Founding Word

What is the unforgivable sin? It's given cute little labels such as Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit but what does that mean? What sin could have possibly escaped the PAID IN FULL declaration that Jesus personally made before he died on the cross?MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Unraveling The Mystery Of The Infamous Unpardonable Sin (aka) Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit.A. Matthew 12:31-32B. Mark 3:28-30C. Romans 1:18-25D. John 3:16-19 II. Giving An Account For Every Idle Word.A. Matthew 12:33-37 III. The Sign Of The Prophet Jonah.A. Matthew 12:38-40B. Luke 11:29-30

Satan has hidden the truth about what forgiveness really is. It's not about the other person and it's not even about the transgression. It's about healing from the hurt a transgression has caused by taking the debt and transferring it to another account, THE CROSS.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES The Biblical Definition Of Forgiveness & The Secret Ingredient.A. Matthew 18:21-22B. Matthew 6:5-13C. Hebrews 9:22

Forgiveness is a challenge for most of us today because we've been falsely taught that reconciliation must always follow. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 that this simply isn't true. Forgiveness and reconciliation are separate things, they are not the same.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Forgiveness & Reconciliation Are Separate Things; They Are Not The Same.A. An Example Of Biblically Justified Unreconciliation: 1. Matthew 18:15-172. 1st Corinthians 5:1-113. 2nd Corinthians 2:4-114. 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12 B. Forgiveness Is A Command, But Doesn't Always Include Reconciliation:1. Matthew 6:122. 1st John 2:23. John 3:36 II. Do Christians Have The Right To Judge Each Other?A. 1st Corinthians 2:15B. 1st Corinthians 15:33C. 1st John 1:6-7

Jesus overheard an embarrassing debate between his disciples about who among them would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus sat a little child next to him for visual aid representing the child of God and explained how to be great in the Kingdom.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Who Is Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven?A. The Question: 1. Matthew 18:12. Mark 9:33-343. Luke 9:46 B. The Answer:1. Matthew 18:2-52. Mark 9:35-373. Luke 9:47-48

Jesus said the faith of a mustard seed could enable us to move mountains and nothing would be impossible for us. We address how to get that kind of faith, what prayer and fasting is all about, we examine various types of mountains and how God removes them.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Disciples Fail To Heal A Child From Demonic Possession.A. Matthew 17:14-17B. Mark 9:14-19C. Luke 9:37-41 II. A Behavioral Study Of Demons Once They've Been Outmatched.A. Matthew 17:18B. Mark 9:20-27C. Luke 9:42 III. Identifying Faith That's Like A Grain Of Mustard Seed.A. Matthew 17:19-21B. Mark 9:28-29C. Prayer And Fasting: What That Really Means (It's Not What You Think).D. Faith That Moves Mountains. 1. Hebrews 11:12. Proverbs 3:5-6 E. Examining Various Types Of Mountains And How To Deal With Them.

Jesus said that whoever saves his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will save it. In this session we talk about seeking 1st the Kingdom of God, what it means to delight ourselves in the Lord and we address unmet needs and the desires of our heart.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Understanding The Meaning Behind The Phrase, "Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."A. Matthew 16:24B. Mark 8:34C. Luke 9:23 II. Solving A Mystery: "Whoever Saves His Life Will Lose It, But Whoever Loses His Life Will Save It."A. Matthew 16:25-26B. Mark 8:35-37C. Luke 9:24-25 III. Seeking First The Kingdom Of God: The Coming Reward Ceremony In Which Jesus Is The Judge & Rewarder.A. Matthew 16:27 IV. Jesus' Reaction Upon His Return Toward Christians Who Were Ashamed Of Him And His Teachings.A. Mark 8:38B. Luke 9:26 V. Seeking 1st The Kingdom Of God / Delighting Yourself In The Lord / Unmet Needs & The Desires Of Your Heart.A. Matthew 6:19-21B. Psalm 37:3-8

The word Church is used in our English Bibles for the Greek word Ecclesia which means Assembly or Congregation. In context of every place the word Ecclesia appears, it has nothing to do with Sunday mornings or worship services.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Peter Confesses That Jesus Is The Christ; The Messiah; The Son Of The Living God.A. Matthew 16:13-16B. Matthew 16:20C. Mark 8:27-30D. Luke 9:18-21 II. Upon Peter's Confession, Jesus Introduces The Ecclesia (Unfortunately Translated "Church" In Our English Bibles).A. Matthew 16:17-18B. Hebrews 10:24-25 III. Flashback: When Jesus Was Asked About Where People Should Worship.John 4:19-24

When men take their man-made religious traditions and call them commandments of God, they're treading on dangerous ground. The more we compare God's Word with our understanding of church and religion, we discover a massive contradiction.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Religious Leaders Complain To Jesus About His Disciples Not Washing Their Hands.A. Matthew 15:1-2B. Mark 7:1-5 II. A Religious View Of Sin VS God's View Of Sin.A. Matthew 15:3-6B. Mark 7:8-13 III. The Word Of Religion VS The Word Of God.A. Matthew 15:7-9B. Mark 7:6-7 IV. Jesus Redefines For The Religious Leaders What Makes A Man Unclean.A. Matthew 15:10-11B. Mark 7:14-16 V. The Blind Leading The Blind: Jesus' Remedy For Escape.A. Matthew 15:12-14B. John 8:31-32C. Romans 12:2D. Hebrews 4:12 VI. Jesus Explains To His Disciples The Meaning Of What He Said To The Religious Leaders.A. Matthew 15:15-20B. Mark 7:17-23

Jesus required that his disciples follow his directions and remain focused on HIM and HIS abilities, rather than being focused on their circumstances or limitations. Doing this is what led to 5000 people being fed with 2 fish and 5 loaves and Peter walking on water.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Feeds 5000 People With 2 Fish And 5 Loaves Of Bread.A. Matthew 14:13-21B. Mark 6:30-44C. Luke 9:10-17D. John 6:1-13 II. Jesus Sends Away His Disciples & Withdraws To Pray.A. Matthew 14:22-23B. Mark 6:45-46C. John 6:14-17 III. The Disciples Are Attacked By Another Storm At Sea & Jesus Walks On The Water.A. Matthew 14:24-27B. Mark 6:47-50C. John 6:18-20 IV. Faith VS Circumstances: Peter Walks On The Water.A. Matthew 14:28-31 V. Jesus Comes Aboard And The Winds Cease.A. Matthew 14:32-33B. Mark 6:51-52C. John 6:21

6000 demons conjured up a violent storm and sent it into Jesus' location once they became aware that he was headed in their direction. When they realized the storm hadn't stopped him, they escaped into a herd of hogs, who then committed mass suicide.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Calms A Killer Storm That May Have Been Demonically Induced.A. Matthew 8:23-27B. Mark 4:35-41C. Luke 8:22-25 II. Jesus Is Met By Two Individuals Possessed By Demons.A. Matthew 8:28-29 III. Mark & Luke's Report Focuses On The One Possessed By 6000 Demons.A. Mark 5:1-10B. Luke 8:26-31 IV. Jesus Expels The 6000 Demons Into A Heard Of 2000 Hogs.A. Matthew 8:30-33B. Mark 5:11-16C. Luke 8:32-36 V. The Frightening Power Of Free Will.A. Matthew 8:34B. Mark 5:17-20C. Luke 8:37-39

We've often heard it said that you can't take it with you when you die. But Jesus taught in his sermon on the mount that it IS possible to send it on up ahead of you by laying up for yourselves treasures in Heaven. How is this done and how is it even possible?MP3 Download SESSION NOTES How To Make Investments Towards Our Future In Heaven.Matthew 6:19-21

In Matthew 6, Jesus gave instructions on how to pray and specifically HOW NOT to pray. He stressed the importance of keeping it private between you and God and the importance of keeping it real without fake platitudes or repetitive phrases.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. How To Pray And How Not To Pray.A. Matthew 6:5-8B. Public Hypocrisy VS Private Intimacy.C. The Habit Of Heaping Up Empty Phrases: A Danger In Any Language.D. Praying In The Spirit: The Biblical Way VS The Demonic Way.E. Romans 8:26F. 1st Timothy 4:1-2 II. What Has Become Known As "The Lord's Prayer".A. Matthew 6:9-15B. The Command To Pray For The 2nd Coming: "Thy Kingdom Come".C. The Purposes Behind "Allowed" Trials And Temptations.D. The Danger Of Holding Grudges & Unforgiveness. III. How To Fast And How Not To Fast.A. Matthew 6:16-18

Jesus explains God's requirements for keeping the Law and he sets the bar so incredibly high that one can't help but wonder if the goal is even possible. Fortunately for us, Jesus also began this lecture by personally claiming responsibility for fulfilling the Law on our behalf.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Personally Takes Responsibility For Fulfilling The Law And The Prophets.Matthew 5:17-18 II. Righteousness That Exceeds The Righteousness Of The Pharisees.Matthew 5:19-20 III. Murder And Adultery Of The Heart.Matthew 5:21-30 IV. Overuse Of The Phrase "In God's Eyes".Matthew 5:31-37 V. Loving Your Enemies & Turning The Other Cheek.Matthew 5:38-40 VI. Where The Phrase "Going The Extra Mile" Came From.Matthew 5:41 VII. Giving To Those In Need.Matthew 5:42 VIII. Loving Your Enemies & Praying For Those Who Persecute You.Matthew 5:43-45 IX. What Makes You Different If You Only Love Those Who Love You?Matthew 5:46-47 X. "Be Perfect, Just As Your Father Is Perfect."Matthew 5:48

