Title: God will test all men before they can believe
1God will test all men before they can believe
- God will always bring forth His people through a
series of tests. (Zech 139)
2God will test all men before they can believe
- Zechariah 139 (NKJV) - I will bring the
one-third through the fire, Will refine them as
silver is refined, And test them as gold is
tested. They will call on My name, And I will
answer them. I will say, This is My people
And each one will say, The LORD is my God.
3God will test all men before they can believe
- Why do men respond two ways to the same evidence?
(Acts 1348 141-2 2824-29)
4God will test all men before they can believe
- Acts 1348 (NKJV) - Now when the Gentiles heard
this, they were glad and glorified the word of
the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to
eternal life believed.
5God will test all men before they can believe
- Acts 141-2 (NKJV) - Now it happened in Iconium
that they went together to the synagogue of the
Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of
the Jews and of the Greeks believed. 2 But the
unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and
poisoned their minds against the brethren.
6God will test all men before they can believe
- Acts 2824-29 (NKJV) - And some were persuaded
by the things which were spoken, and some
disbelieved.
7God will test all men before they can believe
- There were 12 spies but only 2 claimed the land
could be taken. (Num 3212)
8God will test all men before they can believe
- Some doubt that the Bible could be Gods word
because of the different reactions men
have to it. They are missing the purpose of God
in this.
9God will test all men before they can believe
- Some doubt that the Bible could be Gods word
because of the different reactions men
have to it. They are missing the purpose of God
in this. - God told us ahead of time that only a few would
find the truth. (Mt 713-14)
10God will test all men before they can believe
- Matthew 713-14 (NKJV) - Enter by the narrow
gate for wide is the gate and broad is the way
that leads to destruction, and there are many who
go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and
difficult is the way which leads to life, and
there are few who find it.
11God will test all men before they can believe
- By design God has given a message that would
cause the proud to reject it and the humble
to find it. (1 Cor 122-29) - Jesus stated that Gods truth must be carefully
pursued. (Jn 717 Mt 1310-15) - John 717 (NKJV) - If anyone wills to do His
will, he shall know concerning the doctrine,
whether it is from God or whether I speak on My
own authority.
12God will test all men before they can believe
- By design God has given a message that would
cause the proud to reject it and the humble to
find it. (1 Cor 122-29)
13God will test all men before they can believe
- 1 Cor 126-29 - For you see your calling,
brethren, that not many wise according to the
flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are
called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things
of the world to put to shame the wise, and God
has chosen the weak things of the world to put to
shame the things which are mighty
14God will test all men before they can believe
- 28 and the base things of the world and the
things which are despised God has chosen, and the
things which are not, to bring to nothing the
things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in
His presence.
15God will test all men before they can believe
- Jesus stated that Gods truth must be carefully
pursued. (Jn 717 Mt 1310-15)
16God will test all men before they can believe
- John 717 (NKJV) - If anyone wills to do His
will, he shall know concerning the doctrine,
whether it is from God or whether I speak on My
own authority. - Matthew 1310-15 (NKJV) - And the disciples came
and said to Him, Why do You speak to them in
parables? 11 He answered and said to them,
Because it has been given to you to know the
mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them
it has not been given.
17God will test all men before they can believe
- Matthew 1310-15 (NKJV) - And the disciples came
and said to Him, Why do You speak to them in
parables? 11 He answered and said to them,
Because it has been given to you to know the
mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them
it has not been given.
18God will test all men before they can believe
- Matthew 1310-15 (NKJV) - 12 For whoever has, to
him more will be given, and he will have
abundance but whoever does not have, even what
he has will be taken away from him. 13 Therefore
I speak to them in parables, because seeing they
do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do
they understand.
19God will test all men before they can believe
- 14 And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is
fulfilled, which says Hearing you will hear and
shall not understand, And seeing you will see and
not perceive 15 For the hearts of this people
have grown dull. Their ears Bare hard of hearing,
And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should
see with their eyes and hear with their ears,
Lest they should understand with their hearts and
turn, So that I should heal them.
20God will test all men before they can believe
- Potentially anyone can find the truth of God, but
those who do will have to dig deep and not be
easily discouraged.
