Worked as a MacMillan Nurse Specialist in a few specialities in London. The Character of God. Reality is what actually happens. Former Nurse in both Canada and the UK. When the gap between expectation and reality is small – we are generally happy. (Baby picture flashes on the screen) ... We face a gap between the two. I take the position that heaven is not a location within the universe, but a different dimension. Moses had been chosen for that very purpose. Some paintings are dramatic â such as El Grecoâs. Required fields are marked *. Justice is turned away backward, and righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God) stands far off; for truth has fallen in the street (the city’s forum), and uprightness cannot enter [the courts of justice]. Abraham's Legacy of Faith. 1 Peter (Week 10) - Living in the Gap Date: July 22, 2018 Speaker: Jordy McKaskle Living in the Spirit: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Rev. The apostles were to go and tell the story, spread the Good News.Jesus didnât leave them alone to get on with it. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love God more. Luke says essentially the same thing as Jesus opened the apostlesâ minds to understand the scriptures. His position in heaven means that we have a place there too. I searched for a man among them who would repair the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land so that I might not destroy it, but I found no one. They just needed to wait in Jerusalem, until they received the Holy Spirit. They were no to be silent witnesses either! This is not the emotion you feel when you lose your best friend. 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 Local: 704-401-2432 Toll Free: 1-877-247-2426 BGEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. He has also written a commentary on Ezekiel in the NIV Application series, on Daniel (Reformed Expository Commentary), and on Numbers in the Preach the Word series, along with books on Abraham (Living in the Gap Between Promise and Reality), Isaac and Jacob (Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace), and the Beatitudes (Hero of Heroes). The Resurrection of Jesus without the Ascension leaves us with the problem of what happened to His body. Many people have ideas about what heaven is and isnât, where it is and what happens. I suspect that the gap between expectation and reality was wide in these moments. Newly appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Hambleden Valley Group of Churches and will start later in January 2021. All the way along, Jesus had been telling them that he was going to leave them, go back to the Father, then send the counsellor, the Holy Spirit to be with them forever. Wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has started." Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death Answering the Question For You — Paul Walker. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. A “hedge”is a wall to separate and defend against.” The phrase “standing in the gap”means to expose one’s self to and for the protection of something; to make defense against any assailing danger.” In particular, his faith was demonstrated by the way he lived in the reality gap, i.e., the gap between promise and reality. Thank You that I can cover them in prayer and speak words of faith over them. Murmuring and Plague … 47 So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. The Russian astronaut who sneered that he didn’t see God or Heaven while in orbit came as no surprise. Phone: (352) 746-6200 Fax: (352) 746-6299 I apologize in some ways … The apostles didnât take the Ascension to mean that Jesus was no longer with them. There is a big gap between the resurrection of Jesus and my new birth 2,000 years later. The gospels are clear that the body which was laid in the tomb on Friday evening left the tomb on Sunday morning. 4221 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy Lecanto, FL 34461. 2; ADSD 1; Having the Right Attitude 2; Hearing the Voice of God 3; The River Sessions 2; Putting Things into Perspective 2; Easter 3; LIFE IS 4; The Keys to Maturity 2; All Series He was with them. Specialised in Palliative Care, Gynaecology-Oncology and a bit of Orthopaedics (just to keep me travelling). To … In standing in the gap, he “stepped between the LORD and the people” (Psalm 106:23, NLT). Accepting the call to stand in the gap is one of the most important things we will do as a Christian. Standing In The Gap Ezekiel 22:23-31 Objective: Encourage people to step up and take a stand to protect the integrity of God’s people and church. 6-2-85 10:50 a.m. Matthewâs gospel records Jesusâ last words as: âRemember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.