It Is Finished

Matthew 6:7-12 Pray like this! Many times we ask for the wrong things, not if we follow this framework. 

Matthew 6:5-10 There is a war between the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world. Between the natural and the spiritual, between the heavenly and the earthly. Prayer is essential, that the kingdom of God might be manifest in our lives on the Earth. 

Matthew 6:5-10 Praying is one of the hardest things. A Christian is commanded to do. Jesus said when you pray you enter in to Thy closet. The world must be shut out, and the mind must be centered and dedicated to communicating with the Father.

1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Paul states that he knows the Thessalonians are the elect of God, because. Verses 5-10 give a description of the actions and character of the Christians at Thessalonica. Are you a Christian? 

1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 The Word of God is valued, honored, exalted, made glorious by the actions of the believers at Thessalonica. 

2 Thessalonians 3:1 Paul asks the Thessalonians to pray for him that the Word of God might run rapidly without hindrance.

Grace given by God, for Praise to God 

Growth

Working all for Good

Pressing, striving, giving diligence in the Kingdom of God.

Hebrews 4:14-16 Our high priest has ascended into the heavens, been accepted by God, seated on the right hand of God, making intercession for His people, invites us to come in time of need, to a throne of grace. We can rest here, in Him!! 

Hebrews 4:11-13 We are admonished to labor to enter into the rest provided by God. The Word of God is searching, powerful, piercing, with precision, revealing to man what is really in him hypocrisy or truth. We will give account to God! 

Hebrews 4:1-11 It’s not laboring in the sense of work, but with speed, diligence, striving, examination of self and scripture. There is a rest for the people of God. 

Hebrews 4:1-8 No doubt, millions have failed to enter into the rest provided by God. The writer is warning us to fear, lest that happen to us. Be fearful, examine yourself, give diligence, We’re talking about eternity! 

Numbers 10:33 How will we be able to find a resting place? Follow the Word of God! Our Sovereign, our guide, our director, our provider. 

Matthew 21:23-C The religious elite are questioning the authority of Christ. He has some questions for them also, each one bringing condemnation. Will you fall on the Rock of Ages,  or will He fall on you?

1 Kings 5-6. Solomon was the builder of the temple. Taking seven years to complete, and was one of the most magnificent, expensive, and glorious structures ever built. Jesus is greater than Solomon. 

Matthew 12:42 Greater than Solomon. Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.(2 Chronicles 9:22) Yet,  his kingdom was limited. 

Mark 2:42 Christ is greater than Solomon in his coming into the world, his riches, his peace, his wisdom.

Matthew 12:41  Jesus a greater messenger, with a greater message, and yet there is no repentance , no change. The men of Nineveh repented at the preaching of Jonah, condemning the unchanged. A greater than Jonah is here! 

Matthew 12:6 The temple was erected as a dwelling place of God, a place of communion with God. Jesus came into the world and was called Emanuel,  God with us. He is greater than the Temple! 

Mark 2:23-28 The sabbath was created for man, not man for the sabbath. Religion and traditions of men shouldn’t take precedent over the needs of, and mercy toward humanity. 

Mark 2:18-22 Religion brings misery, labor, sorrow, fasting. Salvation is a relationship that brings joy! 

Mark 2:14-18 Religion rejects sinners but desires those who are good. Thank God, Jesus came to call sinners, and change them! 

Mark 2:1-8 Who can forgive sin but God?