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TITLE: God Loves A Party

TEXT: Revelation 19:9

PROPOSITION: When Christians get together, it is party time.

QUESTION: Which?

KEY WORD: Principles

INTRODUCTION:

          1. World's view of a "Party" - Spud McKenzie,

          2. God's view of a "Party"

                    A. "Ain't God Good?"

                    B. Give glory to God, thanksgiving, rejoice

          3. Biblical Principles about Parties

1. Leviticus 23 - 5 festivals - 1 fast

          A. Sabbath    3

          B. Passover            5 - 7 days

          C. Pentecost           15                Fast = Day of Atonement

          D. Trumpets            24

          E. Tabernacles   34 - 7 days

2. Deuteronomy 14:22-26

          A. Tithe - one-tenth of all the possessed

          B. The purpose of the tithe -

                    1. Party for all people - 26

                    2. Invite the preacher (Levite) - 27

                    3. Invite all oppressed (widows, orphans, visitors) - 29

3. John 2:1-11

          A. Jesus went to weddings

          B. He stayed for the reception

          C. First miracle - kept a party going

4. Parable of Prodigal Son   Luke 15:11-32

          A. How should we react to a returning Prodigal?

                    1. Kill fatted calf - party (22-32)

                    2. Invite friends

                    3. It makes sense to party (32)

5. Learn these lessons:

          A. God is not a kill-joy

                    1. Jn. 10:10 "have abundant life"

                    2. Jn. 15:11 "your joy might be full"

          B. Christian living is joyful living

                    1. Phil. 4:4 "rejoice in the Lord always"

                    2. 1 Thess. 5:16 "Rejoice evermore."

          C. Major emphasis on fellowship and fun

                    1. Early church - Ac. 2:42, 46

                    2. Ac. 4:32-37 shared possessions


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