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Romans 9:26-28

The Condition of Prayer (Genesis 26:23-25)

Today we will be looking at the final two aspects of the last week in the earthly ministry of Christ. We will consider the cross and the grave. We have already looked at the arrest and trials of Christ where He was betrayed, denied, mocked, and beaten. 
And now, we see Jesus on Golgotha, the place of the skull, Calvary’s mountain. 
It is almost natural to ask ourselves “Who is responsible for this horrible event?” The truth is, all of mankind is guilty of crucifying the Lord.

Today we will be looking at the final two aspects of the last week in the earthly ministry of Christ. We will consider the cross and the grave. We have already looked at the arrest and trials of Christ where He was betrayed, denied, mocked, and beaten.
And now, we see Jesus on Golgotha, the place of the skull, Calvary’s mountain.
It is almost natural to ask ourselves “Who is responsible for this horrible event?”  The truth is, all of mankind is guilty of crucifying the Lord.

The Cross and The Grave (John 19:17-18)

There are very few things as frustrating as doing something and then looking at yourself with disgust and amazement because you did the very thing that you have so often said should never been done. 
This is what Paul initially felt. But then he came to an understanding of what the reason problem was. It was carnality in his nature. And no matter how hard he tried, this carnal tendency stayed with him. 
It might do us well to remember that when we were saved, we were made new men in Christ, partakers of his divine nature, citizens of heaven and children of God. But our flesh was not redeemed. It is still as wicked as it has ever been.

There are very few things as frustrating as doing something and then looking at yourself with disgust and amazement because you did the very thing that you have so often said should never been done.
This is what Paul initially felt. But then he came to an understanding of what the reason problem was. It was carnality in his nature. And no matter how hard he tried, this carnal tendency stayed with him.
It might do us well to remember that when we were saved, we were made new men in Christ, partakers of his divine nature, citizens of heaven and children of God. But our flesh was not redeemed. It is still as wicked as it has ever been.

Romans 7:17-20

Seventh Trumpet – Preparation and Praise (Rev 11:15-19)

Revelation 11:18-19

Join us for a verse-by-verse study through Romans!

Romans 7:8-11 -  Law Reveals Our Nature

Second Parenthetic Division (10:1-11:14) 
 
We have come now to the second parenthetic division in the book and it ranges for a chapter and a half. 
As I understand a parenthesis, it is an explanation or a pause in the narrative but this does not seem to be a pause. It seems to be more of a description of another event which does not occur as a part of the trumpet judgments. 
Although this section is classified as a parenthetical division, this one seems to fit fairly chronologically between the fifth and sixth trumpet. The fact that this is a part of the chronology is made clear by the statement in Rev 10:7 where the angel refers to the actions of the seventh angel. 
Another strong indication of this is the way this second parenthesis ends with: 
Revelation 11:14  The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. 
So the idea is that the information contained in this parenthesis begins chronologically about the same time as the sixth trumpet but possibly continues beyond, and possibly even to the end of the Tribulation period. 
We make this observation because part of the parenthesis deals with two witnesses who will preach for 3 and a half years as stated in: 
Revelation 11:3  And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. 
Let’s consider the first portion of the parenthesis, The mighty angel and the little book. 
We are immediately amazed at the description of the one referenced as “another mighty angel”. Were it not for the statement that he was an angel, it might be easy to assume that this is Christ as this angel is further described as one with a face like the sun and feet like pillars of fire, which takes us back to some of the symbolic language used in Revelation chapter 1. 
The second portion of this incredible parenthesis is the statement of the seven thunders, which John the apostle hears and understands, is about it write it all down, and then told not to write what he heard. 
And just when we thought it couldn't get much stranger, then John is told to go and take a little book from the angel and then eat it. Sounds a little bit like what Ezekiel had to endure, doesn’t it? 
Ezekiel 3:1-3 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel. 2 So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll. 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. 
In Ezekiel’s case, the book was sweet. In John’s case, the book was sweet to the taste but bitter in the stomach. More on all of this later!

Second Parenthetic Division (10:1-11:14)

We have come now to the second parenthetic division in the book and it ranges for a chapter and a half. 
As I understand a parenthesis, it is an explanation or a pause in the narrative but this does not seem to be a pause. It seems to be more of a  description of another event which does not occur as a part of the trumpet judgments. 
Although this section is classified as a parenthetical division, this one seems to fit fairly chronologically between the fifth and sixth trumpet. The fact that this is a part of the chronology is made clear by the statement in Rev 10:7 where the angel refers to the actions of the seventh angel.
Another strong indication of this is the way this second parenthesis ends with:
Revelation 11:14  The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
So the idea is that the information contained in this parenthesis begins chronologically about the same time as the sixth trumpet but possibly continues beyond,

Revelation 10:1-4

Romans 4:4-8

Pastor, can you explain Psalm 127:3-5? What are the arrows?

Psalm 127:3-5 - Arrows in the Hand of a Mighty Man

There is a little bit of hypocrite in all of us, I think. From the drunken father who tells his children not to drink to the dietician that drinks coke. But in this case, the hypocrisy is not limited to the physical realm but intrudes into that which is eternal. 
 
In this case, those who were religious were preaching and teaching against the same things that good preachers speak against - stealing, adultery, idolatry - generally obeying God's law. 
 
And somehow, they thought they were okay. They thought they had been keeping God’s law. But in reality, they had redefined some things so that they could live as they desired, rather than, live as God commands.

There is a little bit of hypocrite in all of us, I think. From the drunken father who tells his children not to drink to the dietician that drinks coke. But in this case, the hypocrisy is not limited to the physical realm but intrudes into that which is eternal.

In this case, those who were religious were preaching and teaching against the same things that good preachers speak against - stealing, adultery, idolatry - generally obeying God's law. 

And somehow, they thought they were okay. They thought they had been keeping God’s law. But in reality, they had redefined some things so that they could live as they desired, rather than, live as God commands.

Romans 2:21-23

Whatever man may say about the God of the Bible, in the end, all will know that God’s judgment is fair. He has showered man with goodness, hoping that he would repent. Yet all the while, man has remained impenitent regardless of God’s impartiality in judgment.

Whatever man may say about the God of the Bible, in the end, all will know that God's judgment is fair. He has showered man with ...

The Fairness of God’s Judgment (Romans 2:4-11)

Join us for our Sunday school study through the book of Colossians!

Colossians 1:23-29

Psalm 135:14-end

What can we learn about Paul from his prayer life? What does your prayer life say about your spiritual condition?

Romans 1:8-10 Paul's Prayer

Romans 1:6-7

Acts 28:22-end

Colossians 1:9-11

Acts 28:6-16

Learning how to trust the Lord in the midst of a storm! Let's look at Paul's example and how they accomplished this great responsibility..

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