Eastside Baptist Church, Winfield, Alabama

“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 Suffering Savior” (Isaiah 52:13–53:12)

“The Suffering Savior” (Isaiah 52:13–53:12) Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Thursday PM/April 2, 2015Isaiah 52:13–53:12 (NIV) The Suffering and Glory of the Servant 13 See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. 14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him— his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness— 15 so he will sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand. 53 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. 4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was punished. 9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. 11 After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great,  and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

“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.

“The Pillar and Foundation of the Truth” (1 Timothy 3:14–16)

“The Pillar and Foundation of the Truth” (1 Timothy 3:14–16)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/March 25, 2015“Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 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. Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.” (1 Timothy 3:14–16, NIV) 1.    The local church must receive and obey the truth (v. 14-15a).2.    The local church must uphold the truth.a.    The church is God’s house.b.    The church belongs to the living God.c.    The church is the pillar and foundation of the truth.Main Idea: It is the responsibility of the local church to support, protect, and propagate the truth.

“The Fall of Babylon the Great” (Revelation 18:1–19:10)

“The Fall of Babylon the Great” (Revelation 18:1–19:10)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday PM/March 22, 20151.    The world laments over the fall of the great city of Rome (1–3).“After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. With a mighty voice he shouted: “ ‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’ She has become a dwelling for demons and a haunt for every impure spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable animal. For all the nations have drunk the maddening wine of her adulteries. The kings of the earth committed adultery with her, and the merchants of the earth grew rich from her excessive luxuries.”” (Revelation 18:1–3, NIV) 2.    The churches are warned to separate from Roman paganism, pleasure, and luxury, so as to not be judged with the world (4–8). “Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “ ‘Come out of her, my people,’ so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues; for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes. Give back to her as she has given; pay her back double for what she has done. Pour her a double portion from her own cup. Give her as much torment and grief as the glory and luxury she gave herself. In her heart she boasts, ‘I sit enthroned as queen. I am not a widow; I will never mourn.’ Therefore in one day her plagues will overtake her: death, mourning and famine. She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” (Revelation 18:4–8, NIV) 3.    The kings and merchants of the Roman world collectively mourn the destruction of their source of wealth, security, and pleasure (9–19).““When the kings of the earth who committed adultery with her and shared her luxury see the smoke of her burning, they will weep and mourn over her. Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off and cry: “ ‘Woe! Woe to you, great city, you mighty city of Babylon! In one hour your doom has come!’ “The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her because no one buys their cargoes anymore—cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth; every sort of citron wood, and articles of every kind made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron and marble; cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and human beings sold as slaves. “They will say, ‘The fruit you longed for is gone from you. All your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be recovered.’ The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand far off, terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn and cry out: “ ‘Woe! Woe to you, great city, dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet, and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls! In one hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’ “Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea, will stand far off. When they see the smoke of her burning, they will exclaim, ‘Was there ever a city like this great city?’ They will throw dust on their heads, and with weeping and mourning cry out: “ ‘Woe! Woe to you, great city, where all who had ships on the sea became rich through her wealth! In one hour she has been brought to ruin!’” (Revelation 18:9–19, NIV) 4.    The fall of Rome represents the final and sure destiny of all who oppress and persecute God’s holy people (20–24).““Rejoice over her, you heavens! Rejoice, you people of God! Rejoice, apostles and prophets! For God has judged her with the judgment she imposed on you.” Then a mighty angel picked up a boulder the size of a large millstone and threw it into the sea, and said: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be thrown down, never to be found again. The music of harpists and musicians, pipers and trumpeters, will never be heard in you again. No worker of any trade will ever be found in you again. The sound of a millstone will never be heard in you again. The light of a lamp will never shine in you again. The voice of bridegroom and bride will never be heard in you again. Your merchants were the world’s important people. By your magic spell all the nations were led astray. In her was found the blood of prophets and of God’s holy people, of all who have been slaughtered on the earth.”” (Revelation 18:20–24, NIV) 5.    God’s people rejoice in his sovereign justice when sin is ultimately judged and God reigns supreme (19:1–10).“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, 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.” And again they shouted: “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.” 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!” Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both great and small!” 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. 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. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.) 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.” 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.”” (Revelation 19:1–10, NIV) Main Idea: God’s chosen people should not find their joy in the sins and luxuries of this world; rather they should look with eagerness for the coming kingdom of God when his justice is carried out on a sinful world.

