The Nothings of Shame (Part 4) by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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In Part Four of this message, we find that there is No Shame in Our FUTURE with the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no shame in the future the Lord has prepared for those who have trusted Him. The hope of Christ’s return is the future we anticipate, contemplate, celebrate, gravitate, salivate, and venerate. There is also No Shame in the FRAUGHT & the FEAR of Suffering for Christ. Jesus knew all about suffering as He felt its stings at Calvary. Our Lord provided for us an example of how to view pain and suffering, and how to respond to it. * Hebrews 12:2- Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Our Lord was able to cope with the cross because of the joy that it would bring. The price for man’s sins would be paid in full and millions would trust in Him for salvation, becoming His bride. Hebrews 12:2 says that Jesus endured the cross. The word “endured” is from the word hupomeno {hoop-om-en'-o} which means that Jesus did not flee or run away from His suffering at Calvary. He remained and endured it with calm and courage. He despised the shame of the cross. The word “despised” is from the word kataphroneo {kat-af-ron-eh'-o} which means “to think little or nothing of.” Christ disregarded the suffering of the cross. He did not let the agony, pain, and shame overwhelm Him and distract Him from His purpose in doing the will of God the Father. That was His desire. He considered the pain as nothing in order to gain the victory to come. In this message, we examine several Bible principles about suffering. This 29-minute message was preached on Sunday morning, May 15, 2022 at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

Topics

• Forgiveness