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Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Episode 59
Title: “The Approachable Jesus”
Text: Hebrews 4:15
“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” – Hebrews 4:15
Opening thought
Introduction:
- Approachable: “Friendly and easy to talk to” (Oxford)
- What makes a person approachable?
- Friendly, welcoming, and open (Initially)
- Genuine, Kind, Truthful (Consistently)
- The Opposite of Approachable…
- Unfriendly, out of place, or someone who is distracted/ preoccupied, someone who is upset, or people that are closed to a group, until they learn more (initial)
- Two faced, inconsistent, lack of trust (continual)
- (Initial vs continual: Time is the best truth teller…linked-in; dating; friendship, etc.)
- Being approachable shows the truth of a person. Essentially, it shows how do they care about others and what are their priorities? It reveals our character traits…
- Selfishness; Kindness; Intolerance/Prejudice; Truthfulness; Dishonesty; Compassionate; Cold; Gracious/Merciful; Judgmental
- When it comes to being approachable, the greatest example is Jesus
- “Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can humble ourselves without despair.”— Blaise Pascal
- “In a sense the most approachable Person this world has ever seen was the Lord Jesus Christ.”— Martyn Lloyd-Jones
- Past examples:
- Luke 8:41-55
- Present Examples: Hebrews 4:15
- “In all points”; “Yet without sin”
- Jesus is just as approachable and available to sinners and sufferers now as he was when he was on earth.
- “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
Outline: “The Approachable Jesus”
- He’s Reachable: Find Him
- Go to Him, Seek Him, Pursue Him!
- The one thing about Jesus was that He was reachable in so many different places:
- At Work: Matthew 4:21,22 “And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.”
- At Home: Mark 1:29-31 “29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
- The Temple: John 2:18-22 “18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?21 But he spake of the temple of his body.22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.”
- Various locations throughout the city: Matthew 11: 19,20 “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:”
- Reachable = Accessed
- Jesus was and is accessible
- A lot of the times He was introduced was by others:
- Matthew invited the tax collectors and other sinners ( 9:9-13)
- Philip told Nathanial (John 1:45-51)
- The Scribes brought the Adulterous Woman (John 8:1-11)
- In every one of those situations, Jesus was welcoming and spoke to the truth
- He’s Reasonable: Favor Him
- Prefer Him, Regard Him, Choose Him!
- He’s Reasonable, meaning He is not only Truthful, but He is also Practical
- Jesus understands what we go through and still offers a way to a Holy God
- “In every respect” (Heb 4:15)
- Temptations
- Trials
- Troubles
- “Yet Without sin”
- “In every respect” (Heb 4:15)
- We live in a world where it’s cool to relate. We must instead preach that Jesus understands
- He’s Reliable: Follow Him
- Follow Him, Obey Him, Practice His ways!
- Jesus is Reliable, meaning He is always the same and will give us more than we even bargain for.
- Hebrews 4:15,16 “1For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
The C.O.D.E. of Man Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Oglxqy35Wg4m4YMfU8Q28?si=074063174e334747
The Way of Holiness Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/08UgdbUrBDZoWWnfiCYxbO?si=oG-EaQzfQMC5GN-N7NaxvA
Daybreak Devotions Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z25hqT5DNOZcwBLBXc67I?si=1f1c8f24a3e24618
Also, a very special thank you to my dead friend, Dave Compton, for the opening remarks.
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Episode 58
Title: A Change of Mind
Text: Luke 15:11-24
Theme: Repentance
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Introduction:
• “Repentance will not make you see Christ; but to see Christ will give you repentance.” - Charles H. Spurgeon
• Definition of Repentance:
o Repentance: “sincere regret or remorse” (Oxford)
o Bible Repentance: “Turning to God. A change of mind toward God that results in a changed life.” - David Cloud (Way of Life Encyclopedia)
• There are two types of Repentance in the Bible:
1.) Initial Repentance (For Salvation)
“I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” – Luke 13:3
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” – Acts 2:38
- The initial “change of mind” where we realize we need God.
- Repentance is a belief in what the Bible says and seeing yourself exactly how you are.
2.) Continual Repentance (For Sanctification/Consecration)
“ Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.” – Revelation 2:5
- Illustration of lost people having repentance and the “not sorry for what you did, sorry you got caught” one size fits all false narrative. A Lost person can have sincere remorse and change but not have a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
• This is a story of Repentance. A changed mind that led to a changed life.
Outline: “A Change of Mind” Luke 15:11-24
I. His Independence v. 11-13
A. The Delusion of Independence
- Usually in this story we will hear words like Rebellion, Retaliation, or Selfishness.