We examine the angelic encounter by Mary and Joseph and explore why Jesus had to be born of a virgin. Then we cover his birth in Bethlehem, the announcement by an army of angels to nearby shepherds, the arrival of Magi and their purpose in Israel.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Gabriel Announces To A Virgin Named Mary, The Conception & Birth Of Her Son Jesus.Luke 1:26-33 II. Why It Was Necessary For Jesus To Be Conceived And Born Of A Virgin.A. Luke 1:34-38B. Isaiah 7:14 III. Gabriel Visits Joseph, The Promised Husband Of Mary, To Alleviate His Fears And Confirm Mary's Testimony.Matthew 1:18-25 IV. Mary Gives Birth To Jesus In A Barnyard Feeding Trough.Luke 2:1-7 V. Angels Announce The Birth Of Jesus To Nearby Shepherds.Luke 2:8-15 VI. The Shepherds Locate The Manger And Visit Jesus.Luke 2:16-21 VII. The Awesome Irony Of Jesus' Dedication.Luke 2:21-24 VIII. The Surprise Encounter And Prophecy Of Simeon In The Temple.Luke 2:25-35 IX. The Encounter And Testimony Of Anna In The Temple.Luke 2:36-39 X. The Politics Of Israel During The Reign Of Herod & The Troubling And Sudden Disturbance Of The Magi.Matthew 2:1-3 XI. King Herod Asks The Contemporary Bible Scholars Of His Day Where The Messiah Was Prophesied To Be Born.A. Matthew 2:4-6B. Micah 5:2 XII. Herod Attempts To Manipulate The Magi.Matthew 2:7-8 XIII. The Supernatural Physics Of "The Star" Over Bethlehem.Matthew 2:9-10 XIV. The Significance Of Gold, Frankincense And Myrrh.A. Matthew 2:11B. Isaiah 60:1-22 XV. The Magi Heed A Divine Warning To Not Report Back To Herod.Matthew 2:12 XVI. Joseph, Mary & Jesus Flee To Egypt Upon An Angel's Warning Of Herod's Attempts To Kill Their Son.Matthew 2:13-15 XVII. Herod Orders The Death Of All Male Children In Bethlehem Who Are 2 Years Of Age Or Younger.A. Matthew 2:16-18B. Jeremiah 31:15 XVIII. After Herod Dies, Joseph, Mary & Jesus Return From Egypt Into Nazareth Of Galilee.A. Matthew 2:19-23B. Isaiah 11:1C. Isaiah 49:7D. Isaiah 53:3E. John 1:46 XIX. The Childhood Of Jesus: Strong In Spirit & Filled With Wisdom.Luke 2:39-40

Sometimes, we resort to extremes in an attempt to fulfill a desire for righteousness. One is to put on self-righteousness which results in hypocrisy. The other is to live in private guilt and self-condemnation. God provides an escape route in between these two extremes.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Scales Of Spiritual Maturity: Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness.A. Matthew 5:6-10B. 1st John 1:7-10C. Hebrews 4:13-16

The title KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is tied directly to the future rule of Jesus Christ over the Earth. This makes it easier to understand what Jesus meant when he said that the meek shall inherit the earth. Who are the meek and what is the inheritance?MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth.A. Matthew 5:4-5B. Psalm 37:1-11C. Romans 8:14-17

When Satan's minions attack, they camouflage their persecution under deceptive accusations against your character. Jesus said that when this happens to you, it's for HIS sake that you're attacked and so REJOICE for GREAT is your reward in Heaven.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. "Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For My Sake."A. Matthew 5:11-12B. Luke 6:22-23

During a celebration of the Jewish Passover Feast, Jesus launched into a controversial discussion with religious leaders, explaining how one passes over death into life, for they were unaware that Passover was prophetic for what would be accomplished on the Cross.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The First & The Last Passover.A. John 5:19-24B. Exodus 12:1-14

Why would God memorialize the Sabbath Day? What exactly are we supposed to be remembering? Was it because it was the 1st day of history to become a day off from work? Did God get tired and need a break? What really happened on the 1st Sabbath Day?MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The First Sabbath Day.A. Genesis 2:1-3B. Colossians 1:16-17

Does all the world pray to the same God? When Jesus made his way into Galilee, he was repeatedly confronted by demon-possessed individuals. When a land becomes filled with the worship of false gods, it's no coincidence that demonic possession soon overtakes it.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Reason Why Demonic Possession Was Prevalent In Galilee.A. Matthew 4:23-25B. Mark 1:21-28C. Luke 4:31-37D. I Corinthians 10:15-21

Bible prophecy tends to get painted through quaint-colored glasses but if a film were to be accurately made based upon what's coming, no one would ever suspect it's a Bible story until the climax when we discover we've been rooting for the Antichrist.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. DNA Facts VS Evolution Theories. A. Colossians 2:8B. 2nd Corinthians 10:5 II. First We Were Descendant From Apes, Now We're Descendant From Aliens?A. Romans 1:20-25 III. What Does The Bible Say About Those Ancient Aliens?A. Genesis 6:1-9B. 2nd Peter 2:4-5C. Jude 1:6 IV. The Return Of "Our Alien Astronaut Brothers".A. Matthew 24:37-42B. Luke 21:25-26 V. The Physics And Capabilities Of Angels.A. Matthew 24:24B. Mark 13:22 VI. Comparing The Foretold Doctrine Of The Antichrist To The Doctrine Of Today's "Alien Messages".A. 2nd Thessalonians 2:9B. 2nd Corinthians 11:14-15C. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-4