21God will test all men before they can believe
- Potentially anyone can find the truth of God, but
those who do will have to dig deep and not be
easily discouraged. - Can you find the truth and keep the truth because
you have a love for the truth?
22God will test all men before they can believe
- Consider a series of test we must go through.
Will you pass the test?
23The Test of Knowing Jesus
- While God gave powerful evidence, there were many
who did not believe in Jesus. (Mt
1613-16)
24The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Matthew 1613-16 (NKJV) - When Jesus came into
the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His
disciples, saying, Who do men say that I, the
Son of Man, am? 14 So they said, Some say John
the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or
one of the prophets. 15 He said to them, But
who do you say that I am? 16 Simon Peter
answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son
of the living God.
25The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Jesus did not give men the kind of evidence they
demanded but rather gave them sufficient evidence
to believe. (Jn 538-40)
26The Test of Knowing Jesus
- John 538-40 (NKJV) - But you do not have His
word abiding in you, because whom He sent, Him
you do not believe. 39 You search the Scriptures,
for in them you think you have eternal life and
these are they which testify of Me. 40 But you
are not willing to come to Me that you may have
life.
27The Test of Knowing Jesus
- When men demanded signs, Jesus gave them
something else. (Jn 218-22)
28The Test of Knowing Jesus
- John 218-22 (NKJV) - So the Jews answered and
said to Him, What sign do You show to us, since
You do these things? 19 Jesus answered and said
to them, Destroy this temple, and in three days
I will raise it up. 20 Then the Jews said, It
has taken forty-six years to build this temple,
and will You raise it up in three days?
29The Test of Knowing Jesus
- 21 But He was speaking of the temple of His body.
22 Therefore, when He had risen from the dead,
His disciples remembered that He had said this to
them and they believed the Scripture and the
word which Jesus had said.
30The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Consider the tests men had to pass in order to
believe.
31The Test of Knowing Jesus
- The test of alleged contradictions
32The Test of Knowing Jesus
- How could Jesus be from Nazareth and still be the
Messiah? (Jn 145-46 Mic 52)
33The Test of Knowing Jesus
- John 145-46 (NKJV) - Philip found Nathanael and
said to him, We have found Him of whom Moses in
the law, and also the prophets, wroteJesus of
Nazareth, the son of Joseph. 46 And Nathanael
said to him, Can anything good come out of
Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see.
34The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Micah 52 (NKJV) - But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Though you are little among the thousands of
Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The
One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are
from of old, From everlasting.
35The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Did Jesus fulfill the prophecy? How would one
come to know this?
36The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Did Jesus fulfill the prophecy? How would one
come to know this? - Those who are quick to turn away will never find
Gods truth!
37The Test of Knowing Jesus
- The test of knowledgeable, influential men. (Jn
745-49)
38The Test of Knowing Jesus
- John 745-49 (NKJV) - Then the officers came to
the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to
them, Why have you not brought Him? 46 The
officers answered, No man ever spoke like this
Man! 47 Then the Pharisees answered them, Are
you also deceived? 48 Have any of the rulers or
the Pharisees believed in Him? 49 But this crowd
that does not know the law is accursed.
39The Test of Knowing Jesus
- These popular men did not believe that Jesus was
the Messiah.
40The Test of Knowing Jesus
- These popular men did not believe that Jesus was
the Messiah. - How many stopped listening at the words of these
men?
41The Test of Knowing Jesus
- The test of Jesus teaching and doing hard
things.
42The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Jesus taught without apology in a way to drive
off the shallow. (Jn 661-69)
43The Test of Knowing Jesus
- John 663-69 (NKJV) - It is the Spirit who gives
life the flesh profits nothing. The words that I
speak to you are spirit, and they are life. 64
But there are some of you who do not believe.
For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were
who did not believe, and who would betray Him. 65
And He said, Therefore I have said to you that
no one can come to Me unless it has been granted
to him by My Father.
44The Test of Knowing Jesus
- 66 From that time many of His disciples went back
and walked with Him no more. 67 Then Jesus said
to the twelve, Do you also want to go away? 68
But Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom
shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
69 Also we have come to believe and know that You
are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
45The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Jesus at times responded in a way that would have
cased the sensitive to quit. (Mt 1522-28)
46The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Matthew 1522-28 (NKJV) - And behold, a woman of
Canaan came from that region and cried out to
Him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of
David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.
