“Last Words” (1 Timothy 6:11–21)

“Last Words” (1 Timothy 6:11–21) Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchWednesday PM, June 3, 2015
1 Timothy 6:6–21 (NIV)

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Final Charge to Timothy

11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you 14 to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.

17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, 21 which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.

Grace be with you all.
1.    The highest pursuit in life is God’s eternal kingdom and righteousness (vv. 11–16).a.    Pursuing God means running away from lesser pursuits and running after God’s righteousness (v. 11).b.    The pursuit of God’s righteousness involves spiritual warfare and diligent effort (vv. 11–12).c.    The faithful pursuit of God is a continual reaching forward to grasp eternal life, not resting on a one time confession of faith (v. 12). The genuineness of our past confession is measured by our enduring loyalty to it throughout our lives.d.    The pursuit of God is a Christlike blameless holiness until his return (vv. 13–14).e.    We pursue God and his righteousness because he is the highest and greatest being, who is worthy of all of our love, devotion, and worship (vv. 15–16).2.    Material wealth can be used for good in our pursuit of God’s kingdom, but it also presents many dangers (vv. 17–19).a.    The danger of pride, countered by humility (v. 17).b.    The danger of self-provision and false security, countered by trust in God’s provision (v. 17).c.    The danger of the closed fist, countered by good works and generosity (v. 18)d.    The danger of missing eternal life (v. 19), countered by seeking God’s kingdom first (v. 19; Matt 6:33).3.    The pursuit of God’s kingdom involves our utmost care and diligence for all of life (vv. 20–21).a.    We have a responsibility to guard the gospel, to which our faith is anchored (v. 20).b.    We must resist error, which seeks to undermine the gospel (v. 20).c.    We must be aware of the consequences of losing the gospel (v. 21).

“Making Everything New” (Revelation 21:1–8)

“Making Everything New” (Revelation 21:1–8)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday PM, May 31, 2015
Revelation 21:1–8 (NIV)

A New Heaven and a New Earth

21 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”  for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’  or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
1.    Heaven comes to earth (vv. 1–2).2.    God dwells with his people in joy (vv. 3–4).3.    The eternal, almighty God finishes his eternal plan by restoring all things (vv. 5–6).4.    God grants eternally life giving water and a glorious inheritance to those who overcome in faith to the end (vv. 6–7).5.    Only God’s people will inherit the new heaven and new earth; all others will receive their justly deserved eternal punishment (v. 8).

“Wisdom from God” (James 1:5–8)

“Wisdom from God” (James 1:5–8)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday AM, May 31, 20155 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.  7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.  8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.  (James 1:5–8, NIV) 1.    We all lack wisdom; none of us have completely arrived (verse 5).2.    The only source of true wisdom is God, so we should ask Him in prayer (verse 5).a.    The All-wise Godb.    The Generous Godc.    The Gracious God 3.    Our prayer must be a single-minded, God-devoted prayer of faith, not a half-hearted seeking after the wisdom of God (verses 6–8).a.    We must believe that God can and will answer our prayer for wisdom.b.    We must have God and his wisdom as the supreme focus of our search, not the wisdom or pleasures of this world.4.    God may very well use trials to provide the wisdom we lack in order to make us complete in Christ (see verse 4).

"False Teachers and the Love of Money" (1 Timothy 6:3-10)

1 Timothy 6:1–10 (NIV)

All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. 2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare of their slaves.

False Teachers and the Love of Money

These are the things you are to teach and insist on. 3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

“Joy in the Midst of Suffering” (James 1:1–4)

“Joy in the Midst of Suffering” (James 1:1–4)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday AM, May 24, 2015“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:1–4, NIV) 1.    The Reality of Trials (v. 2)a.    Trials come to believers.b.    Trials are both certain and uncertain. c.    Trials come in all shapes and sizes.d.    Trials just happen.e.    Trials are not outside the providential guidance of God.2.    The Response to Trials (v. 2).a.    The response of a believer to the trials and difficulties of this life is joy.3.    The Reason for Joy (vv. 3–4).a.    Trials test our faith. b.    Trials strengthen our faith by causing us to endure/persevere.c.    Our faith strengthened by endurance produces a complete, mature Christian character.Main Idea: We must respond to the difficulties of life with joy and endurance, because it brings Christian maturity.May God give us grace to respond to trials this way, knowing that God has our ultimate good in mind—and that ultimate good is that we be patterned after the character of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28–29).

