Apr 12 2024
God’s favor is unmerited grace and mercy shown and experienced by individuals. The Bible stresses the kindness and favor of God that is expressed through Jesus Christ. God demonstrates this favor throughout the Bible. One of the greatest marvels of God’s favor is that He freely gives this grace to individuals who do not deserve …
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Mar 22 2024
The first road led into Jerusalem and was accompanied by large crowds, great triumph and celebration. The second road led to cries to crucify Him, His sorrow, suffering and death. When Jesus entered into Jerusalem, He was fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah. Zechariah 9:9-10 NIV84 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! …
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Oct 14 2023
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 NKJV For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the …
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Sep 04 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 12 — The Holy Place Three pieces of furniture were within the Holy Place: the gold lampstand (Exodus 25:31-40), the table of showbread (Exodus 25:23-30), and the altar of incense (Exodus 30:1-10). Each of these served a utilitarian purpose and hold great significance in the worship of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, …
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Aug 25 2023
We are told that during one of the most trying times in human history, believers will overcome the adversary and accuser by the blood of Jesus Christ, (Revelation 12:10-11). That overcoming life is possible because Jesus Christ has defeated the principalities and powers and rulers of darkness, triumphing over them in the cross, (Colossians 2:14-15). …
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Aug 22 2023
When the Tabernacle was built and put in the center of their lives, it cost each person. Every man and woman freely gave so that the Tabernacle could be constructed as a place to find God. The Tabernacle was going to be filled with the glory and the presence of God. God was bringing them …
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Jun 07 2023
After the creation of the New Heaven and New Earth, one of the angels that had the seven bowls came to John and showed him the New Jerusalem, the Lamb’s wife. Revelation 21:9 NKJV Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues came to me and …
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Apr 15 2023
Jehovah Rapha’ — The Lord Who Heals When God created Adam and Eve there was no curse, sickness, or death. They were living in the paradise that God had prepared with perfect health, strength and life. They could have lived on in that perfect place, but when they sinned it brought the curse, judgment and …
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Mar 25 2023
We have seen God revealed to His people in many ways. In the book of Psalms, God is referred to as a Rock. From the word “Rock” we are given many insights into the help and strength that we receive from God. Psalm 19:14 says, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of …
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Dec 16 2022
God prepared for the coming of the Messiah for hundreds and thousands of years. He told prophets of old the details of the fact, time, and nature of the Savior’s birth. They were given details of His nativity and early years. After being given the details of His coming, birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection, …
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Sep 14 2022
Revelation, Part 2 —To the church John begins the message to the church by addressing the seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. This region comprises the western part of Turkey. Revelation 1:4 NKJV John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who …
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Sep 07 2022
The first three verses announce the revelation of Jesus Christ is the purpose for the book. The Revelation looks forward toward the consummation of all things and at the same time resolves issues that were presented in the remainder of the Bible. Almost all of the characters, symbols, events, numbers and colors are previously introduced …
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Aug 24 2022
1 John 5, begins with the dramatic change that occurs when one believes that Jesus is the Christ and are born of God. Believing is more than the initial confession of faith in Christ. “Believes” refers to a lifestyle of faith and trust in Jesus Christ. This divine certainty comes as a result of our …
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Jun 16 2022
Eternity — Heaven — The Eternal Son of God Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. There are many powerful and necessary messages to believers in that statement. This is not just the position of His existence, it is a statement and declaration of His power, authority, and glory. Jesus the Christ is the …
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Jun 01 2022
Those who fellowship and really know God keep His commandments. In the first two lessons, we heard about the believers’ fellowship with Jesus Christ. Since God is light, we are required to fellowship Him in the light and to be holy as God is holy. Jesus is our example of this type of fellowship and …
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May 18 2022
John begins this epistle by saying we were eye witnesses of Jesus Christ. John had probably left Jerusalem before its destruction in 70 A.D. and was ministering around Ephesus. This epistle was written around 95 A.D. By the time 1 John was written, gnosticism had arisen and was questioning the deity and humanity of the …
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Apr 13 2022
John, Part 45 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ — The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s prayer is one of many of the Lord’s prayers. Although He prayed often, we only have record of few of His prayers. The Lord’s prayer is one of His last recorded prayers. All of His recorded prayers show believers how …
