Gethsemane has been described as “the place of crushing”. It was an olive grove which included an olive press. In our text we will see how Peter, Jesus and the disciples are all crushed in some way, a painful extraction process which propels God’s purposes, nonetheless. We all go through Gethsemane seasons where we are pressed and refined.
The resurrection of Jesus is not the first resurrection miracle recorded in the Bible. There is even an “Easter Egg” that points to Resurrection in the oldest written book of the Bible. Do you remember as a kid how there was often a special egg to be found? It was often larger than the others and may have had a special compartment in it. That was the egg with the $20 bill in it or some such treasure. As we look at these resurrection easter eggs we will see what it is that makes Jesus’ Resurrection uniquely greater.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom_The Rich Young Ruler.pptxStephen Palm
As we continue our journey through Matthew, a young rich man approaches Jesus and asks what good thing must he do to get to Heaven. This leads to a tough conversation between the two and then a teaching moment for the disciples, and of course, for us! We will talk about camels going through the eyes of needles, we will provide a guide for dealing with our abundance, and we will continue to reinforce the concepts of an authentic faith and what it really means to follow Jesus.
Mt. 25.14-30_The Parable of the Talents.pptxStephen Palm
The Parable of the Talents concludes a series of Parables in Jesus’ Olivet Discourse on the theme of readying ourselves for the Lord’s Return. This parable introduces an additional element concerning the works that accompany a true saving faith. We are saved by faith but a faith that doesn’t express itself in kingdom activity will not lead us into God’s Kingdom. Such a faith is not really faith at all.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom: Mt. 24.15-28.pptxStephen Palm
Jesus begins our text by referencing “the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel.” There are four texts in Daniel that use this term which collectively speak of a great sacrilege of God’s House coupled with a great persecution of God’s people. Interpreting biblical prophecies is often like peeling an onion. That is why we often speak of near and distant fulfilments to these prophecies. There are two key figures in biblical history who committed great sacrilege and equally great brutalities. These first two fulfil many prophecies in Daniel and in Jesus’ Olivet discourse. However, neither of the first two complete the resume of the prophetic warnings of coming horrors. There is a third, the greatest of the Abominations, whom scripture calls the Antichrist. All the Abomination of Desolation prophecies foreshadow his sinister career of opposition to Christ.
Strictly speaking, this text is not a parable. It is a metaphor with three key elements, a Shepherd, Sheep who represent those who show kindness to Jesus “little ones” and Goats who are unattached to Jesus and unconcerned for His “little ones.” This teaching on the end-times judgments concludes Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, his last extended teaching in the Gospel of Mathew. It drives home to point that true saving faith is expressed in a selfless love for others.
Today's Message is based on The Road to Emmaus.
Luke 24:13-35
We can remember Jesus' presence in our lives by continually listen to the preaching of the Word and partaking in the Lord's Supper together
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom_Mt. 20.17-28.pptxStephen Palm
After predicting his death in even greater detail, Jesus is encountered by a Jewish Mom, the mother of James and John. She is trying to work out a family deal guaranteeing that her sons would someday hold the pre-eminent position in Jesus’ coming kingdom. What gives her the boldness to speak on behalf of her grown sons? How would Jesus respond? How are the places of greatest honor in Heaven distributed? These are just a few of the big questions that come out in this text, culminating in a lesson which we can’t afford to miss.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom_Mt. 18.10 14Stephen Palm
Being in community with other believers can be challenging at times, but that is no excuse for treating others poorly, especially little children or those who are new to the faith. In verse 10, Jesus gives us a universal warning to heed with how we relate to those in the church, do not despise these little ones. Citizens of the kingdom should never be treated with shame or contempt. More importantly, how we relate to each other reflects who we are in Christ. Mistreatment of other believers is no small matter in the eyes of God. In those moments of difficulty, their angels see the face of my Father in heaven who will be dispatched to our side at a moment’s notice (Heb. 1:14). Despite how well these little ones are treated like all sheep they are prone to wander from the flock. Jesus uses the imagery of shepherd to teach his disciples the significance of leaving the 99 to go after the one. To us, that may seem foolish, but the one sheep that strays will eventually end up in danger, so when the shepherd finds it, he rejoices. This parable beautifully illustrates Jesus as the Good Shepherd who pursues us even when we stray from the fold.
