Concerning The Cross 7

It is not what God can do for us; us, referring to all of mankind; but rather, it is what we can do for ourselve and each other. Previous lessons explains that God's actions through his Son Jesus, the Christ, was designed for our example and for our teaching, and learning. It is hard to accept, but God, the Father, was God of war, punishment, revenge, and not long on patiences with disobedience; however, since, he is God, there is no attempt of this author to judge with any tone. God does what he will, and he does it how, and whenever he desires to do so, and God changes not. God, the Son, is the the God of mercy and forgiveness. He did put his word to actions, and thus, is why, the believer is so blessed today, as well as, the non-believer, who will lay down his life and adopt the life that is in Jesus, the Christ. In prior lessons there were discussions concerning the after math of Jesus' departure, and what might happen. Now, the question remains, what was left for our example? And, are we willing to see and hear, the messages from such examples; only time and actions will tell.

Guilding Question: And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? (Luke 18:7)
Guilding Question: I tell you that he will avenge them speedily, nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:8)
Guilding Question: And a certain ruler asked him, saying, good master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (Luke 18:18)

The Examples left behind

The disciples wait and the upper room lesson. It is necessary to follow the Lord example, and the example, left behind by his disciples; it is necessary to learn from the rejections and acceptance by his disciples, friends, religious, and political foes, and the devil himself. Jesus had to deal with cultural issue, scientific issues and social discord. The first step by the disciples were in the right direction; the disciples gathered together, in the upper room, and they came together, patiently waiting, and in prayer. Jesus' departure was hard to watch for his disciples. They truly didn't understand his leaving, and certainly didn't know of his return. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. (Acts 1:9) And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; (Acts 1:10) Which also said, ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. (Acts 1:11) Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. (Acts 1:12) And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. (Acts 1:13)

The wait for the second promise

For the purpose of this lesson, the first promise had been fulfilled, according to Pauls letter to the Romans. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostles, separated unto the gospel of God, (Romans 1:1) (which he promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) (Romans 1:2) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; (Romans 1:3) And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: (Romans 1:4) By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all naions, for his name: (Romans 1:5) Among whom are ye called of Jesus Christ: (Romans 1:6) To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:7) These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. (Acts 1:14) Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. (Luke 22:28) And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; (Luke 22:29) That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (Luke 22:30) And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. (Luke 18:15)
Humble yourselves and stay humble while waiting on kingdom come. Jesus explains our deposition as we wait, to his dsiciples, as they attempted the rejection of a little child (Luke 18:15). But Jesus called them unto him, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:16) Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. (Luke 18:17) Faith is the key, and God said wait in faith for the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the power is not in us, but in God's Holy Spirit.

Lessons Summary And Lessons Learned

Satan has no power, but the power given because of our own lust and fears. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat (Luke 22:31): But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren (Luke 22:32). Prayer is the key to the kingdom. It needs to be said, the kingdom is not money, riches, and to be glorified by men, but the key to the kingdom is the acceptence of God the Father through the mercy of God the Son, and prayer, is at the heart of it all. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? (Luke 18:7) I tell you that he will avenge them speedily, nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:8) It is important not to submit to the fear and lust that is warring in the believer, but submit to God. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7) Draw nign to God, and he will draw to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. (James 4:8) For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. (I Thessalonians 4:7) He therefore that dispiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his Holy Spirit. ( (I Thessalonians 4:8)

Supporting Parable

All of God children have been provided with something God has given us and God expects us to bring forth fruits with what he has given us. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. (Luke 19:12)
And called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. (Luke 19:13)
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, we will not have this man to reign over us. (Luke 19:14)
And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kindgom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. (Luke 19:15)
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. (Luke 19:16)
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. (Luke 19:17)
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. (Luke 19:18)
And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. (Luke 19:19)
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: (Luke 19:20)
For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layest not down,, and reapest that thou didnt not sow. (Luke 19:21)
And he saith unto him, out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: (Luke 19:22)
Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own usury? (Luke 19:23)
And he said to them that stood by, take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. (Luke 19:24)
And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds. (Luke 19:25)
For I say unto you, that unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. (Luke 19:26)
But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. (Luke 19:27)
And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. (Luke 19:28)

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