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They knew of only one coming.\par John asked if He was the one (\ul\b0 Mat_11:3\ulnone\b )\par Judas betrayed Him\par \pard\cf0\f1 John prepared the way (\cf1\ul\b0 Isa_40:3\cf0\ulnone\b ) (Began in sanctuary) \cf1\ul\b0 Luk_1:11\cf0\ulnone\b Gabriel appeared\par Bible crystallized\par Roman world corrupt and ready for messiah. Literature of the period constantly referred to the coming of a world ruler. The Wise men of the east show us a knowledge abroad.\par \b0 There was, at the time of our Lord's birth, a great expectation of the Messiah, both among Jews and Gentiles. This may be seen from three celebrated historians, as well as from the sacred Scriptures.\par Tacitus Suetonius (in Vespas. 4) \par Josephus, not being able to find any calculation by which to protract the general expectation of the Messiah, applies it in the following words to Vespasian (War, 7:31): "That which chiefly excited the Jews to war was an ambiguous prophecy, which was also found in the sacred books, that at that time some one within their country should arise who would obtain the empire of the whole world." \par We are, moreover, informed again by Suetonius (Octav. 94), that, upon the conception of Augustus, it was generally thought that Nature was then in labor to bring forth a king who would rule the Romans. \par We may just add that as there was a general expectation of the Messiah at this time, so there were many impostors who drew after them many followers (Josephus, Ant. 20:2, 6; War, 57:31). \par \cf1\ul\f0 Joh_4:25\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-540\li900 GLORY TO GLORY \cf2 STEP ONE\cf0 \cf1\ul\b0 Luk_2:3\cf0\ulnone\b\par \par \pard\qc\par \par \par \par } .Lf?|S* ] 4 g >  q H  { R ) \ 3 f=pGzQ([2 e6L3-OUT 51-72#i(K2-OUT 26-50 i(J1-OUT 1-25x}i&ISTEP 72,> i HSTEP 71 @  GSTEP 70 i FSTEP 69*i ESTEP 68$i DSTEP 67i CSTEP 660%i BSTEP 65i ASTEP 64 @ @STEP 6383i ?STEP 62@ >STEP 61Ki =STEP 60Ddi <STEP 59 @ ;STEP 58D6i :STEP 57i 9STEP 56 i 8STEP 552[i 7STEP 54i 6STEP 53ܼi 5STEP 52\i 4STEP 51H @ 3STEP 50i 2STEP 496i 1STEP 48i 0STEP 47Ti /STEP 46N@i .STEP 45ei -STEP 44Ti ,STEP 43ri +STEP 42ʭi *STEP 41Hi )STEP 40i (STEP 39i 'STEP 38*i &STEP 37@ %STEP 36Pi $STEP 35*}i #STEP 34 >yi "STEP 334*vi !STEP 32 @u  STEP 31#ri STEP 30Cmi STEP 29^ki STEP 28uci STEP 27Fai STEP 26^_i STEP 25UYi STEP 24zWi STEP 23Ui STEP 22Si STEP 21#Pi STEP 20v7Li STEP 192-Ii STEP 18"Fi STEP 17V5Bi STEP 164@A STEP 158=i STEP 14 @< STEP 13:i  STEP 128 7i  STEP 115i  STEP 10R/i  STEP 9DO*i STEP 8.'iSTEP 7@&STEP 6 @%STEP 5B#iSTEP 4X* iSTEP 3R @STEP 2F iSTEP 1}iINTROiLVALi{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 MS Sans Serif;}{\f2\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone\b GLORY TO GLORY\b0\scaps\fs32\par \pard\qc\par \pard Step One: From Glory to Bethlehem (\cf1\ul Luk_2:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_2:1-21\cf0\ulnone ).\par \fs28 our New Testament source is limited to the four gospels. They gave only a brief summary of his life (\cf1\ul Joh_21:25\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_8:32\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_5:39\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_17:5\cf0\ulnone )\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\scaps0 A. \cf2\b Joseph and Mary are brought to Bethlehem because of an enrollment decree which commanded each Hebrew citizen to be counted from that town where he or she was born. \cf0\b0 Note: This is the third all-important trip made to Bethlehem. Ruth and Naomi made the first journey. (See \cf1\ul Rth_1:22\cf0\ulnone ) Samuel the prophet made the second. (See \cf1\ul 1Sa_16:1\cf0\ulnone )\scaps\par \par \scaps0 Ruth & Naomi came to make a home for David\scaps\par \scaps0 Samuel came to anoint David\scaps\par \scaps0 Joseph and Mary came to give birth to son of David\scaps\par \scaps0 Rachel also buried here\scaps\par \par \scaps0 B. Mary gives birth to the Savior. (\cf1\ul Luk_2:7\cf0\ulnone ).\scaps\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\scaps0 1.\tab This was the \i fourth\i0 greatest day in human history.\scaps\par \scaps0 2.\tab The \i third\i0 greatest day in human history occurred some thirty-four years later when this Babe grew into glorious manhood, only to be put to death between a pair of thieves on Calvary\rquote s cross.\scaps\par \pard\li720\par \scaps0 (\cf1\ul Luk_23:33\cf0\ulnone ).\scaps\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\scaps0 3.\tab The \i second\i0 greatest day in human history occurred three days LVALlater, when an angel told some sorrowing women:\scaps \cf1\ul\scaps0 Mat_28:5-6\cf0\ulnone\scaps\par \pard\li720\par \pard\fi-360\li720\scaps0 4.\tab The \i greatest\i0 day in human history is yet to happen. The Apostle John tells us of this:\scaps \cf1\ul\scaps0 Rev_11:15\cf0\ulnone\scaps\par \pard\li720\par \scaps0 One may favorably contrast \cf1\ul Luk_2:7\cf0\ulnone with \cf1\ul Dan_2:11\cf0\ulnone . In this Old Testament passage King Nebuchadnezzar had just ordered the death of his wise men because of their inability to relate a dream he had just experienced. These astrologers thereupon protested, exclaiming: \cf1\ul Dan_2:11\cf0\ulnone .\scaps\par \scaps0\par But at the advent of the fourth greatest day in history all this would change.\scaps\par \cf1\ul Joh_1:1-3\cf0\ulnone\par \cf1\ul\scaps0 Joh_1:14\cf0\ulnone we read that the Word was made flesh. Now God does dwell with flesh. He now has a new body. (see \cf1\ul Luk_24:39\cf0\ulnone ).\scaps\par \pard\fi288\li360\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\par HE WAS IMMANUEL\emdash GOD WITH US \cf1\ul Mat_1:23\cf0\ulnone\par ENOCH HAD PROPHESIED OF HIS COMING AS \ldblquote THE WOMAN\rquote S SON (ENOCH 62:5) \ldblquote THE SON OF MAN\rdblquote \ldblquote THE ELECT\rdblquote \ldblquote THE SON OF GOD\rdblquote\rquote\par JEHOVAH IS QUOTED AS SAYING \ldblquote I AM MY SON\rdblquote (ENOCH 105:2) (\cf1\ul Zec_2:8-11\cf0\ulnone )\par \cf1\ul Joh_17:5\cf0\ulnone GLORIFY THOU ME WITH THYSELF \par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 C.\tab\cf3 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 6, That he would be born in Bethlehem.\cf4 (Compare \cf1\ul Mic_5:2\cf4\ulnone with \cf1\ul Luk_2:4-6\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_2:5-6\cf4\ulnone .)\par OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY FULFILLMENT NUMBER 1-5\par 1. Born of a woman \cf1\ul Gen_3:15\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_2:7\cf4\ulnone Born of a virgin\tab\cf1\ul Isa_7:14\cf4\ulnone \cf1\ul MaLVALt_1:22-23\cf4\ulnone \par 2. Would inherit throne of David \cf1\ul Psa_132:11-12\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_9:6-7\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_16:5\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Jer_23:5\cf4\ulnone \cf1\ul 2Sa_7:16\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_1:31-32\cf4\ulnone\par 3. His throne would be eternal \cf1\ul Dan_2:44\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_1:33\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:14\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:27\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mic_4:7\cf4\ulnone \par 4. Would be called Immanuel \cf1\ul Isa_7:14\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_1:23\cf4\ulnone \par 5. Would have a forerunner \cf1\ul Isa_40:3-5\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_1:76-78\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mal_3:1\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mal_3:1-6\cf4\ulnone \par (Willmington's Bible Handbook)\par \par D.\tab The angel of the Lord announces all this to a group of nearby shepherds. (\cf1\ul Luk_2:8-12\cf4\ulnone ). See \cf1\ul Gen_12:3\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_28:19\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_2:31-32\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_24:47\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Col_1:23\cf4\ulnone . \par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 THESE WERE SHEPHERDS FROM THE \ul MIGDAL EDER\ulnone \ldblquote TOWER OF THE FLOCK\rdblquote , NOT A WATCH TOWER FOR ORDINARY FLOCKS BUT FOR THE TEMPLE SACRIFICES. THUS THEY WERE SENT TO SEE THE AUTHENTIC TEMPLE SACRIFICE \ldblquote THE LAMB OF GOD\rdblquote AND THEY WATCHED IN THE VERY PLACE (BETHLEHEM) WHERE THE MESSIAH WAS TO BE REVEALED\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 E.\tab The angel is then joined by a multitude of heavenly hosts, praising God and saying: (\cf1\ul Luk_2:11-14\cf4\ulnone ). (See also \cf1\ul Luk_19:38\cf4\ulnone )\par ON SUCH A SLENDER THREAD AS THE FEEBLE THROB OF AN INFANT LIFE THE SALVATION OF THE WORLD WOULD HANG\par F.\tab The shepherds then come and worship Jesus and return praising God. \cf1\ul Luk_2:15-18\cf4\ulnone\par G.\tab The Babe is circumcised on the eighth day and officially named Jesus. (LVALSee \cf1\ul Gen_17:12\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Lev_12:3\cf4\ulnone ) It has been claimed by a few that, apart from the New Testament writers, there exists no secular proof whatsoever concerning the historicity of Jesus. This is simply not true. Both the ancient Roman and Jewish world make mention of his life and death. The following quotes prove this:\par \par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 "On the eve of the Passover, Jesus of Nazareth was hung. During the previous 40 days a herald went before him crying aloud: He ought to be stoned because he has practiced magic, has led Israel astray, and caused them to rise in rebellion. Let him who has something to say in his defense come forward and declare it! But no one came forward, and he was hung on the eve of the Passover." (From \i The\i0 \i Babylonian\i0 \i Jewish\i0 \i Talmud\i0 )\i\par \i0\par The Talmud also reported that Jesus was an illegitimate child born of Mary and a Roman soldier named Ben-Panther.\par "And there arose about this time Jesus, a wise man, if indeed we should call him a man. For he was a doer of marvelous deeds, a teacher of men who received the truth with pleasure. He led away many Jews, and also many of the Greeks. This man was the Christ. And when Pilate had condemned him to the cross on his impeachment by the chief men among us, those who had loved him at first did not cease; for he appeared to them on the third day alive again, the divine prophets having spoken these and thousands of other wonderful things about him: and even now the tribe of Christians so named after him, has not yet died out." (\i Antiquities\i0 \i of\i0 \i the\i0 \i Jews,\i0 by Josephus, Jewish historian)\par \par "Christus, the founder of the name, had undergone the death penalty in the reign of Tiberius, by sentence of the procurator Pontius Pilate, and the superstition was checked for a moment, only to break out once more, not merely in Judaea, the home of the deceased, bLVALut in the Capital (Rome) itself." (\i The\i0 \i Annals,\i0 by the Roman writer Tacitus)\par \par "To say that antiquity was in the habit of ascribing supernatural births to its great personages and that Christianity has followed the conventional pattern is misleading. Are so-called Virgin births of antiquity the same kind as that ascribed to Jesus in the gospels? The words of Louis Matthew Sweet are worth recalling:\par After a careful, laborious, and occasionally wearisome study of the evidence offered and the analogies urged, I am convinced that heathenism knows nothing of Virgin births. Supernatural births it has without number, but never from a virgin in the New Testament sense and never without physical generation, except in a few isolated instances of magical births on the part of a woman who had not the slightest claim to be called Virgin. In all recorded instances which I have been able to examine, if the mother was a virgin before conception took place she could not make that claim afterwards." (\i A\i0 \i Short\i0 \i Life\i0 \i of\i0 \i Christ,\i0 E. Harrison, p. 45)\par \par Scripture says nothing about the time of year of his birth. The first known observance of December 25 is associated with the church at Rome about the middle of the fourth century, but the practice may go back to the second century. January 6 was observed in Eastern churches. Many have concluded that it would have been impossible for his birth to have happened in December on the grounds of cold weather. Shepherds would hardly have had their flocks exposed on the hills. But the traditional date is not at all impossible, for the great drop in temperature which sometimes occurs in the winter generally makes itself felt only after Christmas.\par \cf5\b [TIME OF JESUS BIRTH SEE \ul Num_29:38\ulnone ]\cf4\b0\par Special study note: At this point let us stop and ponder six questions that may be raised concerning the events leading up to the birth of the Savior.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tLVALx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Why did the angel Gabriel rebuke Zacharias for his question and not rebuke Mary for her question?\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab Zacharias: (\cf1\ul Luk_1:18\cf4\ulnone ).\par b.\tab Mary: "How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?" (\cf1\ul Luk_1:34\cf4\ulnone ). Answer: Zacharias had for many years been praying for a son (\cf1\ul Luk_1:13\cf4\ulnone ) but when the announcement came he doubted God's power to do this. When something wonderful happens sometimes the most surprised individual on earth is that very Christian who had been fervently praying for it to happen! However, there is no reason to believe Mary had been praying to become the mother of Jesus.\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 A classic example of this is found in the book of Acts. Peter was in prison awaiting execution, and when the Jerusalem believers heard of it, "prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him" (\cf1\ul Act_12:5\cf4\ulnone ). At God's command an angel staged a spectacular jail break. Upon being set free, Peter hurried to the prayer meeting to announce the good news. Note the amusing account: (\cf1\ul Act_12:12-16\cf4\ulnone ).\par \par Peter had a harder time getting into that prayer meeting than getting out of his prison house!\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab Why did Joseph and Mary wait so long before coming to Bethlehem? We know both believed the angel's message about the Babe in Mary's womb and they doubtless were well aware of the prophecy in \cf1\ul Mic_5:2\cf4\ulnone which stated Christ was to be born in Bethlehem. Why did they wait until the last moment to come? In fact, one is somewhat led to believe that had it not been for the decree of Caesar LVALAugustus they might not have come at all. THEY WERE NOT TO TRY AND FULFILL PROPHECY ON THEIR OWN\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\i Answer:\i0 No satisfactory answer has been found by this author. It is best to conclude that Joseph (man of God that he was) had good reasons for acting in the manner he did. The reader may desire to explore this further.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3. Why didn\rquote t Mary and Joseph stay with their relatives in Bethlehem? The inns of those days were rather notorious, and Joseph must have been desperate to subject his pregnant wife to the sin and noise of such a place. But of course they were even denied this.\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\i Answer:\i0 It would have been too difficult to explain (or to expect them to understand) the nature of the virgin birth. Every gossip in town doubtless knew by this time that Joseph and Mary had only been married six months, and there she was, expecting a baby at any moment. Was it Joseph\rquote s? Did it belong to some stranger? Thus, to spare his beloved wife all this, Joseph did not call upon their relatives!\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 4.\tab Why was Jesus born in a place which apparently housed animals?\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\i Answer:\i0 Because lambs are usually born in barns. This was God\rquote s Lamb.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 5.\tab Why did the angels appear to the shepherds first?\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\i Answer:\i0 Because what oLVALther earthly group would better understand what God had just accomplished than these men who raised lambs and later sold them for sacrificial purposes in the Temple. (See \cf1\ul Joh_1:29\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_10:11\cf4\ulnone )\par Note: They would eventually understand that in the past the sheep had died for the shepherd, but soon now the Shepherd planned to die for the sheep. (See \cf1\ul Joh_10:11\cf4\ulnone )\par When the shepherds heard the glad tidings they "came with haste" (\cf1\ul Luk_2:16\cf4\ulnone ). After finding Jesus they "made known abroad the saying which was told them; glorifying and praising God for all things that they had heard and seen" (\cf1\ul Luk_2:17-20\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 6.\tab Why did God use the angels in the first place?\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\i Answer\i0 ;\i\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\i0 a.\tab Because angels are interested in the things of salvation. \lang20490 (See \cf1\ul 1Pe_1:12\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Exo_25:20\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Dan_12:5-6\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_15:10\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Eph_3:10\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\lang1033 b.\tab Because they were present at the creation of this world and shouted for joy (\cf1\ul Job_38:7\cf4\ulnone ). It is only logical, therefore, that God would allow them to be on hand at the presentation of the Savior of this world.\par \pard\cf0\par \cf6 STEP 2\cf0 \cf1\ul Luk_2:22\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf4\f1\fs17\par \f2\fs29\par } LVALi{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP ONE \cf1\ul Luk_2:3\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par Step Two: From Bethlehem to Jerusalem (\cf1\ul Luk_2:22-38\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 A.\tab Jesus is brought to the Temple to be dedicated to the Lord.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He was at least forty days old at this time, for Mary would have been considered ceremonially impure until this time had elapsed following childbirth. (See \cf1\ul Lev_12:2-4\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Exo_13:2\cf2\ulnone )\par 2.\tab Two offerings were to be brought (\cf1\ul Lev_12:6\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab A yearling lamb as a burnt offering.\par b.\tab A young pigeon or turtledove as a sin offering.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab However, if the family was poor, God would accept two birds (\cf1\ul Lev_12:8\cf2\ulnone ).\par 4.\tab Joseph and Mary offered these birds in place of the lamb.\par \pard\fi-720\li720 B.\tab The Holy Spirit had promised an old man named Simeon that he would live to see God\rquote s\fs24 \fs28 Messiah. When Jesus is brought to the Temple, Simeon immediately recognizes this forty-day-old Babe as the one.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\txLVAL7920\tqr\tx8640 C.\tab Simeon takes the tiny Savior in his arms. \cf1\ul Luk_2:25-33; Luk_2:34-35\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He thanks the Father for what he has done.\par 2.\tab He foretells what the Savior will do.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab He will be a Light to the Gentiles.\par b.\tab He will be the Glory of Israel.\par c.\tab He will be the cause of the fall and rise of many in Israel. (See \cf1\ul Mat_21:44\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Co_1:23\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 2Co_2:16\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 2Pe_2:7\cf2\ulnone )\par d.\tab His sufferings to accomplish all this will be as a sword in Mary\rquote s soul. (See \cf1\ul Joh_19:25-26\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab Anna, a godly eighty-four-year-old widow, at this point came in and also thanked the Father for his gift to the world.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab She "departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day" (\cf1\ul Luk_2:36-38\cf2\ulnone ). (See also \cf1\ul 1Ti_5:5\cf2\ulnone )\par 2.\tab Anna was one of the prophetesses mentioned in the Bible.