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The live service AUDIO Podcast is a weekly Bible Study with the Pastor from Valley Christian of Albuquerque. Each message is taught expositionally through the entire Bible, verse by verse. Valley Christian Church is a Christian fellowship where we gather for the purpose of knowing and glorifying Jesus Christ. We desire to see all people become committed to live as followers of Jesus Christ.

“The Priesthood of God” I Peter 2:4-12

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“The Priesthood of God” I Peter 2:4-12

John 8:44; Romans 8:9-17; 9:6-8.

What is God’s assignment for you who obey Jesus Christ?

  1. God Appointed A___________ Family to Serve as Priests to God.
    1. God kept His P__________ to Abram of making a great nation.
      1. God foretold numerous B____________. Genesis 12:1-3.
      2. God blessed those who B_____________ with His provisions and care.
      3. Through Israel’s twelve sons, God expanded Abraham’s family.
    2. God B__________ Israel with special protection and provision. Exodus 19:4-6a
    3. God established A________ and his sons as the priests. Lev. 21; Numbers 6
    4. Through the _____ years that followed, all of Israel wavered. Jeremiah 7:23-25
    5. The majority of priests and Israel rebelled, resulting in their enslavement.
    6. In God’s D_______________ of Israel, He kept His promises. Jeremiah 33:14-18
  2. C________________ Are to Be God’s Holy Priesthood. (Vs. 5, 9)
    1. Christians have been R____________ by God’s perfect sacrifice. I Peter 1:18-19
    2. E_______ person washed in the blood is a Priest (v.5) Galatians 3:27-28
    3. Vs.4-5 = You are “Living Stones” being assembled as a spiritual house…
    4. O.T. L____ required the priests to be sprinkled with the blood repeatedly, but you are sprinkled by the perfect Blood of Christ once.
      1. Hebrews 9:22 God provided His final perfect sacrifice. We gladly serve.
      2. The blood of the Lamb paid for every sin so that all may live.
    5. Have you been cleansed by Christ’s blood? Acts 22:16
  3. Believers of Jesus are the R_________ Priesthood.  (Vs. 9-12)
    1. God A_________ all disciples of Jesus into His eternal family. Romans 8:15-17
    2. Christians are part of God’s world-wide Special Forces Team.
    3. Christian Priests are the O_____ people belonging to God. The Door, John 10:7f
    4. Christ makes all Believers O_____ Priesthood as equals.
    5. We don’t D____________ or earn this Royal Status.
    6. God’s Priests are A__________ and strangers in this world.
    7. Fulfill the G_____________ commandments: love God & love people.
    8. Remain grounded on the Eternal R_______, Jesus Christ.
    9. Serve God with E_______________, allowing God to polish your rough spots.

“Proper Spiritual Nutrition” I Peter 1:22-25; 2:1-3

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“Proper Spiritual Nutrition” I Peter 1:22-25; 2:1-3

  1. Proper Spiritual Nutrition Begins With A New B____________.
    1. Peter’s letter: to people who have been born again.
      1. 1:3 “…born again to a living hope” through …
      2. V.23 Living lives of Love as a result of …
    2. For people who want H_____________. John 3:3f; involves water and God’s Spirit.
    3. The concept was not new.
      1. Exodus through Deuteronomy: A__________ & his descendants Exodus 30:17f Deuteronomy 6:5f
      2. God encouraged the Israelites: Ezekiel 36:22-27
    4. The first day of the church, God’s plan of transformation. Acts 2:38.
    5. Romans 6:3-8
  2. New Creatures in Christ Require Different F_______.
    1. The unrighteous F______ their mind on bitter evil. Romans 1:28-32
    2. I Peter 2:1 lists five deadly thoughts or actions.
      1. Malice = wickedness, ill-will or a desire to injure.
      2. Guile = deceit; a bait, lure, snare or method of entrapping.
      3. Hypocrisy = actors or fakes.
      4. Envy = Jealousy, spite; discontent, mortification or ill-will at other’s success.
      5. Slander = disparaging or belittling remarks of reputations, worth or character.
    3. I Peter 1:22 – enjoy living in God’s gift of L________ for other believers.     Remember and practice the love defined in I Corinthians 13:4-8.
    4. No more appetite for evil, but have a longing & thirst.
      1. Ps. 119 describes the importance of God’s word.
      2. John 6:35, Jesus is the B_________ of Life: eat and drink Him, (v. 63) His words.
  3. Believers in Christ Have a C_____________ for God’s Word.
    1. Newborns R____________ wholesome milk frequently & consistently. The Bible.
    2. Don’t confuse this milk of God’s word with Paul’s reprimand to immature Christians (I Corinthians 3:2) or those in Hebrews 5:12-13.
    3. Vs.2 “grow in respect to salvation,” maturing into spiritual leaders.
    4. Be so filled with joy and blessing that you want to please your Savior.

