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“THE APPLE OF HIS EYE”

Thesis: To teach the hearers that “the angel of Jehovah encampeth about them that fear Him” (Ps 34:7).

Text: Zech 2:1-13

Introduction,
1. Today we will be looking at the book of Zechariah, whose name means “Whom Jehovah Remembers” this was a popular name among the Hebrews and is attested to by the fact that there are some 27 Zechariahs in the bible.

2. The book is dated at 520 BC, a mere 2 months after the book of Haggai, and one month after the temple construction was under way, therefore as Haggai’s message stirred up the people to “begin” the work of the rebuilding of the temple, Zechariah’s message was to “complete” the work.

3. A couple of the interesting characteristics of the book are that it is the longest of the minor prophets (14 ch), and it is very Messianic (similar to Isaiah), it is apocalyptic in nature, and it makes the most use of visions of the Minor Prophets.

4. In fact what we will be looking at today is one of those visions, specifically that which is found in the 2nd chapter, the vision of “a man with a measuring line,” which I believe to be Messianic in flavor.

5. Therefore we will look at this vision and how brings forth Jehovah’s people as “the apple of His eye” and concerning those apples we will look at . . .
1) The “Protection” (Zech 2:1-5)
2) The “Production” (Zech 2:6-9)
3) The “Proclamation” (Zech 2:10-13)

I. THE APPLE OF HIS EYE, THE “PROTECTION” (Zech 2:1-5)

A. (v 1-2)

Zec 2:1 And I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand. Zec 2:2 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.

In this vision Zechariah sees a man holding a measuring line, measuring in visions are seen in Ezek 40:3; Rev 11:1; 21:15-16, and are generally used for the announcement of punishment or blessings, this chapter shows forth that blessings are intended.

1. Remembering the context will help us interpret the events that are taking place in this vision, the people have begun to rebuild the temple, yet it clearly was not going to be as physically large nor as ornate as was Solomon’s, they needed to have their focus shifted to something so large, so glorious, it could only be seen with the eye of faith, thus this vision.

a. We in like manner need to keep our focus on the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God, hoping one day to partake thereof (John 14:1-3; Col 3:2-4).

Joh 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. Joh 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. Joh 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Col 3:2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. Col 3:3 For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Col 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory.

b. Through adherence to the waters of divine instruction given in the gospel of Christ, each and every person on earth can have the hope of drinking freely unto eternal life (Col 3:5-10; Rev 22:17).

Col 3:5 Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; Col 3:6 for which things' sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience: Col 3:7 wherein ye also once walked, when ye lived in these things; Col 3:8 but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth: Col 3:9 lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, Col 3:10 and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely.

B. (v 3-4)

Zec 2:3 And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him, Zec 2:4 and said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls, by reason of the multitude of men and cattle therein. In this context there are a series of 8 visions taking place, it is similar to the book of Revelation for the fact that likened unto John there is an angel in the context guiding the inspired prophet through the visions.

1. In this vision one angel was already present since chapter 1, and another angel comes on the scene, and is sent to the young man who was attempting to measure Jerusalem.

a. Remember that at this time there were no walls around Jerusalem, the city, the temple and the walls were nothing but piles of rubble, having been destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar some 70 years ago.

b. The temple foundation was laid, the altar set up, and some of the richer people had homes, of which they had spent their times and resources, but for the most part Jerusalem was a war torn desolation, and would certainly dishearten the builders.

2. So the new angel is basically telling the first angel, tell that young man not to attempt to measure Jerusalem, for it will be so large that no walls will be able to contain it (the measuring was for the placement of the walls), it will be like the never ending suburbs of a large city, for there will be a multitude of individuals, and a multitude of blessings which come from God (signified by the cattle therein).

a. We in like manner are surrounded by the devastation of sin and the rubble of religious error, almost everywhere that the eye can see; but we are to set our sights on that place where righteousness dwells (2 Pet 3:13), in a time when many will be our brethren, large will be our number (Rev 7:9-12), and great will be our blessings (Rev 21:1-5).