- Independence – “free from outside control; not depending on another's authority” (Oxford)
- “From a biblical perspective, true independence is not about being self-sufficient or autonomous, but rather about being dependent on God.” Huh?!?!
Matthew 6:24 KJV: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Mammon = Material Wealth
B. The Dangers of an Independence
“Practical atheism”
Freedom = Not being enslaved or under the power of sin. It’s not about not being under someone’s control, it’s about turning to God and submitting to His Control.
We live in a day where people are Independent and only dependent on God when it’s convenient for them.
The Prodigal lived a “Riotous” life. Meaning, an unrestrained life. Meaning, he was independent.
Galatians 5:1 - Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
(Deliverance from the Law to Christ)
II. His Insight v. 14-19
- “When He came to Himself”
- 44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.” – John 6:44
- The Voice of Reason
A. His Deterioration
- The moment of realization
B. His Decision
III. His Improvement v. 21-24
A. His Difference
- turned to the Father
- Surrendered to the father
- Col 1:21,22 "And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled. In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:”
B. His Dependence
- Provided for
- John 15:5 - I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
- Fellowship with the Father
“I knew Him but did not know his name”- Helen Keller
- God is willing to Forgive and Fellowship
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
The C.O.D.E. of Man Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Oglxqy35Wg4m4YMfU8Q28?si=074063174e334747
The Way of Holiness Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/08UgdbUrBDZoWWnfiCYxbO?si=oG-EaQzfQMC5GN-N7NaxvA
Daybreak Devotions Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z25hqT5DNOZcwBLBXc67I?si=1f1c8f24a3e24618
Also, a very special thank you to my dead friend, Dave Compton, for the opening remarks.
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Episode 57
Title: The Greatest Preacher to Ever Preach
Text: Matthew 4:17
Theme: The sermons of our Lord
Introduction: Jesus has just began His public ministry in Capernaum and is about to begin Preaching.
John 21:25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
read key verse- title
A.Jesus never preached Fables
Fable- False Teaching
John 14:6 "the way, the truth and the life"
- Jesus never preached Flattery
Flattery- Insincere praise to further ones selfish purpose
Rebuked the Pharisees- Luke 11:39-44
Ceremonial cleansing was a religous rite and Jesus didn't do it. When asked about it He rebuked the Pharisees because they had false values and were outwardly religous.
He never watered down the truth so mans ego would not be hurt.
Mark 7- Traditions of men "hypocrites, heart was far from him, they worshipped Himin vain teaching doctrines for the commandments of men.
He preached sin was sin
"evil thoughts, adultery, fornication, mrder."
Mark 9- Fortold His death and Ressurection (nothing flattering about Calvary)
illustration of Naaman.
- Jesus never preached Funerals- When Jesus was on earth there is not a time on the Bible where someone died in His prescence.
Joh 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Joh 11:43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
verse17- laid in the grave four days. The Jews had an old superstition that you could pray someone alive again within 4 days.
Joh 10:17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
Joh 10:18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Outline: Read Matthew 4:12-17
Three things about the Preaching of our Lord Jesus
- There is Light in His Preaching- v.14-16
Is. 9:1,2
Is. 42:6,7
Around the Sea of Galilee there was a lot of people, but they were very, very wicked.Because of Roman Empire many people migrated to Galilee. This is where Jesus spent His childhood.
- His Light Shown - v.16,17
"sat in darkness"
"sat in the region of the shadow of death"
"saw a great light"
- His Light Snubbed - Matt 11:20,21
Snubb- rebuff or ignore
Mat 11:20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Mat 11:21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Joh 1:5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
- There is Love in His Preaching- v.17a
- His Love Demonstrated- Repent
This is not watered down Preaching
Illustration of the sin problem
- His Love Denied- Repent- to turn away
This is why a lot of people rather believe in un-truth. There is an Authorty to Chrstianity. And that Authority commands us to Repent.
They saw His mighty Works, His Mighty Wonders, and heard His Mighty Words. But they refused His love because of that word- Repent
III. There is Lordship in His Preaching- v.17b
"kingdom of heaven it as hand" The Kingdom of Heaven was at hand in the person of the King. They could not have the Kingdom of Heaven without the King.
Kingdom of Heaven- reigns of the heavens over the earth
Established on earth through Israel
Jesus is Messiah
- His Lordship to Redeem- He's Prophet, Preist, and King
Col 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
- His Lordship to Receive
Not willing that any should perish
Thru His name there's wondrous power,
Power to redeem, making sinners clean.
By His pow'r He cleansed the leper,
Opened blinded eyes, caused the dead to rise.
What a lovely name, the name of Jesus.
Reaching higher far, than the brightest star.
