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  • The First Resurrection

    Isaiah 53:9 – His body was with a rich man in death. Mt 27:57-60; John 19:39-42
    Matthew 12:40 says three days and three nights (72 hours); Mark 8:31 states – “after three days rise again;” and Matthew16:21 says – “he will be raised on the third day.” He died about 3PM; so, three days and three nights would end about 3PM on the third day. The completion of 72 hours would still be on the third day.
    Matthew 28:1-4 – The actual resurrection is not recorded because, according to 1Corinthains 15:51, it is a mystery.

    The guards were placed there so that no one could steal the body and start communicating that he was raised as he said he would be. The guards later were paid off not to tell the truth about what happened. Matthew 28:11

    Matthew 28:1 The weekly Sabbath was Saturday, so when these women were at the tomb at dawn on the first day of the week, it was early Sunday morning which means Jesus was up already. He died on Wednesday and arose on Saturday.
    Matthew 28:2-10 – 13 post resurrection appearances are recorded.
    Luke 24:1-15 His resurrected body was much different from the body they buried.
    21 – Palm Sunday was all about Jesus riding into Jerusalem as the King. Yet, he did not begin to reign; rather, he was tortured and killed. So, they were confused.
    27 – His action revealed the vital importance of the Scriptures. Our Lord’s example provides a vivid example.
    32 – They could focus on the many marvelous realities, but their attention was upon the understanding they gained from the Scriptures. Isaiah 50:4 and 5 Today, Jesus in ascended position at the right hand of God through the holy spirit is doing the same for those who hunger to know the truth.
    1 Corinthians 2:8-13 We have the spirit so that we might know.
    Luke 24:33-49 The message is powerful.

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    46 min
  • Jesus' Sacrifice

    In order rightly to comprehend Jesus’ suffering and death, a careful comparison of all four Gospels is necessary. The most common understanding and communication on this subject has been very slipshod with focus upon only one of the Gospels and, in some cases, with information completely fabricated. For centuries, the Roman Catholic Church has been the standard-bearer in this regard.

    The word “Easter” comes from the goddess of the Anglo-Saxons named Eostre. She is the goddess of the dawn and was worshipped in the spring by pagans in Northern Europe and the British Isles.

    Traditional teaching is that the last supper was the Passover meal. The Scriptures teach that the Passover was the day Jesus died and that he was the Passover lamb.

    Most celebrate Jesus’ death on “Good Friday” and his resurrection on “Easter” Sunday morning. Matthew 12:40 clearly states Jesus was in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.

    Tradition teaches he was captive and tortured for one night, but the Scriptures reveal he was in captivity for two nights.

    Wrong teaching is that Peter denied Jesus three times; yet, biblical accuracy reveals he did so six times.

    Roman Catholicism teaches Jesus carried his cross, but according to Matthew 27:32, a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, carried his cross. Catholic churches have the Stations of the Cross on their walls that illustrate Jesus carrying the cross − all of which is made up.

    Thousands of paintings illustrate two others were crucified with Jesus, but the Scriptures reveal that four others were with him.

    Common inaccurate teaching is that Jesus told one of the criminals who was hung with him that he would be with him that day in heaven. The Bible teaches that the criminal and Jesus both died and went to the grave that day. The promise was regarding the future in paradise here on earth

    Traditional theology is that God forsook Jesus on the cross because he became sin, which is why Jesus uttered, “My God, why have You forsaken me?” According to Scriptures, Jesus did not become sin; rather, he was the innocent sin offering. The words Jesus spoke were a quotation from Psalm 22.

    Wrong teaching is that Jesus visited hell between his death and resurrection as the Apostles’ Creed states, “He descended into hell.” The Bible teaches that after the resurrection he witnessed to the spirits locked in chains from the time of Noah. 1Peter 3:19 & 20

    Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:39-46; Mark 14:32-42 – Jesus and his Father have two independent wills. Struggling to do God’s will, he prayed for help.

