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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 47

Jesus addressed a pressing question that was haunting the minds of the Pharisees. If everyone presses into the Kingdom of God, then what's to become of Israel? What of the Law and the Prophets? Has God divorced Israel in favor of the Church?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 46

While Jesus continued enjoying a dinner with new disciples who were previously professional sinners, he gave them a controversial parable about a shrewd manager who betrayed his employer in favor of his customers by remitting some of their debts.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 45

When religious leaders murmur against Jesus for the quality of his company, he responds with the Lost & Found Parables in which 3 types of lost souls are described. The last of these is a surprise for the Pharisees as they are included in the parable as well.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 44

Jesus is invited to a dinner with religious leaders where he's set up for another Sabbath trap. After springing the trap, he finds the opportunity to teach them about mercy, humility, hospitality, the call to salvation and the cost of discipleship.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 43

This session will be catch-up much like what you would expect on the first day of school after Summer vacation. I want to review what's been building not only to refresh our memories, but to take in the majesty of the overall design of what's actually unfolding before us.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 42

Today, some believe that Jesus never proclaimed equality with God. The religious leaders who had Jesus crucified would say otherwise. In this session, Jesus goes to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Dedication where he is accused of such a blasphemy.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 41

In this session, Jesus initiates a call to national repentance, warning Israel in a parable (of a fruitless fig tree) that they will be cut down and out if they don't repent of their disbelief. He then reminds them of the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 40

Jesus warns his 70 new disciples against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, he builds up their courage against death threats of religious persecution and then he gives several parables which admonish readiness and watchfulness for his imminent return.

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Aliens & The Antichrist

A discussion with Andrew James and his co-host Nate from the radio program, Uncommon Christianity: Discussing alien abductions, the technology of cloning and hybridization, and how all of it ties together with end-time prophecy and the coming of the Antichrist.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 39

For those of you who have ever been burdened by the oppression of religious legalism, you are going to love these next 18 verses in which Jesus verbally lashes out on 2 religious leaders for legalism and hypocrisy.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 38

Prayer isn't an incantation which prompts God to move the way we want, but rather it's a live conversation of both speaking and listening to a God who desires to build a relationship with us. We examine how this works and how Satan attempts to stop it.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 37

If you know how to talk over a telephone, then you know how to pray to God. Unfortunately, Satan has done a great deal to confuse what prayer is all about, even among Christians. In this study, Jesus sets the record straight on prayer and what it's all about.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 36

Jesus has given us the power and the authority over all the powers of Satan and his demonic forces. Christians can fall into one of two dangerous traps concerning this awesome power, one is to completely ignore it, the other is to constantly dwell upon it.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 35

Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth and his behavior afterwards showed evidence of one who not only received physical eyesight, but Spiritual eyesight which freed him from the oppression of the Pharisees. Jesus gave the Parable of the Good Shepherd.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 34

12 verses in John 8 about a woman caught in adultery have caused great controversy. Satan has attempted to remove them from our Bibles for 2000 years because in them we finally begin to get a taste of just how far-reaching the power of God's Grace really is.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 33

Jesus was met with opposition from family members, followers, strangers and religious leaders before, during and after his attendance to the Feast of Tabernacles. His proclamation of origin and authority being from THE FATHER sent everyone into divisions.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 32

After Jesus spent time discussing forgiveness and reconciliation, he gave a controversial parable that's become known as the parable of the unforgiving servant. What makes it controversial is that it's been given 4 different interpretations. We examine all 4.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 31

Satan has hidden the truth about what forgiveness really is. It's not about the other person and it's not even about the transgression. It's about healing from the hurt a transgression has caused by taking the debt and transferring it to another account, THE CROSS.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 30

Forgiveness is a challenge for most of us today because we've been falsely taught that reconciliation must always follow. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 that this simply isn't true. Forgiveness and reconciliation are separate things, they are not the same.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 29

Jesus overheard an embarrassing debate between his disciples about who among them would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus sat a little child next to him for visual aid representing the child of God and explained how to be great in the Kingdom.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 28

Jesus said the faith of a mustard seed could enable us to move mountains and nothing would be impossible for us. We address how to get that kind of faith, what prayer and fasting is all about, we examine various types of mountains and how God removes them.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 27

Jesus took Peter, James and John to a high spot on a mountain where the super-physics of eternity temporarily intersected. Jesus' face transfigured before them, shining as bright as the sun when all of a sudden, Moses and Elijah showed up to receive orders.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 26

Jesus said that whoever saves his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will save it. In this session we talk about seeking 1st the Kingdom of God, what it means to delight ourselves in the Lord and we address unmet needs and the desires of our heart.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 25

Our warfare is spiritual, not physical. Our enemies are invisible super-beings who've been waging war against the people of God for thousands of years. They use human beings, the circumstances of our lives and even our own thoughts as camouflage.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 24

The word Church is used in our English Bibles to define the Greek word, Ecclesia which means Assembly or Congregation. In context of every place the word Ecclesia appears, it has nothing to do with Sunday mornings or worship services.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 23

When men take their man-made religious traditions and call them commandments of God, they're treading on dangerous ground. The more we compare God's Word with our understanding of church and religion, we discover a massive contradiction.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 22

Jesus said all who come to Him, will be saved. This is a voluntary act of faith on our part. God saves us after we choose him, and not before. But Paul's letters say we were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. So who chose who first?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 21

Jesus required that his disciples follow his directions and remain focused on HIM and HIS abilities, rather than being focused on their circumstances or limitations. Doing this is what led to 5000 people being fed with 2 fish and 5 loaves and Peter walking on water.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 20

6000 demons conjured up a violent storm and sent it to Jesus' location once they became aware that he was headed in their direction. When they realized the storm hadn't stopped him, they escaped into a herd of hogs, who then committed mass suicide.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 19

The Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13) are a prophetic timeline of all church history from the 1st century to the Present. This is an amazing and incredible study. If Jesus had given his Kingdom Parables in any other order, this prophetic property wouldn't apply.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 18

What happens when a person's heart is given some truth? Why do some hearts accept it easily while others don't? Why do some Christians grow while others never grow? What about the Christians who become hardened against their faith and turn against it?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 17

What is the unforgivable sin? It's given cute little labels such as Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit but what does that mean? What sin could have possibly escaped the PAID IN FULL declaration that Jesus personally made before he died on the cross?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 16

An Abraham Lincoln quote from his HOUSE DIVIDED Speech was actually quoted first by Jesus in Matthew 12. After healing a mute demoniac, religious leaders accused Jesus of working for Beelzebub: The Prince Of Demons. Jesus' response was classic.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 15

One of the most widely misunderstood quotes from Jesus is found in Matthew 8 where he speaks of casting children of the kingdom into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. What does that mean? He's not talking about Hell.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 14

Jesus touched upon several key doctrines that have become infamously quoted out of context on many occasion, JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE JUDGED being among them. We'll explain all of these in context of Jesus' sermon, distinguishing fact from cliche'.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 13

In Matthew 6, Jesus gave instructions on how to pray and specifically HOW NOT to pray. He stressed the importance of keeping it private between you and God and the importance of keeping it real without fake platitudes or repetitive phrases.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 12

Throughout Matthew's book, the Kingdom Of Heaven is tied directly to the future rule of Jesus over the Earth. Knowing this helps us understand what Jesus meant when he said, The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth. Who are the meek and what is the inheritance?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 11

This is Luke's record of the Sermon On The Mount. It's much shorter than what Matthew recorded. We will examine what Luke chose to single out, a list of blessings and woes and a difference between the Kingdom Of God and the Kingdom Of Heaven.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 10

This one's a short and sweet little study. Nothing special except for the great massive throng of people that show up at the end to get healed. Plus it's a lot of fun watching Jesus purposefully spring a Sabbath Trap that the Pharisees tried to lay out for him.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 9

Jesus heals a lame man on the Sabbath day and proclaims equality with God in creation, power, authority and judgement. He introduces a new concept of Passover to the Pharisees and speaks of the dead (in 2 different ways) becoming alive after they hear his voice.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 8

When Jesus made his way into Galilee, he was repeatedly confronted by demon-possessed individuals. When a land becomes filled with the worship of false gods, demonic possession soon overtakes it. We also examine Jesus' proverb of wine and wineskins.

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The Coming Universal Delusion

Bible prophecy tends to get painted through quaint-colored glasses but if a film were to be accurately made based upon what's coming, no one would ever suspect it's a Bible story until the climax when we discover we've been rooting for the Antichrist.

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Special Guest:
Chuck Missler

This interview was recorded on our old secular BTR show before I went full time with Founding Word. Listening to Chuck Missler's Bible studies throughout the years are largely responsible for what inspired the launch of Founding Word.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 7

While Jesus was visiting his hometown, he made a statement that turned his listeners into an angry mob who seized him to throw him over a cliff, head-first down. Jesus passed through them, probably slipping through a hyperspace as he made his way into Capernaum.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 6

After revealing the way to escape God's judgment, Jesus revealed that there are those who've been judged already due to a form of unbelief that's continually self-fed through the love of darkness over the light. Then Jesus detoured to meet a woman at a well in Sychar.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 5

We examine a theory concerning what it was like for Jesus when He came into what Bible scholars call, His Full Knowledge. We also get into Jesus' first miracle: the turning of water into wine, then we cover the conversation with Nicodemus which led to the famous John 3:16.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 4

Jesus & John are now 30 years old. We begin with John's bold and controversial ministry (the destiny of wheat and chaff) and Jesus' illogical request to be baptized (and why). Then we examine Satan's attacks against Jesus as he wandered in the desert for 40 days.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 3

Magi suddenly appear into Israel and shake up the whole kingdom, including King Herod. We examine the significance of the gifts they gave to Jesus and then we fast-forward to Jesus at age 12, covering his 1st confrontation with religious leaders.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 2

We explore why Jesus had to be born of a virgin and then we cover the Christmas Story. We start off with the first angelic encounter by Zachariah, Mary and Joseph and go all the way to Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, announced by an army of angels to nearby shepherds.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John:
Session 1

Matthew & Luke surprised us with remarkable structures found in Jesus' genealogy while John introduced the doctrine of Grace and explained Jesus' pre-existence before time and space, which lead us diving into the controversial doctrine of The Trinity.

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The UFO Mystery &
The Alien Abduction Phenomenon

This is an examination of UFOs and alien abductions from a historical, scientific and Biblical perspective. All sides of this controversial debate are covered including the possibility of fallen angels. The Bible reports that these activities have happened before.

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The Science Of God & His Word

Exploring modern science, physics, astronomy and cosmology to determine the existence of a hyper-dimensional creator and then using those discoveries to prove which human written manuscript could only be a message to the Earth from the Creator Himself.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 47

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:33:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Reviewing The Parable Of The Unjust Steward.

A. Luke 16:1-8

II. Reviewing The Personal Application Of The Parable.

A. Luke 16:9-13
B. Luke 14:26-27
C. Matthew 6:19-21
D. Matthew 16:25-27

III. Jesus Responds To The Ridicule Of The Pharisees.

A. Luke 16:14-15
B. Proverbs 21:30

IV. Jesus Explains Why Everyone Is Pressing Into The Kingdom Of God.

A. Luke 16:16

V. The Law And The Prophets And God's Covenant With Israel.

A. Luke 16:17-18
B. Matthew 19:1-9
C. Mark 10:1-12

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 46

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 9 Jun 2024 17:31:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Reviewing The Parable Of The Lost Sheep.

A. Luke 15:1-7
B. Matthew 18:11-14

II. Reviewing The Parable Of The Lost Coin.

A. Luke 15:8-10

III. Reviewing The Parable Of The Lost Sons.

A. Luke 15:11-32

IV. The Parable Of The Unjust Steward.

A. Luke 16:1-8

V. Jesus Explains The Personal Application Of The Parable.

A. Luke 16:9-13
B. Luke 14:26-27
C. Matthew 6:19-21
D. Matthew 16:25-27

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 45

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 9 Jun 2024 11:39:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Reviewing The Parable Of The Great Supper.

A. Luke 14:15-24

II. Reviewing The Demands Of Discipleship.

A. Luke 14:25-35
B. II Corinthians 6:4-10

III. The Parable Of The Lost Sheep.

A. Luke 15:1-7
B. Matthew 18:11-14

IV. The Parable Of The Lost Coin.

A. Luke 15:8-10

V. The Parable Of The Lost Son (a.k.a. The Prodigal Son).

A. Luke 15:11-32

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 44

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 8 Jun 2024 16:45:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Gets Set-Up For Another Sabbath Trap.

A. Luke 14:1-6

II. A Lesson In Humility.

A. Luke 14:7-11
B. Proverbs 25:6-7

III. Hospitality That God Will Reward.

A. Luke 14:12-14

IV. The Invitation To Salvation.

A. Luke 14:15-24

V. The Demands Of Discipleship.

A. Luke 14:25-35
B. II Corinthians 6:4-10

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 43

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 8 Jun 2024 07:24:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. When Jesus Attended The Feast Of Tabernacles.

John 7:11-53

II. The Woman Caught In Adultery.

John 8:1-12

III. Jesus Claims To Be The Voice Of The Burning Bush.

John 8:13-59

IV. The Man Who Was Born Blind.

John 9:1-41

V. The Parable Of The Good Shepherd.

John 10:1-21

VI. Treading Upon Serpents & Scorpions.

Luke 10:1-20

VII. The Parable Of The Good Samaritan.

Luke 10:21-37

VIII. The Priority Of Prayer.

Luke 10:38 - 11:13

IX. Self-Righteous Legalism.

Luke 11:37-54

X. Parable Of The Expectant & Faithful Steward.

Luke 12:1-59

XI. Parable Of The Fig Tree.

Luke 13:1-21

XII. When Jesus Attended The Feast Of Dedication.

John 10:22-42

XIII. Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem.

A. Luke 13:22-35
B. Hosea 5:15
C. Zechariah 12:10

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 42

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 17:13:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Attends The Feast Of Dedication In Jerusalem.

A. John 10:22-23

II. Opposition From The Religious Leaders.

A. John 10:24-27
B. John 6:37-40

III. The Sheep Are In The Shepherd's Hand.

A. John 10:28

IV. The Sheep Are In The Father's Hand.

A. John 10:29
B. Psalm 37:24

V. Jesus Asserts His Deity.

A. John 10:30-33

VI. A Lawyer's Defense.

A. John 10:34-36
B. Psalm 82

VII. Jesus Asserts His Deity Again.

A. John 10:37-39

VIII. Jesus Withdraws From Jerusalem.

A. John 10:40-42

IX. Will Only A Few Be Saved?

A. Luke 13:22-24
B. John 10:9
C. John 14:6

X. Position In The Millennium.

A. Luke 13:25-30
B. Matthew 8:5-13

XI. Jesus Sends A Message To King Herod.

A. Luke 13:31-33

XII. Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem.

A. Luke 13:34-35
B. Hosea 5:15
C. Zechariah 12:10

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 41

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 09:16:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus' Call To National & Individual Repentance.

A. Luke 13:1-5

II. The Parable Of The Fig Tree.

A. Luke 13:6-9

III. Jesus Heals A Crippled Woman On The Sabbath.

A. Luke 13:10-17

IV. The Parable Of The Mustard Seed.

A. Luke 13:18-19
B. Matthew 13:31-32

V. The Parable Of The Woman Hiding Leaven In Three Measures Of Meal Until All Is Leavened.

A. Luke 13:20-21
B. Matthew 13:33

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 40

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 13:16:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Proclaims That All Religious Hypocrisy Will Be Exposed.

A. Luke 12:1-3

II. Jesus Comforts & Encourages The 70 Against Fears Of Religious Persecution & Unmet Needs.

A. Luke 12:4-12
B. Matthew 10:26-33
C. Matthew 12:22-32

III. The Parable Of The Rich Fool.

A. Luke 12:13-21

IV. Seek The Kingdom Of God.

A. Luke 12:22-34
B. Matthew 16:19-34

V. The Parable Of The Expectant Steward.

A. Luke 12:35-40

VI. The Parable Of The Faithful Steward.

A. Luke 12:41-48

VII. Jesus Gives Warnings Of The Cost Of Discipleship.

A. Luke 12:49-53
B. Matthew 10:34-36

VIII. Jesus Rebukes Those Who Do Not Discern The Signs Of The Times.

A. Luke 12:54-59
B. Matthew 16:1-3

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 39

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 09:06:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. External Righteousness VS Internal Righteousness.

Luke 11:37-41

II. Jesus Rebukes The Legalism Of The Pharisee.

Luke 11:42-44

III. Jesus Rebukes The Legalism Of The Mosaic Law Expert.

Luke 11:45-52

IV. The Religious Leaders Respond.

Luke 11:53-54

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 38

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 12:43:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Mary & Martha: The Importance Of Prayer.

A. Luke 10:38-42
B. Psalm 139:1-18
C. Hebrews 4:13-16
D. Romans 8:26-27

II. Jesus Gives A Template For Prayer.

A. Luke 11:1-4
B. Matthew 6:5-13
C. Ephesians 6:18

III. Jesus Encourages Persistence In Prayer.

A. Luke 11:5-13
B. Philippians 4:6-7
C. James 1:5

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 37

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 2 Jun 2024 08:50:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Mary & Martha: The Importance Of Prayer.

A. Luke 10:38-42

II. Jesus Gives A Template For Prayer.

A. Luke 11:1-4
B. Matthew 6:5-13

III. Jesus Encourages Persistence In Prayer.

A. Luke 11:5-13
B. Philippians 4:6-7
C. Hebrews 4:13-16

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 36

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 1 Jun 2024 12:11:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Commissions 70 New Disciples.

A. Luke 10:1-16
B. Related Passages:
1. Matthew 9:35 - 10:15
2. Mark 6:7-11
3. Luke 9:1-5

II. Jesus Gives Them Authority Over All The Power Of The Enemy.

A. Luke 10:17-20
B. Related Passages:
1. John 14:16-17
2. 1st John 4:4
3. Matthew 18:18
4. Ephesians 6:10-18
5. 2nd Corinthians 10:5

III. The Parable Of The Good Samaritan.

A. Luke 10:21-37

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 35

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 30 May 2024 10:53:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Gives Sight To A Man Who Was Born Blind.

A. John 9:1-7
1. Was Born Blind: Spiritually & Physically.

2. Clay On The Eyes: Symbolic Of The Man's Spiritual Condition.

3. Washing In The Pool Of Siloam: Symbolic Of The Clensing & Baptism Of The Holy Spirit.

4. But Now I See: Spiritually & Physically.

B. Related Passages:
1. Genesis 3:14-15

2. Exodus 4:1-5

3. John 2:6-10

4. John 16:7-13

II. A Change Evidenced By Physical Eyesight.

John 9:8-12

III. Intimidation & Interigation From The Pharisees.

John 9:13-23

IV. A Change Evidenced By Spiritual Eyesight.

John 9:24-33

V. Evidence Of Two Forms Of Blindness In Action.

A. John 9:34-41

B. A Confessed Blindness Which Saves & Brings New Eyesight.

C. An Unconfessed (Stubborn & Willfull) Blindness Which Leaves One In Darkness.

VI. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Door Of The Sheep".

A. John 10:1-10

B. Historical Application = Jesus' 1st Coming

1. Sheepfold = The Nation Of Israel

2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Holy Spirit's Testimony Of The Coming Messiah/The Old Testament

3. Shepherd = Jesus

4. Sheep = All Jews Who Left The Blindness Of The Pharisees To Follow Jesus

C. Personal Application = Spiritual Rebirth

1. Sheepfold = The World

2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Holy Spirit's Testimony Of Jesus' Atoning Death & Resurrection/The Old & New Testament

3. Shepherd = Jesus

4. Sheep = All Jews & Gentiles Who Leave The Blindness Of The World To Follow Jesus

D. Prophetic Application = The Rapture

1. Sheepfold = The Planet Earth

2. Porter/Doorkeeper = The Seal Of The Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 & 2nd Corinthians 1:21-22

3. Shepherd = Jesus

4. Sheep = All Those Sealed By The Holy Spirit Who Leave The Planet Earth To Follow Jesus 1st Thessalonians 4:16-17

VII. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Good Shepherd".

A. John 8:31-32

B. He's Called The Good Shepherd in John 10:11 Because He Lays Down His Life For The Sheep. Psalm 22

C. He's Called The Great Shepherd in Hebrews 13:20-21 Because He Protects And Cares For His Sheep. Psalm 23

D. He's Called The Chief Shepherd in 1st Peter 5:4 Because He Will Come Back To Reward His Sheep. Psalm 24

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 34

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 28 May 2024 12:04:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Last Segment Before The Disputed Passage.

John 7:50-52

II. Day's End: Everyone Goes Home.

John 7:53 - 8:1

III. A New Day Begins: Jesus Returns To The Temple.

John 8:2

IV. Jesus Postpones Judgment Against A Woman Taken In Adultery.

John 8:3-11

V. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Light Of The World".

John 8:12-20

VI. Jesus Predicts His Upcoming Departure Before The Pharisees.

John 8:21-30

VII. Jesus Explains How To Know The Truth That Makes You Free.

John 8:31-32

VIII. Children Of Abraham vs Children Of Satan.

John 8:33-47

IX. Jesus Proclaims, "Before Abraham Ever Was, I AM".

John 8:48-59

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 33

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 27 May 2024 12:47:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus' Brothers (In Disbelief) Offer Him Advice In Public Ministry.

John 7:1-9

II. Samaria Rejects Jesus On His Way To Jerusalem.

A. Matthew 19:1
B. Luke 9:51-56
C. John 7:10

III. In Search Of Jesus At The Feast Of Tabernacles.

John 7:11-13

IV. Jesus Proclaims His Authority Is From The Father.

John 7:14-24

V. Jesus Proclaims His Origin Is From The Father.

John 7:25-31

VI. Jesus Proclaims His Upcoming Departure To The Father.

A. John 7:32-36
B. John 14:1-4

VII. Jesus Proclaims An Offer Of Living Water To Drink.

A. John 7:37-39
B. John 14:16-17

VIII. The People Are Divided.

John 7:40-44

IX. The Religious Leaders Are Confused.

John 7:45-53

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 32

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 26 May 2024 16:06:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The 1st Interpretation.

