Mark 6:7-32 describes Jesus sending the twelve disciples out in pairs to preach, teach, heal, and cast out demons. Their ministry is met with both acceptance and rejection in various towns. King Herod hears reports of Jesus' ministry and believes Jesus is John the Baptist resurrected. Herod had previously beheaded John for condemning Herod's marriage. The disciples return to Jesus and report on their mission. Jesus takes them away to rest, as large crowds were demanding their attention.
Jesus sends out the twelve disciples in pairs to preach, teach, and perform miracles. He gives them authority over unclean spirits. They go out and preach repentance while casting out demons and healing the sick. Meanwhile, King Herod hears reports of Jesus' works and fears that John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. Herod had John arrested and executed because of Herodias. Herod's daughter dances and pleases Herod, so he promises her anything she wants, and she asks for John's head. It is delivered to her. The disciples return and report to Jesus, who then takes them away to rest.
Peter heals a lame man at the temple gate called Beautiful. When the people see this miracle, they are amazed. In his sermon, Peter tells the people that it was through Jesus' name and faith that the man was healed, and encourages them to repent and turn back to God. The document also discusses the history of the social gospel movement and how some churches have increasingly focused on social issues rather than proclaiming the gospel and making disciples, which was the commission of Jesus.
1. John's gospel was written later than the other gospels, around 90 AD, decades after Jesus' death when Jerusalem and the Temple had been destroyed. It provides an eyewitness account from the disciple whom Jesus loved, commonly accepted to be the apostle John.
2. This gospel emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus as the Son of God through his signs and teachings, and highlights the division between those who believe and receive eternal life and those who refuse to believe and remain in judgment and sin.
3. The purpose is that readers may believe in Jesus as the Christ and Son of God and have life through believing in his name. John aims to provide spiritual insight so readers can truly know God the Father
202, Life of Christ, section 7c: Later Galilean ministry, withdrawalRichard Chamberlain
- Jesus withdraws from Galilee to travel north and east, continuing his ministry through teaching in parables and performing miracles.
- He engages in a debate with Pharisees over ceremonial cleanliness and nullifying God's commands with human traditions.
- Jesus heals the daughter of a Gentile woman from Phoenician Sidon who demonstrates great faith, and a deaf mute man in the Decapolis region.
Chase Oaks VBX - Thursday - The Summit & Goal Of The JourneyJason Loveless
The document summarizes Jesus' journey from coming to Earth as a man to restore humanity's relationship with God, to his death and resurrection. It discusses how Jesus appeared to his disciples after resurrecting and told them about being baptized with the Holy Spirit. Ten days after Jesus' ascension, on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit arrived and empowered the disciples to boldly spread the gospel message. Believers are now called to continue Jesus' work in the world, empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
The document summarizes additional teachings of Jesus found in the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John beyond what is recorded in Mark. It discusses Jesus sending out the disciples on a missionary journey as recorded in Matthew 10 and his teachings on humility and forgiveness in Matthew 18. It also outlines the major sections and teachings unique to Luke's central travel narrative between chapters 9-18, including on discipleship, prayer, and the coming judgment. Finally, it analyzes Jesus' visits to Jerusalem recorded in John 5-11 where he engages in controversies and performs miracles like raising Lazarus.
This is a collection of writings on the power of the Holy Spirit to enable believers to be witnesses for Christ in the world. It is a key factor in evangelism.
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.
Jesus sends out the twelve disciples in pairs to preach, teach, and perform miracles. He gives them authority over unclean spirits. They go out and preach repentance while casting out demons and healing the sick. Meanwhile, King Herod hears reports of Jesus' works and fears that John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. Herod had John arrested and executed because of Herodias. Herod's daughter dances and pleases Herod, so he promises her anything she wants, and she asks for John's head. It is delivered to her. The disciples return and report to Jesus, who then takes them away to rest.
Peter heals a lame man at the temple gate called Beautiful. When the people see this miracle, they are amazed. In his sermon, Peter tells the people that it was through Jesus' name and faith that the man was healed, and encourages them to repent and turn back to God. The document also discusses the history of the social gospel movement and how some churches have increasingly focused on social issues rather than proclaiming the gospel and making disciples, which was the commission of Jesus.
1. John's gospel was written later than the other gospels, around 90 AD, decades after Jesus' death when Jerusalem and the Temple had been destroyed. It provides an eyewitness account from the disciple whom Jesus loved, commonly accepted to be the apostle John.
2. This gospel emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus as the Son of God through his signs and teachings, and highlights the division between those who believe and receive eternal life and those who refuse to believe and remain in judgment and sin.
3. The purpose is that readers may believe in Jesus as the Christ and Son of God and have life through believing in his name. John aims to provide spiritual insight so readers can truly know God the Father
202, Life of Christ, section 7c: Later Galilean ministry, withdrawalRichard Chamberlain
- Jesus withdraws from Galilee to travel north and east, continuing his ministry through teaching in parables and performing miracles.
- He engages in a debate with Pharisees over ceremonial cleanliness and nullifying God's commands with human traditions.
- Jesus heals the daughter of a Gentile woman from Phoenician Sidon who demonstrates great faith, and a deaf mute man in the Decapolis region.
Chase Oaks VBX - Thursday - The Summit & Goal Of The JourneyJason Loveless
The document summarizes Jesus' journey from coming to Earth as a man to restore humanity's relationship with God, to his death and resurrection. It discusses how Jesus appeared to his disciples after resurrecting and told them about being baptized with the Holy Spirit. Ten days after Jesus' ascension, on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit arrived and empowered the disciples to boldly spread the gospel message. Believers are now called to continue Jesus' work in the world, empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
The document summarizes additional teachings of Jesus found in the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John beyond what is recorded in Mark. It discusses Jesus sending out the disciples on a missionary journey as recorded in Matthew 10 and his teachings on humility and forgiveness in Matthew 18. It also outlines the major sections and teachings unique to Luke's central travel narrative between chapters 9-18, including on discipleship, prayer, and the coming judgment. Finally, it analyzes Jesus' visits to Jerusalem recorded in John 5-11 where he engages in controversies and performs miracles like raising Lazarus.
This is a collection of writings on the power of the Holy Spirit to enable believers to be witnesses for Christ in the world. It is a key factor in evangelism.
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.