23 But He answered her not a word. And His
disciples came and urged Him, saying, Send her
away, for she cries out after us.
47The Test of Knowing Jesus
- 24 But He answered and said, I was not sent
except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying,
Lord, help me! 26 But He answered and said, It
is not good to take the childrens bread and
throw it to the little dogs. 27 And she said,
Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the
crumbs which fall from their masters table.
48The Test of Knowing Jesus
- 28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, O woman,
great is your faith! Let it be to you as you
desire. And her daughter was healed from that
very hour.
49The Test of Knowing Jesus
- Blessed are those who persist and pass the test
of truth.
50The test of knowing how to be saved
- While God wants all men to be saved, one must
search the scriptures to learn how to be
saved. (1 Tim 23-4)
51The test of knowing how to be saved
- 1 Timothy 23-4 (NKJV) - For this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who
desires all men to be saved and to come to the
knowledge of the truth.
52The test of knowing how to be saved
- Some are confused when they fail to find all
requirements of salvation specifically listed in
one verse.
53The test of knowing how to be saved
- Some are confused when they fail to find all
requirements of salvation specifically listed in
one verse. - There are very different views that are widely
taught that require a careful serious study of
Gods word.
54The test of knowing how to be saved
- Some are confused when they fail to find all
requirements of salvation specifically listed in
one verse. - There are very different views that are widely
taught that require a careful serious study of
Gods word. - As a result some will interpret a passage in a
way to contradict others.
55The test of knowing how to be saved
- Some interpret passages showing the necessity of
faith in a way that contradicts passages
teaching the necessity of baptism. (Jn 316 Acts
238)
56The test of knowing how to be saved
- John 316 (NKJV) - For God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have
everlasting life.
57The test of knowing how to be saved
- Acts 238 (NKJV) -Then Peter said to them,
Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit.
58The test of knowing how to be saved
- Others interpret salvation by grace in such a way
to contradict other passages. (Eph 28-9 Jn
628-29)
59The test of knowing how to be saved
- Ephesians 28-9 (NKJV) - For by grace you have
been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves it is the gift of God, 9 not of
works, lest anyone should boast.
60The test of knowing how to be saved
- John 628-29 (NKJV) - Then they said to Him,
What shall we do, that we may work the works of
God? 29 Jesus answered and said to them, This
is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom
He sent.
61The test of knowing how to be saved
- One must overcome the beliefs of influential men.
62The test of our obedience
- Men who begin serving God will face additional
tests of their faith.
63The test of our obedience
- Men who begin serving God will face additional
tests of their faith. - Abraham could plainly tell us that. (Heb
1117-19)
64The test of our obedience
- Hebrews 1117-19 (NKJV) - By faith Abraham, when
he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had
received the promises offered up his only
begotten son, 18 of whom it was said, In Isaac
your seed shall be called, 19 concluding that
God was able to raise him up, even from the dead,
from which he also received him in a figurative
sense.
65The test of our obedience
- Abraham was tested and God proclaimed his grade!
(Gen 2212)
66The test of our obedience
- Genesis 2212 (NKJV) - And He said, Do not lay
your hand on the lad, or do anything to him for
now I know that you fear God, since you have not
withheld your son, your only son, from Me.
67The test of our obedience
- Jesus expects His disciples to follow all things
He commands. (Mt 2820)
68The test of our obedience
- Jesus expects His disciples to follow all things
He commands. (Mt 2820) - He made no exceptions to those who were required
to make a great sacrifice. (Mt 1920-25)
69The test of our obedience
- Matthew 1920-25 (NKJV) - The young man said to
Him, All these things I have kept from my youth.
What do I still lack? 21 Jesus said to him, If
you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have
and give to the poor, and you will have treasure
in heaven and come, follow Me. 22 But when the
young man heard that saying, he went away
sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
70The test of our obedience
- 23Then Jesus said to His disciples, Assuredly, I
say to you that it is hard for a rich man to
enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say
to you, it is easier for a camel to go through
the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter
the kingdom of God. 25 When His disciples heard
it, they were greatly astonished, saying, Who
then can be saved?
