1) The Israelites had lived in fear for 40 years, afraid to cross the Jordan River and enter the Promised Land.
2) God commanded Joshua to have the Israelites cross the Jordan, which was overflowing its banks. The priests had to step into the river first, in an act of faith.
3) God parted the waters of the Jordan as he had the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross over on dry ground. This miracle strengthened the Israelites' faith and confirmed Joshua's leadership, as God was with him as he had been with Moses.
Part of the elders series, focusing on Psalm 91 and God's promises if we abide in Him. But what does it mean to abide in Him? This sermon discusses our quiet time with God.
The document discusses overcoming fear through having a close relationship with God. It encourages enlarging one's vision, strengthening resolve, and not being afraid as God will be with believers. It suggests communicating with God daily through prayer, worship, and reading the Bible. Choosing God over the world and having faith, not fear, are keys to pleasing God and receiving his promises. Hidden sins can damage relationships with God and create fear, so confession and repentance are important.
it is impossible for us , being a human to be satisfied while we are in our physical life! King Solomon the wisest and the richest king said "everything is vanity". this message tells us that we can experience satisfaction through the presence God. therefore let us aim and aspire His presence above all things. God bless!
The document discusses overcoming fear through having a close relationship with God. It encourages enlarging one's vision, strengthening resolve, and not being afraid as God will be with believers. It highlights how Joshua overcame fear by learning from Moses' example of walking closely with God. It emphasizes choosing God over the world by having faith in Him through prayer, God's word, and making Him the priority in decisions. Sin creates fear but confessing and repenting restores fellowship with God.
The document discusses how God knows and cares for his people. It provides several Bible passages that show God promised to be known by his people and to forgive their sins. God formed people in the womb and knows them intimately. Jesus understands human weaknesses because he experienced temptation. God is always present and knows people's thoughts and ways. He has chosen and ordained the days of people's lives since before creation. God's thoughts for his people are vast in number.
The document is a passage from the book of Zechariah describing several visions received by Zechariah. It discusses an angel being sent to measure and survey Jerusalem, indicating the city will be prosperous and protected by God's presence. God calls for His people to return from exile. The passage promises God will dwell among His people in Jerusalem and Judah, and references the coming Messiah. It encourages singing for joy at God's promises but also calls for being silent before God out of respect and in anticipation of His judgment.
1) The Israelites had lived in fear for 40 years, afraid to cross the Jordan River and enter the Promised Land.
2) God commanded Joshua to have the Israelites cross the Jordan, which was overflowing its banks. The priests had to step into the river first, in an act of faith.
3) God parted the waters of the Jordan as he had the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross over on dry ground. This miracle strengthened the Israelites' faith and confirmed Joshua's leadership, as God was with him as he had been with Moses.
Part of the elders series, focusing on Psalm 91 and God's promises if we abide in Him. But what does it mean to abide in Him? This sermon discusses our quiet time with God.
The document discusses overcoming fear through having a close relationship with God. It encourages enlarging one's vision, strengthening resolve, and not being afraid as God will be with believers. It suggests communicating with God daily through prayer, worship, and reading the Bible. Choosing God over the world and having faith, not fear, are keys to pleasing God and receiving his promises. Hidden sins can damage relationships with God and create fear, so confession and repentance are important.
it is impossible for us , being a human to be satisfied while we are in our physical life! King Solomon the wisest and the richest king said "everything is vanity". this message tells us that we can experience satisfaction through the presence God. therefore let us aim and aspire His presence above all things. God bless!
The document discusses overcoming fear through having a close relationship with God. It encourages enlarging one's vision, strengthening resolve, and not being afraid as God will be with believers. It highlights how Joshua overcame fear by learning from Moses' example of walking closely with God. It emphasizes choosing God over the world by having faith in Him through prayer, God's word, and making Him the priority in decisions. Sin creates fear but confessing and repenting restores fellowship with God.
The document discusses how God knows and cares for his people. It provides several Bible passages that show God promised to be known by his people and to forgive their sins. God formed people in the womb and knows them intimately. Jesus understands human weaknesses because he experienced temptation. God is always present and knows people's thoughts and ways. He has chosen and ordained the days of people's lives since before creation. God's thoughts for his people are vast in number.
