John Barch

The Difficulty of Riches Blanks

2010-09-08T18:38:00Z

The Difficulty of Riches Matt 19:23-26
Setting
Departed Galilee, Came unto the ________ of Judea Beyond the Jordan River
The Blessing of the Little ___________ & the Rich Young Ruler Were Encountered There
Introduction
The Jews Believed that Riches Were An ___________ of God’s ___________
God Did Promise Material Blessing _______________ (Deut Chpts 26-28)
The Highest Kind of Obedience is Based on _______
____________ Building & ___________ Growth Are More Important than Material Gain
Material Riches Are not a _____________ That God is __________ With a man
Worldly Possessions are a _______________ Power (Matt 19:22)
The _______ Have Been Most Responsive to the Gospel
If Christ is Not Lord ___ All, He is Not Lord ____ All
Interpretation
Verily (Amen) I say unto you-I Tell You the _________
a rich man –Wealthy or Those With ______________
shall hardly enter-With ______________
Jesus Did Not Say That ______________ Wealth Keeps a Man From the Kingdom
The ______________ of Riches on the Life Will Be Something To ___________
It is Good to Possess Wealth if Wealth Doesn’t ___________ You
A camel- The Largest Animal in Their _______________
eye of a needle -The Smallest Commonly Used _____________
The Key is the ______________ to Show the ________ of Difficulty
Rich in Goods, But Poor in _________
kingdom of God…of heaven-Under the _______ of God
What Makes Worldly Possessions Such a Hindrance?
Riches Have a ____________ Influence on Men
Riches Tend to Put Men in ___________
The Rich Find the Gospel Too ___________
Riches Have a _____________ Influence on Men
Riches Bring With Them a _________ Sense of Security
The Poor Are More Aware of Needs and ______________ Than the Rich
Riches Have a ______________ Influence on Men
Self-Sacrificing ____________ During Poverty Turns to _____________ in Abundance
Riches Influence Towards ________, Indulgence & Selfish Power
Who then can be saved?-An ________ Question, Not a ___________ One
But Jesus beheld them-Looked ___________ At Them
With men this is impossible-Men are Powerless and ____________ in Salvation
Salvation is Possible Because it is All _________ Work
with God all things are possible-The Context is ____________ Possibilities
God Has the Absolute __________ to Do What is Impossible for Man
God Can Save Rich Men By Taking Their ________ Away From Them
God Can Save Rich Men By Taking _________ Away From Their Riches
Is the Verse Sometimes Misapplied? _____
Because We Apply it to _____ Circumstances of Our __________ Life
God Can Do All Things, But He Does Not Do Anything Outside of His _______ and ______
Application
Riches Can Become an ______ in One’s Life (1 Tim 6:17)
Beware of the _______ of Riches (1 Tim 6:10)
______ for the Souls of Rich People (1 Tim 6:9)
No Man’s Place or Circumstances ______ Him Out from the Kingdom of God
Jesus Christ Demands of All Who Will Follow Him That We Love Him ______________