71The test of our obedience
- That is a requirement of all who would be His
disciple. (Lk 1433)
72The test of our obedience
- Luke 1433 (NKJV) - So likewise, whoever of you
does not forsake all that he has cannot be My
disciple.
73The test of our obedience
- We are tested in our morals. (Eph 53)
74The test of our obedience
- Ephesians 53 (NKJV) - But fornication and all
uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be
named among you, as is fitting for saints
75The test of our obedience
- One preacher distinguished between being tempted
and being tested or tried. He said that, "the
former word conveys the idea of appealing to the
worst part of man, with the wish that he may
yield and do the wrong. The latter means an
appeal to the better part of man, with the desire
that he should stand.
76The test of our obedience
- Temptation says, 'Do this pleasant thing do not
be hindered by the fact that it is wrong.' Trial
or proving says, 'Do this right and noble thing
do not be hindered by the fact that it is
painful.' Satan tempts us to bring out the
worst in us God tests us to bring out the best
in us.
77The test of our obedience
- We must stand against those who are in adulterous
marriages. (Mt 199-10)
78The test of our obedience
- Matthew 199-10 (NKJV) - And I say to you,
whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual
immorality, and marries another, commits
adultery and whoever marries her who is divorced
commits adultery. 10 His disciples said to Him,
If such is the case of the man with his wife, it
is better not to marry.
79The test of our obedience
- When the world gets into the church we cease to
be Gods.
80The test of our obedience
- We are tested as a local church. (2 Cor 29)
81The test of our obedience
- 2 Corinthians 29 (NKJV) - For to this end I also
wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether
you are obedient in all things.
82The test of our obedience
- We must not let one or two outspoken men cause us
to pull back from obeying.
83The test of our obedience
- We must not let one or two outspoken men cause us
to pull back from obeying. - While conflict may come, we will be faithful to
God.
84The test of our obedience
- Do not be dismayed when such tests come! We can
pass it. (Acts 151-2,22)
85The test of our obedience
- Acts 151-2 (NKJV) - And certain men came down
from Judea and taught the brethren, Unless you
are circumcised according to the custom of Moses,
you cannot be saved. 2 Therefore, when Paul and
Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with
them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and
certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem,
to the apostles and elders, about this question.
86The test of our obedience
- Acts 1522 (NKJV) - Then it pleased the apostles
and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen
men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and
Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named
Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the
brethren.
87The test of faithfulness in trials
- God will allow various trials to come into our
lives. (1 Pt 16-7 Rev 210) - 1 Peter 16-7 (NKJV) 6In this you greatly
rejoice, though now for a little while, if need
be, you have been grieved by various trials,
7that the genuineness of your faith, being much
more precious than gold that perishes, though it
is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor,
and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, - Revelation 210 (NKJV) 10Do not fear any of those
things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the
devil is about to throw some of you into prison,
that you may be tested, and you will have
tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death,
and I will give you the crown of life. - On preacher noted that when God permits his
children to go through the furnace, he keeps his
eye on the clock and his hand on the thermostat. - 1. This is a test that will bring greater
blessings when we pass it. (Rom 53-5) - Romans 53 through Romans 55 (NKJV) 3And not
only that, but we also glory in tribulations,
knowing that tribulation produces perseverance
4and perseverance, character and character,
hope. 5Now hope does not disappoint, because the
love of God has been poured out in our hearts by
the Holy Spirit who was given to us. - In order to realize the worth of the anchor, we
need to feel the stress of the storm. - 2. Do you glory in tribulations? (Phil 129-30)
- Philippians 129 through Philippians 130 (NKJV)
29For to you it has been granted on behalf of
Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to
suffer for His sake, 30having the same conflict
which you saw in me and now hear is in me. - B. In these tests we must go back to the
foundations of why we believe. (1 Pt 315) - 1 Peter 315 (NKJV) 15But sanctify the Lord God
in your hearts, and always be ready to give a
defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the
hope that is in you, with meekness and fear - 1. What did Jesus tell John the Baptist when he
was suffering in prison? - (Mt 113-6)
- Matthew 113 through Matthew 116 (NKJV) 3and
said to Him, Are You the Coming One, or do we
look for another? - 4Jesus answered and said to them, Go and tell
John the things which you hear and see 5The
blind see and the lame walk the lepers are
cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised
up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
6And blessed is he who is not offended because of
Me. - 2. We should not become offended at Christ
because He allows certain things to - come into our lives!
