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Sermon Notes for 9-7-25 Part 1 1st Timothy 4: 1-6 Becoming That Person Who Is Regularly Involved In Discipling, Or Spiritually Mentoring Another For Christ.
Now, let’s turn to 1st Corinthians 11: Now, please notice 1st Corinthians 11:24. And when He the Lord Jesus had given thanks, He broke it the unleavened bread, and said, Take eat; This is My body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of Me, our Lord Jesus said!" (Stop here)
Now, you might recall that on the first Sunday in July, we spent a little time looking at this 2nd phrase and it is significance and controversy.
Vs. 24. And Our Lord Jesus broke the unleavened bread, and He said, Take eat; this is My body. However, on this first Sunday in September, we will briefly consider this phrase which our Lord Jesus said, This is My body which is broken for you!
And then Lord willing, on the first Sunday in October, we will briefly consider the next phrase that our Lord Said, This do in Remembrance of Me, Jesus said!
Now, let’s notice again vs. 24, our Lord said, this is My body which is broken for you. (Stop here) (Question) But was our Lord’s body literally broken for them and for us? (Repeat) Well, let’s see what the Scriptures says!
First, let’s see The Gospel of John 19: 30. So, when Jesus had received the sour wine, the Lord Jesus said, It is finished! And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit, or He physically died! 31 And therefore, because it was, the Preparation Day, or, the day before the Sabbath. The bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath day, for that Sabbath was a high, or a holy, or a sacred day for Jewish People at that time.
So, The Jewish leaders asked Pilate that the 3 men who were on a cross, that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away, or disposed of before the Sabbath starts! And by the way, notice it says that their legs might be broken, (Whose legs?)
Now, let’s go back to vs. 17. 17 And Jesus bearing His cross went out to a place called, the Place of a Skull, which is called in the Hebrew Language, Golgotha! 18. Where the Roman Soldiers crucified Jesus and two others who were with Him, one on either side but Jesus was in the center, or in the middle!
Now, let’s see John 19: 32. Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man. And then the soldiers came to the next man who was crucified with Jesus and they broke his legs. (Stop here)
(Question) What was the point or the purpose of breaking the legs of certain individuals who were crucified?Was this just another sadistic means of torturing the crucified victims?
(The Answer), The purpose of breaking the legs of individuals who have being crucified was to hasten their death!
Crucifixion was a brutal form of execution that was designed to prolong a person’s suffering for hours or even days. When a person was crucified, their arms were stretched out and nailed to a crossbeam.
Their feet were either nailed or tied to a vertical post in this position, the chest muscles were strained, making it difficult to exhale
To breathe, the victim had to push up with their legs to lift their body enough to exhale. This action was incredibly painful but necessary to stay alive. Death typically came by asphyxiation, not blood loss or organ failure.
Therefore, the breaking the legs a practice that was called Crurifragium. This prevented a person from pushing up to breathe and as a result they would quickly suffocate. Crurifragium, leg-breaking was a way to speed up death by stopping the crucified person from lifting themselves to breathe.
The breaking of the legs was sometimes done as as an act of mercy to end suffering more quickly or to ensure death before sunset, especially before Sabbath or public holidays as in the case of Jesus and the two others in the Gospel accounts.
Now, Let’s Notice The Gospel of John 19: 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead. And they did not break His legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced The side of Jesus with a spear. And immediately blood and water came out. 36 For these things that were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, "Not one of His bones shall be broken."
What Scripture should be fulfilled? Well, let’s see Psalm 34: 20. He keeps all His bones: Not one of them is broken!
Now, back to The Gospel of John Chapter 19. Now, notice John 19: 37. And again, another Scripture says, They shall look upon Him whom they pierced! What Scripture says this? Well, let’s see again Psalm 22: 16. For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me. They pierced my hands and my feet. 17. I may tell or feel all my bones. They look and stare upon Me.
Finally, let’s see Luke 22: 19. And Jesus took bread, and gave thanks and brake it, and gave unto the disciples saying, This is My body which is given for you, this do in remembrance of me.
Notice He broke the bread but did not say it symbolized the breaking of His body, because His body was not broken in the crucifixion.
Both, The KJV/NKJV (Broken) in this case is not the best word that was translated into English.
Why, because David predicted "He keeps all his bones, Not one of them is broken." (Ps 34:20+)
Again, David wrote "all my bones are out of joint" (Ps 22:14+). John records "For these things came to pass to fulfill the Scripture, “NOT A BONE OF HIM SHALL BE BROKEN.” (John 19:36)
The breaking of the bread did not signify the nature of our Lord’s death, since none of His bones were broken during His execution (John 19:36; cf. Ex. 12:46; Ps. 34:20).
Rather, the fact that the disciples were each given a piece of the same loaf symbolized their unity in Christ (cf. 1 Cor. 12:12–27).
