LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching

– Daniel anticipates unparalleled distress, deliverance, and resurrection. (Daniel 12:1–3)

– Jesus warns of great tribulation and calls his followers to endurance: “he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” (Matthew 24:13, KJV)

– The abomination of desolation and the revealing of lawless opposition signal the unfolding crisis, without establishing its exact starting date. (Matthew 24:15–21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–8)

– Believers in Christ share Abraham’s promises and are grafted in, while Israel’s identity remains significant. (Galatians 3:29; Romans 11:17–29)

– Revelation describes war, scarcity, persecution, and pressure to compromise worship. God calls his people to remain faithful. (Revelation 6; 13–14)

– The seals, trumpets, and bowls reveal judgment, while the Lamb shepherds those coming out of great tribulation. (Revelation 6–9; 16; 7:14–17)

– Christ’s appearing brings deliverance and resurrection hope: “so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17, KJV; 2 Thessalonians 1:7)

– God promises a renewed creation: “Behold, I make all things new.” (Revelation 21:5, KJV)

– Our response: waiting expectantly, watching and praying, working enthusiastically, and worshiping wholeheartedly.

– God and the Lamb are worthy of praise. We worship now by faith, all to the glory of God the Father. (Revelation 4:11; 5:12–13; Philippians 2:11)

Psalm 33:6, 9 God’s words are powerful; by them he created everything.

Genesis 1:20-22, 27-28 A blessing from God has a massive effect.

Genesis 12:1-3 God’s blessing on Abraham and Sarah was contingent on their obedience.

Numbers 6:22-27 The blessing God gave to Aaron to say over the people is divine in origin, repeatedly includes the sacred name, and contains a promise.

Exodus 20:7 Typically the third commandment is translated “You shall not take the name … in vain.” However, it more literally says not to lift, carry, or bear God’s name in vain (i.e. in a worthless or empty manner).

Exodus 28:6-12; 39:8-14; 28:29; Deuteronomy 28:9-10 Aaron carried two sets of the names of the tribes of Israel on his body when he performed his priestly duties, showing that he represented the people to God. In turn, Aaron put God’s name upon the people, showing that they represent God to the nations.

The Blessing of God (Numbers 6:24-26)

Line 1: Yahweh bless you and protect you

Line 2: Yahweh shine his face upon you and show you favor

Line 3: Yahweh turn his face to you and give you complete well-being

1 Chronicles 16:4-10 David reassigned the Levites from carrying the tabernacle and its implements to praising God with music. Those who perform this role today for us are the worship team.

God called us to be part of His family to love Him and each other. United we stand, divided we fall. The devil’s method is to have us fight with each other rather than fight for each other. We are family and need each other.

Ephesians 2:13-22  God’s plan through Christ and the New Covenant is to make it possible for people everywhere to have unhindered access to God and to become part of His family.

Galatians 3:28  For you are all one in Christ.

Romans 12:4-6, 9-11  Many members yet one body.

1 Corinthians 12:13-27  We have diversity with love so there is unity.

Ephesians 4:1-6  Be diligent to preserve the unity.

Philippians 2:1-2  Same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

Acts 2:41-47  The church began with extraordinary unity and fellowship.

Acts 8:1-8  The great persecution inspired more determination and outreach.

Judges 7:1-25  The Amalekites and Midianites turned on each other.

Acts 15:1ff  The beginnings of a schism between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians.

Acts 20:28-30

Galatians 5:13-16, 20

Galatians 6:1-10

Hebrews 10:23-25

Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss’ prayer was “Lord, help me get one more.”

2 Timothy 2:24-26  We are God’s family. We fight for each other; not against each other.

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Christian believers share in Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, which sets them free from the power of sin. But following Jesus requires giving up our old, selfish ways, much like a seed that must die to grow and produce fruit. Because sin is no longer our master, we can now live a brand-new life dedicated to God and have the hope of resurrection life in the age to come.

Romans 6:1–4

John 12:24–25

Romans 6:5–7

Matthew 16:24–25

Romans 6:8–11

Galatians 2:20

Romans 6:12–14

Jesus’s teachings are not merely suggestions for success, but the very words of God that will enable you to live a better life. Learning Jesus’s teachings and imitating his example will transform your life.

Deuteronomy 18:18 Moses prophesied that God would raise up another prophet like him.

John 1:19-21; 6:14; 7:37-38, 40  John the Baptist denied that he was “the prophet.” People wondered if Jesus was the prophet. Over time, some came to believe that he was.

John 8:25-29; 12:44-50 Jesus claimed to speak as the Father instructed him and do what was pleasing to him. Thus, Jesus not only claimed to be “the prophet” in word, but also in deed. In fact, Jesus never sinned (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; 1 Pet 2:22; 1 John 3:5).

Some Teachings of Jesus

Matthew 6:12-15; 18:21-35 Forgive those who have harmed you

Matthew 5:23-24, 43-48 Love your enemies; reconcile with those who are angry at you

Acts 20:35 It is more blessed to give than to receive

Matthew 15:36; 26:27; John 6:23; 11:41 Practice gratitude

Mark 12:31; John 13:34-35 Love one another as Jesus loved the disciples

Matthew 6:10-24; Luke 6:15-21 Don’t live for your possessions

Matthew 23:12 Humble yourself; don’t exalt yourself

John 4:34; 6:38; Matthew 6:33; 7:21 Your purpose is to do God’s will

Following Christ will produce transformation in your life, leading to human flourishing.

