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Rev.C.J.McKnight

Wise men came to attest to the birth of the child Jesus. Wise men still come to Him. Their journey started in the East (or sun rising). They came to worship the Christ child. Mat.2:1 Their visit did not coincide with His birth, for Herod commanded that they search diligently for the < young child >. Mat.2:8

When Herod realized that they were not going to return to bring him the news that he had requested, he ordered all the children two years old and under, in Bethlehem, to be slain. Mat.2:16 This would make the age of Jesus to be two or under at the time of this wanton killing of babes by Herod. Joseph was to escape with the young child into Egypt. Mat.2:13 The wise men were led by a star. All stars are suns, shining of their own light. This star had a specific time and purpose when it appeared and became obvious to them. There are certain characteristics of this star which must be taken into consideration.

Rev.C.J McKnight

Matthew 13: :37. The good seed, the son of man himself. The incorruptible seed, the ever living WORD of God. The seed of very God himself. The life giving seed whereby we are born into the family of the Lord.

Rev. C.J McKnight

I. In creation, the sun, moon and stars portray the Godhead.

A. These three light giving bodies are united in purpose. i.e. to distribute light. Light is representative of God. For God is light. All light emanates from Him, whether it is the light that He created or the spiritual, eternal light that is part of his being, He is the source of all that is called light. 1 Jn. 1:5

 Rev.C.Joe McKnight

MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME.  Ps. 22:1 Then hear again at the cross. Mt. 27:46 The desolation, pathos and sorrow of that cry is like none other. Only from the mouth of the Lord Jesus could such an utterance be heard. Eternally the Word and the Father had been one. A unity that could only exist between the persons of the Godhead. Now, at Calvary, the Father who could not look upon sin must turn away and separate himself from His only begotten SON. There are not enough words in the languages of the world to express the agony, the suffering and extreme pain that was felt by both parties at that moment. Torn apart, emptied of a fellowship and companionship that had always been. 

Rev. C.Joe McKnight

June 25 – August 28, 2002

THE EKKLESIA, A HIGH CALLING. Jesus said; I will build my church. He is the architect and the builder. The process is continuing, even today. The church, His building will soon be completed. Mt. 16:18 He addressed His words to Peter {Gr. Petros, a detached stone. one that might easily be thrown or removed}. Jesus gave him the name, Cephas {An Aramaic word} with the same meaning. A stone. John 1:42 It was not the intent of the Lord Jesus to appoint Peter as the foundation or the foundation stone of the church. He well knew the strengths and weaknesses of Peter. He understood that Peter under pressure would deny Him. He likewise knew that Peter would become a man of strength and courage. 

Rev.C.J McKnight

March 03 – May  30, 2003 A CERTAIN DESIRE EXPRESSED IN HIS PRAYER. The prayer that He prayed is found in the Gospel of John, chapter seventeen. It is a beautiful prayer and is greatly guided in the direction of the satisfaction of His desire toward His church, His people. The theme that we wish to consider in His prayer is His strong desire for a deep spiritual relationship with those who are His. Both, those who were the initial followers of the Lord Jesus and also those who were to become converts, through the preaching of the Word. John 17:20 We may always be assured that He has prayed for us and still is our intercessor before the throne of His Father. In His ministry as the great and only high priest, He represents us before the throne of justice when we come seeking salvation. Heb. 7:25 He is our sacrifice and advocate, the only one who can make intercession for us in the presence of the judge of the whole earth. Rom. 8:34 

Rev. C.Joe McKnight

June 3, 2003 (1-2) SIGNS AND SYMBOLS USE BY THE LORD. Of all that the Lord uses in the Word, there is none more significant to the Church of today than these used in Revelation Chapter twelve. All three significant symbols are objects of beauty and wonder, as is the woman herself. She is not only clothed with the beauty of the Lord, she is the most beautiful of all of His creation. This woman is the Bride of Christ. Rev. 12:1 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. She is totally His. Their love is full and complete. A love that cannot exist outside of the Lord. John 3:29 The church teaches that there will be a marriage in the end of the age between Christ and His church. It is time that we begin to identify her and prepare ourselves to be a part of that glorious organism. Some will not understand this statement, but, far more important than the Second Coming of Christ is the Marriage of the Lamb. The marriage is the next great event on the calendar of the Lord. Are you ready? The Bride will have made herself ready. Too many have only an indifferent understanding of the plan of the Lord for His church. Rev. 19:7

By: Rev.C.Joe McKnight

THE BASIS OF OUR APPROACH TO ZION/SION. HEB. 12:22-24
The Sion of the New Testament. The New Testament Church. The Bride of Christ. The New Jerusalem. Beyond question some of the most important prophecies of Isaiah relate to this subject. The New Jerusalem is the ultimate work of the Lord in Salvation. It is His joy and crown jewel.

Rev.C.Joe McKnight

You have an appointment with the living God. He loves you and has called you unto Himself. He has designated you to be a saint.” Rom.1:7. The word saint (hagios) comes from the word (hagos – an awesome thing ). To be a true saint of the Lord is a high and glorious calling. The Lord is making a people out of the people who were not His people. They are called the children of the living God. Rom. 9:26. We are called into a very special fellowship of communion and communication with Jesus Christ. What a joy and privilege to know that we are included among the beloved. 

Rev.C.J McKnight

I. The teachings of Jesus pertaining to His Second Coming. Mt. 24: 

A. The inquiry of his disciples, in private. v. 3 

1. What is the sign of your coming and the end of the age? 

a. DECEPTION! Watch that you are not deceived. v. 4 

b. MANY shall come in my name. v. 5 MANY deceived! (1). Saying:- ” I am Christ.” 

c. Accomplished through ‘false prophets.’ Mt. 24:11 MANY deceived. 

d. A twofold attack used: – FALSE CHRIST’S and FALSE PROPHETS. Mt. 24:24