Matt 2:1-12
Verses 1-2 Wise men or Magi = specialists in astronomy
-They wanted to worship Him- give worth to Him
Verses 3-4 This bothered Herod and many other people but he inquired more to find out if this could be the Christ
Verses 5-6 The answer is found in the prophet Micah 5:2-5 written 700 yrs before Christ
Verses 7-8 Herod’s plan to find Christ so he could “worship Him”
Verses 9-10 The Star miraculous star
1. It signified birth.
2. It signified kingship.
3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation.
4. It rose in the east, like other stars.
5. It appeared at a precise time.
6. Herod didn't know when it appeared.
7. It endured over time.
8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem.
9. It stopped over Bethlehem.
Verses 11 They found Jesus and worshiped Him with
Gifts
Gold- King (purity)
Frankincense – Smoke of incense went up to the Lord Lev. 16. Priest to bring an offering to God
Myrrh-Embalming spice to represent his death was a Sacrifice
1. What is the “star” in your life how is God showing Himself to you?
Person-Dan 12:4 “Those who lead many to righteousness are like the stars of the sky” Phil 2:15 in this crocked and perverse generation
Situation- Matt 27:54 Centurion “Surely This was the Son of God
The Word- Living and Active -Atheists C.S. Lewis, Lee Strobel
2. What is “troubling” you about God, why won’t you give your life to Him? It may change Herod’s title
-friends and family mocking you (you are living for an audience of One)
-not have all the information about Him (start reading)
-Maybe you are afraid to give some sin in your life up (let God take care of it)
3. Gifts- Notice the gifts that they gave Jesus validated who Jesus was. The message of Jesus Christ revolves around those gifts.
Gold-He is King- God became flesh John 1:3,10-11
Frankincense-He is the priest- Hebrews 6-9 Talk about how Jesus became the new priest for us. Makes peace with God the Father for us. The Bible says because of our sins we are enemies of God
Myrrh-He is the sacrifice- Eph 5:1b Jesus came to pay the price for our sins and the Bible says John 1:12 What does Jesus want us to believe about Him? Clear Gospel
Like the poem that Zane recited the one thing that we can give Him to validate who He is, our hearts. I want to highlight that offer God has for you. Will you give Him your heart?
When we give Him our hearts we are admitting that we need a Savior
If you are a have already done that- tonight lets take the challenge of this next song, are you giving the King your best?
The Little Drummer Boy played his best in an act of worship to the King Romans 12:1-2 talks about you life being an act of worship to Jesus, that means our lives should be pleasing to Him. What ever you have which is not much should be given to Him. Your life should be the best song to the Lord that it can be and it is not to late to start.
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love”
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Jesus Rules
Battle of Armageddon – the end of this battle Christ’s establishes Kingdom. Satan will use the Antichrist to deceive the world.
Rev. 14 and 16 help us to understand that even though the Antichrist is the ruler there is unrest and war. When people are Godless they are loveless. (Jail illustration)
Battle between Satan’s army and God’s Army that rides out of heaven. (Believers from tribulation. will be bystanders, preserved)
Satan’s army will be destroyed
Rev. 19:11-13 Description of Christ
White Horse=Conquest conqueror
Faithful & True=He said He was coming back and now here He is
Eyes of Fire= Notice he judges in righteousness
Dipped in Blood, bought by blood of Jesus
Word of God=He is what God wants to tell us
v14 Saints with Christ
v15 Striking the nations= nations that followed Antichrist.
God will exercise justice
Wrath -because sin takes away God’s perfect plan
V16 To be the King of all
V17-Rev 20:3 Doom of Antichrist, False Prophet, rejecters final doom. Satan will be bound for 1000yrs
Rev 20:4-6
Jesus comes and conquers and now he sets up his kingdom on earth.
Who will be there? Mt. 13:41-43,49-50, Mt 25:41
Believers from the past (us) clothed in white linen
Believers from the tribulation period
No unbelievers until procreation happens
Matt 19:28- We will rule with Him and use our rewards to assist.