The document is a passage from the book of Zechariah describing several visions received by Zechariah. It discusses an angel being sent to measure and survey Jerusalem, indicating the city will be prosperous and protected by God's presence. God calls for His people to return from exile. The passage promises God will dwell among His people in Jerusalem and Judah, and references the coming Messiah. It encourages singing for joy at God's promises but also calls for being silent before God out of respect and in anticipation of His judgment.
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.
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.
God commanded the Israelites to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. The river was overflowing its banks due to the harvest season, making crossing seem impossible. However, Joshua told the people to sanctify themselves in preparation for God to perform miracles. When the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant entered the river, God parted the waters just as He had done at the Red Sea. By taking the first step in obedience, the Israelites demonstrated their faith and allowed God to fulfill His promise of bringing them into the land of victory and abundance.
Hosea prophesied around 750 BC, warning the northern tribes of Israel's impending doom due to their lack of knowledge of God, idolatry, corruption, and sinfulness. The Israelites trusted the wrong sources for help instead of God, were guilty of grievous sins like bloodshed and immorality while still performing meaningless rituals, and had corrupt leaders. Hosea called them to repentance, but they did not heed his warnings. God commands all people today to repent and obey him as well.
Jesus was uniquely born without sin through the power of the Holy Spirit. Though he took on a physical human form, he did not have a sinful human nature. At his baptism, God declared his pleasure in Jesus as his beloved son. Later, Jesus resisted Satan's three temptations in the wilderness by quoting scripture, remaining sinless unlike Adam.
This document contains a sermon about learning from the past, living in the present, and longing for the future promised by God. It discusses how Christians should learn from the mistakes and successes of past generations to avoid repeating errors. It emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present and allowing God to continue transforming us daily. It also expresses a hope for the future promised rest that God has prepared for those who obey Him. The sermon encourages examining one's own spiritual development and ensuring one's eternity is secure through obeying the gospel of Christ.
1) Joseph was handsome and his master's wife tried to seduce him daily, but he refused her advances because he feared sinning against God.
2) Joseph remained committed to keeping the trust his master had placed in him and refused to compromise, despite the wife's persistent attempts.
3) By fearing God, keeping his commitment, and hating wickedness, Joseph was able to say "no" and avoid sin, which allowed God to greatly bless him.
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6. When we act with faith that goes beyond our abilities and resources, we please God. There will be times when we will face obstacles that appear to be too big for us to handle on our own. Like the Israelites on the edge of the Promised Land, God will give us opportunities to increase our faith by allowing us to participate in His plans. Sadly, the Israelites focused on the obstacles and their abilities rather than on God’s plan. Faith compels to focus on His vision. Faith says, “I believe God will do this… and I’m putting my trust in Him with faith that goes beyond.”
Jesus defined faith that goes beyond the senses, including sight: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29)
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Moses set up a tabernacle outside the camp where he judged disputes among the people. God's presence returned to the tabernacle in a cloudy pillar. Moses had an intimate relationship with God where they spoke face to face. Moses prayed for the Israelites, interceding on their behalf as their leader, just as Jesus intercedes for humanity. God assured Moses that His presence would go with the Israelites.
The document discusses the importance of faith and provides examples from the Bible of Caleb and Jonathan demonstrating strong faith. It describes how Caleb, despite his old age, had faith God would give him the mountain he was promised. Jonathan also acted in faith that God would deliver the Philistines into Israel's hands, even though they were outnumbered. Both examples show how having faith in God and following Him fully can lead to overcoming obstacles and defeating enemies.
The document discusses Joseph's ability to say "no" when tempted by his master's wife to engage in sexual sin. It provides three reasons for Joseph's refusal: 1) His fear of God and not wanting to sin against God, 2) His commitment to keep the trust his master had placed in him, and 3) His hatred of wicked things. The document uses Joseph as an example of someone who was blessed for maintaining righteousness, and contrasts him with Reuben who was unable to say "no" and lost blessings as a result. It encourages readers to say "no" to sin in order to receive God's blessings.
Joshua is appointed as the new leader of Israel to replace Moses and lead the people into the Promised Land. God promises Joshua that he will always be with him and help him, just as he helped Moses, and that wherever Joshua goes he will give them the land. God commands Joshua to be strong, brave, and to not be afraid, as God will be with him. Joshua instructs the people to prepare food for the journey into the land that God is giving them.