A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.

B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace.

C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit.

D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = ?

E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ?

F. Problems With This Interpretation = Who Are The Torturers? What About Jesus' Warning?

II. The 2nd Interpretation.

A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.

B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace.

C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit.

D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Forgiveness Is Revoked; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell.

E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Sentenced To Hell Too If You Aren't Forgiving.

F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Promise Of Eternal Life Is Irrevocable; The Holy Spirit Is Permanently Sealed.

1. John 3:16
2. John 5:24
3. John 10:28-29
4. John 1:12-13
5. John 3:3
6. Ephesians 2:8-9
7. Ephesians 1:13
8. Ephesians 4:30
9. Titus 3:5
10. Romans 8:38-39
11. Philippians 1:6

III. The 3rd Interpretation.

A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace.

B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness That Is Provided But Not Accepted; The Man Is Still Not Saved By Grace.

C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Evidence Of No Salvation; An Unforgiving Spirit.

D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Since Forgiveness Was Never Accepted; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell.

E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ?

F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Man Is Called A "Servant" Which Implies He's Saved & Jesus Holds Us (Who Are Saved) Accountable In His Warning.

IV. The 4th Interpretation.

A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Servant Of God Already Saved By Grace But Living In Sin.

B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness Given To The Servant Upon His Confession & Repentance: 1st John 1:6-10.

C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Blatant Hypocrisy: A Wicked, Cold & Heartless Unforgiving Spirit.

D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Godly & Fatherly Discipline After The Prayerful Intervention Of Fellow-Servants.

1. Matthew 18:17
2. 1st Corinthians 5:5
3. 1st Timothy 1:19-20

E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Disciplined Too If You Aren't Forgiving.

F. Problems With This Interpretation = ?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 31

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 25 May 2024 17:40:00 -0500

Satan has hidden the truth about what forgiveness really is. It's not about the other person, it's not even about the transgression. It's about healing from the hurt a transgression has caused by transferring the debt to another account, THE CROSS.

SESSION NOTES

I. Reconciliation Has Conditions: In Review.

A. Matthew 18:15-17
B. 1st Corinthians 2:15
C. 1st Corinthians 15:33
D. 1st John 1:6-7

II. Reconciliation Has Conditions: Jesus Re-Confirms...

A. The Granted Authority To Bind And Loose.
B. The Granted Authority To Ask And Receive Anything In His Name.
C. His Participation In Any Assembly Gathered In His Name.
D. How Many Christians It Takes To Make Up An Assembly.
E. Matthew 18:18-20
F. Matthew 16:19

III. The Biblical Definition Of Forgiveness & The Secret Ingredient.

A. Matthew 18:21-22
B. Matthew 6:5-13
C. Hebrews 9:22

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 30

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 24 May 2024 14:32:00 -0500

Forgiveness is a challenge for most today because we've been falsely taught that reconciliation must always follow. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 that this simply isn't true. Forgiveness and reconciliation are separate things, they are not the same.

SESSION NOTES

I. Forgiveness & Reconciliation Are Separate Things; They Are Not The Same.

A. An Example Of Biblically Justified Unreconciliation:

1. Matthew 18:15-17
2. 1st Corinthians 5:1-11
3. 2nd Corinthians 2:4-11
4. 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12

B. Forgiveness Is A Command, But Doesn't Always Include Reconciliation:

1. Matthew 6:12
2. 1st John 2:2
3. John 3:36

II. Do Christians Have The Right To Judge Each Other?

A. 1st Corinthians 2:15
B. 1st Corinthians 15:33
C. 1st John 1:6-7

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 29

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 23 May 2024 13:52:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Speaks Again Of His Upcoming Death & Resurrection.

A. Matthew 17:22-23
B. Mark 9:30-32
C. Luke 9:43-45

II. The Quandary Of Jesus & The Temple Tax.

A. Matthew 17:24-27

III. Who Is Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven?

A. The Question:

1. Matthew 18:1
2. Mark 9:33-34
3. Luke 9:46

B. The Answer:

1. Matthew 18:2-5
2. Mark 9:35-37
3. Luke 9:47-48

IV. Those Of Cliques & Party Spirits VS Those In Jesus' Name.

A. Mark 9:38-41
B. Luke 9:49-50

V. A Glimpse Into Hell & The Woes Awaiting Those Who Cause God's Children To Stumble.

A. Matthew 18:6-9
B. Mark 9:42-50

VI. Guardian Angels & The Parable Of The Lost Sheep.

A. Matthew 18:10-14

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 28

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:51:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The Disciples Fail To Heal A Child From Demonic Possession.

A. Matthew 17:14-17
B. Mark 9:14-19
C. Luke 9:37-41

II. A Behavioral Study Of Demons Once They've Been Outmatched.

A. Matthew 17:18
B. Mark 9:20-27
C. Luke 9:42

III. Identifying Faith That's Like A Grain Of Mustard Seed.

A. Matthew 17:19-21
B. Mark 9:28-29
C. Prayer And Fasting: What That Really Means (It's Not What You Think).
D. Faith That Moves Mountains.
1. Hebrews 11:1
2. Proverbs 3:5-6
E. Examining Various Types Of Mountains And How To Deal With Them.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 27

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:43:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. A Special Promise To Peter, James & John.

A. Matthew 16:28
B. Mark 9:1
C. Luke 9:27

II. The Famous Trans-Dimensional Encounter Known As "The Transfiguration".

A. Matthew 17:1-8
B. Mark 9:2-8
C. Luke 9:28-36
D. 2nd Peter 1:13-18
E. Revelation 11:3-13
F. The Return Of Moses & Elijah.
G. Jesus: The Ultimate Authority Over The Law And The Prophets.
H. The Physics Of Immortality & Dismantling The Myth Of "Soul Sleep".
I. The Physics Of The Shining Cloud Known As "The Shekinah Glory".
J. What Were Jesus, Moses & Elijah Discussing? And Why?

III. Why The Scribes Say Elijah Must Come Before The Great And Terrible Day Of The Lord.

A. Matthew 17:9-13
B. Mark 9:9-13

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 26

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 20 May 2024 15:04:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Understanding The Meaning Behind The Phrase, "Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

A. Matthew 16:24
B. Mark 8:34
C. Luke 9:23

II. Solving A Mystery: "Whoever Saves His Life Will Lose It, But Whoever Loses His Life Will Save It."

A. Matthew 16:25-26
B. Mark 8:35-37
C. Luke 9:24-25

III. Seeking First The Kingdom Of God: The Coming Reward Ceremony In Which Jesus Is The Judge & Rewarder.

A. Matthew 16:27

IV. Jesus' Reaction Upon His Return Toward Christians Who Were Ashamed Of Him And His Teachings.

A. Mark 8:38
B. Luke 9:26

V. Seeking 1st The Kingdom Of God / Delighting Yourself In The Lord / Unmet Needs & The Desires Of Your Heart.

A. Matthew 6:19-21
B. Psalm 37:3-8

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 25

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 19 May 2024 16:45:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Foretells His Death And Resurrection.

A. Matthew 16:19-21
B. Mark 8:30-31
C. Luke 9:21-22

II. Peter's Rebuke To Jesus.

A. Matthew 16:22
B. Mark 8:32

III. Jesus' Rebuke To Satan (via Peter).

A. Matthew 16:23
B. Mark 8:33

IV. Reviewing Another Time When Jesus Told Satan To Get Out Of His Way.

A. Matthew 4:8-11
B. Luke 4:5-8

V. The Armor Of God: Weapons For Spiritual Warfare.

A. These Are The Keys Of The Kingdom That Jesus Spoke Of...

1. Matthew 16:19
2. 2nd Corinthians 6:4-7
3. 2nd Corinthians 10:3-4
4. Ephesians 6:10-18

B. The Belt Of Truth.

1. Ephesians 6:14
2. 2nd Corinthians 4:4
3. John 8:31-32
4. James 1:5
5. Romans 12:2
6. 1st Timothy 4:1-2
7. 1st John 2:27
8. 2nd Corinthians 10:5

C. The Breastplate Of Righteousness.

1. Ephesians 6:14
2. 1st John 1:7-10
3. Hebrews 4:13-16

D. The Shoes Shod With The Gospel Of Peace.

1. Ephesians 6:15
2. Romans 8:31-39
3. 1st John 4:4
4. Philippians 4:6-7

E. The Shield Of Faith.

1. Ephesians 6:16
2. Hebrews 11:1
3. 2nd Corinthians 6:4-7

F. The Helmet Of Salvation.

1. Ephesians 6:17
2. John 3:16-18
3. 1st Corinthians 2:14-16

G. The Sword Of The Spirit, Which Is The Word Of God.

1. Ephesians 6:17
2. Hebrews 4:12
3. Psalm 138:2
4. Psalm 12:6
5. Psalm 18:29-30
6. 1st Peter 1:24-25
7. 2nd Corinthians 6:7

H. Prayer.

1. Ephesians 6:18
2. Philippians 4:6-13

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 24

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 18 May 2024 14:23:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Heals Another Multitude / Mark Focuses On One Healing That Employed Unusual Methods.

A. Matthew 15:29-31
B. Mark 7:31-37

II. Jesus Feeds 4000 People With 3 Fish And 7 Loaves Of Bread.

A. Matthew 15:32-39
B. Mark 8:1-10
C. Philippians 4:19

III. The Religious Leaders' Inability (Or Unwillingness) To Interpret The Signs Of The Times.

A. Matthew 16:1-4
B. Mark 8:11-13

IV. Beware The Leaven Of The Pharisees.

A. Matthew 16:5-12
B. Mark 8:14-21

V. Mark Focuses On Another Healing That Employed Unusual Methods (What's Going On?)

A. Mark 8:22-26

VI. Peter Confesses That Jesus Is The Christ; The Messiah; The Son Of The Living God.

A. Matthew 16:13-16
B. Matthew 16:20
C. Mark 8:27-30
D. Luke 9:18-21

VII. Upon Peter's Confession, Jesus Introduces The Ecclesia (Unfortunately Translated "Church" In Our English Bibles).

A. Matthew 16:17-18
B. Hebrews 10:24-25

VIII. Understanding The Keys Of The Kingdom And How They Work.

A. Matthew 16:19

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 23

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 17 May 2024 16:09:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Religious Leaders Complain To Jesus About His Disciples Not Washing Their Hands.

A. Matthew 15:1-2
B. Mark 7:1-5

II. A Religious View Of Sin VS God's View Of Sin.

A. Matthew 15:3-6
B. Mark 7:8-13

III. The Word Of Religion VS The Word Of God.

A. Matthew 15:7-9
B. Mark 7:6-7

IV. Jesus Redefines For The Religious Leaders What Makes A Man Unclean.

A. Matthew 15:10-11
B. Mark 7:14-16

V. The Blind Leading The Blind: Jesus' Remedy For Escape.

A. Matthew 15:12-14
B. John 8:31-32
C. Romans 12:2
D. Hebrews 4:12

VI. Jesus Explains To His Disciples The Meaning Of What He Said To The Religious Leaders.

A. Matthew 15:15-20
B. Mark 7:17-23

VII. The Mysterious Case Of The Syro-Phoenician: "Children's Bread Being Thrown To The Dogs."

A. Matthew 15:21-28
B. Mark 7:24-30

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 22

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:49:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The 5000 Who Were Fed Seek Jesus Out The Next Morning.

A. John 6:22-25

II. Jesus Tells Them, "I Am The Bread Of Life."

A. John 6:26-35
B. Exodus 16:11-35

III. Exploring The Paradoxes Of Salvation Due To Our Imprisonment Inside Linear Space/Time.

A. John 6:36-44

B. Being Led To Christ IS NOT The Same As Accepting Christ.

C. Being Drawn To Christ IS NOT The Same As Being Given To Christ.

D. Those Who Accept Christ Are Given By The Father To His Son Before The Foundation Of The World.

E. What Happens First Depends Upon The Observer's Position (Inside or Outside) The Space/Time Domain.

F. Ephesians 1:3-4

G. 1st Peter 1:19-20

H. 2nd Peter 3:9

I. The Eternal Security Debate: "Whoever Comes To Me, I Will By No Means Cast Out."

J. Jesus Claims Full Responsibility For Our Salvation "Of All That He Has Given Me, I Should Lose Nothing."

K. "The Last Day" & Addressing The False Doctrine Known As "Soul Sleep".

L. 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18

IV. "Whoever Believes In Me, HAS (Present Tense) Eternal Life."

A. John 6:45-47

V. The Bread Of Life VS The Manna.

A. John 6:48-51

VI. Jesus Offers Up His Flesh & Blood As Food & Drink For Eternal Life.

A. John 6:52-59

VII. The Doctrine Of Jesus' Flesh & Blood Atonement Causes Many Disciples To Permanently Turn Away.

A. John 6:60-66

VIII. ...But None Among The Twelve.

A. John 6:67-71

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 21

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:30:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The Beheading Of John The Baptist.

A. Matthew 14:3-12
B. Mark 6:17-29

II. King Herod Becomes Alarmed By The Reports Of Jesus' Abilities.

A. Matthew 14:1-2
B. Mark 6:14-16
C. Luke 9:7-9

III. Jesus Feeds 5000 People With 2 Fish And 5 Loaves Of Bread.

A. Matthew 14:13-21
B. Mark 6:30-44
C. Luke 9:10-17
D. John 6:1-13

IV. Jesus Sends Away His Disciples & Withdraws To Pray.

A. Matthew 14:22-23
B. Mark 6:45-46
C. John 6:14-17

V. The Disciples Are Attacked By Another Storm At Sea & Jesus Walks On The Water.

A. Matthew 14:24-27
B. Mark 6:47-50
C. John 6:18-20

VI. Faith VS Circumstances: Peter Walks On The Water.

A. Matthew 14:28-31

VII. Jesus Comes Aboard And The Winds Cease.

A. Matthew 14:32-33
B. Mark 6:51-52
C. John 6:21

VIII. Even at 4AM The Crowds Follow, So Once Ashore, The Healings Continue.

A. Matthew 14:34-36
B. Mark 6:53-56

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 20

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 14 May 2024 13:14:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Leaving The Dead To Bury Their Own Dead.

A. Matthew 8:18-22
B. Luke 9:56-62

II. Jesus Calms A Killer Storm That May Have Been Demonically Induced.

A. Matthew 8:23-27
B. Mark 4:35-41
C. Luke 8:22-25

III. Jesus Is Met By Two Individuals Possessed By Demons.

A. Matthew 8:28-29

IV. Mark & Luke's Report Focuses On The One Possessed By 6000 Demons.

A. Mark 5:1-10
B. Luke 8:26-31

V. Jesus Expels The 6000 Demons Into A Heard Of 2000 Hogs.

A. Matthew 8:30-33
B. Mark 5:11-16
C. Luke 8:32-36

VI. The Frightening Power Of Free Will.

A. Matthew 8:34
B. Mark 5:17-20
C. Luke 8:37-39

VII. Jairus Begs Jesus To Save His Daughter From Death.

A. Matthew 9:18-19
B. Mark 5:21-24
C. Luke 8:40-42

VIII. On The Way To Jairus' Daughter, Jesus Heals "A Woman" With An Issue Of Blood.

A. Matthew 9:20-22
B. Mark 5:25-34
C. Luke 8:43-48

IX. Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter From The Dead.

A. Matthew 9:23-26
B. Mark 5:35-43
C. Luke 8:49-56
D. Jairus' 12-Year-Old Daughter VS The Woman's 12-Year-Old Issue Of Blood: A Prophetic Model.

X. Jesus Restores Sight To Two Blind Men.

A. Matthew 9:27-31

XI. Jesus Heals Another Mute Demoniac.

A. Matthew 9:32-34

XII. Nazareth's 2nd Rejection Of Christ.

A. Matthew 13:54-58
B. Mark 6:1-6

XIII. The Harvest Is Plentiful, But The Laborers Are Few.

A. Matthew 9:35-38

XIV. Jesus Commissions The Twelve To Go Out And Heal The Sick & Cast Out Demons.

A. Matthew 10:1-4
B. Mark 6:7
C. Luke 9:1

XV. Instructions Were Given To Focus Exclusively On Israel.

A. Matthew 10:5-6

XVI. Instructions Regarding Their Personal Needs.

A. Matthew 10:7-11
B. Mark 6:8-10
C. Luke 9:2-4

XVII. Instructions Regarding Greetings And Salutations.

A. Matthew 10:12-15
B. Mark 6:11
C. Luke 9:5

XVIII. Instructions Regarding The Hard Road Before Them.

A. Matthew 10:16-23

XIX. Instructions Regarding The Meaning Of Discipleship.

A. Matthew 10:24-39

XX. Instructions Regarding The Reward Of Service.

A. Matthew 10:40-42

XXI. Jesus And The Twelve Depart For Their Assignment.

A. Matthew 11:1
B. Mark 6:12-13
C. Luke 9:6

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 19

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 13 May 2024 14:12:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Parable Of The Sower Of Seed Into 4 Types Of Soil.

A. Personal Application:
Sowing The Word Of God Into The Hearts Of Men

1. Matthew 13:3-9 & 19-23
2. Mark 4:3-9 & 15-20
3. Luke 8:5-8 & 12-15
4. Paul's Letter To The Ephesians
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Apostolic Planting (1st Century)

1. Sowing Seed Into The Soil
2. Revelation 2:1-7

II. Parable Of The Tares Among The Wheat.

A. Personal Application:
When Deceptive Impostors Infiltrate The Assembly.

1. Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
2. Paul's Letter To The Phillipians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Persecution (1st - 3rd Century)

1. Tares Among The Wheat.
2. Revelation 2:8-11

III. Parable Of The Mustard Seed.

A. Personal Application:
The Imposition Of Hierarchies When An Assembly Grows Too Big.

1. Matthew 13:31-32
2. Mark 4:30-32
3. Paul's Letters To The Corinthians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Imperialism (4th - 6th Century)

1. The Mustard Seed Becomes A Tree.
2. Revelation 2:12-17

IV. Parable Of The Woman Hiding Leaven In Three Measures Of Meal.

A. Personal Application:
When Doctrines Of Demons Are Hidden Within Doctrines Of God.

1. Matthew 13:33
2. Paul's Letter To The Galatians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of The Papacy (6th - 21st Century)

1. The Woman Hides In Leaven Until All Is Leavened.
2. Revelation 2:18-29

V. Matthew & Mark Comment On Jesus Teaching In Parables.

A. Matthew 13:34-35
B. Mark 4:33-34

VI. Parable Of The Hidden Treasure.

A. Personal Application:
Hidden Treasure Discovered: The Law ("Debt") VS Grace ("Paid In Full")

1. Matthew 13:44
2. Paul's Letter To The Romans.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Protestantism & Denominationalism (16th - 21st Century)

1. Hidden Treasure Buried.
2. Revelation 3:1-6

VII. Parable Of The Pearl Of Great Price.

A. Personal Application:
Individual Sanctification & The Uplifting Encouragement To Stand Firm.

1. Matthew 13:45-46
2. Paul's Letters To The Thessalonians
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Non-Denominationalism & Individual Ministries & Missionaries (18th - 21st Century)

1. Pearl Of Great Price.
2. Revelation 3:7-13

VIII. Parable Of The Dragnet.

A. Personal Application:
When Religion Overthrows The Preeminence Of Christ And God's Word.

1. Matthew 13:47-50
2. Paul's Letter To The Colossians.
B. Prophetic Application:
The Age Of Apostasy (20th - 21st Century)

1. The Last Age Before The Dragnet.
2. Revelation 3:14-22

IX. Jesus Closes The Discussion And Departs From His Disciples.

A. Matthew 13:51-53

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 18

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:05:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Introduction To The Kingdom Parables & The Parable Of The Sower And 4 Soils.

A. Matthew 13:1-9
B. Mark 4:1-9
C. Luke 8:4-8

II. Jesus Explains To His Disciples The Reason For Why He Is Now Teaching In Parables.

A. Matthew 13:10-17
B. Mark 4:10-12
C. Luke 8:9-10

III. Jesus Interprets And Explains The Parable Of The Sower And 4 Soils.

A. The Soil Along The Traveled Path.

1. The Symbols.

a. Matthew 13:4
b. Mark 4:4
c. Luke 8:5
2. The Symbols Defined.
a. Matthew 13:19
b. Mark 4:15
c. Luke 8:12

B. The Rocky Soil.

1. The Symbols.

a. Matthew 13:5-6
b. Mark 4:5-6
c. Luke 8:6
2. The Symbols Defined.

a. Matthew 13:20-21
b. Mark 4:16-17
c. Luke 8:13

C. The Soil Overgrown With Thorns.

1. The Symbols.
a. Matthew 13:7
b. Mark 4:7
c. Luke 8:7
2. The Symbols Defined.
a. Matthew 13:22
b. Mark 4:18-19
c. Luke 8:14

D. The Good Soil.

1. The Symbols.

a. Matthew 13:8
b. Mark 4:8
c. Luke 8:8
2. The Symbols Defined.

a. Matthew 13:23
b. Mark 4:20
c. Luke 8:15

IV. "Be Careful How You Listen."

A. Mark 4:21-25
B. Luke 8:16-18

V. Contrasting The Work Of The Sower VS The Work Of The Seed.

A. Mark 4:26-29

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 17

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 11 May 2024 12:10:00 -0500

What is the unforgivable sin? It's given cute little labels such as Blaspheme Against The Holy Spirit but what does that mean? What sin could have possibly escaped the PAID IN FULL declaration that Jesus personally made before he died on the cross?

SESSION NOTES

I. An Even Deeper Education In Demonic Possession.

A. Matthew 12:43-45
B. Luke 11:24-26

II. Jesus' Public Rebuke Against Those Over-Magnifying His Mother.

A. Luke 11:27-28

III. Unraveling The Mystery Of The Infamous Unpardonable Sin (aka) Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit.

A. Matthew 12:31-32
B. Mark 3:28-30
C. Romans 1:18-25
D. John 3:16-19

IV. Giving An Account For Every Idle Word.

A. Matthew 12:33-37

V. The Sign Of The Prophet Jonah.

A. Matthew 12:38-40
B. Luke 11:29-30

VI. "Nineveh Will Witness At The Judgment Of This Generation."

A. Matthew 12:41
B. Luke 11:32

VII. "The Queen Of The South Will Witness At The Judgment Of This Generation."

A. Matthew 12:42
B. Luke 11:31

VIII. "The Eye Is The Lamp Of Your Body."

A. Luke 11:33-36

IX. Apparently, Blood ISN'T Thicker Than Water.

A. Matthew 12:46-50
B. Mark 3:31-35
C. Luke 8:19-21

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 16

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 10 May 2024 14:46:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. A Pharisee Invites Jesus To Dinner Where A Notorious Woman Anoints His Feet.

A. Luke 7:36-50

II. Introducing Mary Magdalene.

A. Luke 8:1-3

III. Jesus Heals A Blind And Dumb Demoniac.

A. Matthew 12:22-23
B. Luke 11:14

IV. The Pharisees Accuse Jesus Of Working For Beelzebub: The Prince Of Demons.

A. Matthew 12:24
B. Luke 11:15

V. Others Demand A Sign From Heaven.

A. Luke 11:16

VI. Jesus' Family (Including His Mother) Believe He's Gone Mad.

A. Mark 3:20-22

VII. "A Kingdom Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand."

A. Matthew 12:25-26
B. Mark 3:23-26
C. Luke 11:17-18

VIII. "By Whose Help Do Your Sons Cast Them Out?"

A. Matthew 12:27-28
B. Luke 11:19-20

IX. The Parable Of The Strong Man & An Education In Demonic Possession.

A. Matthew 12:29
B. Mark 3:27
C. Luke 11:21-22

X. The Only Man Who Can Say With Authority, "He Who Isn't With Me Is Against Me."

A. Matthew 12:30
B. Luke 11:23

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 15

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 9 May 2024 12:32:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The Faith Of The Roman Centurion That Marveled Jesus.

A. Matthew 8:5-10
B. Luke 7:1-9

II. Confusion Surrounding "The Outer Darkness" Where There's Weeping & Gnashing Of Teeth.

A. Matthew 8:11-12

III. Jesus Heals The Centurion's Servant.

A. Matthew 8:13
B. Luke 7:10

IV. Jesus Raises The Widow's Son From The Dead.

A. Luke 7:11-17

V. An Update On John The Baptist.

A. Matthew 11:2-6
B. Luke 7:18-23

VI. Jesus Speaks To The Crowds About John.

A. Matthew 11:7-11
B. Luke 7:24-28

VII. "The Law And The Prophets Until John"

A. Matthew 11:12-15

VIII. "All The People Heard Him But The Pharisees..."

A. Luke 7:29-30

IX. "To What Shall I Liken This Generation?"

A. Matthew 11:16-19
B. Luke 7:31-35

X. Jesus Names Cities Of Woes Worse Than Sodom.

A. Matthew 11:20-24

XI. "...For My Yoke Is Easy And My Burden Is Light".

A. Matthew 11:25-30

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 14

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 7 May 2024 13:49:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. How To Make Investments Towards Our Future In Heaven.

A. Matthew 6:19-21

II. The Impossibility Of Serving Both God And Mammon.

A. Matthew 6:22-25

III. How To Walk On Water While Getting All Of Your Needs Met: Seeking First The Kingdom Of God.

A. Matthew 6:26-34

IV. Judging Others VS Judging Fruit: What It Really Means To "Judge Not".

A. Matthew 7:1-2
B. Luke 6:37-38

V. Criticizing The Speck In Your Brother's Eye While A Beam Of Timber Remains In Yours.

A. Matthew 7:3-5
B. Luke 6:39-42

VI. Casting Pearls Before Swine.

A. Matthew 7:6

VII. A Conditional Promise: Ask And It Will Be Given You; Seek And You Will Find.

A. Matthew 7:7-11

VIII. What Has Become Known As "The Golden Rule".

A. Matthew 7:12
B. Luke 6:31

IX. The Straight & Narrow.

A. Matthew 7:13-14

X. Beware Of False Prophets.

A. Matthew 7:15

XI. Judging (Or Discerning) Trees By Their Fruit.

A. Matthew 7:16-20
B. Luke 6:43-45

XII. If You Don't Do What I Say, Can You Really Call Me Your Lord?

A. Matthew 7:21
B. Luke 6:46

XIII. What Jesus Means When He Says, "Depart From Me, I Never Knew You".

A. Matthew 7:22-23

XIV. Building Your House Upon The Rock.

A. Matthew 7:24-27
B. Luke 6:47-49

XV. The Conclusion Of The Famous Sermon On The Mount.

A. Matthew 7:28-29

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 13

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 6 May 2024 12:46:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The Rewards In Heaven vs Our Citizenship In Heaven.

A. Matthew 6:1

II. How To Give And How Not To Give.

A. Matthew 6:2-4

III. How To Pray And How Not To Pray.

A. Matthew 6:5-8
B. Public Hypocrisy VS Private Intimacy.
C. The Habit Of Heaping Up Empty Phrases: A Danger In Any Language.
D. Praying In The Spirit: The Biblical Way VS The Demonic Way.
E. Romans 8:26
F. 1st Timothy 4:1-2

IV. What Has Become Known As "The Lord's Prayer".

A. Matthew 6:9-15
B. The Command To Pray For The 2nd Coming: "Thy Kingdom Come".
C. The Purposes Behind "Allowed" Trials And Temptations.
D. The Danger Of Holding Grudges & Unforgiveness.

V. How To Fast And How Not To Fast.

A. Matthew 6:16-18

VI. How To Make Investments Towards Our Future In Heaven.

A. Matthew 6:19-21

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 12

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 5 May 2024 16:22:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Heals Another Multitude From All Over Judaea and Jerusalem.

A. Luke 6:17-19

II. The Beginning Of Jesus' Famous Sermon On The Mount: According To Matthew.

A. Matthew's Record VS Luke's Record Of The Sermon
B. The Kingdom Of God vs The Kingdom Of Heaven.
C. Blessed Are The Poor?
D. Matthew 5:1-3
E. Luke 6:20

III. The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth: Who Are The Meek And What Is The Inheritance?

A. Matthew 5:4-5
B. Psalm 37:1-11
C. Romans 8:14-17

IV. Scales Of Spiritual Maturity: Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness.

A. Matthew 5:6-10
B. 1st John 1:7-10
C. Hebrews 4:13-16

V. Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For My Sake.

A. Matthew 5:11-12
B. Luke 6:22-23

VI. What It Really Means To Be "Light Of The World And Salt Of The Earth".

A. Matthew 5:13-16

VII. Jesus Personally Takes Responsibility For Fulfilling The Law And The Prophets.

A. Matthew 5:17-18

VIII. Righteousness That Exceeds The Righteousness Of The Pharisees.

A. Matthew 5:19-20

IX. Murder And Adultery Of The Heart.

A. Matthew 5:21-30

X. Overuse Of The Phrase "In God's Eyes".

A. Matthew 5:31-37

XI. Loving Your Enemies & Turning The Other Cheek.

A. Matthew 5:38-40
B. Luke 6:29

XII. Where The Phrase "Going The Extra Mile" Came From.

A. Matthew 5:41

XIII. Giving To Those In Need.

A. Matthew 5:42
B. Luke 6:30

XIV. Loving Your Enemies & Praying For Those Who Persecute You.

A. Matthew 5:43-45
B. Luke 6:27-28

XV. What Makes You Different If You Only Love Those Who Love You?

A. Matthew 5:46-47
B. Luke 6:32-35

XVI. "Be Perfect, Just As Your Father Is Perfect & Be Merciful, Just As Your Father Is Merciful."

A. Matthew 5:48
B. Luke 6:36

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 11

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 4 May 2024 09:52:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Heals Another Multitude From All Over Judaea and Jerusalem.

A. Luke 6:17-19

II. The Beginning Of Jesus' Famous Sermon On The Mount: According To Luke.

A. Luke's Record VS Matthew's Record Of The Sermon
B. The Kingdom Of God vs The Kingdom Of Heaven.
C. Blessed Are The Poor?
D. Luke 6:20
E. Matthew 5:1-3

III. Blessed Are Those Who Now Hunger And Cry.

A. Luke 6:21

IV. Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For My Sake.

A. Luke 6:22-23
B. Matthew 5:11-12

V. Those WIth Woes Instead Of Blessing.

A. Luke 6:24-26

VI. Loving Your Enemies & Praying For Those Who Persecute You.

A. Luke 6:27-28
B. Matthew 5:43-45

VII. Loving Your Enemies & Turning The Other Cheek.

A. Luke 6:29
B. Matthew 5:38-40

VIII. Giving To Those In Need.

A. Luke 6:30
B. Matthew 5:42

IX. What Has Become Known As "The Golden Rule".

A. Luke 6:31
B. Matthew 7:12

X. What Makes You Different If You Only Love Those Who Love You?

A. Luke 6:32-35
B. Matthew 5:46-47

XI. "Be Perfect, Just As Your Father Is Perfect & Be Merciful, Just As Your Father Is Merciful."

A. Luke 6:36
B. Matthew 5:48

XII. Judging Others VS Judging Fruit: What It REALLY Means To "Judge Not".

A. Luke 6:37-38
B. Matthew 7:1-2

XIII. The Blind Leading The Blind.

A. Luke 6:39-40

XIV. Criticizing The Speck In Your Brother's Eye While A Beam Of Timber Remains In Yours.

A. Luke 6:41-42
B. Matthew 7:3-5

XV. Judging (Or Discerning) Trees By Their Fruit.

A. Luke 6:43-45
B. Matthew 7:16-20

XVI. If You Don't Do What I Say, Can You Really Call Me Your Lord?

A. Luke 6:46
B. Matthew 7:21

XVII. Building Your House Upon The Rock.

A. Luke 6:47-49
B. Matthew 7:24-27

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 10

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 3 May 2024 13:12:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The Legalism Of The Pharisees vs The Lord Of The Sabbath.

A. Matthew 12:1-8
B. Mark 2:23-28
C. Luke 6:1-5
D. 1st Samuel 21:1-6

II. The Pharisees Lay Out A "Sabbath Trap" For Jesus That Jesus Chooses To Spring.

A. Matthew 12:9-14
B. Mark 3:1-6
C. Luke 6:6-11

III. Jesus Heals A Vast Multitude That Mark Calls "A Great Throng".

A. Matthew 12:15-21
B. Mark 3:7-12

IV. The Appointment Of The Twelve Apostles.

A. Mark 3:13-19
B. Luke 6:12-16

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 9

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 2 May 2024 11:42:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Heals A Lame Man On The Sabbath Day.

A. John 5:1-15

1. The Mystery Verse About The Angel's Pool Of Bethesda.

2. The Question Of "Added" Or "Omitted" Passages And What To Do With Them.

3. When Sin Is And Isn't The Cause Of A Physical Infirmity.

II. Jesus Proclaims Equality With God In The Creation.

A. John 5:16-18

B. Genesis 2:1-3

C. Colossians 1:16-17

III. Jesus Proclaims Equality With God In Power.

A. John 5:19-21

IV. Jesus Proclaims Equality With God In Divine Authority & Judgement.

A. John 5:22-30

1. Jesus Introduces A New Concept Of Passover To The Pharisees.

2. The "Eternal Security" Debate.

3. Jesus Speaks Of The Dead (Two Separate Groups) Who Will Live After Hearing His Voice.

a. Group 1: New Testament Believers. (All Those Between Jesus' Day And The Present Day, Physically Alive But Spiritually Dead Until Hearing His Voice.)

b. Group 2: Old Testament Believers. (All Those Between Adam's Day And Jesus' Day, Physically Dead And Waiting To Hear His Voice.)

