It Is Finished

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? 

Mark 1:1-6 Is there a specific order for someone to be saved, born again? 

Ecclesiastes 8:6-11 Death is coming, no one  has escaped or been discharged from this war. Sentence against evil, is reflected by the heinousness, cruelty, and aggravating circumstances of the crime. What is the Lord’s view of evil? 

Mark 8:15 Caution, guard against being influenced or taken captive by the doctrine of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod. Their doctrine is appealing to the flesh, much easier than submitting to the doctrine of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Mark 8:15 Caution, guard, pay attention, lest we be influenced or permeated with doctrine that is damnable. This was the caution that Jesus spoke of to his disciples.