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Exodus 12:1-13 etc.

DOORS

Doors - I've been through thousands of them in my lifetime. I remember the big, heavy wooden church doors of my childhood.

And the screen doors of a favorite cabin in the woods. I recall revolving doors in stores and hospitals, and doors to closets and cupboards.

Of course we use the term "door" figuratively as well as literally.

In its own inimitable way, the Bible has something to teach us about doors. With that in mind, we want to look at four of the many doors that are mentioned in the Bible.

THE DOOR OF OFFERING - Exodus 12:1-13

The place is Egypt.

The situation is that the nation of Israel is in bondage to the Egyptians. Their God-given leaders, Moses and Aaron, have been crying out to Pharaoh, "Let my people go!"

God had hardened Pharaoh's heart, and Pharaoh had also hardened his own heart and steadfastly refused to let Israel leave. God had sent nine terrible plagues among the Egyptians, and He had one more plague planned. God planned to send his Angel of Death upon Egypt.

God told Israel to select lambs for each household.

These lambs were to be perfect, with no blemish.

They were even to be tested.

At the appointed evening, the lambs were to be slain, roasted and eaten.

The blood of the lambs was to be applied with a plant called hyssop to the top and sides of the door.

When the death angel saw the blood, he would "pass over" that house.

Hence we have the name for the feast that God told the Jews to celebrate yearly, Passover.

Passover is a picture of the work the Lord Jesus Christ did in order to give us eternal life.

The Angel of Death that came over Egypt was the angel of judgment. According to verse 17 this judgment was over the false God's of Israel.

Our God is a righteous God, and our God hates and judges sin. Isaiah 59:2, Isaiah 64:6, Ezekiel 18:4

John the Baptist introduced the Lord Jesus in this way,

…Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

Jesus was the perfect, sinless, Son of God who was offered upon the cross of Calvary as payment for the sins of the world. He is the "Lamb of God." Isaiah 53:5-6,

1 Corinthians 5:7 - …For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

When an Israelite killed his lamb, the job was not done. He had to apply the blood to the door of his house. When the Angel saw the blood, He knew that an offering had already been made for that household and he passed over.

My friend, knowing that Jesus has died as a perfect sacrifice for your sins is not enough. There must be a Door of Offering in your life. The blood of Jesus must be applied to the door of your heart. You must believe that Jesus died for you, was buried and rose again. You must believe that is the blood of Jesus Christ that gives you forgiveness of sin and eternal life. When you do, there will be no judgment of eternal death of you. Instead there will be eternal life! Romans 10:13

THE DOOR OF OBEDIENCE - John 10:9

John 10:9 - I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

According to James Montgomery Boice, when sheep were grazing in the countryside of Palestine the shepherds would build rough sheepfolds.

They would take stones and build a place to keep their sheep during the night, to help protect them from predators.

A narrow opening was made in this sheepfold so the sheep could get in and out, but there was no door. That is, there was no door until the shepherd himself laid down in the doorway and became the door. No predator could get in without getting past the shepherd and no sheep could get out without getting past the shepherd. The sheep were secure. James Montgomery Boice, The Gospel of John, An Expositional Commentary, Volume 3, © 1988, 1999 by James Montgomery Boice, Baker Books, Grand Rapids, page 742

Jesus says that He is the door. That implies that he is the only door. In fact He actually says that in John 14:6.

There is a door of obedience whereby we are saved from sin and given eternal life. The door of Obedience is to place your faith and trust in Christ as your door to Heaven. You enter in by faith. Acts 16:31

Actually, the Door of Offering and the Door of Obedience are conveying the same idea. You come to Christ and trust Him by faith that He has died for your sins.

THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY - 1 Corinthians 16:9

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Paul had an open door for ministry! Opportunity was knocking and Paul was answering.

Sometimes we think that the only ones who ever had open doors for ministry are great nationally known preachers and the Apostles. We are not surprised if Paul had an open door for ministry, after all, He was the great Paul the Apostle!