According to the parallel passage in Luke 22:19, Jesus added, “given for you; do this in remembrance of Me”
Now, let’s turn to 1st Timothy Chapter 1.
Now, in the Book or the Epistle of 1st Timothy regarding, Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3.
The major theme is, What Does God Expect From You And I When We Are A Part Of A Local Church Fellowship?
However, here in 1st Timothy, Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6.
The major theme will be, What Does God Expect From You And I When We Are Away From Our Local Church Fellowship? So, Whether We Are At Home. Or, On The Job. Or, At School. Or, In The Neighborhood. Or, Within Our Communities. Or, Wherever We Are At, And Whoever We Are With!
(Question), What Does God Expect From You And I When We Are Away From Our Local Church Fellowship?
Now, let’s turn to 1st Timothy Chapter 4. And let’s return back to our on-going series that we have entitled, “Becoming That Person Who Is Regularly Involved In Discipling, Or Spiritually Mentoring Another For Christ.
Now, let’s remember that our objective is still the same even after all these months, since January of 2025 when the Lord led us to begin this series.
And our objective is, we want to learn from the Scriptures and be enabled by the Holy Spirit to become that person who is regularly involved in discipling, or spiritually mentoring another for Christ.
And fortunately, there are at least 3 books in the Bible that are extremely helpful in preparing us, equipping us, and directing us, in becoming that person who is regularly involved in discipling, or spiritually mentoring another for Christ.
Now, the 3 Books in the Bible that are extremely helpful and that you should read for yourself are, •1st Timothy. •2nd Timothy. •And Titus.
And starting today with God’s help, we are returning back and begin to work our way through The Book of 1st Timothy, but this time we shall be focusing upon Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6 which will help us to address some of
the questions and concerns that a person may have whom regarding 1st Timothy Chapter 4. And Chapter 5. And Chapter 6.
Now today, let’s begin to learn from 1st Timothy 4:1 thru 6, Now, let’s notice 1st Timothy 4: 1, Now, the Spirit explicitly says, that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, (Stop here)
Now, when you & I read and study a certain passage or verse within the Bible, would you consider utilize this method by asking yourself some simple questions in order to get a better understanding of what a passage or verse is saying! Who? What? Why? When? Where? How?
Now, let’s notice again 1st Timothy 4:1a.
Now, he Spirit explicitly says, (Stop here)
Now, see the words, the Spirit. Now, we need to take the time and ask ourselves “Who” is this referring to? • Is it referring to an angelic being? •Or, is it referring to the Spirit that resides on the inside of every human being? •Or, is it referring to none other than God the Holy Spirit?
Well, before we answer that question let’s consider something else, that is often overlooked by most of us within the Body of Christ.
So, let’s turn to Matthew Chapter 16. Now, let’s notice Matthew 16: 18. Our Lord Jesus is speaking, and I also say unto you, that you are Peter and upon this rock I will build My church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. (Stop here)
Now, it is without question, our Lord Jesus Christ is the head and owner of the church and of all who are a part of it! (Repeat)
But, please listen to me carefully, even though our Lord Jesus Christ is the head and owner of the Church and of all who are a part of it.
Yet, it is the Holy Spirit, God the Holy Spirit, who is the Coach and the Enabler of the Church and of all who are a part of it! (Repeat)
Now, let’s go back to 1st Timothy Chapter 4.
Now, let’s notice again 1st Timothy 4:1a.
Now, the Spirit explicitly says, (Stop here)
Now, see the words, the Spirit.
Now, we need to take the time and ask ourselves “Who” is this referring to?
•An Angelic Being? •Or, is this referring to the spirit that resides on the inside of every human being? •Or, is this referring to none other than God The Holy Spirit?
Well, let’s turn to The Gospel of John Chapter 14. Now let’s also see John 14: 16, And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
Now, let’s also see John 15: 26 But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send unto you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.
Now let’s also, see John 16: 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I depart, I will send Him to you. 8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. 12 I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.
Now, here are some other important things we should know and believe about the Holy Spirit, God the Holy Spirit.
For example, let’s see Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Now, let’s also see 1 John 5:7. For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.
Now, let’s also see Genesis 1: 1. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2. The earth was without form and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep or waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
Now, let’s also see Acts 5: 3 But Peter said unto Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie unto the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?4 While it remained was it not your own? And after it was sold was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied unto men but to God!
Now, let’s also see Revelation 2:7A. He or she who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Now, let’s also see Revelation 2:11A. He or she who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Now, Let’s also see Revelation 2:17A. He or she who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Now, let’s also see Revelation 2:29. He or she who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Now let’s also see Revelation 3:6. He or she who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Now, let’s also see Revelation 3:13. He or she who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Now, let’s also see Revelation 3:22. He or she who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
And finally, let’s see Romans 8: 14 For as many as are led by The Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.
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