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The. Identity. But if we are the body Why aren't His arms reaching? Why aren't His hands healing? Why aren't His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren't His feet going? Why is His love not showing them there is a way? There is a way. We MUST embody the WORD of God
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The Identity
But if we are the bodyWhy aren't His arms reaching?Why aren't His hands healing?Why aren't His words teaching?And if we are the bodyWhy aren't His feet going?Why is His love not showing them there is a way?There is a way We MUST embody the WORD of God We MUST embody the IMAGE of God We MUST embody the POWER of God We MUST embody the LIFE of God We MUST embody the GLORY of God We MUST embody the LOVE of God We MUST embody the LIGHT of God
1 Corinthians 12:27– “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” Ephesians 1:22-23 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
But if we are the bodyWhy aren't His arms reaching?Why aren't His hands healing?Why aren't His words teaching?And if we are the bodyWhy aren't His feet going?Why is His love not showing them there is a way?There is a way We MUST embody the WORD of God We MUST embody the IMAGE of God We MUST embody the POWER of God We MUST embody the LIFE of God We MUST embody the GLORY of God We MUST embody the LOVE of God We MUST embody the LIGHT of God
Want to Grow? Baby… VIRTUE Little Child… KNOWLEDGE Children… TEMPERANCE Young Man…PATIENCE Father…GODLINESS Elder…BROTHERLY KINDNESS Aged…CHARITY Add to your faith…
Way ONETime The ONELink ONE-on-ONE ONETouch
Temperance • SHAPING • Spiritual Gifts • Heart • Ability • Personality • Experiences Temperance
The Identity
EXPOSITORY PREACHING THE GREAT COMMANDMENT THE GREAT COMMISSION ONEChurch. ONEHeart. ONEMission. ONEGod. (Matthew 22.36-40) (Matthew 28.18-20) Loving God, Loving People Spiritual Multiplication/Reproduction SPIRITED WORSHIP Individually: BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP CHRISTLIKE HOLINESS Corporately: EXPONENTIAL REPRODUCTION SACRIFICIAL LOVE Globally: GLOBAL MISSIONS OUR PRIORITIES: Who we are to BE OUR PURPOSE: What we are to DO OUR GOAL: What EMPASSIONS and OUR MISSION: What EMPLOYS us EMPOWERS us
Proverbs 11:1-A false balanceis abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.Proverbs 20:23- Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balanceis not good.
EXPOSITORY PREACHING THE GREAT COMMANDMENT THE GREAT COMMISSION ONEChurch. ONEHeart. ONEMission. ONEGod. (Matthew 22.36-40) (Matthew 28.18-20) Loving God, Loving People Spiritual Multiplication/Reproduction SPIRITED WORSHIP Individually: BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP CHRISTLIKE HOLINESS Corporately: EXPONENTIAL REPRODUCTION SACRIFICIAL LOVE Globally: GLOBAL MISSIONS OUR PRIORITIES: Who we are to BE OUR PURPOSE: What we are to DO OUR GOAL: What EMPASSIONS and OUR MISSION: What EMPLOYS us EMPOWERS us
The Identity
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
Psalms 83:18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone isJEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.
Psalms 68:4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name isJealous, is a jealous God
Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name isHoly; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
1 Samuel 15:29 And also the Strengthof Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.
Jeremiah 31:35 Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hostsis his name
Deuteronomy 28:58 If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD
Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, andPethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Romans 2:15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, andPethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
2 Peter 1:18-21 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scriptureis of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spakeas they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
Galatians 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
Romans 9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my wordlike as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammerthatbreaketh the rock in pieces?
Ecclesiastes 12:11 The words of the wiseare as goads, andas nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of waterby the word
Psalms 119:105 Thy word isa lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)
Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Psalms 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: Hebrews 5:14 But strong meatbelongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is likeapples of gold in pictures of silver.
How does God REVEAL Himself to man? • GENERAL Revelation (Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 2:15) • WRITTEN word of God (Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 3:8; Romans 9:17) • SURVIVAL • SPECIAL Revelation (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 138:2; 2nd Peter 1:18-20) • LIVING Word of God (John 1:1,14; 1st Timothy 3:16) • SALVATION • TOOLS (Jer. 23:29; Eccl. 12:11; Eph. 6:17; Psalm 119:105; Eph 5:26) • FOOD(Luke 4:4; Psalm 119:103; 1st Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14; Proverbs 25:11)