Hope Church Johnson City

1. A Call to Remembrance (Hebrews 13:7-8)2. A Commitment to Sound Doctrine (Hebrews 13:9-13)3. A Charge to Elders (Hebrews 13:14-17)

Acts 19:18-191 Corinthians 5:9-10Acts 19:20-22Acts 19:201. The Gospel Causes DisturbancesAcs 19:20-262. The Gospel Impacts Worldly CultureActs 19:27-343. The Gospel Changes EverythingActs 19:35-411 Corinthians 1:18-31

Hebrews 13:1-6Matthew 5:13-161. Brotherly Love (Hebrews 13:1)John 13:34-35Ephesians 5:21 Peter 3:81 Peter 4:8Genesis 22:2John 15:13Hebrews 13:1Continue: menō: to remain, abide, in reference to place, to continue to be present, to be held, kept, continually2. Benevolence (Hebrews 13:2)Leviticus 19:34Acts 2:39Ephesians 2:13Ephesians 2:19Romans 12:131 Peter 4:9Hospital / Hospitality: philos (to befriend) and xenos (a foreigner, a stranger)3. Be Mindful of those in Bonds (Hebrews 13:3)Hebrews 10:34Matthew 25:34-404. Boundaries of Marriage (Hebrews 13:4)Genesis 1:27Proverbs 5:15-17Proverbs 5:18-19Song of Songs 8:45. Be Content (Hebrews 13:5)Exodus 20:17Luke 12:15-21Ephesians 5:3, 5Matthew 6:25-27, 31-346. Be Confident (Hebrews 13:6)Psalm 27:1Psalm 18:1-2Hebrews 13:1-6Psalm 27:1-14

Acts 18:24-26 (ESV)Genesis 18:17-19 (ESV)The Way of the Lord: Dereḵ Yᵊhōvâ: a course of life or mode of actionDeuteronomy 5:33 (ESV)Deuteronomy 8:6 (ESV)Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (ESV)Judges 2:19-22 (ESV)2 Kings 21:22 (ESV)The Prophets Even Spoke of the WayJeremiah 5:1-5 (ESV)Ezekiel 18:25 (ESV)Ezekiel 33:20 (ESV)The Way of the Lord is Now Prophesied to IsaiahIsaiah 40:3 (ESV)The New Testament - Prophesy FulfilledLuke 1:76 (ESV)John 1:19-21, 23 (ESV)John 1:29-31 (ESV)Luke 4:18-19 ESV)Luke 4:20-21 (ESV)Jesus Is The WayJohn 14:5-6 (ESV)People Belonging to The WayActs 9:1-2 (ESV)Acts 24:14 (ESV)The Gospel of the KingdomMatthew 4:23 (ESV)Matthew 9:35 (ESV)Matthew 24:14 (ESV)Romans 3:21-24 (ESV)Romans 8:1-2 (ESV)Galatians 3:26 (ESV)Ephesians 1:3 (ESV)Ephesians 2:13 (ESV)1 Peter 2:9-10 (ESV)

Hebrews 12:18-29 (ESV)1. Tremble With Fear (Hebrews 12:18-21)Exodus 19:5-15 (ESV)2. A Better Way (Hebrews 12:22-24)Isaiah 24:23 (ESV)Psalm 74:2 (ESV)Isaiah 8:18 (ESV)Revelation 14:1-5 (ESV)3. Do Not Refuse (Hebrews 12:25-27)Hebrews 2:1-4 (ESV)4. Let Us Be Grateful (Hebrews 12:28-29)Isaiah 55:1-13 (ESV)

Acts 19:1-2 (ESV)1. The Holy Spirit Is Necessary for SalvationActs 19:1-7 (ESV)Romans 8:9 (ESV)1 John 3:24 (ESV)1 John 4:13 (ESV)2. True Growth Takes TimeActs 19:8-10 (ESV)James 1:2-4 (ESV)1 Peter 1:6-7 (ESV)Romans 5:3-5 (ESV)1 Timothy 3:6 (ESV)1 Timothy 3:10 (ESV)3. The Gospel PrevailsActs 19:11-20 (ESV)Isaiah 45:18-23 (ESV)

Acts 18:1-4 (ESV)1. Companions in Corinth (Acts 18:1-7 ESV)Romans 16:3-4 (ESV)1 Corinthians 16:19 (ESV)2 Timothy 4:19 (ESV)Acts 18:5 (ESVJeremiah 20:9 (ESV)Luke 2:46-49 (ESV)Acts 18:6 (ESV)Acts 18:7-8 (ESV)1 Corinthians 1:14 (ESV)Acts 18:9-17 (ESV)1 Corinthians 1:1 (ESV)2. Completion of the Second Missionary Journey (Acts 18:18-23 ESV)Isaiah 8:13-16 (ESV)Matthew 28:19 (ESV)3. Clarity for Apollos (Acts 18:24-28 ESV)1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)1 Corinthians 3:4-9 (ESV)Acts 18:25 (ESV)Proverbs 19:2 (CSB)Romans 10:1-4 (ESV)Acts 18:26 (ESV)Proverbs 9:7-9 (NLT)Acts 18:27-28 (ESV)Ephesians 4:11-16 (ESV)1 Corinthians 4:15-17 (ESV)Titus 2:1-6 (ESV)Philippians 2:1-3 (ESV)Jude 1:22-23 (ESV)

