Raise The Praise Publications, January 19, 2020 Issue

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THE PULSE OF THE CHURCH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

NEW MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR’S APPRECIATION AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF PASTOR SONJA R. DAWSON

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BETHEL SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM PAGE 2

PILGRIMS HOPE CELEBRATING 57 YEARS OF MINISTRY PAGE 3

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Pastor Sonja R. Dawson

New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is pleased to celebrate the 9th Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration for Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with two dynamic worship celebrations. Our PreAnnivers ar y C elebration begins on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 7:00pm with invited speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Fisher, Senior Pastor, Greater Zion Church Family, Compton, CA as well as several guest pastors and ministries throughout the city. Additionally, we are delighted to welcome home, Elder William E. Johnson III, Lighthouse Church of Houston as our guest psalmist. On Sunday, January 26, 2020, we will gather for three dynamic worship services at 7:30 a.m., with Rev. Lance Riley, Senior

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Pastor, The Neighborhood Church of Long Beach, 10:45 a.m. with Evangelist Franchesca White, Associate Minister, Holy Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, CA and Grand Anniversary and Birthday Celebration at 3:30 p.m. with a special concert featuring our NMC Mass Choir, Praise Dance Ministry, Elder William Johnson, Bishop Sherman Gordon, Family of Faith Christian Center, Dr. D ore t h a C o o p e r, OM N I Ministries, and many civic and community leaders to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Known for her prolific preaching and teaching ministry, Dr. Dawson is a sought after speaker both locally and nationally for conferences, workshops, revivals, and

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seminars. In addition, she has led New Mt. Calvary’s expansive g r o w t h i n m e m b e r s h i p, m i n i s t r i e s , t e c h n o l o g y, community development, and international missionary work in Belize and Haiti. Further, Dr. Dawson ser ves as the founding director of Sisters in Ministry Inc., a philanthropic parachurch organization that provides ministerial coaching and development to women in ministry. Even more, Dr. Dawson not only is a leader in the faith community but also civic community as a recently retired Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles and has received numerous awards and accolades for her groundbreaking work in the area of Human Trafficking and Prostitution Diversion. So, as

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we move forward, we invite our Brothers and Sisters in Christ, our Church families, and the community at-large to these joyful celebrations to celebrate our leader and visionary. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is located at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90061. For more information, including general Worship service times and directions, please contact our Church office at (310) 3240644. You may visit us online at www.newmtcalvary.org, send an email to newmtcalvary@ newmtcalvary.org or visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Rev. Dawnesha K. B eaver – NMC Public Relations Dept. Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson- Pastor, Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson- Founder

FINAL SERVICE AT “THE LIFT”

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Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Psalms 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Even this day. As members and friends gather during our 11 A.M. Worship Service, Minister Simeon Shigg will bring the Gospel Message.

Rev. Dr. James Perkins, Pastor of True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, will bring the

Gospel Message during our 3:30 P.M. Worship Service.

We celebrate worship, work, and wonders that God has permitted for the last 32 years in the Crenshaw and Hyde Park area, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. S. “Scuffie” Shigg.

We welcome you as well as community dignitaries. The color for the day is green, which represents new growth. If your life or a family member’s life has

been touched by any area of this Ministry, come and share with the membership of “The Lift” and Pastor Shigg. Was it during Worship Service, was it during the Silent Revival as members stood on Crenshaw Boulevard yelling “God loves YOU”, was it during the Drive-Thru Prayer, was it during the Wednesday Family Food Ministry, was it while housed in the Princess “the Lift” continued on page 3

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RAISE THE PRAISE CHURCH INFORMATION HONORING THE MEMORY OF MOTHER ELLA MAE ANDREWS 6/29/1941 - 1/18/2019

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"We Begin To Remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget"... "I will love you everyday, and I will miss you everyday"...."

We cried a river of tears, but the angels in heaven rejoiced at the much-awaited Homecoming of our beloved Mother Ella Mae Andrews last year. It was around 1 am in the morning,

that a specially dispatched piano-playing band of angels came down and swooped our Sister Andrews up on their golden chariot and took her on up to glory on January

18, 2019. Mother Ella Mae Andrews is a legend in Watts, South Central Los Angeles and the greater Los Angeles area, as well as throughout this state.

Her name is synonymous with securing the educational rights of children everywhere, and empowering parents across this city and state. Mother Ella Andrews was born in the great state of Mississippi and migrated to Watts with her parents where her father, Rev. Robert Pipes and Mother, Mother Ivery Lee Latham raised she and her siblings in the fear of God . She was gifted in music and was classically trained in piano and became church musician at the age of 12 . She played for the next 64 years nonstop. Ella was on assignment to do the will of

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PRAISE CITY CONCERT JANUARY 26, 2020

Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor, and the Praises of Zion Music Ministr y is proud to invite you to “REJOICE AND SING PRAISES UNTO THE LORD” (Psalm 98:4) as you attend a spirit-filled concert on January 26, 2020, at 4:00 pm. We are located at 8222 So. San Pedro St., in Los Angeles, California. You may call the church office for further information at (323) 750-1033. The Praise City Mass Choir will render beautiful music under the direction of Minister Maurice Griffiths. His efforts will be joined by Sister Barbara Ly n n , B r o t h e r s B y r o n Williams, Chris McDonald, Ray Lauderdale, and Bernell Robinson. One of our invited

guests are “God’s 4 Choices”.

