Lesson Audio – Mark Day – Enemies of Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. – Philippians 4:4-9 KJV
Lesson Audio – Mark Day – The Evangelism of Phillip
And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. – Acts 18:29-31
Baptism: Responding to the Good News of Christ’s Lordship
A first-century inscription reads, “The beginning of the gospel of Caesar Augustus.” The word “gospel” was used in the first century to refer to an objective fact of crucial importance to the world at large. That Caesar Augustus had ascended to the throne was a fact about which all of the empire had to hear because of its tremendous effects. However, during Augustus’ reign (27 BC to 14 AD), there was a king born whose ascension to the throne would be far more significant than any king throughout history. The Gospel of His Kingship is still being heralded today.
Mark 1:1 reads, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Early on the Gospel accounts introduce John, who heralded the nearby coming of a kingdom and baptized in the Jordan those supplicants who responded for remission of sins (Mt. 3:1-12; Mk. 1:2-8; Lk. 3:2-17; Jn. 1:15-28). Those of the Jewish nation who responded were a cleansed remnant, as promised by the prophets, who looked for the hope and restoration of Israel (Isa. 1:9, 16; 66:20; Ezek. 36:33; Zech. 3:1-10). John’s baptism was different than anything the Jewish people had seen in purification ceremonies in that he, as a spokesman for God, immersed people for remission of sins, rather than people administering washing for themselves; thus, he was given the name “Baptizer” or “Immerser” and his authority was questioned by the religious leaders of the day, who refused to give a definitive answer (Jn. 1:25-26; cf. Mt. 21:25; Mk. 11:30; Lk. 20:4).
Jesus was the coming greater one, to whom John had pointed his followers. Water baptism “in the name of Jesus” is submission to the authority of this greater one who has come, died, and is risen. Just before ascending to the Father to sit on the throne, Jesus acknowledged His universal authority and commanded His disciples to make more disciples by teaching all nations and baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Mt. 28:18-20). The participle “baptizing” shows that it, (along with going and teaching), is the means by which disciples are made. Disciples of Jesus are to administer this baptism in making more disciples (Mt. 28:19).
Mark’s account of Jesus’ commission is, “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mk. 16:15-16). Not only Jews, but people of all nations, were to be baptized in the name of Jesus. The book of Acts records significant events in the history of the early church carrying out this command. The Samaritans, both men and women, heard about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ and were baptized (Acts 8:12). The Ethiopian eunuch heard Philip preach Jesus and stopped his chariot to be baptized in water (Acts 8:26-39). Acts shows that even Gentiles like Cornelius’ household and friends (10:47-48), the keeper of the prison at Philippi (16:33), the Corinthians (18:8,) and Ephesians (19:5) were baptized in water when they believed the Gospel. Baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus is a command to be obeyed, distinct from the Holy Spirit’s power coming upon an individual (Acts 8:16; 10:48).
All of human history can be understood from the perspective of Jesus coming to earth to save those who would submit to His Lordship. Submitting to His Lordship includes dying to self, being united with Christ’s death, and being raised to be a servant of righteousness; these are done in baptism (Rom. 6:3-7; 17-18). If I do not submit to Christ’s Lordship, history will leave me in its wake. Peter announced the ascension of Christ to the throne at the right hand of God (Acts 2:32-36). He then instructed men to repent and be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38) to save themselves (Acts 2:40) for baptism saves (1 Pet. 3:21). Have you responded to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Do not just call Him Lord (Mt. 7:21), but put Him on as Lord by obeying Him in baptism (Gal. 3:26-27).
-Mark Day
Gospel Meeting – Always Reaching Forward with Jerry Carmichael – April 15-18th
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:13-16 KJV
Sunday
04.15.18 AM – Bible Class – Facing Challenges
04.15.18 AM – According to the Pattern
Monday
04.16.18 AM – Growing Old God’s Way
Psalm 71
04.16.18 PM – Coming Out
Revelation 17:14-17 & Revelation 18:1-5
Tuesday
04.17.18 AM – I Almost Fell
Psalm 73
04.17.18 PM – My Hearts Desire
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh. – Romans 9:1-3 KJV
Wednesday
04.18.18 AM – The Perfect Law of the Lord
Psalm 19:7-11
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