If Papua New Guinea is on island side of Earth (second half) and 11 is the number of what is around the Alps (see city outside Berne that's obsessed with the number eleven), HOW DARE those Christians convince the cannibals to stop having 22 wives in Papua New Guinea? Have they no respect? I'm being sarcastic, of course. Understand that you klans people are insane. Obey the Bible. Do wise things. To Hell with retarded witchcraft.
Interesting stuff, a question though did you make the multiple posts because it's on BCH and not BSV?
I apologize for how cluttered this is, sir. I respect this space and its role in the future economy and society, and I understand that Memo might not be just a test social network. Of course, the blockchain is not.
WARNING: DO NOT MISUNDERSTAND!!! Zacheos - even though a swindler - is forgiven without ACTUALLY handing over each penny he owned to the poor.
Luke 19:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house,
Yes, true, it could be argued how the math played out with Zacheos, but the sacred text itself does not say that he gave everything. The points from the other teaching about working to have to give are important to remember: "Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it." (Proverbs 21:20)
WARNING: DO NOT MISUNDERSTAND!!! Zacheos - even though a swindler - is forgiven without ACTUALLY handing over each penny he owned to the poor.
Luke 19:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house,
I do not own even myself right? Bought with a price by Christ. Everything I am and have is on mission. It's down with the struggle - all of me, all I have.
(This is the Teacher Guide. Click to see the Student Handout.)
Carry the Cross
Sunday Night Bible Study on March 7, 2010
at Christian Missionary Alliance in Aurora, Indiana
In order to be His disciple, we must carry a cross (Luke 9:23-27; 14:27; Matthew 10:38-39; c.f. I Corinthians 15:31), love all less than Christ (Matthew 10:37), hate all (Luke 14:25-27), and abandon all (Luke 14:33).
1. How do other passages relate to "hate... father and mother" (Matthew 14:26)?
a. Do not murder parents (I Timothy 1:9; c.f. Exodus 21:15).
b. Do not disobey parents (Romans 1:30; II Timothy 3:2); instead, obey parents (Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20; I Timothy 3:4)
c. Honor parents (Matthew 15:4; Matthew 19:19; Luke 18:20; Ephesians 6:2-3).
i. Support your family's widows as a religious expression (I Timothy 5:3-8).
ii. Obligation to parents’ needs (John 19:25-27) supercede obligations to religious customs (Mark 7:8-13).
2. How do other passages relate to "forsake...
WARNING: DO NOT MISUNDERSTAND!!! Zacheos - even though a swindler - is forgiven without ACTUALLY handing over each penny he owned to the poor.
Luke 19:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house,
(This is the Teacher Guide. Click to see the Student Handout.)
Carry the Cross
Sunday Night Bible Study on March 7, 2010
at Christian Missionary Alliance in Aurora, Indiana
In order to be His disciple, we must carry a cross (Luke 9:23-27; 14:27; Matthew 10:38-39; c.f. I Corinthians 15:31), love all less than Christ (Matthew 10:37), hate all (Luke 14:25-27), and abandon all (Luke 14:33).
1. How do other passages relate to "hate... father and mother" (Matthew 14:26)?
a. Do not murder parents (I Timothy 1:9; c.f. Exodus 21:15).
b. Do not disobey parents (Romans 1:30; II Timothy 3:2); instead, obey parents (Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20; I Timothy 3:4)
c. Honor parents (Matthew 15:4; Matthew 19:19; Luke 18:20; Ephesians 6:2-3).
i. Support your family's widows as a religious expression (I Timothy 5:3-8).
ii. Obligation to parents’ needs (John 19:25-27) supercede obligations to religious customs (Mark 7:8-13).
2. How do other passages relate to "forsake...
This teaching about hating parents, etc., helps provide balance to the other one from Ecclesiastes, which ends with a call for radical abandoned of all for Christ.
Teaching: Ecclesiastes and Eternity (March 27, 2011)
Life on earth...*
Solomon’s book is about life on earth in exclusion to all of the rest of life. Solomon is careful to clarify that his message applies to life “under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:3,9,14; 2:11,17,18,19,20; 3:16; 4:1,3,7,15; 5:13,18; 6:1,12; 8:9,15,17; 9:3,6,9,11,13; 10:5) or “under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 1:13; 2:3; 3:1) or “on earth” (Ecclesiastes 5:2; 7:20; 8:14,16; 11:2).