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Apr 02 2022
Look at Jesus and you will see the perfect example of love. There are many things that characterize God’s nature. His power is obviously one of His great attributes. It is absolutely amazing to watch God’s power in action. God is good and righteous and holy. He is faithful, trustworthy, and merciful. There are many …
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Mar 24 2022
He is to me: Access into the Father’s House In one of His last messages to His disciples, Jesus spoke about access into His Father’s house. These are some of the most profound words of peace, hope, and eternal security for everyone who believes in Him. The Lord is telling us something we could not …
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Mar 11 2022
Jesus is to me the access to God and every blessing of His covenant. Have you ever been locked out? I remember one time I was downtown in Jefferson City, Missouri. I had gone into the post office and accidentally locked my keys in the car. That was before cell phones and there were no …
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Feb 25 2022
How can we have abiding peace that keeps us in times of trouble? Psalms 46, shows God to be our defense even if the earth is removed. The ultimate goal of this Psalm is to show us that God is our refuge and a mighty fortress. Psalm 46:1-5NKJV God is our refuge and strength, A …
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Feb 23 2022
John 15:1-11 helps enrich our understanding of the relationship believers have with the Lord Jesus Christ. Throughout the Gospel of John, believers are encouraged to develop a true love for the Lord. It seems necessary at this juncture for Jesus to show believers the need for continued fellowship and reliance on Him. Through this parable …
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Feb 11 2022
God the Father has made it clear that His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is enough. Consider the many blessings that God has made available through Jesus Christ. You will find that Jesus is always enough. He has provided enough mercy, grace and blessing. He has provided enough joy, peace, and love. His blood is …
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Feb 09 2022
As Jesus is preparing to go to the cross, He wanted to spend some valuable time talking with His disciples. As Jesus left Bethany, He had a triumphal entry into Jerusalem and met with His disciples to share His last Passover meal with them. Luke 22:19-20 tells us that after supper, He took bread, gave …
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Feb 04 2022
God wants you to know that He is ready to bring great relief, rest and refreshing for your souls. Hebrews 4, tells us, God promised rest. Although He gave promise of His rest, many did not believe and did not enter. As a result of unbelief, God swore, “They shall not enter My rest.” The …
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Jan 28 2022
He is to me — Lasting Hope To many people, hope is just an optimistic state of mind or the ability to remain positive with respect to various circumstances in life. The depth and power of hope is recognized when faced with crisis. During days of difficulty, some people lose hope. When Paul was on …
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Jan 14 2022
God has given us the priceless gift of His Son. We are in pursuit of Him and all that He is. When examining the value of Christ, the Apostle Paul said all of the things of this world were rubbish compared to Christ. Philippians 3:7-8 NKJV But what things were gain to me, these I …
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Dec 24 2021
God has called us into a unique fellowship with His Holy Son. Within this fellowship of grace, mercy and love, God has provided new life and possibilities. Job said, “What is man, that he could be pure? And He who is born of a woman, that he could be righteous? (Job 15:14) David asked, “What …
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Dec 16 2021
We are considering the phenomenal potential supplied those who are in the fellowship of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. He is the Lord God Almighty, the Creator of all things. We need to remind ourselves of His eternal power and glory. Psalms 8:1-9 ESV O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the …
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Dec 10 2021
Lately, we have been considering several things about this fellowship with God’s Son. We considered what it is to abide in this fellowship with Jesus and walk with Him. We have seen the impact fellowshipping with God’s Son has on life’s situations and circumstances. Being in fellowship with Jesus Christ changes us and our attitudes. …
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Nov 12 2021
We are considering the manifold benefits of being called into the fellowship of God’s Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Part of the joy we receive in the fellowship of God’s Son is His blessing and favor. We notice that every day with the Lord is filled with His benefits and blessing. Psalm 103:1-5 NKJV …
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Nov 05 2021
1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The fellowship with God’s Son is developed and revealed throughout the New Testament. As we progress in this fellowship and relationship with Him, we begin to realize the wealth of blessing and favor …
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Oct 29 2021
Your identification is a testimony of your unique character, personality, individuality. How you are identified demonstrates what others see when they are around you. Being identified with Christ exhibits our union with Him and His substitutionary work. Identification with Christ is the ultimate degree of fellowship with Him. It is a testimony that we have …
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Oct 16 2021
1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Think about this: “You were called…” We are going to examine the process of the call into the fellowship of God’s Son. In 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Paul describes God’s availability to the fathers. …
