Thursday, June 3, 2021

OUR TRUE IDENTITY IN CHRIST

 

OUR TRUE IDENTITY IN CHRIST


Romans 3:24.........We are justified (declared “not guilty' of sin).

Romans 8:1............We await no condemnation.

Romans 8:2..............We are set free from the law of sin and death.

1 Cor. 1:2.................We are sanctified and made acceptable in Jesus Christ.

1 Cor. 1:30..............We are made righteous and holy in Christ.

1 Cor. 15:22............We will be made alive at the Resurrection.

2 Cor. 5:17...............We are a new creation.

2 Cor 2:21................We receive God's righteousness.

Galatians 3:28..........We are one in Christ with all believers.

Ephesians 1:3...........We are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ.

Ephesians 1:4.............We are holy, blameless, and objects of God's love.

Ephesians 1:5-6..........We are adopted as God's children.

Ephesians 1:7.............We are forgiven---our sins are taken away.

Ephesians 1:10-11......We will be brought under Christ's headship.

Ephesians 1:13...........We are marked as belonging to God by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 2:6.............We have been raised up to sit with Christ in glory.

Ephesians 2:10..........We are God's work of art.

Ephesians 2:13.........We have been brought near to God.

Ephesians 3:6...........We share in the promises of the gospel.

Ephesians 3:12.........We can come with freedom and confidence into God's presence.

Ephesians 5:29-30....We are members of Christ's body, the church.

Col. 2:10..................We have been given fullness in Christ.

Col. 2:11.................We are set free from our sinful nature.

2 Timothy 2:10.......We will have eternal glory.

Taken from Life Application Bible Commentary/EPHESIANS

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

PHILEMON

 

SEEING JESUS IN PHILEMON....Hello class! Here are some notes to read and study for our Thursday night class, taken from SEEING JESUS BIBLE ENCOUNTER by Marilyn Hickey. If you have her book the material is found on pages 452-456.


SEEING JESUS IN PHILEMON

This epistle shows the doctrine of imputation—the paying of a debt by one for another. We can certainly see the picture of Jesus Christ Who paid the price for us. Our sins were put upon Him; our debts were upon Him. Jesus freely took them to set us free! Paul was willing to take the debts of Onesimus in order that Onesimus be set free; it is a beautiful picture of Jesus Christ.

Jesus paid it all.. all to Him I owe.. sin had left a crimson stain; he washed it white as snow!


Overview

Paul presents 14 arguments to Philemon


.Show your love to Onesimus as you do all the saints.

.Paul asked this on his own authority.

Wave the authority of being a master over the slave and free him for love's sake.

. Paul uses the fact that he is old and a prisoner to persuade Philemon.

. Paul mentioned his own spiritual relationship to Philemon and to Onesimus. Paul had begotten them both in the Lord.

. Paul said “Your forgiveness of Onesimus is profitable for both of us.”

. Paul appealed on the basis of his own strong affection for Philemon.

. Paul said that he denied himself in sending Onesimus back.

. Philemon need not fear that Onesimus would ever run away again.

. Onesimus was not a servant now; he was a brother.

. Paul said, Receive him as you would me.”

. Paul promised satisfaction for the debt- he would pay it himself.

.Philemon's forgiveness of Onesimus would give John joy and comfort.

Paul concluded,”I have confidence in you, Philemon.”

Who would resist such an appeal? I'm sure that Philemon released Onesimus from his slavery.

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Monday, February 15, 2021

The Judges

 

Hello class, be sure to study judges chapters 5-11 for this week. Here is some info to add to your studies. See you Thursday night 7:30 est for IN THE WORD BIBLE STUDY. .Call 518-530-1840, Access code 367405204.


THE JUDGES!


JUDGES YEARS LED.......ACCOMPLISHMENTS........... REFERENCE

Othniel........ 44 Delivered Israel from Cushan-rishathaim Judges 3:9

Ehud 80 Delivered Israel from Eglon, king of Moab Judges 3:12-30

he stabbed the king with a dagger. Killed 10,000

SHAMGAR ? Delivered Israel from the Philistines. Killed 600 Judges 3:31

with an ox-goad.


Deborah/Barak 40 Delivered Israel fro Jabin, king of Canaan. Judges 4:1-5:31

A prophetess, Encouraged Barak to fight Jabin

GIDEON 40 Delivered Israel from Midianites. Needed Judges 6-8

reassurance of God's support. Conquered the

enemy with pitchers, lamps and trumpets.


TOLA 23 Not known Judges 10:1-2


JAIR 22 Had 30 sons with 30 ass colts Judges 10:3-5


JEPHTHAH 6 Delivered Israel from the Ammonites. Judges 11:1-40

Made a wow with God.


IBZAN 7 Had 30 sons and 30 daughters Judges 12:8-10


ELON 10 Unknown Judges 12:11-12


ABDON 8 Had 40 sons, 30 nephews, 70 ass colts Judges 12:13-15


SAMSON 20 Delivered Israel from the Philistines. Judges 13:24-16:31

Was a Nazareth. Had immense strength. Personally

killed thousands of Philistines. Was deceived, captured

and imprisoned. Final act was to destroy a temple

of the Philistines god, killing himself and many

of the enemy.


ELI 40 Priest in the temple who raised Samuel. 1 Samuel 1-4

Delivered Israel from the Philistines.


SAMUEL ? Delivered Israel from the Philistines. 1 Samuel 3:1-7:15


JOEL/ABIAH Perverted judgment 1 Samuel 8:1-5



Thursday, February 11, 2021

Some enemies of Israel...

 

In the Word Bible Study/The Book of Judges Part 2


Class Thursday night we will focus on Chapters 4 and 5...Judges Deborah and Barak

I am including some info on the someIn the Word Bible Study/The Book of Judges Part 2


Class Thursday night we will focus on Chapters 4 and 5...Judges Deborah and Barak

I am including some info on the some of the enemies of Israel, some of their oppressors and other study notes. See you Thursday night!


Judges Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar dealt with Moabites, Ammonites and philistines...(Halley's)

The Moabites were descendants of Lot. The occupied the tableland east of the Dead Sea. Their god Chemosh, was worshiped by human sacrifice. They had many wars with Israel.

The Ammonites were also descendants of Lot. Their territory was next to Moab, beginning about 30 miles east of the Jordan. Their god, called Molech, was worshiped by the burning of little children. Moab and Ammon, the ancestors of these two nations, were the product of an incestuous relationship. (Gen. 19: 30-38).

The Amalekites were descendants of Esau.They were a nomadic tribe, centered mainly in the northern part pof the Sinai peninsula but roaming in wider circles, even into Judah and far to the east. They were the first to attack Israel after their departure from Egypt. Moses authorized their extinction (Exodus 17:8-16). They have disappeared from history.

Shamgar of whom little is known, saved Israel from the Philistines. The Philistines were descendants of Ham. They occupied the Coastal plain between modern Tel Aviv and Gaza, and they again oppressed Israel in Samson's day.


Gideon delivered Israel from these nations (peoples) Midianites, Amalekites, and Arabians

Midianites were nomadic descendants of Abraham and Keturah (Gen. 25:1-6) Their main center was in Arabia, just east of the Red Sea, but they roamed far and wide. Moses had live among them for forty years and married one of them (Exodus 2:15-21) Gradually they were absorbed into the Arabians.

The Arabians were descendants of Ishmael (Gen. 16). Arabia was the great peninsula (1,500 miles north and south, 800 east and west) that is today Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It was sparsely inhabited by wandering tribes.


 of the enemies of Israel, some of their oppressors and other study notes. See you Thursday night!


Judges Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar dealt with Moabites, Ammonites and philistines...(Halley's)

The Moabites were descendants of Lot. The occupied the tableland east of the Dead Sea. Their god Chemosh, was worshiped by human sacrifice. They had many wars with Israel.

The Ammonites were also descendants of Lot. Their territory was next to Moab, beginning about 30 miles east of the Jordan. Their god, called Molech, was worshiped by the burning of little children. Moab and Ammon, the ancestors of these two nations, were the product of an incestuous relationship. (Gen. 19: 30-38).

The Amalekites were descendants of Esau.They were a nomadic tribe, centered mainly in the northern part pof the Sinai peninsula but roaming in wider circles, even into Judah and far to the east. They were the first to attack Israel after their departure from Egypt. Moses authorized their extinction (Exodus 17:8-16). They have disappeared from history.

Shamgar of whom little is known, saved Israel from the Philistines. The Philistines were descendants of Ham. They occupied the Coastal plain between modern Tel Aviv and Gaza, and they again oppressed Israel in Samson's day.


Gideon delivered Israel from these nations (peoples) Midianites, Amalekites, and Arabians

Midianites were nomadic descendants of Abraham and Keturah (Gen. 25:1-6) Their main center was in Arabia, just east of the Red Sea, but they roamed far and wide. Moses had live among them for forty years and married one of them (Exodus 2:15-21) Gradually they were absorbed into the Arabians.

The Arabians were descendants of Ishmael (Gen. 16). Arabia was the great peninsula (1,500 miles north and south, 800 east and west) that is today Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It was sparsely inhabited by wandering tribes.


Thursday, January 28, 2021

In the Word Bible Study/The Book of Judges!

 

IN THE WORD BIBLE STUDY/ THE BOOK OF JUDGES

Students here are some notes of study for THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Please read chapters 1-3 and research any words or phrases you do not understand and bring your findings to class. I have collected some materials from our Study Guide by Marilyn Hickey.. SEEING JESUS BIBLE ENCOUNTER, and my own study notes as well. See you Thursday night 7:30, est..Conference # 518-530-1840, Access code 367405204.


FAST FACTS

AUTHOR AND SETTING:

Samuel, the Promised Land


Purpose:

The story of Israel from the death of Joshua to the time of Samuel is one of military deliverers and rulers, those who functioned under the Holy Spirit's anointing. The Israelite's alternated between serving God and departing from Him.


Seeing Jesus:

A judge is defined as a “savior and ruler, a spiritual guide and political deliverer”.--an apt description for Jesus Christ. The 15 judges (13 in judges, 2 in 1 Samuel) present a cumulative picture of Jesus as the ultimate prophet, priest, and king.


Theme Verse:

Judges 21: 25


SEEING JESUS IN JUDGES

Overview


The Book of judges emphasizes military delivers and rulers. The summary of the action in this book is contained in the second chapter. The Israelites served the Lord during the period mentioned in Judges 2:7

“And the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the Lord, that he did for Israel.”


In the succeeding generation they departed.:

“And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the Lord, nor yet the works he had done for Israel.” Judges 2:10


In distress they turned to the Lord:

“Nevertheless the Lord raised up Judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them” Judges 2:16


There are four key words in this book: sin, punishment, repentance and deliverance. Tragic to say,, the general tendency was downward.


There are 13 judges mentioned in the Book of Judges:


12 men and 1 woman. There are four other judges who are not mentioned in this book: Samuel, Eli, Joel, and Abijah.


Judges covers a period from the time of Joshua to King Saul—490 years.


The key thought: Every man did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6, 21:25.


The Book Shows the Israelites General Failures:


They turned from a central place of worship (Gideon and Abimelech).

The failure of the priesthood.

The loss of national unity which had been established under Joshua (Deborah and Barak):


a. Joshua was appointed to the conquest of the national land with the national army.

b. The allotment of the territory to nine-and-a-half tribes.

c. The renewal of the covenant.

  1. The establishment of a central place of worship.


Seeing Jesus in Judges

Undoubtedly, Jesus is seen as the angel in judges 2:1, which was the same messenger as in the book of Judges before Joshua went in to take the promised land. ANGEL also means messenger.

Certainly every deliverer who was raised up showed a picture of Jesus Christ being the deliverer for any man who will turn unto Him and cry unto Him in the time of his trouble.

Jesus can also be seen in the parable mentioned in Judges 9:7-15.


OUTLINE

  1. order of events (Judges 1:2-5)

a. short period of fidelity-Judges 1:6-10

b. History reveals itself: history shows how, in disobedience to God, each one of the nine-and-a-half tribes west of the Jordan failed to destroy the remnant of the Canaanites and made terms with the nations.


  1. Judah and Simeon:

  2. “And the Lord was with Judah; and he drove out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron.” Judges 1:19

  3. “And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed it. And the name of the city was called Hormaah. Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof.” Judges 1:17-18.

  4. Benjamin:

  5. “And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak. And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day'. Judges 1:20-21.

  6. Ephraim:

  7. And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the Lord was with them. And the house of Joseph sent to decry Bethel. (Now the name of the city before was Luz). And the spies saw a man come forth out of the city. And they said unto him, Shew us, we pray thee, the entrance into the city, and we will shew thee mercy. And when he shew them the entrance into the city, the smote the city with the edge of the sword; but the let go the man and all his family. Neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer among them. Judges 1:22-29.

  8. MANASSEH (WEST)

  9. “Neither did Manasseh drive out the inhabitants of Bethshean and her towns, not Taanach, and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.” Judges 1:27

  10. ZEBULLUN:

  11. “Neither did Zebulun drive out other inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwell among them, and became tributaries. Judges 1:30

  12. Asher:

  13. “Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of He;bah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob: But the Asherites dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: for they did not drive them out.” Judges 1:31-32.

  14. NAPHTALI:

  15. “Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath: but he dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: nevertheless the inhabitants of Bethshemesh and of Bethanath became tributaries unto them” Judges 1:33.

  16. DAN:

  17. “And the Amorites forced the children of Dan into the mountain; for they would not suffer them to come down to the valley.” Judges 1:34.

  18. The third event: was an appearance of an angel from Gilgal (where Joshua had seen him), to rebuke unfaithful tribes-Judges 2:1-6.

  19. General Apostasy—the two-and-half tribes east of the Jordan River were also involved in idolatry.

  20. General statements concerning Jehovah's intervention-Judges 2:6-3:4

  21. Stories of special deliveries-Judges 3-16.

  22. Othniel (Judges 3:7-11)

  23. Eight years of oppression..Mesopotamiams

  24. Forty years of rest.

  25. Ehud (Judges 3:12-30)

  26. Eighteen years of oppression—Moabites, Ammonites, Amalekites

  27. Eight years of rest

  28. Shamgar (Judges 3:31)

  29. Oppression by the Philistines

  30. Deborah and Barak (Judges 4,5)

  31. Twenty years of oppression—Jabin, King of Hazor (Canaanites)

  32. Forty years of rest

  33. Gideon ( Judges 6-8

  34. Seven years of oppression—Midianites

  35. Forty years of rest

  36. Tola (Judges 10:1-2

  37. Oppression by Abimelech

  38. Twenty-three years of rest

  39. Jair (Judges 10:3-5)

  40. Twenty-two years of rest.

  41. Jephthah (Judges 10:6-12:7)

  42. Eighteen years of oppression..Amon and Philistines

  43. Six years of rest

  44. Ibzan (Judges 12:8-10)

  45. Seven years of rest

  46. Elon (Judges 12:11-12

  47. Ten years of rest

  48. Abdon Judges 12:13-15)

  49. Eight years of rest

  50. Samson (Judges 13-16)

  51. Forty years of oppression—Philistines

  52. Twenty years of rest

  53. General conclusions. Judges 17-21

  54. I will give more notes in the weeks to come...



Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

SEEING JESUS IN LEVITICUS!

 

LEVITICUS...Here are some notes for your study for Thursday nights. Most notes taken from Marilyn Hickey's SEEING JESUS ENCOUNTER!


AUTHOR AND SETTING: Moses, camped at the foot of Mt. Sinai

PURPOSE: The theme of Leviticus is learning to live in relationship with the holy God Himself. But to obtain holiness man was required to perform sacrifices for the covering of sin.

SEEING JESUS: Jesus is represented in many ways in LEVITICUS: 1) as each of the five sacrifices; 2) as a priest-frequently compared to Aaron, the first High Priest; and 3) as the fulfillment of the feats and festivals.

THEME VERSE: Leviticus 19:2


SEEING JESUS IN LEVITICUS

Jesus told us that Moses was the author of Leviticus when he commanded the cleansed leper to “offer the gift that Moses commanded” (Mat 8:4). This is a reference to Leviticus 13. Moses probably wrote this book while the Israelites were encamped at the foot of Mt. Sinai.


OVERVIEW

Leviticus is not the Hebrew title assigned to this third book of the Pentateuch. The original title is Wayiqra, meaning “he called”, and is the first word of the Hebrew text. The Greek Septuagint called this book LEUITIKON, meaning “that which pertains to the priests”, and from this the Latin Vulgate derived LEVITICUS. The book of Leviticus is especially powerful because it teaches us how to approach God. The New Testament book of Hebrews quotes much from this book.


In this book there are laws that deal with sacrifices. The sacrifice is is the basis for all true worship. Man is guilty and unclean. He needs a sacrifice to free him from the guilt and to cleanse away his defilement. First God got Israel out of Egypt, now God is getting Egypt out of Israel.


SEEING JESUS IN LEVITICUS

Jesus is seen in the five sacrifices, the seven feasts, and the priesthood.

THERE WERE FIVE SACRIFICES


THE WHOLE BURNT OFFERING (lev.1:1-17, 6:8-13) This was an individual expression of devotion, thanksgiving and worship. The burnt offering met the needs of a redeemed people, and it was their approach to the savior. This sacrifice could consist of a bull, sheep, goat, pigeon or turtledove. It speaks to us of Christ's total commitment to give Himself for us.


THE MEAL OFFERING (Leviticus 2: 1-16, 6: 14-23) This was a voluntary offering of Thanksgiving, and it could be offered as fine flour or cooked into bread or wafers. It was something that man had done; grain required man's diligent cultivation. By this act the offerer acknowledged that his benefits came from and through the aid and goodness of God.


THE PEACE OFFERING (Lev.. 3:1-17, 7: 11-38) This was an offering of a consecrated sacrificial animal which the people joyfully ate together. Their celebration declared, “We have peace with God”. The peace offering was food for the priest and worshiper. This sacrifice represents Christ who was the sacrificial victim for our salvation as well as the sources of our spiritual substances.

“AND AS THEY WERE EATING, JESUS TOOK BREAD, AND BLESSED IT, AND BRAKE IT, AND GAVE IT TO THE DISCIPLES, AND SAID, TAKE, EAT; THIS IS MY BODY” MAT 26:26.

By daily feeding on the word of Christ, we live and grow into life eternal, and we experience His peace.

THE SIN OFFERING (Lev. 41-5, 13, 14, 6: 24-30) The sin offering was required because man had sinned. Man's forgiveness involved his repentance and the reliance upon an atonement. When we repent, we have to trust in Christ's atonement. The purpose of the sin offering was to restore the priest, the congregation, the ruler, and the common man. Jesus Christ is our effectual sin offering. We have boldness, therefore, to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus.


THE TRESPASS OFFERING (Leviticus 5:14- 6:7: 1-10) The trespass offering had two sections: it was for a trespass against the Lord or a trespass against man. This trespass was always a ram of the flock. Jesus shed his blood that we might be reconciled to God and reconciled to one another when we trespass against each other.


THERE WERE SEVEN FEAST DAYS:


PASSOVER: This was strictly a family feast held in the homes of the people. Aliens, travelers, or hired servants could participate. Originally, the Israelites killed a lamb and applied the blood to the doors of their homes so that the death angel would pass over their houses. Christ is our Passover Lamb. (1 Cor. 5:7). This feast shows the power of the lamb for deliverance from death.


UNLEAVENED BREAD: For seven days no leaven was permitted in the house of the Israelite. Leaven is a symbol of corruption.. That's why Paul told the Corinthians to purge out the old leaven (1 Cor. 5: 1-8). Jesus was without spot and without sin; He had no leaven.


FIRST FRUITS:

This observance involved the bringing of the first sheaves of grain to the priest who would wave it before the Lord and offer burnt offerings with meal and drink offerings. It symbolized that the whole harvest belonged to God. Jesus was the first fruit---He was the first to arise from the dead. Death could not hold him because He was sinless.


PENECOST: This prefigured the ministry of the Holy Spirit. This feast was marked by the offering of raised bread such as we eat daily, and the priest also waved these loaves before the lord. We are reminded of Jesus who came to be among us, providing us with daily bread from heaven for our spiritual sustenance. He then returned to heaven and sent the Holy Spirit to us.


TRUMPETS: The trumpet is often used to symbolize the voice of God. This is symbolic of of the trumpet which will be blown in the return of Jesus Christ.


DAY OF ATONEMENT: The day of atonement was very important. It was nine days after the Hebrew New Year and was the most solemn day of all. It was to be a day of fasting- a day of humbling one's self before God for all of Israel. Israel was a separated people showing forth the complete salvation God provided through Jesus Christ. Jesus is our atonement. Detail instructions were given in Leviticus 16 for the observance of this day.


TABERNACLES: Two weeks after the day of atonement, the Israelite's began a week long celebration known as THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES. During this feast the people dwelt in the fields in tabernacles or booths to celebrate the fact that God had brought them through the wilderness into their own land. It was a joyous time. This celebration allows us to look ahead to Jesus coming back as The One who was pierced for us in the Day of Atonement and as THE ONE WHO will live among us.


THE PRIESTHOOD:

THE PRIESTHOOD: The priesthood was established in Leviticus. Originally God wanted the whole nation to be priests. The priesthood was eventually comprised of the tribe of Levi. Chapter nine shows how the Levites began their ministry and also how they received their instructions and requirements for  offering sacrifices for themselves as well as for the people. Following instructions brought God's blessings. They were to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. Jesus is our high priest.


Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feelings 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.” Hebrews (4:14-16)


But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building.” (Hebrews 9:11)


Theme Verse: “Speak unto the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God AM holy.” Leviticus 19:2