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  • Who’s Who

    Matthew 28:18-20 The great commission of the church

    GOD

    Genesis 1:1 God is the Creator (Revelation 4:11; Psalms 102:25-27). He is bigger than His creation.
    Genesis 2:4 Yahweh Elohiym
    Genesis 14:18-20 Most High God (Isaiah 40:12)
    Genesis 17:1-8 Almighty, omnipotent (1Chronicles 29:11 and 12)
    Romans 11:33-36 Omniscient, infinite knowledge
    Exodus 3:14 I am the existing one, eternal one, omnipresent (Jeremiah 23:23 and 24, Proverbs 15:3)
    Exodus 6:1-3 God’s name is YHWH.
    Exodus 3:13-15 His memorial name to all generations. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 42:8; 51:15; Ps. 5:11; 34:3; 105:1 and 3; 45:17; 72:17; 102:12; 135:13)
    Exodus 34:5-7 Yahweh’s attributes
    Matthew 5:16- 7:29 Jesus introduced Yahweh as Father to those who believe.

    JESUS CHRIST

    Luke 1:31-35 – Son of God (John 20:31)
    Romans 1:4 – The resurrection is the proof that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
    John 3:14-18 Jesus primarily referred to himself as the Son of Man.
    Matthew 8:20; 9:6; 10:23 Son of Man – Jesus referred to himself most often as the Son of man.
    Numbers 23:19 The first time “son of man” is used reveals that God and Jesus are not one.
    Matthew 12:17-21 and Isaiah 42:1-3 He was the servant of Isaiah (Acts 3:13 and 26; Acts 4:25-30).
    John 1:42 – They found the Messiah. Matthew 16:16 – “You are the Christ (Messiah).
    Luke 1:30-33 Jesus will be the King on the throne of David.
    Acts 3:22; Deuteronomy 18:15-19; John 1:45 Prophet like Moses – Recorded in John 1:45
    Hebrew 2:17, 4:14-16 Our high priest, the mediator between God and man 1Timothy 2:5
    Ephesians 1:2; Romans 1:4; 10:9 and 10 – God is our Father, and Jesus is our Lord.
    John 4:42 The savior of the world (2Ti 1:10; Philippians 3:20)

    JESUS’ RELATIONSHIP TO YAHWEH

    John 20:17 Jesus has the same God and Father that we have. He never considered himself to be God and never called himself God.
    John 5:17-30 Jesus clearly states the relationship he has with God the Father.
    Romans 15:6; 2Corinthians 1:3; 11:31; Ephesians 1:3, 17; Colossians 1:1-3; 1Peter 1:3
    John 13:3 He knew he came from God and that he was going to God.
    Acts 2:33 Three separate but united realities

    HOLY SPIRIT

    John 14:12, 15- 20 The spirit of truth enables us to be Christ like. It is our helper.
    John 14:26 The holy spirit teaches and bring things back to mind.
    John 15:26 It will bear witness of Christ.
    John 16:12-15 The spirit is not a person, rather an empowerment that facilitates Christ to be the head of the church by directing each individual member.
    Matthew 28:18-20 Each believer should be immersed in the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy spirit and communicate these three vital subjects to the world.

    The post Who’s Who first appeared on Living Hope.
    50 min
  • Colossians One

    9 – God’s will is found in the Scriptures and in prayer. According to James 3:17, God’s wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, reasonable, and full of mercy and good fruits….
    10 – Only by knowing and applying God’s will, can we walk in a manner worthy of Him.
    11 – Steadfastness, patience, and joyously giving of thanks are the aim. 1:21-23; 3:12-16
    13 – We need to claim this as our truth. Jesus is now our high priest, prophet, and king.
    15 – The verse does not say he is God, rather the image of God. The Greek word is eikon, first used in Matthew 22:16-22. We get the English word “icon” from eikon.
    Romans 1:23; 8:29 We are to be the image of Christ. 1Corinthians 11:7; 2Cor. 3:8 and 2 Corinthians 4:5
    Colossians 1:15 God is the Creator, not the created one. Jesus is not the creator, rather the created one. Jesus is the firstborn from the dead. Verse 18; Romans 8:29, and Revelation 1:5
    16 – Everything on earth was created for Adam and Eve, according to Genesis 1:26-31.

    When Jesus was raised from the dead, God created a whole new order of authority. The “creation” is not talking about the physical earth or heaven as in Genesis 1; rather, it refers to the authority in heaven and earth. The “all things” do not include stars and planets, light and matter, but authority and governance.

    God created through Jesus and for Jesus.