“Under the sun” and “under heaven” are interchangeable (Ecclesiastes 1:13-14).
“Under the sun” and “on earth” are interchangeable (Ecclesiastes 8:16-17).
Solomon would not have specified so constantly that he is referring to life “on earth” if he did not believe that there was any life other than this life on earth. Old Testament saints - before and after Solomon - were so certain of a resurrection from the dead unto eternal life that they gave up much in obedience to God (Hebrews 11). Therefore, the message of the book refers to life on earth i...
(This is the Teacher Guide. Click to see the Student Handout.)
Carry the Cross
Sunday Night Bible Study on March 7, 2010
at Christian Missionary Alliance in Aurora, Indiana
In order to be His disciple, we must carry a cross (Luke 9:23-27; 14:27; Matthew 10:38-39; c.f. I Corinthians 15:31), love all less than Christ (Matthew 10:37), hate all (Luke 14:25-27), and abandon all (Luke 14:33).
1. How do other passages relate to "hate... father and mother" (Matthew 14:26)?
a. Do not murder parents (I Timothy 1:9; c.f. Exodus 21:15).
b. Do not disobey parents (Romans 1:30; II Timothy 3:2); instead, obey parents (Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20; I Timothy 3:4)
c. Honor parents (Matthew 15:4; Matthew 19:19; Luke 18:20; Ephesians 6:2-3).
i. Support your family's widows as a religious expression (I Timothy 5:3-8).
ii. Obligation to parents’ needs (John 19:25-27) supercede obligations to religious customs (Mark 7:8-13).
2. How do other passages relate to "forsake...
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Teaching: Ecclesiastes and Eternity (March 27, 2011)
Life on earth...*
Solomon’s book is about life on earth in exclusion to all of the rest of life. Solomon is careful to clarify that his message applies to life “under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:3,9,14; 2:11,17,18,19,20; 3:16; 4:1,3,7,15; 5:13,18; 6:1,12; 8:9,15,17; 9:3,6,9,11,13; 10:5) or “under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 1:13; 2:3; 3:1) or “on earth” (Ecclesiastes 5:2; 7:20; 8:14,16; 11:2).
“Under the sun” and “under heaven” are interchangeable (Ecclesiastes 1:13-14).
“Under the sun” and “on earth” are interchangeable (Ecclesiastes 8:16-17).
Solomon would not have specified so constantly that he is referring to life “on earth” if he did not believe that there was any life other than this life on earth. Old Testament saints - before and after Solomon - were so certain of a resurrection from the dead unto eternal life that they gave up much in obedience to God (Hebrews 11). Therefore, the message of the book refers to life on earth i...
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An inserted chip will not send them all to Hell, for example.
Seriously, they don't know that, by the way. You might see an actual revolt in America if a such a thing was mandated, perhaps. They'd FREAK OUT.
At first glance, it may seem that the “tribulation” will come after Jesus returns:
At first glance, Matthew 24:15-22, Mark 13:14-20, and 2 Thessalonians 2 describe a future ruler setting himself up as God in the Temple. According to Matthew 24:15-22 with Mark 13:14-20, the sight of “the abomination that causes desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel” in Daniel 9:27 marks the start of tribulation unparalleled “from the beginning of the creation that God created until now” - a tribulation that will continue for about three and a half years (Daniel 9:27; cf. 12:7, 11-12).
Furthermore, at first glance, 2 Thessalonians 2:7 could hint at the removal of the church before “[the man of lawlessness] is revealed,” and the revelation of the man of lawlessness could be the sight of him “tak[ing] his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God” (2:3-4). In Revelation 3:10, Jesus tells a church, “Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the h...
An inserted chip will not send them all to Hell, for example.
At first glance, it may seem that the “tribulation” will come after Jesus returns:
At first glance, Matthew 24:15-22, Mark 13:14-20, and 2 Thessalonians 2 describe a future ruler setting himself up as God in the Temple. According to Matthew 24:15-22 with Mark 13:14-20, the sight of “the abomination that causes desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel” in Daniel 9:27 marks the start of tribulation unparalleled “from the beginning of the creation that God created until now” - a tribulation that will continue for about three and a half years (Daniel 9:27; cf. 12:7, 11-12).