Psalm 42:1-2; Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:23-25

“Live In Healthy Fear” I Peter 1:13-25

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“Live In Healthy Fear” I Peter 1:13-25

Do you fear God who destroys all sin, evil and corruption? Do you have a respectful fear of your loving, gracious Redeemer?

  1. Live In Fear Because Of Our H_______________ Father.
    1. He is AGAPE L______ in fullness and to the extreme.
    2. Our Father in Heaven has the final A________________.
    3. God is H_______, unique, undefiled…
    4. God P__________________ a perfect plan for all.
    5. God impartially J_____________ your work and conduct.       II Chronicles 16:9a; Psalm 11:4-7
  2. Live In Healthy Fear Of The Lord J_____________.
    1. Jesus left the perfection of H_____________.
      1. … with imperfect people.
      2. … 33 yrs. of abuse, neglect & ridicule ….
    2. Jesus lived a H________ life dedicated to God.
    3. Jesus gave His life as the S________________ for all sin.
    4. Jesus has the power of R__________________.
    5. Jesus is R_______________ … as Judge of all…
    6. Jesus calls those who obey Him … F___________.
  3. Your Fear of God Can Be A Burden or H_______________ One.
    1. Some fear God as a T____________________
    2. Some fear an U________________________ God.
    3. The B______ reveals a gracious, patient, loving & generous Creator & Provider.
    4. Believers of Jesus find H_____________ when they confess their sin.
    5. Rejecting sin in R_______________ and choosing to walk in God’s path of loving obedience changes our perspective …
    6. God’s S______________ within you helps you. John 14:23f
    7. First John 4 focuses on God’s love for us & His power to protect (V.15)

“Beautiful Feet” Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:11-15

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“Beautiful Feet” Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:11-15

  1. How Can They C_______ On the Lord? (vs. 14a) “THEY”?
    1. The first S_____, separated man from God.
    2. Ancient cultures believed in superior P__________.
    3. The Bible says people K_____ within of their sin.
      1. Adam & Eve tried to H_____ from God. Genesis 3:8-10
      2. Israelites were terrified. Exodus 20:18f
      3. Everyone who encountered God or His angels feared. Isaiah 64:6  Romans 1:18-20
    4. No P________ is without sin or guilt. Psalm 14:1-3; Romans 3:23
    5. Sin results in D_______. God has a way of escape. Romans 6:23 John 3:15-18; 10:10; 14:6
  2. How Can They B____________ In the Lord? (vs. 14b)
    1. Romans 10:17
    2. John 6:63b, 68-69
    3. The whole W_______ will hear. Matthew 24:14
    4. The Good News C________ on Jesus. Acts 2:36; II Corinthians 4:5
  3. How Can They H______ Without a Preacher? (vs. 14c)
    1. Jesus H______________ 12 preachers. Matthew 4:19; Luke 10:1-17
    2. Jesus P____________ His followers. Matthew 10:16-20
    3. Not everyone will B__________. I Corinthians 1:21
    4. No person has a valid E________ for rejecting God. Romans 1:18-32
    5. Jesus will sort His followers from unbelievers. Matthew 25:31-46
  4. How Can They P________ Without Being Sent? (vs. 15a)
    1. Jesus C______________ all of His followers to share His story.
      1. Matthew 28:18-20.
      2. II Timothy 2:2.
      3. Acts 8:4.
      4. John 14:15, 21
    2. Every believer is given gifts, abilities, ministries & effects by the Holy Spirit I Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 4:11-13
  5. How Beautiful Are the F______ of God’s Servants! Why? (vs. 15a)
    1. Christians are God’s M______________. II Corinthians 5:20
    2. Christians F________ the most Beautiful Feet. I Peter 2:21
    3. Beauty when we see S__________ changed in Christ. Luke 15:10

