Jacob had a dream of a stairway reaching between heaven and earth with angels ascending and descending. God appeared and promised Jacob the land, numerous descendants, and his presence, just as he had promised Abraham. When Jacob awoke, he was afraid yet also in awe, naming the place Bethel, "house of God." He set up the stone he slept on as a pillar and vowed to worship God if he returned safely home. The document then discusses angels, noting they are spiritual beings created by God to worship, serve, and minister to humans as God's messengers.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on December 9, 2018. The sermon focuses on Jacob's dream in Genesis 28:10-22, in which Jacob sees a stairway reaching from earth to heaven with angels ascending and descending. The sermon explores the significance of the stairway, angels, and their movement in understanding God's promises to Jacob and his descendants. It also provides background biblical information on angels, their nature and roles. The sermon aims to convey that God promised to be with and protect Jacob through the imagery of the dream.
Sermon 06.23.13 - The Inheritance pt. 2 - Hebrews 11&12 - Kyle BorgerCody Nazarene Church
This document discusses faith through examples in the Bible. It describes how people like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and many prophets lived by faith, not seeing the promises of God but believing them. They admitted they were strangers on earth and looked to a heavenly country prepared by God. The document encourages readers to persevere in faith like Jesus, fixing their eyes on him despite hardships, and to pursue holiness as God disciplines believers as his children.
June's lesson series at Highland Heights church of Christ focuses on the relentless pursuit of heaven. Here is the June 1 evening lesson, "Don't Miss it!" with Wayne Cornwell
The document discusses the concept of faith as presented in the Bible. It defines faith as trusting without seeing, being sure of what is hoped for, and having evidence of what is not seen. It provides examples from the Bible of individuals who demonstrated great faith, such as Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and others. It asserts that those who will have the faith of Jesus are those who keep the commandments of God. Faith is portrayed as an active response to God's word that makes the impossible possible by seeing the invisible as visible.
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as Everlasting Father. Jesus is God. Jesus and the Father are one. Those who had seen Jesus had seen God. Jesus had divine attributes. Both the Father and Jesus called themselves the Alpha and the Omega. Hebrews says their throne will be forever. Together, they worked to reconcile the world to God.
This document discusses the theme of sibling rivalry and conflict between brothers in the Old Testament. It provides several examples: Cain killed his brother Abel out of jealousy, Abraham sent Ishmael and Hagar away at Sarah's urging, and Esau hated Jacob and planned to kill him after Jacob received the blessing meant for Esau. The document then focuses on the story of Joseph and his brothers, recounting how Joseph's dreams of dominance made his brothers jealous, leading them to hate him.
Jacob has a dream of a ladder connecting heaven and earth with angels ascending and descending. God appears and promises Jacob the land and numerous descendants, and that He will be with Jacob and bring him back. When Jacob awakes, he is afraid yet also in awe, realizing this is the house of God. He sets up the stone as a pillar, names the place Bethel, and makes a vow that if God will be with him, God will be his God. The document analyzes the dream and God's covenant with Jacob, comparing Jesus to the ladder that connects man to God, and urges responding to God's grace with faith, fear of God, worship, offerings, and consecration.
When Men Run From God: The Way of Cain - Genesis 4:16-26David Turner
After killing his brother Abel, Cain is confronted by God. You're welcome to use this free PowerPoint to teach or Preach on The Way of Cain at www.BibleGuy.org
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on December 9, 2018. The sermon focuses on Jacob's dream in Genesis 28:10-22, in which Jacob sees a stairway reaching from earth to heaven with angels ascending and descending. The sermon explores the significance of the stairway, angels, and their movement in understanding God's promises to Jacob and his descendants. It also provides background biblical information on angels, their nature and roles. The sermon aims to convey that God promised to be with and protect Jacob through the imagery of the dream.
Sermon 06.23.13 - The Inheritance pt. 2 - Hebrews 11&12 - Kyle BorgerCody Nazarene Church
This document discusses faith through examples in the Bible. It describes how people like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and many prophets lived by faith, not seeing the promises of God but believing them. They admitted they were strangers on earth and looked to a heavenly country prepared by God. The document encourages readers to persevere in faith like Jesus, fixing their eyes on him despite hardships, and to pursue holiness as God disciplines believers as his children.
June's lesson series at Highland Heights church of Christ focuses on the relentless pursuit of heaven. Here is the June 1 evening lesson, "Don't Miss it!" with Wayne Cornwell
The document discusses the concept of faith as presented in the Bible. It defines faith as trusting without seeing, being sure of what is hoped for, and having evidence of what is not seen. It provides examples from the Bible of individuals who demonstrated great faith, such as Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and others. It asserts that those who will have the faith of Jesus are those who keep the commandments of God. Faith is portrayed as an active response to God's word that makes the impossible possible by seeing the invisible as visible.
