Genesis 3:1-24 -Sin of Adam and Eve
-Broke God’s law
-Followed the devil
-Were in bondage to that sin
-Were separated from God by that sin
-Were punished for that sin
We often talk about sin. But what is sin? What does sin do? What are the consequences of sin? Let us look to the Bible, that we may better understand why we must avoid sin, and serve righteousness!
Sin is…Breaking God’s Law
I John 3:4 -Sin is lawlessness
James 4:17 -Failure to do what is good is sin
Sin is…of the Devil
I John 3:7-10 -Those who sin are of the Devil
John 8:37-47 -Those opposing Christ were sons of the Devil
Sin is…Slavery
John 8:34 -Sinners are the servants of sin
Romans 6:12-23 -Slaves to sin
Sin is…Separation from God
Isaiah 59:1-4 -Iniquity has separated them from God
II Corinthians 6:14-15 -What does righteousness and lawlessness have in common?
Amos 3:3 -How can two walk together unless they are agreed?
I John 1:7, 2:6 -Walking in the light, walking with Him
Sin is…Going to Be Punished
Romans 6:23 -Wages of sin is death
I Thessalonians 4:3-6 -The Lord will punish men for such sins
II Thessalonians 1:1-10 -Punishment of sinners
Sin is…Forgivable
I Timothy 1:15 -Christ came to save sinners
James 5:20 -Convert a sinner, save a soul
Acts 2:38 -Baptism for forgiveness of sins
Acts 8:22 -After baptism, pray for forgiveness
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Ebenezer - 10/26/08am
We occasionally sing the song “O Thou Found of Every Blessing “ That has the phrase, “Here I raise my Ebenezer” in it. How often have we stopped to think about what this is talking about? How many of us have focused on this word and been sure of what we are singing? Let us take the time today to understand what an Ebenezer is, and what its significance should be to us.
I Samuel 4:1-11 -Philistines defeat Israel twice and capture the ark
Why did they lose?
I Samuel 4:19-22 -God has departed with the ark and because of Phineas’ sins
Joshua 7:1-6 -Aachan’s sin results in defeat
I Samuel 28:15-19 -Because of his sins, the kingdom is taken from Saul
What did the ark’s capture mean?
Exodus 25:17-22 -God would meet with Moses/high priest at the ark
I Samuel 5:1-12 -Having the ark brings plagues on the Philistines
I Samuel 6:1-21 -The Philistines return the ark to Israel
I Samuel 7:1-14 -Israel defeats Philistines after returning to God
So What About Us?
Samuel raised an Ebenezer to help Israel remember the help that God had given to them. After their sins caused God’s presence to leave, when they returned to the Lord. And God granted them victory. No longer were their sins remembered, only their relationship with God. So it is with us!
Romans 3:23 -for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Isaiah 59:1-4 -Sin separates us from God
Acts 26:20 -Repent, turn to God, show it in our deeds
I John 4:1-5 -With the Lord’s help, we will gain victory
I Samuel 4:1-11 -Philistines defeat Israel twice and capture the ark
Why did they lose?
I Samuel 4:19-22 -God has departed with the ark and because of Phineas’ sins
Joshua 7:1-6 -Aachan’s sin results in defeat
I Samuel 28:15-19 -Because of his sins, the kingdom is taken from Saul
What did the ark’s capture mean?
Exodus 25:17-22 -God would meet with Moses/high priest at the ark
I Samuel 5:1-12 -Having the ark brings plagues on the Philistines
I Samuel 6:1-21 -The Philistines return the ark to Israel
I Samuel 7:1-14 -Israel defeats Philistines after returning to God
So What About Us?
Samuel raised an Ebenezer to help Israel remember the help that God had given to them. After their sins caused God’s presence to leave, when they returned to the Lord. And God granted them victory. No longer were their sins remembered, only their relationship with God. So it is with us!