Pastor Sean uses the Bible version NRSVUE

Believing “in” Jesus not “about” him is required to be born again. We must surrender to his lordship in our lives to enter the Kingdom of God.

John 2:23-25 The intention of miracles was to point people to Jesus, not just to merely impress them.

John 3:1-10 Nicodemus was a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, perhaps Sanhedrin. He was interested and seemingly humble.

John 3:3 Being impressed with Jesus’ actions is not enough to enter the kingdom.

Verse 5 – “born of water” can be understood two ways that are both accurate – 1) water refers to amniotic fluid with physical birth and 2) water that cleanses.

Ezekiel 36:25-27 …cleanse from all your filthiness. Based on context from vs 4 and 10, could be both.

Titus 3:5

John 3:8 “wind” comes from the Greek pneuma, also translated spirit and breath. All three cannot be seen, but the effects can be felt and seen.

2 Corinthians 5:17 We are new creations since we have been born again.

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Numbers 21:6-9

John 3:15-18 “believes in Him” is not the same as believing about him. Nicodemus’ progression of faith (John 3): unsure who Jesus was – John 7: defends Jesus and John 19:39: buries Jesus, thereby identifying with Jesus in public.

1 Peter 1:3-19, 22-25 If you want to experience the new birth, you must have faith in him.

Romans 10:9-10

Luke 19:11-15 Before answering why Jesus is coming back, we can first ask why he left in the first place. As it turns out, Jesus told a parable about this. He explained that he had to go away to receive royal power and then return to rule the world.

Reasons Jesus Is Coming Back

Daniel 2:31-40, 44 Nebuchadnezzar’s dream reveals God’s plan to replace the kingdom of this world with his own global kingdom.

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, 17-18, 27 Daniel’s dream shows how God will give this authority to the Son of Man to rule over the nations of the world forever. The people of the holy ones of the Most High will receive this eternal kingdom.

The Old Testament set clear expectations for what the Messiah would do. Although Jesus did not fulfil many of these expectations, we have good reason to believe he will when he returns because of his resurrection from the dead.

The messianic prophecies of the Old Testament set our expectations for what the Messiah will do.

1.      He will righteously rule over the kingdom of Judah forever from Zion (1 Chron 17:12, 14; Jer 23:5; Dan 7:14; Mic 5:2; Zech 9:9; Ps 2:6; 110:2).

2.      He will descend from Israel, Judah, Jesse, David, and Bethlehem (Num 24:17; Gen 49:10; Isa 11:1; 1 Chron 17:11; Jer 23:5; Mic 5:2).

3.      He will bring lasting peace, safety, and care for the people (Jer 23:6; Mic 5:4-5; Zech 9:10; Ps 72:7).

4.      He will judge the people fairly and execute justice, especially for the needy (Isa 11:4-5; Jer 23:5; Ps 72:2, 4, 12-14).

5.      He will have dominion to the ends of the earth, even over the nations (Dan 7:14; Zech 9:10; Ps 2:8-9; Ps 72:8-11).

6.      He will bring abundance of grain and fruit and prosperity for the people (Ps 72:3, 6, 15-16).

7.      He will be famous and renowned to the ends of the earth (Isa 11:10; Mic 5:4; Ps 72:17).

8.      He will be a son to God and God will be a father to him (1 Chron 17:13; Ps 2:7).

Jesus’s ministry was full of messianic activity, including preaching about the kingdom of God, teaching people how to live in the kingdom, healing the sick, raising the dead, and restoring outcasts back to God. However, his most direct messianic claim occurred when he rode a donkey into Jerusalem at his triumphal entry.

Although his crucifixion publicly undermined his messianic claim, his resurrection was how God vindicated him as the true Messiah. Thus, we look for his return to fulfill what remains of his messianic destiny.

Pastor Sean uses the Bible version NRSVue

“Atonement” is defined as “reparation for an offense” and it repairs a broken relationship between two parties by offering a payment to make right that which is wrong. In the Old Testament, God’s people offered sacrifices to God through the rituals of Passover, the sin offering, and the Day of Atonement. These observances were prophetic, pointing towards Jesus Christ who offered his life as the ultimate atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2).

1 John 2:2 – “Atonement” is defined as “reparation for an offense or injury.” Atonement repairs a broken relationship between two parties by offering a payment to make right that which is wrong.

Exodus 12:3-13 – The blood of the Passover lamb saved God’s people from death.

Leviticus 4:27-31 – Requiring sacrifice helped deter people from sinning. When a person did sin, God graciously accepted a “sin offering” so the sinner would not die.

Leviticus 16:1-10 – Only the High Priest could enter the Most Holy Place where God’s presence dwelled, and only on the Day of Atonement. He would confess the sins of the people and cast a goat out into the wilderness. This “scapegoat” symbolically carried away the sins of the people.

Isaiah 52:13-53:10 – The prophets foretold of a Messiah who would offer his life as an atoning sacrifice for sin. Like the Passover lamb (v. 7) he would save God’s people from death. Like the scapegoat, he would “carry” our sins in his body (v. 4). Like the sin offering (v. 10), he would be “pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities” (v. 5).

Matthew 27:11-26, 39-44 – Barabbas (“son of the Father”) deserved to die but Jesus died in his place. Jesus died to bring sinners into a right relationship with God. The veil in the temple tearing symbolizes that, through Christ, we can enter God’s presence.

Hebrews 9:24-28 – Old Testament sacrifices had to be offered over and over again. Christ offered himself as a better sacrifice – one sacrifice for all the sins of the world (1 John 2:2).

Matthew uses the Bible version REV