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as Everlasting Father. Jesus is God. Jesus and the Father are one. Those who had seen Jesus had seen God. Jesus had divine attributes. Both the Father and Jesus called themselves the Alpha and the Omega. Hebrews says their throne will be forever. Together, they worked to reconcile the world to God.
This document discusses the theme of sibling rivalry and conflict between brothers in the Old Testament. It provides several examples: Cain killed his brother Abel out of jealousy, Abraham sent Ishmael and Hagar away at Sarah's urging, and Esau hated Jacob and planned to kill him after Jacob received the blessing meant for Esau. The document then focuses on the story of Joseph and his brothers, recounting how Joseph's dreams of dominance made his brothers jealous, leading them to hate him.
Jacob has a dream of a ladder connecting heaven and earth with angels ascending and descending. God appears and promises Jacob the land and numerous descendants, and that He will be with Jacob and bring him back. When Jacob awakes, he is afraid yet also in awe, realizing this is the house of God. He sets up the stone as a pillar, names the place Bethel, and makes a vow that if God will be with him, God will be his God. The document analyzes the dream and God's covenant with Jacob, comparing Jesus to the ladder that connects man to God, and urges responding to God's grace with faith, fear of God, worship, offerings, and consecration.
When Men Run From God: The Way of Cain - Genesis 4:16-26David Turner
After killing his brother Abel, Cain is confronted by God. You're welcome to use this free PowerPoint to teach or Preach on The Way of Cain at www.BibleGuy.org
The document discusses how faith is leaving behind a testimony through life and references biblical figures who did so including Abel, Enoch, Noah, and Abraham. It provides verses from Hebrews 11 discussing how these individuals lived by faith and "condemned the world" through their decisions and actions. The concluding questions prompt reflection on how one's own life can become a testimony to others based on choices in worship, lifestyle, ministry, and decision making.
The document outlines God's presentation of grace through seven acts in biblical history. It shows how God established fellowship, provision, and promises with mankind from Adam and Eve to the present age. This pattern helps believers understand God's continual work and builds confidence that he will fulfill his promises in the future. Having trust in God has always been essential in all ages.
This document discusses Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises Abraham that he will make him into a great nation and bless all peoples on earth through him. It argues this passage reveals God's overarching purpose or storyline in the Bible. God is establishing a people for himself. The document then outlines how this promise is fulfilled for Abraham, then for both Jews and Gentiles through Christ, and will ultimately be fulfilled in Revelation when vast numbers from every nation come to God's throne room, mirroring the promise to Abraham of uncountable descendants.
Who Is This Christ In Christmas?, Christmas 2016, Isaiah 11;1-15, 4;2, 7;14, ...Valley Bible Fellowship
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation about Jesus Christ and his fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It discusses prophecies regarding Christ being born of a virgin, in Bethlehem, and his identity as the "Branch" from Isaiah. The summary highlights that Jesus came to pay for sins, give his life as a ransom, and purchase pardon for sinners through his death, as was foretold in scripture.
The document discusses the concept of faith as presented in the Bible. It provides examples from the lives of biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Enoch to illustrate what it means to have faith. Key aspects of faith discussed include trusting in God without seeing, believing his promises, and obeying him even when the outcome is uncertain. Having the faith of Jesus means enduring hardships and tribulations through obedience to God's commandments.
Nehemiah was cupbearer to the king of Persia. When he heard that Jerusalem's walls were broken down, he wept and prayed to God. He prayed in repentance for his and Israel's sins, and asked God to grant him favor with the king so he could help rebuild Jerusalem's walls. When the king noticed Nehemiah's sadness, Nehemiah told him the reason and received permission to return to Jerusalem to oversee its reconstruction. Nehemiah showed he could faithfully serve both God and the king in his role.
This document discusses the Davidic Covenant found in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. It provides three key points:
1) God promised David that his lineage and kingdom would last forever, with a future king from David's line, Jesus, sitting on the throne.
2) The covenant promises a dynasty from David's line, an eternal kingdom ruled by David's throne, emphasizing the unconditional nature of this promise to Israel.
3) The covenant will be fulfilled when Christ returns to rule over Israel as the descendant of David who sits on the throne forever, as described in passages like Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 23:5-6, and Luke 1:31-33.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
This document summarizes the biblical account of God's covenant with Noah found in Genesis chapters 6-9. It discusses key points of the covenant including that it was made between God, Noah, and all living creatures after the flood to repopulate the earth. The covenant established that man would have dominion over animals, a change in man's diet to include meat but forbid eating blood, capital punishment for murder, and God's promise to never again destroy all life with a flood as symbolized by the rainbow. The Noahic covenant established the rules and authority for man's governance after the flood and remains in effect today.