Hebrews 12:12-17 (ESV)1. Persevere in Strength (Hebrews 12:12-13)Isaiah 40:29-31Job 5:18Hebrews 12:5Job 4:341 Thessalonians 5:14Isaiah 35:3-8Galatians 6:1Jude 1:22-232. Pursue Peace and Holiness (Hebrews 12:14)Psalm 133:1-3Ephesians 4:1-8Matthew 5:83. Prevent Falling Away (Hebrews 12:15-17)Oversee: Episkopeō: to look upon, inspect, look after, care for.Of the care of the church which rested upon the elders1 Peter 5:1-3Acts 20:17-38Deuteronomy 29:18-19Hebrews 12:16Hebrews 12:15-17How do we foster unity in our church?1. Strengthen weak hands and feeble knees2. Straighten paths for your feet3. Seek healing rather than further injury4. Strive for peace with everyone5. Seek holiness, without which no one will see the Lord6. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God7. Stop a root of bitterness from causing trouble and defilement

Acts 17:1-5 (ESV)Matthew 10:34-36 (ESV)Acts 17:6 (ESV)Proverbs 3:27-28 (ESV)Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV)Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV)Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)Galatians 6:9-10 (ESV)Acts 17:6-9 (ESV)Acts 17:10-11 (ESV)Genesis 3:15: Jesus was the Seed of the woman that bruised the serpent's headExodus 12:21: Jesus was our Passover Lamb sacrificed for us.Leviticus 16:21-22: Jesus was our scapegoat who bore our sins on the cross.Numbers 21:8: Jesus was lifted up on a pole like the bronze serpent.Deuteronomy 18:15: Jesus was the prophet like Moses who God raised up.Joshua 5:14: Jesus was there as a Commander of the Lord's army.Judges 6:22: Jesus was there as the Angel of the Lord, encouraging.Ruth 4:6: Jesus, in His incarnation, became our Kinsman Redeemer.1 Samuel 2:10: Jesus is the Horn of Salvation that God raised up for us.2 Samuel 7:12: Jesus is the Son of David, prophesied to rule as King.1 Kings 8:27: Jesus is the answer to the question, “But will God indeed dwell on the earth?”2 Kings 4:43: Jesus is a prophet similar to Elisha who multiplied loaves.1 Chronicles 17:14: Jesus is the Son of David whose kingdom would last forever. He is both Priest and King.2 Chronicles 9:22: Jesus was typified as a “Greater than Solomon” in His wisdom.Ezra 9:2: The preservation of the Holy Seed matters, because the lineage of Jesus matters.Nehemiah 13:8: Nehemiah foreshadows Jesus cleansing the temple.Esther 10:3: Jesus was typified by Mordecai's exaltation from persecuted Jew to the highest position.Job 19:25: Jesus is our Living Redeemer who stood on the earth.Psalm 22:16: Jesus was the One whose hands and feet were pierced on the cross.Proverbs 30:4: Jesus was the Son of God who descended from heaven to save us and ascended to be our advocate.Ecclesiastes 12:11: Jesus was the Good Shepherd who taught us the truth.Song of Solomon 2:4: Jesus' love for His church was typified in Solomon's love for his bride.Isaiah 53:5: Jesus was prophesied to be the One to take our sin's punishment.Psalm 22:1, 7-8, 14-19 (ESV)Isaiah 7:14 (ESV)Acts 17:10-15 (ESV)Matthew 9:36-38 (ESV)

Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV)1. Lay AsideHebrews 12:3-62. Continue To RunProverbs 3:11-12Romans 15:4-7Hebrews 12:7-113. Good Discipline Keeps UsHebrews 10:12-13Romans 6:8-111 Peter 5:5-11Hebrews 12:1-11

Acts 10:34-36 (ESV)Acts 15:1-5 (ESV)1. The IssueActs 15:1-5 (ESV)2. The DiscussionActs 15:6-21 (ESV)Galatians 2:11-16 (ESV)3. The DecisionActs 15:22-35 (ESV)Galatians 5:1-6 (ESV)4. The DivideActs 15:36-41 (ESV)2 Timothy 4:9-11 (ESV)Acts 15:10-11 (ESV)

