30. “Out of the abundance
of the heart the
mouth speaks.”
Matthew 12:34
31. I have been crucified
with Christ; it is no longer
I who live, but Christ
lives in me; and the life
which I now live in the
flesh I live by faith
in the son of God, who
loved me and gave
Himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
32. 8. What does the Bible say
about Abel’s works?
Hebrews 11:4
33.
34.
35. 9. Besides men and women,
who will also be judged?
John 12:31
36.
37. 10. What was the wilderness sanctuary
a representation of?
Hebrews 8:1,2,5
38.
39. 11. What yearly sanctuary
service represented God’s
final judgment?
Leviticus
chapter 16
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50. 12. What Old Testament
prophecy pointed to
the Day of Judgment?
Daniel 8:14
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56. 13. Will there be any
appeals or second
chances in the
judgment?
Revelation 22:11
57. 14. Are those who have died
already receiving their
punishment or reward?
a. 2 Peter 2:9
b. 2 Peter 3:7
58. 14. Are those who have died
already receiving their
punishment or reward?
a. 2 Peter 2:9
b. 2 Peter 3:7
c. Revelation 22:12
59.
60. 15. How can I prepare for
my day in court?
a. Who is the judge?
John 5:22
b. Who is my lawyer?
1 John 2:1
61. 15. How can I prepare for
my day in court?
a. John 5:22
b. 1 John 2:1
c. Who is the witness?
Revelation 1:5
62. 15. How can I prepare for
my day in court?
a. John 5:22
b. 1 John 2:1
c. Revelation 1:5
d. Who is my brother?
Mark 3:35
65. 16. What has Jesus promised
to do for us?
Matthew 10:32
66.
67.
68.
69. I will sing of
my Redeemer,
and His wondrous
love to me;
70. On the cruel cross
He suffered,
from the curse to
set me free.
71. Sing, Oh, sing of
my redeemer,
With His blood
He purchased me
72. On the cross He
sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt and
made me free.
Editor's Notes
He stood only five feet four inches tall, and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was the mayor of New York City during the Great Depression and during the worst days of World War II. The people of New York city adored him and affectionately called him “the Little Flower.”
The Little Flower’s real name was Fiorello LaGuardia. The people in New York city loved him because of his compassion, and caring for people.
He often rode with the firemen as they raced to fires, went with the police as they raided the nightclubs where booze and drugs were sold. He loved kids and even took whole orphanages to ball games.
One night he showed up at a night court in one of the poorest wards of New York. LaGuardia dismissed the judge for that night and took over.
Within minutes a tattered old lady was brought before him to answer charges that she had stolen a loaf of bread.
She told LaGuardia that she stole the bread because her daughter, whose husband had deserted her with two children, was sick and the children had no food. She herself had no money.
In her desperation she had taken the bread to feed the starving children.
Mayor LaGuardia sighed and said, “I have to punish you. The law makes no exception. The fine is ten dollars or ten days in jail.”
But as he spoke he reached into his pocket, and pulled out ten dollars. “here is the ten dollars for the fine,” he said, “and furthermore, I am going to fine everyone in this courtroom fifty cents for living in a city where a person has to steal bread so that her grandchildren can eat. Mr. Bailiff, collect the fines and give them to the defendant.”
The following day the newspaper reported that a total of $47.50 was turned over to the grandmother to help her with her problem. Fifty cents of that amount was given by the red faced bakery owner who had brought the charge against her in the first place! The mayor was given a standing ovation.
How fortunate that this little old grandmother had such a kind, gracious, and wise judge. Isn’t that the kind of judge you would like to have?
Everyone of u have been summoned, that is legally invited, to appear before a judge in his courtroom. The name of the judge is God. Will God be as fair as mayor LaGuardia?
Our subject tonight is “Your Day In Court”
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This scripture tells us that God has a time (hour) for judgment, and it calls us to worship Him.
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The Bible teaches us that Jesus is our judge. He was appointed, or authorized to take this position by His Father. The courtroom belongs to the “Ancient of Days,” who is identified by Daniel as God the Father. Jesus sits as the judge in place of His Father.