God opens doors of opportunity for us as well. Galatians 6:9-10

God wants us to look for opportunities to do good to others, especially to fellow believers. This makes sense when we consider the purpose for which God saved us. That purpose is to do good works. Ephesians 2:10

God not only provides open doors of opportunity for good works. He provides also provides opportunities to speak for Him.

1 Peter 3:15 - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

As we sanctify or prepare our hearts to love and serve God, He will give us opportunities to share our faith. We must be ready to open our mouths when people give us an opening.

Warning! With opportunities come opposition.

There will be times because you are doing good and being effective for the Lord that you will run into opposition!

We should take to heart the advice the Lord gave Paul while he was in Corinth. Acts 18:9-10

THE DOOR OF ONENESS - Revelation 3:20

Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

You might have seen that classic picture of the Lord Jesus knocking on a door. There is no handle on the outside of the door, meaning that the one on the inside had to let him in.

I have used this verse as an illustration that each one of us must open the door of our hearts by faith to receive Christ as Savior. It is our decision.

But I believe that this verse is an invitation primarily for believers.

The Lord Jesus is inside our hearts because we have trusted Him as Savior. But there are rooms that remain shut to Him. He knocks and says, "Won't you let me in? Won't you spend time with me? Won't you get to know me better?"

And the more we spend time with the Lord Jesus, in mediation, in prayer, and in learning His word, the more we will become like Him. The more we abide in Him, the more we will be like Him!

That's oneness with Christ! 1 John 2:6

Jesus is knocking on the door.

Let's open it and spend time with Him.

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2 Samuel 6

GETTING IT RIGHT

King David was known as a man after God's own heart. However David was not perfect. He tried to do the right thing in the wrong way. Eventually however, he would end up getting it right.

By way of background, David had been crowned King of the Tribe of Judah after the death of Saul. There was rebellion on the part of the rest of Israel. After a long war, the two nations were united as Israel. David conquered Jerusalem, and made it the capital city.

HAVE GOOD INTENTIONS - Vss. 1-2

Vss. 1-2 - The Ark was probably the most valuable artifact that Israel possessed. But it wasn't a big boat!

The Ark of the Covenant was the place where God chose to place His presence in a tangible form on earth. It was to be kept in the "Holy of Holies" in the tabernacle or temple.

Years before the Philistines had captured the Ark, but returned it in a few months. They put it on a new cart, had a couple of cattle pull it, and sent it back to Israel. Eventually it was brought to the house of a man named Abinadab, and remained there for many years.

When David became king this is where the Ark was still residing.

David decided that it was time to bring the Ark to Jerusalem. Jerusalem was the capital city, and the place where the Ark should have been. This would also allow David to centralize the worship of the Lord, and David would also have the Lord's tangible presence close to himself.

David had good intentions.

He gathered his army together, probably for safety, and traveled the few miles it was away in order to bring the Ark to Jerusalem.

I personally feel that good intentions are, well, good!

Good intentions are good especially when they are centered abound loving, serving, and knowing God. Deuteronomy 6:4-5

I have to add that good intentions are not enough. David acted on his good intentions, and we need to act on ours. As we'll see in a moment, David didn't do what he intended to do in the right way. We need to act in the right way to accomplish our good intentions.

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP - Vss. 3-5

In other words, think and pray it through.

Do it right the first time.

Make sure you are doing it the way God wants it to be done.

Vss. 3-5 - They put the ark on a new cart. This was not the way that the Lord wanted the Ark transported.

There were even rings attached to the ark so polls could be put through them. Exodus 37:3-5

It was the Levites who were to carry the Ark and the Ark was not to be touched. The sons of Kohath, who were to transport the holy things were told not to touch them lest they die.

DON'T TAKE GOD LIGHTLY - Vss. 6-10

Vss. 6-7 - God's word, said, "Don't Touch!"

Uzzah did what he shouldn't have done.

He touched it!

God struck him dead.

Vss. 7-10 - David had two reactions. First, he was displeased with God. God did what David didn't want. God was not as gracious as David thought he should be. David was forgetting just how holy and righteous God is.

Secondly David was afraid of the Lord. He was afraid that something else would happen. And rather than take any chances of another catastrophe, the ark was move to the home of a man named Obed-edom.

TRY AGAIN - Vss. 11-19

We don't always get a second chance after we've tried to do the right thing the wrong way. But when we do get a second chance, we should take it.

Vs. 11 - For three months the Ark stayed in the home of Obed-edom. Obviously nobody touched it. But because the presence of God was there, the people were blessed.

Vs. 12 - David heard of the blessings, and I believed that this prompted Him to have the blessings of God's presence.

1 Chronicles 15 tells us that David prepared a tent in which to put the Ark. Then it tells us that David realized that the Ark was to be carried by the Levites. Then David gathered the religious leaders together and gave them instructions. 1 Chronicles 15:12-14

Vs. 13 - They took six steps and then stopped and offered a sacrifice to God. I believe now that David was sincerely trying to do what was right.

Vss. 14-15 - There was great joy and worship on the part of David and his people.

There was joy because they were doing it the right way and knew it.

There was freedom in their worship because they were doing it the right way.

David and his people were free because they were going according to the Book.

What good intentions have you had that have failed?

Go to the Word of God. Find out how to do it right, and try again!

EXPECT CRITICISM - Vss. 20-23

Whenever we try to do what is right for God there will be opposition. Psalm 34:19, 2 Timothy 3:12

Vs. 16 - David's original wife, Michal, was King Saul's daughter. And although she loved David at one time, she didn't love him now. For whatever reason, she despised him.

Vss. 17-19 - David worshipped, offered, and gave his people a portion of food.

Vs. 20- David comes home to bless his own household, and he is confronted by Michal.

Watch it! When things are going the best, Satan will attack, and often through someone you know. She accused him of acting in an indiscrete way.

Vss. 21-22 - David's reaction was to remind her that God had given him the kingdom instead of her father, and that he had every right to worship God.

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Proverbs 4:23-27

A REFLECTIVE LIFESTYLE

CONSCIENTIOUS HEART - Vs. 23

CONTROLLED MOUTH - Vs. 24

CONSECRATED EYES - Vs. 25

CONSIDERED PATHS - Vss. 26-27

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John 9:4 ON TIME

We all have the same amount of time each day. As Christians we should use it wisely by serving Christ. We should follow the example of Jesus.

YOU HAVE A JOB - OBLIGATION

"I must work the works of him that sent me."

Walking - Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 5:2, John 13:34-35

Working - Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 2:10

Witnessing - Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 3:15

DAY IS HERE - OPPORTUNITY

"...while it is day."

Now is the time that we have to work for Christ.

We need to labor for him while we are still able. Ephesians 5:15-17

NIGHT IS COMING - OUTLOOK

"the night cometh when no man can work."

Each of us have a certain amount of time.

There will be a day when it will be all over and every Christian will stand accountable to God.

Ephesians 5:10

Every unbeliever will also stand accountable to God. Revelation 20:11-15

"Only one life, twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last."

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Acts 3:1-10

MEANWHILE, AT THE TEMPLE…

A HOPELESS CASE - Vss. 1-2

A HOPEFUL CRY - Vs. 3

A HARDY COMMAND - Vss. 4-6

A HAPPY CONCLUSION - Vss, 7-10

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Philippians 4:6-7

WHAT PRAYER DOES

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

PRAYER REPLACES WORRY

Instead of being careful and anxious, we are to pray continually.

PRAYER REVIEWS GOD'S GOODNESS

The word "prayer" is a general word that would include worship. As we worship and pray with thanksgiving, we will review just how good God has been to us.

PRAYER REQUESTS HELP

Supplication and making requests means that we are asking God for help.

PRAYER RESTS IN PEACE

The peace of God that passes all understanding will reign in our lives.

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1 John 5:11-13LIFE!THE AVAILABILITY OF ETERNAL LIFE Vs. 11

THE ATTAINMENT OF ETERNAL LIFE Vs. 12

THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE Vs. 13

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Exodus 12:1-13 etc.

