Founding Word

Founding Word

By Joshua P. AllemReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Founding Word episodes

  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 37
    If you know how to talk over a telephone, then you know how to pray to God. Unfortunately, Satan has done a great deal to confuse what prayer is all about, even among Christians. In this study, Jesus sets the record straight on prayer and what it's all about.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Mary & Martha: The Importance Of Prayer.
    A. Luke 10:38-42

    II. Jesus Gives A Template For Prayer.
    A. Luke 11:1-4
    B. Matthew 6:5-13


    III. Jesus Encourages Persistence In Prayer.
    A. Luke 11:5-13
    B. Philippians 4:6-7
    C. Hebrews 4:13-16

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
    ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 36
    Jesus has given us the power and the authority over all the powers of Satan and his demonic forces. Christians can fall into one of two dangerous traps concerning this awesome power, one is to completely ignore it, the other is to constantly dwell upon it.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Jesus Commissions 70 New Disciples.
    A. Luke 10:1-16
    B. Related Passages:
    1. Matthew 9:35 - 10:15
    2. Mark 6:7-11
    3. Luke 9:1-5


    II. Jesus Gives Them Authority Over All The Power Of The Enemy.
    A. Luke 10:17-20
    B. Related Passages:
    1. John 14:16-17
    2. 1st John 4:4
    3. Matthew 18:18
    4. Ephesians 6:10-18
    5. 2nd Corinthians 10:5


    III. The Parable Of The Good Samaritan.
    A. Luke 10:21-37

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
    ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 35
    Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth and his behavior afterwards showed evidence of one who not only received physical eyesight, but Spiritual eyesight which freed him from the oppression of the Pharisees. Jesus gave the Parable of the Good Shepherd.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Jesus Gives Sight To A Man Who Was Born Blind.
    A. John 9:1-7
    1. Was Born Blind: Spiritually & Physically.

    2. Clay On The Eyes: Symbolic Of The Man's Spiritual Condition.

    3. Washing In The Pool Of Siloam: Symbolic Of The Clensing & Baptism Of The Holy Spirit.

    4. But Now I See: Spiritually & Physically.

    B. Related Passages:
    1. Genesis 3:14-15

    2. Exodus 4:1-5

    3. John 2:6-10

    4. John 16:7-13


    II. A Change Evidenced By Physical Eyesight.
    John 9:8-12


    III. Intimidation & Interigation From The Pharisees.
    John 9:13-23

    IV. A Change Evidenced By Spiritual Eyesight.
    John 9:24-33

    V. Evidence Of Two Forms Of Blindness In Action.
    A. John 9:34-41

    B. A Confessed Blindness Which Saves & Brings New Eyesight.

    C. An Unconfessed (Stubborn & Willfull) Blindness Which Leaves One In Darkness.

    VI. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Door Of The Sheep".
    A. John 10:1-10

    B. Historical Application = Jesus' 1st Coming
    1. Sheepfold = The Nation Of Israel

    2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Holy Spirit's Testimony Of The Coming Messiah/The Old Testament

    3. Shepherd = Jesus

    4. Sheep = All Jews Who Left The Blindness Of The Pharisees To Follow Jesus

    C. Personal Application = Spiritual Rebirth
    1. Sheepfold = The World

    2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Holy Spirit's Testimony Of Jesus' Atoning Death & Resurrection/The Old & New Testament

    3. Shepherd = Jesus

    4. Sheep = All Jews & Gentiles Who Leave The Blindness Of The World To Follow Jesus

    D. Prophetic Application = The Rapture
    1. Sheepfold = The Planet Earth

    2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Seal Of The Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 & 2nd Corinthians 1:21-22

    3. Shepherd = Jesus

    4. Sheep = All Those Sealed By The Holy Spirit Who Leave The Planet Earth To Follow Jesus 1st Thessalonians 4:16-17



    VII. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Good Shepherd".
    A. John 8:31-32

