The Thorns of the Curse and Crown

August 11, 2019 • 5:30 pm

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Lord's Supper

In the very statement of the curse given in Genesis 3, God announces the first gospel message in seed form of a coming Seed Who would reverse that curse! Note in particular one aspect of that curse in a very visible form: the presence of thorns and thistles.
Fast forward in time and now notice the reappearance of the thorns and its connection to this 2nd or Last Adam, the Lord Jesus Christ. In John 19, the Roman soldiers place on Christ the very emblem of sin's curse, of the 1st Adam's fall into sin. Christ wore that crown of thorns throughout the entire process of the crucifixion!

Part of the series:

The Lord's Supper

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Observance of The Lord's Supper

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Lord's Supper

Synopsis: In preparation for the Lord's Supper, we draw our attention to Zechariah 13:7 and Matthew 26:26-32 and note the Old Testament prophecy given regarding "The Smiting of the Shepherd." There are two powerful thoughts that are overwhelming when they are considered. NOTE: Since the evening service centers around the observance of this important church ordinance, extended periods of silence were edited out from the audio recording so that there can be continuity in what is spoken and what is heard musically.

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Two Mountains and an Altar

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Lord's Supper

Synopsis: The majesty of the Law satisfied at the Cross is even greater than the majesty of the Law stated at Mt. Sinai. The reason for that is simple--Christ's sacrifice on Mt. Calvary. This message presents vital lessons to remember as we prepare for the observance of The Lord's Supper.

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The Seriousness of Strange Fire

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Lord's Supper

Synopsis: The God who blesses those who come to Him in the prescribed way is the same God Who judges those who reject that way. Here are four sobering lessons about Nadab and Abihu's deaths that help prepare us for the seriousness of the significance that lies behind the observance of the Lord's Table.

January 27, 2019 • 5:00 pm

The Theme of Heaven's Worship

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Lord's Supper

Synopsis: What is it about the Lamb of God that makes Him worthy of the worship extended to Him? the focal point of eternity? Why should He be the focal point of our earthly worship? of our lives?

August 11, 2019 • 5:30 pm

The Thorns of the Curse and Crown

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Lord's Supper

Synopsis: In preparation for the observance of the Lord's Supper, this message is a call to remember "The Thorns of the Curse and Crown" - what the first Adam did and what the Last Adam did. It is a call to thank God we have a Redeemer Who defeated Satan and Whose sacrifice not only covers our sin and shame so that we don't stand before God naked, but also clothes each born-again believer with the garments of Christ's righteousness.

July 12, 2020 • 5:30 pm

The Sacrifice of the Shepherd

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Lord's Supper

Synopsis: Tonight before the observance of The Lord's Supper, we look at Zechariah 13:7 and note two powerful thoughts that are designed to fill us with wonder and amazement when we contemplate upon them. NOTE: Extended periods of silence during the distribution of the elements, prayer time and the final song were deleted in the interest of the hearer listening to this recording.