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Exiles Live Sincerely

2 Peter 3:1-10

Pastor Doug Connell; February 11, 2018

MAIN IDEA:

Sincere exiles who remember God’s actions avoid acting like scoffers.

If I am to be a sincere follower of Jesus, and not act like scoffers:

LESSON 1: I need _______________________. (vv.1-2; 2 Cor. 5:20)

LESSON 2: I must not overlook God’s _________________. (vv.3-8; Phil. 2:12-13; Heb. 3:12; cf. Gen. 6:5, 11-13)

LESSON 3: I should soberly consider that in Jesus’ Second Coming he will ___________________________________. (vv.7, 10)

LESSON 4: I must not overlook God’s _________________. (vv.8-9)

The Joy Set Before Us

Lesson 1: God’s __________  ____________ share in the full _______________ of Christ. (Rom 8:17a, Gal 4:7)

Lesson 2: Like Christ, we will inherit:

(Part I) _____  _________ (Heb 1:2, Rom 8:32, Rev 21:7)

(Part II) a _____________  ______ (Rom 8:23, Rom 7:24-25, Phil 3:21, 1 John 3:2, 1 Cor 15:51-55)

(Part III) the __________ of _____ (Dan 7:18, Rev 2:21, 2 Tim 2:12, Rev 21:3-4, 1 Cor 15:50, Matt 25:34, Acts 14:22, James 2:5)

Lesson 3: The inheritance is for those who _____________ (Rom 8:17b, Rom 8:30, Matt 13:5-6, Matt 13:20-21, 1 John 2:19, Rom 8:35-39, 1 Pet 4-7, 2 Cor 4:7-10, John 6:39, John 10:28)

Lesson 4: ________ gave us the model for __________________ (Heb 12:1-2, Rom 8:18)

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Phil. 3:10-11

Day 1: Read Romans 8:12-18 & discuss: Why is it important for us to know our “status” as a child of God (if we profess to be Christians)? What practical effects should that have in our everyday lives?

Day 2: Read Romans 8:12-18 & Eph. 3:6, Heb. 11:8-9, 1 Pet. 3:7 and discuss: What does it mean to be an “heir” with Christ? What does it not mean? When we feel unworthy, what and who should we think about instead? Consider a time (as a Christian, already) when you did you feel unworthy, unloved, alone, and/or unaccepted. How could these truths about being “joint heirs” with Christ have changed your thinking? Do you know someone who feels these sorts of things? How would you counsel them about their true “status”?

Day 3: Read Romans 8:12-18 & Romans 8:23, 32 and discuss: Like Christ, what specifically do we inherit? What must we also be willing to endure (as Christ also endured)? (Look at Rom. 8:17, again) How must we make sense of those who profess to be Christians but eventually fall away? What passages were provided as explanations, in the sermon? How does Rom. 8:35-39 comfort us, who claim to be Christians, yet experience trials and temptations still?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and Dave Zumstein

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Kami Couch, Andrew & Dorothy Criss, Kathy Cunningham, Paul & Maddie Cunningham, Robert & Katy Cunningham

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State: State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation: Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Dzakhchin, Zahchin (non-religious, Mongolia)

The Joy Set Before Us

Lesson 1: God’s __________  ____________ share in the full _______________ of Christ. (Rom 8:17a, Gal 4:7)

Lesson 2: Like Christ, we will inherit:

(Part I) _____  _________ (Heb 1:2, Rom 8:32, Rev 21:7)

(Part II) a _____________  ______ (Rom 8:23, Rom 7:24-25, Phil 3:21, 1 John 3:2, 1 Cor 15:51-55)

(Part III) the __________ of _____ (Dan 7:18, Rev 2:21, 2 Tim 2:12, Rev 21:3-4, 1 Cor 15:50, Matt 25:34, Acts 14:22, James 2:5)

Lesson 3: The inheritance is for those who _____________ (Rom 8:17b, Rom 8:30, Matt 13:5-6, Matt 13:20-21, 1 John 2:19, Rom 8:35-39, 1 Pet 4-7, 2 Cor 4:7-10, John 6:39, John 10:28)

Lesson 4: ________ gave us the model for __________________ (Heb 12:1-2, Rom 8:18)

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Phil. 3:10-11

Day 1: Read Romans 8:12-18 & discuss: Why is it important for us to know our “status” as a child of God (if we profess to be Christians)? What practical effects should that have in our everyday lives?

