Every Valley Shall Be Filled Luke 3 1

"Every Valley Shall Be Filled" Luke 3: 1 -2 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 1

"Every Valley Shall Be Filled" Luke 3: 3 -6 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight. 2

"Every Valley Shall Be Filled" Luke 3: 3 -6 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight. Every valley shall be filled And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough ways smooth; And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. '" 3

"Every Valley Shall Be Filled" Luke 3: 5 Ø This was a fit time to begin preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Ø The moral and political conditions did not keep the Voice of the prophet from being fulfilled. Ø Verse 5 is a symbolic description of the work that was to be begun by John and completed in Christ. 4

"Every Valley Shall Be Filled" Luke 3: 5 Commentators give detailed application of this prophecy, and, following their example, we may regard the Pharisees and Sadducees as mountains of self-righteousness, needing to be thrown down, and thereby brought to meekness and humility; the outcasts and harlots as valleys of humiliation, needing to be exalted and filled with hope; and the publicans and soldiers as crooked and rough byways, needing to be straightened and smoothed with proper details 5 of righteousness.

"Every Valley Shall Be Filled" Luke 3: 5 But the application is general, and not to be limited to such details. However, civil tyranny, and ecclesiastical pride must be leveled, and the rights of the common people must be exalted before for kingdom of God can enter in—J W Mc. Garvey (Four-Fold Gospel) 6

"Every Valley Shall Be Filled" Luke 3: 5 Ø This was a fit time to begin preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Ø The moral and political conditions did not keep the Voice of the prophet from being fulfilled. Ø Verse 5 is a symbolic description of the work that was to be begun by John and completed in Christ. Ø But even today there are many valleys to be 7

The Valley of Darkness Ø The valley is a fitting symbol of darkness. ü It is dark in the valley when the sun is shining on the mountain top. ü It is often too dark in the valleys to take photos. ü Our valleys are often dark when the sun is shining on the everlasting hills of God. ü We cannot see our way. 8

Jeremiah 10: 23 O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. 9

The Valley of Darkness Ø The valley is a fitting symbol of darkness. ü It is dark in the valley when the sun is shining on the mountain top. ü It is often too dark in the valleys to take photos. ü Our valleys are often dark when the sun is shining on the everlasting hills of God. ü We cannot see our way. 10

The Valley of Darkness Ø The valley is a fitting symbol of darkness. Ø Christ came to fill our valleys with light. ü He is our light. 11

John 8: 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. " 12

The Valley of Darkness Ø The valley is a fitting symbol of darkness. Ø Christ came to fill our valleys with light. ü He is our light. ü He will give us light. 13

Ephesians 5: 14 Therefore He says: "Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light. " 14

Psalm 119: 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. 15

The Valley of Darkness Ø The valley is a fitting symbol of darkness. Ø Christ came to fill our valleys with light. ü He is our light. ü He will give us light. ü He brought life and immortality to light. 16

2 Timothy 1: 8 -11 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of 17 the Gentiles.

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The Valley of Doubt and Fear Ø All men walked through the valley of doubt and fear before the Lord came. ü People had doubts about a resurrection and life beyond. 19

Job 14: 14 "If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, Till my change comes. " 20

The Valley of Doubt and Fear Ø All men walked through the valley of doubt and fear before the Lord came. ü People had doubts about a resurrection and life beyond. ü There were doubts about how man should worship. 21

John 4: 19 -20 The woman said to Him, "Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship. " 22

The Valley of Doubt and Fear Ø All men walked through the valley of doubt and fear before the Lord came. ü People had doubts about a resurrection and life beyond. ü There were doubts about how man should worship. ü There were doubts among the Jews. There were many sects because of their differing views. 23

Acts 23: 6 -8 But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!" And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided. For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection--and no angel or spirit; but the Pharisees confess both. 24

The Valley of Doubt and Fear Ø All men walked through the valley of doubt and fear before the Lord came. ü People had doubts about a resurrection and life beyond. ü There were doubts about how man should worship. ü There were doubts among the Jews. There were many sects because of their differing views. ü There was a constant fear of death. 25 Nothing to look forward to.

