Why Magnify Christ?
By Pastor Rick Williams (1993)
Sterling Baptist Church, 7071 New Jessup Highway, Brunswick, GA 31525, (915) 265-2928
Introduction:
Psalms 40:16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
Psalms 70:4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
I. Psalms 34:3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
II. Exodus 39:3 And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, with cunning work.
Jesus is the Golden Thread throughout the Word of God.
Gold represents Deity.
III. Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
JESUS!!! -- The Center, the Focal Point of Scripture!
IV. IN THE WORD OF GOD
A. In the Law: Jesus, the Christ
He is the Sacrifice
He is the Fulfillment of the Law
He is Holiness
- Righteousness
- Purity
- Spotlessness
B. In the Historical Books of God's Holy Word:
He is the PERFECT KING!!!!
C. In the Psalms - JESUS is the One Worthy to be Praised.
Psalm 22 -- He is the SUFFERING SAVIOUR!!!!
Psalm 23 -- He is the Loving Caring SHEPHERD!!!!
Psalm 24 -- He is the KING of GLORY!!!!
Psalm 37 -- He is the GOOD MAN, the PERFECT MAN!
D. In the Proverbs - Jesus, the Christ:
He is the Dark Sayings
Psalms 145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
He is Wisdom
Discretion
Knowledge
Understanding
Prudence
Discernment!
E. In Ecclesiastes:
Jesus is the ETERNAL PURPOSE of LIFE!!
F. In the Song of Solomon:
He is the BELOVED
The One the Church LONGS for and LOOKS for!!!!
G. In the Prophetical Books - Jesus, the Christ
He is the Lord of Glory
The One that IS and IS TO COME
The HOPE of ALL the NATIONS!!!!
Isaiah 9:6-7 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. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
H. In the Gospels - Jesus:
The Babe in Bethlehem's Manger
This Babe is the FULFILLMENT of all ETERNITY!!!
The FOCAL POINT of the Scriptures!!
In Matthew - The SAVIOUR KING - KING OF KINGS
In Mark - The SERVANT KING - of GOD and MAN
In Luke - The SAVIOUR Son of Man
In John - The SAVIOUR Son of God
I. In John (by chapter)
1. The SON of GOD
2. The SON of MAN
3. The Divine Teacher
4. The Soul-Winner
5. The GREAT Physician
6. The Bread of Life
7. The Water of Life
8. The Defender of The Weak
9. The LIGHT of the World
10. The GOOD Shepherd
11. The Prince of Life
12. The KING
13. The HUMBLE Servant
14. The COUNSELOR
15. The TRUE VINE
16. The GIVER of the Holy Spirit
17. The GREAT INTERCESSOR
18. The SUFFERING SAVIOUR
19. The UPLIFTED SAVIOUR
20. The CONQUEROR of Death
The RISEN SAVIOUR and LORD
21. The RESTORER of the Penitent.
THIS IS THE ONE TO BE MAGNIFIED!!!!!
J. In the Epistles and Acts
He Is: The One to be Preached
The One to be Taught
The One to Live for
The One to Testify of
The BISHOP AND SHEPHERD of our souls
The Head of the Church
The Foundation of the Church
The One to Look for
Our Hope of Glory
Our Example - The Perfect Model
The Great High Priest
The SAVIOUR
The RESURRECTION
The PERFECT PASTOR
The BETTER Way
The ONLY Way
The TRUTH
The LIFE
He is SALVATION
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.
K. In Revelation:
Jesus Christ the Risen Lord
The Alpha and Omega
The Eternal Ruler
The Eternal Judge
The Pleaser of God
V. Why Magnify CHRIST?
HE IS WORTHY!!!!
My question should be: Why don't we magnify HIM more than we do?!?!
Psalms 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
I LOVE YOU LORD!!!!
THANK YOU LORD!!!!
Isaiah 6:1-4 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
God
Lord God
Almighty
Heavenly Father
I AM
HOLY ONE
SAVIOUR
Redeemer
Judge
King of Kings
Lord of Lords
The Mighty One
Prince of Peace
Counselor
Good Shepherd
Chief Shepherd
Christ
Messiah
The Lamb
The Door
The Truth
The Way
The Word
Bread of Life
Shepherd and Bishop of your souls
Springs of Living Water
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Lord Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ
The High Priest
Perfect Sacrifice
Captain of our Salvation
The Word of God
Faithful and True
God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit
Alpha & Omega
The first and the last
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Son of God
Son of Man
Comforter
Defender
Light
Life
Father of Lights
Sustainer
The Blessed and Only Potentate
The Lord thy God
Christ Jesus
God
God our Father
Spirit
Holy Ghost
Jehovah
Beloved
The Amen
The APOSTLE
Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Creator
SALVATION
God of our Salvation
Bridegroom
Chief Cornerstone
God of gods
God of Heaven
God of all Creation
God of Abraham
God of Isaac
God of Jacob
God of David
God of Daniel
God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
FOURTH MAN in the Fiery Furnace
This God is Our God
Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Mighty God
The Lord God Omnipotent
Master
God of PEACE!!!!