"Slaves and Masters" (1 Timothy 6:1-2)

1
Timothy 6:1-2:
1All
who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full
respect, so that God's name and our teaching may not be slandered.  2
Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because
they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because
their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the
welfare of their slaves. These are the things you are to teach and insist
on. 

“Honor and Discipline of Elders” (1 Timothy 5:17–25)

“Honor and Discipline of Elders” (1 Timothy 5:17–25)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/May 13, 2015, Wednesday PM“As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.” (1 Timothy 1:3–4, NIV) “They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.” (1 Timothy 1:7–8, NIV) “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.” (1 Timothy 4:1–5, NIV)
1 Timothy 5:17–25 (NIV)

17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”  and “The worker deserves his wages.”  19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. 20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning. 21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.

22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

24 The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. 25 In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
 1.    Pastors are to be paid for their ministry of preaching and teaching (vv. 17–18)2.    Purposeful care should be exercised in the discipline of pastors in the church (vv. 19–21).a.    A pastor should only be disciplined when there is proper substantiating evidence (v. 19).b.    When there is evidence to substantiate an accusation, then the pastor must be disciplined before the entire congregation so as to promote holiness (v. 20).c.    Discipline of pastors needs to be handled fairly and without partiality (v. 21).3.    Churches must exercise care in the ordination and selection of pastors (5:22–25).Main Idea: If the church is going to be holy, then it must also have holy leadership.

“Protecting the Church’s Resources and Reputation” (1 Timothy 5:9–16)

“Protecting the Church’s Resources and Reputation” (1 Timothy 5:9–16)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/May 6, 2015“if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15, NIV) “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6:10, NIV)  “No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry. Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge. Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander. Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan. If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.” (1 Timothy 5:9–16, NIV)  Lessons:⦁    Use God’s resources wisely⦁    Maintain the reputation of the church⦁    Maintain a consistent Christian character⦁    Serve others as we have opportunity⦁    Use our time and our words wiselyMain Idea: We need to be Christians whose lives match our professions.

“The Last Judgment” (Revelation 20:11–15)

“The Last Judgment” (Revelation 20:11–15)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sun PM/May 3, 2015“Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:11–15, NIV) 9 When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained.  10 They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?"  11 Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been. (Rev. 6:9-11, NIV)1.    The Awesome Presence of God (v. 11)25 In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.  26 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded.  27 But you remain the same, and your years will never end.  (Psalm 102:25-27, NIV)12 I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red,  13 and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind.  14 The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place.  15 Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free, hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains.  16 They called to the mountains and the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!  17 For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can withstand it?" (Rev. 6:12-17, NIV)2.    The Resurrection of All the Dead (v. 12)"At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people-- everyone whose name is found written in the book-- will be delivered.  2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.  3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. (Dan. 12:1-3, NIV)3.    The Triumph of True Justice (v. 12–13)10 A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened. (Dan. 7:10, NIV)7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.  8 Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God's holy people.)  (Rev. 19:7-8, NIV)31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne.  32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.  33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.  34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.  35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,  36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'  37 "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?  38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?  39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'  40 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' (Matt. 25:31-40, NIV)4.    The End of Death and the Grave (v. 14)5.    The Final Punishment of the Wicked (v. 15)Main Idea: The holy God will finally judge sinners and justly punish them for eternity for their rebellion against their Creator.Response of an unbeliever to this passage:⦁    Fear and trembling before a holy God who judges sinners⦁    Acknowledgement of personal sin and rebellion⦁    Repentance and plea for mercy from God through Christ now before the judgment⦁    Refusal to delay repentance for the sake of fleeting pleasuresResponse of a believer to this passage:⦁    Awe and fear before our holy God⦁    Praise for the justice of God⦁    Gratitude for the mercy of God that has placed our names in the book of life through Christ’s blood shed for us⦁    Hope in the future mercy of God that spares repentant sinners from this awful fate⦁    Loving concern for those who will likely be condemned to this fate without responding to the gospel

“Care for Widows” (1 Timothy 5:3–8)

“Care for Widows” (1 Timothy 5:3–8)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/April 29, 2015““Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless. If you do and they cry out to me, I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless. “If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no interest. If you take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, return it by sunset, because that cloak is the only covering your neighbor has. What else can they sleep in? When they cry out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.” (Exodus 22:22–27, NIV) “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” (James 1:27, NIV) “Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” (1 Timothy 5:3–8, NIV) “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.” (1 John 4:20–21, NIV) Main Idea: Christians should be characterized by mercy.“Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” (1 Thessalonians 3:10–12, NIV)

“Reigning with Christ” (Revelation 20:1–10)

“Reigning with Christ” (Revelation 20:1–10)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday PM/April 26, 2015
Revelation 20:1–10 (NIV)

The Thousand Years

20 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. 2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. 3 He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time.

