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May 21, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 27
Jesus took Peter, James and John to a high spot on a mountain where the super-physics of eternity temporarily intersected. Jesus' face transfigured before them, shining as bright as the sun when all of a sudden, Moses and Elijah showed up to receive orders.

SESSION NOTES

I. A Special Promise To Peter, James & John.
A. Matthew 16:28
B. Mark 9:1
C. Luke 9:27

II. The Famous Trans-Dimensional Encounter Known As "The Transfiguration".
A. Matthew 17:1-8
B. Mark 9:2-8
C. Luke 9:28-36
D. 2nd Peter 1:13-18
E. Revelation 11:3-13
F. The Return Of Moses & Elijah.
G. Jesus: The Ultimate Authority Over The Law And The Prophets.
H. The Physics Of Immortality & Dismantling The Myth Of "Soul Sleep".
I. The Physics Of The Shining Cloud Known As "The Shekinah Glory".
J. What Were Jesus, Moses & Elijah Discussing? And Why?

III. Why The Scribes Say Elijah Must Come Before The Great And Terrible Day Of The Lord.
A. Matthew 17:9-13
B. Mark 9:9-13

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May 20, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 26
Jesus said that whoever saves his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will save it. In this session we talk about seeking 1st the Kingdom of God, what it means to delight ourselves in the Lord and we address unmet needs and the desires of our heart.

SESSION NOTES

I. Understanding The Meaning Behind The Phrase, "Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."
A. Matthew 16:24
B. Mark 8:34
C. Luke 9:23

II. Solving A Mystery: "Whoever Saves His Life Will Lose It, But Whoever Loses His Life Will Save It."
A. Matthew 16:25-26
B. Mark 8:35-37
C. Luke 9:24-25

III. Seeking First The Kingdom Of God: The Coming Reward Ceremony In Which Jesus Is The Judge & Rewarder.
A. Matthew 16:27

IV. Jesus' Reaction Upon His Return Toward Christians Who Were Ashamed Of Him And His Teachings.
A. Mark 8:38
B. Luke 9:26

V. Seeking 1st The Kingdom Of God / Delighting Yourself In The Lord / Unmet Needs & The Desires Of Your Heart.
A. Matthew 6:19-21
B. Psalm 37:3-8

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May 19, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 25
Our warfare is spiritual, not physical. Our enemies are invisible super-beings who've been waging war against the people of God for thousands of years. They use human beings, the circumstances of our lives and even our own thoughts as camouflage.

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Foretells His Death And Resurrection.
A. Matthew 16:19-21
B. Mark 8:30-31
C. Luke 9:21-22

II. Peter's Rebuke To Jesus.
A. Matthew 16:22
B. Mark 8:32

III. Jesus' Rebuke To Satan (via Peter).
A. Matthew 16:23
B. Mark 8:33

IV. Reviewing Another Time When Jesus Told Satan To Get Out Of His Way.
A. Matthew 4:8-11
B. Luke 4:5-8

V. The Armor Of God: Weapons For Spiritual Warfare.
A. These Are The Keys Of The Kingdom That Jesus Spoke Of...
1. Matthew 16:19
2. 2nd Corinthians 6:4-7
3. 2nd Corinthians 10:3-4
4. Ephesians 6:10-18

B. The Belt Of Truth.
1. Ephesians 6:14
2. 2nd Corinthians 4:4
3. John 8:31-32
4. James 1:5
5. Romans 12:2
6. 1st Timothy 4:1-2
7. 1st John 2:27
8. 2nd Corinthians 10:5

C. The Breastplate Of Righteousness.
1. Ephesians 6:14
2. 1st John 1:7-10
3. Hebrews 4:13-16

D. The Shoes Shod With The Gospel Of Peace.
1. Ephesians 6:15
2. Romans 8:31-39
3. 1st John 4:4
4. Philippians 4:6-7

E. The Shield Of Faith.
1. Ephesians 6:16
2. Hebrews 11:1
3. 2nd Corinthians 6:4-7

F. The Helmet Of Salvation.
1. Ephesians 6:17
2. John 3:16-18
3. 1st Corinthians 2:14-16

G. The Sword Of The Spirit, Which Is The Word Of God.
1. Ephesians 6:17
2. Hebrews 4:12
3. Psalm 138:2
4. Psalm 12:6
5. Psalm 18:29-30
6. 1st Peter 1:24-25
7. 2nd Corinthians 6:7

H. Prayer.
1. Ephesians 6:18
2. Philippians 4:6-13

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May 18, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 24
The word Church is used in our English Bibles to define the Greek word, Ecclesia which means Assembly or Congregation. In context of every place the word Ecclesia appears, it has nothing to do with Sunday mornings or worship services.