    B. He's Called The Good Shepherd in John 10:11
    Because He Lays Down His Life For The Sheep. Psalm 22

    C. He's Called The Great Shepherd in Hebrews 13:20-21
    Because He Protects And Cares For His Sheep. Psalm 23

    D. He's Called The Chief Shepherd in 1st Peter 5:4
    Because He Will Come Back To Reward His Sheep. Psalm 24


    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
    ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 34
    12 verses in John 8 about a woman caught in adultery have caused great controversy. Satan has attempted to remove them from our Bibles for 2000 years because in them we finally begin to get a taste of just how far-reaching the power of God's Grace really is.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Last Segment Before The Disputed Passage.
    John 7:50-52

    II. Day's End: Everyone Goes Home.
    John 7:53 - 8:1


    III. A New Day Begins: Jesus Returns To The Temple.
    John 8:2

    IV. Jesus Postpones Judgment Against A Woman Taken In Adultery.
    John 8:3-11

    V. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Light Of The World".
    John 8:12-20

    VI. Jesus Predicts His Upcoming Departure Before The Pharisees.
    John 8:21-30

    VII. Jesus Explains How To Know The Truth That Makes You Free.
    John 8:31-32

    VIII. Children Of Abraham vs Children Of Satan.
    John 8:33-47

    IX. Jesus Proclaims, "Before Abraham Ever Was, I AM".
    John 8:48-59

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 33
    Jesus was met with opposition from family members, followers, strangers and religious leaders before, during and after his attendance to the Feast of Tabernacles. His proclamation of origin and authority being from THE FATHER sent everyone into divisions.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Jesus' Brothers (In Disbelief) Offer Him Advice In Public Ministry.
    John 7:1-9

    II. Samaria Rejects Jesus On His Way To Jerusalem.
    A. Matthew 19:1
    B. Luke 9:51-56
    C. John 7:10


    III. In Search Of Jesus At The Feast Of Tabernacles.
    John 7:11-13

    IV. Jesus Proclaims His Authority Is From The Father.
    John 7:14-24

    V. Jesus Proclaims His Origin Is From The Father.
    John 7:25-31

    VI. Jesus Proclaims His Upcoming Departure To The Father.
    A. John 7:32-36
    B. John 14:1-4

    VII. Jesus Proclaims An Offer Of Living Water To Drink.
    A. John 7:37-39
    B. John 14:16-17

    VIII. The People Are Divided.
    John 7:40-44

    IX. The Religious Leaders Are Confused.
    John 7:45-53

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
    ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 32
    After Jesus spent time discussing forgiveness and reconciliation, he gave a controversial parable that's become known as the parable of the unforgiving servant. What makes it controversial is that it's been given 4 different interpretations. We examine all 4.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. The 1st Interpretation.

    A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.

    B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace.

    C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit.

    D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = ?

    E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ?

    F. Problems With This Interpretation = Who Are The Torturers? What About Jesus' Warning?

    II. The 2nd Interpretation.

    A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.

    B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace.

    C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit.

    D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Forgiveness Is Revoked; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell.

    E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Sentenced To Hell Too If You Aren't Forgiving.

    F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Promise Of Eternal Life Is Irrevocable; The Holy Spirit Is Permanently Sealed.
    1. John 3:16
    2. John 5:24
    3. John 10:28-29
    4. John 1:12-13
    5. John 3:3
    6. Ephesians 2:8-9
    7. Ephesians 1:13
    8. Ephesians 4:30
    9. Titus 3:5
    10. Romans 8:38-39
    11. Philippians 1:6


    III. The 3rd Interpretation.

    A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.

    B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness That Is Provided But Not Accepted; The Man Is Still Not Saved By Grace.

    C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Evidence Of No Salvation; An Unforgiving Spirit.

    D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Since Forgiveness Was Never Accepted; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell.

    E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ?

    F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Man Is Called A "Servant" Which Implies He's Saved & Jesus Holds Us (Who Are Saved) Accountable In His Warning.

    IV. The 4th Interpretation.

    A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Servant Of God Already Saved By Grace But Living In Sin.

    B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness Given To The Servant Upon His Confession & Repentance: 1st John 1:6-10.

    C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Blatant Hypocrisy: A Wicked, Cold & Heartless Unforgiving Spirit.

