How does Zechariah react to God's good news in Luke 2:5-25, 68-80? Fear and doubt. This sermon offers advice on managing the conjoined twins of fear and doubt.
This document is a Celtic evening prayer service that includes readings, songs, and prayers asking God for protection, strength, and peace as night falls. It acknowledges God as our refuge, counselor, protector, and source of hope. The service includes prayers for God to illuminate our lives, dwell in our hearts through faith, strengthen us with his Spirit, and fill us with his love and fullness. It concludes by committing our bodies, souls, and spirits to God's keeping and protection throughout the night.
Psalm 103 contains multiple calls to bless God through recognizing and acknowledging His many blessings and benefits. It encourages blessing God through verbal praise to oneself, others, God's angels, and all His creation. Both God's excellent character and great works are causes for blessing Him. The psalm describes over 8 characteristics of God's nature and over 10 of His deeds as reasons for blessing His holy name.
This document outlines the infinite nature of God using letters of the alphabet and their associated meanings. It describes God as omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, referenced as O.O.O. or Olumba Olumba Obu. It explores concepts like the holy trinity, God as spirit and truth, and his divine power to do abundantly more than we can ask or think. The document ultimately points to God as the infinite zero, the sourceless source and rootless root of all things.
This song praises God for being good and having mercy that endures forever. It says people from every nation and generation worship God and say he is good. The lyrics express growing love for God and putting one's faith in him as the one true God above all others.
In Part-1 we make an initial examination of the holiness of God. What is holiness? We emphasize that a correct revelation of His nature, will evoke the right response from us toward God and draw us to the place where His nature is reproduced in us and revealed through us.
May 12 2019 - Sunday Message - THE BELIEVERS - END GAMECatherine Lirio
This document discusses the duties, virtues, and mission of Christians. It emphasizes saving the lost, teamwork among believers, self-sacrifice like Jesus showed, courage in fighting evil, perseverance in the face of challenges, and being an inspiring example of faithfulness to God. The overarching message is about overcoming obstacles through faith, witnessing to others, and ensuring one's life counts by faithfully serving God and his purposes.
This document contains prayers, scripture readings, and reflections for a Catholic prayer service or mass. It includes an opening prayer praising God, a reading from Psalm 84. It then discusses the presence of God and calls locations like classrooms and offices "holy ground." There are more prayers and scripture readings included from Exodus and the Gospel. The document closes with a prayer for the Holy Spirit and the Lord's Prayer. Overall it provides the format and content for a religious service among Catholic educators.
God calls on Abraham to leave his home and travel to a new land so that God can make Abraham into a great nation and bless him. God promises that He will bless those who bless Abraham and curse those who curse Abraham, and through Abraham all families of the earth will be blessed.
This document is a Celtic evening prayer service that includes readings, songs, and prayers asking God for protection, strength, and peace as night falls. It acknowledges God as our refuge, counselor, protector, and source of hope. The service includes prayers for God to illuminate our lives, dwell in our hearts through faith, strengthen us with his Spirit, and fill us with his love and fullness. It concludes by committing our bodies, souls, and spirits to God's keeping and protection throughout the night.
Psalm 103 contains multiple calls to bless God through recognizing and acknowledging His many blessings and benefits. It encourages blessing God through verbal praise to oneself, others, God's angels, and all His creation. Both God's excellent character and great works are causes for blessing Him. The psalm describes over 8 characteristics of God's nature and over 10 of His deeds as reasons for blessing His holy name.
This document outlines the infinite nature of God using letters of the alphabet and their associated meanings. It describes God as omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, referenced as O.O.O. or Olumba Olumba Obu. It explores concepts like the holy trinity, God as spirit and truth, and his divine power to do abundantly more than we can ask or think. The document ultimately points to God as the infinite zero, the sourceless source and rootless root of all things.
This song praises God for being good and having mercy that endures forever. It says people from every nation and generation worship God and say he is good. The lyrics express growing love for God and putting one's faith in him as the one true God above all others.
In Part-1 we make an initial examination of the holiness of God. What is holiness? We emphasize that a correct revelation of His nature, will evoke the right response from us toward God and draw us to the place where His nature is reproduced in us and revealed through us.
May 12 2019 - Sunday Message - THE BELIEVERS - END GAMECatherine Lirio
This document discusses the duties, virtues, and mission of Christians. It emphasizes saving the lost, teamwork among believers, self-sacrifice like Jesus showed, courage in fighting evil, perseverance in the face of challenges, and being an inspiring example of faithfulness to God. The overarching message is about overcoming obstacles through faith, witnessing to others, and ensuring one's life counts by faithfully serving God and his purposes.
