References:1 Th 4:1-12; 5:12-22; 2 Th 3:6-15God’s will - θέλημα - (thel'-ay-mah) will, what one wishes or has determined shall be doneof the purpose of God to bless mankind through ChristConnection to ...

References:Participation in Christ1 Thess 2:1-13Flattery - κολακεία (kol-ak-i'-ah) only hereSimiles of familial relationshipsLike children (infants)Like a motherLike a father...

References:Historical Setting - Acts 17:1-152nd Mission JourneyPaul and Barnabas go separate waysBarnabas and John MarkPaul and SilasActs 16-17ThessalonicaB...

References:Acts 2The significance of “heaven” or “the heavens”οὐρανός (oo-ran-os') - the heavensActs 2:2, 2:5, 2:19, 2:34The upper story, the lower story, our storyLord’s Prayer - “on...

An Application of the AscensionReferences:How the Gospels endMatthew 28:16-20Mark 16:8 - +shorter ending - +longer ending16:20 - συνεργέω (soon-erg-eh'-o)James 2:22 - trust and response...

References:The power of God’s WordIsaiah 55:11 - empty -  רֵיקָם  (ray-kawm'), void, without effect, vainlyExodus 3:19-22 - illustrate how God’s word will not return without accomplishing its purpos...

References:Inspiring passagesJohn 14:12“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater (μείζονα) works, because I am going to be with the Father....

References:Matthew 14:22-33 - Jesus calls Peter out of the boatv 27 - ① Θαρσεῖτε ② ἐγώ εἰμι· ③ μὴ φοβεῖσθε① Courage! - imperative② I Am!③ No fear! - imperativev 28 - ① κέλε...

References:Ephesians 5:15-20v 15 - ἀκριβῶς (ak-ree-boce') - exactly, accurately, diligently, circumspectlyfrom ἀκριβής - strict, exact, carefulof the strictest sect: the most precise and rigorous in i...

References:John 15:9-17v 11 - joy overflowing - πληρόω (play-ro'-o) - to make complete in every particular; to render perfect:Heb 12:1-2αἰσχύνης καταφρονήσας - the shame despisingαἰσ...

References:Meaning of Good FridayThe fulcrum of the lever of lifeJesus goes from life in human form to life in resurrected human form through the crossBecoming cursed to remove our curse - s...

References:The final week of Lent is called HolyFrom the Triumphal entry to EasterMt ch21-28; Mk 11-16; Lk 19:28-24; Jn 12-20Of 89 chapters in the four Gospels, nearly 30% are given to this one week

References:Missional Strategy - Chapters 2 and 3strategic Christian Communities for the spread of the Gospel throughout the Medeteranian regionTransformation through the Gospel - Poem 3:3-7Transformed...

References:Introduction - vs 1-4The truth that shows us how to live godly livesWe have confidence becauseGod, not pseudo-godsἀψευδής (aps-yoo-dace') - not lying or falseFrom ἄλφα (as ...

References:Lent is a time when we get attentive of our need for confession and repentance. Our sin, individually and collectively bring consequences and God’s wrath.Isaiah 24:1-6 ESVv 4 - אָמַל  (aw-mal')...

References:The Transfiguration of JesusMt 17:1-9; Mk 9:2-10; Lk 9:28-36μεταμορφόω (met-am-or-fo'-o)Moses and ElijahThe Law and the ProphetsThey discussed His exodus (depart...

References:Reading the Psalms - came across Ps 14Compare vs 2&3 with 4-6Footnote to Romans 3:10-12The Rom passage has footnote that brings in Ps 53Compare Ps 14 with Ps 53Psalm 14...

References:Luke 6:27-36The “Golden Rule” - v 31Reciprocityv 35 - be like JesusGrace - give freely, even to those who are unthankfulActs 11:15-18T...

References:Blessed are those who mourn… (Mt 5:4) πενθέω (pen-theh'-o)This is not something to strive for in order to be blessedRather, an example of the power of the Kingdom of God.Isa. 25:...

References:… you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!Mt 5:20 - exceed the righteousnessπερισσεύω - (per-is-syoo'-o) - to exceed a fixed number of measure, to be left over and above a certain nu...

References:“Repent …, for the Kingdom … is near. (Mt 4:17)Kingdom - βασιλεία (bas-il-i'-ah)Of heaven (Mt) - 45xOf God (Mk, Lk, [Jn]) - 51x & 2xWhat is the first thing that comes...

References:The @ 30 hours of travel as a sort of deathJet lag or sheol - שְׁאוֹל (sheh-ole')the underworldSheol - the OT designation for the abode of the deadplace of no return1 Sam 28...

References:Why pray?This week at camp in KenyaThe relationship of prayerThe work of prayerThe structure of practiced prayerThe HOME of prayerThe vision of prayer

References:Somewhere, over the Swiss Alps…Lessons from “Oz?” or…My year starts with a trip to Kenya.Drowning in guilt - כִּי־תַעֲבֹר בַּמַּיִם  “when you pass through the waters…” ...

References:Isaiah 6:1-13v 3 - holy: קָדוֹשׁ  (kaw-doshe') - sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apartEx 19 - the people of God are holy (see 1 Peter 2:9)1 Sam 2 - Hannah’s song of praise (see Luke...