Acts 14:1-4 (ESV)1. ConversionsActs 14:1-7 (ESV)2. ConfirmationActs 14:8-16 (ESV) Acts 17:29-30 (ESV)Ephesians 2:11-13 (ESV)Acts 14:17 (ESV)Romans 1:18-21 (ESV)Genesis 1:1 (ESV)Romans 1:20 (ESV)Acts 14:18-19 (ESV)Galatians 6:16-17 (ESV)Acts 9:15-16 (ESV)Acts 14:20-22 (ESV)3. CommissionActs 14:23-25 (ESV)4. CompletionActs 14:26-28 (ESV)Acts 11:29-30 (ESV)

Hebrews 11:30-40 (ESV)1. Faith Does The Work (Hebrews 11:30-31 ESV)Deuteronomy 1:28 (ESV)2. Faith Is Powerful (Hebrews 11:32-34 ESV)3. Faith Is Not Always Easy (Hebrews 11:35-38 ESV)4. Faithfully Waiting In Hope (Hebrews 11:39-40 ESV)2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (ESV) 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (ESV)

Acts 11:19-30 (ESV)1. The Local Church EstablishedActs 13:1-3 (ESV) 2. The Church SendsActs 13:4-12 (ESV)3. The Gospel MovesActs 13:13-52 (ESV)

Hebrews 11:23-29 (NKJV)1. Faith Sees Potential in the Next Generation1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)Galatians 6:2 (ESV)2 Corinthians 5:6-7 (ESV)2. Faith Chooses God's Plan Over the World's SinHebrews 11:24-26 (NKJV)Psalm 51:1-3 (ESV)Proverbs 14:12 (ESV)3. Faith Doesn't Fear (The Visible, and Sees the Invisible)Hebrews 11:27 (NKJV)Psalm 34:4-5 (ESV)Psalm 27:1 (ESV)Psalm 46:1-3 (ESV)Hebrews 11:23 (NKJV)Casualties of War:Civil War: 620,000World War II: 405,399World War I: 116,516Vietnam War: 58,209Korean War: 36,516American Revolutionary War: 25,000War of 1812: 20,000Mexican-American War: 13,283War on Terror: 7,052Spanish American War: 2,446Gulf War: 258Total: 1,304,679American Abortions: 68 million abortions since 19731.3mil per year3,645 every day151 per hour2.5 every second4. Faith ObeysHebrews 11:28 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:28 (NLT)Exodus 12:7 (NLT)5. Faith Conquers (The Enemy)Hebrews 11:29 (NKJV)1 John 5:4 (ESV)Romans 8:37 (NKJV)

Acts 12:1-4 (ESV) Mark 3:17 (ESV) Matthew 20:20-22 (ESV)Hebrews 9:27 (KJV)Isaiah 57:1-2 (NLT)Acts 12:5 (ESV)1 Timothy 2:1 (ESV) Supplications: a petition or entreating or petition. expressing an earnest or anxious request; pleading.Prayer: Worship, adoration, giving of praise.Intercessions: a falling in with, meeting with, an interview, a conference or conversation.Thanksgiving: the giving of thanks. Do we have an attitude of gratitude with the Lord?1 Timothy 2:1 (ESV)1 Timothy 2:2-4 (ESV) Acts 12:6 (ESV) Acts 5:17-20 (ESV) Acts 12:7-9 (ESV)Acts 12:10-11 (ESV)Acts 12:12-18 (ESV) Acts 12:19-23 (ESV) Acts 12:24 (ESV) Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)

Hebrews 11:8-12 (ESV)Hebrews 11:8-10 (ESV)1. The First Step of FaithJoshua 24:2 (ESV)Genesis 12:1-9 (ESV)2. Trusting God With The ImpossibleHebrews 11:11-16 (ESV)Genesis 18:9-15 (ESV)Genesis 21:1-7 (ESV)3. A Willingness To Lay It All DownHebrews 11:17-19 (ESV)Genesis 22:1-14 (ESV)4. From Generation To GenerationHebrews 11:20-22 (ESV)

Acts 10:1-8 (ESV)1. Men Carry the GospelActs 8:29-35 (ESV)Acts 9:10-12 (ESV)Act s9:15-17 (ESV)Romans 10:14-15 (ESV)2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV)2 Samuel 6:13 (ESV)2. What God Has Made Clean, Do Not Call CommonActs 10:9-23 (ESV)Acts 1:8 (ESV)John 13:34 (ESV)John 15:12; 17 (ESV)1 John 3:23 (ESV)Ephesians 2:14-17 (ESV)John 10:16 (ESV)3. God Shows No PartialityActs 10:24-28 (ESV)Acts 10:29-43 (ESV)Acts 10:44-48 (ESV)Mark 15:39 (ESV)Acts 11:1-3, 18 (ESV)

Acts 8:1-3 (ESV)Acts 8:4-8 (ESV)1. Follow God's LeadingActs 8:9-25 (ESV)2. Not Everyone is GenuineActs 9:26-40 (ESV)3. Fruit Takes Time To GrowActs 9:1-9 (ESV)4. No One is Too Far GoneActs 9:10-19 (ESV)Acts 9:20-22 (ESV)