Day 2: Read Romans 8:12-18 & Eph. 3:6, Heb. 11:8-9, 1 Pet. 3:7 and discuss: What does it mean to be an “heir” with Christ? What does it not mean? When we feel unworthy, what and who should we think about instead? Consider a time (as a Christian, already) when you did you feel unworthy, unloved, alone, and/or unaccepted. How could these truths about being “joint heirs” with Christ have changed your thinking? Do you know someone who feels these sorts of things? How would you counsel them about their true “status”?

Day 3: Read Romans 8:12-18 & Romans 8:23, 32 and discuss: Like Christ, what specifically do we inherit? What must we also be willing to endure (as Christ also endured)? (Look at Rom. 8:17, again) How must we make sense of those who profess to be Christians but eventually fall away? What passages were provided as explanations, in the sermon? How does Rom. 8:35-39 comfort us, who claim to be Christians, yet experience trials and temptations still?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and Dave Zumstein

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Kami Couch, Andrew & Dorothy Criss, Kathy Cunningham, Paul & Maddie Cunningham, Robert & Katy Cunningham

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State: State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation: Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Dzakhchin, Zahchin (non-religious, Mongolia)

We resumed our study of Acts 2:37-41; this was week #3.

You can access a PDF handout by clicking HERE.

Romans 11:5-22—The “Gap” Between Pentecost and Trumpets

NOTE: Parts I through IV of Lesson 1 are from previous sermons.

Lesson 1: The Seven Old Testament Feasts:

(Part I) Passover looked forward to Jesus’ crucifixion.

(Part II) Unleavened Bread looked forward to Jesus’ unleavened body in the grave.

(Part III) Firstfruits looked forward to Jesus’ resurrection.

(Part IV) Pentecost (or Weeks) looked forward to the “harvest” of the church.

(Part V) The “gap” between Pentecost and Trumpets looked forward to the ____________ ______ (Lev 23:5 cf. Lev 23:24).

Lesson 2: (Part I) The Gospel went to the ________ __________ (Part II) and when they ________________ ____, God turned His attention to the Gentiles (Part III) to make the Jews ______________ (Rom 1:16; Matt 10:5-6; Matt 15:24; Rom 9:27, 11:5; Matt 8:11-12, 21:33-43, 22:2-10; Acts 13:46, 18:5-6, 28:25-28; Rom 11:11; Acts 13:44-45, 17:3-5).

Lesson 3: God’s attention should make you:

(Part I) ____________ (Rom 11:17-18, 20, 25; Eph 2:8-9; Rom 3:20; Titus 3:5).

(Part II) ______________ (Rom 11:19-22; Phil 2:12; 2 Cor 13:5).

The “gap” between the Spring and Fall feasts:

Leviticus 23:5—In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight, is the Lord's Passover.

Leviticus 23:24—In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of solemn rest, a memorial proclaimed with blast of trumpets, a holy convocation.”

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Phil. 3:9

Day 1: Read Lev. 23:5, 23-24 & discuss: On the Jewish calendar, how many months were between the first and fifth feasts? What did this “gap” represent?

Day 2: Read Rom 1:16; Matt 10:5-6; Matt 15:24: What’s the order for the spread of the Gospel? Read Rom 9:27 & 11:5: How many Jews were saved? Read Matt 8:11-12, 21:33-43, 22:2-10; Acts 13:46, 18:5-6, 28:25-28: What did Jesus say would happen, and then what happened in Acts? Read Rom 11:11 & Acts 13:44-45, 17:3: What was God’s plan with the Jews & Gentiles, and then what happened in Acts?

Day 3: Read Rom 11:17-22: As a Gentile, what temptation(s) do you face since God turned His attention from the Jews to you? Why would you experience these temptations? How should you feel about God saving you, and why should you feel that way?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Melanie Cash, Laura Clark, Doug & Jessica Connell, Landon & Roshell Cooper, Brian & Melissa Couch

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State: State Rep. Brian Blake; Nation: President Donald Trump

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Sarah Kane (Thailand)

An Unreached People Group: Jebala (Muslim, Morocco)

Romans 11:5-22—The “Gap” Between Pentecost and Trumpets

NOTE: Parts I through IV of Lesson 1 are from previous sermons.

Lesson 1: The Seven Old Testament Feasts:

(Part I) Passover looked forward to Jesus’ crucifixion.

(Part II) Unleavened Bread looked forward to Jesus’ unleavened body in the grave.

(Part III) Firstfruits looked forward to Jesus’ resurrection.

(Part IV) Pentecost (or Weeks) looked forward to the “harvest” of the church.

(Part V) The “gap” between Pentecost and Trumpets looked forward to the ____________ ______ (Lev 23:5 cf. Lev 23:24).