4 I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5 (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

The Judgment of Satan

7 When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison 8 and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—and to gather them for battle. In number they are like the sand on the seashore. 9 They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them. 10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Interpretive Challenges⦁    Is this text chronologically after the events of 19:11-21 or is it a flashback, looking more closely at an event already described?⦁    Are these events on earth or in heaven?⦁    What is the abyss and where is it?⦁    To what extent is Satan bound during the time described? What are his limits?⦁    Should the 1,000 years be understood literally or figuratively for a long but indefinite period of time?⦁    Is this “1,000 years” future or figuratively descriptive of an event already passed or currently happening?⦁    Why will Satan be set free after this period of time to deceive the nations again?⦁    Who are those seated on the thrones? Are they the martyrs described in verse 4?⦁    What does it mean that these martyrs came to life? Is this bodily resurrection or a spiritual resurrection?⦁    Do only the martyrs come to life?⦁    Who comes to life after the 1,0oo years? What kind of resurrection is theirs? Spiritual or Physical? Who is raised at the second resurrection? Only the wicked or also including believers who were not raised at the first resurrection?⦁    Does the blessing of verse 6 mean that all believers are raised at the first resurrection or is this just a particular blessing on the martyrs who are raised then?⦁    Who are Gog and Magog? ⦁    Is the battle of verses 7-10 the same as 19:11-21 or different?Views on the Millennium⦁    Premillennialism⦁    Amillennialism (or Realized Millennialism)⦁    PostmillennialismPremillennialism⦁    Jesus Christ will return to earth and then will set up a literal 1,000 year kingdom on earth, Satan being bound. ⦁    Release of Satan and deceiving of the nations⦁    Final battle that Christ wins⦁    Judgment of Satan⦁    Final Judgment of all people⦁    Eternity – new heavens/new earthAmillennialism⦁    Not a literal 1,000 years, but refers to the current reign of Christ from heaven over the world through his church.⦁    Satan is partially bound while the gospel advances, followed by a great deception at the end of the age.⦁    Deceased saints reign with Christ in heaven (resurrection is spiritual).⦁    Christ returns, final judgment, eternityPostmillennialism⦁    Literal or figurative 1,000 years⦁    Not the whole church age, but a climactic age which will see the triumph of the gospel in the world affecting all elements of society.⦁    Christ will return to a world Christianized by the gospel and the Spirit.⦁    Final judgment and eternityKey Question⦁    Does Revelation 20 describe an intermediate kingdom reign of Christ subsequent to the present age of the church and previous to the eternal state of a new heavens and new earth?The Intermediate Kingdom⦁    The events of 20:1-10 are subsequent to 19:11-21.⦁    Christ returns and defeats foes who persecuted his church⦁    Raises his church bodily from the grave and reigns with them on earth for 1,000 years.⦁    After one final deception, Satan is judged.⦁    A general resurrection of all before final judgment.⦁    New heavens/new earth.Main Reasons⦁    The description of the binding of Satan does not fit the current age.⦁    The use of “come to life” strongly favors a bodily resurrection. A two-stage resurrection favors an intermediate kingdom.⦁    Fits with OT Prophets’ presentation of a future messianic kingdom.⦁    Jewish apocalyptic literature anticipated an intermediate messianic kingdom.Walkthrough Revelation 20⦁    The binding of Satan will limit his ability to deceive the peoples from embracing Christ and the Gospel.⦁    When Christ returns he will raise all of his redeemed who lived faithfully for him in this world.⦁    Christ’s resurrected saints will reign with him on earth in an age of peace, prosperity, and righteousness.⦁    Toward the end of the Millennial Reign of Christ, Satan will be set free to deceive the nations one last time.⦁    All those in opposition to Christ (represented by Gog/Magog) will be defeated.⦁    Those not raised in the 1st resurrection will be raised to be judged.⦁    In keeping with Daniel 12 and Matthew 25, the final judgment will separate once and for all the righteous from the wicked.⦁    The wicked will be punished for all eternity; the righteous will enter into the eternal kingdom in a new heavens/new earth.Main Idea of Revelation 20⦁    Those who are faithful to Christ and suffer for him can look forward in hope to the future time when they will share in Christ’s glorious reign. ⦁    The struggles and persecutions of this life for Christ are not in vain, but will be rewarded in his coming kingdom.