Chuck Missler has published audio commentaries for every book of the Bible which today are required course materials at many of our accredited Bible colleges, they are vital to BlueLetterBible.org and they were also what inspired the launch of Founding Word.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES             After graduating from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Chuck Missler received a commission in the Air Force. He was the branch chief in the Department of Guided Missiles during the "missile crisis" of the late 1950's. As the reconnaissance satellites were creating their turmoil within the global intelligence community, he was in the middle of THAT program as well. Then later, after having completed graduate degrees in business and engineering, he was recruited into the senior levels of the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. And then later in the 1960's, he had the opportunity to pioneer the development of the first international computer network, which was a forerunner of the world wide web. Over the years he's served as a director of numerous public companies and was Chairman and Chief Executive of six of them. Four of these were publicly traded defense contractors, serving the most highly classified agencies of our government.             But while all of this was going on, he had a personal hobby that continued to grow as time went on. With an intelligence background, a background in the information sciences, a background in computer sciences, Dr. Missler discovered that the Founding Book of his Christian faith, was more than that. Because of it's structural design and so many other properties within the text itself, he learned that the Bible actually showed evidence of being written from the perspective of one who transcends space/time. And this led to a personal adventure of passionate exploration that has never died. He's published several books on the design of the Bible itself as well as other books monitoring our current history which seems to be setting up the stage for an event that's talked about all throughout the Bible.             Today, earlier recordings of Chuck's Bible commentaries are available online at no charge. These valuable studies are a vital part of BlueLetterBible.org while more recently updated and professional editions of Chuck's Bible commentaries are available for purchase at the Koinonia House Store or available to stream on demand at K-House TV. Chuck's Bible commentaries are also required course materials for students enrolled at Koinonia Institute which is an accredited online Bible Institute with a focus on verse-by-verse study where serious Christians can grow in knowledge, understanding, awareness and commitment.             This interview was recorded on our old secular BTR show before I went full time with Founding Word. Listening to Chuck Missler's Bible studies throughout the years are largely responsible for what inspired the launch of Founding Word.

After revealing the way to escape God's judgment, Jesus reveals that there are those who've been judged already due to a form of unbelief that's continually self-fed through the love of darkness over the light: laying down the foundation for the Unforgivable Sin.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Exploring Further The Meaning Behind John 3:16.A. John 3:16-18B. Ephesians 1:13-14C. Ephesians 2:8-9 II. Lovers Of Darkness VS Lovers Of Light: The Foundational Doctrine Behind The Unforgivable Sin.A. John 3:19-21B. John 3:36C. Psalm 14:1D. Romans 1:20-25

While studying John 3:16, one of the most famous passages of the entire Bible, we will attempt to remove common misconceptions, examine the way of salvation and balance out the extremes on both sides of the debate surrounding the doctrine of eternal security.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Investigating John 3:16 And The Way Of Salvation.A. John 3:16B. Ephesians 1:13-14C. Ephesians 2:8-9

After Jesus was born and as he matured, how far back did his personal memories go? Could he remember his life with the Father before he became human? We discuss a theory concerning what it may have been like for Jesus when he came into his full knowledge.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Theories Of When Jesus Came Into What Bible Scholars Call, His Full Knowledge.A. John 1:1-3B. John 1:14C. John 1:32-34D. Hebrews 5:8

A study of God's love and a study of God's justice will manifest a paradox that can only be resolved at the Cross. It was there that God provided a balance-transfer system that would transfer all debts against God to an account that could pay it all.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Perfect Nature Of God In Wisdom, Power, Love & Justice. II. The Conflict Between Perfect Righteousness & Perfect Love. III. God's Establishment Of The "Balance Transfer" System. IV. The Real Reason Why Jesus Had To Be Born Of A Virgin. V. The Real Reason Why God Told Abraham To Sacrifice Isaac. VI. The Temple System With High Priests & Sacrificial Lambs. VII. Jesus Is Our Sacrificial Lamb & Our High Priest.

Most of us tend to skip over those portions of Scripture that include long lists of those who begat who. It's common to assume they exist for historical purposes only. But upon further investigation of the genealogies of Jesus, there exists an incredible surprise!MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Genealogy Of Jesus & Supernatural Structure Found Within The Text.A. Matthew 1:2-17B. Luke 3:23-38

When 3-Dimensional man tries to define the nature of One who inhabits more than three dimensions, words such as Trinity are born in the lexicons of theology. The Trinity has never been fully understood until our recent understanding of hyperspaces.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Super-Science Of God. (Science Explains The Trinity)A. John 1:1-3B. Psalm 90:2C. Genesis 1:1-26D. Isaiah 44:6E. Isaiah 45:5 II. The Word Became Flesh And Walked Among Us.A. John 1:6-14

An examination of UFOs and alien abductions from a historical, scientific and Biblical perspective. All sides of this controversial debate are covered including the possibility of fallen angels. The Bible reports that these activities have happened before.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Debate Concerning The Possibility Of Alien Humanoid Life In Outer Space. II. Examining Both Modern & Historical UFO & Alien Abduction Phenomenon. III. Jesus Compared The Days Prior To His Return To The Days Of Noah.A. Luke 21:25-26B. Matthew 24:37-42 IV. About The Days Of Noah & The Nephilim.A. Genesis 6:1-9B. 2nd Peter 2:4-5C. Jude 1:6 V. The Physics And Capabilities Of Angels.A. Matthew 24:24B. Mark 13:22 VI. Comparing The Foretold Doctrine Of The Antichrist To The Doctrine Of Today's "Alien Messages".A. 2nd Thessalonians 2:9B. 2nd Corinthians 11:14-15C. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-4

Exploring modern science, physics, astronomy and cosmology to determine the existence of a hyper-dimensional creator and then using those discoveries to prove which human written manuscript could only be a message to the Earth from the Creator Himself.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Science & Faith VS Religion & Blind Faith. II. The Dangers Of Blind Faith. III. The Latest Observations In Science, Astronomy, Physics, Biology and Cosmology. IV. Hyperdimensions: The Physics Of The Supernatural Sphere. V. Conditions A Manuscript Must Meet To Prove Itself Beyond The Dimensional Scope Of Humanity. VI. The Science Of God And How He Got A Message To His Creation.

