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Outline - Hope of the Glory

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Knoweth no man, no, not <strong>the</strong> angels - See <strong>the</strong> notes at Mar_13:32.e. This is also in Mark 13:32. Commentaries have real problems withthis passage.Mar 13:32 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even <strong>the</strong> angels in heaven, nor <strong>the</strong> Son, but only <strong>the</strong>Fa<strong>the</strong>r.f. One possible solution is that he, as God, knows everything but hishuman brain might be limited while he was on earth.g. Mar 13:32 -- Clarke doubts <strong>the</strong> passage but it is still in Mat<strong>the</strong>wh. This was a major part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sermons in <strong>the</strong> gospels. There are 52verses in Mat<strong>the</strong>w which use <strong>the</strong> word KINGDOM in <strong>the</strong> NIV and111 in MatMkLuk. We list a few from <strong>the</strong> NIV.(Mat 3:2) and saying, "Repent, for <strong>the</strong> kingdom <strong>of</strong> heaven is near."(Mat 4:17) From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for <strong>the</strong> kingdom <strong>of</strong> heaven is near."(Mat 4:23) Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in <strong>the</strong>ir synagogues, preaching <strong>the</strong> good news <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among <strong>the</strong> people.(Mat 5:3) "Blessed are <strong>the</strong> poor in spirit, for <strong>the</strong>irs is <strong>the</strong> kingdom <strong>of</strong> heaven.(Mat 5:10) Blessed are those who are persecuted because <strong>of</strong> righteousness, for <strong>the</strong>irs is <strong>the</strong> kingdom <strong>of</strong>heaven.(Mat 5:19) Anyone who breaks one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> least <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se commandments and teaches o<strong>the</strong>rs to do <strong>the</strong> samewill be called least in <strong>the</strong> kingdom <strong>of</strong> heaven, but whoever practices and teaches <strong>the</strong>se commands will becalled great in <strong>the</strong> kingdom <strong>of</strong> heaven.(Mat 26:29) I tell you, I will not drink <strong>of</strong> this fruit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> vine from now on until that day when I drink itanew with you in my Fa<strong>the</strong>r's kingdom."i. If <strong>the</strong>re were to be no surprises in <strong>the</strong> next few years, <strong>the</strong>y wouldexpect <strong>the</strong> earthly program to have been a reality very soon afterthis!j. This was a very natural question if you believe that <strong>the</strong>re is akingdom with Israel at <strong>the</strong> center and in chargeThe commission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ‘twelve’ as given in Acts 1:8Act 1:8 But you will receive power when <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses inJerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to <strong>the</strong> ends <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth."d) The power <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit – Gill – <strong>the</strong> miraculous power <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> SpiritGill -- after that <strong>the</strong> Holy Ghost shall come upon you; from above, from heaven, as he did, and sat upon<strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> cloven tongues, and <strong>of</strong> fire; upon which <strong>the</strong>y were filled with knowledge and zeal, withstrength and courage, and with all gifts and abilities necessary for <strong>the</strong>ir work:k. For our practice, please read 1Cor 13 and 2Cor 12 – we do nothave <strong>the</strong>se powers today(a) These powers were to leave during this dispensation – 1Cor 13(b) Paul’s secret journey – 2Cor 12 – he <strong>the</strong>n gloried in hisweaknesses – this is how it is todaye) Witnesses in (to <strong>the</strong> twelve, this was meant literally):l. Jerusalemm. Judean. Samariao. Gentilesf) This does not mean as some used to make it mean (when I was young):p. Your cityq. Your stater. Your Countrys. Rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Worldg) This might be analogous but not correct at all. The program here was clearly <strong>the</strong>kingdom headed up by Israel.His taken up – Acts 1:9-11h) Taken up and a cloud hid him from <strong>the</strong>ir sight – At 1:9i) The promise that he will come back as <strong>the</strong>y saw him leave – At 1:10-11Acts Page 6 January 23, 2011 18:07

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