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  • The Twelve 1: Introduction to ‘The Twelve’

    1: Introduction to ‘The Twelve’ by John Cortright

    (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=71)

    Join John Cortright as he teaches through the last twelve books of the Old Testament, the Minor Prophets. In the original Hebrew cannon these books were one book called “The Twelve.” These books cover a time period of about 300 years from the time of the kings of Israel and Judah, through the 70 years of captivity in Babylon, to the time of the return and the rebuilding of the temple. This class will present a survey study and overview of these prophetic books, which hold both historical content for the times in which they were written, as well as understanding of future… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=71

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    0 min
  • Preaching the Kingdom

    Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:43; Matthew 10:7
    Jesus preached the Kingdom of God and instructed his disciples to do the same.
    Acts 1:3
    After his resurrection, he continued to preach the Kingdom of God.
    Acts 19:8
    Throughout the book of Acts, the disciples continued preaching the Kingdom of God. Paul was committed to preaching the gospel.
    Acts 28:31
    The book of Acts closes out with Paul preaching the Kingdom of God.
    Romans 1:14-15
    Paul was not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for salvation. The gospel message of the Kingdom itself is powerful.
    2 Corinthians 2:14-17 We are a fragrance of Christ. We speak in sincerity.
    2 Corinthians 4:1-5 We are not to handle the Word of God with craftiness, nor water down the truth. The gospel has been hidden by the god of this age. We need to preach it plainly as it is presented in Scripture. It’s not old, outdated, behind-the-times news. It is the “good news” that transcends generations as well as cultural and political correctness.
    2 Corinthians 5:18-20 He has given us the ministry of reconciliation, and He’s committed to us the word of reconciliation. We are ambassadors for the Messiah!!!
    1 Corinthians 9:14-22 Paul is the example in the church of commitment to preaching the gospel. It was committed to his trust, and he became a slave of the message to reach all people.
    1 Corinthians 10:32-33; 11:1 We are to be imitators of Paul. How did Paul preach the gospel?
    Acts 13:14-48 Paul preaching to the Jews
    Acts 17:15-34 Paul preaching to Gentiles the people of Athens
    1 Corinthians 1:18-24 It may seem foolish that preaching the message brings salvation, but for those who are called it is the power of God!

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    49 min
  • Jesus on the Kingdom

    What did Jesus believe about the Kingdom?

    1. The Kingdom to Come (Hope/Judgment)

    Matthew 19:27-28 Jesus told his disciples they would rule with him in the Kingdom to come. (See also Revelation 2:26-27.)

    The Kingdom to come involves both restoration and judgment.

    2. The Kingdom Message (Gospel/Repentance)
    Mark 1:14-15 This message should grab our attention! It sounds a lot like the prophets: Isaiah 13:6; Ezekiel 30:3; Joel 2:1; Obadiah 15; Zephaniah 1:14; Matthew 3:2.

    The Kingdom gospel inspires repentance. Are you hanging onto sin? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

    3. The Kingdom Way (Lifestyle/Allegiance)
    Luke 11:17-20 Long before Gandhi allegedly said, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” Jesus embodied the Kingdom in his ministry from his exorcisms to his healing ministry to his love ethic.
    4. The Kingdom Mindset (Identity/Messiah)
    John 4:25-26; 11:21-27 Jesus claimed to be the Messiah and took seriously his role in the age to come.

    If you don’t have the Kingdom, you don’t have Jesus!

    The Kingdom changes everything! It’s the hope we long for and the judgment we fear; it’s the gospel we share with the world inspiring repentance; it shapes how we live as well as our allegiances; it alters our identity as the royal rulers of the age to come. The Kingdom is a big deal.

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    48 min
  • Gospel = Kingdom of God

    Acts 3:17-18 All the prophets spoke of the Kingdom of God. The subject of the Scriptures is Yahweh’s desire and plan for the Kingdom of God on earth.
    19-21 “Refreshing” is to restore strength, to renovate, provide freshness and newness. “Restoration” is to bring back to a former position or condition, to bring to the original form.
    Genesis 1:26 Originally, man was created to be in God’s image, with His likeness –“ spiritual, holy, loving, compassionate, gracious, longsuffering, forgiving, joyful, peaceful…

    Man had dominion over the earth that was paradise.