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In Matthew 13 Jesus told a parable of wheat and tares. The wheat represents God’s faithful people, and the tares the children of the devil.
He said that the angels would be reapers, and would gather the tares to be burned, and the wheat into His barn. Jesus said this would be done at “the end of the age.” (vs. 40)
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The Bible teaches us that we will be judged by (1) the law (2) our words (3) our works
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: It may seem confusing that in (Romans 3:24) the Bible says we are justified by grace, but in these verses it clearly states we are judged by our words, works, and by the law. What we must understand is where the words and works come from.
When we accept Jesus and are “justified,” that is, our sins are wiped away and we start over with a clean record, we also invite Jesus to live in our heart and be Lord of our life. Then with Jesus in our heart, the words we say and the works we do will be the result of Him working in our life.
Jesus said in Matthew 12:34, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” If our heart is filled with evil, that is what will come out. But if our heart is filled with Jesus, goodness is what will come out.
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Abel’s sacrifice did not “make” him righteous. It showed that he “was” righteous.
So with us, our works indicate if we are a part of God’s family, or of Satan’s.
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Satan is the ruler of this world. He will be judged and his rule will end.
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The sanctuary of Moses was a copy of the one in heaven, the one where Jesus, our High Priest, is ministering for us.
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The sanctuary services were given as a lesson to the people for understanding how sins are forgiven.
Each day a sacrifice was killed for sin, and the blood was brought into the Holy Place of the sanctuary. This represented the daily forgiveness of sins.
The sanctuary was divided into three parts. The outer court contained the altar of burnt offerings and the laver. The sacrifices were killed at the altar and their blood was taken into the Holy Place of the sanctuary. The priests washed in the laver before entering the Holy Place.
Inside the Holy Place was the seven branch candlestick, the table of shewbread, and the altar of incense.
The seven branch candlestick may have looked something like this artist’s concept taken from one of John’s visions in the book of Revelation of God’s throne.
A veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.
Inside the Most Holy Place was the ark of the covenant.
Once each year a day was appointed as the “Day of Atonement.” On that day the priest would select two goats (vs. 5). One goat was chosen for the Lord (vs. 8), and one as the scapegoat. The Lord’s goat was offered as a sin offering (vs. 9).
The blood from the goat was taken into the most holy place and sprinkled on the mercy seat, which was above the law (vs. 15).
This symbolized the cleansing of the sins that had been forgiven throughout the year. The scapegoat represented Satan, the one ultimately responsible for sin. This goat was banished into the wilderness (vs. 22).
The Day of Atonement was a representation of the Day of Judgment.
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This prophecy is part of the comprehensive prophecy found in Daniel chapters 7, 8 and 9. (See Daniel 9:25)
In Bible prophecy, a “day” represents a literal “year” of time. (Ezekiel 4:6)
This 2300 year period began in the year 457 B.C. with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem, and ends in A.D. 1844.
This is the time Jesus began his investigation of the record books of heaven, and the final cleansing of the sanctuary of heaven, illustrated by the Day of Atonement.
The prophecy of the Messiah is part of this prophecy.
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We have already learned that the judgment is administered at the “end of the age,” the end of the world when Jesus returns with His angels. Men and women are “reserved” until that time to receive their reward, either eternal life, or eternal death.
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Since Jesus is the Judge, Lawyer, Witness against me, and my Brother, my preparation for my day in court should begin with making Jesus my Brother.
Because if He is my Brother, He will see me through the judgment.
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: If we open our heart to Jesus, He adopts us into His family. With Jesus in control, our lives will reflect His life; we will do the things He would do.
Having accepted His blood to cover our past sins, we stand in judgment with no evidence against us, since the Judge, our Attorney, and the Witness in the case are all our Brother. We are actually found “not guilty,” because all our sins have been “laid on Him.” (Isaiah 53:6)
Will you chose today to accept Jesus so you will be prepared to face your day in court, and be found “not guilty” through Jesus’ blood?
(use this song or another appeal of your choosing)
