KBF Teachings

Hebrews 12: 1-13

"1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus , the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning it's shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart .4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." 7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons, For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8If you are not disciplined, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. 9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! 10Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. 11No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those have been trained by it. 12Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13"Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed."

Intro: Read vs. 1

1. God has a race for you to run.
2. The Race Requires endurance.
3. Lay Aside All Excess Baggage. (vs.1)
   1. "Everything that hinders" Excess baggage of Earthly Materialism & Comfort:　Christians of wealthy nations have mixed in their own value system based on worldly materialism & comfort.(the right to live long/no suffering). High value on "instant" results & Dramatic performances as more important than unnoticed humble faithful service.
   2. "Sin that entangles" Addictions keep us running around the same loop making little progress in life. Addiction = Something that controls you/ the thing you turn to when under pressure.
      *Addiction of self-pity *addicted to control *addicted to food *addicted to talking *addicted to sleeping *addicted to shopping　*addicted to depression *addicted to anger fits *addicted to having your way *addicted to always being right *Addicted to parties 　*addicted to unforgiveness *addicted to loneliness *addicted to worry *addicted to overdo what you are doing　　*addicted to noise
   3. Maintain a good mental focus (vs 2-4)
      If we would fellowship with the Lord enough, light always overcomes darkness:
      Galatians 5:16
      "This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
      Ephesians 5:18 - 20
       "And be not drunk with wine, where in is excess; but be filled with the spirit. 19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ."
4. Be willing to accept God's training (vs.5-13)
   1. Discipline is a sign of God's Love. read vs. 5-10
   2. Discipline is painful now; it's reward comes later Read vs.11
   3. Fast response to discipline is key to true spiritual maturity vs.5,12,13

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Matthew 6:14, 15
“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.  15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”When you forgive you are able to move on in freedom and blessing

1. “What are you talking about?” Relationships with people effect your relationship with God. Repentance and forgiveness are powerful keys to restore relationship.
2. “Why should I care about this topic?” You still have people you need to forgive.Relationships with family and friends are the most important thing in your life. Your relationship to God is of eternal importance.
3. “What's the solution?” Be quick to repent and quick to forgive. Let love and humility flow in your life. Throw pride and fear out. Those two things keep you from repentance.
4. “What's the consequence of believing this point? You can have restored relationship with God and with people. You will be changed because you want relationship not because you have to.
5. “What should I do now?” Now that you know the keys to restore relationship. What’s keeping you from doing it?

::: Notes for today :::

Intro: Something is in the way. A true peaceful loving relationship is reduced to just being able to get by at best.  What’s wrong. What’s in  the way?

1. Our relationships with people effect our relationship with God.  Matthew 6:14-15
2. There is a key principle God has established in maintaining all relationships.
   *Repentance - Forgiveness -  for the purpose of  Restoration.
3. Loyd’s story:
4. Why repent? _______________________________.
   2 Corinthians 7:9-10 9
   7:9 I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as  God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10 Godly sorrow  brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death (no relationship with God..
5. The desire for relationship will cause you to want to change
6. Don’t try to clean up things in your own power.
7. Barrior free.
   1. Let love and humility flow in your life
   2. Throw out pride and  fear that keep you from repentance

Note to parents:
Please communicate to your children that you love them and are waiting and willing to forgive them.
Do your children know that you stand ready to forgive them?
Do they know that it is their responsibility to ask for forgiveness?
Do you know that you cannot force true repentance from the heart of others?

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Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2"Honor your father and mother" which is the first commandment with a promise- "That it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." 4Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead ,bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Some Advice for Adults with Mothers

1. Honor means to show value to. To Honor your Father & Mother does not mean blind obedience.

2. Honor your Mother by not allowing an excessive over-dependent relationship.

3. Bless Yourself By Forgiving your Mother.

• You will become like the person you do not forgive! You are bound to the person you do not forgive! You curse yourself & your children!!
• When you forgive, you are blessing yourself & future
• Forgiveness is not a feeling but a decision of the will.
• Forgiveness does not mean what your mother did to you was right.
• Refuse to forgive and you are taking God's position as Judge. You are not qualified for such a position only God is.Heb.10:30 "It is mine to revenge!; I will repay!
• The Mother that hurt you really can't fix anything. No apology or $ turn back time and fix the past so what are you waiting for??
• Forgive and in your time of need, you will find forgiveness.
• Grow -up stop blaming your mother!! Get a life!!
• Forgiveness opens the door to intimacy & Blessing with God.

Matthew 6:14&15 'For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.15But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.'

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Heb.10:19-25 'therefore ,brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is , his body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washes with pure water. 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all the more as you see the DAY approaching'

* In vs 22-25, the author gives three instructions: "Let us . . . Let us . . . Let us . . . " But before we take a closer look at these instructions, we must understand that in Christianity, what we do is based on what God has already done. In vs 19-21, he summarizes what we have called the finished work of Christ. This means: Read vs 19,20. Jesus' sacrifice for our sins takes away the separation between us and God. His sacrifice paid for our sins once for all; and no further sacrifices are needed. If we come to God on this basis (rather than by our works &/or other ways), we are permanently accepted by God (GOSPEL).

Look at vs 22-25 as 3 responses to Christ's finished work . . .

1. Regularly relate to God (vs 22)
   Read vs 22a: "Let us draw near to God . . . " The instruction is to cultivate a love relationship with God by coming into his presence.

2. Stay focused on God's promise of eternal life (vs 23)
   Read vs 23. "Hope" here refers to the afterlife God has promised to his children. The important thing is to stay focused on God's promise of eternal life. Just as the finished work of Christ promises me that God will accept me into his presence right now in spite of my sins, it also promises me that God will provide a glorious future life in spite of my present suffering.

3. Motivate other Christians to love & serve God (vs 24,25)
   So we are to motivate other Christians to love & serve God. "How can I do this? You’ve got to meet together with other Christians on a regular basis. Watching others build people up will give you ideas of how to practice vs 24.

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