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab Miriam, Moses\rquote sister, was one (\cf1\ul Exo_15:20\cf2\ulnone ).\par b.\tab Deborah, who judged Israel, was one (\cf1\ul Jdg_4:4\cf2\ulnone ).\par c.\tab Huldah was one (\cf1\ul 2Ki_22:14\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\tab d.\tab Philip\rquote s four daughters were prophetesses (\cf1\ul Act_21:8-9\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\ri360\cf0\par \cf3 STEP 3\cvLVALf0 \cf1\ul Luk_2:39\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVAL{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs32 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 2 \cf1\ul Luk_2:22\cf2\ulnone\par \par Step Three: From Jerusalem to Nazareth (\cf1\ul Luk_2:39\cf2\ulnone ).\par \par \cf3 STEP FOUR\cf2 \cf1\ul Mat_2:1\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\cf0\scaps0\fs28\par It appears they went from Jerusalem to their home in Nazareth. The Wise men learned that the child was born in Bethlehem and started out to see the child but saw the star that had appeared before in the east and it now led them to Nazareth instead of Bethlehem. Otherwise Joseph and Mary moved back to Bethlehem for some reason. This is not practical but is possible. \par \par Some feel that they fled from there to Egypt and came back to Bethlehem before going on to Nazareth. However it looks as though Luke gives us the best chronology.\cf2\fs23\par \f1\fs29\par \scaps\par } LVALi!{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 3 \cf1\ul Luk_2:39\cf2\ulnone\par \par Step Four: From Nazareth to Bethlehem (\cf1\ul Mat_2:1-12\cf2\ulnone ). (This is implied in the text.)\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 A.\tab The wise men arrived in Jerusalem and inquired of Herod about the recent birth of the King of the Jews. \b\fs20 [SEE MACARTHUR \cf1\ul Mat_2:1\cf2\ulnone ]\b0\fs28 Here are several questions that may be asked.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Who were these wise men? It is thought that they were perhaps a group of religious astronomers living in the Mesopotamia area.\par 2.\tab How did they associate the star with Christ? There are several possibilities. In the fourteenth century, \scaps b.c.\scaps0 , a prophet from their area named Balaam had spoken of this star. (See \cf1\ul Num_24:17\cf2\ulnone ) They also had the writings of Daniel, who had been prime minister of both Babylon and Persia some six centuries before Christ. Daniel, of course, wrote much about the Second Coming.\par 3.\tab Why did they come? These men were doubtless acquainted with the various religions of the East and knew the emptiness of them all. It would seem they followed this star to find peace and purpose for their lives.\par 4.\tab When did they arrive in Bethlehem? It was perhaps not until some two years after the angels announced his birth to the shepherds. He is referred to as "the young child" (\cf1\ul Mat_2:9\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_2:11-14\cf2\ulnone ) and is not a tinyLVAL" babe at this time. When Herod later attempted to destroy this unknown Babe, he had all children in the Bethlehem area two years and under slain. (\cf1\ul Mat_2:16\cf2\ulnone ).\par 5.\tab How many wise men came? There is absolutely no evidence that there were three. On the contrary, the group may have numbered from two to several hundred or more.\par 6.\tab Was the star a regular star? Perhaps it was a special heavenly light created by God for this specific purpose and not some remote fiery globe of gas a million light years removed from our earth.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab King Herod, troubled and agitated, asks the chief priest and scribes about the magis\rquote request and is told Bethlehem was to be the Messiah\rquote s birthplace. (See \cf1\ul Mal_2:7\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mic_5:2\cf2\ulnone )\par C.\tab Herod sends the wise men there and asks them to report back to him, pretending to be desirous of worshipping him also. In reality he was already planning to kill him.\par \par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Note: \cf3\b The Jewish leaders had degenerated to such a level that they were unwilling to trot down the road a few miles from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and see if their Messiah had really come! But here was a group of sincere Gentiles who had traveled across a hostile and extended desert to find him.\par \cf2\b0\par 1. THEY WERE RELIGIOUS MEN\par 2. THEY WERE STAR GAZERS FROM THE EAST\par 3. THEY KNEW PROPHECY OF A COMING ISRAELI KING\par 4. THEY SOUGHT THE KING TO WORSHIP\par 5. THEY OFFERED GIFTS\par 6. THEY WERE PRAYING MEN\par 7. THEY KNEW THE TIMING OF THE KINGS\rquote ARRIVAL\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab Upon being led by the star to his very home, they fell at his feet and offered him their gifts.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\dLVALttx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab They gave him gold, which spoke of his deity.\par 2.\tab They gave him frankincense, which spoke of his humanity.\par 3.\tab They gave him myrrh, which spoke of his future sufferings.\par 4.\tab\cf4 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 7, That he would be worshiped by wise men and presented with gifts.\cf2 (Compare \cf1\ul Psa_72:10\cf2\ulnone and \cf1\ul Isa_60:3\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Isa_60:6\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Isa_60:9\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_2:11\cf2\ulnone .) This prophecy, given by Isaiah, was only partly fulfilled at his first coming. The gift of myrrh (symbol of his suffering) was not included by Isaiah. The reason is that the prophecy will have its ultimate fulfillment during the Second Coming, when all nations will offer him presents which speak of his glorious humanity and unblemished deity. Myrrh will \i not\i0 be offered, however, at that time, for his sufferings will be done forever.\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 E.\tab God warns them of Herod\rquote s real plans for Jesus, and the magi depart another way for their land.\par \pard\cf0\b\par \cf5 STEP 5\cf0 \cf1\ul\b0 Mat_2:13\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\qc\par \par \par } LVALi${\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 4 \cf1\ul Mat_2:1\cf2\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \fs28 Step Five: From Bethlehem to Egypt (\cf1\ul Mat_2:13-18\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 A.\tab Joseph is instructed by the archangel in a dream to flee to Egypt.\par B.\tab\cf3 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 8, That he would be in Egypt for a season.\cf2 (Compare \cf1\ul Exo_4:22-23\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Num_24:8\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Hos_11:1\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_2:15\cf2\ulnone ) Joseph would have to get a job while in Egypt to sustain his family but God did not want him to get settled in a comfort zone.\par Out of Egypt He called His infant nation Israel\par Out of Egypt He called His infant Son Jesus\par Out of Babylon He calls His church (\cf1\ul Rev_18:4; 2Co_6:17\cf2\ulnone )\par C.\tab Herod, discovering he has been tricked, orders the death of all babies in the Bethlehem area two years old and under.\par D.\tab\cf3 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 9, That his birthplace would suffer a massacre of infants.\cf2 (Compare \cf1\ul Jer_31:15\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_2:17-18\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Note: A divine irony is seen here. In the Old Testament God led his chosen people out of Egypt to escape Satan\rquote s wrath, but in the New Testament he leads his beloved Son into Egy LVAL pt to escape this same wrath.\par \pard\cf0\par \cf4 STEP 6\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_2:19\cf0\ulnone\par \par \cf5\par \cf0\f1\fs24 According to tradition, Christ stayed at Matarea in Egypt, in the vicinity of Leontopolis, where, at a later period, the Jewish temple of Onias stood.\cf5\f0\fs28\par } FLVALV{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 5 \cf1\ul Mat_2:13\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf2\scaps\fs32\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Six: From Egypt to Nazareth (\cf1\ul Mat_2:19-23\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_2:40\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab After Herod\rquote s death, Joseph is instructed to come back to Israel by the archangel. (See \cf1\ul Isa_51:12\cf2\ulnone )\par B.\tab Joseph obeys, but because of Archelaus, Herod's son, who is Judea\rquote s new ruler, he is afraid to move into Judea, so he settles the family at Nazareth in Galilee (\cf1\ul Mat_2:22-23\cf2\ulnone ).\par C.\tab\cf3 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 10, That he would be called a Nazarene.\cf2 (Compare \cf1\ul Isa_11:1\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_2:23\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab At Nazareth Jesus grows and becomes strong, filled with wisdom, with God\rquote s favor resting upon him (\cf1\ul Luk_2:40\cf2\ulnone ).\par \fs24\par \pard\cf4\fs28 STEP 7\cf0 \cf1\ul Luk_2:41\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVAL{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 6 \cf1\ul Mat_2:19\cf2\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par Step Seven: From Nazareth to Jerusalem (\cf1\ul Luk_2:41-50\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus attends his first recorded Passover when he is twelve.\par B.\tab He is found missing on the way home and is finally located in the Temple \cf3 SITTING\cf2 discussing theology with the priests. (See \cf1\ul Isa_11:1-4\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_49:1-2\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_50:4\cf2\ulnone )\par C.\tab The learned doctors are astonished at his understanding. (See also \cf1\ul Mat_7:28\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:22\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:22\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Luk_4:32\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_7:15\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab He speaks his first recorded words: "How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father\rquote s business?" (\cf1\ul Luk_2:49\cf2\ulnone ). What are His last recorded words? (\cf1\ul Joh_19:30\cf2\ulnone ) Contrast this with his words in \cf1\ul Heb_10:5-7\cf2\ulnone .\par \fs24\par \pard\cf4\fs28 STEP 8\cf0 \cf1\ul Luk_2:51\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf2\f1\fs29\par } LVALi({\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 7 \cf1\ul Luk_2:41\cf2\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par Step Eight: From Jerusalem to Nazareth (\cf1\ul Luk_2:51-52\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab He returns with Mary and Joseph and subjects himself to them. (See \cf1\ul Phi_2:5-8\cf2\ulnone )\par B.\tab He increases in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.\par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Jesus as a lad doubtless learned Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. \cf3\b He later would read from a Hebrew scroll in Nazareth (\ul Luk_4:18\ulnone ), teach the multitudes in Aramaic, and converse with Pilate in Greek.\par \cf2\b0\par He may have read The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, which was a non-canonical account relating the testimony of Jacob\rquote s twelve sons. He surely also would have been familiar with well-known Jewish books on the sacred law and writings.\par Note: His fourfold increase as stated in \cf1\ul Luk_2:52\cf2\ulnone :\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf4 1.\tab in wisdom (mental maturity)\par 2.\tab in stature (physical maturity)\par 3.\tab in favor with God (spiritual maturity)\par 4.\tab in favor with man (social maturity)\par \pard\tx0\tx288\tx1008\tx1728\tx2448\tx3168\tx3888\tx4608\tx5328\tx6048\tx6768\tqr\tx7488\par \pard\qc\tLVAL)x0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf2\scaps Jesus\emdash Boyhood\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 This hamlet of Nazareth in northern Palestine was a miniature of the whole country in the sense that its situation afforded ready contact with the outside world, yet considerable separation from it, the very features Israel historically had enjoyed. Their land lay at the crossroads of the world but was detached by its peculiar topography, which confined the flow of travel largely to the lowlands, passing by the plateau where the life of the nation centered.\scaps\par \par \scaps0 From the hill back of Nazareth, Jesus as a boy must often have scanned the horizon in all directions. Travelers attest the magnificence of the view from this spot. The panorama would include the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Mount Carmel and the plain of Sharon south of it, the broad valley of Esdraelon, with Mount Tabor on the north, the hill of Moreh and Mount Gilboa on the south, and Samaria beyond, all of these in an almost perfect line north and south. To the east, beyond the depression made by the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan, rose the hills that marked the beginning of the Bashan-Gilead country. To the north lay the somewhat broken terrain of Galilee, rising to plateau proportions in the distance, with glistening Mt. Hermon to the northeast capping the scene.\scaps\par \par \scaps0 No patriotic son of Israel could allow his eye to sweep these vistas without being reminded of the stirring events of history that would forever be associated with them: Elijah's triumph over the prophets of Baal, the victory of Deborah and Barak, the crushing of the Midianites by Gideon and his band, the lamented death of Saul and Jonathan--these and other episodes would easily rise out of the past and in fancy be reenacted. Yes, Nazareth was secluded, but just beyond its sheltering quiet lay the world LVALof affairs. Its immediate gift to Jesus was an opportunity to live a life of simplicity. More remotely, it provided a door of entrance to the busier and more complex life in which he would minister\par \par \pard\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Nazareth depended for its livelihood upon the tillage of its grain fields and the cultivation of its vineyards and groves, which ranged up and down the neighboring hills. Though his labor kept him in the village, Jesus loved the out-of-doors, and must often have tramped through the countryside enjoying its sights and sounds. Years later, when he chose to slip away from human companionship to pray, he was remaining true to the influence of the environment of the early days.\par \par Judging from his parables Jesus must have cultivated early in life the habit of observing what went on around him. He saw that not all the sower's seed fell on good ground. (\cf1\ul Mat_13:8\cf2\ulnone ) He knew that a good tree was needed to insure good fruit. (\cf1\ul Mat_7:17-18\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par He had many times stuffed dried grass into his mother's stove to heat it for baking, grass that only a short time before had been growing in the field. (\cf1\ul Mat_6:30\cf2\ulnone ) Perchance he had watched Mary light a lamp and look carefully for the coin that had slipped from her hand and rolled out of view. (\cf1\ul Luk_15:8\cf2\ulnone ) Whether indoors or out he was alert to all that was going on. This panorama of early days furnished him with many a true-to-life illustration as he stood before the multitude and taught. (Everett F. Harrison, \i A\i0 \i Short\i0 \i Life\i0 \i of\i0 \i Christ,\i0 pp. 56, 57)\par \par \pard\cf0 \cf5 STEP 9\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_3:13\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf2\scaps\f1\fs29\par } LVALi+{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue128;\red128\green128\blue128;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 8 \cf1\ul Luk_2:51\cf2\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Nine: From Nazareth to Bethabara on the Jordan River (\cf1\ul\b Joh_1:28\b0 ; Mat_3:13-17\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:9-11\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_3:21-22\cf2\ulnone ). He is now thirty years of age (\cf1\ul Luk_3:23\cf2\ulnone ). Age priests were ordained into the ministry (See also \cf1\ul Num_4:1-3\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus is baptized by John (who protested he was unworthy to do so) to fulfill all righteousness. There are a number of baptisms mentioned in the Gospel account. The purpose of baptism is to identify with.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The baptism of John the Baptist. This was national baptism. (See \cf1\ul Mar_1:4\cf2\ulnone )\par 2.\tab The baptism of Jesus.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab With water by John (\cf1\ul Mat_3:15\cf2\ulnone ).\par b.\tab With the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Mat_3:16\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab The baptism of suffering for sin upon Christ at Calvary (\cf1\ul Luk_12:50\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_LVAL,20:22\cf2\ulnone ).\par 4.\tab The baptism of the Holy Spirit upon believers at Pentecost (\cf1\ul Mat_3:11\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard 5.\tab The baptism of God\rquote s\cf0 \cf2 wrath upon sinners during the tribulation (\cf1\ul Mat_3:11\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_3:12\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_13:30\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 6.\tab The baptism of believers (\cf1\ul Mat_28:19; Mar_16:15-16; Act_2:38\cf2\ulnone ). \cf1\ul Eph_4:5\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Co_10:1-2\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Why was Christ baptized? \par \par \pard\cf0 Jesus must fulfill all righteousness in order to be the qualified redeemer. The High Priest had to be baptized twice on the Day of Atonement (at the beginning and ending of his ministry) and Jesus is our High Priest \b\fs20 [SEE JESUS TWO BAPTISMS \cf1\ul Lev_16:4\cf0\ulnone ]\b0\fs28 He identified Himself fully with sinful mankind. He was numbered with the transgressors (\cf1\ul Isa_53:12\cf0\ulnone ). The King is identified with His subjects. Baptism saves us by identifying ourselves with Him (\cf1\ul 1Pe_3:21\cf0\ulnone ) as Noah identified himself with Jehovah in the ark. He also set an example for us. He was a pattern for us to follow. He did not need to be baptized for He committed no sin. He did not even need to repent. He was holy, harmless, undefiled and separate from sinners (\cf1\ul Heb_7:26\cf0\ulnone ). \par \par He was symbolizing His death and we are to imitate in baptism (\cf1\ul Rom_6:3-6\cf0\ulnone ). He asked James and John if they were prepared for such a baptism (\cf1\ul Mat_20:22\cf0\ulnone ). \par \par He was symbolizing his body becoming sin for us (\cf1\ul 2Co_5:21\cf0\ulnone ), and that sin being eradicated in baptism. \par \cf2\fs23\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920LVAL-\tqr\tx8640\fs28\par Four reasons have been offered.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 7.\tab To identify himself with the office of the prophet, priest, and king. In the Old Testament all three were anointed. In Leviticus 8 we have described the threefold anointing of a priest. He was first washed with water, then anointed with oil, then finally with blood. Christ submitted to the first two of these (water baptism and the oil of the Spirit) then with blood at Calvary.\par 8.\tab To identify himself to John the Baptist. (See \cf1\ul Joh_1:31-34\cf2\ulnone )\par 9.\tab To identify himself with Israel (\cf1\ul Joh_1:11\cf2\ulnone ).\par 10.\tab To identify himself with sinners (\cf1\ul Isa_53:12\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 2Co_5:21\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab\cf1 First prayer: At his baptism\cf2 (\cf1\ul Luk_3:21\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\li720\sa120\cf0 Luke alone records the fact that Jesus \b prayed\b0 at His baptism. This is in keeping with Luke's aim to present Christ as the Son of Man, ever dependent on His Father. The prayer life of our Lord is a dominant theme in this Gospel. He prayed here, at the outset of His public ministry. He prayed when He was becoming well known and crowds were following Him (\cf1\ul Luk_5:16\cf0\ulnone ). He spent a whole night in prayer before choosing the twelve disciples (\cf1\ul Luk_6:12\cf0\ulnone ). He prayed prior to the incident at Caesarea Philippi, the high-water mark of His teaching ministry (\cf1\ul Luk_9:18\cf0\ulnone ). He prayed on the Mount of Transfiguration (\cf1\ul Luk_9:28\cf0\ulnone ). He prayed in the presence of His disciples, and this called forth a discourse on prayer (\cf1\ul Luk_11:1\cf0\ulnone ). He prayed for backsliding Peter (\cf1\ul Luk_22:32\cf0\ulnone ). \cf1\ul Joh_17:1-22\cf0\ulnone He prayed in the garden of Gethsemane (\cf1\ul Luk_22:41\cf0\ulnone LVAL., \cf1\ul Luk_22:44\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf2\par C.