CONQUERING LUST OF THE FLESH

 CONQUERING LUST OF THE FLESH

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the

soul.

I. THE ANATOMY OF LUST

1. Lust in the Garden

Gen 3:1-7

Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD

God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not

eat of every tree of the garden’?” 2  And the woman said to the serpent, “We may

eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; 3  but of the fruit of the tree which is in the

midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest

you die.’ ” 4  Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5  For

God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be

like God, knowing good and evil.” 6  So when the woman saw that the tree was

good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one

wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he

ate. 7  Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were

naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings

We are tempted to lust in the areas we have natural needs and desires

i. Basic Human needs (food, water, shelter etc.)

ii. Need to be “Moved” (fascinated, affected, swept etc.

Ex. Woman Romance men activity. Thrill adrenaline etc.

iii. To be Something (Great, to matter, to count, Have Substance etc.)

iv. Something cool or worth while to give yourselves to – yield to

Ex. That’s why they yielded to the Serpent He seemed to know more than

God

2. All Lust starts when we don’t believe what God has apportioned to us is

enough

3. Lust is internal. ADD THIS PLEASE JUST THE TITLE THE SCRIPTURE IS ALREADY

THERE

James 1:14-17 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

15  Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is

finished, bringeth forth death. 16  Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17  Every good

gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of

lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

a. Lust comes from within.

b. Lust will draw you away toward enticement

c. Lust is a seed that will grow.

d. The fruit of lust is sin and death

Trouble comes when we don’t realize how intimately involved God is in our lives.

Trouble and difficulty makes us feel this way.

Exo 20:17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s

wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything

that belongs to your neighbor.”

4. Lust is Deceitful

Eph 4:22That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt

according to the deceitful lusts

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Dopamine is a dominant neurotransmitter sought after Lust

A dopamine rush doesn’t create happiness itself but alerts the brain to the

possibility of feeling good motivating people to pursue more of that feeling.

Dopamine triggers anticipation in the brain but never creates satisfaction. A

lifetime of lust will never be enough. Lust will always seek for more. It’s

insatiable.

Eccl 1:8 All things are full of labor; Man cannot express it. The eye is not satisfied with

seeing, Nor the ear filled with hearing

5. Lust is Satan’s Doorway. DELETE THIS SECTION PLEASE

1 Tim 6:9-10

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish

and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love

of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered

away from the faith and pierced themselves with many grief’s.

6. Lust Chokes the Word of God in Our Hearts

Mark 4:19 (KJV) And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of

other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

II. SIGNS OF LUST

1 Cor 10:5-11

But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in

the wilderness. 6  Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we

should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 7  And do not become idolaters as

were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose

up to play.” 8  Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one

day twenty-three thousand fell; 9  nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also

tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; 10  nor complain, as some of them also

complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. 11  Now all these things happened

to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the

ends of the ages have come

1. Perpetual Overthrow despite Promises (v.5) – “with many of them God was not

well pleased for they were overthrown in the wilderness.”

2. Idolatry – Excessive Worship of Something other than God. ,” The people sat

down to eat and drink, and rose up to play”

Ex. Golden Calf in Wilderness

God’s that allow unrestrained behavior are more popular

3. Immorality –

4. Presuming upon God’s Grace – Tempting Christ

5. Constant Murmuring and Unhappiness

III. HOW TO DEAL WITH LUST

1. Dial Down and get rid of too much personal ambition

Matthew 18:1-5

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the

kingdom of heaven?” 2  Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst

of them, 3  and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become

as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. 4  Therefore

whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of

heaven. 5  Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.

Psalm 131:1-3

O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in

great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. 2 Surely I have composed and

quieted my soul; Like a weaned child rests against his mother, My soul is like a

weaned child within me. 3 O Israel, hope in the LORD FROM this time forth and

forever.

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls. 30  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light

2. Embrace Contentment

CONTENTMENT — a state of mind in which one’s desires are confined to his lot

whatever it may be

1 Tim. 6:6

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7  For we brought nothing into this

world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out

. It is opposed to envy (James 3:16), avarice (Heb. 13:5), ambition (Prov. 13:10)

and anxiety (Matt. 6:25, 34). It arises from the inward disposition, and is the

offspring of humility, and of an intelligent consideration of of divine providence

(Ps. 96:1, 2; 145), the greatness of the divine promises (2 Pet. 1:4), and our own

unworthiness (Gen. 32:10) – Easton’s Bible Dictionary.

JIREH

I'll never be more loved than I am right now

Wasn't holding You up

So there's nothing I can do to let You down

It doesn't take a trophy to make You proud

I'll never be more loved than I am right now, oh

Going through a storm but I won't go down

I hear Your voice

Carried in the rhythm of the wind to call me out

You would cross an ocean so I wouldn't drown

You've never been closer than You are right now

(Let's sing it loud y'all)

You are Jireh, You are enough

Jireh, You are enough

And I will be content in every circumstance

You are Jireh, You are enough

Forever enough

Always enough

More than enough

Forever enough

Always enough

More than enough

3. Make your body your obedient slave. DELETE THIS SECTION PLEASE

1 Cor 9:27

but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to

others, I myself will not be disqualified.

1 Cor 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is

faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but

with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able

to endure it.

Galatians 5:16-17 (KJV)

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [17]

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these

are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye

would.

4. Crucify the flesh. DELETE THIS SECTION PLEASE

Galatians 5:24 (KJV) And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and

lusts.

Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12  teaching us

that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously,

and godly in the present age

1 Peter 1:14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your

ignorance

1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the

pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world

5. Revell in Superior Pleasures

a. The Pleasure of Self-Denial (Discipline)

Ex. Athletes do it all the time

Luke 9:23-24 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny

himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24  For whoever desires to

save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

Gal 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

17  For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and

these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you

wish.

b. The Pleasure of Pleasing Jesus

John 8:29 And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I

always do those things that please Him.”

Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence

toward God, and toward men.

c. The Pleasure of Jesus’ Presence

Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fullness of joy; At thy

right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the

house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty

THE POWER OF SACRIFICE

THE POWER OF SACRIFICE

2 Samuel 24:1-25

Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to

say, “Go, number Israel and Judah.” 2  So the king said to Joab the commander of the army who

was with him, “Now go throughout all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and count the

people, that I may know the number of the people.” 3  And Joab said to the king, “Now may the

LORD your God add to the people a hundred times more than there are, and may the eyes of my

lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king desire this thing?” 4  Nevertheless the king’s

word prevailed against Joab and against the captains of the army. Therefore Joab and the

captains of the army went out from the presence of the king to count the people of Israel. 5  And

they crossed over the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the right side of the town which is in the

midst of the ravine of Gad, and toward Jazer. 6  Then they came to Gilead and to the land of

Tahtim Hodshi; they came to Dan Jaan and around to Sidon; 7  and they came to the stronghold

of Tyre and to all the cities of the Hivites and the Canaanites. Then they went out to South Judah

as far as Beersheba. 8  So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at

the end of nine months and twenty days. 9  Then Joab gave the sum of the number of the people

to the king. And there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men who drew the sword,

and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand men. 10  And David’s heart condemned him

after he had numbered the people. So David said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in what I

have done; but now, I pray, O LORD, take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very

foolishly.” 11  Now when David arose in the morning, the word of the LORD came to the prophet

Gad, David’s seer, saying, 12  “Go and tell David, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I offer you three things;

choose one of them for yourself, that I may do it to you.”  13  So Gad came to David and told him;

and he said to him, “Shall seven years of famine come to you in your land? Or shall you flee

three months before your enemies, while they pursue you? Or shall there be three days’ plague

in your land? Now consider and see what answer I should take back to Him who sent me.” 14  And

David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Please let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His

mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man.” 15  So the LORD sent a plague upon

Israel from the morning till the appointed time. From Dan to Beersheba seventy thousand men

of the people died. 16  And when the angel stretched out His hand over Jerusalem to destroy it,

the LORD relented from the destruction, and said to the angel who was destroying the people, “It

is enough; now restrain your hand.” And the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of

Araunah the Jebusite. 17  Then David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel who was striking

the people, and said, “Surely I have sinned, and I have done wickedly; but these sheep, what

have they done? Let Your hand, I pray, be against me and against my father’s house. 18 And

Gad came that day to David and said to him, “Go up, erect an altar to the Lord on the threshing

floor of Araunah the Jebusite.” 19  So David, according to the word of Gad, went up as the Lord

commanded. 20  Now Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming toward him. So

Araunah went out and bowed before the king with his face to the ground. 21  Then Araunah said,

“Why has my lord the king come to his servant?” And David said, “To buy the threshing floor

from you, to build an altar to the Lord, that the plague may be withdrawn from the people.”

22  Now Araunah said to David, “Let my lord the king take and offer up whatever seems good to

him. Look, here are oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing implements and the yokes of the oxen

for wood. 23  All these, O king, Araunah has given to the king.” And Araunah said to the king,

“May the Lord your God accept you.” 24  Then the king said to Araunah, “No, but I will surely buy

it from you for a price; nor will I offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God with that which costs

me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. 25  And

David built there an altar to the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the

Lord heeded the prayers for the land, and the plague was withdrawn from Israel.

Sacrifice - an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else

regarded as more important or worthy.