Hebrews 11:1-7 (ESV)1. The Faith of AbleHebrews 11:4 (ESV)Genesis 4:1-10 (ESV)Hebrews 11:3-7 (ESV)2. The Faith of EnochHebrews 11:5 (ESV)Genesis 5:18-32 (ESV) Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)3. The Faith of NoahHebrews 11:7 (ESV) Genesis 6:9-22 (ESV)Hebrews 11:1-3 (ESV)Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)

Acts 5:14, 17-20 (ESV)Acts 5:25, 28-29 (ESV)Acts 5:33-34, 38-39 (ESV)Acts 5:40-42 (ESV)Acts 6:1-7 (ESV)The Accusation of StephenActs 6:8-15 (ESV)Stephen and the SanhedrinActs 7:1-5 (ESV)• Acts 7:2-8 (ESV) – The Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob• Acts 7:9-16 (ESV) – The Patriarchs in Egypt: Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers• Acts 7:17-36 (ESV) – God Delivers Israel by Moses: How his own people despised Moses and wanted to overthrow his power.• Verse 39 – “Whom our fathers would not obey, but rejected. And in their hearts they turned back to Egypt.”• Verse 40 – “Saying to Aaron, 'Make us gods to go before us; as for this Moses who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.'”How Do We Speak Grace and Truth to Our Generation?1. We don't resist the Holy Spirit• Acts 7:51 (ESV)• 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NKJV)• Ephesians 4:30-32 (NKJV)2. We speak the truth• Acts 7:52-53 (ESV)3. We don't argue with chaos• Acts 7:54-57 (ESV)• 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NKJV)4. We love the people that are against us• Acts 7:58-60 (ESV)• Matthew 10:16 (NKJV)• Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV)Acts 8:1-3 (ESV)• Luke 1:1-2 (NLT)• Acts 22:17-21 (NKJV)Closing1 Timothy 1:12-17 (NKJV)

Hebrews 11:1-3 (CSB)Hebrews 10:35-39 (CSB)Hebrews 10:35 (CSB)Hebrews 10:38 (CSB)Habakuk 2:2-4 (NKJV)Habakuk 3:17-19 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:1 (CSB)Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:2 (CSB)By Faith Abel (Genesis 4:8 NKJV)By Faith Noah (Genesis 9:24-25 NKJV)By Faith AbrahamBy Faith Sarah (Genesis 18:15 NKJV)Hebrews 11:20-21 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:13 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:39 (CSB)Hebrews 11:3 (CSB)Genesis 1:1-3 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:3 (NKJV)Genesis 1:1-3 (NKJV)Time, Force, Action, Space, MatterIn the beginning (Time) God (Force) created (Action) the heavens (Space) and the earth (Matter).Hebrews 11:3 (CSB)2 Samuel 12:16-23 (NKJV)

Acts 4:29-311. Expression2 Samuel 7:162. Admonition Acts 5:1-131 Corinthians 1:26-29John 13:35

Hebrews 10:26-39 (ESV)Acts 3:13-16John 10:27-301. WarningHebrews 10:26-31Hebrews 6:4-62. Remembrance Hebrews 10:32-353. EnduranceHebrews 10:36-39

Acts 3-4 (ESV)Acts 3:1-6Acts 3:1-101. Wonder and AmazementActs 3:11-26Deuteronomy 18:15-202. Power in the NameActs 4:1-223. Do Right By God, Not By ManActs 4:23-314. Pray and Speak With Boldness1 John 1:1-4Acts 4:32-37

Hebrews 10:15-25 (ESV)Hebrews 10:15-18 (ESV)Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV)Hebrews 10:19-25 (ESV)Hebrews 10:3-4 (ESV)Hebrews 10:6, 8, 12 (ESV)Hebrews 10:19 (ESV, NKJV)Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)Hebrews 10:20 (ESV)Hebrews 10:21-22 (ESV)1. Let Us Draw Near To God By FaithHebrews 11:1-3, 6 (NKJV)- Faith begins with a felt need (Matthew 5:3, 6)- It continues with curious discovery (Proverbs 25:2, Deuteronomy 29:29, James 1:5, Romans 10:17)- CommitmentHebrews 10:23 (ESV)2. Let Us Hold Onto Our HopeHebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)3. Let Us Consider How To Stir Up One Another To Love And Good Works- His presence is here, We worship together, His Word is elevated hereEphesians 3:14-19 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 13:13 (NKJV)

[Mat 4:18 NKJV][Luk 9:33 NKJV][Mat 14:28-29 NKJV][Mat 16:16 NKJV][Mat 16:22-23 NKJV][Mat 18:21 NKJV][Mat 19:27 NKJV][Mat 26:35 NKJV][Mat 26:40 NKJV][Mat 26:75 NKJV][Luk 22:50-51 ESV][Jhn 18:10-11 ESV][Jhn 21:21-22 ESV][Act 2:1-8 NKJV][Act 2:11-47 NKJV][1Co 1:26-29 NKJV][1Jo 1:1-3 ESV][1Jo 1:5 ESV][1Jo 1:7 ESV][Eph 5:8-16 ESV]

