The Encourager - Front Royal Church of Christ · 10/21/2018  · Heartburn of the spiritual nature is very severe and means drastic measures are immediately necessary. Its effects

The Encourager

Church of Christ

140 West 15th Street

Front Royal Virginia 22630

540 635 2613

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Our prayer is you will be blessed by your time with us. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have concerning our worship.

October 21, 2018

Sunday Service’s

Bible class 10:00 am

Worship 11:00 am

Afternoon 2:00 pm

Tuesday Ladies Class

11:00 am

Wednesday Service

7:00 pm

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Minister

John Stephen Smith

540-635-2613

[email protected]

Jesus will raise us up to be more

than we can be! His love is always

there to cover the troubles and sorrows

that befalls us from time to time.

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It could be due to that one extra slice of pizza that I should have ignored. I have been there and paid my dues to "Heartburn, Inc." but never received the t-shirt. You can go to your physician as I did and get a prescription when I had overindulged in the office coffee. Recently, I was told to avoid anything acid in my diet. This includes tomatoes, spicy foods, some fruits and juices, coffee, tea and caffeine drinks. The list grows. All the good things in life I like to eat seem to have the skull and cross bones implanted on them. The second time around my medicine man suggested that I try and use over the counter (OTC) tablets. I went to the store and started with the cheapest and worked my way up in price, finding no relief like the advertisements promised. At last, I decided that it was time to purchase the most expensive, even on sale ...a shocker. The instructions said to take with a glass of water at the start of the day and continue for 14 days. This was to be a complete treatment session.

Day 1, then day 2, and on day 3, I felt much better. When 14 days were completed, I wondered does this work but is this for real? When I fell back into my old ways, I once again went to the 14-day plan, and again it worked. I have to admit that this product does what is printed on the box. I could be a salesman for this company because I can say, "I used this product and it really works!"

Over the years, I have heard the old advice given to those who are struggling to get control of their lives. Read your Bible! The easy to read Word of God has the instructions for daily living and how to become the victor. The Scriptures given to the writers thousands of years ago is still the prescription for comfort and strength today. When administered in the youth of life and continued on through adult

years, a Biblically founded Christian will be able to say, "I have used this book and followed it and it really works!"

Prayer should be a part of daily Bible study. Our nation is anemic when it comes to prayer and even the Saints have to be reminded occasionally prayer is so necessary. We must believe prayer can do many wonderful things for us, or why pray? Heartburn is a physical ailment and can be treated. The relief is affordable and available nearby. Once we know the cause, steps can be taken to eliminate or slow its spread.

Heartburn of the spiritual nature is very severe and means drastic measures are immediately necessary. Its effects are eternally threatening while its death means a whole new world of growth leads only to our heavenly Father and to the home He promised to those who believe on Him. (Revelation 2:10)

It is no secret what God can do. What He's done for others, He'll do for you.

With arms wide open, He'll pardon you. It is no secret what God can do.

There is no power can conquer you While God is on your side. Take Him at His promise,

Don't run away and hide..

It is no secret what God can do.

(1950, Stuart Hamblen)

Serving Today Peter Diaz

George Diaz

Bill Adams

Rex Callaway

Song Service

Eugene Tewalt

Jacob Lichliter

Scripture Reading Art Candenquist

Susan Clark 10/6

Gloria Van Arsdall 10/8

Brooke Callaway 10/19

Tenia Smith 10/23

Marian Lozier 10/31

Danny & Sharon Derflinger 10/27

Please donate coats and jackets to the

Homeless Vets! All sizes. Men and

Women’s.

Collecting now for all of October.

Please put them in trash bags, easier

for Bill to transport.

Our Pantry needs: Instant Potatoes and

Ramen Noodles.

Please check the bulletin board for

updates and future events.

November dates to remember:

1. November 18th. Ladies and Men’s

meetings at 1:00 p.m.

2. Also, the congregational Thanksgiving

meal. A sign-up list of what is needed to

compliment the turkey and ham will be

on the bulleting board November 1st.

Will be shown at

2:00 service.

Discussion will

follow after each

video.

Come everyone and enjoy our

Fellowship meal today. Let us commune

with one another outside of worship.

Let’s build up each other and encourage

one another through these troublesome

times at a common meal. If you haven’t

stayed for one of these meals in awhile,

let today be the time to enjoy Christian

company.

Numbers 13 & 14 BSGFAA Lesson 221

Report of the 12 Spies Moses

Bible Quiz:

1. The reign of Solomon, is described as a time of (a) war or (b) peace? 1 Kings 4:24

2. What had the Jews wanted Jesus to do on earth, according to the two disciples traveling to Emmaus? Luke 24:21

3. What did the resurrected Jesus do to prove to his disciples that he was not a ghost? Luke 24:41-43

4. How often were the Israelites to observe the Day of Atonement? When? How? Why? Leviticus 16:29-34

5. What tribe would lead the Israelites when they traveled? Who was last? Numbers 2:9, 31

6. The Lord took the Levites in the place of whom? Why did God say all firstborn are mine? Numbers 3:11-13

7. How did Moses decide how those who were ceremonially unclean should celebrate the Passover? Numbers 9:1-5, 8

8. By what signal from God did the Israelites set out traveling and then camp? What went before the Israelites when they traveled? Numbers 9:17-23; 10:33

9. How long did God give the Israelites quail to eat? Why was God angry with the way the Israelites gathered the quail? Numbers 11:20-23

10. Why did Miriam and Aaron talk against Moses? How did God punish Miriam? Why did He not punish Aaron? Numbers 12:1, 10-11

Additional Scriptures:

1. God’s strength enables us.—Philippians 4:13

2. The prayer of a righteous person—James 5:16

According to the Dictionary:

1. The northern most travels of the ten spies took them beyond Dan (Laish).

2. Amalekite—were descendants of Esau and were nomads wandering between the Negeb and the Sinai Peninsula.

Questions:

1. What were God’s instructions concerning the selection of men to explore Canaan? How many men? Numbers 13:1-15

2. What fruit did the 12 men bring back from Canaan? Numbers 13:23

3. How long were the 12 men gone from the camp exploring Canaan? Numbers 12:25

4. Describe the negative comments made by the ten spies. Describe the positive comments made by Joshua and Caleb. With which group did the Israelite people side? Numbers 13:26-14:10

5. When God determined to destroy the Israelite people, what was Moses’ plea? What was God’s reply? Numbers 14:13-35

6. Moses did not describe God as (a) leaving the guilty unpunished, (b) slow to anger, (c) abounding in love, or (d) forgiving sin and rebellion. Numbers 14:18

7. What happened to the Israelites who went up into Canaan with God’s presence? Num-bers 14:41-45

Application: on trusting God—Numbers 14:11

Numbers 15 & 16 BSGFAA Lesson 222

Laws and the Great Rebellion Moses

Bible Quiz:

1. Why did Solomon say the his father, David Whom did God promise David would build His (God’s) house? 1 Kings 5:3, 5

2. What aid in preparation of the building of God’s house did Solomon ask of Hiram, king of Tyre? 1 Kings 5:6

3. Why is there a written account of some of Jesus’ miracles? John 20:32

4. Who gave each Levite a job to do? Numbers 4:47, 49

5. What was used to call the Israelite community together and let them know when to travel? Who blew the trumpets? Numbers 10:1-8

6. To what people was Mark written? (a) Jews, or (b) Gentiles

7. How did God help Moses when he was burdened with responsibility of the Israelites? Numbers 11:16-17

8. How long was the nation of Israel held up, while Miriam was confined outside the camp for her sin? Numbers 12:15

9. When God determined to destroy the Israelite people, what was Moses’ plea? What was God’s reply? Numbers 14:13-35

10. What happened to the Israelites who went up into Canaan without God’s presence? Numbers 14:41-45

Additional Scriptures:

1. Results of continually sinning on purpose—Hebrews

2. Pharisees made tassels extremely long.—Matthew 23:5

Questions:

1. Yes or no, did God give special instructions for offerings made by the Israelites after they entered Canaan? Yes or no, were the laws and regulations for the aliens and Israelites the same? Numbers 15:1-16

2. What portion of ground meal was to be offered by the Israelites in Canaan? Numbers 15:21

3. What was the punishment for a person who sinned defiantly in the Israelites community? Numbers 15:30

4. Describe God’s instructions for making tassels on garments. Numbers 15:37-41

5. What was the complaint of Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and the 250 leaders Israelite leaders? What was Moses’ instructions to them? Numbers16:1-17

6. How did God punish them and the 250 Israelite leaders? What reminder did God leave of the incident? Numbers 16:23-40

7. Why did God send a plague killing 14,700 after the Korah rebellion incident? Numbers 16:41-50

Application: on sinning 5 defiantly—Numbers 15:11

Set Free

And wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17

Sometimes the constraints of caregiving seem like shackles, burdens that keep us from living

up to our full potential. We stay indoors because the one we care for is bedridden. Our circle

of friends is limited, as few people are eager to experience the suffering that is part of our

lives. Our movements are hampered by the ever-present demands of our loved one.

But the Bible shows that physical restrictions don’t necessitate spiritual confinement.

Although his body was chain, bound by shackles, the apostle Paul enjoyed an amazing

spiritual freedom. Although suffering drove Job to cower in ashes, he eventually found the

freedom to rejoice when he saw God.

We, too, can be freed by God’s Spirit.

God’s Spirit lives with us in our circumstances. Let’s seek Him. He will free us to enjoy even

those moments when we feel trapped in small spaces. He’ll liberate us to intercede for

others even when stimulating interaction with them is limited. He’ll release us to enjoy the

stillness, even when we long for action.

Lord God, I feel like my circumstances are a prison.

Please liberate my spirit. Teach me to rejoice in my own sufferings.

Always seeking your grace and mercy Lord . In Jesus’ name Amen

Laughter is the best medicine ...

1. “How do you spell toad?” one of my first grader student asked.

“We just read a story about a toad,” I said, then helped him spell it out: “T-O-A-D.”

Satisfied, he finished writing the story he’d begun, then read it aloud: “I toad my mama I wanted a dog for

my birthday.”

2. Just as she was celebrating her 80th birthday, an elderly woman received a jury duty

notice. She called the clerk’s office to remind them that she was exempt because of her age.

“You need to come in and fill out the exemption forms” the clerk said.

“But I filled them out last year,” she replied.

“you have to fill them out every year.”

“Why? Do you think I’m getting younger?”

ADONAI—____________________ Matthew 23:8-10

ELOHIM—____________________ Genesis 1:1

EL SHADDAI—_________________ Psalms 91:1-2

EL ELYON—____________________

EL OLAM—____________________ Isaiah 40:28-31

EL ROI—______________________ Genesis 16:13

JEHOVAH JIREH—______________

JEHOVAH NISSI—_______________ Exodus 17:8 Exodus 17:13

JEHOVAH SHALOM—____________ Judges 6:24

JEHOVAH SABBOATH—____________________________ 1 Samuel 17:45 Psalms 24:8-10 Psalms 46:10-11

JEHOVAH ROHI—___________________________ Psalms 23:1

JEHOVAH SHAMMAH—_____________________________ Psalms 46:1-4

JEHOVAH RAPHA— ____________________________ Exodus 15:22-26

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