Gospels – The lord Jesus offers Kingdom of God to the Jews as promised to Abram. The end of the Old Testament.
Acts transition from Jews to Gentiles. Apostles continue the Kingdom message then Saul gets saved and is renamed Paul, goes to Jews first then to Gentiles.
Romans to PhilemonApostle Paul’s messages to believers on Godly living
Hebrews to 3 Johnwritten to Jews and will probably be prominent during the Tribulation.
Revelation a recap from Rapture (chapter 4) through Tribulation, 2nd coming, Millennium, Final wars, and Great White Throne final judgement and then Eternity.
2 Corinthians 2:9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Remember to read and STUDY the Word: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 1 Thessalonians 4:11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
God’s People, the Jews were told: Psalm 119:6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. Isaiah 5:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. And Joel wrote about a coming time: Joel 2:26 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. Paul told Believer’s: Romans 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Romans 9:33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Romans 10:11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Peter and John to Believing Jews: 1 Peter 4:16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 1 John 2:28And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. Paul reminds Believer’s: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
As a Believer YOU are the Temple of the Living God.
Acts 1:2Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
Romans 16:13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
1 Corinthians 1:27-28 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
2 Corinthians 8:19And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
2 Timothy 2:4No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
YES, you have been Chosen by God! Are you serving?
Luke 23:32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. Malefactor: One who has committed a crime; a criminal. A wrongdoer or evildoer. An evil doer; one who commits a crime; one subject to public prosecution and punishment; a criminal. Luke 23:39-43And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. One malefactor rebuked Christ. The other acknowledged that Christ was God. One went to Paradise, the other went to Hell (See Luke 16:22-23And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.)
A Promise of Paradise to all that believe that Christ died, was buried and rose again and profess that HE is GOD (Romans 10:9-13).
QUESTIONS How many books in BIBLE? 66 (OT – 39 NT – 27) What divides OT from NT? Birth/Death/Resurrection/Ascension of Christ? Giving of the HS? Who wrote most of NT? Luke Who wrote most NT Books? Paul (14) How many Books were authored by JOHN? (5) Gospel, I II III John Revelation. How many Books were authored by Peter? (2) I & II Peter How many books were authored by Luke? (2) Gospel & Acts How many Books were authored by Timothy and Titus? (0) How can we trust the BIBLE to be the Word of God? What do you believe about Jesus? Is He the Son of GOD? God in Flesh? The Old Testament as we have it today, written on Scrolls, was CANONIZED at the time Jesus started his life on earth. He quoted it, He authenticated it. JOHN 5:46-47,7:21-23. WE CAN TRUST THE OLD TESTAMENT…..Because we can trust the Lord Jesus. BUT what about the New Testament….. It was written after Jesus returned to Heaven. MATTHEW was written about 37 AD by Matthew, one of the original Apostles (Matthew 10:3). He was an eye witness to all the events he recorded. The book was widely circulated in his time and could have been refuted by others who also saw the events. We can trust Matthew. JOHN Another original Apostle (Matthew 10:2) written about 85 AD. The beloved disciple (John 13:23), perhaps the youngest of them all. Later a Pillar in the Church (Galatians 2:9), an EYEWITNESS to it all. I JOHN (same) authored by John 90 AD II JOHN (same) authored by John 90 AD III JOHN (same) authored by John 90 AD REVELATION (same) authored by John 96 AD We can trust John. JAMES was written about 60 AD by James, not an Apostle (Matthew 10:3), but a half brother of the Lord Jesus. (Matthew 13:55, Galatians 1:9). (Mark 6:3) Surely, we can trust James. JUDE was written about 66 AD, and again not an Apostle but a brother of James (ie. a half brother of the Lord Jesus (Mark 6:3). Surely, we trust Jude I PETER was written about 60 AD, an original Apostle (Matthew 10:2) one of the very inter circle (Mark 9:1-8) always seeking to be the best he could be for the Lord, which caused him some problems. As one studies the life of Peter in the Gospels and Acts, can we not trust this eye witness to report true words? II PETER (same) written about 66 AD Surely, we trust Peter ROMANS THRU PHILEMON Authored by Paul from 54 to 65 AD as he traveled on his Missionary Journeys. Apostle to the Gentiles (Galatians 1:10-24) his epistles were certified by Peter (II Peter 3:15). Paul gives us Church Doctrine! We can trust Paul’s writings. MARK was not an Apostle (Acts 12:12). His book was penned about 57 AD. Why Should we trust him? He was a missionary with Paul and Barnabus (Acts 13:13/15:38). Commended by Paul (2 Timothy 4:11) and a Friend of Peter (I Peter 5:13). We can trust Mark. LUKE was not an Apostle He was a physician (Colossians 4:14), a missionary (Acts 16:10) a friend of Paul’s who traveled with him. We can trust the Doctor. (2 Timothy 4:11, Philomen 24) ACTS (same) written by Luke about 65 AD . HEBREWS …… PAUL to Jewish Believers, probably his first epistle. This book stands alone on its own authority.
SUMMARY…We can Trust the Old Testament because the Lord Jesus (God in Flesh) verified its accuracy. We can trust the New Testament because its authors were either Eye Witness’ to the events or were alive when the other books were written and could have negated them as false.
