LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching

2 Corinthians 5:14-21 – Jesus gave himself a sacrifice for us so that we can now live as a sacrifice for him and for God.

Romans 12:1 – Your holy sacrifice that is acceptable to God and is spiritual service of worship is living for Him and no longer for self.

2 – The how of living for Him is not be conformed but transformed by the renewing of the mind.

3 – The how of renewing the mind is thinking the right way.

4-8 – Serving others is part of our worship of God.

9-21 – Live love and steer clear of selfishness and worldliness.

Hebrews 13:10 – “Altar” by metonymy is used of the sacrifice of Christ. The Jews were still offering animal sacrifice, not understanding or accepting the sacrifice of Christ. Due to their unbelief, they had no right to eat.

11 – Exodus 29:14; Leviticus 4:1-12; 16:27 What happened under the old covenant was a temporary solution for their sin and an example/type for Christ.

13 – To the Jews, he is saying to leave the city and the old sacrifices connected with the old covenant and accept Christ’s sacrifice. Leave the old, even if there is reproach. For non-Jews, leave the old life, get outside the city, the life that everyone else is still involved in.

14 – Everything here and now will come to an end, but there is a city coming in the future.

16 – The true and appropriate sacrifice today is that of praise, thanks, doing good, and sharing.

1 Peter 2:5-12 – We do not offer animal sacrifices but spiritual sacrifices. We proclaim the excellencies of Him. We praise Him, thank Him, and tell others of His greatness.

Philippians 4:10-20 The sacrifice of giving is well-pleasing to Yahweh.

Colossians 2:2 – "That their hearts might be encouraged, having been knit

together in love."

Hebrews 13:15, 16 – Praising God encourages us and is a sacrifice to Him.

Psalm 33:1-22

Ephesians 2:1-10 – Praise Him for all He has done for us. It encourages our souls.

Psalm 46:1, 2

Lamentations 3:19-26 – No matter what is going on around us, God is faithful.

Hebrews 13:16 – We are encouraged, so we can encourage others.

Psalm 107:1-2 – God is good.

Psalm 107:8, 9, 19, 20, 21, 22, 43;

Psalm 105:1-5;

Ephesians 6:18 – It is encouraging to know that someone is praying for you.

Hebrews 3:12, 13

1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Build people up; you can do this!

Romans 8:31

Hebrews 10:23-25

Luke 23:43

Matthew 5:14-16

We are the lights of the world. Let us NOT be the discouragers; rather, let

us be the ones who encourage with love!

Genesis 4:1-8 The first offering reveals there is a right and wrong way to offer.

Hebrews 11:4 Abel offered a better sacrifice than Cain because he did it in faith. Faith is connected to obedience and obedience to instruction. Abel did what he was told; Cain did not (1 John 3:12). Many have followed the way of Cain (Jude 1:11).

The life of the animal was sacrificed.

Genesis 8:20 The offering had to be a clean animal, and God provided the sacrifice (6:19-7:3). Offerings done right are a soothing aroma (8:21) to Yahweh.

Two very significant aspects are: 1. offered as vicarious and substitutionary expiation for people’s sins, 2. a type for man’s eternal expiation with Jesus.

Genesis 15:8-18 First introduction of God’s fire

Leviticus 1:1-3 Male without defect

4 – Laying hands on the animal, the offerors identified with the sacrifices as their substitutes. The sinful lives of the Israelites were committed to the animals, and the acceptability of the offerings was transmitted to the Israelites.

5 – The offeror killed the animal making an unforgettable impression that innocent life was killed for the guilty life as a substitute. The priests had to make the offering on their behalf. Blood was an important part of the sacrifice.

8 – God gave very specific instruction on how to do the sacrifice. Fire completely consumed the sacrifice signifying the sin was completely annihilated.

9 – When done right, the sacrifice is a soothing aroma to Yahweh (vs. 13, 17; 2:2, 9).

1 Peter 1:18 and 19 A lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ

Romans 6:1-11 Christ is our substitutionary sacrifice.

Hebrew 9:11-14 Jesus, the high priest and the sacrifice

Revelation 5:9 By his blood

Matthew 3:11 Baptized with fire

Ephesians 5:1 and 2 Jesus was that sweet-smelling savor.

Habakkuk 2:4 is quoted three times in the New Testament as “the just shall live by faith” (Rom 1:17; Gal 3:11, Heb 10:38).