This document contains prayers, scripture readings, and reflections for a Catholic prayer service or mass. It includes an opening prayer praising God, a reading from Psalm 84. It then discusses the presence of God and calls locations like classrooms and offices "holy ground." There are more prayers and scripture readings included from Exodus and the Gospel. The document closes with a prayer for the Holy Spirit and the Lord's Prayer. Overall it provides the format and content for a religious service among Catholic educators.
God calls on Abraham to leave his home and travel to a new land so that God can make Abraham into a great nation and bless him. God promises that He will bless those who bless Abraham and curse those who curse Abraham, and through Abraham all families of the earth will be blessed.
The document contains several passages from Hebrews that encourage believers to continue persevering in their faith until the end. It discusses running the race of life with endurance by focusing on Jesus, who endured the cross. It warns against falling away from God through unbelief or hardening of hearts through sin. It also provides examples from the Bible of people who endured difficulties for their faith such as Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Job, and Jeremiah to testify that believers can finish the race if they remain faithful to God.
This document discusses finding purpose and meaning through following God's plan. It asserts that God has a plan to prosper believers and not harm them, giving them hope and a future. It encourages readers to seek God's good ways rather than their own, and promises that following God's plan will lead to rest, hidden treasures, and being more than conquerors through Christ. The plan is said to provide a credible vision and destination rather than getting stuck in the past.
The document provides guidance on daily supplications and prayers at different times and occasions. It lists supplications for waking up, entering and leaving home, before and after meals, wearing new clothes, embarking on a journey, receiving favors, intending to do something, seeing something good or disagreeable, relief from debt, emotional shocks, forgiveness, good offspring, knowledge, sustenance and deeds. It encourages sharing the message and contacting the author for related presentations.
God balances justice and mercy through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. As an all-powerful and just God, he must punish all sin. But he is also merciful. By taking on the punishment himself through his death, Jesus satisfied justice so that God can forgive through grace. Those who accept Jesus are no longer under law but under grace, with their sins paid for fully. This allows God to both punish sin and forgive sinners according to his perfect nature.
These are the powerpoint notes to the sermon I preached on Father's Day '10 at Arise Christian Church entitled, "Men have issues!"
Use these notes as a guide to hear the sermon on the Arise Podcast. Go to www.AriseOrlando.org to access the podcast link.
This document discusses the themes of comfort, hope, and salvation found in God during the Christmas season. It provides several passages from Isaiah and Luke describing how God comforts his people and brings salvation. God lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry. The greatest gift one can give is sharing the hope found in Christ and being Christ's love for others. Speaking words of hope and blessing into people's lives allows them to experience God's comfort.
This document provides an introduction to some key concepts in Islam. It discusses the meaning of Islam and Muslim, the fundamental beliefs in one God (Allah), prophets, holy books, accountability for one's actions, and God's mercy. It also summarizes concepts like the creation of humans, their purpose to worship God, and the guidance provided through prophets like Muhammad and the Quran.
Jesus feeds a large crowd of 5000 people from just five loaves of bread and two fish. When Jesus sees the large crowd has gathered, he tests Philip by asking where they could buy food for the people. Philip says they would need more than they could afford. Another disciple mentions a boy who has five loaves and two fish. Jesus has the people sit down and takes the loaves and fish, blesses them, and miraculously feeds all the people. Afterwards, they collect twelve baskets of leftovers. The people recognize Jesus as the prophet who was promised.
Messiah: Yesterday, Today, Yes, and ForeverJean Marrapodi
A sermon delivered on the first Sunday of Advent with links to Handel's Messiah in context of the biblical prophecies. Click the pictures of the singers for links to the YouTube videos.
Daniel prays to God in confession, acknowledging their sins and rebellion against God's commands. He references prophecies of Jeremiah that foretold the seventy year exile in Babylon as punishment for their disobedience. Daniel pleads with God to have mercy and forgive them, not because of their righteousness but because of God's great mercy. He begs God to act for the sake of Jerusalem and his people, who bear God's name.
Your energy goes where your love is directed. Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?” Audio available at
http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/i-love-you-this-much-hebrews-135-6/?token=89aea84bd390491c5404f168ed4a49c2
This document is a description of a weekday Maariv (evening) prayer service. It includes prayers and passages recited during the service, such as praising God for bringing evening, calling the congregation to worship, recounting miracles in Egypt, and thanking God for delivering the Israelites. The service also includes the prayers Hashkiveinu, the Amidah, Shalom Rav, Mi Sheberach, Aleinu, and the Mourners Kaddish.