Most of the members of this singing group has a home base right here in the Los Angeles area. The members by name are Mary Simmons, Wissy Norman, Pamela Page, and Dereake Van Hook.

Several other featured groups on the program are “The Mighty Men of Christ”, “The Grateful Voices”, and “Fresh Praise.” Did you know that when God is truly in your life you will not be able to hide Him? Someone the size of God in your heart cannot be hidden or kept secret for long. He is going to show up and manifest Himself. He just might run out of your eyes in tears of joy. Or He praises of zion cont. on page 3

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BETHEL SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM TRAINING & BIBLE CLASSES WINTER QUARTER - MONDAY * JANUARY 13TH * 7:00 P.M.

EQUIPPING THE SAINTS

As we approach a new semester of Evangelism Training and Bible classes (January 13th thru March 23rd) we take a retrospective look at some of the favors we have received in our efforts to equip the saints for the work of the ministry.(Ephesians 4:-12). The deadline for Registration is January 27th. Matthew 28:18-20 that says, “And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Our congregation, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of South Los Angeles, has been thoroughly saturated with the spirit of Evangelism. Several of our students are members of sister churches who use the training they receive at Bethel to be great helpers in their own congregation with the blessings of their pastor. Persons who relocate to other communities carry with them credentials from the Bethel School of Evangelism that can be recognized by other families of faith as evidence of their Christian preparedness.

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Servant Evangelism - The goal of the class is to encourage soul winners to become great neighbors thru acts of kindness.

Galatians 6:10 says, “As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people.” If you have completed E-101 thru E-106C

you are invited to learn more about God’s great commandment.

Prayer Class - Prevailing Power of Prayer.

Youth Classes - Deacon Shannon Jackson and Wendy Jackson.

The Bethel School of Evangelism is in its 37th year and our school doors have been open each quarter since our first class in 1983. The school is supported by prayer and free-will offerings. You can begin registering now by leaving your contact information at 323-5665286 (office), 213-713-7108 (cell) or by e-mail to rapope31@gmail.com Fall registration will continue through January 27th. All classes are facilitated by dedicated and certified facilitators. Bible Book-by-Book is ongoing and is now in session. The time is 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday facilitated by Pastor Pope. Come out and search the Word. Get Fired Up!!! Bethel is located at 10905 Pastor Reginald A. Pope Way (aka South Compton Avenue), Los Angeles 90059. Reginald Pope, Pastor/President, Brenda Hawkins, Dean,

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EVANGELISM CLASSES: Introduction to Principles of Evangelism facilitated by Pastor Reginald Pope and Minister Mike Jones

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Scripture Comprehension for Witnessing with Juanita Pope

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Scripture Memorization and Role Play with Cassandra Jones

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Conversational Witnessing as You Go with Irma Bowman and Tara Aldridge

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Responding to Cults and False Doctrines with Brenda Hawkins and Minister Darruel Young

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How to be a People Helper with Bertha Sweet

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Personal State for Witnessing with Minister Xezakia Rouse

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God’s Power for Helping Hurting People with Minister Alvin Stafford and Jenell Ross

Dixie Brown, Evangelism Coordinator B. Sweet, Reporter

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RAISE THE PRAISE CHURCH INFORMATION one faith fellowship “nuggets for the soul”

The Need To Be Refreshed!

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When taking long trips, especially by automobile, there are times when travelers will need to pull over into rest areas.

These are locations which provide a time of refreshment whereby they can sleep, eat, and attend to other personal needs.

No matter how physically fit one is, from time to time, EVERYONE needs time to be physically revived. It is the same in our spiritual lives. There are times we need to temporarily

pull over to spiritually rest and refresh ourselves since we will yet have additional travel in our life prior to arrival at our “Heavenly” destination. Life issues, difficult experiences, trials and tribulations that are common to EACH PERSON will necessitate the need to be spiritually refreshed, although during times of difficulty people behave as though they are the ONLY ONES experiencing these life challenges. As a spiritual rest area, we can refer to 1 Kings 8:23, 24- Solomon notes “O Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in Heaven above or on earth below, who keeps the Covenant and shows lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart; V: 24 You who have kept what You promised to Your servant my father David. You have spoken with Your mouth and have fulfilled Your Word with Your hand, as it is this day.” It is

necessary, refreshing, and rejuvenating to stop and reflect on our God, the One who has designed us to travel the journey of life.