Jesus addressed a pressing question that was haunting the minds of the Pharisees. If everyone presses into the Kingdom of God, then what's to become of Israel? What of the Law and the Prophets? Has God divorced Israel in favor of the Church?MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Reviewing The Parable Of The Unjust Steward.A. Luke 16:1-8 II. Reviewing The Personal Application Of The Parable.A. Luke 16:9-13B. Luke 14:26-27C. Matthew 6:19-21D. Matthew 16:25-27 III. Jesus Responds To The Ridicule Of The Pharisees.A. Luke 16:14-15B. Proverbs 21:30 IV. Jesus Explains Why Everyone Is Pressing Into The Kingdom Of God.A. Luke 16:16 V. The Law And The Prophets And God's Covenant With Israel.A. Luke 16:17-18B. Matthew 19:1-9C. Mark 10:1-12

While Jesus continued enjoying a dinner with new disciples who were previously professional sinners, he gave them a controversial parable about a shrewd manager who betrayed his employer in favor of his customers by remitting some of their debts.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Reviewing The Parable Of The Lost Sheep.A. Luke 15:1-7B. Matthew 18:11-14 II. Reviewing The Parable Of The Lost Coin.A. Luke 15:8-10 III. Reviewing The Parable Of The Lost Sons.A. Luke 15:11-32 IV. The Parable Of The Unjust Steward.A. Luke 16:1-8 V. Jesus Explains The Personal Application Of The Parable.A. Luke 16:9-13B. Luke 14:26-27C. Matthew 6:19-21D. Matthew 16:25-27

When religious leaders murmur against Jesus for the quality of his company, he responds with the Lost & Found Parables in which 3 types of lost souls are described. The last of these is a surprise for the Pharisees as they are included in the parable as well.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Reviewing The Parable Of The Great Supper.A. Luke 14:15-24 II. Reviewing The Demands Of Discipleship.A. Luke 14:25-35B. II Corinthians 6:4-10 III. The Parable Of The Lost Sheep.A. Luke 15:1-7B. Matthew 18:11-14 IV. The Parable Of The Lost Coin.A. Luke 15:8-10 V. The Parable Of The Lost Son (a.k.a. The Prodigal Son).A. Luke 15:11-32

Jesus is invited to a dinner with religious leaders where he's set up for another Sabbath trap. After springing the trap, he finds the opportunity to teach them about mercy, humility, hospitality, the call to salvation and the cost of discipleship.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Gets Set-Up For Another Sabbath Trap.A. Luke 14:1-6 II. A Lesson In Humility.A. Luke 14:7-11B. Proverbs 25:6-7 III. Hospitality That God Will Reward.A. Luke 14:12-14 IV. The Invitation To Salvation.A. Luke 14:15-24 V. The Demands Of Discipleship.A. Luke 14:25-35B. II Corinthians 6:4-10

This session will be catch-up much like what you would expect on the first day of school after Summer vacation. I want to review what's been building not only to refresh our memories, but to take in the majesty of the overall design of what's actually unfolding before us.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. When Jesus Attended The Feast Of Tabernacles.John 7:11-53 II. The Woman Caught In Adultery.John 8:1-12 III. Jesus Claims To Be The Voice Of The Burning Bush.John 8:13-59 IV. The Man Who Was Born Blind.John 9:1-41 V. The Parable Of The Good Shepherd.John 10:1-21 VI. Treading Upon Serpents & Scorpions.Luke 10:1-20 VII. The Parable Of The Good Samaritan.Luke 10:21-37 VIII. The Priority Of Prayer.Luke 10:38 - 11:13 IX. Self-Righteous Legalism.Luke 11:37-54 X. Parable Of The Expectant & Faithful Steward.Luke 12:1-59 XI. Parable Of The Fig Tree.Luke 13:1-21 XII. When Jesus Attended The Feast Of Dedication.John 10:22-42 XIII. Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem.A. Luke 13:22-35B. Hosea 5:15C. Zechariah 12:10