When God created the cow. He said to the cow, “Today I have created you! As a cow, you must go to the field with the farmer all day long. You will work all day under the sun! I will give you a life span of 50 years.” The cow objected, “What? This kind of tough life you want me to live for 50 years? Let me have 20 years, and the 30 years I’ll give back to you.” So God agreed.
When God created the dog. God said to the dog, “What you are supposed to do is to sit all day by the door of your house. Any people that come in, you will have to bark at them! I’ll give a life span of 20 years.” The dog objected, “What? All day long to sit by the door? No way! I give you back my other 10 years of life!” So God agreed.
When God created the monkey. He said to the monkey, “Monkeys have to entertain people. You’ve got to make them laugh and do monkey tricks. I’ll give you 20 years life span.” The monkey objected. “What? Make them laugh? Do monkey faces and tricks? Ten years will do, and the other 10 years I’ll give you back.” So God agreed.
And then God created man and said to him, “Your job is to sleep, eat, and play. You will enjoy very much in your life. All you need to do is to enjoy and do nothing. This kind of life, I’ll give you a 20 year life span.” The man objected. “What? Such a good life! Eat, play, sleep, do nothing? Enjoy the best and you expect me to live only for 20 years? Why don’t we make a deal?
Since the cow gave you back 30 years, and the dog gave you back 10 years and the monkey gave you back 10 years, I will take them from you! That makes my life span70 years, right?” So God agreed.
AND THAT’S WHY…. In our first 20 years, we eat, sleep, play, enjoy the best and do nothing much. For the next 30 years, we work all day long, suffer and get to support the family. For the next 10 years, we entertain our grandchildren by making monkey faces and monkey tricks. And for the last 10 years, we stay at home, sit by the front door and bark at people!
We all remember when Donald Trump was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally on July 13, 2024. He stood up and shouted “Fight, Fight, Fight”. Trump was speaking of a political battle (which he won). And the apostle Paul tells us of the spiritual battle all believers face. He explains how we are to prepare: Ephesians 6:10-18Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; The Paul reminds believers to fight: 1 Corinthians 9:26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. He reminds Timothy (Believers) how to fight: 1 Timothy 6:11-12 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. When he realizes he will not be here for the rapture, he instructs Timothy what awaits him and all believers: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Believers are to fight, fight, fight the spiritual battle until we are called home.
The Church has always been under attack … perhaps today more in the USA than ever. It is being rejected by young people as not meeting their needs. It is accused as not being relevant to today’s way of life. Much is being done to update the Church. Women are being ordained (more than ever before). Women are becoming Pastor (a Man’s Job? 1 Timothy 3) Homosexuals, Lesbians are being brought into the Church (without repentance), Ordained and allowed to Preach. Churches are worshiping Satan, Demons all across the land Churches with NO GOD, just country clubs. The Roman Catholic Church has for centuries declared itself to be the only true church … The only way to salvation. That it is infallible. Is the Church a thing of the past? Is the Church all washed up? Should a new and different way to reach people be approached? The Bible has much to say in this regard. Just what does the Bible say? First, what is the church? “Church” is the translation of the Greek term ekklesia, and is used in the New Testament to identify the community of believers in Jesus Christ. It literally means “assembly,” “congregation,” or “meeting.” It is NOT the building: It IS the Believers!
The word CHURCH appears 76 times in the new testament.
King Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel both acknowledge the Most High. Daniel 3:26Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire. Daniel 4:17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. Daniel 4:24-25 This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the most High, which is come upon my lord the king: That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. Daniel 4:32 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. Daniel 4:34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation: Daniel 5:18O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour: Daniel 5:21 And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will. Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. Daniel 7:22 Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:27 And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. Hosea writes of the Most High. Hosea 7:16 They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt. Hosea 11:7 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him. Even the demons knew the Most High Mark 5:7And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. Luke 8:28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. Luke quotes Solomon in 1 Kings 7:47-48 Acts 7:48Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, It was recognized that Paul was from the most High Acts 16:17The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. Paul reminds Jewish believers of Abraham Hebrews 7:1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
Who is the Most High? He is God. Gentiles and Jews both acknowledged it. And everyone alive today should also so recognize that fact. There is only one God and He came to earth to Die for Our SIN. And when we believe that we are saved and will dwell with Him forever. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 10:9-13.
Just who is this MOST HIGH? The term appears 48 times in Scripture. 43 times in OT and 5 times in NT 4 times Genesis refers to the MOST HIGH: Genesis 14:18-20And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all. Genesis 14:22 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, Balaam knew the Most High: Numbers 24:16He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: Moses reminds the children of Israel about the Most High: Deuteronomy 32:8When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel. Samuel heard from the Most High. 2 Samuel 22:14The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice. 19 times the Most High appears in Psalm: Psalm 7:17I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high. Psalm 9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. Psalm 21:7 For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved. Psalm 46:4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. Psalm 47:2 For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. Psalm 50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: Psalm 56:2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. Psalm 57:2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. Psalm 73:11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? Psalm 77:10 And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High. Psalm 78:17 And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness. Psalm 78:56 Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies Psalm 82:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. Psalm 83:18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; Psalm 92:1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High: Psalm 92:8 But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. Psalm 107:11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High: Isaiah refers to the Most High Isaiah 14:14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. The Most High appears twice in Lamentations Lamentations 3:35To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High, Lamentations 3:38Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?
