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Same God

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

He is still that same God.

Exodus 16:4

4 Then the Lord said to Moses, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. 5 On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and that is to be twice as much as they gather on the other days.

Our God

But the manna forced daily dependence and obedience.

Praise You in this storm

God is the same God.

Heavenly Rewards - Crowns

WE BRING OTHERS TO CHRIST - 1 PETER 4:1-11 NKJV

Follow-Up to: Christ Brings Us to God

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. 4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore, be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles (utterance) of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1. THE CHANGE (NOT OUR WILL BUT GOD’S)

2. THE REASON (NOT ABOUT US BUT ABOUT GOD)

3. THE MINISTRY (FOR OTHERS NOT END WITH US)

Restoration

Christ Brings Us To God

1 Peter 3:18-22 NKJV

18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.

I. Christ Brings Us to God

Christ’s Crucifixion Gives Us Admission, Access And Audience With God

Hebrews 10:19-20 says, 9 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh

The ultimate reason for Jesus’ suffering was to bring you to God.

Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. You are that joy!

Revelation 21: 3-4, describing the New Heaven and the New Earth says, 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

The Resurrection Gives Us A New Perspective On Suffering.

II. The Exaltation of Christ

Hebrews 9:27 says, “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.”

Phil. 2:5 says, Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.

Phil. 2:8-11 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.  Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Romans 8:18 the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Broken Pieces

Be Ready

1 Peter 3:13-18 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,

I. Suffering For Righteousness

The General Role Of The Christian – Submission

1 Peter 2:12 “Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.”

Righteousness

2 Cor. 5:21 “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

John 3:19-20 says, 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 

II. Be Ready

Live in a way that demands explanation and be ready to explain why

III. Christ Also Suffered

The Book of Genesis Series

Called to Blessing

1 Peter 3:8-12 NKJV

8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

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One Mind

1 Cor. 2:16 16 For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?”

Being of one mind

“All of you”

And my how they love Him and how they love one another.

John 17:21, “that they may be one, just as you, Father, and are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

Having compassion for one another

Rom. 12:15 says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”

1 Cor. 12:26 “If one member suffers, all suffer together, if one member is honored, all rejoice together.”

Love as brothers

1 John 3:14 “We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers.”

Tenderhearted

Be Courteous

That you may inherit a blessing