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Galatians 3:13 - Was Jesus cursed when He died on the cross?

Galatians 3:8-14 - If we were to live under a system of law, we would have to be perfect and never sin. Jesus redeemed us from the old system of law by dying on the cross. He became a curse for us in that His body was cursed with crucifixion Jesus underwent a physical curse to redeem us from a spiritual curse.

Mark 15:38 - The veil being torn symbolized the changing of the priesthood, as well as a sign that the Old Law was obsolete.

Hebrews 9:8 - The way into the most holy place was made evident to all after the death of Jesus.

What the cross was

What God made it

Acts 2:3

The Cross is for all.

Titus 2:11-14

The Cross is our only hope.

John 14:6

Christ is our unshakable foundation.

The Cross is a call.

Luke 9:23

II Peter 3:10-13 - the coming of the day of the Lord

II Timothy 4:1-2 - Preaching was important in the early days of the church.

Romans 10:13-15

Preaching is relevant…

Because God still exists and Jesus is still the Christ!

Acts 17:23 - We need to know the same things that were preached back then.

Because salvation is still desirable!

Romans 1:15-16 - The gospel is still the power of God unto salvation.

If it is gospel preaching!

II Timothy 4:2-5 - True gospel preaching will offend some people, but it must have the Word of God as its foundation.

Because it promotes obedience!

Hebrews 3:16

We should still be eager to hear gospel preaching!

Titus 1:5-9 - Qualifications of elders

Elders are overseers or stewards of God’s house, which is His people. Elders are to watch and provide for the sheep that we in their care.

A man must have these qualifications to be appointed an elder and must maintain these qualifications to continue serving as an elder.

Titus 1:9 - An elder doesn’t have to be able to convince every single person who contradicts the Bible. Not even Jesus did that. He does have to be able to use a good working knowledge of the Bible to convince those with honest hearts.

Titus 1:10-11 - Elders must be able to silence those who rebel and upset the church and have the fortitude to actually do it.

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This present world?

Philemon 1:23 - Demas had fallen away.

Psalms 90:1-4 - This life is temporary.

Luke 5:5 - This world is frustrating sometimes.

Ecclesiastes 1:8 - This world offes no lasting satisfaction.

II Corinthians 3:4 - Satan blinds people to the gospel of Christ.

Serving God and going to heaven?

Matthew 16:26

Hebrews 11:24-26 - Fear God and walk in His ways.

Proverbs 19:23 - If your sould is safe, you can sleep satisfied.

I Timothy 6:17 - We should fix our hope on God instead of earthly riches.

Jeremiah 35:5-6 - The descendants of Jonadab are examples of how to follow commands. We should try to have a legacy of righteousness.

Psalms 51:12 - There is great joy in knowing that we had a part in someone’s salvation.

Aim at your target!

I Corinthians 9:24-27 - We must discipline ourselves to reach our target.

Hebrews 5:12-14 - We must study.