Sunday, October 19, 2014

Jeremiah 1-3 (Oct 20, 2014)

-Chapter 1
Introduction Jer 1:1-3
Jeremiah’s Call as a Prophet Jer 1:4-10
The Visions of the Almond Branch and Boiling Pot Jer 1:11-16
The LORD’s Assurance to Jeremiah Jer 1:17-19
Chapter 2
Israel’s Initial Fidelity Jer 2:1-3
Her Rejection of God’s Love Jer 2:4-13
Consequences of Israel’s Unfaithfulness Jer 2:14-22
Israel’s Passion for Sin Jer 2:23-37
Chapter 3
God Contemplates Divorcing Israel Jer 3:1-5
The Example of Samaria Jer 3:6-10
A Call for Repentance Jer 3:11-18
God’s Desire for His People Jer 3:19-20
Israel Cries for Help Jer 3:21
God Calls for Repentance Jer 3:22-25

Jesus Calls His First Disciples

Jesus Calls His First Disciples
Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

How did the church take the age out of elder?

 Elders:
Strong's Greek: 4245. (presbuteros) — 66 Occurrences
As used in the gospels, alway aged, always with respect as at the gates, Elder is to say "Older man."
Elder: 
Matt 15:2, Matt 16:21, Matt 21:23, Matt 26:3, Matt 26:47, Matt 26:57, Matt 27:1, Matt 27:3
Matt 27:12, Matt 27:20, Matt 27:41, Matt 28:12, Mark 7:3, Mark 7:5, Mark 8:31, Mark 11:27 
Mark 14:43, Mark 14:53, Mark 15:1, Luke 7:3, Luke 9:22 
     elder son:
Luke 15:25
     Note the credentials of the Elder Son... 
     He was out in the field.
     This could have been an early Mormon!
      Consider.. This may not have been an old guy, but was "older" than the prodigal son.
     Like the Mormon missionaries, he was trying to earn his position in the family and was 
     called "elder!"

Luke 20:1, Luke 22:52, John 8:9 "the eldest"

Acts 2:17 your "old men" shall dream dreams:
      Here we have gifts given in the last days, and these gifts are divided up by age groups some to old men some to young. Obviously not directed to an office in the church. 
Acts 4:5 KJV: rulers, and elders, and scribes,
Acts 4:8 KJV: of the people, and elders of Israel,
Acts 4:23 KJV: and elders had said
Acts 6:12 KJV: and the elders, and
Acts 11:30 KJV: and sent it to the elders by the hands
Acts 14:23 KJV: them elders in every
Acts 15:2 KJV: the apostles and elders about this
Acts 15:4 KJV: and elders, and
Acts 15:6 KJV: and elders came together
Acts 15:22 KJV: and elders, with
Acts 15:23 KJV: The apostles and elders and brethren
Acts 16:4 KJV: the apostles and elders which were at
Acts 20:17 KJV: and called the elders of the church.
Acts 21:18 KJV: and all the elders were present.
Acts 23:14 KJV: and elders, and said,
Acts 24:1 KJV: with the elders, and
Acts 25:15 KJV: and the elders of the Jews
1 Tim 5:1 KJV: Rebuke not an elder, but intreat...
You should show an elder (old man) respect and treat him like a father!
1 Tim 5:2 KJV: The elder women as mothers;
1 Tim 5:17 KJV: Let the elders that rule well
1 Tim 5:19 KJV: Against an elder receive not
Titus 1:5 KJV: and ordain elders in every city,
I think this should read from the elders in every city appoint...
Heb 11:2 KJV: it the elders obtained a good report.
James 5:14 KJV: let him call for the elders of the church;
1 Peter 5:1 KJV: The elders which are among you
1 Peter 5:5 KJV: submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea,
2 John 1:1 KJV: The elder unto the elect lady
3 John 1:1 KJV: The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius,
Rev 4:4 KJV: and twenty elders sitting, clothed
Rev 4:10 KJV: and twenty elders fall down before
Rev 5:5 KJV: one of the elders saith unto me,
Rev 5:6 KJV: the midst of the elders, stood
Rev 5:8 KJV: [and] twenty elders fell down
Rev 5:11 KJV: and the elders: and
Rev 5:14 KJV: [and] twenty elders fell down
Rev 7:11 KJV: and [about] the elders and
Rev 7:13 KJV: one of the elders answered, saying
Rev 11:16 KJV: and twenty elders, which sat
Rev 14:3 KJV: beasts, and the elders: and no man
Rev 19:4 KJV: and twenty elders and the four

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Great Expectations - week 1

Sermon Notes for October 5, 2014

GREAT EXPECTATIONS 

Shalom

Genesis 2:1-3 

The Seventh Day

...on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 

Genesis 2:15-20 

“...It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

...But for Adam no suitable helper was found.

