1. The Bema

2. “ Living life for what will outlast it ”

3. The Bema  A Pious Attitude Regarding Self  A Overstated Attitude Regarding Sin  A Non-Chalant Attitude Regarding Service (WORKS)

4. The Bema “ The Incredible Accounting of our Stewardship”

5. The Bema The Stewardship of:  The LIFE of God  The GOSPEL of God  The GIFTS of God  The RESOURCES of God

6. The Bema all every one 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

7. The Bema all Romans 14:10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

8. Every man's work shall be shall declare shall be revealed he shall receive a reward he shall suffer loss 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

9. The Bema REWARD # 1:  VERBAL COMMENDATION (For Being Counted Worthy)

10. Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Her Bountiful Reward Her Bountiful Reward: SHE will REJOICE SHE will REJOICE HER CHILDREN will HER CHILDREN will REJOICE REJOICE HER HUSBAND will REJOICE HER HUSBAND will REJOICE

11. Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant : thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

12. in time past ye walked according to the course of this world according to the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience our conversation were by nature Ephesians 2:1-4 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience : Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind ; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

13. do not cease to pray for you Colossians 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God

14. conversationbecometh axios Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh axios the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the fath of the gospel; worthy axios Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy axios of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; worthy axios 1 Thessalonians 2:12 That ye would walk worthy axios of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

15. The Bema REWARD # 2: ROYAL CLOTHES (For Living Righteously) REWARD # 1: VERBAL COMMENDATION (For Being Counted Worthy)

16. that we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.

17. The Bema REWARD # 2: ROYAL CLOTHES ROYAL CLOTHES (For Living Righteously) REWARD # 1: VERBAL COMMENDATION VERBAL COMMENDATION (For Being Counted Worthy) REWARD # 3: ACTUAL CROWNS ACTUAL CROWNS (For Investing In His Kingdom)

19. cast their crowns before the throne Revelation 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship Him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, …

20. Henceforth 2 Timothy 4:6-7 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth

21. Henceforth crown of righteousness the righteous judge, shall give me at that day unto all them that love His appearing 2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day : and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.

22. Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

23. Henceforth crown of righteousness the righteous judge, shall give me at that day unto all them that love His appearing 2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day : and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.

24. Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory

25. ready but being ensamples to the flock 1 Peter 5:1-3 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

26. receive a crown of glory 1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

27. ready but being ensamples to the flock 1 Peter 5:1-3 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

28. Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory

29. Commissi on  Smyr na- “Myr r h” (Bitterness/Death) The name “Smyrna” The name “Smyrna”

31. be thou faithful unto death crown of life Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

32. endureth temptation he shall receive the crown of life James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

34. therefore present your bodies a living sacrifice not conformed to this world Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

35. of throughto Romans 11:36 For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. therefore present your bodies a living sacrifice not conformed to this world Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

36. Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory

37. let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us the race that is set before us Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith Hebrews 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

38. hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

39. cast their crowns before the throne Revelation 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship Him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, …

40. The Bema REWARD # 2: ROYAL CLOTHES ROYAL CLOTHES (For Living Righteously) REWARD # 1: VERBAL COMMENDATION VERBAL COMMENDATION (For Being Counted Worthy) REWARD # 3: ACTUAL CROWNS ACTUAL CROWNS (For Investing In His Kingdom)

41. Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory Crown of Righteousness, Incorruptible Crown, Crown of Life, Crown of Rejoicing, Crown of Glory

42. For what is our crown of rejoicing 1 Thessalonians 2:19- 20 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.

43. joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

44. Picture The Tabernacle The Picture of The Tabernacle

46. The Table of Shewbread Christ- Our Bread of Life living water John 4:10- “Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee living water.” bread of life John 1:48- “I am that bread of life.

47. The Golden Candlestick Christ- Our Light, Our Guide light light of life John 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.“ John 8:12

48. Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick Leviticus 24:2-4 - “Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the morning before the LORD continually: it shall be a statute for ever in your generations. He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually.”

51. gold Every man's work shall be shall declare shall be revealed he shall receive a reward he shall suffer loss 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

52. yourselves Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal But yourselves in heaven Matthew 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal

53. gold Every man's work shall be shall declare shall be revealed he shall receive a reward he shall suffer loss 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

54. with thy estimation by shekels of silver Leviticus 5:15 If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering

55. Matthew 26:14-15 What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you thirty pieces of silver Matthew 26:14-15 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 27:9 they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued Matthew 27:9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

56. sockets of silver Exodus 26:19 And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.

57. to be redeemed took the redemption money redeemed Numbers 3:47-49 Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll, after the shekel of the sanctuary shalt thou take them: (the shekel is twenty gerahs:) And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons. And Moses took the redemption money of them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites

58. with thy estimation by shekels of silver Leviticus 5:15 If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering

59. shekel shall be the offering offering unto the LORD to make an atonement for your souls Exodus 30:13-15 This they shall give, every one that passeth among them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary: (a shekel is twenty gerahs:) an half shekel shall be the offering of the LORD. Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the LORD. The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.

60. 1 Peter 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers

61. gold Every man's work shall be shall declare shall be revealed he shall receive a reward he shall suffer loss 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

62. my jewels Malachi 3:17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

63. people as the stones of a crown Zechariah 9:16 And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.

64. her price Proverbs 31:10 (a) – “Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

65. pearl of great price bought it Matthew 13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. neither cast ye your pearls before swine Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

66. Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

67. orinth gold Every man's work shall be shall declare shall be revealed he shall receive a reward he shall suffer loss 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

68. dead works Hebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

69. I am crucified with Christ Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

70. should not henceforth live unto themselves 2 Corinthians 5:15 And that He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again.

71. The Bema REWARD # 2: ROYAL CLOTHES ROYAL CLOTHES (For Living Righteously) REWARD # 1: VERBAL COMMENDATION VERBAL COMMENDATION (For Being Counted Worthy) REWARD # 3: ACTUAL CROWNS ACTUAL CROWNS (For Investing In His Kingdom)

72. The Bema 2 John 1:8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.