Stephen recounts familiar Bible stories to religious leaders, concluding with words about Jesus. He tells of Abraham being called by God and receiving promises, of Joseph's dreams and betrayal by brothers but rise to power in Egypt, and of Moses' rescue as a child and role as deliverer despite initial rejection. Stephen accuses the leaders of resisting the Holy Spirit like their fathers, killing prophets and the Righteous One Jesus. The leaders stone Stephen to death.
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 SABBATH SCHOOL - 1st QUARTER 2021 - LESSON 4Adam Hiola
- Isaiah prophesied that within a few years, the kingdoms of Israel and Syria would no longer exist, which came true when Syria fell to Assyria and Israel was conquered by Assyria.
- Ahaz, the king of Judah, disobeyed God by forming an alliance with Assyria and worshipping their gods. As a result, God used Assyria to destroy parts of Judah as well.
- Isaiah was told by God to name his son as a sign that Assyria would conquer surrounding lands, which came to pass. Though Assyria destroyed much of Judah, God spared the remnant who remained faithful to Him.
This document contains the text of a Catholic mass. It includes an entrance antiphon calling people to sing to God, a penitential act where "Lord, have mercy" is said, and the opening prayer. There are also readings from the Second Book of Samuel and the Gospel of Mark, a Psalm, and prayers including the prayer over offerings and a concluding prayer asking God to have mercy and make people merciful.
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.
The document discusses having perseverance and patience. It encourages having an end goal in mind, working diligently without becoming lazy, and learning to wait patiently as exemplified by Abraham. Several Bible verses are referenced that discuss having hope, putting in work, waiting patiently, and God's promises. The overall message is to persist faithfully to the end through diligent effort and patience as emulated by those who inherit God's promises.
This document discusses the concept of "the secret place" based on passages from the Bible. It makes three main points:
1) The secret place refers to going inward in prayer to God alone, without seeking praise or attention from others.
2) The secret place is where God nurtures and shapes us, like a potter shaping clay. It is the source of living water that gives eternal life.
3) Abiding in the secret place with God provides refuge, protection, and strength to face all of life's challenges.
10. 1 kings 3.1 15 . the great request (october 27,2013)Butchic
I. Solomon formed an alliance with Pharaoh by marrying his daughter, despite God advising against marrying foreign wives who may turn his heart away.
II. God appeared to Solomon in a dream after he sacrificed at Gibeon, offering him whatever he desired.
III. Rather than asking for wealth, long life or vengeance against enemies, Solomon humbly requested wisdom to govern God's people and discern between good and evil.
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.
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.
God commanded the Israelites to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. The river was overflowing its banks due to the harvest season, making crossing seem impossible. However, Joshua told the people to sanctify themselves in preparation for God to perform miracles. When the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant entered the river, God parted the waters just as He had done at the Red Sea. By taking the first step in obedience, the Israelites demonstrated their faith and allowed God to fulfill His promise of bringing them into the land of victory and abundance.
Hosea prophesied around 750 BC, warning the northern tribes of Israel's impending doom due to their lack of knowledge of God, idolatry, corruption, and sinfulness. The Israelites trusted the wrong sources for help instead of God, were guilty of grievous sins like bloodshed and immorality while still performing meaningless rituals, and had corrupt leaders. Hosea called them to repentance, but they did not heed his warnings. God commands all people today to repent and obey him as well.
Jesus was uniquely born without sin through the power of the Holy Spirit. Though he took on a physical human form, he did not have a sinful human nature. At his baptism, God declared his pleasure in Jesus as his beloved son. Later, Jesus resisted Satan's three temptations in the wilderness by quoting scripture, remaining sinless unlike Adam.
This document contains a sermon about learning from the past, living in the present, and longing for the future promised by God. It discusses how Christians should learn from the mistakes and successes of past generations to avoid repeating errors. It emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present and allowing God to continue transforming us daily. It also expresses a hope for the future promised rest that God has prepared for those who obey Him. The sermon encourages examining one's own spiritual development and ensuring one's eternity is secure through obeying the gospel of Christ.
1) Joseph was handsome and his master's wife tried to seduce him daily, but he refused her advances because he feared sinning against God.
2) Joseph remained committed to keeping the trust his master had placed in him and refused to compromise, despite the wife's persistent attempts.
