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(Appeal song: Jesus, I Come to Thee )!Topic tonight is: How to Prosper in Health 1!

Is anybody here tonight isn t feeling well as would like?

Then imagine with me, how bad life could really be.

2 First doctor tells you have disease without treatment, will cause your death have six months or

3 Your personal finances in desperate shape: You owe money creditors More than you ever be able

1 (Appeal song: Jesus, I Come to Thee )!Topic tonight is: How to Prosper in Health 1!Now, don t raise hands, but like ask some questions. Is anybody here tonight isn t feeling well as would like? Is anybody here tonight struggling money problems? Is anybody tonight feels lonely part of time? Then imagine with me, how bad life could really be.!imagine you ve had series really bad setbacks your life. 2 First doctor tells you have disease without treatment, will cause your death have six months or less live. 3 Your personal finances in desperate shape: You owe money creditors More than you ever be able earn for rest of your life. 4 You totally broke living on streets of [name city of meetings, or nearest major city]. You go through trashcans looking something eat. You sleep in alleys night on cold pavement.!imagine too that all friends family deserted you. You absolutely alone in world and no one cares. You feel terribly lonely nearly all time. 5 International English Version B 1

!One day you sit parkbench, well-dressed man with kindly face sits near you. He introduces himself Mr.

He listens carefully with deep interest. 7!When you finished, he speaks. Friend, he says, I want to help.

He then offers pay your medical bills for finest medical care, make you partner his business very generous salary, pay off all your

It would be totally voluntary on your part, he replies, if appreciate my efforts your behalf and would like express appreciation, then

2 !One day you sit parkbench, well-dressed man with kindly face sits near you. He introduces himself Mr. Edwards, [use common local surname here] strikes up conversation with you. 6 Before long, he s drawn you out tell your sad story. He listens carefully with deep interest. 7!When you finished, he speaks. Friend, he says, I want to help. I have so much money there is no way I can ever spend it all. He then offers pay your medical bills for finest medical care, make you partner his business very generous salary, pay off all your debts, and to get you back on feet.! What s the catch? you ask. What do you want from me? It would be totally voluntary on your part, he replies, if appreciate my efforts your behalf and would like express appreciation, then are some things I would like. 8 9 When you have your health back and you will soon I d like you to make some lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy from then on And each time I give you paycheck, I d like it if you sent back small percentage as acknowledgment we re in partnership together. International English Version B 2

And finally, since you feeling bit lonely, I d like spend at least one day week going places doing things together with you.

Edwards generosity, take him up on everything he offered. He s good as his word.

You astonished at amount your first paycheck so grateful you eagerly return percentage to Mr. Edwards.

!but suppose in time forget wonderful boss been to you. You forget how bad things were when first met you.

3 And finally, since you feeling bit lonely, I d like spend at least one day week going places doing things together with you. Of course you can call come see me anytime So what you think?!you of course, overjoyed Mr. Edwards generosity, take him up on everything he offered. He s good as his word. Soon, with best medical care, your disease cured by making lifestyle changes he suggested, health never been better. 10!You astonished at amount your first paycheck so grateful you eagerly return percentage to Mr. Edwards. 11 And you re no longer lonely, spend part each day with your boss and new friend and one day with Him each weekend.!but suppose in time forget wonderful boss been to you. You forget how bad things were when first met you. You find lifestyle changes confining, so you eat drink whatever you want. You take up smoking. You drink alcohol. You experiment with drugs. In time, decide want buy more things can afford on salary, so decide no longer need return percentage to Mr. Edwards. You begin keeping entire paycheck International English Version B 3

And now life going better for you, have found many new friends, find yourself making excuses about meeting Mr. Edwards each weekend.

You know who the Man on the Parkbench is, don t you? He s not just kindly man He s kindest man ever lived, and He loves you unconditionally.

It s true. And it s story of God you; of God me. I want us explore together see if we learn just how grateful really are for all God done for us.

4 And now life going better for you, have found many new friends, find yourself making excuses about meeting Mr. Edwards each weekend. Finally, don t meet with him anymore at all. 14!Now tonight friends, KNOW Mr. Edwards really is, don t you? You know who the Man on the Parkbench is, don t you? He s not just kindly man He s kindest man ever lived, and He loves you unconditionally. He s not just very rich man He s richest person in universe. He made everything owns everything.!this story told you isn t entirely imaginary after all, is it? It s true. And it s story of God you; of God me. I want us explore together see if we learn just how grateful really are for all God done for us.!for example, what about those lifestyle suggestions? Listen now to first verse of Romans, chapter 12: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God the Bible says, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, International English Version B 4

holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.!god made you. He made me. He knows what takes for us stay healthy.