I. GOD HONORS SACRIFICE

1. Old Testament Sacrificial System

a. The burnt offering (Leviticus 1; 6:8–13; 8:18-21; 16:24),

b. The grain offering (Leviticus 2; 6:14–23),

c. The peace offering (Leviticus 3; 7:11–34),

d. The sin offering (Leviticus 4; 5:1–13; 6:24–30; 8:14–17; 16:3–22),

e. The trespass offering (Leviticus 5:14–19; 6:1–7; 7:1–6).

2. Our Life

Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your

bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable

service.

Luke 9:24

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My

sake will save it.

3. In Praise

Hebrews 13:5

Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the

fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name

4. In Prayer

Psalm 141:1-2

Lord, I cry out to You; Make haste to me! Give ear to my voice when I cry out to

You. 2 Let my prayer be set before You as incense, The lifting up of my hands as

the evening sacrifice.

5. In Giving

Philippians 4:18

Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the

things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well

pleasing to God.

II. PRAYING THROUGH THE NIGHT

Mark 13:35

Watch ye therefore for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even,

or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning

Nighttime in Scripture is divided into four three-hour periods called "watches."

 "Even," or the evening watch, is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 Midnight watch, from 9 p.m. to midnight

 Cockcrowing, from 12 M to 3 a.m.

 Morning watch, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

1. Job

Job 35:10

But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker, Who gives songs in the night,

2. David

Psalm 63:5-6

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise

You with joyful lips. 6 When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the

night watches.

Psalm 119:148

My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your

word

3. Jesus

Luke 6:12-16

Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and

continued all night in prayer to God. 13  And when it was day, He called His

disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named

apostles: 14  Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James

and John; Philip and Bartholomew; 15  Matthew and Thomas; James the son of

Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot; 16  Judas the son of James, and Judas

Iscariot who also became a traitor.

4. Paul

2 Corinthians 6:4-5

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in

afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5  In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in

labours, in watchings, in fastings

5. Fresh Anointing and Affiliates

October 1-30

Worship and Prayer. Pray in Spirit. Soak in Word. War.

III. EXPECTATIONS

1. Pandemic Relief

2. Breakthrough

Acts 12:5-11

Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for

him by the church. 6  And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter

was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards

before the door were keeping the prison. 7  Now behold, an angel of the Lord

stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and

raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off his hands. 8  Then the

angel said to him, “Gird yourself and tie on your sandals”; and so he did. And he

said to him, “Put on your garment and follow me.” 9  So he went out and followed

him, and did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he

was seeing a vision. 10  When they were past the first and the second guard posts,

they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own

accord; and they went out and went down one street, and immediately the angel

departed from him. 11  And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know

for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand

of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.

3. Being with Our Beloved

Song of Solomon 5:2

I sleep, but my heart is awake; It is the voice of my beloved! He knocks, saying,

“Open for me, my sister, my love, My dove, my perfect one; For my head is

covered with dew, My locks with the drops of the night

4. Preparation for Days Ahead

The Power of Divine Peace

He is your peace.

John 14:27 

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let

not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

What is God's peace?

A. A peace of mind is defined as a mental state of calmness or tranquility

B. The peace in your heart is a gift of God.

This is why we need Him.

1.  His peace will calm our mind.

His peace allows us to see our path much clearer; helping us to walk in His purpose. 

2. His peace will help us focus and keep track of our goals.

Having clear goals is like having a compass; you know where you want to go, you aim for it

and commit to the road, trusting that all obstacles are worthy challenges rather than

intimidating threats.

3. His peace includes freedom from worry and anxiety.

When our minds are buzzing with thoughts, it can be intense and overwhelming. 

4. His peace will give us a calm, relaxed, and content mind.

 

Myth

Peace of mind is often associated with yogis, hermits or monks, sitting alone in a far off place, in

an ashram, cave or monastery, praying or meditating all day long.

The word yogis or yoga means to yoke with or be in union.

Although yoga is not a religion in itself, it is connected to religion, and stems historically from

Hinduism, but also to Jainism and Buddhism.

 

2 Corinthians 6:14

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness

with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Isaiah 26:3 

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

 

Truth

Peace comes from heaven. God is the Prince of Peace. 

Isaiah 9:6 

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his

shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting

Father, The Prince of Peace.

John 20:19

...Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you"

Romans 5:1 - "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through

our Lord Jesus Christ

Galatians 5:22 - Peace is noted as part of the fruit of the Spirit

Ephesians 2:14 - Paul identifies Jesus Himself as our peace. How did Jesus provide this peace?

Colossians 1:20 - Tells us that "He made peace by His blood on the cross

 

He is a Wonderful Counselor .

We take His counsel by reading His word and obeying it.

Joshua 1:8 

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and

night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt

make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

The Peace of God can be attained and enjoyed right here and now, even while leading a

normal, ordinary life, with a job and family.  Wherever you are.