The Weather Wk18

2010-09-05T18:14:00Z

The Weather Matt 16:1-4
Setting
A Return to the Galilee Area from the Coastal Area
Pharisees …with the Sadducees-Unlikely Alliance
Pharisees-Separatists; Self-Righteous or Legalists; Prideful; Traditionalists
Sadducees-Materialistic, Held High Offices; No Belief in Any Supernatural; Denied the Resurrection; the Liberals
The Two Sects Were Directly Opposed to Each Other
In Persecuting Christ, They Made Common Cause
A Common Opponent Transforms Enemies Into Friends (Lk 23:12)
Tempting-To Entangle and Show Weakness Publically
desired him-To Put a Question for Decision (1 Cor 1:22)
The Problem
shew them a sign-A Confirmation Wonder
from heaven-Rabbis Taught Only God Can Perform Miracles Involving the Literal Heaven
Miracles Do Not Convince People of Sin or Give a Desire for Salvation (Lk 16:31 & Jn 12:10) Miracles Will Give Confirmation Where There is Faith, But Not Where There is Willful Unbelief
The Interpretation
Why Did Our Lord Talk About the Weather?
To Reveal to His Enemies Their Own Dishonesty and Stubborn Blindness
His Enemies Would Not Believe, and Therefore They Could Not Believe (Jn 12:39)
Morning…foul weather… for the sky is red-Sun Rises East, Clouds Move West to East; Meaning Rain as the Day Progresses
Evening… fair weather: for the sky is red-Setting Sun West ; Clouds in East; Rain is Over & Clear Weather Will Follow
Lowring - Gloomy or Overcast
O ye hypocrites-Because They Pretended They Could Be Satisfied With Proof
discern the face of the sky-Appearance Leads to A Result
but …not …the signs of the times-Appearance or Fulfillment is Disconnected With Result
The signs of the times-The Age Foretold for the Appearance of the Messiah
What Were Some of These Signs:
The Sceptre Had Departed From Judah (Gen 49:10)
The Fourth Great Empire Was Established (Dan 2:33)
The Prophetic Weeks of Daniel Were at Their Close (Dan 9:24)
The Baptist Had Come in the Spirit & Power of Elias (Luke 1:17)
Christ’s Own Miracles
Christ’s Fulfillment of So Many OT Prophecies Exactly
These and Other Like Signs Were Set for All to See and Evaluate
Christ Repeated Words Already Used in Matt 12:39
Our Lord Was in the Habit of Saying The Same Things Over Again
It Does Not Follow that Same Verse is Necessarily Same Event or Time
adulterous generation –Spiritual Adultery (Is 57 & James 4:4)
the sign of the prophet Jonas-Death, Burial & Resurrection in 3 Days (Acts 2:22)
And he left them, and departed- Deeply Grieved At Their Unbelief (Mk 8:12)
The Application
We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight-No Confirmation Signs (2 Cor 5:7)
But We Should Be Aware of the Signs of Our Times (2 Thes 2:3)
What Are Some of These Signs?
Increase in Moral Wickedness and Unrest (Matt 24:12; 2 Tim 3:1-5)
Increase in Doctrinal Error (2 Tim 4:2-4)
Increase in Demonic Activity and Idolatry (1 Tim 4:1; Rev 9:20-21)
Increase in False Teachers and Apostates (2 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Tim 3:13)
People Without Character, Conviction and Conscience (2 Tim 3:2-9)
What Are We to Do?
Be Prepared for the Soon Return of Christ for the Church (1 Thes 4:16)

The Weather Blanks

2010-09-01T14:26:00Z

The Weather Matt 16:1-4
Setting
A Return to the _________ Area from the Coastal Area
Pharisees …with the Sadducees-Unlikely _____________
Pharisees-___________; Self-Righteous or Legalists; Prideful; Traditionalists
Sadducees-Materialistic, Held High Offices; No Belief in Any _______________; Denied the Resurrection; the __________
The Two Sects Were Directly ___________ to Each Other
In Persecuting Christ, They Made ___________ Cause
A Common Opponent Transforms Enemies Into __________ (Lk 23:12)
Tempting-To __________ and Show ____________ Publically
desired him-To Put a Question for _____________ (1 Cor 1:22)
The Problem
shew them a sign-A ________________ Wonder
from heaven-Rabbis Taught Only ______ Can Perform Miracles Involving the __________ Heaven
Miracles Do Not ______________ People of Sin or Give a Desire for _______________ (Lk 16:31 & Jn 12:10)
Miracles Will Give Confirmation Where There is _______, But Not Where There is Willful ___________
The Interpretation
Why Did Our Lord Talk About the Weather?
To Reveal to His Enemies Their Own ____________ and Stubborn _____________
His Enemies Would Not Believe, and Therefore They ________ Not Believe (Jn 12:39)
Morning…foul weather… for the sky is red-Sun Rises ______, Clouds _______ West to East; Meaning _______ as the Day Progresses
Evening… fair weather: for the sky is red-Setting Sun _______ ; Clouds in East; Rain is _______ & ________ Weather Will Follow
Lowring - Gloomy or _____________
O ye hypocrites-Because They ____________ They Could Be ___________ With Proof
discern the face of the sky-Appearance ________ to A Result
but …not …the signs of the times-Appearance or Fulfillment is ______________ With Result
The signs of the times-The Age Foretold for the ______________ of the Messiah
What Were Some of These Signs:
The Sceptre Had ___________ From Judah (Gen 49:10)
The _________ Great Empire Was Established (Dan 2:33)
The Prophetic ________ of Daniel Were at Their ________ (Dan 9:24)
The ________ Had Come in the Spirit & Power of Elias (Luke 1:17)
Christ’s Own ___________
Christ’s Fulfillment of So Many OT Prophecies __________
These and Other Like Signs Were Set for All to _____ and ___________
Christ ___________ Words Already Used in Matt 12:39
Our Lord Was in the ________ of Saying The _______ Things Over Again
It Does Not Follow that Same Verse is Necessarily Same _______ or ______
adulterous generation –____________ Adultery (Is 57 & James 4:4)
the sign of the prophet Jonas-Death, Burial & Resurrection in ___ Days (Acts 2:22)
And he left them, and departed- Deeply ___________ At Their Unbelief (Mk 8:12)
The Application
We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight-No ______________ Signs (2 Cor 5:7)
But We Should Be ________ of the Signs of _____ Times (2 Thes 2:3)
What Are Some of These Signs?
Increase in Moral ______________ and _______ (Matt 24:12; 2 Tim 3:1-5)
Increase in ____________ Error (2 Tim 4:2-4)
Increase in ___________ Activity and __________ (1 Tim 4:1; Rev 9:20-21)
Increase in ________ Teachers and ___________ (2 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Tim 3:13)
People Without _____________, Conviction and Conscience (2 Tim 3:2-9)
What Are We to Do?
Be __________ for the Soon ________ of Christ for the Church (1 Thes 4:16)

Dogs & Crumbs Wk 17

2010-08-29T18:43:00Z

Dogs & Crumbs Matt 15:21-28
Setting
Went thence-Jesus Left Northern Galilee
Toward the Gentile Coastal Cities in the North
Jesus Takes Them in the Direction of the Heathen
We Should Not Assume He Entered the Evil Towns (Matt 10:5)
a woman of Canaan-OT Pagan Inhabitants of the Promised Land Which Joshua Was to Conquer
She Worshipped Idols
The Problem
came out…and cried unto him-Jesus Wanted to Remain Hidden, but She Found Him (Mk 7:24)
Have mercy on me-Identification With the Need
O Lord, thou Son of David-Appeals to Jesus on Jewish Grounds
She Initially Saw Jesus as a Merciful Wonder-Worker
vexed with a devil-The Influence of Hebrew Neighbors
he answered her not a word- The Woman Made No Specific Request
Our Lord Responded Not to Destroy Her Faith, But to Develop it
disciples … Send her away-Impatient With Her Persistence
I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel-Again Denied; Jesus’ Earthly Mission Was to the Nation
lost sheep-Tender Attitude Towards the Chosen People
The Solution
came… worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me-Came as A Sinner Without Any Plea
take the children’s bread-Israel’s Blessings from God
and to cast it-Throw it Away
to dogs (kynarion)-Little Dogs
Jesus Wants to Demonstrate and Stretch This Woman’s Faith
Truth, Lord-No Denial
yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table-Faith
By Humbling Her, Jesus Educated Her
Her daughter was made whole-By His Silent Will
This Blessing for the Child Was Won by the Mother’s Faith
She Persisted in Asking and Trusting When Everything Seemed Against Her
Both of the Persons in the Gospel of Matthew Who Had “great faith” Were Gentiles
Jesus Was Amazed at the Unbelief of His Own People (Mark 6:6)
Fervent, Persistent Prayer Avails Much

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2010-08-23T20:19:00Z

Dogs & Crumbs Matt 15:21-28
Setting
Went thence-Jesus Left __________ Galilee
Toward the _________ Coastal Cities in the North
Jesus Takes Them in the Direction of the ___________
We Should Not Assume He __________ the Evil Towns (Matt 10:5)
a woman of Canaan-OT Pagan Inhabitants of the __________ Land Which _________ Was to Conquer
She Worshipped ________
The Problem
came out…and cried unto him-Jesus Wanted to Remain ___________, but She Found Him (Mk 7:24)
Have mercy on me-_____________ With the Need
O Lord, thou Son of David-Appeals to Jesus on _________ Grounds
She Initially Saw Jesus as a Merciful ___________-Worker
vexed with a devil-The Influence of ___________ Neighbors
he answered her not a word- The Woman Made No Specific ___________
Our Lord Responded Not to _________ Her Faith, But to __________ it
disciples … Send her away-___________ With Her Persistence
I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel-Again Denied; Jesus’ __________ Mission Was to the Nation
lost sheep-__________ Attitude Towards the Chosen People
The Solution
came… worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me-Came as A __________ Without Any _______
take the children’s bread-Israel’s ___________ from God
and to cast it-________ it Away
to dogs (kynarion)-________ Dogs
Jesus Wants to Demonstrate and __________ This Woman’s Faith
Truth, Lord-No _________
yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table-_______
By Humbling Her, Jesus ___________ Her
Her daughter was made whole-By His ________ Will
This Blessing for the Child Was ______ by the Mother’s Faith
She Persisted in _________ and ___________ When Everything Seemed ____________ Her
Both of the Persons in the Gospel of Matthew Who Had “great faith” Were ____________
Jesus Was Amazed at the Unbelief of His ________ People (Mark 6:6)
Fervent, Persistent __________ Avails Much