The resurrection of Jesus is not the first resurrection miracle recorded in the Bible. There is even an “Easter Egg” that points to Resurrection in the oldest written book of the Bible. Do you remember as a kid how there was often a special egg to be found? It was often larger than the others and may have had a special compartment in it. That was the egg with the $20 bill in it or some such treasure. As we look at these resurrection easter eggs we will see what it is that makes Jesus’ Resurrection uniquely greater.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom_The Rich Young Ruler.pptxStephen Palm
As we continue our journey through Matthew, a young rich man approaches Jesus and asks what good thing must he do to get to Heaven. This leads to a tough conversation between the two and then a teaching moment for the disciples, and of course, for us! We will talk about camels going through the eyes of needles, we will provide a guide for dealing with our abundance, and we will continue to reinforce the concepts of an authentic faith and what it really means to follow Jesus.
Mt. 25.14-30_The Parable of the Talents.pptxStephen Palm
The Parable of the Talents concludes a series of Parables in Jesus’ Olivet Discourse on the theme of readying ourselves for the Lord’s Return. This parable introduces an additional element concerning the works that accompany a true saving faith. We are saved by faith but a faith that doesn’t express itself in kingdom activity will not lead us into God’s Kingdom. Such a faith is not really faith at all.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom: Mt. 24.15-28.pptxStephen Palm
Jesus begins our text by referencing “the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel.” There are four texts in Daniel that use this term which collectively speak of a great sacrilege of God’s House coupled with a great persecution of God’s people. Interpreting biblical prophecies is often like peeling an onion. That is why we often speak of near and distant fulfilments to these prophecies. There are two key figures in biblical history who committed great sacrilege and equally great brutalities. These first two fulfil many prophecies in Daniel and in Jesus’ Olivet discourse. However, neither of the first two complete the resume of the prophetic warnings of coming horrors. There is a third, the greatest of the Abominations, whom scripture calls the Antichrist. All the Abomination of Desolation prophecies foreshadow his sinister career of opposition to Christ.
Strictly speaking, this text is not a parable. It is a metaphor with three key elements, a Shepherd, Sheep who represent those who show kindness to Jesus “little ones” and Goats who are unattached to Jesus and unconcerned for His “little ones.” This teaching on the end-times judgments concludes Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, his last extended teaching in the Gospel of Mathew. It drives home to point that true saving faith is expressed in a selfless love for others.
Today's Message is based on The Road to Emmaus.
Luke 24:13-35
We can remember Jesus' presence in our lives by continually listen to the preaching of the Word and partaking in the Lord's Supper together
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom_Mt. 20.17-28.pptxStephen Palm
After predicting his death in even greater detail, Jesus is encountered by a Jewish Mom, the mother of James and John. She is trying to work out a family deal guaranteeing that her sons would someday hold the pre-eminent position in Jesus’ coming kingdom. What gives her the boldness to speak on behalf of her grown sons? How would Jesus respond? How are the places of greatest honor in Heaven distributed? These are just a few of the big questions that come out in this text, culminating in a lesson which we can’t afford to miss.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom_Mt. 18.10 14Stephen Palm
Being in community with other believers can be challenging at times, but that is no excuse for treating others poorly, especially little children or those who are new to the faith. In verse 10, Jesus gives us a universal warning to heed with how we relate to those in the church, do not despise these little ones. Citizens of the kingdom should never be treated with shame or contempt. More importantly, how we relate to each other reflects who we are in Christ. Mistreatment of other believers is no small matter in the eyes of God. In those moments of difficulty, their angels see the face of my Father in heaven who will be dispatched to our side at a moment’s notice (Heb. 1:14). Despite how well these little ones are treated like all sheep they are prone to wander from the flock. Jesus uses the imagery of shepherd to teach his disciples the significance of leaving the 99 to go after the one. To us, that may seem foolish, but the one sheep that strays will eventually end up in danger, so when the shepherd finds it, he rejoices. This parable beautifully illustrates Jesus as the Good Shepherd who pursues us even when we stray from the fold.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom: Mt. 21.12-17.pptxStephen Palm
The Temple complex is much larger than we realize. Commentator Grant Osborne states that the combination of the Temple courts was “equal to thirty-five football fields in size and covering one-sixth the total area of Jerusalem itself.” The largest area was the Court of the Gentiles (25 acres), the place where any and all could come to worship. Sometime during the High Priesthood of Caiaphas, around AD 30, the necessary function of the money-changers who converted pagan coins to coinage lacking pagan icons, and the sellers of sacrificial animals moved from the Mount of Olives into the Court of the Gentiles. On top of this, both enterprises had become corrupt, generating great profit at the expense of worshippers. Jesus cleansed the Temple for a second time, healed the blind and lame and in the process fulfilled numerous biblical prophecies, boldly asserting his authority as the messianic Son of David.
