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• Devotions – Marilyn Davis

• Test Review

• Concept Review

• Review Pictures 5 & 7

• Learn Picture 9

Jesus The Teacher

Jesus the Teacher – NT - 5Jesus the Teacher – NT - 5 Lighted lamp — As a

teacher, Jesus of Nazareth casts heaven’s light upon the major issues that concern both living and dying.

Parted curtains — He unveils the hidden and makes known the unknown.

Great crown over world — He declares the Creator to be the Sovereign of heaven and earth.

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First diamond in crown — He proclaims the will and purpose of God.

Second diamond in crown — He reveals the nature of God.

Small crown near end of staff — He reveals the true

nature and purpose of

humanity.

Jesus the Teacher – NT - 5Jesus the Teacher – NT - 5 Beams from crown bathe

kneeling figure in light — He heralds the theme that mortals must be God-related if they are to lay claim to the abundant life.

Discarded masks — He prevails upon all to abandon the maze of false values which masquerade for life.

Storm clouds — He identifies the adversaries that threaten the vital relationship between humankind and its Maker.

Jesus the Teacher – NT - 5Jesus the Teacher – NT - 5 Towel and basin — He

announces the divine responsibilities characteristic of a right relationship between Creator and creature.

Flower bed — He declares the promises, powers, and blessings that are inherited by the God-related.

Diamond and key — He asserts that the divine treasures awaiting us are appropriated by faith.

A Light in the Darkness

A Light in the Darkness – NT - 7A Light in the Darkness – NT - 7 Dark clouds hovering over

earth — Enslaved by the forces of evil, God’s good earth was enveloped in darkness.

Manger scene — Into this darkness, the Redeemer came.

A Light in the Darkness – NT - 7A Light in the Darkness – NT - 7 Golden light surrounding the

Christ child — As the Word made flesh, as authentic man, as spokesman to distortion, as teacher, and as Savior, this herald and Redeemer from God brought the divine light of the ages to bear upon the shadows that robbed mortals of life and light. Darkness was dispersed and shadows dispelled.

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Cross and thorns — A sinful people, angered by the invasion of God’s light into human affairs, led the Christ to a cross and crucified him.

White clouds and beam of light (upper center) — God, however, turned this evil deed into a victory.

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Infant hands and crucified hands — By divine-ordained plan, the tiny hands of an infant, born in Bethlehem’s manger, reached out and found a cross on which to bear the sins of the world.

Golden crown — Now and forever Christ is king because of a cross. Through his suffering and death on this instrument of torture, Christ redeemed the lost and ushered believers into a kingdom which has no end.

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Ring of light encircling globe — In his life, his death, and his resurrection, Christ demonstrated that he was what he claimed to be, “the light of the world.”

Christ the Lord – NT - 9

Christ the Lord – NT - 9Christ the Lord – NT - 9 Small figures approaching

walled city — Jesus’ disciples go to Jerusalem to await the promise of “power from on high.”

Walled city, green pastures, and globe — The fellowship of believers is commanded by Christ to proclaim the message of his lordship to all peoples.

“. . . you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

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IN JERUSALEM (Acts 1:1–7:60)

Three spires within walled city — The Jerusalem experiences accomplished three significant things for the early fellowship.

First spire — The fellowship was empowered.

Second spire — The fellowship increased in number.

Christ the Lord – NT - 9Christ the Lord – NT - 9 Third spire — The fellowship

was unified and dispersed by persecution.

IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (Acts 8:1–12:25)

Arched doorway in city wall and pathway to green pastures — Through a new understanding gained in the Jerusalem experience, the old idea of separation begins to break down, and the witness is carried to the Samaritans.

Christ the Lord – NT - 9Christ the Lord – NT - 9 Broken portion of city wall

— Second degree breakdown of separation takes hold as the message is brought directly to the Gentiles.

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (Acts 13:1–28:31)

Globe circumscribed by light — The message of Christ’s lordship is proclaimed to the whole world.

Christ the Lord – NT - 9Christ the Lord – NT - 9 The open book — Gripped

by the total message which Jesus loosed upon the earth, the followers of Christ proclaim him to be:

1. more than example2. more than teacher3. more than friend4. more than Savior

Kristòs ‘O Kúrios — Christ was, is, and ever shall be, no less than Lord, Sovereign,and King!

The Acts of the ApostlesThe Acts of the Apostles

The History of the Early ChurchThe History of the Early Church

In Jerusalem – Acts 1:1 – 7:60In Jerusalem – Acts 1:1 – 7:60

• The Fellowship was Empowered

• The Fellowship Increased in Number

• The Fellowship was Unified and Dispersed by Persecution

In Judea and Samaria – Acts 8:1 – In Judea and Samaria – Acts 8:1 – 12:2512:25

• Witness to the Samaritans

• Total Breakdown of Separation

Unto the Ends of the Earth – Acts Unto the Ends of the Earth – Acts 13:1 – 28:3013:1 – 28:30

• Preparation

• Paul’s Witness

Paul’s First JourneyPaul’s First Journey

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