The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

Matthew 4:1-25 - The Leader and His Followers - Part 2

Introduction
Matthew skips some of the earliest events as recorded in John's Gospel: the wedding at Cana, the first cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus, the visit to Samaria and reveals to us a most remarkable event – the temptation of the Messiah!
Why is this event so important?
It represented a supernatural showdown between Satan and the Son of God
It reversed the failure of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Where the first Adam failed, the Second Adam triumphed!
It demonstrated Jesus’ holy, sinless and perfect role as the atoning Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world
It enabled Jesus to identify with mankind and become a sympathetic High Priest
It offers believers a biblical pattern for overcoming temptation
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Matthew 4:1-25 - The Leader and His Followers - Part 1

Introduction
Matthew skips some of the earliest events as recorded in John's Gospel: the wedding at Cana, the first cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus, the visit to Samaria and reveals to us a most remarkable event – the temptation of the Messiah!
Why is this event so important?
It represented a supernatural showdown between Satan and the Son of God
It reversed the failure of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Where the first Adam failed, the Second Adam triumphed!
It demonstrated Jesus’ holy, sinless and perfect role as the atoning Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world
It enabled Jesus to identify with mankind and become a sympathetic High Priest
It offers believers a biblical pattern for overcoming temptation
(2011)
May God bless you through this message! 
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What a Mother Needs (Ephesians 5:25-33)

When you consider the job description of mothering, it is truly astonishing:
A mother is the family chauffeur, gardener, family counselor, teacher, pediatrician, entertainer, maintenance worker, cleaning woman, housekeeper, cook, errand runner, bookkeeper/budget manager, interior decorator, caterer, dietitian, secretary, public relations person, and hostess.  
Being a mother is definitely challenging.  In fact, at times, it can be overwhelming.  Here are some challenges that mothers face:
1) Low self-esteem
2) Monotony and loneliness
3) Stress from too many demands
4) Lack of time with her husband
5) Confusion about child discipline
6) Maintaining a peaceful home atmosphere
7) Need for outside role models
8) The daily challenging of training up children
(From And Then I Had Children, Susan A. Yates)
 
In light of these challenges, what does a mother really need?  What does you mother really need?  Obviously, she your needs your respect, your love and your appreciation.  But there is something a mother needs even more than these.  Since God created women and motherhood, let’s turn to Ephesians 5 and find out what God says mothers need most.      (2001)
May God bless you through this message! 
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Matthew 3:1-17 - The Baptism of Jesus - Part 2

In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah:
His genealogy: Being of the ancestry and lineage of King David
His virgin birth: Conceived of the Holy Spirit
His visiting guests: The Wise Men, AKA King-Makers, of Persia
His miraculous deliverance from King Herod
Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood:
He astonished the spiritual leaders of Israel with the depth of his spiritual understanding and insight (Luke 2:41-48).
He had an awareness of God’s calling on his life (Luke 2:49)
He was obedient to his parents (Luke 2:51)
He grew: (Luke 2:52)
In wisdom and stature
In favor with God and men
Unlike Luke’s account, Matthew skips directly ahead 28 years to the start of Jesus’ ministry.
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Matthew 3:1-17 - The Baptism of Jesus - Part 1

In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah:
His genealogy: Being of the ancestry and lineage of King David
His virgin birth: Conceived of the Holy Spirit
His visiting guests: The Wise Men, AKA King-Makers, of Persia
His miraculous deliverance from King Herod
Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood:
He astonished the spiritual leaders of Israel with the depth of his spiritual understanding and insight (Luke 2:41-48).
He had an awareness of God’s calling on his life (Luke 2:49)
He was obedient to his parents (Luke 2:51)
He grew: (Luke 2:52)
In wisdom and stature
In favor with God and men
Unlike Luke’s account, Matthew skips directly ahead 28 years to the start of Jesus’ ministry.    (2011)
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Matthew 2:1-23 - Pursuit of Jesus - Part 2

We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah:
We can be like Herod, who responded with fear, jealousy and hostility
We can be like the religious leaders who responded with indifference
We can be like the Wise Men who responded with submission, worship and joy!
Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."
As stated on a popular bumper sticker: "Wise men still seek Him" (2011)
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Matthew 2:1-23 - Pursuit of Jesus - Part 1

We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah:
We can be like Herod, who responded with fear, jealousy and hostility
We can be like the religious leaders who responded with indifference
We can be like the Wise Men who responded with submission, worship and joy!
Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."
As stated on a popular bumper sticker: "Wise men still seek Him"  (2011)
May God bless you through this message! 
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Matthew 1:1-17 - The Good News - Part 2

Most of us skip over these sections like Matthew 1:1-17 and they are rarely read in public.  And I’ve never met anyone who has memorized this passage or put it to music and led a congregation in singing it! t reminds me of the story of the man who was asked to write a review of the phone book.  His summary: “Great cast of characters. Weak plot.”
But skipping over the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 would be a mistake! (2010)
There are no portions of the Bible that are unimportant – every word counts!
The genealogy of Christ is a treasure trove of spiritual truth and revelation!
May God bless you through this message! 
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Matthew 1:1-17 - The Good News - Part 1

Most of us skip over these sections like Matthew 1:1-17 and they are rarely read in public.  And I’ve never met anyone who has memorized this passage or put it to music and led a congregation in singing it! t reminds me of the story of the man who was asked to write a review of the phone book.  His summary: “Great cast of characters. Weak plot.”
But skipping over the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 would be a mistake! (2010)
There are no portions of the Bible that are unimportant – every word counts!
The genealogy of Christ is a treasure trove of spiritual truth and revelation!
  (2010)
 May God bless you through this message! 
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Resurrection Power - Ephesians 1:15-23

Paul unveils some truly remarkable facts about Easter and the power of the resurrection.
No person by intellectual quest can discover the knowledge of God.  Many people attempt, through religion and various spiritual experiences, to attain a deeper knowledge of God.  But it is impossible for fallen man to reach the infinite wisdom of God by self effort.
A knowledge of God must be revealed for us to comprehend Him.  That is what the cross is all about - God's divine intervention in a broken, sinful world with the purpose of revealing himself through Christ and reconciling us to himself through Christ's death on the cross.
Know His Incomparably Great Power For Us Who Believe
The power manifested in the creation of the world
The power manifested in the resurrection
Exerted in raising Christ
Exerted in seating Christ in the heavenly realms
           Dynamis = explosive power
           Energeia = effective or operational power
           Kratos = power that is exercised in resistance and control
           Ischys = used of bodily strengt/muscular force, inherent, vital power.
 Do you ever feel like you're too weak to go on?  Take courage!  (1998)
May God bless you through this message! 
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