HALLELUJAH !!!! GLORY !!!! AMEN !!!!
HOLY
RIGHTEOUS
LOVELY
PURE
EQUITY
JUST
GRACE
GOOD
LONGSUFFERING
GENTLE
MEEK
LOWLY
POWERFUL
BRIGHTNESS
MERCIFUL
RIGHT
VENGEANCE
Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
My High Tower
Defence
Strength
ROCK
Deliverer
Buckler
Hiding Place
HE IS SINLESS
Without Iniquity
Steadfast
Center
Maintainer of Life
All Knowing
All Present
All Powerful
Gracious
Wonderful
The Matchless One
Caring One
Concerned
Honest
Good Report
Provider
The Lifter UP of Men
The Putter DOWN of the Same
EXALTED ONE
EXALTER of the humble
Lover of my soul
Keeper of my Life
HE IS MY LIFE!!!!
Fruit of the Spirit
Armour of God
Girdle of Truth
Breastplate of Righteousness
SHOES of the Gospel of Peace
HE IS PEACE!!!!
Peace of God
Shield of Faith
HE IS FAITH!!!!
Helmet of Salvation
Sword of the Spirit
The Living Word
JOY
Mediator
KIND
Gift of God
SINCERITY
ETERNAL
Everlasting
Ancient of Days
Morning Star
Day Star
The STAR
Satisfaction
He is the Great and Terrible God
The Motivator of my Soul!!!!
Prayer
Worship
Thanksgiving
Supplication
He is the Preserver
Contentment
Teacher
Trainer
Example
Discipliner
Authority
Ruler
Healer
Great Physician
Deity
Divine
The ONLY Source
Unsearchable
Revealer of Truth
HE IS TRUTH!!!
Awesome
Perseverance
The Source
The MAGNIFICENCE of my Soul!!!!
Glory
The Hallelujah
Praise
Rejoicing
The Song
Lovingkindness
Secret Place
Shadow of the Almighty
The Mystery
Hope
The Hope of Glory
He is my Glory
The Example
Suffering
Perfect
Perfection
My Perfection
HOLY OF HOLIES !!!!
The Face from which Heaven and Earth shall Flee Away!!!!
The final Voice
The Final Word
The Keeper of the Books of Heaven
The Final Authority
The INVITATION
The PERSUADER of my soul
The Guest at the Door of your Heart
The Voice of one crying in the Wilderness!!
The Head
The Church
The Body
The Foundation
Tree of Life
The True Vine
The KEY
The Keeper of the Keys
Undefiled
Unblemished
Unreproachable
Understanding
The Ark
The Tabernacle
The Temple
He is the DIFFERENCE
He is the Root and Offspring of David
The One Who Sits on the GREAT WHITE THRONE
The One Who Sits on the JUDGMENT SEAT
The Atonement
The Sacrifice
The Searcher of my Heart
He is Everything
The Mercyseat
The Blood on the Mercyseat
The Promised Seed
The Fullness of Time
The BABE
The Firstborn from the dead
The Resurrection
The Friend
HIM with WHOM we have to do!!
He Openeth and no man shutteth
He Shutteth and no man openeth
Come Before HIM with: Worship
Praise
Song
Prayer
Supplication
Thanksgiving
Humility
Submission
Yieldness
-out Resistance
Reverence
Awe
Silence
Respect
Honour
Freewill Offerings
Tithes
Need
Single-mindedness
Whole-heartedness
Perfect Heart
Open Heart
Receptive Heart
We must: Walk in HIM
Live In HIM and HIM in You
Abide in HIM
Be Led by HIM
Be filled with HIM
Talk with HIM
Listen to HIM
Obey HIM
Serve HIM
Keep your eyes on HIM
Speak of HIM
Testify of HIM
Watch for HIM
Wait for HIM
Be Faithful to HIM
Love HIM -- "Because HE First Loved You!!!"
Be Lost in HIM
Be found in HIM
Proclaim HIS Name
Proclaim HIS Glory
Proclaim HIS Salvation
Proclaim THAT HE IS GOD!!!
Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
"THAT'S MY KING!"
Dr. S. M. Lockridge
(an excerpt from a message entitled "Powerful Praise," available for $3 from :
Institute in Basic Life Principles Box 1 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3301 (708) 323-9800.)
THE BIBLE SAYS...
My King is a seven-way king. He's a king of the Jews, that's a racial king; He's a king of Israel, that's a national king; He's a king of righteousness; He's a king of the ages; He's a king of Heaven; He's a king of Glory; He's a king of kings; and Lord of Lords; That's my King!
DO YOU KNOW HIM?
