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“HOW CLEAN IS YOUR HOUSE”  John 2:13-22

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Is our spiritual house ready for the occupation of its Master?

Are we ready for the return of Jesus Christ?

  1. THE M____________ WILL COME TO HIS HOUSE.
    1. God was now walking in the Temple in human F________. (V. 14)        John 1:14f; Deuteronomy 16:16; Luke 2:41-52
    1. M______________ of righteous Jews worshipped at the Temple.
  2. THE MASTER WILL A_____ EVEN WHEN THE SERVANTS WON’T. (V. 15) Ezekiel 34:7-11
    1. The days of leniency were over upon the arrival of the L______.
    2. B. The Word of God began C__________ out His House of Worship.
    3. The Temple was to be a House of W______________ …
    4. The offended Jews demanded a S___ from Jesus of His authority.
  3. THE MASTER WANTS TO C_________ OUR HOUSE FOR US.
    1. The Savior who was promised at the beginning of sin is J_______. Genesis 3:15; Acts 22:16
    2. Jesus would become the final Passover L____ from God. Isaiah 53
    3. All whom Christ cleans become T___________ of His Spirit. Acts 2:38; I Corinthians 3:16-17
    4. We cannot live G________ enough on our own without Christ. John 14:6, 15

SURRENDER YOUR LIFE TO HIS CLEANSING.

“COME AND SEE”  John 1:35-51

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Was Jesus a fanatic with crazy claims? Or is He who He claimed to be?

  1. ANCIENT P______________ OF GOD WERE BEING FULFILLED.
    1. Scripture was prized and protected as God’s eternal T_________. Isaiah 40:8
    2. Scripture was carefully P______________ under God’s direction. Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32
    3. God was now working through the W_____ of John the Baptizer. Malachi 4:5-6; Isaiah 40:3-4
  2. PEOPLE WERE ENCOURAGED TO SEE AND EVALUATE E_________.
    1. A_________ and another man are invited by Jesus to investigate.
    2. Andrew was so convinced about Jesus that he invited P________. V.41-42
    3. Jesus intentionally sought out P_________, calling for commitment.
    4. Philip sought out Nathaniel saying the M____________ was found.
    5. Nathaniel was S______________ by the first words of Jesus to him.
  3. EVERYONE IS I________________ TO INVESTIGATE WHO JESUS IS.
    1. Jesus offered open I_______________ to everyone to follow Him. Matthew 11:28-30; John 3:16f
    2. Luke wrote his letters based upon eye W_____________ of facts. Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-3
    3. The Apostle John wrote his gospel for us to evaluate J_________. John 20:30-31

Is Jesus the Son of God, the Victor over death? Or is Jesus a hoax?

“THE LAMB OF GOD”  John 1:29

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  1. THE LAMB OF GOD WAS E________________ BY EVERY DEVOUT JEW.

    1. God used many images, symbols and practices to T_________ man.
    2. God was the 1st to S_________ animals (not the sinner). Gen. 3:21
  2. S_______ were the sacrificial animals used at first. Gen. 4:4; 22:8
    1. God ordered the sacrifice of P_______________ lambs. Exodus 12
    2. The Law required a M______________ of 2 sheep sacrificed daily.
    3. The Passover Lamb was to be an A__________ practice of all Jews.
    4. Israel’s A________ of Passover & the Law led to prophesies. Is. 1:11f; 53:7
  3. GOD ANNOUNCED THE A____________ OF THE REDEEMING LAMB.
    1. The F_______________ of the Messiah was John the Baptist. Luke 1
    2. Gabriel told Mary, the V__________, of her future; … Luke 1:54-55
    3. God’s angel appeared to J___________, telling him … Matthew 1:21
    4. God used other W_____________ to notify the public of the Savior.
  4. THE LAMB OF GOD WAS THE F_________ SACRIFICE FOR SIN. (v.36)
    1. Jesus identified H__________ as the answer to the O.T. prophecies.
    2. He described Himself as God’s G______ of Salvation. John 3:16-18
    3. The Redemption of sin required a P___________ sacrifice: Jesus.
    4. Jesus defeated D______ with His resurrection since He was perfect.
    5. The New Testament is all about Jesus’ V_________ over sin & death.

Behold, the Lamb of God who takes AWAY the SIN of the WORLD!

