Are you fighting something bigger than you are? All the information lining up against you? No one gives you a chance? Each week it seems to get worse?
Dr. Byron Perkins’ Sunday in the Word teaching investigates the ways in which belonging to God makes the battles of our lives His battles.
No battle is a match for our Lord!
Prepare in advance, here.
This weekend, Dr. Byron Perkins brings to life the zeal of Phinehas. This priest was faithfully and energetically committed to God and holiness.
The class notes are available for your preparation here. Good lessons, Good Examples 8
Following are the message notes for Peace with God and Peace of God. This message is written for Pastor Alan Humphries’ Destiny Conference at Soldotna Church of God.
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith.
From my perspective, the Apostle Paul’s emphasis in Romans 3:21-25 is upon faith in the Person and work of Jesus Christ.
Vs. 22 The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe.
Vs. 24, 25 through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus…to be received by faith.
You and I are justified, made righteous, considered just, by a believing faith relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our 2017 Destiny Conference Theme, “Justified” is a call to live a life of faith in Jesus Christ.
Paul further states, in Romans 5:1, Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Justification is always connected to faith in Jesus Christ. Wisely so, because without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6
Faith that doesn’t please God.
Faith that pleases God.
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith[b]into this grace in which we stand, and we[c] rejoice[d] in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
My battle against God is ended by faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:14
This faith in Jesus Christ produces life’s most amazing and delightful experience, peace with God.
Peace with God
Peace with God leads to the peace of God!
Today’s focus of Dr. Perkins’ lesson is “Wholehearted devotion pleases God.” Caleb’s singular devotion to God is a reminder that we too, even in a world clamoring for loyalty and devotion, can remain wholeheartedly devout to God.
Study along with us beginning in Numbers 25:1-13. Dr. Perkins’ notes are posted here. Good-lessons-Bad-Examples-7.pptx
Sunday in the Word (10:30 AM MCA Live) this weekend is a study of Nebuchadnezzer and the dangers of pride. With our discipleship measurements calibrated to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5, 6, 7), we know the kingdom of heaven is for those who are poor in spirit.
Join Dr. Byron Perkins as he investigates strategies for falling into the Nebuchadnezzer trap.
Study the lesson here. Good lessons, Bad Examples 6
God’s grace. No human, in any language, has ever captured it’s grandness. Since language can’t adequately describe this divine reality, God sent grace that we can see, and hear, and touch. Grace with bones and heart and soul. Jesus is the definition of grace.
Sunday, July 2nd, Byron Perkins presents “God’s Infinite Grace” at 10:30 AM at MCA Live.
For preparation, here are the notes. Good lessons, Bad Examples 5
The beauty of Alaska is on full display this weekend and so is the word of the Creator. Enjoy the wonder of creation and the wisdom of the Creator today.
Dr. Perkins has a wonderful lesson planned for you today at 10:30 AM. Great teacher. Tremendous subject.
Prepare in advance here.Good lessons, Bad Examples 4
This is the always lovely Sher Perkins. Her husband, Byron, is teaching a helpful class that investigates the resurrection of Jesus. The Sunday in the Word class is tomorrow, June 4, 2017, 10:30 AM, in MCA Live.
Here are the notes of Dr. Perkins’ lecture. Easter-Resurrection Unbelievable Sunday in the Word
We are learning about the YES Journey. Christianity is a road trip and the Holy Spirit is our Traveling Partner and Guide.
With situated learning, all of life is the classroom and everyone is learning from everyone. I am no scholar on these things, but have found “Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation” (Lave & Wenger 1991) insightful. Several of today’s ideas are found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_of_practice
Enjoy this week’s message outline.
“Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation” (Lave & Wenger 1991)
As I go on the Y.E.S. Journey, I grow by Yielding, Engaging, and Sacrificing. Going on the Y.E.S. Journey I am crafting my life into being and doing as Jesus is and does and in the process, I grow toward my full potential.
Craftsmen are uniquely prepared for their craftsmanship. For example, the emphasis is not upon cognitive processes, but on learning through interactions between individuals, cultural tools and social communities.
Concepts for Learning the Craft of Christianity
The craft of Christianity requires learning as a craftsman would.
1 Corinthians 3:10 shows the Apostle Paul’s understanding of Christianity as craft.
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.
The word Paul selected for “skilled master builder” (arxitéktōn) is a combination word. The first word (arxi) has the meaning of first. Téktōn, the second word, has the meaning of craftsman.
Today, Pentecost Sunday, is the celebration of the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
He, the Spirit, is THE Chief Artisan and Master Craftsman. Genesis 1:2
The Spirit, having created situated learning, is the Master Craftsman in “Communities of Practice” for every domain. John 14:26
The Chief Artisan and Master Craftsman (Spirit) travels the entire YES Journey with me. John 14:16
Pentecost Sunday Personal Downloads
Complete Christian Character is a series of messages investigating Jesus’ prolific Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5-7
Complete Christian Character is designed to assist us in bringing Jesus’ primary teaching, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” into daily living. Matthew 5:48..”
The type of perfection to which Jesus refers includes having complete Christian character.
Complete Christian character is anchored and best reflected in being “poor in spirit.” Mt. 5:3
The essence of being poor in spirit is total surrender; the yielding of everything to God.
MCA Church’s ministry strategy is W.I.N.S.
W Win to Christ
I Involve in relationship
N Nurture in growth and development
S Send into service
Our slogan for the Gray’s Matrix is, “I’m moving up and over, by faith.”
Truly, moving up and over requires moving up and out. Mark 16:15
The pilgrimage to Complete Christian Character is a road trip.
Christian growth and development are nurtured best in me when I dance with an:
Notice, in verse 9, the grand finale of the Isaiah 6:1-8 experience, “He said, “Go and tell this people.””