1. A reminder to consider others Please:  Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only  Turn off sound to all electronic devices  Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy  Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

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3. Are You Washed In The Blood? #330 Have you been to Jesus For the cleansing power? Are you washed In the blood of the Lamb? Have you been to Jesus For the cleansing power? Are you washed In the blood of the Lamb? Elisha A. Hoffman ©Public Domain, ARR, ICS,UBP

4. Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed In the blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed In the blood of the Lamb?

5. Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?

6. Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

7. Are you walking daily by the Savior's side? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you walking daily by the Savior's side? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

8. Do you rest each moment in the Crucified? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Do you rest each moment in the Crucified? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

9. Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?

10. Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

11. When the Bridegroom cometh, will your robes be white? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? When the Bridegroom cometh, will your robes be white? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

12. Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright, And be washed in the blood of the Lamb? Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright, And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

13. Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?

14. Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

15. Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin, And be washed in the blood of the Lamb. Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin, And be washed in the blood of the Lamb.

16. There's a cleansing power for the soul unclean; O be washed in the blood of the Lamb! There's a cleansing power for the soul unclean; O be washed in the blood of the Lamb!

17. Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?

18. Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

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20. A reminder - Please:  Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only  Turn off sound to all electronic devices  Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy  Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

21. Resisting Revenge Matthew 5:38-42

22. Setting the Context Matthew 5-7 Matt. 5:38-42 is one of the most commonly misinterpreted passages because it is taken out of context The Sermon on the Mount contrasts true righteousness with the self righteousness of the scribes & Pharisees Jesus’ teaching also illustrates the characteristics of the Beatitudes displayed in specific situations

23. The Scribes and the Law Matthew 5:38 “Eye for eye and tooth for tooth” (Exod. 21:24; Lev. 24:20 & Deut. 19:21) restricted punishment The law prevented excessive punishment based on personal revenge and retaliation The law curtailed further crime because by creating fear of the consequences

24. The Scribes and the Law Matthew 5:38 The principle of an “eye for an eye” is equitable, just and compassionate The scribes twisted this restriction on revenge into a mandate to retaliate

25. Jesus and Righteousness Matthew 5:39-42 / Luke 6:29-30 To understand what Jesus means, you must remember that Jesus is contrasting His teaching with the scribes

26. Do not Resist Matthew 5:39 The grammar is ambiguous leading to contrasting interpretations It does not refer to the devil since James 4:7-9 & 1 Peter 5:9 command us to resist the devil

27. Do not Resist Matthew 5:39 It does not refer to a general principle of evil since Jesus & the apostles resisted evil (John 2; 1 Cor. 5:13) A God given purpose of civil government is to resist evil - Romans 13:4; 1 Peter 2:13-14

28. Attacks on Personal Honor Matthew 5:39 A slap on the cheek is a demonstration of contempt Righteousness exhibits mercy and grace as did Jesus - Luke 23:34, 1 Peter 2:20-23 Neither Jesus nor Paul defended their personal honor, but they did defend the law (John 18:23; Acts 23:3)

29. Personal Protection Matthew 5:40 Exodus 22:25-26, you could be compelled to give up your inner garment to pay a debt, but not the outer one The righteous in heart will yield even what is not required in order to satisfy a debt and not offend

30. Personal Protection Matthew 5:40 The meek desire God’s glory rather than their own material wealth or comfort - 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

31. Personal Liberty Matthew 5:41 A Roman soldier could compel a civilian to carry his gear up to a mile “Going the extra mile” means to go beyond what is required and being a blessing Only those who trust God can be meek and merciful to “go the extra mile” for an enemy

32. Personal Possessions Matthew 5:42 We meet needs, but not in violation of other Biblical principles 1 John 3:17 - if we have the means to meet another person’s need, then we should do so The heart issue is whether you value your possessions than in serving God - trusting Him to meet your needs

33. Tips on Meeting Real Needs and not getting fleeced 1)When asked for money, find out what is needed and offer that instead (refrain from giving money) 2)Find out the real need, and meet that need, not what is requested 3)Do not reinforce ungodly and unwise habits by continually removing the consequences of behavior

34. Tips on Meeting Real Needs and not getting fleeced 4)If possible, offer a way to earn what is being requested - 2 Thess. 3:10 5)Jesus & following God are the real need - Give in His name and proclaim the gospel - Mark 9:41 Do not let a love for personal possessions rob you from serving God with them

35. Conclusions Romans 12:17-21 Resisting revenge is possible for those who are made righteous by faith in Jesus and walk by the Holy Spirit A true Christian strives to follow Jesus’ example

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37. Since I Have Been Redeemed I have a song I love to sing, Since I have been redeemed, Of my Redeemer, Savior, King, Since I have been redeemed Composer © Copyright Info ARR UBP – CCLI License No. 378119 #515

38. Since I have been redeemed, Since I have been redeemed I will glory in His name; Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in my Savior’s name;

39. I have a Christ that satisfies, Since I have been redeemed. To do His will - my highest prize, Since I have been redeemed

40. Since I have been redeemed, Since I have been redeemed I will glory in His name; Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in my Savior’s name;

41. I have a witness bright and clear, Since I have been redeemed, Dispelling every doubt and fear, Since I have been redeemed.

42. Since I have been redeemed, Since I have been redeemed I will glory in His name; Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in my Savior’s name;

43. I have a home prepared for me, Since I have been redeemed. Where I shall live eternally, Since I have been redeemed

44. Since I have been redeemed, Since I have been redeemed I will glory in His name; Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in my Savior’s name;

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