3) By fearing God, keeping his commitment, and hating wickedness, Joseph was able to say "no" and avoid sin, which allowed God to greatly bless him.
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6. When we act with faith that goes beyond our abilities and resources, we please God. There will be times when we will face obstacles that appear to be too big for us to handle on our own. Like the Israelites on the edge of the Promised Land, God will give us opportunities to increase our faith by allowing us to participate in His plans. Sadly, the Israelites focused on the obstacles and their abilities rather than on God’s plan. Faith compels to focus on His vision. Faith says, “I believe God will do this… and I’m putting my trust in Him with faith that goes beyond.”
Jesus defined faith that goes beyond the senses, including sight: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29)
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Moses set up a tabernacle outside the camp where he judged disputes among the people. God's presence returned to the tabernacle in a cloudy pillar. Moses had an intimate relationship with God where they spoke face to face. Moses prayed for the Israelites, interceding on their behalf as their leader, just as Jesus intercedes for humanity. God assured Moses that His presence would go with the Israelites.
The document discusses the importance of faith and provides examples from the Bible of Caleb and Jonathan demonstrating strong faith. It describes how Caleb, despite his old age, had faith God would give him the mountain he was promised. Jonathan also acted in faith that God would deliver the Philistines into Israel's hands, even though they were outnumbered. Both examples show how having faith in God and following Him fully can lead to overcoming obstacles and defeating enemies.
The document discusses Joseph's ability to say "no" when tempted by his master's wife to engage in sexual sin. It provides three reasons for Joseph's refusal: 1) His fear of God and not wanting to sin against God, 2) His commitment to keep the trust his master had placed in him, and 3) His hatred of wicked things. The document uses Joseph as an example of someone who was blessed for maintaining righteousness, and contrasts him with Reuben who was unable to say "no" and lost blessings as a result. It encourages readers to say "no" to sin in order to receive God's blessings.
Joshua is appointed as the new leader of Israel to replace Moses and lead the people into the Promised Land. God promises Joshua that he will always be with him and help him, just as he helped Moses, and that wherever Joshua goes he will give them the land. God commands Joshua to be strong, brave, and to not be afraid, as God will be with him. Joshua instructs the people to prepare food for the journey into the land that God is giving them.
Stephen recounts familiar Bible stories to religious leaders, concluding with words about Jesus. He tells of Abraham being called by God and receiving promises, of Joseph's dreams and betrayal by brothers but rise to power in Egypt, and of Moses' rescue as a child and role as deliverer despite initial rejection. Stephen accuses the leaders of resisting the Holy Spirit like their fathers, killing prophets and the Righteous One Jesus. The leaders stone Stephen to death.
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 SABBATH SCHOOL - 1st QUARTER 2021 - LESSON 4Adam Hiola
- Isaiah prophesied that within a few years, the kingdoms of Israel and Syria would no longer exist, which came true when Syria fell to Assyria and Israel was conquered by Assyria.
- Ahaz, the king of Judah, disobeyed God by forming an alliance with Assyria and worshipping their gods. As a result, God used Assyria to destroy parts of Judah as well.
- Isaiah was told by God to name his son as a sign that Assyria would conquer surrounding lands, which came to pass. Though Assyria destroyed much of Judah, God spared the remnant who remained faithful to Him.
This document contains the text of a Catholic mass. It includes an entrance antiphon calling people to sing to God, a penitential act where "Lord, have mercy" is said, and the opening prayer. There are also readings from the Second Book of Samuel and the Gospel of Mark, a Psalm, and prayers including the prayer over offerings and a concluding prayer asking God to have mercy and make people merciful.
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.
The document discusses having perseverance and patience. It encourages having an end goal in mind, working diligently without becoming lazy, and learning to wait patiently as exemplified by Abraham. Several Bible verses are referenced that discuss having hope, putting in work, waiting patiently, and God's promises. The overall message is to persist faithfully to the end through diligent effort and patience as emulated by those who inherit God's promises.
This document discusses the concept of "the secret place" based on passages from the Bible. It makes three main points:
1) The secret place refers to going inward in prayer to God alone, without seeking praise or attention from others.
2) The secret place is where God nurtures and shapes us, like a potter shaping clay. It is the source of living water that gives eternal life.
3) Abiding in the secret place with God provides refuge, protection, and strength to face all of life's challenges.
