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Ecclesiastes (continued)

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“THEN I TURNED IN ANOTHER DIRECTION”                                           2-9-2020

I.      NO SATISFACTION                                                                                               Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

II.     NEW DIRECTION----3 COMPARISONS                                                                 v. 13-23

        A. Comparing wisdom to foolishness                                                                 v. 12-17

        B.   Comparing today with tomorrow                                                                 v. 18-21

        C.   Comparing work during the day with rest in the evening                            v. 22-23

III.    LESSONS TO LEARN                                                                                             v. 24-26

         A.   Nothing we do brings lasting enjoyment                                                     v. 24

         B.   Unlimited wealth doesn’t bring happiness                                                  v. 25

          C.   Better to be a Christian                                                                               v. 26

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Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 (continued)

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                                                          IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT?                                                       2-2-2020

I.      ANOTHER COURSE TO FIND SATISFACTION IN LIFE                               Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, I Kings 10

        A. Pleasure                                              v. 1

        B. Laughter                                             v. 2

        C. Wine                                                   v. 3

        D. Building and planting                         v. 4

        E. Gardens and orchards                        v. 5,6

        F. Servants                                              v. 7

        G. Silver and Gold                                   v. 8

        H. What ever he wanted                        v. 9,10

II.     ALL VANITY                                              v. 11

III.    GOD’S EVERLASTING LOVE                                                                     Romans 8:31-39

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Importance of prayer & the (6) C's

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                                                                 EVER LEARNING                                              1-19-2020

I.     SOLOMON EXPLORES WISDOM IN EDUCATION                                                              Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

        A. Seek                             ______________________________                                                v. 13

        B. Search                         ______________________________

        C. Burdensom Task

II.     RESULT:                          _______________________________                                  v. 14, 17


        A. When only pursuing earthly wisdom                                                                         v. 16-17

        B. Depend on divine revelation
2 Timothy 3:7 (NKJ) “Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth”.

                                                                 EVER LEARNING                                              1-19-2020

I.     SOLOMON EXPLORES WISDOM IN EDUCATION                                                              Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

        A. Seek                             ______________________________                                                v. 13

        B. Search                         ______________________________

        C. Burdensom Task

II.     RESULT:                          _______________________________                                  v. 14, 17


        A. When only pursuing earthly wisdom                                                                         v. 16-17

        B. Depend on divine revelation
2 Timothy 3:7 (NKJ) “Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth”.

                                                                 EVER LEARNING                                              1-19-2020

I.     SOLOMON EXPLORES WISDOM IN EDUCATION                                                              Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

        A. Seek                             ______________________________                                                v. 13

        B. Search                         ______________________________

        C. Burdensom Task

II.     RESULT:                          _______________________________                                  v. 14, 17


        A. When only pursuing earthly wisdom                                                                         v. 16-17

        B. Depend on divine revelation
2 Timothy 3:7 (NKJ) “Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth”.

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Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

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                                                                 EVER LEARNING                                              1-19-2020

I.     SOLOMON EXPLORES WISDOM IN EDUCATION                                                              Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

        A. Seek                             ______________________________                                                v. 13

        B. Search                         ______________________________

        C. Burdensom Task

II.     RESULT:                          _______________________________                                  v. 14, 17


        A. When only pursuing earthly wisdom                                                                         v. 16-17

        B. Depend on divine revelation
2 Timothy 3:7 (NKJ) “Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth”.

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                        “NO SATISFACTION”                     1-12-2020

I.      “I CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION”
        A. Lies about life.
             1. Laugh and cry
             2. World is getting better
             3. Light at the end of the tunnel
             4. Just dream

II.     ALL IS VANITY (It is chasing the wind)                                   Ecclesiastes 1:2
        A. Nothing new under the sun                                                   1:9
        B. Profit                                                                                   1:3
        C. Examples
             1. Generations come and go                                                  1:4
Romans 8:20 (NKJ) “ For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;
              2. Sun rises and Sun sets                                                    1:5
              3. Wind—continually                                                           1:6
              4. Rivers—repeat                                                                 1:7

III.     SUMMARY                                                                              1:8-11

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2 Chronicles 1:6-11

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                                                                    WHAT NOW?                                         12-29-19

I.      KING SOLOMON                                                                                     2 Chronicles 1:6-11

        A. Asked for wisdom—why?                                         ________________________________________

        B. Received wisdom and                                                ________________________________________

II.     WHY WISDOM?                                                                                      ~~Job~~ James 1:2-8
        A. Understanding and Practical skill to                         ________________________________________

        B. Not philosophical speculation but                            ________________________________________

        C. To handle trials and                                                   ________________________________________

III.    VALUE OF WISDOM                                                                               Proverbs 2:1-8
        A. Treat wisdom as a                                                     ________________________________________
              1. Listen to wisdom                                                                          v. 2
              2. Apply in Heart                                                                               v. 2

        B. Cry out for                                                                  ________________________________________

        C. How do you seek wisdom?            V. 4                      ________________________________________

        D. The Lord gives                                 v. 6-7                    ________________________________________

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                                                               JESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES                                                  12-22-19
I.      JESUS BIRTH FORTOLD
        A. In Bethlehem                                                                                      Micah 5:2

        B. Virgin shall conceive and have a son                                                  Isaiah 7:14
II.     ANGEL ANNOUNCES BIRTH AND HIS NAME
        A. Joseph
                                                                                                                        Matthew 1:20-23
              1. Shall call His name Jesus                                                               Matthew 1:21
              2. Immanuel                                                                                      Matthew 1:23
        B. Mary                                                                                                   Luke 2:26-33
              1. Call His name Jesus                                                                       Luke 2:31
III.    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NAME OF “JESUS”
        A. Above Every Name

Philippians 2:9-10 (NKJV) ⁹Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, ¹⁰that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,

        B. Meaning= Yahweh saves or Yahweh is salvation                                           John 3:17
Galatians 4:4-5 (NKJV) ⁴But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born^[^a^] of a woman, born under the law, ⁵to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

        C. Characteristics
              1. Salvation no other name
John 14:6 (NKJV) ⁶Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

              2. Forgiveness of Sin
Acts 10:43 (NKJV) ⁴³To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission^[^a^] of sins.”

              3. Pray in His name
John 14:13-14 (NKJV) ¹³And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. ¹⁴If you ^[^a^]ask anything in My name, I will do it.