DOORS

Doors - I've been through thousands of them in my lifetime. I remember the big, heavy wooden church doors of my childhood.

And the screen doors of a favorite cabin in the woods. I recall revolving doors in stores and hospitals, and doors to closets and cupboards.

Of course we use the term "door" figuratively as well as literally.

In its own inimitable way, the Bible has something to teach us about doors. With that in mind, we want to look at four of the many doors that are mentioned in the Bible.

THE DOOR OF OFFERING - Exodus 12:1-13

The place is Egypt.

The situation is that the nation of Israel is in bondage to the Egyptians. Their God-given leaders, Moses and Aaron, have been crying out to Pharaoh, "Let my people go!"

God had hardened Pharaoh's heart, and Pharaoh had also hardened his own heart and steadfastly refused to let Israel leave. God had sent nine terrible plagues among the Egyptians, and He had one more plague planned. God planned to send his Angel of Death upon Egypt.

God told Israel to select lambs for each household.

These lambs were to be perfect, with no blemish.

They were even to be tested.

At the appointed evening, the lambs were to be slain, roasted and eaten.

The blood of the lambs was to be applied with a plant called hyssop to the top and sides of the door.

When the death angel saw the blood, he would "pass over" that house.

Hence we have the name for the feast that God told the Jews to celebrate yearly, Passover.

Passover is a picture of the work the Lord Jesus Christ did in order to give us eternal life.

The Angel of Death that came over Egypt was the angel of judgment. According to verse 17 this judgment was over the false God's of Israel.

Our God is a righteous God, and our God hates and judges sin. Isaiah 59:2, Isaiah 64:6, Ezekiel 18:4

John the Baptist introduced the Lord Jesus in this way,

…Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

Jesus was the perfect, sinless, Son of God who was offered upon the cross of Calvary as payment for the sins of the world. He is the "Lamb of God." Isaiah 53:5-6,

1 Corinthians 5:7 - …For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

When an Israelite killed his lamb, the job was not done. He had to apply the blood to the door of his house. When the Angel saw the blood, He knew that an offering had already been made for that household and he passed over.

My friend, knowing that Jesus has died as a perfect sacrifice for your sins is not enough. There must be a Door of Offering in your life. The blood of Jesus must be applied to the door of your heart. You must believe that Jesus died for you, was buried and rose again. You must believe that is the blood of Jesus Christ that gives you forgiveness of sin and eternal life. When you do, there will be no judgment of eternal death of you. Instead there will be eternal life! Romans 10:13

THE DOOR OF OBEDIENCE - John 10:9

John 10:9 - I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

According to James Montgomery Boice, when sheep were grazing in the countryside of Palestine the shepherds would build rough sheepfolds.

They would take stones and build a place to keep their sheep during the night, to help protect them from predators.

A narrow opening was made in this sheepfold so the sheep could get in and out, but there was no door. That is, there was no door until the shepherd himself laid down in the doorway and became the door. No predator could get in without getting past the shepherd and no sheep could get out without getting past the shepherd. The sheep were secure. James Montgomery Boice, The Gospel of John, An Expositional Commentary, Volume 3, © 1988, 1999 by James Montgomery Boice, Baker Books, Grand Rapids, page 742

Jesus says that He is the door. That implies that he is the only door. In fact He actually says that in John 14:6.

There is a door of obedience whereby we are saved from sin and given eternal life. The door of Obedience is to place your faith and trust in Christ as your door to Heaven. You enter in by faith. Acts 16:31

Actually, the Door of Offering and the Door of Obedience are conveying the same idea. You come to Christ and trust Him by faith that He has died for your sins.

THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY - 1 Corinthians 16:9

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Paul had an open door for ministry! Opportunity was knocking and Paul was answering.

Sometimes we think that the only ones who ever had open doors for ministry are great nationally known preachers and the Apostles. We are not surprised if Paul had an open door for ministry, after all, He was the great Paul the Apostle!