- Conclusion Will you pass the tests of God or
join the shallow world of unbelievers? - A. The response you give will determine what
you will allow Christ to become in your
88Where do we fit?
- Where do we fit in Jesus parable about prayer?
(Lk 181-8) - What if the answer to the question in verse 8 was
no? - We can allow the immediate demands of this life
to crowd out real prayer.
89Where do we fit?
- Where do we fit in Jesus parable about prayer?
(Lk 181-8)
90Where do we fit?
- Where do we fit in Jesus parable about prayer?
(Lk 181-8) - What if the answer to the question in verse 8 was
no?
91Where do we fit?
- Where do we fit in Jesus parable about prayer?
(Lk 181-8) - What if the answer to the question in verse 8 was
no? - We can allow the immediate demands of this life
to crowd out real prayer.
92The power of one prayer
- God tells us of the power of one prayer. (Jas
516-17)
93The power of one prayer
- God tells us of the power of one prayer. (Jas
516-17) - The battle between the prophets of Baal and
Elijah. (1 Kings 1836-39)
94The power of one prayer
- God tells us of the power of one prayer. (Jas
516-17) - The battle between the prophets of Baal and
Elijah. (1 Kings 1836-39) - Contrast the prophets of Baal.
95The power of one prayer
- God tells us of the power of one prayer. (Jas
516-17) - The battle between the prophets of Baal and
Elijah. (1 Kings 1836-39) - Contrast the prophets of Baal.
- It was a simple question of who had the hand of
the Lord.
96The power of one prayer
- The request of a young Solomon for wisdom. (1
Kings 35-9)
97The power of one prayer
- The request of a young Solomon for wisdom. (1
Kings 35-9) - What was Solomon like before this? Gods hand
powerfully acted upon this young man. (1
Kings 310-14)
98The power of one prayer
- The request of a young Solomon for wisdom. (1
Kings 35-9) - What was Solomon like before this? Gods hand
powerfully acted upon this young man. (1
Kings 310-14) - The hand of the Lord? is seen in changed lives!
99The power of one prayer
- The mighty Assyrian army and king Hezekiah. (2
Kings 1914-19)
100The power of one prayer
- The mighty Assyrian army and king Hezekiah. (2
Kings 1914-19) - Never say like the world All you have is a
prayer.
101The power of one prayer
- The mighty Assyrian army and king Hezekiah. (2
Kings 1914-19) - Never say like the world All you have is a
prayer. - King Sennacherib no doubt learned about the
power of one prayer.(2 Kings 1935-37)
102In truth it is never just one prayer
- There is something all of these men had in
common. (1 Kings 841-43)
103In truth it is never just one prayer
- There is something all of these men had in
common. (1 Kings 841-43) - Prayer can do nothing for a man who does not
posses a living faith.
104In truth it is never just one prayer
- There is something all of these men had in
common. (1 Kings 841-43) - Prayer can do nothing for a man who does not
posses a living faith. - Some Jews thought it was just knowing the right
words. (Acts 1913-16)
105In truth it is never just one prayer
- There is something all of these men had in
common. (1 Kings 841-43) - Prayer can do nothing for a man who does not
posses a living faith. - Some Jews thought it was just knowing the right
words. (Acts 1913-16) - Listen to your words. Think!
106In truth it is never just one prayer
- We can have the power of god in our lives. (Eph
320)
107In truth it is never just one prayer
- We can have the power of god in our lives. (Eph
320) - He is able to do
108In truth it is never just one prayer
- We can have the power of god in our lives. (Eph
320) - He is able to do
- above all that we ask or think
109In truth it is never just one prayer
- We can have the power of god in our lives. (Eph
320) - He is able to do
- above all that we ask or think
- abundantly above all that we ask or think
110In truth it is never just one prayer
- We can have the power of god in our lives. (Eph
320) - He is able to do
- above all that we ask or think
- abundantly above all that we ask or think
- exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or
think
111In truth it is never just one prayer
- When we realize this is God speaking then this is
hard to grasp.