    Matthew 26:47-50; Luke 22:47 & 48; Mark 14:43-46 – Judas’ kiss of betrayal

    Luke 22:49-53; Matthew 26:51-56; Mark 14:47-50; John 18:4-12 – Jesus was not a helpless victim needing any human assistance. John 18:12-27

    Peter’s denials: Mark 14:27-31

    1) John 18:15-18
    2) Matthew 26:69 & 70; Luke 22:55-57; Mark 14:66-68
    3) Luke 22:58; Mark 14:68 First cock crowing
    4) Matthew 26:71 & 72; Mark 14:69 &70
    5) Matthew 26:73 & 74; Mark 14:70 & 71; John 18:25
    6) Luke 22:59 & 60; John 18:26 & 27

    John 18:28-19:30

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    52 min
  • The "Secret" Messiah

    initial narrative (Mark 11.1-11)
    – Hosanna is “Save now”, rejoicing! jubilation! excitement!
    – turn to Zechariah 9

    examples of Jesus telling people not to tell about him (messianic secret)

    1. Demon in Synagogue at Capernaum (Mark 1.21-28)
    2. Raising Jairus’ Daughter (Mark 5.21-24, 35-43)
    3. Peter’s Confession (Mark 8.27-30)
    4. So, casting out spirits he told them “shhhh don’t tell”; healing people like Jairus’ daughter he said “shhh don’t tell who I am”; even his own disciples he said “shhh don’t tell”; ALL THAT CHANGED WHEN HE ENTERED JERUSALEM

    the triumphal entry as revealing the ultimate secret

    – JESUS IS MESSIAH!

    But what is a “Messiah?”

    – is it a sensai like Woo who teaches spin-jitsu?
    – is it a power ranger megazord robot?
    – is it an ariEL sea horse?

    38 min
  • Crucified with Christ

    Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ”
    Philippians 3:10 – “The fellowship of His sufferings;” “conformed to His death”

    How can one be crucified, conformed to death, and yet still be alive?

    What cross did Christ bear?

    Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26
    When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.

    The Gospel of John gives more insight.

    John 19:17
    “He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha.”

    To bear a cross can mean more than the physical act of carrying a wooden cross.

    Luke 14:27; Luke 9:23; Matthew 10:38

    Isaiah 53:6; Colossians 2:14

    Our iniquities were laid on Christ. He nailed these things to his cross. The cross Christ bore included the sins of all mankind. He carried the weight of the salvation of the world.

    Now, we identify with the cross of Christ and that which was wrought on our behalf.

    1 Corinthians 1:18-31

    For us, the word of the cross is the power of God. To the Jews, this was a stumblingblock. To the Gentiles, this is foolishness.

    The phrase “bear the cross,” “crucified with Christ,” “died with Christ” are figures of speech.

    Colossians 2:20-23; 3:1-5

    The words “keep seeking the things above,” “set your mind,” and “consider” are acts of the mind. These are thoughts we should hold and consider.

    Romans 6:3-11 – Again, “consider” yourselves to be dead to sin.

    Philippians 3:3-15

    Paul thought about this. He considered his life and the fellowship of the suffering of Christ, conformed to His death. He pressed toward the mark, forgetting the past, and reaching towards the future. We are to carry this attitude.

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    41 min
  • Light of the World 3: Glory Givers

    Part one – SASA, part two – Speak Good Words, and part three – Ambassadors
    Matthew 5:13-16 – The qualifiers for salt and light are the beatitudes – humility, mourning, meekness, hunger and thirst after righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peace makers, and rejoicing under persecution. When we live accordingly, we have the impact of salt and light.

    Salt represents a preserving quality. Your presence has impact because the blessing of God goes with you.