10. 1 kings 3.1 15 . the great request (october 27,2013)Butchic
I. Solomon formed an alliance with Pharaoh by marrying his daughter, despite God advising against marrying foreign wives who may turn his heart away.
II. God appeared to Solomon in a dream after he sacrificed at Gibeon, offering him whatever he desired.
III. Rather than asking for wealth, long life or vengeance against enemies, Solomon humbly requested wisdom to govern God's people and discern between good and evil.
The document provides commentary on the Bible readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. It summarizes the key passages from 1 Samuel, Ephesians, and John's Gospel.
The 1st reading recounts how God instructs Samuel to anoint David as king, not based on his appearance but because God looks at the heart. The 2nd reading encourages Christians to live as children of light and avoid shameful works of darkness. The Gospel tells how Jesus heals a man blind from birth by making clay with spit and telling him to wash in Siloam, demonstrating that Jesus is the light of the world.
The document discusses how our lives are filled with noise and we rarely experience silence. It encourages taking time each day to be quiet, still, and listen to God through prayer and Scripture reading. Several Bible verses are provided that discuss being silent before God, listening to him, and finding rest in him alone.
God has progressively revealed himself through covenants with figures like Abraham and Moses, prophets, Jesus, the Holy Spirit empowering Paul and the early church to spread the gospel. This document traces that progression from the beginning of creation through figures in the Old and New Testaments, showing how God continues to speak through the church to people today.
The document summarizes the biblical story of Jonah. It describes how Jonah fled from God's command by boarding a ship to Tarshish, away from God's presence. However, God hurled a great storm at the sea, endangering the ship. Though the sailors prayed to their gods, Jonah slept, showing his disregard for God. The document uses Jonah's story to convey that one cannot escape God's presence and mercy, even through great storms, and that arrogance towards God will not go unpunished.
The document provides a summary and commentary on the Bible study readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. It summarizes the key points of each reading:
1) The first reading from 1 Samuel describes how God instructs Samuel to anoint David as the new king of Israel, as God judges based on what is in one's heart, not external appearances.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that God is a good shepherd who provides for and protects His people.
3) The second reading from Ephesians encourages Christians to live as children of light and avoid shameful deeds, exposing the works of darkness.
4) The Gospel reading from John recounts the story of Jesus healing a
The document provides a summary of the Bible study for the 4th Sunday of Lent including reflections on the readings. The first reading describes God choosing David as king over Saul despite his appearances. It emphasizes that God judges the heart, not outward appearances. The Psalm expresses trust in God as a good shepherd. The second reading calls Christians to live as children of light and avoid shameful deeds of darkness. The Gospel reading tells the story of Jesus healing a man born blind, emphasizing that Jesus is the light of the world who performs the works of God.
The document provides a summary of the Bible study for the 4th Sunday of Lent including reflections on the readings. The first reading describes God choosing David as king over Saul despite his appearances. The Psalm expresses God as a good shepherd. The second reading encourages living as children of light to produce goodness. The Gospel reading describes Jesus healing a man born blind, causing controversy among the Pharisees for doing so on the Sabbath.
David writes a psalm asking God for forgiveness after committing adultery with Bathsheba and arranging for her husband's death. He acknowledges his sin and asks God to cleanse him from iniquity, create a clean heart within him, and restore his joy. He promises that after being forgiven, he will teach others of God's ways.
This document provides guidance on prayer from various biblical passages and Christian thinkers. It begins by explaining that prayer is an intelligent conversation with God about mutual concerns, and that one's knowledge of God shapes the nature of prayer. It then focuses on Jesus' teaching on prayer from the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6. Key points include: praying in private rather than for show; not using empty phrases but acknowledging God already knows our needs; and addressing God as our Father who is loving, present, good, and holy. The document encourages starting prayer by focusing on God's character as revealed through Jesus.
This document is a birth announcement for James Worth Tolin IV, born on May 31, 2011 weighing 7 lbs 4.4 oz and 22 inches long. It includes several bible passages from Psalms and Jeremiah discussing God's creation and plan for humanity, as well as passages from Acts affirming God as the creator and ruler of the world who gives life to all people.
