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+ Events this past yeart
> January 3 - Twelve deceased coal miners and 1 survivor are discovered in the Sago Mine Disaster
> February 11 - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots his friend, Harry Whittington, in the face with a shotgun on a south Texas ranch.
> May 27 - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing more than 6,000, injuring at least 36,000 and leaving some 1.5 million people homeless.
> September 15 - Spinach contaminated with E. coli kills 1 person and poisons over 100 others in 20 states of the United States
> Oct . 2 - Five Amish girls were shot dead and five injured
> 300 million Estimated U.S. population as of October
> 3,278 U.S. military deaths in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001, as of Dec. 15
> $502 billion Amount the U.S. has spent in the war on terrorism
> 2040 Year the effects of global warming could cause the Arctic Ocean to be mostly water--instead of icebergs--in the summer
> 50 Years until ocean seafood will be virtually extinct, at current rates of overfishing and pollution, according to a study by marine biologists
+ Time Person of the Year is
> “YOU”
+ Gadget of the year Plasma TV
> Worth $1500
+ Top TV Shows
> The Wire
> The Office
> Friday Night Lights
MSNBC Poll
+ How would you describe the past year for you personaly
> 29% – OK
+ How would you describe the past year for the country
> 38% – Poor
+ How would you describe the past year for the world
> 46% – Poor
- So how do you start a New Year?
+ 1 Sam 30 David at the End of His Rope
> Ziklag burned
> Goods taken
> Family captive
> Tears exhausted
> Stoning threatened
> v.6 - BUT David encouraged himself in the Lord his God
> v. 7-8 - Bring forth a word from the Lord
> 2 Pe 1:19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
+ Today
❶ Believe The Promise
There are 44 Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled at the Messiah’s first coming.
> x Born of a Virgin - Isaiah 7:14 (KJV) Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
> x Born of the tribe of Judah Genesis 49:10 (KJV)The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
> x Born in Bethlehem
- Micah 5:2 (KJV) But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting
> x King riding on a donkey - Zechariah 9:9 (KJV) Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
+ 2 Peter 1:4 (KJV)
4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
+ Believe the Promises
> Ro. 6:23b -the gift of God [is] eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord."
> Jn 1:12 - the right to become sons
> Mt. 28:20 - I am with you always
> Jn 14:2-3 - I go to prepare a place for you ..... that
here I am there ye may be also
> Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
- Christ is not an emergency number to
be used when in trouble
- Believe his promises is action that you
step into
+ Crater of Diamonds State Park
Murfreesboro, Ark
Is the only diamond-producing site in the world where the public can search for diamonds. And the policy here is “finder’s keepers.” The diamonds you find are yours to keep.
> Strawn-Wagner Diamond, which was noted as
the most perfect diamond ever certified by the American Gem Society - $33,790,
> Uncle Sam - Largest ever found in NA - $150,000.
- You won’t receive a nickel unless you
start the journey
+ ❷ Share The Joy
This is what the Christmas story is all about
Lk 2:10 - Fear robs us of joy
An extensive survey was conducted in the United States by a leading polling agency. Questionnaires were distributed to people of various ages and occupations. The key question was this: What are you looking for most in life? When the results were compiled, the analysts were surprised. Most of them had expected answers that would suggest materialistic goals, but the top three things that people wanted in life were love, joy, and peace—the first three fruits of the Spirit!
> 1. Joy in knowing Christ 1 Jn 1:4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
> 2 Great Joy Mt 28:8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
> 3. Exceeding Great Joy 1 Pe 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
> 4. Joy Unspeakable - 1 Pe 1:8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
+ ❸ Live The Hope
> Ro 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
- The joyful life is based on hope
- To look forward
- In spite of hardship
Patient In Tribulation
> Athlete enduring the training winning
is a major possibility
> Students enduring study & exams
Hope of a career
> Mexicans endure desert fence and
being shot hope of a better life
> Instant In Prayer
- Prayer Strengthens faith which is the
seed of hope
- Lifts us into joyful expectation
- Back to David he encouraged himself
in the Lord
+ How To Start The New Year
> Believe The Promise
> Share The Joy
> Live The Hope
