2. Introduction 1. Jer. 6:16 God calls men to the old paths— few make the right choice 16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. 2

3. Introduction 2. Jer. 6:13-17 People, prophets, & priests were guilty of ignoring God’s Word 3

4. 13 For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. 14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. 4

5. 2. Jer. 6:13-17 People, prophets, & priests were guilty of ignoring God’s Word 15 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. 5

6. 2. Jer. 6:13-17 People, prophets, & priests were guilty of ignoring God’s Word 16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. 17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken. 6

7. Introduction 3. All men must seek the old paths: Identify the old paths Seek the old paths Only few walk in the old paths Filipinos ask for the old paths 7

8. I. Identify the Old Paths A. God’s Way Is Revealed in His Word Jer. 11:1-4 God’s original instructions to Israel are the old paths of truth 8

9. 9 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem; 3 And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant, 4 Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God:

10. I. Identify the Old Paths A. God’s Way Is Revealed in His Word Jer. 23:16-17 False teachers substitute their own word for God’s revealed Word 10

11. Jer. 23:16-17 False teachers substitute their own word for God’s revealed Word 11 16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. 17 They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

12. I. Identify the Old Paths B. God’s Way Has Been Followed by the Faithful Heb. 11:7-8 Heroes of faith followed His Word 12

13. Heb. 11:7-8 Heroes of faith followed His Word 13 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

14. I. Identify the Old Paths C. God’s Way Is Distinguished from False Ways Jer. 6:13-14 False prophets & priests justify sin 14

15. Jer. 6:13-14 False prophets & priests justify sin 15 13 For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. 14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

16. I. Identify the Old Paths D. God’s Way Brings Peace to Our Souls Matt. 11:28-30 Christ calls sinners to find peace in him & his word 16

17. Matt. 11:28-30 Christ calls sinners to find peace in him & his word 17 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

18. II. Seek the Old Paths A. God Seeks Us, We Must Seek Him Jer. 6:10, 16-17 God seeks men without forcing them to obey Him 18

19. Jer. 6:10, 16-17 God seeks men without forcing them to obey Him 19 10 To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.

20. 16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. 17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken. 20 Jer. 6:10, 16-17 God seeks men without forcing them to obey Him

21. II. Seek the Old Paths A. God Seeks Us, We Must Seek Him Matt. 7:7 Jesus calls men to seek the kingdom of God 21 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

22. II. Seek the Old Paths B. God Sent His Son to Call Us to Repent Acts 17:27-31 God rules the world so that we can seek & find Him in Christ 22

23. 27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. 23 Acts 17:27-31 God rules the world so that we can seek & find Him in Christ

24. 30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. 24 Acts 17:27-31 God rules the world so that we can seek & find Him in Christ

25. III. Only Few Walk in the Old Paths A. Few Obeyed God in the Patriarchal Age 1 Pet. 3:19-20 The Lord pled with Noah’s generation: few were saved 25

26. 19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 26 1 Pet. 3:19-20 The Lord pled with Noah’s generation: few were saved

27. III. Only Few Walk in the Old Paths B. Few Obeyed God in the Mosaic Age Jer. 23:3 The Lord saved a remnant of the Jews, through whom Christ came 27

28. 3 And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. 28 Jer. 23:3 The Lord saved a remnant of the Jews, through whom Christ came

29. III. Only Few Walk in the Old Paths C. Few Obey in the Gospel Age Matt. 7:13-14 Jesus said only few will repent & walk in the way of salvation 29 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

30. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths A. Christ Revealed the Old Paths of Salvation Matt. 28:18-20 Christ’s love, authority, & teaching are revealed in the New Testament 30

31. 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. 31 Matt. 28:18-20 Christ’s love, authority, & teaching are revealed in the New Testament

32. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths A. Christ Revealed the Old Paths of Salvation Matt. 28:19 He taught sinners how to receive salvation: hear, believe, repent, confess Christ, submit in water baptism 32

33. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths A. Christ Revealed the Old Paths of Salvation Matt. 16:18-19 He gave the pattern for his true church in the New Testament: its work, worship, organization, doctrine, discipline, & unity 33

34. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths A. Christ Revealed the Old Paths of Salvation Jn. 13:34-35 He taught us to love each other as much as he loves us 1 Pet. 1:14-16 He taught us to live holy lives Col. 3:18-21 He gave the only plan for true happiness in the home 34

35. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths A. Christ Revealed the Old Paths of Salvation 2 Pet. 1:3 He gave all things necessary for life & godliness 35

36. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths B. 45 th Trip Feb. 7-27, 2012 Ron & Donna Halbrook, David & Starla Halbrook (Batesville, AR) 1 st principles, VBS, & the home 42 lessons, David 40, ladies 12 24 baptized (+20) David 1 st in New Zealand, Australia 36

37. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths C. Feb. 10 Kapitbahyan, Manila Work with Elias Cruz, Jerry Toreja 70 attend Man’s Leadership in the Home, David on Saul’s Conversion & A New Creature in Christ, ladies classes 37

38. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths D. Feb. 11-15 Tuguegarao, Cagayan Work with Rody Gumpad Home study at Cilia Lim house Tabuk, Kalinga with Ben Vistro Metro church in Tuguegarao Manaring, Ilagan, Isabela with Santos Basilio 38

39. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths E. Feb. 16-19 Cebu City, Cebu Work with Jonathan Carino VBS How to Study the Bible, Lordy Salunga help teach Sunday classes, worship services 39

40. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths F. Feb. 20-24 Angeles City Work with Lordy Salunga Home & Family, Jonathan Carino help teach 50 men plus ladies attended 40

41. IV. Filipinos Ask for the Old Paths G. Feb. 25-26 Manila Work with Jimmy Battung, Atoy Franco, & Elijah Sikat Work with Willie & Kenneth Pastor in Bilibid Prison 41

42. Invitation 1. Jer. 6:16 God calls men to the old paths— few make the right choice 16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. 42

43. Invitation 2. All men must seek the old paths: Identify the old paths Seek the old paths Only few walk in the old paths Filipinos ask for the old paths 43

44. Invitation 3. Christ revealed the old paths of salvation Matt. 28:19 He taught sinners how to receive salvation: hear, believe, repent, confess Christ, submit in water baptism 44 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: