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Tey Crh Sa id Se . co oon z * ee s 2 “Ee ney e yi os? bs a vy gi 430 oe," Pagel THEME INVISIB THE SEEING AS “ENDURING, LE” HEBREW 11:27; 12:1-4 By, the king: invisible. he forsook Egypt, ror he endured, And let us before us. ru faith: who the Cross, Jesus for the j despising th right hand Of the t the e not as fearing seeing author have sin. not yet wrath who an Shame, be Ye against the him resisted unto contradictio n wearied and blood, Striving of is PREFACE Having experienced Church of God Bishop Charles Christ, day. brought this an It is this is that, hath not seen, the heart that love him.*. unanimously, In this present of few years the fact and the pioneers man few in that not a the nor man, the Isa. 64:4.is of portion of end. things it i heard, founder, experienced our much with leaders to vision to church this house a the faith faith, gin Blessed that bring to the ear the through sacrificing the in have millions in has a become Corinthians 2:9 states neither it entered has which God hath prepared for them worth i107 ter @11 woices efforts have been made to generation will, “let us answer YES! issue a a evident Yet, into to and from reality. “Eye relate Abraham, church cathedrals. seventy Invisible,” suffering Like than Mason the seeing fasting, prayer, I Harrison “As endurance, this in more of of materials the lay aside every And let us run Hebrews 12:1-4 Heroes presented, that we, weight, and the sin with patience the this which doth race that so is Mother Carrie St. easily beset us. set before us.” Dinwiddie I never have seen Him with these eyes of Althought He is hidden from sight, I know He is with me in Spirit divine, For I live by the strength of His might, Jesus is real to me, Yes, He is real to me. I never shall doubt Him, Nor journey without Him For, Jesus is real to me. Though invisible, by faith, I see Him. mine, OBJECTIVES To in encourage prayerful searching them ye think ye have eternal To study needeth truth, to show not to ourselves be ashamed, studying life, the scripture for unto God, a workman that approved rightly dividing for exchange To present opportunities issues of these challenging times, in To inspire Holy Women To animate the auxiliary To stimulate that asketh with meekness to readiness (you/us) a their of continued ideas of Word the current on support of Missions, churches, ministry in our always give an answer to every of the hope that is in reason Man. (you/us) EVANGELIST THEME: Focal MISSIONARIES “ENDURING, AS SEEING THE INVISIBLE” HEBREWS 11:27; 12:1-4 | Point: THE THREE HEBREWS Daniel Three Companions of Sha’ drach: (royal, Me’shach: Abed’nego: 5 ae Daniel: or the great TO SERVE - A. Obeyed God B. Prayer Without C. Lived By Faith D. Worshiped Only The True FIERY .Chaldean given to Chaldean Daniel THE FURNACE 1;2;3 scribe) Hananiah. (guest of a king)name (servant of Nego) The PREPARED IN name given Mishael. name given to Azariah. Province Of Babylon 3:18 Ceasing God QUALIFIED TO SERVE THE VISIBLE KING A. They Were Over The Affairs Of B. They Were Chosen Fulfill The Prophecy Of Proclamation - Daniel 3:16-18 To The (Is.39:7) C. The D. They Endured, Promise (Our E. It’s A F. God Could Three Hebrew’s Trusting The Faithfulness God Will Deliver Us) Miracle: Have to The Testimony prevented Them of Of Isaiah God’s Nebuchadnezzar Going Into The Fire be ee WHAT IS TRUE FAITH? A. What is faith? i think of faith Some Christians if you muster up enough force: And can you and healthy, stay rich, how sure how does one the signs of true faith?” The author it? an almost magical of it, you’ll get life, What faith? a into launches Hebrews got as up” “muster Yet you’ve contended a live say. of be B. says Hebrews faith,” are detailed description of faith, complete with references (Some have several dozen biographical models. dubbed Hebrews 11 the “Faith Hall of Fame”) “Without they “it bluntly, to is God.”