The document discusses God's omnipotence and various attributes including that He is all-powerful, merciful, gracious, and faithful. It provides several Bible verses to support this, including Jeremiah 32:17 which states "Nothing is too hard for" God since He created the heavens and earth by His great power. God has unlimited power to do whatever He wills without effort. He is also infinitely compassionate and kind in His mercy, and inclined to spare the guilty through His grace. As faithful, God will not let humans be tempted beyond their ability and will fulfill all that He has said.
This document contains the lyrics to several Christian worship songs in Chinese, focusing on themes of relying on God, preparing one's heart for worship, praising God, submitting to God, and the Lord's Prayer. It includes songs about looking to God for help, building up God's people, moving by God's spirit, glorifying God, building the church, joining hearts through Jesus, letting the Son of God enfold you, receiving God's love, offering all to Jesus, and doxology praising God.
This document provides a high-level introduction to some key concepts in Islam. It discusses the meaning of Islam and Muslim, the Islamic conception of God (Allah) as the one and only creator, and core beliefs such as tawhid (oneness of God) and the 99 names of God. It also summarizes beliefs related to prophets, religious texts like the Quran and hadith, accountability before God on the Day of Judgment, and God's mercy.
The word "God" is a title, not a name, used to distinguish the Almighty Creator from other beings. The LORD God of Israel revealed His name as "I AM" to Moses and described Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Any word used to describe God in another language or culture must translate to the LORD God of Israel and the God of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, or it implies the worship of idols and Satan. To properly worship the true God, one must follow Jesus Christ, who declared Himself the way, truth, and life, and is the foundation on which no other can be laid. Grace is found through Jesus alone, and those who
The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about the Messiah. It examines Isaiah 9:6 which prophesies that the Messiah will have the names "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." It then analyzes what these names mean, focusing on Jesus as a Wonderful Counselor who sympathizes with our weaknesses and calls us to draw near to him, and as a Mighty God who is at work in us, for us, and through us.
This passage from Psalms describes God as a source of protection and blessing who withholds no good thing from those who act with integrity and righteousness. It states that the Lord God is like a sun providing warmth and light and a shield providing defense. It declares that trusting in God brings blessings.
7th June 2016 - The old testament prophecies about Jesus ChristThorn Group Pvt Ltd
The document discusses Old Testament prophecies about Jesus Christ. It provides examples from scripture that foretold Jesus's birth, ministry, death, and crucifixion. Key prophecies mentioned include Isaiah 7:14 predicting the virgin birth, Isaiah 53 foreseeing Jesus bearing mankind's sins, and Zechariah 12 describing him being pierced. The document asserts that the Old Testament clearly prophesied Jesus as the Messiah and revealed many details about him to prove he fulfilled these prophecies.
Llega al institución educativa los andes la gran noticia que muy pronto tod...Martha Cecilia Lopez Erazo
El documento resume la experiencia de un docente en un programa de capacitación en TIC. Describe cómo inicialmente se sintió inseguro al no contar con el apoyo de amigos, pero encontró compañeros acogedores que lo ayudaron. Aprendió a usar herramientas digitales como tabletas, blogs y aplicaciones educativas. El programa le enseñó a diseñar ambientes de aprendizaje mediados por TIC y a reflexionar sobre su práctica docente. Al final, superó sus barreras frente al uso de recursos digitales y se motivó a in
The document contains several passages from Hebrews that encourage believers to continue persevering in their faith until the end. It discusses running the race of life with endurance by focusing on Jesus, who endured the cross. It warns against falling away from God through unbelief or hardening of hearts through sin. It also provides examples from the Bible of people who endured difficulties for their faith such as Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Job, and Jeremiah to testify that believers can finish the race if they remain faithful to God.
This document discusses finding purpose and meaning through following God's plan. It asserts that God has a plan to prosper believers and not harm them, giving them hope and a future. It encourages readers to seek God's good ways rather than their own, and promises that following God's plan will lead to rest, hidden treasures, and being more than conquerors through Christ. The plan is said to provide a credible vision and destination rather than getting stuck in the past.
The document provides guidance on daily supplications and prayers at different times and occasions. It lists supplications for waking up, entering and leaving home, before and after meals, wearing new clothes, embarking on a journey, receiving favors, intending to do something, seeing something good or disagreeable, relief from debt, emotional shocks, forgiveness, good offspring, knowledge, sustenance and deeds. It encourages sharing the message and contacting the author for related presentations.
God balances justice and mercy through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. As an all-powerful and just God, he must punish all sin. But he is also merciful. By taking on the punishment himself through his death, Jesus satisfied justice so that God can forgive through grace. Those who accept Jesus are no longer under law but under grace, with their sins paid for fully. This allows God to both punish sin and forgive sinners according to his perfect nature.
These are the powerpoint notes to the sermon I preached on Father's Day '10 at Arise Christian Church entitled, "Men have issues!"
