Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Of Man’s The Day Of Man’s

CreationCreationGenesis 1:26-31Genesis 1:26-31

Genesis 2:7, 8Genesis 2:7, 8

When God created man, He When God created man, He created:created: One like God (Gen. 1:27, 9:6; Jas. One like God (Gen. 1:27, 9:6; Jas. 3:9)3:9) One with reasoning capabilities.One with reasoning capabilities. One with an eternal soul (Ecc. One with an eternal soul (Ecc. 12:7)12:7)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Man Yielded To The Day Man Yielded To

SinSinGenesis 3:1-6Genesis 3:1-6

By Yielding To Sin, They:By Yielding To Sin, They: Revealed who they were servingRevealed who they were serving(Gen. 3:13, 17)(Gen. 3:13, 17) Were separated from God (Gen. Were separated from God (Gen. 2:17)2:17) Had to bear the physical Had to bear the physical consequencesconsequences of sin (Gen. 3:15-19)of sin (Gen. 3:15-19)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Man Yielded To The Day Man Yielded To

SinSinGenesis 3:1-6Genesis 3:1-6

By Yielding To Sin:By Yielding To Sin: Christ had to come into the Christ had to come into the worldworld (Gen. 3:15)(Gen. 3:15) Forgiveness (remission) required Forgiveness (remission) required thethe blood of Christ (Matt. 26:28)blood of Christ (Matt. 26:28)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Noah Entered The Day Noah Entered

The ArkThe ArkGenesis 7:11-17Genesis 7:11-17

Great Promises Made & FulfilledGreat Promises Made & Fulfilled(Gen. 6:13, 9:11-13)(Gen. 6:13, 9:11-13) Great God Gave Plans For A Great God Gave Plans For A GreatGreat Boat (Gen. 6:14-19, 18-20, Boat (Gen. 6:14-19, 18-20, 7:2-3)7:2-3) Great Salvation/Great Great Salvation/Great DestructionDestruction (Gen. 7:23)(Gen. 7:23)

Hebrews 11:7; I Peter 3:20-21Hebrews 11:7; I Peter 3:20-21

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day God Called The Day God Called

AbrahamAbrahamGenesis 12:1-5Genesis 12:1-5

God Called Abram To Leave God Called Abram To Leave IdolatryIdolatry And Serve Him (Gen. 12:1; And Serve Him (Gen. 12:1; Josh. 24:2)Josh. 24:2) God’s Plan For Salvation WasGod’s Plan For Salvation WasUnfolding.Unfolding. This Calling Took An AmazingThis Calling Took An AmazingAmount Of Faith (Gen. 12:1)Amount Of Faith (Gen. 12:1)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day The Israelites The Day The Israelites

Left EgyptLeft EgyptExodus 6:1, 12:31-33Exodus 6:1, 12:31-33 God had fulfilled His promise (Ex. God had fulfilled His promise (Ex. 3:7-3:7- 10, 13:3-4)10, 13:3-4) God brought them out by His God brought them out by His strength strength (Ex. 13:3, 14, (Ex. 13:3, 14, 16; Deut. 26:8)16; Deut. 26:8) Joseph’s bones were brought out Joseph’s bones were brought out ofof Egypt (Gen. 50:25; Ex. Egypt (Gen. 50:25; Ex. 13:19)13:19)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day The People The Day The People Demanded A KingDemanded A King

I Samuel 8I Samuel 8 This day was not unknown to This day was not unknown to GodGod(Deut. 17:14-20)(Deut. 17:14-20) Their reason: I Samuel 8:5-6, 20Their reason: I Samuel 8:5-6, 20 REAL reason: I Samuel 12:12REAL reason: I Samuel 12:12 They refused God’s authority &They refused God’s authority &organizationorganization

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day The Temple Was The Day The Temple Was

FinishedFinishedI Kings 7-8I Kings 7-8 Was a fulfillment of God’s Was a fulfillment of God’s promisepromise(II Sam. 7:12-17)(II Sam. 7:12-17) ““Dedication” day: I Kings 8Dedication” day: I Kings 8 Here, the Lord put His “name”Here, the Lord put His “name”