(11:6) impossible to please Not What Expect. =gh The picture of faith emerging from these chapters contains some surprises. The author uses words and phrases like “persevere,” “endure,” “do not loose heart.” In many instances, the heroes cited did You’d not receive the promise they hoped for; up flogged and destitute, hiding out in (1:36-38). Faith, Many concludes difficult race. died-horrible the The author, runner deaths. most has he or she crosses the resembles his the winner’s prize, and, despite temptations to slacken the pace, until some ended goatskins or her nagging refuses finish line. a eyes to on let up “Throw off everything that hinders,” Hebrews coaches (12:11) “Strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees” (12:12) It Worth The Struggle? Why do people punish their bodies marathon race? Most runners name sense of personal reward they get benefits of apply the in the exercise. spiritual The realm: to run a grueling two reasons: the and the physical same two rewards great prizes await those who persevere, and the very by faith builds strong character. process of living In this race, no one the loses. If you finish, you get reward. FINGERS CIRCLE — ARTISTIC SEWING THEME: “ENDURING, AS SEEING THE INVISIBLE” HEBREW 11:27, 12:1-4 DAY ONE : y Hebrews 11:27; 12:1-4 HOLDING ON TO SPIRITUAL WEAPONS WHILE AS SEEING THE INVISIBLE" "PNDURING, 8:33-39; Rom.. 10:22: Hen. 3217; It Cor. 1221-4: Gen. 2411-4, “16, 16, 95-07 SUB-THEME: Heb. 11:27: DAY A. in the TWO God wants saints, As endtime INTRODUCTION: greatest world's the of picture a lesson this love tender of bridegroom a for bride. his you love This to see story, a is it is the In type, far country. from a news story of good Church the of FAME, OF HALL the of story great history or a type Abraham to similar Moses, and the Lord Jesus Christ. oldest the Eliezer Son, the a type of Isaac, of the Father, a and Rebekah, a type of the Holy Ghost, of Abraham, servant type of the Church. B. ISAAC AND REBEKAH Text: Scripture 1. 2. Genesis 24:53-67 24:1-4, Genesis 10, 16; as of "Enduring, Hero's of Faith are examples These C. "Spiritual They held on to their Seeing the Invisible." victory. led to a life or undefeated that Weapon," 1. The Faithfulness of Abraham's household. John 15:26; Gen. 24:4 Eliezer, Abraham's servant. John 4; Gen. 24:1 Rebekah, an example of conviction. II Tim. 2:19 2. 3. DAY A. PRAISE (Psalms 100 & THREE 150); WITNESSING (Acts 1:18, 22; 2:32; 2:1,4; Luke 24:48, 49; John 15:27); BINDING EVERY Brie, we or GD 6( Matt. 12:29; . 26:39; 18:18; .Mark 3:27; John 20:23; RESIST THE ENEMY (Matt. 18:18; Luke 21:15; I Peter 5:9; James 4:7; CASTING OUT DEVILS (Mark 16:17; Tee 10:17; ACCS 5:15: &:7:..16:184.i.93 14, ste 2:4; 10:46; 19¢6--1I-Cor. “12:10 ,° 28 "Who shall more separate than us from the love conquerors through him ROMANS 8:35-39 HOLD ON TO YOUR SPIRITUAL WEAPONS YOU WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED, AMEN! AND of that Christ?...we ENDURE loved THE us.." are INVISIBLE, BLE” “ENDURING, AS SEEING THE INVISI HEBREW 11:27, 12:1-4 THEME: ENDURING (CONTINUE OR Valor - of Power A. Li. THE Spiritual Knowledge SPIRITUAL MENTOR Life His and 37:32-36 102:25-26 Psalms - 90:10; Psalms — REMAIN ) Psalms Things Material Life BIBLE BAND AND PRAYER - OF Ono 24.) 12: . Cor, 13:15 6:3-12 Eccl. | GIDEON FAITH, Judges — Circumstances Gideon Called to Deliver 6:11-12 Judges 1. But assured se, Excu His 2. - 11 6:1-5, Judges 6:13-21 | | Spiritual Controversies Gideon's Events Leading to Battle 1. 6:24-28 altar - Judges Destroys a. 6:29-32 Threatened with death - Judges b. and Tests Encouragement - Judaes ened ngth stre h Fait a. 7:2-8 es Judg ed test h Fait b. 2. D. E. aki His 1. 2. 6:36-40 Achievements 7:15-18 Plan of Attack - Judges 7:10; s Judge t Defea Overwhelming 8:21 of: Gideon's Characteristics Obedience ituality, Spir Caution, Humility, 14. 242.41 17, 6:15, Judges Loyalty Divine Fellowship, Inspiration, Divine 2. -23 8522 °7; 7:45 $67° 6:34, to God - Judges SERING THE INVISIBLE - II Cor. 4:18 II Kings 6:17 A. Unseen Things B. As in Prayer Cc. For Inspiration and Help - Psalms 7:55 Acts 1:10; John 11:41; D. By the - Telescope of Faith - Hebrews 34:5; 123:1; 11:27; St. 12:1-4 FROM A MAN'S Compare the Justify the "Believing as DISCUSSIONS ON "VICTORIOUS FAITH." FOR (Choose Abraham - Caleb Joshua - Jonathan cea David Genesis - - I I 14:6 17:37 The three Hebrew Ts Paul - Se SUPERIORITY OF CHRIST To the Prophets - Hebrews ie) > Gh, 19:25-27 To the To Moses - - Romans Hebrews Hebrews Christ's high Levitical. REVIEW: THE - captives 27:25-38; Angels 20:12-32 Chronicles II Job Acts 3rd 3:17-18 Daniel 4:20-25 1:1-3 1:4; 2:18 chapter priesthood is superior to Dispensation of the Grace and DISPENSATIONS: Innocence - Genesis 1:23 Conscience - Genesis 3:7 Human Government - Genesis 8:15-21 Promise - Genesis 12:1 Law - Exodus 19:1-8 Church - Dispensation of the Spirit Kingdom on 14:12 Samuel - Cain of 22:8 Samuel Jehoshaphat Gee one) - & WN “WHO based | Believing," The superiority of the Pith. =<St.«dohn.i:17 iv. the to is Job ee ey 11:4. preference in Seeing," sacrifices "Seeing statement, 11:1-3. Hebrews TOPICS > Maas oe Ae «> Daa Sekus Hebrews in statement: is the of significance recorded as Abel and PERSPECTIVE - Fullness of Time - Eph. - 1:10; Acts Rev. 2:1 20:4 ) “ENDURING, AS SEEING THE INVISIBLE” HEBREW 11:27, 12:1-4 THEME: FOCUS: ALL THE IMPOSSIBILITY LIMITATIONS Now faith of things Scriptures : OUR BARAK IS WITH UNBELIEF AND US Smith DEBORAH WHEN WE for Study: Judges 4 and Introduction MEASURE Wigglesworth is the substance of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1)... Background II. | OF WIVES MINISTERS’ AND PASTORS’ and hoped for, GOD BY THE the evidence 5 A. Barak: Lightning 1. A military leader 2. Willing’ to listen B. Deborah: Her name signifies a bee and she confirmed her name by her industry, sagacity, and great usefulness to the public, her sweetness to her friends and sharpness to her enemies. 1. A prophetess 2. A judge in Israel a. Sat under palm tree (symbolic of thriving and growing under pressure) b. God's mouth to Israel 3. Intimately acquainted with God 4. Entirely devoted to the service of Israel C. Israel's Condition 1. Backsliding from God v. 1 2. Oppressed by enemies v. 2 (These enemies had formerly been conquered, subdued and sentenced to be their servants (Genesis 9:25) Israel's own slothfulness, cowardice and unbelief had allowed the enemies to get ahead. 3. Drifted into idolatry 4. Returns to God v. 3 Deborah and Barak (She was his head; he (She was the thinker; he was the doer). A. Barak could B. Deborah war. C. Together effected could do nothing not handle without the was Deborah's physical they made a complete deliverer deliverance. a complete her hands). guidance. aspects and of -- LS © & mw ee ee Deborah's God-directed orders to Barak v. 6 A. Hath not God said go? | B. Tells him the number of men to enlist and next the and tribe own (from his get them tribe, Zebulon) C. Where to make his rendezvous (in his own where to adjoining