Use these notes as a guide to hear the sermon on the Arise Podcast. Go to www.AriseOrlando.org to access the podcast link.
This document discusses the themes of comfort, hope, and salvation found in God during the Christmas season. It provides several passages from Isaiah and Luke describing how God comforts his people and brings salvation. God lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry. The greatest gift one can give is sharing the hope found in Christ and being Christ's love for others. Speaking words of hope and blessing into people's lives allows them to experience God's comfort.
This document provides an introduction to some key concepts in Islam. It discusses the meaning of Islam and Muslim, the fundamental beliefs in one God (Allah), prophets, holy books, accountability for one's actions, and God's mercy. It also summarizes concepts like the creation of humans, their purpose to worship God, and the guidance provided through prophets like Muhammad and the Quran.
Jesus feeds a large crowd of 5000 people from just five loaves of bread and two fish. When Jesus sees the large crowd has gathered, he tests Philip by asking where they could buy food for the people. Philip says they would need more than they could afford. Another disciple mentions a boy who has five loaves and two fish. Jesus has the people sit down and takes the loaves and fish, blesses them, and miraculously feeds all the people. Afterwards, they collect twelve baskets of leftovers. The people recognize Jesus as the prophet who was promised.
Messiah: Yesterday, Today, Yes, and ForeverJean Marrapodi
A sermon delivered on the first Sunday of Advent with links to Handel's Messiah in context of the biblical prophecies. Click the pictures of the singers for links to the YouTube videos.
Daniel prays to God in confession, acknowledging their sins and rebellion against God's commands. He references prophecies of Jeremiah that foretold the seventy year exile in Babylon as punishment for their disobedience. Daniel pleads with God to have mercy and forgive them, not because of their righteousness but because of God's great mercy. He begs God to act for the sake of Jerusalem and his people, who bear God's name.
Your energy goes where your love is directed. Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?” Audio available at
http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/i-love-you-this-much-hebrews-135-6/?token=89aea84bd390491c5404f168ed4a49c2
This document is a description of a weekday Maariv (evening) prayer service. It includes prayers and passages recited during the service, such as praising God for bringing evening, calling the congregation to worship, recounting miracles in Egypt, and thanking God for delivering the Israelites. The service also includes the prayers Hashkiveinu, the Amidah, Shalom Rav, Mi Sheberach, Aleinu, and the Mourners Kaddish.
The document discusses God's omnipotence and various attributes including that He is all-powerful, merciful, gracious, and faithful. It provides several Bible verses to support this, including Jeremiah 32:17 which states "Nothing is too hard for" God since He created the heavens and earth by His great power. God has unlimited power to do whatever He wills without effort. He is also infinitely compassionate and kind in His mercy, and inclined to spare the guilty through His grace. As faithful, God will not let humans be tempted beyond their ability and will fulfill all that He has said.
This document contains the lyrics to several Christian worship songs in Chinese, focusing on themes of relying on God, preparing one's heart for worship, praising God, submitting to God, and the Lord's Prayer. It includes songs about looking to God for help, building up God's people, moving by God's spirit, glorifying God, building the church, joining hearts through Jesus, letting the Son of God enfold you, receiving God's love, offering all to Jesus, and doxology praising God.
This document provides a high-level introduction to some key concepts in Islam. It discusses the meaning of Islam and Muslim, the Islamic conception of God (Allah) as the one and only creator, and core beliefs such as tawhid (oneness of God) and the 99 names of God. It also summarizes beliefs related to prophets, religious texts like the Quran and hadith, accountability before God on the Day of Judgment, and God's mercy.
The word "God" is a title, not a name, used to distinguish the Almighty Creator from other beings. The LORD God of Israel revealed His name as "I AM" to Moses and described Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Any word used to describe God in another language or culture must translate to the LORD God of Israel and the God of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, or it implies the worship of idols and Satan. To properly worship the true God, one must follow Jesus Christ, who declared Himself the way, truth, and life, and is the foundation on which no other can be laid. Grace is found through Jesus alone, and those who
The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about the Messiah. It examines Isaiah 9:6 which prophesies that the Messiah will have the names "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." It then analyzes what these names mean, focusing on Jesus as a Wonderful Counselor who sympathizes with our weaknesses and calls us to draw near to him, and as a Mighty God who is at work in us, for us, and through us.
This passage from Psalms describes God as a source of protection and blessing who withholds no good thing from those who act with integrity and righteousness. It states that the Lord God is like a sun providing warmth and light and a shield providing defense. It declares that trusting in God brings blessings.