Sweeter than the songs they sing in heaven.
Let the world proclaim, what a lovely name.
Joh 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Review Points
Conclusion: Those in darkness in Galilee had heard the truth but did little with is. What do we do with the truth of Christ?
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
The C.O.D.E. of Man Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Oglxqy35Wg4m4YMfU8Q28?si=074063174e334747
The Way of Holiness Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/08UgdbUrBDZoWWnfiCYxbO?si=oG-EaQzfQMC5GN-N7NaxvA
Daybreak Devotions Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z25hqT5DNOZcwBLBXc67I?si=1f1c8f24a3e24618
Also, a very special thank you to my dead friend, Dave Compton, for the opening remarks.
Saturday Sep 14, 2024
Saturday Sep 14, 2024
Episode 56
Title: David’s Great Motivation
Text: Psalm 108
Theme: How David was able to keep coming back
Interlude:
“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are... it will beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit... and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” – Rocky Balboa
Introduction:
- David was an overcomer.
- He overcame many things in his life. A lion, a bear, and a Giant are only the introduction to the things David overcame.
- Rocky Balboa Quote
- “It aint about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward”
- It doesn’t matter which Rocky movie is your favorite, I think most people can say if there is one line in entire Rocky saga that sums up Rocky the most, it’s that line from the movie Rocky Balboa.
- Over and over again, Rocky is the underdog, but he overcomes. He keeps moving forward.
The same thing happens with David…
- Goliath wanted to Defeat him : this could have broken his Body (1 Samuel 17) Goliath was the champion of the Philistines who defied God and Israel and openly challenged someone. He was almost 10 ft. tall.
- King Saul wanted to Destroy him: This almost broke his Spirit (1 Sam 19)
David became famous and Saul (the King of Israel) became jealous. So jealous that he tried to kill David. This is probably notably David’s greatest foe. The hope in David, his very spirit, was attacked when Saul sought to kill him. ( Psalm 142 A Prayer when he was in the cave.) I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
2I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
Yet David clung to His God and sparred Saul’s life (twice)
- The Amalekites Drained him: This almost broke his Mind (1 Sam 30) They invaded Ziklag, burned it with fire, and then took the women and the children. (3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep…6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.) God told him to pursue and he won.
- Ahithophel Deceived him: This almost broke his Soul (mind emotions and will) (2 Samuel 15:31-37)
A counsellor and friend of David who he trusted. Ahithophel betrayed David and help lead absolom’s rebellion. ( Psalm 41: 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.) Nothing can be more damaging to our soul than the betrayel of a friend. Yet he finishes the psalm with…
11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
- Absolom Defied him. This broke his Heart (2 Samuel 15-18)
His own son leads a revolt against him. No doubt this break’s David’s heart.
“And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!” – 2 Samuel 18:33
- Goliath wanted to Defeat him : this could have broken his Body (1 Samuel 17)
- King Saul wanted to Destroy him: This almost broke his Spirit (1 Sam 19)
- The Amalekites Drained him: This almost broke his Mind (1 Sam 30)
- Ahithophel Deceived him: This almost broke his Soul (mind emotions and will) (2 Samuel 15:31-37)
- Absolom Defied him. This broke his Heart (2 Samuel 15-18)
… but he kept coming back! (Psalm 108)
- Overcomer: “An overcomer is a person who overcomes something, or one who succeeds in dealing with or gaining control of some problem or difficulty”
- The key to overcoming obstacles is to have motivation (The Driving force)
What was the driving force behind David being able to overcome so many things?
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?” – Psalm 118: 6
“And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.” – Psalm 39:7
David’s driving force, his motivation, was His God. “A man after God’s own heart”
Outline: 3 things in Psalms 108…
- David’s Praise v. 1-6
108 O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.3 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.
His Praise was Steadfast
- David’s worship starts out with that he is “fixed” (steadfast)
- Which literally means he is unwavering. He is firm in his faith to God.
- “There is unwavering peace today when an uncertain tomorrow is trusted to an unchanging God.” - Ann Voskamp
- “For I am the Lord, I change not” – Malachi 3:6
- This is coming from a man who has seen time and time again who God is. He has experienced the Promises of God, Peace (battle, betrayal, etc.) fugitive, countlelss times his hope was almost lost yet God delivered time and time again. Here is a man who failed God multiple times, was a great sinner, but was forgiven and redeemed.
- To be fixed on something means you are established (many people are established in religion, politics, church, or the idea of Christianity.. but not Christ himself.
- If we are fixed on God, so is our praise. It’s hard to worship for some people on Sunday because we don’t worship the rest of the week.
His Praise was not Selfish
- “even with my glory” David gave all praise to God.