    27-31 Man was never a heavenly body, rather, an earthly body. 1 Corinthians 15:40 – Restoration does not indicate becoming angels living in heaven but becoming spiritual living on a renovated earth.
    Acts 1:4-8 Their question was about restoring the Kingdom.
    Matthew 6:9-13 “Your kingdom come” – For Jesus, the gospel was and is God’s Kingdom on earth. This is what he preached.
    Matthew 4:17, 23 Jesus, not only preached the Kingdom, but demonstrated what it will be like as he lived sinlessly, powerfully, and with dominion over the earth.
    Matthew 9:35-10:7 He sent his disciples to preach the same gospel.
    Acts 1:8, 14:22, 19:8, 20:25, 28:23, 31 The storyline of the Bible is the Kingdom of God. Christians have been commissioned to preach the gospel, the Kingdom of God.

    What do Christians preach today?

    The unifying doctrine of Christian religion is: the Trinity, Jesus is God the Son, when you die you go to heaven or hell. They talk about salvation, forgiveness, new birth, healing, abundance… Most have no idea what the Kingdom of God is; therefore, the gospel is not really preached.

    “This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Mat 24:14

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    42 min
  • Fear

    Isaiah 41:5-16 I will strengthen you, I will help you.
    Isaiah 43:1-7 Yahweh will care for you now and in the age to come.
    Isaiah 44:1-8 Do not tremble, and do not be afraid. I am with you.
    Psalm 27:1-10 Fellowship with Yahweh and focus on Him eliminate fear.
    27:11-14 Focus on the Kingdom and the promises of God eradicates fear.
    Psalm 34:1-22 When David was confronted with fear for his life, he sought Yahweh who delivered him from all his fear.
    Psalm 118:5-16 Yahweh is for me; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
    Romans 8:26-39 This is a logical presentation to encourage unwavering faith and to dispel all fear. Everything is good; God and Christ are with us; and the Kingdom is coming.

    Do not fear: Psalm 56:4 and 11; 27:1; 23:4; 46:1; Romans 8:15; Hebrews 13:6; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 Peter 3:13-15; 1 John 4:18; Revelation 2:10

    Mark 5:36 Do not be afraid, only believe.
    Matthew 6:33 and 34

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    36 min
  • Romans 13

    Deuteronomy 13:4 Respect and obedience are the right responses to Almighty God.
    Romans 13:1 Submission: wives to their husbands (Ephesians 5:22-24); children to parents (Ephesians 6:1-3); servants are to submit to masters (Ephesians 6:58); younger believers to their elders (1 Peter 5:5). Believers are to submit to leaders in the church (Hebrews 13:17), and all are to be subject one to another (Ephesians 5:21).
    Romans 13:1 and 2 If we do not submit to the laws of the government, we will be judged by those laws. All governments are a temporary necessity in this present evil age to maintain a semblance of order until God’s perfect Kingdom comes.
    3-5 The word “minister” could also be translated “servant” as it often is in other translations.
    Hebrews 11:13 They were persuaded by God’s promises regarding His coming Kingdom to the degree that they determined their lifestyle accordingly.

    We are strangers today in this world because our citizenship is reserved in heaven as we await God’s coming Kingdom. Pilgrims are those on a journey to a holy place. Our pilgrimage ends when we enter the Kingdom of God. Strangers and pilgrims do not get all wrapped up in the affairs of the land in which they live. They know their home is elsewhere.

    2 Corinthians 5: 17-21 As ambassadors, our citizenship is in God’s coming Kingdom, and we are sent to represent this Kingdom to the world.
    1 Peter 2:11 and 12 “Visitation” should be translated “observation.” The day of observation for unbelievers is today.
    1 Peter 2:13-17 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man.
    Romans 13:6 and 7 Governments cost money; therefore, they levy taxes.
    Mark 12:15-17; Matthew 17:24-27 Jesus showed Peter that God would give provision to do what is right in obeying the financial demands of the government.
    Romans 13:8 God does not want us to owe anyone because indebtedness may place us in a compromising position to be controlled.
    1 John 3:16; 4:11 We owe love because God loved us, and He commands us to love others. Love is the fulfilling of the Law.
    Romans 13:9 and 10
    Romans 13:11 and 12 We are to maintain an awareness of the urgency of our times.
    Romans 13:13 and 14 We must acknowledge the time wasters and cast them off:
    Romans 13:14 Casting off and putting on are two separate actions that must be connected. Casting off without putting on is impossible, as is putting on without first casting off.

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    40 min
  • Renewed Mind

    Romans 12:1 The beginning of the renewed mind is to have the honesty to acknowledge your sin or character defects. The Scriptures define sin and righteousness.