“Possess A Living Hope” I Peter 1:1-12

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“Possess A Living Hope” I Peter 1:1-12

The New Testament is the testimony of people who personally came into contact with God in human flesh. We can possess a living hope of life in heaven with Jesus Christ.

  1. The Bible T__________ to a Living and Loving God.
    1. Peter was H_______ P__________ by Jesus.
    2. Peter was appointed as an A_____________
    3. Peter was a personal W___________ to the supernatural power of Jesus.
    4. World H____________ has been changed.
    5. All New Testament writers devoted their L________ to Jesus ChrisRemember God’s P___________________ of the Messiah.
    6. The Triune G___ continues to work in people miraculously, not scientifically.
  2.  The R_________________ of Jesus Christ is a Fact of History.
    1. F_______ are based upon reality, evidence, united testimony, etc.
      1. The New Testament records the united testimony of several eye witnesses
      2. Other first century documents also testify of the resurrection.
    2. G_____ News: there is life after death.
    3. Scripture testifies that God and Jesus are L_____.
  3. We Have A L_________ Hope that Jesus Is Returning Soon!
    1. God T_____________ those who humbly accept Jesus.
    2. We do not have to D_______ the second coming of Christ.
    3. S_____________ assures: those walking with Christ will live forever.
    4. Our Living Hope of Eternity with God is maintained through living in Faith and Love. (Vs. 8-9)
      1. God’s Spirit still speaks to hearts.
      2. God challenges you to read the evidence. John 20:30-31
      3. All with a personal testimony of God’s touch are to share with others.
      4. Don’t delay in obeying the commands of Jesus.

“People of the Heart” I Peter 3:1-12

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“People of the Heart” I Peter 3:1-12

 

  1. W__________ Love are we talking about?
    1. Much C_________________. World views:
      1. Love those who G_____ B______;
      2. Please sensation;
      3. Get all you can.
    2. N_____________ implications – sin: promiscuity, sexual immorality, adultery, fornication, homosexuality, harlot, prostitute, unchastity, sensual and more. A________ these! “Aphilarguros” = love of M__________ I Timothy 3:3           – I John 2:15-17
    3. P___________ Godly attributes. Phileo / variations = brotherly love… family & friends; Negative = Matthew 6:5. 2. Agape/Agapao = P________ instruction.
    4. God D____________ this love. I Corinthians 13:4-8a
    5. God D_____________ love for us. I John 4:7-12
  2. All C_________________ Are To Be People of the Heart.
    1. John 13:34-35
    2. 1 Peter 2:16-17
    3. 1 Peter 3:8 =
      1. H____________ – blending and working for Christ.
      2. S_____________ as a spiritual family.
      3. Brotherly: We are O___ Family.
      4. K_______________: Good thoughts & actions for all.
      5. H________: Do our best and let others use their skills.
      6. Give a B___________…
    4. Love others as our F_______________ loves us.
    5. Change from getting even to getting even more involved.
  3. Wives: Be W______________ of the Heart! (3:1-6)
    1. S________________: Yield to your husband. Proverbs 25:24; Philippians 4:4f
    2. Exercise E______________ Behavior. 1. Pure, respectful, devoted; 2. Forsake all others; 3. Honor & respect leadership; 4. Proverbs 31
    3. Walk in the S_____________ of God: 1. Gentle; quiet spirit; 2. Focus more on interior qualities; 3. Galatians 5:22-23
  4. Husbands: be M______ of the Heart! (3:7) imitate God; Christ.
    1. U___________________:
      1. Time for family.
      2. Talk with…
      3. Listen.
      4. Ask for your wife’s counsel;
      5. Gentleness & Moderation;
      6. Flexible & Accountable.
      7. Treat your wife with care.
    2. An H_________________leader to God as a Mighty Warrior.
      1. Don’t A_____ her submission and respect.
      2. God gave woman from man’s S_____ as a helper.
      3. Women are EQUAL H________ in Christ. Note the warning.
    3. Ephesians 5:25-33; Galatians 5:22-23