Here are then Characteristics if that Kingdom.
Jerusalem Capital Isa 2:4
Curse is lifted Is. 11:7-8 Animal harmony
Is. 65:20 Life span increased
Universal peace Is 2:4, 11:6
Fulfill land Boarders an promises Gen 15
Jesus will rule with an iron rod 19:15
Satan bound Rev.
Joy- Is 12:1
Knowledge of God and his plans Micah 4:1-2
Prosperity in crops and money Amos 9:13,
Holiness - people will be following the Lord, Christians will actually be people that you can look to for an example Zeph 3:11
God’s Glory- we will see all of God’s good gifts Is 35:1
All will be focused on the one true God, no false gods Zech 13:1
Rev 20:7-10
End will be set free for one last time and be able to deceive those who were born during this time. Even after they have witnessed Christ is fair rule and a perfect human society they will still give in to deception.
What us that tell us about the condition of the human heart
Man is a rebel by nature.
The problem is his heart.
The problem is not his environment.
Messiah’s kingdom is perfect, yet when given the chance, he rebels.
Romans 2:4 God’s Kindness leads to repentance. I went to the nth degree and people still do not listen.
Rev. 14 and 16 help us to understand that even though the Antichrist is the ruler there is unrest and war. When people are Godless they are loveless. (Jail illustration)
Battle between Satan’s army and God’s Army that rides out of heaven. (Believers from tribulation. will be bystanders, preserved)
Satan’s army will be destroyed
Rev. 19:11-13 Description of Christ
White Horse=Conquest conqueror
Faithful & True=He said He was coming back and now here He is
Eyes of Fire= Notice he judges in righteousness
Dipped in Blood, bought by blood of Jesus
Word of God=He is what God wants to tell us
v14 Saints with Christ
v15 Striking the nations= nations that followed Antichrist.
God will exercise justice
Wrath -because sin takes away God’s perfect plan
V16 To be the King of all
V17-Rev 20:3 Doom of Antichrist, False Prophet, rejecters final doom. Satan will be bound for 1000yrs
Rev 20:4-6
Jesus comes and conquers and now he sets up his kingdom on earth.
Who will be there? Mt. 13:41-43,49-50, Mt 25:41
Believers from the past (us) clothed in white linen
Believers from the tribulation period
No unbelievers until procreation happens
Matt 19:28- We will rule with Him and use our rewards to assist.
Here are then Characteristics if that Kingdom.
Jerusalem Capital Isa 2:4
Curse is lifted Is. 11:7-8 Animal harmony
Is. 65:20 Life span increased
Universal peace Is 2:4, 11:6
Fulfill land Boarders an promises Gen 15
Jesus will rule with an iron rod 19:15
Satan bound Rev.
Joy- Is 12:1
Knowledge of God and his plans Micah 4:1-2
Prosperity in crops and money Amos 9:13,
Holiness - people will be following the Lord, Christians will actually be people that you can look to for an example Zeph 3:11
God’s Glory- we will see all of God’s good gifts Is 35:1
All will be focused on the one true God, no false gods Zech 13:1
Rev 20:7-10
End will be set free for one last time and be able to deceive those who were born during this time. Even after they have witnessed Christ is fair rule and a perfect human society they will still give in to deception.
What us that tell us about the condition of the human heart
Man is a rebel by nature.
The problem is his heart.
The problem is not his environment.
Messiah’s kingdom is perfect, yet when given the chance, he rebels.
Romans 2:4 God’s Kindness leads to repentance. I went to the nth degree and people still do not listen.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
"The Ugly Stuff"
“The Ugly Stuff”
Slide 1
Go over the End Times timeline
1. Purposes of the Tribulation
To save Israel or turn them to Jesus. God made a covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12 and promised to bless him and his descendants. This is last effort in God’s plan to bring Israel back to Him
To judge unbelievers
Key figures and events.