Empty House Wk16

2010-08-22T18:33:00Z

The Empty House Matt 12:43-45
n Setting & Introduction
n Upper Galilee Area
n The Pharisees Wanted to See Another Sign or a Miracle
n This Parable is Connected with the Verse 22 Exorcism
n Freedom From Demon Possession is Not Enough
n The Parable Shows the State of the Nation Rejecting Christ
n The Elements
n unclean spirit-Demon Possession
n dry places-Desert Experiences (Ps 63:1; Ps 107:4-7)
n seeking rest-Desiring Relief or a Resting Place
n return into my house-The Man He Possessed Before
n empty, swept, and garnished-Move-in Condition
n other spirits-Different Spirits Welcomed Along With the Original Demon
n enter in and dwell there-Move into the Heart
n so shall it be-A Verdict
n this wicked generation-Evil Present Nation of Israel
n The Present Generation; During the Ministry of John the Baptist
n That Generation Was Called to Repentance & Baptism as It’s Sign (Mk 1:5)
n However, Looking for the Coming Messiah Was Turned to Unbelief by the Leadership
n Therefore, the Preparation by the Forerunner Was Only Temporary
n The Interpretation
n Reformation Without Regeneration is of No Use
n Reformation Could Cleanse, But it Could Not Fill
n The Nation Should Have Received the Savior & Spiritual Life
n Instead, The People Rejected Him and The End was Personal Destruction & Setting Aside of the Nation
n Ownership By the Devil Must Be Replaced With Ownership by Christ ( Rom 6:15–18)
n Otherwise One’s Release is Only Temporary
n No Person Can Live Long Without Serving Someone
n Christians Are Not in Danger of Demon Possession (1 Jn 4:4)
n But We Are Not Safe From the Evil One if Our Lives are Empty of Spiritual Activity

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2010-08-20T16:28:00Z

The Empty House Matt 12:43-45
n Setting & Introduction
n Upper _________ Area
n The Pharisees Wanted to See __________ Sign or a Miracle
n This Parable is Connected with the Verse 22 ___________
n Freedom From Demon Possession is Not ____________
n The Parable Shows the State of the Nation ___________ Christ
n The Elements
n unclean spirit-________ Possession
n dry places-_________ Experiences (Ps 63:1; Ps 107:4-7)
n seeking rest-Desiring _________ or a Resting _________
n return into my house-The _____ He Possessed Before
n empty, swept, and garnished-____________ Condition
n other spirits-___________ Spirits Welcomed Along With the Original Demon
n enter in and dwell there-Move into the _________
n so shall it be-A __________
n this wicked generation-Evil __________ Nation of Israel
n The Present Generation; During the Ministry of _______ the __________
n That Generation Was Called to ______________ & ___________ as It’s Sign (Mk 1:5)
n However, Looking for the Coming Messiah Was Turned to __________ by the ________________
n Therefore, the Preparation by the Forerunner Was Only _____________
n The Interpretation
n ______________ Without Regeneration is of No Use
n Reformation Could Cleanse, But it Could Not _______
n The Nation Should Have Received the Savior & ____________ Life
n Instead, The People __________ Him and The End was ___________ Destruction & Setting _________ of the Nation
n Ownership By the Devil Must Be Replaced With Ownership by ________ ( Rom 6:15–18)n Otherwise One’s Release is Only _____________
n No Person Can Live Long Without __________ Someone
n Christians Are Not in Danger of Demon _____________ (1 Jn 4:4)
n But We Are Not ______ From the Evil One if Our Lives are ________ of Spiritual Activity