He's the greatest phenomenon that has ever crossed the horizon of this world; He's God's Son; He's the sinner's Savior; He's the centerpiece of civilization; He stands in the solitude of Himself; He's august and He's unique; He's unparalleled; He's unprecedented. He is the loftiest Idea in literature; He's the highest personality in philosophy; He is the supreme problem in higher criticism; He's the fundamental doctrine of true theology; He is the core, the necessity fro spiritual religion; He's the miracle of the age; He is the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him; He's the only one qualified to be an all-sufficient Savior!
I WONDER IF YOU KNOW HIM TODAY?
He supplies strength for the weak; He's available for the tempted and the tried; He sympathizes and He saves; He strengthens and sustains; He guards and He guides; He heals the sick; He cleansed the lepers; He forgives sinners; He discharges debtors; He delivers the captives; He defends the feeble; He blesses the young; He serves the unfortunate; He regards the aged; He rewards the diligent and He purifies the meek.
I WONDER IF YOU KNOW HIM?
Well, my King, He is a key to knowledge; He's a wellspring of wisdom; He's a doorway of deliverance; He's a pathway of peace; He's a roadway of righteousness; He's a highway of holiness; He's a gateway of glory.
DO YOU KNOW HIM?
Well, His office is manifold; His promise is sure; His light is matchless; His goodness is limitless; His mercy is everlasting; His love never changes; His Word is enough; His grace is sufficient; His reign is righteousness and His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
I wish I could describe Him to you! But He's indescribable! He's God. He's incomprehensible; He's invincible; He's irresistible; Well, you can't get Him out of your mind; you can't get Him off your hand; you can't outlive Him and you can't live without Him; the Pharisees couldn't stand Him; but they found they couldn't stop Him; Pilate couldn't find any fault in Him; the witnesses couldn't get their testimonies to agree; Herod couldn't kill Him; death couldn't handle Him and the grave couldn't hold Him!
YES, THAT'S MY KING! THAT'S MY KING!
And thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever and ever and ever (How long is that?) and ever and ever, and when you get through with all the forevers, then AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!!!
Couple: County Trying To Stop Home Bible Studies
SAN DIEGO -- A local pastor and his wife claim they were interrogated by a San Diego County official, who then threatened them with escalating fines if they continued to hold bible studies in their home, 10News reported.
Attorney Dean Broyles of The Western Center For Law & Policy was shocked with what happened to the pastor and his wife.
Broyles said, "The county asked, 'Do you have a regular meeting in your home?' She said, 'Yes.' 'Do you say amen?' 'Yes.' 'Do you pray?' 'Yes.' 'Do you say praise the Lord?' 'Yes.'"
The county employee notified the couple that the small bible study, with an average of 15 people attending, was in violation of county regulations, according to Broyles.
Broyles said a few days later the couple received a written warning that listed "unlawful use of land" and told them to "stop religious assembly or apply for a major use permit" -- a process that could cost tens of thousands of dollars.
"For churches and religious assemblies there's big parking concerns, there's environmental impact concerns when you have hundreds or thousands of people gathering. But this is a different situation, and we believe that the application of the religious assembly principles to this bible study is certainly misplaced," said Broyles.
News of the case has rapidly spread across Internet blogs and has spurred various reactions.
Broyles said his clients have asked to stay anonymous until they give the county a demand letter that states by enforcing this regulation the county is violating their First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.
Broyles also said this case has broader implications.
"If the county thinks they can shut down groups of 10 or 15 Christians meeting in a home, what about people who meet regularly at home for poker night? What about people who meet for Tupperware parties? What about people who are meeting to watch baseball games on a regular basis and support the Chargers?" said Broyles.
Broyles and his clients plant to give the county their demand letter this week.
If the county refuses to release the pastor and his wife from obtaining the permit, they will consider a lawsuit in federal court.
http://www.10news.com/news/19562217/detail.html
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Poll: Majority of Americans say they're 'pro-life'
For the first time since pollsters posed the question in 1995, a slim majority of Americans consider themselves "pro-life," a new Gallup poll shows.
Fifty-one percent of respondents describe themselves as "pro-life," while 42% said they are "pro-choice."
The findings were based on answers to Gallup's annual Values and Beliefs survey, which was conducted in early May.
Last year, 50% of respondents described themselves as "pro-choice" and 44% as "pro-life." The previous high-water mark for the "pro-life" category was 46%, reached in 2001 and 2002.
Richard Land, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, hailed the findings and said younger members of the anti-abortion movement contribute to the shift.
"One cannot attend the pro-life rallies that I attend across the country and fail to notice the youth, the energy and the commitment of the men and women, boys and girls in attendance," he said.
Pollsters found comparable shifts in views about abortion's legal status. Almost the same percentage of Americans say the procedure should always be illegal (23%) as say it should always be legal (22%). In the previous four years, more Americans favored unrestricted abortion.
The abortion shift reflects a change among Republicans surveyed. The percentage of Republicans who called themselves "pro-life" rose from 60 to 70% in a year. There was basically no change in the views of Democrats.