Furthermore, at first glance, 2 Thessalonians 2:7 could hint at the removal of the church before “[the man of lawlessness] is revealed,” and the revelation of the man of lawlessness could be the sight of him “tak[ing] his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God” (2:3-4). In Revelation 3:10, Jesus tells a church, “Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the h...
This is screen saver mode. There is no god, from our observation, in this mode. Meaningless static and recurring patterns. No spooky stuff. No end time freak show, other than "nothing new under the sun" one that's always happening.
At first glance, it may seem that the “tribulation” will come after Jesus returns:
At first glance, Matthew 24:15-22, Mark 13:14-20, and 2 Thessalonians 2 describe a future ruler setting himself up as God in the Temple. According to Matthew 24:15-22 with Mark 13:14-20, the sight of “the abomination that causes desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel” in Daniel 9:27 marks the start of tribulation unparalleled “from the beginning of the creation that God created until now” - a tribulation that will continue for about three and a half years (Daniel 9:27; cf. 12:7, 11-12).
Furthermore, at first glance, 2 Thessalonians 2:7 could hint at the removal of the church before “[the man of lawlessness] is revealed,” and the revelation of the man of lawlessness could be the sight of him “tak[ing] his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God” (2:3-4). In Revelation 3:10, Jesus tells a church, “Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the h...
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(The order was not written to match the sequence of triangular numbers, even if the they might match.)
(third matches third, I think, but the other two may be backward. Reversed. )
Basic Bible Doctrines 1
Professor Dr. Jim Snyder
The Fall of 2011
Jonathan Cooper
Jesus Is Man.
Just as Stephen, Peter and John (Acts 4:13; 6:13 cf. Acts 10:26) are referred to as men, Jesus is referred to as a _____________ (ἄνθρωπος) by Peter (Mark 14:71), by the centurion (Mark 15:39), by Pilate (Luke 23:4,14; John 18:29; 19:5), by the officers (John 7:46; cf. John 7:51), by some of the Pharisees (John 9:16, 24), by the Jews (John 10:33), by the chief priests and the Pharisees (John 11:47; cf. 11:50), by the servant girl (John 18:17), by the chief priest (Acts 5:28), and by Paul (1 Timothy 2:5).
Jesus had a ______________ (1 Peter 2:24; Luke 23:52) with bones (John 19:36), hands (John 20:25), fingers (Mark 7:33), feet (Matthew 28:9; Mark 5:22), a side (John 19:34), a face (Mark 14:65; Matthew 26:27), eyes (John 17:1) and a head (Matthew 27:29), as well as clothing (Mark 5:27).
In this body, Jesus was born (Matthew 1:18), was seen (Luke 8:28), leaned against (John 20:21), p...
My recognition of the meaning of the statements about "Hail Zeus" - the exact seed who broke the egg - is far beyond my understanding years ago. Mere exegesis here.
Three Principles
In the Cross of Christ
Jonathan Cooper
An Introduction
Principle 1: Jesus offered an opportunity for Jerusalem to come to Him. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!” (Luke 13:34) Page 3.
Principle 2: Jerusalem decided not to come to Jesus, and Jerusalem’s rejection of Jesus was the cause of their destruction. “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” (Luke 13:35). Page 5.
Principle 3: Motivated by love, God crucified Jesus by having others crucify Him. Jesus is God (John 20:28), and God crucified Jesus: “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou s...
Basic Bible Doctrines 1
Professor Dr. Jim Snyder
The Fall of 2011
Jonathan Cooper
Jesus Is Man.
Just as Stephen, Peter and John (Acts 4:13; 6:13 cf. Acts 10:26) are referred to as men, Jesus is referred to as a _____________ (ἄνθρωπος) by Peter (Mark 14:71), by the centurion (Mark 15:39), by Pilate (Luke 23:4,14; John 18:29; 19:5), by the officers (John 7:46; cf. John 7:51), by some of the Pharisees (John 9:16, 24), by the Jews (John 10:33), by the chief priests and the Pharisees (John 11:47; cf. 11:50), by the servant girl (John 18:17), by the chief priest (Acts 5:28), and by Paul (1 Timothy 2:5).
