assurance that our
eternal destiny is secure in Jesus
Christ, our Lord and Savior.
135. It is to be freed from the uncertainties
of running: from philosophy to
philosophy, from religion to religion,
from guru to guru, hoping somehow
and somewhere to discover truth,
peace, happiness, and eternal life.
136. Fourth, rest is defined as being confident
and trustful.
When we enter God's rest we are given the
assurance that "HeWho began a good
work in us will perfect it until the day of
Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6).
137. Finally, the dictionary describes rest as
leaning, reposing, or depending on.
As children of God, we can depend with
utter certainty that our heavenly Father
will "supply all our needs according to His
riches in glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians
4:19).
138. SUBMISSION
Matthew 11:29-30
29Take My yoke upon you, and learn
from Me, for I am gentle and humble
in heart; and you shall find rest for
your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy, and
My load is light."
139. Salvation involves submission, because it
is impossible for Christ to exercise lordship
over those who refuse to obey Him.
Jesus' invitation therefore includes the call
to submission, symbolized by a yoke.
140. A yoke was made of wood, hand-hewn to
fit the neck and shoulders of the particular
animal that was to wear it in order to
prevent chafing.
For obvious reasons, the term was widely
used in the ancient world as a metaphor
for submission.
141. The yoke was part of the harness used
to pull a cart, plow, or mill beam and
was the means by which the animal's
master kept it under control and
guided it in useful work.
142. A student was often spoken of as
being under the yoke of his teacher,
and an ancient Jewish writing
contains the advice: "Put your neck
under the yoke and let your soul
receive instruction."
143. That is the particular meaning Jesus
seems to have had in mind here, because
He adds, and learn from Me.
Manthano (to learn) is closely related to
mathetes (disciple, or learner) and
reinforces the truth that Christ's disciples
are His submissive learners.
144. They submit to Christ's lordship for many
reasons, among the most important of
which is to be taught by Him through His
Word.
A yoke symbolizes obedience, and
Christian obedience includes learning
from Christ.
145. The power of salvation is entirely of grace
and nothing of works.
An unbeliever has neither the
understanding nor the ability to save
himself, just as a babe has neither the
understanding nor the ability to help itself.
146. But although good works do not produce
salvation, salvation does produce good
works.
Believers are, in fact, "created in Christ
Jesus for good works, which God prepared
beforehand, that we should walk in them"
(Ephesians 2:10).
147. Because Jesus is gentle and humble in
heart, He gives rest, not weariness, to
the souls of those who submit to Him
and do His work.
When you yoke up with Him, His yoke
is easy, and His load is light.
148. His burden is not like that of Pharaoh,
who bitterly oppressed the children of
Israel, or like that of the scribes and
Pharisees, who burdened the Jews of
Jesus' day with a grievous legalism.
149. His yoke is easy, and His load is light.
(Matthew 11:29-30)
Christ will never oppress us or give us
a burden too heavy to carry.
150. His yoke has nothing to do with the
demands of works or law, much less
those of human tradition.
The Christian's work of obedience to
Christ is joyful and happy.
151. "For," as John explains, "this is the
love of God, that we keep His
commandments; and His
commandments are not burdensome"
(1 John 5:3).
152. Submission to Jesus Christ brings the
greatest liberation a person can
experience — actually the only true
liberation he can experience, because
only through Christ is he freed to
become what God created him to be.
153. The Plan of Hope & Salvation
John 3:16 NKJV
16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should
not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 14:6 NKJV
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
154. Romans 3:23 NKJV
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 6:23a NKJV
23a For the wages of sin is death,
• Death in this life (the first death) is 100%.
• Even Jesus, the only one who doesn’t deserve death, died
in this life to pay the penalty for our sins.
• The death referred to in Romans 6:23a is the second
death explained in Revelation 21:8.
155. Revelation 21:8 NKJV
8 “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable,
murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and
all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns
with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
Romans 6:23b NKJV
23b but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our
Lord.
156. Romans 5:8 NKJV
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in
that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Revelation 21:7 NKJV
7 “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will
be his God and he shall be My son.”
•Romans 10:9-10 explains to us how become an
overcomer.
157. Romans 10:9-10 NKJV
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus
and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from
the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one
believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:13 NKJV
13 For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be
saved.”
158. If you have questions or would like to know more,
Please, contact First Baptist Church Jackson at
601-949-1900 or http://firstbaptistjackson.org/contact/