Romans 3:23 -for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Isaiah 59:1-4 -Sin separates us from God
Acts 26:20 -Repent, turn to God, show it in our deeds
I John 4:1-5 -With the Lord’s help, we will gain victory
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Three Sides of Philemon - 10/19/08pm
Philemon 1-25
Paul
A Prisoner (vv. 1, 22, 23)
A Friend (vv.1-2, 17)
A Teacher (vv. 8-9, 10)
A Pleader (vv. 8-9, 18-21)
Philemon
A Christian (vv. 1, 15-16)
An Owner (vv. 14-16)
Wronged (vv. 10-11, 17-20)
Prayerful (vv. 4-7, 22)
Onesimus
A Slave (vv. 10-11, 15-16)
A Run-Away (vv. 12, 18-19)
A Convert (vv. 8-11, 15-16)
Useful (vv. 10-13)
Returned to Master (vv. 12)
Paul
A Prisoner (vv. 1, 22, 23)
A Friend (vv.1-2, 17)
A Teacher (vv. 8-9, 10)
A Pleader (vv. 8-9, 18-21)
Philemon
A Christian (vv. 1, 15-16)
An Owner (vv. 14-16)
Wronged (vv. 10-11, 17-20)
Prayerful (vv. 4-7, 22)
Onesimus
A Slave (vv. 10-11, 15-16)
A Run-Away (vv. 12, 18-19)
A Convert (vv. 8-11, 15-16)
Useful (vv. 10-13)
Returned to Master (vv. 12)
The Sons of Anak - 10/19/08am
The Land of Milk and Honey
Exodus 3:7-8 -The land of milk and honey
Genesis 12:6-7 -Promised to Abraham
Exodus 6:8 -Promised to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, given to Israel by God
Exodus 19:4-6 -Here they’d be God’s treasured possession
The Land of Giants
Numbers 13:1-25 -The spies enter Canaan and spy out the land
Numbers 13:26-33 -The spies report on Canaan
Numbers 14:1-10 -The people refuse to enter the promised land
Giants of the Bible
Races/tribes of Giants:
In Noah’s time, the Nephilim, who the sons of Anak were like
Rephaites
Emites
Zamzummites
Zuzites
Specific Giants:
Og of Bashan
Anakites
Arba
Sheshai
Ahiman
Talmai
Ishbi Benob
Jaare Oregim
Saph the Philistine
Goliath
Giants Today
I have often wondered what became of all the giants, the sons of Anak. So I did a little checking, and found out that their descendants are still living today. And what’s more, they still stand opposed to those who want to do God’s will. They build fortified cities that reach the sky, and if you try to bring the word of the Lord to where they live, they will kill you, take your children away and make them into slaves.
Have you ever seen them? They live right next door to me. They might live next door to you, too. Because, you see, one might say “Let’s go teach our neighbor about Jesus”. But then you will hear voices saying, “no, no, you can’t go over there, they don’t want to know about Jesus, they are not that kind of people, they are the sons of Anak, they are mighty giants, they will smite you and kill you”.
Or maybe you have seen someone along the road who needed help. You wanted to help them, but then you saw them, and you were afraid, because they were giants. No, I can’t help that person, they might smite me, and kill me. Let’s turn back, let’s go back the way we came. Let’s go back to Egypt and be slaves once again.
There are a lot of things Christians want to be doing. But unfortunately, we live in a land of giants, and everywhere we turn, the Sons of Anak oppose us. They come out of the woodwork when we are asked to teach a Bible class. They run after us if someone needs us to preach a sermon or lead singing. They also block the road if we try to visit the shut-ins, or the sick. Sometimes when the Church wants to do a good work, the sons of Anak come out with vast armies. The Church can’t select elders because the giants step in their way. They can’t hold a Gospel meeting, or start a correspondence class, because there are just too many giants to slay.
And men would like to serve the Church, but Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai keep them pinned down at every turn. We would like to attend Gospel meetings too, but the Sons of Anak just won’t let us get out of the house much any more. And sometimes the Sons of Anak are among us preaching lies and not teaching God’s true word. But what choice do we have? We can’t prevent them for surely they will smite us and kill us. We are better off going back home where it is safe from danger.
The Giant Slayers
Joshua and Caleb were willing to go out and slay the giants. There are others in scipture who did the same.
I Samuel 17:34-37, 48-54 -David and Goliath
I Chronicles 11:22-23 -Benaiah and the Egyptian
Will We Slay the Giants?