4. The Handicap Of A Lacking Education In The Old Testament.

5. Heaven vs Paradise (aka) Abraham's Bosom: They Are Not The Same Place.

6. Hell vs The Bottomless Pit vs Sheol (aka) Hades: They Also Are Not The Same Place.

V. Jesus Proclaims That John The Baptist Testifies To Who He Is.

A. John 5:31-35

VI. Jesus Proclaims That His Own Works Testify To Who He Is.

A. John 5:36

VII. Jesus Proclaims That The Father Testifies To Who He Is.

A. John 5:37-38

VIII. Jesus Proclaims That The Scriptures Testify To Who He Is.

A. John 5:39-47

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 8

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 1 May 2024 13:16:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Early Morning, Jesus Begins A Tour Of Galilee.

A. Mark 1:35-39
B. Luke 4:42-44

II. The Reason Why Demonic Possession Was Prevalent In Galilee.

A. Matthew 4:23-25
B. I Corinthians 10:15-21

III. The Physics Of Leprosy & It's Historical Use As An Idiom For Sin.

A. Matthew 8:1-4
B. Mark 1:40-45
C. Luke 5:12-16

IV. The Faith That Saved A Paralytic Before He Was Healed.

A. Matthew 9:1-8
B. Mark 2:1-12
C. Luke 5:17-26

V. The Destiny Of Matthew Begins & Jesus Attends Matthew's "Sinful" Banquet.

A. Matthew 9:9-13
B. Mark 2:13-17
C. Luke 5:27-32

VI. The Proverb Of Old And New Wine And Wineskins.

A. Matthew 9:14-17
B. Mark 2:18-22
C. Luke 5:33-39

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 7

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:14:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Galilee Welcomes Jesus.

A. John 4:43-45

II. Jesus Begins Teaching In The Synagogues Of Galilee.

A. Luke 4:15

III. Defining The Gospel: The Beginnings Of What Jesus Taught.

A. Mark 1:15

IV. The Physical Range Of Jesus' Power / He That Holds The Laws Of Physics Together.

A. John 4:46-54
B. Colossians 1:16-17

V. Jesus Proclaims The Acceptable Year Of The Lord / A Comma That's Lasted For 2000 Years.

A. Luke 4:16-21
B. Isaiah 13:12-13
C. Isaiah 61:1-2

VI. The Quote From Jesus That Sent The People Of His Hometown Into A Murderous Rage.

A. Luke 4:22-27

VII. Did Jesus Squeeze Through The Mob Or Hyper-dimensionally Pass Through It?.

A. Luke 4:28-30

VIII. Jesus Moves To Capernaum.

A. Matthew 4:13-17
B. Isaiah 9:1-2

IX. The Supernatural Event That Finally Convinced Peter That Jesus Was God.

A. Matthew 4:18-22
B. Mark 1:16-20
C. Luke 5:1-11

X. Jesus Aborts A Demonic Possession And Rumors Spread.

A. Mark 1:21-28
B. Luke 4:31-37

XI. Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-In-Law & Then Many Others That Same Evening.

A. Matthew 8:14-17
B. Mark 1:29-34
C. Luke 4:38-41
D. Isaiah 53:4

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 6

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:45:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Exploring Further The Meaning Behind John 3:16.

A. John 3:14-18
B. Numbers 21:4-9
C. Daniel 7:13-14
D. Ephesians 1:13-14

II. Lovers Of Darkness VS Lovers Of Light: The Foundational Doctrine Behind The Unforgivable Sin.

A. John 3:19-21
B. Psalm 14:1
C. Romans 1:20-25

III. The Fame Of Jesus Rises & John The Baptist Testifies To His Supremacy.

John 3:22-36

IV. John The Baptist Is Arrested And Thrown Into Prison / Jesus Returns To Galilee.

A. Matthew 4:12
B. Mark 1:14
C. Luke 4:14
D. John 4:1-3
E. Matthew 14:3-4
F. Luke 3:19-20

V. The "Must Needs" Detour Into Samaria.

John 4:4-6

VI. Jesus' Conversation With The Woman At The Well / A Study Of The Woman VS Nicodemus.

John 4:7-26

VII. Many Of That City Believed / Some Hints Dropped Into The Text By The Holy Spirit.

John 4:27-42

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 5

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:42:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Theories Of When Jesus Came Into What Bible Scholars Call, His Full Knowledge.

John 1:32-34

II. Andrew & Peter Begin Following Jesus.

John 1:35-42

III. Philip & Nathanael Begin Following Jesus.

John 1:43-51

IV. The Wedding Feast At Cana / The Significance Of Jesus' 1st Miracle: Turning Water Into Wine.

John 2:1-12

V. Jesus (With A Whip) Runs The Merchants Out Of The Temple Court.

John 2:13-25

VI. The Night Meeting With Nicodemus / The Concept Of Being Born Again.

John 3:1-13

VII. Jesus Compares Hismelf To The Bronze Serpent That Moses Lifted Up In The Desert.

A. John 3:14-15
B. Numbers 21:4-9
C. Daniel 7:13-14

VIII. The Famous John 3:16 And The Way Of Salvation.

A. John 3:16-21
B. Ephesians 1:13-14

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 4

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:52:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Old Testament Prophesies Of The Coming Messiah That Were Well Known In Jesus' Day.

A. Isaiah 40:3-5
B. Malachi 3:1-4
C. Malachi 4:1-5

II. The Appearing Of John The Baptist.

A. Matthew 3:1-6
B. Mark 1:2-6
C. Luke 3:1-6

III. John's Testimony: The One Crying Out In The Wilderness.

A. John 1:19-24

IV. Introduction To The Pharisees & Sadducees / Trees Without Fruit.

A. Matthew 3:7-10
B. Luke 3:7-9

V. John's Description Of Behavior That's Consistent With Repentance.

A. Luke 3:10-15

VI. The Destiny Of Wheat & Chaff / Introduction To The Doctrine Of Baptism (Rebirth) In The Holy Spirit.

A. Matthew 3:11-12
B. Mark 1:7-8
C. Luke 3:16-17
D. John 1:24-28

VII. Luke Jumps Outside The Narrative To Forewarn The Reader Of John's Later Imprisonment.

A. Luke 3:18-20
B. Matthew 14:3-4

VIII. Jesus Shows Up To One Of John's Sermons.

A. John 1:29-31

IX. Jesus Asks For A Baptism Among The Transgressors.

A. Matthew 3:13-15
B. Mark 1:9
C. Isaiah 53:12

X. The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry: Commemorated By A Man, The Holy Spirit And His Holy Father.

A. Matthew 3:16-17
B. Mark 1:10-11
C. Luke 3:21-22

XI. John's Testimony Of What He Saw.

A. John 1:32-34

XII. The Holy Spirit Drives Jesus Into The Wilderness / A Quick Overview Of Satan's Resume.

A. Matthew 4:1-2
B. Mark 1:12-13
C. Luke 4:1-2

XIII. Satan Tempts Jesus With Pride And Hunger.

A. Matthew 4:3-4
B. Luke 4:3-4
C. Ephesians 6:17

XIV. Satan Tempts Jesus With Fear And Exhaustion.

A. Matthew 4:5-7
B. Luke 4:9-12

XV. Satan Tempts Jesus With Great Political Power And The Longing To End Human Suffering.

A. Matthew 4:8-10
B. Luke 4:5-8

XVI. Upon Jesus' Command, Satan Flees.

A. Matthew 4:11
B. Luke 4:13

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 3

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:11:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The Awesome Irony Of Jesus' Dedication.

Luke 2:21-24

II. The Surprise Encounter And Prophecy Of Simeon In The Temple.

Luke 2:25-35

III. The Encounter And Testimony Of Anna In The Temple.

Luke 2:36-39

IV. The Politics Of Israel During The Reign Of Herod & The Troubling And Sudden Disturbance Of The Magi.

Matthew 2:1-3

V. King Herod Asks The Contemporary Bible Scholars Of His Day Where The Messiah Was Prophesied To Be Born.

A. Matthew 2:4-6
B. Micah 5:2

VI. Herod Attempts To Manipulate The Magi.

Matthew 2:7-8

VII. The Supernatural Physics Of "The Star" Over Bethlehem.

Matthew 2:9-10

VIII. The Significance Of Gold, Frankincense And Myrrh.

A. Matthew 2:11
B. Isaiah 60:1-22

IX. The Magi Heed A Divine Warning To Not Report Back To Herod.

Matthew 2:12

X. Joseph, Mary & Jesus Flee To Egypt Upon An Angel's Warning Of Herod's Attempts To Kill Their Son.

Matthew 2:13-15

XI. Herod Orders The Death Of All Male Children In Bethlehem Who Are 2 Years Of Age Or Younger.

A. Matthew 2:16-18
B. Jeremiah 31:15

XII. After Herod Dies, Joseph, Mary & Jesus Return From Egypt Into Nazareth Of Galilee.

A. Matthew 2:19-23
B. Isaiah 11:1
C. Isaiah 49:7
D. Isaiah 53:3
E. John 1:46

XIII. The Childhood Of Jesus: Strong In Spirit & Filled With Wisdom.

Luke 2:39-40

XIV. The Passover Feast That Jesus Attended At Age 12.

Luke 2:41-52

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 2

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:28:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The Introduction To Zachariah / Elizabeth & The Conflict Between Perfect Righteousness & Perfect Love.

Luke 1:5-7

II. The Temple System / God's Establishment Of The "Balance Transfer" System.

Luke 1:8-10

III. An Angel Appears To Zachariah / The Nature & Capabilities Of Angels.

Luke 1:11-12

IV. The Angel Announces To Zachariah, The Conception & Birth Of His Son John.

Luke 1:13-17

V. Responding To Zachariah's Unbelief, The Angel Reveals Himself To Be Gabriel & Removes Zach's Ability To Speak.

A. Luke 1:18-20
B. Daniel 8:15-19

VI. A Speechless Zachariah Continues His Priestly Duties While His Wife Becomes Pregnant.

Luke 1:21-25

VII. Gabriel Announces To A Virgin Named Mary, The Conception & Birth Of Her Son Jesus.

Luke 1:26-33

VIII. Why It Was Necessary For Jesus To Be Conceived And Born Of A Virgin.

A. Luke 1:34-38
B. Isaiah 7:14

IX. Mary Visits Her Aunt Elizabeth / What It Really Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:39-56

X. Elizabeth Gives Birth To John.

Luke 1:57-80

XI. Gabriel Visits Joseph, The Promised Husband Of Mary, To Alleviate His Fears And Confirm Mary's Testimony.

Matthew 1:18-25

XII. Mary Gives Birth To Jesus In A Barnyard Feeding Trough.

Luke 2:1-7

XIII. Angels Announce The Birth Of Jesus To Nearby Shepherds / A Little Bit About English Bible Translations.

Luke 2:8-15

XIV. The Shepherds Locate The Manger And Visit Jesus.

Luke 2:16-21

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 1

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:27:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Background & Overview Of What Are Commonly Known As The Gospels.