"Peter's Denial and Jesus' Interrogation" (John 18:15-40)

“Peter Denies Jesus” (John 18:15–18, 25–27)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday AM/March 22, 2015“Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard, but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and brought Peter in. “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter. He replied, “I am not.” It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.” (John 18:15–18, NIV) “Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.” (John 18:25–27, NIV) 1.    Peter’s denial is a fulfillment of Jesus’ own prophetic words.“Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!” (John 13:37–38, NIV) 2.    Peter’s denial is an example of the truth that Jesus would have to bear the weight of our sins all alone on the cross, abandoned by his closest friends.3.    Peter’s denial is a reminder that in our own flesh we are often over-confident, but in reality we are too weak to meet real life challenges to our faith.4.    Peter’s repeated denials illustrate the truth that sin progressively binds the sinner. 5.    Peter’s denials reveal the power of the fear of man to ensnare us. 6.    Peter’s denials and Jesus’ forgiveness reminds us that we stand only by the undeserved grace of God for sinners.“Jesus Is Interrogated” (John 18:19–24, 28–40)“Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded. “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.” (John 18:19–24, NIV) “Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?” “If he were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed him over to you.” Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” “But we have no right to execute anyone,” they objected. This took place to fulfill what Jesus had said about the kind of death he was going to die. Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?” Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?” They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.” (John 18:28–40, NIV) 1.    The interrogation of Jesus before Annas reveals the illegality and injustice that Jesus’ accusers would use to murder Jesus (19–24).2.    The interrogation of Jesus before Annas reveals that Jesus was on the side of truth and openness, while his accusers were steeped in deception, plots, and manipulation (19–24).3.    The trial of Jesus before Pilate reveals the hypocrisy of outward religion (28). 4.    Jesus is a true King, but his Kingdom is not a typical earthly kingdom with armies and political alignments. His Kingdom is a spiritual, heavenly one that unworthy sinners enter into by faith (33–36).5.    Pilate’s skepticism regarding truth reflects our current postmodern age; but this narrative also reminds us that truth can only be found ultimately in Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life (37–38).6.    Pilate’s willingness to release a condemned man and punish an innocent man reveals the pull of our depraved hearts toward ease, physical security, and the praise of man (38–39).7.    Jesus’ standing in the place of Barabbas is a picture of what he came to do in his larger mission for sinners (39–40).Main Idea: Christ endured the abandonment and denial of his friends and the injustice and manipulation of his enemies so that he might rescue sinners from death.

1 Timothy 3:8 –13 - Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Wed PM March 18, 2015

“Servants in
the Church” (1 Timothy 3:8–13)
Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/March
18, 2015 
1 Timothy
3:1–13 (NIV)
3
Here is a trustworthy
saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now
the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate,
self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not
given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of
money. 4 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. 5 (If
anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of
God’s church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may
become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He
must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into
disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
8 In
the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging
in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep
hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They
must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve
as deacons.
11 In
the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but
temperate and trustworthy in everything.
12 A
deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his
household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent
standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Main Idea: The
needs of the church of Jesus Christ must be met by faithful servants who are
mature examples of the Christian faith. 
The
deacon’s responsibility (v.8).
A deacon is a servant.
                                                             
i.     
Diakanos means servant.
                                                          
ii.     
In one sense all
Christians are servants.
                                                        
iii.     
Deacons in the technical
sense are a specifically called out group of people who are given
responsibility in the church to serve various needs within the congregation.
                                                         
iv.     
The area of service is
determined by the needs of the congregation. 
A deacon is not necessarily a teacher.
A deacon is not an overseer.
The
deacon’s qualifications (vv. 8-12).
Personal Character
Spiritual Life
Christian Service
Moral Purity
Home Life
Qualifications for “women.”
The
deacon’s reward (v. 13).