[Act 1:1-3 NKJV][Luk 1:1-4 NKJV][2Ti 4:9-11 NKJV]1. Waiting on the Lord[Act 1:4 NKJV][Psa 25:5 NKJV][Psa 27:14 NKJV][Psa 37:7 NKJV][Psa 52:9 NKJV][Psa 59:9 NKJV][Psa 62:5 NKJV][Isa 40:31 NKJV][Act 1:14 NKJV][Luk 24:44-49 NKJV]2. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit[Act 1:5 NKJV][Mat 3:11-12 NKJV][Jhn 20:21-22 NKJV][1Co 12:12-13 NKJV][Rom 8:9 NKJV][Eph 1:13-14 NKJV][Act 18:24-28 NKJV][Act 19:1-6 NKJV][Act 4:8 NKJV][Act 4:31 NKJV][Act 7:55 NKJV][Mat 10:19-20 NKJV][Luk 12:11-12 NKJV]3. Witnesses[Act 1:6-8 NKJV]witnesses: martysa witness in a legal sense an historical senseone who is a spectator of anything, e.g. of a contest in an ethical sense those who after his example have proved the strength and genuineness of their faith in Christ by undergoing a violent death[Act 2:32 NKJV][Act 3:15 NKJV][Act 5:32 NKJV][Act 10:39 NKJV][Act 13:31 NKJV][Act 22:15 NKJV][Act 1:9-11NKJV]3 reasons God has given us the Holy Spirit[Act 1:8 NKJV][1Co 14:26 NKJV][Gal 5:22-25 NKJV]

Websters - PRAYER - a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to Godor an object of worship:Lexham Bible Dictionary - PRAYER - Communication with God, primarily offered in thesecond-person voice (addressing God directly). May include petition, entreaty,supplication, thanksgiving, praise, hymns, and lament.John 17:1-26 (ESV)John 17:1-4 (ESV)John 16:33 (ESV)John 17:1 (ESV)1. Jesus Prayed To The FatherJohn 17:1-5 (ESV)Matthew 26:36-42 (ESV)Matthew 6:5-6 (ESV)Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)1 John 5:14-15 (ESV)Mark 11:24 (ESV)James 5:16 (ESV)2. Jesus Prayed For His Disciples and Their ProtectionJohn 17:6-19 (ESV)3. Jesus Prays For Those Who Will BelieveJohn 17:20-26 (ESV)Romans 8:18-30 (ESV)

[Gen 3:23-24 NKJV][Jas 1:15 NKJV][Gen 4:14 NKJV][Gen 6:5-7 NKJV][Gen 7:23 NKJV][Gen 11:6-9 NKJV][Gen 12:1 NKJV][Gen 12:2-3 NKJV][Exo 3:4-6 NKJV][Exo 33:20-23 NKJV][Exo 19:21 NKJV][Num 4:15 NKJV][2Sa 6:7 NKJV][Lev 26:12 KJV][Eze 37:27 NKJV][Isa 9:6 NKJV][Isa 7:14 NKJV][Mat 1:21-23 NKJV][Luk 2:6-7 NKJV][Jhn 1:14 NKJV][Gen 3:10 NKJV][Jhn 1:1-5 NKJV][Heb 1:1-2 NKJV][Jhn 1:14 NKJV][Gal 4:4-5 ESV][Eph 2:13 NKJV][Col 1:27 NKJV]On My Father's SideJust a young boy in the temple one day,shared with the doctors they were so amazed,never had they seem one so young speak so swift,they asked him many questions the conversation went like this.What's your name son, “On my mother's side my name is Jesus,but on my father's side they call me Emmanuel,”How old are you boy, “On my mother's side now I'm twelve years,but on my father's side I'm alpha and omega, beginning without end”,Where are you from son, “On my mother's side I'm from Bethlehem,but on my father's side it's new Jerusalem”,What's your plan boy, “On my mother's side I'll be crucified,but on my father's side in three days I'll rise and I'll sit at my father's side.”