112In truth it is never just one prayer
- When we realize this is God speaking then this is
hard to grasp. - Do we have the power or merely an outward form?
113In truth it is never just one prayer
- When we realize this is God speaking then this is
hard to grasp. - Do we have the power or merely an outward form?
- We can have the form without power.
(2 Tim 35)
114In truth it is never just one prayer
- When we realize this is God speaking then this is
hard to grasp. - Do we have the power or merely an outward form?
- We can have the form without power.
(2 Tim 35) - Or we can allow God's power to be used through
us. (1 Thess 213)
115In truth it is never just one prayer
- What does access to God mean to you? Do not tell
me. How do you pray? (1 Jn 514-15)
116We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- It is possible to "faint", "lack courage"
concerning our effort in prayer.
117We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- It is possible to "faint", "lack courage"
concerning our effort in prayer. - What would a person think when they lose heart?
118We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- It is possible to "faint", "lack courage"
concerning our effort in prayer. - What would a person think when they lose heart?
- We need to be vigilant and steadfast in
prayer. (Rom 1212 Col 42) -
119We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- Jesus example stimulated his apostles to ask to
be taught about prayer. (Lk 111)
120We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- Jesus example stimulated his apostles to ask to
be taught about prayer. (Lk 111) - Jesus prayed at His baptism in the beginning of
His ministry. (Lk 321)
121We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- Jesus example stimulated his apostles to ask to
be taught about prayer. (Lk 111) - Jesus prayed at His baptism in the beginning of
His ministry. (Lk 321) - Jesus at times prayed all night. (Lk 612)
122We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- Jesus example stimulated his apostles to ask to
be taught about prayer. (Lk 111) - Jesus prayed at His baptism in the beginning of
His ministry. (Lk 321) - Jesus at times prayed all night. (Lk 612)
- Jesus prayed three times in the course of one
hour. (Mt 2636-44) -
123We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- For many this kind of praying in unknown, why?
124We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- For many this kind of praying in unknown, why?
- Because they fail to distinguish between public
prayer and private prayer.
125We ought to always pray and not to lose heart.
- For many this kind of praying in unknown, why?
- Because they fail to distinguish between public
prayer and private prayer. - We should look at our motives and manners in a
public prayer. (Mt 65-7)
126We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- He is a God with a mighty hand but also a very
gentle one.
127We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- He is a God with a mighty hand but also a very
gentle one. - The coming of the Messiah was a display of Gods
mighty arm. (Isa 5210 531)
128We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- He is a God with a mighty hand but also a very
gentle one. - The coming of the Messiah was a display of Gods
mighty arm. (Isa 5210 531) - That same hand will be used to nourish and
protect us. (Isa 4010-11 421-3)
129We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- He is a God with a mighty hand but also a very
gentle one. - The coming of the Messiah was a display of Gods
mighty arm. (Isa 5210 531) - That same hand will be used to nourish and
protect us. (Isa 4010-11 421-3) - Who do you feel comfortable in opening your heart
to?
130We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- What do you think God will do with your prayer?
(Mt 77-11)
131We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- What do you think God will do with your prayer?
(Mt 77-11) - Are there things you have ceased asking God
about? (Jas 42-3)
132We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- What do you think God will do with your prayer?
(Mt 77-11) - Are there things you have ceased asking God
about? (Jas 42-3) - Do you know the impact that one prayer can have
on your life and those precious to you?
133We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- What do you think God will do with your prayer?
(Mt 77-11) - Are there things you have ceased asking God
about? (Jas 42-3) - Do you know the impact that one prayer can have
on your life and those precious to you? - We need more intercession in the church.
(2 Cor 111 Col 42-4)
134We need to have a clearer view of the God that we
pray to
- What do you think God will do with your prayer?
(Mt 77-11) - Are there things you have ceased asking God
about? (Jas 42-3) - Do you know the impact that one prayer can have
on your life and those precious to you? - We need more intercession in the church.
(2 Cor 111 Col 42-4) - Hezekiah also asked for help in prayer.