7th June 2016 - The old testament prophecies about Jesus ChristThorn Group Pvt Ltd
The document discusses Old Testament prophecies about Jesus Christ. It provides examples from scripture that foretold Jesus's birth, ministry, death, and crucifixion. Key prophecies mentioned include Isaiah 7:14 predicting the virgin birth, Isaiah 53 foreseeing Jesus bearing mankind's sins, and Zechariah 12 describing him being pierced. The document asserts that the Old Testament clearly prophesied Jesus as the Messiah and revealed many details about him to prove he fulfilled these prophecies.
Llega al institución educativa los andes la gran noticia que muy pronto tod...Martha Cecilia Lopez Erazo
El documento resume la experiencia de un docente en un programa de capacitación en TIC. Describe cómo inicialmente se sintió inseguro al no contar con el apoyo de amigos, pero encontró compañeros acogedores que lo ayudaron. Aprendió a usar herramientas digitales como tabletas, blogs y aplicaciones educativas. El programa le enseñó a diseñar ambientes de aprendizaje mediados por TIC y a reflexionar sobre su práctica docente. Al final, superó sus barreras frente al uso de recursos digitales y se motivó a in
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Nintendo foi fundada por Ikegami Tsushinki e Hiroshi Yamauchi, que mais tarde contratou Shigeru Miyamoto e Gunpei Yokoi. Em 1981, a Nintendo lançou seu primeiro jogo de arcade, seguido pelo lançamento de jogos para Atari 2600 em 1982 e o console NES em 1983, que foi um grande sucesso.
The document discusses plans for redeveloping Makati North in the Philippines' premier business district of Makati. It outlines a 60 billion peso redevelopment plan over 5 years, with proposals to transform Makati North into a mixed-use development area connected by walkways and civic spaces, including a central courtyard, retail areas, and a sky park. Key developments under the plan include the Gateway 1 retail podium and mall, office and hotel spaces, with completion of initial phases targeted between 2016-2018.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. It notes that meditation helps calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and metabolism. Regular meditation practice of 10-20 minutes per day is recommended to experience the most benefits such as improved focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Credit cards can be useful financial tools when used responsibly. However, it is important to pay off balances in full each month to avoid high interest charges. Managing credit wisely helps build a strong credit history and score over time.
This document provides scenic photos from Coolum, Australia including views of Noosa in the background, the marina at Mooloolaba, and the Pacific Ocean from the Glass House Mountains range. Additional photos show the lifeguard tower at Alexander Headland beach and a baby echidna.
Village Business Plan By Gaurang Garg & Shobhit KankariaGaurang Garg
The document summarizes a proposed business establishment in the village of Devariya in Rajasthan, India. It describes Devariya as having poor infrastructure, illiteracy, and lack of economic opportunities for villagers. To address these issues, the authors propose starting a transportation service company with jeeps to provide routes between Devariya and nearby cities like Bundi and Kota. They analyze market needs, costs, earnings potential, and develop strategies to expand services, increase routes and vehicles over time. The goal is to generate jobs and improve economic conditions in Devariya.
Presenter: Damian Cook, Managing Editor, E-Tourism Africa
Utilising computers, hand-held devices, cameras and phones, this multimedia tour, as seen through the eyes of the tech-savvy traveler, reveals the role of technology in every step of the travel experience. It focuses specifically on key issues facing the industry in Africa.
The document discusses several issues related to nature conservation in South Africa, including population growth, deforestation, pollution, and climate change. It notes that the population has increased without bounds in recent years, putting pressure on resources and leading to a 67.7% rise in deforestation over 10 years. Animals are being poached from reserves while water, air, and other biotic factors are being polluted. Deforestation and pollution contribute to global warming and ozone depletion. The document also discusses the threats of climate change, such as rising sea levels, droughts, floods, and heat waves due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Students are assigned a group project to create a poster addressing various environmental issues and how to prevent
Tugas Geografi Pariwisata
UNWTO 2011
By : Amelia Suhandri / 14045015
Pendidikan Geografi 2014
Fakultas Ilmu Sosial ( FIS )
Universitas Negeri Padang ( UNP )
In 2014, international tourist arrivals grew 4.4% to reach a record 1.135 billion tourists, exceeding UNWTO's forecast. International tourism receipts also increased, reaching $1.245 trillion. When including transportation services, total tourism exports were $1.5 trillion or $4 billion per day on average. The Middle East saw the strongest growth in arrivals at 5% while Europe and Africa grew more modestly.
Mary and Zechariah sing songs praising God for his faithfulness and mercy. Mary celebrates God lifting up the humble and fulfilling his promises to Abraham. Zechariah praises God for sending a savior through Jesus and bringing salvation through forgiveness of sins. Both songs express that God rescues his people from enemies and enables them to serve him without fear.
