FBF – For the International Saints and friends who is across the International date line, as well as the saints and friends here in the Western World who follow the Sunday School Lesson TAKEN FROM: International Sunday School Lessons…… I finished my assignment early so I am with my computer now..., BLESS THE NAME OF JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLESSINGS AS YOU STUDY THIS SUNDAY’S LESSON............... SAINTS OF GOD – GOT YOUR PEN AND PAD READY - TO TAKE SCRIPTURES AND NOTES for this Sundays Lesson OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SUNDAY : Lesson #12- Standard Lesson Commentary - KJV SUNDAY- November 23, 2014 TITLED: INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 51:1-13 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 47:13-233; Acts 37-47 PRINTED TEXT: Ezekiel 47:13-23 GOLDEN TEXT: Acts 2:38 Sunday School Song For This Quarter of “Sustaining Hope”: *My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less* INTRODUCTION: In this 12th lesson for this quarter, The theme of this quarter being Sustaining Hope, this week’s lesson, God is sti0ll dealing with Ezekiel temple vision: Today’s lesson takes us into another part of the prophet Ezekiel’s temple vision. As chapter 47 opens, we see Ezekiel having been brought back to the entrance of the idealized temple. This lesson picks up where last weeks lesson left off. Word Study meaning……. 1. Temple (1) An edifice for religious exercises. (2) A reformed or conservative synagogue. (3) a place devoted to a special purpose. 2. Hope – (1) To desire with expectation of obtainment (2) Expectation with fulfillment or success. 3. Vision… A supernatural appearance that conveys a revelation. (2) an object of the imagination. (3) something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy. 4. Apocalyptic… (1) Forecasting the ultimate destiny of the world: (2) Prophetic; (3)Foreboding imminent disaster or final doom: (4) terrible: (5) Climactic 5. Imperative … (1) An obligatory act of duty.. (2) Expressive of a command, entreaty, or exhortation 6. Concubine….. (1) cohabitation of persons not legally married. (2) one having a recognized social status in a household below that of a wife (3) Mistress 7. Sojourn… (1) To stay as a temporary resident… (2) temporary stay in a country ... 1st OUTLINE – THE INHERITANCE – Ezekiel 47 13,14 In this first outline, the land is to be distributed according to the twelve tribes of Israel, with the particular notice that a double portion is to be given to Joseph. This reflects the fact that Joseph had two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, whose descendants formed two tribes of those names. The text confronts the reader with a surprise: each tribe is to receive an equal share of land, which is the sense of one as well as another. The Israelites, who have lost everything are promised a new inheritance. They will experience a new temple, a new law, a new land in today’s lesson, along with a new city. 2nd OUTLINE – THE BOUNDARIES – Ezekiel 47: 15-20 In this outline, The vision describes Israels borders beginning with in verse 15, the northern border. Verse 16 gives the borders of Hamath, Berothah, and Sibraim. Verse 17 gives the borders from the shall be Hazarenen, the border of Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath which is on the northern side. Verse 18 gives the eastern borders from Hauran, and from Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by Jordan, and from the border unto the east sea. Verse 19 gives the southern borders. Verse 20 gives the western borders. 3RD OUTLINE – THE IMPERATIVE – Ezekiel 47:21-23 In this outline, the book goes on to assign equal strips of land, with seven tribes north of the strip reserved for the holy city and sanctuary, and five tribes south of it. The tribal arrangements seem to place the more favored tribes, the ones descending from Jacob wives Leah and Rachel, closes to the sanctuary; the less favored tribes, descending from Jacob’s concubines Bilhah and Zilpah, are farther away. Verse 22 deals with Outsiders or the strangers that sojourn among the Israelites, or the resident aliens living among the children of Israel. Such a person is listed alongside “the fatherless and the widow” and the “poor and needy”, people vulnerable to abuse and oppression. Israel is to protect such people because they were once strangers in a foreign land. They are to give the stranger an inheritance within the tribes where they are living as a compassionate gesture, remembering themselves. NOW SAINTS OF GOD – GOT YOUR PEN AND PAD READY - TO TAKE SCRIPTURES AND NOTES AS I EXTRAPOLATE- 3 POINTS FROM THIS LESSON “INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING ” POINT #1- “INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING” IN THE HOME Deuteronomy 32: 8 When the Most High divided the nations their inheritance, when He separated the sons of Adam, He set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel. 1 Kings 8:53 For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, to be thine inheritance, as Thou spakest by the hand of Moses Thy servant, when Thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord God. Isaiah 61: 9 And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed. Isaiah 65: 9 And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah and inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there. POINT #2 “INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING” IN THE CHURCH Malachi 3:17 And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of host, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Acts 26: 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified. POINT #3 “INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING” IN THE WORLD. St. Matthew 5: 14 Ye are the light of the world, a city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Isaiah 10:17 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. Acts 20: 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you and inheritance among all them which are sanctified. A Sunday School song that reminds us of “INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING” I Am Thine, O Lord Verse 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me But I long to rise in the arms of faith And be closer drawn to Thee. Verse 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service