2Pe 3:13 But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Rev 7:9 After these things I saw, and behold, a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every nation and of all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, arrayed in white robes, and palms in their hands; Rev 7:10 and they cry with a great voice, saying, Salvation unto our God who sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb. Rev 7:11 And all the angels were standing round about the throne, and about the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Rev 7:12 saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth are passed away; and the sea is no more. Rev 21:2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God: Rev 21:4 and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away. Rev 21:5 And he that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true.

C. (v 5)

Zec 2:5 For I, saith Jehovah, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and I will be the glory in the midst of her.

For in the day which this takes place (under the Messiah), Jehovah will be Jerusalem’s walls of protection, and He will be like a fire encircling it.

1. This shows us that this definitely is not speaking of literal Jerusalem, for only when the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem had it gone any period of time without literal walls, this speaks of the heavenly Jerusalem (Heb 12:22-24, 28-29).

Heb 12:22 but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels, Heb 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn (ones) who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, Heb 12:24 and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better than that of Abel. Heb 12:28 Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken (a spiritual kingdom), let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe: Heb 12:29 for our God is a consuming fire.

a. In heavenly Jerusalem, the church, the protection of God is spiritual in nature, our focuses are changed, our priorities are shifted, no matter what happens to us in this life, “if” we remain faithful unto God, we cant lose, God’s promises will stand, and we in them (Rom 8:35-39).

Rom 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Rom 8:36 Even as it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Rom 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Rom 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, Rom 8:39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

b. In this secured state, “protected” by the fiery walls of Jehovah’s word (for His word is like a fire; Jer 23:29), we have that peace that surpasses understanding, which will guard our hearts and thoughts in Christ Jesus unto eternal life (Phil 4:7), which is promised by Him Who cannot lie (Tit 1:2).

c. And God in all His glory will, and does dwell in the midst of those, who abide in the doctrine of Christ (2 John 9b; 2 Cor 6:16b). 2Jo 1:9b he that abideth in the teaching (doctrine), the same hath both the Father and the Son.

2Co 6:16b for we are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

II. THE APPLE OF HIS EYE, THE “PRODUCTION” (Zech 2:6-9)

A. (v 6)

Zec 2:6 Ho, ho, flee from the land of the north, saith Jehovah; for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heavens, saith Jehovah.

The words “ho, ho” in this verse does not refer to laughter, but rather is meant to be an attention getter to the reader, likened unto our saying “HEY! HEY!”

1. The people of that day are told to “flee from the land of the north” this has a reference to Babylon and Assyria, even though they are geographically more east than north, for the cause that they always invaded from the north, in order to avoid crossing the desert which would weaken their troops, and it (Babylon) is spoken of repeatedly in this manner (being north) in the book of Jeremiah (Jer 1:14; 6:22; 10:22).

2. God had scattered, spread abroad His people in judgment through these nations, and is now calling them back.

a. But many of the Jews of that day did not want to go back to the promised land because they had become involved in prosperous business ventures, thus they chose the earthly treasures over the heavenly ones, as seen in the parable of the great supper (Luke 14:17-20)

Luk 14:17 and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. Luk 14:18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused. Luk 14:19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused. Luk 14:20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

b. God’s will was and still is that all men be saved (1 Tim 2:4), yet this type of mindset surely wouldn’t get them where God wanted to lead them, which was “to Christ” (Gal 3:24), thus the attention getting “call.”

3. In the spiritual application to the heavenly Jerusalem, “Babylon” is a place of captivity, and is symbolic of being captive of sin, just like Egypt, God is continually calling whosoever will to come out of the sinful ways of the world (2 Cor 6:17-18), through the gospel (2 Thess 2:14).

