Saturday, January 4, 2014

12-29-13 FAITHBOOK: in a word…

 
FAITHBOOK: in a word…Jesus!
Matt 21:9   "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"

John 1:1 & 14   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.     The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Phil 2:5-11   Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross!

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

I have discovered 5 categories in the New Testament about the word: The are Prayer, Persecution, Healing, Salvation and Proclamation

# 1   PRAYER

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Matt 18:20

Jesus said, “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

Luke 11:2

Jesus said to them, "When you pray, say: "'Father, holy is your name”

John 14:13-14

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

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# 2  PERSECUTION

Luke 21:12-13      on account of my name

But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name.

1 Peter 4:14                   count it a blessing

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

John 17:11-12      Jesus prays for us

Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name — the name you gave me — so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me.

Rev 3:8-9             you are faithful

I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.

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# 3  HEALING

Acts 3:6-7     lame man at the temple

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."

Acts 3:16     continuing to the crowd with lame man at the temple

By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.

Acts 4:9-10     continuing to the authorities with lame man at the temple

If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

Luke 10:17     returning after being sent out by Jesus 2 x 2

The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name."

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# 4  SALVATION

John 20:30, 31     written so you can believe

Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Acts 4:12     only one way to salvation

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.

1 John 3:23-24

And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.

 

John 1:12-13

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

Acts 2:21     Everyone can have salvation

And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Rom 10:13     Again; everyone can have salvation

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Acts 10:43     Yet again; everyone can have salvation

All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.

1 John 2:12     forgive by his name

I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

1 Cor 6:11     sanctified by his name

But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Acts 22:16     Get going by his name

And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'

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# 5  PROCLAMAITON

Acts 5:40-42

Gamaliel’s speech persuaded the Sanhedrin who had arrested the apostles. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Phil 2:5-11

Jesus: who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

HE IS…!  (based on the song by Aaron Jeoffrey)

In Genesis, He's the breath of life
In Exodus, the Passover Lamb
In Leviticus, He's our High Priest
In Numbers, The fire by night
In Deuteronomy, He's Moses' voice

In Joshua, He is salvation's choice
In Judges, law giver
In Ruth, the kinsmen-redeemer
In 1st & 2nd Samuel, our trusted prophet
In Kings and Chronicles, He's sovereign

In Ezra, our true and faithful scribe
In Nehemiah, He's the rebuilder of broken walls and lives
In Esther, He's Mordecai's courage
In Job, the timeless redeemer
In Psalms, He is our morning song

In Proverbs, wisdom's cry
Ecclesiastes, the time and the seasons
In the Song of Solomon, He is the lover's dream

He is, He is, HE IS!

In Isaiah, He's Prince of Peace
In Jeremiah, the weeping prophet
In Lamentations, the cry for Israel
n Ezekiel, He's the call from sin
In Daniel, the stranger in the fire

In Hosea, He is forever faithful
In Joel, He's the Spirits power
In Amos, the arms that carry us
In Obadiah, He's the Lord our Savior
In Jonah, He's the great missionary

In Micah, the promise of peace
In Nahum, He is our strength and our shield
In Habakkuk and Zephaniah, He's pleading for revival
In Haggai, He restores a lost heritage
In Zechariah, He is our fountain

In Malachi, He is the son of righteousness rising with healing in His wings

He is, He is, HE IS!

In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He is God, Man, Messiah
In the book of Acts, He is fire from heaven
In Romans, He's the grace of God
In Corinthians, the power of love
In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin

In Ephesians, our glorious treasure
In Philippians, the servants heart
In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity
In Thessalonians, our coming King
In Timothy, Titus, & Philemon He's our mediator and our faithful Pastor

In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant
In James, the one who heals the sick.
In First and Second Peter, he is our Shepherd
In 1st, 2nd, & 3rd John and in Jude, He is the lover coming for His bride
In Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords

He is, He is, HE IS!

The prince of peace
The Son of man
The Lamb of God
The great I AM

He is my redeemer

He is my sustainer

He is my forgiver

He is my peace

He is my joy

He is my love

He is my comfort

He is my rock

 

The architect of creation

The manager of all times

He always was, always is, and always will be

Unmoved, unchanged, undefeated and never undone

He was bruised and brought healing

He was pierced and brought hope

He was persecuted and brought freedom

He was dead and brought life

He is risen and brings power

He reigns and brings peace

 

The world can’t understand him

The armies can’t defeat him

The schools can’t explain him

The leaders can’t ignore him

Herod couldn’t kill him

The Pharasees couldn’t confuse him

People couldn’t hold him

Nero couldn’t crush him

Hitler couldn’t silence him

The Talaban can’t terrorize him

And Religion can’t replace him

 

His ways are right and his word is eternal

His will is unchanging and his mind is on me

He's the alpha and omega

He is The first and the last

The beginning and the end
Our God and our Savior
He is Jesus Christ the Lord
and when time is no more
He is,
HE IS!  He is Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!

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