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  • Two Year Gospel Study Week 80

    Two Year Gospel Study Week 80
    2025/07/11
    The Gospel of John Week 2 Scripture: John 1:1-18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 33;6, Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 55:11, Exodus 40:34, Exodus 33:18. An Overview of the Gospel of John ⁃ Prologue 1:1-18 ⁃ Jesus’ ministry 1:19 - 11:57 ⁃ Passion of Christ and resurrection 12:1 - 21:25 Important terms in the Gospel of John (# = number of times it is used in the Gospel of John: ⁃ Life: 36 ⁃ Light: 23 ⁃ Witness: 47 ⁃ Believe: 98 ⁃ World: 78 ⁃ Truth: 56 ⁃ Glory: 42 ⁃ Father: 136 Several of these key words above appear in the prologue. Prologue (1:1-18) The prologue begins John 1:1 “In the beginning” which is just how Genesis 1:1 starts “In the beginning.” In Genesis those words introduce creation. In John those words introduce the new creation - God is doing a new things. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Everything that the Father said through the prophets from the beginning, and what was spoken since the beginning is coming to its fullness and fulfillment in Jesus the Messiah. John 1:1 - “In the beginning was the word.” The following verses help us understand more about The Word. We read in Psalm 33:6 that “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.” God’s WORD is living and active! Psalm 107:20 tells us that the Word rescues from the grave, just as Jesus rescues us from the grave. - “He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” And then in Isaiah 55:11 we read “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” God’s word accomplishes His plans and purposes. Just as Jesus accomplishes the fulfillment of God’s promises and plans and purposes. Everything was created by the Word of Jesus Christ. The Word holds everything together. And Jesus - The Word - was there at the beginning! John 1:1-3 tells us that the Living God loved us so much that he was willing in a way beyond our ability to understand, willing to become one of us, a real human being but also truly and fully God. He gave Himself up for us all and that’s the way this gospel begins and that’s powerful! John 1:4-5 reminds us of Genesis 1 where we read that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…. And He said let there be light. And in John we read, “In Him was life and that life was the Light of the World!” Those who receive Jesus as Messiah become the children of God - adopted by the Creator of the Universe! Right from the opening of this powerful and amazing book we see who Jesus is - He is the Living God. - He is the Messiah - He is The Word - He is the fulfillment of every promise of God. John 1:6-14 - Pastor talks about John the Baptist who bares witness to Jesus the Messiah as the Light and shares pictures of the Jordan River at the town of Bethany - the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism. The Gospel of John is uniquely crafted by the Spirit of God to bear witness to Jesus and to lead people to faith. It’s an easy read but filled with depth! John shares that Jesus wasn’t who was expected and that the people didn’t recognize Him as the Messiah. Jesus came in flesh to dwell (tabernacle) among us as God did with Moses - Exodus 40:34. Side note Jesus is referred to as Emmanuel in the Old Testament and that means God with us! And He is! John 1:15-18 Law came through Moses - Grace and truth come through Jesus Christ and Jesus is the fulfillment of everything God promised in the Torah. Jesus is not simply a great teacher or merely a worker of miracles, He is the One who is the Only begotten God. In the prologue we see who Jesus is and starting next week we will see what this means and how this works! Join us! Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 ⁃ The Gospel of John study is part five of five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. ⁃ The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Many people have come to faith after reading only this book of the Bible. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details in the Gospel of John. We can now understand it as the most Jewish rather than the most “Gentile/Greek” of the Gospels, and when we do that we see many things that we missed before. Our 2 year study of the gospels is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time!
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  • The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 12

    The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 12
    2025/07/11

    Revelation 7:1-14 -- The seal of God on His servants; The 144,000; The 12 tribes as listed in Revelation; The multitude in white robes, come out of the great tribulation. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together. https://www.awakeusnow.com
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  • The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 11

    The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 11
    2025/07/10

    Revelation 6:1-16 -- The seven seals; Removal of the first six seals; Interpretations of the meanings. The recommended Bible Class, "Awake to His-story" can be viewed at https://www.awakeusnow.com/awake-his-story