(2 Kings 193-4)
135Where do you stand?
- Deuteronomy 47 - 8 (NKJV)7For what great
nation is there that has God so near to it, as
the LORD our God is to us, for whatever reason we
may call upon Him? 8And what great nation is
there that has such statutes and righteous
judgments as are in all this law which I set
before you this day?
136Where do you stand?
- Here is an interesting conversation between a
Swedish peasant woman and her persistent visitor.
"Does your son in America never send you any
money?" was asked of a poverty-stricken old
Swedish woman. "Never!" was the bitter answer "He
writes often and speaks of sending money, but
never a bit have I seen from him.
137Where do you stand?
- I am getting old and poor and soon I must die or
go to the poorhouse. Yet he is rich and
prosperous. Such is the ingratitude of children!
- Is there never anything in the letters?" asked
the persistent visitor. - Oh, yes, he always sends pictures but I do not
need pictures I need money."
138Where do you stand?
- "Have you saved those pictures?"
- "They are all pasted on the wall in my bedroom.
Would you like to see them?" - "Certainly," answered the visitor. When she
looked into the bare little room she saw pasted
on the walls a small fortune in American paper
money.
139Where do you stand?
- She had a room full of money but she failed to
see its value. The very presence of this gift
suggested that someone loved her and cared for
her though that one lived in another land.
140I See the Suffering of Christ
- He was hated by those He loved. (Mt 2437-38
Lk 2334) - Jesus suffered greatly on the cross. (Lk
2241-44 Heb 57-8)
141I See the Suffering of Christ
- He was hated by those He loved. (Mt 2437-38
Lk 2334) - Jesus suffered greatly on the cross. (Lk
2241-44 Heb 57-8) - Did you see Him crucified? (Gal 31)
142I See the Unmerited Love of God
- Why did Jesus have to die? (Isa
534-5 2 Cor 521)
143I See the Unmerited Love of God
- Why did Jesus have to die? (Isa
534-5 2 Cor 521) - Why the death on the cross? (Rom 56-8)
144I See the Unmerited Love of God
- Why did Jesus have to die? (Isa
534-5 2 Cor 521) - Why the death on the cross? (Rom 56-8)
- Gods love for me is individual and personal!
145The Cross Shows Me How to Live
- My view of life is radically changed. (Col 31-3
Rom 66)
146The Cross Shows Me How to Live
- My view of life is radically changed. (Col 31-3
Rom 66) - My view of physical things (2 Cor 89)
147The Cross Shows Me How to Live
- My view of life is radically changed. (Col 31-3
Rom 66) - My view of physical things (2 Cor 89)
- How I handle hurt (Lk 2334 Mt 1028 Eph
431-32)
148The Cross Shows Me How to Live
- My view of life is radically changed. (Col 31-3
Rom 66) - My view of physical things (2 Cor 89)
- How I handle hurt (Lk 2334 Mt 1028 Eph
431-32) - The Cares of life (Mt 1322 Jn 1631-33)
149The Cross Shows Me How to Live
- John 1632 through John 1633 (NKJV) 32Indeed the
hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will
be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me
alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father
is with Me. 33These things I have spoken to you,
that in Me you may have peace. In the world you
will have tribulation but be of good cheer, I
have overcome the world.
150The Cross of Christ Will Move me to
- Love His word. (1 Pt 21-3)
151The Cross of Christ Will Move me to
- Love His word. (1 Pt 21-3)
- Love to teach the lost (Lk 1910)
152The Cross of Christ Will Move me to
- Love His word. (1 Pt 21-3)
- Love to teach the lost (Lk 1910)
- Love my brethren (1 Pt 122-23)
153The Cross of Christ Will Move me to
- Love His word. (1 Pt 21-3)
- Love to teach the lost (Lk 1910)
- Love my brethren (1 Pt 122-23)
- Take a stand against false doctrine. (Gal 511
612)
154How Do You View the Cross?
- 2 Corinthians 134 (NKJV) 4For
though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives
by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him,
but we shall live with Him by the power of God
toward you.
155How Do You View the Cross?
- 1 Corinthians 123-24 (NKJV) 23but we
preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling
block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24but to
those who are called, both Jews and Greeks,
Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
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