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WHY DO YOU SEEK THE LIVING AMONG THE DEAD?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Matthew 28:6
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Matthew 28:6
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HOPE TO DESPAIR TO. . . .?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
TRIUMPHANT ENTRY - HOPE, to the CRUCIFICTION & despair
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
TRIUMPHANT ENTRY - HOPE, to the CRUCIFICTION & despair
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HOPE TO DESPAIR TO. . . .? 3-25-18
I. TRIUMPHANT ENTRY------HOPE Luke 19:28-40, Matthew 21:1-9
Mark 11:1-10, John 12:12-19
Zechariah 9:9 (NKJV) 9 “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.
A. Three Groups
1. The Hope of the Disciples v. 37 – 38
2. Misbelief of Religious Leaders v. 39
3. Those that didn’t care
B. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem v. 41
II SHORT WEEK LATER-------Despair
A. Crucifixion (Psalm 22) Matthew 22:33-43, Mark 15:22-32
John 19:17-22, Luke 23:33-43
1. Nails
2. Setting of the cross
3. Suffocation
4. Circulation of blood.
B. Thieves on the Cross
III. HOPE TO VICTORY----------To be Continued
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WHO’S YOUR NEIGHBOR? 3-18-18
I. Old Testament on “Love Your Neighbor” Exodus 20, Leviticus 19: 9-18
“Love Your Neighbor” Means. . .
A. Sharing with poor and strangers v. 9-10
Law of gleaning Leviticus 23:27,
Deuteronomy 14:19-22, Ruth 2:8-23
B. Having Compassion v. 11
C. Do Not Cheat v. 13; Exodus 20, Leviticus 19:12, Matthew 5:33
D. Pay What you owe v. 13
E. Compassion on Disabled v. 14
F. Do Not Gossip v. 16
G. In Righteousness you should judge your neighbor v. 15
H. Do Not Favor Poor or Rich v. 15
I. Do Not do anything that would harm them v. 16
II. New Testament “Love Thy Neighbor Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34
James 2:8 (NKJV) 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,”[ you do well;
Matthew 7:12 (NKJV) 12 Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
III. The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
A. The Lawyer v. 25-29
B. The Victim v. 30
C. Priest and Levite v. 31-32
D. The Good Samaritan v. 33-35
IV. Three Lessons
A. Love others regardless
B. Our neighbor is anyone who is near
C. We need a Savior and so does your neighbor.
THE HARVEST (continued)
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Keep pluggin away...sowing the seeds is important
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Keep pluggin away...sowing the seeds is important
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THE HARVEST 3-4-18
WHY WITNESS? Mark 16:15, 2 Corinthians 1:17
2 Timothy 4:1,2
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NKJV) 4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
GOD TELLS US TO Jeremiah 20:9, Acts 4:20
1 Corinthians 9:16 (NKJV) 16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!
Matthew 4:19 (NKJV) 19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
FAITH BY HEARING THE WORD Ephesians 1:13, Psalm 119:130
1 Peter 1:23
Romans 10:17 (NKJV) 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
John 5:24 (NKJV) 24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
IT GLORIFIES GOD WHEN WE WITNESS John 16:13,14
John 15:8 (NKJV) 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
REWARDS FOR THOSE WHO WITNESS Daniel 12:3
Proverbs 11:30 (NKJV) 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 (NKJV) 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
WHO SHOULD? 2 Corinthians 3:12
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (NKJV) 3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
THE GREAT COMMISSION Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:46-48
Matthew 28:16 (NKJV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.
John 17:18 (NKJV) 18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
John 20:21 (NKJV) 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me[ in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Isaiah 6:1- 8 (NKJV) 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!” 4 And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. 5 So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The Lord of hosts.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. 7 And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.” 8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”
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THE HARVEST 3-4-18
WHY WITNESS? Mark 16:15, 2 Corinthians 1:17
2 Timothy 4:1,2
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NKJV) 4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
GOD TELLS US TO Jeremiah 20:9, Acts 4:20
1 Corinthians 9:16 (NKJV) 16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!
Matthew 4:19 (NKJV) 19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
FAITH BY HEARING THE WORD Ephesians 1:13, Psalm 119:130
1 Peter 1:23
Romans 10:17 (NKJV) 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
John 5:24 (NKJV) 24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
IT GLORIFIES GOD WHEN WE WITNESS John 16:13,14
John 15:8 (NKJV) 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
REWARDS FOR THOSE WHO WITNESS Daniel 12:3
Proverbs 11:30 (NKJV) 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 (NKJV) 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
WHO SHOULD? 2 Corinthians 3:12
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (NKJV) 3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
THE GREAT COMMISSION Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:46-48
Matthew 28:16 (NKJV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.