    17 – God has placed Jesus in this highly exalted position. Philippians 2:6-11; Ephesians 1:19-23
    1Corinthians 15:27 and 28
    27 Christ in you the hope of glory

    The post Colossians One first appeared on Living Hope.
    0 min
  • The First Resurrection

    Isaiah 53:9 – His body was with a rich man in death. Matthew 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 1 Corinthians 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 – Thirteen post resurrection appearances are recorded.
    Luke 24:1-15 His resurrected body was much different from the body they buried.
    Luke 24:21 – 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.
    Luke 24:27 – His action revealed the vital importance of the Scriptures. Our Lord’s example provides a vivid example.
    Luke 24:32 – 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.

    Mary Magdalene
    John 20:11-17
    Two men on road to Emmaus
    Luke 24:13-32
    Peter
    Luke 24:33 and 34
    Eleven disciples (minus Thomas)
    John 20:19-24; Mark 16:14
    Disciples including Thomas
    John 20:25-29
    Disciples at the Sea of Tiberias
    John 21:1-23
    Twelve apostles
    Acts 1:1-9
    Cephas
    1 Corinthians 15:5
    The twelve
    1 Corinthians 15:5
    Above 500 brethren
    1 Corinthians 15:6
    James
    1 Corinthians 15:7
    All the apostles
    1 Corinthians 15:7
    Paul
    1 Corinthians 15:8
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    54 min
  • Suffering Servant Songs (Part Two)

    Isaiah 50

    1 – Although Yahweh had the right to divorce Israel (Deuteronomy 24:1-4) and to sell her to the creditors (2Kings 4:1; Neh. 5:1-5; and Matthew 18:25), He did not. They and the generation before them were “sold” because of their own sin.

    2 – The separation of Israel can in no wise be attributed to a lack of loving concern upon God’s part. He came to His own, but they received Him not. He called to them, but no one answered.
    4 – The servant of the LORD is unintroduced but begins to speak. Yahweh equipped His servant for the task of teaching those who are weary.
    5 – The servant was prepared that he might know the divine will and obey it. No rebellion, no apostasy, no treacherous faithlessness is found in the servant. Matthew 26:39-46
    6 – Instead of saying that men beat him, he declares that he himself gave his back to those who struck him. The most heinous and degrading insults possible – 2Samuel 10; Matthew 26:59-67
    7 – Through it all, when men ruthlessly rose up against him, the thought filled his mind that Yahweh was helping him. He may have been shamed and disgraced by men but not by God.
    8 – Yahweh will declare that the servant is innocent. 1Peter 2:21-23
    11 – Walking in their own light, they walk in darkness. John 5:22-27; 2Timothy 4:1

    Isaiah 52:13-15 belong to chapter 53.

    13 – He will be exalted. Acts 2:33; 3:13, 21; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 12:1-3
    14 – As his exaltation and glorification will be of the highest, so his degradation was of the deepest. His form was so disfigured that he no longer resembled a man.
    15 – As a result of his saving work, even the most exalted of men will stand in awe before him.
    53:1 – Read John 12:27-41; Roman 10:16. No one understood what was happening because of the hardness of their hearts, and God did not want them to know.
    2 – His relationship with God was glorious but unknown to men. He looked just like a normal man, not a king or priest.
    3 – Humanity found him so revolting to look upon because of the grief and sicknesses that characterized him, that we turned our faces away from him as though he were stricken with some repulsive disease.
    4 – A vicarious sacrifice, designed to satisfy the justice of God and reconcile the sinner to God
    7 – Matthew 27:12-14; Mark15:5; Luke 23:9; John 19:9
    11 – 2 Corinthians 5:21
    13 – Eph 1:20-ff; Phil 2:8-12 God has already raised him and has him seated at His right hand. In the future, Jesus will reign over all the earth, which is reward for being faithful unto the end!

    The post Suffering Servant Songs (Part Two) first appeared on Living Hope.
    49 min
  • Suffering Servant Songs

    Isaiah 42:1 – This prophecy pertains to Jesus according to Matthew 12:14-21. Jesus is the servant (John 6:38 and Philippians 2:5-11), and he is elect (1Peter 1:18-20).
    2 – He will be gentle, not screaming or quarreling in the streets.
    3 – He will not harm the needy; rather, he will finally bring justice through true judgment. Isaiah 61:1-3; Matthew 18:11-14
    4 – His ministry will not end until he has completed God’s work. “Coastlands” refers to the Gentiles. 1 Corinthians 15:27 and 28
    5 – God, Yahweh, addresses the Messiah directly.
    6 – This is a clear declaration of the Lord’s ministry. God called him in righteousness and promised to hold his hand and to guard him. Jesus is the fulfillment of the covenant given to Abraham and the fathers to bring light to the Gentiles. Romans 15:7-12
    7 – In Acts 26:13-23, the Apostle Paul was given the same ministry, to continue the Lord’s ministry.
    8 – Yahweh is my name! Psalms 83:18. He will not share his glory with another, Isaiah 45:11 and 12; 48:11; Revelation 14:6 and 7. Jesus has his own glory. John1:4; Luke 9:26; Matthew 19:28; John17:21, 22, and 24; 1Peter 1:20 and 21
    9 – God tells the future before it happens. That which He says will happen in the future, we can be sure will happen. He has a perfect record; therefore, He is absolutely trustworthy.
    12 – Everyone at all times should give glory to God, especially in light of the coming of the Messiah. Romans 15:1-6. This should be our personal mission statement.

