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- 1. 4 Hugh Vol. 43October 16, 2018 Number 41 WHAT SHALL I DO WITH JESUS WHICH IS CALLED CHRIST Barry Kennedy There are many great questions presented in God’s Word. It would behoove any Bible student to go through and study them in depth. The above question was asked by Pilate at the time Jesus was brought before him by the Jews. “Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified” (Matthew 27:22). Though Pilate did not realize the profundity of his question everyone should deeply consider the ramifications such a question will have in their lives. Pilate was caught in the middle of a three-way power struggle. The ultimate power (authority) God (Matthew 28:18), the power of the Jewish religion, and the power of Rome. Jesus was the only power involved which was not tainted with pride. Still, the question remained, “What shall I do with Jesus which is called Christ? Consider the three sources to whom this question applies. The Jews had their minds hardened to the point that they would settle for nothing less than the blood of Jesus. “Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children” (Matthew 27:25). Imagine the audacity it would take to make such a statement. To wish this blood upon oneself is hard to swallow, but to wish this blood upon one’s children is unthinkable. The true problem was in their failure to understand what they should “do” with Jesus. They failed in their understanding of God’s will and His plan for the redemption of man (John 5:46; Luke 19:10). Many today are not taking the time to consider the need we have to study God’s word (2 Timothy 2:15). Many people have come to an “I think/believe” religion, without ever putting forth any effort to “Prove all things and hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). “Prove” to many, carries the idea of pick the parts you like and reject the rest. This kind of religion is shallow and void of any value to the soul of man. True faith has at its heart a foundation built upon evidence. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). A faith system that cannot be proven by the Word of God leads one to only two ends. First, which is chosen by the majority, reject any attempt to test one’s doctrine with the Word of God and attack anyone or thing that tries to challenge the doctrine in question. Second, accept the fact that one has a problem with his doctrine, and he must “rightly divide” the Word of Truth to conform his life to God’s word. When asked “What shall I do with Jesus which is called Christ?” the Jews answered, “Crucify Him!” What would we say? Pilate was struggling with his part in this scene. He knew that Jesus was an innocent man. Jesus had done nothing worthy of death, Son of God or not. Pilate was not a believer in the fact that Jesus was/is the Son of God. “For he knew that for envy they had delivered him” (Matthew 27:18). Pilate’s wife also feared her husband’s --article continued on page 2-- ELDERS Mike Childers..............397-6453 Dennis Hallmark .........255-5557 Mark Hitt.....................322-0917 Bobby Lindley.............260-9193 DEACONS Wade Bryan.................419-5552 William Harris.............416-8149 Ricky Lindsey .............255-8136 Jeff Mansel..................871-0357 Jimmy Spearman.........840-8957 Michael Wilson ...........891-0891 PREACHER Barry Kennedy ... (931)787-7108 SECRETARY Renee Childers Office...........................842-6116 Fax...............................842-7091 E-MAIL eastmaincoc38804@gmail.com WEB PAGE eastmaincoc.com SUNDAY SERVICES Worship....................... 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes............. 10:15 a.m. Worship..................... 11:15 a.m. Singing or Devotional Last Sunday of the Month MID-WEEK SERVICES Wednesday Classes .....7:00 p.m. EAST MAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST 1606 East Main Street P. O. Box 1761 Tupelo, Mississippi 38802 “Thou shalt observe to do all that they inform thee” (Deut. 17:10)
- 2. Community Outreach Item: Garbagebags --article continued from page 1— involvement in this situation. “When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him” (Matthew 27:19). Instead of following his wife’s advice, as well as his own instinct, he gave in to the pressures of the multitude. Pilate did not ask this question because he did not know what he “should” do with Jesus. No, he was looking for a political escape from his situation. It is impossible to please all men. Pilate should have said, “I know what I should do with Jesus and I will not go against that which is just.” The last source to which this question applies is you and me. Have we ever asked ourselves “what will I do with Jesus which is called Christ?” The answer to this question revolves around what we ARE doing with Him now. Many times we may have considered what He has done for us. He was tempted in all points just as we are tempted, but He did no sin (Hebrews 4:15). He became the sacrifice for our lives (John 3:16; Acts 8:32; 1 Peter 2:21-24). He desires that our lives would be conformed to His will, to follow Him, and to allow His word to direct our lives (Romans 12:1, 2; Matthew 16:24; Psalm 119:105). Are we? Can we say that we know what we are to do with Jesus and are doing it? Pilate asked his question and the Holy Spirit inspired Matthew to record that question for our benefit today. He did not do what he knew he should, will we? “What Will We Do With Jesus Which Is Called Christ?” Trunk or Treat This year we will have “trunk or treat” in the parking lot at East Main from 5:00- 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. We would like to please encourage everyone to come back to the building about 4:45 and stand beside their cars and pass out candy to the children as they come by. (You may wish to decorate your car’s trunk!) Thank You Notes We wish to thank each of you for your cards, calls, and especially your prayers on our behalf. You are our blessed family in Christ. Thank you. Marlon & Gail ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for all the concerns, the cards, the well wishes, but most of all thanks for all the prayers. In Christian love, Rommie & Annie Dilworth NW Florida School of Biblical