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IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS

IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS

Revelation 7:16-17 “Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

The Scene: At first there was a man standing in the sun baking from the heat represented by feelings of condemnation (guilt). A Christian man, he fell to his knees and prayed, facing the sun. As he prayed, a large cross came up out of the ground. The large cross cast a shadow toward the man, who was now in total shade, protected from the sun’s rays and heat. Because he was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, his prayers continued to increase the size of the cross, until he was in total shade. He was no longer undergoing the enemy’s guilt.

Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.”

James 5:16b “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

Mark11:24-25 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

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8-99 POWER OF PRAYER

THE CHURCH

THE CHURCH

Ephesians 2:19-22 “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”

The Scene: The Cornerstone (Jesus) of His Temple (The Church) with building blocks representing both Jews and Gentiles being together as one building (one body) under Christ as the Head of the Church.

1 Corinthians 12:27 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

Ephesians 3:6 “This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.”

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8-97 RIGHTEOUSNESS

AT ATTENTION

AT ATTENTION

Deuteronomy 20:4 ” For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”

The Scene: The figure representing God’s righteous people, those whose names are written in the Book of Life. The figure has his drawn sword at attention, awaiting a command from the Commander-in-Chief, Jesus the Christ of Nazareth.

We know the battle is the Lord’s. His Word tells us this is true. Also, we are to remember we are protected by the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.”

“You will recognize my people because they stand out from the rest, like a light on a hill. Examples: the Apostles, Abel, Noah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, Moses, Abraham, Gideon, King David, the prophet Samuel, Saul (Paul) of Tarsus, Enoch, Elijah, and others in God’s Word. (See Hebrews Ch. 11).

We are to wait upon the Lord as these men did and gained their victories with God’s help.

Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

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8-98 RIGHTEOUSNESS

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Luke 21:32-33 “I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”

The Scene: #1 Rolling hills covered with flowers.

The Scene: #2 Rolling hills covered with wilted, dying flowers.

Psalm 103:15-18 ” As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone and its place remembers it no more. But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children–with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.”

Matthew 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”

2 Corinthians 5:1 “Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”

John 11:25-26 “Jesus said to her, ‘ I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’ “

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8-96 NUMBERED DAYS

JESUS IS LIGHT II

Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”

John 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. ‘ “

Revelation 21:23 “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.”

2 Corinthians 4:6 “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”

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8-95 JESUS THE LIGHT

GOD’S PROVISION

GOD’S PROVISION

1 Timothy 6:17 “Command those who are in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”

The Scene: A large red barn with a black roof–sign of prosperity and provision

2 Corinthians 9:6, 8,10-11 “Remember this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound to every good work. Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”

Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Psalm 144:13-15 “Our barns will be filled with every kind of provision. Our sheep will increase by thousands, by tens of thousands in our fields; our oxen will draw heavy loads. There will be no breaching of walls, no going into captivity, no cry of distress in our streets. Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord.”

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MY PEOPLE

MY PEOPLE

Revelation 21:3 ” And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.’ “

The Scene: A handwritten scroll: God’s people have been entrusted to Jesus Christ our Lord; it will go badly for anyone that wrongs one of His own, the Holy Spirit quickened to this writer.

1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

Titus 2:13-14 “While we wait for the blessed hope–the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”

Matthew 24:30-31 “At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.”

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7-60 CHOSEN OF GOD

7-60 CHOSEN OF GOD

SPIRITUAL WEAPONS

SPIRITUAL WEAPONS

2 Corinthians 10:4 “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”

The Scene: A rack of powerful rifles, pistols and other weapons–each weapon representing a prayer for help by those who are born-again Christians, against attacks in the spiritual realm from our enemy, Satan.

Psalm 34:17 “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” *

*See Matthew 12:29 and Luke11:21-22

We have at our disposal an assortment of weapons (prayers) to fight the enemy–such as prayers to come against temptations and illnesses: physical, mental, or spiritual.

Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

We can include in our prayers Scriptures from the Holy Bible, just like Jesus did when tempted by Satan or his strongmen–the Word of God will not fail us. God’s Word is true and everlasting.

Psalm 119:89 “Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.”

When we don’t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit will be there for us and lead us, when we ask Him for help. He will give us the right spiritual weapons (powerful prayers) to say.

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PERFECTION OF GOD

PERFECTION OF GOD

READ: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 The story of the resurrection life and victory over death.

The Scene: Three rings overlapping each other representing the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Each circle symbolizes completeness and perfection. The axis about which the rings are set, representing the cross anchored in the Rock, Jesus, who sacrificed His life for us; and His resurrection on the third day after His crucifixion and proven death.

The three rings show Jesus in His rightful place as a part of the Holy Trinity and His oneness with Father God and the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where , O death is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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7-54 RESURRECTION LIFE

THIS IS NOT MY HOME

THIS IS NOT MY HOME

1 Peter 2:11 ” Dear friends, I urge you as aliens and strangers in this world, to abstain from sinful desires.”

The Scene: A passport and visa depiction of the Christian’s origin, as being from heaven, not earth.

Psalm 119:19 “I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.”

Our life on earth is only temporary and brief, when compared to eternity in heaven. Our lifetime on earth is like a shooting star or comet zipping across the sky. Seen only for a brief moment in time; heaven is timeless. Our time with God Almighty in heaven will be forever.

2 Corinthians 4:18 “So we fix our eyes on not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is only temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Philippians 3:18-20 “For, as I have often told you before and now say again with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

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7-57 CITIZEN OF HEAVEN