“Follow Jesus” (John 21:18–25)

“Follow Jesus” (John 21:18–25)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday AM/April 26, 2015John 21:15–25 (NIV)


15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!”

20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) 21 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”

22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” 23 Because of this, the rumor spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”

24 This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true.

25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
1.    Our service to Jesus may require great cost and possibly even the ultimate sacrifice (vv. 18–19).2.    Our service to Jesus may not look exactly the same as another’s, but our commission is the same: Follow Jesus (vv. 20–23).Main Idea: Christians are called to different paths of service that may require great sacrifice, but our ultimate purpose is to follow Jesus.

“The Family of God” (1 Timothy 5:1–2)

“The Family of God” (1 Timothy 5:1–2)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/April 22, 2015“Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.” (1 Timothy 5:1–2, NIV) 1.    The young minister is to exhort the older men of the church as fathers (v. 1).2.    The young minister is to exhort the younger men as brothers (v. 1).3.    The young minister is to exhort the older women as mothers (v. 2). 4.    The young minister is to exhort the younger women as sisters (v. 2).Main Idea: Christians need to treat their fellow church members like family.“if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15, NIV) “He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)” (1 Timothy 3:4–5, NIV)

“The Triumph of the King” (Revelation 19:11–21)

“The Triumph of the King” (Revelation 19:11–21)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday PM/April 19, 2015Revelation 19:11–21 (NIV)

The Heavenly Warrior Defeats the Beast

11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.”  He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:

king of kings and lord of lords.

17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, 18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and the mighty, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, great and small.”

19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to wage war against the rider on the horse and his army. 20 But the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who had performed the signs on its behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. 21 The rest were killed with the sword coming out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.
1.    The Glorious Appearance of the King at His Second Coming (vv. 11–16).2.    The Ultimate Triumph of the King at the Last Battle (vv. 17–21).Main Idea: When King Jesus returns, he will return as a triumphant warrior and divine judge who will vindicate his faithful servants and destroy his wicked foes. So, no matter how dire the present circumstances may appear for God’s people, in the end Christ and his people win.

“Jesus’ Grace to Peter (and Us)” (John 21:15–17)

“Jesus’ Grace to Peter (and Us)” (John 21:15–17)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday AM/April 19, 2015“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:15–17, NIV) 1.    Jesus initiates a meeting with Peter. (Jesus goes seeking for his broken disciples.)2.    Jesus questions Peter’s identity. (Jesus reminds us that we are not our own but belong to him. Our true identity is in him.)3.    Jesus questions Peter’s self-confident pride. (Jesus strips away our own strength and confidence in ourselves and our tendency to compare ourselves with others.)4.    Jesus questions Peter’s loyalty and love (3 times).5.    Jesus humbles Peter so that he might graciously restore him and commission him for ministry.Main Idea: Jesus delights in graciously restoring broken sinners, especially his own disciples who royally mess up!

“The Lord God Almighty Reigns” (Revelation 19:1–10)

“The Lord God Almighty Reigns” (Revelation 19:1–10)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday PM/April 12, 2015
Revelation 19:1–10 (NIV)

Threefold Hallelujah Over Babylon’s Fall

19 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting:

“Hallelujah!

Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,

2 for true and just are his judgments.

He has condemned the great prostitute

who corrupted the earth by her adulteries.

He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”

3 And again they shouted:

“Hallelujah!

The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.”

4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried:

“Amen, Hallelujah!”

5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying:

“Praise our God,

all you his servants,

you who fear him,

both great and small!”

6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting:

“Hallelujah!

For our Lord God Almighty reigns.

7 Let us rejoice and be glad

and give him glory!

For the wedding of the Lamb has come,

and his bride has made herself ready.

8 Fine linen, bright and clean,

was given her to wear.”

(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)

9 Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.”

10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”
1.    The LORD is worthy of praise because his eternal justice means salvation for his people and judgment on his enemies.2.    The LORD is worthy of praise because of his coming kingdom and the wedding of the Lamb.3.    Only the LORD is worthy of praise, not any other being in the universe.Main Idea: The Lord God Almighty Reigns and is worthy of eternal, universal praise.