    Isaiah 49 contains the second suffering psalm.

    1 – Long before the Messiah was born, this prophecy was written about him in the first person. It is written as if he is speaking then. This style of writing is not uncommon in the time of Isaiah.
    3 – The Messiah is called “Israel,” which cannot be referring to the sinful rejecting Israel, but rather the true Israel. When God first gave the name to Jacob, the meaning was also given that is “with God you shall prevail.” The Messiah of the people was indeed the true Israel.
    4 – “He came unto His own, and His own received Him not” (#Isa 53:1-3; Lu 19:14; John 1:11 7:5). Lord — Ultimately, God will do justice to My cause. He was never “discouraged” (#Isa 42:4 50:7, 10). He calmly, in spite of seeming ill success for the time, left the result with God and was confident of final triumph (#Isa 53:10-12; 1Pe 2:23).
    5 – He was commissioned to bring Israel back to God; however, in his earthly ministry, they were not brought back, nor are they yet gathered back. They will be when he returns.
    6 – He was sent to do more than reconcile Israel. God wanted the Gentiles also!
    7 – Jesus was despised, rejected, and hated by mankind. The world’s rulers such as Herod, Pilate, Caiaphas, and Annas mistreated him. However, a day is coming when all the kings of the world will be in subjection to the King of kings.
    12 – All this will happen at the end of the age when Jesus returns.

    The post Suffering Servant Songs first appeared on Living Hope.
    47 min
  • Justification in Christ

    To “Justify” is to demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid; to declare free of blame; absolve; to free a human being of the guilt and penalty attached to grievous sin; to demonstrate sufficient legal reason for an action taken.
    Deuteronomy 32:3-4 Yahweh is a God of truth and justice. He is always right!
    Gen 3:14-19; Gen 9:5-6 – From the very first sin, God demanded a just response. God demands justice and equity. Examples – Numbers 35:33-34; Deut 21:1-9
    Romans 3:21-27 – “Propitiation” (or “expiation”) in verse 25 is the equitable recompense to satisfy the penalty. The only other use of this word is “mercy seat” – the lid on the Ark of the Covenant, the place of sacrifice on the Day of Atonement.
    Romans 4:1-3 – Righteousness was credited to Abraham’s account when he believed what God promised.
    Romans 4:5-7 – Quote of David from Psalm 32:2 If God required the just payment for our iniquities, it would require each of us to die. That would expiate us of all wrongdoing. But David spoke of man being blessed whose sin Yahweh did not take into account.
    Romans 4:17-22 – Abraham was justified by faith. Sarah’s womb was dead. Abraham could not work his way into receiving God’s promise. God needed to bring Sarah’s womb back to life. This was only through faith.
    Romans 4:23-24 – This was not written merely about Abraham. It also relates to us. Today, we believe that God raised Christ from the dead. And as Abraham, we now are made righteous.
    Romans 4:25 – Jesus was delivered over for our transgression; raised to life for our justification – two parts to justification.
    Romans 5:1 – “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God….” Peace with God!!! Until appeasement is made, there is no peace. Expiation was needed.

    The Tabernacle: The Day of Atonement

    Leviticus 16:2-3; 7-10 – Two parts: one goat killed to make atonement, and one presented alive!
    Hebrews 9:2-9, 11-15, 24, 26-28 – Jesus paid the price. He is currently in heaven, in the true sanctuary, but one day he will come out of the holy of holies, and we will awake to life everlasting!!!
    Romans 5:12-14
    Through one man, sin entered and death by sin. From Adam, death reigned for all mankind. All have sinned. There are no exceptions! Adam was a type for the one that was to come.
    Romans 5:15-19
    Through one offense, many were made sinners, condemned for life. Through the act of one righteous man, many have been made righteous, for the justification of life.

    In this chapter of Romans, one primary response is to be given in light of our justification.

    Romans 5:2 – Exult! (Rejoice –KJV); 5:3 – Exult! (Glory – KJV); 5:11 – Exult! (Joy – KJV)
    Your life has been justified through Jesus Christ. Let us rejoice!!!