The book of Habakkuk offers great insight on living in light of God’s promise no matter what the circumstance, the evil, and the violence that surrounds us.

Habakkuk 1:1-4 -Habakkuk’s cry to God for help.

“How long O Yahweh, will I call for help and you will not hear?” Habakkuk looked at the evil going on in his nation, seeing wickedness, iniquity, and violence. He asked God why there seems to be no response. This was during the time of the last years of the nation of Judah, before it was taken into captivity. Habakkuk cried to Go about the wickedness in the land (Jer 5:23-31, 9:2-6).

Habakkuk 1:5-11 – God’s answer to Habakkuk – The Chaldeans/Babylonians are coming

The powerful nation of Babylon will be coming from the north and they will devastate the people and the land (Jer 5:15-17, 6:22-23).

Habakkuk 1:12-17,2:1 – Habakkuk questions this punishment from an evil nation.

Habakkuk 2:2-20 – God’s Answer

Wait for it. It will certainly come. The righteous (the just) shall live by his faith.

Habakkuk 3:1-19 – A prayer of Habakkuk

“Yet I will exult in Yahweh, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.”

Hebrews 10:32-39 – You have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. “The righteous one shall live by faith.”

Esther's audacity to stand for God, no matter the cost, sets a sterling example for all of us. Her courage may just change your life!

Act 1: Queen Vashti disobeys Ahasuerus

Esther 1.15-20

Act 2: The Search for a New Queen

Esther 2.17

Act 3: Haman’ Plot

Esther 3.8-14

Act 4: Esther Takes a Stand

Esther 4.11, 13-14, 16; 5.13-14

Act 5: Mordecai Exalted

Esther 6.3-11

Act 6: Haman’s Demise

Esther 7.2-6, 8-9

Act 7: The Jews Delivered

Esther 8.15-17

What is one area in your life where fear is holding you back?

What is one change you would make in your life if you had the courage of Esther?

Do you think God would back you up if you made this change?

Genesis 41: 50-52 The name of Joseph’s second son was Ephraim, which means “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” We have the tendency to determine who or what is the cause of our affliction, and indeed, there can be merit to this thinking; however, there also can be wrong conclusions and damage by such thinking. Joseph’s mindset was the best − looking for God’s help and blessing.

45:1-8 Every day, Joseph did the next right thing by keeping God first, and in the end, all things worked out for good. He could have easily felt sorry for himself and blamed God for his circumstances

50:15 Joseph maintained his godly attitude and saw things the right way. What the devil intends for evil, God can use for good if we are faithful and patient.

Psalms 25:1-ff The waiting room at times can be more difficult than the treatment room.

Psalms 27:14; 37:24; 130:6 Waiting on God has everything to do with our understanding that He is in charge and we are not

Isaiah 30:18; 40:31

Lamentations 3:21-26 No matter how bad our current situation may be, God is still our portion and refuge.

Romans 8:18 We need to make these comparisons.

2 Corinthians 4:17 and 18

Romans 8:28 A statement of truth that is ours to claim

Romans 8:37-39 God’s Word should become our declaration, our God-given entitlement.

2 Corinthians 9:8 God is our sufficiency, not this world, the government, or people.

Philippians 4:13 Memorize and repeat often, especially when you are in difficult circumstances.

The horrors of war were part of their entire life from their birth. Every year, month, and day, they heard of the approaching of the fierce barbaric enemy that was coming closer and closer. The friendly forces diminished day by day until eventually they were unable to defend the capital city. The enemy climbed the mountain and scaled the walls and descended upon the defenseless city wounding, killing, stealing, burning, and destroying everything these 4 boys knew.

The horrifying realties of war assaulted their senses; they smelled the fire, saw the murdering, tasted the destruction, and felt the overwhelming pain of the loss.

In the days that followed, they watched as the conquerors took control, killing all that opposed them and organizing the exile of the few select to march out of their city, country, and life. They were dismayed and terrified when they were included into the ranks of those forced to leave.

Daniel 1:8-21 In all their austere adversity, they stayed faithful to Yahweh, and He blessed them in their negative circumstances.

Daniel 2:12, 13 Darkness and death were at their door.

17 and 18 They turned to God.

27 and 28 Daniel glorified Yahweh.

46-49 In their difficult world and life, God provided for them; yet, they still lived in Babylon.

3:16-18 No compromise

Romans 8:28 The context does not indicate we will have no adversity.