God opens doors of opportunity for us as well. Galatians 6:9-10

God wants us to look for opportunities to do good to others, especially to fellow believers. This makes sense when we consider the purpose for which God saved us. That purpose is to do good works. Ephesians 2:10

God not only provides open doors of opportunity for good works. He provides also provides opportunities to speak for Him.

1 Peter 3:15 - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

As we sanctify or prepare our hearts to love and serve God, He will give us opportunities to share our faith. We must be ready to open our mouths when people give us an opening.

Warning! With opportunities come opposition.

There will be times because you are doing good and being effective for the Lord that you will run into opposition!

We should take to heart the advice the Lord gave Paul while he was in Corinth. Acts 18:9-10

THE DOOR OF ONENESS - Revelation 3:20

Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

You might have seen that classic picture of the Lord Jesus knocking on a door. There is no handle on the outside of the door, meaning that the one on the inside had to let him in.

I have used this verse as an illustration that each one of us must open the door of our hearts by faith to receive Christ as Savior. It is our decision.

But I believe that this verse is an invitation primarily for believers.

The Lord Jesus is inside our hearts because we have trusted Him as Savior. But there are rooms that remain shut to Him. He knocks and says, "Won't you let me in? Won't you spend time with me? Won't you get to know me better?"

And the more we spend time with the Lord Jesus, in mediation, in prayer, and in learning His word, the more we will become like Him. The more we abide in Him, the more we will be like Him!

That's oneness with Christ! 1 John 2:6

Jesus is knocking on the door.

Let's open it and spend time with Him.

*********************************************************

2 Samuel 6

GETTING IT RIGHT

King David was known as a man after God's own heart. However David was not perfect. He tried to do the right thing in the wrong way. Eventually however, he would end up getting it right.

By way of background, David had been crowned King of the Tribe of Judah after the death of Saul. There was rebellion on the part of the rest of Israel. After a long war, the two nations were united as Israel. David conquered Jerusalem, and made it the capital city.

HAVE GOOD INTENTIONS - Vss. 1-2

Vss. 1-2 - The Ark was probably the most valuable artifact that Israel possessed. But it wasn't a big boat!

The Ark of the Covenant was the place where God chose to place His presence in a tangible form on earth. It was to be kept in the "Holy of Holies" in the tabernacle or temple.

Years before the Philistines had captured the Ark, but returned it in a few months. They put it on a new cart, had a couple of cattle pull it, and sent it back to Israel. Eventually it was brought to the house of a man named Abinadab, and remained there for many years.

When David became king this is where the Ark was still residing.

David decided that it was time to bring the Ark to Jerusalem. Jerusalem was the capital city, and the place where the Ark should have been. This would also allow David to centralize the worship of the Lord, and David would also have the Lord's tangible presence close to himself.

David had good intentions.

He gathered his army together, probably for safety, and traveled the few miles it was away in order to bring the Ark to Jerusalem.

I personally feel that good intentions are, well, good!

Good intentions are good especially when they are centered abound loving, serving, and knowing God. Deuteronomy 6:4-5

I have to add that good intentions are not enough. David acted on his good intentions, and we need to act on ours. As we'll see in a moment, David didn't do what he intended to do in the right way. We need to act in the right way to accomplish our good intentions.

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP - Vss. 3-5

In other words, think and pray it through.

Do it right the first time.

Make sure you are doing it the way God wants it to be done.

Vss. 3-5 - They put the ark on a new cart. This was not the way that the Lord wanted the Ark transported.

There were even rings attached to the ark so polls could be put through them. Exodus 37:3-5

It was the Levites who were to carry the Ark and the Ark was not to be touched. The sons of Kohath, who were to transport the holy things were told not to touch them lest they die.

DON'T TAKE GOD LIGHTLY - Vss. 6-10

Vss. 6-7 - God's word, said, "Don't Touch!"

Uzzah did what he shouldn't have done.

He touched it!

God struck him dead.

Vss. 7-10 - David had two reactions. First, he was displeased with God. God did what David didn't want. God was not as gracious as David thought he should be. David was forgetting just how holy and righteous God is.

