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September 23, 2012

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

September 19, 2012

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Nehemiah 4:16-18
Timeline of Ezra 4-6:
- Ezra 4:1-5, 24ff - discouraged, stopped temple work
  - King Cyrus (539-530 B.C.)
  - King Cambyses (530-522 B.C.)
  - King Darius I (522-486 B.C.)
- Ezra 4:6- wrote an accusation
  - King Xerxes I (Ahaseurus) (485-464 B.C.)
- Ezra 4:7-23- letter to King, work stopped again
  - King Artaxerxes I (464-423 B.C.)
Ezra 4:1-2- The enemies claim to seek God and try to join the effort.
- II Kings 17:24-29
- Ezra 4:3 - The leaders refuse to allow the enemies to join them.
- Ezra 4:4 - The enemies then started discouraging the work.
Tactics used:
- Persistence over time
  - Ezra 4:5-7 - The persecution lasted for decades. The Israelites could not simply wait out the persecution. We cannot delay obedience until persecution subsides!
  - Hebrews 12:1-3 - We must run with patience and endure.
  - Mark 3:1-6 - Jesus healed the man in the face of persecution.
- Misinformation
  - Ezra 4:7-23 - The letter to Artaxerxes warned that Jerusalem had historically been a rebellious city.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

September 16, 2012

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The local church is authorized to support the preaching of the gospel at home. (I Corinthians 9:1-14
The local church is authorized to support the preaching of the gospel away from home. (II Corinthians 11:8-9
Some people argue that Thessalonica and Berea sent wages to Paul via Philippi.
- The truth of the matter:
  - Philippians 4:15-16 - Philippi sent wages to Paul
  - II Corinthians 11:8-9 - Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea sent wages to Paul.
Central organizations for evangelism are not authorized - period.
Is this scriptural?
- Individuals contributing to a common fund to support a preacher.
- Yes, the local church can fulfil that role.
Is this scriptural if it is not a local church?
- No. God specified the arrangement through which this is to occur.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

September 16, 2012

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Jesus lived under the Old Covenant
- Matthew 5:17-18
- Some say that Jesus lived under the Old Covenant and only taught Old Covenant teachings.
But Jesus introduced the New Covenant that would soon take effect
- Jesus proclaimed the gospel of the Kingdom which was “at hand.”
  - Matthew 3:1
- Jesus introduced new truths not found in the Old Covenant.
  - John 4:20 - worshiping in a different place
  - John 3:3-5 - talking to Nicodemus about baptism
- The words of Jesus before the cross were still binding after the cross.
  - Matthew 28:19-20
  - I Corinthians 11:23-25
  - Colossians 1:13
- So what?
  - Galatians 5:3
  - Matthew 19:3-9 - This changes the rules for marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
  - Hebrews 1:1-2