1. Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.

2. The beginning of the end www.burlingtonbaptist.org.uk

3. Matthew 2:18..said through the prophet Jeremiah … “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning Rachel weeping for her children …” G O O D N E W S B A D N E W S

4. The beginning of the end 1. Jesus has come to our sorrow and pain Matthew 2:18..said through the prophet Jeremiah … “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning Rachel weeping for her children …”

5. The beginning of the end 1. Jesus has come to our sorrow and pain Hebrews 2:14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity..

6. The beginning of the end 1. Jesus has come to our sorrow and pain John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

7. The beginning of the end 1. Jesus has come to our sorrow and pain Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way…

8. The beginning of the end 1. Jesus has come to our sorrow and pain Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

9. The beginning of the end 1. Jesus has come to our sorrow and pain Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. ) 2 ) for

10. The beginning of the end 2. Jesus has come for our sorrow and pain Jeremiah 31:31 “The time is coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant …”

11. The beginning of the end 2. Jesus has come for our sorrow and pain Rev. 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

12. The beginning of the end The beginning of the end 2. Jesus has come for our sorrow and pain Psalms 30:5 … weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

13. The beginning of the end Herod dies; Matthew 2:19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

14. The beginning of the end Matthew 2:20 “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” Herod dies;

15. The beginning of the end Matthew 2:20 “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” Herod dies; JESUS LIVES!

16. The beginning of the end My Jesus, I love me, I know thou art mine; for Thee all the follies of sin I resign My Gracious Redeemer, My Saviour Art Thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now

17. The beginning of the end I'll love Thee in life, I will love thee in death, and praise thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; …. if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

18. The beginning of the end In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll Sing with the Glittering Crown on My Brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

19. The beginning of the end Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.