\tab Jesus was baptized in water; the voice of Jehovah was heard from heaven and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove. Note John's statement at this time:\par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (\cf1\ul Joh_1:32-33\cf2\ulnone ). (See also \cf1\ul Isa_11:2\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_42:1\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\cf0 Here is one place where we see all the offices and modes of God shown in one place. His voice is heard from heaven, His body is being baptized, and a dove is seen that represents His Spirit. The Trinitarian has a problem here for he calls all three of these persons, and a voice is not a person, nor is a dove a person. The only person there was the body of Jesus Christ. The Spirit of God was there to attest His sanction of being the redeemer and anointed one, the one who would baptize with the Holy Ghost. The Spirit is the Father (\cf1\ul Mat_1:18-20\cf0\ulnone ). Jesus is the Holy Ghost in flesh (\cf1\ul Joh_14:16-18\cf0\ulnone ). The Father\rquote s voice was heard from heaven. He who was baptized was the same who said to Nicodemus \cf3 (\cf1\ul Joh_3:13\cf3\ulnone )\cf0 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, \cf4\i even\cf0\i0 the Son of man which is in heaven. He was in heaven as the Father but on the earth as Son. The same was true here for He is the Everlasting Father (\cf1\ul Isa_9:6; Joh_10:30; Joh_14:8-11\cf0\ulnone ). God is a Spirit and now has a body.\par \cf2\fs23\par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\txHLVALX4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\fs28\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus:\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab He was begotten by the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Luk_1:35\cf2\ulnone ).\par b.\tab He was here anointed by the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Mat_3:16\cf2\ulnone ). (See \cf1\ul Heb_1:9; Act_10:38\cf2\ulnone )\par c.\tab He preached in the power of the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Luk_4:18\cf2\ulnone ).\par d.\tab He was sealed by the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Joh_6:27\cf2\ulnone ).\par e.\tab He was led by the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Mat_4:1; Joh_5:19; Joh_5:30\cf2\ulnone ). WOMAN OF CANAAN, WOMAN AT THE WELL\par f.\tab He worked his miracles through the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Mat_12:28\cf2\ulnone ; see also \cf1\ul Act_10:38\cf2\ulnone ).\par g.\tab He was filled by the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Joh_3:34\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:1\cf2\ulnone ).\par h.\tab He sorrowed in the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Joh_11:33\cf2\ulnone ).\par i.\tab He rejoiced in the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Luk_10:21\cf2\ulnone ).\par j.\tab He offered up himself at Calvary through the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Heb_9:14\cf2\ulnone ).\par k.\tab He was raised from the dead by the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Rom_1:4\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Pe_3:18\cf2\ulnone ).\par l.\tab He commanded his disciples after his resurrection through the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Act_1:2\cf2\ulnone ).\par m.\tab He will someday return and raise the dead in Christ through the Holy Spirit (\cf1\ul Rom_8:11\cf2\ulnone ).\par N. HE IS THE SPIRIT MANIFEST IN FLESH (\cf1\ul Joh_14:17-18\cf2\ulnone ) \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\nowidctlpar\cf5\b STEP 10\cf0 \cf1\ul\b0 Mar_1:12\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\nowidctlpar\qc\par \par \par } LVALi0{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 9 \cf1\ul Mat_3:13\cf2\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Ten: From Bethabara to the temptation wilderness (\cf1\ul Mar_1:12-13\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_4:1-11\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:1-13\cf2\ulnone ). \cf3 UNCONQUERABLE JESUS \ul Mat_4:1\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab The fact of his temptation: He is led by the Spirit into a wilderness and remains for forty days with the wild beasts, fasting all the while.\par B.\tab The nature of his temptations: After forty days, Satan appears and tempts him.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab First temptation\emdash to turn stones into bread. LOOKED LIKE BREAD\par \cf3\b Do it for you but not for Him.\par \cf2\b0 2.\tab Second temptation\emdash to jump off the pinnacle of the Temple.\par WHAT A PERFECT TIME TO LEAP INTO THE MIDST OF THE WAITING CROWD. AT THIS TIME THE PRIEST HAD JUST LEFT THIS SAME SPOT WHERE HE ANNOUNCED A NEW DAY \endash TIME FOR MORNING SACRIFICE\par 3.\tab Third temptation\emdash to fall down and worship Satan.\par \cf3\b SATAN ATTACKS FIVE \ul Gen_3:1\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf2\b0 C.\tab The theology involved in his temptations:\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx216LVAL10\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Did Satan know whom he was tempting? He did indeed. The account in \cf1\ul Mat_4:3\cf2\ulnone and \cf1\ul Mat_4:6\cf2\ulnone is in the indicative mode in the Greek and should be rendered, "Since you are the Son of God."\par 2.\tab What benefits did Satan offer him?\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab First temptation; to fill his stomach (and thus depend upon his own resources).\par b.\tab Second temptation; to jump off the Temple (and thus force the hand of the Father).\par c.\tab Third temptation; to grasp the kingdoms of this world (and thus refuse Calvary).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab What method did Satan use during the second temptation? He attempted to confuse Christ by quoting Scripture out of context. (Compare \cf1\ul Mat_4:6\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Psa_91:11-12\cf2\ulnone .)\par 4.\tab Did Satan really have the right to offer Christ "all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them" (\cf1\ul Mat_4:8\cf2\ulnone )? He did indeed! (See \cf1\ul Rev_13:7\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_14:30\cf2\ulnone )\par 5.\tab How did Christ answer Satan? By the Word of God.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab First temptation: "It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." (Compare \cf1\ul Mat_4:4\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Deu_8:3\cf2\ulnone )\par b.\tab Second temptation: "It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." (Compare \cf1\ul Mat_4:7\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Deu_6:16\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\fi288\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 This temptation was probably an attempt for him to prematurely (and wronglLVAL2y) fulfill \cf1\ul Mal_3:1\cf2\ulnone .\par \pard Satan\rquote s\cf0 \cf2 supreme object in the temptation ordeal was to cause Christ to act independently. Just what does it mean to tempt God? Israel is said to have tempted God on ten specific occasions en route to the Promised Land. (See \cf1\ul Num_14:11\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Num_14:22\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Heb_3:9\cf2\ulnone ) It means simply to presume upon the goodness of God. It refers to using this goodness in a selfish way. It means to force God\rquote s\cf0 \cf2 hand on something. Had Christ actually jumped from this Temple pinnacle, God would have been forced to step in and save Christ from smashing his physical body on the ground below.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 c.\tab Third temptation: "Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. (Compare \cf1\ul Mat_4:10\cf2\ulnone with \cf1\ul Deu_6:13\cf2\ulnone ) (See also \cf1\ul Jam_4:7\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\fi288\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Dr. Everett F. Harrison writes the following about the third temptation:\par "In this final episode Satan is unmasked. Gone is any suggestion that he is working for the best interests of the Son of God. No citation from Scripture is offered. Satan reveals the inmost secret of his being. Much as he enjoys the distinction of being the prince of this world, a distinction only sin has enabled him to achieve, he covets something else infinitely more. He would be like the Most High. He would receive to himself what is most characteristically and exclusively the prerogative of God, namely, worship. A true angel abhors the very thought of being worshiped (\cf1\ul Rev_22:8-9\cf2\ulnone ), but this fallen angel fiercely, cravenly covets it.\par That such an offer was extended to Jesus is a testimony to his greatness. The stakes are high. WLVAL3hen Satan made Judas his victim, his bait was a mere thirty pieces of silver. Indeed Satan could not well offer a lesser inducement to our Lord, for the nations were the promised inheritance of the Messiah and the uttermost parts of the earth were his anticipated possession (\cf1\ul Psa_2:8\cf2\ulnone ). In Psalm 2 this passage follows immediately the divine recognition of the sonship of the Messiah, the focal point of the temptation. "Ask of me," says God, but Satan brazenly usurps the place of the Almighty." (\i A\i0 \i Short\i0 \i Life\i0 \i of\i0 \i Christ,\i0 p. 90)\par As it can be seen here, Christ quotes from the book of Deuteronomy each time. It is no accident that higher criticism in Germany began with Deuteronomy in its vicious attack against the Bible.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 6.\tab Is this the only time Satan tempted Christ? No; in \cf1\ul Luk_4:13\cf2\ulnone we are told: "And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season." Note especially the last three words. Satan tempted Christ all through his ministry (see \cf1\ul Mat_16:23; Luk_22:28\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard 7.\tab What happened after the wilderness temptation? "Then the devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and ministered unto him" (\cf1\ul Mat_4:11\cf2\ulnone ). Heaven\rquote s angels played an important part in the earthly ministry of Christ.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab They worshiped him (\cf1\ul Heb_1:6\cf2\ulnone ).\par b.\tab They announced his birth (Luk. 1-2; Mat. 1).\par c.\tab They ministered to him\par \pard\fi-432\li2016\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2016\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 (1)\tab in the wilderness (\cf1\ul Mat_4:11\cf2\ulnone )\par (2)\tab in the garden (\cf1\ul Luk_22:43\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx216LVAL40\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 d.\tab They rolled away the tombstone (\cf1\ul Mat_28:2\cf2\ulnone ).\par e.\tab They were present at his ascension (\cf1\ul Act_1:10-11\cf2\ulnone ).\par f.\tab They announced his resurrection (\cf1\ul Mat_28:6\cf2\ulnone ).\par g.\tab They will accompany his Second Coming (\cf1\ul 2Th_1:7-8\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 8.\tab Could Christ have sinned during the temptation experience? He could have but did not; God cannot sin. The Bible declares:\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab He knew no sin (\cf1\ul 2Co_5:21\cf2\ulnone ).\par b.\tab He did no sin (\cf1\ul 1Pe_2:22\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Heb_4:15\cf2\ulnone ).\par c.\tab He had no sin (\cf1\ul 1Jo_3:5\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_14:30\cf2\ulnone ). (See also \cf1\ul Heb_7:26\cf2\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 9.\tab What then was the purpose for the temptation?\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab To prove Him victor over sin.\par \pard\fi288\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 During the settling of the West a railroad company faced a problem. A bridge spanning a deep chasm gained the reputation of being unsafe. Careful examination by railroad officials showed this to be totally unfounded but the rumor persisted. Finally, a train was formed made up of only heavy locomotives. For an entire day as hundreds watched, this train crossed and re-crossed the bridge. Why was this done? Did the railroad engineers arrange the experiment to see \i if\i0 the bridge would hold, or did they do it to prove it \i would\i0 hold? The obvious answer here ma LVAL y be applied to the purpose of Christ's temptations.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 b.\tab The purpose was to provide the believer with an experienced high priest. (See \cf1\ul Heb_4:15\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Heb_2:18\cf0\ulnone )\par \par \pard\cf4 STEP 11\cf0 \cf1\ul Joh_1:30\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALi6{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 10 \cf1\ul Mar_1:12\cf0\ulnone\fs32\par \par Step Eleven: From the temptation wilderness to Bethabara (\cf1\ul Joh_1:30\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_1:29-34; Joh_1:35-42\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab John the Baptist introduces the Messiah as the Lamb of God (\cf1\ul Joh_1:29\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Perhaps without being fully aware of it, \cf2\b John was here answering the question asked by a young lad some twenty centuries prior to this (\ul Gen_22:7\ulnone ).\par \pard\cf0\b0 For the glorious conclusion of this wonderful theme, hear the cry of Heaven\rquote s angels who exclaim: (\cf1\ul Rev_5:12\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 (See \cf1\ul Gen_22:7\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Exo_12:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_53:7\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Pe_1:19\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_5:6\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab John relates how he recognized the Messiah when the Spirit in the form of a dove descended upon him. (\cf1\ul Joh_1:31-34\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-360\li360 C.\tab John, the son of Zebedee [\cf2\b possibly since he does not mention his name\cf0\b0 ], and Andrew, younger brother of Peter, two of John the Baptist\rquote s disciples, now leave the Baptist and follow Christ.\par \pard D.\tab Soon Andrew brings his brother Peter to Christ. Without realizing it<LVALL, Andrew answered Job\rquote s perplexing question.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab (\cf1\ul Job_23:3\cf0\ulnone ).\par 2.\tab Andrew (to Peter) "We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ" (\cf1\ul Joh_1:41\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360 E.\tab Jesus calls Peter "Cephas" which is translated, "a stone."God\rquote s\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 purpose is to change men's names (and character). (See \cf1\ul Rev_3:12\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He changed Abram to Abraham (\cf1\ul Gen_17:5\cf0\ulnone ).\par 2.\tab He changed Sarai to Sarah (\cf1\ul Gen_17:15\cf0\ulnone ).\par 3.\tab He changed Jacob to Israel (\cf1\ul Gen_32:28\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 4.\tab He changed Saul to Paul (\cf1\ul Act_13:9\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par \cf3 STEP 12\cf0 \cf1\ul Joh_1:43\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \par \par \par } LVALi8{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\ri90\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone\b GLORY TO GLORY STEP 11 \cf1\ul\b0 Joh_1:30\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\b0\scaps\fs32 Step Twelve: From Bethabara to Bethsaida (\cf1\ul Joh_1:43-51\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus meets Philip and calls him to follow.\par B.\tab Philip locates his friend Nathanael and tells him of that one "of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (\cf1\ul Joh_1:45\cf0\ulnone ).\par C.\tab Nathanael is skeptical: "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" (\cf1\ul Joh_1:46\cf0\ulnone ).\par D.\tab Philip is positive: "Come and see" (\cf1\ul Joh_1:39\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab We note Philip, a new convert, did not have a full understanding of the virgin birth, but he was still an effective witness.\par \pard\fi-360\li360 2.\tab Nathanael was hung up on Philip\rquote s \ldblquote Jesus of Nazareth\rdblquote title. He doubtless realized the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. In addition, he probably had a low view of Galileans.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab Philip refused to argue, however, but invited him to "Come and see."\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 E.\tab Nathanael confesses Christ as the Son of God and King of Israel.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1LVAL9152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He was amazed that Jesus knew he had been sitting under a fig tree when Philip talked to him. The Savior always dealt with men on their own level.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf2 a.\tab He dealt with Nathanael \i under\i0 a fig tree (\ul Joh_1:48\ulnone ).\par b.\tab He dealt with Zacchaeus \i up\i0 a sycamore tree (\ul Luk_19:4-5\ulnone ).\par c.\tab He dealt with a dying thief \i on\i0 a cruel tree (\ul Luk_23:39-43\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf3 2.\tab Nathanael is promised he will someday see heaven open and the \cf0 angels ascending and descending upon Christ. (See \cf1\ul Act_1:9-11\cf0\ulnone .)\par \pard\fi288\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Although Nathanael addresses him as the King of Israel (\cf1\ul Joh_1:49\cf0\ulnone ), our Lord refers to himself as the Son of Man (\cf1\ul Joh_1:51\cf0\ulnone ). This is by far his favorite title for himself. He will use it more times than any other name. Nathanael and Philip are the first to hear it.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab\cf4 First prediction: Concerning his ascension\cf3 (\cf1\ul Joh_1:50-51\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard Note: It is thrilling to observe that our Lord\rquote s first recorded prediction was not concerning his suffering, death, or even resurrection but that he would someday ascend. As Isaiah once declared of God: \cf0 (\cf1\ul Isa_46:9-10\cf0\ulnone ).\cf3\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0\fs24\par \pard\ri90\cf5\b\fs28 STEP 13\cf0 \cf1\ul\b0 Joh_2:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\ri90\qLVALc\par \pard\par \cf3\b0\par \scaps\fs29\par } LVALi;{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 12 \cf1\ul Joh_1:43\cf0\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par Step Thirteen: From Bethsaida to Cana (\cf1\ul Joh_2:1-8; Joh_2:9-11\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus, Mary, and his disciples attend a wedding in Cana.\par B.\tab Mary informs Jesus that they have run out of wine.\par C.\tab He plans to solve this embarrassing problem, but gently reminds Mary that the purpose of his coming to earth was not simply to work miracles. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_2:4\cf0\ulnone with \cf1\ul Joh_12:23\cf0\ulnone )\par D.\tab Mary instructs the servants that "whatsoever he saith unto you, do it" (\cf1\ul Joh_2:5\cf0\ulnone ). (See also \cf1\ul Luk_5:5-6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Act_9:6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Heb_5:9\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Heb_11:8\cf0\ulnone )\par E.\tab They were instructed to fill six eighteen-gallon stone waterpots with water. \par F.