The document discusses a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi about chapters 40-48 of the book of Ezekiel. It focuses on the themes of God being omnipresent and believers worshipping Him in spirit and truth. The sermon examines Ezekiel's vision of a river flowing from the temple, representing God's spirit. It also discusses current events related to the restoration of Israel as foretold in Ezekiel.
2021.05.02 - The Word of God on the Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection, of the...Billy Dean
„Oh, there was not and there is no one on earth who does not know that I died on the cross and then I came back to life. And now, there will not be anyone from one margin to another of the heavens, no one without knowing and hearing that the Lord is coming on earth as word to proclaim His kingdom, the Gospel of His coming, ... (Apoc: 14/6)”
WHY WAS CHRIST CRUCIFIED BETWEEN TWO ROBBERS?Nkor Ioka
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 discusses the identity of Christians as either sinners or saints. It argues that for those who are in Christ, their identity is as saints rather than sinners. It notes that to be a saint, one must be in Christ Jesus, and discusses what it means to be a saint in biblical terms rather than Catholic terms of sainthood. Being a saint means being remorseful over sin but moving to repentance, being powerful over sin through God's empowering grace, and being faithful through God's saving grace.
This document provides an overview of the biblical book of Ezekiel chapters 40-48, which describe Ezekiel's vision of a rebuilt temple and restoration of worship in Israel. It discusses key details of Ezekiel's vision, comparing it to the original temple and noting its significance for the future restoration of Israel. The document also provides historical context on the original temples and their destruction, as well as current events related to temples and worship in Israel.
Foundation Stone #07: Laying On Hands to BlessRick Bruderick
The document provides answers to 10 questions about laying on of hands based on biblical passages. It discusses how Jesus used laying on of hands to bless and heal people. It notes that from ancient times, God has passed on blessings and commissioned leaders through priests laying hands on them. Christians are commissioned and sent out by elders laying hands on them. The hands of Jesus are special because He will bless with love and power, His hands were pierced for us, and He has all power. God formed people with His hands and is the Potter while humans are the clay. God's hands have done many things from creating earth to circumcising hearts in baptism. Hands should be used in worship to lift in praise, spread in prayer, and
This document discusses the divinity of Christ based on biblical passages. It provides evidence from the Bible that Jesus is the Son of God. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. When on trial, Jesus affirms to the high priest that he is the Son of God. The foundation of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ - no other foundation can be laid. It also explores the divinity of the Holy Spirit, discussing how the Spirit represents the invisible presence of God and is not a distinct being.
The sermon discusses Jesus' call for unity among believers and references several Bible passages on this topic. It notes that Jesus prayed for believers to be one as He and God are one, so that the world may know God sent Jesus. It also discusses how believers were made one body through baptism in the Holy Spirit. The sermon encourages believers to love one another and be united as a sign of their discipleship, and to humbly bear with one another in love as God bears with humanity.
2021.05.02 - The Word of God on the Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection, of the...Billy Dean
„Oh, there was not and there is no one on earth who does not know that I died on the cross and then I came back to life. And now, there will not be anyone from one margin to another of the heavens, no one without knowing and hearing that the Lord is coming on earth as word to proclaim His kingdom, the Gospel of His coming, ... (Apoc: 14/6)”
WHY WAS CHRIST CRUCIFIED BETWEEN TWO ROBBERS?Nkor Ioka
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 discusses the identity of Christians as either sinners or saints. It argues that for those who are in Christ, their identity is as saints rather than sinners. It notes that to be a saint, one must be in Christ Jesus, and discusses what it means to be a saint in biblical terms rather than Catholic terms of sainthood. Being a saint means being remorseful over sin but moving to repentance, being powerful over sin through God's empowering grace, and being faithful through God's saving grace.
This document provides an overview of the biblical book of Ezekiel chapters 40-48, which describe Ezekiel's vision of a rebuilt temple and restoration of worship in Israel. It discusses key details of Ezekiel's vision, comparing it to the original temple and noting its significance for the future restoration of Israel. The document also provides historical context on the original temples and their destruction, as well as current events related to temples and worship in Israel.
Foundation Stone #07: Laying On Hands to BlessRick Bruderick
The document provides answers to 10 questions about laying on of hands based on biblical passages. It discusses how Jesus used laying on of hands to bless and heal people. It notes that from ancient times, God has passed on blessings and commissioned leaders through priests laying hands on them. Christians are commissioned and sent out by elders laying hands on them. The hands of Jesus are special because He will bless with love and power, His hands were pierced for us, and He has all power. God formed people with His hands and is the Potter while humans are the clay. God's hands have done many things from creating earth to circumcising hearts in baptism. Hands should be used in worship to lift in praise, spread in prayer, and
This document discusses the divinity of Christ based on biblical passages. It provides evidence from the Bible that Jesus is the Son of God. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. When on trial, Jesus affirms to the high priest that he is the Son of God. The foundation of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ - no other foundation can be laid. It also explores the divinity of the Holy Spirit, discussing how the Spirit represents the invisible presence of God and is not a distinct being.
The sermon discusses Jesus' call for unity among believers and references several Bible passages on this topic. It notes that Jesus prayed for believers to be one as He and God are one, so that the world may know God sent Jesus. It also discusses how believers were made one body through baptism in the Holy Spirit. The sermon encourages believers to love one another and be united as a sign of their discipleship, and to humbly bear with one another in love as God bears with humanity.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Ezekiel 1. It begins by explaining the context around Ezekiel's vision, which took place while he was living in captivity by the River Chebar in Babylon. Ezekiel then sees a vision of God appearing as a whirlwind with fire and brightness coming from the north. Within this vision were four living creatures that had features of a man, lion, ox, and eagle. The living creatures are identified as cherubim. The document analyzes the symbolism and meaning behind various elements of Ezekiel's vision.
The document discusses the relational unity between God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. It references several passages from the Gospel of John that portray the Trinity as perfectly one - the Father is in the Son, the Son is in the Father, and they desire believers to be one with them as they are with each other. This perfect oneness and love between the members of the Trinity is meant to be reflected in how believers love one another.
The document discusses a passage from the Gospel of John about Jesus washing his disciples' feet at the Last Supper. It provides commentary on Jesus' act of humility and how it set an example for his disciples to humbly serve one another. It emphasizes the themes of obedience to Jesus' example, blessing in following his command to love one another, and the early Christian devotion to fellowship as described in Acts.
The document discusses the importance of glorifying God. It references Jesus' prayer in John 17:1-5 where he asks God to glorify him so that he can glorify God. It states that eternal life is knowing God and Jesus, and seeing Jesus as glorious is important for having eternal life. The document also discusses how salvation is impossible through human effort alone, but possible through God, referencing the conversion of atheist John Wright. It concludes by saying that all circumstances, including tragic ones, only make sense when viewed as meant to glorify God.
The document discusses Jesus' teachings about the Holy Spirit from the Gospel of John. It examines passages where Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit/Advocate will come after he departs, to guide the disciples into truth and remind them of Jesus' words. The document analyzes the roles and meanings of "Advocate," "Helper," and "Comforter." It also discusses how John depicts the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as Jesus breathing the Spirit onto the disciples, and the implications of this imagery.
