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Friday: Further Thought ~ The Old Testament Hope

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Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Visions of Future Glory,” Pages 722-733, in Prophets and Kings.

Modern science teaches that all matter is composed of atoms, themselves made up of two smaller particles, quarks and leptons, which are believed to be the building blocks of all physical reality.

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If, then, at the core the physical world is quarks and leptons, couldn’t the God who not only created and sustains that world just reconfigure the quarks and lepton when the time comes to resurrect us? Mocking the resurrection, atheist Bertrand Russell asked what happens to those whom cannibals ate, because their bodies are now part of the cannibals’, and so who gets what in the resurrection? But suppose the Lord simply grabs quarks and leptons, the ultimate building blocks of existence, from wherever, and, based on the information that He possesses about each one of us, reconstructs us from those quarks and leptons on up? He doesn’t need our original ones; any will do. Or, in fact, He could just speak new quarks and leptons into existence and go from there. However He does it, the God who created the universe can re-create us, which He promises to do at the resurrection of the dead.

“The Life-giver will call up His purchased possession in the first resurrection, and until that triumphant hour, when the last trump shall sound and the vast army shall come forth to eternal victory, every sleeping saint will be kept in safety and will be guarded as a precious jewel, who is known to God by name. By the power of the Saviour that dwelt in them while living and because they were partakers of the divine nature, they are brought forth from the dead.” — Ellen G. White Comments, The SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4, p. 1143.

Discussion Questions:
  1. There are an estimated 2 trillion galaxies out there, each made of billions and billions of stars. And some of these stars have planets orbiting them, just as the planets in our solar system orbit the sun. Now, think about the incredible power of God, who not only created all these stars, but who sustains them and knows them by name (Psalm 147:4). Though this amazing reality does not prove that this same God can or will raise the dead, how does it reveal to us this same awesome power that He does have and why, certainly, something like the resurrection would not be beyond His power?
  2. Hebrews 11:1-40 highlights the faithfulness and expectations of many of the so-called “heroes of faith” of ancient times. How can this chapter enrich our understanding of the hope that the characters in the Old Testament had, even before the resurrection of Jesus?

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3.Third Blessing in the Beatitudes (What Does Jesus Teach Us?) – Pastor Ted Wilson

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In this episode, Pastor Ted Wilson talks about the third blessing Jesus mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus said in Matthew 5:5, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

This third blessing follows the blessing of those who have felt their need of Christ, have mourned because of sin, and have gone through what Ellen White calls “the school of affliction” with Christ (Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, page 14).

On the same page, she adds, “Jesus places meekness among the first qualifications for His Kingdom. In His own life and character, the divine beauty of this precious grace is revealed.”

It is amazing to know that Jesus set aside His glory, came to earth, and lived not as a king demanding homage but as one with a mission to serve others. And He invites us to follow Him, saying, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matthew 11:29). “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24).

Ellen White continues, “He who learns of Christ is emptied of self, of pride, of love of supremacy, and there is silence in the soul. Self is yielded to the disposal of the Holy Spirit. Then, we are not anxious to have the highest place…we feel that our highest place is at the feet of our Saviour. We look to Jesus, waiting for His hand to lead, listening for His voice to guide” (page 15).

“It is the love of self that destroys our peace. While self is all alive, we stand ready continually to guard it from mortification and insult; but when we are dead, and our life is hid with Christ in God, we shall not take neglects or slights to heart. We shall be deaf to reproach and blind to scorn and insult” (page 16).

In this regard, the Apostle Paul confesses, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet, not I but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).

In doing so, Christ’s peace will abide in our hearts. “No storm of human or satanic wrath could disturb the calm of that perfect communion with God,” Ellen White goes on. And He comforts us, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you” (John 14:27). “Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest” (Matthew 11:29).

The peace of Christ is constant. It does not depend on any circumstances. When we are surrendered to Him, He fills us with His peace, and those around us will see this and realize that we have “been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13).

When we have the meekness of Christ, the spirit of hatred and revenge will be gone. We will follow His instruction to “bless those who curse you and pray for those who spitefully use you” (Luke 6:28).

Then, we will speak the language of heaven and inherit the earth—an earth not marred by sin and suffering but one where all will be peace and harmony forever. “There shall be no more curse but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and His servants shall serve Him” (Revelation 22:3).

To learn more about this topic, read Ellen White’s book Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing and visit https://egwwritings.org/.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/3-third-blessing-in-the-beatitudes-what-does-jesus-teach-us-pastor-ted-wilson/

How to Successfully Proclaim the Gospel in the Cities #sermon #shorts

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What are our responsibilities in preaching the gospel in the cities? This is a #short clip from Pastor Mark Finley's message, "How Can We Effectively Bring the Message to the Cities?", and it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1wboSHTtD4 focuses on what we can do, with God's help, to spread the message of hope and salvation throughout the cities. Our responsibility is to go and fulfill the mission. God has promised to provide us with the strength, power, and authority we need to effectively bring the gospel to all of the people in the cities. Watch the video to learn more about how we can effectively preach the gospel in cities where many people are seeking hope and salvation. ————————————————————————————
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4.THE OLD TESTAMENT HOPE – ON DEATH, DYING, AND THE FUTURE HOPE | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.

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Series ON DEATH, DYING, AND THE FUTURE HOPE with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.

4.THE OLD TESTAMENT HOPE
Death cannot be the last of the last…

Memory Text: Hebrews 11:17.19 – By faith Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son. . . . He considered the fact that God is able even to raise someone from the dead—and figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.

Content:
4.1 I shall see God
We will see God personally, our creator.

4.2 From the power of the grave
Who is more powerful than the grave?

4.3 From the depths of the earth
Nothing is so deep that God would not be able to get you out there.

4.4 Your dead shall live
A bigger contrast cannot be thought about…

4.5 Those who sleep in the dust
The resurrection of the dead is on top of all hope.

4.6 Summary
The hope of resurrection is a glorious biblical truth.

My God bless you today and always.

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Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/4-the-old-testament-hope-on-death-dying-and-the-future-hope-pastor-kurt-piesslinger-m-a/

4.6 Summary – THE OLD TESTAMENT HOPE | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.

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Series ON DEATH, DYING, AND THE FUTURE HOPE with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.

4.THE OLD TESTAMENT HOPE
Death cannot be the last of the last…

Memory Text: Hebrews 11:17.19 – By faith Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son. . . . He considered the fact that God is able even to raise someone from the dead—and figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.

4.6 Summary
The hope of resurrection is a glorious biblical truth.

My God bless you today and always.

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Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/4-6-summary-the-old-testament-hope-pastor-kurt-piesslinger-m-a/

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