The best songs are Spirit inspired. A Christmas series on the songs of the early church. Hear the accompanying sermon at http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/the-best-christmas-carols-luke-167-80/?token=3b05fcf22def3373740011d8479738df
The Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners
Several passages reveal aspects of God's self-revelation as the Holy Trinity. Genesis 15 recounts God's covenant with Abram, establishing his descendants through divine promise. John emphasizes that God is love, and those who love God must love others. In Luke, Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus depicts the consequences of failing to love one's neighbor. Together, these lessons show how the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - calls believers to have faith in Christ and to live in love towards all people.
The document is a summary of the scripture readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It discusses how Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for his flock, laying down his life for them. The readings portray God's care and protection of his people, his faithfulness even in times of suffering, and how through Christ our sorrow will be turned to joy. Believers are called to submit to authorities and live honorable lives as they await the return of their Shepherd.
The document summarizes the key teachings of several Bible passages about the Reformation and salvation by grace alone through faith in Christ. It notes that Jesus has set us free from sin and death through His grace, not by works of the law. It references passages about the eternal gospel being proclaimed to all nations, how believers are justified not by works but by faith in Christ, and that believing in Christ sets people free from slavery to sin. The summary emphasizes that wisdom is justified by Christ's deeds in rescuing sinners by His grace alone.
Zechariah, a priest, has a vision where the angel Gabriel tells him that his wife Elizabeth will give birth to John the Baptist, who will prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Zechariah sings the Canticle of Zechariah praising God for sending a horn of salvation. The canticle references God's promise to Abraham and covenant with Israel to redeem them and show mercy. John will go before Jesus to prepare his way and give people knowledge of salvation through forgiveness of sins.
Jesus and his disciples were crossing to the other side of the sea when a great windstorm arose, threatening to sink their boat. While the disciples were afraid, Jesus was asleep. When they woke him in a panic, he rebuked the wind and sea, commanding the storm to be still. Though they were in the midst of turmoil, Jesus had authority over nature and their circumstances. He chided the disciples for their lack of faith, showing that through faith in him one can remain at peace even during life's storms.
The Captain of our salvation is interceding for His people. He is not a petitioner moving the Father's compassion, but a conqueror, who claims the trophies of His victory.
Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25.
The great Captain of our salvation has conquered in our behalf, that through Him we might conquer, if we would, in our own behalf. But Christ saves none against their choice. He compels none to obedience. Jesus made the infinite sacrifice that His followers might overcome in His name and His righteousness be imputed unto them.
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The document contains several passages from the New Testament that conclude with doxologies praising God. It then examines the key elements contained in these doxologies, including that praise is given to God who is able to keep believers from falling and present them faultlessly before Him now and forever. The document explores terms used in the doxologies like glory, majesty, dominion, and power and their meanings. It emphasizes that this praise is eternally due to God for His ability and promise to keep believers secure.
The document provides a sermon outline for the Sixth Sunday of Easter focusing on prayer. It includes several Bible passages as references. The summary is:
1) The sermon discusses how God the Father answers prayers because of Jesus Christ.
2) Key points are that Jesus opened access to the Father through his incarnation and death, and Christians can pray boldly in Jesus' name with confidence as children of God.
3) The Bible passages reference how Moses interceded for the Israelites when they were being attacked, how Jesus is the mediator between God and humanity, and encourage doing God's word and praying for all people.
God's heart is redemptive in nature. God never quits on what He starts. He loves and saves to the uttermost no matter what the cost. In this 3-part series, our goal is to understand and capture the redemptive heart of God, so that we will learn to view life's situations with His redemptive heart and also learn to be co-workers with God in His redemptive process for things in our own lives as well as of those around us.
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The seeing are blind, while the one who is blind can see. Jesus tells the twelve disciples that he will suffer, die and rise again in Jerusalem, but they do not understand. However, a blind man calls out to Jesus as the Son of David and asks for mercy. Jesus is the Lord's anointed who lays down his life for the sheep. He is the incarnate love of the Father who suffers long and is kind. Jesus opens the eyes of the blind to see him not by outward appearances but by faith in his mercy and compassion. Those who behold him by faith follow him to the cross and into life.
The document summarizes the readings for the Sunday liturgy on the Baptism of the Lord. It discusses Isaiah's presentation of God's servant who will bring justice, Peter preaching that God shows no partiality and anointed Jesus, and the Gospel reading focusing on Jesus coming to John to be baptized and receiving approval from God.
The document summarizes the readings for the Sunday liturgy on the Baptism of the Lord. It discusses Isaiah's presentation of God's servant who will bring justice, Peter preaching about God showing no partiality and anointing Jesus, and the Gospel reading focusing on Jesus coming to John to be baptized and receiving approval from God.
