“EIGHTH DAY EXPERIENCE   PT.1”

NEW LIFE BEGINS

March 23, 2008

New Life Bible Church

Allen McLauchlin, Pastor

“A family friendly, never alone, purpose driven church”

On the first day of the week, (EIGHTH DAY) very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.  Luke 24:1

EIGHT; Number for new beginnings.

· Eight were saved after the flood to repopulated the earth.

· Beginning of new life, circumcision done on eight day.

· David, the hope of Israel was the eight child

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation.   2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.  and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.  Romans 6:4; Ephesians 4:24

1. There should be a new standard.

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.  1 Peter 2:21

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin.  Hebrews 4:15

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Romans 15:7;  Philippians 2:5

2.  There should be a new hope.

If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.  If the dead are not raised,  "Let us eat and drink,  for tomorrow we die. 1 Corinthians 15:19,32

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  1 Peter 1:3

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13

Looking for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Titus 2:13

3.  There should be a new   outlook.

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do everything through him who gives me strength.  Philippians 4:12,13

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9

4. There should be a new Incentive.

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.  1 Corinthians 15:58

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.  Like 6:38

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;  if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.  In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,  and the LORD will reward you.  Proverbs 25:21