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Heals Another Multitude / Mark Focuses On One Healing That Employed Unusual Methods.
A. Matthew 15:29-31
B. Mark 7:31-37

II. Jesus Feeds 4000 People With 3 Fish And 7 Loaves Of Bread.
A. Matthew 15:32-39
B. Mark 8:1-10
C. Philippians 4:19

III. The Religious Leaders' Inability (Or Unwillingness) To Interpret The Signs Of The Times.
A. Matthew 16:1-4
B. Mark 8:11-13

IV. Beware The Leaven Of The Pharisees.
A. Matthew 16:5-12
B. Mark 8:14-21

V. Mark Focuses On Another Healing That Employed Unusual Methods (What's Going On?)
A. Mark 8:22-26

VI. Peter Confesses That Jesus Is The Christ; The Messiah; The Son Of The Living God.
A. Matthew 16:13-16
B. Matthew 16:20
C. Mark 8:27-30
D. Luke 9:18-21

VII. Upon Peter's Confession, Jesus Introduces The Ecclesia (Unfortunately Translated "Church" In Our English Bibles).
A. Matthew 16:17-18
B. Hebrews 10:24-25

VIII. Understanding The Keys Of The Kingdom And How They Work.
A. Matthew 16:19

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May 17, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 23
When men take their man-made religious traditions and call them commandments of God, they're treading on dangerous ground. The more we compare God's Word with our understanding of church and religion, we discover a massive contradiction.

SESSION NOTES

I. Religious Leaders Complain To Jesus About His Disciples Not Washing Their Hands.
A. Matthew 15:1-2
B. Mark 7:1-5

II. A Religious View Of Sin VS God's View Of Sin.
A. Matthew 15:3-6
B. Mark 7:8-13

III. The Word Of Religion VS The Word Of God.
A. Matthew 15:7-9
B. Mark 7:6-7

IV. Jesus Redefines For The Religious Leaders What Makes A Man Unclean.
A. Matthew 15:10-11
B. Mark 7:14-16

V. The Blind Leading The Blind: Jesus' Remedy For Escape.
A. Matthew 15:12-14
B. John 8:31-32
C. Romans 12:2
D. Hebrews 4:12

VI. Jesus Explains To His Disciples The Meaning Of What He Said To The Religious Leaders.
A. Matthew 15:15-20
B. Mark 7:17-23

VII. The Mysterious Case Of The Syro-Phoenician: "Children's Bread Being Thrown To The Dogs."
A. Matthew 15:21-28
B. Mark 7:24-30

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May 16, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 22
Jesus said all who come to Him, will be saved. This is a voluntary act of faith on our part. God saves us after we choose him, and not before. But Paul's letters say we were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. So who chose who first?

SESSION NOTES

I. The 5000 Who Were Fed Seek Jesus Out The Next Morning.
A. John 6:22-25

II. Jesus Tells Them, "I Am The Bread Of Life."
A. John 6:26-35
B. Exodus 16:11-35

III. Exploring The Paradoxes Of Salvation Due To Our Imprisonment Inside Linear Space/Time.
A. John 6:36-44

B. Being Led To Christ IS NOT The Same As Accepting Christ.

C. Being Drawn To Christ IS NOT The Same As Being Given To Christ.

D. Those Who Accept Christ Are Given By The Father To His Son Before The Foundation Of The World.

E. What Happens First Depends Upon The Observer's Position (Inside or Outside) The Space/Time Domain.

F. Ephesians 1:3-4

G. 1st Peter 1:19-20

H. 2nd Peter 3:9

I. The Eternal Security Debate: "Whoever Comes To Me, I Will By No Means Cast Out."

J. Jesus Claims Full Responsibility For Our Salvation "Of All That He Has Given Me, I Should Lose Nothing."

K. "The Last Day" & Addressing The False Doctrine Known As "Soul Sleep".

L. 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18

IV. "Whoever Believes In Me, HAS (Present Tense) Eternal Life."
A. John 6:45-47

V. The Bread Of Life VS The Manna.
A. John 6:48-51

VI. Jesus Offers Up His Flesh & Blood As Food & Drink For Eternal Life.
A. John 6:52-59

VII. The Doctrine Of Jesus' Flesh & Blood Atonement Causes Many Disciples To Permanently Turn Away.
A. John 6:60-66

VIII. ...But None Among The Twelve.
A. John 6:67-71

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May 15, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 21
Jesus required that his disciples follow his directions and remain focused on HIM and HIS abilities, rather than being focused on their circumstances or limitations. Doing this is what led to 5000 people being fed with 2 fish and 5 loaves and Peter walking on water.