The Gospel of John was likely composed in stages before or around 70 AD, as evidenced by references to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. It was written from a post-resurrection perspective as a theological response to rising Gnosticism. The author was the Apostle John, who provides a unique theological perspective through seven signs, seven witnesses, and seven "I am" statements of Jesus intended to prove his divinity and offer believers eternal life.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Ministry of Jesus" sermon at New Life Christian Church on July 1, 2012. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Gospel of John - #1 - Prologue - 1:1-18BibleTalk.tv
In the opening verses of chapter one John goes back before the begining of time to introduce Jesus and His relationship to God.
Watch: http://bibletalk.tv/gospel-of-john-lesson-1
Jesus only built one church which is a spiritual body. In the New Testament we find that the Christians guided by inspired apostles assembled together as local assemblies or churches in order to accomplish the work the Lord gave them to do. That simple arrangement resulted in those local churches preaching the gospel throughout the whole world as the Lord commanded to be done. These slides are about those local assemblies and suggest that the Lord has not changed this arrangement.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
This document provides a biography of Jesus Christ from eternity past through his death and resurrection. It describes Jesus' role in creation, his virgin birth to Mary, his childhood and time in the temple discussing scripture with religious teachers. It details his adult ministry of preaching, teaching, and performing miracles. It discusses his crucifixion and final words on the cross, as well as his resurrection three days later as the way for humanity to be saved from sin. The overall purpose of Jesus' life and death is summarized as seeking and saving those who are lost.
The document discusses Jesus' crucifixion according to the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. It describes how Jesus was betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought before the high priest and Pontius Pilate. Though found innocent, he was sentenced to death by crucifixion due to the urging of the high priests who were envious of him. While on the cross, Jesus endured great physical suffering and cried out feeling abandoned by God. With his final words "It is finished," he gave up his spirit, and with his death the veil of the temple was torn signifying access to God.
Session 06 New Testment Overview - Gospel of JohnJohn Brooks
This document contains a fragment from the Gospel of John dated to the first half of the 2nd century CE. The fragment contains text from John 18:31-33 on the front and John 18:37-38 on the back. The document provides an introduction to the Gospel of John, noting its key purpose is to demonstrate that Jesus is the Christ/Son of God and that believing in him leads to eternal life. It summarizes the content and structure of John and examines some of Jesus' claims and miracles in the book that point to his divinity, such as his "I am" statements and turning water to wine.
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.
During the early stages of Jesus' ministry in Galilee:
1) Jesus began preaching that the kingdom of God was near and calling disciples like Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him. 2) He demonstrated his authority over demons and diseases by performing many exorcisms and healings, which amazed the crowds. 3) He controversially healed on the Sabbath and ate with sinners, challenging Jewish traditions and authorities. 4) Jesus formally called the twelve apostles who would be his closest followers as he traveled throughout Galilee teaching and healing.
TRUTHABOUTTHEBIRTHDEATH AND RESURRECTIONbcsnet5Nkor Ioka
This document discusses the birth, crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It provides biblical passages describing Jesus' conception by the Holy Spirit, his prophecies about suffering and resurrection, and his final words on the cross commending his spirit to God. The document emphasizes that Jesus fulfilled prophecies and that his death involved piercing of his side, from which flowed blood and water, confirming his identity as the Son of God and fulfillment of the Trinity of Father, Word and Spirit in heaven, and water, blood and spirit on earth. It stresses the importance of baptism, death with Christ, and receiving the Holy Spirit to be saved.
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.
This document summarizes a church service that focused on being prepared for sudden events and walking victoriously with endurance. It discusses biblical passages about the sudden return of Jesus and end times events. It also summarizes visions of coming disasters like earthquakes, famines, and wars. The service emphasized living in constant prayer and relying on the Holy Spirit. It encouraged taking life one step at a time with patience as God makes all things new.
St. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. According to the Bible, he was a carpenter from Nazareth who was of the House of David. As Mary's husband, he cared for and protected both her and Jesus, obeying God's will completely even when he did not understand. He is now the patron saint of the universal Church, fathers, families, and social justice.
This document provides background information on Mormonism and its origins. It discusses how Joseph Smith claimed to have received golden plates from the angel Moroni and translated them into the Book of Mormon between 1827-1830. However, evidence suggests the Book of Mormon was based on Solomon Spaulding's earlier unpublished manuscript called "Manuscript Found" from 1812. Sidney Rigdon obtained a copy of this while working at a print shop and later helped Smith found Mormonism using Spaulding's story. Witnesses noted similarities between the Book of Mormon and Spaulding's work.
1. The document outlines a field trip for a church mission session, including visits to CedarCreek Church and St. George Orthodox Cathedral on June 6th.
2. For those unable to attend, an alternative assignment is provided - attend another church's worship service and write a 2-3 page review comparing the experience to their own church.
3. Biblical foundations of God's mission are discussed, showing how mission is central to both the Old and New Testaments. God's call to Abraham established Israel as a missionary nation meant to bless all peoples.
1) Frank Pollard gave a sermon based on Mark 9 titled "When It Is Time To Leave the Huddle". He discussed how Jesus, Peter, James, and John had a mountaintop experience but then had to go into the valley to serve others.
2) Jesus, Peter, and John encountered a boy with an unclean spirit that the disciples could not cast out. Jesus cast it out and said "all things are possible for one who believes".
3) Pollard said believers need to have mountaintop experiences with God but also obey their assignment to share the gospel and serve others. Leaving the huddle to fulfill their purpose is more important than just understanding it.
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.
To be a true disciple of Jesus requires complete commitment and sacrifice. We must devote ourselves to learning from Jesus through studying the Bible, surrender our entire lives to following His teachings, and be willing to give up anything that comes between us and Him. True discipleship means more than just identifying as a Christian - it requires diligently applying Jesus' lessons and representing Him in both good and bad times, regardless of personal cost. Being a disciple will not be easy, but remaining faithful to our calling will result in an eternal reward far greater than any temporary suffering.
This document provides an overview and summary of Ephesians 2:11-22. It discusses how Jesus reconciles both Jews and Gentiles by abolishing the dividing wall of hostility between them. All believers from different backgrounds are now united as one new humanity in Christ. The foundation of this new community is Jesus Christ himself, who serves as the cornerstone.
The Gospel of John was likely composed in stages before or around 70 AD, as evidenced by references to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. It was written from a post-resurrection perspective as a theological response to rising Gnosticism. The author was the Apostle John, who provides a unique theological perspective through seven signs, seven witnesses, and seven "I am" statements of Jesus intended to prove his divinity and offer believers eternal life.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Ministry of Jesus" sermon at New Life Christian Church on July 1, 2012. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Gospel of John - #1 - Prologue - 1:1-18BibleTalk.tv
In the opening verses of chapter one John goes back before the begining of time to introduce Jesus and His relationship to God.