    Anger – Pro 14:29; 15:8; 16:32; 19:11, 19; 22:24, 25; 30:33; Ephesians 4:26, 27, 31

    Laziness “ Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:3-5; 12:27; 13:4; 18:9; 19:24; 20:4; 24:30-34; 26:13-16; 2 Thessalonians 3:10 and 11

    Drunkenness “ Proverbs 20:1; 23:20, 21, 29-35; Ephesians 5:18-20; Genesis 9 -Noah and Ham; Leviticus 10 – Nadab and Abihu

    Lying “ Proverbs 12:17-22; 19:9; 21:6; Ephesians 4:25; Revelation 22:15

    Romans 12:1 and 2 After we acknowledge our sin, we humbly ask God for help.
    Romans 12:3 We can change our thinking by putting on God’s Word.
    Matthew 4:1-11 Memorize the correct Word and speak it to the temptation.
    Ephesians 4:17-32 The renewed mind is the key to godly living and abundant living.

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    43 min
  • Kingdom Effects

    1 Peter 1:3-5 As opposed to a dead hope, we have a living hope that should affect us in the present. This hope is available to us because of Christ’s resurrection. It is not fragile but imperishable, undefiled, unfading, and reserved in heaven. Your faith activates almighty God’s power to guard and preserve you for that day!
    Mark 14:27-42 Sadly, most people (at least in America) believe in the ancient Greek philosopher Plato’s theory of the immortality of the soul over what the Bible teaches us: that the dead are asleep until resurrection. By comparing the last moments of Socrates’ life vs. Jesus’, we can observe the stark contrast between evacuationism and restorationism.

    Afterlife Options

    1. Evacuation (72% of Americans)
    2. Reincarnation (Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs)
    3. Annihilation (atheists, agnostics, non-religious)
    4. Restoration (some Christians, Muslims, and Jews)
    1 Peter 1:3-7, 13-17 If this hope is living in you, then it should change you. Here are eight Kingdom effects:
    1. Help you get through trials and suffering
    2. Your body matters; part of God’s design
    3. What you believe and do determines your destiny
    4. Creation itself is good and lasting (stewardship)
    5. Understand God’s heart, His dream for the world
    6. Understand Jesus’ identity as Messiah
    7. Allegiance to God’s Kingdom over other nations
    8. Called to live the Kingdom lifestyle now as a witness

    Do you have a Kingdom worldview? Are you with Socrates or Jesus? Does the Kingdom affect how you live? As Kingdom citizens, we are not supposed to think and live like everyone else.

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    49 min
  • Transferred to the Kingdom of God

    Colossians 1:12-13
    The father has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. He has rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. What is this kingdom?

    Matthew 6:10 Jesus asked us to pray “Your kingdom come.”

    Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God.
    Matthew 13:44 This kingdom is worth everything!
    Mark 4:30-32 “How shall we picture the kingdom of God?” Today, it is in seed form. But one day it will become great!
    Daniel 2:32-35,44 – The stone in the dream of Nebuchadnezzar became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.
    Daniel 7:13-14 — This kingdom will not pass away and will not be destroyed.

    Revelation 11:15 — This kingdom is coming in the future and when the the seventh angel sounds the kingdoms of the world will become the kingdom of our lord and of His Christ.

    1 Corinthians 15:50-52 — This will be the time of the resurrection from the dead.

    1 Corinthians 15:21-25– Christ will reign until he puts all enemies under his feet. (Psalm 110:1)

    This is the time of the regeneration (Mt 19:28)

    This is the times of refreshing (Ac 3:19)
    This is the period of restoration (Ac 3:21)

    Psalm 2:1-12 — David prophesied of time of the LORD’s anointed — the Messiah

    Isaiah 2:2-4 — Wars will cease
    Isaiah 11:1-5 — There will be rule of righteousness and faithfulness. The poor and afflicted of the earth will be judged with fairness
    Isaiah 11:6-10 — Even the animal kingdom will live in peace with each other and with mankind.

    Isaiah 35:1-7 — The planet will change. Parched place will blossom with vegetation! Those who are sick will be healed.

    Isaiah 35:8-10 — There will be everlasting joy. Sorrow and sighing will flee away!

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    48 min
  • Francesca's Testimony

    Listen in to Francesca's amazing story from abject poverty and unrelenting hardship in the Congo to her arrival in America. See how God was with her through it all and how she came out on top in the end.

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    48 min

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