“A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS”  John 1:6-8, 14-35

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Good News: God planned for and provided a Savior. Malachi 4:5-6  

  1. JOHN THE BAPTIST WAS GOD’S W__________ OF THE MESSIAH. V.7
    1. John was H________ like us, born to a mother & Levite father. Lk. 1
    2. God chose John B__________ his birth, filling him with the Spirit. Luke 1:15
    3. John preached with F___________, so that all would believe Him.
    4. John preached a C____________ message focused on the Savior.
    5. John identified Jesus as Messiah after His B______________.             Matthew 3:13f; Mark 1:9f
  2. JOHN THE BAPTIST LIVED WITH THE RIGHT P__________________.
    1. John knew he was only a man serving the C______________. (v.15)
    2. John boldly preached that E________ person must repent from sin.
    3. God told John of a S________ that would identify the Savior.
    4. John gladly I___________ Jesus as God’s perfect Lamb of sacrifice.
  3. JOHN STOOD I________________ IN HIS PROCLAMATIONS. V.19f 
    1. God led John to the edge of the Jordan River at the R______ time. 
    2. John was challenged by the Jewish N_______________ leadership. 
    3. John was not intimidated to stop O____________ God’s command. V.33; Matthew 11:14
    4. John did not withhold from identifying the sin of L____________.

God empowered John to be His witnessing servant. Christ enables and empowers us to be His servants who are to reach the world. 

“A FATHER’S SACRIFICE”    John 5:18-2

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Luckily – You can view the full Worship Service video AND audio on Facebook @ Facebook.com/VCCABQORG.

  1. THE FATHER GAVE JESUS THE ATTRIBUTE OF L_____. V. 20 “phileo”
    1. Jesus says the Father S______ the Son all things. I Jn. 4:8; Jn. 3:16
    2. God showed Jesus greater W________ to do.
    3. M____________ of people witnessed the miracles of Jesus. Acts
  2. THE FATHER GAVE JESUS THE POWER OF L____ OVER DEATH. V.21 Genesis 3:15
    1. The Old Testament tells of a few people R_________ from death.
    2. Jesus possessed P_______ over death, raising others and Himself.
    3. Jesus P___________ the power of resurrection to His disciples.
  3. THE FATHER GAVE JESUS THE AUTHORITY TO J_________. V. 22
    1. The Father has the R______ to Judge, but gives the right to Jesus.
    2. Jesus warns: all who fail to B______ in Him are judged. John 3:18f
    3. Obeying the words of Jesus is also obeying the words of G_____. John 14:10-24
  4. THE FATHER GAVE JESUS THE RIGHT TO BE H____________. V.23
    1. The honor Jesus receives is based upon His J___________. V. 22f
    2. All the honor that Jesus receives also honors the F______. Jn. 1:1f
    3. Jesus is the final High P_______, enabling us to honor God. Heb. 2
  5. THE FATHER GAVE JESUS THE POWER OF E___________ LIFE. V.24
    1. Jesus P____________ to give His followers eternal life. John 3:16
    2. Apostles watched Jesus F_____ into heaven. Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9
    3. Jesus will reveal His final verdict on all who have D___. Jms.2:14f

“JESUS CHRIST: HE IS OUR ALL” John 1:1-5, 9-18

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  1. JESUS IS OUR ALL IN C________________. V. 3, 4, 10 & 16
    1. God’s triune nature is H_________ at in the opening of Scripture.      Genesis 1:1-3, 26; Psalm 9:4, 7; 11:4; 33:6; John 4:24 
    2. God made the world through His S_____. Hebrews 1:1-3
    3. Jesus Christ is the I_______ of the invisible God. Colossians 1:15-18
  2. JESUS IS OUR ALL IN S______________.
    1. Jesus was the Word of God encased in a H_________ body. V.14
    2. Jesus fully satisfied the requirement of the L______ for human sin. Matthew 5:17-18; I John 2:2; 4:10
    3. Jesus fulfilled every P_______________ about the Messiah V. 11
    4. The T_____________ of Jesus are recorded for us to obey Him. V.17
  3. JESUS IS OUR ALL IN E________________. V. 14 
    1. Jesus explained and D______________ true righteous living. V. 17-18
    2. Jesus taught and lived a life of H________________. John 13:12-17
    3. Jesus invites everyone to live by His W________. Matthew 11:28f
  4. JESUS IS OUR ALL IN S___________________. V.12-13
    1. Jesus restores our relationship with our Heavenly F____________.
    2. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life; our P_____________ to God. John 14:6f.
    3. Jesus H_________ all His followers by giving the Spirit to us. John 14:16f; Acts 2:38
    4. The Word of God is true and is already V___________________. Revelation 19:11-18

“Be Wise and Innocent” Romans 16:17f

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  1. Guard Yourself Against D______________ Among The Believers.