Those who were unwilling to go against the sons of Anak were punished for their faithlessness
Numbers 14:36-37 -God kills 10 spies with a plague
Numbers 14:32-35 -The people who refused to enter the land
Those who were willing to enter the land, trusting in God, and fight the giants were rewarded
Numbers 14:30, 38 -Joshua and Caleb spared
Joshua 14:6-15 -Caleb is given Hebron
Joshua 15:14 -Caleb drives out the sons of Anak
Joshua 11:21-23 -Joshua drives out the Anakites and destroys their towns
We too, have the same promise of a promised land. Will we slay the giants and enter? Or will we lose faith?
Exodus 3:7-8 -The land of milk and honey
Genesis 12:6-7 -Promised to Abraham
Exodus 6:8 -Promised to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, given to Israel by God
Exodus 19:4-6 -Here they’d be God’s treasured possession
The Land of Giants
Numbers 13:1-25 -The spies enter Canaan and spy out the land
Numbers 13:26-33 -The spies report on Canaan
Numbers 14:1-10 -The people refuse to enter the promised land
Giants of the Bible
Races/tribes of Giants:
In Noah’s time, the Nephilim, who the sons of Anak were like
Rephaites
Emites
Zamzummites
Zuzites
Specific Giants:
Og of Bashan
Anakites
Arba
Sheshai
Ahiman
Talmai
Ishbi Benob
Jaare Oregim
Saph the Philistine
Goliath
Giants Today
I have often wondered what became of all the giants, the sons of Anak. So I did a little checking, and found out that their descendants are still living today. And what’s more, they still stand opposed to those who want to do God’s will. They build fortified cities that reach the sky, and if you try to bring the word of the Lord to where they live, they will kill you, take your children away and make them into slaves.
Have you ever seen them? They live right next door to me. They might live next door to you, too. Because, you see, one might say “Let’s go teach our neighbor about Jesus”. But then you will hear voices saying, “no, no, you can’t go over there, they don’t want to know about Jesus, they are not that kind of people, they are the sons of Anak, they are mighty giants, they will smite you and kill you”.
Or maybe you have seen someone along the road who needed help. You wanted to help them, but then you saw them, and you were afraid, because they were giants. No, I can’t help that person, they might smite me, and kill me. Let’s turn back, let’s go back the way we came. Let’s go back to Egypt and be slaves once again.
There are a lot of things Christians want to be doing. But unfortunately, we live in a land of giants, and everywhere we turn, the Sons of Anak oppose us. They come out of the woodwork when we are asked to teach a Bible class. They run after us if someone needs us to preach a sermon or lead singing. They also block the road if we try to visit the shut-ins, or the sick. Sometimes when the Church wants to do a good work, the sons of Anak come out with vast armies. The Church can’t select elders because the giants step in their way. They can’t hold a Gospel meeting, or start a correspondence class, because there are just too many giants to slay.
And men would like to serve the Church, but Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai keep them pinned down at every turn. We would like to attend Gospel meetings too, but the Sons of Anak just won’t let us get out of the house much any more. And sometimes the Sons of Anak are among us preaching lies and not teaching God’s true word. But what choice do we have? We can’t prevent them for surely they will smite us and kill us. We are better off going back home where it is safe from danger.
The Giant Slayers
Joshua and Caleb were willing to go out and slay the giants. There are others in scipture who did the same.
I Samuel 17:34-37, 48-54 -David and Goliath
I Chronicles 11:22-23 -Benaiah and the Egyptian
Will We Slay the Giants?
Those who were unwilling to go against the sons of Anak were punished for their faithlessness
Numbers 14:36-37 -God kills 10 spies with a plague
Numbers 14:32-35 -The people who refused to enter the land
Those who were willing to enter the land, trusting in God, and fight the giants were rewarded
Numbers 14:30, 38 -Joshua and Caleb spared
Joshua 14:6-15 -Caleb is given Hebron
Joshua 15:14 -Caleb drives out the sons of Anak
Joshua 11:21-23 -Joshua drives out the Anakites and destroys their towns
We too, have the same promise of a promised land. Will we slay the giants and enter? Or will we lose faith?