â Jesusâ Ascension means the presence, not the absence, of Jesus. I suspect that this gap is wide for many people in these trying times. Regardless of belief in Jesus or not – it is fairly accepted that He did walk on this earth and He was killed by the authorities. Introduction Pray at Beginning Introduce series Elijah - A Humble Hero , based on scripture; using a book by Charles Swindoll as a main commentary source Our country as of 2019 43% Protestent 20% Catholic 17% religious but nothing specific; I believe in God, I am Christian because I … With all the chaos and confusion in the world around us, discover God's call to follow Christ, save His people, by Standing In The Gap with Him. And the Lord saw it, and it displeased Him that there was no justice. El Greco paints Jesus as he arrives in heaven. The angels attending to him look a bit more stressed. Garfalo shows the cloud of witnesses waiting for Jesus â leaving the rest with a glimpse of heaven. ). If Jesus’ resurrected body didn’t ascend, as the scriptures say, what happened to it? I think that the disciples of Jesus had something of a gap between expectation and reality after his death. JT English We believe in one God eternally existing as one essence and three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God. Who can do something about that gap? The ascending Christ often carries a banner or a scroll or makes a Blessing gesture with His right hand towards the group below him.I pay attention to the faces in the crowd, watching as Jesus ascends â some people look peaceful and calm, others bemused, others in shock and disbelief. 48 He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. 49 But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to … Letâs be bold, and brave as those first apostles were. A Bride for Isaac. Expectation is what we think or want to happen in a situation. This is the Good News that needs to be shared with those around us who do not know or belief. 47 So Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the midst of the assembly. Now the moment has arrived: Jesus is going up into heaven and the Holy Spirit is coming to clothe them with power from on high. The plague had already started among the people, but Aaron offered the incense and made atonement for them. Thankfully, it is in the Ascension of Jesus that the gap is finally narrowed for the disciples and for us too. Ezekiel 22:30. In Ezekiel 22:30 God said, "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." If you notice, many Ascension paintings have two parts: an upper Heavenly and a lower earthly part. Sermons from Seven Rivers Church. Heaven is where and when we will spend all of eternity with God the Father and Jesus the Son. Prayer for Today: "Father, thank You that I can stand in the gap for the people in my life who are living with walls that are broken down. View all posts by Sue Lepp, Your email address will not be published. “And he stood between the dead and the living and the plague was stopped.” (Numbers 16:48) This verse comes at the end of a very humbling, sobering chapter. Your email address will not be published. Surely in his sermon, especially that portion from the Pentateuch, Jesus talked about Abraham, who we know is referred to throughout the Bible as the exemplar of faith. Some are reaching, falling, covering their eyes at this sight Others are looking away or looking down. They somehow knew in that moment they were going to getting more of Jesus, not less. STANDING IN THE BREACH. If you've benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in God's story. Heaven is the second gap that gets filled with Jesusâ ascension. April 22, 2018. I will make it my mission to … There was no feeling that the good old days with Jesus were in the past. A hallucination can fade away, but a body has to go somewhere. A mixed response to Jesus. In the season of Thy Kingdom Come, we can share this amazing news with those around us whose gaps are wide and unfillable. Finally, in the Ascension, Jesus fills the gap of what we are to do next. We believe in one God eternally existing as one essence and three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God. You might get a refund; or you might not; you might be able to rebook or maybe not. Expectation is what we think or want to happen in a situation. I served my curacy in the Parish of Langley Marish and trained at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Ash Wednesday – What Have You Picked Up in Your Heart? I donât know about you, but I often struggle to remember what Jesus said as he ascended into heaven. 9-9-18 sermon from LakeRidge UMC on Vimeo. Van Overbekeâs entrance into heaven is small, narrow. That is, our hope arises from being born anew, and this new birth comes in some sense through Jesus' resurrection. God wants to fill the breach (gap). I grew up in an era where we didn’t wear helmets for everything that was even a little bit dangerous, therefore, we had the chance to play games on the playground that mattered. Starting with the Basics: Be Like Solomon, Jesus and Mary, Christmas Eve Day Communion: History & Hope. Read the full text of William Barber's inaugural sermon as Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. The wider the gap â the less happy we might be; as what we thought or hoped might happen can be a far cry from what really occurred. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the […] Jesus is the filler of gaps between our lost expectations and the reality that we might not want. Past Sermons Home » Sunday, April 12, 2020 – “Living in the Gap: Easter Service for All” Sunday, April 12, 2020 – “Living in the Gap: Easter Service for All” Please join us for our annual Easter Service at 10:15 via Livestream. The gap between heaven and earth is small. 