Secondly David was afraid of the Lord. He was afraid that something else would happen. And rather than take any chances of another catastrophe, the ark was move to the home of a man named Obed-edom.

TRY AGAIN - Vss. 11-19

We don't always get a second chance after we've tried to do the right thing the wrong way. But when we do get a second chance, we should take it.

Vs. 11 - For three months the Ark stayed in the home of Obed-edom. Obviously nobody touched it. But because the presence of God was there, the people were blessed.

Vs. 12 - David heard of the blessings, and I believed that this prompted Him to have the blessings of God's presence.

1 Chronicles 15 tells us that David prepared a tent in which to put the Ark. Then it tells us that David realized that the Ark was to be carried by the Levites. Then David gathered the religious leaders together and gave them instructions. 1 Chronicles 15:12-14

Vs. 13 - They took six steps and then stopped and offered a sacrifice to God. I believe now that David was sincerely trying to do what was right.

Vss. 14-15 - There was great joy and worship on the part of David and his people.

There was joy because they were doing it the right way and knew it.

There was freedom in their worship because they were doing it the right way.

David and his people were free because they were going according to the Book.

What good intentions have you had that have failed?

Go to the Word of God. Find out how to do it right, and try again!

EXPECT CRITICISM - Vss. 20-23

Whenever we try to do what is right for God there will be opposition. Psalm 34:19, 2 Timothy 3:12

Vs. 16 - David's original wife, Michal, was King Saul's daughter. And although she loved David at one time, she didn't love him now. For whatever reason, she despised him.

Vss. 17-19 - David worshipped, offered, and gave his people a portion of food.

Vs. 20- David comes home to bless his own household, and he is confronted by Michal.

Watch it! When things are going the best, Satan will attack, and often through someone you know. She accused him of acting in an indiscrete way.

Vss. 21-22 - David's reaction was to remind her that God had given him the kingdom instead of her father, and that he had every right to worship God.

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Proverbs 4:23-27

A REFLECTIVE LIFESTYLE

CONSCIENTIOUS HEART - Vs. 23

CONTROLLED MOUTH - Vs. 24

CONSECRATED EYES - Vs. 25

CONSIDERED PATHS - Vss. 26-27

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John 9:4 ON TIME

We all have the same amount of time each day. As Christians we should use it wisely by serving Christ. We should follow the example of Jesus.

YOU HAVE A JOB - OBLIGATION

"I must work the works of him that sent me."

Walking - Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 5:2, John 13:34-35

Working - Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 2:10

Witnessing - Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 3:15

DAY IS HERE - OPPORTUNITY

"...while it is day."

Now is the time that we have to work for Christ.

We need to labor for him while we are still able. Ephesians 5:15-17

NIGHT IS COMING - OUTLOOK

"the night cometh when no man can work."

Each of us have a certain amount of time.

There will be a day when it will be all over and every Christian will stand accountable to God.

Ephesians 5:10

Every unbeliever will also stand accountable to God. Revelation 20:11-15

"Only one life, twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last."

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Acts 3:1-10

MEANWHILE, AT THE TEMPLE…

A HOPELESS CASE - Vss. 1-2

A HOPEFUL CRY - Vs. 3

A HARDY COMMAND - Vss. 4-6

A HAPPY CONCLUSION - Vss, 7-10

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Philippians 4:6-7

WHAT PRAYER DOES

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

PRAYER REPLACES WORRY

Instead of being careful and anxious, we are to pray continually.

PRAYER REVIEWS GOD'S GOODNESS

The word "prayer" is a general word that would include worship. As we worship and pray with thanksgiving, we will review just how good God has been to us.

PRAYER REQUESTS HELP

Supplication and making requests means that we are asking God for help.

PRAYER RESTS IN PEACE

The peace of God that passes all understanding will reign in our lives.

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1 John 5:11-13LIFE!THE AVAILABILITY OF ETERNAL LIFE Vs. 11

THE ATTAINMENT OF ETERNAL LIFE Vs. 12

THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE Vs. 13

Sermon Seeds A31

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