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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: Spruce Up TFB, Saturday, Oct 28, 2006
DEVOTIONALS AND OTHER STUFF
SERMON NOTES--Revelation 10-11

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
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Laura (college ministry teacher and tangentrider; eNews editor)
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Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Tuesday Leadership: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, Megan, and Shaena


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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am--Main Worship Center

“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish

COLLEGIUM @ 11 am--TFB College Room
Currently: 1 John

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:45-9:00 pm--TFB College Room
Currently: 2 Timothy

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Spruce Up TFB, Saturday, Oct 28, 2006

Online calendar http://lkscurriculum.wikispaces.com/calendar

Spruce Up TFB, Saturday, Oct 28, 2006

What is Sukkoth? Tuesday, Nov 7 @ 7:45 pm

Movie Night, AFI top 99, Nov 17 @ 7 pm to Nov 18 @ whatever time God wakes you up

What is Hanukkah? Tuesday, Dec 2 @ 7:45 pm

Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm

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DEVOTIONALS AND OTHER STUFF

del.icio.us link pages connecting to Laura's Writings on 1 John and 2 Timothy

...for all you read/write learners...
Sunday Collegium: on 1 John
Tuesday Gathering: on 2 Timothy
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SERMON NOTES--Revelation 10-11

GOD’S WORD AND WITNESSES
The Book of Revelation, part 5
October 8, 2006
Pastor Charlie

The superiority of God’s word

Revelation 10

THE ANGEL (v.1)
“robed in a cloud” – God’s presence, Exodus 40:34-35
“a rainbow above his head” – God’s faithfulness
“face was like the sun” – God’s ?
“legs were like fiery pillars” – God’s guidance, Exodus 13:21-22
“he planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land” – God’s ownership, Psalm 95:5

This mighty angel from God reminds us that:
* God is a covenant God – keeping his promises, both of salvation and judgment
* God is a caring God – providing guidance, especially in dark times
* God is the all mighty God – owner, ruler of the universe

THE SECRET (v. 4-7) Deuteronomy 29:29

Principle: God has revealed to us all we need to know.
“there will be no more delay”
“the mystery of God will be accomplished”
“mystery” refers to a divine secret. Ephesians 3:6; Ephesians 1:9-10

Principle: God’s redemptive plan will be fulfilled through Christ alone. 2 Peter 3:9


GOD’S WORD (v. 8-9) Ezekiel 2:7-3:3; Psalm 119:103-104
* God’s word is sweet – it satisfies our souls. Psalm 19:10; Ephesians 2:8-9; Matthew 11:28-29; Isaiah 40:28-31; Galatians 5:22-23
* God’s word is bitter – it reveals the judgments of God. Romans 8:1-2
* God’s word is to be eaten – to be internalized, to be digested.

Ways to eat God’s word:
* Read the Bible.
* Study the Bible. 2 Timothy 2:15
* Meditate on Bible truths.
* Apply Bible truths to life. James 1:22-25


THE PERSEVERANCE OF GOD’S WITNESSES

Revelation 11

THE TEMPLE (v. 1-2)

Interpretations of Ezekiel’s vision of a new temple (Ezekiel 40-42):
1. The temple of Ezekiel’s vision should have been built in 520BC, but was not. So we are still waiting for fulfillment of this vision.
2. This temple will be built during the thousand year reign of Christ.
3. This is a symbolic temple – representing true worship of God by His church today
4. This is a symbolic temple – representing the future and eternal reign of God, when His presence and blessing fill the earth.


Interpretations of John’s vision (Revelation 11):
1. The temple is literal and the focus is on the Jews and their place in these final days.
2. The temple is symbolic and refers to the “true Israel,” the church, consisting of all believers in Christ.

Principle: God will re-build His temple, re-establish His kingdom, and once again live among His people.


THE TRAMPLING (v. 2)

THE WITNESSES (v. 3-12) Malachi 4:5-6

Principle: God provides a witness right up until the end to offer people a chance to receive His forgiveness and love and be rescued from His wrath and judgment.


THE SHOUT (v. 15-19) Romans 8:22-23; Daniel 2:44; Zachariah 14:9

Principle: God’s Kingdom will come.


Some lessons learned:
* God desires all to be saved. John 3:16
* God holds back judgment for the last one to repent. Ezekiel 18:32; 2 Peter 3:9
* We are to keep on witnessing even in the midst of strong opposition. Acts 4:19-20

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