\tab\cf2 First miracle: Changing of water into wine\cf3 (\cf1\ul Joh_2:7-9\cf3\ulnone ). It is significant that our Lord chose a wedding at which to perform his first recorded miracle. The oldest and greatest of three grand institutions given by God to man is that of marriage. God himself performed the first wedding in Eden. (See \cf1\ul Gen_2:20-25\cf3\ulnone .) The Bible shows that same relationship between a man and wife to illustrate the love of Christ for his church. (See \cf1\ul Eph_5:22-33\cf3\ulnone .) Finally, the great event of the ages, yet to come, is a wedding "the mLVALarriage of Jesus Christ to his chosen Bride. (See \cf1\ul Rev_19:6-9\cf3\ulnone )\par \pard\fi288\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Jesus used waterpots to accomplish his first miracle. He desires to do the same today, but now he uses living, earthly vessels. If we allow him, he fills us with the water of God's Word and when we pour it out (give it out) it becomes the wine of the Spirit. We have this treasure in earthen vessels (\cf1\ul 2Co_4:7\cf3\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 G.\tab The head of the feast testifies to the excellent quality of the wine.\par \cf4\b BUT THE SERVANTS KNEW\cf0\b0 \cf1\ul Joh_2:9\cf0\ulnone\fs24\par \pard\cf5\b\fs28 STEP 14\cf0 \cf1\ul\b0 Joh_2:12\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\qc\par \par \par }  LVAL{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone\b GLORY TO GLORY STEP 13 \cf1\ul\b0 Joh_2:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\li360\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\b0\scaps\fs32 Step Fourteen: From Cana to Capernaum (\cf1\ul Joh_2:12\cf0\ulnone ). This is soon to become his home city.\scaps0\fs24\par \pard\b\fs28\par \cf2 STEP 15\cf0 \cf1\ul\b0 Joh_2:13\par \par \cf0\ulnone\b And there they abode not many days.\b0 Because the Passover was at hand, and he went up to Jerusalem. This notice of the brief sojourn of Jesus at Capernaum throws light on several things: 1. It shows where Jesus spent most of his time between his baptism and the first Passover. 2. It helps to explain how the nobleman, who afterwards sought him at Cana, became acquainted with him. 3. It prepares us to look for his first visit to Nazareth at a later period. 4. It also explains why Jesus sought Capernaum as his place of residence after leaving Nazareth. Moreover, it shows that the natural ties of kindred were not immediately snapped by Christ. Until he went up to the first Passover, he abode with his mother and his brethren. (Fourfold Gospel)\par \cf3\scaps\fs29\par } LVALi>{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 14 \cf1\ul Joh_2:12\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps Step Fifteen: From Capernaum to Jerusalem (\cf1\ul Joh_2:13\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 A.\tab Jesus attends the Passover and visits the Temple. All males were required to go to Jerusalem three times a year, at the time of the Feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. \cf2\b EDERSHEIM 262 THE DAY OF CLEANSING WAS THE SAME DAY ALL JEWS MUST CLEANSE HOUSES OF LEAVEN\cf0\b0\par B.\tab He performs his first Temple cleansing as he drives the materialistic money changers out. He would later repeat this at the end of his ministry. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_2:15\cf0\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_21:12\cf0\ulnone )\par C.\tab\cf3 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 11, That he would be zealous for the Father.\cf4 (Compare \cf1\ul Psa_69:9\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Psa_119:139\cf4\ulnone with \cf1\ul Joh_2:13-17\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi288\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Note the statement: "The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up" (\cf1\ul Joh_2:17\cf4\ulnone ). This is taken from Psalm 69, which is one of the six most quoted Psalms in the New Testament. (The others are 2, 22, 89, 110, and 118.)\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab The Jews demand a sign from him to justify what he has done.\par E.\tab\cf5 Second prediction: Concerning his death and resurrection\cf4 (\cf1\ulLVAL? Joh_2:19-22\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He said his Temple would be destroyed.\par 2.\tab He said that he would raise it again after three days.\par \pard\fi-360\li360 3.\tab The Jews thought he spoke of Herod\rquote s temple, which took forty-six years to build. Later they would twist this statement completely out of context during Jesus\rquote trial and even while he was on the cross. (See \cf1\ul Mat_26:61\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_27:40\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_15:29\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 4.\tab He was, of course, referring to his body. (See \cf1\ul 1Co_3:16\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Co_6:19\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 2Co_6:16\cf4\ulnone ) The Jews should have known this, for Jesus used two separate words here. He used the word \i hieron\i0 when referring to the temple of Herod, and the word \i naos\i0 when describing his body.\par 5.\tab His disciples would remember this conversation after the resurrection (\cf1\ul Luk_24:8\cf4\ulnone ).\par 6.\tab Crowds begin to flock to him after his miracle in Cana and display of strength in the Temple, but he avoids them, being fully aware of their carnal motives. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_2:24-25\cf4\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_9:4\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_2:8\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_6:64\cf4\ulnone ) \cf2\b WOULD NOT COMMIT\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf4\b0 F.\tab Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night (\cf1\ul Joh_3:1-8; Joh_3:9-21\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360 1.\tab Although this man was both a ruler and religious teacher, he needed the new birth. Note Jesus\rquote question in \cf1\ul Joh_3:10\cf4\ulnone , "Art thou a master of Israel, and knoweth not these things?" In the Greek the definite article is used, meaning, "Are you \i the\i0 teacLVAL@her in Israel?" Nicodemus may have been the most famous teacher of his day.\par 2.\tab Jesus illustrated his visitor\rquote s need by referring to Moses and the brazen serpent. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_3:14\cf4\ulnone with \cf1\ul Num_21:9\cf4\ulnone ) On this occasion in the Old Testament account God had sent poisonous serpents to punish rebellious Israel. The people repented and a cure was provided. A serpent of brass was placed atop a wooden pole where all could view it. Anyone bitten needed only to look upon the brass serpent to be healed.\par \pard\fi288\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 To paraphrase, here is what Jesus tells Nicodemus:\par "Nicodemus, like those Old Testament Israeli individuals, you have been bitten by a serpent: the serpent of sin. It is an incurable and fatal bite. But soon God is going to erect a cross-like pole just outside Jerusalem. And on that cross he will place a Savior."\par It may be said that one cannot fully grasp the most famous verse in the Bible, \cf1\ul Joh_3:16\cf4\ulnone , unless he has some understanding of its background, which is found in \cf1\ul Joh_3:14\cf4\ulnone .\par \pard\fi-360\li360 3.\tab Nicodemus is told of God\rquote s great love for the world (\cf1\ul Joh_3:16\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 4.\tab Several questions may be raised here.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab Why did he come by night? We do not know, and it is unfair to brand him a coward. Perhaps the heavy schedules of both men required this.\par b.\tab What did Nicodemus know about Jesus? He knew he was from God because of his supernatural miracles. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_3:2\cf4\ulnone with \cf1\ul Joh_20:30-31\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li2016\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2016\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4LVAL320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 c.\tab What did Jesus mean by his expression, "except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God" (\cf1\ul Joh_3:5\cf4\ulnone )? \par He was referring to baptismal regeneration. You must have the Holy Ghost and be baptized in Jesus name to be saved.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 d.\tab Did Nicodemus accept Christ? There is strong evidence that he did, although he was apparently not the most vocal witness for Christ who ever lived. (See \cf1\ul Joh_7:50\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_19:39\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 5.\tab\cf5 Third prediction: Concerning his death\cf4 (\cf1\ul Joh_3:14\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard 6.\tab In \cf1\ul Joh_3:13\cf4\ulnone Jesus said: "And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man who is in heaven." \par \par \cf6 STEP 16\cf0 \cf1\ul Joh_3:22\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVAL{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 15 \cf1\ul Joh_2:13\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Sixteen: From Jerusalem to the Jordan River (\cf1\ul Joh_3:22-28; Joh_3:29-36\cf0\ulnone ). \cf1\ul Joh_4:1-3\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus baptizes in the Jordan River.\par \pard\fi-360\li360 B.\tab John the Baptist gives a faithful witness about Jesus to his (John\rquote s) own disciples. \par \par \pard\cf2 STEP 17\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_4:12\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf3\fs29\par } LVALiC{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 16 \cf1\ul Joh_3:22\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Seventeen: From the Jordan River to Sychar in Samaria (\cf1\ul Mat_4:12\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_3:19-20\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_4:1-42\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360\scaps0 A.\tab John the Baptist is placed in prison for denouncing Herod\rquote s unlawful marriage (\cf1\ul Mat_4:12\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Luk_3:19-20\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:14\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\cf3\fs29 That a man so worthless should be permitted to cut short the labors and the life of so holy and useful a character, and that, too, in order to gratify the revenge of an abandoned adulteress, and to reward the vain exhibition of a giddy damsel, must, no doubt, at first appear strange. Yet the anger of God overtook the persecutors before they left this world; and as for the holy sufferer, his work was done; and it was easy for his Lord to recompense to him his temporal sorrows a hundredfold in the world of glory.\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf1\ul\fs28 Rev_3:7-8\par \cf3\ulnone\fs29 The first thought which suggests itself is that a magnificent career is cut short too soon. At the very outset of ripe and experienced manhood the whole thing ends in failure. John's day of active usefulness is over. The crowds that listened to his voice, we hear of them no more. \par What was all that worth? The prophet comes to himself in a dungeon, and wakes to the conviction, that his influence hadLVALD told much in the way of commanding attention, and even winning reverence, but very little in the way of gaining souls-the bitterest, the most crushing discovery in the whole circle of ministerial experience. All this was seeming failure. And this, brethren, is the picture of almost all human life. In the isolation of John's dying hour there appears failure again. The martyr of truth dies privately in Herod's dungeon. We have no record of his last words. There were no crowds to look on. We cannot describe how he received his sentence. Yet that is no different from Jesus death. He died when His disciples had fled like a flock of quail. When He died Rome had triumphed and the Jews had conquered. But that is not the end of the story. Jesus rose again the third day and John will receive his head back crowned with glory.\cf0\fs28\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab Jesus realizes the Pharisees are putting him in a baptismal contest with John, so he departs Judea for Galilee (\cf1\ul Joh_4:1-3\cf0\ulnone ).\par C.\tab Jesus witnesses to and wins over an immoral Samaritan woman \i en route\i0 (\cf1\ul Joh_4:4-10; Joh_4:11-18; Joh_4:19-26; Joh_4:27-35; Joh_4:36-42\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He asks her for a drink of water from the well Jacob once gave to Joseph, and is immediately reminded of a serious racial problem. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_4:9\cf0\ulnone with \cf1\ul 2Ki_17:24\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Ezr_4:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_9:52\cf0\ulnone )\par 2.\tab He overlooks her taunts and offers her living water. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_4:10\cf0\ulnone with \cf1\ul Isa_12:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_22:17\cf0\ulnone )\par 3.\tab She asks him if he is greater than Jacob the patriarch.\par 4.\tab He again passes over her terse words and for the second time offers her living water.\par 5.\tab When she asks for this specLVALEial water he gently reminds her of her sinful past, pointing out her five previous marriages, and noting the fact she is at the present living in adultery with a sixth man.\par 6.\tab In a desperate attempt to avoid this painful issue, she asks him a theological question concerning whether men should worship in Jerusalem or on Mt. Gerizim in Samaria.\par 7.\tab Jesus points out that God is Spirit and that they who worship him must do so in spirit and in truth.\par 8.\tab He reveals to her that he is the Messiah (\cf1\ul Joh_4:26\cf0\ulnone ). (See also \cf1\ul Joh_9:37\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_14:61-62\cf0\ulnone )\par 9.\tab The disciples return from buying food and Jesus lectures them on soul-winning. (Compare \cf1\ul Joh_4:35\cf0\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_9:37\cf0\ulnone )\par 10.\tab The woman returns, leading a great crowd of Samaritans out to meet Christ. Many of them believe Jesus to be the Messiah.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab This passage contains one of the greatest examples for evangelists in the entire Bible. Note a few of its practical points. \cf1\ul Joh_4:5\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Jesus refused to argue with the woman.\par 2.\tab He avoided getting entangled by various theological concepts.\par 3.\tab He never browbeat her, even though she was a great sinner.\par 4.\tab He repeatedly spoke of the living water, which was the real (and only) issue.\par 5.\tab He concluded by pointing her to himself (\cf1\ul Joh_4:26\cf0\ulnone ).\par 6.\tab The Christian has only to lift up his eyes to see the bountiful harvest of lost souls all around him (\cf1\ul Joh_4:35-36\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\tab 7. Christians sometimes sow seed which will be reaped by others (\cf1\ul Joh_4:37-38\cf0\ulnone ), but they often reap seed planted by another.\par \cf3\fs29 An evangelist: (1) has had an experN LVAL^ ience to tell about (2) is concerned with one individual; (3) begins with felt needs and desires of the lost person; (4) directs the conversation to the person's basic spiritual need; (5) shows the person his or her sin and need of salvation; (6) keeps the conversation from straying from the real issue; (7) points to Jesus as Messiah and Savior; and (8) leads the new convert to witness to others.\cf0\fs28\par \par God alone gives the increase. (See \cf1\ul 1Co_3:5-9 \cf0\ulnone Nobody has ever won a soul\emdash only God does that) USE YOUR OWN STYLE \cf1\ul Act_1:8\par \cf0\ulnone MINE \cf1\ul 2Ki_6:7\cf0\ulnone\par \cf4 STEP 18\cf0 \cf1\ul Joh_4:43\cf0\ulnone\par \par \cf3\f1\fs29\par \fs29\par } LVALiG{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 17 \cf1\ul Mat_4:12\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Eighteen: From Sychar to Cana (\cf1\ul Joh_4:43-54\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus enters Galilee, but bypasses his own hometown of Nazareth and proceeds to Cana because, "a prophet hath no honour in his own country" (\cf1\ul Joh_4:44\cf0\ulnone ).\par B.\tab He is approached by a nobleman from Capernaum who desires him to heal his dying son.\par \pard\fi-360\li360 C.\tab\cf2 Second miracle: Healing of the Nobleman\rquote s son\cf3 (\cf1\ul Joh_4:50\cf3\ulnone ).\par \cf0 this nobleman was most likely either Chuza, the steward of Herod (\cf1\ul Luk_8:3\cf0\ulnone ) or Manaen the prophet or teacher who was brought up with Herod (\cf1\ul Act_13:1\cf0\ulnone ).\cf3\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Jesus sends the man home with the promise that he will find his boy cured.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 2.\tab He returns home and finds this true. He and his entire household accept Christ.\par \cf4 STEP 19\cf0 \cf1\ul Luk_4:17\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\cf5\kerning28\b After two days of happy intercourse with the Samaritans Jesus continues His journey to Galilee. The proverbial expression which our Lord used regarding His relation to Galilee \emdash that a prophet has no honour in his own country \emdash is one we havLVALHe frequent opportunity of verifying. The man that has grown up among us, whom we have seen struggling up through the ignorance, and weakness, and folly of boyhood, whom we have had to help and to protect, can scarcely receive the same respect as one who presents himself a mature man, with already developed faculties, no longer a learner, but prepared to teach. Montaigne complained that in his own country he had to purchase publishers, whereas elsewhere publishers were anxious to purchase him. \ldblquote The farther off I am read from my own home,\rdblquote\par he says, \ldblquote the better I am esteemed.\rdblquote The men of Anathoth sought\par Jeremiah\rquote s life when he began to prophesy among them.\par \par It is not the truth of the proverb that presents any difficulty, but its\par application to the present case. For the fact that a prophet has no honour in his own country would seem to be a reason for His declining to go to Galilee, whereas it is here introduced as His reason for going there. \par \par The explanation is found in the beginning of the chapter (\ul Joh_4:1-3\ulnone ), where we are told that it was in search of retirement He was now leaving the popularity and publicity of Judaea, and repairing to His own country.\par \par But, as frequently on other occasions, He now found that He could not be hid. His countrymen, who had thought so little of Him previously, had heard of His Judaean fame, and echoed the recognition and applause of the south. They had not discovered the greatness of this Galilean, although He had lived among them for thirty years; but no sooner do they hear that He has created a sensation in Jerusalem than they begin to be proud of Him.\par \par Everyone has seen the same thing a hundred times. A lad who has been despised as almost half-witted in his native place goes up to London and makes a name for himself as poet, artist, or inventor, and when he returns to his village everybody claims him as cousin. \par \par Such a change of sentiment was not" LVAL2 likely to escape the observation of Jesus nor to deceive Him. It is with an accent of disappointment, not unmingled with reproach, that He utters His first recorded words in Galilee: \ldblquote Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will in no wise believe.\rdblquote \cf3\b0 (Expositor's Bible)\par \pard\cf0\kerning0 \par \par \cf3\scaps\fs29\par } LVALiJ{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 18 \cf1\ul Joh_4:43\cf0\ulnone\fs32\par \par Step Nineteen: From Cana to Nazareth (\cf1\ul Luk_4:17\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:16-30\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus is asked to read the Scriptures in his hometown synagogue.\par B.\tab He takes his text from \cf1\ul Isa_61:1-2\cf0\ulnone where the prophet predicted the Holy Spirit would anoint the future \cf2 Messiah to do marvelous things.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He would preach the gospel to the poor.\par 2.\tab He would heal the brokenhearted.\par 3.\tab He would preach deliverance to the captives.\par 4.\tab He would restore sight to the blind.\par 5.\tab He would set the bruised at liberty.\par 6.\tab He would proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 C.