- He used his talents (very skilled, used it for God’s glory)
- He woke up early (how we start our day is a good indiciator of what is important to us)
- He proclaimed God to everyone ( time is the best truthteller)
- David’s Proclamation v.7-9
7 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.8 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;9 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
- David was a Prophet. In fact, this psalm is a prophecy of how God is going to bring Israel back to the land.
- There is confidence in God that He is going to do exactly what He said he would do
- Now this goes back to the topic. David’s motivation. How he was able to keep coming back. Keep overcoming. He knew His God would do what He said He would.
- He knew God would Redeem, Forgive, shew Mercy, be longsuffering. He knew God was Faithful.
- A verse that gets so many of us in trouble is Proverbs 3:5b “lean not unto thine own understanding”
- David’s Plan v.10-13
10 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?11 Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
- David’s had a simple formula here. “Without God, it was impossible.”
- His plan was simple “Trust God, Praise God, Obey God, and press on!
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
The C.O.D.E. of Man Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Oglxqy35Wg4m4YMfU8Q28?si=074063174e334747
The Way of Holiness Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/08UgdbUrBDZoWWnfiCYxbO?si=oG-EaQzfQMC5GN-N7NaxvA
Daybreak Devotions Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z25hqT5DNOZcwBLBXc67I?si=1f1c8f24a3e24618
Also, a very special thank you to my dead friend, Dave Compton, for the opening remarks.
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Episode 55
Title: “David’s Great Life”
Text: 1 Samuel 13:14
Theme: God can give us a life worth living. He can make our lives Great.
Interlude: “14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the Lord commanded thee.” – Acts 13:14
Introduction:
- King David was one of the greatest men in History. He was God’s choice for a king. He was a born leader, very mature, and beloved (his names meaning). He was a prophet, He wrote 73 of the 150 Psalms. He was a King, for 40 years. 7 Years for Judah and 33 years in Jerusalem.
- David also had a dark side.
- Uzzah – 2 Sam 6:1-9
- Field of Abinadab, Kirjath-jearim
- During the time of Samuel, the Phillistines captured the Ark. They became very superstitious and sent it back on a cart to the Field of Abinadab. (8 miles west of Jerusalem)
- Transporting the Ark to Jerusalem (the new capital)
- David had a passion and a love for God
- He wanted to bring the Ark back to Israel and put it in it’s Capital
- He did it his way – v.2
- The result was catastrophic – v.8
- Compare vs.5 to vs. 8
- God had specific instructions on how to move the Ark
- Ex 25:14,15; Joshua 3:3,4
- Was constructed with rings on the four corners. Staves were put through the rings and the Ark was carried on the shoulders of the Levites.
- David did things his way
- Bathsheba (2 Sam 11)
- Adulterer – 2 Sam 11:1-8
- Liar – 2 Sam 11: 13-15
- Murderer 2 Sam 11: 16-18
- The child conceived died
- Absalom (2 Sam 13)
- Incest, rape, and murder (2 Sam 13:14-29)
- Amnon, raped his sister Tamar (focus on vs. 21-22)
- Absalom revenged her by killing his own brother (23-30)
- Rebellion – Absalom led a rebellion against his own Father in order to take his throne.
- Lost a son – Battle of Ephraim (David told his men not to harm Absalom, but Joab would slay him) 18:9,10,13-16
- Incest, rape, and murder (2 Sam 13:14-29)
- The Plague ( 2 Sam 24:1-4,10,15) David’s census of the people
- David put his faith in statistics instead of God
- Uzzah – 2 Sam 6:1-9
The Bible is very clear, the only person to have never sinned was the Lord Jesus. The only one. However, there are some it’s hard to find fault with them (Daniel, Joseph, Timothy, Ruth, John the Baptist) “all have sinned”
Abraham and Isaac both lied; Rachel (Jacob’s wife) Lot and his sin with Sodom, how Moses murdered a man; Peter’s denial, the Disciples that forsook Jesus; Jonah’s disobedience… there were commandments that we find that different people God used broken. Not picking on David but he pretty much broke all the commandments.
James 2:10 KJV: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
David had a dark side. One thing we can say about David is he was a great sinner. But another thing we can say about David is that he was an even better repenter. (Psalm 51)
51 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
David was a man after God’s own heart who God blessed with a Great Life. Let’s look at a few things in the life of David:
Outline:
- He was a Shepherd: This shows that he was Dependable
- Saul failed as a king, Samuel is instructed to go to the House of Jesse to anoint one of his sons
- 1 Samuel 16:7 7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
- God rejects the first 7 sons of Jesse, but then sends Samuel to find David in the sheep pasture to be anointed.
- Being a Shepherd shows that David was Dependable in His Walk with God
- Cared and protected for the flock.
(Who are the people God has given us today to take care of? Family; Widows & Orphans; The Poor; Edify our brothers and sisters in Christ; spread the Gospel)
- He was a Songwriter: This shows that he was a Devout man
- King Saul was troubled by an evil spirit and the music of David would comfort him
- David’s talent as a musician gave him fame in Israel and was also commanded by Saul to play for him
- Being a Songwriter showed that David was Deep in His Walk with God
- He had an intimate relationship with God. He was very personal
138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.6 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
- If Someone were to ask you right now what your walk with Jesus is like what would you tell them?
- There are a lot of Christians who can talk about Church; Politics; Themselves; famous preacher; Religion; even common Bible knowledge. But what about your walk with God?
- The more we trust God, the more intimate we are with Him
- “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse yourhands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” – James 4:8
- Devout - Yielding a solemn and reverential attention to Godin religious exercises, particularly in prayer.
- Psalm 1 (David) a life of Holiness is summed up in Psalm 1:1-3
- He was a Soldier: This shows that he was Determined
- Very bloody battles “Great Slaughter”
- Invaded the land of the Geshurites, Gezrites, and the Amalekites
- Destroys the Amalekites to avenge what they did in Ziklag (Amalekites invaded Ziklag, burned it with fire, took women and children captive)
- Attacks the Jebusites in the city of Jebus, renames it Jerusalem and makes it His capital.
- Victory over the Ammonites and Syrians
David was a man of War!
He was also a man who was constantly being sought after and betrayed… There was always conflict
- Saul was impulsive and Jealous and wanted David killed
- Attempts to kill David numerous times
- Falsely promises his daughter in attempt to kill him; Javelin
- David escapes another attempt by being lowered through his own bedroom window; David spares Saul’s life twice, once in a cave another on a hillside
- His own son Absalom sought after him
- Attempts to kill David numerous times
David was always in a fight it seemed. Rather if it was Warfare, Betrayal, things that were brought on him because he was Godly, and then things he brought upon himself because at the time he sinned and made a mistake. But one thing you can say about David, David was determined.
1 Sam 17:29 “Is there not a cause?” A man after God’s own heart.
Conclusion: David’s Great Life
- He was a Shepherd: This shows that he was Dependable
- He was a Songwriter: This shows that he was a Devout man
- He was a Soldier: This shows that he was Determined
“the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart” God can make your life Great!
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
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The Way of Holiness Podcast
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Daybreak Devotions Podcast:
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Also, a very special thank you to my dead friend, Dave Compton, for the opening remarks.
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Episode 54
Title: David’s Great Comeback
Text: Psalm 51
Theme: How David, a man after God’s own heart, recovered after committing a great sin.
- David is known in the Bible for his comebacks (Underdog with Goliath; Running from King Saul; Amalekites invading Ziklag;) . Psalm 51 covers what may be his greatest comeback of all.
- “King David, though a man after God’s own heart, was a great sinner. He committed adultery and, in covering it up, he committed murder. But David was also a great repenter, and Psalm 51shows us how to come back when we’re down.” -Adrian Rogers
- The Temptation (Before sin) = It’s okay if you do this…you can get away with it. The Accusation (After sin) = I can’t believe you did that… you’ll never get away with it
Introduction: Psalm 51 (Sin in the life of the Believer) Psalm 51:5-19
- The Ability of Sin in the Life of the Believer: Psalm 51:5
- There is a Capability to sin
- Christians still have the Capability to sin (John 1:5-10)
- Christians cannot lose Salvation because of sin, but we can lose other things. (Fellowship with God and others; our Testimony; Ability to grow; etc.)
Romans 7:15 “For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.”
- Verse 5: “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” Our flesh is sinful (Man that is born of a woman is a few days… and full of trouble (Job) “In my flesh dwelleth no good thing” (Paul in Romans 7:18)
- The Aftermath of Sin in the Life of the Believer v. 6
- There are consequences to sin
“Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.” – Proverbs 30:3
- Sinning (lying, strife, envy, jealousy, gossip, slander, etc.) does not bring forth good fruit. It does not please God.
- (Illustration) It is amazing how so many Christians, can provoke, prod, and play around with sin… and the moment: someone falls we are quick to Judge and hold on to grudges; we are quick to want to give up; we are quick to say things like “ I don’t know what happened”
- (Illustration of the drunk constantly going to bars and relapsing; the pornography addict watching sexual content; the Gossip starting a conversation out with “I love Dean, but…”)
- The Churning of milk bringeth forth butter… you are bound to sin, you are bound to suffer. You play with fire, you get burned.
- 6 “Inward parts” ( Jesus said, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh) God is not interested in the surface… He wants truth on the inside. (the more our heart is right, less we are to sin)
- The Anguish of Sin in the Life of the Believer v.7-19
- There is Conviction of sin (Thank God)
- “David committed adultery and then tried to cover it up. At best, he committed manslaughter; at worst, he committed cold blooded murder” – Adrian Rogers
- God sent Nathan to speak to David about his sin (2 Samuel 12:1-7)
- The lamb of the story was Bathsheba. David was quick to judge someone whom he thought had stolen a lamb, but he was guilty of stealing Bathsheba. David was quick to judge someone who he thought had killed an animal, but he was guilty of killing Uriah.
- When we are backslidden, we tend to judge people for less sin than we have in our own lives.
- Nathan looked at David and said … “Thou art the man”. The Man of God gave the Word of God which brought Conviction to the heart of David. “Thou art the man!”
v.7 – He admits he’s Dirty
(7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.)
v.8 – He admits he’s devastated
(8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.)
- 9-12 – He admits he’s Degraded
Degraded = reduced to a lower rank… His sins are in the open, his heart is dirty, and he’s out of fellowship with the Father (9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.)
- 13-17 – He admits his desperateness – he wants to teach transgressors, convert sinners, sing praises, and give sacrifices. T
(13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
- This is a man who wants to get back into fellowship with the Father but has fallen flat on his face.
Outline: David’s Great Comeback: Psalm 51:1-4
- David’s Assurance (Confidence) v.1
- David trusted in God (according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies)
- David believed God was who He said He was. David believed God would do what he said he would do!
- Want to come back like David? Put Confidence in God. (1 John 1:9)
- Illustration: The difference between Conviction and Shame
- David’s Admission (Confession) v. 3,4
(For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.)
- Did David sin against Bathsheba? Uriah? His Family? His Kingdom? (Yes!)
- But above all, David sinned against God. (A man after God’s own heart. He wanted to make things right with God first… the rest will follow, and unfortunately sometimes others don’t forgive)
- Want to come back like David? There was no excuse, no alibi, and no pointing fingers… David takes ownership for his sin. Take ownership for your sin.
- David’s Absolution (Pardon, Forgiveness, Cleansing) v. 2
(Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.)
- 7, 10 speak of this also
- David was pardoned because He went to God
- Want to come back like David? Ask God for forgiveness,
- Illustration of how we try to move on (counselling, time, acts of service, etc.) Those are all good, but above all… we need the forgiveness of God.
- 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.6 The Lordexecuteth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Conclusion:
- We looked at the Ability, the Aftermath and the Anguish of sin in the life of a believer.
- We learn how David had Assurance that God was longsuffering and forgiving, Admitted and took ownership of his sin, and was Absolved and put back into Fellowship with God.
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
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The Way of Holiness Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/08UgdbUrBDZoWWnfiCYxbO?si=oG-EaQzfQMC5GN-N7NaxvA
Daybreak Devotions Podcast:
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Also, a very special thank you to my dead friend, Dave Compton, for the opening remarks.
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Episode 53
Title: “All Things New”
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Theme: A New Creature in Christ
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new.”
Introduction: “A New Creature/Creation”
- Questions:
- What does it mean to be a new Creature?
- How can a person be in Christ?
- What does it mean that old things are passed away and all things become new?
- Quote:
- “The Lord knows very well that you cannot change your own heart and cannot cleanse your own nature. However, He also knows that he can do both. Hear this and be astonished. He can create you a second time. He can cause you to be born again.” – Charles Spurgeon
Romans 5:12-19
- The Sentence for the Human Race: 12-14
12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
- 12: Because one man sinned, death spread upon all of the human race
- 13: From Adam to Moses sin was not a “transgression” but labeled as rebellion. (The Law had not been written) For example, not one of them broke the law, because there was no law. However, they were judged because they were sinners.
- 14 Despite the fact that the law was not given, death reigned from Adam to Moses because the human race were sinners.
- This is the human races sentence, death. Because of sin there is Death. (Three types of death because of sin)
- Physical Death = separation of body and spirit. Because of Adam’s sin we will die a physical death. (Hebrews 9:27: “27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment”)
- Spiritual Death = separation from God. Our sin nature inherited from Adam. “Dead in trespasses of sins” ( Eph 2:1 : “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;”)
- Eternal Death = eternal separation from God
- The Sacrifice for the Human Race: v.15,16
15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
- 15 The easiest way to explain this: Because of Adam’s Disobedience (his sin), death came upon all of the human race (Physical, Spiritual, Eternal). Because of Christ Obedience (His Death on the cross) it is possible for the human race to be Saved.
- 16: Life is superior to Death. Jesus Christ Blood is more powerful than our sin.
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
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Daybreak Devotions Podcast:
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- The Salvation for the Human Race: v. 17-19
17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
- Because of Adam’s disobedience, there was Condemnation of Death
- Because of Christ Obedience, there is Justification of Life
So now we see that because of one, there is death… but because of another there is life… a New Life. A New Birth. Because of Him we can be new Creatures.
Jesus said: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” – John 5:24
Let’s go back to our key verse:
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
Outline: “All Things New”
- A New Purpose v.14,15
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
- 14 “constraineth” actually means “pushes out”
- The love of Christ Pushes us out… it motivates us.
- Because of Jesus Christ we now have a new purpose. His love is the motivator for life!
- A New Perspective v.16
16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
“The born-again Christian see’s life not as a blurred, confused, meaningless mass, but as something planned and purposeful.” – Billy Graham
- We now see others through different eyes
- We no longer look at things “through the flesh” Christ has changed us from within. We are born again. We have a new nature.
- A New Person v. 17
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
- A New nature (spiritual warfare)
- A New reason for living
- A New Position v. 18-21
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
- Justified = To be rendered Righteous
- We are now positioned in Christ. When God see’s us, He see’s the blood of Jesus
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Episode 52
Title: Next level Intimacy with God
Text: Exodus 33:12-17; Philippians 3:10
Theme: God’s Presence
Introduction:
- Who: Moses & Israel
- What: The promise that God would go with them
- Where: From Egypt (Bondage) to the promised land (Rest)
- When: 1446 BC (the Twelve Spies is 1445 BC in Numbers 12)
- Why: To have intimacy with God
- How:
- Power of God: God’s power was revealed in the deliverance of Bondage
- Promise of God: God promised He would deliver them from Bondage to Rest
- Presence of God: Moses wants more, let’s read…
Exodus 33:12-17
12 And Moses said unto the Lord, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.13 Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.15 And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.16 For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.17 And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.
You commanded me to do something and I did it. You tell me you know me personally and that I Have found favor but I want to know your ways. Do you promise to go with me? If you don’t, then don’t send us.
Questions:
- Can you relate to Moses?
- Why do you think some people are content with God knowing them but they only have a limited knowledge of Him?
Outline:
Philippians 3:10 “ That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”
- Trust
- Acceptance
- Support
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
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Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Episode 51
Text: Exodus 7:1-12
Title: “Trust the Process”
Theme: Obedience
Key Verse: Exodus 7:6
Process- “a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end:”
Trust is vital in our relationship with God. It is the key to not only faithfulness but intimacy.
• Why do you think trust is so vital to intimacy with God?
• What are the dangers of physically being faithful but not trusting Him?
Introduction:
• Who: Moses & Aaron
• What: The Contest with Pharoah (second demand)
• Where: Egypt
• When: Before the Exodus
• Why: Fulfillment of God’s plan of Deliverance
• How:
A. Relinquish
• Relinquish “voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up:”
• Why is it so difficult for us to do this?
o People still want to think there is good in man.
o We have a hard time, even those who believe “All have sinned and come short”
B. Reliance v.2,3
• “hardened” is a figurative word that means “twisted” … it means God was going to get out of Pharoah what He wanted. It doesn’t mean Pharoah was a really good guy but God made him evil so He could beat him.
• Moses and Aaron needed to trust in God and only God.
• What are some battles we have to fight after surrendering when we are actually doing the task?
C. Resilience v. 4-7
• Score = 20. Moses was 80 and Aaron was 83.
• Pharoah refused to listen.
• Resilience – “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness:”
• Egypt would know that it was the Lord God who would deliver Israel.
Outline: answer but with a verse, and let’s write down in our journals.
1. What is the Process here in Exodus 7?
2. How can this be related to God’s Will today?
3. How can we Relinquish ourselves to God? (give a scripture)
4. How can we better Rely upon God? (give a scripture)
5. How can we have Resilience when doing god’s will regardless of the outcome?
A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links below.
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The Way of Holiness Podcast
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Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Episode 50
Title: Our Passover
Text: 1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 12:1-13
Theme: Jesus Christ is our Passover
Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 5:7
1 Corinthians 5:7 7Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
Exodus 12:1-13
3Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:
7 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
Type – “A divinely appointed illustration of some scriptural truth.”
Derived from Greek word “tupos” – impression, stamp, pattern, or form
“A type must never be used to teach a doctrine, but only to illustrate a doctrine elsewhere explicitly taught.” – Dr. J. Edwin Hartill
The Passover
“To set forth the great truth of the whole Bible, the deliverance of man from the bondage and slavery to sin and the world.” - Dr. Tom Wallace, Digest of the Old Testament.
The older I get, three things I realize more and more:
- Life is precious
- Shortness of life
- Survival of life
- The enemy is real (Devil, World, Flesh)
- Spirit
- Soul
- Self
- God is Love. His Grace and Mercy
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,”- Eph 2:4
Introduction: Exodus 12:1-13
- Who?
- Israel
- What?
- The Passover
- Where?
- Egypt
- When?
- 1446 B.C.
- Why?
- To deliver the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt
- The 10th and final plague
- Water turned to blood
- Frogs infested the land
- Lice throughout the land
- Grievous swarm of flies
- Cattle of the Egyptians died, but the Israelites cattle lived
- Boils to man and beast
- Hail
- Locust
- Darkness
- The Firstborn slain
Psalm 78:49-51 King James Version (KJV)
49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence;51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:
What is the type of this story? What is the truth that is set forth?
“To set forth the great truth of the whole Bible, the deliverance of man from the bondage and slavery to sin and the world.” - Dr. Tom Wallace, Digest of the Old Testament.
The deliverance of man from the bondage of sin.
1 Timothy 1:15 KJV: This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
“For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:”
Outline: “Our Passover”
Exodus 12:1-13
- The Prison
Exodus 2:23 23And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.
- 70 people went into Egypt, now they are numbered at over 2 million
- Joseph died, there was a new Pharaoh, and the people were enslaved
- You can divide Exodus up into three parts
- Captivity (1-12)
- Deliverance (13-18)
- Consecration (19-40)
The Prison –Type of sin’s bondage
- They were in slavery – in bondage - They could barely bear their own burdens
- They did not fight, join, or go to man’s methods, they went God’s way through the “Exodus”
- Sin has this world in bondage – The sin problem must be dealt with
- Only God can provide a way out of bondage. Jesus Christ our Lord
(The Penalty)
- Israel was not only prisoners, but they were where they were as a penalty for their sin
- Turn to Ezek. 20:33-38
33 As I live, saith the Lord God, surely with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you: 34 And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out. 35 And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face. 36 Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord God. 37 And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant: 38 And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
- Israel had something the Egyptians didn’t have, they had a light. They had the knowledge of God and His promises, yet still they sinned. They worshipped the gods of the Egyptians, they were sinners.
The Penalty (Israel’s sin) –Type of man outside of Christ
- Israel never got out of Egypt, that is why some of them wanted to go back
- They were contaminated
- “For all have sinned and come short” (“sin in sin”)
2 Corinthians 5:21 King James Version 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
- The Passover
- Up to this point there were 9 other plagues, Israel had been spared. But, they still had to be Redeemed.
- They were sinful slaves under condemnation and the only way for them to be saved was to meet God’s requirements; which was the blood being applied to their home, the blood of the lamb without Spot or blemish.
- They were to take the blood of the lamb and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post. (Shape of a Cross)
- Notice: This was specific to the home. They were not segregated. They were to apply the blood to their home. If it was a small family, they could join together.
- The little ones were not left behind
The Passover – Type of Jesus Christ, our Passover
- Exodus – “The way out”
- “To set forth the great truth of the whole Bible, the deliverance of man from the bondage and slavery to sin and the world.” - Dr. Tom Wallace, Digest of the Old Testament.
Hebrews 10:9-13
9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
(The Payment)
- God is very specific, a lamb without spot or blemish, male of the first year
- There had to be blood shed.
- The blood needed to be applied
The Payment (first born slain) – Type of sin’s payment.
- All the first born were slain
- Calvary was a dark place
- The Purge
- They were to take the leaven out of their homes and eat unleavened bread for 7 days
- Leaven – “evil” You have to stop the leavening process or the bread just keeps rising higher and higher “PURGED”
The Purge – Type of consecration
1 Corinthians 5:7 7Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us:
Leaven – “evil” You have to stop the leavening process or the bread just keeps rising higher and higher “PURGED”
O.T. Days after the feast of the Passover they would have the feast of unleavened bread. So, Paul is saying here, that Christ is our Passover, and that we should purge the leaven and be a new lump.
The Pardon
- The New Year
- God actually changes the calendar in Exodus 12 for Israel in the beginning f the 7th month
- Six months had passed
- Based on the Passover, there was a new beginning
The Pardon (The new year)– Type of Salvation, 6 is man’s number. After 6 months, God started a new calendar. Old things are passed away.
Conclusion:
- The Prison
- The Passover
- The Purge
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