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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)

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

As you may remember, someone asked about this and – reflecting afterwards – I was not as brief or clear as possible. Therefore, we are taking a few weeks to go a little bit deeper.

Click HERE for the handout with last week’s blanks filled-in. This will also be made available in class, so you don’t have to print it out ahead of time. Mainly, I wanted to provide it now so that if you wished to follow along with the audio before next Sunday you could do so.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Thanks!

- Pastor Doug

Luke 9:27—The “Why” of the Transfiguration

Lesson 1: “Some would see the kingdom of God,” refers to the ______________________________ (Luke 9:27).

Lesson 2: Prophets performed miracles to prove prophecies:

      (Part I) The altar _______________ (1 Kin 13:2-3).

      (Part II) The ______ ________ (Isa 38:4-8).

      (Part III) ________________ (Isa 7:14-16; 1 Cor 1:22).

Lesson 3: The “Prophet Greater than Moses” performed a sign to __________ His ________________ (Deut 18:15-22 cf. Luke 9:35.

Lesson 4: Jesus wants ____________________ before seeing the glory (John 11:40, 20:25-29; Heb 11:1, 6; Phil 2:6-11).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Timothy 4:12

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What was Jesus referring to when he said some would see “the kingdom of God”? What were some of the reasons given for this? Why does this matter to us; what’s the significance of this account?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Why did the Transfiguration happen? What were some of the references given elsewhere in the New Testament referring back to the Transfiguration?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What sort of signs did Old Testament prophets perform in order to confirm the sure (eventual) fulfillment of their prophecies? How are these instances related to what Jesus did and why he did it?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Diane Tompkins, Mark & Pam Van Schaick, Ellie Williams, Kevin & Laura Willis, Jim Wright

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State:Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

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

Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda)

An Unreached People Group: Bozniak (Muslim, Bosnia)

Week #36 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we concluded our study of Acts 2:24-36, part 2: verses 24-36, and also started Acts 2:37-41.

The blank notes handout for this passage are posted below for your convenience.

Luke 9:27—The “Why” of the Transfiguration

Lesson 1: “Some would see the kingdom of God,” refers to the ______________________________ (Luke 9:27).

Lesson 2: Prophets performed miracles to prove prophecies:

      (Part I) The altar _______________ (1 Kin 13:2-3).

      (Part II) The ______ ________ (Isa 38:4-8).

      (Part III) ________________ (Isa 7:14-16; 1 Cor 1:22).

Lesson 3: The “Prophet Greater than Moses” performed a sign to __________ His ________________ (Deut 18:15-22 cf. Luke 9:35.

Lesson 4: Jesus wants ____________________ before seeing the glory (John 11:40, 20:25-29; Heb 11:1, 6; Phil 2:6-11).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Timothy 4:12

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What was Jesus referring to when he said some would see “the kingdom of God”? What were some of the reasons given for this? Why does this matter to us; what’s the significance of this account?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Why did the Transfiguration happen? What were some of the references given elsewhere in the New Testament referring back to the Transfiguration?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: What sort of signs did Old Testament prophets perform in order to confirm the sure (eventual) fulfillment of their prophecies? How are these instances related to what Jesus did and why he did it?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Diane Tompkins, Mark & Pam Van Schaick, Ellie Williams, Kevin & Laura Willis, Jim Wright

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State:Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

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

Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda)

An Unreached People Group: Bozniak (Muslim, Bosnia)

Luke 9:26—The Son of Man

Lesson 1: People ______ ______________ of the Son of Man, because of the cross (Luke 9:26 cf. Luke 9:22; Gal 5:11; Matt 27:39; Luke 23:36).

Lesson 2: People are ashamed of the Son of Man’s words about:

(Part I) ________.

(Part II) __________________________ (Matt 19:5; Mark 10:7).

(Part III) ______ ____________ (Rom 1:14-16, 10:13-14; Luke 12:8).

Lesson 3: The ______ of ______ __________ ashamed of those who aren’t ashamed of Him (Heb 2:11, 12:2; Jer 6:15; Matt 28:10; John 20:17).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: John 3:36

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & Daniel 7:9-14 & discuss: What’s the significance of the title “Son of Man”? Where else does it show up in the Bible? Why was it considered blasphemous by the religious leaders?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & Daniel 7:9-14 & discuss: In what way (or ways) were people ashamed of Christ during his earthly life and ministry? In what specific ways or in what kinds of situations have you (at times) been ashamed of Jesus? Aside from Jesus, what else associated with him could one be ashamed of?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & Daniel 7:9-14 & discuss: What particular teachings (doctrine) of Jesus are people commonly ashamed of? Consider your life and prayerfully examine it: has there been a recent opportunity to be a witness for God, Jesus, or God’s Word that you let slip by because of shame or embarrassment?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Gwen Stephenson, Isaac Studt, Jesse & Mary Studt, Carl & Audrey Templin, Ellie Templin

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Police; State:Governor Jay Inslee ; Nation: Senator Maria Cantwell

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

Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Arab, Sudanese (Muslim, Egypt)

Luke 9:26—The Son of Man

Lesson 1: People ______ ______________ of the Son of Man, because of the cross (Luke 9:26 cf. Luke 9:22; Gal 5:11; Matt 27:39; Luke 23:36).