Wolves, Snakes & Doves Wk15

2010-08-15T18:55:00Z

Wolves, Snakes & Doves Matt 10:16
¡ Introduction & Setting
¡ Chapter 10 Begins with Temporary and Then Present Christian Ministry
¡ The Sending Forth of the 12 Apostles to Israel Only
¡ Sent Forth in Pairs
¡ The Apostles Were Permitted to Do the Same Miracles as Christ
¡ Verse 16 Gives Directions for the Future Christian Ministry
¡ The send forth is Widened Beyond the Apostles and Israel
¡ The Timeframe is the Time Just Before the Return of Christ (Second Advent)
¡ The Elements
¡ Sheep-Representing a Defenseless Follower of Christ (Jn 10:11)
¡ Wolves-Represent Fierce or Vicious Persons; Opponents
¡ wise as serpents-Representing a Characteristic of an Evil Person
¡ harmless as doves-Representing a Characteristic of Innocence or Purity
¡ Interpretation
¡ I send you forth-Where the Gospel Originated
¡ They Carry His Message & Represent His Character
¡ in the midst of wolves-In the Middle of Those that Want You as Prey (Jn10:12)
¡ These Sheep Are Shepherd-Sent Among the Wolves on Purpose (Ps 18:2-3)
¡ His Instruction Applied Not Only to Their Current Ministry, But to All of Their Future Ministry (Matt 24:9)
¡ Persecution and Proclamation are Inseparable
¡ be ye therefore-Prove Yourselves to Be
¡ Wise-Good Judgment or Common Sense; Discernment
¡ wise as serpents:
¡ Not the Poisonous Capacity of the Snake
¡ Quickness in the Perception of Danger
¡ Speed of Escape
¡ Harmless-Literally Means Unmixed
¡ harmless as doves
¡ Harmlessness Not Helplessness
¡ Undivided Loyalty
¡ Purity of Intention To Do What is Right
¡ Wise… and harmless—Wonderful Combination
¡ A Combination Response Like This Reduced Opponents to Silence
¡ The Practical Application to Witnessing
¡ We Go in Obedience to Christ With a Message of Love and Compassion (like sheep)
¡ To an Audience That Includes Those Who Violently Oppose Us and Our Lord (among wolves)
¡ We Must Go Because There Are Those Who Will Respond
¡ We Go With a Blend of Grace—(as innocent as doves)—and Truth—(as wise as snakes)
¡ But Grace and Truth Are Not Separate Items
¡ Our Lord’s Instructions Draw a Line Between Two Extremes
¡ One Extreme-Avoid Persecution By Holding Our Tongues and Keeping Our Witness to Ourselves
¡ The Other Extreme-To Provoke Persecution and Press Our Witness
¡ We Are to Find the Balance of Wisdom (Snake) & Grace (Dove) in Our Witness

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2010-08-11T16:51:00Z

Wolves, Snakes & Doves Matt 10:16
¡ Introduction & Setting
¡ Chapter 10 Begins with ____________ and Then ___________ Christian Ministry
¡ The Sending Forth of the 12 Apostles to _________ Only
¡ Sent Forth in _______
¡ The Apostles Were Permitted to Do the Same ____________ as Christ
¡ Verse 16 Gives Directions for the _________ Christian Ministry
¡ The send forth is __________ Beyond the Apostles and Israel
¡ The Timeframe is the Time Just Before the _________ of _________ (Second Advent)
¡ The Elements
¡ Sheep-Representing a Defenseless ___________ of Christ (Jn 10:11)
¡ Wolves-Represent Fierce or Vicious Persons; _____________
¡ wise as serpents-Representing a Characteristic of an _______ Person
¡ harmless as doves-Representing a Characteristic of ___________ or ______
¡ Interpretation
¡ I send you forth-Where the _________ Originated
¡ They Carry His __________ & Represent His _____________
¡ in the midst of wolves-In the __________ of Those that Want You as ______ (Jn10:12)
¡ These Sheep Are Shepherd-Sent Among the Wolves on __________ (Ps 18:2-3)
¡ His Instruction Applied Not Only to Their Current Ministry, But to All of Their _________ Ministry (Matt 24:9)
¡ Persecution and Proclamation are ______________
¡ be ye therefore-________ Yourselves to Be
¡ Wise-Good Judgment or Common Sense; _______________
¡ wise as serpents:
¡ Not the ____________ Capacity of the Snake
¡ Quickness in the ____________ of Danger
¡ Speed of __________
¡ Harmless-Literally Means __________
¡ harmless as doves
¡ Harmlessness Not _____________
¡ Undivided ___________
¡ Purity of Intention To Do What is ________
¡ Wise… and harmless—Wonderful _______________
¡ A Combination Response Like This Reduced Opponents to __________
¡ The Practical Application to Witnessing
¡ We Go in ____________ to Christ With a Message of _______ and Compassion (like sheep)
¡ To an Audience That __________ Those Who Violently __________ Us and Our Lord (among wolves)
¡ We Must Go Because There Are Those Who Will __________
¡ We Go With a Blend of ________—(as innocent as doves)—and _______—(as wise as snakes)
¡ But Grace and Truth Are Not _____________ Items
¡ Our Lord’s Instructions Draw a Line Between Two ___________
¡ One Extreme-Avoid Persecution By _________ Our Tongues and Keeping Our Witness to ___________
¡ The Other Extreme-To __________ Persecution and ________ Our Witness
¡ We Are to Find the __________ of Wisdom (Snake) & Grace (Dove) in Our Witness