SESSION NOTES

I. The Beheading Of John The Baptist.
A. Matthew 14:3-12
B. Mark 6:17-29

II. King Herod Becomes Alarmed By The Reports Of Jesus' Abilities.
A. Matthew 14:1-2
B. Mark 6:14-16
C. Luke 9:7-9

III. Jesus Feeds 5000 People With 2 Fish And 5 Loaves Of Bread.
A. Matthew 14:13-21
B. Mark 6:30-44
C. Luke 9:10-17
D. John 6:1-13

IV. Jesus Sends Away His Disciples & Withdraws To Pray.
A. Matthew 14:22-23
B. Mark 6:45-46
C. John 6:14-17

V. The Disciples Are Attacked By Another Storm At Sea & Jesus Walks On The Water.
A. Matthew 14:24-27
B. Mark 6:47-50
C. John 6:18-20

VI. Faith VS Circumstances: Peter Walks On The Water.
A. Matthew 14:28-31

VII. Jesus Comes Aboard And The Winds Cease.
A. Matthew 14:32-33
B. Mark 6:51-52
C. John 6:21

VIII. Even at 4AM The Crowds Follow, So Once Ashore, The Healings Continue.
A. Matthew 14:34-36
B. Mark 6:53-56

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May 14, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 20
6000 demons conjured up a violent storm and sent it to Jesus' location once they became aware that he was headed in their direction. When they realized the storm hadn't stopped him, they escaped into a herd of hogs, who then committed mass suicide.

SESSION NOTES

I. Leaving The Dead To Bury Their Own Dead.
A. Matthew 8:18-22
B. Luke 9:56-62

II. Jesus Calms A Killer Storm That May Have Been Demonically Induced.
A. Matthew 8:23-27
B. Mark 4:35-41
C. Luke 8:22-25

III. Jesus Is Met By Two Individuals Possessed By Demons.
A. Matthew 8:28-29

IV. Mark & Luke's Report Focuses On The One Possessed By 6000 Demons.
A. Mark 5:1-10
B. Luke 8:26-31

V. Jesus Expels The 6000 Demons Into A Heard Of 2000 Hogs.
A. Matthew 8:30-33
B. Mark 5:11-16
C. Luke 8:32-36

VI. The Frightening Power Of Free Will.
A. Matthew 8:34
B. Mark 5:17-20
C. Luke 8:37-39

VII. Jairus Begs Jesus To Save His Daughter From Death.
A. Matthew 9:18-19
B. Mark 5:21-24
C. Luke 8:40-42

VIII. On The Way To Jairus' Daughter, Jesus Heals "A Woman" With An Issue Of Blood.
A. Matthew 9:20-22
B. Mark 5:25-34
C. Luke 8:43-48

IX. Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter From The Dead.
A. Matthew 9:23-26
B. Mark 5:35-43
C. Luke 8:49-56
D. Jairus' 12-Year-Old Daughter VS The Woman's 12-Year-Old Issue Of Blood: A Prophetic Model.

X. Jesus Restores Sight To Two Blind Men.
A. Matthew 9:27-31

XI. Jesus Heals Another Mute Demoniac.
A. Matthew 9:32-34

XII. Nazareth's 2nd Rejection Of Christ.
A. Matthew 13:54-58
B. Mark 6:1-6

XIII. The Harvest Is Plentiful, But The Laborers Are Few.
A. Matthew 9:35-38

XIV. Jesus Commissions The Twelve To Go Out And Heal The Sick & Cast Out Demons.
A. Matthew 10:1-4
B. Mark 6:7
C. Luke 9:1

XV. Instructions Were Given To Focus Exclusively On Israel.
A. Matthew 10:5-6

XVI. Instructions Regarding Their Personal Needs.
A. Matthew 10:7-11
B. Mark 6:8-10
C. Luke 9:2-4

XVII. Instructions Regarding Greetings And Salutations.
A. Matthew 10:12-15
B. Mark 6:11
C. Luke 9:5

XVIII. Instructions Regarding The Hard Road Before Them.
A. Matthew 10:16-23

XIX. Instructions Regarding The Meaning Of Discipleship.
A. Matthew 10:24-39

XX. Instructions Regarding The Reward Of Service.
A. Matthew 10:40-42

XXI. Jesus And The Twelve Depart For Their Assignment.
A. Matthew 11:1
B. Mark 6:12-13
C. Luke 9:6

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May 13, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 19
The Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13) are a prophetic timeline of all church history from the 1st century to the Present. This is an amazing and incredible study. If Jesus had given his Kingdom Parables in any other order, this prophetic property wouldn't apply.

