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- The Gospel of Jesus ChristIntroduction
- Acts 2
All of us have become guilty of sin.- Acts 2:22-23, 36-37
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 8:1
- Romans 1:20, 29
- Romans 2:1-3, 17-20 – Beware of hypocrisy. No matter who you are, a sin is a sin!
- If you know better, but don’t do better, it is sin.
- Romans 1:18
Jesus Christ died so we can be forgiven!- Luke 23:33-38, 44-49
- Luke 24:1-9 – Jesus rose from the dead!
- Luke 24:44-53 – Jesus ascended to heaven.
- Acts 2:1-4, 14-17 – The Holy Spirit gave the apostles the message to speak, as was prophesied.
- Acts 2:38-42 – The first people react to the gospel.
I need to do something!- Acts 2:41
- We need to recognize our shortcomings and be prepared to deal with them.
Develop a heart that’s ready to learn and submit to God’s truth.Develop a faith based on God’s word.- Acts 2:42
- Acts 17:2, 11
Identify the sins in my life and repent.- Acts 2:38
- Acts 17:30
Put my faith into action.- Acts 26:19-20
- Romans 10:9-10
Be baptized into Christ.- Acts 2:38 – Baptism is for forgiveness of sins.
- Romans 6:3-4
- I Corinthians 12:13
- I Peter 3:21
- Galatians 3:27
Continually learn and grow and repent when necessary.34 min - Deeds of the Flesh, Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1Introduction
- Galatians 5:13-24
- Flesh vs. spirit
- Romans 6:11-13
- Whose slave will I be?
Sexual immorality; impurity; indecent behavior (Galatians 5:19)- II Corinthians 12:21
- Porneia – sexual immorality, fornication, immorality
- I Corinthians 5:1
- Mark 7:14-23 – The body is involved, but the sin starts in the mind.
- Akatharsia – impurity, uncleanness, moral impurity
- Matthew 23:27
- Ephesians 5:1-6
- Aselgeia – sensuality, lasciviousness, licentiousness, depravity, promiscuity, debauchery
- Lack of restraint
- Romans 13:13-14 – Make no provision for the flesh.
- Ephesians 4:17-19
- Pornography works like a drug addiction – more and more is needed to get the same effect.
41 min - Naomi: The Potential of WidowsShow others how to persevere through heartache
- Ruth 1:1-3 – Naomi endured famine and the loss of her husband.
- Ruth 1:4-5 – Naomi lost her two sons.
- Ruth 1:6-13 – Naomi felt that God’s hand was against her.
- Job 19:6, 19
- Ruth 1:19-21 – Don’t call me “pleasant.” Call me “bitter.”
- Ruth 2:19-20 – Naomi’s attitude toward the Lord begins to change.
- I Timothy 5:5-6
Advise and teach the next generation- Ruth 1:8-9 – Despite her hesitation, Naomi dealt kindly with her daughters-in-law.
- Ruth 1:14
- Ruth 2:2, 19, 20; 3:1-5, 16 – Naomi advises Ruth.
- Ruth 4:16-17
- Titus 2:3
- Luke 2:36-38 – God had an important job for Anna the prophetess!
Glorify God with what you have- Ruth 1:21, 16-17 – Naomi was not empty. She still had blessings in her life (Ruth).
- Ruth 4:13-17
- Ruth 2:10
- The key to being productive in later years is attitude.
29 min - Hebrews, Part 13
- Hebrews 10:26-39
- Hebrews 10:26 – One may get the idea from this verse that after we have knowledge of the truth and sin, we can never be forgiven. That is not what this verse is saying. It is simply saying that you cannot be forgiven while you are willfully sinning.
- Hebrews 10:27-31 – Those who had heard the gospel and turned back to the Law of Moses had no way to be forgiven of their sin.
- Hebrews 10:29 – The “spirit of grace” here could refer to the Holy Spirit, but it may also refer to the disposition of grace, which would apply to God the Father and Jesus also.
- Hebrews 10:31 – For Christians, it will be a wonderful thing to fall into the hands of God.
- Hebrews 10:32-36 – This passage refutes the idea of “once saved, always saved.”
- Hebrews 10:36 – “What a great admonition for all of us! This passage would make no sense if “once saved, always saved” was a true doctrine. This verse appears to be the bookend of the section started in Hebrews 10:19, referring to our confidence as Christians.
