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Luke 7: A “chapter” in Jesus’ Life (1) Jesus and the Centurion Luke 7:1-10 How many physically blind people did Jesus give sight as recorded in the Gospels? The number of times Jesus said he was amazed (marvelled) in the Gospels? What are the thing(s) that Jesus said amazed him? What is the first recorded miracle that Jesus performed in Luke’s gospel? Luke 4:31-36 A man with demon What is the number of miracles performed by Jesus recorded in the gospels? Unknown but many Luke 5 Simon Peter and the fish, A man with Leprosy, A man paralysed and brought by his friend Luke is the gospel of compassion and sympathy In Luke we meet individuals in need In Luke we meet Jesus the great physician meet the need of all kinds of people Luke is trying to get across to us Jesus is the friend of individuals in need Jesus Christ is never too busy to stop and listen to our needs Jesus Christ is never too busy to help us bear life’s burdens; never far away; he has not changed Jesus mingled with people, including publican

Luke 15:1-7, 8-10, 11-24 (New Living Translation) Parable of the Lost Sheep Parable of the Lost Coin Parable of the Lost Son Key Take Away!! The son humiliated/dishonored his father. He had a bad opinion of his father's love for him. The son did not really repent of his ways and of how he treated his father The son only returned home when he remembered that even his father’s hired servants had more food than he did. He also felt that his father would never forgive him for what he did and was content if he could be accepted back into his father's house as a hired servant It wasn’t his love for his Dad that brought the Son home. Rather it was his father’s love for him that brought him home. UNVEILING THE HEART OF THE FATHER Luke 15:11- 24 NLT The Prodigal Son father did five gracious actions:“He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” (Luke 15:20 WEB) His father saw him, His father had

Lessons from the life of king Uzziah King Uzziah was 16 years old when was crowned as the 10th king of the ancient Kingdom of Judah. He reigned for about 52 years. Parents: Father’s Name – King Amaziah Mother’s Name – Jecoliah 2 Chronicles 26 v 1-15 He rebuilt the town of Elath and restored it to Judah – v 2 With God’s help, he was able to win battles and wars i.e. against the Philistines, Arabs of Gur, and the Meunites. V 6-8 The Meunites paid annual tribute to him, and his fame spread even to Egypt, for he had become very powerful. With his love for husbandry, he promoted cattle raising and Agriculture and built forts in the wilderness – v 9-10 Established a well-armed, well- trained and strong military base v 11- 14 Fortified and Strengthened Jerusalem v 9, 15 He had fame that spread far and wide – for he was marvelously helped until he was strong! V 15 He STARTED with God – Proverb 12 v 1-7 (NLT) as LONG as he SOUGHT the Lord, God made him SUCCESSFUL. v 5 He continued to seek God in the days of Zec

Drawing Near to God Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NASBPsalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. NLTJames 4:8 (NKJV) Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. How can we draw near to God? Read and Study The Word of God The Devotional Bible Study Method 1 Summary —Summarize the passage or chapter etc with a title (a short phrase or a single sentence -think of a newspaper headline) 2 What Lessons or truths or principles or doctrines or theological treasures are revealed?  3 Prayer eg. Revelation chapter 16: Summary- life without Jesus and Armageddon  Lesson/observance Life without Jesus is horrible like having unending disease and dying of thirst and being enslaved to the worst master and living in total darkness and endless despair  Than

Bringing the sacred into Culture -Stephen Michels - June 11th, 2023 Philemon 1:1-25

Studies in Genesis Part 3: Creation Completed – David Macdonald – June 04, 2023 Genesis – Why Study Genesis? Ecclesiastes 12:1 NKJV Gen 1:1 Genesis – The Foundational Book Genesis gives foundation for doctrine: • Sin, the fall, redemption, justification. • The promise of the Messiah and Jesus Christ. • The personality and personhood of God. • The kingdom of God. Genesis explains origin of: • The universe. • Order and complexity. • The solar system. • The atmosphere and hydrosphere. • Life, man, marriage. • Good and evil. • Language, government, culture, nations, religion. Genesis 1:24 – 31 – Day 6 – the Completion Day Six of Creation Cattle - domestic animals – vs. 24 Creeping things – vs. 24 Beast of the Earth - wild animals – vs. 25 Man & Woman– vs. 26 – 27 Genesis 1:26-27 NASB Genesis 1:27 CEV So God created humans to be like Himself; He made men and women. The Creation of Mankind Day 1 – Light (vs. 3-5) Genesis 1:26-27 NASB Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; …(2

The Coming of the Majesty Mark Dejager May 28th, 2023 Psalm 110 1-7 Matthew 22-43-46 Act 2 34-36 Daniel 7 13-14 Psalm 2-8 Psalm 45 - 6-7 Hebrew 10:14 Hebrew 7 :1-4 Revelation 19 - 16-19

THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT Exodus 20:13 “Thou shalt not kill” (Deuteronomy 5:17) Murder violates all of these axioms: -personhood (ours derived; God’s is not). -personal bodily integrity & autonomy. -a sanctity revealed by a holy God. -honour & respect (murder being the ultimate expression of disrespect). CAPITALPUNISHMENT Genesis 9:6 Romans 13:4 MURDER 1stdegree murder (premeditated) 2nddegree murder (unpremeditated) 3rddegree murder (manslaughter) Deuteronomy 17:8-11 Deuteronomy 19:2-4 Numbers 35:24-25 Exodus 21:12-14 Deuteronomy 19:11-13 Matthew 5:21-22 Matthew13:33 Matthew22:36-45 Psalm 139:13-17 II Timothy 2:1-5 Romans 13:12 Ephesians 5:6-8

Making Jesus Christ Preeminent (Number One) Lessons from the Bethany Family John 12:1-11 Only one life, 'twill soon be past’ Only what's done for Christ will last For me living means living for Christ (Philippians 2:20) Colossians 1:15-18 Questions According to the Bible, who is the greatest person that has ever lived? Why is he the greatest person? Matthew 11:1-11 (NLT) Questions What is the first recorded statement of Judas Iscariot in the Bible and when did he make the statement? How many times was Jesus anointed with oil (perfume) in the gospels? Discuss the anointing incidents in the gospels? Luke 7:36-50; (Early in Jesus Ministry. Mary, Simon the Pharisee) John 12:1-11, Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 26:6-13 (Mary of Bethany, 6 days before the last Passover/5 days before crucifixion, Simon the leper) A believer named in all four gospels who won many souls (a witness) with words but never performed a miracle? John the Baptist A believer named in the gospel of John who won many souls (a witness) with words

Studies in Genesis Part 2: The Six Days of Creation Scriptures from NASB unless noted Genesis –The Foundation–A Review Ecclesiastes 12:1 Gen 1:1 Genesis –A Foundational Book Review Basis for Study: The Bible –the authority of Scripture Genesis –The Foundation –the Bible stands on the foundation of Genesis 1:1 Genesis –The Beginning –everything had a beginning –from not even nothing Genesis –The Originator –God –uncreated One –eternal “The only proper way to interpret Genesis 1 is not to ‘interpret’ it at all. That is, we accept the fact that it was meant to say exactly what it says.” (Morris) Genesis –A Foundational Book Genesis gives foundation for doctrine: Sin, the fall, redemption, justification. The promise of the Messiah and Jesus Christ. The personality and personhood of God. The kingdom of God. Genesis explains origin of: The universe. Order and complexity. The solar system. The atmosphere and hydrosphere. Life, man, marriage. Good and evil. Language, government, culture, nations, religion.

David Hansen – Sunday Service – April 30th, 2023 JESUS THE MESSIAH Psalm 110 & Matthew 22 The Multi-facetted Apologia of Fulfilled Prophecy in the Psalms Psalm 22:1 Matthew 27:46. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Psalm 16:10 “the (body of) the Holy One will not see corruption” Acts 2 (Peter, Jerusalem) and Acts 13 (Paul, at Pisidian Antioch) Psalm 110 FOR TODAY (most quoted and the most alluded to). Matt 26:30, Mark 14:26 Think of singing Psalm 118:14 exactly then ! “After they had sung a hymn (Ps 113-118), they went out.” JESUS THE MESSIAH Position (Luke 4 versus Isaiah 61) Person (John 8 vs Deut 19 & Isaiah 42) Paradox (Matt 22 versus Psalm 110) Position (Luke 4 :15 – 22 versus Isaiah 61) Person (John 8: 12-14 & 28 - 29) Isaiah 42:7 (prediction of thea coming Messiah’s work). To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the

Will you give me a drink? John 4 : 1 - 42 - Lordwin Jeyakumar - April 23, 2023 Why is water necessary for life? John 4 : 1 - 42 The Story of the Samaritan Woman 1.Conversation 2.Revelation 3.Transformation John 4 : 5 – 10 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘ Give Me a drink ,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4 : 10, 37, 38, 39 10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you kne

Saved from Sin Are you Saved ? • Delivered • Rescued • Safe & Secure in Christ Saved is a Biblical word that covey this truth : I Tim 1:15 “ Christ Jesus came into the world to SAVE sinners” Luke 19:10 “ the Son of Man came to seek and SAVE that which was lost” John 10:9 “ I Am the door, by Me if anyone enters, he will be SAVED” Acts 4:12 “ No other name, whereby we must be SAVED” Ephesians 2:8 “ By grace you are SAVED through faith, not of yourselves” Romans chapter 8 : 1-3 / 10-15 / 18-23 Romans 8 speaks of 3 ways we have been Saved 1. We have been saved from the PENALTY of SIN • 8:1 “ there is now no condemnation • It was the law that condemned us • God sent his Son to bear our condemnation 2. We are being saved from the POWER of SIN Rom 8: 11, 13,15 • The spirit that raised up Jesus dwells in us, and gives us life (spiritual) • We are not under bondage / slavery anymore • We have the power to put to death sin / the deeds of the body 3. We will be saved from the PRESENCE of SIN Ro

