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Genesis Series Chapter 28  Lesson 29

Get Connected, Stay Connected John 15:7-14 NKJV 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples. 9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. Jesus Is The Source The Purpose Of Every Branch -Bear Fruit Levels Of Bearing Fruit: 1) No Fruit 2) More Fruit 3) Much Fruit God Expects Us To Grow And Produce Spiritual Fruit ABIDE Abide: Stay, Dwell, Remain, Continue, Endure, Live Steps To Maintain Connection To Jesus: Listen & Rely On The Holy Spirit Reading & Studying God's Word Develop A Healthy Prayer Life Obey His Commandments John 14:15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments “If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love.” (Vs. 10) “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends” (Vs. 13) “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” (Vs. 11)

Genesis Series Chapter 27 Lesson 28

Do You Love Me? John 21: 15-17 NKJV 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Restoration Do You Love Me? Jesus Doesn't Leave You Like He found You! Do You Love Me? Bosko: to pasture or to promote in every way the spiritual welfare of the members of a church Poimaino: tend to, keep, rule or govern Vs 18-19 “18 Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.” 19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.”

Genesis Series Chapter 26 Lesson 27

I Am Going Fishing John 21:1-7 NKJV 1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed  Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.” 6 And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish. 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.  After These Things I Am Going Fishing It is the Lord! Get to Jesus!

Genesis Series Chapter 25 Lesson 26

John 15:1-6 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. He cuts off every branch that bears no fruit! Verse 1 says my father is the gardener. While every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Abide in the Father We should be connected directly to the source.

They Don't Know Me

Receive The Holy Spirit John 20:18-22 NKJV 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her. 19 Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. I. Go Tell! II. Peace III. You Are Sent! IV. Receive the Holy Spirit  “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:30-31

Genesis Series Lesson 25 Chapter 24

His Story Will Change Your Story! John 19:1-6 NKJV 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, and said to them, “Behold, I am bringing Him out to you, that you may know that I find no fault in Him.” 5 Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, “Behold the Man!” 6 Therefore, when the chief priests and officers saw Him, they cried out, saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “You take Him and crucify Him, for I find no fault in Him.” One Man Should Die For The People I find no fault in Him I. Jesus was Scourged II. Jesus Was Crucified Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews III. It Is Finished! IV. The Resurrection He Is Not Here, But Is Risen! Phil 2:13 “For it is God who works in you to fulfill his good purpose.”

Genesis Series Lesson 24 Chapter 22

I Am John 18:1-11 NKJV 18 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. 2 And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples. 3 Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. 4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?” 5 They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am He.” And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. 6 Now when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7 Then He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” 8 Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” 9 that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.” 10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?” I. Betrayal In The Garden I Cor. 15:22  For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. II. The Cup Shall I Not Drink The Cup 2 Cor. 5:21 “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” Vs. 37, “You rightly say that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.”

Genesis Series Lesson 23 Chapter 21

Genesis Series Lesson 22 Chapter 19

Who Needs Prayer? John 17: 9, 20 NKJV 9 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. 20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word Jesus Prays We Should Pray for Ourselves Jesus Prays For You! Jesus Prays For Us Because We Are In The World. Jesus Prays For Us Because We Have A Purpose Jesus Prays For Us To Be In Unity Jesus Prays For Us To Be Kept From The Evil One Jesus Prays That We Will Intimately Know The Word Jesus Prays We Will Be With Him In Heaven Jesus Prays That We Will Have Eternal Life Jesus Prays We Will Experience God's Love and Presence Continually

Greater Works John 14:12-18 NKJV 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. 15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. I. Greater Works Greater Works II. Whatever You Ask In My Name I Will Do James 5:16 The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Prayer works! III. Another Helper! Another Helper!

