Philippians -written around 61-66AD -3 ingredients to notice in the introduction a. the author b. who the book is written to c. greeting -theme: JOY or a form of joy such as rejoice – used approximately 16 times… v1 – the author – Paul – means little & is […]
The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 -the Lord’s prayer is an example of how to pray (1) start with praise (2) address the Father in the name of Jesus (3) start with our requests (4) end with praise YOUR WILL BE DONE 1. there is the Lord’s sovereign will – He can do what He wants […]
The Lamb of God and Gethsemane John 18:1 – garden of Gethsemane means oil press (1) Everyone will feel pressure -life, family, work, ministry pressures -Jesus knew it would come His way -pressure will come often – v2 (2) The Lord will never give you more than you can handle – 1 Corinthians 10:13 What […]
The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 YOUR KINGDOM COME Kingdom – means to rule or reign -included in this definition is the idea of power -God’s power is not intimidated by your circumstances……….. come – means to suddenly come/an instantaneous action/immediately/Now ******IT IS A PRESENT KINGDOM -What the Lord is doing NOW ******IT IS A FUTURE […]
The Lamb of God and The Cross It is Finished – one word in the Greek language – Tetelestai….and Today you will be with me in Paradise….. Tetelestai was avery familiar word to the people of the times of Jesus -merchants, artists, priests and many others used this word… Merchants would write this word on […]
Matthew 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer Hallowed by your name….. Hallowed – means to be holy a. the word Holy means to be set apart -the names of God are set apart from any other god b. the word Holy means to be honored and treated with respect c. The word Holy means to lift up, […]
The Lamb of God (On The Cross) Luke 23:34 – “Father Forgive them for they know not what they do” -these are some of the last words of Jesus which can be important words and lasting words Father – Jesus approaches the Father -we must stay close to Jesus no matter what is happening […]
OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Matthew 6:9-13 definition of heaven – it speaks of a place that means to be lifted up or above. So heaven is a place above planet earth. There are 3 heavens: Genesis 1:1 – heavens is plural which shows there is more than one heaven… 1st Heaven – this is the […]
The Riches of His Grace 2 Timothy 2:1 -grace – means something beautiful…an undeserved gift…to extend kindness to those who do not deserve it. It also speaks of stooping or bending over The riches of His grace are the spiritual blessings the believer receives from the Lord at salvation – Eph 1:3 2 things the […]
The Lords Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:1 – have a hunger to pray Our Father – Eph 2:18 – speaks of direct access to the Father -for unbelievers and believers 2 Characteristics of our Father (1) THE FATHER CARES – 1 Peter 5:7 -God cares. It is His nature to care. He […]
GRACE 2 Tim 2:1 – the grace of God is strong -Be strong means to be strengthened -it speaks of the grace of God being strong Definition of Grace – means unmerited favor;beauty;something free;an undeserved gift;a free benefit;to extend kindness to those who do no deserve it. *It also speaks of bending or stooping over […]
Matthew 6, 8-14 Luke 11:1 – Lord teach us to pray………….. OUR FATHER -this is the one True and Living God -to believe in Him you must also believe in Jesus Christ (1) THE WORD FATHER SPEAKS OF CONNECTION – Col 1:15-18 & Genesis 1:1 -all of humanity is connected to God through creation (2) […]