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Matthew 27: Crucifixion Four Signs at the Cross: - Temple veil torn from top to bottom - Earthquake, rocks split - Sun was obscured (literally - vanished) - Tombs opened & dead came to life (appear after Jesus)

Matthew 27: Words on the Cross “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do” - Luke - 6th hour

Matthew 27: Words on the Cross “Assuredly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise“ - Luke - Likely mid-way through

Matthew 27: Words on the Cross “Woman, behold your son” to John “Behold your mother” - John - Before 9th hour

Matthew 27: Words on the Cross “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me” - Matthew, Mark - 9th hour - Introduction of Psalm 22

Matthew 27: Words on the Cross “I thirst” - John - Psalm 69:21 They also gave me gall for my food, And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. - Likely ninth hour

Matthew 27: Words on the Cross "It is finished!“ - John - One of two last words - Tetelestai – used to indicate “paid in full” in taxes or a completion of a (servant’s) duty

Matthew 27: Words on the Cross "Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit.'“ - Luke - Psalm 31:5 - Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.

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Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental

The Godhead

The Nature of God Jehovah is a being of unique characteristics - All powerful (omnipotent) - All knowing (omniscient) - All present (omnipresent) - Not a man or glorified man

Will You restrain Yourself at these things, O LORD? The Nature of God Isaiah 64:12 Will You restrain Yourself at these things, O LORD? Jehovah is a being of unique characteristics - All powerful (omnipotent) - All knowing (omniscient) - All present (omnipresent) - Not a man or glorified man Jehovah has restrained His omnipotence in the past on repeated occasions

The Nature of God Genesis 22:12 “….for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me." Jehovah is a being oGf unique characteristics - All powerful (omnipotent) - All knowing (omniscient) - All present (omnipresent) - Not a man or glorified man Jehovah has restrained His omniscience in the past

The Nature of God Jehovah is a being of unique characteristics - All powerful (omnipotent) - All knowing (omniscient) - All present (omnipresent) - Not a man or glorified man Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear. Jehovah has restrained His omnipresence and does when we are in sin; He will not go there (consider the parable of the prodigal son)

The Nature of God Jehovah is a being of unique characteristics - All powerful (omnipotent) - All knowing (omniscient) - All present (omnipresent) - Not a man or glorified man 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh…. Jehovah has restrained His omnipresence and does when we are in sin; He will not go there (consider the parable of the prodigal son)

Man’s Free Will = God NOT Acting in His Nature The Nature of God Jehovah is a being of unique characteristics - All powerful (omnipotent) - All knowing (omniscient) - All present (omnipresent) - Not a man or glorified man Man’s Free Will = God NOT Acting in His Nature

Why would God give Man Free Will? Malachi 2:15 But did He not make them one, Having a remnant of the Spirit? And why one? He seeks godly offspring.

In The Beginning…… Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion”…….So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:26,27

In The Beginning…… Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion”…….So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:26,27

In The Beginning…… Man was created with a Three-Fold nature Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

In The Beginning…… Man was created with a Three-Fold nature 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 4:12

In The Beginning…… Man was created with a three-fold nature Man was created in the image of God For Godly (Godlike) offspring Possessing a Free Will God possesses a three fold nature

Finding the Three-Fold Nature Man’s 3-Fold Nature Body of Flesh Spirit of Life Soul of Will God’s 3-Fold Nature Body of Flesh Spirit of Life Soul of Will Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Jesus of Nazareth was God in the Flesh God’s Body of Flesh And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory 1 Timothy 3:16 Jesus of Nazareth was God in the Flesh Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit of Life "The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life - Job 33:4 "It is the Spirit who gives life” - John 6:63 Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit of Life Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

The Father is God’s Soul of Will …..according to the will of our God and Father, Galatians 1:4 “……I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. John 5:30 The Father is God’s Soul of Will Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Finding the Three-Fold Nature Found in the Plurality of God: In the conversations of God with God Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows. Psalm 45:6-7 Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Finding the Three-Fold Nature Found in the Plurality of God: In the conversations of God with God The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.“ Psalm 110:1 Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Finding the Three-Fold Nature Found in the Plurality of God: In the conversations of God with God The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.“ Psalm 110:1 Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Finding the Three-Fold Nature Found in Nature: For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, Romans 1:20 Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Finding the Three-Fold Nature Found in Nature: For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, Romans 1:20 Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Finding the Three-Fold Nature Found in the Revelation of God: For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Finding the Three-Fold Nature His name will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Unseen by Men The Father Isaiah 63:15 John 1:18 Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace Mighty God Wonderful Counselor Unseen by Men John 1:18 The Father Isaiah 63:15 Isa 63:16 Doubtless You are our Father, Though Abraham was ignorant of us, And Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name. Joh 1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.

How we know the Father John 14:7 The Son Prince Acts 5:31 Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace Mighty God Wonderful Counselor How we know the Father John 14:7 The Son Prince Acts 5:31 Ac 5:31 "Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sin Joh 14:7 "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him."

The Spirit our advocate Everlasting Father Prince of Peace Mighty God Wonderful Counselor The Spirit our advocate John 14:16-17 He is how we know the Son Joh 14:16 "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you

All Three are Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace Mighty God Wonderful Counselor Colossians 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily All Three are Mighty God Elohim is used over 2000 times in the Old Testament,

Why Does God Reveal This? 1. To understand we have a choice to make 2. To understand His great love for us 3. To understand even now He is with us

Partaking of the Divine Nature by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 2 Peter 1:4 2Ti 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.