Lesson 2: (Part I) The Gospel went to the ________ __________ (Part II) and when they ________________ ____, God turned His attention to the Gentiles (Part III) to make the Jews ______________ (Rom 1:16; Matt 10:5-6; Matt 15:24; Rom 9:27, 11:5; Matt 8:11-12, 21:33-43, 22:2-10; Acts 13:46, 18:5-6, 28:25-28; Rom 11:11; Acts 13:44-45, 17:3-5).

Lesson 3: God’s attention should make you:

(Part I) ____________ (Rom 11:17-18, 20, 25; Eph 2:8-9; Rom 3:20; Titus 3:5).

(Part II) ______________ (Rom 11:19-22; Phil 2:12; 2 Cor 13:5).

The “gap” between the Spring and Fall feasts:

Leviticus 23:5—In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight, is the Lord's Passover.

Leviticus 23:24—In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of solemn rest, a memorial proclaimed with blast of trumpets, a holy convocation.”

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Phil. 3:9

Day 1: Read Lev. 23:5, 23-24 & discuss: On the Jewish calendar, how many months were between the first and fifth feasts? What did this “gap” represent?

Day 2: Read Rom 1:16; Matt 10:5-6; Matt 15:24: What’s the order for the spread of the Gospel? Read Rom 9:27 & 11:5: How many Jews were saved? Read Matt 8:11-12, 21:33-43, 22:2-10; Acts 13:46, 18:5-6, 28:25-28: What did Jesus say would happen, and then what happened in Acts? Read Rom 11:11 & Acts 13:44-45, 17:3: What was God’s plan with the Jews & Gentiles, and then what happened in Acts?

Day 3: Read Rom 11:17-22: As a Gentile, what temptation(s) do you face since God turned His attention from the Jews to you? Why would you experience these temptations? How should you feel about God saving you, and why should you feel that way?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Melanie Cash, Laura Clark, Doug & Jessica Connell, Landon & Roshell Cooper, Brian & Melissa Couch

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State: State Rep. Brian Blake; Nation: President Donald Trump

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Sarah Kane (Thailand)

An Unreached People Group: Jebala (Muslim, Morocco)

We resumed our study of Acts 2:37-41; this was week #2.

Leviticus 23:15-22—Celebrating Pentecost

NOTE: Parts I through III of Lessons 1 and 3 are from last week’s sermon.

Lesson 1: The Feast of:

(Part I) Passover looked forward to Jesus’ crucifixion (Lev 23:5; Exo 12:13; 1 Cor 5:7; Matt 26:2; John 19:13-14).

(Part II) Unleavened Bread looked forward to Jesus’ unleavened body in the grave (Lev 23:6-8; Ex 12:15, 19; 1 Cor 5:6; Gal 5:9; Exo 12:11; Matt 26:26; John 6:51; Acts 2:27; Rom 6:23; John 12:23-24).

(Part III) Firstfruits looked forward to Jesus’ resurrection (Lev 23:9-14; [Matt 28:1, Mark 16:2, 9, Luke 24:1, John 20:1, 19, Acts 20:7, 1 Cor 16:1 cf. Lev 23:11]; 1 Cor 15:20, 23).

(Part IV) Pentecost (or Weeks) looked forward to the “______________” of the ____________ (Lev 23:15-22; Acts 1:1-5, 2:41, 4:4).

Lesson 2: Jesus ________ for ____________ who recognize they’re “leavened” (Lev 23:17; 1 Tim 1:15; Luke 5:32).

Lesson 3: Celebrate the Feast of:

(Part I) Passover by embracing Jesus as your Passover Lamb (1 Cor 5:7; John 1:29).

(Part II) Unleavened Bread by removing sin (1 Cor 5:6-8).

(Part III) Firstfruits by believing Jesus was raised from the dead (Rom 10:9).

(Part IV) Pentecost (or Weeks) with a ______________________ __________ (Lev 26:41-42; Deut 10:16, 30:6 cf. Acts 2:36-38; Col 2:11; Acts 7:51-58).

NOTE: Days of the week might be different since the Jews reckoned time differently, i.e. their third hour is our 9AM; their ninth hour is our 3PM.

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Passover

Unleavened Bread

Pentecost

Firstfruits

Family Worship Guide (012118)

Memory Verses: Phil. 3:7-8

Day 1: Read Leviticus 23:15-22 & Acts 1:1-5 & discuss: What does Pentecost represent? What was the significance of the Feast of Firstfruits? Why are these two feasts connected? What do the two loaves (see the passage in Lev. 23) represent, in relation to Acts 2:41, 4:4, and Acts 10?

Day 2: Read Leviticus 23:15-22 & 1 Cor. 5:7 and discuss: Why were the loaves used in the Feast of Firstfruits “leavened”?  What was the purpose of physical circumcision in the Old Testament?