To remind ourselves that no matter how tired and worn out we become that it is worthwhile to continue our travel. To remind ourselves of “Who” is our God, the One who is providing for this travel. To remind ourselves that no other person or experience can compare to the Lord! He is loving, merciful, kind, compassionate, powerful, and attentive, a constant Presence in our lives. Proverbs 18:10-The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe. 2 Samuel 22:3- My God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my Savior, the One who saves me from violence. Psalm 91:4- He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. There is none like our God, which means we should not waste our time in trying to elevate people or other things on the same level of our God. We should not worship angels, stars, planets, sun or moon because there is no comparison to their Creator, our God, in all of Heaven. Neither on earth should we worship man, Mary the

PILGRIM’S HOPE BIBLE CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 57TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 26, 2020 and plan to join us in celebrating our 57th Church Anniversary. This special celebration will take place at our 10:30 a.m.

Worship experience. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr. will bring the Anniversary message. We are celebrating the transformation and reformation our church has experienced under the leadership of our Set Man, Dr. T. praises of zion cont. on page 3

may decide to show up in your raised hands. Do you realize He is able to run up your throat over your vocal cords and cause you to shout? He has been known to tickle the toes of saints and put running and dancing in their feet. Believe me, He can do anything at any

Delbert Robinson over the past four years. All praise and thanksgiving to God for His favor toward us these 57 years. We invite our family, friends and the Church community to worship with us in this special service. Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church is located at 7016 So. Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. 90001. For further information, contact the Church office at 323-581-7672. Dr. T. Delbert Robinson, Senior Pastor.

time! Pastor Hardwick wants to remind you that “God saved you so that you might serve Him. That’s right…serve Him! He has a plan for your life, and He will use you if you will humble yourself and serve Him. If you come, He will meet you here. So, can we expect to see you at the concert?” To God be the Glory!

Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor, Sister Veal Neal, Mass Choir President, and Sister Clarice Holmes, Reporter

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House (women’s housing), was it at “Phase I” (housing for newly-arrived men), was it at the Hutson House (housing for men), was it with clothing, furniture, and other household goods received from “The Lift Thrift”, was it your lawn being serviced by “The Lift Crew,” often at no cost, was it when your household goods had to be moved from

one location to another, was it when you traveled as a guest to the annual Las Vegas Church fellowship, was it at the 1st of the month car wash where the men of “The Lift” pampered “the Lift” continued on page 11

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PARK WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH Health Ministry presents

“Surviving the Challenges of Health and Wellness” 7th Annual Health & Wellness Seminar

Men, Women, Young Adults, Youth are all encouraged to attend!

It’s FREE for all attendees!!!

Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:00am - 2:00pm Topics / Activities Include: Sickle Cell Various Cancers Suicide Prevention Vaping Light Exercises

Refreshments will be provided!

Presentations and materials will be given by Health Professionals, Survivors and Advocates. Please RSVP to pwbc1842@sbcglobal.net or 323-7797855 with your information and the number of guests attending

by Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

The church is located at 1842 West 108th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Rev. Terrell Taylor, Senior Pastor, Dr. Lovene Knight, Health Ministry Chairperson

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RAISE THE PRAISE CHURCH INFORMATION SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON

Solomon Anticipates Praise Devotional Reading • Psalm 136:1–16, 23–25 Bible Background • 1 Kings 8:54–66; 2 Chronicles 7:4–9 HONORING GOD

Unit 2: Dedicating the Temple of God

January 26, 2019 Bible Study Guide

LESSONS 6–9

Lesson Aims

1 . S u m m a r i ze t h e c o n t e n t o f Solomon’s final words at the temple dedication.

2. Explain the relationship between the Israelites’ living faithfully and remembering God’s fulfilled promises.

3. Write a prayer that recalls God’s faithfulness and that anticipates his future work.

Key Verse: May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us. May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in obedience to him and keep the commands, decrees and laws he gave our ancestors. —1 Kings 8:57, 58 Focal verses: NIV 1 Kings 8:54–61 54 When Solomon had finished all these prayers and supplications to the Lord, he rose from before the altar of the Lord, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.

Introduction A. Remembering for the Future In his 1990 remarks on the dedication of the Washington National Cathedral, President George H. W. Bush alluded to the initial laying of its cornerstone as well as to the future use of the building.

He stated, “Eighty-three years ago on this spot, President Teddy Roosevelt said: ‘God speed the work begun this noon.’ And today I say: God speed the work completed this noon and the new work yet to begin.”

President Bush looked to the past and offered hope for the future.

Solomon, in his dedication address for the temple in Jerusalem, likewise called Israel to look to the past while hoping for the future.

B. Lesson Context The narrative of 1 Kings 8 is devoted to the greatest moment of Solomon’s reign: the dedication of the temple (about 960 BC). By that time Solomon was about 10 years into his 40year reign. His fame had spread far and wide during that time (1 Kings 4:29–34). But the focus of the 10-year period was the construction of the temple. The required materials and manpower stagger the imagination (see 1 Kings 5:13–18; 2 Chronicles 2:1, 2, 17, 18).

The lesson text for this week comprises the final words of King Solomon’s dedicatory address. A parallel account is found in 2 Chronicles 5–7. The dedication ceremony closed with a 14-day celebration, an expansion of the great annual harvest feast known as the Festival of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:34; 1 Kings 8:2, 65).