John's gospel was written around 90AD. He assumes his readers know the basic facts of Jesus life. His purpose is to highlight that Jesus was and is the Son of God and that belief in Him will give eternal life.
These slides go through the "I AM" Statements of Jesus.
If you're looking for a deeper understanding of Jesus and His teachings, then this presentation is for you. Through exploring I am statements of Jesus, you'll learn how to identify Jesus and follow God's will for your life.
For a deeper dive of each slide, check out this video - https://youtu.be/p2zJG9x0704
Easter Eggs: Traces of Jesus Through Time_Palm Sunday.pptxStephen Palm
Faithful Jews longed for the coming of the Davidic Messiah. It was always assumed that he would deliver his people from their enemies and oppressors, restore their sovereignty and usher in an age of peace and prosperity. Many prophetic texts describe these moments. However, God’s script includes some “Easter Eggs” that describe that same king but suggest that His coming may look quite different. Some are hidden in plain sight, in God’s Word. Others are hidden in the pages of Jewish history. We will find these eggs and explore their content.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
This is a slideshow of some of the prophecy illustrations from our website - http://SanctuaryofYeshua.wordpress.com.
You can go there to learn more about the Bible prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and about the Sanctuary, or Tabernacle. The fact that the Bible prophecies have been so accurately fulfilled by history shows that the prophecies which apply to the future will also be very exactly fulfilled. You will find much more about this o the website, as well as an illustrated timeline of all the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation so you can see visually how and when they were/are going to be fulfilled.
Acts 3, Beautiful Gate, authority, the name of Jesus, Solomon’s Colonnade, re...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 3, Beautiful Gate, authority, the name of Jesus, Solomon’s Colonnade, repent and return, metanoeo and epistrepho, restitution of all things, all the prophets said Christ would suffer, a prophet like me
Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo taught a Bible workshop on the Book of Luke at San Diego State University Saturday May 3rd 2014. Notes, power point and recordings are attached.
With any structure being built, the foundation is of utmost importance. What is the foundation for your life? What is the foundation for your faith? These really are important questions! The foundations humans lay include their own goodness and good works. These people feel like they can be saved by "doing enough good" in the world. Others recognize their goodness can't save them but view Christ as only supplying what little they lack to get into heaven. God laid a foundation of Jesus - ONLY JESUS! None of your righteousness, none of your good works - ONLY JESUS.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Prophecy of Enoch in Jude 14-16_.pptxStephen Palm
In Jude 14-16 Jude cites one of the most cryptic characters in the Book of Genesis, Enoch, the man who never died! Jude quotes Enoch, but the words are not found in Genesis nor anywhere else in the Bible. Jude is actually quoting from a pseudepigraphical book named 1 Enoch. In this sermon we will take a close look at Enoch, consider the way that biblical authors at times cited non-biblical books as illustrations and how Jude applied these words to the false teachers of our day.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom: Mt. 21.12-17.pptxStephen Palm
The Temple complex is much larger than we realize. Commentator Grant Osborne states that the combination of the Temple courts was “equal to thirty-five football fields in size and covering one-sixth the total area of Jerusalem itself.” The largest area was the Court of the Gentiles (25 acres), the place where any and all could come to worship. Sometime during the High Priesthood of Caiaphas, around AD 30, the necessary function of the money-changers who converted pagan coins to coinage lacking pagan icons, and the sellers of sacrificial animals moved from the Mount of Olives into the Court of the Gentiles. On top of this, both enterprises had become corrupt, generating great profit at the expense of worshippers. Jesus cleansed the Temple for a second time, healed the blind and lame and in the process fulfilled numerous biblical prophecies, boldly asserting his authority as the messianic Son of David.