The change in "pro-life" identification occurred across Christian affiliations, with a seven-point increase among Catholics and an eight-point increase among Protestants.
The survey is based on telephone interviews of 1,015 adults between May 7 and 10 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-05-18-abortion_N.htm
Mandatory 'gay' day for K-5 students
Board imposes homosexual curriculum on classes
A California school district has approved a mandatory homosexual curriculum for children as young as 5 – and parents will not be allowed to remove their children from the lessons.
The mandatory program, officially titled "LGBT Lesson #9," was approved May 26 by the Alameda County Board of Education by a vote of 3-2. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade will learn about "tolerance" for the homosexual lifestyle beginning next year.
The curriculum is in addition to the school's current anti-bullying program and is estimated to cost $8,000 for curriculum and training.
Parents will not be given an opportunity to opt-out of lessons that go against their religious beliefs. Some parents are threatening to sue the school board and mount a recall. Opponents presented a petition with 468 signatures from people who don't want the homosexual lessons in the curriculum.
At the board meeting, parent Julie Kim said, "The topics covered in this curriculum for all the grades should be left up to the parent to discuss with their children."
The district's legal counsel recommended against giving parents an opportunity to opt out of the lessons, claiming only health or sex education topics require opt-out provisions:
[T]he most prudent course of action for Alameda Unified School District's Board of Education in regards to the proposed lesson is to recommend providing notice to parents, not to allow an opt out of the instruction.
The school district claims it will re-assess the curriculum, but only after it has been in place for a full year.
According to the Island of Alameda, trustee Tracy Jensen addressed a crowd at City Hall following the vote.
"We are not telling anyone what to think," Jensen said. "We are letting children know that gay people exist and they deserve to be treated with respect, regardless of whether or not you believe that homosexuality is acceptable."
But Capitol Resource Institute's Karen England explored the curriculum and released a statement condemning the program before the board's vote.
"This curriculum ignores the fact that every child has a mom and a dad, to redefine ideas like 'family.' School absolutely should be a safe place, but this isn't just about safety. Students have to embrace highly controversial social values or risk being labeled as bigots," she warned. "Five year old kids aren't ready to think on their own about sexuality – and their families' values will be dismissed. That's not an education in critical thinking. It's social activism."
In kindergarten, children will be introduced to "The New Girl … And Me" by Jacqui Robins. The book is about a young girl who is new at a school and strikes up a friendship with another girl after a popular boy refuses to play with her.
In first grade, students will read "Who is in a Family?" By Robert Skutch. It explores different types of families. One page states, " … Robin's family is made up of her dad, Clifford, her dad's partner, Henry, and Robin's cat, Sassy."
Curriculum for 1st grade students includes 'Who's in a Family?'
Teachers will ask children to "identify and describe a variety of families" and "to understand that families have some similarities and some differences."
"If a student responds that one family in the book is made up of a mother, a father and two children and a cat, you may acknowledge that some families look like this," the curriculum states, "but also ask students for other examples of what a family can look like."
Teachers are told to reflect and "reinforce to students that in our school and our community there are many different types of families that provide love and care to each other. Remind the students that all family structures are equally important."
Second grade students will read about two homosexual penguins that raise a young chick in the book "And Tango Makes Three" by J. Richardson and P. Parnell.
The two male penguins, Roy and Silo, are described as being "a little bit different."
"They didn't spend much time with the girl penguins, and the girl penguins didn't spend much time with them," the text states.
When the male penguins nurture an egg, it soon hatches. "We'll call her Tango," it states, "because it takes two to make a Tango."
The book declares, "Tango was the very first penguin in the zoo to have two daddies."
3rd grade students will watch 'That's a Family' film
In the third grade, students will watch a film called "That's a Family," featuring some homosexual couples in addition to traditional families.
According to the lesson plan, it aims to "assist students in developing sensitivity to gay and lesbian family structures" and teach "respect and tolerance for every type of family."
Fourth graders will be required to read an essay titled, "My School is Accepting – but Things Could be Better" by Robert, an 11-year-old who has two lesbian mothers.
They are introduced to terms such as "ally," "gay," "lesbian" and "LGBT."
Teachers are instructed to ask, "How do you think Robert feels when he hears people say things like, 'this is gay' or 'You're so gay'?"
By fifth grade, students learn to "identify stereotypes about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people." They are told that "LGBT people have made important contributions within the United States and beyond."
Teachers are asked to write the acronym LGBT and ask students the meaning of each letter. Students discuss why stereotypes are "incorrect and hurtful" to LGBT people and people with LGBT family members.
The children are provided with a list of famous LGBT people, including novelist James Baldwin, singer Elton John, comedian Ellen Degeneres, pop singer Christina Aguilera, Rep. Tammy Baldwin, poet Walt Whitman, singer Lance Bass, figure skater Rudy Galindo, homosexual politician Harvey Milk, Army veteran Jose Zuniga and basketball player Sheryl Swoopes.