Watch: http://bibletalk.tv/gospel-of-john-lesson-1
Jesus only built one church which is a spiritual body. In the New Testament we find that the Christians guided by inspired apostles assembled together as local assemblies or churches in order to accomplish the work the Lord gave them to do. That simple arrangement resulted in those local churches preaching the gospel throughout the whole world as the Lord commanded to be done. These slides are about those local assemblies and suggest that the Lord has not changed this arrangement.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
This document provides a biography of Jesus Christ from eternity past through his death and resurrection. It describes Jesus' role in creation, his virgin birth to Mary, his childhood and time in the temple discussing scripture with religious teachers. It details his adult ministry of preaching, teaching, and performing miracles. It discusses his crucifixion and final words on the cross, as well as his resurrection three days later as the way for humanity to be saved from sin. The overall purpose of Jesus' life and death is summarized as seeking and saving those who are lost.
The document discusses Jesus' crucifixion according to the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. It describes how Jesus was betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought before the high priest and Pontius Pilate. Though found innocent, he was sentenced to death by crucifixion due to the urging of the high priests who were envious of him. While on the cross, Jesus endured great physical suffering and cried out feeling abandoned by God. With his final words "It is finished," he gave up his spirit, and with his death the veil of the temple was torn signifying access to God.
Session 06 New Testment Overview - Gospel of JohnJohn Brooks
This document contains a fragment from the Gospel of John dated to the first half of the 2nd century CE. The fragment contains text from John 18:31-33 on the front and John 18:37-38 on the back. The document provides an introduction to the Gospel of John, noting its key purpose is to demonstrate that Jesus is the Christ/Son of God and that believing in him leads to eternal life. It summarizes the content and structure of John and examines some of Jesus' claims and miracles in the book that point to his divinity, such as his "I am" statements and turning water to wine.
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.
During the early stages of Jesus' ministry in Galilee:
1) Jesus began preaching that the kingdom of God was near and calling disciples like Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him. 2) He demonstrated his authority over demons and diseases by performing many exorcisms and healings, which amazed the crowds. 3) He controversially healed on the Sabbath and ate with sinners, challenging Jewish traditions and authorities. 4) Jesus formally called the twelve apostles who would be his closest followers as he traveled throughout Galilee teaching and healing.
TRUTHABOUTTHEBIRTHDEATH AND RESURRECTIONbcsnet5Nkor Ioka
This document discusses the birth, crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It provides biblical passages describing Jesus' conception by the Holy Spirit, his prophecies about suffering and resurrection, and his final words on the cross commending his spirit to God. The document emphasizes that Jesus fulfilled prophecies and that his death involved piercing of his side, from which flowed blood and water, confirming his identity as the Son of God and fulfillment of the Trinity of Father, Word and Spirit in heaven, and water, blood and spirit on earth. It stresses the importance of baptism, death with Christ, and receiving the Holy Spirit to be saved.
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.
This document summarizes a church service that focused on being prepared for sudden events and walking victoriously with endurance. It discusses biblical passages about the sudden return of Jesus and end times events. It also summarizes visions of coming disasters like earthquakes, famines, and wars. The service emphasized living in constant prayer and relying on the Holy Spirit. It encouraged taking life one step at a time with patience as God makes all things new.
St. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. According to the Bible, he was a carpenter from Nazareth who was of the House of David. As Mary's husband, he cared for and protected both her and Jesus, obeying God's will completely even when he did not understand. He is now the patron saint of the universal Church, fathers, families, and social justice.
This document provides background information on Mormonism and its origins. It discusses how Joseph Smith claimed to have received golden plates from the angel Moroni and translated them into the Book of Mormon between 1827-1830. However, evidence suggests the Book of Mormon was based on Solomon Spaulding's earlier unpublished manuscript called "Manuscript Found" from 1812. Sidney Rigdon obtained a copy of this while working at a print shop and later helped Smith found Mormonism using Spaulding's story. Witnesses noted similarities between the Book of Mormon and Spaulding's work.
1. The document outlines a field trip for a church mission session, including visits to CedarCreek Church and St. George Orthodox Cathedral on June 6th.
2. For those unable to attend, an alternative assignment is provided - attend another church's worship service and write a 2-3 page review comparing the experience to their own church.
3. Biblical foundations of God's mission are discussed, showing how mission is central to both the Old and New Testaments. God's call to Abraham established Israel as a missionary nation meant to bless all peoples.
1) Frank Pollard gave a sermon based on Mark 9 titled "When It Is Time To Leave the Huddle". He discussed how Jesus, Peter, James, and John had a mountaintop experience but then had to go into the valley to serve others.
2) Jesus, Peter, and John encountered a boy with an unclean spirit that the disciples could not cast out. Jesus cast it out and said "all things are possible for one who believes".
3) Pollard said believers need to have mountaintop experiences with God but also obey their assignment to share the gospel and serve others. Leaving the huddle to fulfill their purpose is more important than just understanding it.
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.
To be a true disciple of Jesus requires complete commitment and sacrifice. We must devote ourselves to learning from Jesus through studying the Bible, surrender our entire lives to following His teachings, and be willing to give up anything that comes between us and Him. True discipleship means more than just identifying as a Christian - it requires diligently applying Jesus' lessons and representing Him in both good and bad times, regardless of personal cost. Being a disciple will not be easy, but remaining faithful to our calling will result in an eternal reward far greater than any temporary suffering.
This document provides an overview and summary of Ephesians 2:11-22. It discusses how Jesus reconciles both Jews and Gentiles by abolishing the dividing wall of hostility between them. All believers from different backgrounds are now united as one new humanity in Christ. The foundation of this new community is Jesus Christ himself, who serves as the cornerstone.
BLC Sermon - That awkward moment when you realize Jesus called you and I - 20...Leigh Wong
Sermon based on Lectionary readings for the 3rd Sunday in Epiphany: Isaiah 9:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; and Matthew 4:12-23.
The main idea was to explore the epiphany of how God has selected us to be His emissaries/ambassadors and what that means for us as a community of faith.