\tab\cf3 First sermon: From Isaiah 61; in Nazareth\cf4 (\cf1\ul Luk_4:16-30\cf4\ulnone ). Note: \cf2 Jesus stopped his reading with the words "the acceptable year of the Lord," and did not read the last half of the sentence in \ul Isa_61:2\ulnone which said: "and the day of vengeance of our God."\cf4 This he did, for the "acceptable year" belongs to his first coming, and the day of vengeance" relates to his second appearance.\par D.\tab Jesus then identifies himself as the promised MessiahLVALK in Isaiah 61. (\cf1\ul Luk_4:21\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\sa120\cf0 As was the tradition in those days, Jesus, a visiting Rabbi, was afforded the opportunity to read and comment briefly on Scripture. And the text for that given day being Isaiah 61\emdash a prophecy concerning the coming Messiah\emdash Jesus' first sermon would be about Himself.\par We often hear people say, "I feel the Lord's anointing upon my life." But watch what Jesus says His anointing consisted of\'85\par The poor, the downtrodden, the outcast, the unattractive, and the forgotten people\emdash these are the people to whom we are to reach out, especially if we are to be like Jesus.\par Brokenhearted people are not easy to minister to because it's not easy to walk with someone who's hurting, to listen to their repetitive rambling, to dry their seemingly endless tears. And yet these are they to whom Jesus came lovingly, tenderly, and specifically.\par Jesus was anointed to preach to the very people to whom we all too often impatiently say, "I've told you what to do once; I've told you how to be free twice; why are you \i still\i0 in bondage to that habit, that person, that substance?"\par Of the spiritually blind, we are tempted to say in frustration, "Why can't they see it? How could spiritual truth be any clearer?" Yet they are precisely for whom Jesus came.\par Afraid of getting hurt, bruised people hold back. They're defensive, timid, and fearful. Yet because He is anointed to free them, Jesus finds a way to reach them.\par I am so impressed with Jesus. He is the One who is patient with those who are bruised, who listens to those who are blubbering, who continues to take time with those who just can't see, who works with the one who is in bondage. Lord, move me in this direction. Make me more like You.\cf4\par \pard\fi-360\li360 E.\tab\cf5 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 12, That he would be filled with God\rquote s\cf4 \cf5 Spirit\cf4 . (Compare \cf1\ul Isa_11:1-2\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_61:1-2\cf4\ulnone ; LVAL\cf1\ul Psa_45:7\cf4\ulnone with \cf1\ul Luk_4:18-19\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 F.\tab He refers to Elijah and Naaman in an attempt to convict his hometown people of their unbelief. (\cf1\ul Luk_4:25-27\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-360\li360 1.\tab There were many hungry Jewish widows in Elijah\rquote s time, but God fed only one, the widow at Zarephath in Sidon. (See \cf1\ul 1Ki_17:9-16\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab There were many Jewish lepers in Elisha\rquote s time, but God healed only one, Naaman the Syrian. (See \cf1\ul 2Ki_5:14\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 G.\tab The Jews are filled with wrath at all this and actually attempt to murder him, but "he, passing through the midst of them, went his way" (\cf1\ul Luk_4:30\cf0\ulnone ). This marks the first of numerous instances when the Jews attempted to kill him. (See \cf1\ul Joh_5:16\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_7:30\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_8:40\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Joh_8:59\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_11:53-54\cf0\ulnone .) One of the reasons for their insane hatred was his illustration of the faith of two Gentiles. The Jews looked upon Gentiles as dogs and hogs. This is the first of two recorded visits by Christ to Nazareth. (For the other visits see \cf1\ul Mat_13:54-58\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:1-6\cf0\ulnone )\par \fs24\par \pard\cf6\fs28 STEP 20\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_4:13\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf4\f1\fs29\par } LVALiM{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue128;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 19 \cf1\ul Luk_4:17\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Twenty: From Nazareth to Capernaum (\cf1\ul Mat_4:13-22\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_8:14-17\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:14-38\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:31-42\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus now begins to emphasize the kingdom of heaven and the doctrine of repentance in his ministry (\cf1\ul Mat_4:17\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:14-15\cf0\ulnone ).\par \cf2\b B.\tab He makes Capernaum his preaching headquarters (\ul Mat_4:13 dwelt kat-oy-keh'o\ulnone ).\par \cf0\b0\f1\fs32 He thereby gave a practical denial to the immediate appearing of the Messianic hopes and expectations of the people of Jud\'e6a, He also occupied a field most suitable for His own peculiar activity. There He found the greatest susceptibility for the kingdom, and readiness to receive Him, especially among those retired worshippers of Jehovah who lived by the Lake of Galilee, and particularly among the disciples of John, whom He had already attracted around Him.\f0\par \par \pard\fi360\f1 Just as He commenced His destruction of the kingdom of darkness, by conquering the power of Satan in his chief temptations, so He commenced the building up of the kingdom of heaven among the most despised portion of His people, the most needy and the most destitute of the means which the synagogue provided for cultivating spiritual life. It was among these that the Saviour first publicly aLVALNnd unreservedly proclaimed the kingdom of heaven.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\f0\fs28\par C.\tab\cf3 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 13, That he would be a light to the Gentiles.\cf4 (Compare \cf1\ul Isa_9:1-2\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_42:1-7\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_60:1-3\cf4\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_4:13-16\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Act_13:47\cf4\ulnone )\par D.\tab He calls into service the second time, Peter, Andrew, James, and John as they cast their nets into the Galilean Sea.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab His request: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men" (\cf1\ul Mat_4:19\cf4\ulnone ).\par 2.\tab Their response: "And they straightway left their nets, and followed him" (\cf1\ul Mat_4:20\cf4\ulnone ). \cf5\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf4 E.\tab\cf6 Third miracle: Healing of a Capernaum demoniac\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mar_1:25\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:35\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The demon: (\cf1\ul Mar_1:24\cf4\ulnone ).\par 2.\tab The Savior: "Hold thy peace, and come out of him" (\cf1\ul Mar_1:25\cf4\ulnone ).\par 3.\tab The crowd: "What thing is this?" (\cf1\ul Mar_1:27\cf4\ulnone ).\par 4.\tab Note: This is the first instance of Christ exorcising a demon from a human being. There would be many other occasions. (See \cf1\ul Mat_8:32\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_9:33\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_12:22\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_15:28\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_17:18\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:2\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_13:10-17\cf4\ulnone ) Demons are fallen angels who sided in with Lucifer (who became the devil) during the rebellion in heaven before the creation of man. (See \cf1\ul Isa_14:12-15\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul EzeLVALO_28:15-17\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_12:4\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Eph_6:12\cf4\ulnone ) Their activities are manifold and malice-filled.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab They oppose God\rquote s purpose (\cf1\ul Dan_10:11-14\cf4\ulnone ).\par b.\tab They execute Satan\rquote s program (\cf1\ul 1Ti_4:1\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_16:12-14\cf4\ulnone )\par c.\tab They have certain principalities (\cf1\ul Mar_5:10\cf4\ulnone )\par d.\tab They afflict earth\rquote s people. Some cause:\par \pard\fi-432\li2016\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2016\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 (1)\tab insanity (\cf1\ul Mat_8:28\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_17:15\cf4\ulnone )\par (2)\tab muteness of speech (\cf1\ul Mat_9:33\cf4\ulnone )\par (3)\tab blindness (\cf1\ul Mat_12:22\cf4\ulnone )\par (4)\tab the person to harm himself (\cf1\ul Mar_5:5\cf4\ulnone )\par (5)\tab paralysis (\cf1\ul Luk_13:11\cf4\ulnone )\par (6)\tab deafness (\cf1\ul Mar_9:25\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 The number of demons is apparently very high. Jesus cast out seven from Mary Magdalene (\cf1\ul Mar_16:9\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:2\cf4\ulnone ) and possibly as many as 6000 from the maniac at Gadara (\cf1\ul Mar_5:9\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360 F.\tab\cf6 Fourth miracle: Healing of Peter\rquote s mother-in-law\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_8:15\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:31\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:39\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 G.\tab He healed many that day by laying his hands on them (\cf1\ul Luk_4:40-41\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:32-34\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_8:16-17\cf4\ulnone ).\par H.\tab\cf3 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 14, That he would heal many.\cf4 \cf5 Compare \ul Isa_53:4\ulnone with \ul Mat_8:16-17\cf7.LVAL>\ulnone . \cf4 Was physical healing promised in the atonement? It was indeed.\par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 I.\tab\cf1 Second prayer: On the eve of his first Galilean preaching tour\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mar_1:35\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:42\cf4\ulnone ). First Prayer \cf1\ul Luk_3:21\cf4\ulnone \cf2\b PRAYING JESUS\cf4\b0 Luk_11:1\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab This was prayed in a desert place.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 2.\tab It was to prepare him for the first preaching tour of all Galilee.\fs24\par \pard\cf7\fs28 STEP 21\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_4:23\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf4\fs23\par \scaps\fs29\par } LVALiQ{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 20 \cf1\ul Mat_4:13\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps Step Twenty-one: From Capernaum to his first preaching tour of Galilee (\cf1\ul Mat_4:23\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_8:2-4\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:39\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mar_1:45\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_4:43\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360\scaps0 A.\tab He begins this tour by speaking to a crowd from Peter\rquote s boat.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab\cf2 Fifth miracle: Catching a great number of fish\cf3 (\cf1\ul Luk_5:1-6\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He tells Simon to launch out in deep waters and let down their nets.\par 2.\tab Simon is skeptical: He said he would let down \cf4\b A NET\cf3\b0 (\cf1\ul Luk_5:5\cf3\ulnone ).\par 3.\tab The net suddenly becomes so filled with fish that it begins to sink.\par \pard\fi-360\li360 4.\tab Upon seeing this, Peter falls at Jesus\rquote feet and confesses his sinfulness.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 5.\tab Jesus calms his fears and again assures him he will be used as a fisher of men. J. Vernon McGee writes:\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 "\cf4 What a pulpit! I believe this illustration is both figurative and suggestive. Every pulpit is a fishing boat; a place to give out the Word of God and attempt to catch fish.\par \pard\fi-LVALR360\li360 Simon Peter did catch men.\cf3 Remember how well he did on the day of Pentecost. The Lord\rquote s answer to Peter is certainly significant; 3000 souls came to Christ after his first sermon! Peter was fishing according to God\rquote s instruction.\par There is another lesson here. Do you know there is another fisherman? Do you know that \cf4 Satan also is a fisherman\cf3 ? See \cf1\ul 2Ti_2:26\cf3\ulnone . Satan has his hook out in the water too. God is fishing for your soul, and Satan also is fishing for your soul with a hook baited with the things of the world. You might say God\rquote s hook is a cross." (\i Luke,\i0 pp. 69, 72)\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa51\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 C.\tab\cf2 Sixth miracle: Healing a leper\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_8:3\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:41\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa51\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The leper fell at Jesus feet and asked to be healed.\par 2.\tab Jesus was moved with compassion and \cf4 touched \cf3 him.\par 3.\tab He then ordered the cured man to present himself to the priest for the Mosaic cleansing. (See \cf1\ul Lev_14:3-4\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Lev_14:10\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Lev_14:22\cf3\ulnone ) Note: This exalted request from a healed leper doubtless caused much confusion and amazement in the Temple among the priests. Up until this point there was no need for the cleansing ceremony, for no Israelite had ever been healed of leprosy until Jesus came! (With the single exception of Miriam, see \cf1\ul Num_12:13-15\cf3\ulnone ) (Naaman, of course, was a Syrian. See \cf1\ul 2Ki_5:1\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul 2Ki_5:14\cf3\ulnone )\par 4.\tab The Jews instructed him to say nothing about his healing in the market places, but the healed leper could not be restrained.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa51\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab Jesus heals LVAL many during his tour (\cf1\ul Mat_4:23\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 b.\tab E.\tab\cf1 Third prayer: After healing a leper\cf3 (\cf1\ul Luk_5:16\cf3\ulnone ). Although he was becoming famous, he withdrew to pray, realizing his real task was not the healing of Men\rquote s bodies, but rather of their souls.\par \pard\cf5 STEP 22\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_9:2\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf3\par \fs29\par } LVALiT{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf2\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 21 \cf1\ul Mat_4:23\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Twenty-two: From the first Galilean preaching tour to Capernaum (\cf1\ul Mat_9:2-9\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_2:1-14\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_5:17-28\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 A.\tab\cf3 Seventh miracle: Healing a paralytic\cf2 (\cf1\ul Mat_9:2\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_9:6-7\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_2:5\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_2:10-12\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_5:20\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Luk_5:24-25\cf2\ulnone ). \cf4 BROKEN\cf2 \cf1\ul Jer_4:3\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab This man is lowered from the roof by his friends at the feet of Jesus.\par 2.\tab Jesus forgives the man of his sins. \cf4\b\fs20 [SEE Forgiveness \ul Mat_9:5\ulnone ]\cf2\par \b0\fs28 3.\tab The Pharisees accuse him of blasphemy for doing this.\par 4.\tab Jesus then heals the cripple of his sickness, that the man might know of his authority to forgive sins.\par 5.\tab The watching crowds are amazed at all this and praise God for it. Again, J. Vernon McGee writes:\par \pard\fi288\li1152\sa51\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 "There are many people who are not going to receive the message of salvation LVALunless you lift a corner of their stretcher and carry them to the place where they can hear the word of the Lord. They are paralyzed; immobilized by sin and by many other things the world holds for them. Some are paralyzed by prejudice and others by indifference. They are never going to hear Jesus say to them, \i Son, thy sins be forgiven thee\i0 , unless you take the corner of their stretcher and bring them to Him." (\i Luke,\i0 p. 74)\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa51\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab Jesus calls Matthew (Levi) as his disciple (\cf1\ul Mat_9:9\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_2:13-14\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_5:27-28\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa51\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The Savior simply walks into Levi's place of business and says "follow me" (\cf1\ul Luk_5:27\cf2\ulnone ).\par 2.\tab Levi "left all, rose up, and followed him" (\cf1\ul Luk_5:28\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf5\b\scaps End of the First Year\scaps0\par \pard\cf6\b0 STEP 23\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_12:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf2\fs29\par } LVALiV{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 22 \cf1\ul Mat_9:2\cf0\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Twenty-three: From Capernaum to a Galilean grain field (\cf1\ul Mat_12:1-8\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_2:23-28\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_6:1-5\cf0\ulnone ). Luke dates it Between 22nd & 29th NISAN 26 AD \par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus is involved in his first Sabbath controversy with the Pharisees because he allowed the disciples to pluck grain and eat it on the seventh day.\par \pard\fi-360\li360 B.\tab Jesus justifies this by reminding them of David\rquote s actions in the Old Testament when he ate bread to gain strength.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The bread David ate was in the Temple (\cf1\ul 1Sa_21:3-6\cf0\ulnone ).\par 2.\tab The bread David ate was only for the priests. (\cf1\ul Exo_29:33\cf0\ulnone )\par 3.\tab The priests worked on the Sabbath (\cf1\ul Num_28:9-10\cf0\ulnone )\par \par C.\tab He calls their attention to the fact that God made the Sabbath for man, and not man for the Sabbath (\cf1\ul Mar_2:27\cf0\ulnone ). \par \cf1\ul Exo_16:29\cf0\ulnone \cf2 Originally a day of rest and private worship. Moses added work for priests on duty that day.\par \pard\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf3\tab\cf1\ul Isa_58:13\cf3\ulnone \cf LVAL 2 Day for speaking God's Word and doing His pleasure. \par After the Babylonian Captivity synagogues were added and public worship with a multitude of laws\cf3\par STEP 24\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_12:9\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\ri90\qc\b\par \par \par \par } LVALiX{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 23 \cf1\ul Mat_12:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Twenty-four: From a Galilean grain field to a Galilean synagogue (\cf1\ul Mat_12:9-14\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_3:1-6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_6:6-11\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab\cf2 Eighth miracle: Healing a withered hand\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_12:13\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_3:5\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_6:10\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Jesus notices a man in the synagogue with a withered right hand.\par 2.\tab The Pharisees wait to see if he will heal on the Sabbath.\par 3.\tab Knowing their evil thoughts he asks them if it is lawful to do good or evil on the Sabbath.\par \cf4\b\f1 It is worse than ungodliness to go into the house of God only in order to spy, to lay snares, and to find vent for our malice.