Solomon’s opening and closing

55 He stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: 56 “Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.

57 May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us.

58 May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in obedience to him and keep the commands, decrees and laws he gave our ancestors.

59 And may these words of mine, which I have prayed before the Lord, be near to the Lord our God day and night, that he may uphold the cause of his servant and the cause of his people Israel according to each day’s need, 60 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other.

61 And may your hearts be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

remarks demonstrate similarities that make them fitting bookends for his prayer. The narration of the transporting of the ark of the covenant to the temple (1 Kings 8:1–11, lesson 6) prefaced Solomon’s first oration (8:12–21) as the narration of the offering of dedicatory sacrifices (8:62– 64) followed his final words. Solomon’s final blessing (8:55–61) focused broadly on Israel in a fashion similar to his opening blessing, which focused on David and Solomon himself (8:15–21, lesson 7).

I. Solomon’s Blessing (1 Kings 8:54–56) A. For Israel (vv. 54, 55) 54. When Solomon had finished all these prayers and supplications to the Lord, he rose from before the altar of the Lord, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.

Because the congregation of Israel is gathered within the temple courts, the altar of the Lord refers to the bronze altar of burnt offering located there (1 Kings 8:64; see commentary in lesson 8). Solomon has been kneeling on a special platform that is three cubits (four and a half feet) high (2 Chronicles 6:12, 13). Kneeling and offering prayers no doubt signify the king’s respect and humble submission to the Lord (contrast 1 Kings 19:18; 2 Kings 1:13; Isaiah 45:14). The Israelites will also bow down in worship to God during this dedication ceremony (2 Chronicles 7:3; compare Psalm 95:6).

The king’s stretching out his hands … toward heaven further expresses an attitude of petition and supplication

(compare Exodus 9:29, 33; 1 Kings 8:22; Psalms 63:4; 88:9; 143:6). This demonstrates not only a sense of need but also confidence that God can and will respond to his requests (compare Exodus 9:29, 33).

What Do You Think?

Considering the prayer template Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication (ACTS), how can you make sure the elements are in proper balance?

Digging Deeper Would it be a good experiment to focus on just one element for a time? Why, or why not?

55. He stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: Arising from his position of kneeling, Solomon blesses the whole assembly as he did earlier (1 Kings 8:14). To bless a person or group is to express a desire that God’s approval and goodwill would rest on them. It invites God to invest them with success, fruitfulness, or long life (examples: Genesis 24:60; 27:1–41; 48:9–49:28).

Usually a priest blesses the people (Numbers 6:22–27), but exceptions certainly exist. Solomon’s blessing echoes that of Moses when the Israelites finished work on the tabernacle (Exodus 39:43). Solomon also mirrors King David’s act of blessing the people after he brought the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:17–19).

Solomon’s blessing of Israel not only recalls his father’s blessing but builds on it now that the ark has been brought to rest in its new home (1 Kings 8:6, 7, 21). The congregation will reciprocate the king’s action by blessing Solomon before departing (8:66).

B. Of the Lord (v. 56) 56a. “Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised.

Solomon’s blessing on Israel actually begins with a pronouncement praising the Lord, the God of Israel. The Hebrew word translated praise here is the same word that is used to speak of people being blessed throughout 1 Kings 8. Whereas blessing a person expresses one’s desire that God would esteem and benefit them, one praises the Lord by giving honor to him (Genesis 24:27; Exodus 18:10; 1 Samuel 25:32, 39; etc.). The fact that Solomon begins his blessing of Israel by praising God demonstrates the king’s understanding that any blessings Israel experiences come from the Lord, the source of all blessings.

Solomon has previously spoken of how God fulfilled his promise that David’s son would build a temple for the Lord (1 Kings 8:15–21, lesson 7).

Here, he speaks of God’s fidelity to the Israelites in providing them rest in the land of Canaan (Exodus 33:14).

Through Moses, the Lord had promised to give Israel rest in Canaan from their enemies (Deuteronomy 12:9, 10).

Joshua had subsequently referred to the conquest of Canaan as the Lord’s act of giving Israel that promised rest on every side (Joshua 1:13). The result was to be able to flourish as the people dwelled in security.

Solomon undoubtedly sees the completion of the temple as the fulfillment of the Lord’s promise of that rest. The nation has become secure under the 40-year rule by his father, David, and by events at the beginning of Solomon’s reign (2 Samuel 7:1; 1 Kings 5:4).

What Do You Think?

How can you personally do better at balancing rest with work?

Digging Deeper Which one or two of the following texts convict you most in this regard: Genesis 2:2, 3; Exodus 34:21; Matthew 11:28; Mark 6:31; Hebrews 4:1–11? How is Matthew 26:45 cautionary to you?

23b. “you who keep your covenant 56b. “Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.”

