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THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THEM Was Martha’s frustration at Mary justified? At first, she probably tried to hint in a “subtle” way that she needed help, by making extra noise—maybe moving some pots and pans around with a little more vigor than the situation really required, and then by letting some utensils…

Remembrance As we gather this evening it is for the purpose to remember what Jesus Christ did… As we gather together we remember Him as we come to the Lord’s table, an sacrament instituted by the Lord Himself… The night that He would be betrayed… Jesus did something unique with His followers The Bread……

Working and Worshiping Scripture usually includes Martha and Mary together, and they lived with their brother Lazarus in the small village of Bethany - about 2 miles SE of the Temple’s eastern gate. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, Both Luke and John recorded that Jesus enjoyed hospitality…

The First Nöel we’ve all heard the song haven’t we? “The First Noel the angels did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay” Did you know this is a very old song? It was first sung outside churches, somewhere around the 13th or 14th centuries in Cornwall - that’s south east England.…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31 Review Shemini mikvah Tzaraat lashon hara The Great Day - HaGadol Picture of Torah Readings Summary of the Passover Torah Readings Picture of the two prophecies. dry bones and Ingathering A Holy People Nakedness Picture Love Others as yourself…

In the light of Lazarus’ resurrection John 11:47-57 The miraculous work of Jesus is now getting very real There is no denying what He has done, and the influence He is having on people How far did His power extend? Lazarus, dead four days, would have been in the spirit world Body would have begun to…

32 “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. 33 “Heed instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it. 34 “Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts. 35 “For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from the Lord .…

Today we are here to celebrate and remember the life of George Rickert. A Husband, a Father, and a brother to us all in Christ. Who has now gone to be with Christ, His Lord and Savior. It seems like it was just the other day that I met with George, Gerry, and Ryan at the Dockside restaurant in Breezy,…

Peace for the Disciples Death disturbed their faith in the authority of Jesus. So the sisters sent a message to him: “Lord, the one you love is sick.” Jesus explained to them that God was still in control . (11:4) When Jesus heard it, he said, “This sickness will not end in death but is for the glory…

25 Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.” The most notorious and universally scorned of all the disciples is Judas Iscariot, the betrayer. His name appears last in every biblical list of apostles, except for the list in Acts 1 , where it doesn’t appear…

1 Samuel 20:18-42 and Genesis 1:14-16 Review We are starting a new cycle of Torah readings We have taught from the Torah portions directly for the last 3 years We will dedicate this new cycle to the teaching of every Haftarah that accompanies every Torah Portion in the cycle If we were to think about…

The day is coming There are several significant dates in someones life, and that included Jesus. What are some significant things, dates that you have had in your life? What about significant events, dates in Jesus life? How about the disciples, the apostles? Jesus date is coming, but tonight we are…

Trouble Brewing Everything seems to be a problem with someone. People sent to Jesus about Lazarus (11:1-3) Trouble was Whom Jesus loved was sick. Jesus going to Judea (11:5-8) Trouble is disciples thought he would be killed Lazarus is dead (11:11-14) Problem is he delayed and now Lazarus is dead. Martha…

The Sabbath has ended. The special sign that God gave to Israel, the Sabbath, was over. The day was for physical rest, refreshment, but for Israel it was never meant to be what it had become. /the Pharisees and scribes had added enough restrictions that it became a day of bondage instead of blessing.…

TEXT: JAMES 5:1-6 | IF RUST COULD SPEAK INTRO ILLUSTRATION : As a child, every year at Christmas time we would pull out an old VHS tape. It had recorded on it various Christmas movies and commercials that my parents had recorded off the tv. I’m not entirely sure if there were any recording licenses violated…

Maundy Thursday and the scent of grace

Welcome- Prepare hearts and Worship 100% of the time, His little feet. I am looking for a couple of people who would want to be available at the end of service to answer questions and meet any body that has questions. If this is something you might want to participate in please let me know. Call to Worship…

Jesus Was About His Father's Business... Why Are You Here? Most everything that Jeus did brought life. See John 3.17 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. But, today, Jesus cleanses the temple and curses a fig tree.…

Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. Jesus returns to the region of Jerusalem Ch 11 leaves off with Jesus in…

Background Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. Jesus was across the Jordan Mary and Martha are mentioned as if the reader would be familiar…

Exegetical Point: Homiletic Point: Intro Getting back into John. Picking up where we left off. Reminder: Why Did John write the Gospel of John? Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus…

Resurrection in the OT is “rare” Direct references to resurrection—coming back to life after physical death—are rare in the OT. The example of Elijah resurrecting a boy simply describes it as a return to life (חַי, ḥay ; 1 Kgs 17:22–23 ) with a restoration of the boy’s living essence (נֶפֶשׁ, nephesh…

Have you ever been there? That proverbial fork in the road, that moment of truth, where a decision is made that will impact the rest of your life? King David experienced his fork in the road, his moment of truth when the prophet Nathan stuck a bony finger in his face and said, “You are the man!” ( 2…

Exegetical Point: In response to Jesus’ signs, the Sanhedrin resolve to kill Jesus to save the nation. Homiletic Point: Jesus will die to gather God’s Children. Intro Recap Our last week in John for a while Lazarus was raised from death - Jesus showed himself to be The Resurrection and the Life Climactic…