Jesus gives us peace to do things such as:

1. Have better concentration.

2. Be more efficient in our daily life affairs.

3. Have a sense of inner strength and power.

4. Have more patience, tolerance, and tact.

5. Be free from stress, anxieties and worries.

6. Have a greater sense of inner happiness.

7. Allows us to fall asleep easily at night and sleep soundly.

8. Keeps us from being affected by what people say or think.

9. Helps us to experience tranquility and rest in our mind so we are not thinking and running

from one unimportant thought to another.

10. Keeps us from being swayed and agitated by events, problems, or difficulties.

John 14:26-31

26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall

teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let

not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go

away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the

Father: for my Father is greater than I 29 And now I have told you before it comes to pass, that,

when it comes to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you:  for the

prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.   31 But that the world may know that I

love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do.  Arise, let us go hence.

 Remember, your inheritance from Jesus is peace.

 He came to give us the Kingdom.

What is the kingdom about?

Romans 14:17-18

For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness

and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God,

and others will approve of you, too.

This is why God gave us His peace.

2 Timothy 1:7 NLT For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and

self-discipline

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of

a sound mind.

A sound mind is the mind that relies on the promises of God. We are in control of what we

believe. Even if it is “bad news”. ie...Doctor’s report, news report, global warming, or wars.

Think on this: Philippians 4:8 

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just,

whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if

there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

 Fear comes to steal our peace. Guard your heart and do not allow it.

 As a Christian, meditate, concentrate, and think deeply on God's truth, always.

A Whole Soul

 A WHOLE SOUL

 

 

Psalm 23:1-6

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2​He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths ofrighteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 Youprepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever

 

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

 

Spirit - God Consciousness 

Body - World Consciousness

Soul - (Emotions) Bridge the Two

Trichotomy of Man  

 

I. THE TAINTED SOUL

Gen 2:7

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being

• Originally spirit dominate, soul subordinate, body compliant

 

• Post Fall – Body dominant, soul compliant, spirit dead

Ephesians 2:1-3

And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others

 

• After Salvation – spirit alive seeking dominance, soul tainted needing restoration, body needs to be put to death

 

Romans 8:13

For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

 

 

Hebrews 4:11-12

 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. 12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

 

II. SOUL RESTORATION

 

1. Restoration from Sin

Luke 22:31-32

 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren”

 

Psalm 51:10-13

Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And uphold me by Your generous Spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You

 

o Sin brings you into bondage…

 

Romans 6:16

Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?

 

2. Restoration from soul scars

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed.”

 

3. Restoration from Soul Ties

Genesis 34:1-3

Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. 2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her and lay with her, and violated her. 3 His soul was strongly attracted to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the young woman and spoke kindly to the young woman.

1 Corinthians 6:16-20

Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For “the two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” 17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. 18 Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. 19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

 

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III. HOW TO KEEP A RESTORED SOUL

1. Constantly bring your soul before the Lord

Psalm 25:1-2

To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me.

 

Psalm 41:4

I said, “Lord, be merciful to me; Heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.”

 

Philippians 4:6-7

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

2. Strengthen your spirit

Ephesians 3:16

That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.

 

3. Live out of the Spirit’s strength

 

4. Resist the enemies of your soul

- Pride 

- Offense

- Root of Bitterness

 

Hebrews 12:14-15

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled

JESUS 100 Pt. 4

JESUS 100 Pt. 4

7 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO JESUS

I. THE MEASURE OF MATURITY IS DEVOTION

1. First Commandment

Matthew 22:37-38

Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all

your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38  This is the first and great commandment

2. Devotion is Weighed

Philippians 3:12-15

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I

may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13  Brethren, I

do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those

things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

14  I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

15  Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you

think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you

3. Heart is Weighed

Matthew 15:8-9

“These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips,

But their heart is far from Me. 9 And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as

doctrines the commandments of men. “

II. WHAT LOVE WILL DO FOR YOU

1. Highest form of Life

Luke 9:23-24

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny

himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24  For whoever desires to save

his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

2. Endurance

1 Corinthians 13:7-8

“Love…bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things…

Love never fails

Song of Solomon 8:6-8

Hang my locket around your neck, wear my ring on your finger. Love is invincible

facing danger and death. Passion laughs at the terrors of hell. The fire of love

stops at nothing— it sweeps everything before it. Flood waters can’t drown love,

torrents of rain can’t put it out.

3. Extravagance

Matthew 26:6-13

And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7  a woman came

to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on

His head as He sat at the table. 8  But when His disciples saw it, they were

indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9  For this fragrant oil might have been sold

for much and given to the poor.” 10  But when Jesus was aware of it, He said to

them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me.

11  For you have the poor with you always, but Me you do not have always. 12  For in

pouring this fragrant oil on My body, she did it for My burial. 13  Assuredly, I say to

you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has

done will also be told as a memorial to her.”