Today, some believe that Jesus never proclaimed equality with God. The religious leaders who had Jesus crucified would say otherwise. In this session, Jesus goes to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Dedication where he is accused of such a blasphemy.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Attends The Feast Of Dedication In Jerusalem.A. John 10:22-23 II. Opposition From The Religious Leaders.A. John 10:24-27B. John 6:37-40 III. The Sheep Are In The Shepherd's Hand.A. John 10:28 IV. The Sheep Are In The Father's Hand.A. John 10:29B. Psalm 37:24 V. Jesus Asserts His Deity.A. John 10:30-33 VI. A Lawyer's Defense.A. John 10:34-36B. Psalm 82 VII. Jesus Asserts His Deity Again.A. John 10:37-39 VIII. Jesus Withdraws From Jerusalem.A. John 10:40-42 IX. Will Only A Few Be Saved?A. Luke 13:22-24B. John 10:9C. John 14:6 X. Position In The Millennium.A. Luke 13:25-30B. Matthew 8:5-13 XI. Jesus Sends A Message To King Herod.A. Luke 13:31-33 XII. Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem.A. Luke 13:34-35B. Hosea 5:15C. Zechariah 12:10

In this session, Jesus initiates a call to national repentance, warning Israel in a parable (of a fruitless fig tree) that they will be cut down and out if they don't repent of their disbelief. He then reminds them of the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus' Call To National & Individual Repentance.A. Luke 13:1-5 II. The Parable Of The Fig Tree.A. Luke 13:6-9 III. Jesus Heals A Crippled Woman On The Sabbath.A. Luke 13:10-17 IV. The Parable Of The Mustard Seed.A. Luke 13:18-19B. Matthew 13:31-32 V. The Parable Of The Woman Hiding Leaven In Three Measures Of Meal Until All Is Leavened.A. Luke 13:20-21B. Matthew 13:33

Jesus warns his 70 new disciples against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, he builds up their courage against death threats of religious persecution and then he gives several parables which admonish readiness and watchfulness for his imminent return.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Proclaims That All Religious Hypocrisy Will Be Exposed.A. Luke 12:1-3 II. Jesus Comforts & Encourages The 70 Against Fears Of Religious Persecution & Unmet Needs.A. Luke 12:4-12B. Matthew 10:26-33C. Matthew 12:22-32 III. The Parable Of The Rich Fool.A. Luke 12:13-21 IV. Seek The Kingdom Of God.A. Luke 12:22-34B. Matthew 16:19-34 V. The Parable Of The Expectant Steward.A. Luke 12:35-40 VI. The Parable Of The Faithful Steward.A. Luke 12:41-48 VII. Jesus Gives Warnings Of The Cost Of Discipleship.A. Luke 12:49-53B. Matthew 10:34-36 VIII. Jesus Rebukes Those Who Do Not Discern The Signs Of The Times.A. Luke 12:54-59B. Matthew 16:1-3

For those of you who have ever been burdened by the oppression of religious legalism, you are going to love these next 18 verses in which Jesus verbally lashes out on 2 religious leaders for legalism and hypocrisy.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. External Righteousness VS Internal Righteousness.Luke 11:37-41 II. Jesus Rebukes The Legalism Of The Pharisee.Luke 11:42-44 III. Jesus Rebukes The Legalism Of The Mosaic Law Expert.Luke 11:45-52 IV. The Religious Leaders Respond.Luke 11:53-54

Prayer isn't an incantation which prompts God to move the way we want, but rather it's a live conversation of both speaking and listening to a God who desires to build a relationship with us. We examine how this works and how Satan attempts to stop it.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Mary & Martha: The Importance Of Prayer.A. Luke 10:38-42B. Psalm 139:1-18C. Hebrews 4:13-16D. Romans 8:26-27 II. Jesus Gives A Template For Prayer.A. Luke 11:1-4B. Matthew 6:5-13C. Ephesians 6:18 III. Jesus Encourages Persistence In Prayer.A. Luke 11:5-13B. Philippians 4:6-7C. James 1:5

If you know how to talk over a telephone, then you know how to pray to God. Unfortunately, Satan has done a great deal to confuse what prayer is all about, even among Christians. In this study, Jesus sets the record straight on prayer and what it's all about.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Mary & Martha: The Importance Of Prayer.A. Luke 10:38-42 II. Jesus Gives A Template For Prayer.A. Luke 11:1-4B. Matthew 6:5-13 III. Jesus Encourages Persistence In Prayer.A. Luke 11:5-13B. Philippians 4:6-7C. Hebrews 4:13-16

Jesus has given us the power and the authority over all the powers of Satan and his demonic forces. Christians can fall into one of two dangerous traps concerning this awesome power, one is to completely ignore it, the other is to constantly dwell upon it.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Commissions 70 New Disciples.A. Luke 10:1-16 B. Related Passages: 1. Matthew 9:35 - 10:152. Mark 6:7-113. Luke 9:1-5 II. Jesus Gives Them Authority Over All The Power Of The Enemy.A. Luke 10:17-20 B. Related Passages: 1. John 14:16-172. 1st John 4:43. Matthew 18:184. Ephesians 6:10-185. 2nd Corinthians 10:5 III. The Parable Of The Good Samaritan.A. Luke 10:21-37

Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth and his behavior afterwards showed evidence of one who not only received physical eyesight, but Spiritual eyesight which freed him from the oppression of the Pharisees. Jesus gave the Parable of the Good Shepherd.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Gives Sight To A Man Who Was Born Blind.A. John 9:1-71. Was Born Blind: Spiritually & Physically.2. Clay On The Eyes: Symbolic Of The Man's Spiritual Condition.3. Washing In The Pool Of Siloam: Symbolic Of The Clensing & Baptism Of The Holy Spirit.4. But Now I See: Spiritually & Physically. B. Related Passages: 1. Genesis 3:14-152. Exodus 4:1-53. John 2:6-104. John 16:7-13 II. A Change Evidenced By Physical Eyesight.John 9:8-12 III. Intimidation & Interigation From The Pharisees.John 9:13-23 IV. A Change Evidenced By Spiritual Eyesight.John 9:24-33 V. Evidence Of Two Forms Of Blindness In Action.A. John 9:34-41B. A Confessed Blindness Which Saves & Brings New Eyesight.C. An Unconfessed (Stubborn & Willfull) Blindness Which Leaves One In Darkness. VI. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Door Of The Sheep".A. John 10:1-10 B. Historical Application = Jesus' 1st Coming 1. Sheepfold = The Nation Of Israel2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Holy Spirit's Testimony Of The Coming Messiah/The Old Testament3. Shepherd = Jesus4. Sheep = All Jews Who Left The Blindness Of The Pharisees To Follow Jesus C. Personal Application = Spiritual Rebirth 1. Sheepfold = The World 2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Holy Spirit's Testimony Of Jesus' Atoning Death & Resurrection/The Old & New Testament 3. Shepherd = Jesus 4. Sheep = All Jews & Gentiles Who Leave The Blindness Of The World To Follow Jesus D. Prophetic Application = The Rapture 1. Sheepfold = The Planet Earth 2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Seal Of The Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 & 2nd Corinthians 1:21-22 3. Shepherd = Jesus 4. Sheep = All Those Sealed By The Holy Spirit Who Leave The Planet Earth To Follow Jesus 1st Thessalonians 4:16-17 VII. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Good Shepherd".A. John 8:31-32B. He's Called The Good Shepherd in John 10:11 Because He Lays Down His Life For The Sheep. Psalm 22 C. He's Called The Great Shepherd in Hebrews 13:20-21 Because He Protects And Cares For His Sheep. Psalm 23 D. He's Called The Chief Shepherd in 1st Peter 5:4 Because He Will Come Back To Reward His Sheep. Psalm 24

12 verses in John 8 about a woman caught in adultery have caused great controversy. Satan has attempted to remove them from our Bibles for 2000 years because in them we finally begin to get a taste of just how far-reaching the power of God's Grace really is.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Last Segment Before The Disputed Passage.John 7:50-52 II. Day's End: Everyone Goes Home.John 7:53 - 8:1 III. A New Day Begins: Jesus Returns To The Temple.John 8:2 IV. Jesus Postpones Judgment Against A Woman Taken In Adultery.John 8:3-11 V. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Light Of The World".John 8:12-20 VI. Jesus Predicts His Upcoming Departure Before The Pharisees.John 8:21-30 VII. Jesus Explains How To Know The Truth That Makes You Free.John 8:31-32 VIII. Children Of Abraham vs Children Of Satan.John 8:33-47 IX. Jesus Proclaims, "Before Abraham Ever Was, I AM".John 8:48-59

Jesus was met with opposition from family members, followers, strangers and religious leaders before, during and after his attendance to the Feast of Tabernacles. His proclamation of origin and authority being from THE FATHER sent everyone into divisions.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus' Brothers (In Disbelief) Offer Him Advice In Public Ministry.John 7:1-9 II. Samaria Rejects Jesus On His Way To Jerusalem.A. Matthew 19:1B. Luke 9:51-56C. John 7:10 III. In Search Of Jesus At The Feast Of Tabernacles.John 7:11-13 IV. Jesus Proclaims His Authority Is From The Father.John 7:14-24 V. Jesus Proclaims His Origin Is From The Father.John 7:25-31 VI. Jesus Proclaims His Upcoming Departure To The Father.A. John 7:32-36B. John 14:1-4 VII. Jesus Proclaims An Offer Of Living Water To Drink.A. John 7:37-39B. John 14:16-17 VIII. The People Are Divided.John 7:40-44 IX. The Religious Leaders Are Confused.John 7:45-53

After Jesus spent time discussing forgiveness and reconciliation, he gave a controversial parable that's become known as the parable of the unforgiving servant. What makes it controversial is that it's been given 4 different interpretations. We examine all 4.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The 1st Interpretation.A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace.C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit.D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = ?E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ?F. Problems With This Interpretation = Who Are The Torturers? What About Jesus' Warning? II. The 2nd Interpretation.A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace.C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit.D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Forgiveness Is Revoked; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell.E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Sentenced To Hell Too If You Aren't Forgiving.F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Promise Of Eternal Life Is Irrevocable; The Holy Spirit Is Permanently Sealed. 1. John 3:162. John 5:243. John 10:28-294. John 1:12-135. John 3:36. Ephesians 2:8-97. Ephesians 1:138. Ephesians 4:309. Titus 3:510. Romans 8:38-3911. Philippians 1:6 III. The 3rd Interpretation.A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness That Is Provided But Not Accepted; The Man Is Still Not Saved By Grace.C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Evidence Of No Salvation; An Unforgiving Spirit.D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Since Forgiveness Was Never Accepted; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell.E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ?F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Man Is Called A "Servant" Which Implies He's Saved & Jesus Holds Us (Who Are Saved) Accountable In His Warning. IV. The 4th Interpretation.A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Servant Of God Already Saved By Grace But Living In Sin.B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness Given To The Servant Upon His Confession & Repentance: 1st John 1:6-10.C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Blatant Hypocrisy: A Wicked, Cold & Heartless Unforgiving Spirit.D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Godly & Fatherly Discipline After The Prayerful Intervention Of Fellow-Servants. 1. Matthew 18:172. 1st Corinthians 5:53. 1st Timothy 1:19-20 E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Disciplined Too If You Aren't Forgiving. F. Problems With This Interpretation = ?

