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God Promised An E Kingdom Was Coming. (Daniel 2)
- One like a S of M is given dominion, glory and a kingdom.
- The Son of Man came out of the C to stand before God.
- God had promised an eternal D to King David. 2nd Samuel 7:12-13; 1st Chronicles 17:12-14
- I had also prophesied God’s coming eternal King. Is. 9:6f
- The eternal King was to be born in B . Micah 5:2-5
- God Has S The Promised Eternal King: Jesus Christ. John 3:16f
- God’s angel told M that she would bear the promised King. Luke 1:30-33
- Elizabeth was filled with God’s S … Luke 1:39-45
- Baby John was confirmed to be the Messiah’s P . Luke 1:12f; 2:1f; Matthew 3
- Wise Men from the East F a star to the infant King. Matthew 2:1f; Micah 5:2
- Jesus referred to H as the Son of Man as He taught. Mt.16:27; 24:30; Mk.13:26; 14:62; Lk.21:27; Rev. 1:7,13; 14:14
- The Son Of Man Established His Kingdom On The E .
- Jesus invited E person to believe and obey Him. Mt.11:28f
- The apostles received P from heaven to start. Acts 1:6-8
- Jesus commanded His disciples to preach to all N .
Eph. 5:5; Col. 1:13,15a; I Cor. 15:24-26; I Pt.2:5-10; Romans 9:33
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“THE STONE THAT FILLED THE EARTH” Daniel 2:1-4,10-12,16-19,25-45
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God Revealed His Plan To A Corrupt, H_______________ King.
- God grabbed the A_____________ of the most powerful king alive.
- The corrupt advisers admitted a T________ about the future. V. 11
- Daniel requested and received T_______ to pray to his God.
- God S___________ the Hebrew boys to become His men of Truth. They would remind the King of who is really in control.
- God Revealed the M___________ To His Faithful Servant. V. 19-28
- God showed Daniel both the dream and the I________________.
- Daniel credited all wisdom and knowledge to the L________ God.
- Daniel fully R___________ and interpreted the dream to the King.
- The vision revealed four world kingdoms & one of D______ design.
- God F____________ the Vision, Starting With King Nebuchadnezzar. God repeatedly claims and demonstrates that He knows all things.
- A. The head: King Nebuchadnezzar and the B____________
- The Persian, Greek, then Roman E__________ followed Babylon.
- The Roman Empire gradually C__________________ into decay.
- God’s E_____________ kingdom for people began 2000 yrs. ago. Matthew 16:18; 7:24; John 18:36
- The kingdom of Christ has spread throughout the W__________. First Cor. 3:9f; Eph. 2:19f; First Peter 2:4-8; Hebrews 12:28-29
Jesus Christ is the Rock whom God promised to send.
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“FOUNDATION FOR SALVATION” Genesis 3:15; 49:8-12
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WE MUST CLARIFY WHAT BIBLE P___________________ IS.
- God’s W_____ defines the meaning of prophecy. II Peter 1:20-21
- God’s word defines those who are His P__________. Duet. 18:18
- God’s greatest prophecies are to restore our U_______ with Him.
- GOD LAID THE FIRST FOUNDATION S_____ FOR SALVATION. Gen.3
- God immediately began revealing His plan of R_______________. Psalm 139:16; I Peter 1:20; John 1:1-4; Ephesians 1:4
- The “S_______” of each refers to their descendants or followers. Ephesians 6:10-18; Romans 16:20
- ”Seed” can be S________________, implying there is one person. I Corinthians 15; Isaiah 25:8; Hosea 13:14
- God’s blessing on A_____________ reinforced His plan to save us. Genesis 22:18; Galatians 3:16
- GOD LAID M_________ FOUNDATION STONES FOR SALVATION. Genesis 49:8-12
- J____________ was the fourth of twelve sons born to Jacob.
- The future King is symbolized as a fierce L_________.
- A monarchy of kings was promised until S__________ comes. Ezekiel 21:25-27
- All people of every N_____________ will obey this King.
Read the Gospel of Matthew and the Book of Hebrews for more
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“GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD” Psalm 136
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KING D_______ LEARNED TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD IN ALL THINGS. Second Samuel 22
- God transformed the shepherd into Israel’s G_____________ King.
- God protected David as he was H____________ down by King Saul.