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
This document discusses the timing of the Judgment Seat of Christ based on the passage in 2 Samuel 1. It suggests that David represents God the Father, Saul represents a backslidden Christian, and the Amalekite represents the accuser of the brethren, Satan. Key points made include: the accuser shows up on the third day to accuse Christians before God; his goal is to steal their rewards; after being cast out of heaven, he has great wrath for a short time left on Earth; after the Judgment Seat, there is a wedding in heaven for 6 months before Satan is thrown into the lake of fire.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Apr 20-26.
Unexpected Discord In The Flow of Psalms: part 1 - Psalms 1 though 14 Michael Scaman
Places in the Psalms where we see unexpected contrasts in the flow of Psalms. For example we might go unexpectedly from rejoicing to lamenting. Psalms 1- Psalms 14 which is the start of Psalms book 1, Psalms 1 through 41.
The Son inherits the nations in Psalm 2 is contrasted with David on the run from his son in Psalm 3.
The man in Psalm 8 ruling in a special place in creation is contrasted with the man of the earth is Psalms 9 and 10 with laments following how long will evil go on and if indeed no one is righteous, no not one, then who can climb the mountain of God and dwell in His tent?
We compare this set of Psalms with the rest of Book 1. The son inherits the earth in Psalm 2. The meek inherits the earth in Psalm 37. We see Psalm book 1 as a literary parallel to Genesis where Psalm book 1 starts with a man who is like a tree of life and ends with a man like Joseph who is betrayed to save the World.
We see some themes come back later in Psalms such as "I am a green tree" in Psalm 52 or "there is no one good no not one", Psalm 14 repeated very closely in Psalm 53
Daniel has a vision from God where he sees a man dressed in linen. The vision terrifies those around him, but Daniel is able to see it. He feels weak after the vision. The man touches Daniel and tells him not to fear, as he has come in response to Daniel's prayers. Daniel has been praying for understanding from God. The man explains that the spirit of Persia blocked him from coming for 21 days, but Michael helped him overcome. He has come to explain future events to Daniel and help him understand. Three things to remember when standing in faith are that God cares more about you than you do, God is doing more than you understand, and God hears the cry of your heart.
This document contains a collection of Bible verses and spiritual messages. It discusses biblical figures like Behemoth representing mankind, and Leviathan representing governments or world powers. It warns that God tests people to see if they love him, and says the signs and wonders are within us, with God speaking through chosen people. It also references astronomical alignments like Venus being in square with the sun, saying the 2017 event was a foreshadowing of something coming in 2023. The overall message is about discerning spiritual truths from the Bible and within ourselves, rather than through religious institutions.
This document provides an example prayer for connecting with God. It begins by reminding oneself of God's omnipresence and love. It thanks God for being present and asks for guidance to encourage others and serve God's purpose. It expresses trust in God even in times of doubt and closes with "Amen" in Jesus' name.
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1) The document discusses the history and significance of communion and the Lord's Supper in the Bible and early church.
2) It describes how Jesus established the tradition of the Last Supper and its symbolism of bread and wine representing his body and blood.
3) It summarizes Paul's teachings to the Corinthians about properly discerning and partaking in communion as a unified community, rather than exacerbating divisions, to avoid bringing judgment on themselves.
Even though we know prayer is vital, it’s not always the easiest habit to maintain. Jesus’ teaching on prayer is recorded in Scripture, so let’s look at His instructions and grow in this area.
This document encourages believers to pray bold, ambitious prayers that are worthy of God's power and glory. It notes that God calls us to ask Him for "great and mighty things" we don't even know, and cites examples from the Bible of individuals like Jabez who asked God for big blessings. The document suggests praying for inheritance over nations and possession of the earth, and notes that the early church prayed earnestly for Peter's release from prison. The overall message is that Christians should pray God-sized prayers that reflect our faith in a BIG God who can do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think.
God loved the world so much that he sent his one and only Son, Jesus, so that all who believe in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son to condemn the world but to save it, so that through believing in Jesus, one can have eternal life and be put right with God. The Bible warns that those who touch Israel, whom God calls the apple of his eye, will face His judgment and wrath.
John was one of Jesus's inner circle who was with him from the beginning. He took care of Mary after Jesus's death and authored the Gospel of John and the book of Revelation. As an elder in the church at Ephesus, John was exiled to the island of Patmos where he received a revelation from Jesus about what must soon take place.
