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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:15-16 “This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (NLT)

Text: Isaiah 53:12

#1—The great and the strong

          Philippians 2:8-9

#2—Numbered with the transgressors.

         Rebels—a person who refuses allegiance to, or resists, or rises in arms against the government or ruler of their country. They are people who resist any authority, control, or tradition.

          Barabbas—(Matthew 26:15-21; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-40)

          The Two Thieves on either side of Jesus— (Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:27-28;

Luke 23:32-33; John 19:18)

#3—Intercession for the transgressors

          To intercede—act on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble.

          Luke 23:39-43

#4—Jesus making intercession for us.

          Romans 8:34—

          1 John 2:1—Jesus is our “advocate.”

          Hebrews 4:15-16—Jesus understands.

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Text: Isaiah 53:7

Scripture Reading: Psalm 44:3, 5-7 “They did not conquer the land with their swords; it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory. It was your right hand and strong arm and the blinding light from your face that helped them, for you loved them. Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies.” (NLT)

Text: Isaiah 53:7—

#1—Suffering Servant Song—Isaiah 53:13-53:12

Oppressed—

Afflicted—

#2—“He opened not His mouth”

1. Matthew 27:12-14
2. Mark 15:3-5

Jesus didn’t open His mouth to complain or defend Himself.

#3—Servants were submissive; Jesus was the consummate servant; an example for us

#1—Jesus always did the will of the Father (John 4:34; 6:38)

#2—Jesus never sought to please Himself but always to please the Father (John 5:30)

#3—Jesus finished the work that God had sent Him to do (John 17:4)

#4—Jesus came to glorify the Father (John 13:31; John 17:4)

#4—Jesus didn’t even complain when He was betrayed by one of His closest friends

            Judas—Psalm 41:9; Psalm 55:12; Zechariah 11:12

            Jesus—gave Judas the seat of honor at the Last Supper

            He didn’t try to talk Judas out of doing what he was going to do

            He didn’t rebuke Judas

            Why? Jesus was committed to the plan. He was submitted to the plan.

#5—Jesus’ arrest and six trials

            Jesus remained silent. He remained submitted to God’s plan.

#6—What did Jesus say?

            Luke 23:33-34–

The Six Trials:

Trial #1—Before Annas, the ex-high priest—John 18:13-23

            Accusation: Charges of irreverence to Annas

Legality: Illegal. It was held at night. No specific charges; Prejudice and violence

            Result of the trial: Found guilty of irreverence; sent to Caiaphas

Trial #2—Before Caiaphas—Current High Priest; son-in-law of Annas and the Sanhedrin—Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-65; John 18:24

            Accusation: Claiming to be the Messiah

            Legality: Illegal; held at night. False witnesses; prejudice and violence

Result of the trial: Declared guilty of blasphemy; rushed to the Sanhedrin.

Trial #3—Before the Sanhedrin—Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71

            Accusation: Blasphemy

            Legality: Illegal; accusation was switched; no witnesses; improper voting

            Result of the trial: Declared guilty of blasphemy; rushed to Pilate

Trial #4—Before Pilate—Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:1b-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38

            Accusation: Treason

Legality: Illegal; Christ was kept under arrest even declared innocent; no defense attorney; violence

            Result of trial: Found innocent; rushed to Herod Antipas

Trial #5—Before Herod Antipas—Luke 23:8-12

            Accusation: None

Legality: Illegal; no charges; mockery in courtroom; no defense attorney; and violence

            Result of trial: Declared innocent; mistreated and mocked

Trial #6—Before Pilate—Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18-25; John 18:29-19:6

            Accusation: Treason

            Legality: Illegal; no proof of guilt

            Result: Found innocent but turned over to be crucified

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Sunday, March 5, 2023
Text: Isaiah 52:13

Bible Reading: Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?” (NLT)

Malachi 3:6 “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (NLT)

Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (NLT)

James 1:17 “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” (NLT)

24 Messianic Prophecies in Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12

• Successful: 52:13
• Disfigured: 52:14
• Reach nations & King: 52:15
• Grew up: 53:2
• Despised & Rejected: 53:3
• Bore our sickness: 53:4a
• Regarded Him as stricken: 53:4b
• Pierced: 53:5
• Took our punishment: 53:6
• Silent when oppressed: 53:7a
• Like a lamb to slaughter: 53:7b
• Taken away: 53:8a
• Cut off from the living: 53:8b
• Rich man’s grave: 53:9
• Crushed by weight of sin: 53:10a
• Guilt offering/never sinned: 53:10b
• Will see His seed: 53:10c
• Will prolong His days: 53:10d
• Will see the light: 53:11a
• Will justify many: 53:11b
• Given the many: 53:12a
• Willingly submitted: 53:12b
• Counted among the rebels: 53:12c
• Intercedes for rebels: 53:12d

Text: Isaiah 52:13

#1—Some people say Jesus was a failure. Why?

Success is not defined as having the most money, power, or toys. True success is finding the path God has for us and then walking that path.

#2—How did Jesus define success?

John 4:34: “My food”

#3—What was God’s will for Jesus?

            Genesis 3:15: Victory over Satan

            John 19:30: “It is finished”

#4—What happened because Jesus succeeded?

            Colossian 1:1-22-: Reconciliation

            John 3:16: Eternal life

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Sunday, February 12, 2023

Daniel 6:1-9

Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 22:2-4 “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.” (NLT)

The Lion’s Den

Text: Daniel 6:1-9

#1—Verse 7—A Clever Ruse

          Verse 8 & 12—The Law of the Medes & Persians

#2—Verse 10—No Compromise

          Jerusalem vs Babylon

#3—Verse 14—A Helpless King

#4—Verse 16, 18—The Lion’s Den; A King’s Prayer; and a Sleepless Night

#5—Verses 20-23—A Joyful Reunion

#6—Verse 24—Judgment

Genesis 12:2-3

Too often we are tempted to compromise our belief in God; our confidence in His Word; and our commitment to stand firm in our faith. Be like Daniel, Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abed-Nego). And live with NO COMPROMISE!

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Sunday, February 5, 2023

Daniel 5

Bible Reading: James 1:19-21 “You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So, get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” (NLT)

Found Wanting

Text: Daniel 5:1-2

#1—King Nebuchadnezzar’s faith

          Daniel 2:27; Daniel 3:28-29; Daniel 4:37

#2—King Belshazzar

          King Nebuchadnezzar’s grandson

#3—A Great feast

          Daniel 5:1-2

#4—The sacred gold vessels from the Temple

          Daniel 5:3-4

#5—The Handwriting on the Wall

          Daniel 5:5

#6—Daniel’s explanation of the handwriting on the wall

          Daniel 5:18-24

#7—Daniel’s interpretation of the handwriting on the wall

          Daniel 5:25-28

          MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN

#8—God’s judgment upon Belshazzar and Babylon

          Daniel 5:30

Has God put “His finger” on something in your life?

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Sunday, January 29, 2023

Text: Daniel 4:1-3

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (NLT)

#1—The End—Nebuchadnezzar’s Testimony

Daniel 4:1-3

#2—The Dream

Daniel 4:4-187     

#3—The Dream’s Meaning

Daniel 4:19-27

#4—Fulfillment of the Dream

Daniel 4:28-33

#5—Lesson Learned

Daniel 4:34-37

Acts 17:28 “for in Him we live and move and have our being,”

Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Proverbs 18:12 “Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.”

Additional Scriptures for consideration: Proverbs 3:34; 11:2; 16:18; 18:12; Jeremiah 9:23; James 4:6, 10; and 1 Peter 5:5

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Text: Daniel 3:14-18

Bible Reading: Joshua 1:9 “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (NLT)

#1–King Nebuchadnezzar—

            Daniel 1:10— “you would endanger my head…..”

            Daniel 2:12—”destroy all the wise men of Babylon”

#2–The story of the golden image and the command to bow—

            Daniel 3:1-13—

#3–Enter Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—

            Daniel 3:14-18

#4–Three great phrases from the Old Testament—

            Judges 16:22 “the hair of his head began to grow again….”

            Ezekiel 37:7— “there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling;”

            Daniel 3:18— “but if not….”

#5–Why Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego did not bow—

            Exodus 20:3-5

#6–Daniel 3:19—Seven times hotter

#7–Daniel 3:24—Now there are four?

Psalm 34:17-19 “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. {18} The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a contrite spirit. {19} Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord deliver him out of them all.”

John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

Text: Daniel 1:8-14; 15-17; & 18-21

Bible Reading: Psalm 84:11-12 “For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. O Lord of Heaven’s armies, what joy for those who trust in you.” (NLT)

#1–Review: Daniel 1:2—God’s judgment upon Judah (Israel)

          Prophesied in Habakkuk 1:5-7a & Isaiah 39

#2–Daniel 1:8-14—Daniel and his friends made a choice not to allow their circumstances to become a source of bitterness or anger.

They did not get angry with God

They did not allow themselves to become offended

They did not turn their back on God or the beliefs they had grown up

• Double-down—to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before

Verse 9—God’s favor

Verse 10—Fear of King Nebuchadnezzar

#3–Daniel 1:15-17—The results are in!

• If you want good outcomes in your life, you must make sure that what you put in, is what God has for you

#4—Daniel 1:18-21—Three years later……

Verse 21—Daniel’s length of service to the Babylonian & Persian kings was 65-70 years

“Being in the world is much like a chemist handling poison. We must be careful to that we do not ingest it.” Warren Wiersbe

Romans 12:1-2 “I beseechyou therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. ² And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Text: Daniel 1:1-7

Bible Reading: Psalm 9:9-10 “The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.” (NLT)

Text: Daniel 1:1-7

#1—It’s not fair!

Verse 3—Kidnapped

Verse 4—The Cream of the crop

Verse 5—Babylonian Brainwashing

          Three years—

          Food that had been offered to idols; food that was contrary to Hebrew laws

Literature that denies the supremacy of God; Literature that puts forth many false gods

Verse 6—Hebrew names tell us a lot

          Daniel—God is my judge

          Hananiah—The Lord is gracious

          Mishael—Who is what God is?

          Azariah—the Lord has helped me

Verse 7—New Babylonian names

          Belteshazzar—Bel (chief god of Babylon) protects my life

          Shadrach—Servant of Aku, the moon god

          Meshach—the shadow of the prince or who is this?

          Abednego—Servant of Nego, the god of wisdom or morning star

Why did these “bad” things happen to these “good people?”

What led to these events? Why was there a 70-year exile?

          Leviticus 25:4–

God had not abandoned Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. God as not abandoned us!

Psalm 9:9-10 “The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.”