The document summarizes the key provisions and confirmations of the Abrahamic covenant between God and Abraham as recorded in the book of Genesis. The main points are:
1) God promised Abraham that he would become a great nation, be given the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession, and that all nations of the earth would be blessed through him.
2) The covenant was confirmed through Abraham's descendants Isaac and Jacob, and would be marked by circumcision for all males.
3) Some provisions were immediately fulfilled, while others await complete fulfillment in the future, such as possession of the entire Promised Land, so the covenant remains in effect today.
The document describes Caleb's wholehearted following of God and how it resulted in great blessings for him. Specifically:
1. When Caleb was sent to spy the Promised Land at age 40, he stood by his righteous convictions and trusted in God despite opposition from the other spies.
2. At age 85, Caleb asked Joshua to fulfill God's promise to give him Hebron as his inheritance, recognizing Joshua's leadership. Joshua blessed Caleb in response.
3. Caleb tackled the obstacles of the fortified Anakite cities to fulfill God's destiny for his life. His wholehearted following of God until old age brought him the blessings of inheriting Hebron from God.
This document provides a summary of the biblical story of Judah and his family. It outlines six main problems with Judah: 1) Disobeying God by marrying a Canaanite woman, 2) Failing to fulfill his promise to give his son Shelah to his daughter-in-law Tamar, 3) Committing fornication with Tamar unknowingly, 4) Engaging in idolatry, 5) Committing adultery since Tamar was pledged to marry Shelah, and 6) Responding with hypocritical brutality by wanting to burn Tamar. However, Judah was redeemed when he immediately admitted fault and did not continue in sin after recognizing his belongings with T
God corrects David and Nathan's presumption that David should build a temple. God reminds them that he has dwelt with Israel in a portable tabernacle since delivering them from Egypt, not a permanent house. God promises David that he will make David's house and kingdom lasting, establishing an eternal throne. After David's death, God will raise up one of David's offspring to build a temple for God's name and establish a kingdom forever under God's oversight as father. This promises looks ultimately to Jesus, who fulfills the Davidic covenant by establishing an eternal kingdom through his gospel.
Old Testament Stories for Children: Coloring BookFreekidstories
The document tells several stories from the Bible, beginning with the creation of the world by God and the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. It then discusses Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babel, God speaking to Abraham, Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt, Moses as a baby in a basket in the river, the Israelites' escape from Egypt through the Red Sea, God giving Moses the Ten Commandments, and several other biblical figures including Ruth, Samuel, David and Goliath, Solomon, Elisha, and Hezekiah. The stories are retold in a simplified manner to convey the key events and lessons.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi about the prophet Zephaniah and end times biblical prophecy. The sermon discusses Zephaniah's prophecy regarding judgments on Israel's neighbors during the future tribulation period and Israel's occupation of these lands during the millennium. It also summarizes biblical perspectives on the tribulation, millennium, and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Zephaniah was a prophet during the reign of King Josiah of Judah who warned of God's coming judgment on Judah for their sins of idolatry and injustice. The book contains three chapters that pronounce judgment, call the people to repentance, and promise restoration for the remnant who turn to God. It emphasizes the coming "Day of the Lord" where God will purge sin and restore Jerusalem, though first bringing disaster upon the nations for their sins against God.
God tells Jacob to return to the land of his family in Canaan. Jacob prepares to leave Haran with his wives, children, servants, and large flocks. He faces challenges as his father-in-law Laban has become hostile towards him and he expects hostility from his brother Esau when returning home. However, Jacob trusts that God will fulfill his promise to protect him. He sets out on the 500 mile journey back to Canaan with his family and possessions.
War broke out in heaven between Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon (Satan) and his angels. Satan and his angels were defeated and cast out of heaven down to earth. Satan is known by many names that reveal his nature as the deceiver and enemy of God who rules over the kingdoms of this world. Jesus demonstrated power over Satan by resisting his temptations and casting out demons. One day, Satan will be bound and imprisoned for 1,000 years before being released for a short time.
The document discusses how faith is leaving behind a testimony through life and references biblical figures who did so including Abel, Enoch, Noah, and Abraham. It provides verses from Hebrews 11 discussing how these individuals lived by faith and "condemned the world" through their decisions and actions. The concluding questions prompt reflection on how one's own life can become a testimony to others based on choices in worship, lifestyle, ministry, and decision making.
The document outlines God's presentation of grace through seven acts in biblical history. It shows how God established fellowship, provision, and promises with mankind from Adam and Eve to the present age. This pattern helps believers understand God's continual work and builds confidence that he will fulfill his promises in the future. Having trust in God has always been essential in all ages.
