Only One Qualifies Matthew 19 17

Read the passage: Matthew 19

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1) The standard of goodness is sought by many.

2) Many think they have attained the measure of goodness.

3) Men attribute goodness to many deeds of the flesh.

4) True goodness has a heavenly definition.

5) True goodness can only be met by one of (from) the heaven1ies. 
(the source of goodness)

6) Man cannot fully attain true goodness. 
(there is none good, but one)

7) There is none good, but one - God. 
( ... that is God.) 

God's Manifest Presence Exodus 4 1-4

Read the passage: Exodus 4

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3:10 1) He calls not in vain. 

(Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh,)

3:10 2) God's assignment is by itself overwhelming when seen from man's point of view. 

(that thou mayest bring forth my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.) 

God, however, is not asking for man's power. 

4:1 3) God can equip his servant to do what He asks. 

(and Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, ... ) 

v.2, 4) God’s power exceeds all other.

   3    (A rod …Cast it on the ground …It became a serpent;)

He can do that which is impossible and unexplainable to man.

v.3 5) As God purposes, so shall it be.

(And it became a serpent.)

v.4 6.) God’s power is not only of origination but also of reversal.

(…And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand;)

The power to change.

7) The issue to a servant is God’s manifest presence and the servant’s obedience. 

        All else will surrender to God’s might.

The True Basis for Rejoicing Luke 10 17-24

Read the passage: Luke 10

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    v.17 1. Not just because of what your are permitted to do but because of who you are.
    (Lord, even the demons are subject unto us through thy name.)
    
    v.18 2. Not just because of your temporary deeds but because of God’s great rule.
     (And He said unto them, I beheld satan as lightning fall from heaven.)
    
    v.19 3. Not just because of your power in ministry but because of your source of power in ministry.
    (Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy;...)
    
    v.20 4. Not just because of your present worth but be because of your future hope. 
    (but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.)
    
    v.21 5. Not just because of present understanding- but because of eternal wisdom. 
    (...thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.)
    
    v.22 6. Not just because of what you have learned but because you have learned who the Father is.
    (...And who the Father is, but the Son, and He to whom the Son will reveal Him.)
    
    v.24 7. Not just because of your opportunity but because of the great honor God has extended to you.
    (For I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them, ...) 
    

And It Came to Pass Acts 27 44

Read the passage: Acts 27

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(And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass that they all escaped safely to the land.)

1. Circumstances cannot prevail against God's will.

2. What God promises comes to pass.
 see v. 22

3. God's mercy is present in His deliverance. 
(all escaped)

4. God deliverance is a complete one. 
(two hundred and seventy-six souls.)

5. God's opportunity to be saved is not only illustrated but is presented to all who believe.

6. God's purpose remains intact, unscathed by the trials of circumstance.

7. God's purpose remains intact, unaltered by the affairs of and plans of men.
No man could have delivered Paul to Rome through that kind of storm. Only God could and did. 
It is remarkable that after all the storm driven course that they were still on target for Rome. 

The Gates of Life Acts 12 6-13

Read the passage: Acts 12

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v.6 1. Some doors bind man in, yet he is really free.

(And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was

sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers

  before the door kept the prison.)

v.6 2. Some doors let men go free, yet they are really bound up.

v.7, 3. Some doors God must open; God must lead through.

  8 (And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the

  prison; and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up 

quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.)

(And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so

  he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.)

v.10 4. Man’s doors are not a barrier to God.

(When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron 

gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and

  they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel 

departed from him.)

v.13 5. Some doors are for man to open; God has already removed any restraint.

(And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken,

named Rhoda.)

v.14 6. Some doors are awaiting man’s response.

(And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and

                told how Peter stood before the gate.)

v.14 7. The key in passing through both kinds of doors to gain God’s reward, is

faith.

The Fiery Trial 1 Peter 4 12, 13

Read the passage: 1 Peter 4

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v.12 1.Trials of faith will come to a believer.

(Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you,)

v.12 2.A believer need not consider such trial as strange or because of some failing of his.

(as though some strange thing happened unto you:)

v.12 3.A believer need not be overcome by such trials.

(as though some strange thing happened unto you:)

v.13 4.A trial is a messenger of joy because of the fellowship with Christ that is to be enjoyed.

(But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings;)

It may now be joy by faith.

v.13 5.Inasmuch as sufferings are to continue, a believer need understand God's purpose in them.

(...that, when His glory shall be revealed)- future tense

v.13 6. There will be a partaking of the fruit of His glory.

(that, when His glory shall be revealed,)

v13 7.There will be a great exultation of joy at the knowledge of the reward of fellowshipping with Him in His suffering.

(ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.)

When Life Catches You Off Guard John 11 25, 26

Read the passage: John 11

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1. Return to the promiser

2. Keep your perspective in focus. 
All is not lost.

3. Don’t lose hope and faith.

4. Refuse vain arguments. (yours and others) 
(he stinketh ...)

5. Fill your life with belief in God in every area of life. v.40

6.Seek to gain God’s fulfillment. 
What God has to give.

7. Realize liberty only comes from Jesus. v.44
(loose him, and let him go)