The document discusses biblical passages about heaven and the afterlife. It suggests that heaven will involve God coming down to live with humans on a new earth, not humans going up to an unearthly realm. Satan has distorted views of heaven by lying about God, God's people, and their place. Ultimately, Christ's redemptive work will culminate in a new heaven and new earth where there will no longer be any curse or death.
3D GOOD FRIDAY & RESURRECTION BIBLE STUDY APRIL 2021 MILAGROSDATILES
Eden Cherubim Training Place is a Not for Profit website to equip the Body of Christ through slides and videos , free for all Believers to use for the Saints may it personal, group or congregation to the glory of Almighty GOD Father , Son & Holy Spirit. Our King Yeshua is coming very soon, WISE VIRGINS!
The document outlines the fundamental beliefs of a church. It summarizes beliefs about the Bible being the inspired word of God. It also discusses beliefs about God, Jesus Christ including his virgin birth, deity, sinless life, death, resurrection and return. It discusses beliefs about the Holy Spirit, man being created by God but now fallen, salvation only coming through faith in Christ, security of believers, heaven and hell, the church, separation from false doctrines, and rejection of movements like tongues, neo-orthodoxy, neo-evangelicalism, and ecumenism.
- The document is a summary of a sermon given on Hebrews 6 addressing whether believers will receive rewards, or stars, in their crown in heaven.
- It discusses justification, sanctification, and glorification as the pattern of salvation and argues that while salvation is secure, believers can lose potential heavenly rewards if they are not fruitful or endure faithfully.
- The Judgment Seat of Christ is mentioned as the time when believers' works will be tested and their rewards determined, not their salvation. Crowns and treasures are discussed as some of the potential rewards.
to whom to pray, The division of labor of the Trinity, Jesus taught the disc...franktsao4
When we pray, we will see that everyone seems to have a different object of prayer. Some people pray to God the Father, and some people pray to Jesus Christ. It seems that they are all gods, and it seems to be the same as whoever prays.
Now we will study whether there is any difference between them from the scriptures of the Bible. We will see the roles of each other from the three-in-one God and their mutual connection. In this way, when you pray, you will not pray to the wrong object
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
Jesus prays for his disciples and all future believers. He prays that they will be united in their faith and relationship with God through Christ, growing together in truth and holiness. Jesus sends his followers into the world to witness to others so that through their unity and oneness in Christ, the world may believe that the Father sent Jesus.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on April 1, 2012. The sermon discusses that as Christians, our citizenship is in Heaven, not on Earth. It provides biblical support from passages like Philippians 3:20 and Ephesians 2:4-6 to reinforce that though we live on Earth, we belong to Heaven. The sermon encourages Christians to have a heavenly focus and mindset as we await Christ's return and our eternal home in Heaven.
This document discusses passages from John 17 that relate to Palm Sunday themes of joy and sorrow. It summarizes Jesus' prayer to God about revealing himself to humanity and granting eternal life. Jesus asks God to glorify him so that he in turn can glorify God. He refers to giving authority over all people so they may know God and have eternal life. The passages discuss Jesus revealing God to humanity and his desire for his followers to be with him in glory.
Maybe you struggle with this question. Maybe you would like to be a child of God, but you are not sure if this is meant to be for you. Maybe you think it's no use pray- ing about it if you're not chosen in the first place. Maybe you are looking for assurance of your salvation, but you continue to doubt and fight the fear that you are deceiving yourself for eternity. Maybe you are afraid you will be lost for eternity, because you don't belong to God's elect or you are waiting for God to lead you to repentance.
This document provides an overview of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on November 12, 2017. The sermon discusses the biblical concept of the priesthood as established in Leviticus chapters 9 and 10, including God's ordination of Aaron and his sons as the first priests and their offering of sacrifices. It also examines the story of Nadab and Abihu being killed for offering "unauthorized fire" and defines a biblical theology of worship, emphasizing that worship must be in spirit and truth, with reverence and obedience to God.
The document discusses the requirements for salvation according to the Bible. It asserts that no one is capable of keeping the Ten Commandments perfectly and that all are sinners deserving of punishment. However, it explains that God provided a way to forgiveness through Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life and died on the cross to pay the penalty for sins. True repentance from sin and faith in Jesus alone can reconcile sinners to God and assure them of eternal life. The document urges reading the Bible to know how to be saved.
Tract: Why Is Mary Crying?
Claim: Devotion to Mary doesn't please her. It breaks her heart.
The Big Question: Is that true?
A critique by Godwin Delali Adadzie (GADEL)
The document describes visions of heaven as a perfect place without sin, suffering, or death. It depicts heaven as having beautiful scenery like the Garden of Eden, with lush landscapes, pure air and water, and fruit trees bearing delicious fruit. Residents of heaven will have perfect, immortal bodies and will be able to learn from and interact with biblical figures like Moses, Daniel, Paul, and Peter. People in heaven will worship God, explore nature, and have their questions answered before returning to live on the new Earth forever.
The document contains passages from the Book of Mormon that discuss Jesus Christ. The passages talk about having faith and hope in Christ, looking to Christ for salvation and redemption from sins, taking upon the name of Christ, that Christ will come and take away the sins of the world, and that people must build their foundation upon Christ the rock to withstand temptation and evil.
The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 3-4, From our series, "The Bible In Five" a 5 years examination of the Scriptures.
Pastor Dave Kooyers , Valley Bible Fellowship, (707) 895-3212 www.ValleyBibleFellowship.org
The document provides commentary on Ezekiel 43 from various scholars. It describes God's glory returning to and filling the newly envisioned temple. Key details include:
- Ezekiel is brought back to the east gate where he witnesses the glory of God coming from the east with a loud sound like rushing waters, illuminating the earth.
- God's glory enters and fills the temple, consecrating it as His dwelling place among His people forever.
- Ezekiel is instructed to describe the temple to Israel so they may be ashamed of their sins and measure up to God's standards in the new temple.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Ezekiel 1. It begins by explaining the context around Ezekiel's vision, which took place while he was living in captivity by the River Chebar in Babylon. Ezekiel then sees a vision of God appearing as a whirlwind with fire and brightness coming from the north. Within this vision were four living creatures that had features of a man, lion, ox, and eagle. The living creatures are identified as cherubim. The document analyzes the symbolism and meaning behind various elements of Ezekiel's vision.
The document discusses the relational unity between God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. It references several passages from the Gospel of John that portray the Trinity as perfectly one - the Father is in the Son, the Son is in the Father, and they desire believers to be one with them as they are with each other. This perfect oneness and love between the members of the Trinity is meant to be reflected in how believers love one another.
The document discusses a passage from the Gospel of John about Jesus washing his disciples' feet at the Last Supper. It provides commentary on Jesus' act of humility and how it set an example for his disciples to humbly serve one another. It emphasizes the themes of obedience to Jesus' example, blessing in following his command to love one another, and the early Christian devotion to fellowship as described in Acts.
The document discusses the importance of glorifying God. It references Jesus' prayer in John 17:1-5 where he asks God to glorify him so that he can glorify God. It states that eternal life is knowing God and Jesus, and seeing Jesus as glorious is important for having eternal life. The document also discusses how salvation is impossible through human effort alone, but possible through God, referencing the conversion of atheist John Wright. It concludes by saying that all circumstances, including tragic ones, only make sense when viewed as meant to glorify God.
The document discusses Jesus' teachings about the Holy Spirit from the Gospel of John. It examines passages where Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit/Advocate will come after he departs, to guide the disciples into truth and remind them of Jesus' words. The document analyzes the roles and meanings of "Advocate," "Helper," and "Comforter." It also discusses how John depicts the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as Jesus breathing the Spirit onto the disciples, and the implications of this imagery.
The document discusses biblical passages about heaven and the afterlife. It suggests that heaven will involve God coming down to live with humans on a new earth, not humans going up to an unearthly realm. Satan has distorted views of heaven by lying about God, God's people, and their place. Ultimately, Christ's redemptive work will culminate in a new heaven and new earth where there will no longer be any curse or death.
3D GOOD FRIDAY & RESURRECTION BIBLE STUDY APRIL 2021 MILAGROSDATILES
Eden Cherubim Training Place is a Not for Profit website to equip the Body of Christ through slides and videos , free for all Believers to use for the Saints may it personal, group or congregation to the glory of Almighty GOD Father , Son & Holy Spirit. Our King Yeshua is coming very soon, WISE VIRGINS!
The document outlines the fundamental beliefs of a church. It summarizes beliefs about the Bible being the inspired word of God. It also discusses beliefs about God, Jesus Christ including his virgin birth, deity, sinless life, death, resurrection and return. It discusses beliefs about the Holy Spirit, man being created by God but now fallen, salvation only coming through faith in Christ, security of believers, heaven and hell, the church, separation from false doctrines, and rejection of movements like tongues, neo-orthodoxy, neo-evangelicalism, and ecumenism.
- The document is a summary of a sermon given on Hebrews 6 addressing whether believers will receive rewards, or stars, in their crown in heaven.
- It discusses justification, sanctification, and glorification as the pattern of salvation and argues that while salvation is secure, believers can lose potential heavenly rewards if they are not fruitful or endure faithfully.
- The Judgment Seat of Christ is mentioned as the time when believers' works will be tested and their rewards determined, not their salvation. Crowns and treasures are discussed as some of the potential rewards.
to whom to pray, The division of labor of the Trinity, Jesus taught the disc...franktsao4
When we pray, we will see that everyone seems to have a different object of prayer. Some people pray to God the Father, and some people pray to Jesus Christ. It seems that they are all gods, and it seems to be the same as whoever prays.
Now we will study whether there is any difference between them from the scriptures of the Bible. We will see the roles of each other from the three-in-one God and their mutual connection. In this way, when you pray, you will not pray to the wrong object
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
Jesus prays for his disciples and all future believers. He prays that they will be united in their faith and relationship with God through Christ, growing together in truth and holiness. Jesus sends his followers into the world to witness to others so that through their unity and oneness in Christ, the world may believe that the Father sent Jesus.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on April 1, 2012. The sermon discusses that as Christians, our citizenship is in Heaven, not on Earth. It provides biblical support from passages like Philippians 3:20 and Ephesians 2:4-6 to reinforce that though we live on Earth, we belong to Heaven. The sermon encourages Christians to have a heavenly focus and mindset as we await Christ's return and our eternal home in Heaven.
This document discusses passages from John 17 that relate to Palm Sunday themes of joy and sorrow. It summarizes Jesus' prayer to God about revealing himself to humanity and granting eternal life. Jesus asks God to glorify him so that he in turn can glorify God. He refers to giving authority over all people so they may know God and have eternal life. The passages discuss Jesus revealing God to humanity and his desire for his followers to be with him in glory.
Maybe you struggle with this question. Maybe you would like to be a child of God, but you are not sure if this is meant to be for you. Maybe you think it's no use pray- ing about it if you're not chosen in the first place. Maybe you are looking for assurance of your salvation, but you continue to doubt and fight the fear that you are deceiving yourself for eternity. Maybe you are afraid you will be lost for eternity, because you don't belong to God's elect or you are waiting for God to lead you to repentance.
This document provides an overview of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on November 12, 2017. The sermon discusses the biblical concept of the priesthood as established in Leviticus chapters 9 and 10, including God's ordination of Aaron and his sons as the first priests and their offering of sacrifices. It also examines the story of Nadab and Abihu being killed for offering "unauthorized fire" and defines a biblical theology of worship, emphasizing that worship must be in spirit and truth, with reverence and obedience to God.
The document discusses the requirements for salvation according to the Bible. It asserts that no one is capable of keeping the Ten Commandments perfectly and that all are sinners deserving of punishment. However, it explains that God provided a way to forgiveness through Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life and died on the cross to pay the penalty for sins. True repentance from sin and faith in Jesus alone can reconcile sinners to God and assure them of eternal life. The document urges reading the Bible to know how to be saved.
Tract: Why Is Mary Crying?
Claim: Devotion to Mary doesn't please her. It breaks her heart.
The Big Question: Is that true?
A critique by Godwin Delali Adadzie (GADEL)
The document describes visions of heaven as a perfect place without sin, suffering, or death. It depicts heaven as having beautiful scenery like the Garden of Eden, with lush landscapes, pure air and water, and fruit trees bearing delicious fruit. Residents of heaven will have perfect, immortal bodies and will be able to learn from and interact with biblical figures like Moses, Daniel, Paul, and Peter. People in heaven will worship God, explore nature, and have their questions answered before returning to live on the new Earth forever.
The document contains passages from the Book of Mormon that discuss Jesus Christ. The passages talk about having faith and hope in Christ, looking to Christ for salvation and redemption from sins, taking upon the name of Christ, that Christ will come and take away the sins of the world, and that people must build their foundation upon Christ the rock to withstand temptation and evil.
The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 3-4, From our series, "The Bible In Five" a 5 years examination of the Scriptures.
Pastor Dave Kooyers , Valley Bible Fellowship, (707) 895-3212 www.ValleyBibleFellowship.org
The document provides commentary on Ezekiel 43 from various scholars. It describes God's glory returning to and filling the newly envisioned temple. Key details include:
- Ezekiel is brought back to the east gate where he witnesses the glory of God coming from the east with a loud sound like rushing waters, illuminating the earth.
- God's glory enters and fills the temple, consecrating it as His dwelling place among His people forever.
- Ezekiel is instructed to describe the temple to Israel so they may be ashamed of their sins and measure up to God's standards in the new temple.
The document provides commentary from multiple scholars on Ezekiel 44, which describes ordinances for the priesthood and prince in the restored sanctuary. The key points are:
1) Ezekiel is brought back to the outer gate facing east, which is now shut. This signifies God's glory entering through this gate and it being reserved solely for divine use.
2) The prince is allowed to sit in this eastern gate to eat sacrificial meals before God, though no one else may enter through this gate. The prince must enter and exit through the gate's porch or antechamber.
3) Scholars discuss the precise meaning and implications of the prince's access and role at the eastern gate, but agree it conveys
The document provides commentary on Ezekiel 40 from multiple scholars. It discusses the context of Ezekiel's vision, which occurred in the 25th year of exile on the 10th day of the first month. The vision involved Ezekiel being transported in spirit to Jerusalem and shown a temple complex. Scholars note similarities between this temple and Solomon's original temple. The vision included precise measurements and details of the temple grounds, buildings, and worship practices. Commentators view it as a prophetic vision of a restored Israel rather than a literal blueprint.
The document describes Ezekiel's vision of a future temple in Jerusalem. It provides details on the temple's design as specified by God, including precise instructions and ordinances. It then compares Ezekiel's temple to the tabernacle and Solomon's temple, noting that the tabernacle was the only other structure God gave such detailed instructions for. The document suggests that while physical temples served their purpose, God ultimately dwells in His people through His Spirit.
Acts 2:29-40 ~ Peter Concludes His Sermon + a Bonus Laura Zielke
This week we took a few minutes to finish up our rabbit trail from last week. We looked at 5 Ways to Understand Jesus' Descent into Hades. After that, we continued our verse-by-verse study of Peter's first sermon in Acts 2. We looked at how he built his argument from beginning to end PROVING through the Pesher method (a.k.a. "this is that") that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, and that He was/is Lord. We also looked at a few "geeky" insights including the different ways in which Peter and Paul referred to Jesus, and the difference between "the gift of the Spirit" and "spiritual gifts."
The Gospel is a preservative found in a vessel that can be shaken. While the vessel containing the Gospel can be shaken, the Gospel itself preserves through trials. Believers are called to be shaken like a salt shaker so that the Gospel may season others and restrain evil. When believers receive God's Spirit, they become the salt of the earth, exerting saving influence through trials as they share the love of Christ with others.
Ha69-10252015 Why I love the church of Christ Part 9James Bradshaw
Sunday Morning slides October 25, 2015 at the Heritage addition church of Christ located in Booneville, Arkansas. I love the church of Christ because of her worship
The document describes John's vision of the New Jerusalem, which is prepared as the eternal home for God's people. Key details include: the New Jerusalem descends from heaven after the first heaven and earth pass away; it resembles a bride adorned for her husband; God dwells among his people and wipes away every tear; the city has twelve gates guarded by angels representing the twelve tribes of Israel and twelve foundation stones representing the twelve apostles.
Ezekiel has a vision while in captivity in Babylon near the River Chebar. He sees a great whirlwind coming from the north with fire and brightness. Within the fire are four living creatures with human faces and wings. Each creature has the face of a man, lion, ox, and eagle, representing God's sovereignty, intelligence, sacrifice, and power. Ezekiel is called by God to a new ministry through this dramatic vision.
The Church refers to those who have been called out by God from darkness into His light. It is a spiritual body made up of believers, with Jesus Christ as the cornerstone. The mission of the Church is to preach the gospel to the world, as Jesus was sent by the Father to preach the gospel. When Jesus breathed on the disciples after His resurrection, it was a symbolic passing of the Holy Spirit to them and signified their new birth, just as God breathed life into Adam. The Church was birthed on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers.
ENT Day 2 Apostle Paul and the Hopes of IsraelJonathan Swales
The document discusses Paul's view of the "Hope of Israel" and how it relates to concepts in the Old Testament like the Temple, YHWH, and the Holy Spirit. It examines several passages from Paul's letters citing Old Testament scriptures on topics such as the indwelling of God/Christ through the Spirit, the Spirit as a deposit or down payment of the believer's inheritance, and the Spirit enabling believers to endure suffering as they await final salvation. The document argues the Spirit represents the fulfillment of Jewish eschatological hopes and empowers believers to live boldly as they wait for the future consummation.
This document discusses the biblical meaning of glory. It explores how glory is used in scripture to refer to God's majesty, importance and presence. Glory is mentioned 369 times in the Bible and refers to God as the "King of glory." The document examines passages that describe experiences of God's glory, such as when his glory filled the temple and was seen by Isaiah. It suggests God's intention is for humanity to have an experiential, relational knowledge of his glory, and that Jesus revealed God's glory to fulfill this purpose.
1. Peter has a vision revealing to him that God sees all people as equal and acceptable, regardless of nationality or background.
2. The Holy Spirit falls upon a group of Gentile believers, demonstrated through speaking in tongues, showing God has accepted Gentiles.
3. Peter commands the Gentile believers to be baptized, recognizing their acceptance of Christ and filling of the Holy Spirit.
070408 David The Abandoned Grave (Psalm 16)Dale Wells
Psalm 16 discusses David taking refuge in God and finding delight in God's people. It references God assigning David's portion and making his inheritance secure. David expresses confidence that God will not abandon him to the grave. Acts 2 quotes the psalm and Peter's sermon connects it to Jesus' resurrection, saying God raised Jesus from the dead as prophesied. The documentary claims to have found Jesus' tomb but most scholars reject this claim based on historical evidence about Jewish burial practices. Polls find most Christians and even non-Christians believe in the literal resurrection of Jesus.
The document contains a collection of Bible verses, quotes and short passages on various spiritual topics. Some of the key ideas discussed include:
- Devoting yourself totally and exclusively to following Jesus above all else.
- Loving God with your entire being and serving others as you would want to be served.
- Seeking first God's kingdom and righteousness in all things rather than being anxious about worldly possessions or concerns.
- Living according to the Spirit and Word rather than just physical needs like food and clothing.
The Holy Eucharist reveals God's infinite power, wisdom and goodness. It is the sacrifice of the New Law in which Christ offers himself to God under the appearances of bread and wine through the ministry of the priest. A sacrifice is the offering of a precious gift to God in acknowledgment of his dominion and our dependence on him. The reading from 1 Kings tells the story of the generosity of a widow who shares her last meal with Elijah, and how God provides for her needs.
An Evaluation of Christian Evolution
Text: Prov 4:18
I. Salvation
II. Separation
Gen 31:2-3
Ps 4:3
2Cor 6:17
III. Sanctification
Gen 2:3
Exod 19:4
Eph 5:26-27
John 17:17
John 17:19
1Cor 1:2
IV. Service
Gen 31:36-37
V. Situation
Ps 48:2
Zech 9:9
Mic 4:7
Joel 3:17
Heb 12:22-24
In the 6th chapter of Hebrews, in the Holy Bible's New Testament, there is a list of elementary teachings referred to as our spiritual foundation. This is the first in a series of 14 presentations.
The document discusses several passages from the book of Psalms and Acts that reference the resurrection of Jesus. It also discusses the story of a man named Nigel Lee who found comfort and strength in his Christian faith as he battled cancer. The document seeks to refute the recent "discovery" of what some claim is the tomb of Jesus by reviewing the archaeological evidence and burial practices of first century Jews.
The Wonder? and Wonder! of Water in the Word of God.Bible Preaching
The wonder? and wonder! of water in the Word of God
Introduction-
I. A Pretext- "water"
II. The Subtext of “water”
III. The Context of “water”
IV. Application
These are the notes for our Connect Group Learning to Prophesy Meeting of today, Thursday September 5, 2013, topic BIBLE PROPHECIES ABOUT HEALING. In this session we discuss some scriptures that present, promises and prophecies about healing. We’ll see some New Testament scriptures and an application that will help us to receive our healing and help others to get the benefit of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
You could choose to listen to the audio of the session as well.
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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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07 July 20, 2014 Ezekiel Chapters 40-48 Hope of New Worship
1. HOPE OF NEW WORSHIP
EZEKIEL
CHAPTERS 40-48
JULY 20, 2014
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
USA
2. James 5:16-17
“Confess your trespasses to
one another, and pray for
one another, that you may be
healed. The effective, fervent
prayer of a righteous man
avails much.”
6. 1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV
31 Therefore, whether you
eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do all to the glory
of God.
7. What three things are
going to Heaven from this
earth?
1) All of __________.
2) Some ______.
3) Some of _________.
8. What three things are
going to Heaven from this
earth?
1) All of God’s Word.
2) Some ______.
3) Some of _________.
9. What three things are
going to Heaven from this
earth?
1) All of God’s Word.
2) Some people.
3) Some of _________.
10. What three things are
going to Heaven from this
earth?
1) All of God’s Word.
2) Some people.
3) Some of our works.
1 Corinthians 3:9-15
11. Cathy Jeffcoats says that
her goal is to have the two
additional monitors in
E423 by August 10.
(Picture with the
president 23 years ago.)
12.
13. In the lesson last week
entitled Hope of New
Life, Joe did such a great
job of conveying the
meaning of the Valley of
the Dry Bones from
Ezekiel chapter 37.
15. Ezekiel 48:35 NKJV
35 All the way around shall
be eighteen thousand
cubits; and the name of the
city from that day shall
be: THE LORD IS THERE.
16. Jehovah-shammah
(SHAM-uh) is a Christian
transliteration of the
Hebrew הָמ ָש ָהוהְי meaning
“Jehovah is there”.
17. Emmanuel – God with us!
He is with us no matter
what.
God is omnipresent.
18. Isaiah 49 NKJV
6 “I will also give You as a
light to the Gentiles,
That You should be My
salvation to the ends of
the earth.”
19. 8 Thus says the LORD:
“In an acceptable time I have
heard You,
And in the day of salvation I
have helped You;
I will preserve you and give
you as a covenant to the
people, to restore the earth
20. 14 But Zion said, “The
LORD has forsaken me,
and my Lord has
forgotten me.”
21. 15 God said to Israel
again, “Can a woman
forget her nursing child,
And not have compassion
on the son of her womb?
Surely they may forget,
Yet I will not forget you.
23. 23 Then you will know
that I am the LORD,
For they shall not be
ashamed who wait for
Me.”
24. 25 But thus says the LORD:
“For I will contend with
him who contends with
you,
And I will save your
children.
25. 26 All flesh shall know
That I, the LORD, am your
Savior,
And your Redeemer, the
Mighty One of Jacob.”
(THE LORD IS THERE)
Isaiah 49 NKJV
26. Psalm 139:1-10 NKJV
1 O LORD, You have searched
me and known me.
2 You know my sitting down
and my rising up;
You understand my thought
afar off.
27. 3 You comprehend my path
and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all
my ways.
4 For there is not a word on
my tongue,
But behold, O LORD, You
know it altogether
28. 5 You have hedged me
behind and before, And
laid Your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too
wonderful for me;
It is high, I cannot attain it.
29. 7 Where can I go from Your
Spirit?
Or where can I flee from
Your presence?
8 If I ascend into heaven,
You are there;
If I make my bed in hell,
behold, You are there.
30. 9 If I take the wings of the
morning, And dwell in the
uttermost parts of the sea,
10 Even there Your hand shall
lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold
me.
Psalm 139:1-10 NKJV
(THE LORD IS THERE)
31. 10 Even there Your hand
shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall
hold me.
Psalm 139:1-10 NKJV
(THE LORD IS THERE)
32. Psalm 139:17-18 NKJV
17 How precious also are
Your thoughts to me, O
God!
How great is the sum of
them!
33. 18 If I should count them,
they would be more in
number than the sand;
When I awake, I am still
with You.
Psalm 139:17-18 NKJV
(THE LORD IS THERE)
34. No matter what we are
going through, The LORD
is There with us.
Are you going through
hard times?
THE LORD IS THERE
35. Is there a storm raging
outside?
THE LORD IS THERE
Are you scared and alone?
THE LORD IS THERE
Are you going through good
times?
THE LORD IS THERE
36. Are you facing a
mountain that seems
impossible for to climb?
You are never alone in the
endeavor;
THE LORD IS THERE
37. Are you surrounded by
people that do not care for
you, or for people abusing
you in some manner,
either physically,
emotionally, or mentally?
THE LORD IS THERE!
39. John 4:21-24 NKJV
21 Jesus said to her,
“Woman, believe Me, the
hour is coming when you
will neither on this
mountain, nor in Jerusalem,
worship the Father.
40. 22 You worship what you
do not know; we know
what we worship, for
salvation is of the Jews.
41. 23 But the hour is coming,
and now is, when the true
worshipers will worship
the Father in spirit and
truth; for the Father is
seeking such to worship
Him.
42. 24 God is Spirit, and those
who worship Him must
worship in spirit and
truth.”
John 4:21-24 NKJV
43. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV
19 Do you not know that
your body is the temple of
the Holy Spirit Who is in
you, Whom you have from
God, and you are not your
own?
44. 20 For you were bought at a
price; therefore glorify God
in your body and in your
spirit, which are God’s.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV
45. Today’s lesson
1) The River of Life (47)
2) Ezekiel’s Temple (40-48)
3) What’s going on in
Israel right now?
47. EZEKIEL 47:1-6 NKJV
1 Then he brought me
back to the door of the
temple; and there was
water, flowing from under
the threshold of the
temple toward the east,
48. for the front of the temple
faced east; the water was
flowing from under the
right side of the temple,
south of the altar.
49. 2 He brought me out by
way of the north gate, and
led me around on the
outside to the outer
gateway that faces east; &
there was water, running
out on the right side.
50. 3 And when the man went
out to the east with the
line in his hand, he
measured one thousand
cubits, and he brought me
through the waters; the
water came up to my ankles.
51. 4 Again he measured one
thousand and brought me
through the waters; the
water came up to my knees.
Again he measured one
thousand and brought me
through; the water came up to
my waist.
52. 5 Again he measured one
thousand, and it was a
river that I could not
cross; for the water was
too deep, water in which
one must swim, a river
that could not be crossed.
53. 6 He said to me, “Son of
man, have you seen this?”
Then he brought me and
returned me to the bank
of the river.
EZEKIEL 47:1-6 NKJV
54. Notice the experience of
the prophet as you read
Ezekiel 47:1-6.
He is led into this step-by-
step; three times he says,
"And He led me through."
55. At first he's in just ankle
deep and a lot of people
stay there in the shallow.
But then the prophet says,
"He led me through, and
it was knee deep."
56. Here is a man who is not
satisfied any more with
just being saved.
Have you begun to
hunger and thirst and to
pray and to seek the face
of God?
57. "And He led me through,"
he says, and the waters
had come up to his waist.
It is beginning to possess
him; there is less of him
now, and more of the grace
of God.
58. He has come to grasp the
fact that it is "not by
might, nor by power, but
by My Spirit, says the
Lord" that the child of
God is to live.
Zechariah 4:6
59. Then he goes one step
further and it had become
a river to swim in.
Here is someone who is
utterly committed and is
over his head.
61. Does that remind you of
anything?
Do you read in that and
hear in that our Lord's
words recorded in John 7
when he stood at the
temple on the last day of
62. the feast and said, "If any
one thirst, let him come to
Me and drink...Out of his
heart shall flow rivers of
living water. Now this He
said about the Spirit,
which those who believed
63. in Him were to receive..."
(John 7:37-39).
John sees the same river in
Revelation 22 that Ezekiel
saw.
64. "Then He showed me the
river of the water of life,
bright as crystal, flowing
from the throne of
God...through the middle
of the street of the city..."
(Revelation 22:1, 2).
65. Have you found the river
of the Spirit yet?
It is as we learn to live in
the Spirit that the
Christian life begins to
make sense.
66. Until then, life is nothing
but a plodding, dogged,
difficult path; a struggle
to try to keep things
straight.
67. But when we begin to
experience the mighty, gushing
torrent of the rivers of living
water---the flow of the Spirit of
God right through the center of
life---everything begins to live,
and life becomes significant
and full for us.
68. John 10:10b NKJV
10b I have come that they
may have life, and that
they may have it more
abundantly.
74. In the second section,
Ezekiel chapters 25–39, we
find a series of oracles
addressed to foreign
nations and contrasted
with those foreign nations
is the restoration of Israel.
76. Here, in the third section,
chapters 40–48, Ezekiel
presents a plan for
rebuilding the Temple
and reorganizing the
restored state of Israel
(during the end times).
77. The theme of the book of
Ezekiel is the final
restoration of Israel.
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82. The First Temple was built
in 957 BC by King
Solomon and it was
totally destroyed by the
Babylonians in 586 BC
when they sacked the city
of Jerusalem.
84. According to the Book of
Ezra, construction of the
Second Temple was
authorized by Cyrus the
Great and began in 538
BC, after the fall of the
Babylonian Empire.
85. It was completed 23 years
later, in the sixth year of
the reign of Darius the
Great (12 March 515 BC),
and was dedicated by the
Jewish governor
Zerubbabel.
86. Despite the fact that the new
temple was not as extravagant
or imposing as its predecessor,
it still dominated the
Jerusalem skyline and
remained an important
structure throughout the time
of the Persians (Iranians).
88. The sanctuary and the
Holy of Holies were
separated by a wall in the
First Temple but by two
curtains in the Second
Temple.
89. Antiochus IV Epiphanes
succeeded his older
brother to the Seleucid
throne and immediately
adopted his father's
previous policy of
universal Hellenisation.
90. When Antiochus erected a
statue of Zeus in their temple
and Hellenic priests began
sacrificing pigs (the usual
sacrifice offered to the Greek
gods in the Hellenic religion)
the Jews anger began to
spiral.
91. When a Greek official
ordered a Jewish priest to
perform a Hellenic
sacrifice, the priest
(Mattathias) killed him.
93. In 167 BC the Jews rose up
en masse behind
Mattathias and his five
sons to fight and win their
freedom from Seleucid
authority.
94. Mattathias' son, Judas
Maccabeus, now called "The
Hammer", re-dedicated the
temple in 165 BC and the
Jews celebrate this event to
this day as a major part of
the festival of Hanukkah.
95. Around 20 BC, the second
temple building was
renovated by Herod the
Great, and became known
as Herod's Temple.
97. After the Muslim conquest of
Jerusalem in the 7th century,
Umayyad Caliph Abd al-
Malik ibn Marwan ordered
the construction of an Islamic
shrine (completed 691 AD) -
the Dome of the Rock,
on the site of the Temple.
99. Jewish sources identify
Mount Moriah as the
place mentioned in the
Bible where Abraham
fulfilled God's test to see
if he would be willing to
sacrifice his son Isaac.
104. Genesis 22:6-8 NKJV
6 So Abraham took the
wood of the burnt offering
and laid it on Isaac his son;
and he took the fire in his
hand, and a knife, and the
two of them went together.
105. 7 But Isaac spoke to Abraham
his father and said, “My
father!” And he said, “Here I
am, my son.” Then he said,
“Look, the fire and the wood,
but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?”
106. 8 And Abraham said, “My
son, God will provide for
Himself the lamb for a
burnt offering.”
So the two of them went
together.
Genesis 22:6-8 NKJV
107. Genesis 22:14 NKJV
14 And Abraham called
the name of the place,
The-LORD-Will-Provide;
as it is said to this day, “In
the Mount of the LORD it
shall be provided.”
109. 2 Chronicles 3:1 NKJV
1 Now Solomon began to
build the house of
the LORD at Jerusalem on
Mount Moriah,
110. Situated inside the Holy
of Holies, this was the
rock (Foundation Stone)
upon which the Ark of the
Covenant was placed in
the First Temple.
111. During the Second
Temple period when the
Ark of the Covenant was
not present, the stone was
used by the High Priest
who offered up the
incense and sprinkled the
115. In Islam, the Foundation
Stone is thought by
commentators of the
Qur'an to be the place to
which the prophet
Muhammad traveled in
the Night Journey.
116. Muhammad traveled on
the steed Buraq
(boROCK)
to "the farthest mosque"
where he leads other
prophets in prayer.
117. Buraq (boROCK) the
legendary beast, a winged
horse with the face of a
woman and the tail of a
peacock, on which
Muhammad ascended to
heaven from this site.
119. The Stone is considered
the holiest site in Judaism
and the third holiest in
Islam.
Satan can’t create, he can
only counterfeit.
120. With the Persian (Iran) invasion
in 614 followed by the Muslim
Siege of Jerusalem in 637, the
Temple Mount area came
under Muslim control but for
some time pilgrims still were
able to come and experience
the Temple Mount area.
122. The building over The
Stone was repeatedly
destroyed by earthquakes
and rebuilt, until the
reconstruction in 1033 by
the Fatimid caliph Ali az-
Zahir.
125. Between 1992 and 1994, the
Jordanian government
undertook the unprecedented
step of gilding the dome of
the Dome of the Rock,
covering it with 5000 gold
plates, and restoring and
reinforcing the structure.
126. The project was paid for
by King Hussein
personally, at a cost of
$8 million.
127. The Temple Mount, along
with the entire Old City of
Jerusalem, was captured
from Jordan by Israel in
1967 during the Six-Day
War, allowing Jews once
again to pray at the site.
128. Israel officially unified East
Jerusalem, including the Temple
Mount, with the rest of
Jerusalem in 1980 under the
Jerusalem Law, although United
Nations Security Council
Resolution 478 declared the
Jerusalem Law to be in violation
of international law.
129. The Muslim Waqf, based
in Jordan, has
administrative control of
the Temple Mount.