Satan has hidden the truth about what forgiveness really is. It's not about the other person, it's not even about the transgression. It's about healing from the hurt a transgression has caused by transferring the debt to another account, THE CROSS.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Reconciliation Has Conditions: In Review.A. Matthew 18:15-17B. 1st Corinthians 2:15C. 1st Corinthians 15:33D. 1st John 1:6-7 II. Reconciliation Has Conditions: Jesus Re-Confirms...A. The Granted Authority To Bind And Loose.B. The Granted Authority To Ask And Receive Anything In His Name.C. His Participation In Any Assembly Gathered In His Name.D. How Many Christians It Takes To Make Up An Assembly.E. Matthew 18:18-20F. Matthew 16:19 III. The Biblical Definition Of Forgiveness & The Secret Ingredient.A. Matthew 18:21-22B. Matthew 6:5-13C. Hebrews 9:22

Forgiveness is a challenge for most today because we've been falsely taught that reconciliation must always follow. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 that this simply isn't true. Forgiveness and reconciliation are separate things, they are not the same.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Forgiveness & Reconciliation Are Separate Things; They Are Not The Same.A. An Example Of Biblically Justified Unreconciliation: 1. Matthew 18:15-172. 1st Corinthians 5:1-113. 2nd Corinthians 2:4-114. 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12 B. Forgiveness Is A Command, But Doesn't Always Include Reconciliation:1. Matthew 6:122. 1st John 2:23. John 3:36 II. Do Christians Have The Right To Judge Each Other?A. 1st Corinthians 2:15B. 1st Corinthians 15:33C. 1st John 1:6-7

Jesus overheard an embarrassing debate between his disciples about who among them would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus sat a little child next to him for visual aid representing the child of God and explained how to be great in the Kingdom.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Speaks Again Of His Upcoming Death & Resurrection.A. Matthew 17:22-23B. Mark 9:30-32C. Luke 9:43-45 II. The Quandary Of Jesus & The Temple Tax.A. Matthew 17:24-27 III. Who Is Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven?A. The Question: 1. Matthew 18:12. Mark 9:33-343. Luke 9:46 B. The Answer:1. Matthew 18:2-52. Mark 9:35-373. Luke 9:47-48 IV. Those Of Cliques & Party Spirits VS Those In Jesus' Name.A. Mark 9:38-41B. Luke 9:49-50 V. A Glimpse Into Hell & The Woes Awaiting Those Who Cause God's Children To Stumble.A. Matthew 18:6-9B. Mark 9:42-50 VI. Guardian Angels & The Parable Of The Lost Sheep.A. Matthew 18:10-14

Jesus said the faith of a mustard seed could enable us to move mountains and nothing would be impossible for us. We address how to get that kind of faith, what prayer and fasting is all about, we examine various types of mountains and how God removes them.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. The Disciples Fail To Heal A Child From Demonic Possession.A. Matthew 17:14-17B. Mark 9:14-19C. Luke 9:37-41 II. A Behavioral Study Of Demons Once They've Been Outmatched.A. Matthew 17:18B. Mark 9:20-27C. Luke 9:42 III. Identifying Faith That's Like A Grain Of Mustard Seed.A. Matthew 17:19-21B. Mark 9:28-29C. Prayer And Fasting: What That Really Means (It's Not What You Think).D. Faith That Moves Mountains. 1. Hebrews 11:12. Proverbs 3:5-6 E. Examining Various Types Of Mountains And How To Deal With Them.

Jesus took Peter, James and John to a high spot on a mountain where the super-physics of eternity temporarily intersected. Jesus' face transfigured before them, shining as bright as the sun when all of a sudden, Moses and Elijah showed up to receive orders.MP3 Download SESSION NOTES I. A Special Promise To Peter, James & John.A. Matthew 16:28B. Mark 9:1C. Luke 9:27 II. The Famous Trans-Dimensional Encounter Known As "The Transfiguration".A. Matthew 17:1-8B. Mark 9:2-8C. Luke 9:28-36D. 2nd Peter 1:13-18E. Revelation 11:3-13F. The Return Of Moses & Elijah.G. Jesus: The Ultimate Authority Over The Law And The Prophets.H. The Physics Of Immortality & Dismantling The Myth Of "Soul Sleep".I. The Physics Of The Shining Cloud Known As "The Shekinah Glory".J. What Were Jesus, Moses & Elijah Discussing? And Why? III. Why The Scribes Say Elijah Must Come Before The Great And Terrible Day Of The Lord.A. Matthew 17:9-13B. Mark 9:9-13