\f0\par \cf3\b0 4.\tab He reminds them they doubtless would help a sheep out of a ditch on the Sabbath and he feels a man is better than a sheep.\par 5.\tab Jesus heals the man and is filled with anger at their hard hearts.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 B.\tab The Pharisees are consumed with fury to the point of madness at his actions and consult how they might kill him.\par \pard\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf5 STEP 25\cZLVALjf0 \cf1\ul Mat_5:1\cf0\ulnone\fs24\par \pard\fs28\par \par \par } LVALiZ{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green255\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue128;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 24 \cf1\ul Mat_12:9\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Twenty-five: From a Galilean synagogue to Mount Tabor (?) (\cf1\ul Mat_5:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_4:24-25\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_10:2-4\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_12:15-21\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_1:12\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_3:7-19\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_6:12-18; Luk_6:19-49\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_12:22-31\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Luk_12:57-59\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_16:17\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 A.\tab He heals many along the route (\cf1\ul Mat_4:24-25\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_3:7-12\cf0\ulnone ).\par B.\tab The evil spirits acknowledge him as the Son of God when he casts them out (\cf1\ul Mar_3:11\cf0\ulnone ). \par C.\tab He continues to fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah (\cf1\ul Mat_12:17-21\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360 1.\tab That he would be God\rquote s chosen, beloved, and Spirit-filled servant.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab That his justice would be shown to the nations.\par 3.\tab That he would not be clamorous revolutionary or a street yeller.\par 4.\tab That he would not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoldering wick.\par 5.\tab That his very name would mean LVAL[victory and hope for the nations.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab\cf2 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 15, That he would deal gently with the Gentiles.\cf3 (Compare \cf1\ul Isa_9:1-2\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_42:1-3\cf3\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_12:17-21\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_4:13-16\cf3\ulnone )\par E.\tab\cf1 Fourth prayer: Before choosing his twelve apostles\cf3 (\cf1\ul Luk_6:12-13\cf3\ulnone ).\par F.\tab After a night in prayer for guidance, our Lord chooses his twelve-disciple band. \cf4\b APOSTLES\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf3\b0 1.\tab Simon Peter\par 2.\tab Andrew\par 3.\tab James, Son of Zebedee\par 4.\tab John\par 5.\tab Philip\par 6.\tab Bartholomew\par 7.\tab Thomas\par 8.\tab Matthew\par 9.\tab James, Son of Alphaeus\par 10.\tab Judas (Thaddaeus)\par 11.\tab Simon the Zealot\par 12.\tab Judas Iscariot\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 See \cf1\ul Mat_10:2-4\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_3:13-19\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_6:13-16\cf3\ulnone for the lists.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 G.\tab He continues the next day to heal people (\cf1\ul Luk_6:17-19\cf3\ulnone ).\par H.\tab\cf5 Second sermon: On the characteristics of the kingdom\cf3 (Mat. 5-7; \cf4\ul\b Mat_5:3\ulnone ;\cf3\b0 \cf1\ul Luk_6:20-49\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_12:22-31\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Luk_12:57-59\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_16:17\cf3\ulnone ). According to our Lord, a citizen of the kingdom should possess the following traits:\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He should be lowly in spirit, knowing God has promised him a kingdom.\par 2.\tab He should mourn and weep if neLVAL\cessary, knowing he will someday laugh and be comforted.\par 3.\tab He should be meek, for in the future he is to inherit the earth.\par 4.\tab He should hunger and thirst after righteousness and will then be satisfied.\par 5.\tab He should be merciful that he might himself obtain mercy.\par 6.\tab He should be pure in heart, realizing he shall see God.\par 7.\tab He should be a peacemaker in order to be called a Son of God.\par 8.\tab He should rejoice in persecutions, knowing his reward will be great.\par 9.\tab He is to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.\par 10.\tab His righteousness is to far surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees.\par 11.\tab He should not become unduly angry with his brother, but should constantly seek reconciliation.\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tab 12.\tab He shall not desire his Brother\rquote s wife.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 13.\tab He shall give proper honor to his own wife.\par 14.\tab His yes and no answers can be taken literally and trusted completely.\par 15.\tab He is to love those who hate him and pray for those who curse him.\par 16.\tab He is to be compassionate.\par 17.\tab He is to work his works, fast his fasts, and pray his prayers in secret.\par 18.\tab His prayer life should include the following elements:\par \pard\fi-360\li360 a.\tab A personal relationship with God: "Our Father." The word \i our\i0 signifies the believer\rquote s brotherly relationship with all other Christians. The Bible declares the universal brotherhood of believers. The word \i Father\i0 signifies the relationship between God and the believer.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 b.\tab Faith: "which art in heaven." Paul declares that without this element our prayers are useless. (See \cf1\ul Heb_11:6\cf3\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-360\li360 c.\tab Worship: "Hallowed be thy name." DaviLVAL]d felt this part of prayer to be so important that he appointed a select group of men who did nothing else in the Temple but praise and worship God. (See \cf1\ul 1Ch_23:5\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Ch_25:1\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul 1Ch_25:7\cf3\ulnone .) In the book of Revelation John sees the church worshipping God and who "rest not day and night, saying Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come" (\cf1\ul Rev_4:8\cf3\ulnone ). See also Christ\rquote s statement to the Samaritan woman (\cf1\ul Joh_4:23-24\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 d.\tab Expectation: "thy kingdom come." This kingdom is that blessed millennial kingdom spoken of so much in the Old Testament. (See \cf1\ul Isa_2:2-4\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_25:8\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_35:1\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Isa_35:8\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Isa_35:10\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_65:20\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Isa_65:25\cf3\ulnone ) and later previewed by John in the New Testament (\cf1\ul Rev_20:1-6\cf3\ulnone ).\par e.\tab Submission: thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." Jesus would later give the finest example of this element in Gethsemane. (See \cf1\ul Mat_26:39\cf3\ulnone )\par f.\tab Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread." This suggests that our praying should be as our eating daily.\par g.\tab Confession: "and forgive us our debts." The blood of Christ will forgive us of every sin, but not one excuse! Only confessed sin can be forgiven (see \cf1\ul 1Jo_1:9\cf3\ulnone ).\par h.\tab Compassion: "as we forgive our debtors." (See \cf1\ul Mat_18:21-35\cf3\ulnone and \cf1\ul 1Jo_4:20\cf3\ulnone )\par i.\tab Dependence: "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." It should be understood that while God has never promised to keep us \i from\i0 temptation, he has promised to preserve us \i in\i0 and \i through\i0 temptation. (See \cf1\ul 1Co_10:13\cf3\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-360\li360 j.\tab AcknowleLVAL^dgement: "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever." (See David\rquote s great prayer in \cf1\ul 1Ch_29:10-19\cf3\ulnone where he actually anticipates the final part of Jesus\rquote model prayer.)\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 19.\tab He will lay up treasure in heaven and prefers God to gold on earth.\par 20.\tab He will ever seek God\rquote s kingdom and his righteousness.\par 21.\tab He will trust God to feed, lead, and clothe him.\par 22.\tab He will never critically judge nor condemn his brother.\par 23.\tab He will be careful in discussing holy things before depraved men.\par 24.\tab He will ask, seek, and knock at the door of his Father, believing he will receive, find, and gain entrance.\par 25.\tab He will always do for others that which he would have them do for him.\par 26.\tab He will beware of false teachers, identifying them by their corrupt fruit.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 I.\tab\cf6 Fourth prediction: Concerning the great white throne judgment\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_7:21-23\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360 1.\tab Many unbelievers in that day will pretend to have done marvelous things in Jesus\rquote name.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab "We have prophesied in your name."\par b.\tab "We have cast out demons in your name."\par c.\tab "We have done many wonderful works in your name."\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab The Savior, however, knowing the true hearts of all men, will say:\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a. "I never knew you."\par b. "Depart from me, ye workers of iniquity."\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx LVAL 1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 J.\tab\cf7 First parable: Two houses in a hurricane\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_7:24-27\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_6:47-49\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab One was built on a rock and stood straight.\par 2.\tab One was built on the sand and fell flat.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 K.\tab Jesus finishes his sermon and the crowds are amazed at his teaching, authority, and crystal clear illustrations.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\cf8 STEP 26\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_8:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALi`{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 25 \cf1\ul Mat_12:9\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Twenty-six: From Mount Tabor (?) to Capernaum (\cf1\ul Mat_8:1\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_8:5-9; Mat_8:10-13\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:1-10\cf0\ulnone ). \cf2\b COMMENDING JESUS \cf1\ul\b0 Mat_8:10\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab\cf3\b Ninth miracle: Healing a Centurion\rquote s servant\cf4 \b0 (\cf1\ul Mat_8:13\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:10\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab He is amazed at the amount of faith shown by this Gentile official.\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 1.\tab\ldblquote Trouble not to come under my roof\rdblquote\par \cf4 2.\tab "Speak but a word, and my servant will be healed."\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 C.\tab He is saddened at the fact that many such Gentiles will someday fellowship with Abraham (the father of faith) in heaven while many Jews will be cast into hell.\par \par This centurion was a very unusual man:\par (1) It is unusual to find someone in a position of authority to seek after God.\par (2) \fs29 He had a completely unusual attitude to his slave. He loved this slave and would go to any trouble to save him. \par (3) He was clearly a deeply religious man. A man needs to be more than superficially interested before he will go the length of building a synagogue.\par (4) He had an extremely unusual attitude to the Jews. \par (5) He was a humble man which is not the normal trait of militarv LVAL y personnel.\par (6) He was a man of faith.\fs28\par \par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf5\b On two specific occasions Jesus marveled. One was the faith of the Roman centurion here (\ul Mat_8:10\ulnone ) and the other was the tragic unbelief of Israel \ul Mar_6:6\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf6\b0 STEP 27\cf0 \cf1\ul Luk_7:11\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALib{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue128;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs28 MAT 1:18 GLORY TO GLORY STEP 26 \cf1\ul Mat_8:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Twenty-seven: From Capernaum to Nain (\cf1\ul Luk_7:11-17\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Luk_7:36-40; Luk_7:41-50\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li360\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab\cf2 Tenth miracle: Raising a widow's son\cf3 (\cf1\ul Luk_7:14\cf3\ulnone ).\par \f1\fs29 It is the same area where Elisha raised the son of the Shunammite woman (\cf1\ul 2Ki_4:18-37\cf3\ulnone ).\f0\fs28\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He is moved with pity and tells the widow to cease her weeping.\par 2.\tab He touches the bier and commands the young man to arise.\par 3.\tab He presents the boy to his mother.\par 4.\tab He is recognized as a great prophet from God after performing this miracle.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab\cf4 Second parable: Forgiving the fifty and the five hundred\cf3 (\cf1\ul Luk_7:41-42\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Our Lord is eating in the home of a Pharisee named Simon.\par 2.\tab An immoral woman quietly comes in and (to the astonishment of the Pharisees) does the following\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab She begins to weep, thus wetting the feet of Jesus.\par b.\tab She kisses his feet and wipes them with her hair.\par c.\tab She anoints them with oinLVALtment.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab Knowing Simon was condemning him in his thoughts for allowing such actions, our Lord gives the parable of a moneylender who forgave two of his debtors, one of them 500 denarii, and the other fifty.\par 4.\tab He then asks Simon which one will love the moneylender more.\par 5.\tab Finally he relates all this to both Simon and the immoral woman.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab Simon had given him no kiss of welcome, but she had kissed his feet.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 b.\tab Simon had not anointed his head with oil, but she was anointing his feet with ointment.\par \pard\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf5 STEP 28\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_12:46\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \par \par } LVALid{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 27 \cf1\ul Luk_7:11\cf0\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Step Twenty-eight: From Nain to the second Galilean preaching tour (\cf1\ul Mat_12:46-50\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_13:1-52\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_3:19-35\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_4:1-34\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:1-21\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_12:10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_13:18-21\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab He is accompanied on this tour by his disciples plus some older and godly women, such as Mary Magdalene, Joanna (the wife of Herod\rquote s steward), and a woman named Suzanna (\cf1\ul Luk_8:1-3\cf0\ulnone ).\par B.\tab He is accused of insanity and becomes a source of embarrassment to his kinfolk (\cf1\ul Mar_3:21\cf0\ulnone ).\par C.\tab\cf2 Third parable: Subduing a strong man\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mar_3:22-30\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He is accused of casting out demons through Beelzebub, the prince of demons.\par 2.\tab He points out the stupidity of this accusation by asking the question, "How can Satan cast out Satan?"\par 3.\tab He continues by reminding them that a house divided against itself cannot stand.\par \pard 4.\tab He concludes by stating that no man can enter into a sLVALetrong man's\cf0\fs24 \cf3\fs28 house unless he first subdue that strong man. This, of course, our Lord had done to Satan.\par 5.\tab He finally warns that to accuse him of working with Satan is unpardonable in God\rquote s sight and will never be forgiven.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab He is told his brothers and mother are waiting to see him and uses this opportunity to explain that anyone hearing and obeying God's Word is his brother, and sister, and mother (\cf1\ul Mar_3:31-35\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_12:46-50\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:19-21\cf3\ulnone ).\par E.\tab\cf4 Third sermon: On the examples of the kingdom\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:1-52\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_4:1-34\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:4-18\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_13:18-21\cf3\ulnone ). \cf5\b [Christian or Church is like \ul Luk_6:47\ulnone ]\cf3\b0 Note: The term "kingdom of heaven" as used by Jesus can refer to one (or both) of the following concepts:\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab That general rule of God from heaven over the affairs of men from creation to the millennium. Thus, both saved and unsaved belong to this kingdom. (See \cf1\ul Dan_4:17\cf3\ulnone )\par 2.\tab That specific rule of Jesus from Jerusalem over the affairs of men during the millennium. At this time the curse of sin is removed and all men shall dwell in a perfect environment. (See \cf1\ul Rev_11:15\cf3\ulnone )\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 In his sermon here our Lord refers primarily to the first general concept. The sermon consists of nine main parabolic examples.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 F.\tab\cf2 Fourth parable: The sower, the seed, and the soil\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:1-9\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_13:18LVALf-23\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_4:1-20\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:4-15\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He relates the parable: A sower went out and sowed seed.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab Some fell on the roadside and was soon trampled by men and devoured by birds.\par b.\tab Some fell on rocky areas where there was little earth. The seed separated immediately but soon wilted in the sun because of the lack of root and moisture.\par c.\tab Some fell in thorn-infested ground and was soon choked by the thorns.\par d.\tab Some fell into good soil and produced thirtyfold, sixtyfold, and some even one-hundredfold fruit.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab He explains the parable: He is the Sower and the seed is his Word.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab There are those who receive the Word without really understanding it. Almost immediately Satan tramples and devours it. This is the roadside example.\par b.\tab There are those who receive the Word in a very shallow way. When persecutions and trials arise, they just fall away. This is the rocky area example.\par c.\tab There are those who receive the Word but attempt to mix it with the pleasures of this life. However, the worldly things eventually choke it. This is the thorn-infested ground example.\par d.\tab There are those who receive the Word with honest, sincere, and understanding hearts. These alone will bear much fruit. This is the thirty, sixty, and one-hundredfold example.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 G.