John 17:18 (NKJV) 18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
John 20:21 (NKJV) 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me[ in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Isaiah 6:1- 8 (NKJV) 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!” 4 And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. 5 So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The Lord of hosts.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. 7 And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.” 8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”
JESUS IS BETTER THAN AARON, THE TABERNACLE
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 10:9
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JESUS IS BETTER THAN AARON, THE TABERNACLE 2-25-18
I. BETTER THAN OLD COVENANT OF THE LAW Hebrews 8:7-13
A. Not Saved by Law Hebrews 8:6-8
B. Saved and live by Grace
Titus 2:11-12 (NKJV) For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
II. JESUS’ BLOOD IS BETTER Hebrews 9:16-17
A. Last Will and Testament Hebrews 9:16-17
B. A Testator “to arrange disposal” Executor
1. Blood of animals couldn’t take away sin
2. Only Jesus blood did. Hebrews 10:-4,12,14
C. Jesus is the New Covenant Hebrews 10:9
III. JOINT-HEIRS WITH JESUS Hebrews 10:10,14
John 17:24 (NKJV) 24 “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Colossians 3:1 (NKJV) If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Ephesians 3:16-19 (NKJV) 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
WORSHIP
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Why we should worship = John 14:7-11, 2 Pet 3:18; We are to praise our Creator
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Why we should worship = John 14:7-11, 2 Pet 3:18; We are to praise our Creator
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WORSHIP 2-18-18
I. WHAT PEOPLE WORSHIP
Romans 1:19-23 (NKJV) “ because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown itto them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.”
II. WHERE PEOPLE WORSHIP
John 4:23-24 (NKJV) “ But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
III. HOW YOU SHOULD WORSHIP PSALM 29:1-11
1. Because he is God, Supremacy over Heavenly beings v. 1,2
2. The Lord’s Supremacy of the forces of nature v. 3-9
3. The Lord’s Supremacy over humanity. v. 10-11
IV. WHY WE SHOULD WORSHIP
John 14:7-11 (NKJV) 7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. 11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.”
V. WHERE WE SHOULD WORSHIP
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OUR HEART IS SET ON. . . . . . ? 2-11-18
I. WORSHIP John 4
A. What it is not—misconceptions
1. I get something out of it.
2. I do certain religious activities
Malachi 1:10 (NKJV) “Who is there even among you who would shut the doors, So that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vain? I have no pleasure in you,” Says the Lord of hosts, “Nor will I accept an offering from your hands.”
B. Misunderstanding deeds of worship.
1. Intellectual Stimulation
2. Entertainment
II. WHAT WORSHIP IS John 4:23,24
A. Worship in Spirit
1 Corinthians 2:11b (NKJV) . . . Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.”
B. Worship in Truth.
Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
CAN'T DEPEND ON SHADOWS
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Hebrews 9
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Hebrews 9
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CAN'T DEPEND ON SHADOWS 2-4-18
I. Tabernacle Hebrews 9:2-8
A. Two Reasons
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
II. In The Courtyard
A. Altar of Brass----Satisfaction Exodus 27:1-8
B. Brass Laver------Sanctification Exodus 30:17-21
III. Inside Holy Place----Worship
A. Table of Shewbread Exodus 25:23-30
B. Lampstand of Gold Exodus 25:31-40
C. Altar of Gold Exodus 30:1-10
IV. Holy of Holies
A. The Veil -----Incarnation Numbers 4:5
Numbers 4:5 (NKJV) When the camp prepares to journey, Aaron and his sons shall come, and they shall take down the covering veil and cover the ark of the Testimony with it.
B. The Ark -----Jesus Christ Exodus 25:10-16
C. The Mercy Seat ---Propitiation Exodus 25:17-22
Romans 3:25 (NKJV)25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,
1 John 2:2 (NKJV) 2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.
1 John 4:10 (NKJV) 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Hebrews 9:11-15
STILL BETTER THAN..
