CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH CHRIST!
Five Glorious Facts Christmas Reveals about Christ:
1.	He was our RELIEVER - A Gracious Substitute
Hebrews 2:9
Ezekiel 18:20
Romans 3:11
2.	He was our PIONEER - A Singular Trailblazer
Hebrews 2:10
3.	He was our Sanctifier - A Loving Brother
Hebrews 2:11
2 Corinthians 5:21
Philippians 3:14
4.	He was our CONQUEROR - A Living Victor
Hebrews 2:14
John 14:19
5.	He was our MINISTER - A Sympathetic High Priest
Hebrews 2:17
Hebrews 4:15-16

Christmas Begins With Christ

Part 3 - There is a Death to Die
Luke 14:26, 9:23-24; Matthew 7:21-23 

4 Important Truths to Notice
1.	Right INTERPRETATION
5 Rules of Biblical Hermeneutics
a.	The Rule of Definition - What do the words mean?
b.	The Rule of Context - Every word must be understood in light of the words that come before and after it.
c.	The Rule of Historical Background - Spiritual principles are timeless but can’t be appreciated without some knowledge of the background.
d.	The Rule of Logic - Does the interpretation make sense? If it makes sense, make no other sense. 1 Peter 5:8
e.	The Rule of Unity - It must be consistent with the rest of Scripture.
2.	An Open INVITATION
Luke 14:26; John 7:37; Matthew 11:28-29
3.	An Intentional EXAGGERATION
Luke 14:26; Matthew 10:37
How can we love Jesus most?
a.	A deeper knowledge OF Him
John 6:39
b.	A Strong Affection FOR Him
c.	An Obedience TO Him
John 14:15
4.	A Complete EXPLANATION
Luke 14:26
Putting Jesus First in 3 Areas 
a.	Jesus First, Before RELATIONSHIPS
b.	Jesus First, Before REPUTATION
Galatians 3:13; Hebrews 12:2
c.	Jesus First, Before RESOLUTIONS

Answering The Masters Call Part 3

Lesson 2
2Timothy 2:1-5

3 Kinds of Christian Encouragement 
1. Encouragement of a Spiritual 
Parent 
2. Encouragement of Someone 
Praying 
3. Encouragement of Spoken 
Praise

Spiritual Toughness In Difficult Times Lesson 2 I Adult Bible Class

1 Corinthians 15:1-8
The _____________ Of The Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Isaiah 46:9-10
It was prophesied that:
Jesus Would Be Forsaken By His Followers
Zechariah 13:7, Fulfillment Mark 14:50
Jesus Would Be Wrongly Accused
Psalm 35:11, Fulfillment  Matthew 26:60
Jesus Would Be Abused
Isaiah 50:6, Fulfillment Matthew 26:67-68
Jesus Would Not Retaliate
Isaiah 53:7 Fulfillment Matthew 27:14
Jesus Would Be Crucified With Lawbreakers
Isaiah 53:12, Fulfillment Matthew 27:38
Jesus Would Be Crucified
Psalm 22:16, Fulfillment Luke 23:33
That Jesus Would Pray For Those Who Were Executing Him
Isaiah 53:12, Fulfillment Luke 23:38
Jesus Would Have Not One Broken Bone
Psalm 32:20, Fulfillment John 19:33
Jesus His Body Would Be Pierced
Zechariah 12:10, Fulfillment John 19:34
Men Would Gamble For His Clothing
Psalm 22:18, Fulfillment John 19:23
Jesus Would Rise From The Dead
Isaiah 53:10, Fulfillment Mark 16:6
The ________________ Of The Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:5-6
Matthew 28:12-13
Romans 1:4
Acts 1:3
The __________________ Of The Resurrection
You Have A _____________ Tense Salvation
1 Corinthians 15:2
Ephesians 2:8
You Have A ______________ Of Sin
1 Corinthians 15:3
Matthew 15:3-4
Romans 1:3-4

Resurrection - The Foundation of Our Faith

2 Timothy 1:13-14

Benefits of Good Bible Doctrine
1. Doctrine brings 
unity
2. Doctrine fosters humility
3. Doctrine inspires 
worship
4. Doctrine leads to obedience
5. Doctrine protects the 
church

What to do with Good Bible Doctrine
1. Hold it fast and don’t deviate
2. Believe it so deeply it becomes a part of you
3. Keep an attitude of 
love as you defend it
4. 
Guard it in the power of the Holy Spirit

Spiritual Toughness Lesson 4 I Adult Bible Class

John 3:16 
John 15:13 
John 14:19 
1 Samuel 20:3
Daniel 12:2 
Revelation 20:6
1. The Resurrection Defeats Life 
1 Corinthians 15:20 
Leviticus 23:10
Philippians 3:21
1 Corinthians 15:21-22 
Romans 6:19 
1 Corinthians 15:35-37
Psalm 139:16

2. The Rapture Defies Death 
1 Corinthians 15:23 
John 1:7 
Luke 14:14 
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 
John 11:43 

3. The Reign Deposes Death 
1 Corinthians 15:24-26 
Psalm 8:6 
Romans 5:14 
Revelation 20:14
1 Corinthians 15:54-55

Resurrection - The Rapture And Reign!

2 Timothy 1:15-18

4 Qualities Of A Spotlighted Servant

1.  Consistently Refreshing

2. Unashamedly Supporting

3. Diligently Seeking

4. Constantly Serving

Spiritual Toughness in Difficult Times - Part 5 I Adult Bible Class

Part 6 - A War To Win (By Losing!)

Luke 14:31-33
Three Facts About Fighting Against God:

It's An Unjustifiable War
Luke 14:31
Revelation 19:16
Revelation 11:15
Matthew 28:18
Daniel 7:14
Ephesians 1:20-22
Philippians 2:9-11
Luke 1:33
Matthew 22:21

It’s An Unwinnable War
Luke 14:31-32
Romans 16:20
Philippians 4:9
Hebrews 9:27
Romans 5:10
Ephesians 6:15

It's An Unconditional War
Luke 14:33 

What Unconditional Surrender Doesn't Mean :
- That You Must Clean Up Your Life Before You Come To Jesus
Mark 2:17
- You Must Purchase Your Salvation
Luke 14:33
Isaiah 55:1
1 Peter 1:18-19

What Unconditional Surrender Does Mean :
- You Must Recognize His Right To Rule Over You
Luke 14:31
- You Must Relinquish Everything To Him
Luke 14:33
- You Must Release All Your Personal Rights
Matthew 6:24

Answering the Masters Call Part 6

2 Timothy 2:1-6

1.	Attitude of a Child — We must ask daily for God’s gift of strength (2:1)
2.	Attitude of a Teacher — We need to multiply by discipling future disciplers (2:2)
3.	Attitude of a Soldier — We must view life as a spiritual battle and remain hyper-vigilant (2:3-4)
4.	Attitude of An Athlete — We are required to be self-disciplined and follow God’s rules (2:5)
5.	Attitude of a Farmer — We should see the Christian life as a great work with great reward (2:6)

Five Crucial Attitudes Of The Faithful And Fruitful Christian

2 Timothy 2:8-13

4 Spiritual Reasons To Never Give Up

1. The Resurrection of the God-man (2:8)
2. God’s Word Cannot be Stopped (2:9)
3. Suffering Faithfully Leads to the Salvation of Souls (2:10)
4. Belief and Unbelief have real blessings and consequences (2:11-13)

Spiritual Toughness Part 7 I Adult Bible Class

Part 7 - Don't Be Tasteless Salt
Luke 14:34-35

1. A precious Commodity
Luke 14:34; John 15:18

2. A squandered Opportunity
Luke 14:34

3. A dubious Uncertainty
Luke 14:34

4. A sad Reality
Luke 14:35; Romans 8:10

3 Basic Vital Signs of Spiritual Health
1) A visible heart beat
Proverbs 4:23
2) Breathing
James 3:10
3) Movement of the limbs
Proverbs 31:20
2 Corinthians 13:5

5. An imperative Responsibility
Luke 14:35; Matthew 13:15

4 Causes of the Dull of Hearing Disease
1) Mental distractions
James 1:19
2) Physical limitations
3) Emotional exaggeration
Mark 1:37-38
4) Spiritual deceptions
1 Corinthians 3:18

Christmas Begins With Christ

The Home Church of Lodi

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