The Valley of Doubt and Fear Ø All men walked through the valley of doubt and fear before the Lord came. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with confidence and hope. ü He gives us confidence that we will live again. 26

John 11: 25 -26 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this? " 27

The Valley of Doubt and Fear Ø All men walked through the valley of doubt and fear before the Lord came. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with confidence and hope. ü He gives us confidence that we will live again. ü He gives assurance to all believers in Him of being accepted with God. 28

John 14: 23 -24 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. " 29

Hebrews 4: 19 -22 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 30

Hebrews 10: 19 -22 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 31

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The Valley of Despondency Ø Men often settle in this valley. ü Israel drifted into it and their bones were dried up. 33

Ezekiel 37: 1 -3 The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry. And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live? " So I answered, "O Lord God, You know. " 34

Ezekiel 37: 4 -7 Again He said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God to these bones: "Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord. " ' " So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone. 35

Ezekiel 37: 8 -10 Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them over; but there was no breath in them. Also He said to me, "Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, 'Thus says the Lord God: "Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live. " ' " So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army. 36

Ezekiel 37: 11 -13 Then He said to me, "Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, 'Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut off!' Therefore prophesy and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord God: "Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your graves. 37

Ezekiel 37: 14 -16 I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken it and performed it, " says the Lord. ' " Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "As for you, son of man, take a stick for yourself and write on it: 'For Judah and for the children of Israel, his companions. ' Then take another stick and write on it, 'For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel, his companions. ' 38

Ezekiel 37: 17 -20 Then join them one to another for yourself into one stick, and they will become one in your hand. "And when the children of your people speak to you, saying, 'Will you not show us what you mean by these? '-- say to them, 'Thus says the Lord God: "Surely I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel, his companions; and I will join them with it, with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they will be one in My hand. " ' And the sticks on which you write will be in your hand before their eyes. 39

Ezekiel 37: 21 -22 Then say to them, 'Thus says the Lord God: "Surely I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, wherever they have gone, and will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land; and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king over them all; they shall no longer be two nations, nor shall they ever be divided into two kingdoms again. 40

Ezekiel 37: 23 -24 They shall not defile themselves anymore with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions; but I will deliver them from all their dwelling places in which they have sinned, and will cleanse them. Then they shall be My people, and I will be their God. "David My servant shall be king over them, and they shall have one shepherd; they shall also walk in My judgments and observe My statutes, and do them. 41

Ezekiel 37: 25 Then they shall dwell in the land that I have given to Jacob My servant, where your fathers dwelt; and they shall dwell there, they, their children, and their children's children, forever; and My servant David shall be their prince forever. 42

Ezekiel 37: 26 -28 Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them, and it shall be an everlasting covenant with them; I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary in their midst forevermore. My tabernacle also shall be with them; indeed I will be their God, and they shall be My people. The nations also will know that I, the Lord, sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is in their midst forevermore. "'" 43

The Valley of Despondency Ø Men often settle in this valley. ü Israel drifted into this valley and their bones were dried up. ü They could not see a way out of this helpless condition so far removed from Jerusalem and their homeland. ü People often become despondent when they feel that the Lord is not with them. 44

The Valley of Despondency Ø Men often settle in this valley. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with strength and deliverance. ü Paul's valley was so filled. 45

Philippians 4: 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 46

2 Timothy 3: 10 -11 But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra-what persecutions I endured. 47

2 Timothy 3: 10 -11 But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra-what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. 48

The Valley of Despondency Ø Men often settle in this valley. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with strength and deliverance. ü Paul's valley was so filled. ü The Lord will be with us and will help us. 49

Hebrews 13: 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you. " 50

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The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. ü Israel fought in the Valley of Aijalon. 52

Joshua 10: 12 -13 Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: "Sun, stand still over Gibeon; And Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon. " So the sun stood still, And the moon stopped, Till the people had revenge Upon their enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. 53

The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. ü Israel fought in the Valley of Aijalon. ü Both Saul & David fought in the Valley of Elah. 54

1 Samuel 17: 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and they encamped in the Valley of Elah, and drew up in battle array against the Philistines. 55

1 Samuel 21: 8 -9 And David said to Ahimelech, "Is there not here on hand a spear or a sword? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king's business required haste. " So the priest said, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, there it is, wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you will take that, take it. For there is no other except that one here. " And David said, "There is none like it; give it to me. " 56

The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. ü Israel fought in the Valley of Aijalon. ü Both Saul & David fought in the Valley of Elah. ü Many battles were fought in the Valley of Megiddo. 57

The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. ü Israel fought in the Valley of Aijalon. ü Both Saul & David fought in the Valley of Elah. ü Many battles were fought in the Valley of Megiddo. So much so that Armageddon became symbolic for the place of spiritual warfare. 58

Revelation 16: 16 And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon. 59

The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. ü Israel fought in the Valley of Aijalon. ü Both Saul & David fought in the Valley of Elah. ü Many battles were fought in the Valley of Megiddo. So much so that Armageddon became symbolic for the place of spiritual warfare. ü We have many battles to fight in life. The life of a Christian is a battle. 60

2 Timothy 4: 6 -8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 61

1 Timothy 6: 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 62

The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. Ø Jesus came to bring victory in our valley. ü He is the captain of our salvation. 63

Hebrews 2: 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 64

The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. Ø Jesus came to bring victory in our valley. ü He is the captain of our salvation. ü He has given us armor for the conflict. 65