130. Today, Palestinian
authorities have begun
excavations at the Temple
Mount, damaging the
structural integrity of the
site and increasing
tensions among the Jews.
131. Location?
There are three theories as
to where the Temple
stood;
1) where the Dome of the
Rock is now located,
132. 2) to the north of the
Dome of the Rock (Prof.
Asher Kaufman) and
3) to the east of the Dome
of the Rock (Professor
Joseph Patrich of the
Hebrew University)
134. *Why would God allow
the Temple to be
destroyed?
*The Talmud (TALmood)
provides theological
reasons for the Temple
destruction.
135. The Talmud (TALmood):
Which means
"instruction, learning",
is a central text of
Rabbinic Judaism and is
over 6,200 pages long.
136. The Talmud contains the
teachings and opinions of
thousands of rabbis on a
variety of subjects: law,
Jewish ethics, philosophy,
lore, customs, history and
many other topics.
137. *Originally, Jewish scholarship
was only oral.
*Rabbis expounded and debated
the Torah (the five books of
Moses) and discussed the Jewish
Bible called Tanakh (tahNOKH)
without the benefit of written
works (other than the Biblical
books themselves).
138. However, this situation
changed drastically, mainly
as the result of the
destruction of the Second
Temple in the year 70 AD
and the consequent upheaval
of Jewish social and legal
norms.
140. As the Rabbis were required
to face a new reality—mainly
Judaism without a Temple
(to serve as the center of
teaching and study), the old
system of oral scholarship
could not be maintained.
141. It is during this period
that Rabbinic discourse
began to be recorded in
writing (the Talmud).
142. So the Talmud (Yoma 9b)
provides theological
reasons for the
destruction:
Why was the first Temple
destroyed?
143. Because the three cardinal
sins were rampant in
society:
1) idol worship,
2) licentiousness, and
3) murder
145. Because gratuitous hatred
was rampant in society.
This teaches that
gratuitous hatred is equal
in severity to the three
cardinal sins.
146. Last week Joe did such a
great job of covering the
meaning of the valley of
the dry bones from
Ezekiel chapter 37.
147. Then in chapters 38 and 39,
the prophet sees into the far
distant future to the last attack
upon Israel, when enemies of
the land will be met by
heavenly forces that will judge
them upon the mountains of
Israel and bury them there.
148. But before the war
prophesied in Ezekiel 38
and 39, there is another
war against Israel that
must take place according
to Psalm 83.
160. Psalm 83 was authored by
Asaph approximately
3000 years ago.
161. Looking at the present
world situation, the next
major war of Israel against
Arab nations could bring
the fulfillment of the war
of Psalm 83.
162. Psalm 83:1-8 NKJV
1 Do not keep silent, O
God!
Do not hold Your peace,
And do not be still, O
God!
163. 2 For behold, Your
enemies make a tumult;
And those who hate You
have lifted up their head.
164. 3 They have taken crafty
counsel against Your
people (Israel),
And consulted together
against Your sheltered
ones.
165. 4 They have said, “Come,
and let us cut them off
from being a nation,
That the name of Israel
may be remembered no
more.”
166. 5 For they have consulted
together with one consent;
They form a confederacy
against You:
167. 6 The tents of Edom
(Palestinians and Southern
Jordanians) and the
Ishmaelites (Saudis – Ishmael
is the father of the Arabs);
Moab (Palestinians and
Central Jordanians) and the
Hagrites (Egyptians);
168. 7 Gebal (Hezbollah and North
Lebanese), Ammon
(Palestinians and North
Jordanians), and Amalek (Arabs
of the Sinai area) ; Philistia
(Hamas [Iran] of the Gaza Strip)
with the inhabitants of Tyre
(Hezbollah [Iran] and the
Southern Lebanese);
169. 8 Assyria (Syrians and
Northern Iraqi’s) has also
joined with them;
They have helped the
children of Lot.
(Moab and Ammon)
Psalm 83:1-8 NKJV
170. Psalm 83:16-18 NKJV
16 Fill their faces with
shame,
That they may seek Your
name, O LORD.
171. 17 Let them be confounded
and dismayed forever;
Yes, let them be put to
shame and perish,
172. 18 That they may know
that You, whose name
alone is the LORD,
Are the Most High over all
the earth.
Psalm 83:16-18 NKJV
175. Jordan (Ammon) and
Saudi Arabia (Sheba and
Dedan) appear to not be
part of the Ezekiel 38/39
war. (They may not have
recovered from the Psalm
83 War – nuclear?)
182. In this great vision the
prophet is shown the
temple in precise detail:
the glory of God returning
to the Holy of Holies, the
Shekinah reestablishing
itself in the Holy of Holies.
183. The book closes with the
wonderful passage in
chapter 47 that describes
his vision of the throne of
God.
184. Underneath the throne
comes the river of God,
sweeping through the
temple, out to the east,
down across the land, and
into the Dead Sea to heal
its waters.
185. It is a marvelous picture
of the Spirit of God in the
day of the millennial
kingdom.
186. *That is the literal
interpretation of this
book---a prophecy of the
restoration of Israel.
*But that does not by any
means exhaust the
meaning of this book.
187. If we read this as referring
only to that literal
fulfillment, we will miss
much of the value and all
of the beauty of this book.
189. What God does on a large
scale in the history of the
world, He is ready to do
on a smaller scale in the
history of your life.
190. As He is ready to call back
out of death and to give life
to a nation that turns to Him
in the midst of its
degradation and weakness---
as He was ready to do for
Israel---so He is ready to do
with an individual.
191. Here, then, is a beautiful
picture of the saving grace
of Jesus Christ, making us
alive in Him, calling us
back into the glory of the
manhood and womanhood
that God intends for us.
192. Then follows a picture of
the enemies we face, and
how God goes before us
and destroys them one by
one as we walk by faith.
193. Finally, there is the
wonderful picture of the
restored temple in man.
Now what is the temple in
man?
194. In the New Testament.
Paul says that we are the
temple of the living God.
(2 Cor. 6:16)
195. 2 Corinthians 6:16 NKJV
16 What agreement has the
temple of God with idols?
For you are the temple of
the living God.
196. As God has said:
“I will dwell in them
And walk among them.
I will be their God,
And they shall be My
people.”
2 Corinthians 6:16 NKJV
197. But what in us is the
temple in which God
dwells?
198. It is the human spirit.
Our spirit was made to be
a holy of holies in which
the living God dwells.
199. The secret, then, of a full
human experience---an
exciting life, a life of
continuing significance
and meaning---is a life in
which the resources of the
Holy Spirit are discovered.
200. Now this is beautifully
portrayed for us in this
picture in the forty-
seventh chapter of
Ezekiel.
201. This highlights the whole
emphasis of the book:
The Healing Waters
and Trees
EZEKIEL 47:1-12 NKJV
202. EZEKIEL 47:1-12 NKJV
1 Then he brought me
back to the door of the
temple; and there was
water, flowing from under
the threshold of the
203. temple toward the east,
for the front of the temple
faced east; the water was
flowing from under the
right side of the temple,
south of the altar.