Sunday, October 12, 2008
A Disciple of the Lord - 10/12/08pm
Luke 11:1-4 -A disciple asks to learn
Cost of Discipleship
Matthew 10:37-39 -Take up cross, follow Christ
Matthew 19:16-22 -Not always easy to follow Christ
Luke 14:25-33 -Give up hindrances and count the cost
A Disciple Listens and Learns
Luke 6:46-49 -He who hears and puts into practice
Luke 8:4-8 -He who has ears to hear, let him hear
Luke 14:34-35 -He who has ears to hear, let him hear
John 5:24 -He who hears Christ’s words
Matthew 10:5-16 -We must heed the apostles (disciples) as well
A Disciple Follows the Example
John 13:12-17 -Follow the example of humility and service
I Corinthians 11:1 -Follow the apostles’ example in following Christ
I Timothy 1:15-17 -Christ’s example of patience
I Peter 2:18-25 -Follow Christ’s example of sinlessness, endurance, and hatelessness
A Disciple Follows and Obeys
Matthew 4:18-25 -Apostles and other follow Jesus
John 8:31 -If you continue in Christ’s word
John 10:25-30 -His sheep follow Him
John 13:34-35 -If you love one another
John 15:1-8 -If you bear much fruit
Acts 8:54-60 -Stephen followed Christ even to the point of death
Cost of Discipleship
Matthew 10:37-39 -Take up cross, follow Christ
Matthew 19:16-22 -Not always easy to follow Christ
Luke 14:25-33 -Give up hindrances and count the cost
A Disciple Listens and Learns
Luke 6:46-49 -He who hears and puts into practice
Luke 8:4-8 -He who has ears to hear, let him hear
Luke 14:34-35 -He who has ears to hear, let him hear
John 5:24 -He who hears Christ’s words
Matthew 10:5-16 -We must heed the apostles (disciples) as well
A Disciple Follows the Example
John 13:12-17 -Follow the example of humility and service
I Corinthians 11:1 -Follow the apostles’ example in following Christ
I Timothy 1:15-17 -Christ’s example of patience
I Peter 2:18-25 -Follow Christ’s example of sinlessness, endurance, and hatelessness
A Disciple Follows and Obeys
Matthew 4:18-25 -Apostles and other follow Jesus
John 8:31 -If you continue in Christ’s word
John 10:25-30 -His sheep follow Him
John 13:34-35 -If you love one another
John 15:1-8 -If you bear much fruit
Acts 8:54-60 -Stephen followed Christ even to the point of death
Is This Good Enough? - 10/12/08am
Is This Good Enough?
This world is full of people who subscribe to the idea of “good enough.” So, how good is good enough for God?
God expects us to be blameless and holy
God requires that we be blameless before Him. We are required by Him to walk according to His will and to be spotless in regards to sin.
Genesis 6:5-9 -Noah was blameless and walked with God
Genesis 17:1-2 -Abraham is told to be blameless
Philippians 2:14-16 -Do these things that we might be blameless
II Corinthians 1:2 -Called to be holy
Ephesians 1:4 -Chosen to be holy
I Peter 1:15-16 -Be holy as God is holy
God expects us to be ever more blameless
God requires that we continue to pursue perfection. It is not a matter of finding it and stopping, but an ongoing process. We must chase after it!
II Corinthians 13:9-11 -Aim for perfection
Philippians 3:7-16 -Press on to take hold, having not achieved perfection
II Peter 3:14-16 -Be diligent to be blameless
Hebrews 12:14 -Make every effort to be holy
God knows we cannot do this on our own
God knows that we cannot do this on our own, and that we need help. For this reason, He has provided us with helps and opportunity to repent.
Romans 3:21-26 -All have sinned, thus we have grace, Christ’s sacrifice
I Corinthians 10:13 -God will prevent too much temptation, will provide a way of escape
Luke 18:9-14 -The one who confessed, asked for mercy and forgiveness, and repented in humility was justified
Acts 3:19 -Repent, that your sins may be blotted out
Philippians 4:13 -I can do all things
God rewards blamelessness
God will reward those who are pure, spotless, undefiled, and blameless. If we wish to receive the rewards, we too much be blameless before Him!