John's gospel was written around 90AD. He assumes his readers know the basic facts of Jesus life. His purpose is to highlight that Jesus was and is the Son of God and that belief in Him will give eternal life.
These slides go through the "I AM" Statements of Jesus.
If you're looking for a deeper understanding of Jesus and His teachings, then this presentation is for you. Through exploring I am statements of Jesus, you'll learn how to identify Jesus and follow God's will for your life.
For a deeper dive of each slide, check out this video - https://youtu.be/p2zJG9x0704
Easter Eggs: Traces of Jesus Through Time_Palm Sunday.pptxStephen Palm
Faithful Jews longed for the coming of the Davidic Messiah. It was always assumed that he would deliver his people from their enemies and oppressors, restore their sovereignty and usher in an age of peace and prosperity. Many prophetic texts describe these moments. However, God’s script includes some “Easter Eggs” that describe that same king but suggest that His coming may look quite different. Some are hidden in plain sight, in God’s Word. Others are hidden in the pages of Jewish history. We will find these eggs and explore their content.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
This is a slideshow of some of the prophecy illustrations from our website - http://SanctuaryofYeshua.wordpress.com.
You can go there to learn more about the Bible prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and about the Sanctuary, or Tabernacle. The fact that the Bible prophecies have been so accurately fulfilled by history shows that the prophecies which apply to the future will also be very exactly fulfilled. You will find much more about this o the website, as well as an illustrated timeline of all the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation so you can see visually how and when they were/are going to be fulfilled.
Acts 3, Beautiful Gate, authority, the name of Jesus, Solomon’s Colonnade, re...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 3, Beautiful Gate, authority, the name of Jesus, Solomon’s Colonnade, repent and return, metanoeo and epistrepho, restitution of all things, all the prophets said Christ would suffer, a prophet like me
Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo taught a Bible workshop on the Book of Luke at San Diego State University Saturday May 3rd 2014. Notes, power point and recordings are attached.
With any structure being built, the foundation is of utmost importance. What is the foundation for your life? What is the foundation for your faith? These really are important questions! The foundations humans lay include their own goodness and good works. These people feel like they can be saved by "doing enough good" in the world. Others recognize their goodness can't save them but view Christ as only supplying what little they lack to get into heaven. God laid a foundation of Jesus - ONLY JESUS! None of your righteousness, none of your good works - ONLY JESUS.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Prophecy of Enoch in Jude 14-16_.pptxStephen Palm
In Jude 14-16 Jude cites one of the most cryptic characters in the Book of Genesis, Enoch, the man who never died! Jude quotes Enoch, but the words are not found in Genesis nor anywhere else in the Bible. Jude is actually quoting from a pseudepigraphical book named 1 Enoch. In this sermon we will take a close look at Enoch, consider the way that biblical authors at times cited non-biblical books as illustrations and how Jude applied these words to the false teachers of our day.
Jude: The Acts of the Apostates: Waterless Clouds (vv.8-13).pptxStephen Palm
Jude continues to paint a portrait of false teachers by piling up Old Testament examples of rebels who rejected God-given authority. This week we will consider the bad example of Satan and three men he worked through: Cain, Balaam and Korah. These examples continue to help us identify what false teachers are like and how to quickly identify them.
Jude: The Acts of the Apostate: High Handed Sins (vv.5-7).pptxStephen Palm
One of the key characteristics of Jude as an author is that he frequently alludes to or directly quotes Old Testament texts. He assumes knowledge of these great stories of the Hebrew Scriptures and without some solid understanding of the Books of Moses, in particular, Jude is almost indecipherable.
In this sermon, we will use a category of sin described in the Book of Numbers, the High-Handed Sin, as a way of organizing Jude 5-7. The High-Handed sin is the sin of the apostate, those who raise their fists against God. Jude, who loves triads, will share three "high-handed sins" committed by unruly mobs. Each of these OT stories are intended to demonstrate the true severity and danger posed by false teachers. In the process of considering these background texts to Jude's words we will grapple with some of the most confusing and even unnerving texts of scripture. Prepare for a wild ride!