What is it that makes Adam different from the animals?

SABBATH Trusting the story demands an acting belief that God is not holding out on us.

FREEDOM True freedom demands parameters; unbridled creativity is destructive.

TRUST True trust demands a reverent “fear” and awe, and a recognition of the presence of a Creator.

DESIGN True “fear” demands an understanding of a creational hierarchy; the Designer knows best. 

Original Notes: http://www.liferotp.com/resources/sermon-notes

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Jeremiah 27-29

Jeremiah 27
Jeremiah Tells the Nations to Submit to Babylon
Jer 27:1-11

Zedekiah Told to Submit to Babylon
Jer 27:12-15

The People and Priests Told to Submit to Babylon
Jer 27:16-24

Jeremiah Challenges a False Prophet
Jer 28:1-17

Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles
Jer 29:1-23

A Rebuke to Shemaiah
Jer 29:24-32

Monday, September 22, 2014

Jeremiah 24-26

  1. Chapter 24 

    Parable of two baskets of figs, 

    Chapter 25

    God spells out 70-year captivity, 

    Chapter 26 

    Message in temple court during reign of Jehoiakim, 

Acts 2-3

Acts 2:1
day of Pentecost (Jewish Festival)
Acts 2:5-7
devout Jews from every nation were living in Jerusalem
(Note this was not a bunch of pagans or Godless Greeks)
each one heard the disciples speaking in his own language. Nôt unknown, but local diverse dialects.
All are Galileans? the languege was not totally unexpected.
Acts 2:12-24
12 “...What can this mean?”
Then Peter stood up 
These men are not drunk 
‘In the last days, ...I will display wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below: blood, fire, and clouds of smoke. 
The sun will become dark, and the moon turn to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. 
Then whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ 
Fellow Israelis, ...through miracles, wonders, and signs that God performed through him among you, as you yourselves know. 

Acts 2:30-32
“It was this very Jesus (expected) whom God raised, and of that we are all witnesses

Acts 2:37-41
When the crowd that had gathered heard this, they were pierced to the heart. They asked ...“Brothers, what should we do?” 
...“Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. 
For this promise belongs to you and your children
“Be saved from this corrupt generation!” 
So those who welcomed his message were baptized. 
That day about 3,000 people were added to their number. 

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Jeremiah 22-23

Instructions for the Kings of Judah
Jer 22:1-12

An Oracle against Jehoiakim
Jer 22:13-19

An Oracle against Jerusalem
Jer 22:20-23

An Oracle against Jehoiachin
Jer 22:24-30

A Righteous King for God’s People
Jer 23:1-8

An Oracle about False Prophets
Jer 23:9-32

The Oracle-Burden of the ʟᴏʀᴅ
Jer 23:33-40

iConnect - week 3

iConnect #3 — Discipleship

The Gospel Message

Gen. 1:26-31

God’s plan for us is very good.

Psa 139:13-14
Fearfully made, not a mistake.

Pro 16:9
Not a curse, it is a gift. 
Sometimes our frustrations, are those things God has setup for us to do. 
 
If God is as smart as I think He is, these two verses are connected.

Eph 2:8-10
 
God’s purpose for you, then, is to realize the full potential of who you were created to be. Discipleship is an intentional journeying with others to take hold of that truth.

Phil 1-22

Implications
1.   Discipleship invites; it doesn’t demand.
2.   Discipleship invites us to reaffirm the goodness of creation and God’s plan for it.
3.   Discipleship invites us to ignite and take hold of our role in creation.
4.   Discipleship invites us to a deeper, better story, and a truer true.

These notes are condensed from the notes found on the Real Life website:
http://www.liferotp.com/resources/sermon-notes

Jeremiah 20, 21

Jeremiah Denounced
Jer 20:1-6

Jeremiah’s Complaint to the ʟᴏʀᴅ
Jer 20:7-13

Jeremiah Curses the Day of His Birth
Jer 20:14-18

Zedekiah’s Request for a Miracle
Jer 21:1-10

The Guilt of Judah’s King
Jer 21:11-14


Thursday, September 18, 2014

Jeremiah 18-19

Jeremiah 18-19

Jer 18:6 can’t I deal with you like this potter?” ( ISVnn)

Jer 18:14 Does the snow of Lebanon ever vanish from its rocky slopes?  Or does the cold water from a foreign land ever cease to flow? ( ISVnn)