Lord, By the power of grace divine, Let my soul look up with a stead fast hope, And my will be lost in Thine. Verse 3 O the pure delight of a single hour That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God I commune as friend with friend! Verse 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know Till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach, Till I rest in peace with thee. Chorus Draw me nearer, nearer Blessed Lord To the cross where Thou hast died Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord To Thy precious, bleeding side. In Conclusion - INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING The Old Testament gives us many examples of new beginnings. We find that not only does God allow new beginnings for His own people, He also offered new beginnings for us, the Gentile pagans the “strangers” . Ephesians 2: 12-13 says – (12). That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. (13) But now in Christ Jesus in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were afar off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Jesus has already provided for our inheritance through the work of His Son Jesus on the cross. He is the One who has opened a door of inheritance and a new beginning , a door that is open as long as we are breathing. We are to spread that gospel of that good news of the cross to others that has no hope of an inheritance. . We know that there are people that do not know God, we are to tell them, about the altar of God which is their body and in their spirit and give them something to shout about, they too can get to know and have this” Hope of Glory” which is Jesus in the pardoning of their sins and for their having an inheritance among them that are sanctified. Tell the sinners seek Him while He may be found for salvation, saints can call on God for whatever the need, God is love, and as God expressed -His love for humanity – by giving us His Son – and the Son - personified that action by giving His life as in St. John 3:16-17 that says: (16) For God so loved the world – that He gave His only Begotten Son- that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish – but have everlasting life (17) For God sent not His son into the world to condemn the world – but the world through Him might be saved. So tell them, Come to the fountain so rich and sweet – Cast thou poor soul at the Savior’s feet. Plunge in today and be made complete – Glory to His name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jesus is still calling sinners to repentance - as in Matthew 9:13 - I dare not close this lesson without asking -If there is anyone- reading this Face Book Page -who is tired of the load of your sins- and tired of living in sin- and you desire to repent of your sins- and to accept Jesus as your personal Savior- and to be ready for His soon return- to live eternal life with Jesus- It is of the utmost “urgency” that you come and repent now - Don’t let this moment pass-You do not know when the night will come in your life – neither do you know where death is- Or when Jesus might come back. Accept Jesus now as your personal Savior- and to be ready for His soon return- to live eternal life with Jesus- It is of the utmost “urgency” that you Come Now – Don’t risk- dying without Jesus- and going to hell and eternal torment- Hell is too hot – eternity is too long - There is STILL room - at the cross for you –- Jesus- is saying – come, the Spirit and the Bride say, come. And let him that heareth, come. And let him that is athirst, Come. And whosoever will - let him take the water of life freely. Right now-put your heart –mind- and thoughts on Jesus repeat and say in your heart with me. Lord Jesus- come into my heart- I repent of my sins- and I accept you as my personal Savior- my Redeemer- I know that you died on the cross- for my sins. Wash me thoroughly- from mine iniquities – my rebellion - cleanse and save me- from my sins. I give my heart – to you -Save me Jesus- Save me Jesus- Save me Jesus. Now tell Him- thank you Jesus for saving me - thank you Jesus. Now- that you have accepted Jesus – as you’re personal Savior- your next step is to be filled with the Holy Ghost to have something “to keep you from falling” as in Jude 1:24. To this end you need to go and join in a Holy Ghost filled Church with other Holy Ghost filled saints, and that you be baptized- in the name of Jesus – as in Acts 2:38 - for the remission of your sins- and be filled with the Holy Ghost – in order to live a saved - and sanctified life- pleasing to God – and in a readiness state - in the Holy Ghost - for His soon return – I and other Saints of God will continue to pray for you. – Because - He is coming back for The Church “His Bride”. So as in Ephesians 5: 27 - that He might present to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot, nor wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be Holy and without blemish. SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER FOR THIS LESSON: “INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING” Acts 2:38 Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Prayer for this lesson: “INHERITANCE MARKS A NEW BEGINNING” Jesus, as we are commanded to pray, help us to keep our spirits focused on you. And to share Your blessings with the “strangers” among us, to help them have a new beginning just as You have given us a new beginning in Christ Jesus, As we are commanded to speak for you as you have commissioned us to speak Your Word on your behalf, help us to speak as the oracles of God, because we know that you are a need supplier, you are the answer to all of our questions, Our Savior Our deliverer, Our Redeemer. It is in you we live, move, and have our being. You are our hope for the future and for a better tomorrow. We will evangelize the world for You as you have gave us a ministry of giving us a new beginning and a hope for the future. We will remind them of the commandments from God – and make mention that the wages of sin is still death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. We will bless the Lord at all times, your praises as the fruit of our lips, will continually be in our mouths in the name of Jesus Christ. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
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