    D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Godly & Fatherly Discipline After The Prayerful Intervention Of Fellow-Servants.
    1. Matthew 18:17
    2. 1st Corinthians 5:5
    3. 1st Timothy 1:19-20

    E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Disciplined
    Too If You Aren't Forgiving.

    F. Problems With This Interpretation = ?

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
    ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 31
    Satan has hidden the truth about what forgiveness really is. It's not about the other person, it's not even about the transgression. It's about healing from the hurt a transgression has caused by transferring the debt to another account, THE CROSS.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Reconciliation Has Conditions: In Review.
    A. Matthew 18:15-17
    B. 1st Corinthians 2:15
    C. 1st Corinthians 15:33
    D. 1st John 1:6-7

    II. Reconciliation Has Conditions: Jesus Re-Confirms...
    A. The Granted Authority To Bind And Loose.
    B. The Granted Authority To Ask And Receive Anything In His Name.
    C. His Participation In Any Assembly Gathered In His Name.
    D. How Many Christians It Takes To Make Up An Assembly.
    E. Matthew 18:18-20
    F. Matthew 16:19

    III. The Biblical Definition Of Forgiveness & The Secret Ingredient.
    A. Matthew 18:21-22
    B. Matthew 6:5-13
    C. Hebrews 9:22

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 30
    Forgiveness is a challenge for most today because we've been falsely taught that reconciliation must always follow. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 that this simply isn't true. Forgiveness and reconciliation are separate things, they are not the same.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Forgiveness & Reconciliation Are Separate Things; They Are Not The Same.
    A. An Example Of Biblically Justified Unreconciliation:
    1. Matthew 18:15-17
    2. 1st Corinthians 5:1-11
    3. 2nd Corinthians 2:4-11
    4. 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12
    B. Forgiveness Is A Command, But Doesn't Always Include Reconciliation:
    1. Matthew 6:12
    2. 1st John 2:2
    3. John 3:36

    II. Do Christians Have The Right To Judge Each Other?
    A. 1st Corinthians 2:15
    B. 1st Corinthians 15:33
    C. 1st John 1:6-7

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 29
    Jesus overheard an embarrassing debate between his disciples about who among them would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus sat a little child next to him for visual aid representing the child of God and explained how to be great in the Kingdom.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. Jesus Speaks Again Of His Upcoming Death & Resurrection.
    A. Matthew 17:22-23
    B. Mark 9:30-32
    C. Luke 9:43-45

    II. The Quandary Of Jesus & The Temple Tax.
    A. Matthew 17:24-27

    III. Who Is Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven?
    A. The Question:
    1. Matthew 18:1
    2. Mark 9:33-34
    3. Luke 9:46
    B. The Answer:
    1. Matthew 18:2-5
    2. Mark 9:35-37
    3. Luke 9:47-48

    IV. Those Of Cliques & Party Spirits VS Those In Jesus' Name.
    A. Mark 9:38-41
    B. Luke 9:49-50

    V. A Glimpse Into Hell & The Woes Awaiting Those Who Cause God's Children To Stumble.
    A. Matthew 18:6-9
    B. Mark 9:42-50

    VI. Guardian Angels & The Parable Of The Lost Sheep.
    A. Matthew 18:10-14

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
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  • Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 28
    Jesus said the faith of a mustard seed could enable us to move mountains and nothing would be impossible for us. We address how to get that kind of faith, what prayer and fasting is all about, we examine various types of mountains and how God removes them.





    SESSION NOTES


    I. The Disciples Fail To Heal A Child From Demonic Possession.
    A. Matthew 17:14-17
    B. Mark 9:14-19
    C. Luke 9:37-41

    II. A Behavioral Study Of Demons Once They've Been Outmatched.
    A. Matthew 17:18
    B. Mark 9:20-27
    C. Luke 9:42

    III. Identifying Faith That's Like A Grain Of Mustard Seed.
    A. Matthew 17:19-21
    B. Mark 9:28-29
    C. Prayer And Fasting: What That Really Means (It's Not What You Think).
    D. Faith That Moves Mountains.
    1. Hebrews 11:1
    2. Proverbs 3:5-6
    E. Examining Various Types Of Mountains And How To Deal With Them.

    QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
    ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.
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