“The Effective Word” Isaiah 55:1-11

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“The Effective Word” Isaiah 55:1-11

  1. How Effective Is G_____ Word?
    1. V.1-3 associates God’s word with drink & F_______. V.11 God’s word will not return to Him empty or unfulfilled.
    2. Isaiah 44:8
    3. God’s S____________ Word created & made it all. Genesis 1
      1. “Let there be…,” and it was so, full and complete.
      2. The physical came into existence from N______________.
      3. Close examination of atoms reveals expanses of empty space (NOTHING).
    4. Science: the power that holds together atoms, molecules… solar systems is magnetic attraction. Compare Colossians 1:16-17
    5. Hebrews 4:12-13
    6. Psalm 119:105
    7. Hosea 6:4-6 God’s Words of Judgment.
  2. HOW EFFECTIVE WAS GOD’S L___________ WORD?
    1. John 1:1-4, 14 speaks of J__________.
    2. John 6:63, 68
    3. Words of Jesus were P_________________ and effective.
      1. Healed the Centurion’s servant. Matthew 8:5-13;
      2. Cast out D___________. Matthew 8:28-34
      3. Provided abundant F_____. Matthew 14:13f;
      4. Withered an unproductive fig tree; Stopped a storm;
      5. Raised the dead. John 11
    4. Words of Jesus F_____ the multitudes. Matthew 7:28f
    5. John 8:47
    6. Hebrews 6:4-6
  3. HOW EFFECTIVE IS GOD’S WORD IN O____ LIVES?
    1. Isaiah 49:2
    2. Luke 10:16; Jesus sent out ____ preachers.
    3. God effectively works through words that F_______ on Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 2:1-5
    4. I Peter 4:11
    5. P___________: Matthew 10:19-20
    6. 1st John 2:14 In Christ, we have overcome the evil one.

    Walk with Jesus. Talk about Jesus. The Effective Word is in you.

“The Foreknowledge of God”         Isaiah 46:8-11

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“The Foreknowledge of God”         Isaiah 46:8-11

God has all knowledge, sees all things and has all power. He knows you. 

  1. God’s Foreknowledge Set the U_______________ in Perfect Order.
    1. Creation follows a L___________, systematic order; Six Days.
    2. Creation is I__________________ upon itself.
    3. Most cooling liquids S__________ ; water expands. Job 36:27-29
    4. Psalm 8:8 “P__________ in the seas.”
    5. Creation was set in O_______; Moon rotation controls the T________.
  2. God’s Foreknowledge Revealed the Rise and Fall of N__________.
    1. Genesis 12:1-3 – promises to
    2. Genesis 15:13-14 – Israel’s 400 years of slavery, then wealth.
    3. End of Canaanites, Moabites, Ammonites, Assyrians….
    4. Demise of King S______. I Samuel 13:13
    5. King David’s troubles. II Samuel 12:9f
    6. Daniel 2:44 – Four world powers, then the Church.
    7. Acts 17:26
  3. God’s Foreknowledge Revealed a R_____________  for Humanity.
    1. Promise began after first S­­­­____. Genesis 3:15
    2. M_______: another prophet coming. Deuteronomy 18:15-19
    3. E__________ King promised through David. I Chronicles 17:2f
    4. Zacharias & Elizabeth, then Mary & Joseph were prepared.
    5. Luke 22:22
    6. Acts 2:22f
    7. Acts 3:18
  4. God’s Word Says He Foreknows Every P ___ .
    1. A___ things are made by God. Isaiah 44:24a B. Job 31:15
    2. We are all made by the Creator. Colossians 1:16; Isaiah 64:8
    3. National S­­­____ we bear is the slaughter of 61 MILLION babies.
    4. God planned to bless people who L_____ Him. Ephesians 1:3-14
    5. Names were W_____________ in His Book of Life before Creation. Psalm 139:13-16; Rev. 13:7-8; 3:5; 17:8; 20:12,15; Daniel 7:10;12:1; Mat.25:34