God wants us to be healthy 3 John 2 says: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health... 19!

Bible goes on I Corinthians 6:19, 20: Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and

5 holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.!god made you. He made me. He knows what takes for us stay healthy. He asks us follow His guidelines health so can present bodies Him in gratitude service. 18!God wants us to be healthy 3 John 2 says: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health... 19!People say I ll do what I want it s my body No it s not! Bible teaches my body is NOT mine! 20!Bible goes on I Corinthians 6:19, 20: Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God s.!satan s counterfeit way your body is a fun house Do whatever feels good!bible says I m twice bought I am God s by creation. bought back Christ s death 22 International English Version B 5

For everything that God created... Satan has a counterfeit.

God has pure air helps keep your body vigorous 25!

studies on worst source of air pollution cigarette smoking. 27!

6 !What does God ask of me? 1 Cor. 10:31 says: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Bodies dwelling place for Holy Spirit 23!For everything that God created... Satan has a counterfeit. Including a plan to destroy our health 24!God has pure air helps keep your body vigorous 25!Devil designs counterfeit to pure air It is tobacco smoke! God didn t get you addicted. 26!Sloan-Kettering Institute of Cancer Research did pioneering studies on worst source of air pollution cigarette smoking. 27!Developed cigarette smoking machines extracted tar from cigarette smoke painted it back of experimental animals!these animals develop cancer indistinguishable from human cancer 28 International English Version B 6

!Today known fact cigarette smoking... contributes heart disease strokes.

a doctor told the story patient poor circulation in feet due to smoking.

Continued smoking, finally one hand amputated for same reason.

created counterfeit cigarette smoke!today we know.

7 !Today known fact cigarette smoking... contributes heart disease strokes... cancer emphysema premature births shortness of breath even wrinkles!a doctor told the story patient poor circulation in feet due to smoking. Finally had foot amputated continued smoking soon second foot cut off. Continued smoking, finally one hand amputated for same reason. Patient asked, Doctor, who is going to hold my cigarette for me when my other hand is cut off? 29 30!Yes for everything God has created devil has created a counterfeit God created pure air Devil created counterfeit cigarette smoke!today we know... Smoking effects not only your health but the health of your loved ones!do you want God s blessing? give up smoking 31!Some people look at Ten Commandments 32!The commandments say... Thou shalt not kill. (Exodus 20:13) conclude I m not doing anything wrong.!every cigarette shortens your life by 12 minutes 33 International English Version B 7

!God asks us give our bodies to Him... 1 Cor.

body and in your spirit, which are God s. 34!

laboratories of hell 35!What does Bible teach about alcohol?

Who invented a drink deaden brain cells so Holy Spirit couldn t communicate with

Bible says Proverbs 20:1: Wine is a mocker [a deceiver], Strong [or

8 !God asks us give our bodies to Him... 1 Cor. 6:19, 20 says: For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God s. 34!Satan has counterfeit beverage Alcohol was not brewed in heaven it was mixed laboratories of hell 35!What does Bible teach about alcohol? It too is a counterfeit Alcohol affects the brain 36!Who invented a drink deaden brain cells so Holy Spirit couldn t communicate with mind? Devil himself 37!Bible says Proverbs 20:1: Wine is a mocker [a deceiver], Strong [or intoxicating] drink is a brawler, whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 38!What s the word mocker mean? deceiver Alcoholics deny their condition!!alcohol is addictive destroys brain cells It dramatically effects our ability to reason. 39 International English Version B 8

God promised His power 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will 42 not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but

9 !Two out of five people who begin drinking will have serious problems with drinking. What if your dog bit 2 out of 5 people!again Satan has invented the counterfeit God gave unfermented pure grape juice Devil created counterfeit alcohol that destroys 40!Only safety is to Abstain! only safety be done with it 41!God promised His power 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will 42 not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make 43 the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.!bible says whatever your cravings tobacco alcohol God will give you power you can escape it 44!You want God s blessings? Follow biblical health laws What does Bible say about diet? International English Version B 9

!When God created the human race gave Adam and

god instructed Adam and Eve about diet to

God gave fruits nuts grains vegetables 46!

