The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 5
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Revelation 1:12 - 2:7 -- Identity of Jesus in John's vision confirmed by Old Testament references; Overview of letters to the 7 "churches" or assemblies; meaning of "ekklesia," often translated church; Letter to Ephesus. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
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Armor of God #5 - Fit Feet
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The "readiness that comes from the gospel of peace" gives us a solid platform on which to stand firm in resisting the devil's attacks. Pastor's shares about an archeological discovery of "Caligae,' the shoes worn by Roman soldiers in the day that the text of Ephesians was written by Paul. Some amazing analogies bring light to today's verse, 'and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." Ephesians
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The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 4
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Revelation 1:7-13 -- Jesus, the promised great Passover Lamb; Old Testament references and fulfillment; Why "Seven" churches?; What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
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The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 3
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Week 3 is on our need for humility in interpretation; Overview of Millennial interpretations (Historic Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism, Dispensational Premillennialism); References to Old Testament permeate Revelation. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 1:1-7
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David and the Heart of God - Week 1: The Anointing
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Scripture: 1 Samuel 16. There are many Biblical characters of faith in the Bible, but none with as many Old Testament chapters devoted to them as David. Abraham - 14 Chapters Joseph - 14 chapters Jacob - 11 chapters Elijah - 10 chapters David - 66 chapters (and this does NOT include the Psalms written by him!) Our story takes place around the year 1025 BC. We read in 1 Samuel 13:14 that God is going to replace the Israelite’s first king, King Saul. In 1 Samuel 13:14 we read about Elijah telling Saul the following, “But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man...
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Rescued by Truth: Week 26
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This week Pastor Dodge shares a message entitled “Stones Speak,” which delves into Truth #15: “The stones cry out to our generation.” The message is based on Luke 19:40 “... the stones will cry out.” What causes the stones to cry out? And what recent and exciting discovery does Pastor share with us?
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Two Year Gospel Study Week 78
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Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 20 Scripture: John 20:24-31, John 21:1-15, Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Acts 1:3-14. Today is the final teaching on part four of five of our Two Year Gospel Study. Pastor takes us on an adventure examining the last appearances of Jesus during His final forty days on earth after His resurrection. Pastor begins with the story of Thomas and shares interesting insights into Thomas’ faith, along with sharing the special story of Jesus proving He is alive to Thomas. It’s a story that shows the depth of Thomas’ faith: “My Lord and my God!” Thomas...
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The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 2
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Discussed this week are the meaning of "Revelation/Apocalypse"; God's purpose for the book; Overview of interpretations of the Millennium ("Thousand Years") in Chapter 20. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
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The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 1
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Introduction: Why this study now?; Jesus' prophecies of the end times - Return of Israel, Gospel to the Nations, Deception of Christendom; Widely held interpretations of Revelation; "God is brilliant!" What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
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Truth for Today #12: Nehushtan -- Bronze Thing vs. Real Thing
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In the days of King Hezekiah (~700 BC), people had traded the real thing for a bronze thing. What do you want your grandchildren to cherish -- religious traditions, or the Living God?
info_outlineScripture: Acts 2;1-21, Acts 2:17, Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Peter 3.
Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian church, but it’s even more than that. Join us as we explore the story of the first Pentecost and specifically focus in on Acts 2;17 “‘In the LAST DAYS,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit on all people.’”
The New Testament makes it clear that these are the last days - with the coming of Jesus in the flesh, His ministry, His death and resurrection, His ascension and Pentecost a new era has begun. Beginning then we have entered into the Last Days of what we know of planet earth. Hebrews 1:1-2 tells us “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.” 2 Timothy 3:1 says, “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God“ 2 Peter 3:3 “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.”
The “last days” are also in the Old Testament and they were:
Israel’s Hope (The day they were longing for)
Numbers 11:23
Ezekiel 36:26
Hosea 3;5
Micah 4:1
Jeremiah 31:31-34
What the Old Testament pointed to is now being fulfilled in the New Testament. God’s intent and plan has been there all along!
Applications
⁃ These are the Last Days! God is fulfilling his plan - not a cause of panic - God is faithful - we are to take Him seriously - these are exciting times - dangerous many times - difficult, yes - these last days are days that change our world view.
⁃ Holy Spirit is outpoured and that outpouring continues. Holy Spirit yearns to fill us to overflowing so that we walk and pray in the Spirit - Holy Spirit points us to Jesus, the Spirit convicts, guides, leads and directs our lives.
⁃ The New Covenant is here. The law shows us God’s will but it doesn’t save because we are all sinners. The New Covenant is about the grace of God in Jesus Christ - God paid the price of the penalty for our sin at the cross.
⁃ Heed God’s Holy Spirit. Seek the Holy Spirit - do what He says - Keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit - we need the Holy Spirit to live the Christian life and to grow in faith.
⁃ Be Prepared - Be Awake! We are to be ready, on guard and awake!
⁃ Awake to:
⁃ What God has done
⁃ What God’s word has declared
⁃ The truth that the Last Days are here
⁃ The reality of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling
⁃ Awake and prepared for what is ahead.
We need what only God can provide:
⁃ Divine Wisdom
⁃ Divine understanding
⁃ His truth
⁃ Strength for today
⁃ Power for tomorrow
⁃ Assurance of life forever through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Everything we do is to revolve around the goodness, grace, mercy, presence, love and forgiveness of God because He changes everything!
Pentecost is not just the birth day of the Christian church it is the culmination of all God had promised His Old Covenant people for centuries and that is fulfilled in Christ Jesus and His return.
We are in the Last Days - but THE Last Day is coming - as is the age to come that is forever with Him!
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