Because the nation is experiencing the promised rest, Solomon can allude to Joshua’s affirmation made centuries earlier: no good thing the Lord has promised has failed (Joshua 21:45; 23:14). Not only has the Lord been faithful to his promises to the house of David, he has kept promises he spoke to Moses regarding Israel. Indeed, the promises to David and that man’s forefathers are integral to God’s plan and purpose for Israel. Nevertheless, the rest Israel enjoys at this time is temporary. Israel’s later sin will lead to two exiles after the nation divides (2 Kings 17:1–23; 25:1–21; 2 Chronicles

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Daily Bible Readings

MONDAY Hezekiah Restores the Temple (2 Chronicles 29:3–11) TUESDAY Solomon Seeks Wisdom to Govern (1 Kings 3:5–14) WEDNESDAY Solomon’s Success Based on His Obedience (1 Kings 9:1–9) THURSDAY Solomon and God’s Glory Compared (Matthew 6:25–30) FRIDAY Temple Completed and Dedicated (2 Chronicles 7:1–6) SATURDAY Festivities Ended; People Return Home (2 Chronicles 7:8–11) SUNDAY Solomon Blesses the People; Urges Faithfulness (1 Kings 8:54–61)

NOTE: RTP will always print Daily Bible Readings when the lesson has them available. If unavailable we will not print them

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COLUMNS sunday school continued from page 6 36:15–21).

The Lord always desires rest for his people (compare Jeremiah 29:10–14; 30:1– 3, 8–10; etc.). The writer of Hebrews affirms that the ultimate rest will be experienced at the return of Christ (Hebrews 4:1–13).

Blessed As a sophomore in college, I acted on God’s call to ministry.

More than 60 years later, I retired from vocational ministry. God had led me to city and country churches, a mission field in Africa, teaching and administration in Christian colleges, hospice chaplaincy, and a ministry to at-risk young people.

When I retired at age 81, I had the time to reflect on those six decades. Not many people have had the opportunity to experience the joys, rewards, and satisfaction in service that I have, not to mention the challenges for personal growth. I now see, more than ever, that God has blessed me far more than I deserve. I can say with Solomon, “Not one word has failed of all the good promises” God gave me.

My prayer for you is that you can reflect on your life and see God’s hand blessing you, even as Solomon reminded Israel of what God had done.

—C. R. B. II. Solomon’s Desire (1 Kings 8:57–61) A. For the Lord’s Presence (vv. 57, 58) 57. “May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us.

Having praised God for his past faithfulness to Israel, Solomon now voices desires for the future. The structure of 1 Kings 8:57, 58 pairs a stated desire with a purpose statement; the pattern repeats in the two verses that follow.

Solomon’s desire is that the Lord’s presence with Israel will continue. The king recognizes that Israel’s special place as God’s covenant people depends on God’s continued willingness (Genesis 26:3; Deuteronomy 4:31; Joshua 1:5). It does not depend on any inherent entitlement the Israelites’ may imagine.

The phrase our ancestors refers to the patriarchs as well as to the Israelites’ leaders during the days of Moses and Joshua (Exodus 3:15; 1 Samuel 12:6). In the New Testament, the patriarch designation is applied specifically to Abraham, the sons of Jacob, and David (see Acts 2:29; 7:8, 9; Hebrews 7:4). We further think of Isaac and Jacob as members of this group. The Lord has surely kept his promises to them (see Genesis 26:3, 24; 28:15; 31:3; 46:1–4; etc.).

God also kept the promise of his presence to Moses (Exodus 3:12; 33:14) as well

as to Moses’ successor, Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Joshua 1:9; 3:7).

As Solomon repeats this ancient promise, there can be little doubt that he recalls the words of his father, David. King David had promised Solomon that the Lord would not forsake him while Solomon worked on the temple’s construction (1 Chronicles 28:20)—a promise obviously kept!

Later in the Old Testament, the prophet Isaiah will reiterate the promise of God’s attentive and loving presence with his people (Isaiah 41:10, 17; 42:16; 44:21; 49:14–16).

The Lord also encourages Jeremiah with the assurance of his presence (Jeremiah 1:8, 19; 20:11).

Our Lord has given this same pledge to new-covenant believers. Centuries after Solomon’s day, Jesus promises his disciples that he will not leave them as orphans (John 14:18). Before ascending to the Father, Jesus vows his constant presence (Matthew 28:19, 20). The author of Hebrews assures us that God will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5; compare Deuteronomy 31:6).

What Do You Think?

In what ways can Christians demonstrate better that God is “with us”?

Digging Deeper How do we keep that effort from crossing into “holier than thou” territory?

58. “May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in obedience to him and keep the commands, decrees and laws he gave our ancestors.

Moses had taught that a proper relationship with the Lord begins in the heart and then manifests itself in obedience (Deuteronomy 5:31–6:9; 11:18; 32:46). In that regard, Solomon desires that the Lord empower his people to obey him. If the holy God is to be present among the Israelites as Solomon desires (1 Kings 8:57, above), then they must conduct themselves in holiness (Leviticus 11:44, 45; 19:2).