4. Purity

Matthew 22:35-40

Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying,

36  “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37  Jesus said to him,

“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with

all your mind.’ 38  This is the first and great commandment. 39  And the second is like

it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40  On these two commandments

hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

III. HOW TO LOVE HIM

1. Ask Him to help you Love Him More

John 17:25-26

O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and

these have known that You sent Me. 26  And I have declared to them Your name,

and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I

in them.

1 John 4:19

We love Him because He first loved us

Song of Solomon 1:4

Draw me away! We will run after you

2. Learn to Gaze at Him

Luke 10:38-42

Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain

woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39  And she had a sister

called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40  But Martha was

distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You

not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore, tell her to help

me.” 41  And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried

and troubled about many things. 42  But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen

that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

3. Try not to offend Him and if You do Deal with it Quickly

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Do not quench the Spirit

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day

of redemption.

4. Read the Bible with Him

John 5:39

You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these

are they which testify of Me.

JESUS IN EVERY BOOK OF THE BIBLE

 In Genesis, HE is The Seed of the woman.

 In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.

 In Leviticus, He is our High Priest.

 In Numbers, He is the Pillar of cloud by day and the Pillar of fire by night.

 In Deuteronomy, He is the Prophet like unto Moses.

 In Joshua, He is the Commander of the Lord’s army.

 In Judges, He is our Judge and Lawgiver.

 In Ruth, He is our Kinsman Redeemer.

 In 1st and 2nd Samuel, He is the Seed of David.

 In Kings and Chronicles, He is our reigning King.

 In Ezra, He is our faithful Scribe.

 In Nehemiah, He is the Rebuilder of everything broken.

 In Esther, He is our Mordecai, our Advocate.

 In Job, He is our ever-living Redeemer.

 In Psalms, He is our Shepherd.

 In Proverbs, He is our Wisdom.

 In Ecclesiastes, He is our meaning for life.

 In the Song of Solomon, He is the loving Bridegroom.

 In Isaiah, He is the Prince of peace.

 In Jeremiah and Lamentations, He is our weeping Prophet.

 In Ezekiel, He is the Glorious Lord.

 In Daniel, He is the fourth Man in the "fiery furnace."

 In Hosea, He is the faithful Husband.

 In Joel, He is the Outpourer of the Holy Spirit.

 In Amos, He is our Burden-bearer.

 In Obadiah, He is our Judge and Savior.

 In Jonah, He is the risen Prophet.

 In Micah, He is the Ruler of the world from Bethlehem.

 In Nahum, He is our Stronghold.

 In Habakkuk, he is the Watchman.

 In Zephaniah, He is Mighty to save.

 In Haggai, He is the Restorer.

 In Zechariah, He is the branch of David; the One pierced for us.

 In Malachi, He is the Son of Righteousness.

 In Matthew, He is King of the Jews, the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of the living

God.

 In Mark, He is the Servant, the Miracle Worker.

 In Luke, He is the Baby in the manger, the Son of Man.

 In John, He is the Son of God; the Living Word; the way, truth, and life.

 In Acts, He is the Savior of the world, Ascended Lord.

 In Romans, He is the Justifier.

 In I Corinthians, He is the Resurrection.

 In II Corinthians, He is our Comfort.

 In Galatians, He is our Liberty.

 In Ephesians, He is Head of the Church.

 In Philippians, He is our Joy.

 In Colossians, He is our Completeness and the glue that holds our world together.

 In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, He is the Coming King.

 In I & II Timothy, He is our Mediator.

 In Philemon, He is our Benefactor.

 In Titus, He is the Blessed Hope.

 In Hebrews, He is our Perfection.

 In James, he is the Power behind our faith.

 In I, II Peter, He is our Chief Shepherd and Chief Cornerstone.

 In I, II, III John, He is our Truth and Everlasting Life.

 In Jude, He is the Foundation of our faith. Our security

 In Revelation, He is The King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

5. Give Him Your Cares Always

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you

Philippians 4:6-7

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with

thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7  and the peace of God,

which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through

Christ Jesus.

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls. 30  For My yoke is easy and My burden is

light.”

6. Sing to Him Not Just About Him

Ephesians 5:18-19

And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the

Spirit, 19  speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing

and making melody in your heart to the Lord

7. Look for His Appearing

2 Timothy 4:7-8

7  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the

faith.  8  Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,

the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to

all who have loved His appearing.

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!

He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!

He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.

He always was, He always is, and He always will be...

Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, but never Undone!

He was bruised and brought healing!

He was pierced and eased pain!

He was persecuted and brought freedom!

He was dead and brought life!

He is risen and brings power!

He reigns and brings Peace!

The world can't understand him!

The armies can't defeat Him!

The schools can't explain Him!