“Fellowship with the Risen Christ” (John 21:1–14)

“Fellowship with the Risen Christ” (John 21:1–14)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday AM/April 12, 2015John 21:1–14 (NIV)
“Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.” (John 21:1–14, NIV)
 1.    The Risen Christ is pleased to use ordinary people engaged in ordinary occupations with all their faults and insecurities to accomplish his mission in this world.2.    The Risen Christ shows compassion for his disciples by providing physically and financially for them while also preparing them for their mission.3.    The Risen Christ demonstrates his divine knowledge and power.4.    The Risen Christ performs miracles like those during his previous ministry, showing him to be the same Jesus, now risen from the dead. 5.    The Risen Christ eats and fellowships with his disciples, serving them and providing for their needs.6.    The Risen Christ shows concern for the confident faith of his disciples.Main Idea: Jesus verifies the reality of his bodily resurrection and confirms the faith of his disciples as he prepares them for their future gospel mission.

“False Teaching” (1 Timothy 4:1–5)

“False Teaching” (1 Timothy 4:1–5)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/April 8, 2015“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.” (1 Timothy 4:1–5, NIV) 1.    The presence of false teaching should not surprise us (v. 1)2.    We should not be surprised by the source of false teaching (vv. 1–2).3.    We should not be deceived by the asceticism of some false teachers (vv. 3–5).

“The Transformative Power of the Empty Tomb” (John 20:1–31)

“The Transformative Power of the Empty Tomb” (John 20:1–31)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Easter Sunday AM/April 5, 20151.    Jesus’ Resurrection Transforms Confusion into Understanding.“Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen. Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) Then the disciples went back to where they were staying.” (John 20:1–10, NIV) 2.    Jesus’ Resurrection Transforms Sorrow into Mission.“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ” Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.” (John 20:11–18, NIV) 3.    Jesus’ Resurrection Transforms Fear into Joy and Peace.“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”” (John 20:19–23, NIV) 4.    Jesus’ Resurrection Transforms Doubt into Faith.“Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”” (John 20:24–29, NIV) 5.    Jesus’ Resurrection Transforms Your               into Faith. “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30–31, NIV) a.    Where are you now?i.    Confusion?ii.    Sorrow, Depression, Anxiety, Worry?iii.    Fear?iv.    Doubt or Skepticism?v.    Indifference or Apathy?b.    Where is this story drawing you?i.    To Faith (vv. 30–31).ii.    A Faith that understands the gospel and its claims regarding God, man, sin, Christ, and salvation.iii.    A Faith that is sent on mission, compelled to share the gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe.iv.    A Faith that is unafraid of people, unafraid of the cost, unafraid of trading this life for the sake of true and lasting joy.v.    A Faith that is moved from doubt to abiding confidence in the risen Christ, seeing what is unseen and looking forward to the future hope that is held out to us in the gospel.Main Idea: Because Christ is risen from the dead and his tomb is empty, he has the power to radically transform lives from fearful, sorrowful, skeptical unbelief into confident, joyful, and enduring faith.

“The Crucifixion and Burial of Our Savior” (John 19:1–42)

“The Crucifixion and Burial of Our Savior” (John 19:1–42)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday AM/March 29, 20151.    Jesus endured our shame and physical abuse.“Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they slapped him in the face. Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews gathered there, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” As soon as the chief priests and their officials saw him, they shouted, “Crucify! Crucify!” But Pilate answered, “You take him and crucify him. As for me, I find no basis for a charge against him.” The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid, and he went back inside the palace. “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.” When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judge’s seat at a place known as the Stone Pavement (which in Aramaic is Gabbatha). It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about noon. “Here is your king,” Pilate said to the Jews. But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus.” (John 19:1–16, NIV) 2.    Jesus endured the curse of our sin and the wrath of God for us.“Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: jesus of nazareth, the king of the jews. Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. The chief priests of the Jews protested to Pilate, “Do not write ‘The King of the Jews,’ but that this man claimed to be king of the Jews.” Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.” When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. “Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.” This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled that said, “They divided my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.” So this is what the soldiers did. Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.” (John 19:17–27, NIV) 3.    Jesus endured death and the grave for us.“Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. Because the Jewish leaders did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath, they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down. The soldiers therefore came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and then those of the other. But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe. These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken,” and, as another scripture says, “They will look on the one they have pierced.” Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.” (John 19:28–42, NIV) Main Idea: Jesus endured our shame, our abuse, our curse, God’s wrath, our death, and the grave for us that we might be forgiven and receive eternal life.