Jer 18:18 ...“Come, let’s make up a plot against Jeremiah. ( ISVnn)

Jer 19:1 ...Go and buy a potter’s clay jug. ( ISVnn)

Jer 19:6 “Therefore, days are coming,” (ISVnn)

Jer 19:15 ... because they were determined not to obey my message." (ISVnn)

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Jeremiah 16-17

Jeremiah forbidden to marry, Chapters 16 — 17:18 
Chapter 16
Jeremiah 16:1-4 God knows how women and children will suffer in the invasion.
O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. (Psalm 137:8, 9)
By this we know that the invading army took Israel’s little ones and dashed their heads against the stones. God wants to spare Jeremiah this anguish.
Our Lord gives warning of the coming Tribulation period.
And woe unto those who are with child, and to those who nurse children in those days! (Matthew 24:19)
Jeremiah 16:14-15 In this darkest moment of their history, the prophet sees the brightest future. Jehovah will restore them to the land.
Jeremiah 16:17 Their iniquity is not concealed from the eye of God. v. 21 — They must recognize and obey their God.
Jer 16:20 Can a person make a god for himself? They are not gods! (ISVnn)
Chapter 17
Jeremiah 17:5 “Cursed be the man that trusteth in man.”
Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man who trusteth in the LORD.”
Jer 17:7-9 
Blessed is the person who trusts in the ʟORD, making the ʟORD his trust. 8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by a stream. He won’t fear when the heat comes, and his leaves will be green. In a year of drought he won’t be concerned, nor will he stop producing fruit.” 9 “The heart is more deceitful than anything. It is incurable— who can know it? (ISVnn)
Jeremiah 17:8 See Psalm 1:3.
Jeremiah 17:9-10 Only God knows how depraved the human heart really
is. No man can fathom its depths of iniquity (see Matthew 15:19). H. Message to king in the gate, 
Jer 17:14 
Heal me, ʟORD, and I’ll be healed; deliver me, and I’ll be delivered, because you are my praise. (ISVnn)
Jeremiah 17:19-27
Jeremiah 17:21-22 They are to observe the Sabbath day.
Jer 17:24
If you listen to me carefully,” declares the ʟORD, “and don’t bring a load through the gates of this city on the Sabbath day, and you consecrate the Sabbath day and don’t do any work on it, (ISVnn)
Jeremiah 17:27 — Failure to obey will mean the destruction of the gates and palaces of Jerusalem.
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Missler
End Times Scenario - Part 15 - K-House Current Events - Chuck Missler - khouse.org
1 Cor 15:50
2 Cor 4
How much you celebrate His appearing 
Interrupted 20:30

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Jeremiah 13-15

Parable — the linen girdle, Chapter 13
Jer 13:1-11
The Wineskins
Jer 13:12-27

Judged by drought and famine, Chapters 14, 15


66/40 
July 29, 2014
How are we in the midst of the times prophesied in the Bible? - K-House Prophetic - Chuck Missler - khouse.org

Notes:
1 Cor 15 
resurrection 
1 Cor 15:50
Flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of god 
1 John 3:2 
We shall see him like he is.
2 Cor 5:1
Clothed upon with a house from heaven.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Jeremiah 10-12

Comparing God to idols:
3 For the practices of the people are worthless. Indeed, a tree is cut down from the forest; it’s the work of the hands of a craftsman with an ax. 4 They decorate it with silver and gold. They secure it with nails and hammers so it won’t totter. 
(Jer 10:3-4 ISVnn)

Jer 10:6
6 There is no one like you, ʟORD. You are great, and your name is great and powerful. 
(Jer 10:6 ISVnn)

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Jeremiah 7-9

Jer 7:4
‘The Temple of the ʟORD, the Temple of the ʟORD, the Temple of the ʟORD,’ 
The Israelites took pride in the temple.

Jer 7:14
Just as I did to Shiloh, I’ll do to the house in which you trust and which is called by my name, the place that I gave to you and your ancestors. ( ISVnn)

Jer 8:1-3
sun, the moon, and all the stars of the heavens, which they loved and served, and which they followed, consulted, and worshiped. 
...death will be chosen over life by all the remnant that remains of this evil family,” 

Jer 8:21-22
Because my people are crushed, I’m crushed. I mourn, and dismay overwhelms me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? So why is there no healing for my people? 

Jer 9:6-8
“Look, I’m about to refine and test them. Because they’re my people, what else can I do? 