(II Sam. 7:13; I Kings 8:15-17)(II Sam. 7:13; I Kings 8:15-17)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day The Temple Was The Day The Temple Was

DestroyedDestroyedII Kings 25:8-10II Kings 25:8-10 This Temple meant nothing in This Temple meant nothing in light oflight of their sin! (II Chron. 36:14-21)their sin! (II Chron. 36:14-21) Jeremiah 7:2-15 (lists of sins)Jeremiah 7:2-15 (lists of sins) They thought since the Temple They thought since the Temple waswas there, they were safe. WRONG!!!there, they were safe. WRONG!!!

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day The Walls Were The Day The Walls Were

“Dedicated”“Dedicated”Nehemiah 8Nehemiah 8 On this day, Ezra brings the book On this day, Ezra brings the book ofof the Law (v. 1-2)the Law (v. 1-2) Great:Great: Book (v. 2), Mass of Book (v. 2), Mass of peoplepeople (v. 3-4), Message (v. 8)(v. 3-4), Message (v. 8) What a change from the hard-What a change from the hard-heartedhearted folks of 70 years earlier!!folks of 70 years earlier!!

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Christ Was BornThe Day Christ Was Born

Many Old Testament Prophecies Many Old Testament Prophecies Were Fulfilled:Were Fulfilled:

Genesis 3:15 (Lk. 2:29-30; Matt. Genesis 3:15 (Lk. 2:29-30; Matt. 1:21)1:21) Genesis 12:3Genesis 12:3 Deuteronomy 18:15, 18 (Acts Deuteronomy 18:15, 18 (Acts 3:22-23)3:22-23) Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, 11:1 (Matt. Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, 11:1 (Matt. 1:22-23)1:22-23)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Christ Was BornThe Day Christ Was Born

Great Joy Experienced:Great Joy Experienced: Joseph & MaryJoseph & Mary Angels (Lk. 2:7-14)Angels (Lk. 2:7-14) Wise Men (Matt. 2:7-12)Wise Men (Matt. 2:7-12)

A Great One was born (Lk. 1:30-33)A Great One was born (Lk. 1:30-33)

Salvation Came To Man This DaySalvation Came To Man This Day(Matt. 1:21, 25; Lk. 2:29-30; Jn. (Matt. 1:21, 25; Lk. 2:29-30; Jn. 18:37)18:37)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Christ Withstood The Day Christ Withstood

TemptationTemptationMatthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13

Lust of the flesh (Matt. 4:3; Lk. Lust of the flesh (Matt. 4:3; Lk. 4:3)4:3) Pride of Life (Matt. 4:5-6; Lk. 4:9-Pride of Life (Matt. 4:5-6; Lk. 4:9-11)11) Lust of the eyes (Matt. 4:8-9; Lk. Lust of the eyes (Matt. 4:8-9; Lk. 4:5-7)4:5-7)

Luke 4:13 (Jas. 4:8; I Pet. 5:8)Luke 4:13 (Jas. 4:8; I Pet. 5:8)

Hebrews 4:15; I John 2:15-17; I Pet. Hebrews 4:15; I John 2:15-17; I Pet. 2:21-222:21-22

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Christ Died On The Day Christ Died On

The CrossThe CrossChrist was scourged (Jn. 19:1; Matt. Christ was scourged (Jn. 19:1; Matt. 27:26)27:26)

A crown of thorns (Jn. 19:2; Mk. A crown of thorns (Jn. 19:2; Mk. 15:17)15:17)

Purple robe (Jn. 19:2, 5; Lk. 23:11)Purple robe (Jn. 19:2, 5; Lk. 23:11)

* Staff in hand/spit upon (Matt. * Staff in hand/spit upon (Matt. 27:30)27:30)

Crucified (Lk. 23:32; Matt. 27:44)Crucified (Lk. 23:32; Matt. 27:44)

His side was pierced (Jn. 19:34)His side was pierced (Jn. 19:34)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Christ Died On The Day Christ Died On

The CrossThe CrossHow could this be a great day?How could this be a great day? Our redemption was purchasedOur redemption was purchased