This document discusses Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises Abraham that he will make him into a great nation and bless all peoples on earth through him. It argues this passage reveals God's overarching purpose or storyline in the Bible. God is establishing a people for himself. The document then outlines how this promise is fulfilled for Abraham, then for both Jews and Gentiles through Christ, and will ultimately be fulfilled in Revelation when vast numbers from every nation come to God's throne room, mirroring the promise to Abraham of uncountable descendants.
Who Is This Christ In Christmas?, Christmas 2016, Isaiah 11;1-15, 4;2, 7;14, ...Valley Bible Fellowship
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation about Jesus Christ and his fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It discusses prophecies regarding Christ being born of a virgin, in Bethlehem, and his identity as the "Branch" from Isaiah. The summary highlights that Jesus came to pay for sins, give his life as a ransom, and purchase pardon for sinners through his death, as was foretold in scripture.
The document discusses the concept of faith as presented in the Bible. It provides examples from the lives of biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Enoch to illustrate what it means to have faith. Key aspects of faith discussed include trusting in God without seeing, believing his promises, and obeying him even when the outcome is uncertain. Having the faith of Jesus means enduring hardships and tribulations through obedience to God's commandments.
Nehemiah was cupbearer to the king of Persia. When he heard that Jerusalem's walls were broken down, he wept and prayed to God. He prayed in repentance for his and Israel's sins, and asked God to grant him favor with the king so he could help rebuild Jerusalem's walls. When the king noticed Nehemiah's sadness, Nehemiah told him the reason and received permission to return to Jerusalem to oversee its reconstruction. Nehemiah showed he could faithfully serve both God and the king in his role.
This document discusses the Davidic Covenant found in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. It provides three key points:
1) God promised David that his lineage and kingdom would last forever, with a future king from David's line, Jesus, sitting on the throne.
2) The covenant promises a dynasty from David's line, an eternal kingdom ruled by David's throne, emphasizing the unconditional nature of this promise to Israel.
3) The covenant will be fulfilled when Christ returns to rule over Israel as the descendant of David who sits on the throne forever, as described in passages like Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 23:5-6, and Luke 1:31-33.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
This document summarizes the biblical account of God's covenant with Noah found in Genesis chapters 6-9. It discusses key points of the covenant including that it was made between God, Noah, and all living creatures after the flood to repopulate the earth. The covenant established that man would have dominion over animals, a change in man's diet to include meat but forbid eating blood, capital punishment for murder, and God's promise to never again destroy all life with a flood as symbolized by the rainbow. The Noahic covenant established the rules and authority for man's governance after the flood and remains in effect today.
The document summarizes the key provisions and confirmations of the Abrahamic covenant between God and Abraham as recorded in the book of Genesis. The main points are:
1) God promised Abraham that he would become a great nation, be given the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession, and that all nations of the earth would be blessed through him.
2) The covenant was confirmed through Abraham's descendants Isaac and Jacob, and would be marked by circumcision for all males.
3) Some provisions were immediately fulfilled, while others await complete fulfillment in the future, such as possession of the entire Promised Land, so the covenant remains in effect today.
The document describes Caleb's wholehearted following of God and how it resulted in great blessings for him. Specifically:
1. When Caleb was sent to spy the Promised Land at age 40, he stood by his righteous convictions and trusted in God despite opposition from the other spies.
2. At age 85, Caleb asked Joshua to fulfill God's promise to give him Hebron as his inheritance, recognizing Joshua's leadership. Joshua blessed Caleb in response.
3. Caleb tackled the obstacles of the fortified Anakite cities to fulfill God's destiny for his life. His wholehearted following of God until old age brought him the blessings of inheriting Hebron from God.
This document provides a summary of the biblical story of Judah and his family. It outlines six main problems with Judah: 1) Disobeying God by marrying a Canaanite woman, 2) Failing to fulfill his promise to give his son Shelah to his daughter-in-law Tamar, 3) Committing fornication with Tamar unknowingly, 4) Engaging in idolatry, 5) Committing adultery since Tamar was pledged to marry Shelah, and 6) Responding with hypocritical brutality by wanting to burn Tamar. However, Judah was redeemed when he immediately admitted fault and did not continue in sin after recognizing his belongings with T
God corrects David and Nathan's presumption that David should build a temple. God reminds them that he has dwelt with Israel in a portable tabernacle since delivering them from Egypt, not a permanent house. God promises David that he will make David's house and kingdom lasting, establishing an eternal throne. After David's death, God will raise up one of David's offspring to build a temple for God's name and establish a kingdom forever under God's oversight as father. This promises looks ultimately to Jesus, who fulfills the Davidic covenant by establishing an eternal kingdom through his gospel.
