1. The Church follows the admonition to “love your neighbor” because it is their identity in Christ Jesus.
  2. God does not just allow suffering; He sends it in order that He might strengthen and deliver us. And all of our suffering finds its meaning in the suffering of Christ Jesus.
  3. Now, in the New Testament, the number for the Church remains twelve as Jesus calls twelve Apostles to be trained by Him to carry out the ministry following His ascension.
  4. There were no discussions, no committee meetings, no master planning, he and his group simply went to Macedonia.
  5. In the Old Testament all the world is narrowed down to the people of Israel, which is eventually narrowed down to One—Jesus! Jesus is Israel reduced to one in order that all the world might be saved through Him.
  6. Perhaps the question that needs answering is, “How?” How can we run the race? How can we be good shepherds of the flock? How can we live and walk as part of the flock?
  7. Paul’s training in the wilderness qualifies him to be an Apostle, an eyewitness of the risen Christ, and the LORD uses him greatly!
  8. To be barred from the Temple was like being ostracized from society as a whole. It was a powerful card to hold, and the Sadducees were not shy about using it.
  9. This Psalm identifies who the people of the Covenant are, and who they are not, and orientates them in relationship to the LORD God.
  10. Yes, Christ has come and delivered us, but He will come again in glory to judge the world in righteousness and the people with equity.
  11. The expectation of the Old Testament is NOT first and foremost obedience, but rather adoration!
  12. The biblical shepherd leads his sheep. He provides for their needs. He protects them from enemies, and he does not leave his sheep unattended.
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