Text Box: BLESSED IS THE KING   TEXT:        John 12:12-19 THESIS:    Jesus is the lamb that was slain for all people, for all times.   * * *            I.       The Passover Feast drew _______________ crowds of people from around the                   _______________.   “On one occasion a census was taken of the lambs slain at Passover Feast. The number was given as 256,000.  There had to be a minimum of ten people per lamb; and if that estimate is correct it means that there must have been as many as 2,700,000 people at Passover Feast.”  William Barkley                     A.      Jesus is the _______________ that was slain for all the world.                              1.      The individuals that presented Jesus with a triumphal entry did not realize that they                                     were greeting the ______________ lamb that was to be slain for their sins.                              2.      The first Passover Feast instituted under Moses’ leadership was only a                                     _______________ of God’s plan lived out in Jesus Christ.                              3.      God’s salvation plan _______________ every man, woman and child of all races                                     and ethnic backgrounds for all times.            II.      The reputation of a miracle worker _____________ basically three types of people.                     First:  There were the _______________ .                     A.      Many had heard about Jesus’ miracles, especially his _______________ Lazarus from                            the dead.  (vs 17-18)                              1.      Jesus, for some is the best _______________ act in town.                              2.      The hope of God is that they will move from being a sightseer to a _____________.                     Second:  There were many people in the crowd that recognized Jesus as the conquering                             _______________ of God.  (see Luke 19: 35-38)            “They took palm branches...shouting...Blessed is the King of Israel!”   (vs 13)                     A.      This type of person:                              1.      Seeks to _______________ Jesus.                              2.      Seeks to _______________ Jesus.                              3.      Seeks to _______________ Jesus.                     Third:  In the crowd there were those who _______________ Jesus.                     A.      They were jealous of Jesus because he had something they did not.                              1.      They sought to _______________ the parade.                                       “Let us not give up meeting together...”  (Hebrews 10:25)                              2.      They sought to ______________ the praise.  (see Luke 19:37-40)                              3.      They sought to _______________ Jesus.

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April 1, 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...................................................... “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”                                                                                        “Shine, Jesus, Shine INVOCATION WELCOME EXTREME NAZARENE...........................................  Janice Holton   MEN’S MINISTRY.....................................................  Leonard Wilson   GREETING...................................................................  “Let’s Just Praise the Lord”   WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................  “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”                                                                                        “Redeemed”                                                                                        “Above All”                                                                                        “Agnus Dei”                                                                                        “Isn’t He” PASTORAL PRAYER   CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................  Children Dismissed (ages 4—4th grade)   TITHES & OFFERINGS   SPECIAL MUSIC   TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan   HOLY COMMUNION   CLOSING MUSIC......................................................  “We Will Glorify”   BENEDICTION ef   Easter Ensemble Practice 12:30 Today ~ bring your lunch!   ef   6:00 TONIGHT Join us this evening at as we bring a spiritual close to this...the LORD’S day!!!

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