The Practical Meaning of Christs Resurrection He Is Risen - Matthew 28:1-8 The Women Worship the Risen Lord - Matthew 28:9-10 The Soldiers Are Bribed - Matthew 28:11-15 Revelation 1:17-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Questions The prominent rich and powerful man that is mentioned in the four gospels? Joseph Arimathea, a prominent member of the Religious Jewish council (the Sanhedrin) Matthew 27:57-60., Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-54, John 19:38-42 Why is he discussed in all four gospels? The owner of the tomb where Jesus was buried The empty tomb after the resurrection Name the people that were raised from the dead in the Old Testament? Elijah raised the widow’s son Elisha raised the Shunamite’s son A dead man thrown into Elisha's tomb came back to life Name the people that were raised from the dead in the New Testament? Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter Widow of Nain’s son Lazarus After Jesus’ resurrection, many saints who fell asleep were raised (Matthew 27:51-53) Peter raised Dorcas (Tabitha) Paul raised Eutychu

Christ Crucifixion – The Believer's Benefit Mark 15:21-34 New Living Translation The Crucifixion 21 A passerby named Simon, who was from Cyrene,[a] was coming in from the countryside just then, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus’ cross. (Simon was the father of Alexander and Rufus.) 22 And they brought Jesus to a place called Golgotha (which means “Place of the Skull”). 23 They offered him wine drugged with myrrh, but he refused it. 24 Then the soldiers nailed him to the cross. They divided his clothes and threw dice[b] to decide who would get each piece. 25 It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. 26 A sign announced the charge against him. It read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 Two revolutionaries[c] were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.[d] 29 The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery. “Ha! Look at you now!” they yelled at him. “You said you were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. 30 Well then, save yourself an

Solomon –A Portrait of a Futile Life Ecclesiastes 6 How to Avoid Life as a Dead End Street Main Lesson: To have a fruitful and satisfying life • God (Jesus) must be given first place • God (Jesus) must be the center of our lives • Major pursuit in life is knowing God (Jesus) • Ultimate response to life is loving God (Jesus) • Satisfaction comes only by vibrant relationship with God (Jesus) Knowing God -Our Main Pursuit Jeremiah 9 (NET) 23 Paul boast Philippians 3 -7 (NKJV) Galatians 6 -3 Loving God -Our Ultimate Response to Life Deuteronomy 6 – 4 -9 Loving God -Our Ultimate Response to Life - Mark 12:30-31 A Portrait of Solomon’s Life - The Situation Ecclesiastes 6 Wealth without enjoyment Common among the affluent God is the giver of life and all gifts Riches, wealth, honour, ability to enjoy them The person in this story seemed to have it made This verse brings us back to the overriding theme of the book LIFE IS VANITY A Portrait of Solomon’s Life Solomon’, Story 2 Chronicles 7- 12 Solomon’s Story • Sol

Lessons from Jericho

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (PART 3) Exodus 20:3-17, Deut. 5:7-21 Taken as axiomatic: - personhood (ours derived, God’s not). - personal bodily integrity & autonomy. - sanctities revealed by a holy God. - honour & respect (worship God). #1 W Worship #2 I Idolatry #3 V Vanity #4 S Sabbath #5 P Parents #6 M Murder #7 A Adultery #8 T Theft #9 L Lying #10 E Envy GOD AND HIS LAW Closeness (Proximity) is TaughtMAN (Earthly Children) (Deuteronomy 30 11) GOD AND HIS LAW  DistanceMAN (Earthly Children) ‘Put into effect’ by Angels! Deuteronomy 33:2 (KJV). (‘PUT INTO EFFECT’ BY ANGELS) Deut 33:2 - thousands of “holy ones” Acts 7:53 disposition of angels (diatageis). Gal. 3:19 ordained by angels (diatageis). Heb. 2:2 binding – the Word delivered by, or ‘declared’ by, angels (bebaios). Exodus 20 (Deut. 5:7-21) 1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God…. Exodus 31:18, Deut.9:10 Perspectives Relationships Priorities Responsibilities Sanctities- TIME PESONHOOD PROPERTY Hierarc

Be Prepared 2 Timothy 2 - 15 - 26 2 Timothy 3 - 10 - 17 2 Timothy 4 - 1 - 5

Studies in Genesis Part 1: Introduction Genesis – A Foundational Book  Ecc 12:1  Gen 1:1  Col 1:15-18  Outline  Basis for study – the Bible  Genesis – the Foundation  Genesis – the Beginning  Genesis - the Originator of all things – God Genesis Assumptions 1. Important study – foundational Bible is the Word of God 2. Stick to what the Scriptures teach Bible is an historical document 3. Not debate Creation vs. Evolution God exists and there is no other 4. Teach foundational truth God has spoken to mankind (His Word) 5. Answer our most perplexing questions “The only proper way to interpret Genesis 1 is not to ‘interpret’ it at all. That is, we accept the fact that it was meant to say exactly what it says.” (Morris) The Bible – Can I trust it? 1. Most read book in the world – a library of books a) 4 billion copies in 50 years b) 66 books c) 40 Authors – 3 continents, 3 languages, written over 1500 yrs. d) All agree on one central theme – Jesus Christ the Messiah Divisions of Bible 1. Old Te