Jesus had a ______________ (1 Peter 2:24; Luke 23:52) with bones (John 19:36), hands (John 20:25), fingers (Mark 7:33), feet (Matthew 28:9; Mark 5:22), a side (John 19:34), a face (Mark 14:65; Matthew 26:27), eyes (John 17:1) and a head (Matthew 27:29), as well as clothing (Mark 5:27).
In this body, Jesus was born (Matthew 1:18), was seen (Luke 8:28), leaned against (John 20:21), p...
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Three Principles
In the Cross of Christ
Jonathan Cooper
An Introduction
Principle 1: Jesus offered an opportunity for Jerusalem to come to Him. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!” (Luke 13:34) Page 3.
Principle 2: Jerusalem decided not to come to Jesus, and Jerusalem’s rejection of Jesus was the cause of their destruction. “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” (Luke 13:35). Page 5.
Principle 3: Motivated by love, God crucified Jesus by having others crucify Him. Jesus is God (John 20:28), and God crucified Jesus: “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou s...
(The order was not written to match the sequence of triangular numbers, even if the they might match.)
Three Principles
In the Cross of Christ
Jonathan Cooper
An Introduction
Principle 1: Jesus offered an opportunity for Jerusalem to come to Him. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!” (Luke 13:34) Page 3.
Principle 2: Jerusalem decided not to come to Jesus, and Jerusalem’s rejection of Jesus was the cause of their destruction. “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” (Luke 13:35). Page 5.
Principle 3: Motivated by love, God crucified Jesus by having others crucify Him. Jesus is God (John 20:28), and God crucified Jesus: “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou s...
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Outside of Paul, νόμος is used - almost always - to refer to sacred writings in the Old Testament.
Matthew always uses νόμος to refer to sacred writings in the Old Testament.
In Matthew 5:17-18 (English | Greek | Cf. 7:12; 11:13), “law” is not only used in synonymous parallel with “Law or the Prophets,” but also the “not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law” indicates that “the Law” refers to the Old Testament, which was translated into Greek (the alphabet of which includes the letter “iota”). The “law” that is “read” includes Numbers 28:9-10 and 1 Chronicles 9:23 - according to Matthew 12:5 (English | Greek). In Matthew 23:23 (English | Greek), the “law” is said to include matters weightier than tithing, a command from Deuteronomy 14:22.
John always uses νόμος to refer to sacred writings in the Old Testament.
Actually, most of the occurrences of νόμος are used in connection with Old Testament quotations. John 10:34 (English | Greek) quotes Psalm 82:6 “written in your law...
"Pattern." So, when Jesus broke the egg, He broke the pattern of sin and death, the nomos of going down the drain - He nailed that to the tree. We don't have to go down the drain. We can choose life, choose the pattern of obedience and blessing, which is described in the Old Testament - that nomos.
Outside of Paul, νόμος is used - almost always - to refer to sacred writings in the Old Testament.
Matthew always uses νόμος to refer to sacred writings in the Old Testament.
In Matthew 5:17-18 (English | Greek | Cf. 7:12; 11:13), “law” is not only used in synonymous parallel with “Law or the Prophets,” but also the “not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law” indicates that “the Law” refers to the Old Testament, which was translated into Greek (the alphabet of which includes the letter “iota”). The “law” that is “read” includes Numbers 28:9-10 and 1 Chronicles 9:23 - according to Matthew 12:5 (English | Greek). In Matthew 23:23 (English | Greek), the “law” is said to include matters weightier than tithing, a command from Deuteronomy 14:22.
John always uses νόμος to refer to sacred writings in the Old Testament.
Actually, most of the occurrences of νόμος are used in connection with Old Testament quotations. John 10:34 (English | Greek) quotes Psalm 82:6 “written in your law...
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Ephesians 4:28
“...let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands...”
The word “labor” here (κοπιάτω) refers specifically to tiring, physical labor. For example, disciples as fishermen “labored all night,” trying to catch fish (in Luke 5:5). When Jesus had finished a wearying trip, the phrase “being wearied” is a translation of this word “labor” (in John 4:6). In other words, put your whole self into it - regardless of your job (Colossians 3:23), regardless of your boss (1 Peter 2:18) - as unto the Lord.