Two Houses Wk 14

2010-08-01T18:46:00Z

Two Houses Matt 7:24-27
Setting
The End of the Sermon on the Mount
Jesus Was Teaching His Disciples, But Also the Multitudes
The Life Which a Man Constructs, His House, Needs a Lasting Foundation
Where & How to Build is a Decision for Both the Saved and Unsaved
Those Unsaved Would Realize the Condition of Their Foundation & Life
The Disciples Would Also Realize There is More to the House Than the Foundation
Calamity Awaits the Christian, Not Eternal Hell, But Loss of Reward & Approval of Our Savior
The Explanation
his house -The Life We Build on Earth (Eccl 12:3)
Living is Building
All Life’s Work is the Putting Together of a Dwelling Place
For the Christian, Building Upon the Foundation is Obedience
Hearing Must Result in Doing (Jas 1:22-25)
Obedience to His Will is the Strength of Our Building
Words Are Not a Substitute for Obedience, and Neither Are Religious Works
Faith Without Works is Dead (Jas. 2:17)
The Apostle Paul Wrote that Building (living) Obediently Was Important (1Cor 9:27)
Paul Taught Justification Apart From Works, But Not Living Apart From Works ( 1 Cor 3:11-15)
Salvation is Not a Guarantee That Your Works Are All Going to be Good (Titus 3:8)
Effort is Involved in Building a Life Founded on Obedience to the Word
If We Are Saved, Sure Foundation, Why Does it Matter How My House (life) is Built?
The House We Build Now (Obedience) Will Survive Our Physical Death (Luke 12:32–33 )
Connecting Present Decisions With Future Consequences is a Mark of Spiritual Maturity Heavenly Treasure is Not All Automatic (Matt 6:20 )
What are Some of the Treasures?
Co-Reigning with Christ (1 Cor 6:2-3 & Rev 3:21)
Crowns:
Incorruptible (1 Cor 9:25)
Rejoicing (1 Thes 2:19)
Righteousness (2 Tim 4:8)
Glory (1 Peter 5:4)
Life (James 1:12 & Rev 2:10)
Praise & Honor from Christ (Matt 25:21 & 1 Pet 1:7)
We Need to Be Obedient and Build So That the House Lasts & Loss is Minimized

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2010-07-28T17:10:00Z

Two Houses Matt 7:24-27
Setting
The ______ of the Sermon on the Mount
Jesus Was Teaching His __________, But Also the ______________
The ______ Which a Man Constructs, His House, Needs a __________ Foundation
Where & How to Build is a Decision for _______ the Saved and Unsaved
Those Unsaved Would Realize the ____________ of Their Foundation & Life
The Disciples Would Also Realize There is ________ to the House Than the Foundation
Calamity Awaits the Christian, Not Eternal Hell, But Loss of _________ & ___________ of Our Savior
The Explanation
his house -The ______ We Build on ________ (Eccl 12:3)
Living is __________
All Life’s Work is the Putting Together of a ___________ Place
For the Christian, Building Upon the Foundation is ______________
Hearing Must Result in _________ (Jas 1:22-25)
Obedience to His Will is the ___________ of Our Building
Words Are Not a ______________ for Obedience, and Neither Are Religious Works
Faith Without ________ is Dead (Jas. 2:17)
The Apostle Paul Wrote that Building (living) Obediently Was ____________ (1Cor 9:27)
Paul Taught Justification ________ From Works, But Not __________ Apart From Works ( 1 Cor 3:11-15)
Salvation is Not a ___________ That Your Works Are All Going to be _______ (Titus 3:8)
________ is Involved in Building a Life Founded on Obedience to the Word
If We Are Saved, Sure Foundation, Why Does it Matter How My House (life) is Built?
The House We Build Now (Obedience) Will _________ Our Physical Death (Luke 12:32–33 )
Connecting Present Decisions With _________ Consequences is a Mark of Spiritual ____________
Heavenly Treasure is Not All _____________ (Matt 6:20 )
What are Some of the Treasures?
Co-____________ with Christ (1 Cor 6:2-3 & Rev 3:21)
Crowns:
________________ (1 Cor 9:25)
_____________ (1 Thes 2:19)
_________________ (2 Tim 4:8)
________ (1 Peter 5:4)
________ (James 1:12 & Rev 2:10)
Praise & ________ from Christ (Matt 25:21 & 1 Pet 1:7)
We Need to Be Obedient and Build So That the House ________ & Loss is ______________