    The post Justification in Christ first appeared on Living Hope.
    49 min
  • Esther and the Origin of Purim

    In the Bible, there are three major feasts from the Torah – The Feast of Unleavened Bread/Passover, the Feast of Weeks/First Fruits, and the Feast of Tabernacles or Booth/The Ingathering (Ex 23:14-17; Lev 23:1ff; Deut 16:16). One of the most popular Jewish holidays is Hanukkah, though not a biblical feast. The feast of Purim is another biblical celebration, which was started in the time of Esther.

    Purim is to be celebrated on the 14th of the 12 month on the Hebrew calendar or in the month of Adar. This year, 2011, the 14th of Adar began last night, March 19th at sunset. Today is Purim.

    Esther 1:1 Ahasuerus is most likely Xerxes, which is the Greek name of this Persian king who ruled from 486 – 465BC. At this time the Jewish People were living in captivity in Persia.

    Esther 1:2ff; 2:1-20
    After Queen Vashti was released of her royal position, Ahasuerus appointed overseers in his kingdom to find young women that might become queen in place of Vashti. The young Jewish woman, Esther, found favor in the king’s sight, and she became queen (Esther 2:17). Esther was raised by her cousin Mordecai. Esther was a Jew, but Ahasuerus and his people did not know.
    Esther 2:21-23 – Mordecai informed Esther of a plot to kill King Ahasuerus.
    Esther 3:1ff
    Haman was promoted in Ahasuerus’ kingdom. All the servants were to bow to him, but Mordecai refused to bow. Haman became filled with rage and devised a plan to kill not only Mordecai, but all of the Jews in the kingdom.
    Esther 4:1-9
    This plot to kill her people was revealed to Esther. However, Esther had not been summoned by the king. It was not lawful for her to approach him without being summoned.
    Esther 4:10-14
    “Who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” Perhaps, God has a purpose for your life. Who knows why you are where you are, when you are in this life? Are you willing to say, “Yes, Lord?”
    Esther 4:15-16 – Esther’s attitude was, “If I perish, I perish.”
    Esther 5:1ff, 6:1ff – God orchestrated this deliverance for His people
    Esther 7:1ff – Haman is hanged on the gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai.
    Esther 8:1ff, 9:1-16 – The Jews prospered in Persia and destroyed their enemies in the land. This final deliverance occurred on the 13th of the month Adar. On the 14th of the month, they rested, and they had a feast on the 15th. This was the first celebration of Purim (Esther 9:17-19).
    Esther 9:20-32 – The custom of Purim was to be celebrated these two days annually in the month Adar.
    Esther 10:1-3 Mordecai, the Jew became second in command to King Ahasuerus.

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    47 min
  • Faith Builders

    Exodus 3:1-22 Yahweh is present! The most effective way to strengthen faith is to receive reassurance that Yahweh is present. Allow God time to communicate to you through contemplation and prayer.
     
    Joshua 1:1-9 Yahweh assured Joshua that He was with him.
     
    Joshua 6:1-20 Faith and obedience go together; the walls came down. When we obey God’s Word, we can have confidence the walls will come down.
     
    Judges 7:1-22 – Have no confidence in your own ability; rather, allow God to fight the battle for you. The sword of the Lord is with you.
     
    Judges 15:9-20 No matter how monumental the circumstances, with God all things are possible. God can use the least significant thing in His creation to confound the mighty and wise.
     
    1Samuel 17:26, 41-50 – The battle is the Lord’s. View life from a spiritual perspective, not a flesh and blood viewpoint. Faith soars when the mind is stayed on Yahweh and diminishes when focused on self.
     
    2Kings 4:1-7 – Do your part by following God’s directions, and have faith that He will provide.
     
    Isaiah 37:10-20 – Lay your concerns before Yahweh, and do not let yourself be intimidated.
     
    Romans 8:31-39 – Make God’s Word your declaration.

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    40 min
  • Finding God in the Now

    Acts 17:27 and 28 S eek God. God is a part of our surroundings every moment.
    Psalms 139:1-7 God knows us very well.
    Vs. 7-12 Don’t try to hide from God? No matter the heights, depths, remotest part of the sea, or darkness, God is with us.
    Vs. 13-17 He knew us when we were being formed. How well we are known!
    V. 18 “…When I awake, I am still with You.”
    Vs. 19-22
    Vs. 23 and 24 Search me, know my anxious thoughts, and lead me. Luke 10:38-42
    Psalms 16:11
    Psalms 119:1-2 How blessed are those who seek God with all their heart.
    Proverbs 3:1-15 Trust God, and in all our ways acknowledge Him. Honor the LORD with our wealth. Get wisdom.
    Vs. 24 We are not to be afraid when we lie down.
    Vs. 25 and 26 “Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; For the LORD will be your confidence And will keep your foot from being caught.”

    God has given us free will, now we must choose to live in the now and to acknowledge and follow God and His ways. God is present with us. Romans 8:29-39

    Jude vs. 24 and 25 “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy…. Amen.”

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    40 min

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