IV.      WE ARE TO BRING GLORY TO HIS NAME                                                        2 Thessalonians 1:12
Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) ¹⁷And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him

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                                                                PICTURES OF SAVIOR                                                  12-15-19
                                                                                       JOHN 5:37
I.      RECAP

II.     MELCHIZEDEK---PORTRAIT OF CHIRST                                                  Genesis 14:17-19, Hebrews 7
Psalm 110:1-4 (NKJV) 110 The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” ²The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! ³Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power; In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, You have the dew of Your youth. ⁴The Lord has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.”

        A. His Name—King of Righteousness

Matthew 22:41,45 (NKJV)
⁴¹While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
⁴⁵If David then calls Him ‘Lord,’ how is He his Son?”

Isaiah 64:6 (NKJV) ⁶But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like ^[^a^]filthy rags;
We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.

1 Corinthians 1:30 (NKJV) ³⁰But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) ²¹For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

       B. His Office –King of Shalom (Peace)                                                   Hebrews 7:1

John 14:27 (NKJV) ²⁷Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Romans 5:1 (NKJV) 5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, ^[^a^]we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Isaiah 32:17 (NKJV) ¹⁷The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

Colossians 1:20 (NKJV) ²⁰and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

        C. The High Priest
Psalm 110:4 (NKJV) ⁴The Lord has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

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                                                                       REDEMPTION                                                          12-8-19

I.      PROMISE OF A REDEEMER

II.     ISAAC AS A TYPE OF CHRIST
         A. Son of Promise                                                                      Genesis 12:3, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 21:1,2
                                                                                                            Genesis 4:4

         B. Supernatural Conception

         C. Birth Foretold and His Name                                                 Genesis 17:19
Matthew 1:20 (NKJV) ²⁰But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is ^[^a^]conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. ²¹And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name ^[^a^]Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

         D. Abraham confused                                                                Genesis 17:15-17

Matthew 1:19-20 (NKJV) ¹⁹Then Joseph her husband, being ^[^a^]a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. ²⁰But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is ^[^b^]conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

          E. Parallel Between Sarah and Mary                                        Genesis 18:10,12,13,14

Luke 1:30-31 (NKJV) ³⁰Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. ³¹And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.

Luke 1:34-35 (NKJV) ³⁴Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I ^[^a^]do not know a man?”
³⁵And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.

KEY VERSE: Luke 1:37 ^“For with God nothing will be impossible.”

2 Corinthians 5:21 “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we
might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

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No outline this time. We read bible verses that had special meaning to the congregation and had Thanksgiving lunch!

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What do we build our life on?

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2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

John 5:39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.

1 Corinthians 3:11-15 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.

Luke 4:18-19 The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.

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Review of Philippians

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No outline this week; there was a review of the Book of Philippians, the book of joy:
J = Jesus 1st
O = Others 2nd
Y = Yourself 3rd

Phil 1:21
Phil 2:5
Phil 3:14
Phil 3:17-21
Phil 4:7
Phil 4:8

How to have peace?
Right Praying
Right Thinking
Right Living

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                                                ARE YOU BLESSED BY RECEIVING OR GIVING?                                        10-27-19
                                                                Philippians 4
I.      PAUL WAS ALWAYS CONTENT                                                                                       4:11-13

II.     RESOURCES THAT GIVE US CONTENTMENT                                                                  v 10-12

        A. God’s providence                                                                                                       v. 10

        B. God’s power never fails                                                                                              v. 11-13

        C. Promises of GOD                                                                                                        v. 10-20

              Paul compared their giving to:
              1. A budding tree                                                                                                      v. 10

              2. An investment                                                                                                       v. 14-17

              3. A sacrifice                                                                                                              v. 18
                                                                                                                                                      1 Peter 2:5,
                                                                                                                                                        Romans 12:1-2
                                                                                                                                                  Hebrews 13:15-16

III.    Be in God’s will and serve Him for his glory. Then He will meet our needs.

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Are you a thermostat or a thermometer?

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CONTENTMENT 10-20-19
Philippians 4:10-23

LEARNED IN WHATEVER STATE Philippians 4:11

Learned____________________
Content____________________

GOD GIVES US SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO BE CONTENT

God’s providence Philippians 4:10

Romans 8:28

Genesis 45:5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

God’s power never fails Philippians 4:11-13

Revelation 3:17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’ – and do not know that you are wretched, miserable poor, blind, and naked –
John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

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                                                                                  RIGHT LIVING                                    10-13-19
Peace when we have right praying, thinking and living (obeying God) we should have peace.
Isaiah 32:17 (NKJV) The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

I.      WISDOM IS FROM ABOVE.                                                                                James 3:17

        A. Pure

        B. Peaceable

        C. Gentle

        D. Willing to yield

        E. Full of Mercy

        F. Without partiality

II.     LIVE THE WORD.

        A. Learned and received                                                                                     Philippians 4:9

1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.

        B. Heard and saw

James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

        C. Having the peace of God

Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

III.    PURIFY YOUR HEARTS, YOU DOUBLEMINDED                                                   Matthew 6:24-34

James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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