Slide 2
7 Year tribulation kicks off when a peace treaty is signed by the Anti-Christ and Israel
Dan 9:27 & Isa 28:14-22
So there is a strong possibility there is a gap between the Rapture and the start of the trib. Not long but could be a few weeks or months
Anti-Christ 1 John 2:18, Revelation 13 He is a man powered by Satan. Smart, good leader, convincing & Powerful
Names
Ø Beast ,Man of Sin/Lawlessness, Willful King
Career-
Phase 1 – Political leader that that comes out of the western world (Roman Empire) he will be in the world before the Rapture occurs. He is a powerful enough ruler to sign a covenant with Israel and guarantee safety.
Phase 2 – During first half of the Tribulation he will become the ruler of the restored Roman empire. And of a 10/11 nation confederacy. He will be killed and restored back to life again. Rev. 13:3, 12, 14
“Abomination of Desolation” The Anti-Christ sets himself up in the Temple to be worshiped with sacrificial offerings
Phase 3 - Rev 13:5-7 Dictator of the world
Apostate Church = manmade religion “Mystery Babylon”
Jewish Levitical System back in effect.
Satan Cast out of Heaven and the “Abomination of Desolation” happens. Ushers in worship of Satan and the Mark “666”
Slide 3 The False prophet
Rev 13
Anti-Christ is a human with power from Satan/ Desire is to mimic God
Counterfeit Trinity. Anti-Christ=son , False Prophet=spirit, Father=Satan
Slide 4 Two witnesses
Slide 5 144,000 witnesses
Events that happening
Slide 6 - Seal Judgments
Slide 7 - 1st 4 seals are the four Horsemen ¼ population will die
Slide 8 - 5th seal cry of the Martyr’s to avenge their blood.
This illustrates how God takes care of the wicked people. Comfort to know that God is just.
Slide 9 - Cosmic Disturbances, shows that God is in control of nature. Rev 6:15-17 it affects everyone and it shows that we need to come to a point in which we trust Him.
Slide 10 & 11 Trumpet Judgments Vegetation, seas, water supply, heavens (stars, sun moon) Plague of Locusts
Slides 12 & 13 Bowl Judgments Similar to the plagues that fell upon Egypt.
Slide 14
What is the good news 1. More people then ever before will trust in Christ. 2. This has not taken place, this will end when Christ comes again.
Slide 1
Go over the End Times timeline
1. Purposes of the Tribulation
To save Israel or turn them to Jesus. God made a covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12 and promised to bless him and his descendants. This is last effort in God’s plan to bring Israel back to Him
To judge unbelievers
Key figures and events.
Slide 2
7 Year tribulation kicks off when a peace treaty is signed by the Anti-Christ and Israel
Dan 9:27 & Isa 28:14-22
So there is a strong possibility there is a gap between the Rapture and the start of the trib. Not long but could be a few weeks or months
Anti-Christ 1 John 2:18, Revelation 13 He is a man powered by Satan. Smart, good leader, convincing & Powerful
Names
Ø Beast ,Man of Sin/Lawlessness, Willful King
Career-
Phase 1 – Political leader that that comes out of the western world (Roman Empire) he will be in the world before the Rapture occurs. He is a powerful enough ruler to sign a covenant with Israel and guarantee safety.
Phase 2 – During first half of the Tribulation he will become the ruler of the restored Roman empire. And of a 10/11 nation confederacy. He will be killed and restored back to life again. Rev. 13:3, 12, 14
“Abomination of Desolation” The Anti-Christ sets himself up in the Temple to be worshiped with sacrificial offerings
Phase 3 - Rev 13:5-7 Dictator of the world
Apostate Church = manmade religion “Mystery Babylon”
Jewish Levitical System back in effect.