- God repeatedly D___________________ David from his enemies.
- David repeatedly P______________ God for his very existence. First Chronicles 16:7-9; Psalm 33:2f; 44: 4-8; 145:10
- THE D__________ HAD TO LEARN TO GIVE THANKS IN ALL THINGS.
- The F______ of the disciples was transformed to thankfulness. John 20:19-20
- Jesus transformed those men into thankful A________________.
- Thanks remained on their lips as they S______________ for Christ. I Corinthians 15:57; II Corinthians 2:14; 8:16; Colossians 1:12
- W___ MUST LEARN TO THANK OUR CREATOR IN ALL THINGS.
- We are to be thankful for our very L________. Psalm 139
- All C_______________ gives thanks and praise to God in heaven. Revelation 4:9; 11:17; Ephesians 5:19-20
- We are to be thankful for all in the C____________ family. Col. 1:3
- Thank God for all the F________ you receive.
- Thank God for Christ’s death, burial and R_____________________. Acts 27
“RUN… FOR HEAVEN!” I Corinthians 9:19-27
Finding life: the most important race every person participates in.
Christ set us free from the law of sin and death, but to do what?
- GOD’S LOVE M_____________ BELIEVERS TO SERVE OTHERS. V.19f John 3:16
- Jesus releases us from sin to S_____ others with His love. Jn.15:13
- Jesus came to serve and not to be S________. Matthew 20:26-28
- Paul I_________________ became a servant of all whom he met.
- Christ’s example and command must become our G________.
Prospective spiritual brothers and sisters are waiting for the message of Christ’s love for them so they may believe and obey.
- GOD EXPECTS US TO BE FAITHFUL AND P________________.
- The race of righteous L____________ is already in motion for us.
- We must E________ the world’s standards of goodness. Gal.5:22f
- Jesus has warned us that faithfulness is D_______________.
- Keep yourself in strong and healthy spiritual S_________. Philippians 4:8-9
- Get your own B__________ under control. V. 27; James 3:1f
You are in the most important race of your life right now.
“GOD’S PLAN OF COMPENSATION” I Corinthians 9:1-18
We are to treat others with the respect we would want to receive.
- PAUL’S MINISTRY AS AN A___________ WAS TRUELY AUTHENTIC.
- Paul defended his apostleship with some E________. V. 1; Acts 9
- The first A_______ knew about Christ’s call upon Paul. Acts 9:26f
- Paul’s teaching is U______ with Christ’s and the rest of scripture.
- The Apostle P_________ specifically condoned the Apostle Paul. Second Peter 3:15-16
- PAUL SUMMARIZES GOD’S C__________________ PLAN FOR ALL.
- Paul D_________ the rights of all workers, including the apostles.
- M__________ couples were provided for without questions. V. 5
- The basis for working is that your efforts will be R_________. V.7
- God’s L___ required all workers to be freely compensated. V. 9f Deuteronomy 25:4
- GOD PROMISES G________ COMPENSATION TO BELIEVERS. V.12f
- Israel’s 12 tribes supported all the descendants of L_____. 13 Numbers 18:8f
- S_________ of God are to be paid appropriately for serving. V. 14 First Timothy 5:17-18
- Some people treat preaching as a B_____________ agreement.
- Every Christian should serve as a “T_______ maker” minister.
*Are you helping or hindering God’s plan of compensation?
Jesus said that Christians are known by our love for each other.
“PRACTICE FREEDOM RESPONSIBLY” I Corinthians 8:1-13
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ARE WE LIVING BY OUR KNOWLEDGE OR BY GOD’S L_____? (V.1-3)
- Knowledge from Christ must be C___________ used with others.
- Using knowledge without God’s love leads to A______________.
- God gives us knowledge to E_________ and strengthen others.
- God’s sacrificial love will G________ the true Christian in serving.
- CHRISTIANS ARE TO K_______ GOD’S TRUTH. (V. 4-6)
- Scripture teaches that there is only O___ eternal living God. (V.4)
- God watches for sinners who are S______________ for His Truth. John 16:8
- All who obey Christ B______ growing in His knowledge. John 14:6
- MANY CHRISTIANS ARE STILL IMMATURE IN THEIR F_____. (V.7-10)
- Satan is constantly trying to cause F______ in our conscience.
- God’s love leads us to consider the M____________ of others.
