Prepared for Salvation: Embracing the Blood of the Lamb
Summary
The sermon begins with the pastor emphasizing the importance of repentance, baptism, and receiving the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the story of the Passover in Egypt, the pastor encourages the congregation to accept the blood of the Lamb, symbolizing salvation. The pastor urges the congregation to be ready for the return of Jesus and to make the necessary decisions to receive God's grace and be saved. The pastor then emphasizes the urgency of accepting Jesus Christ as one's savior, warning against waiting for certain milestones in life to seek salvation. The pastor encourages the congregation to make a commitment to follow Christ together as a family, emphasizing the importance of unity in their faith.
The pastor then discusses the power of the blood of Jesus to wash away all sins and the sins of every family in the world. The pastor encourages the congregation to have the blood of Jesus applied to their lives and to leave the building without it. The pastor also discusses the significance of Passover and how Jesus is the lamb that saves. The pastor reminds the audience that an exodus is coming and they will soon leave their Egypt behind. The pastor urges the congregation to be ready for the return of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and having their wedding garment washed in the blood of the Lamb.
The pastor then emphasizes the importance of family and the role of husbands and wives in loving and serving one another. The pastor encourages husbands to love their wives and calls for a response from the congregation, highlighting the significance of this command. The pastor then references Joshua's declaration that he and his household will serve the Lord, inviting the congregation to make a similar covenant with God. The pastor then shares a personal anecdote about cleaning his office before a church event and discovering various items accumulated over the years.
The pastor then emphasizes the imminent return of Jesus Christ and the importance of being ready for his coming. The pastor highlights the biblical passage in 1 Thessalonians 4, which states that the Lord himself will descend from heaven to catch his bride away. The pastor urges the congregation to be prepared and to love the appearing of Jesus. The pastor encourages the congregation to make the Rapture a family affair, ensuring that everyone is saved and ready to meet the Lord.
The pastor concludes the sermon by reflecting on the night of the Passover in Egypt. The pastor describes the fear and uncertainty felt by the children, as they were packed and told they wouldn't be coming back. The pastor describes the cries and devastation that followed as the Lord struck all the firstborn in the land. The pastor emphasizes the significance of the door on a particular night, drawing parallels between the red door in the biblical story and its symbolic meanings in different cultures, such as a sign of hospitality, prosperity, and safety.
Key Takeaways:
- The pastor emphasizes the importance of repentance, baptism, and receiving the infilling of the Holy Spirit. The pastor encourages the congregation to accept the blood of the Lamb, symbolizing salvation. The pastor urges the congregation to be ready for the return of Jesus and to make the necessary decisions to receive God's grace and be saved. [49:33]
- The pastor emphasizes the urgency of accepting Jesus Christ as one's savior, warning against waiting for certain milestones in life to seek salvation. The pastor encourages the congregation to make a commitment to follow Christ together as a family, emphasizing the importance of unity in their faith. [1:02:45]
- The pastor discusses the power of the blood of Jesus to wash away all sins and the sins of every family in the world. The pastor encourages the congregation to have the blood of Jesus applied to their lives and to leave the building without it. The pastor also discusses the significance of Passover and how Jesus is the lamb that saves. [1:15:30]
- The pastor emphasizes the importance of family and the role of husbands and wives in loving and serving one another. The pastor encourages husbands to love their wives and calls for a response from the congregation, highlighting the significance of this command. The pastor then references Joshua's declaration that he and his household will serve the Lord, inviting the congregation to make a similar covenant with God. [1:28:15]
- The pastor emphasizes the imminent return of Jesus Christ and the importance of being ready for his coming. The pastor highlights the biblical passage in 1 Thessalonians 4, which states that the Lord himself will descend from heaven to catch his bride away. The pastor urges the congregation to be prepared and to love the appearing of Jesus. The pastor encourages the congregation to make the Rapture a family affair, ensuring that everyone is saved and ready to meet the Lord. [1:40:00]
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Exodus 12:50: "Thus all the children of Israel did as the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did."
2. John 1:29: "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!'"
3. 1 Thessalonians 4:16: "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first."
Observation Questions:
1. In Exodus 12:50, what did the children of Israel do as commanded by the Lord through Moses and Aaron?
2. What does John 1:29 reveal about Jesus' role and mission?
3. What does 1 Thessalonians 4:16 tell us about the return of Jesus Christ?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the obedience of the children of Israel in Exodus 12:50 relate to the concept of repentance and baptism?