The leaders can't ignore Him!

Herod couldn't kill Him!

The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him!

The grave couldn't hold Him!

Nero couldn't crush Him!

Hitler couldn't silence Him!

Other religions can't replace Him!

The world can't explain Him away!

He is Light

He is Love

He is Longevity

He is Lord

He is Goodness

He is Kindness

He is Gentleness

He is God

He is Holy

He is Righteous

He is Mighty

He is Powerful

He is Pure

His ways are right

His word is eternal

His will is unchanging

and His mind is on us

HE IS!!!

JESUS 100 PT. 3

 Jesus 100 (part 3)

KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS

Luke 2:41-52

His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42  And when He was

twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43  When they

had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph

and His mother did not know it; 44  but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a

day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45  So when they did not

find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46  Now so it was that after three days they

found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking

them questions. 47  And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

48  So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You

done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” 49  And He said to them,

“Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50  But

they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. 51  Then He went down with

them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in

her heart. 52  And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

I. THE GLORY OF JESUS

1. He is Primary

Colossians 1:15-20

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16  For by Him

all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and

invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things

were created through Him and for Him. 17  And He is before all things, and in Him

all things consist. 18  And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the

beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the

preeminence. 19  For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should

dwell, 20  and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on

earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

2. His name is Above Every Other

Ephesians 1:19-23

“… and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe,

according to the working of His mighty power 20  which He worked in Christ when

He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly

places, 21  far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every

name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22  And

He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the

church, 23  which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all

All of the Bible and the End Time is About who can keep their eyes on Jesus

 Old Testament was about the coming Messiah

 Gospels were about the Present Messiah

 Now it’s about the Returning Messiah

3. All of History is About Him

 OT the coming Messiah

 Gospels The Present Messiah

 The Epistles to now…the soon coming Messiah

Psalm 2

Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the

earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD

and against His Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And

cast away Their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The

LORD shall hold them in derision. 5 Then He shall speak to them in His wrath,

And distress them in His deep displeasure, 6 “Yet I have set My King On My

holy hill of Zion.” 7 “I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me,

‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. 8 Ask of Me, and I will give You

The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your

possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to

pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ” 10 Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be

instructed, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear And rejoice

with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way,

When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their

trust in Him.

LACRAE – JESUS IS THE KING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u87fqx89C7w

Yeah ok see uh it's a lot of cats goin around talkin &bout they the king, ya know what I'm sayin

The king of this the king of that. Well I think we need to get this straight, there's only one true

king, ay Flame come help ya boy out man let's get into this one man yeah

[Verse 1: Lecrae]

He was raised up in Nazareth and raised on the thizzerd

Never got drunk, got high, or sipped sizzurp

Prophesied King, Isaiah 9, that's the wizzerd

He's the real king, and it don't matter what you hizzerd

A king's a real shepherd dawg

Acts in peoples favor ya'll

Not a self seekin player all about the paper dawg

Call em the Messiah, the Anointed One the Savior

Caught Him on the humble but you'll see Him reign later

These self-proclaimed kings braggin cause they on chrome

But twenty-six inches is a pretty low throne

Like kids playin in they daddy's clothes when he's gone

The clothes don&'t fit and daddy's comin; back home

Really this is foolish mane

You don't wanna do this mane

The King of kings is comin; back

The theocratic ruler mane

What if you should pass away and see Him on the last of days

There ain't no making deals so really what is there you have to say

[Hook: x2]

Who the King? (He the King)

Who the King? (He the King)

Who the King? (He the King, Jesus Christ rule this thing)

Who the King? (He the King)

Who the King? (He the King)

Who the King? (He the King, Jesus Christ run it mane)

[Lecrae:]

We talkin' 'bout the Sovereign Ruler dawg. Hey Flame man, why don't you enlighten us to who

the King is dawg? Let's get it

[Verse 2: Flame]

Oh how excellent is his essence we reverence His name

While silly peasants we presently tryna steal His fame

You carry .45s, AKs, king of the tools

But you can't make a day

You can't take away from the King of the Jews

See what about the major day

When you face to face with yes you know who

We wanna be a king with bling and do major things

But He supremely rules

You must be jokin', you smokin', plus you buyin' that Buddha

Why defy him when you can rely on the Lion of Judah?