Forgiveness

The Way, The Truth, And The Life John 14:1-6 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.” 5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” I. Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled You Believe In God, Believe Also In Me In My Father's House Are Many Mansions I Go To Prepare A Place For You Hebrews 12:2 “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.” I Will Come Again! II. The Way, The Truth, And The Life I am the way, the truth, and the life.” No one comes to the Father except through Me

Invisible Barriers to Healing

Towel Service John 13:1-5,14 NKJV 13 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, 4 rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. I. Jesus Loved Them Telos - to the fullest extent, no limits, to the uttermost, eternally and continually II. Jesus Washes Dirty Feet John 13:34  “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” III. Towel Service Submit And Serve  

The Beatitudes

The Triumphal Entry John 12:12-19 NKJV - 12 The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' The King of Israel!” 14 Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: 15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey's colt.” 16 His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him. 17 Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. 18 For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!” What Will You Do With Jesus? Your Testimony Is Powerful! Will You Believe? I. The Triumphal Entry Have You Declared Him King Of Your Life? “Hosanna” means “Save Now” The Lamb Of God! Vs. 19 “Look, the world has gone after Him!” II. Jesus To Be Glorified Vs. 23 “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified.” Vs. 24, “I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” Vs. 26  “If anyone serves me, he must follow me”  

Genesis Series Chapter 18 Lesson 21

THE RESURRECTION & THE LIFE John 11:17-27 NKJV 17 So when Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away. 19 And many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house. 21 Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that  whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” 4 DAYS 21 Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died. IF 22 “But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” EVEN NOW THE RESURRECTION & THE LIFE 23 “Your brother will rise again.” Again, Martha responds with something that fits into her faith timetable. 24 “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” DO YOU BELIEVE THIS? 27 “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” JESUS CAME TO THE TOMB 38 “Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb.” 39 “Take Away The Stone TAKE AWAY THE STONE! 39 “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.” 40 “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God? TAKE AWAY THE STONE! 43 “Lazarus, come forth!”

Genesis Series Chapter 17 Lesson 20

John 12:1-11

Delay Is Not Denial! John 11:1-6 NKJV Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” 4 When Jesus heard that, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” 5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So, when He heard that he was sick, He stayed two more days in the place where He was. I. For The Glory Of God Apologetic Purpose Evangelistic Purpose Verse 4 When Jesus heard about Lazarus being sick, he said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” You Glorify God In Your Circumstances! Are You Living For The Glory Of God?   II. Humanity & Divinity On Display Humanity And Divinity On Display Verse 5 says Jesus loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Jesus Loves You   III. Delay Is Not Denial! Whom God Helps Delay Is Not Denial Vs. 14-15 “Lazarus is dead. And I am glad for our sakes that I was not there, that you may believe.”

Genesis Series Lesson 19 Chapter 16

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-6 NKJV “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 Jesus used this illustration, but they did not understand the things which He spoke to them. I. The True Shepherd A True Shepherd Comes Into Position Through: Love, Calling, Care, and Sacrificial Service II. The Door John 10:7 “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.” John 10:9 “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” John 10:10a “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” John 10:10b “I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.” III. The Good Shepherd Are You Hearing His Voice? Responding To His Leadership? Obedient To Follow Him? Verse 11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.” Jesus Knows You By Name!

Genesis Series Lesson 18 Chapter 15

Born Blind John 9:1-7 NKJV 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. 4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6 When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. 7 And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing. I. Jesus Saw A Man What Do You See? II. The Light of The World Mark 2:27-28 “And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.” III. Born Blind Keep Telling Your Story! John 9:25 “Whether He is a sinner or not I do not know. One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.” One Thing I Know Though I Was Blind, Now I See Do You Believe In The Son Of God?

Genesis Series Chapter 14 Lesson 17

The Lord Bless You, II Numbers 6:22-27 NKJV 22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” 27 “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” God Wants To Bless Us Keep You Psalm 91:11 says, “For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all of your ways”. Jude verse 24 says, “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy”. Make His Face Shine Upon You And Be Gracious To You Lift Up His Countenance Upon You The God Who Sees Me! Give You Peace Phil. 4:7  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. They Shall Put My Name On John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name”. 1 John 3:2 Beloved now are we the sons of God. Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. There is privilege, and responsibility to having God's name on your life 2 Chron. 7:14 tells us that “If My people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and repent of their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will heal their land”. Deut. 28:10 says, “And all the people of the earth shall see that you are called by the Name of the Lord”.

Genesis Series Chapter 13 Lesson 16

The Lord Bless You Numbers 6:22-27 NKJV 22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” 27 “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” I. The Conditions For Blessing II. The Lord Bless You! The Lord I Will Bless Them Ephesians 1:3 NIV Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.  Gal. 3:13-14 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. God loves to Bless His People! Luke 24:50 “And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands, and blessed them. We Must Receive the Blessing By Faith III. You Have A Choice Deuteronomy 11:2 Behold I set before you today a blessing and a curse.