Jer 9:23-26
This is what the ʟORD says: “The wise man is not to boast in his wisdom; the strong man is not to boast in his strength; and the rich man is not to boast in his riches. Rather, let the one who boasts, boast in this: that he understands and knows me, for I am the ʟORD who acts with gracious love, justice, and righteousness in the land. I delight in these things,” declares the ʟORD “Look, days are coming,” declares the ʟORD, “when I’ll punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh: Egypt, Judah, Edom, the people of Ammon, Moab, all those who live in the desert and shave the corners of their beard; indeed all the other nations that are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel that is uncircumcised of heart.” 
( ISVnn)

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iConnect week 2

Genesis 3:6

tree was to be desired to make one wise

 gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.

 Exodus 17:1–8

 Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock, and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” 

What was the test at Massah?

Deuteronomy 6:16–17

Isaiah 5:1–7

Matthew 21:33–46 

Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:

“ ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

this was the Lord’s doing,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’?

Hebrews 10:19–25

let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 

Friday, September 12, 2014

Jeremiah 5, 6

Jeremiah 5:8
every one neighed after his neighbour's wife.
Jeremiah 6:16
...ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Reading from Jeremiah tonight.

Read through first 4 chapters.
“Before I formed you in your mother’s womb I chose you.
  Before you were born I set you apart.
  I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.”
  (Jeremiah 1:5 NET)

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Jude 1:11 the way of Cain...

Jude 1:11
Who lived like Cain, how was that?
   Gen 4:3
Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil.
   Gen 4:5
Cain's face was downcast
   Gen 4:8
Cain attacted Abel and killed him

What is Balaam’s error?
   Num 22:5
Summon Balaam

What happened in Korah’s rebellion?
   Num 16:1
Became insolent
   Num 16:31 
Ground split appart

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Jude: Thoughts and further study for my last bible study.

Is 28:9
To whom will he teach knowledge?

Jude 1:6-7
When did angels abandon their assigned place?
What great day?
What brought judgement on Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities near them?
The reference "like them" refers to whom?
What was special about these "sexual sins"?

Jude 1:9
Who is Michael?
Why would they fight over the body of Moses

Jude 1:11
Who lived like Cain, how was that?
What is Balaam’s error?
What happened in Korah’s rebellion?

Jude 1:14
Enoch

Jude 1:15
judge all people and convict everyone of...
ungodly things... done in such an ungodly way
harsh things... ungodly sinners have said...


Jude 1:18-19
“In the last times there will be mockers"
Who cause divisions.



Sunday, September 7, 2014

Sitting in the Lobby drinking coffee during church. (Second service I was in my seat)

Sermon Notes for September 7, 2014

iConnect #1 — Relationship

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Exodus 19:5–6

We are God's special people, treasures, putting God on display.

1 Peter 2:9 

If connection is so key, we should see it in all facets of Scripture: the Law, the Prophets, the Writings, the Gospels, Acts, and the Letters.

The Law The first human crisis is found in Genesis 2:

Genesis 2:18 

     First human crisis in scripture, this is about relationship.

Leviticus 19:18 

Leviticus 26:3–8 

     Obedience leads to safety.

     Flee, even when not being chased.

Leviticus 26:14–17 

Deuteronomy 6:4–5 

The Prophets

Micah 6:8  

     Any of these not relational?

The Writings

Psalm 133 

     Like being anointed for priesthood.

The Gospels 

John 13:34–35 

Matthew 22:34–40 

John 17:20–23 

Acts 

Acts 2:44–47 

Acts 4:32–35 

The Letters

Romans 13:8–10 

   Don't take the name of The Lord in vane. 

Galatians 5:14 

Galatians 5:22–23 

Hebrews 3:12–13 

Hebrews 10:24–25 

1 John 1:5–7 

1 John 3:23 

1 John 4:7 

1 John 4:19–21 

Second service I darkened the sanctuary!

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Reading The Gospels in Chronological Order

For some reason the bible tagger won't work for the first ten lines?
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01)    Luke 1, John 1:1-14
02)    Matt 1, Luke 2:1-38
03)    Matt 2, Luke 2:39-52
04)    Matt 3, Mark 1, Luke 3
05)    Matt 4, Luke 4-5, John 1:15-51
06)    John 2-4
07)    Mark 2
08)    John 5
09)    Matt 12:1-21, Mark 3, Luke 6
10)  Matt 5-7
11)  Matt 8:1-13, Luke 7
12)  Matt 11
13)  Matt 12:22-50, Luke 11
14)  Matt 13, Luke 8
15)  Matt 8:14-34, Mark 4-5
16)  Matt 9-10
17)  Matt 14, Mark 6, Luke 9:1-17
18)  John 6
19)  Matt 15, Mark 7
20)  Matt 16, Mark 8, Luke 9:18-27
21)  Matt 17, Mark 9, Luke 9:28-62
22)  Matt 18
23)  John 7-8
24)  John 9:1-10:21
25)  Luke 10-11, John 10:22-42
26)  Luke 12-13
27)  Luke 14-15
28)  Luke 16-17:10
29)  John 11
30)  Luke 17:11-18:14
31)  Matt 19, Mark 10
32)  Matt 20-21
33)  Luke 18:15-19:48
34)  Mark 11, John 12
35)  Matt 22, Mark 12
36)  Matt 23, Luke 20-21
37)  Mark 13
38)  Matt 24
39)  Matt 25
40)  Matt 26, Mark 14
41)  Luke 22, John 13
42)  John 14-17
43)  Matt 27, Mark 15
44)  Luke 23, John 18-19
45)  Matt 28, Mark 16
46)  Luke 24, John 20-21