Luke 2:8-11 (ESV)Matthew 2:10 (NKJV)Luke 1:14, 44 (NKJV)Luke 1:58 (NIV)Luke 2:34 (NLT)Joy is the assurance that God is in control of every detail of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything will be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in all things.John 15:4-6 (NKJV)1. Abide in HimPsalm 16:11 (NKJV)Abiding means to to remain, sit, rest, to continue to be present, 2. to be held, kept, continually1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)Rejoice Always - Have Joy!Pray without ceasing - allow God into all of your lifeGive thanks - have the right attitude of gratitude.John 15:7-8 (NKJV)2. Abide in His WordJoshua 1:3 (NKJV)The Bible contains 8,810 promises, with 7,487 of those being promises made by God to humanity.Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV)John 15:9-10 (NKJV)3. Abide in His Love and Keep His CommandmentsRomans 2:4 (ESV)Keep My Commandments/WordDeuteronomy 7:9 (NKJV)Daniel 9:4 (NKJV)John 14:15 (NKJV)John 14:23 (NKJV)1 John 5:2-3 (NKJV)John 15:11 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV)Galatians 5:22-26 (NKJV)Luke 2:8-11 (ESV)Psalm 98:1-9 (ESV)

Peace:- Freedom from disturbance; tranquility - Mental calm; serenityIsaiah 9:1-7 (ESV)1. From The LordPsalm 85:8 (ESV)John 16:33 (ESV)John 14:27 (ESV)2. From Before the Foundation of the WorldRevelation 12:1-6 (ESV)Revelation 12:7-17 (ESV)3. From a Baby Born in BethlehemMicah 5:2-5a (ESV)Ephesians 2:11-22 (ESV)

Hebrews 9:15-28 (ESV)Genesis 3:21 (ESV)Romans 3:21-26 (ESV)Luke 16:22-23 (ESV)1. A Testament Demands Death (Hebrews 9:15-18)2. Forgiveness Demands Blood (Hebrews 9:19-22)3. Judgment Demands a Substitute (Hebrews 9:27-28)Ephesians 2:11-22

What Does Advent Mean?The word advent means "arrival"Hope:Yakhal : State of expectation. To wait for. Noah waited for the waters to recedeQavah: The tension of waiting. The tension on a cord and then when it breaks, the tension is relieved.Elpis: joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvationIsaiah 8:17 (ESV)Psalm 39:7 (ESV)Psalm 130:5 (ESV)Luke 2:22-33 (ESV)Mark 1:1-3 (NKJV)Mark 1:14-15 (NKJV)Mark 1:32-34 (NKJV)Mark 1:35-39 (NKJV)Mark 2:1-5 (NKJV)Mark 2:6-9 (NKJV)Mark 2:10-12 (NKJV)12 Reasons Why Jesus Came:1. Jesus Came To Fulfill The Law. (Matthew 5:17)2. Jesus Came To Divide. (Luke 12:51)3. Jesus Came To Call Sinners. (Luke 5:32)4. Jesus Came To Serve and Give His Life. (Mark 10:45)5. Jesus Came To Proclaim Good News. (Luke 4:18-19)6. Jesus Came To Seek and Save The Lost. (Luke 19:10)7. Jesus Came That The World Might Be Saved. (John 3:17)8. Jesus Came To Do His Father's Will To Keep, Save, and Resurrect Believers. (John 6:38-40)9. Jesus Came For Judgement. (John 9:39)10. Jesus Came To Give Abundant Life (John 10:10)11. Jesus Came So Believers May Not Remain In Darkness. (John 12:46)12. Jesus Came To Bear Witness To The Truth. (John 18:37)John 12:23-27 (NIV)1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV)1 Peter 1:3-5 (ESV)Romans 5:2 (ESV)Romans 15:4, 13 (NKJV)Galatians 4:4-7 (NKJV)

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (ESV)1. Generosity Starts With The FatherGenesis 2:5-7 (ESV)Genesis 3:21 (ESV)John 3:16-18 (ESV)2. Generosity Was Shown By JesusMatthew 26:39 (ESV)2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)3. Generosity Is Shown Through The BelieverActs 2:42-47 (ESV)2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (ESV)Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV)

Grief is the emotional response to any lossGrief is essential to our health. It's essential to our mental, physical and spiritual health.There is no growth with out change. There is no change without loss.There is no loss without pain. There is no pain without grief1 Thessalonians 4:13 (ESV)There are 2 unhealthily responses to the losses of lifeRepression: Unconsciously blocking painful thoughts from our mindsSuppression: Consciously blocking painful thoughts from our mindsHe wants us to express it to friends and family and confess it to Him.Psalm 32:3 (NIV)Psalm 39:2 (NIV)Matthew 5:4 (ESV)John 11:32-37 (ESV)Matthew 14:10-13 (ESV)Isaiah 53:3-4 (ESV)Psalm 13:1-6 (ESV)Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (ESV)1 Thessalonians 4:13 (ESV) 1. We Know That God Is a ComforterMatthew 5:4 (ESV)2 Corinthians 1:5 (NLT)2. We Know That God Draws Us ClosePsalm 34:18 (NIV)3. We Know That God Grieves With UsIsaiah 53:3-4 (ESV)4. We Know That We Have a Church Family That SupportsRomans 12:5, 10, 15 (CSB)5. We Know That We Have The Hope of Heaven1 Thessalonians 4:13 (ESV)1 Corinthians 15:12-23 (NLT)1 Corinthians 15:50-57 (NLT)2 Corinthians 6:10 (NLT)

Luke 15:1-2 (NLT)Luke 15:11-32 (NLT)"What comes into our minds when we think about God is THE MOST important thing about us." A.W. Tozer1. In His Grace, The Love of the Father Allows His Children To Come To Their SensesLuke 15:13-17 (NLT)John 10:10 (ESV)Matthew 16:24 (NLT)2. The Love of the Father Actively Seeks and Patiently Waits For His Children To Return To HimLuke 15:18-24 (NLT)3. The Love of the Father Accepts and Celebrates Repentant SinnersLuke 15:25-32 (NLT)Galatians 6:14 (NLT)

Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV)1. Do You Believe? (Matthew 28:16-17)2. You Have Been Empowered! (Matthew 28:18)John 14:15-17 (ESV) Acts 1:8 (ESV)3. Make Disciples (Replicate) (Matthew 28:19-20)Acts 1:6-11 (ESV)Acts 8:1-8 (ESV)Acts 11:19-30 (ESV)4. He Is Always With You! (Matthew 28:20b)Romans 1:16-17 (ESV)

Hebrews 9:1-5 (ESV)The Golden Lampstand (Menorah) (Image)John 8:12 (ESV)John 9:5 (ESV)The Table of Showbread (Image)John 6:33-35 (ESV)The Altar of Incense (Image)Romans 8:34 (ESV)The Veil (Image)Hebrews 10:19-20 (ESV)The Ark of the Covenant (Image)Hebrews 9:6-10 (ESV)Leviticus 16:1-34 (ESV)Hebrews 9:11-12 (ESV)Hebrews 9:13-14 (ESV)

Matthew 22:38-40 (NKJV)Recap From The Series:The Supremacy of Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)The Greatness of God - Acts 17:18 (NKJV)The Necessity of the Trinity - Genesis 1:1-4 (ESV)The Holiness of God - Hebrews 10:4-5 (NLT)Creation and Image of God - Genesis 1:27 (ESV)Theology of Sin/Redemption - Nicodemus and The Woman at the WellJustification - Romans 5:1 (ESV)Sanctification - 1 Corinthians 1:30 (NLT)Perseverance and Glorification - Romans 8:28 (ESV)Eternity - The Rich Man and Lazarus - Luke 16:31 (NKJV)Matthew 22:36-40 (NKJV)John 1:14-17 (NKJV)Matthew 7:1 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:15 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 5:1-3 (ESV)Matthew 7:2 (NKJV)Matthew 7:3-6 (NKJV)Matthew 7:1 (NKJV)1. Examine Yourself First2. Do Nothing From Selfish AmbitionPhilippians 2:3-4 (ESV)James 3:13-16 (ESV)2 Corinthians 12:20 (ESV)James 3:17-18 (ESV)Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV)3. Major On The MajorsPhilippians 2:12-15 (ESV)How Can We Love God and Love People?Loving God: John 14:21-24, John 15:10-14, Matthew 25:34-40 (ESV)How Do You Know The Will of God In Your Life?1. What Has God Given You To Give Away?2. Who Needs It?

Hebrews 8:1-2 (ESV)1. The Point Is ThisHebrews 8:1-4 (ESV)2. Copy and ShadowHebrews 8:5 (ESV)3. Christ Mediates BetterHebrews 8:6-7 (ESV)Hebrews 8:8-13 (ESV)Hebrews 9:15 (ESV)Hebrews 12:24 (ESV)2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)

Luke 16:19-31 (NKJV)Luke 16:19 (NKJV)Luke 16:20-21 (NKJV)Luke 16:22 (NKJV)Luke 16:23-24 (NKJV)Luke 16:25 (NKJV)Luke 16:26-28 (NKJV)Luke 16:29-30 (NKJV)James 2:14-16 (NKJV)Acts 2:42, 47 (NKJV)Luke 16:31 (NKJV)John 11:38-53 (NKJV)Matthew 10:28 (NKJV)Mark 9:43 (NKJV)John 5:24-25 (NKJV)2 Peter 3:11-13 (ESV)

Hebrews 7:11 (ESV)Hebrews 7:1-3 (ESV)Genesis 14:18-21 (ESV)Psalm 110:4 (ESV)Hebrews 5:6 (ESV)Hebrews 7:12-19 (ESV)Exodus 28:1 (ESV)Numbers 18:6-7 (ESV)Leviticus 21:6-8 (ESV)Hebrews 7:20-22 (ESV)Hebrews 7:23-24 (ESV)Numbers 20:22-29 (ESV)Hebrews 7:25 (ESV)Revelation 5:1-14 (NKJV)Hebrews 7:26-28 (ESV)Intercessor:The high priest represented the people before God.Jesus represented all sinners before God.Sacrifices: The high priest offered sacrifices for the sins of the people and himself.Jesus offered Himself as the sacrifice for the sins of the people.Holy of Holies: Once a year on Yom Kippur, the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to atone for the people and himself.One time Jesus himself entered Heaven to atone for the people.Political head: In the early Second Temple period, the high priest was the recognized political head of the nation, leading the people and maintaining order.In His second coming, Jesus will be recognized as political head of all people, leading the nations and maintaining order.1 Timothy 2:5 (ESV)