Genesis 5:21-24 -Enoch walked with God
Hebrews 11:5 -Enoch translated so he did not see death
Revelation 21:7 -We will be His people
Revelation 22:12-15 -Inside are the obedient
This world is full of people who subscribe to the idea of “good enough.” So, how good is good enough for God?
God expects us to be blameless and holy
God requires that we be blameless before Him. We are required by Him to walk according to His will and to be spotless in regards to sin.
Genesis 6:5-9 -Noah was blameless and walked with God
Genesis 17:1-2 -Abraham is told to be blameless
Philippians 2:14-16 -Do these things that we might be blameless
II Corinthians 1:2 -Called to be holy
Ephesians 1:4 -Chosen to be holy
I Peter 1:15-16 -Be holy as God is holy
God expects us to be ever more blameless
God requires that we continue to pursue perfection. It is not a matter of finding it and stopping, but an ongoing process. We must chase after it!
II Corinthians 13:9-11 -Aim for perfection
Philippians 3:7-16 -Press on to take hold, having not achieved perfection
II Peter 3:14-16 -Be diligent to be blameless
Hebrews 12:14 -Make every effort to be holy
God knows we cannot do this on our own
God knows that we cannot do this on our own, and that we need help. For this reason, He has provided us with helps and opportunity to repent.
Romans 3:21-26 -All have sinned, thus we have grace, Christ’s sacrifice
I Corinthians 10:13 -God will prevent too much temptation, will provide a way of escape
Luke 18:9-14 -The one who confessed, asked for mercy and forgiveness, and repented in humility was justified
Acts 3:19 -Repent, that your sins may be blotted out
Philippians 4:13 -I can do all things
God rewards blamelessness
God will reward those who are pure, spotless, undefiled, and blameless. If we wish to receive the rewards, we too much be blameless before Him!
Genesis 5:21-24 -Enoch walked with God
Hebrews 11:5 -Enoch translated so he did not see death
Revelation 21:7 -We will be His people
Revelation 22:12-15 -Inside are the obedient
Monday, October 6, 2008
First Principles of the World - 10/5/08pm
Hebrews 5:12-6:3
We’ve talked before about the first principles of Christ. We’ve studied the things listed here, and learned of what the Bible had to say on them. Today, let us consider the first principles of the world. Let us look at what they are and where they lead.
Colossians 2:8-10 -Cheated through empty words and basic principles
-Not according to Christ
Human Tradition
We must not allow human traditions, great or small, to be our guide in this life.
Matthew 15:1-9 -Christ condemns replacing God’s word with tradition
Hollow Philosophy
How many “good sounding” philosophies are there in this world? How many intelligent men have come up with ideas which people hold to and follow because they sound good?
I Corinthians 1:20-25 -Where is the philosopher? God’s wisdom is greater
Colossians 2:11-17 -Directed at Christians who have put on Christ
Colossians 2:18-19 -Do not let yourself be cheated by:
Worship of Angels
There is only one we are to worship: God.
Revelation 22:8-9 -John told by the angel who gave the vision to only worship God
Exodus 20:3-6 -No other gods
Intruding into things he has not seen
In zeal, many people make declarations about things they do not understand, whether small or great. Let us each remember there are bounds on what we know.
Romans 10:2 -Zeal not in accordance with knowledge
Proverbs 19:2 -Zeal without knowledge is not good
Job 26:5-14 -Who can understand the fringes of God’s power?
Not holding fast to the head
Christ is the head. If we do not hold to Him, then we are lost and not part of the body.
Hebrews 3:15 -We must hold fast to be of His house
Colossians 2:20-23 -As Christians, should be dead to the basic principles of the world
”Do not touch/taste/handle”
Some things are forbidden by God. Yet many would add things that they think should be avoided.
I Timothy 4:3-5 -Forbid to marry and to eat certain foods
Appearance of Wisdom
There are many things that seem wise, yet are contrary to what God says. Which shall we hold to? The simple, foolish things of Christ? Or the “wisdom” of men?