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Ephesians 2:11-22 discusses how Gentiles were once separated from God and Israel but are now reconciled in Christ. Through His death, Christ abolished laws dividing Jews and Gentiles, making the two groups one in Him. All believers, whether Jew or Gentile, are now fellow citizens in God's household and are built together on Christ as the cornerstone to become a dwelling place of God through the Spirit.
Acts 19, Receiving the Holy Spirit, baptism of the Holy Spirit, becoming hard...Valley Bible Fellowship
Paul arrives in Ephesus and finds some disciples who had not received the Holy Spirit. He baptizes them in Jesus' name and lays hands on them so they receive the Holy Spirit. Some Jews try to invoke Jesus' name in exorcisms but are rebuked by demons. Paul teaches in the school of Tyrannus for two years and many miracles are performed through him. When some become hardened against the gospel, Paul withdraws and reasons daily. Demetrius stirs up a riot against Paul in the theater, accusing him of threatening the cult of Artemis.
The document is a summary of John 1:19-36 from a church service. It discusses John the Baptist denying he is the Messiah or Elijah when questioned by priests and Levites. John says he is the voice preparing the way for the Lord, as prophesied by Isaiah. The next day, John sees Jesus and declares him to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. John baptizes with water to make Jesus manifest to Israel, while Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
This document provides an overview of the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ based on a sermon given on Easter Sunday. It discusses how Jesus was fully God and fully man, explaining the theological concept of the incarnation. It explores Jesus' dual nature as revealed through his physical attributes and emotions as a man, as well as his divine works and relationship with God the Father. The sermon emphasizes why Jesus' humanity was essential for him to serve as the perfect sacrifice and mediator between God and humanity.
1) The document discusses the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection, which is the central event of Christianity.
2) It outlines nine biblical proofs for the resurrection, including Jesus predicting his death and resurrection, being buried in a known tomb, and appearing to his disciples after death.
3) Two historians, Thomas Arnold and Josephus, are cited as providing historical evidence outside the Bible that supports Jesus resurrecting from the dead.
The Importance of the Ascension of ChristSister Lara
Why do you think that the church does not give much attention to the Ascension? Brenda Johnson shares the benefits of the Ascension of Christ to every believer. A Classic ! Encouraging ! Inspirational.
The document provides an introduction to reading the Gospels well. It discusses the four canonical Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It explains that these were chosen for inclusion in the Bible while other gospels like Thomas, Peter, and Judas were excluded. The document also covers topics like what a gospel is, the major characters in the Gospels, differences between the Gospel and Hebrew Bible narratives, when the Gospels were written, and theories about the sources the Gospel authors may have used.
- Jesus' brothers urged Him to go to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to promote His ministry, but Jesus said His time had not yet come. He later went in secret. At the feast, Jesus taught in the temple courts, angering the Jewish leaders by claiming His teachings came from God. On the last day, Jesus offered living water to anyone who believes in Him, referring to the Holy Spirit. The people were divided in their responses to Jesus.
The Holy of Holiest - Jesus Seed.
Jesus Original Mission to Have a Holy Bride
Holy Family; Holy children, Holy grandchildren ...
Blessing All Mankind into a new Holy Sinless Lineage.
This document outlines elements of effectively communicating the gospel message based on examples from the Bible. It discusses that believers should (1) communicate the gospel orally with passion, (2) teach the essential truths and content of the gospel message, including Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and (3) explain and read scripture to others about Jesus. The document encourages Christians to follow the examples of figures like Paul and Philip in sharing their faith unashamedly.
The document discusses God's plan for humanity as outlined in the Bible. It notes that people were created for worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism. It then provides biblical examples of Jesus and the disciples fulfilling God's mission, discusses key dimensions like the biblical, historical, cultural and strategic aspects, and outlines how the early church spread the message of the gospel throughout the world in obedience to the Great Commission.
1) Jesus exhibited many characteristics of a first century rabbi, including traveling with disciples, teaching in synagogues, using interpretive techniques on scripture, and having authority to make new interpretations. 2) His disciples were considered talmidim, committed students who followed Jesus in order to learn from Him and become like Him. 3) Being a talmid meant total devotion to the rabbi in order to imitate their actions, understand scripture as they did, and eventually go out and teach others as the rabbi did.
This document provides an introduction to concepts related to Divine Principle and the Holy Seeds of Jesus. It discusses how Satan claimed humanity's physical bodies after the Fall of Man, preventing physical salvation. It compares descriptions of the Fall from Ann Lee, William Branham, and Wesley Swift to the Divine Principle's account. It suggests Jesus could have forgiven Original Sin by having a holy marriage and children to create a new lineage. The crucifixion postponed this by removing Jesus' physical body. True Parents were needed to restore the seed and establish the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
The document discusses the key aspects of discipleship according to Jesus' teachings in Luke. It summarizes that true discipleship requires total allegiance to Christ, denying oneself, taking up one's cross daily, and following Jesus completely. While difficult, disciples find strength and guidance from God through submitting their will to Him. The document also examines how Jesus called ordinary people to be His disciples and apostles, equipping them to continue His work, and how He commissioned them to preach and heal through the power of His name.
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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Isaiah 41:10 NIV
10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
8. Warren Wiersbe
(Born May 16, 1929)
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9. Mark 6:7-32 NASB
TheTwelve Sent Out
7 And He summoned the twelve and began to
send them out in pairs, and gave them
authority (exousia, exooSEEah) over the
unclean spirits;
10. 8 and He instructed them that they should take
nothing for their journey, except a mere staff—
no bread, no bag, no money in their belt—
11. 9 but to wear sandals; and He added, “Do not
put on two tunics.”
12. 10 And He said to them, “Wherever you enter a
house, stay there until you leave town.
13. 11 Any place that does not receive you or listen
to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust
off the soles of your feet for a testimony against
them.”
15. 13 And they were casting out many demons and
were anointing with oil many sick people and
healing them.
16. John’s Fate Recalled
14And King Herod heard of it, for His name had
become well known; and people were saying, “John
the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why
these miraculous powers are at work in Him.” 15 But
others were saying, “He is Elijah.” And others were
saying, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of
old.” 16 But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying,
“John, whom I beheaded, has risen!”
17. 17 For Herod himself had sent and had John
arrested and bound in prison on account of
Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because
he had married her. 18 For John had been saying
to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your
brother’s wife.”
18. 19 Herodias had a grudge against him and
wanted to put him to death and could not do so;
20 for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he
was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him
safe. And when he heard him, he was very
perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to
him.