The document discusses the fear of the Lord and what it means to live in the fear of the Lord. It explains that the fear of the Lord is living in awe, respect, and honor towards God, putting Him first in life. It outlines three things about living in the fear of the Lord: having the right attitude of listening to God and treasuring His commands, taking the right actions of obeying God and walking with integrity, and receiving rewards like joy, wisdom, and avoidance of evil.
This document discusses building a strong family through wisdom, knowledge, and focusing on fear of the Lord, love, and peace. It notes that righteous families will be blessed and children should be taught God's words from youth. It outlines five phases of parenting from infant to caring for adult children and emphasizes disciplining children with love to bring peace and joy. Parents are advised to have clear rules without rebellion, choose battles wisely, and admit mistakes while setting expectations to help children fulfill their purpose.
This document discusses the importance of family according to passages from Proverbs. It notes that wisdom builds a strong house and family, while trouble within the family inherits trouble. It is better to have little with peace than great wealth with turmoil. A meal with loved ones is better than a feast with those you hate. Righteousness blesses one's children. Disciplining children brings peace of mind. Training children in the right way leads them not to depart from it when older.
This document discusses two Bible verses about God's love for the world and his plan for salvation. John 3:16 describes how God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, Jesus, so that all who believe in him will have eternal life rather than perish. John 12:27-28 recounts Jesus expressing troubled feelings about his coming crucifixion but submitting to God's will, and a voice from heaven affirming that God will be glorified through this event.
This document contains excerpts from the Bible discussing faith and the future. Hebrews 13 encourages having faith in God rather than fearing people. Hebrews 12 says to run the race of life with endurance, fixing eyes on Jesus. James 4 warns that people should not presume what tomorrow will bring and instead say "if the Lord wills." Revelation 21 describes God making all things new and wiping away tears in heaven. Philippians 3 says to forget the past and press on toward perfection through Christ.
This document summarizes key points from 2 Peter 1:1-11 about responding to God's promises. It discusses how:
God has given us everything we need through His power to live godly lives and receive great promises. These promises allow us to share in God's divine nature. We are called to make every effort to respond to God's promises through faith and growing in excellence, knowledge, self-control, godliness, love and more. Responding to God's promises leads to hope, growth, and being chosen for God's eternal kingdom.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise can help reduce the decline in thinking abilities that often occurs with age. Older adults who exercised regularly performed better on cognitive tests and brain scans showed they had greater activity in important areas for memory and learning compared to less active peers.
The document discusses biblical wisdom from Proverbs regarding handling money. It notes that God owns everything and gives people the ability to earn wealth. It advises planning, being patient in the money process, and following principles like honoring God, being generous, and avoiding deceitful ways of obtaining money. The main points are to plan financially, be patient in the process of earning and achieving money goals, and follow biblical principles for responsible money management.
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This document discusses the ideas of strength and honour. Strength refers to personal qualities while honour refers to respect in battle. It provides biblical sources that discuss drawing strength from God, his word, and remaining in him. It notes examples from the Bible where people were not alone even in difficult times and encourages remembering that God loves us. It concludes by discussing showing honour to others.
The document discusses authority in God's kingdom and how Christians should respond to authority. It notes that authority was God's idea and should be exercised as a servant who will give an account. Believers should live under authority prayerfully, obediently, and with a respectful heart. At home, children should honor their parents, and beyond home, how one exercises and responds to authority is part of their Christian testimony and obedience to God.
‘Towers’, ‘tragedy’ and even ‘terrorism’ are often words used to describe relationships between different nations and people groups. Is it really possible for diverse people to live together in unity?
The document discusses how words originate from the heart and can have powerful effects. It notes that words guided by wisdom promote life but uncontrolled words can spread evil like fire. While the tongue is small, it can steer one's life and corrupt the whole body. Words have the power to praise God and curse people, so we must be careful. Ultimately, words spoken in truth and moderation can bring healing and life to communities.
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Lesson 13 – The Celestial City
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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John witnesses the sealing of God's 144,000 witnesses, and he hears the crying out or shouting of an unnumbered multitude of those who have been saved during the great tribulation.
This is an intermission scene before opening the seventh seal. We have seen six seals opened revealing of the events that would shortly occur. The first 4 reveal what was to occur in the great tribulation during the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in AD70.