204. 2 He brought me out by
way of the north gate, and
led me around on the
outside to the outer
gateway that faces east; &
there was water, running
out on the right side.
205. 3 And when the man went
out to the east with the
line in his hand, he
measured one thousand
cubits, and he brought me
through the waters; the
water came up to my ankles.
206. 4 Again he measured one
thousand and brought me
through the waters; the
water came up to my knees.
Again he measured one
thousand and brought me
through; the water came up to
my waist.
207. 5 Again he measured one
thousand, and it was a
river that I could not
cross; for the water was
too deep, water in which
one must swim, a river
that could not be crossed.
208. 6 He said to me, “Son of
man, have you seen this?”
Then he brought me and
returned me to the bank
of the river.
209. 7 When I returned, there,
along the bank of the
river, were very many
trees on one side and the
other.
210. 8 Then he said to me:
“This water flows toward
the eastern region, goes
down into the valley, and
enters the sea. When it
reaches the sea, its waters
are healed.
211. 9 And it shall be that every
living thing that moves,
wherever the rivers go, will
live. There will be a very great
multitude of fish, because these
waters go there; for they will be
healed, and everything will live
wherever the river goes.
212. 10 It shall be that fishermen
will stand by it from En Gedi
to En Eglaim; they will
be places for spreading their
nets. Their fish will be of the
same kinds as the fish of the
Great Sea, exceedingly many.
213. 11 But its swamps and
marshes will not be
healed; they will be given
over to salt.
214. 12 Along the bank of the
river, on this side and
that, will grow all kinds
of trees used for food;
their leaves will not
wither, and their fruit will
not fail.
215. They will bear fruit every
month, because their
water flows from the
sanctuary. Their fruit will
be for food, and their
leaves for medicine.”
EZEKIEL 47:1-12 NKJV
217. Does that remind you of
anything?
Do you read in that and
hear in that our Lord's
words recorded in John 7
when he stood at the
temple on the last day of
218. the feast and said, "If any
one thirst, let him come to
Me and drink...Out of his
heart shall flow rivers of
living water. Now this He
said about the Spirit,
which those who believed
219. in Him were to receive..."
(John 7:37-39).
This is the resource of the
Christian life.
220. Let’s look at the various
aspects of this resource.
First of all, there is the
source of the river.
Where does it come from?
221. Ezekiel said,
"I saw a throne and
issuing out from under
the throne came the river."
222. The waters of the Spirit come
from the very throne of God,
from the supremacy of His
authority, the highest point in
the universe, the place where
our Lord Jesus received the
promised gift of the Spirit on
the day of Pentecost.
223. As the prophet watches,
he sees that it takes its
way down past the altar,
the place of sacrifice.
224. And one of the great things
that we have to learn as
Christians is that we can
never drink of the river of
the Spirit unless we are
willing to do so by means
of the cross of Calvary.
225. It is only as we are willing to
accept the judgment of death
upon the flesh---the natural
man and his abilities,
ambitions, and desires---that
we can drink of the river of
the Spirit of God.
227. It has quickly grown large
enough to swim in, yet
there is no other river
adding to it.
No tributary streams are
coming in.
228. It is a great, gushing,
mighty torrent of life
coming out from under
the throne of God.
229. As you read this, notice
the experience of the
prophet.
He is led into this step-by-
step; three times he says,
"And He led me through."
230. *Is God leading you
through?
*Have you ever had that
experience?
*The first step is to the
place where the waters
are ankle deep.
231. Isn't that a picture of a
man who has experienced
only a shallow sense of
God's grace and power in
his life?
232. He is a Christian but he is
what the Scriptures call a
carnal Christian---still
filled with bickerings and
fightings and inner
turmoils.
233. *He has not learned
anything of the peace of
God.
*He is disobedient.
*He fights against God's
grace very time he turns
around.
234. He's in just ankle deep.
And a lot of people stay
there.
But then the prophet says,
"He led me through, and
it was knee deep."
235. The waters get hold of his
knees.
Have the waters gotten
there with you yet?
236. *Have you begun to
hunger and thirst and to
pray and to seek the face
of God?
*Here is a man who is not
satisfied any more with
just being born again.
237. He is hungering after
something.
He is on his knees.
He is crying out to God,
yearning for more.
238. "And He led me through,"
he says, and the waters
come up to his waist.
It is beginning to possess
him.
239. There is less of him now,
and more of the grace of
God.
240. The loins are always the
symbol of power and he
has come, then, to the
place where he has begun
to grasp something of the
power of God, to grasp
the fact that it is "not by
241. might, nor by power, but
by my Spirit, says the
Lord" that the Christian
life is lived. (Zech 4:6)
242. It is not his eager desire to
do something for God, or
his consecrated zeal to
flow it through, but rather,
his quiet dependence
upon an indwelling Spirit
that is the secret.
243. Then he goes one step
further and says, "He led
me on and the water had
risen and it had become a
river to swim in."
Here is someone who is
utterly committed.
244. He is over his head.
He is out there where he
is swept along in the
current of God's grace.
And what is the effect of
this river on the land?
245. As the prophet is led back
along the banks he says,
"I see trees on either side
of it"---fruitfulness!
The barrenness of the land
has been healed.
246. The river is fertile;
everywhere the river
flows, things begin to live.
247. *Have you learned this
yet?
*All of this is written for
us.
John sees the same river,
in Revelation.
248. "Then He showed me the
river of the water of life,
bright as crystal, flowing
from the throne of
God...through the middle
of the street of the city..."
(Revelation 22:1, 2).
249. It flows right through the
middle of life.
Have you found the river
of the Spirit yet?
250. It is as we learn these
mighty truths that the
Christian life begins to
make sense.
251. Until then, it is nothing
but a plodding, dogged,
difficult path, a struggle
to try to keep things
straight.
252. But when we begin to
experience the mighty, gushing
torrent of the rivers of living
water---the flow of the Spirit of
God right through the center of
life---everything begins to live,
and life becomes significant
and full for us.
256. EZEKIEL 48:35 NKJV
35 All the way
around shall be eighteen
thousand cubits; and the
name of the city
from that day shall be: THE
LORD IS THERE.”
257. *That is what Ezekiel called
it.
*The disciples were first
called Christians in Antioch.
*They did not call themselves
Christians.
*They were called Christians.
259. And as the people in
Antioch looked at these
peculiar people, they
called them "Christ-ones"
because the Lord was
there.
260. May this be our
experience, that we may
see this mighty flow of the
river of God in our lives
and, discovering its power
and its grace and its
depth, commit ourselves
261. to God so that there may
be healing and fertility
and escape from
barrenness in our lives.
262. *Thank God for this
beautiful picture and for
the truth that lies behind
it.
263. *Thank God that these things
can be our experience right
now through Jesus Christ our
Lord, the One Who is the
fulfillment of the image of God-
--that as we look at Him, we are
changed from glory to glory,
even into the same image.
264. The Plan of Hope & Salvation
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.
265. 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.
266. 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 to accept
Jesus as our Savior.
267. 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.”
268. If you have questions or would like to know
more.
Please, contact First Baptist Church Jackson at
601-979-1900 or
http://firstbaptistjackson.org/contact/