Ephesians 6: 10 -13 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 66

Ephesians 6: 14 -18 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints-67

2 Corinthians 10: 4 -6 For the weapons of our warfare not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. 68

The Valley of Conflict Ø Many a biblical battle was fought in a valley. Ø Jesus came to bring victory in our valley. ü He is the captain of our salvation. ü He has given us armor for the conflict. ü He will give us victory. 69

Romans 7: 24 -25 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God--through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. 70

1 Corinthians 15: 51 -53 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed-- in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 71

1 Corinthians 15: 54 -57 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory. " "O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? " The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 72

1 Corinthians 15: 54 -57 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory. " "O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? " The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 73

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The Valley of Evil and Corruption Ø Much of the evil found among men is done in the low places of the world. ü The Valley of Hinnom was such a place. It was literally filled with corruption and is a symbol of such. ü Even the people of Judah offered their children to strange gods in the valleys. 75

2 Chronicles 33: 1 -3 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. But he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel. For he rebuilt the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down; he raised up altars for the Baals, and made wooden images; and he worshiped all the host of heaven and served them. 76

2 Chronicles 33: 6 Also he caused his sons to pass through the fire in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom; he practiced soothsaying, used witchcraft and sorcery, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke Him to anger. 77

Isaiah 57: 1 -3 The righteous perishes, And no man takes it to heart; Merciful men are taken away, While no one considers That the righteous is taken away from evil. He shall enter into peace; They shall rest in their beds, Each one walking in his uprightness. "But come here, You sons of the sorceress, You offspring of the adulterer and the harlot!" 78

Isaiah 57: 4 -5 "Whom do you ridicule? Against whom do you make a wide mouth And stick out the tongue? Are you not children of transgression, Offspring of falsehood, Inflaming yourselves with gods under every green tree, Slaying the children in the valleys, Under the clefts of the rocks? " 79

The Valley of Evil and Corruption Ø Much of the evil found among men is done in the low places of the world. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with cleanness and purity. ü He turned people from idolatry to God and purifies the hearts of all who obey Him. 80

1 Thessalonians 1: 9 -10 For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. 81

The Valley of Evil and Corruption Ø Much of the evil found among men is done in the low places of the world. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with cleanness and purity. ü He turned people from idolatry to God and purifies the hearts of all who obey Him. ü He taught love for children and to bring them up in the nurture of the Lord. 82

Ephesians 6: 1 -4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother, " which is the first commandment with promise: "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth. " And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. 83

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The Valley of Weeping Ø David spoke of those in the valley of weeping. 85

Psalm 84: 6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring; The rain also covers it with pools. 86

The Valley of Weeping Ø David spoke of those in the valley of weeping. ü Men wept in defeat in the valley of Megiddo. 87

Zechariah 12: 11 In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, like the mourning at Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo. 88

The Valley of Weeping Ø David spoke of those in the valley of weeping. ü Men wept in defeat in the valley of Megiddo. ü How many times have we wept in our own valleys when overwhelmed with sorrow? Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with rejoicing. ü We rejoice in the forgiveness of our sins in Him. 89

Acts 8: 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. 90

Acts 16: 34 Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household. 91

The Valley of Weeping Ø David spoke of those in the valley of weeping. ü Men wept in defeat in the valley of Megiddo. ü How many times have we wept in our own valleys when overwhelmed with sorrow? Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with rejoicing. ü We rejoice in the forgiveness of our sins in Him. ü We rejoice in Him always. 92

Philippians 3: 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. 93

Philippians 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 94

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The Valley of Death Ø Men were in the valley and shadow of death when Jesus came. 96

Matthew 4: 13 -14 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: 97

Matthew 4: 15 -16 "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned. " 98

The Valley of Death Ø Men were in the valley and shadow of death when Jesus came, . Ø All men were in this valley. 99

Romans 5: 12 -13 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned-- (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 100

The Valley of Death Ø Men were in the valley and shadow of death when Jesus came. Ø All men were in this valley. Ø All outside of him today are in it. 101

Ephesians 2: 1, 12 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, . . . that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 102

The Valley of Death Ø Men were in the valley and shadow of death when Jesus came. Ø All men were in this valley. Ø All outside of him today are in it. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with life. Ø This is what He came to do. 103

John 10: 10; 11: 25 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. . Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. " 104

The Valley of Death Ø Men were in the valley and shadow of death when Jesus came. Ø All men were in this valley. Ø All outside of him today are in it. Ø Jesus came to fill our valley with life. Ø This is what he came to do. Ø He will lead us out of this valley if we will follow him. 105

Psalm 23: 1 -3 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 106

Psalm 23: 4 -6 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. 107

John 14: 1 -6 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know. " Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way? " Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. " 108

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