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Welcome to THE TIMOTHY REPORT for February 23, 2004
“To assist, encourage, enable and equip”
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DISAPPOINTMENT
Disappointment,
His appointment.
Change one letter then I see,
That the thwarting of my purpose,
Is God's better choice for me.
--Unknown
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CRUCIFIXION
I was given a copy of this by a friend about 35 years ago. The other day, I ran across it on the Internet, and thought you might like to read it for yourself—even save it to your hard drive for future reference. It is a description of what happens to a human body during a crucifixion, written by C. Truman Davis, M.D., M.S. It can be found at:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2603/thepassion.htm
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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CONCERNED ABOUT CHILDREN SEEING “THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST”?
Be sure to visit this website
http://www.jesusforchildren.org/
Watch the sample video of the film which tells the story of Jesus and His crucifixion from the eyes of children. From the JESUS Film Project
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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WHO MADE IT?
Sir Isaac Newton (thought by many to be the most intelligent man to have lived) had a friend who, like himself, was a great scientist; but he was an infidel, while Newton was a devout Christian believer, and they often locked horns over this question, though their mutual interest in science drew them much together. Newton had a skillful mechanic make him a replica of our solar system in miniature. In the center was a large gilded ball representing the sun, and revolving around this were smaller balls fixed on the ends of arms of varying lengths, representing Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, in their proper order. These balls were so geared together by cogs and belts as to move in perfect harmony by turning the crank. One day, as Newton sat reading in his study with his mechanism on a large table near him, his friend stepped in. He was a scientist enough to recognize at a glance what was before him. Stepping up to it he slowly turned the crank, and with undisguised admiration watched the heavenly bodies all move in their relative speed in their orbits. Standing off a few feet, he exclaimed, "My! What an exquisite thing this is! Who made it?"
Without looking up from his book, Newton answered, "Nobody!" Quickly turning to Newton the infidel said: "Evidently you did not understand my question. I asked who made this thing?" Looking up, Newton solemnly assured him that nobody had made it but that the aggregation of matter so much admired had just happened to assume the form it was in. But the astonished infidel replied with some heat, "You must think I'm a fool! Of course somebody made it, and he is a genius, and I'd like to know who he is."
Laying his book aside, Newton arose and laid a hand on his friend's shoulder and said: "This thing is but a puny imitation of a much grander system whose laws you know, and I am not able to convince you that this mere toy is without a designer and maker; yet you profess to believe that the great original from which the design is taken has come into being without either designer or maker! Now tell me by what sort of reasoning do you reach such incongruous conclusion?"
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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WHO KILLED JESUS?
--MORE ON “THE PASSION”
That seems to be on everyone’s mind these days, as the opening day approaches for Mel Gibson’s film, “The Passion of the Christ.” Here is a quote from Dr. Peter Marshall on the subject, which may help you in answering questions from others:
“When we are honest with ourselves, we know that we were there too and that we helped to put Christ there. Because every attitude present on that hilltop that day is present with us now. Every emotion that tugged at human hearts then, tugs at human hearts still. Every human being was represented at Calvary, every sin was in a nail, or the spear, or the needle-like thorns, and pardon for them all was in the blood that was shed.”
In addition, you might like to see the article which included this quote. It was prepared by RBC Ministries, and provides much more information which will help you as you prepare:
http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/thepassion/dd/dd_killedchrist.html
Also, be sure to click on the “Question” link at the top of the page. You will discover many more valuable resources. You will discover a lot of things about the film which will help you more fully experience it.
By the way, if you have not yet purchased your tickets, I had a great experience getting mine at www.fandango.com. Very easy, very painless. Simply pick the theater you want, along with the day and time of your choosing.
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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AFTER PEOPLE HAVE SEEN THE FILM,
They are going to have questions! You will spend more time in counseling and prayer and Bible Study—and they will, too. Prepare yourself, and others in your congregation or Bible Study, for the opportunities that are coming.
Here is a website that will help with that task:
http://www.thelife.com/
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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AND YOU’VE GOT TO SEE THIS!
“Why Some Jews Fear The Passion,” an article at the ChristianityToday.com website. A bold statement, indeed. Read it for yourself:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/107/51.0.html
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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WHAT BILLY GRAHAM SAID
“After watching ‘The Passion of The Christ,” I feel as if I have actually been there. Every time I speak or preach about the Cross, the things I saw on the screen will be on my heart and mind. No one who views this film’s compelling imagery will ever be the same.”
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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IT IS FINISHED
This is not the moan of the defeated, nor the sigh of patient resignation. It is the triumphant recognition that He has fully accomplished the work that He came to do. Then He bowed His head, a detail mentioned only by John, and possibly the touch of an eyewitness. It is perhaps worth noting that the same expression is used of going to bed: “the Son of man hath now where to lay his head” (Matt. 8:20; Luke 9:58). There is the thought of a peaceful death, the death of One who trusts His Father.
--Leon Morris, The Gospel According to John (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1971), p. 815.
(The Timothy Report, Swan Lake Communications, www.timothyreport.com
February 23, 2004)
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