Bishop Robbie & Wanda Pugh
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SUNDAY JUNE 7TH THE LOST Luke 15:1-3 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying. 1. See the Value of the Lost The Sheep's Value - The Coin's Value - The Lost Son's Value - How valuable is the lost? John 3:16 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. Psalms 139:13-14 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. 14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Romans 5:8 But God commandeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 2. We Must Actively Pursue God and Search - Turn the Light On - John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. God is not far - 3. Celebrate Life Luke 15:5-6 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. Luke 15:9-10 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Luke 15:22-24 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
SUNDAY JUNE 14TH THE THINGS WE MUST TELL ACTS 17:24-32 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; 27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. 30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. 32 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. 1. Who God Is God is eternal - 1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. God is immutable - Malachi 3:6 For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. God is incomparable - Isaiah 40:25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. God is just - God is holy - Isaiah 6:3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of host: the whole earth is full of his glory. God is faithful - 2. Who We Are John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 3. Our Responsibility Before Him Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 4. We Are All Accountable Before Him Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement:
SUNDAY MAY 24TH THE WIND OF CHANGE IS BLOWING Acts 2:1-4 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Luke 24:49 And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 1. This Wind Changes the Temperature Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Ignites Our Passion for God - Empowers Our Fruitfulness - Fills Us with a Boldness - 2. This Wind Changes Attitudes Acts 2:7 And they were all amazed and marveled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? Acts 2:12-13 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. This wind will change an attitude because it will change the heart! 3. This Wind Changes the World Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Suddenly, Sound, From Heaven, Mighty!
WEDNESDAY
BIBLE STUDY NOTES
MAY 27TH PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF GENTILES ACTS 10 1. God speaks to Cornelius about Peter - a. Cornelius, a Gentile who served God (V1-2) 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. - b. God sends an angel to tell Cornelius to get Peter (V3-6) - c. Cornelius obeys God's command and sends for Peter (V7-8) 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; 8 and when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. 2. Peter's vision of the great sheet - a. Peter on Simon the Tanner's housetop (V9-10) - b. Peter's vision (V11-16) 11 and saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 12 wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heave. - c. God makes Peter aware of the arrival of the messengers from Cornelius (V17-20) - d. Peter goes with the messengers back to Caesarea to see Cornelius (V21-23) 3. The meeting between Cornelius and Peter - a. Peter comes to Cornelius' house and the morrow after they entered into Caesarea (V24-26) - b. Entering Cornelius' house, Peter explains why he came (V27-29) 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? - c. Cornelius explains why he sent for Peter (V30-33) 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak to thee. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. - d. Peter's short sermon to the Gentiles at Cornelius' house (V34-43) 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 that word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40 him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41 not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that though his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. - e. God fearing Gentiles are filled with the Holy Spirit and baptized (V44-48)
MAY 20TH SAUL ENCOUNTERS THE LORD ACTS 9:1-30 1. Saul on the road to Damascus - a. Saul's purpose in traveling to Damascus (V1-2) And Saul, yet breathing out threatening's and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. - b. God meets Paul on the road to Damascus (V3-6) And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. - c. Saul immediately after the Damascus road (V7-9) And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was there three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. 2. God ministers to Saul through Ananias - a. God's message to Ananias (V10-12) And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. - b. God overcomes Ananias' objections (V13-16) Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. - c. Ananias prays and Saul is healed and receives the Holy Spirit (V17-19) And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 3. Saul's initial ministry in Damascus and Jerusalem - a. Saul preaches powerfully in Damascus (V20-22) And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. - b. Saul's escape from Damascus (V23-25) And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. - c. Saul with the Christians at Jerusalem (V26-30) And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
DOCTRINAL COMMITMENTS Repentance - Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19 Justification - Romans 5:1; Titus 3:7 Regeneration - Titus 3:5 New Birth - John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9 Sanctification - subsequent to justification - Romans 5:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 13:12 Holiness - Luke 1:75; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; Hebrews 12:14 Water Baptism - Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9; John 3:22, 23; Acts 8:36, 38 Baptism with the Holy Ghost - subsequent to cleansing - the enduement of power for service - Matthew 3:11; Luke 24:49, 53; Acts 1:4-8 The speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance as the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost - John 15:26; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7 The Church - Exodus 19:5,6; Psalm 22:22; Matthew 16:13-19; 28:19, 20; Acts 1:8; 2:42-47; 7:38; 20:28; Romans 8:14-17; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17; 12:12-31; 2 Corinthians 6:6-18; Ephesians 2:19-22; 3:9, 21; Philippians 3:10; Hebrews 2:12; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 1:6, 7; Revelation 21:2, 9; 22:17 Spiritual Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:1, 7, 10, 28, 31; 1 Corinthians 14:1 Signs following believers - Mark 16:17-20; Romans 15:18, 19; Hebrews 2:4 Fruit of the Spirit - Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22, 23; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:1 Divine healing provided for all in the Atonement - Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17; James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24 The Lord's Supper - Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Washing the saints' feet - John 13:4-17; 1 Timothy 5:9,10 Tithing and giving - Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:10; Luke 11:42; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9; Hebrews 7:1-21 Restitution where possible - Matthew 3:8; Luke 19:8,9 Premillennial second coming of Jesus. First to resurrect the dead saints and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air - 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1 Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years - Zechariah 14:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14,15; Revelation 5:10; 19:11-21; 20:4-6 Resurrection - John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:5,6 Eternal life for the righteous - Matthew 25:46; Luke 18:30; John 10:28; Romans 6:22; 1 John 5:11-13 Eternal punishment for the wicked - No liberation not annihilation - Matthew 25:41-46; Mark 3:29; 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9; Revelation 20:10-15; 21:8