Jude: The Acts of the Apostates (Jude vv.1-4).pptxStephen Palm
In this sermon Pastor Ryan Shannon introduces a new sermon series on the Book of Jude entitled, "The Acts of the Apostates". Apostates are the earliest "deconversion" stories of the New Testament. These are false teachers who rejected a truth that they once felt some affinity towards. They preached another gospel and posed a great danger to the early church. Like the first century, the 21st century church faces this same real risk. False teachers are often attractive, charismatic and incredibly positive in their message. But they reject the hard teachings of Jesus and offer a message that offers affirmation without correction. There is nothing sadder than someone who believes a lie and stakes their eternal destiny on that lie that our sin is something God winks at. In this series we will learn the importance of discernment coupled with a bold commitment to stand up, stand out and stand firm for the gospel.
This sermon will explore the broad topic of bioethics from a Christian perspective. The sermon is organized around three points borrowed from bioethicist Dr. Nigel Cameron and Charles Colson: Taking Life, Making Life and Faking Life. We will observe how current innovations offer great hope for healing major diseases but also pose the risk of creating dystopic nightmare scenarios. We will see what God's Word has to say on these relevant topics.
This is the concluding message in the series Trivial Pursuits and the fifth message of "Meaningful Pursuits." This message considers the pursuit of obedience. Shockingly, the words "obey" and "obedience" are not found in all of Ecclesiastes. However, the concept appears in a variety of expressions such as Pleasing God, Doing good, Walking in the "Sight of the Eyes" and Keeping the Commandments. We will explore each of these key phrases and the texts in which they appear, and we will explore what "keeping the commandments" means for the New Covenant believer. We will also explore the "God-rail" of judgment and what the believer in Jesus can expect on the "Day of Judgment."
Meaningful Pursuits_The Fear of God.pptxStephen Palm
In Proverbs Solomon says that "The Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom." The idea of fearing God is peppered throughout Ecclesiastes. It is found in some texts that we have explored in this series and some that we have not. In this message we will bring five key texts concerning the Fear of God that identify five key reasons why we are wise to Fear Him. We will also investigate the Hebrew word that lies behind this concept of fear in order to gain a more accurate view of this important biblical concept.
This sermon is part of the Easter Apocalypse series in which we are looking forward to the Book of Revelations for a sense of the sequel to the Easter story, Jesus in Heaven and King of kings and Lord of lords. In this message we will contrast Jesus' "veiled glory" during His earthly ministry including his post-resurrection appearances and Jesus' full display of his glory in John's vision in Revelation chapter 1.
Today we launch our Easter series entitled "Easter Apocalypse". This Palm Sunday we are going to study a moment from the Book of Revelation where a great multitude, much larger than the crowd in Jerusalem, will worship Jesus, waving palm branches. This amazing moment is found in the seventh chapter of the Book of Revelation. We will look at the entire chapter with a special focus on the middle of the chapter where this scene plays out in heaven.
Ecclesiastes 4: The Pursuit of Companionship.pptxStephen Palm
In Ecclesiastes 4 we find another meaningful pursuit sandwiched between two meaningless pursuits, as is Solomon's style. The Meaningful Pursuit is the pursuit of companionship. This passage contains the great statement that a cord of three strands is not easily torn apart. We will explore the primary meaning in context and then explore an additional meaning that the n+1 formula in this text suggests, that the plus one is also a reference to God. He is the one who truly provides enduring strength to our human relationships, whether we are looking at a marriage or a friendship. Excluding God leaves us "under the sun" and fending for ourselves.
The Pursuit of God's Timetable_Ecclesiastes 3.pptxStephen Palm
This week marks the shift from Trivial Pursuits to Meaningful Pursuits. This week we will look at Pursuing God's Timetable, embracing God's understanding of time and eternity. However, we will see that the jaded side of Solomon continues to intersperse rain clouds of doubt and cynicism. He bears the spiritual and emotional scars of a man who spent too much time in Trivial and sinful pursuits.
Culture Clash_Reasserting the Gospel to a culture that wants to reshape its m...Stephen Palm
This sermon is entitled Reasserting the Gospel to a culture that wants to reshape its message. In this sermon we will look at some key aspects of the gospel which clash with our culture, 5 common distortions of the gospel and finally 3 biblical examples of how to contextualize the gospel without compromising or confusing its message.
The Pursuit of Self Sufficiency_Ecclesiastes 9:11-12.pptxStephen Palm
In Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Solomon bemoans how random chance falls upon mankind. The fastest runner doesn't always win the race. The smartest person doesn't always get the scholarship; life doesn't operate purely on the basis of fairness. The "under the sun" solution is self-reliance. In this sermon Mike Bealer demonstrates that the mathematics hard-baked into the universe suggest that God does not operate randomly. He creates a purposeful universe and one of His purposes is that we will rely upon Him rather than rely upon ourselves and our meager understanding of God's purpose and plan.
In this service, we will celebrate a child dedication. Then we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together, and finally believers baptism by immersion. Each section will include a brief devotional focusing on the scriptures that inform and inspire these practices of the Christian faith.
Trivial Pursuits - The Pursuit of Riches_Contentment.pptxStephen Palm
This sermon is a tag team preaching. Pastor Steve Palm will begin with the bad news concerning the "Trivial Pursuit of Riches" in Ecclesiastes 5:8-17. We will look at several active "taxes" that siphon wealth: the Corruption Tax, the Consumption Tax and the Calamity Tax. Those who love money struggle to have enough. Cole will preach on the flip side of the coin in Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. The answer to the love of money is not more money and things. The true answer is contentment.
The Pursuit of Worldly Pleasure_Ecclesiastes 2.pptxStephen Palm
In Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 Solomon is convinced that he can run a dangerous experiment, safe-guarded by his great wisdom. The experiment is to explore every conceivable pleasure taken to inconceivable extremes and yet be unscathed. However, the experiment goes badly and leaves him jaded and empty. In the last three verses he finally allows a little of God's light to shine through. In this sermon we will contrast Solomon's life of empty pursuits with Jesus' balance life. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and set us an example of how to live beyond the "daily grind."
The Pursuit of Worldly Wisdom_Ecclesiastes 1:1-18.pptxStephen Palm
The book of Ecclesiastes is one of the least taught least preached and least read books in the Bible. However, it has one of the most relevant messages for our day. It is a rich tapestry of opposing threads, horizontal threads of an "under the sun" perspective that is worldly-wise and vertical threads of an "under God's Heaven" perspective that reflects the wisdom of God. Which perspective you embrace will determine whether life is a chore or a blessing. Man's wisdom leads to meaninglessness. God's wisdom leads to significance and true joy.
Culture Clash_Antisemitism and the Abrahamic Covenant.pptxStephen Palm
Antisemitism has spiked by 400% in the United States since the beginning of the Hamas/Israel War. However, antisemitism, the hatred and persecution of Jews, has been spiking since 2017. Antisemitism has been described as a "light sleeper" that has awakened yet again. In this sermon, we will look at two definitions of antisemitism, explore the history of antisemitism including the history of Christian antisemitism and then explore what God has to say by examining the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 12, 15 and 17 and other prophetic texts. Pastor Steve will assert that the Abrahamic Covenant is an essential lens through which Bible-believers view history and current events. We will also learn what a "trope" is and then explore several insidious antisemitic tropes which are the fuel on the fire of antisemitism.
Christmas List - Jesus: Prioritizing Mission over Everything Else.pptxStephen Palm
4. Jesus: Prioritizing Mission over Everything Else. (Dec. 23 & 24) John 1:1-18
John’s gospel begins at an earlier point than the other gospels. Mark begins at Jesus’ baptism and adds nothing to the Christmas story. Matthew and Luke begin with the circumstances of Jesus’ humble birth. But John begins in Heaven with the story of the pre-incarnate Son of God. Heaven’s Prince was a partner with His Father in the work of Creation; “without Him nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3). He was worshipped by angels and shared in the same divine essence possessed by the Father and the Holy Spirit. As the ancient creed says, “He was God of God, Light of light, true God of True God”. In order to accomplish His Father’s Redemptive Mission, to redeem mankind, he voluntarily chose to forego the heavenly privileges of his throne at His Father’s side, and came to earth, was confined to the womb of a young Jewish girl and then was born and placed in a feeding trough, likely in a cave used for birthing lambs. We know so little about Mary, Joseph and the Wise Men whom we have been studying. We are left with the challenge of piecing their lives together. But we have four gospels that describe the miraculous life of Jesus. We see through their four accounts a common picture of a man who consistently prioritized God’s Mission over everything else, culminating in His crucifixion and death. His was a hard life lived perfectly. The challenge before us is whether we will choose to accept His Great Co-Mission, to join Him in prioritizing serving God over security, reputation, comfort, and everything else this world esteems that God sees as less than?
