1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 God 542 – The Comfort of God in Hope Hi, I am Steve Jaynes, the Teacher and Author of the Class and Workbooks on “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power.” This is The More Abundant Life Podcast, episode number 542 – The Comfort of God in Hope In the Podcast below, you can follow along with the Scriptures and my notes as I read them. 1 Corinthians 15:23 – 28 “But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.” This is talking about the beginning, when Jesus Christ, and then the Gathering; we are all at the beginning. Then it goes at the end. And it tells us what will happen at the very end. Nothing in between the beginning, the Gathering, and the end is stated here. Hebrews 2:14 &amp;amp; 15 “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” Jesus Christ did all the work. He took part- the body part- but he had perfect blood because God was his father. Hebrews 9:27 &amp;amp; 28 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” We are judged righteous. The righteousness of God: because Jesus Christ did all the work. We now stand before God righteous. 1 Corinthians 15:29 - 33 “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? 30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? 31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. 33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” This is reminding us that God will take care of us. God loves us, and he wants the best for us. 1 Corinthians 15:34 – 38 “Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.” This is an example of sewing or planting. When you plant something dead, like a seed of grain, a potato, or corn, it becomes alive and supplies us with the food we need. An example of how we will get up at the Gathering. It starts to show us our new bodies. [I am going to cover I Corinthians 15:34-38 in a later study. I want to study this some more and teach it later. I need to learn more about what our new bodies will look like. I believe I will teach this later in the series.] Now, to finish up for today, we're going to look at hope and how it gives us endurance to stand and increases our comfort in God. To trust in God. We're gonna look at a man named Paul and how, because he had the hope in his life, he was able to move in a tremendous way for God. 2 Corinthians 11:23 “Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.” How was Paul able to do it? He believed in The Hope. 2 Corinthians 11:24 – 33 “Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. 28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. 29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? 30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. 31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. 32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: 33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.” Look at all that Paul went through. He was looking at The hope. Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” The devil, our adversary, comes for nothing else but to kill, steal, and destroy. We need to learn how to stand against spiritual wickedness from on high places. 2 Corinthians 12:1 – 12 “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.” We need to be Bible strong. These are foundational truths. The hope of Jesus Christ's return is foundational for our lives. We need toBe strong in that truth. Romans 12:12 “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” 2 Timothy 3:10 &amp;amp; 11 “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.” We need to believe in God and trust God. Romans 8:18 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” A better day is coming. That's what we're looking forward to. May God Bless you Abundantly Steve If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are offered free of charge to support your spiritual growth and confidence in God. 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