Old Testament Stories for Children: Coloring BookFreekidstories
The document tells several stories from the Bible, beginning with the creation of the world by God and the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. It then discusses Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babel, God speaking to Abraham, Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt, Moses as a baby in a basket in the river, the Israelites' escape from Egypt through the Red Sea, God giving Moses the Ten Commandments, and several other biblical figures including Ruth, Samuel, David and Goliath, Solomon, Elisha, and Hezekiah. The stories are retold in a simplified manner to convey the key events and lessons.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi about the prophet Zephaniah and end times biblical prophecy. The sermon discusses Zephaniah's prophecy regarding judgments on Israel's neighbors during the future tribulation period and Israel's occupation of these lands during the millennium. It also summarizes biblical perspectives on the tribulation, millennium, and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Zephaniah was a prophet during the reign of King Josiah of Judah who warned of God's coming judgment on Judah for their sins of idolatry and injustice. The book contains three chapters that pronounce judgment, call the people to repentance, and promise restoration for the remnant who turn to God. It emphasizes the coming "Day of the Lord" where God will purge sin and restore Jerusalem, though first bringing disaster upon the nations for their sins against God.
God tells Jacob to return to the land of his family in Canaan. Jacob prepares to leave Haran with his wives, children, servants, and large flocks. He faces challenges as his father-in-law Laban has become hostile towards him and he expects hostility from his brother Esau when returning home. However, Jacob trusts that God will fulfill his promise to protect him. He sets out on the 500 mile journey back to Canaan with his family and possessions.
War broke out in heaven between Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon (Satan) and his angels. Satan and his angels were defeated and cast out of heaven down to earth. Satan is known by many names that reveal his nature as the deceiver and enemy of God who rules over the kingdoms of this world. Jesus demonstrated power over Satan by resisting his temptations and casting out demons. One day, Satan will be bound and imprisoned for 1,000 years before being released for a short time.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Revelation 7:1-17. It discusses how the sealing of the 144,000 represents God protecting and knowing all of his people. While the number and tribes listed are not meant to be taken literally, they symbolize the completeness and certainty of God preserving his faithful followers. The passage also describes the great multitude from every nation that stands before God's throne, showing his salvation extends beyond Israel to all people.
This document provides commentary on Revelation 7:1-17, which describes four angels holding back the four winds of the earth until God's servants are sealed. The sealing of the 144,000 is meant to reassure believers that God will protect his own, even when executing judgment on enemies. The number 144,000 represents the complete number of God's people (12 tribes of Israel x 12,000 each), rather than an exact figure. Numbers in apocalyptic literature often carry symbolic meanings.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Revelation 7:1-17. It discusses the sealing of 144,000 people (12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel) prior to God's judgment. While some take this number literally, the document explains that numbers in biblical texts often carried symbolic meaning. It suggests the 144,000 represents all of God's people, both Jews and Christians, who will be protected during tribulation. The document then summarizes the vision of a vast multitude from every nation standing before God's throne after these events.
The document provides an in-depth analysis and summary of Revelation chapters 1-3, which describe Jesus Christ's messages to the seven churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. It begins by introducing the context and background, then analyzes each element of Christ's appearance and identifies him as the divine messenger. It examines the meaning and significance behind the imagery used. Finally, it summarizes the key points in Christ's message to the church of Ephesus as an example.
Luke 17-18, Ash Wednesday, not remembered, Kingdom within us, Children unders...Valley Bible Fellowship
Luke Chapters 17-18, Ash Wednesday, The former things will not be remembered, Fear God, The Kingdom Of God is “within us” or “in our midst,” Can Children Understand The Gospel?, God Is Good The Little Apocalypse, 100 Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus, Noah's Ark Seen, Fire And Brimstone, We Ought To Pray, Fear God, Persistent Prayer, Seventy times seven, Tithing, Tithes, Tithe, Children Came To Him
Joe Kovacs, an author and editor from World Net Daily, will give a presentation at the Tulsa Church of God about the real stories of Christmas, Easter, Noah's Ark, and what the Bible says about heaven, children of God, and other topics. The event will take place on Saturday, August 7th at 1:00 PM at the Tulsa Church of God located at 14509 E. Marshall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This presentation is a devotional message about the Hand of God which is one of the most used anthropomorphism of God and is divided into four points:
i. Description of the Hand of God;
ii. Doings of the Hand of God;
iii. Danger of the Hand of God; and
iv. Dealing the Hand of God.
This document provides an overview of the story and major themes of the Old Testament. It traces the key events from Creation through the exile and return of Israel. The document emphasizes God's calling of Israel to be a blessing to the world, their disobedience which led to punishment, and the prophets' message of hope for restoration. It aims to familiarize readers with the overall narrative arc and theological themes that provide important context for understanding the New Testament.