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By Pastor Rick Williams (1993)
Sterling Baptist Church, 7071 New Jessup Highway, Brunswick, GA 31525, (915) 265-2928
Introduction:
Psalms 40:16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
Psalms 70:4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
I. Psalms 34:3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
II. Exodus 39:3 And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, with cunning work.
Jesus is the Golden Thread throughout the Word of God.
Gold represents Deity.
III. Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
JESUS!!! -- The Center, the Focal Point of Scripture!
IV. IN THE WORD OF GOD
A. In the Law: Jesus, the Christ
He is the Sacrifice
He is the Fulfillment of the Law
He is Holiness
- Righteousness
- Purity
- Spotlessness
B. In the Historical Books of God's Holy Word:
He is the PERFECT KING!!!!
C. In the Psalms - JESUS is the One Worthy to be Praised.
Psalm 22 -- He is the SUFFERING SAVIOUR!!!!
Psalm 23 -- He is the Loving Caring SHEPHERD!!!!
Psalm 24 -- He is the KING of GLORY!!!!
Psalm 37 -- He is the GOOD MAN, the PERFECT MAN!
D. In the Proverbs - Jesus, the Christ:
He is the Dark Sayings
Psalms 145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
He is Wisdom
Discretion
Knowledge
Understanding
Prudence
Discernment!
E. In Ecclesiastes:
Jesus is the ETERNAL PURPOSE of LIFE!!
F. In the Song of Solomon:
He is the BELOVED
The One the Church LONGS for and LOOKS for!!!!
G. In the Prophetical Books - Jesus, the Christ
He is the Lord of Glory
The One that IS and IS TO COME
The HOPE of ALL the NATIONS!!!!
Isaiah 9:6-7 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. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
H. In the Gospels - Jesus:
The Babe in Bethlehem's Manger
This Babe is the FULFILLMENT of all ETERNITY!!!
The FOCAL POINT of the Scriptures!!
In Matthew - The SAVIOUR KING - KING OF KINGS
In Mark - The SERVANT KING - of GOD and MAN
In Luke - The SAVIOUR Son of Man
In John - The SAVIOUR Son of God
I. In John (by chapter)
1. The SON of GOD
2. The SON of MAN
3. The Divine Teacher
4. The Soul-Winner
5. The GREAT Physician
6. The Bread of Life
7. The Water of Life
8. The Defender of The Weak
9. The LIGHT of the World
10. The GOOD Shepherd
11. The Prince of Life
12. The KING
13. The HUMBLE Servant
14. The COUNSELOR
15. The TRUE VINE
16. The GIVER of the Holy Spirit
17. The GREAT INTERCESSOR
18. The SUFFERING SAVIOUR
19. The UPLIFTED SAVIOUR
20. The CONQUEROR of Death
The RISEN SAVIOUR and LORD
21. The RESTORER of the Penitent.
THIS IS THE ONE TO BE MAGNIFIED!!!!!
J. In the Epistles and Acts
He Is: The One to be Preached
The One to be Taught
The One to Live for
The One to Testify of
The BISHOP AND SHEPHERD of our souls
The Head of the Church
The Foundation of the Church
The One to Look for
Our Hope of Glory
Our Example - The Perfect Model
The Great High Priest
The SAVIOUR
The RESURRECTION
The PERFECT PASTOR
The BETTER Way
The ONLY Way
The TRUTH
The LIFE
He is SALVATION
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.
K. In Revelation:
Jesus Christ the Risen Lord
The Alpha and Omega
The Eternal Ruler
The Eternal Judge
The Pleaser of God
V. Why Magnify CHRIST?
HE IS WORTHY!!!!
My question should be: Why don't we magnify HIM more than we do?!?!
Psalms 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
I LOVE YOU LORD!!!!
THANK YOU LORD!!!!
Isaiah 6:1-4 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
God
Lord God
Almighty
Heavenly Father
I AM
HOLY ONE
SAVIOUR
Redeemer
Judge
King of Kings
Lord of Lords
The Mighty One
Prince of Peace
Counselor
Good Shepherd
Chief Shepherd
Christ
Messiah
The Lamb
The Door
The Truth
The Way
The Word
Bread of Life
Shepherd and Bishop of your souls
Springs of Living Water
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Lord Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ
The High Priest
Perfect Sacrifice
Captain of our Salvation
The Word of God
Faithful and True
God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit
Alpha & Omega
The first and the last
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Son of God
Son of Man
Comforter
Defender
Light
Life
Father of Lights
Sustainer
The Blessed and Only Potentate
The Lord thy God
Christ Jesus
God
God our Father
Spirit
Holy Ghost
Jehovah
Beloved
The Amen
The APOSTLE
Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Creator
SALVATION
God of our Salvation
Bridegroom
Chief Cornerstone
God of gods
God of Heaven
God of all Creation
God of Abraham
God of Isaac
God of Jacob
God of David
God of Daniel
God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
FOURTH MAN in the Fiery Furnace
This God is Our God
Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Mighty God
The Lord God Omnipotent
Master
God of PEACE!!!!
