THE DOCTRINE OF VOCATION         1 Corinthians 7:17

Our “vocation” is our c_____________________.

God is behind anyone who provides what we n___________.

God is working through the vocations of others to bless _______;

And he is working through our vocations to bless _______________.

Our Christian Vocation:

• Called to F____________. Romans 8:30
• Called to S_________ God’s church. Ephesians 4:1-16; 1 Peter 4:8-11
• Called as P__________. 1 Peter 2:9-11
• Called to serve our F___________.
• Called to serve our C___________. Matthew 5:13-16

FRUIT?

Galatians 5:6                          Galatians 5:22-26

God does not need good works – But your n____________ does.

Matthew 25:40

What do priest do?        (Think Old Testament)

Romans 12:1-2                                      Colossians 3:1-25

When we carry out our calling – E_______________ happens.

              NO VACATION FROM OUR VOCATION!

How many warnings are in the Bible?

Why does God warn us so many times?

Ezekiel 33:11           2 Peter 3:9              1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Here, a warning from Israel’s history (Quote from Psalm 95:7-11)

The Holy Spirit says!                            2 Peter 1:20-21

God speaks and is still speaking!

(Wilderness days/David’s day/Hebrews day/Today)

When is “Today”?                                 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

How do you “hear his voice”?

How do you “harden your heart”?

Listening to God’s voice is a c___________________.

Obeying God’s voice is a c_____________________.

Having a hard heart is also a c__________________.

Rebellion/Testing        Who rebelled?  Who tested whom?

Exodus 17:1-2, 7     Luke 16:31

Angry – not just unhappy, or disappointed – BUT __________ ANGRY!

The “unpardonable sin”?  UN____________________.  (See 3:19)

The punishment for unbelief?                 Numbers 14:20-31

For us?

“BETTER THAN MOSES?

(Hebrews 3:1-6)

JESUS CHRIST IS BETTER AND GREATER!  WHY?

HIS OFFICE/POSITION                        Apostle-            High Priest –

HIS WORK

Moses and Jesus were both f_______ in God’s house.   (Numbers 12:7-8)

The “House” means ________________, not a ____________.

“Steward” is one who is a ____________, dispenses the goods of the owner.

1 Corinthians 4:2

Moses’ house was ___________ – Jesus’ house is the ______________.

Moses’ house was ___________ – Jesus’ house is _________________.

Ephesians 2:19                      1 Peter 2:4-5           John 17:4

Moses was ________ of the house – Jesus __________ the house.

HIS PERSON

“Servant” –                                          “Son” –

TO ACCEPT M_________ IS TO ACCEPT J________.

Hebrews 10:1          John 5:45-49           Ephesians 2:19-22                  1 Timothy 3:14-15

WHO IS A TRUE BELIEVER?  WHO IS IN THE HOUSE?

“Hold on” means to:                              1 John 2:19             John 8:31-32

TWO THINGS TO GET:

• Make sure in the house – really __________. (2 Corinthians 13:5)
• Keep your _________ on Jesus. Colossians 2:6-10

                    “BETTER THAN MOSES?“

                         (Hebrews 3:1-6)

Heroes?      Bible Heroes?

Moses!     How great was he?      Why?

JESUS CHRIST IS BETTER AND GREATER! WHY?

     HIS OFFICE/POSITION

“Holy Brothers”                                 “Partakers”

Hebrews 2:11; 11:16; 12:22    Philippians 3:14, 20

“Fix your eyes” means to ___________________________.

Hebrews 12:1-3

     “Apostle” means”: ________________________

Another word for “apostle” is “A_______________ .”  Who:

1. Has the rights, power, and authority of the one who s________ him.
2. Speaks on behalf of the one who s_______ him.

Jesus was s______ by God.

(John 12:49; 8:28, 38)

     “High Priest” is a M________ , between m_____ and G_____.

(Represents God to man and man to God)

“Confess” means to say the s_______ , or “same” plus “word.”