The fifth seal reveals the question from those slain as to when the Lord would avenge their death. The sixth seal reveals the answer to them from the One on the throne and of the Lamb which would be the punishment of their persecutors and accomplices. John sees four messengers/angels holding back the four winds of the earth & keeping them from blowing on the earth, the sea or any tree. In this figurative language, these are not heavenly messengers/angels. These represent those who are trying to restrain the word of God everywhere. Their efforts are restrained by the messenger in verse 2, preventing them from holding back the 4 winds, the spread of the gospel of Christ by His messengers/angels. These 4 winds stand on the four corners of the earth, Rome’s worldwide influence to stop its spread. But the gospel will be preached in all the earth. See the study for the Bible passages that support this. John hears the commands given relating to the sealing of the servants of God and the figurative number representing them. John sees a great multitude standing before the throne of all nations and kindreds and people and tongues who are clothed with white robes. All the messengers/angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four beasts fell before the throne and worshipped God. One of the elders asks John what those were that were wearing white robes. John said he knew and the elder identifies them. The chapter ends with his explanation.
5.3. Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya Upanishad (the four states of consciousness)
The Mandukya Upanishad belongs to the Atharvaveda. Although it contains only 12 verses.
This Upanishad became the basis for the emergence of the Advaita Vedanta or the philosophy of monism, according to which Brahman alone is the truth and the rest is an illusion.
The Upanishad deals with the symbolic significance of the sacred syllable Aum and its correlation with the four states of consciousness, namely the wakeful consciousness, dream state, the state of deep sleep or dreamless sleep and the state of transcendental consciousness in which all divisions and duality disappears and the self alone exists in its pure state, all by itself.
1. Wakefulness—Jagrat (Vaisvanara is the first stage - A) Consciousness
In this state, atman (the Supreme Self) is mainly mis-identified with annamaya kosha (the “sheath composed of food”—the physical body).
Thus, the jiva (soul) travels in objectivity and becomes an object itself, mostly ignoring its subjective consciousness.
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Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
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4. Genesis 16:13 NIV
She gave this name to the LORD
who spoke to her: “You are the God
who sees me,” for she said, “I have
now seen the One who sees me.”
6. Psalm 139:1-3 NIV
You have searched me, LORD, and you
know me. You know when I sit and when
I rise; you perceive my thoughts from
afar. You discern my going out and my
lying down; you are familiar with all my
ways.
7. Psalm 139:4-6 NIV
Before a word is on my tongue you,
LORD, know it completely. You hem me in
behind and before, and you lay your
hand upon me. Such knowledge is too
wonderful for me, too lofty for me to
attain.
9. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where
can I flee from your presence? If I go up
to the heavens, you are there; if I make
my bed in the depths, you are there. If I
rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle
on the far side of the sea …
Psalm 139:7-9 NIV
10. … even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast. If I say,
“Surely the darkness will hide me and the
light become night around me,” even the
darkness will not be dark to you; the night
will shine like the day, for darkness is as
light to you.
Psalm 139:10-12 NIV
12. For you created my inmost being; you
knit me together in my mother’s womb. I
praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made; your works are
wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:13-14 NIV
13. My frame was not hidden from you when I
was made in the secret place, when I was
woven together in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the
days ordained for me were written in your
book before one of them came to be.
Psalm 139:15-16 NIV
15. How precious to me are your thoughts,
God! How vast is the sum of them! Were
I to count them, they would outnumber
the grains of sand – when I awake, I am
still with you.
Psalm 139:17-18 NIV
21. So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the
sons you have?” “There is still the
youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is
tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send
for him; we will not sit down until he
arrives.”
1 Samuel 16:11 NIV
22. David had to believe that God’s calling and
anointing on his life was real
24. But when you pray, go into your room,
close the door and pray to your Father,
who is unseen. Then your Father, who
sees what is done in secret, will reward
you.
Matthew 6:6 NIV
25.
26. What we contend for in the secret allows us
to step out bravely in public
28. One of the servants answered, “I have
seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who
knows how to play the lyre. He is a
brave man and a warrior. He speaks well
and is a fine-looking man. And the LORD
is with him.”
1 Samuel 16:18 NIV
29. Let’s contend in our prayer lives for the things we
want to see changed or done in public
30. For though we live in the world, we do
not wage war as the world does. The
weapons we fight with are not the
weapons of the world. On the contrary,
they have divine power to demolish
strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:3-4 NIV