HALLELUJAH !!!! GLORY !!!! AMEN !!!!
HOLY
RIGHTEOUS
LOVELY
PURE
EQUITY
JUST
GRACE
GOOD
LONGSUFFERING
GENTLE
MEEK
LOWLY
POWERFUL
BRIGHTNESS
MERCIFUL
RIGHT
VENGEANCE
Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
My High Tower
Defence
Strength
ROCK
Deliverer
Buckler
Hiding Place
HE IS SINLESS
Without Iniquity
Steadfast
Center
Maintainer of Life
All Knowing
All Present
All Powerful
Gracious
Wonderful
The Matchless One
Caring One
Concerned
Honest
Good Report
Provider
The Lifter UP of Men
The Putter DOWN of the Same
EXALTED ONE
EXALTER of the humble
Lover of my soul
Keeper of my Life
HE IS MY LIFE!!!!
Fruit of the Spirit
Armour of God
Girdle of Truth
Breastplate of Righteousness
SHOES of the Gospel of Peace
HE IS PEACE!!!!
Peace of God
Shield of Faith
HE IS FAITH!!!!
Helmet of Salvation
Sword of the Spirit
The Living Word
JOY
Mediator
KIND
Gift of God
SINCERITY
ETERNAL
Everlasting
Ancient of Days
Morning Star
Day Star
The STAR
Satisfaction
He is the Great and Terrible God
The Motivator of my Soul!!!!
Prayer
Worship
Thanksgiving
Supplication
He is the Preserver
Contentment
Teacher
Trainer
Example
Discipliner
Authority
Ruler
Healer
Great Physician
Deity
Divine
The ONLY Source
Unsearchable
Revealer of Truth
HE IS TRUTH!!!
Awesome
Perseverance
The Source
The MAGNIFICENCE of my Soul!!!!
Glory
The Hallelujah
Praise
Rejoicing
The Song
Lovingkindness
Secret Place
Shadow of the Almighty
The Mystery
Hope
The Hope of Glory
He is my Glory
The Example
Suffering
Perfect
Perfection
My Perfection
HOLY OF HOLIES !!!!
The Face from which Heaven and Earth shall Flee Away!!!!
The final Voice
The Final Word
The Keeper of the Books of Heaven
The Final Authority
The INVITATION
The PERSUADER of my soul
The Guest at the Door of your Heart
The Voice of one crying in the Wilderness!!
The Head
The Church
The Body
The Foundation
Tree of Life
The True Vine
The KEY
The Keeper of the Keys
Undefiled
Unblemished
Unreproachable
Understanding
The Ark
The Tabernacle
The Temple
He is the DIFFERENCE
He is the Root and Offspring of David
The One Who Sits on the GREAT WHITE THRONE
The One Who Sits on the JUDGMENT SEAT
The Atonement
The Sacrifice
The Searcher of my Heart
He is Everything
The Mercyseat
The Blood on the Mercyseat
The Promised Seed
The Fullness of Time
The BABE
The Firstborn from the dead
The Resurrection
The Friend
HIM with WHOM we have to do!!
He Openeth and no man shutteth
He Shutteth and no man openeth
Come Before HIM with: Worship
Praise
Song
Prayer
Supplication
Thanksgiving
Humility
Submission
Yieldness
-out Resistance
Reverence
Awe
Silence
Respect
Honour
Freewill Offerings
Tithes
Need
Single-mindedness
Whole-heartedness
Perfect Heart
Open Heart
Receptive Heart
We must: Walk in HIM
Live In HIM and HIM in You
Abide in HIM
Be Led by HIM
Be filled with HIM
Talk with HIM
Listen to HIM
Obey HIM
Serve HIM
Keep your eyes on HIM
Speak of HIM
Testify of HIM
Watch for HIM
Wait for HIM
Be Faithful to HIM
Love HIM -- "Because HE First Loved You!!!"
Be Lost in HIM
Be found in HIM
Proclaim HIS Name
Proclaim HIS Glory
Proclaim HIS Salvation
Proclaim THAT HE IS GOD!!!
Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
"THAT'S MY KING!"
Dr. S. M. Lockridge
(an excerpt from a message entitled "Powerful Praise," available for $3 from :
Institute in Basic Life Principles Box 1 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3301 (708) 323-9800.)
THE BIBLE SAYS...
My King is a seven-way king. He's a king of the Jews, that's a racial king; He's a king of Israel, that's a national king; He's a king of righteousness; He's a king of the ages; He's a king of Heaven; He's a king of Glory; He's a king of kings; and Lord of Lords; That's my King!
DO YOU KNOW HIM?