Bonus: If a brother in Christ does not work, do not have anything to do with him - do not even give him food (2 Thessalonians 3:6-12; cf. Acts 18:3) - “that he may be ashamed.” (2 Thess 3:14). For a similar command, see 1 Corinthians 5:9-13.
Bonus: Excessive sleep (Prov 6:6-11; 20:13; 24:30-34; 22:14-15), excuses (Prov 22:13; 26:13), and chatter (Prov 20:13) get in the way of obedient productivity.
Question: In your labor (in school, the workplace, or ministry), what is...
Give more than you take at work so that it is too their advantage to give you more than you need so that you can give more than you take outside of work to those in need. Cycle of generosity. That's how we swim upstream. I do not choose survival by only loving myself. That's not of human; so, will not that one have no place in the inheritance, since he was just an obstacle, just a waste products to expell down the drain?
Do eat _____________. Food is a necessity which God provides (Matthew 5). God encourages us to pray for food (Matthew 6:11), and God has ordained work as the means for the provision of food to eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12). Although Jesus did fast at one forty day period in His life (Matthew 4:2), Jesus regularly ate and drank before His resurrection (Matthew 11:19) and ate after His resurrection (Luke 24:41-42).
What to eat:
Our diet is defined by ______________. No animal that God created should be viewed as unclean in and of itself (Acts 11:9; Romans 14:14), and eating a certain food cannot make us unclean (Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21). However, do not eat anything that will violate your conscience or will cause a brother to stumble (1 Corinthians 10:28-29). With this in mind, we do well to stay away from animals that are dedicated to idols, uncooked, or strangled (Acts 15:24). On the other hand, eat whatever is set before you (Luke 10:8; 1 Corinthians 10:27). By seeking others’ et...
Ephesians 4:28
“...let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands...”
The word “labor” here (κοπιάτω) refers specifically to tiring, physical labor. For example, disciples as fishermen “labored all night,” trying to catch fish (in Luke 5:5). When Jesus had finished a wearying trip, the phrase “being wearied” is a translation of this word “labor” (in John 4:6). In other words, put your whole self into it - regardless of your job (Colossians 3:23), regardless of your boss (1 Peter 2:18) - as unto the Lord.
Bonus: If a brother in Christ does not work, do not have anything to do with him - do not even give him food (2 Thessalonians 3:6-12; cf. Acts 18:3) - “that he may be ashamed.” (2 Thess 3:14). For a similar command, see 1 Corinthians 5:9-13.
Bonus: Excessive sleep (Prov 6:6-11; 20:13; 24:30-34; 22:14-15), excuses (Prov 22:13; 26:13), and chatter (Prov 20:13) get in the way of obedient productivity.
Question: In your labor (in school, the workplace, or ministry), what is...
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This is the teacher guide. Click here to see the student handout.
Eat and Drink
Sunday Night Bible Study on March 28, ‘10 at Christian Missionary Alliance in Aurora, Indiana.
Big Idea: Eat and drink for the Lord… (Zechariah 7:5-7; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
…with joyful thanksgiving (Romans 14:6; 1 Corinthians 10:30; Matthew 15:36; Mark 8:6; John 6:11; John 6:23 and Acts 27:35. C.f. with command to enjoy food in Ecclesiastes 9:7; 2:24; 3:13; 5:18; 8:15 and with thanksgiving in the Lord's Supper in Matthew 26:27, Mark 14:23, Luke 22:17, 19; I Corinthians 11:24), but without gluttony (Proverbs 23:21). Examples of Feasts:
As celebrations for the Lord:
The tithe (Deuteronomy 14:22-29) and the wall (Nehemiah 8:9-12).
As celebrations: Escape from Haman (Esther 8:17; 9:22).
For the Lord: Escape from Pharaoh (Exodus 10:9).
As mere meals:
Without righteousness (Amos 5:21-27).
With insatiable craving (Numbers 11:4-6,31-35)
In eternity (Revelation 19:9; c.f. Matthew 26:29; Luke 22:30)
…...