neighborhood ) D. TN. — ENDURING AN HAD DEBORAH AND BARAK WERE SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE SHE "THINGS NOT SEEN." FAITH IN THE INVISIBLE: Promises deliverance Barak requests Deborah's continued support A. “If thou wilt go with me..." v. & B. C. Deborah agrees She prophesies to go with him. v. 9 but not to his victory, Enduring trust Endure as seeing A. Run with Heb. 12:1 B. C. Trust D. DEBORAH Follow the THE WAS endurance His example. One. vv. VESSEL, WEAKER set race the Invisible invisible. is who Him before 9 v. honor. 11:27 Heb. us. v. 2 3, 4 YET HAD THE FAITH! ! STRONGER VI. Learning endurance from Deborah's example. Judges 5 A. Praise and give glory to God. vv. 1-3 B. Remember God's help in the past. vv. 4, 5 C. Remember distressed state of Israel under Jabin. vv. 6-8 D. Note God's goodness in raising up someone to help: herself. v. 7 E. Never forget those who help: Jael. vv. 24-31 MA. Discuss kind 0QW }Y in of how help the ministers meet to our and men pastors' today the Bible days. List ways we can help What should be our attitude? Can we Do our as wives Deborah can was go too far? If so, when and how? leaders often fail because they lack proper help What is the from the feminine proper help? side of the be to the Barak the church? DEBORAH PORTRAYED A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE Let us pray: GOD, HELP THE FAITH US TO BECOME THE WIVES AND COURAGE OF DEBORAH YOU MEANT US TO BE TO DO SO EVEN WITH AND GIVE US OPPOSITION. \\ Soy WZ PURITY CLASS Z w= THEME: “ENDURING, AS SEEING THE INVISIBLE” HEBREW 11:27, 12:1-4 taj = EQUIPPING ies DEVELOP Analyzing Leadship a. b. c. e. 2. Poor leadership involves negative qualities Me, %, the OF THE LEADER- TERM demonstration of the demonstration of Fails to recognize the defeating effect of nonconstructive criticism Fails to be an example of their teaching Fails to encourage their group members Fails to continue a dedicated spiritual life Fails to recognize the absence of vision eoa027 a. PURITANS Profile ~ Inspires others to do their best Obeys the mandates given to them Shows fairness, enthusiasm, determination and courage Takes responsibility for the failures of the group Takes no personal credit for the successes of the group d. HELP UNDERSTANDING AN Sp, LEADERSHIP FOR involves Good leadership positive qualities 1. II. PURITANS PURITANS HELP SHIP A. y %p, of DEVELOP Bishop Ozro AN AWARENESS Thurston OF Jones, COGIC Sr. PIONEER LEADERS: A. Background Bishop Jones was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1891 in a Christ-centered home, which emphasized service to others. He received his elementary and secondary education in Fort Smith; graduated valedictorian of his class from Lincoln High School and acquired higher education from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. In 1912, he was saved and received his call to the ministry soon after accepting Christ. B. Chronological Evidence of Leadership 1914 Organized the COGIC Youth Department 1916 Authored and edited the YPWW Topic Early 20's Appointed Assistant State Overseer of OK. 1925 Appointed pastor of the congregation in the Holy which has since become Philadelphia, Temple Church of God in Christ. This congregation 1926 1928 1933 1962 1972 aqrew from a very small numerical size to an enormous congreaation. Appointed State Overseer of Pennsylvania. At the time of his appointment, there were eleven COGIC churches and missions. Through his leadership this number grew to over two hundred congregations. Founded the COGIC International Youth Congress. Through his leadership, this organization became one of the largest annual gatherings of