Light of the World Wk13

2010-07-25T18:58:00Z

The Light of the World Matt 5:14-16
Introduction
It is Difficult to Maintain the Proper Attitude Towards the World
Our Society is Not a Friend to God Nor to God’s People
Setting
Hillside Near the Sea of Galilee; After the Beatitudes
Coupled with the Salt Parable
The Parable is about the Influence Christ’s Own Are to Have on the World
The Previous Parable of the Salt, Operates Internally
Light Operates Externally
The Elements
The Nature of Light
Light (phos)-Translated Light, Fire, Illumination
Light Eliminates Darkness
Light Reveals Potential Danger & Shows Our Path
Light Cheers the Heart & Refreshes Health
Light Was the First Thing Called into Being (Gen 1:3)
All These Things Are Expected of Christian Influence on the World
Light Has Three Natures:
The Light of the Sun is Natural
The Light of a Lamp is Artificial
The Light of the Word is Spiritual (2 Cor 4:4-6 & Ps 119:105)
Light in This Verse Means Reflected Light
Christ is the light of the world (John 8:12)
His Light is Not A Reflection, But the Source
As Christians, We Reflect His Light (1 Cor 4:7)
We are to Function to Others as Shinning Lights
Ye are the light-Not Something You Become
It is the Nature of a Believer to be Light in the World (Phil 2:13-16)
There are Two Examples Given:
Light From a City
A city that is set on an hill-The Corporate Responsibility of the Church
A City Built High on a Hill Can Be Seen by Many Eyes Over a Wide Area
The Churches Have the Responsibility for Reaching the Lost Worldwide
Light From a Candle in a House
light a candle-Means to Ignite a Lamp
The Lamp is a Dark Body & Can Give No Light Until it is Lighted
We Must Be Growing in Grace & In the Word Daily
Once Lit, We Must Not Hide under a bushel or Basket or the Bed (Mk 4:21 & Lk 8:16)
Don’t Let Our Work or Leisure Occupy Too Much of Our Time & Thought to Dim Our Witness
This is the Christians Personal Responsibility
Responsibility Especially in the house-Family
Light Begins at Home
The Exhortation
your light so shine before men-In Front of or in the Face of All Men
that they may see your good works-The World Cares Little for Our Words, But Has a Sharp Eye for Our Works
The Light is Shown By Means of Good Works
Glorify (doxazo) your Father -Honor and Praise to God
If Works are Good, All the Goodness in Them Comes From the Grace of God

Light of the World Blanks

2010-07-20T18:04:00Z

The Light of the World Matt 5:14-16
Introduction
It is Difficult to Maintain the Proper __________ Towards the World
Our Society is Not a __________ to God Nor to God’s People
Setting
Hillside Near the Sea of Galilee; After the _____________
Coupled with the ______ Parable
The Parable is about the ____________ Christ’s Own Are to Have on the World
The Previous Parable of the Salt, Operates _____________
Light Operates _____________
The Elements
The Nature of Light
Light (phos)-Translated Light, Fire, ________________
Light Eliminates ____________
Light Reveals Potential ___________ & Shows Our ________
Light _________ the Heart & ____________ Health
Light Was the _______ Thing Called into ________ (Gen 1:3)
All These Things Are ___________ of Christian Influence on the World
Light Has Three Natures:
The Light of the Sun is ___________
The Light of a Lamp is ______________
The Light of the Word is _____________ (2 Cor 4:4-6 & Ps 119:105)
Light in This Verse Means ___________ Light
________ is the light of the world (John 8:12)
His Light is Not A Reflection, But the __________
As Christians, We Reflect ______ Light (1 Cor 4:7)
We are to ___________ to Others as Shinning Lights
Ye are the light-Not Something You ___________
It is the ___________ of a Believer to be Light in the World (Phil 2:13-16)
There are Two Examples Given:
Light From a City
A city that is set on an hill-The ______________ Responsibility of the Church
A City Built High on a Hill Can Be Seen by ________ Eyes Over a _______ Area
The Churches Have the ________________ for Reaching the Lost Worldwide
Light From a Candle in a House
light a candle-Means to ________ a Lamp
The Lamp is a _______ Body & Can Give No Light Until it is ___________
We Must Be __________ in Grace & In the Word _________
Once Lit, We Must Not Hide under a bushel or ___________ or the _____ (Mk 4:21 & Lk 8:16)
Don’t Let Our _______ or __________ Occupy Too Much of Our ________ & ____________ to Dim Our Witness
This is the Christians ___________ Responsibility
Responsibility Especially in the house-___________
Light _________ at Home
The Exhortation
your light so shine before men-In _______ of or in the ________ of All Men
that they may see your good works-The World Cares Little for Our ________, But Has a Sharp Eye for Our ________
The Light is _________ By Means of Good Works Glorify (doxazo) your Father -_________ and Praise to God
If Works are Good, All the Goodness in Them ________ From the _________ of God