19. 21 A strategic day came when Herod on his
birthday gave a banquet for his lords and
military commanders and the leading men of
Galilee; 22 and when the daughter of Herodias
herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod
and his dinner guests; and the king said to the
girl, “Ask me for whatever you want and I will
give it to you.”
20. 23 And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of
me, I will give it to you; up to half of my
kingdom.” 24 And she went out and said to her
mother, “What shall I ask for?” And she said,
“The head of John the Baptist.” 25 Immediately
she came in a hurry to the king and asked,
saying, “I want you to give me at once the head
of John the Baptist on a platter.”
21. 26 And although the king was very sorry, yet
because of his oaths and because of his dinner
guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.
27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and
commanded him to bring back his head. And he
went and had him beheaded in the prison,
22. 28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it
to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.
29When his disciples heard about this, they
came and took away his body and laid it in a
tomb.
23. 30The apostles gathered together with Jesus;
and they reported to Him all that they had done
and taught.
24. 31 And He said to them, “Come away by
yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.”
(For there were many people coming and
going, and they did not even have time to eat.)
32They went away in the boat to a secluded
place by themselves.
Mark 6:7-32 NASB
25.
26. Mark 6:7-13 - Replication of Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:14-16 - Reaction to Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:30-32 - Return of Jesus’ ministers.
27. There's a principle we should not miss, because
it's true in our lives, or at least should be.
It's a pedagogical principle, or a principle of
discipleship, a principle of teaching.
28. Disciples should always become apostles.
Followers of Jesus Christ, at some point in their
following the Master, must exercise gifts, and
give to other people, and share what they have
with the world, or what's going to happen is
they're going to end up very stagnant and stale
because they're not fulfilling the purpose for
which God has them on the Earth.
29. Ephesians 2:10 NASB
10 For we are His workmanship (poem), created
in Christ Jesus for good works, which God
prepared beforehand so that we would walk in
them.
30. Ephesians 2:10 AMP
10 For we are His workmanship [His own master
work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus
[reborn from above—spiritually transformed,
renewed, ready to be used] for good works,
which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking
paths which He set], so that we would walk in
them [living the good life which He prearranged
and made ready for us].
31. Ephesians 2:10 MSG
10 He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join
Him in the work He does, the good work He has
gotten ready for us to do, work we had better
be doing.
32. You are a disciple of Jesus and you follow Him
but that is not the endgame in God's mind.
He wants you as disciples to graduate to
apostles, to be sent out somewhere: next door,
around the world, some way to represent
Christ.
33. Because this is what happens when disciples
don't become apostles—they just come to
church, and come to church, and come to
church, and end up being those who just
complain about everything.
They'll write e-mails, they'll send a little note
and not sign their name to it; they'll not give a
phone number—just want to complain.
34. Because they've gotten so inactive, the only
thing they do is see as something that’s
negative, and so they'll gossip, and they're the
10 percent that are the troublemakers.
35. The cure would be this pedagogical principle,
this principle of discipleship—when a disciple
becomes an apostle.
36. You'll come back so excited, you'll want to use
all your words to bless, and to build up, and to
encourage, and report what God can do instead
of grumbling.
37. Mark 6:7-13 - Replication of Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:14-16 - Reaction to Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:30-32 - Return of Jesus’ ministers.
38. Mark 6:7 NASB
7 And He summoned the twelve and began to
send them out (aposTELo) in pairs, and gave
them authority over the unclean spirits;
40. In the Greek, “apostello” means “to send
someone with a special commission to
represent another and to accomplish his work.”
The apostles were not "on their own"; they
represented Him in all that they did and said.
41. Jesus gave these twelve men both the apostolic
authority and the divine ability to do the job He
sent them to do.
They were to fulfill a special commission and
bring back a report (Mark 6:30).
42. The Twelve were His authorized
representatives (ambassador) in keeping with
the Jewish concept of šelûḥm, that is, a man's
representative (šâlaḥ) was considered as the
man himself (Matthew 10:40 "apostolos").
43. Jesus sent out His men in twos.
There's power in the company of another
believer.
44. Faith becomes bolder when ministering with
someone else, but more likely, it’s also because
one of the principles of the law was that in the
mouth of two witnesses, every word would be
established (Deuteronomy 19:15).
The reason Jesus sent them out two by two is
more than just for accountability, though that’s
one important factor.
45. More than just for strength, the Bible says, ‘by
the mouth of how many witnesses every word
shall be established’?
Two witnesses.
He didn't come to destroy the law, but to fulfill
the law, so two witnesses are enough.
46. They are there to witness the event and supply
the name and the power of God and their
mutual testimony to that place.
They would not only help each other; they
would also learn from each other.
47. Jesus sent them out in pairs because it is always
easier and safer for servants to travel and work
together. "Two are better than one"
(Ecclesiastes 4:9), and the Law required two
witnesses to verify a matter (Deuteronomy
17:6; 19:15; 2 Corinthians 13:1).
48. Jesus sent them in pairs because:
1. Under the law it required two witnesses to
establish the truth.
2. They could supplement each other's work.
Different men reach different mindsets, and
where one fails another may succeed.
3. They would encourage one another.When one
grew despondent the zeal and enthusiasm of
the other would quicken his activities.
49. The twelve disciples in this chapter become the
twelve apostles as they get sent out by the Lord
Jesus Christ on a mission.
50. Can you imagine how thrilling it was when
those men decided to make following Jesus
their full-time occupation?
The adventure that they were embarking on
was something like no other.
51. It was a life they had no idea what they were
getting into; they had no idea what it would be.
But in the adventure of following Him—their life
had purpose, it had deep meaning.
52. They were ready for anything by the time Jesus
was done with them in a short three to three
and a half years, and He commissioned them to
go out into all the world.
53. He was preparing them for life and preparing
them for death.
But up till now, Jesus had done it all and they
had the opportunity to watch Him, they had the
opportunity to hear His sermons.
They marveled at what He said.
54. They marveled at what He did, and He did it all,
until now.
Now, Jesus is going to multiply His efforts by
sending those very ones who have watched
Him and listened to Him.
He's going to send them out on a short-term
mission project.
55. So, it's going to be the words, and the works,
the messages, and the miracles of Jesus Christ
times twelve.
56. John 14:12 NASB
12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in
Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and
greater works than these he will do; because I
go to the Father.”
57. Philippians 2:5-8 NASB
5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in
Christ Jesus, 6Who, although He existed in the form
of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to
be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form
of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of
men. 8 Being found in appearance as a man, He
humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the
point of death, even death on a cross.
