STICK ’EM WITH IT!

John 2:13-22

When people doubt the sharpness of the edge of the Sword of the Spirit, don’t argue, just stick ’em with it, gently but firmly; they’ll find how sharp it is! When they question the power and love of Jesus, get them in contact with him.That’ll fix their questions. He revealed his power to these critical Jews by his actions. And he will today as we let him speak and act through our lips and lives.

Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 

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KEEN YET GRACIOUS

Mark 11:27-33

Jesus was never more alert mentally than when opposed. Enmity brought out some of the keenest things that he said. Yet he was never bitter, and never cut with mere sarcasm. There was ever a wooing note of graciousness, even when he denounced so terribly the hypocrisy of the Jerusalem leaders as he wept over the city. It’s a great thing for us to note. His blended wisdom and love may be ours in the opposition we must meet.

Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

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ROYAL POWER

Mark 11:12-26

Jesus is a king. And as we enthrone him habitually in our lives he exercises his kingly power: the bad is put out; a positive distaste for it is put in; and all the natural powers are breathed upon till they come to be at their best. The body is made strong, the mind keen and clear, the heart pure, the spirit strong; and love dominates all our contacts with others. Let’s yield habitually to his kingly power.

1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 

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CROWN HIM LORD OF ALL

Mark 11:1-11

It was clear from the first that Jesus was a king. He had the royal lineage, the kingly power in helping people, kingly authority over evil, kingly graciousness with the people, wisdom in teaching, the innate sense of authority over his enemies. It was as a king that he hung upon the Cross, rose again out of death, and went back through the blue to his throne. And some day he is coming back to reign over the earth.

1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 

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FOR US

Hebrews 2:1-10

The suffering of Jesus is distinctive in itself; quite apart from any other suffering. It was purely voluntary: the coming down here as he did,” the lowly life he led, the suffering of spirit through his life, and the great climax —the Cross. It was all done of his own free accord for us. He took our place and took what belonged to us. This reveals the real love and meaning of Jesus’ suffering.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

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