Come Unto Me Bible Students General Convention University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown July 14, 2018 — Bro. Richard Doctor Open: 101 "I am the Door"

Close: 65A "Jesus, Grant us strength"

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The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem We read these words from 1 Peter 1:3

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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope…”

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“by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3

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“by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3

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“To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you” 1 Peter 1:4

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When we are in difficulty, we are to look up in confidence and trust to the Lord. 8

St. Peter tells us that we are “kept by the power of God, through faith unto salvation.” 1 Peter 1:5 9

“Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?” 2 Peter 3:11-12

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“Seeing then that all these things are being dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?”

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“Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved,

, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?” 2 Peter 3:11-12

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“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” 2 Peter 3:13

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“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

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“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29

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“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:30

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“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

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Those who are minding the things of this failed and outgoing world continue to offer their various solutions for fixing the perplexities facing man

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“Be sure of this! The LORD who commands armies has decreed: The nations' efforts will go up in smoke; their exhausting work will be for nothing.”Habakkuk 2:13 NET 19

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14

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“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29

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Welcome Brethren, We are together again for fellowship with the saints, still trusting in the ransom sacrifice of our Lord, and still eager to see his perfect will in our lives…

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We are still rejoicing in the Harvest Message, and watching, praying and working in harmony with what we have learned.

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We extend to each of you a warm and loving welcome to the 2018 General Convention in Johnstown, PA.

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