Genesis Series Lesson 15 Chapter 12

The Light Of The World John 8:1-12 NKJV But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” 6 This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. 7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” I. The Woman Caught In Adultery Jesus: The Bread of Life, Living Water, and Light Of The World. II. The Light Of The World! The Light Of The World! Jesus Is Present!   Jesus is Our Protector!   Psalm 121: 5-7 The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Jesus is the Word. Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Jesus Is Our Guide! Verse 12 concludes “He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.”

Living Water John 7:37-39 NKJV 37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. 1. Feast Of Booths God's Provision Are You Operating In God's Timing?  2. Living Water 1 Cor. 10:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. Verse39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive.

Glory Numbers 14:20-38 Don't Turn Away From The Glory

Bear Fruit! John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. We are chosen and appointed (given the job) to go and bear fruit, but not bear just any fruit, but fruit that will last. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. John 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. Jeremiah 17:8 He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. When we are planted by the water, with our roots stable, we don't fear, and we will bear fruit. Trees need water to live to bear fruit The roots take in what is needed from the water source. The roots also give the tree a way to hold fast to the ground. The roots keep us grounded. We all know how hard life is and we can count on hard storms and circumstances to come and take us down. And literally knock the breath out of us. In the most desolate of times we shouldn't worry or stress but be confident because he is the source. And always bear fruit. Sometimes people depend on you to flourish and grow.

Good News – God With Us! Luke 2:10-11 NKJV: 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Mathew 1:18-25 NKJV: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” 22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” 24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus. Good News! Conceived of the Holy Spirit Immanuel – God With Us! - The Best Of All Is God With Us!

Genesis Series Chapter 10 and 11 Lesson 14

Omnipotence On Display! Luke 1:11-20 NKJV Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell on him. But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will also go before Him in the spirit of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord'. And Zacharias said to the angel, How shall I know his? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years. And the angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings. But behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their own time.   Zacharias' Response   “I am an old man and my wife is well advanced in years” (Luke 1:18)   Luke 1:20, “You will be mute until the day these things take place because you did not believe my words”.   Luke 1:24 says, “After those days Elizabeth conceived”.   Mary's Response   Now let's look at the story of Mary who was also visited by the angel Gabriel six months after Elizabeth conceived. To be able to compare Mary's response to Zacharias we will read a somewhat lengthy passage.   Luke 1:26-38 (read during worship).   “How can this be, since I do not know a man” (Luke 1:34)   Then Gabriel tells Mary that her cousin, the one “who was called barren” (Luke 1:36) is now in her sixth month of pregnancy.   Gabriel's final words of comfort to Mary are Luke 1:37, “For with God nothing will be impossible”.   “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).    “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You” (Jer. 32:17).   “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me” (Jer. 32:27).    

Is this Highly Favored?   Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[b] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord's servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. ***** 28 The angel went to her (Mary) and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.   30  the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. So Mary was favored by God! So, even though Mary was favored she still endured hardship and pain.   Psalm 84:4 - Blessed and greatly favored are those who dwell in Your house and Your presence; They will be singing Your praises all the day long.   Ephesians 1:6 - reads As a child of God, you are greatly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved.   The miracle endured   When you are favored you still have a job to do!   When you are favored you have to surrender to God's will and get to work.    1 Peter 5:8-11 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8nC-RnETd0   But, also remember this doesn't exempt you from heartache and hard times, but it does guarantee you victory if you know him and surrender to him.

Genesis Series Chapter 9 Lesson 13

"HE IS" Isaiah 9:6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 1. He Is Wonderful 2. He Is Our Counselor 3. He Is Our Mighty God 4. He Is Our Everlasting Father 5. He Is Our Prince of Peace

Give Us This Bread! / Series: That You May Believe John 6:25-35 NKJV 25 And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You come here?” 26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” 30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' ” 32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. 1. John's Purpose - Apologetic Purpose - Evangelistic Purpose 2. I Am The Bread Of Life - Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” - I Am The Bread Of Life - Peter answered, “Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. And we have believed, and have come to know that you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68-69).

They Willingly Received Him - John 6:16-21 NKJV 16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. 18 Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. 19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. 20 But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21 Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going. I. There Will Be Storms The Divine Purpose Of The Storm Is For Your Growth. God Has A Destiny For You! II. Jesus Walking On The Water It Is I; Do Not Be Afraid The Storm Is A Set Up For Jesus To Show Up!

Genesis Series Lesson 12 Chapter 8