The image of walking in obedience to the Lord highlights Israel’s obligation. This image appears many times in the Old Testament (see Leviticus 18:3, 4; Deuteronomy 5:33; 8:6; 10:12; Psalm 119:105; etc.). Solomon equates such walking with keeping the Lord’s commands, decrees and laws as Moses had also prescribed (Deuteronomy 26:17; 30:16).

Specifying these three related categories emphasizes the need for total and unwavering obedience to God. Even so, Solomon’s previous acknowledgment that everyone sins and is in need of forgiveness (1 Kings 8:46) highlights Israel’s inability to follow God’s ways without his help. Scripture

elsewhere testifies to the roles of both God and his people in faithfully keeping the covenant (compare Psalm 119:36 [where the word statutes refers to laws or decrees] and Joshua 24:23, respectively).

What Do You Think?

What are some ways you can help God help you obey him?

Digging Deeper Rank the examples of biblical heroes in Hebrews 11 in terms of whom you most identify with and why.

We see this similarly in the New Testament. For example, Paul’s declaration “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith” (Ephesians 2:8) affirms that God’s initiative in grace is the necessary precondition for our faithful response to him.

Moses had used the image of the circumcision of the heart (Deuteronomy 30:6) to speak of this inclining of the will (see also Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26).

Such a circumcision is made available in the new covenant brought by Jesus (Jeremiah 31:31–34; Luke 22:19, 20; Colossians 2:11, 12) through the work of the Holy Spirit (Romans 2:29; 8:1–11).

B. For the Lord’s Help (vv. 59, 60) 59. “And may these words of mine, which I have prayed before the Lord, be near to the Lord our God day and night, that he may uphold the cause of his servant and the cause of his people Israel according to each day’s need, Moving to expressing his second desire, Solomon prays that God will hear his prayers and champion the cause of his people Israel. Solomon had earlier stressed the faithfulness of the Lord in keeping his word (1 Kings 8:20, 56). God’s faithfulness in the past inspires faith and trust in Solomon for the present and the future.

The needs of Solomon and of God’s people have been expressed, in one way or another, in all of Solomon’s words to this point. His summary of his prayer invites Israel to remember what Solomon has requested of the Lord: the king previously had prayed that God’s eyes would be open toward the temple “night and day” and that he would listen to his servant’s prayer made toward that place (1 Kings 8:29). Solomon prays now that God will hear his prayer on behalf of the people and will not forget.

The final phrase reminds God’s people that in each day and in every way, we can depend on his faithfulness (compare Exodus 16:4; Matthew 6:11).

Faith of the Generations My grandfather was a troublemaker when he was young. But the Lord used his marriage to my grandmother to change him.

When Grandpa turned his life

over to Christ, this often-angry drunk became a kind, peaceful man of faith. The couple’s two older sons became ministers.

Their younger son was a lifelong leader in the local church. One daughter married a minister, and another married an evangelist. The generations that followed have seen even more Christian leaders walking in the way of “their fathers” as ministers, teachers, and missionaries.

Other families could tell similar stories, demonstrating the value of the faithful generations that came before them. The faithful examples of our fathers and mothers can be honored only in continued faithfulness. When we make faith our own, God continues to honor his promises. Israel had to learn this lesson. We would be wise to learn it too.

—C. R. B. 60a. “so tha t a ll the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God Solomon’s dedicatory prayer now reflects God’s ultimate desire. Reaching the goal of all the peoples of the earth knowing that the Lord is God must include the Lord’s attentiveness to the prayers of the Israelites and their obedience to him. That’s how Israel will be an instrument of God’s blessing in the world (Genesis 12:1–3; 22:18; etc.).

God’s plan and purpose in choosing Israel as his people has always been that the nations would come to know him (examples: 1 Chronicles 16:23, 24; Psalms 72:19; 96:1–10). When Israel is properly obedient, nonIsraelites will be attracted to the one true God (see 1 Kings 8:41–43; compare 2 Chronicles 6:32, 33).

60b. “and that there is no other.

The words there is no other stand in stark contrast to the many-gods outlook of the ancient world. Each people-group has its gods and worships them in vain attempts to address various needs. The Israelites acknowledge powers at work in the world other than God (Exodus 12:12; 15:11; 18:11; Psalm 82:1; etc.). But at their best, the Israelites worship no so-called god; they worship the Lord only.

Solomon’s affirmation echoes the assertions of Moses in Deuteronomy 4:35–39. It also anticipates similar statements by the Lord through the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 45:5, 6, 22).

C. For the People’s Hearts (v. 61) 61. “And may your hearts be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

Whereas 1 Kings 8:58 spoke of God’s initiative to empower Israel’s holiness and obedience, this verse emphasizes Israel’s side of the relationship that is made possible by God’s initiative.

Because there is only one God, Israel’s devotion to him is to be total and undivided (Deuteronomy 4:35, 39; 6:5).

Joshua had emphasized some 400 years earlier Israel’s need to follow the Lord’s commands so that blessings would continue in the land where God had granted the nation rest (Joshua 23:14–16; 24:14, 15, 20).