- L______________ in Christ must not become a stumbling block.
- INTENTIONALLY W__________ THE WEAK IN FAITH IS SIN. (V. 11f)
- Believers willingly accept more R_______________ to help others.
- Believers lovingly T__________ the uninformed or misinformed.
- Mature believers willingly S_____________ some freedoms. V. 11
Colossians 3:12-17
“PREPARE FOR CHANGE” I Corinthians 7:25-35
Jesus Christ requires change in every person who obeys Him.
- PAUL’S LETTER D_______ CHANGE IN THE CHRISTIANS AT CORINTH. I Corinthians 6:19-20
- God designed S_____________ as a powerful driving force in life.
- Devotion to Christ was leading to increased P________________. Mathew 24; Luke 21
- This section is based on Paul’s Spirit-guided O__________. (V.12)
- Verse 31 says, “…the form of this W_________ is passing away.”
- JESUS EXPECTS RADICAL CHANGES FROM EVERY B____________.
- Jesus described the necessary changes to N__________________. John 3; Acts 2:38
- Scripture testifies of the change in those D___________ to Jesus.
- Paul’s transformation is a testimony of the P_________ of Christ.
- OUR LIVES MUST BE G_______________ IN CHRIST AS HE LEADS.
- Christians live lives of daily S___________ to serve the Lord God. Romans 12:1-2
- Christians are learning how to do all things for God’s G________.
- Daily change leads us to opportunities to be W_______________. Galatians 5:19-23.
- We must be prepared to face great T______________ in this life.
Surrendering to Christ guarantees you will experience change.
Jesus wants us to be ready for CHANGE.
“Maximizing the Marriage” I Corinthians 7:1f
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GOD GAVE PEOPLE HIS PLAN FOR B______________ MARRIAGES.
- Men must A______ situations that open the door of temptation.
- Women are to G_________ against tempting men around them.
- God expects each person to remain P______ for a spouse.
- Both married people are to S_______ the needs of their spouse.
- Marriage is to be a reflection of God’s N__________, the Trinity.
- GOD GIVES DIRECTIONS FOR SPIRITUALLY M_______ MARRIAGES.
- Believers are to keep their V_____ of unity to their spouse.
- Couples that separate are to remain single or R___________.
- Christ instructs all people to practice God’s O___________ plan. Matthew 19:1f; I Corinthians 13:4-8; Hosea
- Unbelieving spouses are not to be pursued if they L_________.
- CHRIST B__________ EVERY BELIEVER WITH HIS BLOOD. V.23-24
- Paul encouraged lives of celibacy because of P_______________. V.26, 28, 31
- Single believers are to keep devotion to Christ in F_______ place.
- A__________ creating binding relationships with nonbelievers.
- Whether single or married, L______ Christ with your entire life.
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God’s grace abounds toward the humble of heart.
Pursue holiness in Christ and encourage others to do the same.
“Where Do You Draw the Line?” I Corinthians 6:12-20
Jesus Christ requires our obedience to His line of righteousness.
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- ALL THINGS ARE L___________, BUT AREN’T ALWAYS PROFITABLE.
- Jesus said that His truth would make His followers F_____. John 8:31f
- Jesus gives His followers L_______ through His victory over death. Vs. 19-20; John 14:6f
- Christians choose Christ to be M_________ over human desires. Galatians 5
- PHYSICAL DESIRES BECOME S______________ TO SERVING JESUS.
- Faith in God’s Messiah R___________ living by keeping the Law.
- Both the Law and our sin were N_________ to the cross in Jesus. Colossians 2:8-15
- Salvation comes by G_______ through faith in Christ. Ephesians 2:8f; II Timothy 3:16-17
- Jesus released people from the B_________ of keeping the Law.
- SUBMITING TO CHRIST CHANGES THE F_____ OF BELIEVERS. V.14
- R____________ excess and perversion reveals devotion to Christ.
- Christ is to be Lord of the believer’s mind and B________. V. 15f Matthew 5:21f; Philippians 4:8-9.
- True Christians are devoted to practicing God’s M____________.
- True Christians obey God’s Spirit living W_______ them. V.19-20
- ALL THINGS ARE L___________, BUT AREN’T ALWAYS PROFITABLE.
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Jesus died for our sins so that we would live for Him.
I Corinthians 6:9-11