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Jesus is Superior - Book of Hebrews
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Jesus is Superior - Book of Hebrews
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STILL BETTER THAN. . . 1-28-18
JESUS SUPERIOR TO:
Father's and Prophets
Hebrews 1:1-2 (NKJV) 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;
Angels
Hebrews 1:4 (NKJV) 4 having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
Moses
Hebrews 3:3 (NKJV) 3 For this One has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He who built the house has more honor than the house.
Better Than Rest
Hebrews 4:1 (NKJV) Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.
Who better to understand us than any earthly priest?
Hebrews 4:15-16 (NKJV) 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
I. Jesus is superior to the Priesthood of Aaron. Hebrews 7:1-3, 23 - 28
II. Jesus is superior to the tabernacle. Hebrews 8:1-6
Hebrews 9:2-3; 6-7; 11-12; 13-14
CLEAN HEART
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
I John 3:18-24. How to produce a clean heart - key verses to review
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
I John 3:18-24. How to produce a clean heart - key verses to review
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CLEAN HEART 1-21-18
Psalm 51:10
I. NOT A CLEAN HEART
A. Murder begins in the heart. Matthew 5:21 (NKJV) 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’
Adultery begins in the heart. Matthew 5:28 (NKJV) 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
B. You think evil in your hearts.
Matthew 9:4 (NKJV) 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
C. Evil comes from the Heart
Matthew 12:35 (NKJV) 35 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart[a] brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
Matthew 15:19 (NKJV) 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
D. Hold your tongue
James 1:26 (NKJV) 26 If anyone among you[a] thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.
II. PRODUCING A CLEAN HEART I John 3:18-24
A. Loving with actions v. 18-19
No Greater Love John 15:13 (NKJV) 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
B. By God’s Knowledge v. 20-21
1. God knows everything about us
2. God knows how to assure our hearts
C. Obeying God v. 22
D. Obeying God’s supreme commandments
E. By Holy Spirit dwelling in us. V. 24
ACTION PLAN...
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Action plan to be Christlike - See outline notes
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Action plan to be Christlike - See outline notes
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ACTION PLAN TO BE CHRISTLIKE 1-14-18
I. HUMILITY
A. Jesus was
Philippians 2:5-8 (NKJV) 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
John 13:12-17 (NKJV) 12 So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
B. We humble to God
Romans 6:13 (NKJV) And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.
II. ONENESS WITH GOD THROUGH JESUS John 17
A. Jesus prayer to the Father
B. They all may be one John 17:20-24
CHRISTLIKE
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
The Goal = "Christlike", Philippians 3:14
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
The Goal = "Christlike", Philippians 3:14
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CHRISTLIKE 1-7-18
I. THE GOAL----“CHRISTLIKEâ€
Philippians 3:14 (NKJV) “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.â€
A. True Discipleship
Philippians 2:9-11 (NKJV) 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
1. We will be with Jesus
2. We will be like Jesus
1 John 3:2 (NKJV) 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
II. ACTION PLAN---“HOW?â€
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV) 12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
A. Set Priorities---“Throw off what hinders usâ€
1. Seek (Aim at and strive for)
Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
B. Purity---“The sin which so easily ensnares usâ€
C. Surrender---“Run with endurance the race that is set before usâ€
WHAT NOW? CHRISTMAS IS OVER!
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
See handout - Questions to ask yourself in preparing for the new year.
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
See handout - Questions to ask yourself in preparing for the new year.
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WHAT NOW? CHRISTMAS IS OVER! December 31, 2017
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV)
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF!
I. What do I need to forget from 2017?
Bad Things? Do not dwell on BUT learn from
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Good Things? Do not live on Past glories. Build on the positive.
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2. What are my Spiritual Goals for this year?
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HOW?
3. Take hard look at your life!
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4. Someone to win over.
1. Restore a relationship
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2. Someone to win to Christ for salvation.
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WHERE IS JESUS?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Keeping our focus on Jesus during Christmas
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Keeping our focus on Jesus during Christmas
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A CHILD IS BORN
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Christmas program
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Christmas program
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PROMISES, PROMISES
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 4:1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 4:1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.