Revelation 17:1–18 - Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Sun PM March 15, 2015

“The Adulterous Woman and the Beast” (Revelation 17:1–18)
Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sun PM/March 15, 2015 
Revelation 17:1–18 (NIV)
17 One of the
seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show
you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters. 2 With
her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth
were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries.”
3 Then the angel
carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on
a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and
ten horns. 4 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and
was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in
her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. 5 The
name written on her forehead was a mystery:
babylon the great
the mother of prostitutes
and of the abominations of the earth.
6 I saw that the
woman was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people, the blood of those who
bore testimony to Jesus.
When I saw her, I was greatly
astonished. 7 Then the angel said to me: “Why are you
astonished? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast she
rides, which has the seven heads and ten horns. 8 The beast,
which you saw, once was, now is not, and yet will come up out of the Abyss and
go to its destruction. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been
written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished
when they see the beast, because it once was, now is not, and yet will come.
9 “This calls for
a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits. 10 They
are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but
when he does come, he must remain for only a little while. 11 The
beast who once was, and now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven
and is going to his destruction.
12 “The ten horns
you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour
will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13 They
have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. 14 They
will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he
is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and
faithful followers.”
15 Then the angel
said to me, “The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples,
multitudes, nations and languages. 16 The beast and the ten
horns you saw will hate the prostitute. They will bring her to ruin and leave
her naked; they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 17 For
God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to hand
over to the beast their royal authority, until God’s words are fulfilled. 18 The
woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”

John 18:1–14 - Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Sun AM March 15, 2015

“Jesus Betrayed and Arrested” (John 18:1–14)
Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sun AM/March 15, 2015 
John 18:1–14 (NIV)
18 When he had
finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley.
On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.
2 Now Judas, who
betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his
disciples. 3 So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment
of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They
were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.
4 Jesus, knowing
all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you
want?”
5 “Jesus of
Nazareth,” they replied.
“I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas
the traitor was standing there with them.) 6 When Jesus said,
“I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 Again he asked
them, “Who is it you want?”
“Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.
8 Jesus answered,
“I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.” 9 This
happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost
one of those you gave me.” 
10 Then Simon
Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting
off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)
11 Jesus commanded
Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given
me?”
12 Then the detachment
of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They
bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the
father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas
was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man
died for the people.  
1.      
Jesus’ Betayal and Arrest Reveals the
Depravity and Stubbornness of Unrepentant Sinners (1–4). 
2.     
Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest Reveals His
Divine Omniscience and the Certainty of the Father’s Plan (1–4). 
3.     
Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest Reveals His
Divine Majesty and Authority as the Eternal God (5–7). 
4.     
Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest Reveals His
Concern and Protection for His Chosen Disciples (8–9).  
5.     
Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest Reveals the
stubbornness of unbelief and our tendency to see things from a short-sighted
earthly perspective (10–11).
6.    
Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest Reveals the
humble willingness of Jesus to endure the wrath of God for sinful people as a
substitutionary atonement in fulfillment of the Father’s will (11b–14). 
Main Idea: The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus were a
necessary and purposeful part of God’s sovereign merciful plan to rescue
sinners through the atoning death of Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 3:1–7 - Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Wed PM March 11, 2015

“Qualifications
for Pastors” (1 Timothy 3:1–7)
Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/March
11, 2015 
1 Timothy
3:1–7 (NIV)
3
Here is a trustworthy
saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now
the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate,
self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not
given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of
money. 4 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. 5 (If
anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of
God’s church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may
become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He
must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into
disgrace and into the devil’s trap.  
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 Tim. 3:15, NIV) 
Main Idea: The church of Jesus Christ must be led by men who are morally
qualified to be examples to the flock and who have been gifted by God with the necessary
abilities to shepherd the flock.
 
The
oversight of the church is scripturally entrusted to
elders/pastors/overseers.
Elders
must be male.
Overseer/elder/shepherd/pastor
all refer to the same office in the NT.
The
pastoral office in the NT church is a good and noble work that men should
aspire to.
The NT
pattern appears to be more than one elder in each church.
 
The
pastoral office is reserved for men who have attained a high degree of
moral character and the necessary abilities for feeding and leading God’s
flock.