Studies Fish Fry The Northwest Florida School of Biblical Studies is hosting a fish fry this Saturday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the East Main Church of Christ. This will be a great time of fellowship and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the work taking place at NWFSBS. Gospel Meetings The Gatlin St. congregation in Okolona will host a Gospel Meeting October 21-25 with Russ Crosswhite speaking at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The Mantachie congregation will host a Gospel Meeting October 21-25 with a different speaker each service at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Oak Ridge congregation in Baldwyn will host a Gospel Meeting Oct. 21-24 with Barry Kennedy speaking at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and at 7:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Mark Your Calendars: Gospel Meeting East Main Church of Christ October 28th - 31st Speaker: Robby Eversole
- 3. Daily Bible Reading October17..................................................Mark 10-11 October 18..................................................Mark 12-13 October 19..................................................Mark 14-16 October 20......................................................... Luke 1 October 21......................................................Luke 2-3 October 22......................................................Luke 4-5 October 23......................................................Luke 6-7 Birthdays & Anniversaries Birthdays: Brenda Spearman (Oct. 18), Chad Willis (Oct. 19), Will Davis (Oct. 20), James Sim- mons (Oct. 23). Anniversaries: None this week. Our Sick Lauren Lindley is in CCU at NMMC. She is improving. Clara Simmons is in room 3328 at NMMC with pneumonia. She is some better. Jean Mounce saw a doctor at UAB on Monday. She’ll undergo surgery Oct. 25. Bettye Davis & Susan Reed were home sick Sunday. Jadon Parish, Glenda Barnette’s nephew, had his feeding tube put back in. Lynn Sanderson’s mother, Caroline Willis’, cancer has come back. Charlie Evans, a friend of the Kennedys in Crossville, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. On-Going Illnesses Laverne Raper, Frankie Estes, Donny Dulaney, Adam McCurley, Mary Jordan, Bretta Robinson, James Goddard, Ray Scribner, Bill Goff, Linda Bryan, Mitch Maclean, James Nichols, Sheba Tuggers, Sherry Gregory, Shirley Owens, Mickey Bailey, Mike Scott, Tracey Wilburn, Sammy Carson, Nathan Hale, Leroy Brown, Mike Stroup, Shirley Lyons Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Clara Simmons, Nancy Haywood, Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Mary Southern, Veona Harris The Junior Youth and Early Seekers are invited to Tombigbee State Park this Sunday, October 21 after worship services at noon. We’ll have a cookout for lunch and some time of fellowship. Please sign the food list posted in the foyer beside the tract rack! Sr. Bible Bowl The Sr. Bible Bowl will be held this Sunday, Oct. 21 beginning at 2:00 p.m. here at East Main. Please see Mark Hitt or Tim Davis if you need material. Nursing Home Singing The monthly singing at the Tupelo Nursing Facility on Briar Ridge Rd. will be held this Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2-2:30 p.m. The residents there really enjoy this time of singing! Please bring a song book if you are able to attend. Sr. Youth Activity The Senior Youth are invited to Ricky & Lisa Lindsey’s home on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 6:00 p.m. for their monthly devotional & meal. Also, since it’s close to Halloween, we would like everyone to dress up! A food sign-up list will be posted beside the tract rack in the foyer soon. John Duke is stationed in Long Beach, MS. Matt Duke is stationed in Ft. Carson, CO. Caleb Williams is stationed in Jacksonville, NC. Dylan Kelly, Steve Kelly’s grandson, is in Kuwait. Jr. Youth & Early Seekers’ Devotional
- 4. Men to ServeSunday, Oct. 21, 2018 a.m. Announcements..............................Dennis Hallmark Bible Reading....................................Chase Stanford Opening Prayer .................................... Greg Hughes Lord’s Supper Jeff Mansel & Mike Childers Serve Congregation, East Side: Jalon Mansel, Hugh Scribner, Stuart Childers Serve Congregation, West Side: Larry Bates, David Bates, Scott Childers Lead Singing....................................James Simmons Closing Prayer................................ Roger Sanderson Ushers ...................Eddie Simmons & Britton Smith Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m. Sunday Afternoon Opening Prayer .....................................Harold Roby Closing Prayer............................................Joe Smith Lead Singing.......................................Josh Kennedy Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Prayer ..........................................Bobby Joe Lindley Lead Singing........................................ Greg Hughes Contact Wade Bryan (419-5552) if unable to serve. The elders kindly request that men leading in public worship wear the best dress clothes they have. Greeters ......................................Greg & Tracy Lyle .........................Michael & Christine Wilson Prepare Lord’s Supper—October .................Chad & & Susan Willis Nursery...........Beth Lindsey & McKenna Sanderson Pantry.................................................................Jelly Attendance & Contribution Mid-Week, 10-10-18............................................171 Sunday 1st Worship, 10-14-18 .............................195 Sunday Bible Class ..............................................184 Sunday 2nd Worship.............................................158 Contribution (budget $7,900)..........................$7,385 New Church Directory We are in the process of making a new church directory for East Main. We are going to be doing it a little different this time! We are making the directories ourselves. We will be asking a few families at a time to come to the multipurpose room after Sunday services to get a quick snapshot of their family made in front of a blue backdrop and update their address, phone, etc. Please help us in this effort to have a complete church directory.