Do eat _____________. Food is a necessity which God provides (Matthew 5). God encourages us to pray for food (Matthew 6:11), and God has ordained work as the means for the provision of food to eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12). Although Jesus did fast at one forty day period in His life (Matthew 4:2), Jesus regularly ate and drank before His resurrection (Matthew 11:19) and ate after His resurrection (Luke 24:41-42).
What to eat:
Our diet is defined by ______________. No animal that God created should be viewed as unclean in and of itself (Acts 11:9; Romans 14:14), and eating a certain food cannot make us unclean (Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21). However, do not eat anything that will violate your conscience or will cause a brother to stumble (1 Corinthians 10:28-29). With this in mind, we do well to stay away from animals that are dedicated to idols, uncooked, or strangled (Acts 15:24). On the other hand, eat whatever is set before you (Luke 10:8; 1 Corinthians 10:27). By seeking others’ et...
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This is the teacher guide. Click here to see the student handout.
Eat and Drink
Sunday Night Bible Study on March 28, ‘10 at Christian Missionary Alliance in Aurora, Indiana.
Big Idea: Eat and drink for the Lord… (Zechariah 7:5-7; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
…with joyful thanksgiving (Romans 14:6; 1 Corinthians 10:30; Matthew 15:36; Mark 8:6; John 6:11; John 6:23 and Acts 27:35. C.f. with command to enjoy food in Ecclesiastes 9:7; 2:24; 3:13; 5:18; 8:15 and with thanksgiving in the Lord's Supper in Matthew 26:27, Mark 14:23, Luke 22:17, 19; I Corinthians 11:24), but without gluttony (Proverbs 23:21). Examples of Feasts:
As celebrations for the Lord:
The tithe (Deuteronomy 14:22-29) and the wall (Nehemiah 8:9-12).
As celebrations: Escape from Haman (Esther 8:17; 9:22).
For the Lord: Escape from Pharaoh (Exodus 10:9).
As mere meals:
Without righteousness (Amos 5:21-27).
With insatiable craving (Numbers 11:4-6,31-35)
In eternity (Revelation 19:9; c.f. Matthew 26:29; Luke 22:30)
…...
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Central Thought
The exclusive, sexual union of a man and his wife should mirror the exclusive, spiritual union of God the Son and His church, according to Ephesians 5:25-33.
Outline
There Is a ______________.
Jesus and the church are one body spiritually (1 Corinthians 6:17; Ephesians 5:30-32; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:12), having made a covenant with His blood (Jeremiah 31:31; Luke 22:20; 1 Corinthians 11:25; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Hebrews 8:8-13; Revelation 13:8). A husband and his wife are one body sexually (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5-6, Mark 10:8; 1 Corinthians 7:3-5; Song 2:16; 6:3; 7:10), having made a life-long (Romans 7:1-3) covenant (Malachi 2:14-15; c.f. Proverbs 2:17). For more on God’s relationship with His people in the Old Testament, see Ezekiel 16 and the book of Hosea.
Side Note: What about divorce?
Because of the nation’s sins, God divorced Israel (Isaiah 50:1). Divorce and remarriage is not adultery if the spouse broke the covenant with sexual unfaithfulness...
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Principle: Male leaders should shepherd a church’s souls in view of eternity.
Scripture endorses the presence of elders.
The presence of elders is urged (Titus 1:5).
The presence of elders is established (Acts 14:23).
The presence of elders is evident (Acts 11:30; 15:2,4,6,22-23; 16:4; 20:13-17; 21:18; I Timothy 4:14).
The presence of elders is assumed (I Timothy 5:17; I Peter 1:1; 5:1; James 1:1; 5:14).
Elders are men, not women.
Male elders were evident in Ephesus (Acts 20:29-30).
Male elders seem to be have been assumed by Paul (Titus 1:6; 1 Timothy 3:1).
Female elders were not allowed by Paul (1 Timothy 2:12-14; 1 Corinthians 14:33-40)
Side Note: Although these men might have different gifts - and, perhaps, different degrees of honor (I Timothy 5:17-20; c.f. Acts 13:1), all elders should share certain proven characteristics (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9), and no elder should seek to be first in all things (c.f. 3 John 1:9-10). In the church in Jerusalem, John (2 John 1:1; 3 John...
In other words, the structure of church leadership is male (right handed), but there are female (left handed) drivers of this vehicle.