18-25 The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come, but the suffering is still here.

2 Corinthians 9:6-12 God is our sufficiency in difficult times.

Philippians 4:12 and 13 The great secret

Exodus 1:8-14 The Egyptians enslaved the Israelites, making their lives bitter with unrelenting hard labor.

Exodus 2:23-25 God hears the cry of His enslaved people.

Exodus 6:5-8 God promises to deliver them from bondage and give them their own land.

Exodus 15:1-4 Moses sings a hallelujah song about God bringing them through the Red Sea.

Exodus 16:11-27 God established the Sabbath with His people through the collecting of manna.

Deuteronomy 5:12-15 The Sabbath celebrates liberation from slavery.

Leviticus 25:3-23 The land enjoyed rest every seven years.

Leviticus 26:2-5, 10-12 If they keep His Sabbaths, then He will prosper them.

2 Chronicles 36:19-21 Israel suffered exile for 70 years so the land could enjoy its Sabbaths.

Nehemiah 13:15-19 Nehemiah fought for the day of rest after Israel returned from exile.

Mark 2:23-28 The Pharisees criticized Jesus’ disciples for picking heads of grain on the Sabbath.

Mark 3:1-6 The Pharisees criticized Jesus for healing on the Sabbath.

Galatians 3:23-25; Ephesians 2:14-16; Hebrews 8:13 The Law is abolished and no longer required for God’s people.

Colossians 2:13-17; Romans 14:5-12 No one should judge you in respect to keeping the Sabbath day.

Genesis 6:1-7 The Hebrew word translated “renown” is “shem” and most often is translated “name.” In the time of Noah, men were busied making a name for themselves rather than glorifying the name of the Lord.

Genesis 11:1-9 “Let us make for ourselves a name” was the concern rather than glorifying the name of Yahweh. Devastation was caused in humanity due to his self-centered desire to make a name for himself.

Deuteronomy 32:1-4; Psalm 113:1-ff The name of Yahweh is to be praised, exalted, glorified, and held on high.

Genesis 12:1-7 Abraham was one of three great men that were given a great name by God.

1 Chronicles 17:1-14 God promised David that He would give him a great name, and indeed that is exactly what happened.

Matthew 1:1, 17 Abraham and David represent the two great covenants, the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants, and Jesus represents the new covenant and the fulfillment of all the covenants.

Philippians 2:-5-6 The serpent, Eve, and Adam all strived to have equality with God; Jesus did not.

7-11 God gave Jesus a name that is above every name, and everyone in heaven and earth will bow before him.

Revelation 3:12 Jesus will be given a new name when the Kingdom comes.

Isaiah 7:14 His name will be Immanuel. Perhaps this is part of his new name.

Isaiah 9:6 He was never called these appellations. Perhaps when the Kingdom comes, he will.

Revelations 2:17 Do not be concerned with making a name for yourself; rather, glorify the name of Yahweh and Jesus.

“How are you doing?” he asked. The response, “I am very busy so I’m doing good.” Conversations like this one are not uncommon in our very busy world today. We have connected busyness with doing well as if it were some kind of virtue. With all the advance information and communication technology available, it seems we should be less busy. As we begin a New Year, taking time to consider how we spend our time and what keeps us so busy would be prudent.

Romans 13:8-14 – The most important concern is always love. How do we spend the precious moments of our life, centered in selfishness or love?

1John 4:11 – Debt promotes slavery the only thing we should owe is love because of God’s love for us we owe it to love others.

1Thessalonians 5:1-11 – We are to “awaken from the sleep” of indifference, hard heartedness, or antipathy that selfishness brings. We are tempted to waste our lives busied with activity of nothingness. Actives that waste our life and time are often center in self and not love for God or our fellowman. The salvation that will be realized when Christ returns is closer now than when we first believed.

1Peter 4:7-11 – Sober is possessing properly controlled faculties, even-tempered, well balanced. Time is needed for prayer, meditation, reading, serving and giving.

Ephesians 5:1-18 – Dissipation is the process of slowly disappearing or becoming less; the act of using all or a lot of money, time, etc., in a foolish way; behavior that shows you are interested only in pleasure, money, etc.

19-21 – Be busy in godliness and helping others to do the same.

1Corinthians 7:25-35 – Live for God.

Isaiah 58:13 and 14 – The Sabbath was not just a Mosaic ordinance it is far more as it was instituted at the creation as a pattern for godly living.