In biblical thought, the heart is the center of a person’s character. It can refer to one’s mind or will as the source of thoughts, words, actions, and feelings. Israel’s obedience is to be complete and entire (Psalm 119:80), as is Solomon’s (1 Kings 9:4; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 29:19).

Solomon himself eventually proves to be unable to stay wholly committed to the Lord.

Although he had prayed for Israel’s hearts to be turned toward God, Solomon’s many wives eventually turn his heart after other gods (1 Kings 11:4). This faithlessness will lead to the fracturing of the nation of Israel (11:9–13).

Kings that follow him won’t do much better. Though some kings will be wholly devoted to the Lord (examples: 1 Kings 15:14; 22:43; 2 Kings 20:3; 2 Chronicles 17:6; 25:2), many more will reign with divided loyalties or in outright rebellion (examples: 1 Kings 13:33, 34; 15:3; 16:18–20, 25, 26, 30–33; 2 Kings 1:1, 16, 17). The Israelites, like their kings, will fail to live up to their obligation; as a result, they lose their rest in the land (2 Kings 17:7–23; 24:14–16; 25:8–12).

The parallel account in 2 Chronicles 5–7 indicates that fire comes down from Heaven when Solomon concludes his words. The fire consumes the burnt offerings and sacrifices that had been prepared (2 Chronicles 7:1). The glory of the Lord fills the temple (2 Chronicles 7:1–3) as it had earlier in the celebration (1 Kings 8:10, 11; 2 Chronicles 5:13, 14; compare Exodus 40:34–38). This signals the Lord’s approval of the building and the king.

What Do You Think?

What specific steps can you take to ensure that your heart becomes better aligned with God’s desires?

Digging Deeper Which stands most in the way of your personal growth in obedience: (1) things you should do and think but don’t or (2) things you should not do or think but do?

Conclusion A. Faithful to the Faithful One The dedication of the temple was a time to remember the past, to celebrate the present, and to anticipate the future work of God for and with his people. The Lord had done great things for Israel, and he could be trusted to

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1521 East 111th St., L.A., CA 90059 Los Angeles, CA 90061-0218 Phone: (323) 566-5303 villagembc@gmail.com www.villagewatts.faithlifesites.com REV. W. CHARLES HARRIS, II, PASTOR Sunday School ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Prayer Meeting (Wed.) ............ 6:30 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .................. 7:00 P.M.

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Dr. T. Delbert Robinson, Senior Pastor CESOM ..................................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ......................10:30 A.M. Pastoral Bible Institute ...WED....7:00 P.M.

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH 4155 McKinley Ave., L.A., CA 90011 PH: (323) 233-3289; FX: (323) 233-9356 E-Mail: Tabernacle_bc@yahoo.com PASTOR LESTER MOSLEY 8:00 A.M. ........ Early Morning Worship (1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday) 9:30 A.M. ....... Sunday Church School 11:00 A.M. ................ Worship Service 7:30 P.M. (Wed.) Mid-Week BibleStudy & Prayer Service

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11328 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 569-4162 Website: gotothetab.org Email: thetab@gotothetab.org

REV. JOHN D LONG, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Thurs) .............. 7:00 P.M. School of Prayer (Wed.) ...... 11:00 A.M.

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God. He alone is God and we need to remind ourselves of this truth. He is the living God who sees and feels the heartbeat of His precious people. Whether spoken or unspoken, our God hears the words and cry of our spirit. He lives among those persons who will call upon His name and seek His presence. He keeps His promises! He honors His Word in our lives. We are reminded that our God not only speaks promises, but He fulfills His Word by His own power and ability. Therefore, our role is to trust Him no matter how long it takes for

unswerving devotion to God. ple highlight the loyalty God had demonstrated to his covenant people. Prayerful consideration of what God has already done for us in Christ, is doing for us in the present, and will do for us in the future likewise is to motivate us to lead holy, godly lives.

B. Prayer Our Father, we praise you as the one who has never failed one word of all your good promises. We cherish your promise never to leave or forsake us. We praise you as the one who is faithful when we are not. Renew us by your Spirit so that we may have the desire and the power to walk

in your ways. We pray this so that the world may know you and your Son. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember Each day and in every way, God is faithful.

Am I? Hahlen, M. A., Boatman, C. R., Taylor, M. A., & Thatcher,

T. (2019–2020). Solomon Anticipates Praise. In R. L. Nickelson, J. A. Kenney, M. K. Williams, & J. Gerke (Eds.), The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2019–2020 (Vol. 26, pp. 185–191). Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing.

Him to manifest Himself in our lives. Our God truly does show love and kindness to us, His servants who walk before Him with all our heart.

Since God gives His all to His children, we cannot expect that He will be satisfied by us giving our divided attention to Him. His goodness, love and kindness to us are too great for Him to accept half-hearted worship from us. Over and over, God has shown Himself to be trustworthy, faithful and true to whatever He has spoken.