Angels, Who They Are and What Is Their Role On EarthDaily Bible Verse
Angels are spiritual beings created by God to carry out his work and will on Earth. They possess great wisdom, strength, speed, and exist in vast numbers. Their primary role is serving as ministering spirits to those who will inherit salvation. They accomplish their ministry through instruction, deliverance, comfort, and reception of souls at death. They also protect the helpless, proclaim God's messages, and execute his judgments. While angels have great power, they should not be worshipped as that honor belongs to God alone.
This document is a sermon about how God led the Israelites during their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness after escaping from Egypt. It discusses how God's presence was displayed to the Israelites through a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night above the Tabernacle. God used these pillars to guide the Israelites on their journey by instructing them through Moses whether to travel or set up camp. The sermon explores how God continues to reveal himself through general revelation in nature and special revelation through scripture, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that God desires to guide believers as he led the Israelites through the wilderness.
Deals with the true identity of Biblical Israel is. Due to a false narrative, lack of biblical knowledge, and misconceptions, few today know that Israel and Judah are two separate nations.
The seven sealed scroll in Revelation 5 represents a deed of redemption. Each seal that is broken reveals what must occur for the kinsman redeemer to repossess what was lost. No one was found worthy to open the scroll until the Lion from the tribe of Judah, Jesus Christ, was revealed as having overcome sin and death to redeem mankind. Jesus is described as both the sacrificial Lamb that was slain, referring to his first coming, and the Lion referring to his second coming as sovereign judge.
The document discusses evidence for an old earth from science and the Bible. It proposes there was a gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2, where God originally created the heavens and earth, but the earth became formless and empty after Satan's rebellion. It argues several key points: angels existed before Adam based on Job 38, Lucifer was in the garden of Eden before Adam according to Ezekiel, and there was a pre-Adamic civilization that was destroyed by a pre-Noah flood according to 2 Peter 3. This explains how the earth could be ancient while reconciling the 7-day creation account with a young Adam.
The document discusses evidence from the Old Testament that suggests Jesus existed with God the Father from the beginning. It notes that the Hebrew letter Aleph represents God and an ox/bull, pointing to the Father and Son. Other Hebrew letters like Lamed represent concepts like guide and authority that apply to the relationship between the Father and Son. The document presents additional examples from Scripture depicting the Father and Son sharing glory and power, such as the two crowns on the table of showbread.
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.
Babylon the Great is an introduction to chapters 17-18 of Revelation. It discusses various interpretations of these chapters, with chapter 17 seen as dealing with Babylon as an ecclesiastical entity and chapter 18 as a political entity. Babylon originated from humanity's first apostasy against God and rebellion at the Tower of Babel. It summarizes the history of Babylon in the Bible and prophecies of its destruction, though some prophecies had partial near fulfillments and await a final future fulfillment, with Babylon being destroyed suddenly and completely.
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.
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.
God promises that Judah will be protected from Syria and Israel, who plan to invade. The prophet Isaiah is sent to reassure King Ahaz of Judah, telling him not to be afraid and promising that the invading kingdoms will be destroyed within 65 years. However, when offered a sign by God, Ahaz refuses. So God himself promises a sign: a virgin will conceive and bear a son named Immanuel. Before this child is old enough, the threatened kingdoms will be destroyed by Assyria. Ahaz later submits to Assyria instead of trusting in God's promise of protection.
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
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Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
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Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
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Trusting God's Providence.
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-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
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Dear readers,
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12-09-18, Genesis 28;10-22, Not Alone, Jacob Sees Angels
1. Genesis 28:10-22
Not Alone
“Jacob Sees Angels”
December 9, 2018
First Baptist Church
Jackson, Mississippi
USA
What’s the number one thing?
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The Glory of God!
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1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
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2. December Memory Verse
Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV
9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping
his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep
his commandments.
References
• Graham, Jack, ANGELS: Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Matters
(Bloomington, MN, Bethany House, 2016).
• Walton, John H. and Kenner, Craig S., NKJV Cultural Background Study
Bible (Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2017).
• NIV Study Bible (Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 1985).
December Lessons on Angels
• December 9, 2018
• Appearance of angels display God’s promise to Jacob in Genesis
28.
• December 23, 2018
• Angels announce Jesus’ birth in Luke 1.
Introduction to Genesis 28
• Genesis 11 – God calls Abraham to leave Haran.
• Genesis 12 & 22 – God promises to make Abraham into a great nation and
bless him.
• Genesis 15 – God promises Abraham a child.
• Genesis 21 – Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah.
• Genesis 25 – Esau & Jacob (twins) are born to Isaac & Rebekah.
• Genesis 25 – Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for food.
• Genesis 26 – God makes promises to Isaac.
• Genesis 27 – Jacob gets Isaac’s blessing by tricking him.
