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Baby Found Alone In Apartment

(Last updated 7:38 AM ET January 21)

(KENT) -- A nine-month-old baby is in hospital in stable condition today after being found alone in a Kent apartment two days after his mother was arrested. A neighbor reported hearing the baby boy's cries. When police arrived, they found the infant naked... with a broken arm... and covered with feces. The baby was taken to the hospital for observation. Police say the 25-year-old mother never mentioned the baby when she was arrested and booked into King County Jail on a minor, UN-related charge. She's now being investigated on possible child neglect, abandonment and abuse charges.

Commentary

Joe R. Price

Neglect. Abandonment. Abuse. All these and more describe this horrible event in the life of this innocent, helpless infant. We pray this little one will recover and find the care and love it deserves.

Which reminds me. It is vital that we do not neglect, abandon or abuse new babes in Christ. New converts face challenges, sometime severe, which call for great faith and devotion. Some new Christians face opposition from family members who do not share their new found faith (Matt. 10:34-36). They need our support, encouragement and care. Some new Christians face trials from former associates (1 Pet. 4:1-4). They need protection, assistance and instruction to grow in Christ (1 Pet. 2:1-2). Are we guilty of “child neglect, abandonment and abuse” toward infants in the faith?! Help them grow. Protect them from evil. Attend to their spiritual needs. The benefits will be eternal! (2 Pet. 1:5-11).

Assignments

January 24, 1999

Announcements: Gary Bass

Opening Prayer: Gary Bass / Aaron Bass

Closing Prayer: Morris Bass / Ed DeWisp.

Song Leader: Clarence G / Rusty McGrew

Scripture Reading: Jess Bass / Wesley Holt

L. Supper: W Golightly / C Fair / J Holt

Building Cleanup: DeWispeleare & Parker

Yes, Jesus Loves Me

(But He Can't Stand You)

John Hendrix

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself.... (Luke 18:11)

Jesus loves me of this I'm sure

Because I'm so nice and true and pure,

Don't you just wish you were like me too?

Yes, Jesus loves me, but He can't stand you.

You don't measure up--in my mind--to me,

Because you aren't near as good as I try to be,

And your sins are many while mine are few.

So Jesus loves me, but He can't stand you.

I know a lot more than you ever could,

Because you don't study like I think you should.

You ought to ask me what you need to do.

Because Jesus loves me, but He can't stand you.

I give more, pray more, and sing louder too.

If you asked me right out I'd tell you its true

I don't even like to sit on your pew.

Yes, Jesus loves me, but He can't stand you.

Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells

His blood on the cross for me avails,

But you - not a chance! I thought you knew,

That, Jesus loves me, but He can't stand you.

Romans 12: ¹⁶ “Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.”

Philippians 2: ³ “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. ⁴ Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. ⁵ Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus....”

Holy Ground Notes

(Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-6)

We need greater reverence for God! (Psa. 89:7; 111:9; Eccl. 12:13; Matt. 10:28)

I. WE STAND ON HOLY GROUND WHEN WE WORSHIP GOD.

A. Worship Our Holy God With Fear (Reverence) - Psa. 5:7.

B. Conduct In Worship Must Reverence (Not Irreverence) - Neh. 8:1-6.

C. Remember: We Worship In The Presence Of God--1 Cor. 14:40.

II. WE STAND ON HOLY GROUND IN THE CHURCH.

A. The Church Of Christ Is The Temple Of God - Eph. 2:21-22; 1 Pet. 2:4-5.

B. The Temple Of God (The Church) Is Holy - 1 Cor. 3:16-17. -Holy in:

-Organization (Acts 14:23); Work (1 Ths. 1:8; Acts 4:34-35; 1 Cor. 14:26);

Doctrine (Gal. 1:6-9); Fellowship (2 Jno. 9-11; 1 Cor. 5:1-2, 6).

III. WE SHOULD REGARD OUR BODY AS HOLY GROUND - 1 Cor. 1:2.

A. Live In The Fear Of God (Reverence) - 1 Pet. 1:13-19 (v. 17).

B. Our Bodies Are To Be Holy - 1 Ths. 4:1-8 (sanctification).

1. Shun sexual immorality! - v. 3-6; 1 Cor. 6:15-20; 2 Tim. 2:22.

2. Shun things harmful to the body - 1 Cor. 6:19-20.

-Heb. 12:28-29 - Let us “serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear” -

Because, “our God is a consuming fire!”

JESUS OF NAZARETH: HIS

TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM (Part 10)

(Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-11)

(Parallel accounts: Mk. 11:1-10; Lk. 19:29-40; Jno. 12:12-19)

I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS ENTRY.

A. A Donkey Secured For His Entry - Matt. 21:1-7.

B. The Enthusiasm Of The Crowd - Matt. 21:8-11.

C. The Indignation Of The Jewish Leaders - Lk. 19:39-40.

D. Jesus’ Sorrow For Jerusalem - Lk. 19:41-44.

II. SIGNIFICANCE OF JESUS’ TRIUMPHAL ENTRY.

A. It Indicates That He Will Die Voluntarily - Jno. 11:53-57; 10:17-18.

Lesson: He did this for you & me! - 1 Jno. 3:16.

B. Jesus Sets Himself Forth (Is Presented) As The Messiah - Zech. 9:9;

Lk. 19:38-40.

Lesson: We must worship & praise Him as Messiah!

C. Jesus Shows The People The True Nature Of The Messiah - Mk. 11:10; Zech.

9:9-10; Isa. 9:6; Eph. 2:14-18.

Lesson: We must conform our nature to His! (Phil. 2:5-8)