1. ‘Neath the Banner of the Cross

2. Num. 21:1 And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. 2 And Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities. 3 And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah. 4 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.

3. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross 6 And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died. 7 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people. 8 And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. 9 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.

4. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of the Cross - specifically, the Spectacle of the cross and the tremendous cost

5. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of the Cross - specifically, the Spectacle of the cross and the tremendous cost Tremendously painful

6. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of the Cross - specifically, the Spectacle of the cross and the tremendous cost Tremendously painful Death of a criminal

7. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of the Cross - specifically, the Spectacle of the cross and the tremendous cost Tremendously painful Death of a criminal There for us to see

8. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of the Cross - specifically, the Spectacle of the cross and the tremendous cost Tremendously painful Death of a criminal There for us to see He was our sacrifice - if we look to Him

9. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of His Resurrection - and its far reaching implications Romans 1:3-4 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

10. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of His Resurrection - and its far reaching implications He is risen!

11. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of His Resurrection - and its far reaching implications He is risen! He is still alive today

12. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of His Resurrection - and its far reaching implications He is risen! He is still alive today He has shown us the way

13. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of His Resurrection - and its far reaching implications He is risen! He is still alive today He has shown us the way He is the source of our hope

14. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Worship - reverence, praise, honor, etc. Jesus worshiped the Father

15. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Worship - reverence, praise, honor, etc. Jesus worshiped the Father God desires our worship

16. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Worship - reverence, praise, honor, etc. Jesus worshiped the Father God desires our worship He is worthy of our worship Ps. 99: 5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.

17. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Worship - reverence, praise, honor, etc. Jesus worshiped the Father God desires our worship He is worthy of our worship It is a spiritual experience to worship God

18. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Worship - reverence, praise, honor, etc. Jesus worshiped the Father God desires our worship He is worthy of our worship It is a spiritual experience to worship God We are obedient when we worship -

19. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Worship - reverence, praise, honor, etc. We are obedient when we worship - Jer.7: 2 Stand in the gate of the Lord's house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD. Heb. 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

20. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Holiness - separation unto God, likeness of Christ, sacred character Eph. 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

21. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Holiness - separation unto God, likeness of Christ, sacred character God is holy

22. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Holiness - separation unto God, likeness of Christ, sacred character God is holy God demands holiness Ro. 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 1 Thess. 4:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

23. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Holiness - separation unto God, likeness of Christ, sacred character God is holy God demands holiness Holiness affects lives

24. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Holiness - separation unto God, likeness of Christ, sacred character Jer. 7:3-7 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. 4 Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these. 5 For if ye thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye thoroughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour; 6 If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt: 7 Then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, for ever and ever.

25. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Service Matt. 4: 19-20 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

26. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Service One main message of Jesus was "Follow ME!"

27. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Service One main message of Jesus was "Follow ME!" One example in Christ's life was his service

28. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Service One main message of Jesus was "Follow ME!" One example in Christ's life was his service Christ ending message was the great commission -SERVICE!

29. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Service Matt. 28:17-20 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

30. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Kindness Col. 3: 12-15 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

31. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Kindness Christ preached and practiced love -

32. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Kindness Christ preached and practiced love - Christ preached and practiced kindness -

33. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Kindness Christ preached and practiced love - Christ preached and practiced kindness - Christ's love and kindness changed lives -

34. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Readiness

35. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Readiness Christ was ready to give His life

36. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Readiness Christ was ready to give His life Are you ready to give Him yours?

37. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Readiness Christ was ready to give His life Are you ready to give Him yours? If you are not ready, why not? When will you be?

38. ‘ Neath the Banner of the Cross Banner of Readiness Christ was ready to give His life Are you ready to give Him yours? If you are not ready, why not? When will you be? When does God want you to be ready to look on the cross?