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Jesus—Our Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits

Lesson 1: The Feast of:

(Part I) Passover looked forward to Jesus’ ______________________ (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’ ______________ ________ 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’ ________________________ (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).

Lesson 2: Celebrate the Feast of:

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

(Part II) Unleavened Bread by ________________ ______ (1 Cor 5:6-8).

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

Lesson 3: If Jesus is your Passover Lamb ______ ____________ an unleavened life (1 Cor 5:7).

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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Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 2 Chron. 16:9

Day 1: Read Leviticus 23:1-14 & discuss: Why is it important for us to understand the Jewish festivals? What significance do they have for us as Christians? Why is the timing of the feasts significant? How is Christ our Passover Lamb?

Day 2: Read Leviticus 23:1-14 & 1 Cor. 5:7 and discuss: What is the significance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread? Why is leaven a fitting picture of sin? Why is the presence of leaven in the Church such a serious issue?

Day 3: Read Leviticus 23:1-14, 21, 31, 41 & 1 Cor. 15:20 and discuss: What does “firstfruits” mean? What was the purpose of the festival? How did Christ fulfill this type? If it’s crucial for us to remove sin from our lives, how do you do this? Cite some examples from Scripture for “removing sin.”

Day 4: The Elders’ Retreat is coming up (1/28-1/30). Is there anything you’d like them to discuss? It could be a question or feedback about something in the church. Do you have someone you’d like the elders to consider as a potential elder or deacon? Please email one of the elders or use the feedback cards to share your thoughts with us. Anonymous feedback is fine.

Jesus—Our Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits

Lesson 1: The Feast of:

(Part I) Passover looked forward to Jesus’ ______________________ (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’ ______________ ________ 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’ ________________________ (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).

Lesson 2: Celebrate the Feast of:

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

(Part II) Unleavened Bread by ________________ ______ (1 Cor 5:6-8).

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

Lesson 3: If Jesus is your Passover Lamb ______ ____________ an unleavened life (1 Cor 5:7).

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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Unleavened Bread

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Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 2 Chron. 16:9

Day 1: Read Leviticus 23:1-14 & discuss: Why is it important for us to understand the Jewish festivals? What significance do they have for us as Christians? Why is the timing of the feasts significant? How is Christ our Passover Lamb?

Day 2: Read Leviticus 23:1-14 & 1 Cor. 5:7 and discuss: What is the significance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread? Why is leaven a fitting picture of sin? Why is the presence of leaven in the Church such a serious issue?

Day 3: Read Leviticus 23:1-14, 21, 31, 41 & 1 Cor. 15:20 and discuss: What does “firstfruits” mean? What was the purpose of the festival? How did Christ fulfill this type? If it’s crucial for us to remove sin from our lives, how do you do this? Cite some examples from Scripture for “removing sin.”

Day 4: The Elders’ Retreat is coming up (1/28-1/30). Is there anything you’d like them to discuss? It could be a question or feedback about something in the church. Do you have someone you’d like the elders to consider as a potential elder or deacon? 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 1-3 if you have not already done so.

This Sunday we resumed the study by going further into what "limited atonement" (or the more preferable term "particular redemption") means and what it doesn't mean, and the practical effects these topics have on our lives.

Luke 9:31 & 2 Corinthians 3:18—Our Transfigurations

Lesson 1: Jesus, Moses, and Elijah’s glorified bodies ______ ________________ of our glorified bodies (Luke 9:30-31; Rom 6:5; Phil 3:21; 1 Cor 15:50-52; John 19:26).

Lesson 2: Our transfigurations __________ ________ we became Christians (2 Cor 3:7-8, 18, Exo 34:29-33; John 17:22; Rom 8:29-30).

Lesson 3: Our transfigurations are __________ ____________ (Phil 3:12; Pro 24:16).

Lesson 4: We are transformed by the ____________ and not the ______ (2 Cor 3:18; Gal 3:24; Psa 2:8-9, Rev 2:27, 12:5, 19:15 cf. Rev 20:7-8).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Joshua 1:9

Day 1: Read Luke 9:28-31 & discuss: What do the glorified bodies of Jesus, Moses, and Elijah point to? What ministry does the Holy Spirit have in the lives of believers and why does it matter? (See 2 Cor. 3:7-11, 18 for a reminder)

Day 2: Read Luke 9:28-31 & discuss: When does our transfiguration begin? What is God’s ultimate goal for every believer, according to Rom. 8:29? In what specific ways should this impact the everyday choices you make?