Satan Cast out of Heaven and the “Abomination of Desolation” happens. Ushers in worship of Satan and the Mark “666”
Slide 3 The False prophet
Rev 13
Anti-Christ is a human with power from Satan/ Desire is to mimic God
Counterfeit Trinity. Anti-Christ=son , False Prophet=spirit, Father=Satan
Slide 4 Two witnesses
Slide 5 144,000 witnesses
Events that happening
Slide 6 - Seal Judgments
Slide 7 - 1st 4 seals are the four Horsemen ¼ population will die
Slide 8 - 5th seal cry of the Martyr’s to avenge their blood.
This illustrates how God takes care of the wicked people. Comfort to know that God is just.
Slide 9 - Cosmic Disturbances, shows that God is in control of nature. Rev 6:15-17 it affects everyone and it shows that we need to come to a point in which we trust Him.
Slide 10 & 11 Trumpet Judgments Vegetation, seas, water supply, heavens (stars, sun moon) Plague of Locusts
Slides 12 & 13 Bowl Judgments Similar to the plagues that fell upon Egypt.
Slide 14
What is the good news 1. More people then ever before will trust in Christ. 2. This has not taken place, this will end when Christ comes again.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
"Swept Away"
The next event that we are waiting for is the event called the “Rapture”
Comes from the word “Rapturo” the Latin translation of “caught up” in 1 Thess. 4:17
What is the Rapture? The supernatural removal of the church out of this world.
I Thess. 4:13-18
Vrs 13 “Fallen asleep” is a metaphor for death (they were concerned about their Christian friends that would miss this event.
Vrs 14 Gospel all will take part
Vrs 15 Don’t worry they will be first (their soul is already there)
Vrs 16 “Dead in Christ” will receive their resurrected bodies 1st
Vrs 17 “Caught up” those who are alive and with the Lord always
Vrs 18 This brings us great comfort
Why do we believe Rapture is next? And before the Great Tribulation
Revelation 6-18 says God’s wrath 14 times and does not mention the church but church is mentioned 19x in rev 1-3 6x in 19-22 a return
Its Immenant -hanging over ones head- 1 Cor 15:51-52
Like last week we can see the stage being set but there are no specific signs given in the Bible.
1 John 2:28
-This brings with it the concept that we should be living a life that is in line with the Lord
Why the Rapture?
We are not meant for wrath
1 Thess 1:9-10, 1 Thess 5:9-11, Rev 3:10
Dan 12:1
What happens when we arrive in Heaven? Judgment
Rewarded 2 Cor 5:10, 1 Cor 3:9-15
These reward are described as crowns to glorify Christ with and the Bible teaches the concept of He gives us responsibilities in the 1000 yr reign
Comes from the word “Rapturo” the Latin translation of “caught up” in 1 Thess. 4:17
What is the Rapture? The supernatural removal of the church out of this world.
I Thess. 4:13-18
Vrs 13 “Fallen asleep” is a metaphor for death (they were concerned about their Christian friends that would miss this event.
Vrs 14 Gospel all will take part
Vrs 15 Don’t worry they will be first (their soul is already there)
Vrs 16 “Dead in Christ” will receive their resurrected bodies 1st
Vrs 17 “Caught up” those who are alive and with the Lord always
Vrs 18 This brings us great comfort
Why do we believe Rapture is next? And before the Great Tribulation
Revelation 6-18 says God’s wrath 14 times and does not mention the church but church is mentioned 19x in rev 1-3 6x in 19-22 a return
Its Immenant -hanging over ones head- 1 Cor 15:51-52
Like last week we can see the stage being set but there are no specific signs given in the Bible.
1 John 2:28
-This brings with it the concept that we should be living a life that is in line with the Lord
Why the Rapture?
We are not meant for wrath
1 Thess 1:9-10, 1 Thess 5:9-11, Rev 3:10
Dan 12:1
What happens when we arrive in Heaven? Judgment
Rewarded 2 Cor 5:10, 1 Cor 3:9-15
These reward are described as crowns to glorify Christ with and the Bible teaches the concept of He gives us responsibilities in the 1000 yr reign
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