V:24 reminds us that there are monumental moments in our lives, undeniable experiences,

when we are faced with the challenge to elevate our level of trust and faith in the Lord.

Because breathing is natural for us, rarely does anyone thank God after each breath that they inhale! However, there are other experiences in our lives that are so unique and stand alone as being miraculous that we cannot ignore them. Those are times that our faith, trust and love for God should shift to a greater degree of relationship with Him. Our God can be trusted to show us great and mighty acts in our lives. He wants us to live stress-free lives. However, we must stay

connected with Him through prayer and the seeking of His will to live stress-free lives. We must yield to His direction, for at the end of our obedience, it will yield the satisfaction and joy we desire. If you are going through tough times, remember that they did not come to stay but to pass and the unpleasant season will become a distant memory. Just as there are some rainy days there will definitely be sunny days. Take the opportunity to cast your every care, concern, heartache, every pain into the hands of the Lord. Decide to seek Him for the direction of changes to

be made in your life. Daddy God loves you and is there for you every step of your life. So remember “Who” He is and

what He has done already in your life. Then, you will experience spiritual revival and the truth that our God is the only true God. God bless you and yours! Join us for our 1st Saturday Fellowship on FEBRUARY 1, 2020,1:15 p.m. Location: Christ Temple Church, 3125 W 54th Street, (54th and 10th Avenue), Los Angeles, Calif. 90043. Contact Info: onefaith2007@aol.com , One Faith Fellowship, P. O. Box 56641, LA, CA 90056, www. onefaithfellowship. org. (323) 481-6724

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These blessings would turn out for good—not only for Israel but also for those who came to know the Lord as the only true God. Given God’s past faithfulness and given the anticipation of his future faithfulness, Israel was reasonably called to have

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her Heavenly Father, and she did it with gusto and in a way that was unique and significant.

Mother Andrews never met a stranger, and had connections that reached far and wide.

Community Concern was founded by Sis. Andrews and provided jobs, food, and resources for thousands of children, teens, and families in South Central for over 25 years.

She was an alumnus of Fremont High School and volunteered at 99th St. School for over 30 years. Sis. Ella Andrews was a faithful member of Greater New Unity Baptist Church and served loyally under the Pastorate of the late, great Dr. H.P. Rachal and Rev. Randy

Allison Jr. for 47 years. In addition, she served a multiplicity of other ministries and Pastors in our city, as well as conventions, conferences, educational organizations, and elected officials.

She is legendary, she is loved, she is missed and we honor her memory. Her legacy lives on through her children, Ms. Arlene Andrews, Mrs. Avis Powell, Mr. Lee Powell (Son In Law); grandchildren; Leeah Powell and Keyone Wilkerson, Godchildren: Mrs. Oneida Roddy Granger, Ms. Yolanda Davison, Ms. Shaquana Adams, Mr. And Mrs. Randy and Carol Allison Sr and Mr. Kenneth Williams. She leaves a church family and Pastor, Rev. Randy Allison Jr. that loves and misses her, special cousins, Martha Jean Blue, Patricia Charlot, Patricia Mufwene, and Lyndon Charlot, and one Aunt, Mrs. Martha Magee, and 2 brothers, Jerry and Larry Pipes (Theresa). We loved her, but God loved her best.

Rest on Mama, we'll see you in the morning…

Submitted Lovingly By, Arlene T. Andrews

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your vehicle, was it sitting in the office while Sis. Michelle made call after call to secure a recovery program or housing for you or a friend, was it after sharing your financial situation with Pastor Shigg and you left with that problem solved, was it during the monthly Joyful Noise service on the parking lot while the likes of Brother Ricky Grundy lead those present in open air praise, was it holiday after holiday when you were a guest at Kenneth Hahn Park with volleyball and BBQ

for all, was it while attending the 70’s socials in Hardy Hall where good music, dominoes and spades were played, was it while receiving a box of canned goods or a turkey after Bible Study, was it while participating in the annual One-on-One Basketball Tournament, was it while attending the men’s

annual fashion show with that eight-foot-high Valentine heart on display where the choir usually stood, was it while attending the women’s annual fashion show where heads were made to turn and the night was filled with encouragement, was it during the D.R.U.G. Revival, was it witnessing 13 people being baptized on the Church parking lot, was it at a fellowship where that 20-strong Male Chorus got your attention with “I Love You, Jesus, deep down in my heart” or was it knowing that every Sunday after receiving the Gospel at 11 A.M. Worship Service you would also receive a home-cooked meal and plenty of fellowship at no charge? However your

life was touched, please come and share with the congregation and Pastor Shigg that their works were not in vain. Please pray for “The Lift” congregation, Pastor Shigg, and the new Ministry of community ownership and development. Find out how you can be involved.

Starting Tuesday, January 21 at 10 A.M., we will be liquidating EVERYTHING – including portable baptismal pool, office furniture, tables and chairs, etc. Remember, love is everywhere, however, after today we will no longer be at Crenshaw and Hyde Park Boulevards, but in your hearts. Brother Will Hawkins, reporting.

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