told Noah take 7 of the clean animals into ark

He said Genesis 7:2: You shall take with you

10 !When God created the human race gave Adam and Eve fuel for their bodies!god instructed Adam and Eve about diet to sustain them in life 45!God gave fruits nuts grains vegetables 46!At time God going to destroy world by flood God told Noah take 7 of the clean animals into ark take 2 of the unclean animals into ark 47!He said Genesis 7:2: You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal, a male and his female two each of animals that are unclean, a male and his female. 49!Bible says two kinds of animals clean and unclean 50 International English Version B 10

why did God say take seven clean animals?

unclean would be scavengers never to eat of these bring disease to our bodies!god said Lev.

eat neither fat nor blood. Science fat to heart disease 51 52!

prevented with a vegetarian diet 53!Satan s counterfeit diet includes unclean meats!

In the book of Leviticus 11:2, 3 God says: Speak to the children of Israel, saying, These are the

11 why did God say take seven clean animals? vegetables destroyed in the flood clean used for sacrifice and for food!unclean would be scavengers never to eat of these bring disease to our bodies!god said Lev. 3:17: It shall be a perpetual statue for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood. Science fat to heart disease 51 52!God s original diet fruit nuts grains vegetables Scientists say 90 to 97 percent all heart disease prevented with a vegetarian diet 53!Satan s counterfeit diet includes unclean meats!which are the clean and unclean animals? 54!In the book of Leviticus 11:2, 3 God says: Speak to the children of Israel, saying, These are the animals which you may eat among all the animals that are on the earth:... Note: Bible does not teach a sin to eat meat!god continues with animals you may eat: 55 Among the animals, whatever divides the hoof, having cloven hooves and chewing the cud that you may eat. 56 International English Version B 11

!A cow clean animal split hoof and chews the cud!sheep clean animal split hoof and chews the cud 57!

Deuteronomy 14:7, 8 says: Nevertheless, of those that chew the cud or have cloven hooves, you shall not eat, such as

..the rock hyrex,... big rat lives in the rocks that s a tough one.

..for they chew the cud but do not have cloven hooves; they are unclean for you....also the swine is unclean for you.

12 !A cow clean animal split hoof and chews the cud!sheep clean animal split hoof and chews the cud 57!What about the camel? Clean or unclean? What does God say? 58!Deuteronomy 14:7, 8 says: Nevertheless, of those that chew the cud or have cloven hooves, you shall not eat, such as these: the camel... No more: baked, fried, stewed camel!...the hare,... a rabbit has simple digestive system...the rock hyrex,... big rat lives in the rocks that s a tough one... Other animals in this class include mice, grasscutters, and squirrels for they chew the cud but do not have cloven hooves; they are unclean for you....also the swine is unclean for you. A pig just like camels rats!why does Bible say swine is unclean?...because it has cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud; you shall not eat their flesh or touch their dead carcasses. God says ham pork bacon is Unclean Satan s counterfeit system. 61 International English Version B 12

!If pork were good for us God would give it to us Just because it tastes good doesn t mean good for you.

If pork were good God would give it to us But he tells us not to eat it.

the gardens after an idol in the midst, 64 eating swine s flesh and the abomination and the mouse,

13 !If pork were good for us God would give it to us Just because it tastes good doesn t mean good for you.!psalm 84:11:...no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. 62!If pork were good God would give it to us But he tells us not to eat it.!among those the Bible says will be destroyed at Christ s second coming are those who eat pigs and other unclean, abominable things. Speaking of that time, Isaiah wrote: 63 Those who sanctify themselves and purify themselves to go to the gardens after an idol in the midst, 64 eating swine s flesh and the abomination and the mouse, shall be consumed together, says the Lord Isaiah 66:17. 65!Any scientific evidence support God s command? 1) Pork is loaded with saturated fats and cholesterol meat highest in saturated fats 66 International English Version B 13

2) Cancer in the pig s skin, kidneys, the lymphatic system and other internal organs is common Cancer in animals can affect human 67 3) Pork products are regularly preserved with nitrates that are

!under microscope in pork see trichina larvae trichinosis can be major health problem!eat pork trichina larvae enter stomach eggs hatch in stomach invade seems like rheumatism or arthritis!