11.08.26 the lord's prayer 1st petition-hallowed be thy nameJustin Morris
This document provides the text for a study on the first petition of the Lord's Prayer - "Hallowed be Thy Name". It includes an explanation of what this petition means, how God's name is kept holy, and ways it can be profaned. It is followed by songs, hymns and Bible verses focused on praising God's name and attributes. The overall summary is a topical study on honoring God's name through Scripture memorization, hymn singing and discussing what it means to keep God's name holy.
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17. Three Ways to Handle
Fear and Doubt
1. Thank God for
Fear and Doubt.
18. Three Ways to Handle
Fear and Doubt
1. Thank God for
Fear and Doubt.
2. Face the Light.
19. “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and
redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty
savior for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth
of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be saved from our
enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. Thus he has shown the mercy
promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he
swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued
from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and
righteousness before him all our days. And you, child, will be called the prophet of the
Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give
knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of
their sins. By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet
into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:68–79 (NRSV)
20. Three Ways to Handle
Fear and Doubt
1. Thank God for
Fear and Doubt.
2. Face the Light.
3. Walk into the Promise.
21. That we, being
rescued…might serve
him without fear…
By the tender mercy of
our God,
the dawn from on high
will break upon us,
to give light to those
who sit in darkness and
in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the
way of peace.
Luke 1:74-79
Editor's Notes
Do you recognize this guy? What is his name?
Yep. Fear.
He is one of the five emotions inside of Riley’s head in the latest Pixar movie: Inside Out.
If you haven’t seen this movie, then I highly recommend it. It tells the story of how the five basic emotions work together inside of an eleven year old girl’s life as she moves from Minnesota to California.
Now, if I were designing this character named Fear, I think I would make a modification.
It would look like this. Meet Fear and Doubt.
They are conjoined twins. Doesn’t it seem like fear and doubt always travel together?
Fear and doubt follow us around like a shadow. Whenever we face a new reality it’s like a bright light that shines in our faces. We turn away from the light and there they are. These faithful friends reach out to us and beckon us to retreat into the shadows where it is safe and familiar.
"Don't risk being exposed by the light," they say.
"Who knows what people might say and do if you let yourself hang out there for all to see?"
It might seem strange that we are talking about fear and doubt on the last day of Advent.
Didn’t we light the candle of Joy today?
Aren’t we done with the darkness of Advent and ready for Christmas, already?
Not quite yet. Don’t forget the matron saint of Advent.
Hi, I’m Sadness.
We will celebrate the joy of Christmas on Thursday.
Today we have one more opportunity to deal with the deep emotions of Advent
and
the Wait of Winter.
The reason we’re going here is because, as I was studying the text for this weekend it jumped out at me.
Zechariah has this amazing encounter with Gabriel, the messenger of God. The light of God’s reality shines in his face, and what does he do?
He is afraid and he doubts.
He’s human. It’s what we do.
I think this is a really appropriate topic as we approach Christmas and the New Year.
We’re all trying really hard to be caught up in the sentimentality of Christmas, but the reality of our fear and doubt nips at our heels and lurks in the shadow of all the joyful lights.
What is causing you fear and doubt right now?
I’m sure we could all come up with a long list.
On the micro scale,
maybe this is the first Christmas without a particular loved one at the table. Or,
perhaps your family dynamic has changed and you’re not sure how things are going to work out.
And then, on the macro level,
we see Bombings in public squares,
shootings in public schools, and
a presidential election year looming on the horizon.
And Fear and Doubt scream in our ears.
So, my big question today, is
how do we deal with these twins named Fear and Doubt?
We can get some clues from our text.
The story is about a man named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth.
[ADVANCE] Here’s a fun fact.
Zechariah’s name means God remembers and
Elizabeth’s name means God has promised.
They are devout and faithful people.
Zechariah is a priest.
It’s a really great job. He is among the top class among his people. His job is to go before God as a representative of the people.
Let’s pause for a moment and connect to the big story that we’ve been telling since September.
God has made a promise.
God creates in order to make a good and trustworthy world.
Humans struggle with God and usually mess things up.
God promises to rescue us from our self-destruction.
God promised to Abraham and Sarah that they would have a child in their old age and that, through this child, a great nation would come, and that, through this nation all nations would be blessed.
The people struggled with God for centuries, usually betraying God and worshipping foreign idols and mistreating the poor and the weak.
Eventually the people of Jerusalem were carried off into exile by the Babylonians.
[ADVANCE] The Babylonians were taken over by the Persians and they let the Jewish people return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple.