I Corinthians 1:26-31 -God chose the “foolish things”
Self-imposed Religion
Who should choose what is worship? The one being worshipped? Or the worshiper? The answer is clear: the one who is worshipped. Let us not decide on our own what the Lord wants!
John 4:24 -Worship in spirit and in truth
Isaiah 1:10-17 -Improper worship
False Humility
Have you ever seen people make a pretence of their humility? “Why, everyone should be as humble as me! I’m the most humble person I know!”
Matthew 23:23-28 -Hypocrisy of the Pharisees
Neglect of the Body
There are those, throughout history, who have decided that the best way to worship God was through self abuse and making a show of it.
Matthew 6:16-18 -Improper fasting
Indulgence of the Flesh
The elementary teachings of the world are of no use in helping us not indulge in the things of the flesh. Let us instead hold to those things which will help us!
Galatians 5:19-21 -Works of the flesh
I Peter 4:2-4 -In our past we…
Galatians 4:3-9 -”elements of the world” lead to bondage
We’ve talked before about the first principles of Christ. We’ve studied the things listed here, and learned of what the Bible had to say on them. Today, let us consider the first principles of the world. Let us look at what they are and where they lead.
Colossians 2:8-10 -Cheated through empty words and basic principles
-Not according to Christ
Human Tradition
We must not allow human traditions, great or small, to be our guide in this life.
Matthew 15:1-9 -Christ condemns replacing God’s word with tradition
Hollow Philosophy
How many “good sounding” philosophies are there in this world? How many intelligent men have come up with ideas which people hold to and follow because they sound good?
I Corinthians 1:20-25 -Where is the philosopher? God’s wisdom is greater
Colossians 2:11-17 -Directed at Christians who have put on Christ
Colossians 2:18-19 -Do not let yourself be cheated by:
Worship of Angels
There is only one we are to worship: God.
Revelation 22:8-9 -John told by the angel who gave the vision to only worship God
Exodus 20:3-6 -No other gods
Intruding into things he has not seen
In zeal, many people make declarations about things they do not understand, whether small or great. Let us each remember there are bounds on what we know.
Romans 10:2 -Zeal not in accordance with knowledge
Proverbs 19:2 -Zeal without knowledge is not good
Job 26:5-14 -Who can understand the fringes of God’s power?
Not holding fast to the head
Christ is the head. If we do not hold to Him, then we are lost and not part of the body.
Hebrews 3:15 -We must hold fast to be of His house
Colossians 2:20-23 -As Christians, should be dead to the basic principles of the world
”Do not touch/taste/handle”
Some things are forbidden by God. Yet many would add things that they think should be avoided.
I Timothy 4:3-5 -Forbid to marry and to eat certain foods
Appearance of Wisdom
There are many things that seem wise, yet are contrary to what God says. Which shall we hold to? The simple, foolish things of Christ? Or the “wisdom” of men?
I Corinthians 1:26-31 -God chose the “foolish things”
Self-imposed Religion
Who should choose what is worship? The one being worshipped? Or the worshiper? The answer is clear: the one who is worshipped. Let us not decide on our own what the Lord wants!
John 4:24 -Worship in spirit and in truth
Isaiah 1:10-17 -Improper worship
False Humility
Have you ever seen people make a pretence of their humility? “Why, everyone should be as humble as me! I’m the most humble person I know!”
Matthew 23:23-28 -Hypocrisy of the Pharisees
Neglect of the Body
There are those, throughout history, who have decided that the best way to worship God was through self abuse and making a show of it.
Matthew 6:16-18 -Improper fasting
Indulgence of the Flesh
The elementary teachings of the world are of no use in helping us not indulge in the things of the flesh. Let us instead hold to those things which will help us!
Galatians 5:19-21 -Works of the flesh
I Peter 4:2-4 -In our past we…
Galatians 4:3-9 -”elements of the world” lead to bondage
Emotion, not "Emotionalism" - 10/5/08am
When you read passages such as Mark 15:16-37, what goes through your mind? Do you simply think, “My, that’s an interesting fact?”
Or how about passages such as Matthew 11:28-30? Do you simply think to yourself, “that’s nice?”
