February 22, 2015
Gospel Plan of Salvation
SUNDAY AM FEBRUARY 22, 2015
Announcements ..................... Jimmy Spivey
Prayer ..................................... Jimmy Spivey
Song Leader .............................. Rick Harrell
Communion ............................. Matt Stubbs
Server .................................... Eddie Stewart
Hear the Gospel
Romans 1:16 Romans 10:15-17
Believe the Gospel
Mark 16:15-16
Repent of Your Sins
Acts 3:19 Acts 17:30
Confess Christ as the Son of God
Romans 10:9-10
Server .................................... Adam Guthrie
Server ............................................. Jeff Hale
Be Baptized for the Remission of Sins
Acts 2:38 Galatians 3:27
Prayer ........................................ Chad Smith
Scripture ........................... Jonathan Wilson
Lesson ................................. Deland Guthrie
Closing Prayer .......................... Billy Bowles
Live Faithful
Revelation 2:10
Study the Word
2 Timothy 2:15
Nursery...............................Morgan Guthrie
Foyer Monitor ................... Jonathan Wilson
Greeters ......................................................
Lock Building ..................... Jonathan Wilson
SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE
Song Leader ........................... Jimmy Spivey
Prayer ........................................ Rick Harrell
For the Record
Bible study------------------------ 26
Worship
Sunday morning ------------- 49
Sunday evening ------------- 29
Contributions ---------------------- $
Wednesday evening ----------- 21
Communion ............................. Matt Stubbs
Lesson ................................. Deland Guthrie
713 St. Augustine Rd.
Closing Prayer ................................ Jeff Hale
Valdosta, GA 31601
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2015
229-247-7032
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Song Leader .......................... Adam Guthrie
Deland Guthrie, Minister
Prayer ........................................ Chad Smith
Cell 229-460-1360
Lesson ...................................... Matt Stubbs
The Shadow Cast by Turning
By Wayne Jackson
One of the traits of God is that of His immutability. He is stable — unchanging in
His nature (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). In illustrating this quality of the Creator,
James writes: “. . . with whom [God] can be no variation, neither shadow that is
cast by turning” (1:17). Nature changes, but Jehovah does not.
Of special interest here, though, is the expression “shadow that is cast by turning.”
The word “turning” is from the Greek trope, which W.E. Vine says is “especially
used of the revolution of the heavenly orbs” (Expository Dictionary of New
Testament Words, IV, p. 163).
In the Greek version of the Old Testament, the term is used of the “changes” that
take place in the heavens (Job 38:33). It is entirely possible that James is suggesting
that whereas shadows are altered by the “turning” of the earth upon its axis (thus
changing its relationship to the sun), by way of contrast God does not so change.
If this is the case, we have here a remarkable statement, wonderfully accurate from
a scientific viewpoint that appears to be considerably ahead of its time. This may
be an example of inspired scientific foreknowledge.
Some (e.g., Lenski) object to this approach, suggesting that James’ language must
involve something his readers would understand. Well, they could understand the
movement of a shadow without understanding the technicalities that would
produce such an effect. Second, if biblical writers always conformed their messages
to the level of antique comprehension, the sacred volume would be vastly different!
Thus, underline “turning,” and note: Possible allusion to the earth’s rotation. We
are not attempting to be dogmatic with this suggestion, but it certainly should not
be dismissed.
Announcements
The Sin of Change
1 Kings 12:25-33
Introduction:
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Many folks in religion like to change things up.
Most don’t really see the problem of changing God’s plan.
The “I really don’t think God will be upset” mind set is everywhere.
Jeroboam had the same thoughts about change.
He only changed 3 things about worship, but God was not pleased.
 March 16 ~ 6:30 pm ~ “Struggle Seek Grow” ~ Ladies Bible class
Please see Sharon for details. (Tentative)
In our Prayers
Jeroboam changed the Place of Worship.
A. His motive was for convenience. v27
1. Many today worship only if it is convenient. (Heb. 10:25)
2. Most live Christian lives only if it is convenient. (2 Tim. 3:12)
3. Some will respond to the gospel only if convenient. (Acts. 24:25)
B. People today value the place of worship, over the correctness of worship.
1. People are drawn to men speaking vain words, not to God. (Eph. 5:6)
2. People want a convenient message. (2 Tim. 4:3)
3. There is only one true place of worship. (Eph 4:4)
II.
 Ladies Bible class Tuesday mornings @ 10 am
Dorothy Meeks, Reggie Wisenbaker, Wanda Deweese, Ruth Starling,
Johann Sluss, Ray Norvell, Morris Copeland, Marsha Swain, Charles
White, Haden Vinsen, Irene Horne, Wanda Hamm, Addison Johnson,
Glenda Hyatt, Bob Myers, Beverly Strange, J. C. McMullin,
Area Meetings
Jeroboam changed the Priest of Worship.
A. Jeroboam installed the lowest of the people to lead. v31
1. Women leading the worship. (1 Cor. 14:34)
2. Gay preachers.
3. False teachers. (2 Peter 2:1)
B. Leaders have a great responsibility. (Acts. 20:28)
1. Paul instructed Timothy to preach the word. (2 Tim. 4:2)
2. Paul felt a great responsibility to preach Christ. (Gal. 1:9)
3. Elders will answer for the church. (Heb. 13:17)
III. Jeroboam changed the Time of Worship.
A. Jeroboam changed the feast days from that which was set by God.
1. Today few see the importance of regular Communion. (Acts 20:7)
2. The additions of instrumental music have changed the worship. (Eph
5:19, Col. 3:16)
B. Once we start tampering with worship, we have changed that which God
holds sacred. (John 4:24)
1. Jeroboam would suffer because of his changes. (2 Sam 14:8-9)
2. We to will suffer separation if we change the worship. (Rev. 22:18)
Conclusion:
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God still seeks those that will seek the old paths.
Man has no right to change that which God had set as a standard.
The change God desires is in our lives and mind towards Him.
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Dasher Gospel Meeting – Charles Box - March 1-4 - -Times posted
on bulletin board in kitchen hallway
Weekly Bible Verse
1 Kings 12:25-33 New King James Version (NKJV)
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Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the mountains of Ephraim, and dwelt there. Also he went
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out from there and built Penuel. And Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom may
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return to the house of David: If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the
Lord at Jerusalem, then the heart of this people will turn back to their lord, Rehoboam king of
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Judah, and they will kill me and go back to Rehoboam king of Judah.” Therefore the king
asked advice, made two calves of gold, and said to the people, “It is too much for you to go
up to Jerusalem. Here are your gods, O Israel, which brought you up from the land of Egypt!”
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And he set up one in Bethel, and the other he put in Dan. Now this thing became a sin,
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for the people went to worship before the one as far as Dan. He made shrines[a] on the
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high places, and made priests from every class of people, who were not of the sons of Levi.
Jeroboam ordained a feast on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, like the feast that was in
Judah, and offered sacrifices on the altar. So he did at Bethel, sacrificing to the calves that he
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had made. And at Bethel he installed the priests of the high places which he had made. So
he made offerings on the altar which he had made at Bethel on the fifteenth day of the
eighth month, in the month which he had devised in his own heart. And he ordained a feast
for the children of Israel, and offered sacrifices on the altar and burned incense.