“Clear the Way for the Lord” Isaiah 40:1-11

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“Clear the Way for the Lord” Isaiah 40:1-11

  1. I__________ Needed to Clear the Way for the Lord.
    1. Israel – some progress in H_______________ themselves. Isaiah 36-37. Note Isaiah 37:36.
    2. God wants more than the K__________ faith & righteousness.
    3. V.6-8 People are as frail as F____________ & G_________.
    4. V.9 I______________________ were chosen to bring God’s message of salvation to all nations.
    5. V.10-11 God’s mighty M___________ was coming … like a Shepherd.
  2. J__________ – Clear the Way for the Lord A SECOND TIME.
    1. Judah was spared, returned to neglect, exiled, delivered….
    2. ________ years of silence … Daniel’s prophecies fulfilled.
    3. God’s P_____________ Matthew 3:1-10
    4. Malachi 3:1 – J________ the immerser came to clear the way.
    5. J_________ arrived – perfect words -example. Matthew 11:28-30.
    6. S_________________ described the Messiah, but most rejected Him.
    7. The S_________________ fulfilled the greatest need: REDEMPTION & RESTORATION TO GOD.
  3. W___ All Need to Clear the Way for the Lord.
    1. God deals with individuals and nations. The USA has wandered away from God. WE MUST FOCUS ON GOD!
    2. R______________ joy, hope, the King and Lord.
    3. Jesus lived a perfect life then became our Sacrifice. I John 3:16-18
    4. Continue to G_________ in love.
    5. People need the Living B_________: Jesus. You have His Spirit to work.
    6. We each do our part removing B_____________.
    7. Jesus is returning: CLEAR THE WAY FOR THE LORD.

“PART 3: The LORD, Our King” Isaiah 33:20-22

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“PART 3: The LORD, Our King” Isaiah 33:20-22

There is One who has all control, rule, power and authority as King. He fills the offices of Judicial, Legislative and Executive branches.

  1. The Lord is the King of H_________.
    1. Psalms references about 20 times. 2:6; 5:2; 10:16; 149
    2. I Samuel 8:7-8 Israel asked for a king.
    3. Isaiah 6:5, the prophet saw Heaven’s God and King.
    4. God’s message as King. Jeremiah 46:18; 48:15; 51:57
    5. Zephaniah 3:15
  2. God foretold that this King would come to E_______.
    1. I Chronicles 17:11-14 – one of King David’s descendants.
    2. Psalm24:7-10
    3. Jeremiah 23:5-6
    4. Zechariah 9:9 How to I______________ the King.
    5. Luke 1:32-33 Gabriel prepared Mary for the King.
  3. The King of Heaven C________ to Earth.
    1. The question of the Magi. Matthew 2:2; Micah 5:2
    2. Matthew 18:21f; Forgive like the King.
    3. Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus refers to Himself.
    4. Matthew 21:5 fulfilled Zechariah 9:9.
    5. Pilate questioned Jesus John 18:33-37
    6. Calvary’s hilltop scene and provisions.
    7. Jesus P_____________ He is King.
  4. The Almighty King Continues to R________ .
    1. Matthew 28:18 Jesus claims all A_______________.
    2. Ephesians 5:5
    3. Colossians 1:13-14
    4. I Timothy 6:15
    5. Revelation 15:3; 17:14; 19:16