• Genesis 28 - Jacob flees to Haran to live with Rebekah’s family to escape
the wrath of his brother Esau.
• Esau marries more Canaanite women to spite his parents
(Descendants were the Edomites).
Genesis 28:10-12 NIV
10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. 11 When he reached a certain
place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the
stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 12 He had a dream
in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven,
and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
3. Jacob has gone 50 miles on a 500-mile journey.
Jacob’s Dream of Staircase and Angels
“he saw a stairway resting on the earth,”
• The stairway in the dream was probably the type built on the sides of a
ziggurat.
• This would be similar to the ziggurat described in Genesis 11 as the Tower
of Babel trying to reach to heaven.
• Ziggurats were built as places for gods to reside on the top and come
down to the people on the stairway.
Ziggurat with Stairway on Front
4. Staircase on a Ziggurat
Genesis 28:13-15 NIV
13 There above it stood the Lord, and he said: “I am the Lord, the God of your
father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the
land on which you are lying. 14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the
earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the
south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. 15 I
am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back
to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
The Promises to Jacob
1. The land – The Promised Land of Israel.
2. Descendants – 12 Tribes of Jacob (Israel).
3. Blessing to all people through you and your offspring.
4. God’s presence and protection.
5. Return from Haran to Canaan.
• The same promises given to Abraham in Genesis 12.
Genesis 28:16-17 NIV
16 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place,
and I was not aware of it.” 17 He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this
place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.”
• The phrase “gate of heaven” reflects the Mesopotamian influence of the
area with the purpose of the ziggurats to lead to heaven.
Genesis 28:18-19 NIV
18 Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head
and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on top of it. 19 He called that place Bethel,
though the city used to be called Luz.
• Luz was the Canaanite name for this site.
5. Bethel means “house of God.”
Genesis 12:8-9 NIV
8 From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with
Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the Lord and
called on the name of the Lord. 9 Then Abram set out and continued toward the
Negev.
• Abraham stopped here on his journey from Ur of the Chaldeans (Babylon)
to Canaan.
Bethel
Genesis 28:20-22 NIV
20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over
me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear
21 so that I return safely to my father’s household, then the Lord will be my God
22 and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that
you give me I will give you a tenth.”
Abraham gave a tenth (tithe) in Genesis 14:20.
• The tenth was considered a King’s share.
• Abraham gave Melchizedek king of Salem and a priest of God Most High
a tenth of the spoils of war after rescuing his nephew Lot who had been
captured by the king of Elam.
Genesis 14:18-20 NIV
18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of
God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying,
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,
Creator of heaven and earth.
20 And praise be to God Most High,
who delivered your enemies into your hand.”
Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.
6. Lesson Focus Today – Jacob’s Dream
1. The significance of the stairway.
2. The significance of the angels.
3. The significance of the ascending and descending of the angels.
Jacob’s Dream
The Significance of the Stairway
• The stairway signified God reaching down to Jacob and to future Israel.
• God sending Jesus to earth signified God reaching down to man.
• The Tower of Babel was an example of man on his own trying to reach up
to God.
John 1:49-51 NIV (Jesus Used This Imagery)
49 Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of
Israel.”
50 Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You
will see greater things than that.” 51 He then added, “Very truly I tell you, you will
see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the
Son of Man.”
• The “Son of Man” replaced the staircase in this verse.
• Jesus is the connection between God and man.
The Significance of the Angels
• There are over 300 references to angels in the Bible.
• Angels are spiritual beings that live in the supernatural realm that is eternal
and are involved with divine activity.
• Angels are created beings fulfilling God’s every purpose in heaven and on
earth, in time and in eternity.
7. John Calvin on Angels
“The angels are the dispensers and the administrators of the divine beneficence
toward us. They regard our safety, undertake our defense, direct our ways and
exercise a constant solicitude so that no evil befall us.”
• Beneficence = acts of mercy, kindness and goodness.
• Solicitude = care and concern.
Angels are Ministering Spirits.
Hebrews 1:14 NIV
14 Are not angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
• Angels minister to believers.
• Angels take their orders directly from God and do not act on their own.
Angels are Worshippers.
Psalm 148:2 NIV
2 Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
Revelation 4:8b NIV
8b Day and night they never stop saying:
“‘Holy, holy, holy
is the Lord God Almighty,’
who was, and is, and is to come.”
• Angels worship God continually.
• Angels were created for eternity to praise God.
Angels Worship and Serve God.
Psalm 103:20-21 NIV
20 Praise the Lord, you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his bidding,
who obey his word.
21 Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,
you his servants who do his will.
Angels are Immortal.
Colossians 1:16 NIV
16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and
invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been
created through him and for him.
• Angels were created by God.