Romans 8:28-30 (ESV)Persevere - continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.Romans 8:1-8 (ESV)1. Genuine Faith Equals No CondemnationJohn 6:38-40 (ESV)Romans 8:9-15 (ESV)2. The Holy Spirit Seals The Genuine BelieverEphesians 1:13-14 (ESV)Philippians 1:3-11 (ESV)Romans 8:18-30 (ESV)3. Security In His HandJohn 10:27-30 (ESV)1 Peter 1:3-9 (ESV)Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)

1 Corinthians 1:30 (NLT)Axios: The Greek word ἄξιος (áxios) means "worthy of", "deserving of", or "suitable". In the New Testament, it is usually translated as "worthy" in English versions, but can also be translated as "in keeping with”.Ephesians 4:1-3 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 1:30 (NLT)1. God Has United You With Christ Jesus1 Corinthians 12:27-31 (NLT)Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV)2. For Our Benefit God Made Him To Be Wisdom Itself1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (NKJV)John 14:6 (NKJV)John 17:17-19 (NKJV)3. Christ Made Us Right With God; He Made Us Pure and Holy (sanctification)Sanctification the action of making or declaring something holy.the action or process of being freed from sin or purified."the process of sanctification takes deliberate action on our part"the action of causing something to be or seem morally right or acceptable.Romans 3:10-12 (NKJV)Romans 7:14-25 (NLT)Romans 7:25 (NLT)Romans 8:1 (NKJV)Romans 8:2 (NKJV)3. And He Freed Us From Sin1 Corinthians 6:11 (NKJV)Matthew 1:21 (NKJV)Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 1:30 (NLT)Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:3 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:28-29 (NKJV)

1 Kings 17:1-7 (NKJV)Elijah and the Widow (1 Kings 17:8-16)Elijah Revives the Widow's Son (1 Kings 17:17-24)1 Kings 18:17-19 (NKJV)Elijah's Mount Carmel Victory (1 Kings 18:20-40)The Drought Ends (1 Kings 18:41-46)1 Kings 19:1-2 (NKJV)1 Kings 19:3-4 (NKJV)1 Kings 19:5-9 (NKJV)1 Kings 19:11-15 (NKJV)1 Kings 21:20-23 (NKJV)Daniel 7:25 (NKJV)Galatians 6:9-10 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:12-13 (NLT)Ephesians 4:2-3 (NKJV)Matthew 18:18-20 (NKJV)Deuteronomy 32:30 (NKJV)Matthew 5:23-24 (NKJV)Philippians 2:1-4 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV)

Romans 5:1-5 (ESV)Romans 3:9-19 (ESV)Genesis 2:15-17 (ESV)Genesis 3:1-9 (ESV)Genesis 3:21 (ESV)Romans 3:21-31 (ESV)Romans 5:1-11 (ESV)1. Justified By FaithLuke 23:39-43 (ESV)2. Faith In Christ Grants AccessLuke 18:9-14 (ESV)

Hebrews 7:1-10 (ESV)Genesis 14:17-24 (ESV)Psalm 110:4 (ESV)1. Both Priest and King (Hebrews 7:1-2)2. A Priest Without Lineage (Hebrews 7:3-6)Hebrews 5:1-4 (ESV)3. The Inferior Are Blessed (Hebrews 7:7-10)Hebrews 4:14-16 (ESV)

Sin: an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.The Old Testament uses 6 different nouns and 3 verbs to describe sin:ra` rah; bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral) (600 times)chatta'ah (khaw-taw'); an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness) (300 times)rāšāʿ (raw-shaw') wicked, criminal (250 times)ʿāôn (aw-vone') perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquityJohn 2:23-25 (NLT)John 2:25 (NKJV)John 1:29 (NKJV)John 3:1-15 (NKJV)Numbers 21:7-9 (NKJV)John 3:16-18 (NKJV)Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV)John 3:19-21 (NKJV)John 4:5-6 (NKJV)Hebrews 2:17 (NKJV)John 4:7-29 (NKJV)John 4:39 (NKJV)John 4:42 (NKJV)Ezekiel 11:19 (NKJV)Ephesians 2:1-10 (NKJV)John 19:38-42 (NKJV)Acts 8:4-8 (NKJV)

Genesis 1:1-8 (ESV)Genesis 1:1-5 (ESV)1. Created Out of NothingMatthew 28:18-20 (ESV)Genesis 1:26-31 (ESV)2. Imago Dei - The Image of GodGenesis 2:5-9 (ESV)3. God BreathedJohn 17:20-23 (ESV)