Blessed Are…… Beatitudes—Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1-16 Joyce Webb 2010 Jesus was teaching these things: “Blessed (Happy) are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In the King James Version says “poor in spirit”. Other versions use the word “humble”. Humble means not to think too high of yourself. Another
There is Only One God Joyce Webb 2010 Here are some verses that tell us that God in heaven is the only true God. Exodus 20: 3,4,5 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shat not make unto thee any graven image. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them:
Old Testament Prophecies about Jesus And Prophecies Fulfilled (Happened) By Joyce Webb 2010 There are many—90—or more—prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament. I will not give all of the prophecies. I will give some of the main ones. Jesus’ Birth God promises to destroy Satan by a child of a woman. This prophecy was
Death of the Righteous/ Death of the Unrighteous Joyce Webb 2010 Most of these verses are given from King James Version. Death for the Righteous: John 3:15 Jesus talking: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 Jesus talking: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten
Bondage—Addiction Joyce Webb 2010 “Stand fast in the liberty (freedom) wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled (tied up) again with the yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 A yoke is the wooden collar that oxen wear so they can pull a wagon. A yoke keeps them in place so they can
What About Fear? By Joyce Webb 2009 Fear is a choice? You may be surprised about that. You think fear comes and you have no control over it. When certain things happen to you–fear rises inside–you didn’t think about it—fear was just there. So how can fear be a choice? Fear comes to all of
What Does the Lord Require of Us? By Joyce Webb 2009 If we asked most people this question, we would probably get one of these answers: 1. Be a good person. Don’t cheat, or murder, or steal. Be kind. 2. Do the best you can do. 3. Obey the 10 Commandments. Try to do good.
What Does it Mean for Us to be a Child of God? Introduction: Fathers take care of their children. When we are a child of God, we can rest knowing God will take care of us. Psalms 103: 13 “The Lord is like a Father to his children, tender, and full of compassion to those
The Rapture and The Second Coming By Joyce Webb 2008 The “rapture” talks about the time when Jesus comes in the clouds to catch away the believers. It happens at the end of time for the nations. After the rapture, very terrible things happen here on earth. The time of terrible trouble goes on for
Teaching Your Children to be Christians By Joyce Webb 2006 Outline 1. It’s Your Responsibility 2. Teach Them the Scriptures 3. Pray with Them 4. Help Them Memorize Bible Verses 5. Lead Them in Salvation 6. Teach Them How to Live as a Christian 1. It’s Your Responsibility It is your responsibility