• Angels were never born; therefore, they do not die.
• Angels play a big role in the end times events.
8. Angels Were Present at Creation.
Job 38:4-7 NIV
4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?
Tell me, if you understand.
5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!
Who stretched a measuring line across it?
6 On what were its footings set,
or who laid its cornerstone—
7 while the morning stars sang together
and all the angels shouted for joy?
• “morning stars” can also refer to angels.
Angels are Innumerable.
Daniel 7:10 NIV
10 A river of fire was flowing,
coming out from before him.
Thousands upon thousands attended him;
ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him.
The court was seated,
and the books were opened.
• Daniel describes a scene in heaven with many angels.
• How many angels are there?
• We don’t know.
• Too many to count!
Angels are Usually Invisible.
Hebrews 13:2 NIV
2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people
have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
• The purpose of angels is to point people to Christ and not themselves.
• Angels are usually invisible, but they can take on human form.
The Description of Angels Having Wings.
Isaiah 6:2-3 NIV
2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered
their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And
they were calling to one another:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”
• Seraphim – angels focused on worshipping God.
9. Other Descriptions of Angels in the Bible
• Cherubim – Ezekiel 1 and 10 describe these angels as having four wings
and four faces (man, lion, ox, eagle).
• In Genesis 3:24 we are told cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back
and forth are assigned to guard the way to the tree of life.
• Satan was a cherub angel before his fall.
• Archangel – Chief angel named Michael involved with the return of Christ
for His Church.
Satan is a Fallen Angel named Lucifer.
Isaiah 14:12-14 NKJV
The Fall of Lucifer
12 “How you are fallen from heaven,
O Lucifer, son of the morning!
How you are cut down to the ground,
You who weakened the nations!
13 For you have said in your heart:
‘I will ascend into heaven,
I will exalt my throne above the stars of God;
I will also sit on the mount of the congregation
On the farthest sides of the north;
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,
I will be like the Most High.’
Angels are Not to be Worshipped.
Revelation 22:8-9 NIV
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard
and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been
showing them to me. 9 But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant
with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this
scroll. Worship God!”
• John tried to worship the angel showing him heaven.
Jesus is Superior to the Angels.
Hebrews 1:3-4 NIV
3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his
being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided
purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So
he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is
superior to theirs.
• The inherited superior name is “Son.”
10. Do we have guardian angels?
Matthew 18:10 NIV
10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their
angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”
• Some have taken this verse and interpreted that each child or person has
a “guardian angel.”
• It is better interpreted that we have “angels guarding us” instead of an
assigned “guardian angel.”
Are angels present when the believer dies?
Luke 16:22-23 NIV
22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to
Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he
was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his
side.”
• Angels carry a believer’s spirit to Jesus when they die.
What is the significance of the angels ascending and descending in Jacob’s
dream?
• The staircase represented God reaching down to Jacob and future Israel.
• The angels ascending and descending represent the promise of God’s full
resources and power to protect Jacob and fulfill His promises.
• Jacob could see God’s warriors ready to help him.
• The dream gave Jacob a visual image of God’s promises.
Angels are Invincible & Powerful Warriors.
2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 NIV
6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and 7 give relief
to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus
is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.
Psalm 104:4 NKJV
4 Who makes His angels spirits,
His ministers a flame of fire.
Angels are Our Protectors.
Psalm 34:7 NIV
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him,
and he delivers them.
11. Closing Thought on Angels.
Acts 5:19-20 NIV
19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and
brought them out. 20 “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the
people the full message of this new life.”
• The apostles were jailed for preaching Christ.
• God has chosen and commanded believers to share the gospel, and not
the angels!
• Sharing the gospel is the mission of believers!
Next Sunday
Genesis 29:16-30
Family?
December 16, 2018
First Baptist Church
Jackson, Mississippi
USA
The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
John 3:16 NIV
16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 14:6 NIV
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through Me.”
Romans 3:23 NIV
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 6:23a NIV
23a For the wages of sin is death,
• Death in this life (the first death) is 100%.
• Even Jesus, the one who doesn’t deserve death, died in this life to pay the
penalty for our sin.
• The death referred to in Romans 6:23a is the “second death” explained in
Revelation 21:8.
12. Revelation 21:8 NIV
8 “But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually
immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be
consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
Romans 5:8 NIV
8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23b NIV
23b but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Revelation 21:7 NIV
7 “He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be My
son.”
• Romans 10:9-10 explains to us how to be overcomers.
Romans 10:9-10 NIV
9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that
God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that
you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith
and are saved.
Romans 10:13 NIV
13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Do you Have questions or would you like to know more?
Please, contact First Baptist Church Jackson at 601-949-1900 or
http://firstbaptistjackson.org/contact/