14 2) Cancer in the pig s skin, kidneys, the lymphatic system and other internal organs is common Cancer in animals can affect human 67 3) Pork products are regularly preserved with nitrates that are known to produce cancer causing compounds 68 4) Pork contributes to numerous digestive and stomach problems!most important God says not to eat the pork. along with camel and rats.!under microscope in pork see trichina larvae trichinosis can be major health problem!eat pork trichina larvae enter stomach eggs hatch in stomach invade seems like rheumatism or arthritis!some say that s why we cook pork very well kill the germs she was comforted eat 58 million dead trichina larvae not live ones I think God s way is so much better 69 70!What does God say about sea life? 71 International English Version B 14

!Leviticus 11:9, 10 says: These you may eat of all that are in the water: whatever in the water has fins and scales, whether in

But all in the seas or in the rivers that do not have fins and scales, all that move in the water or any living thing which is

72 73 Such sea life as shrimp, lobsters, crabs, oysters, and clams, then, would be unclean!(ill.): After Second World War U.S. concerned about fish pilots would eat who were shot down.

hired marine biologist to study sea-life and write findings about what was safe to eat. U.S. spent over $100,000.

15 !Leviticus 11:9, 10 says: These you may eat of all that are in the water: whatever in the water has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the river that you may eat. But all in the seas or in the rivers that do not have fins and scales, all that move in the water or any living thing which is in the water, they are an abomination to you Such sea life as shrimp, lobsters, crabs, oysters, and clams, then, would be unclean!(ill.): After Second World War U.S. concerned about fish pilots would eat who were shot down. Some were poisoned by the fish they ate. Govt. hired marine biologist to study sea-life and write findings about what was safe to eat. U.S. spent over $100,000. His findings were...if you get shot down, eat only that which has fins and scales.!god says don t eat clams or eel or shark It doesn t have fins or scales 74!In Shanghai China in 1988 nearly 300,000 got hepatitis-a from clams with pollutants in sea getting dangerous eat even clean sea foods 75 International English Version B 15

the buzzard... God does not list chicken in this list He does vultures buzzards in the list 77!Didn t God tell Peter not call any food unclean?

Peter had vision saw animals in a sheet rats, snakes, lizards, alligators God said unclean In dream, God says, Peter, get up and eat.

16 !What about birds? scavengers: 76 Leviticus 11:13 And these you shall regard as an abomination among the birds; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, the vulture, the buzzard... God does not list chicken in this list He does vultures buzzards in the list 77!Didn t God tell Peter not call any food unclean? I remember Peter had a dream Yes story is recorded in Acts 10!Peter had vision saw animals in a sheet rats, snakes, lizards, alligators God said unclean In dream, God says, Peter, get up and eat. I don t eat rats snakes pigs they re unclean. God says, Don t call anything I ve made unclean. Get up and eat, Peter. Peter s confused.!while Peter was wondering meaning of the vision something important happens in Acts 10:17: Now while Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon s house was and stopped at the gate. He [Peter] said to them: You are well aware that it is against our law 80 International English Version B 16

for a Jew to associate with a Gentile or to visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.

God showed him vision of unclean foods God said eat them Peter said, No I m never going to eat it. They are unclean. Peter asks But God, Why did you ask me to do this?

understood God said don t call any man common or unclean!

17 for a Jew to associate with a Gentile or to visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.!like all Jews Peter considered gentiles unclean Peter a Jew considered those another race unclean wouldn t associate with them 81!God showed him vision of unclean foods God said eat them Peter said, No I m never going to eat it. They are unclean. Peter asks But God, Why did you ask me to do this? Knock, knock people from Cornelius s house gentile at Peter s door In vision God showed Peter how wrong he was God said, Peter, Cornelius, a gentile is praying go and see him He understood God said don t call any man common or unclean!god s lesson to Peter in Christ we re all one In Christ no ethnic barriers brothers and sisters Lesson how we should treat people not pigs!our bodies are Christ s so are our possessions!notice Acts 17:24,25 says: God, who made the world and everything in it... gives to all, life, breath and all things. Who gives you life, talents, strength? God everything is His I don t own anything International English Version B 17

!Deuteronomy 8:18 says: And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you

!God says in Haggai 2:8:...The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.

does God ask me to do to remember? He asks return a tithe of what is HIS!

if I have 100 bananas I set aside 10 for Him or 1000 [local currency], shillings, or dollars

notes-belief God is our Creator Sustainer!Abraham practiced tithing!genesis 28:22 says:.

