Aug 14
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Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)
- The Names of God: Adonai
- Meaning: The Lord, My Great Lord
- Psalm 8; Isaiah 40:3-5; Ezekiel 16:8; Habakkuk 3:19
Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)
- Christ Reformed Baptist Church, Vista CA – Website
Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)
- Country: Nepal
- Population: 30,430,000
- Religion: Hindu 75{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Buddhist 16{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical 3{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about the missionaries in Nepal and how to pray for them.
“Give us this day our daily bread”
Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)
Pray For One Another (James 5:16)
- Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.
Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)
- Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
- Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier
Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)
- Local: Hemet & San Jacinto Council Member – Linda Krupa, Andrew Kotyuk
- State:Governor – Jerry Brown
- Nation: President – Barack Obama
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)
“lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).
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Worship through Song
Sunday Worship Set
All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.
- “Rock of Ages” by Dustin Kensrue
- “Praise the Father, Praise the Son” by Chris Tomlin
- “In Christ Alone” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
- “Speak, O Lord” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
- “Come Thou Fount”
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: Will update
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standard BC #31 (2 of 2)
- Q. Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?
- A. Christ’s exaltation consisteth in His rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.
Girls and Boys Catechism #137-139
- Q. Did Christ remain in the tomb after his crucifixion?
- A. No. He rose from the tomb on the third day after his death
- Q. Where is Christ now?
- A. Christ is Jn heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father.
- Q. Will Christ come again?
- A. Yes. At the last day he will come to judge the world.
Memory Verse(s)
- “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God” (Colossians 3:1, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Revelation 1; John 5:19-29
- Support Passages: Psalm 110:1 (quoted in Matthew 22:44, Mark 12:36, Luke 20:42; Matthew 26:64) Mark 14:62, 16:19; Luke 22:69; Acts 2:33-34, 5:30-32; Ephesians 1:20-23; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 10:12-14; I Peter 3:22 Matthew 13:36-43, 25:31-46; Acts 10:34-43, 17:30-31; Romans 2:1-8; II Corinthians 5:10; II Thessalonians 1; Hebrews 9:27-28; II Peter 3; Revelation 20-22
- Bible Story: Acts 7:54-60; John 11:17-44
Thoughts
- Last week we examined the same doctrinal standard but focused on Christ being exalted through His resurrection and ascension. This week we will focus on Christ’s being exalted sitting at the right hand of God. Millard J. Erickson in his book Christian Theology provides a great explanation on the significance of Christ seated at the right hand of God.
- “Jesus’ ascension means that he is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Jesus himself predicted this in His statement before the high priest (Matt. 26:64). Peter referred to the session at the Father’s right hand in his Pentecost sermon (Acts 2:33-36) and before the council (Acts 5:31). It is also mentioned in the Ephesians 1:20-22; Hebrews 10:12; 1 Peter 3:22; and Revelation 3:21; 22:1. The significance of all this is that the right hand is the place of distinction and power. Recall how James and John desired to sit at Christ’s right hand, and at his left as well (Mark 10:37-40). Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God should not be interpreted as a matter of rest or inactivity. It is a symbol of authority and active rule. The right hand is also the place where Jesus is ever making intercession with the Father on our behalf. (Heb. 7:25).” [1]
- (See BC #25 and lesson 32-34 for more information on Christ’s intercession)
- “The second coming will also issue in the great final judgment. This is for many people one of the most frightening prospects regarding the future, and well it might be for those who are apart from Christ and consequently will be judged to be among the unrighteous. For those who are in Christ, however, it is something to look forward to, for it will vindicate their lives.”
- “Jesus pictured himself as sitting on a glorious throne and judging all nations (Matt. 25:31-33). Although God is spoken of as the judge in Hebrews 12:23, it is clear from several other references that he delegates this authority to the Son. Jesus himself said, ‘Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son… And He has given him authority to judge because He is the Son of Man” (John 5:22,27). Peter told the gathering in Cornelius’s house, “[Jesus] commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one Paul informed the Athenians that God ‘has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead’ (Acts 17:31). And Paul wrote to the Corinthians, ‘For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad’ (2 Cor. 5:10). Second Timothy 4:1 states that Christ is to judge the living and the dead.” [2]
- “While true believers will be judges and accepted based on the perfect sacrifice and righteousness of Jesus Christ they will still be judged for the things they have “done while in the body, whether good or bad” (2 Cor. 5:10). It is during this judgment that Christ will “evaluate and bestow various degrees of reward, but the fact that they will face such judgment should never cause believers to fear that they will be eternally condemned. Jesus say, ‘He who hears my words and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life; He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life’ (John 5:24).” [3]
Discussion Questions
- Where is Christ currently at?
- What is the significance of Christ sitting at the right hand of God?
- What benefit do we as believers receive from Christ being seated at the right hand of God? (Refer to BC # 25 and lessons #32-34).
- What power and authority does Christ hold as he sits at the right hand of God?
- How does it make you feel that Christ is alive and sitting at the right hand of God?
- Why does Jesus have the authority to judge the world?
- How will believers in Jesus Christ be judged?
- Will Christians be held accountable for their actions? Explain
- How do you feel about the fact that you will be judged by Jesus Christ?
- How should Christians feel about the judgment of Jesus Christ?
- Can we do anything to prepare for the judgment of Jesus Christ?
[1] Erickson, Millard J. (1998). Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Baker Books.
[3] Grudem, Wayne (1994). Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Zondervan Publishing House.