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PROMISES, PROMISES 12-10-17
I. God Doesn’t Forget Hebrews 6:10-12
A. God knows what we build on—Jesus our foundation v. 10
B. Work and labor of love v. 10
C. Ministering v. 10
D. Show same diligence v. 11-12
1. Not sluggish v. 12
2. Imitate v. 12
II. The Promise v. 13 – 20
A. Abraham v. 13 – 16, Genesis 22:15-18
Hebrews 11:19
Genesis 22:17 (NKJV) Blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies.
1. Patiently endured v. 15
2. Confirm an Oath v. 16 – 17
B. Immutable (Unchangeable) v. 18
1. His Word
Genesis 15:4-5 (NKJV) 4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir.†5 Then He brought him outside and said, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.†And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.â€
2. His Oath Genesis 22:16 – 18
C. For Today
1. His Son
a. Death and Resurrection
b. His Ascension and Intercession
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WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING? 12-3-17
I. Explanation Hebrews 6:4-9
A. Those who think they lose salvation
John 10:27-28 (NKJV)
27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
1. It is eternal life Romans 8:1; 33, 34-39
I John 5:13
John 3:36 (NKJV) He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.â€
B. Only those who profess
II. The Interpretation
A. Rewards
1. Judgement Seat of Christ I Corinthians 3:11-15
B. Fruit—Good Works
Titus 3: 5, 8 (NKJV) (5) Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, (8) This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
III. Warning Hebrews 6:6
A. Fall Away
B. Sacrificing Jesus
IV. Build on Foundation
1 Corinthians 3:11 (NKJV) 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1. What material are YOU using?
Hebrews 6:4-9
4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 if they fall away,[a] to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.
7 For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God; 8 but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned.
9 But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
John 10:27-28
27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
Romans 8:1
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus,[a]who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit
Romans 8:33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies
Romans 8:34-39 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long;We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.â€
37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,
39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God whic
1 John 5:13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life,[a] and that you may continue tobelieve in the name of the Son of God.
1 Corinthians 3:11-15
11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,
13 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.
14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward.
15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Hebrews 6:6 If they fall away,[a] to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.
1 Corinthians 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
THANKSGIVING PRAISE
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THANKFUL FOR Love, Joy, Peace, Mercy and Hope
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THANKFUL FOR Love, Joy, Peace, Mercy and Hope
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WHO CARES FOR YOU
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A High Preist Who Understands...
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WHO CARES FOR YOU? 11-13-17
I. O.T. Priest Hebrews 4:14-16
A. Day of Atonement (Yon Kipper) Leviticus 23:27-28
Leviticus 23:27-28 (NKJV) 27 “Also the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the Day of Atonement. It shall be a holy convocation for you; you shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire to the LORD. 28 And you shall do no work on that same day, for it is the Day of Atonement, to make atonement for you before the LORD your God.
B. First High Priest—Aaron Leviticus 16:1-34
1. Only go in the Holy of Holies on special day v. 2
2. Priest to bathe v. 4
C. One bull and (2) goats
1. Bull for self and his family v. 6, 11
2. Blood sacrifice v. 15
3. Scapegoat v. 21
4. Cleansing Hebrews 7:27
Hebrews 7:27 (NKJV) 27 who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people’s, for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself.
II. Jesus High Priest and sacrifice John 19:30; Hebrews 10:1-12
John 19:30 (NKJV) 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!†And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
A. Jesus propitiation (the act of appeasing the wrath of God) Romans 5:9
Romans 5:9 (NKJV) 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him
B. Removal of sin Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 8:12; 10:17
Hebrews 8:12 (NKJV) 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds[a] I will remember no more.â€[b]
Hebrews 10:17 (NKJV) 17 then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.â€[
III. A High Priest who understands Hebrews 4:15
A. Jesus tempted yet without sin (from without)
a. Lust of the ___________ b. Lust of the ___________ c. Pride of ___________ I John 2:16
1 John 2:16 (NKJV) 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.
B. We are tempted by both (from within and without) James 1:14
James 1:14 (NKJV) 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.
IV. Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:16
ENERGY DRINKS NOT ENOUGH
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Your word is a lamp to my feet. And a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)Â
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Your word is a lamp to my feet. And a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)Â
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ENERGY DRINKS NOT ENOUGH 11-5-17
I. THE WORD OF GOD Hebrews 4:12-13
A. Is Living
Philippians 2:13 (NKJV) 13Â for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
B. Powerful
C. Sharper
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NKJV) 13Â 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.