18 !Deuteronomy 8:18 says: And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth... God is the Author of all wealth Anything I have comes from God.!God says in Haggai 2:8:...The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts. so all treasures of earth belong to God God wants us NEVER to forget everything is His What does God ask me to do to remember? He asks return a tithe of what is HIS!What does the word tithe mean? the tithe means a tenth!if I have 100 bananas I set aside 10 for Him or 1000 [local currency], shillings, or dollars 100 are for Him so I won t forget ALL 100 percent, not 10 percent are His Tithing notes-belief God is our Creator Sustainer!Abraham practiced tithing!genesis 28:22 says:...and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to you !Notice what God asks Malachi 3:8: Will a man rob God? International English Version B 18

19 ...Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, In what way have we robbed You? In tithes and offerings... 89!God continues Mal. 3:10: Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house. And try me now in this, Says the Lord of hosts If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such a blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.!tithe 10 percent of our income God tests obedience our trust in Him used to preach the gospel 91!Do you want God s blessings? give body to Him give up tobacco alcohol unclean foods bring tithe to Him promises blessings not room to receive them!!which is bigger 9 or 10? With man 10 is bigger With God 9 is bigger God promises 90 percent with blessing bigger than 10! International English Version B 19

!God promises in Proverbs 3:9, 10: Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled

Our bodies are God s give all that destroys it...!our possessions are God s return His tithe!

!God created world 6 days Rested on the 7 th day Blessed the 7 th day Sanctified the 7 th day 93!If you want God s blessings all week.

20 !God promises in Proverbs 3:9, 10: Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.!returning tithe out of love for God He promises to bless us One principle God s economics 92!Our bodies are God s give all that destroys it...!our possessions are God s return His tithe!our time is God s How do we show God we believe ALL our time is His?!God created world 6 days Rested on the 7 th day Blessed the 7 th day Sanctified the 7 th day 93!If you want God s blessings all week... worship Him the day He blessed the day God made holy.!sabbath was not Jewish institution Mark 2:27 says: The Sabbath was made for man...!if you want to be blessed... physically follow God s health laws materially be faithful in your tithe spiritually worship God on Sabbath 7th day 94 International English Version B 20

!Bible says...matthew 7:21: Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father in heaven.

When Christ comes into our life He changes us makes us over!listen to God s promise John 1:12: But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God.

.. I have given You my mind my soul my body In last days of world s history Don t want anything between me and my Savior.!Lord I want to be delivered from.

21 !Bible says...matthew 7:21: Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father in heaven. we need to give God our bodies the tithe He asks us to remember to return Him the Sabbath He set aside and blessed 95!When Christ comes into our life He changes us makes us over!listen to God s promise John 1:12: But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God. But, I can t give up smoking alcohol... God promises you His power!only source of joy is to come to Jesus and say... I have given You my mind my soul my body In last days of world s history Don t want anything between me and my Savior.!Lord I want to be delivered from... tobacco alcohol unclean food sexual immorality I want be delivered anything holds me in bondage Bring me out of my place of sin and sadness into the beautiful light of your peaceful presence, Lord Please bow your heads in prayer right now!listen as sings, Jesus, I Come to Thee (below) International English Version B 21

22 Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of my sickness, into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth, Out of my sin and into Thyself, Jesus, I come to Thee. 1. Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the glorious gain of Thy cross, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of earth s sorrows into Thy balm, Out of life s storms and into Thy calm, Out of distress to jubilant psalm, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of unrest and arrogant pride, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy blessèd will to abide, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of myself to dwell in Thy love, Out of despair into raptures above, Upward for aye on wings like a dove, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the joy and light of Thy throne, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of the depths of ruin untold,into the peace of Thy sheltering fold, Ever Thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to Thee.!Tonight as we pray is there some physical habit give to Jesus? Alcohol tobacco unclean foods sexual sin? International English Version B 22

23 You know body is temple of God want His spirit dwell in your body. You want God s way not Satan s counterfeit to be God s person As we bow our heads to pray just lift your hand up and say... God, I ve given You my mind my heart tonight I give You my body I want to be Your man Your woman final hour of earth s history!oh, my Father you see hands raised here. We want to follow God s way, not Satan s follow truth not the counterfeit. We re weak but give our lives to You You ve promised us Your strength. Thank You, Christ s name. Amen. International English Version B 23

Health Plan. Lesson 10. Prophecy Study Guides by Desire Media, Inc. 2010

Health Plan. Lesson 10. Prophecy Study Guides by Desire Media, Inc. 2010 Health Plan Lesson 10 Prophecy Study Guides by Desire Media, Inc. 2010 In a health study featured in National Geographic Magazine, and sponsored by the US government, Dan Buettner researched 3 regions