Text Box:   PERGAMUM Jesus Saves Christians that are Surrounded by Satan’s Practices   TEXT:    Revelations 2:12-17              I.       Jesus Christ is the _________________ of kings and ________________ of                   lords.  (vs 12-14)                     A.      Jesus Christ “has the sharp ________________-edged sword.”  (vs 12)   “Roman governors were divided into two classes ~ those who had the ‘ius gladii’, the right of the sword, and those who had not.  Those who had the right of the sword had the power of life and death; on their word a man could be executed on the spot...Pergamum, had the right of the sword, and at any moment a Roman Governor might use it against any Christian.”  William Barkley                              1.      Jesus seeks to encourage the Christian by reminding them he has the                                     __________________ __________________ over life and governments.                     B.      Jesus Christ “knows where you ___________________ ~ where Satan has                            his throne.”  (vs 13)                              1.      The Christians in Pergamum were ___________________  by cults.                                       a)      Pergamum was one of the ___________________ religious centers.   “...a great altar to Zeus was built in front of the Temple of Athena which stood eight hundred feet up on Pergamum’s conical hill.  Forty feet high it stood on a projecting ledge of rock and looked exactly like a great throne on a hillside.  All day it smoked with the smoke of sacrifices offered to Zeus.”  William Barkley                                       b)      Pergamum worshiped Asclepios, the god of healing and his temples                                              were the nearest approach to hospitals in the ancient world.  The                                              serpent was the symbol of the god Asclepios.                                       c)      Pergamum was recognizes as the seat of learning with its library                                              that contained over 200,000 parchments.  (the word parchment is                                              derived from the word Pergamum which means charta or sheet)              II.      Jesus Christ recognized their faithfulness in difficult circumstances but                   admonishes them to ______________ evil practices that are sinful. (vss 14-17)                     A.      God loves us and knows that sin and evil practices will __________________                            our bodies, minds and our souls.  (14-15)                     B.      Jesus calls us to ___________________.                     C.     Jesus promises the faithful Christian ___________________ rewards.                              1.      Jesus is going to give to them manna, the heavenly food, if they abstain                                     from having a sinful appetite.  (17a)                              2.      Jesus promises the Christian a “white stone with a new name written on                                     it, known only to him who receives it.”  (vs 17b)

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February 25, 2007

Text Box: Our Staff         Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Steve Schultz         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Administration........  Tierney Cooper         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello                  Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org

Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:   Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the children’s center.                  1st thru 4th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth. Lost and Found                  Located in the hall next to the Children’s Center.

Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   OPENING MUSIC.............................................  “I’m Yours, Lord”   INVOCATION   WELCOME   RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS   GREETING..........................................................  “The Family of God”   WORSHIP IN SONG........................................  “Praise Him!  Praise Him!”                                                                                “My Savior’s Love”                                                                                “Our God Reigns’                                                                                “He’s All I Need” PASTORAL PRAYER   ALABASTER OFFERING   CHILDREN’S CHURCH.................................  Children Dismissed (ages 4—4th grades)   TITHES & OFFERINGS   SPECIAL MUSIC   TODAY’S MESSAGE.........................................  Pastor Chuck Ryan   HOLY COMMUNION   CLOSING MUSIC.............................................. “Step By Step”   BENEDICTION —–   Later Today   5:00pm......  Adult Easter Cantata Practice ~ sanctuary   6:00pm......  Evening Worship Service                        No Patch the Pirate for preschooler — 1st grade this evening   7:00pm......  Baby Welcoming for Jill & Italy Cooper in the fellowship hall

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