D. Piercing
E. Discerner
Matthew 15:19 (NKJV) 19Â For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV) 9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?
II. CAN’T HIDE v. 13
NOTES: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NKJV) 24 because “All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.
The grass withers, And its flower falls away, 25 But the word of the Lord endures forever.†Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.
1 Peter 2:1-2 (NKJV) Â Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2Â as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby
Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) Â This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)Â Your word is a lamp to my feet. And a light to my path.
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REST
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Who wants to rest?
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REST 10-29-17
I. Israel in Egypt (Bondage) Hebrews 3:7-4:11
A. Listen to God Hebrews 3:7-11; Psalm 95:7-11
II. Israel picture of believer Hebrews 3:12-13
III. Rest Hebrews 4:1-11
A. Three Kinds
1. Past ______________________ v. 10
Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)  “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.â€
Romans 4:5 (NKJV) “ But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousnessâ€
2. Present ___________________ v. 11
3. Future ___________________ v. 9
B. Present Rest v. 11
1. Examples of Israel
Deuteronomy 1:21 (NKJV) “ Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.â€
Deuteronomy 1:26-30 (NKJV) 26 “Nevertheless you would not go up, but rebelled against the command of the Lord your God; 27 and you complained in your tents, and said, ‘Because the Lordhates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us. 28 Where can we go up? Our brethren have discouraged our hearts, saying, “The people are greater and taller than we; the cities are great and fortified up to heaven; moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakim there.†29 “Then I said to you, ‘Do not be terrified, or afraid of them. 30 The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you, according to all He did for you in Egypt before your eyes,
Deuteronomy 1:32 (NKJV)  “Yet, for all that, you did not believe the Lord your Godâ€
Deuteronomy 1:34-35 (NKJV)  “And the Lord heard the sound of your words, and was angry, and took an oath, saying, 35 ‘Surely not one of these men of this evil generation shall see that good land of which I swore to give to your fathers,â€
2. Be Diligent v. 11
CONSIDER HIM
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Hebrews Chapter 2 (continued)
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CONSIDER HIM 10-22-17
I. Jesus’ Humanity Hebrews 2:17-18
A. Jesus made like us
Philippians 2:7 (NKJV) “ but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.â€
1. Was born into poverty
2. Was tempted
Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV) “ For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.â€
3. Was subject to a violent death.
II. Jesus Superior to Moses Hebrews 3:1-6
A. Apostle and High Priest Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 2:17-18;
4:14; 10:18
B. In House building v. 2-5
III Jesus is Son
A. If we hold fast
B. Rejoicing of the hope-----Firm to the end.
MANKIND'S ONLY HOPE
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Jesus: Made higher than angels. Made lower than angels.
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Jesus: Made higher than angels. Made lower than angels.
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MANKIND’S ONLY HOPE 10-15-17
I. JESUS INCARNATION Hebrews 2
A. Made higher than angels
B. Made lower than angels
II. JESUS SUFFERING FOR MANKIND
A. Man lost dominion v. 6,7,8
Genesis 1:26,28 (NKJV) Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all[a] the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.†Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.
1. 1st Adam Psalm 8:3-4
Psalm 8:3-4 (NKJV) 3Â When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, 4Â What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?
B. 2nd Adam Last Adam v. 9
III. JESUS NOT ASHAMED v. 11-13
A. We are brethren
B. Not ashamed of Jesus
1. Freed from bondage v. 14-15
2. Victory v. 17-18
2 Timothy 2:21 (NKJV) Â Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
HANG ON TIGHT TO WHAT YOU GOT!
