PROPHET
a) The Living Word,
b) The Authoritative Word
c) The Final Word
2. PRIEST
Having made purification for sins, He makes intercession for sinners
3. KING
a) Ruling in Creation
b) Reigning in the Church
1. THE VISION! A lamp stand between two olive trees 2. THE VENTURE! To complete the work 3. THE VOICE! a) Of Clarity b) Of Energy c) Of Sovereignty
1. Contrasts Name and knowledge don’t matter. What matters is knowing Jesus 2. Conversations a) With Nathaniel (John 1:45-46) “We have found the Messiah” b) With Jesus (John 6:5-7) “Where shall we buy bread….?” c) With “some Greeks” (John 12:20-22) They said: “We wish to see Jesus” 3. Confusion Jesus said to…
WHAT IS GOD LIKE? According to Nehemiah 9: He’s always existed (v5) He’s the creator (v6) He chooses to build relationships with us (v7) He always keeps his promises, because he is righteous (v8) He is compassionate (v9) He is powerful (v10-11) He guides (v12) He speaks (v13-14) He provides (v15) He forgives and does…
CHURCH DISCIPLINE 1. The Motive – LOVE 2. The Measure – GROWTH 3. The Means – GOD’S WORD and GOD’S PEOPLE “God’s ongoing redeeming work through his living word and people as they fight the fight of faith together to exalt Christ and protect the purity of his bride.” a) Accountable…
1) BARRENNESS! (Ex 15:22) The wilderness of Shur 2) BITTERNESS! (Ex 15:23-26) The water of Marah The water, The murmur, The cry, The tree, The test, The word, The Lord 3) BLESSEDNESS! (Ex 15:27) The oasis of Elim Revived and refreshed LESSONS: 1. Expect difficult times 2. Look for purpose in your pain 3. Cry for…
A NEW TEAM! (v1-5) Paul, Silas & Timothy 2. A NEW VISION! (v6-10) Europe Frustration gives way to revelation 3. A NEW CHURCH! (v11-40) Philippi: an open heart, an open fight, an open jail, an open home