(part 4)

Lesson 1:  God has always held men to a pattern to follow  A pattern existed in the Old Testament times for people to abide in Lesson 2:  Six reasons for a pattern today Lesson 3:  Five things that must be true if a pattern exists

Acts 13 – “word of God” (13:5, 7, 44, 46) – “the faith” (13:8) – “righteousness” (13:10) – “straight ways of the Lord” (13:10) – “teaching of the Lord” (13:12) – “glad tidings” (13:32) – “word of the Lord” (13:49)

Acts 13 – “word of God” (13:5, 7, 44, 46) – “the faith” (13:8) Contend earnestly for…once for all delivered (Jude 3) The law of faith and law of Christ (Rom. 3:27; cf. 8:2; Gal. 6:2) To be obeyed to get into grace (Col. 2:12, 13) To “continue in” in order to remain in grace (Col. 1:23)

“Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 1:13) “…that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written…” (1 Cor. 4:6) “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. …” (1 Pet. 4:11)

“My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings” (Prov. 4:20) “Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:13) “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 1:13)

“And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life” (1 Tim. 1:14-16) “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 1:13)

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (Jn. 1:14) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (Jn. 1:14) “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 1:13)

Believed & Confessed Acts 9:4-6 Romans 10:9, 10 Repented Galatians 1:23 Acts 17:30, 31 Baptized Acts 22:16 Romans 6:3-5 Faithful 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life” (1 Tim. 1:16) Crown Of Righteousness

23 But Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. 24 "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. 25 "He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

26 "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor. 27 "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 "Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again."