CROWN OF LOVE

Mark 15:17-18 “They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him.  And they began to call out to him, ‘Hail, king of the Jews! ‘”

The Scene: The crown of thorns* came from a scrubby plant called burnet, which grew in the region in which Jesus taught. “He wore the crown of thorns which we had deserved, that we might wear the crown of glory which he merited.” (Matthew Henry Commentary- Zondervan edition 1960)

“The Son of God loves us so much that He was willing to wear a crown of thorns, that those who believe might wear the crown of life,” said the Holy Spirit.

James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”

2 Timothy 4:8  “Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day–and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

*Three (3) strands make up the crown of thorns–three being the Biblical number for the Trinity. When Jesus suffered and was crucified, not only did Jesus suffer, but the wholeness of God was included, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Revelation 19:9 “Then the angel said to me, ‘Write: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’ And he added, ‘These are the true words of God.’ “

The Scene: Stairs are rising toward heaven–symbolic of the steps of spiritual maturity that Christians climb as they ascend to their destination, heaven, and receive their heavenly rewards.

We are called to study the Word of God so that we can grow in spiritual maturity and be of good service to Father God, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit.

2 Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of truth.”

The Holy Spirit is calling His people to come up higher and to be holy as God is holy, maturing in God’s spiritual realm and learning from Him, daily.

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6-7 GROWING IN MATURITY

Romans 8:13-14 ” For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”

The Scene: Representing the human heart–full of sin (black background) that kills the spiritual heart of man.

When we sin it’s as if we were stabbing ourselves in the heart with a dagger.

NOTE: Our sin causes hurt to our Lord Jesus Christ, also! As christians we are called to the life of Christ; followers of the true God, who said He is the way, truth and life. John 14:6“Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ “

Romans 8: 10-12 “But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation–but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.”

Ask daily for God’s Holy Spirit to lead you and guide you in all righteousness, as you try to live for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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5-115 RIGHTEOUSNESS

MAXIMIZE

Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly* seek him. *earnestly:  zealously, eagerly, real desire–with steady application and care

The Scene : Symbolic of the sun rising from the East and setting in the West repeatedly–representing many days.

Man’s days on this earth are numbered (limited). We are called to use our days wisely, utilizing Godly wisdom given us by the Holy Spirit, as opposed to using man’s worldly wisdom (flesh) which isn’t really wisdom at all.  James 3:17-18 “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.  Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.”

As we seek to follow God’s ways, not our own, we can maximize our heavenly and earth rewards from God.

Daniel 12:3 “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.”

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5-101 WISDOM

SWEPT AWAY

Isaiah 44:22 ” I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.”

The Scene: Many sweepers–a representation of our Lord’s mercy and grace, as He sweeps away our sins, over and over again, for those who have repentant hearts, those who believe in Jesus Christ.  God knows our hearts, attitudes and actions.

Isaiah 1:18-19 ” ‘Come now, let us reason together,’ says the Lord. ‘Though  your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land.’ ”

1 John 2:1 “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin.  But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense–Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.”

Acts 13:38 “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.”

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GET WISDOM III

1 Corinthians 8:1b-3  “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But the man who loves God is known by God.”

The Scene: A stack of books looking like a skyscraper that seemingly reaches to the sky–representing all of mankind’s knowledge.

Man’s knowledge and his worldly wisdom hinder him from living out his life without God’s wisdom to guide him.

Ecclesiastes 12:11-12 ” The words of the  wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails–given by one Shepherd. Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.”

Worldly wisdom & man’s philosophies are the result of worldly book knowledge–such as  evolution theory, accepted by many as fact.  Likewise, those who believe in false religions, cults and worship idols, are studying information that separates them from God.

Get wisdom! Get Godly wisdom! (Read Chapter 2 of Proverbs: The moral benefits of Wisdom.)

James 1:5 ” If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”

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5-103 WISDOM

FIRE FOR EFFECT

James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

The Scene: Representation of guns firing from a battleship–firing several rounds/ volleys, “firing  for effect.  “The “big boomers” continued to fire for a time, as the shells sought their targets and hit, destroying them. The shells represent our prayers.

Cannon fire is directed by an artillery officer/ spotter/director. Likewise, the Holy Spirit compares our prayers, that are directed by God, to be like the cannon fired at our enemy  in the spiritual battle against Satan. He is the master tempter who tries continually to separate us from God.

The Holy Spirit tells us to fire for effect with our prayers. Send many prayers/volleys as necessary to drive off or kill the enemy. Our prayers are to be fervent* and effectual**, God’s Word tells us to be:  *fervent:  earnest, eager, zealous; ** effectual:  having adequate power or force to produce the desired effect.

Holy God gave us His Holy Spirit to provide  the power needed to drive our spiritual enemies away.

Proverbs 15:8 ” The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.”

Psalm 86:6-7 “Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of trouble I will call on you, for you will answer me.”

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5-102 PRAYER

NIGHT VISION

2 Corinthians 4:4 ” The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”

The Scene: A person wearing a pair of night vision glasses.

God’s people have been given the Holy Spirit, who gives us Godly wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment, which act like night vision glasses, to see clearly in a spiritually dark world.

Psalm 18:28b “My God turns my darkness into light.”

The unsaved, non-believers in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, walk in spiritual darkness.

Psalm 82:5  “They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.”

Ecclesiastes 2:26 “To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing wealth up to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

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5-100 LIGHT IN DARKNESS