Deuteronomy 11:26–28 26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse— 27 the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today; 28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the Lord your God and turn from the way that I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known. Deuteronomy 11:26-28

The Pivot of the Commendation v. 27

The Pivot of the Curse v. 28

The Pivot of the Command v. 28

Thesis: Christians have a blessing or a curse in whether they're pivoting toward or away from God.

The Pivot of the Commendation v. 27 27 the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today;

The Pivot of the Curse v. 28 28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the Lord your God and turn from the way that I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known.

The Pivot of the Command v. 28 28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the Lord your God and turn from the way that I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known.

Deuteronomy 7:6–9 6 For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession. 7 The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. 8 But it was because the Lord loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

Set Apart for Faithfulness v. 6

Set Apart a Few v. 7

Set Apart for Favor v. 9

Thesis: Christians are the few who are set apart for faithfulness and God’s favor.

Set Apart for Faithfulness v. 6 6 For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.

Set Apart a Few v. 7 7 The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.

Set Apart for Favor v. 9 9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

Deuteronomy 6:4–5 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a] 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

God Adherence v. 4a

God Alone v. 4b

God Ahead v. 5

Thesis: Christians must obey the one and only God completely to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.

God Adherence v. 4a Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

God Alone v. 4b Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

God Ahead v. 5 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Revelation 3:9 I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars—I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. Revelation 3:9

Introduction

My Failure to Train Future Pastor

The Parable of Satan’s Church (Matthew 13:24-30)

The Persecute of Satan’s Church (Romans 12:14)

The Perishing of Satan’s Church (Revelation 3:9)

A pastor’s job is the lead and feed. The congregation’s job is to follow and swallow. Pastor Ricky McNeal First Baptist Church – Purcell

1 Peter 5:2 - Shepherd the Flock

John 21:15-17 Feed My Sheep

Deuteronomy 4:1-2 Now, Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I am teaching you to perform, so that you will live and go in and take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. 2 You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I am commanding you.

The Performance of the Principles v.1

The Possession of the Promise v. 1

The Perfection of the Precepts v. 2

Thesis: Christians should perform the Word of God for the promises of God.

The Performance of the Principles v.1 Now, Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I am teaching you to perform, so that you will live and go in and take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.

The Possession of the Promise v. 1 Now, Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I am teaching you to perform, so that you will live and go in and take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.

The Perfection of the Precepts v. 2 2 You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I am commanding you.

Deuteronomy 2:3. 3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.

The Circle of Destiny v. 3

The Center of Destiny v. 3

The Compassed of Destiny v. 3

Thesis: Christians should have the expectation of fulfilling God’s promises in their lives by heading in the right direction.

The Circle of Destiny v. 3 You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north,

The Center of Destiny v. 3 You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north,

The Compassed of Destiny v. 3 You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north,

Luke 5:12-16. 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.14 Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Out of Place v. 12

Out of Policy v. 12

Out of Politeness v. 12

Thesis: Christen should expect God to heal and cleanse in their lives.

Out of Place v. 12 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Out of Policy v. 12 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Out of Politeness v. 12 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Luke 5:12-16. 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.14 Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Out of Place v. 12

Out of Policy v. 12

Out of Politeness v. 12

Thesis: Christen should expect God to heal and cleanse in their lives.

Out of Place v. 12 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Out of Policy v. 12 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Out of Politeness v. 12 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Esther 4:12-16 12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” 15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

Not Royal v. 13

Not Random v. 14

Not Ruin v. 16

Thesis: Christians are called to take chances for the kingdom of God.

Not Royal v. 13 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape.

Not Random v. 14 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Not Ruin v. 16 16 “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight.