Jesus Promises to Restore the Temple

John 2:13-22

The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers at their business. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all, with the sheep and oxen, out of the temple; and he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. And he told those who sold the pigeons, "Take these things away; you shall not make my Father's house a house of trade."

His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for thy house will consume me." The Jews then said to him, "What sign have you to show us for doing this?" Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." The Jews then said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?"
But he spoke of the temple of his body. When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.

BiBLICAL Giving!

BIBLICAL GIVING New Foundations Course II 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. Nowhere is this truth more evident then in how you handle your money. SHOW ME SOMEONE'S CHECK BOOK & I CAN TELL YOU MUCH ABOUT THEIR LIFE! Now that we are God's, we are in need of learning his principles. THIS IS A VERY BASIC SOLID TRUTH PRINCIPLE THAT NEEDS TO BE INGRAINED IN US. Commit these verses to memory... Proverbs 3:9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. You & I can say we love God and the work of our Church all we want. But the truth will always come out. You cannot have your heart in something without your money in it also. If you do not desire to give to God, you don't love God. < don't be fooled by your own talking. > No matter what everybody's opinion is, the Lord looks at our giving very seriously. It's amazing how connected the heart is to the check book. As one man said: YOU CAN GIVE W/O LOVING, BUT YOU CAN'T LOVE W/O GIVING! LET'S EXAMINE ANOTHER POWERFUL VERSE: Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Here we have come to one of the most important aspects of practical Christianity. Giving unto God. Let's lightly examine some biblical perspectives tonight to get you started. You will learn much deeper principles about giving as you walk with God. First of all, you must realize that giving is DIRECTLY connected to FAITH. We will show tonight that it is also connected to salvation! Jesus promised you would receive back (in time) more then you gave. Remember: Sometimes there are more important needs then money in any given time. There are 3 basic types of Biblical giving. a> Tithe b> Offering c> Alms Let's spend a good deal of study on the tithe, then touch on B & C. #1> TITHE: Study Coons Bible Study Outline. #2> OFFERING: This is an amount given over and above the tithe. NFC - GIVING PAGE TWO Often people ask: How much should I give in an offering? Well, How much do you love God? How much do you want a blessing? I can tell you this as a guideline... II Corinthians 9:6- 8 But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work: REMEMBER: Offerings were just as much expected by God as tithes, however, there was no amount set on it. It's from your heart! Malachi 3:8- 9 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, [even] this whole nation. As you have already read... God said to bring the tithes in the Storehouse. *** AND HE PROMISED A BLESSING FOR GIVING FAITHFULLY! *** The word offering occurs 754 times in the Bible. " " offerings " " 265 times in the Bible. Think about it? What are offerings used for? #1. A HOUSE OF WORSHIP Exodus 35:4- 10 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This [is] the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever [is] of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass, And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' [hair], And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood, And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense, And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate. And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded; #2. WORLD MISSIONS This is a sure key to blessing! God has blessed our church because we bless mission endeavors around our world to obey the great commission... Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations... Our church supports about 30 different missionaries each month as well as other endeavors that will be explained later. #3. The GENERAL OPERATING costs of the assembly. Notice the report. I Corinthians 16:1- 3 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as [God] NFC - GIVING PAGE THREE hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by [your] letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. #3. ALMS: Giving that is to a needy individual or family. Deuteronomy 15:7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: Acts 10:1- 4 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian [band], [A] devout [man], and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. Several points of interest: a> when you fear (respect) God, and are concerned with pleasing him, you will give to those in need from time to time. b> God always honors obedience with Spiritual blessing. c> Our praying & our giving are a memorial to us before God. Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Though we should give to those who have needs, be careful that you don't get taken advantage of by someone who is merely lazy. Often the best way is to give an offering through the church "designated" to a family or need. That way you get properly receipted from the church, but most importantly, sometimes the Pastor or staff may know more about the situation than you do. They may council you to give in another manner. *** From time to time in the church, you will get a call from the secretary saying there is someone in the church who is in need of food or whatever. Please do your best to cooperate with the effort even if your short yourself. God will bless your faith & love! POINTS TO CLOSE ON: Remember: your tithe belongs to God FIRST. After you have given a tithe, then you can give an offering & alms. II Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ABOVE ALL: START SOMEWHERE! Let the adventure of faith giving begin in your life!

20/20 vision!

9/26/05

jesus said,"For judgment i have come into this world, so that the blind will see & those who see will become blind"john 9:39

scripture;Matt 13:10-17

one of my jobs in seminary was reading to a student who was blind he was a smart man, whith a keen sense of humor. every day he told me that his goal in life was to see jesus-both in the life of others and then on resurection day, When he would come face to face with our lord. This man's physical impairment didn't interfere with his spiritual vision ! Many of us who have 20/20 vision physically are often blinded by sin. We fail to heed God's word, fail to live righteously, fail to confess are short comings. When we do these thing's, we lose sight of what's realy important, and that is jesus. Jesus says we will be blessed when we choose to see and here him. And it is a choise. Some have closed there eye's and have forfeited the blessing's. The blessing come's through our intimate walk whith him and our effort's to proclaim him. spiritual blindness can be cured when we look up and see jesus.   

Speaking inTongues!!!!