He's the greatest phenomenon that has ever crossed the horizon of this world; He's God's Son; He's the sinner's Savior; He's the centerpiece of civilization; He stands in the solitude of Himself; He's august and He's unique; He's unparalleled; He's unprecedented. He is the loftiest Idea in literature; He's the highest personality in philosophy; He is the supreme problem in higher criticism; He's the fundamental doctrine of true theology; He is the core, the necessity fro spiritual religion; He's the miracle of the age; He is the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him; He's the only one qualified to be an all-sufficient Savior!
I WONDER IF YOU KNOW HIM TODAY?
He supplies strength for the weak; He's available for the tempted and the tried; He sympathizes and He saves; He strengthens and sustains; He guards and He guides; He heals the sick; He cleansed the lepers; He forgives sinners; He discharges debtors; He delivers the captives; He defends the feeble; He blesses the young; He serves the unfortunate; He regards the aged; He rewards the diligent and He purifies the meek.
I WONDER IF YOU KNOW HIM?
Well, my King, He is a key to knowledge; He's a wellspring of wisdom; He's a doorway of deliverance; He's a pathway of peace; He's a roadway of righteousness; He's a highway of holiness; He's a gateway of glory.
DO YOU KNOW HIM?
Well, His office is manifold; His promise is sure; His light is matchless; His goodness is limitless; His mercy is everlasting; His love never changes; His Word is enough; His grace is sufficient; His reign is righteousness and His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
I wish I could describe Him to you! But He's indescribable! He's God. He's incomprehensible; He's invincible; He's irresistible; Well, you can't get Him out of your mind; you can't get Him off your hand; you can't outlive Him and you can't live without Him; the Pharisees couldn't stand Him; but they found they couldn't stop Him; Pilate couldn't find any fault in Him; the witnesses couldn't get their testimonies to agree; Herod couldn't kill Him; death couldn't handle Him and the grave couldn't hold Him!
YES, THAT'S MY KING! THAT'S MY KING!
And thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever and ever and ever (How long is that?) and ever and ever, and when you get through with all the forevers, then AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!!!
Couple: County Trying To Stop Home Bible Studies
SAN DIEGO -- A local pastor and his wife claim they were interrogated by a San Diego County official, who then threatened them with escalating fines if they continued to hold bible studies in their home, 10News reported.
Attorney Dean Broyles of The Western Center For Law & Policy was shocked with what happened to the pastor and his wife.
Broyles said, "The county asked, 'Do you have a regular meeting in your home?' She said, 'Yes.' 'Do you say amen?' 'Yes.' 'Do you pray?' 'Yes.' 'Do you say praise the Lord?' 'Yes.'"
The county employee notified the couple that the small bible study, with an average of 15 people attending, was in violation of county regulations, according to Broyles.
Broyles said a few days later the couple received a written warning that listed "unlawful use of land" and told them to "stop religious assembly or apply for a major use permit" -- a process that could cost tens of thousands of dollars.
"For churches and religious assemblies there's big parking concerns, there's environmental impact concerns when you have hundreds or thousands of people gathering. But this is a different situation, and we believe that the application of the religious assembly principles to this bible study is certainly misplaced," said Broyles.
News of the case has rapidly spread across Internet blogs and has spurred various reactions.
Broyles said his clients have asked to stay anonymous until they give the county a demand letter that states by enforcing this regulation the county is violating their First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.
Broyles also said this case has broader implications.
"If the county thinks they can shut down groups of 10 or 15 Christians meeting in a home, what about people who meet regularly at home for poker night? What about people who meet for Tupperware parties? What about people who are meeting to watch baseball games on a regular basis and support the Chargers?" said Broyles.
Broyles and his clients plant to give the county their demand letter this week.
If the county refuses to release the pastor and his wife from obtaining the permit, they will consider a lawsuit in federal court.
http://www.10news.com/news/19562217/detail.html
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Poll: Majority of Americans say they're 'pro-life'
For the first time since pollsters posed the question in 1995, a slim majority of Americans consider themselves "pro-life," a new Gallup poll shows.
Fifty-one percent of respondents describe themselves as "pro-life," while 42% said they are "pro-choice."
The findings were based on answers to Gallup's annual Values and Beliefs survey, which was conducted in early May.
Last year, 50% of respondents described themselves as "pro-choice" and 44% as "pro-life." The previous high-water mark for the "pro-life" category was 46%, reached in 2001 and 2002.
Richard Land, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, hailed the findings and said younger members of the anti-abortion movement contribute to the shift.
"One cannot attend the pro-life rallies that I attend across the country and fail to notice the youth, the energy and the commitment of the men and women, boys and girls in attendance," he said.
Pollsters found comparable shifts in views about abortion's legal status. Almost the same percentage of Americans say the procedure should always be illegal (23%) as say it should always be legal (22%). In the previous four years, more Americans favored unrestricted abortion.
The abortion shift reflects a change among Republicans surveyed. The percentage of Republicans who called themselves "pro-life" rose from 60 to 70% in a year. There was basically no change in the views of Democrats.