Lesson 2: People are ashamed of the Son of Man’s words about:

(Part I) ________.

(Part II) __________________________ (Matt 19:5; Mark 10:7).

(Part III) ______ ____________ (Rom 1:14-16, 10:13-14; Luke 12:8).

Lesson 3: The ______ of ______ __________ ashamed of those who aren’t ashamed of Him (Heb 2:11, 12:2; Jer 6:15; Matt 28:10; John 20:17).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: John 3:36

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & Daniel 7:9-14 & discuss: What’s the significance of the title “Son of Man”? Where else does it show up in the Bible? Why was it considered blasphemous by the religious leaders?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & Daniel 7:9-14 & discuss: In what way (or ways) were people ashamed of Christ during his earthly life and ministry? In what specific ways or in what kinds of situations have you (at times) been ashamed of Jesus? Aside from Jesus, what else associated with him could one be ashamed of?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & Daniel 7:9-14 & discuss: What particular teachings (doctrine) of Jesus are people commonly ashamed of? Consider your life and prayerfully examine it: has there been a recent opportunity to be a witness for God, Jesus, or God’s Word that you let slip by because of shame or embarrassment?

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

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Gwen Stephenson, Isaac Studt, Jesse & Mary Studt, Carl & Audrey Templin, Ellie Templin

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Police; State:Governor Jay Inslee ; Nation: Senator Maria Cantwell

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

Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Arab, Sudanese (Muslim, Egypt)

Week #35 of our verse-by-verse study of Acts; this week we resumed our study of Acts 2:24-36, part 2: verses 24-36.

The blank notes handout for this passage are posted below for your convenience.

Luke 9:25—The Great Exchange

Lesson 1: Gaining the whole world isn’t worth your soul, because:

(Part I) You _________ __________ it when this life is over (Luke 12:16-20)..

(Part II) You __________ ________________ in hell (Matt 13:50, 22:13, 25:46; 2 Thes 1:9; Mark 9:43, 48; Rev 21:8).

(Part III) You ______________ ________________ in heaven (1 Cor 2:9; 2 Cor 12:4; Rev 7:16, 20:14, 21:4, 21:10-27, 22:5; John 14:2; 1 Cor 13:12; Mark 6:19-20).

Lesson 2: ______________ the __________ is accomplishing nothing (Heb 11:10)

Lesson 3: You only ________ the __________ for a few hours (Dan 5:29-31).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Rom. 14:7-9

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Having carefully examined your life (see FWG 11/19), what specific things are you choosing to spend it on? From which of these activities is there spiritual fruit? Which spiritual fruit (see Gal. 5)? What is your soul? How would you define or describe that to a child?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Which activities are profitable? Which ones are not profitable? Should you look for an opportunity to cease the unprofitable? Why or why not? What are some of the differences between heaven and hell? What do you think is the motivation of those who deny hell and/or who downplay the glories of heaven?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Besides the examples listed in the sermon, who are some people who seem to have “gained the whole world.” What have they said or written - or what was written about them - that reveals they’ve spent their lives in the wrong ways? Besides Jim Elliot, who are some examples of those who have “lost” their lives to God (whether martyred or not)?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague  and Jesse Studt

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Ben & Marylynn Sours, Ed & Francine Sorenson, Gary & Linda Sprague, Scott & Summer Steenbarger, Kent & Melina Stephens

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland City Council; State:State Rep. Jim Walsh ; 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: Suodi (Ethnic Religions, China)

Luke 9:25—The Great Exchange

Lesson 1: Gaining the whole world isn’t worth your soul, because:

(Part I) You _________ __________ it when this life is over (Luke 12:16-20)..

(Part II) You __________ ________________ in hell (Matt 13:50, 22:13, 25:46; 2 Thes 1:9; Mark 9:43, 48; Rev 21:8).

(Part III) You ______________ ________________ in heaven (1 Cor 2:9; 2 Cor 12:4; Rev 7:16, 20:14, 21:4, 21:10-27, 22:5; John 14:2; 1 Cor 13:12; Mark 6:19-20).

Lesson 2: ______________ the __________ is accomplishing nothing (Heb 11:10)

Lesson 3: You only ________ the __________ for a few hours (Dan 5:29-31).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Rom. 14:7-9

Day 1: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Having carefully examined your life (see FWG 11/19), what specific things are you choosing to spend it on? From which of these activities is there spiritual fruit? Which spiritual fruit (see Gal. 5)? What is your soul? How would you define or describe that to a child?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Which activities are profitable? Which ones are not profitable? Should you look for an opportunity to cease the unprofitable? Why or why not? What are some of the differences between heaven and hell? What do you think is the motivation of those who deny hell and/or who downplay the glories of heaven?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:23-27 & discuss: Besides the examples listed in the sermon, who are some people who seem to have “gained the whole world.” What have they said or written - or what was written about them - that reveals they’ve spent their lives in the wrong ways? Besides Jim Elliot, who are some examples of those who have “lost” their lives to God (whether martyred or not)?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague  and Jesse Studt

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Ben & Marylynn Sours, Ed & Francine Sorenson, Gary & Linda Sprague, Scott & Summer Steenbarger, Kent & Melina Stephens

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland City Council; State:State Rep. Jim Walsh ; 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: Suodi (Ethnic Religions, China)