2Co 6:17 Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you, 2Co 6:18 And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

2Th 2:14 whereunto he called you through our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

B. (v 7)

Zec 2:7 Ho Zion, escape, thou that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.

They were to “escape” (ASV) to “deliver themselves” (KJV) for again, even after judgment, they chose the earthly wisdom, instead of what they probably thought was the foolishness of God (leaving prosperity to dwell in rubble for God’s sake).

1. Therefore they chose the easy way, the broad way, instead of that “straightened” “difficult way” that leads to life, as many do today, either by total neglect of God, or through the softened gospel of denominationalism (Mt 7:13-14).

Mat 7:13 Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. Mat 7:14 For narrow is the gate, and straitened (difficult) the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.

a. In Acts 2:40, when the church, the heavenly Jerusalem was first established, Peter told his audience to “save yourselves” through the gospel of Christ, we, in like manner, save ourselves through heartfelt adherence to the commands in the gospel, as did the young Timothy (1 Tim 4:16).

1Ti 4:16 Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

b. Remember that the gospel not only includes “facts to believe” but also “commands to obey” “promises to receive” and “warnings to heed.” All these are essential elements of the gospel of Christ, which as a unit, is the power of God to salvation to everyone that believeth (Rom 1:16).

C. (v 8)

Zec 2:8 For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: After glory hath he sent me unto the nations which plundered you; for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.

The angel of Jehovah in this text was sent “after” which means “to seek” “obtain” glory for God, when these conquering nations were brought down (for in their mindset of self-reliance, self-glory, and cruelty to God’s people they went beyond God’s will), thus they themselves would have to suffer the wrath of God, and they did.

1. This is because His people are a precious possession to Him, they are the “apple of His eye” He is ever watchful and caring for them, even when they err from His ways. a. The word “apple” here is “baw-baw”in the Hebrew language, it refers to something “hollowed out” as a gate is cut out of a wall, thus the gate, the pupil of the eye, and occurs only here in the OT. The word in Ps 17:8 translated “apple” (in “apple of the eye”) is “iy-shon,” which also refers to the pupil of the eye, but literally it means “little man,” like when one looks at one’s eye in a mirror and sees oneself in miniature in the reflection in the pupil, the point here is the pupil is a precious and delicate possession.

b. We, in like manner are “the apple of God’s eye” we are His “peculiar people” His “private peculium” (which means His “private purse”) a people for His own possession (Tit 2:14).

c. When Saul persecuted the church, he persecuted Christ (Acts 9:1, 4), when someone persecutes the faithful today, they persecute Christ, the “apple of God’s eye” today, for these two (Christ and His church) are inseparable, who in their right mind would want to go against the Creator and Sustainer of all, yet that is what is done when one goes against a Christian, a "Christianos" (“one owned by Christ”).

d. And it may seem like the wicked and those that teach soul damning error have the upper hand in this life, but a careful study of God’s word will show that this has always “seemed” to be the case, God’s people are lifted up, and all debts are settled at the Judgment Day (Mt 25:21, 46), and the Lord will be glorified therein (2 Thess 1:10).

Mat 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Mat 25:46 And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.

2Th 1:7b at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire, 2Th 1:8 rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus: 2Th 1:9 who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might, 2Th 1:10 when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.

D. (v 9)

Zec 2:9 For, behold, I will shake my hand over them, and they shall be a spoil to those that served them; and ye shall know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me.

The “shaking of the hand” here refers to judgment upon the nations, it is likened to the shaking of one’s fist, and God would do it through those whom these nations had formerly spoiled them as their servants.

1. The Babylonians were the servants of the Assyrians, they rose up and conquered them, the Medes were the servants of the Babylonians, they conquered them, the Greeks were the servants of the Medes they conquered them, the Romans were the servants of the Greeks and they conquered them, fulfilled prophecy is a proof of Jehovah’s deity over other so called “gods,” only the true and living God can foretell future events, and bring them to pass (Isa 44:6-8).