Day 3: Read Leviticus 23:15-22 & Acts 7:51-58 & and discuss: Were all the Jews - in Acts - “cut to the heart” when they heard people speaking and teaching about the Messiah? Why not? What is the significance of these different outcomes? How would you apply this to your own heart?

Day 4: Knowing that the Elders’ Retreat is coming up (1/28-1/30), if you were to share anything with them what would it be? It could be a question or some feedback about something; it could be a nomination for someone you think we should prayerfully consider examining for an elder or a deacon. If you were to share something, what would it be? Please email one of the elders, OR use the feedback cards to share your thoughts with us. Anonymous feedback is fine.

Leviticus 23:15-22—Celebrating Pentecost

NOTE: Parts I through III of Lessons 1 and 3 are from last week’s sermon.

Lesson 1: The Feast of:

(Part I) Passover looked forward to Jesus’ crucifixion (Lev 23:5; Exo 12:13; 1 Cor 5:7; Matt 26:2; John 19:13-14).

(Part II) Unleavened Bread looked forward to Jesus’ unleavened body in the grave (Lev 23:6-8; Ex 12:15, 19; 1 Cor 5:6; Gal 5:9; Exo 12:11; Matt 26:26; John 6:51; Acts 2:27; Rom 6:23; John 12:23-24).

(Part III) Firstfruits looked forward to Jesus’ resurrection (Lev 23:9-14; [Matt 28:1, Mark 16:2, 9, Luke 24:1, John 20:1, 19, Acts 20:7, 1 Cor 16:1 cf. Lev 23:11]; 1 Cor 15:20, 23).

(Part IV) Pentecost (or Weeks) looked forward to the “______________” of the ____________ (Lev 23:15-22; Acts 1:1-5, 2:41, 4:4).

Lesson 2: Jesus ________ for ____________ who recognize they’re “leavened” (Lev 23:17; 1 Tim 1:15; Luke 5:32).

Lesson 3: Celebrate the Feast of:

(Part I) Passover by embracing Jesus as your Passover Lamb (1 Cor 5:7; John 1:29).

(Part II) Unleavened Bread by removing sin (1 Cor 5:6-8).

(Part III) Firstfruits by believing Jesus was raised from the dead (Rom 10:9).

(Part IV) Pentecost (or Weeks) with a ______________________ __________ (Lev 26:41-42; Deut 10:16, 30:6 cf. Acts 2:36-38; Col 2:11; Acts 7:51-58).

NOTE: Days of the week might be different since the Jews reckoned time differently, i.e. their third hour is our 9AM; their ninth hour is our 3PM.

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thur

Fri

Space of 7 weeks when Jesus "presented Himself alive" (Acts 1:3)

Sun

March

March

April

April

April

April

April

April

April

May

30

31

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2

3

4

5

6

7

21

Nisan

Nisan

Nisan

Nisan

Nisan

Nisan

Nisan

Nisan

Nisan

Sivan

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

7

Passover

Unleavened Bread

Pentecost

Firstfruits

Family Worship Guide (012118)

Memory Verses: Phil. 3:7-8

Day 1: Read Leviticus 23:15-22 & Acts 1:1-5 & discuss: What does Pentecost represent? What was the significance of the Feast of Firstfruits? Why are these two feasts connected? What do the two loaves (see the passage in Lev. 23) represent, in relation to Acts 2:41, 4:4, and Acts 10?

Day 2: Read Leviticus 23:15-22 & 1 Cor. 5:7 and discuss: Why were the loaves used in the Feast of Firstfruits “leavened”?  What was the purpose of physical circumcision in the Old Testament?

Day 3: Read Leviticus 23:15-22 & Acts 7:51-58 & and discuss: Were all the Jews - in Acts - “cut to the heart” when they heard people speaking and teaching about the Messiah? Why not? What is the significance of these different outcomes? How would you apply this to your own heart?

Day 4: Knowing that the Elders’ Retreat is coming up (1/28-1/30), if you were to share anything with them what would it be? It could be a question or some feedback about something; it could be a nomination for someone you think we should prayerfully consider examining for an elder or a deacon. If you were to share something, what would it be? Please email one of the elders, OR use the feedback cards to share your thoughts with us. Anonymous feedback is fine.

We started a brief mini-series: Limited Atonement or Unlimited Atonement?, on Sunday, Dec. 24. Please review parts 1-4 if you have not already done so.

This Sunday we concluded the study by examining 4 particular words or concepts in Scripture and the necessary questions one must grapple with when examining the topic of "limited atonement" or "unlimited atonement".

We also started our study of Acts 2:37-41.