(Matt. 26:28; Heb. 9:14-(Matt. 26:28; Heb. 9:14-15)15) The church was purchased (Acts The church was purchased (Acts 20:28)20:28) The New Testament came into The New Testament came into effecteffect (Col. 2:14)(Col. 2:14)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Christ The Day Christ ResurrectedResurrected

This was a day of victory! (Jn. 2:19, This was a day of victory! (Jn. 2:19, 21; Lk. 24:7)21; Lk. 24:7)

This was the first day of the This was the first day of the weekweek (Mk. 16:9)(Mk. 16:9)He is the “first-fruits” of those He is the “first-fruits” of those resurrectedresurrected (I Cor. 15:20-23)(I Cor. 15:20-23)Satan was crushed (Gen. 3:15)Satan was crushed (Gen. 3:15)Baptism saves us (I Pet. 3:21)Baptism saves us (I Pet. 3:21)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Christ AscendedThe Day Christ Ascended

Acts 1:3Acts 1:3 (Mk. 16:19; Lk. 24:50-53; Acts (Mk. 16:19; Lk. 24:50-53; Acts

1:9-11)1:9-11)

Declares That He Rules Today (I Tim. Declares That He Rules Today (I Tim. 6:15)6:15)

He will return (Acts 1:11; I Thess. He will return (Acts 1:11; I Thess. 4:13-18)4:13-18)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Of PentecostThe Day Of PentecostMany Old Testament Prophecies Many Old Testament Prophecies

Were Fulfilled:Were Fulfilled: Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:5, 8 Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:5, 8 2:1- 2:1-44 Joel 2:28-32 Joel 2:28-32 Acts 2:16-21 Acts 2:16-21 Isaiah 2:2-3; Zechariah 1:16 Isaiah 2:2-3; Zechariah 1:16

Acts Acts 2:38-39, 472:38-39, 47

Luke 24:46-47; Acts 1:8, 2:8, 14-40Luke 24:46-47; Acts 1:8, 2:8, 14-40

Great DaysGreat DaysThe First Day Of The The First Day Of The

WeekWeekThis is the day we gather to worship This is the day we gather to worship God (Acts 2:42, 20:7)God (Acts 2:42, 20:7)

Hebrews 10:22-24; John 4:24Hebrews 10:22-24; John 4:24

This is the day we offer spiritual This is the day we offer spiritual sacrifices to God (Heb. 13:15-16)sacrifices to God (Heb. 13:15-16)

Singing, Prayer, Teaching, Lord’s Singing, Prayer, Teaching, Lord’s Supper, Giving (Eph. 5:19; Acts 2:42) Supper, Giving (Eph. 5:19; Acts 2:42)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day Of JudgmentThe Day Of Judgment

““A Day” (Acts 17:30-31)A Day” (Acts 17:30-31)

All will be judged (II Cor. 5:10; Rom. All will be judged (II Cor. 5:10; Rom. 2:6;2:6; Ecc. 12:14)Ecc. 12:14) Christ will judge (Jn. 5:22, 27)Christ will judge (Jn. 5:22, 27)

Two Destinies (Rom. 2:7-11; Matt. Two Destinies (Rom. 2:7-11; Matt. 25:46;25:46; I Thess. 4:13-18; II I Thess. 4:13-18; II Thess. 1:6-9)Thess. 1:6-9)

The Standard (Jn. 12:48)The Standard (Jn. 12:48)

Great DaysGreat DaysThe Day You Become A The Day You Become A

ChristianChristianYour sins are washed away (Acts Your sins are washed away (Acts 22:16)22:16)

Follow the form of doctrine (Rom. Follow the form of doctrine (Rom. 6:18)6:18)

You are adopted into God’s familyYou are adopted into God’s family(Rom. (Rom.

8:15-17)8:15-17)

Wear Christ’s name (Acts 11:26)Wear Christ’s name (Acts 11:26)

Look forward to Heaven (Col. 3:1-4)Look forward to Heaven (Col. 3:1-4)

Walk the “strait and narrow”(Matt. Walk the “strait and narrow”(Matt. 7:13-14)7:13-14)