    1. God’s word is Truth and does not C___________ with time.        Psalm 117
    2. Jesus warned us to guard ourselves against F________ teachers. Matthew 7:15-16, 20-23; John 14
    3. All who change God’s Word are under God’s C________. Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32f; Galatians 1:6f
  2. There Continues To Be Great C______________ Regarding Truth.
    1. Do NOT B___________ every word that you are told these days.           Psalm 119:105; II Timothy 3:16-17
    2. Do not accept every P______________ or church as God’s.
    3. Many churches actually lead people A_________ from God. John 14:6, 15, 23; 17:1f
  3. Don‘t Over Commit Yourself To “Good” O__________________. 
    1. Everything we do is to G_________ Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:17
    2. Christians are commanded to M__________ more in Christ.                  I Thessalonians 4:1, 10         ARE WE BEING STINGY WITH OUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE? 
    3. Avoid places and people that are teaching false D____________.

Let’s all be found in Christ; Wise and Innocent. 

“Greet One Another” Romans 16:3-6, 16

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God’s love influences how we greet one another.

  1. SCRIPTURE O__________ BELIEVERS TO GREET ONE ANOTHER.
    1. Romans are commanded to greet others with a holy K_____. V. 16 I Corinthians 16:20; II Cor. 13:12; I Thessalonians 5:26; I Pet. 5:14
    2. Paul includes greetings from E________ coworkers helping him. Verses 21-23; Third John, v. 15
    3. Christians are to greet E__________ believer they meet. Philippians 4:21-22
    4. Sincere greetings help build U_________ in the body of Christ.
  2. HOW SHOULD C___________ INFLUENCE CHRISTIAN GREETINGS?
    1. F___________ the way that shows you are obeying God’s will. Practice First Corinthians 13 love.
    2. Use the right F______ of displaying God’s love.
    3. Continue to function as the U___________ body of Christ.
  3. LIVE IN CHRIST SO THAT HE IS C____________ SEEN IN YOU.
    1. New L____ given by Christ is desired by all people of all cultures. Galatians 5:22-23
    2. Our greetings should also be G___________ by the Spirit in us.
    3. Give C_________ to Christ for transforming you into God’s child.

Some practical steps that we can try:

  1. Sincerely C_____ about people.
  2. Lay your concerns A________ and learn more about others.
  3. Displays of sincere Christian L_______ are usually acceptable.

Let Christ’s love flow, beginning with how we greet one another.

“Boast In God” Romans 15:17-21

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  1. REALIZE THE R_______________ TO BOAST IN GOD. V. 17  

    1. The Bible’s message is of God’s loving R_________ over people.
    2. People are created to S_________ the Creator; not the opposite. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
    3. God put on F_____ to be our example. John 1:3; Colossians 1:17
    4. Christ gives new life to everyone who B__________ in Him. V.18
  2. JESUS GIVES PEOPLE D________ POWER THROUGH REDEMPTION.
    1. Jesus is the M__________ who became man, fulfilling God’s plan. John 20:30-31; Luke; Acts…
    2. God’s power is in believers who are given the S________ of God. 
      1. Paul credits the power within him to God’s Spirit.
      2. Paul explains in Romans 6-8 how we receive the Spirit.
      3. Peter… people receive the Spirit at their B________.  Acts 2:38 
    3. The Holy Spirit gives various powers to people as He D_________ Galatians 5:22-23; I Corinthians 12-14
  3. CHRIST EMPOWERS US TO DO G_____________ THINGS IN HIM. 
    1. The Holy Spirit in you has given you one or more G_______.           Romans 12:6-8; I Corinthian 12; Exodus
    2. Everything we do is to serve C_________. Colossians 3:17, 23-24
    3. Don’t squander or B______ your gifts from God. Matthew 25:14f
    4. “Do not Q____________ the Spirit.” I Thessalonians 5:19.

“A Devoted Mother” I Samuel 1-2:11

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Thank God for Mothers!

  1. Righteous People Keep Their P________________ Straight.
    1. Hannah’s F_______ priority was to love and serve God in faith.
    2. Hannah’s second priority was to be a faithful W_____ to Elkanah. First Corinthians 7; Proverbs 31:10f
    3. Hannah’s 3rd priority became rearing R_____________ children. Psalm 127:3f; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-4
  2. Righteous Devoted People Keep Their P____________. Mat. 12:37
    1. Hannah R___________________ her promise to God.
    2. Hannah R___________________ in fulfilling her promise to God.
    3. Hannah saw that God was G___________ when she kept her word.
  3. Righteous Devoted People Continue to L______ God and Others.
    1. Hannah didn’t R_______ the sacrifice of dedicating her son to God.
    2. Hannah continued loving E__________________.
    3. Hannah loved her A___________ son. (2:19)
  4. God Continues To B_______ His Righteous Devoted People.
    1. God continued providing more C______________ to Hannah.
    2. Hannah was blessed to see Samuel become God’s P____________.

Pray that our children and grandchildren will be used by God as the Light and Salt of Righteousness in a world full of sin and corruption.