SESSION NOTES

I. Parable Of The Sower Of Seed Into 4 Types Of Soil.
A. Personal Application:
Sowing The Word Of God Into The Hearts Of Men
1. Matthew 13:3-9 & 19-23
2. Mark 4:3-9 & 15-20
3. Luke 8:5-8 & 12-15
4. Paul's Letter To The Ephesians
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Apostolic Planting (1st Century)
1. Sowing Seed Into The Soil
2. Revelation 2:1-7

II. Parable Of The Tares Among The Wheat.
A. Personal Application:
When Deceptive Impostors Infiltrate The Assembly.
1. Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
2. Paul's Letter To The Phillipians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Persecution (1st - 3rd Century)
1. Tares Among The Wheat.
2. Revelation 2:8-11

III. Parable Of The Mustard Seed.
A. Personal Application:
The Imposition Of Hierarchies When An Assembly Grows Too Big.
1. Matthew 13:31-32
2. Mark 4:30-32
3. Paul's Letters To The Corinthians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Imperialism (4th - 6th Century)
1. The Mustard Seed Becomes A Tree.
2. Revelation 2:12-17

IV. Parable Of The Woman Hiding Leaven In Three Measures Of Meal.
A. Personal Application:
When Doctrines Of Demons Are Hidden Within Doctrines Of God.
1. Matthew 13:33
2. Paul's Letter To The Galatians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of The Papacy (6th - 21st Century)
1. The Woman Hides In Leaven Until All Is Leavened.
2. Revelation 2:18-29

V. Matthew & Mark Comment On Jesus Teaching In Parables.
A. Matthew 13:34-35
B. Mark 4:33-34

VI. Parable Of The Hidden Treasure.
A. Personal Application:
Hidden Treasure Discovered: The Law ("Debt") VS Grace ("Paid In Full")
1. Matthew 13:44
2. Paul's Letter To The Romans.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Protestantism & Denominationalism (16th - 21st Century)
1. Hidden Treasure Buried.
2. Revelation 3:1-6

VII. Parable Of The Pearl Of Great Price.
A. Personal Application:
Individual Sanctification & The Uplifting Encouragement To Stand Firm.
1. Matthew 13:45-46
2. Paul's Letters To The Thessalonians
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Non-Denominationalism & Individual Ministries & Missionaries (18th - 21st Century)
1. Pearl Of Great Price.
2. Revelation 3:7-13

VIII. Parable Of The Dragnet.
A. Personal Application:
When Religion Overthrows The Preeminence Of Christ And God's Word.
1. Matthew 13:47-50
2. Paul's Letter To The Colossians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Apostasy (20th - 21st Century)
1. The Last Age Before The Dragnet.
2. Revelation 3:14-22

IX. Jesus Closes The Discussion And Departs From His Disciples.
A. Matthew 13:51-53

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May 12, 2024 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 18
What happens when a person's heart is given some truth? Why do some hearts accept it easily while others don't? Why do some Christians grow while others never grow? What about the Christians who become hardened against their faith and turn against it?

SESSION NOTES

I. Introduction To The Kingdom Parables & The Parable Of The Sower And 4 Soils.
A. Matthew 13:1-9
B. Mark 4:1-9
C. Luke 8:4-8

II. Jesus Explains To His Disciples The Reason For Why He Is Now Teaching In Parables.
A. Matthew 13:10-17
B. Mark 4:10-12
C. Luke 8:9-10

III. Jesus Interprets And Explains The Parable Of The Sower And 4 Soils.
A. The Soil Along The Traveled Path.
1. The Symbols.
a. Matthew 13:4
b. Mark 4:4
c. Luke 8:5
2. The Symbols Defined.
a. Matthew 13:19
b. Mark 4:15
c. Luke 8:12
B. The Rocky Soil.
1. The Symbols.
a. Matthew 13:5-6
b. Mark 4:5-6
c. Luke 8:6
2. The Symbols Defined.
a. Matthew 13:20-21
b. Mark 4:16-17
c. Luke 8:13
C. The Soil Overgrown With Thorns.
1. The Symbols.
a. Matthew 13:7
b. Mark 4:7
c. Luke 8:7
2. The Symbols Defined.
a. Matthew 13:22
b. Mark 4:18-19
c. Luke 8:14
D. The Good Soil.
1. The Symbols.
a. Matthew 13:8
b. Mark 4:8
c. Luke 8:8
2. The Symbols Defined.
a. Matthew 13:23
b. Mark 4:20
c. Luke 8:15

IV. "Be Careful How You Listen."
A. Mark 4:21-25
B. Luke 8:16-18

V. Contrasting The Work Of The Sower VS The Work Of The Seed.
A. Mark 4:26-29

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