Revelation 16:1–21 - Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Sunday PM March 8, 2015

“The Bowls of God’s Wrath” (Revelation 16:1–21)
Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday PM/March 8,
2015 
Revelation 16:1–21 (NIV)
16 Then I heard
a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go, pour out the
seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth.”
2 The first angel
went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out
on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.
3 The second angel
poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead
person, and every living thing in the sea died.
4 The third angel
poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. 5 Then
I heard the angel in charge of the waters say:
“You are just in
these judgments, O Holy One,
you who are and
who were;
6 for
they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets,
and you have
given them blood to drink as they deserve.” 7 And I heard the
altar respond:
“Yes, Lord God
Almighty,
true and just
are your judgments.”
8 The
fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch
people with fire. 9 They were seared by the intense heat and
they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they
refused to repent and glorify him.
10 The fifth angel
poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged
into darkness. People gnawed their tongues in agony 11 and
cursed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, but they
refused to repent of what they had done.
12 The sixth angel
poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to
prepare the way for the kings from the East. 13 Then I saw
three impure spirits that looked like frogs; they came out of the mouth of the
dragon, out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false
prophet. 14 They are demonic spirits that perform signs, and
they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on
the great day of God Almighty. 15 “Look,
I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so
as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.” 16 Then they
gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. 17 The seventh
angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice
from the throne, saying, “It is done!” 18 Then there came
flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder and a severe earthquake. No
earthquake like it has ever occurred since mankind has been on earth, so
tremendous was the quake. 19 The great city split into three
parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. God remembered Babylon the
Great and gave her the cup filled with the wine of the fury of his wrath. 20 Every
island fled away and the mountains could not be found. 21 From
the sky huge hailstones, each weighing about a hundred pounds, fell on people.
And they cursed God on account of the plague of hail, because the plague was so
terrible.
1.      
The Meaning of the Bowls 
2.     
The Application of the Bowls
a.     
God
                                                             
i.     
God has the right to judge sinners because he is
the Sovereign Creator who declares what is righteous.
                                                          
ii.     
All that God does, including his judgment, is
holy, right, and good.
b.     
People
                                                             
i.     
Unbelieving people are stubbornly
unbelieving—the only hope for sinners is the gracious work of God’s
regenerating Spirit.
                                                          
ii.     
Believers should be prepared for the return of
Christ and should warn the lost about the coming judgment.

John 17:6–26 - Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Sunday AM March 8, 2015

“Jesus Prays for His Disciples” (John 17:6–26)
Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday AM/March 8,
2015
 
John 17:6–26 (NIV)
Jesus Prays for His Disciples
6 “I
have revealed you  to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were
yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now
they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For
I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty
that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I
pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me,
for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is
mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain
in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to
you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me,
so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with
them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has
been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be
fulfilled.
13 “I
am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so
that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I
have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the
world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that
you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They
are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them
by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the
world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify
myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.
Jesus Prays for All Believers
20 “My
prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me
through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father,
just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world
may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the
glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one—23 I
in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the
world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
24 “Father,
I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory,
the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the
world.
25 “Righteous
Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you
have sent me. 26 I have made you known to them, and will
continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in
them and that I myself may be in them.”
1.      
Jesus Prays for his original disciples
(6–19).
a.     
Jesus affirms the faith of his chosen disciples,
evidenced by their obedience (6–8).
b.     
Jesus exhibits a special concern for his chosen,
distinct from the world (9).
c.      
Jesus prays for spiritual protection for his
disciples (10–11, 15).
d.     
Jesus prays for unity among his disciples,
mirroring the unity of the Trinity (11).
e.     
Jesus prays that his disciples might have full
joy, even while they are hated by the world (13–14).
f.       
Jesus prays that his disciples will be
sanctified, set apart from the world, as they fulfill their mission in the
world.
 
2.     
Jesus prays for all future disciples
(20–26)
a.     
Jesus prays that our unity with each other and
our union with God will have a gospel effect on the world (20–23).
b.     
Jesus prays for the accomplishment of our future
salvation, glorified in his glorious presence (24).
c.      
Jesus prays for our abiding union with him so
that we will continue to grow in truth and love.
 
9 And this is my prayer: that your love may
abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,  10 so that you may be able to
discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,  11 filled with the fruit of
righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-- to the glory and praise of
God.  (Philippians 1:9-11, NIV)
 
Main Idea: “May our lives (and our prayers) reflect
Jesus’ glorious and holy purposes for us.”