Power of the Cross Isaiah 53:1-5 & Zechariah 12:10 The Cross brings Repentance Repentance means to change one’s mind Repentance is a requirement to be saved. Christianity is NOT a get out of Hell free card When you encounter the God of the universe, give your life to Him. You cannot be the same, He […]
Authority to Influence 1 Peter 2:11-12 Sojourners: Refer to foreigners, strangers, or temporary residents Pilgrim: Refer to the same as Sojourners but emphasizes traveling toward a sacred destination (journey of faith) We are just Pilgrims, this world is our temporary home, our stopping point before eternity. “influencers” as people who shape opinions, guide decisions, and inspire action […]
Things to remember about the Prodigal’s Journey Ezra 1:1-4 1. God calls the Prodigal home with love…so should we Ezra 3: 1-2 2. There is power in numbers…don’t fight alone. Ezra 3: 10-13 3. Expect mixed emotions on the journey home. Ezra 4:1-5 4. The enemy will not give up the fight easily. Expect distractions. […]
TESTS 1 John 4:1 (1.) THE DOCTRINE TEST -Matthew 16:18 – upon this rock I will build my church verse 1 – beloved – means those who the Lord loves Test – check everything out to make sure […]
VISION 6 – THE VISION OF THE FLYING SCROLL Verse 1 – Zechariah receive his next vision -scroll – is a roll of parchment or paper -flying – is a continuous action of floating like a banner for all to see -The flying scroll represents the Word of God […]
First John The Enemy -We are at war with an invisible world -Our enemy is the devil and […]
Zechariah 3:8 Companions – this refers to the priests and to believers today – 1 Peter 2:9 -every believer is a minister -wondrous sign – it symbolizes to be looked upon – people are watching us verses 8b-9 – Behold – means to look @ something -bring forth – this is the first and second […]
The Star represents the Holy Spirit – Luke 3:21-22 (1.) THE STAR PROCLAIMS THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST – Matthew 1:18-25 (v20) -Christmas is all about Jesus Christ -the swaddling clothes were a sign that a promised king had been born – Matthew 2:1-9 and Revelation 19:10-18 (2.) THE STAR ONLY POINTS TO JESUS – […]
MARK NINE The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ Mark 9:1 – is tied into chapter 8 ***Mark 8 refers to the second coming of Jesus Christ ***The disciples will see a future picture of the millennial kingdom verses 2-3 […]
SIMEON Luke 2:22-35 A HEAVENLY ANNOUNCEMENT A Heavenly Announcement came to SIMEON…from the Holy Spirit – v26 ***The Holy Spirit is a Spirit […]
Mark 8 Believers need to know who Jesus is ***There are many Jesus’ in the culture – 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, 13-15 Verses 27-30 – Who Jesus is v27 – asked – this word is continuous v28 – the answer v29 – Jesus asks the disciples […]
Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful counselor, (extraordinary wisdom) Everlasting Father ( His kingdom would never end ) Prince of Peace, ( He will bring peace, the type that surpasses all understanding…not war) Mighty God, Jesus is God…. There was a messianic expectation Jesus was much different than expected His willingness to suffer would contrast to the expectation […]