15 Yes, truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Reality is what actually happens. Canât wait to do that again! And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people. This is the pastor bringing the message from the Book of Ezekiel entitled Standing in the Breach.It is a message on intercessory prayer; our text is Ezekiel 22, verse 30; Ezekiel 22, verse 30. He was to the apostles and is to us now. Stand in the Gap. Memory: Ezekiel 22:30, “I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none.” Time for a new start at the beginning of a new year. In Acts, Jesus tells the apostles that they will be baptized with the Holy Spirit imminently and that they will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. They were meeting together and praying and planning the work that needed to be done. … The astronauts who went to the moon were no nearer to Heaven than us. We need to understand that things happen when we stand in the gap. For those of us living in the 21st century, there are two major reasons people remain skeptical about the second coming of Christ. In their desperation to disprove His followers, why did they not just exhume the body and show everyone what a lot of nonsense it all was. More in Genesis: The Life of Abraham. supports HTML5 video, Afshin Ziafat | When God touches our hearts and leads us to pray or intercede on behalf of someone else, things happen. We prepare for our special season of prayer and fasting with the theme, Standing In The Gap. There are a few gaps that need to be filled: The first gap is the matter of his body. SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Standing in the Gap Matthew 7:7-12. April 15, 2018. Sunday Sermons 67; Wednesday Nights 81; 1 Peter 4; Living with Purpose! I think Jesus looks tired, but also peaceful and at rest in the arms of the Father. The white dove hovering above the scene represents the Holy Spirit. A “gap” is a hole, a breach, an opening”. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Sermons: TRUSTING GOD IN DIFFICULT TIMES 1 – Trusting God When You’re Alone in the Gap (4.18.10) 2 – Trusting God When the Brook Dries Up (5.9.10) 3 – Trusting God When the Food Runs Out (5.16.10) Jesus also helps to bring our expectations and reality closer too.Jesus doesnât mind the gap â he fills the gap. Sometimes seeing really is believing! Rather, there was an anticipation to even greater things, as had been promised He is not absent as we understand absence. We expected things, events to happen and they have either been delayed or cancelled. Instead they “returned to Jerusalem with great joy”. Division, Anxiety, and Confusion — RJ Heijmen God is looking for people to stand in the gap. Reading: Ezekiel 22:23-31. They talk about how the Apostles' Creed helps in our understanding of how to answer that question. Many are living with the grief of events that wonât ever happen. Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit (Jossey-Bass, October 2011). Korah’s rebellion, this picture of sin among God’s people and the spreading of that rebellion in such a way that a plague was coming upon the people … Continued However, we are those who must believe without seeing; our comfort comes in knowing that we are blessed for it. April 29, 2018. He is very white, a sign of his purity and holiness. Leta Arndt Behrens Sermon Scripture: MATTHEW 5:1-11 1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. In this episode, Kyle, JT, and Jen continue their discussion of the Apostles' Creed by asking, "Who is God?" When Jesus appeared to His disciples in the resurrection accounts, they were seeing a real body. One of … Jesus said, “Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. We will all be living with some level of disappointment in the present moment. Reflections (and other stuff I think about! Church we live in a day where the foundational truths of God’s Word are being challenged by men and women who once stood for the truth. So I have poured out my … Living in the tragic gap [s3bubbleAudioSingle bucket="sermons_asp" track="20140601Easter7A.mp3"] Lectionary readings: Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-361 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11John 17:1-11 Other texts: Palmer, Parker. 10/29/2020. They knew they had a job, and that is why they selected another apostle to replace Judas. The wider the gap – the less happy … In these paintings, we get a visual of Jesus filling the gap between heaven and earth, us and God. When the gap between expectation and reality is small â we are generally happy. I think that many of us often live in the gap between expectation and reality. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have”. 48 He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague stopped. Video The Doctrine of God. Ascension Eucharist 21/5/20 Acts 1:1-11Luke 24:44-53 Living in the Gap I think that many of us often live in the gap between expectation and reality. While we may not have seen the Ascension for ourselves, many artists have depicted it over time; I will share a few of my favourites! They knew there had to be 12 people, representative of the new Israel. Nov 11, 2007, Topic : In verse 3 Peter says, "We are born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." If you read all of Luke 24 starting with the women, Peter and John at the empty tomb to Cleopas and the other disciple on the road to Emmaus to Jesus standing among them and eating the broiled fish â there is fear and doubt and disbelief. Moses “stood in the gap” and saved the people of Israel with his petition on their behalf. Dr. W. A. Criswell. It would appear as though the disciples did not fully understand what Jesus was trying to teach them. When a Christian prays, things happen. 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