58. They will get an opportunity to teach and they
will get an opportunity to preach.
59. Matthew 10:1 KJV
1 And when He had called unto Him His twelve
disciples, He gave them power against unclean
spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner
of sickness and all manner of disease.
60. Jesus gave them authority (exousian; the "right"
and the "power"; cf. 2:10; 3:15) over evil spirits.
This power to exorcise demons (cf. 1:26) would
authenticate their preaching (cf. 6:13; 1:15).
61. If a leader is about to embark upon any great
undertaking, the first thing that he must do is
to choose his staff - for on them, the present
effect and the future success of His work both
depend.
62. Here Jesus is choosing His right-hand men, His
helpers in the days of His flesh, and those who
would carry on His work when He left this Earth
and returned to His glory.
63. There are two facts about these men which are
bound to strike us at once.
(i) They were very ordinary men.
They had no wealth; they had no academic
background; they had no social position.
64. They were chosen from the common people,
men who did the ordinary things, men who had
no special education, men who had no social
advantages.
65. Jesus is looking, not so much for
extraordinary men, as for ordinary men who
can do ordinary things extraordinarily well.
66. Jesus sees in every man, not only what that
man is, but also what He can make Him.
Jesus chose these men, not only for what
they were, but also for what they were
capable of becoming under His influence
and in His power.
67. No man need ever think that he has
nothing to offer Jesus, for Jesus can take
what the most ordinary man can offer and
use it for greatness.
68. (ii) They were the most extraordinary mixture.
There was, for instance, Matthew, the tax-
gatherer. All men would regard Matthew as
a quisling, as one who had sold himself into
the hands of his country's masters for gain,
the very reverse of a patriot and a lover of
his country.
69. And with Matthew there was Simon the
Cananaean. Luke (Lk 6:16) calls him Simon
Zelotes, which means Simon the Zealot.
Josephus (Antiquities, 8.1.6.) describes
these Zealots; he calls them the fourth
party of the Jews; the other three parties
were the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the
Essenes.
70. He says that they had "an inviolable
attachment to liberty," and that they said
that "only God is to be their ruler and Lord."
71. They were prepared to face any kind of
death for their country and did not shrink to
see their loved ones die in the struggle for
freedom.
They refused to give to any earthly man the
name and the title of king.
72. They had an immovable resolution which
would undergo any pain.
They were prepared to go the length of
secret murder and stealthy assassination to
seek to rid their country of foreign rule.
73. They were the patriots par excellence
among the Jews, the most nationalist of all
the nationalists.
The plain fact is that if Simon the Zealot
had met Matthew the tax-gatherer
anywhere else than in the company of
Jesus, he would have stuck a dagger in him.
74. Here is the tremendous truth that men who
hate each other can learn to love each other
when they both love Jesus Christ.
Too often religion has been a means of dividing
men.
75. It was meant to be—and in the presence of the
living Jesus it was—a means of bringing
together men who without Christ were
sundered (split apart) from each other.
We may ask why Jesus chose twelve special
apostles.
76. The reason is very likely because there were
twelve tribes; just as in the old dispensation
there had been twelve tribes of Israel, so in the
new dispensation there are twelve apostles of
the new Israel.
77. The New Testament itself does not tell us very
much about these men.
As Plummer has it: "In the New Testament it is
the work, and not the workers, that is glorified."
78. But, although we do not know much about
them, the New Testament is very conscious of
their greatness in the Church, for the Revelation
tells us that the twelve foundation stones of the
Holy City are inscribed with their names
(Revelation 21:14).
79. These men, simple men with no great
background, men from many differing spheres
of belief, were the very foundation stones on
which the Church was built.
It is on the stuff of common men and women
that the Church is founded.
80. Mark 6:7 NASB
TheTwelve Sent Out
7 And He summoned the twelve and began to
send them out in pairs, and gave them
authority over the unclean spirits;
81. He gave them power over unclean spirits, which
seems to be the very highest power they could
exercise.
They get an opportunity to cast demons out.
82. They also get an opportunity to lay hands on
people and have diseases leave their bodies
(verse 13) —a marvelous, incredible, life-
altering experience.
83. J.Vernon McGee says: “They preached a
message of repentance, so the miracles of
healing and casting out demons authenticated
their message.”
84. Already Jesus has the attention of the crowds
and already notoriety is filtering through the
land of Galilee and down into Jerusalem.
Already there's a buzz among the Jews.
85. Now that buzz is going to be amplified as Jesus
confers power to these twelve disciples—a
word that means "learners," and turns them
into apostles—a word that means "sent ones."
86. He sends them out on a mission, a short-term
mission.
87. FBCJ has loved missions and always believed in
short-term missions: to go out for a short
period of time, to cross your cultural boundary,
to eat different food, to hear different
languages, different paradigms of
communication and to share in that culture
what you know.
88. And so, you're out there for a week or two or
three, and then you come back, and you bring
reports of what you heard, and what you saw,
and how lives were changed!
89. But as many lives as were changed, the greatest
life that is changed is the one who went.
You get transformed!
It does something wonderful for you - you get
to a worldview that you didn't have before.
90. You have an idea for spreading the Gospel
around the world that you really never saw
before until you went on that short-term
mission.
91. That's the kind of transformation that is
happening and it's important that they get
sent out now because Jesus is readying them
for their future.
92. Because this journey is leading to the cross—He
will die, He will be buried, and He will rise from
the dead, and then only spend forty more days
with them, ascend into Heaven, and they will
see Him physically no more.
93. But He will give them a commission to go and
to take the message into all the world, a
commission that they took seriously.
94.
95.
96.
97. Skip Heitzig told about how he and his new
Christian friends would go out two by two and
would share their faith and he said, “At the end
of that night I wanted to keep going; it was so
exciting!”
98. Hospitality (in Jesus’ day) was huge.
Now, get this, this is so cool.
If you were a traveler back then, you didn't have
to look for a hotel, you didn’t.
99. If you're going to go to a town, forget a hotel.
You know, there were things called the inns, like
Jesus, "there was no room in the inn."
100. That inn, it wasn't like—it was no Holiday Inn,
put it that way.
It was a caravansary.
It's where you put animals, and people slept in
the outlying rooms because they were moving
in caravans with their animals.
101. That's what an inn was; there were no hotels
like we have today.
It was always the responsibility of the town to
show hospitality and to give what was
necessary for those who were traveling, and
you as a traveler didn't have to go looking for it.