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
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Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
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2. THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM
Gethsemane:
The Place of
Crushing
Matthew 26:30-56
3. THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM
SERMON OVERVIEW
Peter’s Pride
CRUSHED
Jesus’ Will
CRUSHED
Disciples’ Pride
CRUSHED
4. THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM
Peter’s Pride
CRUSHED!
Matthew 26:31-35
5. Zechariah 13
7b Strike the shepherd,
and the sheep will be
scattered; I will turn
my hand against the
little ones.
SCATTERED
6. Zechariah 13
9b They will call upon my
name, and I will answer
them. I will say, “They
are my people”; and
they will say, “The Lord
is my God.”
GATHERED
8. THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM
Jesus’ Will
CRUSHED!
Matthew 26:36-46
9. David Guzik
“Peter—just like us—failed in
later temptation because he
failed to watch and pray. The
spiritual battle is often won or
lost before the crisis comes.”
10. Jesus’ Prayers in Gethsemane
Jesus’ 1st Prayer
39“My Father, if it
be possible,
let this cup pass
from me;
nevertheless, not
as I will, but as
you will.”
Jesus’ 2nd Prayer
42 “My Father, if
this cannot pass
unless I drink it,
your will be done.”
11. D.A. Carson
“In the first garden “Not your will but
mine” changed Paradise to desert and
brought man from Eden to Gethsemane.
Now “Not my will but yours” brings
anguish to the man who prays it but
transforms the desert into the kingdom
and brings man from Gethsemane to the
gates of glory.”
12. THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM
Disciples’ Pride
CRUSHED!
Matthew 26:47-56
14. • Jesus’ Response (50)
• Question: “Friend, what have you come
for?”
• Statement: “Friend, I know what you have
come to do.”
• Command: “Friend, do what you have
come to do.”
“My friend, for which you are present,”
16. Key Events
•Judas’ Greeting and Kiss (47-49)
•Jesus’ Response (50)
•Peter’s Reaction (51-54)
•Jesus’ Rebukes the Mob (55-56)
Editor's Notes
Gethsemane: The Place of Crushing
Matthew 26:30-56
Peter’s Pride Crushed!
30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” 33 Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.
Zechariah 13:7
SCATTERED
7b Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.
Zechariah 13
GATHERED
9b They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, “They are my people”; and they will say, “The Lord is my God.”
Jesus’ Will Crushed!
Matthew 26:36-46
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch[d] with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
Hebrews 5:7-9
7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. 9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,
(Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 5:79.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 5:7–9.
David Guzik
“Peter—just like us—failed in later temptation because he failed to watch and pray. The spiritual battle is often won or lost before the crisis comes.”
Jesus’ Prayers in Gethsemane
Jesus’ Prayers in Gethsemane
Jesus’ 1st Prayer
39“My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
Jesus’ 2nd Prayer
42 “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.”
D.A. Carson
“In the first garden “Not your will but mine” changed Paradise to desert and brought man from Eden to Gethsemane. Now “Not my will but yours” brings anguish to the man who prays it but transforms the desert into the kingdom and brings man from Gethsemane to the gates of glory.”
Disciple’s Pride Crushed!
Matthew 26:47-56
47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands-on Jesus and seized him. 51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?” 55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. 56 But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.
The Meaning of Mt. 26:50
“My friend, for which you are present,”
Question: “Friend, what have you come for?”
Statement: “Friend, I know what you have come to do.”
Command: “Friend, do what you have come to do.”