Salt & Its Savor Wk12

2010-07-18T16:30:00Z

The Salt & Its Savor Matt 5:13
¡ Setting
¡ Spoken by Jesus After the Beatitudes; A Hillside by the Sea of Galilee
¡ The Parable Deals With Christian Witness & Influence
¡ The Elements
¡ salt-We Think of This Element For Its Taste
¡ Salt Was Used Primarily, in Ancient Times, as A Preservative
¡ Salt is Not Antiseptic
¡ Salt Does Not Cure Corruption, it Prevents it’s Spread
¡ salt have lost his savor-Loses Its Saltiness or Becomes Tasteless
¡ have lost his savor (mōranthē) –More Common Meaning is To Make or Become Foolish (Rom 1:22 & 1Cor 1:20)
¡ wherewith shall it be salted-Restored To Its Original Condition
¡ cast out… trodden under foot-Used for Foot Path Material
¡ Interpretation
¡ Salt-Christians, Those Saved by Grace Through Faith Alone
¡ of the earth-The Mission Field is the World
¡ Two Observations About the World:
¡ The World is Progressively Advancing Into Corruption
¡ The World is Worth Preserving, Otherwise Why Salt It?
¡ As Salt, We Are to Be a Moral & Spiritual Preventative to the Spread of Sin’s Corruptive Influence
¡ lost his savor -We Must Not Compromise & Permit or Add to the Unsavory Conditions Around Us (Col 4:6)
¡ Saints Cannot Lose Their Souls, But They Can Lose Their Saltiness
¡ To be cast out and trodden- Has Nothing To Do With Eternal Security
¡ This Phrase Refers to the World’s Response to Christians Who Do Not Function As They Should
¡ When Christians Are Removed by Rapture, the Effects of Evil Will Be Unchecked
¡ Christians Can Only Be Effective If We Maintain Our Testimonies

Salt & Savor Blanks

2010-07-12T15:50:00Z

The Salt & Its Savor Matt 5:13
¡ Setting
¡ Spoken by Jesus After the ______________; A Hillside by the Sea of Galilee
¡ The Parable Deals With Christian ____________ & ______________
¡ The Elements
¡ salt-We Think of This Element For Its _________
¡ Salt Was Used Primarily, in Ancient Times, as A _________________
¡ Salt is Not ______________
¡ Salt Does Not Cure Corruption, it ___________ it’s Spread
¡ salt have lost his savor-Loses Its Saltiness or Becomes ____________
¡ have lost his savor (mōranthē) –More Common Meaning is To Make or Become __________ (Rom 1:22 & 1Cor 1:20)
¡ wherewith shall it be salted-___________ To Its Original Condition
¡ cast out… trodden under foot-Used for _______ _______ Material
¡ Interpretation
¡ Salt-___________, Those Saved by Grace Through Faith ________
¡ of the earth-The ____________ Field is the World
¡ Two Observations About the World:
¡ The World is Progressively _____________ Into Corruption
¡ The World is Worth ____________, Otherwise Why ______ It?
¡ As Salt, We Are to Be a Moral & Spiritual Preventative to the _________ of Sin’s Corruptive Influence
¡ lost his savor -We Must Not _____________ & Permit or Add to the Unsavory Conditions Around Us (Col 4:6)
¡ Saints Cannot Lose Their _______, But They Can Lose Their _____________
¡ To be cast out and trodden- Has Nothing To Do With ___________ ___________
¡ This Phrase Refers to the World’s Response to Christians Who Do Not ____________ As They Should
¡ When Christians Are Removed by __________, the Effects of Evil Will Be ______________
¡ Christians Can Only Be Effective If We Maintain Our _______________