Day 3:Read Luke 9:28-31 & discuss: How did Pastor Scott define “sanctification”? Which verse did he use? How does “sanctification” take place? What role - if any - do you as a believer have in your “sanctification”? Does it “just happen” to you, or are there intentional choices you can make to work along with the Holy Spirit in “sanctification”?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lori Anderson, Chrystal Anderson, Laurel Anderson, Drew & Melody Anderson, Tony & Roxanne Aria

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Mayor Will Finn; State:State Senator Ann Rivers ; Nation: Senator Patty Murray

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

Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Beja, Bedawi (Muslim, Sudan)

We started a brief mini-series: Limited Atonement or Unlimited Atonement?, on Sunday, Dec. 24. Please review parts 1 and 2 if you have not already done so.

This Sunday we resumed the study by digging deeper into what "limited atonement" (or the more preferable term "particular redemption") means and what it doesn't mean, and the practical effects these topics have on our lives.

Luke 9:31 & 2 Corinthians 3:18—Our Transfigurations

Lesson 1: Jesus, Moses, and Elijah’s glorified bodies ______ ________________ of our glorified bodies (Luke 9:30-31; Rom 6:5; Phil 3:21; 1 Cor 15:50-52; John 19:26).

Lesson 2: Our transfigurations __________ ________ we became Christians (2 Cor 3:7-8, 18, Exo 34:29-33; John 17:22; Rom 8:29-30).

Lesson 3: Our transfigurations are __________ ____________ (Phil 3:12; Pro 24:16).

Lesson 4: We are transformed by the ____________ and not the ______ (2 Cor 3:18; Gal 3:24; Psa 2:8-9, Rev 2:27, 12:5, 19:15 cf. Rev 20:7-8).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Joshua 1:9

Day 1: Read Luke 9:28-31 & discuss: What do the glorified bodies of Jesus, Moses, and Elijah point to? What ministry does the Holy Spirit have in the lives of believers and why does it matter? (See 2 Cor. 3:7-11, 18 for a reminder)

Day 2: Read Luke 9:28-31 & discuss: When does our transfiguration begin? What is God’s ultimate goal for every believer, according to Rom. 8:29? In what specific ways should this impact the everyday choices you make?

Day 3:Read Luke 9:28-31 & discuss: How did Pastor Scott define “sanctification”? Which verse did he use? How does “sanctification” take place? What role - if any - do you as a believer have in your “sanctification”? Does it “just happen” to you, or are there intentional choices you can make to work along with the Holy Spirit in “sanctification”?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lori Anderson, Chrystal Anderson, Laurel Anderson, Drew & Melody Anderson, Tony & Roxanne Aria

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Mayor Will Finn; State:State Senator Ann Rivers ; Nation: Senator Patty Murray

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

Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Beja, Bedawi (Muslim, Sudan)

Luke 9:28-30—The Testimony of Two or Three Witnesses

Lesson 1: Jesus was ____________ to ________ than others (Luke 9:28; Deut 19:15b; Matt 18:16; 2 Cor 13:1; Luke 8:51; Mark 14:33; Pro 18:24).

Lesson 2: The Transfiguration is when Jesus took off “the __________ __________” (2 Sam 6:14; Luke 9:29; 1 Tim 6:16; Rev 21:23; Psa 104:1-2; Dan 7:9 cf. Rev 1:14; John 10:30; Heb 1:3).

Lesson 3: Moses represents the ______ and Elijah the ________________ (Luke 9:30; Mal 4:4-5; Exo 14:27 cf. 2 Kin 2:8; Deut 34:6, Jude 9 cf. 2 Kin 2:11; Exo 19, 24, 34 cf. 1 Kin 19; Exo 12:31 cf. 1 Kin 19:3; Exo 16-17 cf. 1 Kin 17:2-4; Exo 34:28 cf. 1 Kin 19:8; Deut 31 cf. 2 Kin 2; Josh 3:16 cf. 2 Kin 2:14; Jude 9 cf. 2 Kin 2:11).

Lesson 4: The Law and the Prophets are the ______ __________________ that Jesus is the Messiah (Matt 7:12; Acts 13:15; Rom 3:21; Luke 24:27, 44; John 1:45; Rev 11:5-7).

Lesson 5: Terrible punishment ____________ __________ rejecting the witnesses’ testimonies (Heb 10:28-31).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What model of friendship did Jesus provide for us in this account? Assess your own friendships; are there a few, true friends you are close? If not, why not?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: In what sense is the Transfiguration similar to King David (when he brought the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem; see 2 Sam. 6:14)? What is the significance of this similarity for us?

Day 3:Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: In what ways are Moses & Elijah similar? What does each man’s appearance on the mount symbolize? What is the importance of the thing each man represents?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Amy Zumstein, Glen Zumstein, Margaret Zumstein, Marty & Bonnie Ailshie, Martin & Anna Ailshie

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State:State Senator Dean Takko; 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: Bedouin, Gulf (Muslim, UAE)

Luke 9:28-30—The Testimony of Two or Three Witnesses

Lesson 1: Jesus was ____________ to ________ than others (Luke 9:28; Deut 19:15b; Matt 18:16; 2 Cor 13:1; Luke 8:51; Mark 14:33; Pro 18:24).

Lesson 2: The Transfiguration is when Jesus took off “the __________ __________” (2 Sam 6:14; Luke 9:29; 1 Tim 6:16; Rev 21:23; Psa 104:1-2; Dan 7:9 cf. Rev 1:14; John 10:30; Heb 1:3).

Lesson 3: Moses represents the ______ and Elijah the ________________ (Luke 9:30; Mal 4:4-5; Exo 14:27 cf. 2 Kin 2:8; Deut 34:6, Jude 9 cf. 2 Kin 2:11; Exo 19, 24, 34 cf. 1 Kin 19; Exo 12:31 cf. 1 Kin 19:3; Exo 16-17 cf. 1 Kin 17:2-4; Exo 34:28 cf. 1 Kin 19:8; Deut 31 cf. 2 Kin 2; Josh 3:16 cf. 2 Kin 2:14; Jude 9 cf. 2 Kin 2:11).

Lesson 4: The Law and the Prophets are the ______ __________________ that Jesus is the Messiah (Matt 7:12; Acts 13:15; Rom 3:21; Luke 24:27, 44; John 1:45; Rev 11:5-7).

Lesson 5: Terrible punishment ____________ __________ rejecting the witnesses’ testimonies (Heb 10:28-31).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What model of friendship did Jesus provide for us in this account? Assess your own friendships; are there a few, true friends you are close? If not, why not?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: In what sense is the Transfiguration similar to King David (when he brought the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem; see 2 Sam. 6:14)? What is the significance of this similarity for us?

Day 3:Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: In what ways are Moses & Elijah similar? What does each man’s appearance on the mount symbolize? What is the importance of the thing each man represents?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Amy Zumstein, Glen Zumstein, Margaret Zumstein, Marty & Bonnie Ailshie, Martin & Anna Ailshie

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State:State Senator Dean Takko; 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: Bedouin, Gulf (Muslim, UAE)

Last Sunday (12/24) we started a brief mini-series: Limited Atonement or Unlimited Atonement? 

This Sunday we resumed the study by looking at the last of a list of passages or verses typically used to support a "unlimited atonement" perspective.

Christianity—The Opposite of Other Religions

Christianity is the opposite of other religions, because God:

Lesson 1: Provided the __________________ (Gen 22:7-11; John 1:29; 1 Cor 5:7; Rev 5:6).

Lesson 2: _______ the ________ (Rom 3:28; Eph 2:8-9; 2 Tim 1:9; Titus 3:5; John 19:30).

Lesson 3: ________ ________ to us (Gen 11:3-7, 18:21; Exo 3:8, 19:11, 18-20).

Lesson 4: “______________” Himself (Phil 2:6-8; 2 Cor 8:9; Psa 22:6; Isa 53:1; John 1:11, 17:5).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Day 1: Read Genesis 22:7-12 & discuss: If God didn’t want a sacrifice, what did He want? What did this account foreshadow about Jesus? Why is this account a good example of how Christianity is different than other religions

Day 2: Read Rom. 3:28, Eph. 2:8, 2 Tim. 1:9, Titus 3:5 & discuss: Why are these verses good examples of how Christianity is different than other religions? How were each of the persons in the Trinity involved in our salvation (see Eph. 1:3-14, 1 Pet. 1:2 for some hints)

Day 3: Read Gen 11:3-7, 18:21, Ex 3:8, Jer 23:5, Isa 9:6-7, Zech 9:9 & discuss: Did God really “come down”? What’s the significance of these Old Testament passages - what were they pointing forward to in the New Testament? What does it mean that Jesus “emptied himself”? Why did he do this? (See Phil. 2:1-11)

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Shirley Yeager, Dave & Leah Zumstein, Ruth Zumstein, Timothy Zumstein, Elizabeth Zumstein

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State:State Senator John Braun ; 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: Berber, Filala (Muslim, Morocco)