Supreme ruler shinin' brighter than Jacob the jeweler's

Jewelry, cause it's true indeed he's savin' us through the

Cross of Christ and that's true

Follow him lose ya life and that's true

Gain new life, ya got to let loose

Of your own throne and follow Jesus

Rollin' big whips don't make you no king

Rollin' them spliffs don't make you no king

Pretty mixed screens don't make you no king

Smokin' those ki's don't make you no king

See you can run a trap own a house and smoke black and milds

You'll be a king when you can do things like roll back the clouds

[Hook: x2]

[Lecrae:]

Yeah we talkin bout absolute sovereignty, who rules over the earth and it's entirety, who will be

back to reign! Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Jesus Christ is king of the

kings, yeah, respect it

II. HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON HIM

1. Let Reality Replace Form

“the Feast of the Passover..” - Deuteronomy 16:1-8; 1 Corinthians. 5:7

- They took a Lamb on 10 th of Month - Time of triumphal entry

- Lamb was to be without spot or blemish - Jesus was sinless Son of God

- Killed on 14 th of month - Time of crucifixion

- Sprinkled blood on doorpost – blood from side

- Roast the whole Lamb - He gave his whole life

Matthew 7:21-23

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of

heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22  Many will say to

Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out

demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23  And then I

will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice

lawlessness!’

2. Stay Reverent (Fresh)

“Twelve years old” (Luke 2:42)

Matthew 13:54-58

When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they

were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty

works? 55  Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers

James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? 56  And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then

did this Man get all these things?” 57  So they were offended at Him. But Jesus said to

them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house.”

58  Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief

3. Embrace His Ways

“tarried behind”. (Luke 2:43)

The gap between expectation and reality

4. Ask Him Questions

5. Look for Him Everyday

“a days journey” (Luke 2:44)

6. Cultivate your own experience with him

“kinfolks and acquaintances”. (Luke 2:44)

7. The right Community is where He will be

“in the temple” (Luke 2:46)

Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of

them

Jesus 100 Pt. 2

Jesus 100

 Focus: 1) Pay particular attention to 2) Adapt to the prevailing level of light and become

able to see clearly

I. Jesus Must Be Our Focus

1. Jesus is above all

John 3:27-31 27  John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been

given to him from heaven.  28  You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the

Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before Him.’  29  He who has the bride is the bridegroom;

but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of

the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.  30  He must increase, but

I must decrease.  31  He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is

earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

2. Jesus is the Head

Ephesians 1:22 22  And He (Father) put all things under His (Jesus) feet, and gave Him to

be head over all things to the church

3. We must look to Jesus

Hebrews 12:2 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of

witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let

us run with endurance the race that is set before us,  2  looking unto Jesus, the author

and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross,

despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Psalm 120:6- 121:2 6  My soul has dwelt too long with one who hates peace. 7  I am

for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.   1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From

whence comes my help? 2  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

 When you focus on one thing, it is impossible to focus on anything else! (Try it) While you

can see other things, you cannot look at anything other than what you choose to focus

on.

II. The Hindrance to Focus

1. Looking at the wrong thing

Genesis 3:2-7 2  And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees

of the garden;  3  but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has

said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’ ”

4  Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.  5  For God knows that in

the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good

and evil.”

6  So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the

eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave

to her husband with her, and he ate.  7  Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and

they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made

themselves coverings.

2. Having a ‘Plan B’

2 Kings 5:20-26 20  But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my

master has spared Naaman this Syrian, while not receiving from his hands what he

brought; but as the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him.”  21  So

Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw him running after him, he got down from

the chariot to meet him, and said, “Is all well?” 22  And he said, “All is well. My master has

sent me, saying, ‘Indeed, just now two young men of the sons of the prophets have

come to me from the mountains of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two

changes of garments.’ ” 23  So Naaman said, “Please, take two talents.” And he urged him,

and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and

handed them to two of his servants; and they carried them on ahead of him.  24  When he

came to the citadel, he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house;

then he let the men go, and they departed.  25  Now he went in and stood before his

master. Elisha said to him, “Where did you go, Gehazi?” And he said, “Your servant did

not go anywhere.” 26  Then he said to him, “Did not my heart go with you when the man

turned back from his chariot to meet you? Is it time to receive money and to receive

clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male and female

servants?  27  Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and your descendants

forever.” And he went out from his presence leprous, as white as snow.

 Jesus is not first; He must be only. To view Him from this perspective leaves us with no other

option than to look to Him.

3. Avoiding the Straits

Matthew 7:13-14 13  “Enter by the narrow [strait] gate; for wide is the gate and

broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by

it.  14  Because narrow [strait] is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and

there are few who find it.

John 14:5-6 5  Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and

how can we know the way?” 6  Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the

life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

III. Seeing/Experiencing Who He Is

1. Lonely? John 15:15

2. Anxious? Isaiah 6:9

3. In darkness? John 1:9

4. Unsure? Revelation 3:14

5. He upholds all things by the word of His power. Hebrews 1:3

6. In Him all things are held together. Colossians 1:17

7. He is THE First and THE Last. Revelation 1:17

JESUS 100 PT. 1

JESUS 100 PT. 1

I. JESUS IS TO BE OUR PRIMARY FOCUS

1. The Son has the final Revelation

Hebrews 1:1-4

God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time

past to the fathers by the prophets, 2  has in these last days

spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all

things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3  who being the

brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and

upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by

Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the

Majesty on high, 4  having become so much better than the

angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name

than they.