2. How does John's declaration in John 1:29 about Jesus being the Lamb of God connect to the idea of Jesus' blood washing away sins?
3. How does the description of Jesus' return in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 relate to the urgency of accepting Jesus Christ as one's savior?
Application Questions:
1. Reflecting on Exodus 12:50, how can you demonstrate obedience to God's commands in your daily life? Can you think of a specific situation where you can apply this?
2. Considering John 1:29, how can you personally accept and apply the cleansing power of Jesus' blood in your life? What specific sins do you need to bring to Jesus for cleansing?
3. In light of 1 Thessalonians 4:16, what specific steps can you take to prepare for the return of Jesus Christ? How can you encourage your family to do the same?
Devotional
Day 1: Embracing the Salvation of the Lamb
The journey of faith begins with repentance, baptism, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Accepting the blood of the Lamb, which symbolizes salvation, is a crucial step in this journey. It is important to be ready for the return of Jesus and to make the necessary decisions to receive God's grace and be saved. [49:33]
Acts 2:38 - "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'"
Reflection: Reflect on your journey of faith. Have you fully embraced the salvation of the Lamb? What steps can you take today to prepare for the return of Jesus?
Day 2: Unity in Faith and Salvation
Accepting Jesus Christ as one's savior should not be delayed for certain milestones in life. It is urgent to make a commitment to follow Christ together as a family, emphasizing the importance of unity in faith. [1:02:45]
Ephesians 4:4-6 - "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
Reflection: How can you foster unity in faith within your family? What steps can you take today to ensure that your family is united in accepting Jesus Christ as their savior?
Day 3: The Power of the Blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus has the power to wash away all sins. It is important to have the blood of Jesus applied to our lives and to understand the significance of Passover and how Jesus is the lamb that saves. [1:15:30]
1 John 1:7 - "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin."
Reflection: How has the blood of Jesus impacted your life? What steps can you take today to apply the blood of Jesus to your life?
Day 4: Serving and Loving One Another
In a family, the role of husbands and wives in loving and serving one another is crucial. It is important to respond to the call to love and serve, and to make a covenant with God to serve Him as a family. [1:28:15]
Ephesians 5:25 - "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."
Reflection: How can you better love and serve your spouse and family? What steps can you take today to make a covenant with God to serve Him as a family?
Day 5: Preparing for the Return of Jesus
The return of Jesus Christ is imminent and it is important to be ready for His coming. The Rapture should be a family affair, ensuring that everyone is saved and ready to meet the Lord. [1:40:00]
Matthew 24:44 - "So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
Reflection: How are you preparing for the return of Jesus? What steps can you take today to ensure that your family is ready for the Rapture?
Quotes
"There is nothing in your past, there is nothing in your DNA, there is nothing in your family legacy that one lamb and the blood of that lamb cannot resolve." ([49:31])
"We have experienced that fourth turn of the night, for Jesus came into our lives as the lamb that saves. He is Jesus our savior, that means that an exodus is coming and we will soon leave our Egypt behind." ([50:18])
"Whoever wishes to be born again, they'd better do it at this time. They better not say I'm going to wait until I get through high school, I want to have fun in high school, I want to wait till I get through college, I want to sew my Wild Oats, I want to wait until I'm married and settled down with children and then I'll get right with God. You don't have that time sir, you don't have that time ma'am." [56:22]
"The hour is late, it's time to take on his name in baptism, it's time to have the blood applied in our life, it's time to obey the gospel, it's time to call on the name of Jesus Christ. Where you are seated right now, would you purpose, would you look around? Maybe you're sitting next to your spouse, maybe you've got your family and children. Would you just look around right now, look around and say, 'Let's make this a family Exodus.'" [57:46]
"I have purposed in my heart, I've been praying all week about this morning's message. I'm standing here today to declare every soul in this building, every soul under the sound of my voice and those watching online, that you are going to make the Rapture, you and your family are going to be saved." [40:07]
"I think you and I need to make the Rapture a family affair, we need to make it a family Exodus that we all go out of here together that this building will be emptied of everyone who is in this room right now." [54:09]
"Dad painted the door red, Dad painted the door red, Dad painted the door red, Dad painted the door red, Dad painted the door red, Dad painted the door red, Dad, I talk to you right now, are you doing everything you can to make sure your family is saved?" [55:35]
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