    What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together. https://www.awakeusnow.com
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  • The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 10

    The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 10
    2025/07/09

    Revelation 5 -- The scroll with 7 seals; The Lamb; Jesus, the Lamb, the Lion of Judah, the Root of David; Crescendo of praise to the Lamb; Messianic prophesies in Daniel and Isaiah. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together. https://www.awakeusnow.com
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  • Armor of God #6 - Shield of Faith

    Armor of God #6 - Shield of Faith
    2025/07/08

    God says: "Fear not"; the devil whispers: "Fear everything." Rather than try to face the "fiery darts" of the enemy in our own power, we should raise the shield of faith God has given us!

    Ephesians 6:16

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  • The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 9

    The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 9
    2025/07/08

    Revelation Chapter 4 -- The throne of God in Heaven; 24 elders, the seven spirits of God, 4 living creatures - Old Testament references and schools of interpretation. Q & A session. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together. https://www.awakeusnow.com
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  • The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 8

    The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 8
    2025/07/07

    Revelation 3:14-22 -- Laodicea, the lukewarm church; Parallels in modern times; "I stand at the door and knock" often misunderstood; Views on meaning and application of the letters to 7 churches. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together. https://www.awakeusnow.com
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  • David and the Heart of God - Week 2: The Battle

    David and the Heart of God - Week 2: The Battle
    2025/07/06

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 17-51, Ephesians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Corinthians 15:57.

    Today’s story is the most familiar, famous and well-known battle in the Old Testament - David and Goliath - but is there still something we can learn from a story we know so well?

    This is a battle between Goliath and the Philistines and the Israelite army. Goliath challenges them every day for 40 days: “send a man to battle me, if I kill him you become our slaves and if your man kills me we will become your slaves.”

    40 days are significant in the Bible - it is a time of preparation and renewal that at its end brings forth mighty things from God.

    On the 41st day of the challenge - David arrives with food for his brothers and others in the army and he learns of Goliath’s challenge. David is in his teens - younger than age 20 and he arrives at a critical moment. He is concerned for God’s honor. Seeing this challenge as a spiritual battle, he speaks bravely. His brothers ridicule him - yet he says he will take Goliath on.

    To King Saul, David shares stories of past bravery and says the Lord will rescue him from the hand of Goliath. David is Spirit-filled, knows his strength is in God alone, is confident and bold and recognized it is God who saves. David trusts the Lord who delivered him in the past to deliver him again.

    So Saul tells David to fight Goliath and he outfits David in his armor but David takes it all off as he’s never worn anything like that before.

    Comparisons:
    ⁃ David a young teen and untrained in battle vs Goliath a well trained warrior
    ⁃ David is of small stature vs Goliath who stood at 9 feet 9 inches tall
    ⁃ David is dressed in a shepherd’s simple clothing vs Goliath with a bronze helmet wearing 125 pounds of body armor
    ⁃ David’s weapons were his shepherd’s staff, a slingshot and 5 smooth stones vs Goliath carrying a 15 pound spear plus a javelin.

    And David goes out to meet Goliath and says, ‘you come against us with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the Name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the Armies of Israel and this day the Lord will deliver you into my hands - I will strike you down and cut off your head for the battle is the Lord’s and He will give all of you into our hands.”

    David runs toward Goliath and slings a stone hitting Goliath in the head and Goliath falls down dead.

    This is not simply an historic battle record - it is clear insight into what the New Testament describes as spiritual realities.

    Spiritual Realities
    ⁃ Spiritual warfare - life is a battle but we know God wins.
    ⁃ Spiritual weapons - we put on the armor of God: prayer, the Name of Jesus, God’s word, daily filling of the Holy Spirit
    ⁃ Spiritual victory - is in Christ Jesus.

    From this familiar story we are to learn we are to be familiar with the lessons that
    ⁃ We are in the midst of a battle
    ⁃ The Lord provides strength to triumph through faith in Jesus Christ.


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