    Philippians 2:3-16 We are the lights of the world.
    Ephesians 5:5-20 As we walk rightly, we are light. We must be careful not to fellowship with darkness because it will quickly overcome the light in you.
    1Peter 2:1-5 Non-Christians are self focused; young Christians struggle to transition from self to God focus. Mature Christians understand the purpose of life is to glorify God, to please Him.
    1Peter 2:12 The aim of our life is not to please self but God and to help others to glorify Him.
    Matthew 9:1-8, 1Corinthians 2:1-5 – Jesus, Paul, and all true servants of Yahweh knew their lives were to be reflected light. The light that was in them came from God and should be reflected back to Him.
    Matthew 5:14-16 “See your good works and glorify your Father”
    2Corinthians 5:15-21 We are salt, light bearers, strangers, pilgrims, and ambassadors for Christ. Christ took our place on the cross so that we can take his place now as ambassadors.

    What we think (SASA) and what we speak (Speak Good Words) make us salt or salt less, light or darkness.

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    47 min
  • Philemon

    This book is a very personal plea to Philemon to accept and forgive Onesimus, his runaway slave who wronged him. This book shows us how to practice our faith with love.
    Philemon 1-3 Greeting
    4-7 Philemon was a wonderful believer who demonstrated great love and faith.
    Verses 8-21 Paul’s plea for Onesimus
    8 Paul could have commanded obedience, but for “love’s sake” (the benefit of love), I beseech you.
    10 Onesimus was a runaway slave who Paul won to the Lord when he was in prison.
    11-14 He sent Onesimus back, so things could be set right.
    15 All this may have been for a reason.
    16 Onesimus was not just a slave but now a brother. You will be together for eternity.
    17-19 Whatever he owes you, I will repay.
    20, 21 Refresh my life as you have refreshed the others around you. I know you will do this with your whole heart.
    22 Pray I am released from prison so I can be with you.

    This book is a real example of how we practice our faith.

    You can view this book as a metaphor:

    Philemon is cast in the role of God – one being wronged – judge;
    Paul is cast in the role of Jesus Christ – paid for our sins, our substitute;
    Onesimus is cast in the role as man – sinners, slaves to the flesh.

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    43 min
  • Light of the World 2: Speak Good Words

    Matthew 5:13-16 Your presence represents a godly influence. The place you are at home, school, work, or church is better for your having been there. Some people’s presence adds nothing good or bad. Some bring darkness and evil, but you bring goodness and light. When you are here, we are better.

    What we speak:

    • Affects our own confidence and faith
    • Sways how others think and believe about us
    • May influence how others think and believe about themselves
    • Can shape how others view God

    It Affects Our Own Confidence and Faith

    (Romans 10:9 & 10; Hebrews 4:13; 10:23); 1John 1:7; Ac 19:18 Our confession has powerful sway on our faith. What we confess affirms what we believe. At times, it seals our conviction and faith.

    The devil cannot read our minds, but he can read our actions and hear our words.

    Proverbs 12:15; 19:20 We all need to confess the negatives we battle with and receive godly counsel. We do not need to tell everyone in our life the negatives because it confirms or establishes it and weighs us down.

    Philippians 2:13 & 14 – When I say aloud what the Word says about me, I confirm in my own heart this truth. “I am a son of God.” “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” “I am more than a conqueror through him that loved us.” “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

    Sways How Others Think and Believe About Us

    Pr 17:7, 27, 28

    (Ephesians 5:4) Watch your mouth.

    May Influence How Others Think and Believe About Themselves

    Ephesians 4:29 Stinky speaking power in words

    Proverbs 10:12; 11:9; 16:27 & 28:17:9 Love covers over with silence

    (1Peter4:8)

    James 3:1- 13; Romans 3:13 and 14

    Can Shape How Others View God

    Matthew 5:13-16 With our words, we can help people rightly understand God.