[ADVANCE] That’s what Pastor Mark taught us about two weeks ago. We learned from Ezra that they returned with a mixture of Joy and Tears (sounds familiar, right?)
Over 400 years have passed since that story.
[ADVANCE] The Persians were overtaken by the Greeks under the leadership of Alexander the Great.
[ADVANCE] Then his empire disintegrated and the world was conquered by the Roman Empire.
The people of Israel were tired and discouraged.
Their lives were full of violence, fear, and doubt.
Year after year they trudge on under the weight of Oppression, pain, and suffering.
So, here, in the midst of this drudgery, is an old priest named Zechariah.
He has followed the law his whole life. He has served in the temple for his entire career.
Month after month he comes into the temple,
he lights the incense,
he says the prayers,
reads about God’s promises,
and walks back into the streets that are lined with Roman guards and suffering people.
He is waiting, and it seems that sadness is the queen.
And then it happens.
He is confronted with the voice of God through the Angel Gabriel. “Zechariah, your wife, Elizabeth, will have a child In her old age. This child will be the prophet who will announce the Messiah, and you will name him John.”
John? Why would I name him that? That is not a family name.
Another fun fact.
John means God gives graciously.
Zechariah, it’s time to stop looking backward and to start moving forward. Something new is about to happen.
The light of God’s reality shines in Zechariah’s face.
The reality of God is often shocking and odd.
It doesn't fit into our neat little preconceived packages of how God is supposed to function in the world.
When it shines in our face it makes us feel naked and vulnerable.
This is especially true for those of us who are well dressed in the clothing of religious knowledge and power, like Zechariah.
So, what do we do when confronted with God’s truth?
More often than not, we turn and speak with our twinned shadow companions.
Fear and doubt led Zechariah to question Gabriel and say,
"How will I know that this is true?" For, obviously, it takes a while for pregnancy to become apparent.
Hidden in his question is the deeper question,
"What will people think of me if I tell them this news?“
So, Zechariah is silenced.
He can’t say anything for nine months, while John grows inside Elizabeth. He must sit with his friends, Fear and Doubt. And wait.
What about you?
What are Fear and Doubt saying to you right now?
How do we deal with these self-absorbed voices?
There are three things that we can do:
[ADVANCE] The first thing we can do is…
Thank God for Fear and Doubt.
We must first acknowledge their presence and thank them for the true gift from God that they are.
That’s one of the reasons I really love the movie, Inside Out. It reminds us that fear (and doubt) has its place.
They are there to protect us, and we must always listen to them, for sometimes they speak truth and keep us from doing something stupid.
We don’t want to get rid of them completely.
However, the second thing we can do is…
Face the Light.
While Fear and Doubt can protect us, sometimes they simply feed our selfishness and pride. When that is the case, we must painfully turn away from them and simply stand naked in the light of truthfulness that God shines on us as they continue to tremble in the cold shadow behind us.
Zechariah's fear led him to be silenced for nine months. When John was born, his mouth was opened and he spoke some of the most beautiful words in scripture. We often call it the Benedictus found in Luke 1:67-79.
Zechariah’s words shine like a light and reveal a painful truth.
We need a savior.
Being a Christian is not a self-help program or a list of rules to follow to get to Heaven.
The bright light of God’s truth reveals that we are all in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. That bondage looks different for each of us, but we are so deep in it that we need a savior.
We need to be rescued.
We see this message again and again in Zechariah’s song. God rescues us. God is the one who saves us, because we cannot save ourselves.
And we, on this side of the cross, know that God’s salvation comes through Jesus Christ, and that is the Light of Good News that brings Joy to all nations.
When we are honest with ourselves and with God, we face into the light, and the shadow of fear and doubt stay behind us.
The last thing we can do is…
Walk into the Promise.
Zechariah was to name his son John, because God was about to give the gift. Things were starting to move in a new direction. Salvation was coming to the world.
Here’s the thing about God’s salvation through Jesus. The light of the Gospel of Jesus is light of dawn.
It begins with Jesus’ death and resurrection, but it is not yet completely fulfilled in the world.
Look at v. 74-79. God saves us so that we may serve God without fear…and then at the end of v. 79, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
And, we are invited, by the grace of God, to work with God to make this world into a good and trustworthy community, for all people.
That is God’s mission and God’s Promise.
The light of dawn casts long shadows of fear and doubt. They will always be our constant companions until the day that Jesus returns, and so, we must continue to walk.
I leave you with Zechariah's rebuttal to fear and doubt. Let’s stand and read this together:
I invite you to stand and let’s read Zechariah’s words together:
That we, being rescued…might serve him without fear…
By the tender mercy of our God,the dawn from on high will break upon us,to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
May we stand in the light of these words and walk, together, into the way of peace.