102. If you were in a town and they saw you were a
stranger, you were always invited over.
How cool is that?
It'd make things a whole lot easier, right?
103. So, Jesus said, "You're going to go to a town.
You're going to bring this message of
repentance to them, and I'm giving you My
power to heal, etcetera, but just live off the
hospitality of the people you go into testify to."
104. Mark 6:8 NASB
8 and He instructed them that they should take
nothing for their journey, except a mere staff—
no bread, no bag, no money in their belt—
105. Later, in Luke 22:35, our Lord Himself leads
them to remember, “When I sent you forth
without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye
anything?”
The urgency of their mission required that they
travel lightly.
106. They were only to take a staff (rhabdon,
"walking stick") and to wear sandals (ordinary
footwear).
They were to depend on God to provide food
and shelter through the hospitality of Jewish
households.
107. Mark 6:9 NASB
9 but to wear sandals; and He added, “Do not
put on two tunics.”
108. Why would a person put on two tunics?
One would be for the day; one would be put
over that at night to keep you warm while you
slept - sort of a blanket.
109. Mark 6:10 NASB
10 And He said to them, “Wherever you enter a
house, stay there until you leave town.”
110. In other words, "When you go into a house, stay
there, making it your base of operations until
you leave the town. Don't look around for
better accommodations.”
They should also expect rejection.
111. Mark 6:11 NASB
11 “Any place that does not receive you or listen
to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust
off the soles of your feet for a testimony against
them.”
112. Jesus pronounces a very heavy doom upon
those that rejected the Gospel they preached;
let them know that they have had a fair offer of
life and happiness made to them, but since they
have refused it, they cannot expect ever to have
another.
113. The dust of heathen lands as compared with
the land of Israel was regarded as polluted and
unholy (Amos 2:7; Ezekiel 27:30).
The Jew, therefore, considered himself defiled
by such dust.
114. Devout Jews would shake off the dust from
their feet when they left Gentile (alien) territory
and returned to Israel to show that they were
dissociating themselves from it.
115. This action by the disciples would tell Jewish
hearers they were acting like pagans in
rejecting the message and was to be done as a
testimony (cf. 1:44; 13:9) against the citizens of
that place.
116. It warned them that the disciples' responsibility
to them had been fulfilled and those who
rejected the message would have to answer to
God for themselves (Acts 13:51; 18:6).
It provoked serious thought and perhaps
repentance by some.
117. That dust, like the dust of Egypt (Exodus 9:9),
shall turn into a plague to them; and their
condemnation in the great day, will be more
intolerable than that of Sodom.
118. For the angels were sent to Sodom and were
abused there; yet that would not bring on so
great a guilt and so great a ruin as the contempt
and abuse of the apostles of Christ, who bring
with them the offers of Gospel grace.
119. For the apostles, therefore, to shake off the
dust of any city of Israel from their clothes or
feet was to place that city on a level with the
cities of the heathen, and to renounce all
further interaction with it.
120. Mark 6:12 NASB
12 They went out and preached that men should
repent.
121. Just trust the Lord as you go.
• The Lord will open doors so let's see what the Lord
does.
• And they brought this message, a message of God's
love and salvation, and telling people to repent - to
change their mind; that's what the word means.
• Metanoeó—met-an-o-EH-o to change your mind,
to change your direction, and enter into a life of
faith and join the forgiveness and the love of God
through His Son Jesus.
122. As Jesus said, "Go, and depend, and bring this
message of repentance. Shake the dust off your
feet. Disassociate from those who do not
receive the message of repentance."
123. Anyone who would repent and believe could be
saved—anyone.
And that message has come to us all the way
from that land, that ancient land of Israel to our
own country, to our own city, into our own ears.
124. We've heard it before, we're hearing it again
today.
Some folks remember a religious experience of
their past, but it's not a reality, it's not a daily
lifestyle, and they're feeling the weight of the
world.
125. And words of Jesus ring in our ears—"Stop
fearing; keep on believing."
But that faith has to begin at some point.
I pray for those who have come and have trusted
long, too long, in their religious experience, a
church they belong to, a creed they subscribed to,
but not a Savior that they personally follow.
126.
127. The Bible commands all men and women
everywhere to repent, the Scripture tells us, to
change our minds, to change our direction, and
to go God’s direction.
128. If you honestly are unsure as to your status
before God—you may be a wonderful person,
but you may not be a saved person.
You may have had a religious experience in the
past, but it's not being translated into the
present.
129. You think about your life; if you were to die, are
you absolutely sure you would be in God's
presence?
The Bible says you can be sure.
For you see, one day what they said of Jairus’
12-year-old daughter, they will say of you -
"He's dead." "She's dead."
130. And there will then eventually be a resurrection
from the dead; “some”, as Daniel 12:2 says, “to
everlasting life, some to contempt and
everlasting destruction”.
131. And so they went out and they preached that
people should repent.
That's the first component.
They were to speak, they were to talk, they
were to preach, they had a message.
132. They heard Jesus teach and preach; now it's
their turn to bring the message, and it's a
message of repentance.
You see, the good news—the Gospel means
good news—the good news always had bad
news in it first.
133. The good news is that Jesus Christ came down
and died for sinners, that have all sinned and
fallen short of the glory of God.
134. If people don't know that, they will have no
compunction to find the good news, the
solution for their sin.
If you just say, "There's a God Who loves you
and Jesus died for you." "Okay, thanks. So!"
135. But you need to know that because the bad
news is that you're a sinner, and sin demands a
turning from it, a repentance, and then you
discover the good news—forgiveness and
salvation.
136. Mark 6:13 NASB
13 And they were casting out many demons and
were anointing with oil many sick people and
healing them.
137. This is the only reference in the Gospels to the
practice of anointing with oil, which James will
later talk about in his epistle.
Throughout the Bible, oil is an emblem of the
Holy Spirit, so when one is anointed with oil, it
symbolizes his placing himself in submission to
the work of the Spirit in his life.
138. Oil was also used as an emblem of that ease,
comfort, and joy, which they prayed God would
impart to the sick.
It was used in wounds.
The good Samaritan poured in oil and wine into
the wounds of the waylaid Jew in Luke 10:34.
139. This use of olive oil was both because of its
medicinal properties (cf. Luke 10:34; James
5:14) and its symbolic value indicating that the
disciples acted by Jesus' authority and power,
not their own.
140. As Jesus' representatives (cf. 6:7; 9:37) they
learned that His power extended beyond His
personal presence.