The change in "pro-life" identification occurred across Christian affiliations, with a seven-point increase among Catholics and an eight-point increase among Protestants.
The survey is based on telephone interviews of 1,015 adults between May 7 and 10 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-05-18-abortion_N.htm
Mandatory 'gay' day for K-5 students
Board imposes homosexual curriculum on classes
A California school district has approved a mandatory homosexual curriculum for children as young as 5 – and parents will not be allowed to remove their children from the lessons.
The mandatory program, officially titled "LGBT Lesson #9," was approved May 26 by the Alameda County Board of Education by a vote of 3-2. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade will learn about "tolerance" for the homosexual lifestyle beginning next year.
The curriculum is in addition to the school's current anti-bullying program and is estimated to cost $8,000 for curriculum and training.
Parents will not be given an opportunity to opt-out of lessons that go against their religious beliefs. Some parents are threatening to sue the school board and mount a recall. Opponents presented a petition with 468 signatures from people who don't want the homosexual lessons in the curriculum.
At the board meeting, parent Julie Kim said, "The topics covered in this curriculum for all the grades should be left up to the parent to discuss with their children."
The district's legal counsel recommended against giving parents an opportunity to opt out of the lessons, claiming only health or sex education topics require opt-out provisions:
[T]he most prudent course of action for Alameda Unified School District's Board of Education in regards to the proposed lesson is to recommend providing notice to parents, not to allow an opt out of the instruction.
The school district claims it will re-assess the curriculum, but only after it has been in place for a full year.
According to the Island of Alameda, trustee Tracy Jensen addressed a crowd at City Hall following the vote.
"We are not telling anyone what to think," Jensen said. "We are letting children know that gay people exist and they deserve to be treated with respect, regardless of whether or not you believe that homosexuality is acceptable."
But Capitol Resource Institute's Karen England explored the curriculum and released a statement condemning the program before the board's vote.
"This curriculum ignores the fact that every child has a mom and a dad, to redefine ideas like 'family.' School absolutely should be a safe place, but this isn't just about safety. Students have to embrace highly controversial social values or risk being labeled as bigots," she warned. "Five year old kids aren't ready to think on their own about sexuality – and their families' values will be dismissed. That's not an education in critical thinking. It's social activism."
In kindergarten, children will be introduced to "The New Girl … And Me" by Jacqui Robins. The book is about a young girl who is new at a school and strikes up a friendship with another girl after a popular boy refuses to play with her.
In first grade, students will read "Who is in a Family?" By Robert Skutch. It explores different types of families. One page states, " … Robin's family is made up of her dad, Clifford, her dad's partner, Henry, and Robin's cat, Sassy."
Curriculum for 1st grade students includes 'Who's in a Family?'
Teachers will ask children to "identify and describe a variety of families" and "to understand that families have some similarities and some differences."
"If a student responds that one family in the book is made up of a mother, a father and two children and a cat, you may acknowledge that some families look like this," the curriculum states, "but also ask students for other examples of what a family can look like."
Teachers are told to reflect and "reinforce to students that in our school and our community there are many different types of families that provide love and care to each other. Remind the students that all family structures are equally important."
Second grade students will read about two homosexual penguins that raise a young chick in the book "And Tango Makes Three" by J. Richardson and P. Parnell.
The two male penguins, Roy and Silo, are described as being "a little bit different."
"They didn't spend much time with the girl penguins, and the girl penguins didn't spend much time with them," the text states.
When the male penguins nurture an egg, it soon hatches. "We'll call her Tango," it states, "because it takes two to make a Tango."
The book declares, "Tango was the very first penguin in the zoo to have two daddies."
3rd grade students will watch 'That's a Family' film
In the third grade, students will watch a film called "That's a Family," featuring some homosexual couples in addition to traditional families.
According to the lesson plan, it aims to "assist students in developing sensitivity to gay and lesbian family structures" and teach "respect and tolerance for every type of family."
Fourth graders will be required to read an essay titled, "My School is Accepting – but Things Could be Better" by Robert, an 11-year-old who has two lesbian mothers.
They are introduced to terms such as "ally," "gay," "lesbian" and "LGBT."
Teachers are instructed to ask, "How do you think Robert feels when he hears people say things like, 'this is gay' or 'You're so gay'?"
By fifth grade, students learn to "identify stereotypes about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people." They are told that "LGBT people have made important contributions within the United States and beyond."
Teachers are asked to write the acronym LGBT and ask students the meaning of each letter. Students discuss why stereotypes are "incorrect and hurtful" to LGBT people and people with LGBT family members.
The children are provided with a list of famous LGBT people, including novelist James Baldwin, singer Elton John, comedian Ellen Degeneres, pop singer Christina Aguilera, Rep. Tammy Baldwin, poet Walt Whitman, singer Lance Bass, figure skater Rudy Galindo, homosexual politician Harvey Milk, Army veteran Jose Zuniga and basketball player Sheryl Swoopes.
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