II. Personal Introductions By Matthew, Mark & Luke.

A. Matthew 1:1-17
B. Mark 1:1
C. Luke 1:1-4

III. Personal Introduction By John: The Super-Science Of God. (Science Explains The Trinity)

A. John 1:1-5
B. Psalm 90:2
C. Genesis 1:1-26
D. Isaiah 44:6
E. Isaiah 45:5

IV. The Word Became Flesh And Walked Among Us.

A. John 1:6-14

V. John's Subtle Introduction To The Doctrine Of Grace.

A. John 1:15-18

VI. The Genealogy Of Jesus & Supernatural Structure Found Within The Text.

A. Matthew 1:2-17
B. Luke 3:23-38

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Aliens & The Antichrist

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:15:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. The 1st Massive Invasion Of Fallen Angels Against The Women Of Earth.

A. Genesis 6:1-13
B. 2nd Peter 2:4-5
C. Jude 1:6

II. The Seed Of The Woman VS The Seed Of The Serpent.

A. Genesis 3:15

III. When God Creates A Life.

A. Psalm 139:12-16
B. Colossians 1:16-17

IV. Incredible Signs & Wonders That Will Deceive Even The Elect.

A. Matthew 24:24
B. Mark 13:22

V. The Great Christian Evacuation For Which "Aliens" Are Already Crafting A Cover-Story.

A. Matthew 24:37-42
B. 1st Thessalonians 4:16 - 5:11
C. Luke 21:25-26

VI. Nimrod & The Tower Of Babel.

A. Genesis 10:8-12
B. Genesis 11:1-9

VII. The Abomination Of Desolation & The Image & Mark Of The Beast. ( 666 = DNA Signature? )

A. Daniel 9:27
B. Matthew 24:15-22
C. Revelation 13:14-18

VIII. The Two Witnesses Of Revelation 11. ( Moses & Elijah? )

A. Matthew 17:1-8
B. Revelation 11:3-13

IX. The Antichrist Will Oppose & Exalt Himself Above All That Is Called God.

A. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-9

X. Jesus' Prophecy Of The Antichrist Coming In His Own Name.

A. John 5:43

XI. The Holy Spirit's Prophecy Of Future Christians Turning To Doctrines Of Demons.

A. 1st Timothy 4:1

XII. Satan & His Ministers Masquerade As Angels Of Light & Righteousness.

A. 2nd Corinthians 11:14-15

XIII. Those With The Mark Of The Beast Will Seek Death & Will Not Find It.

A. Revelation 9:6
B. Revelation 16:2

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Understanding Biblical Forgiveness

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:01:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

The Biblical Definition Of Forgiveness & The Secret Ingredient.

A. Matthew 18:21-22
B. Matthew 6:5-13
C. Hebrews 9:22

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Forgiveness VS Reconciliation

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:16:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

True Greatness Defined

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:13:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Who Is Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven?

A. The Question:

1. Matthew 18:1
2. Mark 9:33-34
3. Luke 9:46

B. The Answer:

1. Matthew 18:2-5
2. Mark 9:35-37
3. Luke 9:47-48

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Faith That Moves Mountains

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:19:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

Losing Your Life To Save It

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:15:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

The Church VS The Ecclesia

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:32:00 -0500

The word Church is used in our English Bibles for the Greek word Ecclesia which means Assembly or Congregation. In context of every place the word Ecclesia appears, it has nothing to do with Sunday mornings or worship services.

SESSION NOTES

I. Peter Confesses That Jesus Is The Christ; The Messiah; The Son Of The Living God.

A. Matthew 16:13-16
B. Matthew 16:20
C. Mark 8:27-30
D. Luke 9:18-21

II. Upon Peter's Confession, Jesus Introduces The Ecclesia (Unfortunately Translated "Church" In Our English Bibles).

A. Matthew 16:17-18
B. Hebrews 10:24-25

III. Flashback: When Jesus Was Asked About Where People Should Worship.

John 4:19-24

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The Tradition VS The Word

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:17:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Religious Leaders Complain To Jesus About His Disciples Not Washing Their Hands.

A. Matthew 15:1-2
B. Mark 7:1-5

II. A Religious View Of Sin VS God's View Of Sin.

A. Matthew 15:3-6
B. Mark 7:8-13

III. The Word Of Religion VS The Word Of God.

A. Matthew 15:7-9
B. Mark 7:6-7

IV. Jesus Redefines For The Religious Leaders What Makes A Man Unclean.

A. Matthew 15:10-11
B. Mark 7:14-16

V. The Blind Leading The Blind: Jesus' Remedy For Escape.

A. Matthew 15:12-14
B. John 8:31-32
C. Romans 12:2
D. Hebrews 4:12

VI. Jesus Explains To His Disciples The Meaning Of What He Said To The Religious Leaders.

A. Matthew 15:15-20
B. Mark 7:17-23

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How To Walk On Water

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:45:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Feeds 5000 People With 2 Fish And 5 Loaves Of Bread.

A. Matthew 14:13-21
B. Mark 6:30-44
C. Luke 9:10-17
D. John 6:1-13

II. Jesus Sends Away His Disciples & Withdraws To Pray.

A. Matthew 14:22-23
B. Mark 6:45-46
C. John 6:14-17

III. The Disciples Are Attacked By Another Storm At Sea & Jesus Walks On The Water.

A. Matthew 14:24-27
B. Mark 6:47-50
C. John 6:18-20

IV. Faith VS Circumstances: Peter Walks On The Water.

A. Matthew 14:28-31

V. Jesus Comes Aboard And The Winds Cease.

A. Matthew 14:32-33
B. Mark 6:51-52
C. John 6:21

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"My Name Is Legion"

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:32:00 -0500

6000 demons conjured up a violent storm and sent it into Jesus' location once they became aware that he was headed in their direction. When they realized the storm hadn't stopped him, they escaped into a herd of hogs, who then committed mass suicide.

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Calms A Killer Storm That May Have Been Demonically Induced.

A. Matthew 8:23-27
B. Mark 4:35-41
C. Luke 8:22-25

II. Jesus Is Met By Two Individuals Possessed By Demons.

A. Matthew 8:28-29

III. Mark & Luke's Report Focuses On The One Possessed By 6000 Demons.

A. Mark 5:1-10
B. Luke 8:26-31

IV. Jesus Expels The 6000 Demons Into A Heard Of 2000 Hogs.

A. Matthew 8:30-33
B. Mark 5:11-16
C. Luke 8:32-36

V. The Frightening Power Of Free Will.

A. Matthew 8:34
B. Mark 5:17-20
C. Luke 8:37-39

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How To Blaspheme The Holy Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:17:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Unraveling The Mystery Of The Infamous Unpardonable Sin (aka) Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit.

A. Matthew 12:31-32
B. Mark 3:28-30
C. Romans 1:18-25
D. John 3:16-19

II. Giving An Account For Every Idle Word.

A. Matthew 12:33-37

III. The Sign Of The Prophet Jonah.

A. Matthew 12:38-40
B. Luke 11:29-30

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Treasures In Heaven

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:27:00 -0500

We've often heard it said that you can't take it with you when you die. But Jesus taught in his sermon on the mount that it IS possible to send it on up ahead of you by laying up for yourselves treasures in Heaven. How is this done and how is it even possible?

SESSION NOTES

How To Make Investments Towards Our Future In Heaven.

Matthew 6:19-21

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How To Pray And How Not To Pray

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:15:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. How To Pray And How Not To Pray.

A. Matthew 6:5-8
B. Public Hypocrisy VS Private Intimacy.
C. The Habit Of Heaping Up Empty Phrases: A Danger In Any Language.
D. Praying In The Spirit: The Biblical Way VS The Demonic Way.
E. Romans 8:26
F. 1st Timothy 4:1-2

II. What Has Become Known As "The Lord's Prayer".

A. Matthew 6:9-15
B. The Command To Pray For The 2nd Coming: "Thy Kingdom Come".
C. The Purposes Behind "Allowed" Trials And Temptations.
D. The Danger Of Holding Grudges & Unforgiveness.

III. How To Fast And How Not To Fast.

A. Matthew 6:16-18

RECOMMENDED READING:
LET NOTHING STOP YOU FROM PRAYING

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The Sevenfold Genealogy Of Jesus

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:56:00 -0500

Most of us tend to skip over those portions of Scripture that include long lists of those who begat who. It's common to assume they exist for historical purposes only. But upon further investigation of the genealogies of Jesus, there exists an incredible surprise!

SESSION NOTES

I. The Genealogy Of Jesus & Supernatural Structure Found Within The Text.

A. Matthew 1:2-17
B. Luke 3:23-38

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The Science Of The Trinity

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 14:07:00 -0500

When 3-Dimensional man tries to define the nature of One who inhabits more than three dimensions, words such as Trinity are born in the lexicons of theology. The Trinity has never been fully understood until our recent understanding of hyperspaces.

SESSION NOTES

I. The Super-Science Of God. (Science Explains The Trinity)

A. John 1:1-3
B. Psalm 90:2
C. Genesis 1:1-26
D. Isaiah 44:6
E. Isaiah 45:5

II. The Word Became Flesh And Walked Among Us.

A. John 1:6-14

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Fulfilling The Law Perfectly

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 08:34:00 -0500

Jesus explains God's requirements for keeping the Law and he sets the bar so incredibly high that one can't help but wonder if the goal is even possible. Fortunately for us, Jesus also began this lecture by personally claiming responsibility for fulfilling the Law on our behalf.

SESSION NOTES

I. Jesus Personally Takes Responsibility For Fulfilling The Law And The Prophets.

Matthew 5:17-18

II. Righteousness That Exceeds The Righteousness Of The Pharisees.

Matthew 5:19-20

III. Murder And Adultery Of The Heart.

Matthew 5:21-30

IV. Overuse Of The Phrase "In God's Eyes".

Matthew 5:31-37

V. Loving Your Enemies & Turning The Other Cheek.

Matthew 5:38-40

VI. Where The Phrase "Going The Extra Mile" Came From.

Matthew 5:41

VII. Giving To Those In Need.

Matthew 5:42

VIII. Loving Your Enemies & Praying For Those Who Persecute You.

Matthew 5:43-45

IX. What Makes You Different If You Only Love Those Who Love You?

Matthew 5:46-47

X. "Be Perfect, Just As Your Father Is Perfect."

Matthew 5:48

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Persecuted For Righteousness Sake

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 7 Apr 2024 07:17:00 -0500

When Satan's minions attack, they camouflage their persecution under deceptive accusations against your character. Jesus said that when this happens to you, it's for HIS sake that you're attacked and so REJOICE for GREAT is your reward in Heaven.

SESSION NOTES

I. "Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For My Sake."

A. Matthew 5:11-12
B. Luke 6:22-23

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The Thirst For Righteousness

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 6 Apr 2024 09:56:00 -0500

Sometimes, we resort to extremes in an attempt to fulfill a desire for righteousness. One is to put on self-righteousness which results in hypocrisy. The other is to live in private guilt and self-condemnation. God provides an escape route in between these two extremes.