- Hebrews 10:37-39 – This is referring to Jesus coming in judgment (possibly on Jerusalem since the time is indicated as being near). This is a quote from Habakkuk 2:3-4.
45 min - Top 5 Feelings at the End of the World (for Christians)Introduction
- I Timothy 6:13-16
- Hebrews 9:28 – Jesus is coming back not for sin, but for salvation!
Rest – “By the grace of God, I made it!”- Hebrews 3:4; 4:1
- Hebrews 4:8-10
- I Corinthians 15:58
Comfort – “No more sickness and death!”- I Corinthians 15:35-49
- Luke 16:19-31 – The rich man and Lazarus
- Philippians 3:20
Awe – “This is God in His glory!”- Revelation 4:1-11
- Revelation 20:11
- Matthew 25:31-32
- I Thessalonians 4:17
- I Thessalonians 5:10
- I John 3:2
Vindication – “Finally, Lord!”- Revelation 6:9-11
- II Thessalonians 1:6
- Romans 14:11
- Our choices in life to serve God will finally be validated.
Gratitude – “Thank you, God!”- I Corinthians 15:55-57
- Revelation 5:11-14
ConclusionFor ChristiansFor othersRestDreadComfortTormentAweFearVindicationCondemnationGratitudeRegret- II Thessalonians 1:8-10
30 min - Relationships, Part 11Parent and child, continued:Exercise tough love, continued
- Hebrews 12:4-6 – This verse quotes Proverbs 3:11-12. God disciplines us out of love. Just as we should appreciate (and not reject) the discipline that comes from God, we should appreciate the discipline that comes from our earthly parents.
- Hebrews 12:7-11 – Discipline should result in righteousness in our children. We shouldn’t just yell at our kids to blow off steam!
- Discipline is not pleasant for mothers and fathers, but it is something that must be done! Refusing to discipline your children for your own comfort is selfishness.
- Proverbs 29:17
- The Eli mistake
- I Samuel 2-3
- I Samuel 2:12-16 – Eli’s sons steal from the people.
- I Samuel 2:22-25 – Eli’s sons commit fornication.
- I Samuel 3:13 – Eli was condemned for not rebuking his sons. He spoke to them, but did not go far enough to change their behavior.
- Discipline may involve some breaks in the parent-child relationship. We can’t be so afraid of short periods of disharmony in the relationship that we fail to discipline our children, though.
Beware the devil!- Did Jesus make a mistake in teaching Judas that caused Judas to betray Him? No! It was his decision to betray Jesus.
- We cannot force our children to obey God. It is their choice.
40 min - The Experience of SalvationIntroduction
- II Timothy 1:9
The experience of salvation- Those who are in Christ are saved
- But this is not just a future prize
- Ephesians 1:3
- Luke 19:9
- Jude 1:3 – “the salvation we share”
- Our relationship with God in Christ
- John 17:23
- Colossians 1:27
- I John 4:15-16
- We should relish and enjoy it
- Acts 8:39 – “went on his way rejoicing”
- I Peter 1:8-9
- We should practice it
- Colossians 2:6-7
- I John 1:6-7, 9
- Hebrews 5:8-9 – those who are actively obeying
- Philippians 2:12-13
What is heaven?- Being with God, Revelation 21:3
- Praising Him together, Revelation 7:10
- Rejoicing together, Revelation 19:7
- Serving Him, Revelation 22:3
- Living without sin, Revelation 21:27
- Living without fear, Revelation 21:4
Conclusion- Salvation is our present reality
- Not just the knowledge that we are saved, but the experience of it
- By living the grace, love, goodness, knowledge and truth of Christ
27 min - The Joy of FaithIntroduction
- Paul in Philippians
- A Christian life should be a joyous life. God wants us to be joyful!
The mystery of a joyful man- Philippians, a letter of joy
- Paul was filled with joy
- But his circumstances were awful
- Paul’s circumstances:
- A prisoner, Philippians 1:13
- Wearing a chain, Ephesians 6:20
- Facing possible execution, Philippians 1:21
- Harassed by enemies, Philippians 1:17
- Thorn in the flesh, II Corinthians 12:7
- Periods of deprivation, Philippians 4:12
- Brethren in trouble, II Corinthians 11:28-29
- How is this possible?
- Because he found joy in Christ
- Philippians 4:4 – If you’re not rejoicing in the Lord, you’re not doing it right!
- We need to learn from his example
- Philippians 4:9
- Things Paul didn’t do:
- Complain, Philippians 2:14
- Hold grudges, Philippians 1:15-18
- Worry about pointless things, Philippians 3:7-8
- Let his imperfection bother him, Philippians 3:12
- Dwell on the past, Philippians 3:13
- Things Paul did:
- Expressed gratitude, Philippians 1:3
- Build and nurtured relationships, Philippians 1:7-8
- Had hope for the future, Philippians 1:18-21
- Saw the good in his life, Philippians 1:12
- Was prepared to die, Philippians 1:21
- Focused on helping others, Philippians 2:3-4
- Praying about his difficulties, Philippians 4:6-7
- Thought beautiful thoughts, Philippians 4:8
- Was content with what he had, Philippians 4:11-13
- Your joy in the Lord is independent of your circumstances. Once you learn that, you are free!
Conclusion- Despite trying circumstances, Paul was able to have great joy.
- This comes from completely giving oneself to the spirit and life of Christ.
- If we follow Paul’s example, we can share his joy.
40 min - Going Up to JerusalemIntroduction
- Luke 9:51 – Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. We, too, need to be resolute in traveling to spiritual Jerusalem.
- Luke 9:57-58
Going up to Jerusalem- Jesus knew what awaited Him
- Yet He went willingly
- If we want to join Him…
- Then we too much be resolute
- Luke 13:22 – Jesus taught on the way
- The path is not a direct one
- It winds through a lifetime
- It requires that we teach others along the way
- Luke 13:31, 33 – “I must press on”
- Some will try to turn us away
- They may even be well meaning
- But we must not get distracted
- We must live deliberately
- We too are on a set path
- Luke 17:11-14 – Jesus helped people on His journey
- We will meet souls in need
- We must help them as we can
- Some will appreciate it
- Many will not
- Luke 18:31-34 – Jesus knew exactly what would happen in Jerusalem!
- We too must be prepared to face what lies ahead
- Some will not understand our commitment
- That must not deter us
- Luke 19:28 – “He went on ahead…”
- Mark 10:32
- We should never forget that our Lord has gone ahead of us.
- He has secured the path
- There is no need to be afraid
- Luke 19:36-38
- We too rejoice that our savior went to Jerusalem
- He is our blessed king and the bringer of peace
- Because He suffered there
- Revelation 21:2, 14 – Have you washed your robe?
- Will you follow Jesus and go up to Jerusalem?
- It is a journey that entails service and sacrifice
- But you don’t want to miss it
29 min - The Curses of DisobedienceIntroduction
- Deuteronomy 11:26-29
- Joshua 8:33-34
The curses of disobedienceDid this really happen? Yes!- Folded lead tablet from Mt. Ebal
- A folded lead sheet
- Found on Mt. Ebal
- Debris to late bronze age (1400-1200 BC)
- Inscribed on the inside
- Written in paleo Hebrew
- Oldest Hebrew inscription
- It is a “curse amulet”
- Writing on the tablet: “Cursed, cursed, cursed – cursed by the God YHW. You will die cursed. Cursed you will surely die. Cursed by YHW – cursed, cursed, cursed.”
- Writing is a poetic form called chiastic parallelism, where the sentence structure is palindromic.
Did the curses come true? Yes!- II Chronicles 34:24-25
- Babylonian invasion of 586 BC
- Large Israelite cities were all destroyed
- The land was emptied
- The people carried away to captivity
What do we learn?- The curses of Deuteronomy 27
- Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol
- Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother
- Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone
- Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road
- Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow
- Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife
- Cursed is he who lies with any animal
- Cursed is he who strikes down his neighbor in secret
- Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person
- Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice
- That it matters how we honor God
- That social justice, moral purity, and doing right by others is essential
- That there are consequences for disobeying God
- That sin brings a curse
- It still does
- The seven woes pronounced by Christ
- Woe to those who shut the door to the kingdom
- Woe to hypocrites who make other hypocrites
- Woe to blind guides who swear dishonestly
- Woe to nit pickers who ignore justice and mercy
- Woe to those clean on outside but full of greed
- Woe to the whitewashed full of wickedness
- Woe to those who laud martyrs and murder them
- That is why we need Christ
- Galatians 3:13
Conclusion- Turning our heart from God brings curses in this life and in the life to come.
- These woes are real and certain.
- We should hate the disobedience as fervently as we fear these curses.
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