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST & THE GIFT OF TONGUES READ ACTS 2:1-18 Very confusing issue to some Tongues has 2 distinct categories (purposes) 1. initial EVIDENCE 2. EDIFICATION of believer & the church through interpretation --------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPARE THE FOLLOWING: Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 2:6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 2:8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. TONGUES = LANGUAGES SPEAKING IN OTHER TONGUES: Language the speaker never learned... ... the Spirit gives the utterance ... Utterance = "something said, remarks, statements" Possibly another national language, maybe not: Others may understand UNKNOWN TONGUES: This is language speaking to God = I Corinthians 14:1-6 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater [is] he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? THIS BELONGS EXCLUSIVELY TO THE CHURCH! A supernatural prayer language for those that have the Holy Ghost. Page 2 <<<< INITIAL EVIDENCE: PREMISE: Jesus promised the H.G. to his followers. John 14:16-17 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. Acts 1:4-8 And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. THIS WAS FULFILLED IN ACTS 2:1-4 ---> THEN PROMISED IT TO ALL! Acts 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call. SO: WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE TO ASSURE THIS GIFT? Only 1 Biblical Precedent N.T. Believers spoke in tongues! ** only evidence ever displayed ** ?? DO YOU HAVE TO SPEAK IN TONGUES TO RECEIVE H.G.?? ====> NO: BUT WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE H.G., YOU WILL SPEAK IN TONGUES! "it's the whistle in the tea pot" Joy, Peace, Gifts, Beatitudes etc... ARE LATER FRUIT , not initial sign CONTENTION: some say tongues was to preach to each nationality Acts 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. PREACHING WAS DONE BY PETER: (using keys to the kingdom) 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all [ye] that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: Proponents of this theory --- STILL send missionaries to language school! 120 in upper room were speaking the "WONDERFUL WORKS OF GOD" = WORSHIP! Page 3 SEEK THE RIGHT THING! (evil generation seek a sign) SEEK THE H.G., NOT TONGUES! ---> God is not withholding from you! this is available to the sinner --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNKNOWN TONGUES: APPLICABLE TO SAINTS ONLY --- NOT SINNERS W/O H.G. Only references in the scripture : 2Cor 12-14 FOR THE EDIFICATION OF THE CHURCH! ----> after the H.G. = You have FRUIT & GIFTS of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Gifts are found in 1COR 12 ---> UNKNOWN TONGUE IS MENTIONED 6 TIMES **** FOR THIS GIFT TO EDIFY, IT NEEDS AN INTERPRETER... I Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 14:4 He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 14:13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue pray that he may interpret. 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 14:19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that [by my voice] I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an [unknown] tongue. LISTEN TO GUIDELINES OF USE: 14:26-28 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an [unknown] tongue, [let it be] by two, or at the most [by] three, and [that] by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. NOTICE: this comes in courses = (MEROS) "allotment by turn or share" --- 3 courses max! ::: IF NO INTERPRETER, SPEAK SOFTLY W/O INTERRUPTING SERVICE ::: This gift does not supersede the ministry of the word! Page 4 Ephesians 4:11-12 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: >>>> GIFTS ARE FOR EDIFYING, NOT PERFECTING! I Cor 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort. GIFTS WERE NOT GIVEN TO SAINTS TO : SET CHURCH IN ORDER CONDUCT BUSINESS JUDGE MARRIAGES ETC... 14:12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. Note instruction: Anything violating peace/decency is out of order! 14:33 For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. WHEN UNKNOWN TONGUES ARE INTERPRETED, IT EDIFIES THE CHURCH ------> But what about the edification of an individual? <------- PRAYER LANGUAGE: (the personal form of an unknown tongue) -----------> used in prayer & singing I Corinthians 14:14-15 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. THIS IS WHAT PAUL WAS REFERRING TO IN ROMANS: Romans 8:25-28 But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it]. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. GROANINGS: "sigh, groan, murmer, pray inaudibly" back to above verses: 14:16-18 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: NOTICE THE TONGUE IS FOR GIVING THANKS! (well) Praising God etc... Public or Private: but to be done in order Page 5 I Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. Q U E N C H : refusing to allow the Spirit to flow | ISSUE IS CONTROL! | Speaking in tongues is merely God's way of controlling for his glory the most unruly, uncontrollable member of our body! James 3:7-8 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. BUT YOU MUST ALWAYS CHOSE TO BE CONTROLLED BY THE SPIRIT... I Corinthians 14:32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: EVERYONE THAT RECEIVED THE H.G. SPOKE IN TONGUES! tongues is not a new concept: just a new application for the N.T. II Sam 23:2 The spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word [was] in my tongue. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 8:15-17 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then laid they [their] hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. ((( This was Simon: only place not specifically mentioned! ))) 8:18-19 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. Acts 10:44-48 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Acts 19:5-6 When they heard [this], they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. I Cor 13:8-10 Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

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A man and his money!

proverbs 11;1-9

1. A false balance is abomination to the lord: but a just weightis his delight.

2.when pride cometh, then cometh shame:but with the lowly is wisdom.

3.The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

4.Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

5.The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6.The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but the transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7. When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: & the hope of unjust men perisheth.

8.The righteousness is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his sted.

9.An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour, but threw knowledge shall the just be delivered.

proverbs;11;11-13

11.By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12.He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13.A talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

proverbs 11;16-30

16.A gracious woman retaineth honour; and strong men retain riches.

17.The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18.The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19.As righteousness tendeth to life; so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20. They that are of a forward heart are abomination to the lord;but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21. Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22. As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23. The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24.There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth: and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to proverty.

25.The liberal soul shall be made fat; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26.He that withholdeth corn the people shall curse him; but blessing shall be apond the head of him that selleth it.

27.He that diligenty seeketh good procureth favour; but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28.He that trusteth in his riche shall fall;but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29.He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30.The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wineth souls is wise.