\tab\cf4\b At this point in his ministry, our Lord privately explains to the disciLVALgples his reason for telling parables. It was to reveal spiritual truths to the sincere but to hide them from the skeptical (\ul Mat_13:10-13;\cf5 \cf1 Mat_13:14-17\cf5\ulnone ; \ul Mar_4:10-12\ulnone ; \ul Luk_8:9-10\ulnone ). \cf1\ul\b0 Mat_11:25\cf5\ulnone\b ; \cf1\ul\b0 Pro_25:2 \cf5\ulnone\b CONCEALED\par \cf3\b0 H.\tab\cf2 Fifth parable: Satan\rquote s tares in the Savior\rquote s field\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:24-30\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_13:36-43\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He relates the parable. \par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab A man scatters good seed in his field and retires for the night.\par b.\tab During the night his enemy comes and sows tares in that field.\par c.\tab The man decides not to dig up the tares, lest he root up the wheat.\par d.\tab His plan is to await the harvest and then have the reapers burn the tares in his furnace as he collects the wheat in his granary.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab He explains the parable.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab He is the man, the field is the world, and the good seed are believers.\par b.\tab The enemy is Satan and tares are unbelievers.\par c.\tab The harvest is the consummation of this age, and the reapers are his angels.\par d.\tab The furnace is hell and the granary is heaven.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 I.\tab\cf2 Sixth parable: From scattering to sickling\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mar_4:26-29\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The growth of the kingdom is steady butLVALh mysterious.\par 2.\tab First the seed sprouts, then the blade, then the ear, then the full grain.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 J.\tab\cf2 Seventh parable: The mighty mustard seed\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:31-32\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_4:30-32\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_13:18-19\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The kingdom, like a mustard seed, is very small when planted.\par 2.\tab However, when it grows up, it produces the largest plant of the garden, large enough for birds to roost in its shade.\par \pard K.\tab\cf2 Eighth parable: The cook\rquote s leaven and the kingdom of heaven\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:33\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_13:20-21\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Here the kingdom is likened to leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour.\par 2.\tab Soon the entire mass was leavened.\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\i The\i0 \i New\i0 \i Scofield\i0 \i Bible\i0 says the following concerning leaven:\par "Leaven, as a symbolic or typical substance, is always mentioned in the Old Testament in an evil sense. The usage of the word in the New Testament explains its symbolic meaning. It is malice and wickedness as contrasted with sincerity and truth (\cf1\ul 1Co_5:6-8\cf3\ulnone ). It is evil doctrine (\cf1\ul Mat_16:12\cf3\ulnone ) in its threefold form of Pharisaism, Sadduceeism, and Herodinism (\cf1\ul Mat_16:6\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_8:15\cf3\ulnone ). The leaven of the \i Pharisees\i0 was externalism in religion (\cf1\ul Mat_23:14-16\cf3\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_23:23-28\cf3\ulnone ); of the \i Sadducees,\i0 skepticism as to the supernatural and as to the scriptures (\cf1\ul Mat_22:23\cf3\ulnone , \cfLVALi1\ul Mat_22:29\cf3\ulnone ); of the \i Herodians,\i0 worldliness (\cf1\ul Mat_22:16-21\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_3:6\cf3\ulnone ). (p. 1016)\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 L.\tab\cf2 Ninth parable: Finding a fortune in a field\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:44\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab A man finds a great treasure buried in a field.\par 2.\tab With joy he sells all he has and buys the field.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 M.\tab\cf2 Tenth parable: The price of a pearl\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:45-46\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab A pearl merchant discovers a pearl of extremely great value.\par 2.\tab He therefore sells all his possessions and buys it.\par \pard\fi288\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Note: A number of Bible students believe the hidden treasure is Israel and the pearl of great price is the church. If that is so, this is the first reference to the church in the Bible.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 N.\tab\cf2 Eleventh parable: Sorting out a sea catch \cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:47-50\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab A great dragnet is cast into the sea and gathers in all kinds of creatures.\par 2.\tab Fishermen then sort the catch, saving the good and throwing out the bad.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 O.\tab\cf2 Twelfth parable: A trained man and his treasure\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_13:52\cf3\ulnone ).\paLVALjr \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab A man who understands the kingdom is like a master of a house.\par 2.\tab He can bring forth out of his treasure things new and old.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 P.\tab\cf6 Old Testament Prophecy Fulfillment Number 16, That he would speak in parables.\cf3 (Compare \cf1\ul Isa_6:9-10\cf3\ulnone with \cf1\ul Mat_13:10-15\cf3\ulnone )\par \pard\fi288\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Dr. M. F. Unger aptly summarizes seven of these parables as discussed in Matthew 13. He writes:\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 b.\tab "The Seven Parables (Mysteries) of the Kingdom (\cf1\ul Mat_13:3-52\cf0\ulnone ). They are called "mysteries" because they contain truth previously not revealed about the kingdom. The seven parables deal with the present age when Israel, the vineyard, is untended (\cf1\ul Isa_5:1-7\cf0\ulnone ). \i Parable\i0 \i 1\i0 reveals that our Lord sows the seed of the Word in the field (the world), \cf1\ul Mat_13:3-23\cf0\ulnone . \i Parable\i0 2, the good seed and the tares, \cf1\ul Mat_13:24-30\cf0\ulnone , interpreted in \cf1\ul Mat_13:36-43\cf0\ulnone , shows Satan\rquote s\fs24 \fs28 activity and deception during this age in counterfeiting the wheat, the true children of the kingdom with false professors (\cf1\ul Mat_7:21-23\cf0\ulnone ). \i Parable\i0 \i 3,\i0 the mustard seed, \cf1\ul Mat_13:31-32\cf0\ulnone , symbolizes the rapid growth of the mystery form of the kingdom. \i Parable\i0 4, the leaven hidden in three measures of meal, \cf1\ul Mat_13:35\cf0\ulnone , warns of the permeation of the truth of the Word with the error of leaven by false teaching (the woman) during this age (cf. \cf1\ul Mat_16:11-12\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_15:15\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Co_5:6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Gal_5:9\cf0\ulnone ). \i Parable\i0 \i 5p LVAL \i0 portrays our Lord who gave all He had to possess the treasure (Israel) hid in the field, \cf1\ul Mat_13:44\cf0\ulnone (cf. \cf1\ul Isa_53:4-10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Psa_22:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 2Co_8:9\cf0\ulnone ). He will reinstate this treasure on the basis of His atoning death. \i Parable\i0 \i 6\i0 shows our Lord as a merchant, who found "one pearl of great price" (the Church, \cf1\ul Eph_5:25-27\cf0\ulnone ) and sold all at Calvary to purchase it, \cf1\ul Mat_13:45-46\cf0\ulnone . \i Parable\i0 \i 7\i0 presents the net gathering both good and bad, \cf1\ul Mat_13:47-52\cf0\ulnone , which will remain together during this age until separated at its consummation." (\i Unger\rquote s\i0 \i Bible\i0 \i Handbook,\i0 p. 478)\par \pard\cf7 STEP 29\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_8:18\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALil{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\ri90\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 28 \cf1\ul Mat_12:46\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Twenty-nine: From the second Galilean preaching tour to the country of the Gerasenes (\cf1\ul Mat_8:18\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_8:23-34\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_4:35\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:22-39\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab\cf2 Eleventh miracle: Calming the stormy sea\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mar_4:35-39; Mat_8:18-27; Mat_14:23-32; \scaps Luk_8:22-39\scaps0 \cf3\ulnone ). \cf0\par \cf3 1.\tab A great windstorm hits the sea of Galilee while Jesus and the disciples are crossing it.\par 2.\tab He is asleep in the stern but awakens to their fearful cries for help.\par 3.\tab He rebukes the winds and calms the sea. \cf4\b SLEEPING IN THE WRONG STORM\cf3\b0 \cf1\ul Mat_26:40\cf3\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab\cf2 Twelfth miracle: Healing the Gerasene demoniac\cf3 (\cf1\ul Mat_8:32\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_5:8\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:33\cf3\ulnone ). \cf4\b RESTORATION\cf3\b0 \cf1\ul Mar_5:1\cf3\ulnone\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Jesus is confronted with a wild, bleeding, crying, and naked man who falls at his feet.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab He cannot be held by chain or shackle.\par b.\tab He has lived among the tombs, uttering cries and cuttinvLVALg himself with stones.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab The maniac\rquote s demon recognizes Jesus as the Christ and implores him not to torment it, and the many other evil spirits within the man, before their time.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab "What are you doing to us, Jesus, Son of the most high God?"\par b.\tab "Did you come here to torment us before the time?"\par c.\tab "Before God, I implore you, torment me not!"\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab Jesus permits the evil legion, upon coming out of the man, to enter a nearby herd of swine.\par 4.\tab This they do and the whole herd of some two thousand stamp down a steep slope into the sea where they drown.\par 5.\tab Soon the entire city hears of all this and, being seized with fear, requests that Jesus leave their area.\par 6.\tab As he boards his boat, the cured maniac asks to go with him.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 7.\tab Our Lord, however, has him go back to his own family and give his testimony to them.\fs24\par \pard\ri90\cf5\fs28 STEP 30\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_9:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\ri90\qc\par \par \par } LVALin{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue128;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 29 \cf1\ul Mat_8:18\cf0\ulnone\par \par \scaps\fs32 Step Thirty: From the Gerasenes to Capernaum (\cf1\ul Mat_9:1\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_9:10-34\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_11:2-19\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_2:15-22\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_5:21-43\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_5:29-39\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:18-35\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:40-56\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_1:1\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\qj\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Levi (Matthew) holds a banquet for Jesus and invites some unsaved friends. \cf2\b\par \pard\fi-720\li720\cf0\b0\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab Jesus is criticized by the wicked Pharisees for eating with publicans and sinners.\par 2.\tab He rebukes them, explaining that he came to call sinners to repentance, and not the so-called righteous (\cf1\ul Mat_9:10-15\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_5:29-35\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720 B.\tab\cf3 Thirteenth parable: A rent cloth and a ruptured container\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_9:16-17\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_2:21-22\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_5:36-39\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab Some disciples of John the Baptist ask Jesus why they fast and neither he nor his disciples are required to do this. \cf2\b FASTING \ul Isa_58:3\ulnone\par \cf4\b0 2.\tab Jesus explains that the friends of the bridegroom do not fast, but rather feast while he is with them.\par 3.\tab He relates this parable, to further clarify, stating that no one would sew a piece of new, unshrunk cloth on an outworn garment, or would put new wine into old wine skins, else both articles be ruined. What he is saying here is that the new wine of the Spirit-controlled life wouLVALold not fit into the old skins of legalistic Judaism.\par \pard\fi-720\li720 C.\tab\cf5 Thirteenth miracle: Healing a woman with internal bleeding\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_9:22\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_5:29\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:43-46\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab Our Lord is en route to perform another miracle when this one occurs.\par 2.\tab His garment border is touched by a sick woman.\par \pard\fs29\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 Yet she was not dismayed\emdash her faith rose superior to her bitter experience and she believed in Jesus power to heal.\fs28\par \pard\fi-432\li1584 a.\tab The woman: "If I may but touch his clothes, I shall be cured."\par b.\tab Jesus, to the disciples: "Who touched my clothing? \cf2\b Somebody touched me;\cf4\b0 for I know that \cf2\b power went forth from me.\cf4\b0 "\par \pard\nowidctlpar c.\tab Jesus to the woman (after she has confessed to touching him): "Be of good courage, daughter; your faith has healed you." \cf2\kerning28\b\f1\fs24 Bump or a touch\cf0 \cf1\ul Mar_5:27\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\cf4\kerning0\b0\f0\fs28\par \pard\fi-360\li360 D.\tab\cf5 Fourteenth miracle: Raising Jairus\rquote daughter\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_9:25\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_5:41\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_8:54\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab Jairus, a synagogue official, receives word that his daughter is dead.\par 2.\tab Jesus comforts the father and asks him to keep his faith.\par 3.\tab Jesus takes Peter, James, and John and enters the little girl\rquote s room with her parents.\par 4.\tab He ignores the ridicule of the funeral guests outside, and taking her hand, restores her to life and commands that she be given something to eat.\par \pard\fi-720\li720 E.\tab\cf5 Fifteenth miracle: Healing two blind men\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_9:29\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab Jesus: "So you believe that I can do this?"\par 2.\tab The men: "Yes, Lord."\par 3.\tab Jesus: "According to your faith, be it done to you."\par \pard\fi-720\li720 FLVALp.\tab\cf5 Sixteenth miracle: Healing a dumb demoniac\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_9:33\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab This miracle fills the crowd with wonder.\par 2.\tab But the Pharisees continue to accuse him of doing this through the Prince of Demons.\par \pard\fi-720\li720 G.\tab He answers the doubts of the imprisoned John by healing many (\cf1\ul Mat_11:2-6\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:18-23\cf4\ulnone ). \cf2\b WHAT DID JOHN LOOK FOR \cf1\ul\b0 Mat_11:3\cf2\ulnone\b ?\cf4\b0\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab John has sent his disciples to Jesus, asking if he is indeed the Messiah, or are they to look for another.\par 2.\tab In their presence he proceeds to restore sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, cleansing to the leper, mobility to the cripple, and life to the dead.\par 3.\tab He then instructs them to return and tell John the things they have seen and heard. (See \cf1\ul Isa_35:4-6\cf4\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-720\li720 H.\tab\cf6 Fourth sermon: On John the Baptist\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_11:3-15\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:24-30\cf4\ulnone ). Our Lord pays profound tribute to John. According to Jesus:\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab John was not a reed tossed about by the wind, but was a rough and ready preacher.\par 2.\tab John was the greatest of all prophets. (\cf1\ul Mat_11:11\cf4\ulnone ). \cf2\b MASTERPIECE\cf4\b0 \cf1\ul Eph_2:10\cf4\ulnone\par 3.\tab John was heard gladly by the common folk and sinners but was disregarded by the ungodly Jewish rulers.\par 4.\tab\cf1\b John\rquote s fearless ministry marked the beginning of satanic opposition to the kingdom.\par \cf4\b0 5.\tab John came in the spirit of the Old Testament Elijah.\par \pard\fi288\li1152 (\cf1\ul Mat_11:10\cf4\ulnone ). Here Jesus links the prophecy in \cf1\ul Mal_3:1\cf4\ulnone with John the Baptist. However, it is significant to note that he left out the last part of this verse which says, "and the Lord whom ye shall seek, shall suddenly come to his temple."\par According to \cf1\ul Hab_2:20\cf4\ulnone , wheLVALqn this happens, Christ comes to judge. However, his first coming was marked by grace, thus the final part was omitted.\par \cf2\ul\b Mat_11:12\ulnone SEE \ul Luk_16:16\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li720\cf4\b0 I.\tab\cf3 Fourteenth parable: A generation of gripers\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_11:16-19\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_7:31-35\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 1.\tab Jesus compares his generation to a group of fickle children playing.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584 a.\tab One group said: "We fluted to you, and you did not dance."\par b.\tab Another group said: "We wailed to you, and you did not weep."\par \pard\fi-432\li1152 2.\tab He states that this fickleness can be seen in Israel also.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584 a.\tab John practiced fasting and the Pharisees claimed he had a demon.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\cf0 b.\tab Jesus did not fast and he was accused of being a glutton and wine drinker.\par \pard\fi360 The sense, therefore, is, Ye are like a band of wayward children, who go on with their own game, at one time joyful, at another grave, laughing a while then weeping awhile; and give no heed to anyone else, and expect that everyone should conform to them. You were angry with John, because he would not dance to your piping, and with Me, because I will not weep to your funeral song. John censured your licentiousness, I your hypocrisy; you, therefore, vilify both, and \lquote reject the good counsel of God,\rquote who has devised a variety of means for your salvation\par \par Worldly-mindedness, in the garb of spirituality, attempting to make a farce of the solemn duties of spiritual life.\emdash The contemporaries of Jesus, a figure of the common opposition to the gospel at all times.\emdash The world insisting that the prophets of God should take their teaching from its varying opinions.\emdash Puritanical strictness and moral laxity, the two great objections which the world urges against the preaching of the gospel.\emdash From piping to mourning; or, the childish amusements of the world amid the s LVAL olemnities of life.\emdash Contrast between the wisdom of Christ and the folly of the world: 1. In the case of the latter, amusements are followed by mourning and death 2. in the case of the former, the solemnity of death by true enjoyment of life.\emdash The Wisdom of the gospel is always justified in her children.\emdash Those why are justified by Christ before God, should justify His by their lives before the world.