    For Future Consideration:

    Proverbs 4:24; 6:1 & 2; 8:13; 10:11, 14, 19, 20, 21, 31, 32; 11:11; 12:13, 14, 18; 13:2, 3; 14:3, 23; 15:1, 2, 4, 7, 23, 26, 28; 16:1, 13, 21, 24, 27; 17:7, 20, 27, 28; 18:6, 7, 20, 21; 19:1; 21:9, 23; 26:22, 23, 28; 29:11 & 20

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    48 min
  • Light of the World 1: SASA

    Colossians 1:13, 14, 19-22
    Ephesians 4:22-24 The new you is created in righteousness, holiness of truth.
    Romans 6:1-ff Died, buried, raised – they have all been done for you. You came from the factory dead in sins, and you were born again alive and righteous.
    2Corintians 5:17 and 18 – Old passed away; all things new
    Matthew 5:13- 16 – You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world.
    1Peter 2:9-10 – A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, the people of God

    New You – Thinking – Old You

    What does your inner talk tell you? How do you view yourself? Do you tell yourself you are a son of God, righteous, holy, justified, redeemed, and blameless?

    Is your talk – loser; stupid; ugly; dumb; I can’t do anything right; it is my fault; I am the one to blame; guilty; unlovable; unimportant; trapped; I can never change?

    Romans 12: 2 – What is your inner talk?
    1Peter 5:8 and 9 Are you prepared for the attack? Have you trained?
    Matthew 4:1-4; Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Jesus was not caught off guard. He knew what was coming and trained himself to respond the right way.
    Luke 2:40, 52 Children need to be prepared for what is going to happen − rejection, degrading talk, vanity, peer pressure, sex….
    Isaiah 50:4-9 He was trained and prepared. He did not get cold cocked.
    Psalm 22:1-18 Jesus was not surprised; he was prepared. He visualized what would happen; he memorized the Scripture; he asked for help and quoted the Word.

    Find the verse that relates to the temptation: condemnation – Romans 8:1; loser – Philippians 4:13; sinner – 2Corinthians 5:21.

    • Stop
    • Ask for help
    • Speak the Word
    • Act (take action immediately)

    Drunkenness – Eph. 5:18

    Philippians 2:12 and 13

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    51 min
  • Heaven Is Not My Home

    Vision
    Daniel 7:1-8 Vision of the four beasts: a lion, a bear, a leopard, a dreadful beast, little horn

    Daniel 7:9-12 The Ancient of Days passes judgment against the dreadful beast.

    Daniel 7:13-14 The Son of Man rules over all peoples forever.

    Daniel 7:15 Daniel’s response

    Interpretation

    Daniel 7:16-18 First clarification – the beasts are kings, but saints will receive a Kingdom and rule forever.

    Daniel 7:19-27 Second clarification – the fourth kingdom and the little horn who persecutes the saints

    Daniel 7:28 Daniel’s response

    The Saints Will Reign

    Matthew 19:28; 20:21-23; 1 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 2:26-27; 5:9-10; 20:6

    Kingdom Driven

    Luke 4:43; Matthew 24:14

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    49 min
  • Giving

    Ps 24:1-6; Ps. 50:7-14 We give because we can − we have a rich Father.
    Prov 3:9 Give the best, and make it a priority.
    James 1: 22 “But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.”
    Mal 3:8-12 God says to prove Him in this area.
    Mat 6:1- 4 We give not to be seen by men.
    Luke 6:36 – 38 Be generous in all our giving (mercy, forgiveness, etc.).
    Luke 12:13 – 33 What will you do with your abundance? Store it away?
    Luke 12:34 Where is your treasure?
    Luke 20:45-47; 21:1-4 Widow gave a lot (for her).
    1 Cor. 4:1 and 2, 7 What do you have that you didn’t receive?
    2 Cor 8:11-15 Not just good intention, but follow through
    2 Cor 8:19-24 Have integrity. Be beyond reproach.
    2 Cor. 9:1-6 They had planned to give. This purpose was in their hearts to do.
    2 Cor 9:7 Don’t give reluctantly or under compulsion. Follow through on what you planned to give. (1 Chron 29:8 and 9 –The people gave willingly and with joy!)
    2 Cor 9:8 We have sufficiency. God blesses us.
    1 Tim 6:17 As we have more, we can give more.
    Phil 4:10-20 God will supply our need.

    We want our giving to flow freely from a thankful heart. We want to give of our time, talents, finances not out of obligation and duty or in anticipation of promised blessings but out of a grateful life honoring our generous God.

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    40 min

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