AGREE/DISAGREE?

“THE PERFECT SAVIOR”

                (Hebrews 2:9-18)

Acts 4:12

5 REASONS JESUS IS THE PERFECT SAVIOR:

   SUBSTITUTE (vs 9)

   SALVATION AUTHOR (vs 10)

   SANCTIFIER (vs 11-13)

   SATAN-CONQUEROR (vs 14-15)

   SYMPATHIZER (vs 16-18)

Jesus helps ____________________, not angels.

Hebrews 4:15

Why/How can Jesus sympathize with you? How does he help you?

1. A______________ for sins.

“Atonement” means:                1 John 2:2

2. T________________

Could Jesus have failed when tempted?

     Our “merciful and faithful” High Priest.

                 THE PERFECT SAVIOR!

Acts 4:12

5 REASONS JESUS IS THE PERFECT SAVIOR:

   SUBSTITUTE

   SALVATION AUTHOR

“Author means:

   SANCTIFIER (vs. 11-13)

How do you get to be Jesus’ brother?

“Sanctifier and Made Sanctified” = Made H_______.

Hebrews 10:10, 14; 11;16       2 Corinthians 5:21

Sing your praises” —                     “Congregation” —

Holy?     Then _____ like it!     Trust Him?     Then _______ like it!

   SATAN-CONQUEROR (vs. 14-15)

“Have” and “Share”?

2 Peter 1:4

“Destroy” —                     “Free” —

Released from the __________ of death!

                                                                CASE DISMISSED?

   SYMPATHIZER:

Acts 4:12

BORN TO DIE                    Acts 17:2-3            Isaiah 52-55

5 REASONS JESUS IS THE PERFECT SAVIOR:

SUBSTITUTE

Romans 6:23      Ezekiel 18:4

Recipients?

Extent?

Purpose?                        Galatians 4:4

Motive?                 Acts 2:22-24    John 10:18      1 John 4:10

Result?                   Philippians 2:5-11     Ephesians 1:21-24

SALVATION AUTHOR

      “Author means:

The “Author” always refers to someone who involves o_____  in the endeavor.

John 14:19            1 Corinthians 15:58          John 11:25-26

“Perfect” here means “C___________:  ” — Jesus f_____________ his mission!

   SANCTIFIER

   SATAN-CONQUEROR

   SYMPATHIZER

Destiny?

OUR DESTINY — REVEALED

To rule (have dominion) over God’s _______________

OUR DESTINY — RESTRICTED

We don’t see it nowl     What happened?    S______ !

OUR DESTINY — RESTORED

Genesis 2:17

The Curse of sin is _____________ .   Romans 6:23

To restore our destiny — the Curse must be _______________.

Only way to remove the Curse the penalty must be ___________.

How?

Romans 6:5-11       Galatians 2:20        Philippians 3:20-21

“Taste Death”?? Means to _________ it __________________  it.

Revelation 5:9-10   ;   20:4-6

In the “world to come”:

M_____________ changed               Isaiah 2:2-4

A_____________  changed               Isaiah 11:6-9

P_____________  changed                Isaiah 35:1-2

BY THE GRACE OF GOD!

                “NEW WORK FOR THE NEW MAN”

                          (Colossians 3:22-4:1)

Compare Colossians 3:15 and following with

Ephesians 5:18 and following.

Christianity is not just P____________

It is also R_______________ !

No where should our impact on society

be more evident than at ___________________.

A WORD TO EMPLOYEES (3:22-25)

“obey in everything”

Everything means:

Work with a “sincere h_______”

And as working for the L_________

2 Reasons:

Positive: God will r__________  you.

Revelation 20:12-13

Negative: God will r___________ wrong.

Galatians 6:7               1 Timothy 6:1-2

A WORD TO EMPLOYERS (4:1) Provide what is r__________ and f____________ .

Why?

Treat your workers as you would want God to treat y______ !

THE GOLDEN RULE?