SESSION NOTES

I. Scales Of Spiritual Maturity: Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness.

A. Matthew 5:6-10
B. 1st John 1:7-10
C. Hebrews 4:13-16

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The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth ?

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 08:53:00 -0500

The title KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is tied directly to the future rule of Jesus Christ over the Earth. This makes it easier to understand what Jesus meant when he said that the meek shall inherit the earth. Who are the meek and what is the inheritance?

SESSION NOTES

I. The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth.

A. Matthew 5:4-5
B. Psalm 37:1-11
C. Romans 8:14-17

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Jesus: Our Passover Lamb

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 13:56:00 -0500

During a celebration of the Jewish Passover Feast, Jesus launched into a controversial discussion with religious leaders, explaining how one passes over death into life, for they were unaware that Passover was prophetic for what would be accomplished on the Cross.

SESSION NOTES

I. The First & The Last Passover.

A. John 5:19-24
B. Exodus 12:1-14

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The First Sabbath

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 15:09:00 -0500

Why would God memorialize the Sabbath Day? What exactly are we supposed to be remembering? Was it because it was the 1st day of history to become a day off from work? Did God get tired and need a break? What really happened on the 1st Sabbath Day?

SESSION NOTES

I. The First Sabbath Day.

A. Genesis 2:1-3
B. Colossians 1:16-17

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Praying To Different Gods

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 13:33:00 -0500

Does all the world pray to the same God? When Jesus made his way into Galilee, he was repeatedly confronted by demon-possessed individuals. When a land becomes filled with the worship of false gods, it's no coincidence that demonic possession soon overtakes it.

SESSION NOTES

I. The Reason Why Demonic Possession Was Prevalent In Galilee.

A. Matthew 4:23-25
B. Mark 1:21-28
C. Luke 4:31-37
D. I Corinthians 10:15-21

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The Coming Universal Delusion

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 14:27:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. DNA Facts VS Evolution Theories.

A. Colossians 2:8
B. 2nd Corinthians 10:5

II. First We Were Descended From Apes, Now We're Descended From Aliens?

A. Romans 1:20-25

III. What Does The Bible Say About Those Ancient Aliens?

A. Genesis 6:1-9
B. 2nd Peter 2:4-5
C. Jude 1:6

IV. The Return Of "Our Alien Astronaut Brothers".

A. Matthew 24:37-42
B. Luke 21:25-26

V. The Physics And Capabilities Of Angels.

A. Matthew 24:24
B. Mark 13:22

VI. Comparing The Foretold Doctrine Of The Antichrist To The Doctrine Of Today's "Alien Messages".

A. 2nd Thessalonians 2:9
B. 2nd Corinthians 11:14-15
C. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-4

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Special Guest: Chuck Missler

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:36:00 -0500

Chuck Missler has published audio commentaries for every book of the Bible which today are required course materials at many of our accredited Bible colleges, they're vital to BlueLetterBible.org and were the inspiration for the launch of Founding Word.

SESSION NOTES

            This interview was recorded on our old secular BTR show in 2009 before I went full time with Founding Word. Listening to Chuck Missler's Bible studies throughout the years are largely responsible for what inspired the launch of Founding Word.

            After graduating from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Chuck Missler received a commission in the Air Force. He was the branch chief in the Department of Guided Missiles during the "missile crisis" of the late 1950's. As the reconnaissance satellites were creating their turmoil within the global intelligence community, he was in the middle of THAT program as well. Then later, after having completed graduate degrees in business and engineering, he was recruited into the senior levels of the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. And then later in the 1960's, he had the opportunity to pioneer the development of the first international computer network, which was a forerunner of the world wide web. Over the years he's served as a director of numerous public companies and was Chairman and Chief Executive of six of them. Four of these were publicly traded defense contractors, serving the most highly classified agencies of our government.

            But while all of this was going on, he had a personal hobby that continued to grow as time went by. With an intelligence background, a background in the information sciences, a background in computer science, Dr. Missler discovered that the Founding Book of his Christian faith was much more than that. Because of it's structural design and so many other properties within the text itself, he learned that the Bible actually showed evidence of being written from the perspective of one who transcends space/time. And this led to a personal adventure of passionate exploration that has never died. He's published several books and audio lectures on the design of the Bible itself as well as other materials monitoring our current history which seems to be setting the stage for an event that's talked about all throughout the Bible.

            The earliest recordings of Chuck's Bible commentaries are available online at no charge. More recent editions of Chuck's Bible commentaries are available for purchase at the Koinonia House Store or available to stream on demand at K-House TV. Chuck's Bible commentaries are also required course materials for students enrolled at Koinonia Institute which is an accredited online Bible Institute with a focus on verse-by-verse study where serious Christians can grow in knowledge, understanding, awareness and commitment.

Recommended Reading:
Remembering Chuck Missler

Choosing To Disbelieve

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:52:00 -0500

After revealing the way to escape God's judgment, Jesus reveals that there are those who've been judged already due to a form of unbelief that's continually self-fed through the love of darkness over the light: laying down the foundation for the Unforgivable Sin.

SESSION NOTES

I. Exploring Further The Meaning Behind John 3:16.

A. John 3:16-18
B. Ephesians 1:13-14
C. Ephesians 2:8-9

II. Lovers Of Darkness VS Lovers Of Light: The Foundational Doctrine Behind The Unforgivable Sin.

A. John 3:19-21
B. John 3:36
C. Psalm 14:1
D. Romans 1:20-25

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John 3:16 & Eternal Life

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:08:00 -0500

While studying John 3:16, one of the most famous passages of the entire Bible, we will attempt to remove common misconceptions, examine how to be saved and balance out the extremes on both sides of the debate surrounding the doctrine of eternal security.

SESSION NOTES

I. Investigating John 3:16 And How To Be Saved.

A. John 3:16
B. Ephesians 1:13-14
C. Ephesians 2:8-9

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When God Became A Human Being

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:40:00 -0500

After Jesus was born and as he matured, how far back did his personal memories go? Could he remember his life with the Father before he became human? We discuss a theory concerning what it may have been like for Jesus when he came into his full knowledge.

SESSION NOTES

I. Theories Of When Jesus Came Into What Bible Scholars Call, His Full Knowledge.

A. John 1:1-3
B. John 1:14
C. John 1:32-34
D. Hebrews 5:8

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Perfect Justice VS Perfect Love

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:59:00 -0500

A study of God's love and a study of God's justice will manifest a paradox that can only be resolved at the Cross. It was there that God provided a balance-transfer system that would transfer all debts against God to an account that could pay it all.

SESSION NOTES

I. The Perfect Nature Of God In Wisdom, Power, Love & Justice.

II. The Conflict Between Perfect Righteousness & Perfect Love.

III. God's Establishment Of The "Balance Transfer" System.

IV. The Real Reason Why Jesus Had To Be Born Of A Virgin.

V. The Real Reason Why God Told Abraham To Sacrifice Isaac.

VI. The Temple System With High Priests & Sacrificial Lambs.

VII. Jesus Is Our Sacrificial Lamb & Our High Priest.

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The UFO & Alien Abduction Phenomenon

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:15:00 -0500

An examination of UFOs and alien abductions from a historical, scientific and Biblical perspective. All sides of this controversial debate are covered including the possibility of fallen angels. The Bible reports that these activities have happened before.

SESSION NOTES

I. The Debate Concerning The Possibility Of Alien Humanoid Life In Outer Space.

II. Examining Both Modern & Historical UFO & Alien Abduction Phenomenon.

III. Jesus Compared The Days Prior To His Return To The Days Of Noah.

A. Luke 21:25-26
B. Matthew 24:37-42

IV. About The Days Of Noah & The Nephilim.

A. Genesis 6:1-9
B. 2nd Peter 2:4-5
C. Jude 1:6

V. The Physics And Capabilities Of Angels.

A. Matthew 24:24
B. Mark 13:22

VI. Comparing The Foretold Doctrine Of The Antichrist To The Doctrine Of Today's "Alien Messages".

A. 2nd Thessalonians 2:9
B. 2nd Corinthians 11:14-15
C. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-4

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The Science Of God And His Word

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:07:00 -0500

SESSION NOTES

I. Science & Faith VS Religion & Blind Faith.

II. The Dangers Of Blind Faith.

III. The Latest Observations In Science, Astronomy, Physics, Biology and Cosmology.

IV. Hyperdimensions: The Physics Of The Supernatural Sphere.

V. Conditions A Manuscript Must Meet To Prove Itself Beyond The Dimensional Scope Of Humanity.

VI. The Science Of God And How He Got A Message To His Creation.

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noreply@blogger.com (Joshua P. Allem) — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:33:00 -0500

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About Josh (me) :

In 1995, when I was 20 years old, I prayerfully ventured out for the first time to make my own purchase of a Bible to find answers to serious questions. (Click here to find out why I chose the Bible over other religious texts.) There were too many voices from too many Christian denominations to decipher, so I decided to cut out the middle-man and study the Bible on my own in search for answers to my questions. I was totally unprepared for the shocking discoveries that were waiting for me or how they would affect me personally for the rest of my life. The Bible isn't just a book written by a bunch of guys who started Judaism and Christianity, but it's an actual tool created by God Himself to communicate directly to the people of His creation. I am fully convinced and can honestly say that the Bible IS INDEED God's Living Word to the entire planet Earth as a whole, but then personally and individually to those whom He calls, His Own. I'm not a prophet. I don't have any doctorates in theology. I've never attended seminary and I have no allegiances to any particular Christian denomination. I'm strictly a believer in God's Word and everything it teaches because God Himself has proven that He supernaturally prepared it, He continually preserves it and through it He speaks to all those who are willing to listen. There isn't a single question that I've ever had that it didn't address to my satisfaction and believe me, I had lots of tough questions.

About Founding Word:

Since 2008, I began publishing my study notes as audio MP3 files here at www.FoundingWord.com. These audio files consist of exciting verse by verse Bible commentaries and occasional live Round Table Discussions. These podcasts work together to build a no holds barred broadcast that allows the Bible to speak for itself because it proves to be an authentic message from one who transcends space/time and it breaks through the fog of all that is called religion. At times, we'll include the latest scientific discoveries and even touch upon some of the weirder and more controversial portions of Scripture that most of today's Christians avoid.

About The Material:

All Notes And Commentary Were Written, Compiled And Recorded By Joshua P. Allem.

All Readings And Quotations From The Holy Bible Are Combined Renderings From The Following English Translations:

The King James Version (KJV)
The New King James Version (NKJV)
The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
The Living Bible Paraphrase (TLB)

The Following Tools Were Used For Further Study And In-Depth Research:

The Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Of The Bible
Dictionary Of The Hebrew Bible
Dictionary Of The Greek Testament
"Talk Thru The Bible" by Wilkinson And Boa
eSword

Much Help Was Gained By Investigating The Diligent Research Of Scholars Such As:

C. I. Scofield
H. A. Ironside
J. Vernon McGee
Chuck Missler
John Phillips
Charles Ryrie
Henry M. Morris
William MacDonald