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December 3, 2024

How to Be Saved

God Loves you

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

A- admit you're a sinner and repent.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:17-21 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

B- believe on Jesus as the only way

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

C- confess with your mouth that Jesus is your savior.

Romans 10:9-13 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

D- Depart from Evil

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Continue reading and studying the Bible.

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

3rd grade Science

The 3rd Grade Science student:

Observes the faithfulness of God while learning about the solar system.
Learns about the concept and measurement of time.
Learns about animal and plant life cycles.
Recalls and continues the study of God’s Creation.
Studies Bible topics such as Jesus’ return; sin, death, and the curse; man’s freedom to choose to love and obey God.
Read stories using new vocabulary and visual discrimination.
Looks at geological changes after the Flood—jungles and hot lands, tundra and cold lands, volcanoes and earthquakes.

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2nd Grade Science

The 2nd grade Science student:

Expands his knowledge of the days of Creation, the first man and woman.
Learns about animals, the seasons and weather, heavenly bodies, plains, flat lands, valleys, hills, and mountains.
Enlarges his vocabulary with the introduction of new words.
Builds reading comprehension.
Continues to build eye-hand coordination by drawing shapes, irregular shapes, and directional lines.
Learns how God made every person unique through the introduction of fingerprints, etc.
Learns about the five senses.

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1st grade Science

The 1st grade science student:

Pronounces and learns new vocabulary words as they are defined and used in the text.
Discovers God’s wisdom as he learns about God creating Earth and Earth’s movements and the four seasons.
Learns about the design and care of the human eye and ear; high, low, soft, and loud sounds.
Learns about the importance of personal health—clean teeth and hands.
Gains a respect for God as he learns about God’s wisdom, goodness, kindness, and that all things belong to God.
Reads stories and answers questions about God’s creation.

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December 2, 2024

Pattern of Prayer (part 2)

The Lord’s Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13	Luke 11:2-4
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.	And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.	Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
Give us this day our daily bread.	Give us day by day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.	And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.	And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Declarations

1. Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be your name.

a. “Our Father”

i. Covenant Relationship

1. Galatians 4:4-6 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

a. We are now able to become children of God Almighty by adoption. We are adopted through the blood of Jesus.

b. “Hallowed be your name”

i. Hallowed

1. Holy

2. Sanctified

3. Set apart

ii. Psalms 30:4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

iii. Psalms 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

iv. His Name – “Eight Compound Names of God”

1. Your kingdom come, and Your will be done.

a. This establishes God’s Priority and will in your life.

b. The laying down of your desires, will, and selfishness.

c. Establishing God’s Kingdom and will in:

i. My Life

ii. My family

iii. My church

iv. My Nation (Nation, state, city)

2. Give us this day our daily bread.

a. Daily Provision

b. Walking in God’s Covenant promise

i. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

ii. John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

3. Forgive us of our debts, as we forgive our debtors

a. Receiving the Father’s forgiveness

i. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

ii. Psalm 32:5 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

b. Walking in forgiveness towards one another

i. Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

ii. Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

iii. Matthew 5:23-24 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

4. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

a. James 1:14-15 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

i. In what areas are we tempted or drawn away?

1. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

a. The lust of the Flesh

b. The lust of the eyes

c. The pride of life

b. Deliver us from evil

i. Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

1. God has delivered us from evil and put us in the kingdom of Jesus

5. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever.

a. Revelation 7:11-12 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

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A Pattern of Prayer (part 1)

A Pattern of Prayer

Jesus is our example

Matthew 6:5-8: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Not like the Hypocrite

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Hypocrite (meaning)

An Actor
As assumed character (stage player)
Fake, putting on false appearance
To pretend

The Hypocrite prays to be seen by others and to appear spiritual or religious.

Find a private place

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Jesus is not against corporate and public prayer, but is speaking of the importance of finding a quiet and private place to focus on Him.

Shut the doors

Door

A portal or entrance
An opening
Door or gate
We have 3 gates- ways that things enter

The eye gates
The Ear gates
The mind gates

Avoiding distractions

Luke 10:38-42 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

cumbered about much serving = distracted with much serving.

The secret place

God is not playing hide and seek, but desires for us to come into the secret place of His presence.

Psalms 31:20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Vain Repetitions

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Prayer is not about a pattern or recital of words but is to be from a genuine and sincere heart.

Asking the Father

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Why ask if He already knows?

Asking deals with:

Confessing and speaking
The power of agreement
Alignment with the authority of the Word
Aligning our will with the will of the Father

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
James 4:2-3 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

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December 1, 2024

Men and Asking Directions

It's a common saying that men don't ask for directions. Recently, I pondered this as December began, a time when thoughts naturally drift to the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Wise Men. The Bible recounts that the Wise Men followed a star from the East to Israel. Their precise origin and the exact number of these Wise Men remain uncertain.

Matthew 2:1-9

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

We see that they stopped at the palace to ask directions. Then they were sent to Bethlehem by Herod. Herod said that he wanted to come and worship him also.

Matthew 2:11-18

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

Numerous male children were slain. Had the wise men not halted to seek directions and simply continued to follow the star, Herod would have remained unaware of Jesus's birth.

The stereotype that males typically do not ask for directions makes one ponder if this notion could have originated from the wise men's actions.

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