Isa 44:6 Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God. Isa 44:7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I established the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and that shall come to pass, let them declare. Isa 44:8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have I not declared unto thee of old, and showed it? and ye are my witnesses. Is there a God besides me? yea, there is no Rock; I know not any.

a. We can look at the multitude of OT prophesies, especially the over 300 fulfilled by Christ Himself, and stand in awe of the Almighty’s power, there is none like Him, He cannot lie, His promises always come to pass, therefore rejoice all you who have obeyed and are presently obeying the gospel of Christ for (Mt 5:3-12) . . .

Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Mat 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Mat 5:6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Mat 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Mat 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Mat 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. Mat 5:10 Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my (Christ’s) sake. Mat 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.

b. And also God’s people were subject (they were the servants) to all these nations, and looked what was prophesied concerning them, Isaiah wrote that “all nations" shall flow unto it, and "many peoples" shall go and say, Let us go up to the mountain of the Jehovah” (Isa 2:2-3). c. And look at the nations of this world today, now “many peoples of all nations” are in a self imposed servant hood as those owned by Christ, “Christians” in Daniel’s kingdom which will stand forever (Dan 2:44), these are God’s produce, His “production” the apples of His eye, those in that place known as “in Christ,” where we cant lose (Eph 6:10; Phili 4:13)

Eph 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

Phi 4:13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

III. THE APPLE OF HIS EYE, THE “PROCLAIMATION” (Zech 2:10-13)

A. (v 10)

Zec 2:10 Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith Jehovah.

God through the prophet Haggai told the people “be strong, work, and I am with you” He has delivered them from captivity, He was with them as they did His will in the rebuilding of the temple (Hag 2:4).

1. The same is true today, and has always been true, God abides in those that love Him, and prove it by doing his will (John 14:23).

Joh 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. a. This is

reason for great rejoicing, we are spiritually linked up through the gospel to Him Who was, Who is, and Who is to come, the Eternal One, therefore we have nothing to fear, but rather all the reasons in the world which is to come to rejoice (Phili 3:1; 4:4), therefore let us outwardly exhibit that type of attitude when we sing with favor and making melody with our hearts unto God, Who is ever worthy (Eph 5:19; Col 3:16), glory to God in the church (Eph 3:21).

B. (v 11)

Zec 2:11 And many nations shall join themselves to Jehovah in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts has sent me unto thee.

The phrase “in that day” is consistently used in the book of Zechariah to refer to the time of the rule of the Messiah, under Christ many nations will be “joined” to Jehovah, this would take place through the universal proclamation of the gospel, this gives us the idea of being “joined” together as “one.”

1. This is what Paul writes of concerning the “sons of God” in Galatians chapter 3 (Gal 3:26-29).

Gal 3:26 For ye are all sons of God, through faith (lit. “the faith”), in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ. Gal 3:28 There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither bond nor free, there can be no male and female; for ye all are one in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:29 And if ye are Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.

a. “Oneness” is what Christ prayed for in John 17, and that was to be achieved through the word (John 17:20-23a).

Joh 17:20 Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word; Joh 17:21 that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us: that the world may believe that thou didst send me. Joh 17:22 And the glory which thou hast given me I have given unto them; that they may be one, even as we are one; Joh 17:23a I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one;

b. This will not take place through the doctrines of men, nor the wisdom of men, but through the pure and simple gospel of Christ, without any additions or subtractions (1 Cor 4:6; Rev 22:18-19).

1Co 4:6 Now these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes; that in us ye might learn not to go beyond the things which are written; that no one of you be puffed up for the one against the other.

2. God “now” figuratively dwells in the midst of those who do His will (2 Cor 6:16; 2 John 9), and “shall” in the new heavens and new earth literally be among His people in that place where only righteousness dwells (Rev 21:3-7).

Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God: Rev 21:4 and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away. Rev 21:5 And he that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true. Rev 21:6 And he said unto me, They are come to pass. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Rev 21:7 He that overcometh (“continues to overcome” in this world through the gospel) shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

C. (v 12)

Zec 2:12 And Jehovah shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.

This is the only time in the bible in which the phrase “the holy land” in seen. It was Judah that was “chosen” (set apart) by God to have His Son (Heb 7:14), Who would be that all sufficient sacrifice for the sins of all mankind, this specific area “Jerusalem” was “chosen” (set apart) by God for the establishment of the church, the kingdom on earth (Acts 2).

1. But the sermon preached by Stephen in Acts chapter 8 clearly tells us that this is no longer the case, and the “holy land” is where ever God chooses to do His work, and that did not please the Jews to who heard Stephen speak it, and it does not please the premillennialists of our day who hear it.

a. God’s “holy land” is now the heavenly Jerusalem, the church of the firstborn ones (Heb 12:22-23), and it is not limited to the confines of physical space, but rather it exists in the hearts of men Jesus said (Luke 17:21). . .

Luk 17:21 neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you.

b. God’s kingdom is not, and never was, meant to be “of” this world, but it was purposed to be “in” the world (John 18:36), in order that individuals might be saved.

Joh 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

c. God chose that which is incorruptible for His people to set their sights on, as He is incorruptible (God is a Spirit; John 4:24), not the physical things of this earth, in order that our hopes would be on something lasting, and therefore of the greatest worth (1 Cor 4:18-5:1).

2Co 4:18 while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2Co 5:1 For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.

D. (v 13)

Zec 2:13 Be silent, all flesh, before Jehovah; for he is waked up out of his holy habitation. Therefore with the mighty and everlasting plans of God before us, let us stand in reverential awe of our Creator, in all holy living and godliness (2 Pet 3:11).

1. For He formerly worked miraculously, and is still working, through His providence of which “who knoweth” concerning the secret things of God (Deut 29:29).

a. And He works through His living and active word (Heb 4:12), that all sufficient (2 Pet 1:3) sword (the instrument of choice) of the Spirit (Eph 6:17).

b. That is able to cut into the toughest of hearts and make the lowliest of sinners, into the holiest of saints, one that is complete in the eyes of God (2 Tim 3:16-17).

2. His plan was “proclaimed,” was absolutely perfect, and to be awed in the 1st century, and it should be held in the deepest reverence today, some 2,000 years later, what is it? . . .

One must . . .
Hear the Word of God (Acts 2:37; Rom 10:17); Remember, “. . . God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Gal 6:7) We must teach and preach the pure doctrine of Christ, without additions not subtractions, “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God,” not by the words of men (Pro 14:12; Jer 10:23).

One must . . .
Believe that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 8:37; John 8:24); and that God is, and rewards those that earnestly seek after Him (Heb 11:6), one must constantly be in a asking, seeking, and knocking mode (Mt 7:7).

One must . . . Repent of sins, (Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3, 5) living by faith (according to God’s Word; Rom 10:17), not as the world lives.

One must . . .
Confess Christ before men (Acts 8:37; Rom 10:9), initially and while you fulfill God’s will for all men to hear the good news concerning Christ and His Gospel (Mt 28:19-20).

One must . . .
Be baptized into Christ (Gal 3:27) into the death of Christ (Rom 6:3) unto (for) the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38; 22:16); at which point God adds you to the church (Acts 2:47) translates you into the kingdom (Col 1:13) adds you to the one body (1 Cor 12:13).

And finally one must . . .
And live faithful and holy in every aspect of their lives (1 Pet 1:15), as the good ground (Luke 8:15), determined to follow God’s instructions, that difficult Way, whatever the cost may be (Rev 2:10), it is worth all that and more (Rom 8:34), knowing that as a people for God’s possession, we are the apple of His eye, and we will be triumphant in the end, if we hold fast (Luke 8:15) to the word of life (Phil 2:16), which is able to save our souls (Ja 1:21)


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