It’s not the birth of Christ –The only reason we celebrate his birth is His death and resurrection! It’s not the life he lived on earth, his life would have not been a big deal if he didn’t live to die, and die to live again.

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Enemies of
the Cross of
Christ!

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The Wonder of Child Birth
The Man Stared with glazed
eyes at his new born baby,
deep in thought with a look of
amazement, joy, doubt and
disbelief.
Woman comes behind him – A
penny for your thought?

3. +The Centre of Our Salvation is The
CROSS!
It’s not the birth of Christ – The only reason we celebrate his
birth is His death and resurrection!
It’s not the life he lived on earth, his life would have not been a
big deal if he didn’t live to die, and die to live again.
Jesus came to fix a fundamental Human problem, a problem
that required stopping a process that started at creation –
Disobedience > Rebellion > SIN!
John 3:16 – The Gave was not born… the Gave was unto Death!
Jesus set the foundation of the only faith and Religion that deals
with the problem of sin, and in which the founder died for his
followers.

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Heaven to Earth – To Show the Way
Earth to the Cross – Debts to Pay
Our Salvation is not by following certain paths
The critical difference between Followers of Jesus and all other world
religions are,
1. All others have 8 fold paths, 5 pillars, rules and regulations, only
Jesus said, follow me!
2. All others have teachers showing the path, Jesus said I am the way,
the truth and the life.
3. All died, Jesus lives. Died for his followers, and instructs them to do
the same for theirs.
4. All others are religions and burdens of rules, Jesus made a call for a
personal relationship. Matt 11:28-29
5. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, makes him timeless and his words
relevant through all ages 1 Cor 15.
6. Only Jesus offers a solution for Man’s biggest problem.

5. +What is the Cross of Christ?
The Doctrine of the Atonement! Through one man,
sin came to the world, and through one man
righteousness. Rom 5:18. Gen 2-3.
The Gospel! God in Christ, reconciling the world to
himself. I Cor 5:19.
The Doctrine of Justification by Faith! All who believe
in him are Justified of all things that the law of Moses
couldn’t do. Acts 13:39
A life resulting from faith in Jesus Christ - A life of
Self Denial! Bought by blood, died on the Cross with
Christ! The death of personal agenda, a denial of
personal appetites or passions.

6. +Why are there Enemies of
the Cross?
The Cross of Christ hurts their Pride? Makes it
absolutely about Christ and God’s agenda, not
man.Tears the veil, and gives everyman access to
God!
The Cross shows people their need for Salvation
from their SINS. He who is well needs no physician.
People become enemies of the Cross when they
don’t understand their debt of SIN!
The Message of the Cross is too Simple
(Simplistic). Either not classy enough for them, or
too accessible. 1 Cor 1:23

7. +Characteristics of the Enemies of
the Cross
Their end is destruction – They may look like they are sitting
pretty, but their end is destruction.They had a life that looked
like God’s, but they are bound for destruction.They did not do
the father’s will. (Matt 7:21-23, Matt 25:30)
Their God is their belly – They are driven by personal agenda,
self indulgence, unrestrained appetites.Who worship God for
what he can do for them, not for who He is.Who claim to follow a
Christ that sacrificed His all, without sacrificing anything!
Whose glory is in their Shame – who set their mind on earthly
things.They are excited about independence or freedom, they
want to own things, and have projects.They do not understand in
reality that they are not their own. They glory in not being
servants.

8. +Becoming a Friend of the Cross of
Christ
Carry the Cross and Follow Him! Live a life of Discipline, Sacrifice, self
denial and obedience to with will of God! Become his Witness! Luke
14:26,27
Seek God’s Agenda above your own! You are not your own, you have
been bought with a price. 1 Cor 6:20. Put God first, not your Belly.
Choose to rejoice in that you are being used of God to bring his
message to others. Choose to glory in the sacrifices you make, in
giving generously, in reaching out in love and not in your acquisitions.
Set your mind on Heavenly things. Prepare for Jesus’ second coming.
Live a life that anticipates his return, prepare to lead and reign with
Him.

9. +Let’s Read 1st Samuel 4-7
Key Paradigms to Study!
Rejoice at God’s promise like
someone who finds great spoil
Ps 119:162.
Seek for God’s word like Silver,
search for it like it’s hidden
treasures. Prov 2: 1-4
God’s word has
transformational power. Rom 12
:1-2
We derive life and sustenance
from God’s word. Deut 8:3, Job
23:12
God’s word does not return
void. It prospers! Is 55:11

10. + Let’s DECLARE Together!
Lift up your Bible and Let’s declare together!
This is my manual, it reveals who I am, and what I am capable of
doing!
This is the constitution of the Kingdom I belong to!
This is a living document, capable of transforming my life.The
words are spirit and life.
When I read God’s words, I cannot stay the same.
As I read today, I discover hidden Secrets
God’s word is a hammer – it breaks my resistance, A double edged
sword – it judges my thoughts and attitude, A fire – consuming what
is not right, A lamp and light – showing me the way, A seed –
growing in me to bring forth harvest, Food – nourishing my spirit,
A mirror – keeping me in check and shape.

11. +Lessons Learnt
1. Whatever Samuel said was broadcasted throughout Israel.That
was before TV and internet. Don’t belittle yourself, serve God
and expect to be global!
2. God is the center of our lives.When we win it’s Him, when we
lose still Him.The Israelites believed God beat them with the
Philistines.
3. God uses His own Power according to His own will! Using God
to achieve your objectives is idolatry.To God- Israel, Samuel Eli
4. When God is not leading your battles, get ready for the
trashing of your life! Using God is worse than going alone!
5. When a life is infested with SIN, even the God given joys are
empty – ICABOD!
6. God watches over His word to perform it.The House of Eli!
7. Religious professionals – A form of godliness that denies it’s
power. Commercial religion, pay compensation!

12. +Lessons Learnt
8. The devil is genuinely and legitimately afraid of anyone who is
pushing God’s agenda. He has the history and records.
9. Stop living in the memories of the Past, refresh your
relationship with God daily.
10. People are in the habit of not responding to biblical truth until
they encounter pain – humiliates their God, then tumors & rats.
11. God wants to be served on his own terms. He doesn’t have
respect for offerings not according to pattern!
12. God showed he Philistines that he was mighty and powerful. A
cow should instinctively stay with it’s child! Power over nature.
13. The philistines acknowledge God, as an ingredient, not source.
14. The presumptuous sin of irreverence and idolatry. Using God
for your own end is so highly punished because it can lead so
many astray!

13. +Lessons Learnt
15. Shiloh destroyed and is not mentioned again.The ark moves to
other locations. Shiloh destroyed in battle because of the evil deed
of the priests.
16. After God’s judgment came a fearful movement towards God!
17. Samuel leads Israel to action. It’s not enough to feel sorry, take
action, repent, do something about it! To receive new guidance from
God, act on his previous directions!
18. True repentance and revival? Get rid of your Foreign gods and
Fertility goddesses! Anything that struggles priority with God!
Money, success, material goods, pride, etc.
19. Learn directly from Samuel (heard of God) –Judge, Priest, Prophet,
Counselor, God’s transition man. – God’s Servant! Faithfulness with
little. Don’t ask God to help you to where he wants you to go.Turn
over the destination to him. No agenda, no ambition.
20. Build memorials of what God is doing in your life, so you can draw
strength from them. Ebenezer!

14. + Commitment Call
It’s all about You God!
I surrender my life toYou!
I count the cost, and I
followYou!
I choose to Pray forYour
Will to be done!
I choose to anchor my life
on your WORD!
I choose to thank you
through and through!

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