2. All the body is served by the head

Col 2:17-19

Which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of

Christ. 18  Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in

false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things

which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

19  and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the

body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments,

grows with the increase that is from God.

3. Loosing first love is detrimental

Rev 2:1-5

To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says

He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the

midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2  “I know your works,

your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who

are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles

and are not, and have found them liars; 3  and you have

persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s

sake and have not become weary. 4  Nevertheless I have this

against you, that you have left your first love. 5  Remember

therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the

first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove

your lampstand from its place—unless you repent

4. He is Preeminent

Col 1:15-20

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all

creation. 16  For by Him all things were created that are in heaven

and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or

dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created

through Him and for Him. 17  And He is before all things, and in

Him all things consist. 18  And He is the head of the body, the

church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in

all things He may have the preeminence. 19  For it pleased the

Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20  and by Him to

reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth

or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His

cross.

5. Warfare is to disrupt us from Christ. MEDIA JUST

CHANGED THE ORDER

2 Cor 11:1-3

Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you

do bear with me. For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy.

For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present

you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3  But I fear, lest somehow, as

the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds

may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ

Matthew 13:18-23

“Therefore, hear the parable of the sower: 19  When anyone hears

the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the

wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his

heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. 20  But he who

received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word

and immediately receives it with joy; 21  yet he has no root in

himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or

persecution arises because of the word, immediately he

stumbles. 22  Now he who received seed among the thorns is he

who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the

deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes

unfruitful. 23  But he who received seed on the good ground is he

who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit

and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty

Ex. Jesus is the Word

- When you don’t fully embrace and understand him..

- Stony ()

- Thorns (LUST)

II. THE MAGNIFICANCE OF JESUS

o Adam

1 Cor 15:45

And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being.”

The last Adam became a life-giving spirit

 Was the Son of God

 Adam gave life to all of humanity / Jesus gives life to all

humanity

 Given Dominion / Jesus Has Dominion

 Succumbed to Satan / Defeated Satan

 The LAST ADAM

o Advocate

1 John 2:1

My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may

not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the

Father, Jesus Christ the righteous

 Job and Satan

 Your Own Conscious

 After death

 Heb 4:4-16

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has

passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us

hold fast our confession. 15  For we do not have a High Priest

who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in

all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16  Let us

therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may

obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

o Almighty

Revelation 1:8

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,”

says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the

Almighty.”

Sum total of all might and Power in the Universe

Ex. Jesus talking to Pilate..

Ex. Peter in Garden… 12 Legions of Angels?

Ex. God of the Mountains and Valley. 1 Sam 20:1-30

- Benhadad had 32 Kings

- He Besieged Samaria

- Sent to Ahab (All you have is mine) – Ahab said OK

- Benhadad said I will send men tomorrow all I see I like

I will take. (Ahab said no)

- Ahab gets Smart

- They come against

- Ahab seeks God (young men etc.)

- Israel went out at noon when they were getting drunk

- Israel defeated them…

- They came back in spring cause god of the hills

- Two flocks of goats / army filled all open land

- Israel killed 100,00 foot soldiers… others ran

o Alpha and Omega

Rev 22:13

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the

First and the Last”

 Sum total of all permutations

 He is the END (All begins and consummates in HIM)

o Amen

Rev 3:14

“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write,

These things says the Amen

 Final Word

 Covenantal Word

 Promises are yes and AMEN

 Ex. Kemi having to grab hold on the horns of the

Altar

 Remind God of His Promises

o Apostle of our Profession

Heb 3:1

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling,

consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession

 Sent One of our Profession and Confession

 Makes our profession possible

o Arm of the Lord –

Isaiah 51:9

Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the

LORD been revealed?

o Author and Finisher of our Faith

Heb 12:2

“…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…”

Ex. Faith is belief in a person (It’s Relationship)

Most of our desire are planted by Him…

Ex. Like me telling the kids about vacation (Wasn’t on their

mind)

o Beginning of the Creation of God

Rev 3:14

“…‘These things says the… Beginning of the creation of God…”

o Bread of Life

John 6:32

Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses

did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you

the true bread from heaven. 33  For the bread of God is He who

comes down from heaven and gives life to the world

Ex. Manna was everything needed for Israel. (31 key

vitamins and minerals, Proteins and carbs etc.)

Everything your spirit and soul need

Ex. Yesterday (Warfare emotional state )

o Chief Shepherd

1 Peter 5:4

and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the

crown of glory that does not fade away

o Cornerstone

Psalm 118:22

The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief

cornerstone

Except the Lord build the House…