Jesus the Redeemer Hebrews 9:11-18; To7l2 14,17-18 Lesson Aims: to compare the sacrifices of the Levitical priests to that of Jesus, to rec ognize that His superiority, and to remain loyal to Him at all times. Background: The writer continued to build his case on the "superiority of Christ". His desire was to convince the Hebrew converts to remain loyal. While the Old System (Mosaic Covenant) was in place everything was fine as It foreshadowed the future. Jesus became the fulfillment estab lishing the new and better Covenant with all people. The writer guided them to see the connection between the Old Covenant under Moses and the New Covenant in Christ. He /^i i lumpaicu me Levitical priests' roles to that of Jesus as High Priest. In every aspect, Jesus is superior! As he built this image, he added a new ele ment. Not only was Jesus. God's Son the Great Intercessor, He is also the Redeemer. Once a year on the Day of Atonement (forgive ness) the high priest entered the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) with animal blood to ceremonially cover his sins and those of the people. Dressed in all of his regalia, presents blood to God to renew the covenant relationship. God could accept or reject the offering. The Bible Expositor and Illuminator presents "sin" as the perennial (constant) and basic problem of the human race. Think about it, until Adam and Eve decided to eat from one of the forbidden trees, there was no sin! Sin separates humanity from God. The sacrifices of the Old Covenant "covered sin" and redeemed the people temporar ily thus the offerings were done annually. Even then God was preparing (forty-two gen erations) the ultimate sacrifice to end the cycle. Mildred Peppers Sunday School Lesson Lesson: Jesus is presented here as the perfect sacrifice. He is the Sinless High Priest who becomes human that He can identify with temptations. He enters the Holy of Holies (Calvary) to purge the sins of humanity once and for all. There is no longer a need for sacrifices to cover sin. Read verses 13- 14 and think about the message. The Levitical sacrifices only touched the external while the Perfect Sacrifice operated within (faith) that the new creature could be seen. In setting humanity free from the bondage of sin. He becomes the mediator between us and God. The writer encouraged them not to get hung up on Jesus' death by, using a legal will as the example. To ratify the New Covenant, death was necessary. In order for the will to be valid, the person must die. He doesn't mention it here but Jesus arose from the dead!. His work on earth completed. He sits on the right hand of God. His sacrifice alone is enough for all time! His act makes believers perfect forev er in that we are progressing towards the mark. There is no need for another sacrifice. Go back and read Jeremiah 31: 27 34. If the Hebrew <;on verts go back to the old way , they are denying the completed work of Jesus Christ Application: For all have sinned either by commission (performance) or omission (shortage). Our relationship with God is severed! How can it be fixed? Jesus, the Sinless High Priest gave His life to redeem believers back to God. Don't go back to whatever you previously practiced or ? believed. Christ is the Only Way! He was promised in the Old Testament and God is Faithful - He delivered. There is no need for blood sacrifices any more - Jesus paid it all. Our sins are like scarlet but He washed them whiter than snow! He is our mediator before God. Don't go to Judgment wjthout Him! ^nurcn to celebrate anniversary SPECIAL TO THE CHRONIC! F Greater Faith Holy Temple In God's Hand Ministry will celebrate its 8th Church Anniversary June 1 1 - 13 at 7:30 p.m., nightly. The speakers for the week will be Violet Sterling, pastor of Amazing Faith Apostolic Church on June 1 1 ; Ivory Roseboro, pastor of Saints Delight Holiness Church of Midway on June 12; and Katherine Tapp, pastor of House of Prayer of Deliverance on June 13. The public is cordially invited to attend this great occasion. For more information, contact Apostle Arturo Kinzer or Co-Pastor Betty Kinzer at 336-391-7205. Apostle Arturo Kinzer and Co-Pastor Betty Kinzer Rev. Reginald Harris Harris to speak on Father's Day United Bible Way Baptist Church to host event M-tVIAL IU I HL CHRONICLE ' . _ -? Unked Bible Way Baptist Church will celebrate Father's Day on June 15 at its 11 a.m. worship service. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Reginald Harris, an associate minister at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Harris was called into the ministry in 2003 and was licensed and ordained in April 2006. He received his training and guid ance in the ministry from the Pastor Donald L. Salley. The city native serves with Morning Star's Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Good News Ministry and Brotherhood Ministry. Rev. Harris also participated in the Jail and Yoke Fellow Prison Ministry, the Youth Trac for the High Point Missionary Baptist Association and serves as advisor to the Nursing Home Ministry! A graduate of Anderson High School, Harris is the son of Delores Peay and the late David L. Little. He is employed by Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He says his greatest desire is to make a difference in someone's life by the way he lives his life in Christ Jesus. One of his favorite scriptures is "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6e. The pub lic is cordially invited to attend. The church is at 4035 Northampton Dr. The host pastor is Dr. H. L. Moore. Calendar from page BIO ing sessions for the summer, and will convene again in September. McKellar at Men 's Day Beulah Baptist Church will have its annual Men's Day Program on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15. The Rev. James McKellar will be the speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. Beulah Baptist Church is located at 1352 N. Trade St, where the pastor is L. Brace Ford. Contact the church at 336-722-2907 for more infor mation. Father's Day Program The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Family will have its annual Fathers Day Program on June 15 during its 11 a.m. worship hour. The guest speaker will be Min. Samuel Edwards, associate of Pilgrim Rest and one of the founders of the church. The public is invited to attend. The church is at 1905 N. Jackson Ave. The pastor is Paul W Hart and the First Lady is Sandra D. Hart. Fathers' tribute St. Peter's Church & World Outreach Center will have its A Tribute to Fathers on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, at the 10 a.m. during the worship service. Fathers will be honored with a grand display called "Men In Black," which features a 100 voice men's choir. The theme is "The Affirmation of the Father to the Father!" The center is located at 3683 Old Lexington Rd. Dr. James C. and Lady Joyce Hash are Senior Pastors. For more details, call 336-650-0200. Frye at Friendship The Honorable Justice Henry E. Frye will be the guest speaker at Friendship Baptist Church's Men's Day Celebration on June 15 at 11 a.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. The church is at 1317 North Cherry Street. For more information, contact the church at 336-723-6105. June 16 Church camp Mount Zion Baptist Church's 2008 Summer Arts Camp For Children Ages 6-12 will be June 16 - Aug. 8. There will be extended camp programs from Aug. 1 1 - 22 . Camp hours are 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Call the Church Office at 336-722-2325 for more information. Friendship VBS Friendship Baptist Church will host its Vacation Bible School from June 16-20 from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. The public is welcomed to attend. For more information, contact the church at 336 723-6105. Mt. Olive Revival Mount Olive Baptist Church will be in revival June 16 - 18. The guest speaker will be Dr. David Patterson of Roland. N.C. Services will be 7 p.m., nightly. The public is cordially invited to attend. The church is at 1301 C. E. Gray Drive. Dr. Charles E. Gray is host pastor. June 18 St. Mark VBS St. Mark Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be June 16 - 20 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, you may contact the school's principal, Sarah Nowlin, at 336-764-8427. Transportation will be provided. St. Mark is at 1100 Manley Street. The Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is the pastor and teacher. June 19 Arts Conference Fresh Fire Worship Center will have its Worship Arts Conference 2008, themed "Arts in Gospel: A Solid Foundation," from June 19 - 21 . On the night. Pastor Michele Rucker, founder of Dancing on the Promise International Ministries and School of Prophetic Dance of Stone Mountain, Ga., will speak at 7 p.m. and dancers and singers will perform. On June 20, a series of workshops will be held from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. On the final day, __________ #? V P n t *2 t 1 will go from 8 a.m. to noon and include a 9 a.m. closing session showcas ing all partici pating groups and a final charge by Pastor Rucker. There is no registration fee for the conference, but registra tion is required by calling 336 499-1939. All events will be at I Fresh Fire Worship Center, 740 Chatham Rd., where Elder Phillip G. McCloud Sr. is the senior pastor. June 20 Just Praise Galilee Missionary Baptist Church will hold JUST (joyous, unshacked, ' Spirited, Testimonial) Praise on Friday, June 20 beginning at 7:30 p.m. ! This event will kick off with < teaching and culminate with a I praise experience featuring ] praise te;ams from in and around < the city, including Galilee's own I Anointed Praise and Annointed Ones Dance Ministry. The pub- i lie is invited to attend and to bring instruments of praise such as tambourines and whistles. For further information, contact I Galilee, which is at 575 Martin 1 Luther King Jr. Dr., at 336-724- \ 3857. June 21 Community Free Clothes Giveaway e The Sheepfold Ministry and the Security Team of Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 East 12th St., are sponsoring their annual free clothes give-away on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the church's parking lot. Everyone is invited to share in the fellowship. Refreshments will be served. Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr., is senior pastor. Workshop about ex-offenders An ex-offender workshop will be held Saturday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle of Faith Church, where the pastor is Apostle Brenda J. McCloud. Minister Ernest Tatum will give remarks during the workshop. The church is at 1410 Attucks St. Call 336-784-7030 for more information. June 22 Pastor 's Aide anniversary Mount Olive Baptist Church will celebrate its Pastor's Aide 34th Anniversary on 'June 22 at \ p.m. The guest speaker will be :he Rev. Herbert Miller of First Baptist of Lexington. The :hurch is at 1301 C. E. Gray Orive. Starting June 23 New Jerusalem VBS New Jerusalem Missionary 3aptist Church will host its Vacation Bible School June 23 - \1 from 6 - 8 p.m. each night. The church is located at 1212 North Dunleith Ave., where the pastor is the Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Cornelius. For more informa tion, call 336-723-9743. Jerusalem Marketplace VBS Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church will host rides to the Jerusalem Marketplace dur ing its Vacation Bible School, which will be held 6-8 p.m. each night from June 23 -27. The occasion will feature Bible times games, traditional treats, and a chance to discover what it was like to live during Jesus' time. Mount Pleasant is located at 495 NW Crawford Place, where Bishop Sherwood T. Davis Sr.. is the pastor. For directions, transportation, or further information, call the church office at 336-725-9623. Mi. Olive VBS Mount Olive Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held June 23 - 27 at 6 p.m., nightly. There will be classes for all ages. The public is invited to attend. The church is at 1301 C. E. Gray Drive. New Trinity VBS Vacation Bible School will be held June 23 - 27 at 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at New Trinity Baptist Church. All preschoolers, pri mary students, preteens and teenagers are invited to attend and join in the fun, crafts, and other activities. Lunch will be served. The church is at 1240 E. 22nd Street. VBS at St. Stephen Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church June 23 - 27 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., nightly. The theme is "Advejiturers in Faith/Faith Heroes." Registration is June 23 at 6 p.m. The pastor is Rev. James Cook. July 17 VBS Zion Tabernacle FBH Church will host its Vacation Bible School July 17-20 from 6-8 p.m. at its location at 425 Buick St., which is off Old Greensboro Road. Kindergarten students to high schoolers are invited to take part. The pastor is James H. Neely Sr. Starting July 18 GBC 127th anniversary events Goodwill Baptist Church, Inc. will celebrate its 127th Church Anniversary July 18 - 20. An extravaganza will be held on Friday, July 1 8 from 7 - 9 p.m. The evening will consist of a church historical perform ance, music, games and fun. The guest preacher will be Elder Tony Neal from Greater Faith Holiness Church, who will min ister at 3 p-m- on Sunday, July 20. The public is invited to come and celebrate the occa sion. The church is located at 548 Goodwill Rd. in the Arcadia Community of Clemmons. For more information, call 336-764 3930. Macedonia Holiness Church Of God Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. Bishop Hi.. Wt*. Sr. DD^ SJ-D.-ftutor Sunday Services Sunday School ............ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 1 1 :00 a.m. M.Y.P.U. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 4111 Whitfield Drive 1 Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006 ( The death of a loved one is enough of a burden without it becoming a financial one, too. c Plan ahead and save. Pracr of Mind ? fjt. 1979 For more information contact: (336) 788-4959 BEULAHLAND Summer Camp Refresher Academics Professional Staff Swimming Beulah Baptist Church 1352 North Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC 27127 Where Kids Have Fun!!! Ages 7-15 years old June 16, 2008- August 1, 2008 Field Trips Bowling Movies Registration: $25.00 on or before June 1 , 2008 $35.00 after June 1 , 2008 Cost per week: $85.00/child Multiple Child discount Includes: Morning snack. Lunch. Afternoon snack and some field trips Transportation available: additional fee For more information or to get an application: Call Coach Wormack at (336) 624-1285 or Beulah Baptist at (336) 722-2907 ext. 107 > ? >