Their mission showed the coming of God's
kingdom (cf. 1:15).
141. Mark 6:13b NASB
13b and were anointing with oil many sick people
and healing them.
They took oil, they anointed people with oil,
and people were healed.
142. So basically, Jesus is saying, "Boys, you're going
out; travel light and trust in the Lord. Trust that
the Lord will open doors, that people will listen;
if not, shake the dust off your feet. But just trust
that the Lord is going to provide as you go.
143. You don't need a big plan.
You don't need a website right now.
Just go out, trust the Lord, and see what
happens.
Don't take provisions.
144. Now this will not remain the case; this is just the
short-term mission.
When it comes time for their long-term
mission, and they're going to travel further than
just Galilee, the rules will be changed.
Permit me to read them to you.
145. This is out of the Gospel of Luke in chapter 22.
I'm reading from verse 35, "He said to them,
'When I sent you out without a money bag,
knapsack, sandals, did you lack anything?' And
so, they said, 'Nothing.' And then He said to
them, 'But now, he who has a money bag, let
him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he
who has no sword, let him sell his garment and
buy one.'"
146. He was sending them out now on longer-term
missions.
It was going to be a lifestyle for them, and they
did need provisions.
Paul and Barnabas took provisions in the book
of Acts as they did their missionary journeys.
147. So, He's sending out disciples, and when He
sends out those who were learners, disciples,
His students, they become apostles because
they're now on a mission.
Apostello—the sent ones.
148. Something else that would be helpful for you to
know: as church history began to wear on, it
was not uncommon to have many of these
itinerant teacher/preachers move from
congregation to congregation.
And they became a problem because anybody
can come in and go, "The Lord sent me here.
Thus, saith the Lord, take care of me."
149. It started to get abused where people were
using the Lord's name to go into a village, to
get into people’s houses.
And so, a little book, a manual was written
called the Didache; the Didache the "teaching"
is what the word means.
150. And it was the teaching of the twelve,
supposedly, the twelve disciple apostles, a
manual for the early church on how to spot a
false prophet. And it's interesting, if somebody
comes and stays at your house, the Didache
said, if he stays two days, no problem; if he
stays more, three days or longer, he's a false
prophet.
151. If he comes into your congregation and he asks
for money, "Thus saith the Lord, I believe that
there are twenty people with a thousand
dollars."
According to that little manual they're a false
prophet.
152. In this manual it says, if by the Spirit of God,
supposedly, they command you to cook them a
meal, they're abusing their privileges.
Can you imagine it?
"God is speaking to me right now—I smell steak
and lobster. Hallelujah!"
153. Get him out!
So, it did become a problem.
But here in its nascent stages, it's beginning stages,
as Jesus is priming the pump, sending them on a
short-term mission, readying them for a full-time,
long-term mission, He says, "Go out, just depending
on the Lord, trusting in the Lord. Don't take any
provisions with you."
154. So, that's the replication of Jesus' ministry.
He's taking His ministry of preaching, teaching,
healing, times twelve.
155. So, you can imagine the kind of buzz that was
generated when not one person, but twelve
people are speaking, saying, "The kingdom of
God is now here, and to prove it to you here's a
miracle, here's a healing, here's something
astonishing."
156. Now that buzz is amplified, and what Mark
shows us now is the reaction to Jesus' ministry
beginning in verse 14.
157. Mark 6:7-13 - Replication of Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:14-16 - Reaction to Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:30-32 - Return of Jesus’ ministers.
158. Mark 6:14-16 NASB
14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had
become well known; and people were saying,
“John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and
that is why these miraculous powers are at
work in Him.”
159. 15 But others were saying, “He is Elijah.” And
others were saying, “He is a prophet, like one of
the prophets of old.” 16 But when Herod heard
of it, he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded,
has risen!”
Mark 6:14-16 NASB
160. Mark 6:7-13 - Replication of Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:14-16 - Reaction to Jesus’ ministry.
Mark 6:30-32 - Return of Jesus’ ministers.
161. Mark 6:30-32 NASB
30 The apostles gathered together with Jesus;
and they reported to Him all that they had done
and taught.
162. 31 And He said to them, “Come away by
yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.”
(For there were many people coming and
going, and they did not even have time to eat.)
32 They went away in the boat to a secluded
place by themselves.
Mark 6:30-32 NASB
163.
164. Jesus models something that a lot us are
discovering.
That is, if we don't come apart, we'll fall apart.
165. There's an ebb and flow in ministry in which times
of service alternate with times of quietness and
solitude, prayer, and contemplation.
We need to come apart daily and have a quiet,
quality time with the Lord.
We need to come apart weekly for a Sabbath rest
in Him.
166. Now, do you notice the word apostles?
They had been called disciples up to this point.
167. This is really the first time in the Gospel of Mark
they're designated as apostles, not disciples,
now they're apostles.
Why?
Because they have been sent out, and now they
return, now they're apostles, they've
graduated.
168. "And He said to them, 'Come aside by
yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.'
For there were many coming and going and
they did not have time to eat."
169. Jesus took His disciples to a secluded place so
that they might rest after their labors.
He wanted to discuss their ministry with them
and prepare them for their next mission.
170. As Vance Havner has said, "If you don't come
apart and rest, you will come apart."
Even God's Servant-Son needed time to rest,
fellowship with His friends, and find renewal
from the Father.
173. The Plan of Hope & Salvation
John 3:16 NASB
16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not
perish, but have eternal life.”
John 14:6 NASB
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father but through me.”
174. Romans 3:23 NASB
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 6:23a NASB
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.
175. Revelation 21:8 NASB
8 “But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers
and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part
will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the
second death.”
• Anyone who’s lifestyle is one or more of the sins listed in Revelation
21:8, will experience the “second death” if they do not repent.
• To Repent means to turn around, to go in the opposite direction,
to turn away from sin and to come to Jesus.
Romans 6:23b NASB
23b but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
176. Romans 5:8 NASB
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Revelation 21:7 NASB
7 “He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will
be his God and he will be My son.”
• Romans 10:9-10 explains to us how to be overcomers.
177. Romans 10:9-10 NASB
9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and
believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes,
resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he
confesses, resulting in salvation.
Romans 10:13 NASB
13 for “WH O EVER W ILL CA LL O N TH E N A M E O F TH E
LO RD W ILL B E SA VED .”
178. Have questions?
Would you like to know more?
Please, contact First Baptist Church Jackson at
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