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\par \pard\cf7 STEP 31\cf0 \cf1\ul Joh_5:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALis{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf1\lang1033\ul\scaps\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 30 \cf1\ul Mat_9:1\cf0\ulnone\fs32\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par Step Thirty-one: From Capernaum to Jerusalem (\cf1\ul Joh_5:1-47\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab\cf2 Seventeenth miracle: Healing of a thirty-eight-year invalid\cf3 (\cf1\ul Joh_5:8\cf3\ulnone ). \cf4\b GOD WEIGHS ACTIONS \ul 1Sa_2:3\cf3\ulnone\b0 \cf4\b ATTITUDE\cf3\b0 \cf1\ul Joh_5:2\cf3\ulnone\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Jesus asks an invalid if he desires healing.\par 2.\tab The man replies he does indeed, but cannot step into a pool of water in time, which he believes would heal him.\par 3.\tab Jesus ignores his misdirected faith, and heals him.\par 4.\tab Jesus is soon confronted with the wicked Pharisees, as this miracle is performed on the Sabbath.\par 5.\tab Jesus later meets the healed man in the Temple and admonishes him to sin no more.\par 6.\tab The Jews keep seeking to kill him, not only because of his Sabbath actions, but because he calls God his own Father (\cf1\ul Joh_5:16-18\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab\cf5 Fifth sermon: On judgment and resurrection\cf3 (\cf1\ul Joh_5:19-24; Joh_5:25-31; Joh_5:32-39; Joh_5:40-47\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440LVALt\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Jesus says that the Father loves him and instructs him in his actions.\par 2.\tab He claims the Father has given over all judgment to him and desires that men honor the Son as they do the Father.\par 3.\tab He promises everlasting life to all who will believe this. \cf4\b LIVING JESUS \cf1\ul\b0 Joh_11:25\cf3\ulnone\par 4.\tab He assures them that they will someday be raised from the dead. Note his statement: (\cf1\ul Joh_5:28-29\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi288\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 Other verses in the Bible make it clear that there are two distinct resurrections in mind here, each separated by one thousand years. The \i first\i0 resurrection will occur just prior to the millennium and will include all saved Old Testament and tribulational saints. The \i second\i0 will take place after the millennium and will consist of all unbelievers who have ever lived. (See \cf1\ul Dan_12:2\cf3\ulnone and \cf1\ul Rev_20:5-6\cf3\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_11:1-15\cf3\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 5.\tab He points out that his deity is attested to by at least four truthful witnesses:\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab John the Baptist\par b.\tab his own miracles (seventeen up to this time)\par c.\tab the Father himself (at his baptism)\par d.\tab the Old Testament (especially the writings of Moses)\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 6.\tab He sadly observes, however, that in spite of all this, most of Israel will not accept him.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 C.\tab\cf6 Fifth pred LVAL iction: On the future resurrection\cf3 (\cf1\ul Joh_5:28-29\cf3\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\sa160\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab The just will be resurrected for eternal bliss.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 2.\tab The unjust will be resurrected for eternal damnation.\par \pard\cf7 STEP 32\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_13:53\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf3\fs29\par } 6LVALF{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 31 \cf1\ul Joh_5:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Thirty-two: From Jerusalem to Nazareth (second visit) (\cf1\ul Mat_13:53-58\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:1-6\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab He preaches there and is a source of embarrassment to his half-brothers and sisters.\par B.\tab He sadly observes that a prophet is not without honor except in his own hometown, as he hears the crowd ask:\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab "Is this not the carpenter, the son of the carpenter?"\par 2.\tab "Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Jude?" \cf2\b [The fact He is referred to as Mary's son implies that Joseph was dead]\cf0\b0\par 3.\tab "And his sisters, are they not all here with us?"\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 C.\tab He performs a few miracles but marvels over the unbelief of the town.\par \pard\cf3 STEP 33\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_9:35\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \cf4\fs23\par \scaps\fs29\par } LVALiw{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 32 \cf1\ul Mat_13:53\cf0\ulnone\par \par \scaps Step Thirty-three: From Nazareth to his third Galilean preaching tour (\cf1\ul Mat_9:35\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_10:5-16\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul\b Mat_10:24-28\cf1\b0 ; Mat_10:29-33\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_10:37\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mat_14:1-13\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:6-29\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_9:1-9\cf0\ulnone ) [CF \cf1\ul Luk_22:35-36\cf0\ulnone ]. \cf3 LIKE CHRIST \cf1\ul 1Pe_2:21 \cf3\ulnone\par \cf0\b\scaps0\f1 DISCIPLESHIP \cf1\ul\b0 Mat_10:24-25 Jos_1:8\cf0\ulnone\b\par \cf1\ul\b0 Luk_6:40\cf0\ulnone\par \cf1\ul Luk_14:26-27\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Luk_14:33\cf0\ulnone\par \cf1\ul Joh_8:31-32\cf0\ulnone\par \cf1\ul Joh_13:34-35\cf0\ulnone\par \cf1\ul Joh_15:8\cf0\ulnone\par \cf1\ul Mar_8:34-35\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\tx0\tx3870\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\f0\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0 A.\tab He shares his burden for the lost with his disciples (\cf1\ul Mat_9:36-38\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab He tells them of a plentiful harvest but of a scarcity of laborers.\par 2.\tab He encourages them to ask the Father to send out laborers.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab\cf2 Sixth sermon: To the departing twelve\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_10:5-16\cf4\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_10:24-33\cf4\ulnone , \cf1\ul Mat_10:37-42\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_9:3-5\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:8-11\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard\fLVALxi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Their field of service was confirmed to Israelite people alone.\par 2.\tab Their ministry was to be manifold. They were to:\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab Preach that the kingdom of heaven is at hand and that people should repent (\cf1\ul Mar_6:12\cf4\ulnone ).\par b.\tab Heal the sick.\par c.\tab Cleanse the leper.\par d.\tab Raise the dead.\par e.\tab Cast out demons.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 3.\tab They were to do all this without pay, but would be fed and clothed by those to whom they ministered.\par 4.\tab They were to stay only in the homes of those who loved God.\par 5.\tab They were to shake the dust from their feet while leaving any city rejecting their message.\par 6.\tab They would often be sheep among wolves, and therefore were to be wise as serpents and guileless as doves.\par 7.\tab They were to expect persecutions, but should take heart, for the Father had already numbered the very hairs of their head.\par 8.\tab They were to confess Christ before men that he might confess them someday before his Father.\par 9.\tab They were to always put him first and bear their own cross.\par 10.\tab They would be treated as prophets by some who would then someday share in their rewards.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 C.\tab He himself goes out to preach alone after sending out the twelve in six teams (\cf1\ul Mat_11:1\cf4\ulnone ).\par D.\tab He is informed of the murder of John the Baptist and retires with his twelve (\cf1\ul Mat_14:1-13\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:14-29\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_9:7-9\cf4\ulnone ).\par \pard 1.\tab Herod had imprisoned John for fearlessly denouncing the king\rquote s unlawful mLVALarriage to Herodias, the former wife of Herod\rquote s brother\cf0 \cf4 Philip.\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 2.\tab Herodias was furious and demanded the execution of John, but Herod feared him and for awhile even seemed somewhat interested in his message.\par 3.\tab Herodias, however, aided by the dancing charms of her beautiful daughter and the king\rquote s own sensual nature, demanded and received the head of John the Baptist on a platter.\par 4.\tab Herod, troubled and perplexed, later feared that Jesus was really John the Baptist resurrected.\par 5.\tab Thus the greatest New Testament prophet passes from the earthly scene. Jesus had previously commented on the greatness of this man of God. (See \cf1\ul Mat_11:1-11\cf4\ulnone ) One of the final statements we have about John reveals that this fearless prophet was also a powerful prayer warrior.\par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0 We read of Jesus\rquote disciples coming to the Savior and asking: "Lord, teach us to pray, \i as\i0 \i John\i0 also taught his disciples" (\cf1\ul Luk_11:1\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\cf5 STEP 34\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_14:13\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALiz{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f2\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 33 \cf1\ul Mat_9:35\cf0\ulnone\par \par \scaps\fs32 Step Thirty-four: From his third Galilean preaching tour to a wilderness near Bethsaida (\cf1\ul Mat_14:13-23\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:30-47\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_9:10-17\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_6:1-18\cf0\ulnone ). \cf2 COMPASSIONATE JESUS \cf1\ul Mat_9:36\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Jesus withdraws with his disciples for a much-needed rest but is soon recognized and surrounded once again by the ever-present crowds.\par B.\tab He is moved with compassion and heals many, instructing them concerning the Kingdom of God.\par C.\tab\cf3 Eighteenth miracle: Feeding 5000 men and their families\cf4 (\cf1\ul Mat_14:19\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:41\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_9:16\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_6:11\cf4\ulnone ).\cf5\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf4 1.\tab\cf2\b Jesus tests Philip (\cf1\ul\b0 Joh_6:6\cf2\ulnone\b ), \cf4\b0 asking how such a crowd can be fed. Philip feels the situation is hopeless. \cf1\ul 2Co_13:5\cf4\ulnone\par 2.\tab Andrew finds a young lad with five barley loaves and two small fishes, but he too agrees sadly with Philip.\par 3.\tab The twelve finally realize the only solution is to dismiss the crowd, hoping they may fend for themselves in the surrounding villages.\par 4.\tab Jesus, however, has the crowd seateLVAL{d in groups of\par 5.\tab He then takes the lad's meager lunch, blesses it, and feeds everybody.\par 6.\tab His disciples later gather up twelve baskets full of the remains. In reality he probably fed over 15,000, for the 5000 mentioned were the men of the crowd. Doubtless many hundreds of women and children were also present. This is one of only two miracles recorded by all four Gospel writers. The other is the restoration of a severed ear in the Garden of Gethsemane. \par \par This chapter (John 6) has been a battleground for several doctrines over the last 2000 years. \par John's primary theme was the deity of Jesus. Here He multiplies the bread and fish which only God could do. Then He walks on water which only God can do (\cf1\ul Job_9:8\cf4\ulnone ). The last part of the chapter is devoted to declaring Jesus to be the I AM (\cf1\ul Joh_6:20\cf4\ulnone ). He is the Bread of Life (\cf1\ul Joh_6:35\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_6:48\cf4\ulnone ).\par Once the trinitarian doctrine was the acceptable teaching of the Roman church there were two charges they made against oneness doctrine (1)Patripassionism and (2) Patrimessianism. Miracles like this and turning water to wine were used to disprove these doctrines. They fought over scriptures like \cf1\ul Joh_10:30\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_14:7-9\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_1:3\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Heb_1:1-2\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Col_1:16-17\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Col_2:9\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Isa_43:11 \cf4\ulnone This was the hotbed of controversy.\par \par \cf0 Trinitarian view: The distinction between the economy of the Father and of the Son must ever be kept in mind: creation being ascribed to the Father (\cf1\ul Isa_45:18\cf0\ulnone ), and redemption\emdash which, however, also includes transformation\emdash to the Son. Hence it is a confusion of these economies to represent as strictly (or rather abstractly and magically) creative acts what really are manifestations of this transforming power. Besides, we must not forget that when the Church repudiatLVAL|ed Monophysite views in reference to the person of Christ, the same principle also applies to the manifestation and the economy of the Son. Hence we must always view Him as the God-Man, and all His working as thean-thropic. He is the Creator in a moral and religious sense, who above all influences the heart, and who, by and with the heart, transforms all old things into new. Under His word the withered hand moves and extends, along with the withered heart. [In other words they do not believe He could create something out of nothing]\par \cf4 Then came the doctrines of (3) Gnosticism [spirit is good material evil] (4) Monophysitism [one (Divine-Flesh) nature of Jesus] (5) Free Will (6) Election and (7) Predestination.\cf0\f1\fs24\par \pard\sa200\sl276\slmult1\qc\b\fs32 Monophysite\par \pard\sa200\sl276\slmult1\b0\fs24 in Christianity, one who believed that Jesus Christ's nature remains altogether divine and not human even though he has taken on an earthly and human body with its cycle of birth, life, and death [His flesh was divine flesh]. Monophysite doctrine thus asserted that in the Person of Jesus Christ there was only one (divine) nature rather than two natures, divine and human, as asserted at the Council of Chalcedon in 451. In the development of the doctrine of the Person of Christ during the 4th, 5th, and 6th centuries, several divergent traditions had arisen. Chalcedon adopted a decree declaring that Christ was to be "acknowledged in two natures, without being mixed, transmuted, divided, or separated." This formulation was directed in part against the Nestorian doctrine--that the two natures in Christ had remained separate and that they were in effect two Persons--and in part against the theologically unsophisticated position of the monk Eutyches, who had been condemned in 448 for teaching that, after the Incarnation, Christ had only one nature and that, therefore, the humanity of the incarnate Christ was not of the same substance as that of other men. Political and ecclesiastical rivalrieLVALs as well as theology played a role in the decision of Chalcedon to depose and excommunicate the patriarch of Alexandria, Dioscorus (d. 454). The church that supported Dioscorus and insisted that his teaching was consistent with the orthodox doctrine of St. Cyril of Alexandria was labeled monophysite.The label also was attached to various theologians and groups, although some who were called monophysite, notably Severus of Antioch (d. 538), repudiated the terminology of Chalcedon as self-contradictory. Most modern scholars agree that Severus as well as Dioscorus probably diverged from what was defined as orthodoxy more in their emphasis upon the intimacy of the union between God and man in Christ than in any denial that the humanity of Christ and that of mankind are consubstantial. In modern times, those churches usually classified as monophysite (the Armenian Apostolic, Coptic Orthodox, Ethiopian Orthodox, and Syrian Orthodox) are generally accepted by Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant Christendom as essentially orthodox in their doctrine of the Person of Jesus Christ. \f2\fs28\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf4\f0\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 D.\tab Fifth prayer: On a mountain near the sea after feeding the 5000 (\cf1\ul Mat_14:23\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:46\cf4\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_6:15\cf4\ulnone ). \cf2\b KING\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf4\b0 1.\tab Jesus realizes the 5000 fed men are so impressed they are planning to force him into being their king.\par \pard\cf6 STEP 35\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_14:24\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALi~{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 34 \cf1\ul Mat_14:13\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Thirty-five: From the Bethsaida wilderness to the Plain of Gennesaret \cf2 (\cf1\ul Mat_14:24-36\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:48-56\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_6:19-21\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab Nineteenth miracle: Walking on the sea (\cf1\ul Job_9:8\cf2\ulnone ; \cf3\b God alone\cf2\b0 \cf1\ul Mat_14:25\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_6:48\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Joh_6:19\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Jesus sees his disciples battling for their lives on a stormy sea and walks toward them.\par 2.\tab They become terrified upon seeing him but he calms their fears and permits Peter\rquote s request to walk to him.\par 3.\tab Peter takes his eyes off Jesus after walking a few steps and is rescued from certain drowning by Jesus.\par \pard\fi-432\li1584\tx720\tx1152\tx1584\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 a.\tab Peter: "Lord, save me!" (\cf1\ul Mat_14:30\cf2\ulnone ). (The shortest prayer in the Bible.)\par b.\tab Jesus: "Ye of little faith, what made you doubt?" \cf4\b SECOND WALK\cf2\b0\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 4.\tab Jesus and Peter climb into the boat and he receives worship and awe from the amazed twelve. "Truly thou art the Son of God."\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\ LVAL tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 B.\tab Jesus disembarks at Gennesaret and enters into the villages nearby, healing many.\par \par \pard\fi-720\li1080\tx1080\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf5\b\scaps End of Second Year.\scaps0\fs24\par \pard\cf6\b0\fs28 STEP 36\cf0 \cf1\ul Mat_15:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \par \par } LVALi{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f2\fnil\fprq2\fcharset161 Gentium Greek;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Mat_1:18\cf0\ulnone GLORY TO GLORY STEP 35 \cf1\ul Mat_14:24\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\scaps\fs32 Step Thirty-Six: From the Plain of Gennesaret to Capernaum \cf2 (\cf1\ul Mat_15:1-20\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_7:1-23\cf2\ulnone : \cf1\ul Joh_6:22-71\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Joh_7:1\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640\cf0\scaps0\fs28 A.\tab\cf3 Seventh sermon: On the bread of life\cf2 (\cf1\ul Joh_6:26-59\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-432\li1152\tx720\tx1152\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tqr\tx8640 1.\tab Part of the crowd he previously fed now gathers around him.\par 2.\tab He knows their carnal motives and admonishes them to seek the living bread rather than more physical bread. (See \cf1\ul Joh_2:23-25\cf2\ulnone )\par 3.\tab He tells them that the Father has sealed him and desires that all men believe on him.\par 4.\tab He states that he alone is the Bread of Life and all those whom the Father directs will come to him and never hunger.\par 5.\tab The Jews who know Mary and Joseph ridicule his claim to have come from heaven, but ignoring this, he says he alone has seen the Father.\par 6.\tab He promises to raise all believers from the dead at the last day.\par 7.\tab He says he will soon give his flesh for the life of the world.\par 8.\tab He concludes by stating the absolute nece