TEACHING NOTES FOR OCTOBER 14 TO NOVEMBER 27 IN POLAND AND LONDON
Christ Greater Than the Prophets and Angels - Chapters 1-2
Hebrews 1:1-3 “God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,”
Hebrews 2:17 “Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.”
Christ Greater Than Moses and Joshua - Chapters 3-4
Hebrews 3:19 “So we see that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.”
Hebrews 4:2 “For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard.”
Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:14-16 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Christ Greater Than the Aaronic Priesthood - Chapters 5-8
Hebrews 5:1-2 “For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;
he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness;
Hebrews 6:20 “where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” (MELCHIZEDEK was a type of Christ without beginning)
Hebrews 7:15 “And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek…”
Hebrews 7: 27 “Who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself.”
Christ's New Covenant Greater Than the Old - Chapters 8-10
Hebrews 8:6 “But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.”
Hebrews 9:15 “For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.”
Hebrews 9:22 “And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”
Hebrews 10:10-12 “By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD.”
Faith in Christ Greater Than the Law - Chapters 11-13
Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”
Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:23-25 “ To the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel. See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven.
Hebrews 13:5 "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,"
Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Church Offices Described in the Bible (1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1&2)
1. Gr. EPISKOPE (Biskup- Bishop) Overseerer, Guardian, Senior Pastor, odpowiedzialny
2. Gr. DIAKONOS (Diakon – Deacon) ministry director, servant, running errands
QUALIFICATIONS: Husband of one wife, orderly children, guardian, faithful, not angry, not selfish, not abusive, not a drinker, not greedy, hospitable, good company, calm, holy, sober, able to communicate Scriptural truth to both saved and unsaved, correct people properly, able to answer the critics and a bold witness.
3. Gr. PRESBUTEROS (Starszy-Elders) male PRESBOOTACE & female PRESBOOTIS (TITUS 2 lists both)
QUALIFICATIONS: Sober, serious reverence, not a slanderer, knows what we believe, fruit of the Spirit visible, able to teach good things, promote marriage and family love; Youth workers, mentors, good works of service, incorruptible (non worldly), blameless in speech and promoting the way of Christ to all members of the Church.
The Priesthood of all Believers : “…You are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD (hierateuma), A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the Excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2: 9
OFFICERS NOT TO LORD OVER PEOPLE
“But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant (diakonos).” Matt.20:25-26
“Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.” 1 Peter 5: 2-3
“Not that we lord it over your faith, but are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm.” 2 Cor. 1: 24
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Callings According to His Purpose
Gr. Apostolos (Apostle, Missionary, Messenger)
Gr. Prophetes (Prophet)
Gr.Euaggelistes (Evangelist)
Gr. Poi Mane (Shepherd-Pastor)
Gr. Didakalos (Scholar) Note: From Eph. 4:11
EARLY CHURCH DEVIATIONS
Ephesus: Lost of first love – Rev. 2: 1-7
Sardis: Dead works – Rev. 3: 1
Pergamum: Heresies, immorality, idolatry, Nicolaitanism (M.O. based on false teachings) – Rev. 2: 14-15
Thyatira: Mixing paganism & idolatry – Rev. 2: 20
Laodicea: Wealthy self serving Lukewarm (The richest church gets no credits like the others) – Rev. 3: 16
Corinth: Carnality, immorality, divisions (denominations) and infighting – 1 Cor. 3: 1-4
Galatia: Perverting the Gospel of grace and returning to B.C. traditions and righteousness by the law.
SPIRITUAL SERVICE GIFTS LISTED - 1 Cor. 12: 8-10, 28 & Romans 12: 6-8
OFFICERS NOT TO LORD OVER PEOPLE
“But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant (diakonos).” Matt.20:25-26
“Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.” 1 Peter 5: 2-3
“Not that we lord it over your faith, but are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm.” 2 Cor. 1: 24