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Kingdom of God - AV References to, verse list.

Kingdom of God
I have been studying on the topic of kingdom of  God off-and-on over the last couple of years. I am importing some of this to the blog in order to work on some of the mechanics of NETBibleTagger. I am just learning what the tagger recognizes and what I have to reformat so it works right.
Also I like to be able to see my bible studies on the Blog because I find them a little more readable there than within the DOS bible program that I use for my studies.

 1. The expression "Kingdom of God" as its used throughout the new testament.

Found 5 Times in Matthew
Mt 6:33 In the context of this verse Mt 6:19-34 we are told that we should not place our values in those things which we can accumulate here on earth. We are to invest in an eternal account. In verse 24 we see that finances can turn us away from God. In Mt 6:31,32 We are told to not worry about nor pursue what we will eat, drink, or wear. "For after all these things do the Gentiles seek." Gentiles sometime translated "pagans."
Mt 12:28; 19:24; 21:31,43

Found 15 Times in Mark
Mark 1:14,15; 4:11,26,30; 9:1,47; 10:14,15,23,24,25; 12:34; 14:25
Mark 15:43

Found 32 Times in Luke
Luke 4:43; 6:20; 7:28; 8:1,10; 9:2,11,27,60,62; 10:9,11; 11:20; 12:31
Luke 13:18,20,28,29; 14:15; 16:16; 17:20,21; 18:16,17,24,25,29; 19:11
Luke 21:31; 22:16,18; 23:51

Found 2 Times in John
John 3:3,5

Found 7 Times in Acts
Acts 1:3; 8:12; 14:22; 19:8; 20:25; 28:23,31

Found 1 Times in Romans
Rom 14:17

Found 4 Times in 1 Corinthians
1 Cor 4:20; 6:9,10; 15:50

Found 5 Times in Galatians
Gal 5:21

Found 5 Times in Colossians
Col 4:11
= 1

Found 1 Time in 2 Thessalonians
2 Thes 1:5

Total references: 69

Mark 1:14,15
Luk 4:43

For further study:
 2. "Kingdom of Christ" Mt 13:41; 20:21
 3. "Kingdom of Christ and of God" Eph 5:5
 4. "Kingdom of David" Mark 11:10
 5. "The kingdom" Mt 8:12; 13:19
 6. "Kingdom of heaven" Mt 3:2; 4:17; 13:41

All of these phrases refer to the same thing however seem to denote different aspects

Monday, February 17, 2014

Starting to add tools to my bible study... (briefly on tithing)

I am starting an experiment in which I am planning on using Blogger to post my notes about whatever I am currently studying and as I endeavor to understand my own journey in life in Christ which I have committed to.
I tend to study with the only objective as to resolve my own issues which arise from time to time, but sometimes I find that I am not ready to defend what I have believed. But as I read the bible I am reminded that we are to be ready (1 Peter 3:15) to give an answer...
The project this night is to streamline my text by not having to copy the entire text into my blog. From now on I will be able to give a reference to a scripture and have it show the quote in a pop out balloon. I have it working now, but it doesn't seem to work with the mobile app version of the blog.
For the first new post am going to add some verses which I alluded to Sunday night in a Care Group meeting. I made a statement in Care Group last week that the absence of the teaching of tithing in the new testament with the exception of passages where the Jewish congregation was being spoken to was a "conspicuous absence" and in itself demonstrates that God was not extending this teaching to non-Jews.
Here are some examples. Note that God is directing these passages to the Jews. Also note that these references are at the time of Christ in the Gospels, or in the history of Israel, as in verses found in Hebrews. This is not an exhaustive study only a few verses. I may actually start a more in depth look at this as a doctrine someday.

Mat 23:23
Luk 11:42
Luk 18:12
Heb 7:2,4,5,6,8,9,10