Restoring the Kingdom to Israel
(Acts 1:6)
1. Explaining the Scriptures
2. Jesus’ teaching concerning the kingdom of God
3. Restoring the kingdom to Israel
Conclusion
Jesus said … "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.
(Acts 1:6)
1. Explaining the Scriptures
2. Jesus’ teaching concerning the kingdom of God
3. Restoring the kingdom to Israel
Conclusion
Jesus’ Kingdom/Church
Some Highlights from the ‘Major Prophets’
1. Some highlights from the book of Isaiah |
2. Some highlights from the book of Jeremiah |
3. Some highlights from the book of Ezekiel |
4. Some highlights from the book of Daniel |
Several miracles are recorded as having taken place around the time of the cross of Jesus.
How many of these six (6) so-called “miracles of the cross” can you name?
Jn. 20:30-31 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.
Let’s appreciate the preeminence of Jesus in … | |
I. | creation (Col. 1:15-17) |
II. | the church (Col. 1:18) |
III. | reconciliation (Col. 1:19,20) |
In the midst of their despair, the two halves of Ezekiel 37 contain:
What kind of covenant would be made?
When Mary found out that she was pregnant with God’s Son, her response is somewhat muted: “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” Mary appears to have had concerns about the matter, and it is not until after she visits her relative Elizabeth that her concerns are allayed and she is filled with joy and thanksgiving to the Lord for the great honour that is bestowed upon her: that she should carry the Messiah in her womb.
Mary’s song traces the same thread as the songs of Hannah and David before her, marvelling at the faithfulness of God towards those who serve Him; who exalts the humble and destroys the proud and those who are wise in their own estimation.