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Hebrews Chapter 2
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HANG ON TIGHT TO WHAT YOU GOT! 10-8-17
Two main points in the book of Hebrews
1. Christ reveals God to man.
2. Christ represents man to God.
I. We must Hebrews 2:1 - 4
A. Give earnest heed Hebrews 2:1
1. “We†(believers)
2. Therefore
B. Earnest Heed
C. Drift away = into apathy
II. Warning Hebrews 2:2
A. Transgression (to step across the line, a sin of commission)
B. Disobedience (the idea of one shutting their eyes, a sin of omission)
C. Just reward
III. Result if we don’t obey Hebrews 2:3
A. Message to saint not sinner
1. “We†(believers)
2. Neglect (to have something to be neglected – not rejected)
B. Salvation
C. Only the beginning
1. Conquerors Romans 8:31-19
2. Overcomers and Victory
“For He has spoken in a certain place of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His worksâ€; 5 and again in this place: “They shall not enter My rest.†Hebrews 4:4-5
IV. Spoken by Hebrews 2:3,4
A. Jesus
B. Confirmed
1. by Apostles
2. Signs-wonders-miracles
Mark 16:15-20  And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.†19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.
Paul wasn’t ashamed:
Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.
2 Corinthians 5:19 (NKJV)
19Â that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
Acts 20:28 (NKJV)
28Â Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
Romans 3:24-26 (NKJV)
24Â being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25Â whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26Â to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
John 5:39-40 (NKJV)
39Â You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. 40Â But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life.
Luke 13:34-35 (NKJV)
34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 35 See! Your house is left to you desolate; and assuredly, I say to you, you shall not see Me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
John 3:18 (NKJV)
18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
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JESUS SUPERIOR TO ANGELS 10-1-17
I. 7 OLD TESTAMENT QUOTES THAT SHOW JESUS IS SUPERIOR Hebrews 1:4-13
A. “Thou are my Son” v. 5
Psalm 2:7 “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.”
B. God the Father to the Son v. 5
2 Samuel 7:12-14 12 “When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.
C. First Begotten v. 6
Psalm 2:7 Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods.
D. God made the Angels v. 7
Psalm 104:4 Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire
E. Jesus will rule v. 8-9
Psalm 45:6-7 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
F. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Creator v. 10-12
Psalm 102:25-27 25 Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands.
26 They will perish, but You will endure; Yes, they will all grow old like a garment; Like a cloak You will change them, And they will be changed. 27 But You are the same, And Your years will have no end.
G. Sit on the right hand v. 13
Psalm 110:1 The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
II. ANGELS PURPOSE
Matthew 18:10 Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.
Philippians 2:9-11
Acts 4:12
SUPERIORITY OF THE SON
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7 Superiorities of the Son
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7 Superiorities of the Son
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SUPERIORITY OF THE SON 9-27-17
“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.†Hebrews 4:14-15
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.†Hebrews 4:16
“Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from the dead works and of faith toward God,†Hebrews 6:1
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!†Matthew 17.5
I. 7 Superiorities of the Son Hebrews 1:2-3
A. Heir of all things Hebrews 1:2
B. Creator of the Worlds Hebrews 1:2
C. Brightness of His Glory Hebrews 1:3
D. Express image of His person Hebrews 1:3
E. Upholding all things by the word of his power Hebrews 1:3
F. Purged our sins Hebrews 1:3
G. Sat down at right hand of the Majesty on high Hebrews 1:3
THE SUPERIORITY OF JESUS CHRIST
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Better than ANYTHING in the whole world...
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Better than ANYTHING in the whole world...
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THE SUPERIORITY OF JESUS CHRIST 9-17-17
I. BETTER WAY Hebrews 1:1-3
A. Who wrote it and who too?
1. ?
2. To Believers Hebrews 4:14,16; Hebrews 10:34-35
What is key to whole book? _______________________________________
B. Heart of Hebrews
To ____________ in Grace. Hebrews 5:12-14; Hebrews 6:1
“but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen†II Peter 3:18
II. The Word by the Prophets
First Assumption
Second Assumption
Prophets
1. Various Times
2. Various Ways
NEW COVENANT
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Communion - Remembering God's New Covenant
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Communion - Remembering God's New Covenant
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NEW COVENANT Sept 10, 2017
I. LAST SUPPER Matthew 26-26-29
A. Old Covenant Exodus 29:8
1. Tabernacle & Temple
2. High Priest offers sacrifices
3. Tabernacle only a shadow of Heavenly one
B. New Covenant Hebrews 8:1-13
1. The majesty in the heavens v. 1-7
a. Better priest
b. Better sacrifice
c. Better Tabernacle
C. God not done with Israel Jeremiah 31:3-34, Hebrews 8:8-12
1. Promise not fully fulfilled
2. People broke first covenant
D. Better covenant and better promises Hebrews 8:6
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