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Oct 12 2021
In John 6, after feeding the multitude in the wilderness, Jesus and His disciples went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. People came to the place where Jesus fed the multitudes and did not find Him, so they also got into boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. When they found Him, …
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Oct 07 2021
1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. You are called into the fellowship of God’s Son. We have briefly looked at the people of the call. We have received the Call of God to fellowship Jesus Christ our Lord. Now …
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Oct 05 2021
The question really is what do we think God can do. In John 6, the disciples were faced with two seemingly impossible situations that challenged their faith and what they thought God could do. Jesus challenged them to feed the multitudes and then they were faced with apparent death in the midst of the stormy …
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Oct 02 2021
Look at those words: “You were called.” We have considered Jesus Christ in His eternal glory and power. We took note that He is over all things and that all things are held together by His great power and authority. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the heir appointed of all things. We want to consider …
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Sep 14 2021
Jesus just healed the man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Although the man had been paralyzed for at least 38 years, Jesus was able to make him well with the command, “Take up your bed and walk.” As a result of His actions of mercy on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted Jesus …
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Jul 20 2021
Before we look at John 3:14-17, we should consider God’s essential characteristic and fact that God is love. 1 John 4:8 NKJV He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:16 NKJV And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, …
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Jul 14 2021
John began by revealing Jesus Christ in His glory. John 1:14 NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. After His first miracle, John spoke again about His glory. John 2:11 NKJV This …
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Jul 07 2021
John is giving a revelation of Jesus Christ. We have been given several names that help us know Jesus Christ. Then John begins showing us Christ’s character and mission. As he progressively reveals Christ, we are shown His power and glory. When Jesus turned the water into wine, John said, “This beginning of signs Jesus …
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Jun 09 2021
John, Part 5 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ — The Word Was Made flesh John was witness to the revelation that Jesus is the Life and Light. The third witness of John was the revelation that Jesus Christ the Word, was made flesh. John 1:14-18 NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among …
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Jun 02 2021
The word light has many connotations. It can mean wisdom, knowledge, purity, righteousness, insight, prophecy, etc. Light can also refer to a personal spiritual condition, a right relationship with God. 1 John 1:7 NKJV But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the …
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May 26 2021
John gives a progressive revelation of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world. He begins this revelation with the words in John 1:4, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” In our last study, we witnessed the fact that Jesus is the essence, substance of life itself. Without Christ, death …
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May 12 2021
JOHN, Part 2 – Witnesses to the revelation of Jesus Christ We are continuing our study into this wonderful revelation of Jesus Christ. John was exploring the Deity of Christ and His preincarnate work. John 1:1-5 NKJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He …
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May 05 2021
Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus. Mark starts at the Jordan River with the preaching of John the Baptist. Luke dedicates his work to Theophilus and the prophecy of John the Baptist’s birth. Christ is revealed in John as the eternal Son of God, the Word that was made flesh and the Creator of …
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Apr 16 2021
When God made a covenant with His people, He said He would intervene in our lives by healing our diseases. Healing is an important part of God’s covenants with His people. After God’s people sinned, they called out to the Lord for mercy. Then God made a promise of His intervention if they would listen …
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Mar 11 2020
Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:1-11 In the next section of our study, the writer of Hebrews continues to consider Jesus Christ our High Priest. Jesus Christ our superior High Priest was introduced early in the Book of Hebrews. Our High Priest is merciful and faithful to make propitiation for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:17 …
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Feb 26 2020
Hebrews 3 notifies believers that they share the same calling as Jesus Christ, our faithful Apostle and High Priest. We should break this down. In the previous section, we were told that Jesus shared in the same things that we partake. This is the message of the identification of Christ with our humanity. He identified …
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Feb 05 2020
Angels are God’s messengers who are sent to minister to those who will inherit salvation. Their word was received as a direct message from God Almighty. The things they spoke was binding, had God’s authority, and produced the result that God intended. As great as angels are, they cannot compare to the Son of God. …
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