What we will see in scripture is that emotion is tied to faith. It is not the basis of our faith, nor the ultimate display of it, but it is an outcome.
Emotion is tied to righteousness:
Luke 17:11-19 -His emotion is apparently tied in with faith
James 5:13 -The relationship between singing to god and emotion
Happiness and Joy
Matthew 5:12 -Christ tells us to rejoice and be glad
Acts 2:46 -Disciples eat daily with gladness
Acts 5:41 -Apostles rejoice
Acts 8:35-39 -Ethiopian eunuch rejoices
Acts 11:23 -Peter is glad
Acts 13:47-48 -Gentiles were glad that they could be included
Acts 16:25-34 -Jailor converted, rejoices
Philippians 4:4 -Rejoice in the Lord always!
Sorrow
Psalm 51 -David’s sorrow at having sinned with Bathsheba
Matthew 26:69-75 -Peter weeps after denying Christ
2 Corinthians 7:10 -Godly sorrow
Righteous Anger
Exodus 32:19-21 -Moses is angry at the Israelite’s sin
John 2:13-17 -Jesus clears the temple
Ephesians 4:26 -Anger is not condemned, but we are warned to be properly angry
Fear
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 -Fear God and keep his commandments
I Peter 2:17 -Fear God
Awe
Psalm 33:8 -Let all men stand in awe of Him
Luke 5:26 -Full of awe and gave glory to God
Peace
John 16:32-33 -Christ taught that we might have peace
Romans 5:1-2 -Peace ion Christ (as well as joy)
Philippians 4:6-7 -Peace of God
There is a place in worshipping God for emotion. Christ showed godly emotion. The apostles showed godly emotion. Perhaps we should too?
If you haven’t been baptized, now is the opportunity to have the peace that comes with Christ, that you may rejoice in being saved. Or perhaps you are sorrowful that you have drifted away from God, and wish to return. Or perhaps you simply want the prayers of the saints for strength and encouragement. Now is the opportunity set aside here to come forward as we stand and sing.
Or how about passages such as Matthew 11:28-30? Do you simply think to yourself, “that’s nice?”
What we will see in scripture is that emotion is tied to faith. It is not the basis of our faith, nor the ultimate display of it, but it is an outcome.
Emotion is tied to righteousness:
Luke 17:11-19 -His emotion is apparently tied in with faith
James 5:13 -The relationship between singing to god and emotion
Happiness and Joy
Matthew 5:12 -Christ tells us to rejoice and be glad
Acts 2:46 -Disciples eat daily with gladness
Acts 5:41 -Apostles rejoice
Acts 8:35-39 -Ethiopian eunuch rejoices
Acts 11:23 -Peter is glad
Acts 13:47-48 -Gentiles were glad that they could be included
Acts 16:25-34 -Jailor converted, rejoices
Philippians 4:4 -Rejoice in the Lord always!
Sorrow
Psalm 51 -David’s sorrow at having sinned with Bathsheba
Matthew 26:69-75 -Peter weeps after denying Christ
2 Corinthians 7:10 -Godly sorrow
Righteous Anger
Exodus 32:19-21 -Moses is angry at the Israelite’s sin
John 2:13-17 -Jesus clears the temple
Ephesians 4:26 -Anger is not condemned, but we are warned to be properly angry
Fear
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 -Fear God and keep his commandments
I Peter 2:17 -Fear God
Awe
Psalm 33:8 -Let all men stand in awe of Him
Luke 5:26 -Full of awe and gave glory to God
Peace
John 16:32-33 -Christ taught that we might have peace
Romans 5:1-2 -Peace ion Christ (as well as joy)
Philippians 4:6-7 -Peace of God
There is a place in worshipping God for emotion. Christ showed godly emotion. The apostles showed godly emotion. Perhaps we should too?
If you haven’t been baptized, now is the opportunity to have the peace that comes with Christ, that you may rejoice in being saved. Or perhaps you are sorrowful that you have drifted away from God, and wish to return. Or perhaps you simply want the prayers of the saints for strength and encouragement. Now is the opportunity set aside here to come forward as we stand and sing.
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