Christian youth in the nation. Consecrated to the Office of Bishop by Bishop C.H. Mason, Founder and First Senior Bishop of the Churches of God in Christ. He was the first of five Bishops to be so consecrated. Elected Senior Bishop of the COGIC. Through his leadership, he attempted to set forth a framework in which the organizational structure and work of the Church could be improved. Departed this life Non-chronological Evidence of Leadership served as President of the National Board of Education served as trustee of the original Corporation of the COGIC served as Commissioner of the special Commissions to Bishop Mason Wrote the Official Manual of the coGIc. This manual contains a codification of the official doctrines and practices of the Church. IIIT. REQUIRED BEHAVIOR OF ADULT IN EQUIPPING PURITANS FOR LEADERSHIP A. Believe that Puritans are called to service by Christ B. Believe in your own ability to equip Puritans for leadership C. Believe in and affirm Puritans’ abilities and ideas. iv. STRATEGY FOR Motivate A. Plan B. Train CC. EQUIPPING PURITANS FOR LEADERSHIP Discussion: 1. How can empowering Puritans for leadership enhance the church? entire 2. What are some leadership positions Puritans can hold in the general church? 3. What are some leadership positions Puritans can hold in the Purity Class? 4. What are some activities that can be done by the Purity Class to enhance leadership amona Puritans? WOMEN’S YOUNG THEME: Focal Point: CHRISTIAN COUNCIL “ENDURING, AS SEEING THE INVISIBLE” HEBREW 11:27, 12:1-4 Abraham and Sarah - God's Examples of Faith "As unto the bow the cord is, So unto the man is the woman. Though she bends him, she obeys him, Though she draws him, yet she follows, Useless each without the other!" (Longfellow) DEFINITIONS: ENDURE See Invisible - Withstand hardship, suffering, tolerate, last Perceive by the eye, visualize Concealed, unrevealed, not seen, imperceptible ot Characteristics of Sarah Name changed by God Mother of Nations Wife Obedient to husband Mother Beautiful Impatient of divine delays Disbelieves God's promise Experiences God's joy Strong personality Woman of faith II. Characteristics Father of Nations of Abraham Name changed by God Husband Sovereign call of God Father of the faithful Friend of God Active, working faith Subject to failures Obedience to God Gen. 17:15 Gen. 17:15 Gen. 11:29 I Pet. 3:5-7: Gen. 18:12 Rom. 9:9; Gen. 21:1-3 Gen. 12:11; 14 Gen. 15:4; 16:2 Gen. 18:12-15 Gen. 21:6; 24:36 Gen. 17:15 Heb. 11:11 Gen. Gai. Gen. Gen. Gen. Isa. Isa. Gen. Gen. Gen. 17:1-6; Rom. sif 17:5 11:29 12:1-8 41:8 41:8 15:6 12:19; 20:2 22 4:11; ce of The Blessing Salvation of Salvation Deliverance Crown of Life IV. a. b. c. d. Proof a. b. c. d. VI. How to 2:10 Men of Great Faith 14:24; John His and God James son of Women and 11:6 10:38; Heb. God of ises Belief in the precious prom The just shall live by faith Warnings of things to come Faith in man's heart pleases God b. V. Tim. II Timn-.233 Li LOe2s: it Pim 2 3: 14 1:12 James OBEDIENCE Demonstrates a. HOPE Matt others Characteristics FAITH Endurance Be a. b. c. d. of a love working of trust and faith in 2:17 God salvation God has to the forward Looks 11:20 Hé>, — promised with assurance is the hope of glory Christ that Knowledge Sly a es ee ae a ae: ee our only hope 12:12 Rom. Endures in times of trouble ;°3 14:2 John Of a home with Jesus a Strong Lay Lay Run Set Contender for weight the - aside every aside sin with perseverance your sights on Jesus th Obstacles That Impede Fai ("I can do it myself") Pride to Love of money (Not willing 6:10 I Tim. 26:69-75 - Matt. Fear Luke make Faith Heb. 12:1,2 17 18:1-14, the sacrifice) -