10.30.04

What a competitive world we live in.
Everyone is vying for something.
Winning isn't just essential;
it's everything.

We are always looking for something
bigger and better.

Everything is up for grabs at the bargaining table.
Even in sports, loyalty to a team, a city, or a player
means nothing.
If it doesn't produce, sell it.
If he doesn't have a good year, trade him.

Life is all a trade,
and it's all centered around self.

It's all about deal making.

Let's Make a Deal

The Bible is full of stories of
Deal Makers

Esau, the skilled hunter, the apple of daddy's eye,
had been on one of his happy hunting trips.

He returned apparently empty-handed,
but totally exhausted and famished.
He comes home fatigued,
looking for an icebox to raid.

As he passes brother Jake's tent,
he catches the aroma of a pot of lentil stew
and he becomes putty in his brother's hands.
"Hey, brother Jake, how about some of that red stuff,
I'm famished!"

Enter Jacob, one of the original wheeler-dealers.

"Tell you what I'm a gonna do," he says,
"Such a deal I've got for you.
One little birthright for one bowl of stew."

So Esau begins to rationalize,
"Behold, I'm about to die,
so what use then is the birthright to me?"

He had the "There's no tomorrow philosophy."

Eat, drink and be merry, tomorrow we may die.
"Thou fool!" the Scripture says, "Thou fool!"

To the prodigal son, this made sense.
"I may not live until Dad dies,
I will take mine now and do my thing."

So, he took it all but it did not last at all.
It never does. He was not about to die.
He rationalized his way to what he wanted.

So you sell out to the crowd for a bowl of stew?

So Esau was a fool. Jacob was no better.
He was a self-serving deceiver.
"Let's make a deal,"
he comes back with, "You want a bowl of stew?
I've got one. I want the birthright.
You have the birthright.

Let's make a deal.
I want the deal in writing dear brother,
or it is no stew for you."

Satan tried to make a deal with Jesus

First, he waited forty days while Jesus fasted
until He was so weak He could barely walk,
just like Esau.

With snake-like timing,
Satan says, "I see you're hungry.
Let's make a deal.

Just command these stones to turn to bread.
Just think, 'I'll die anyway.'
so misuse the very thing God gave You to save Your people,
Your birthright,
Your supernatural power.
What is important is now."

These are the little bargains Satan sells us.
He leads you to believe it is a losing proposition anyway:
your marriage,
your job,
your testimony,
your reputation,
your finances.
“Misuse the power of God, sell out and bail out”.
He whispers.

But Jesus answered and said,

"It is written 'Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every Word that proceeded
out of the mouth of God.' "

He answered, "Get lost Satan,
I can live without that lentil stew of lies.
But I can't really live if I sell my soul to you."

Today, Satan is still trying to
make deals with us:

"You can have it all if you do it my way, without the Cross."

Satan tries to discourage you.
He reminds you that you have failed,
and failed,
and failed again.

Why bother with this religion stuff?
It just makes you feel guilty and
miserable!

Satan tries to convince you that
you don't need to depend on God.

BE INDEPENDANT!

Be sides, what problem is a little
"fun"?

How much harm could
a little drink of alcohol do?
Just a beer?

Feel good.
Forget your troubles.
How bad could a little weed be?

Whose is going to know
how much time I spend
playing my life away
in video games?

Internet porn doesn't hurt anyone,
does it?
I'll only visit one more time. . .

You have choices to make everyday.

Choices to sell out
or
answer as Jesus did:

Jesus looked Satan straight in the eye and said,
"Be gone Satan. For it is written,
‘You shall worship the Lord your God
and Him only shall you serve'."

It is written
It is written
It is written

Only one weapon will make Satan flee.

The Word of God.
The Word of God.
The Word of God;
engraved on the heart

are you caught up in the Esau Syndrome?

Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God's lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite.

You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God's blessing--but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.

Hebrews 12:16-17

Have you made deals with Satan?

We are all infected and impure with sin.
When we proudly display our righteous deeds,
we find they are but filthy rags.
Isaiah 64:5-6

But Jesus made a deal for you.

Long before this world was formed,
God the Father,
God the Son and
God the Holy Spirit
made a deal for you.

The Deal is:
Jesus' life for your life.

"Trade your coat
for the Box #1 or keep your coat
and go for Box #2?"

Jen trades her coat for Box #1

What is behind Box #2 that
she did not choose?

and what did she win for
trading her coat?

The Deal is:
Jesus' life for your life.

your filthy rags
for His robe of Righteousness.

Jesus Christ talks about salvation and
He indicates to us that salvation is really like an
invitation to attend a wedding.

God has an only Son,
His name is the Lord Jesus.

God loves His son so
very much that He wants Him to have a bride.

What an intimate expression of
God's love for us!

God is extending an invitation to every person
in the world to come and be the bride of His Son,
the Lord Jesus.

One of these days in heaven there is going to
be a great marriage supper - a marriage celebration.

God loves every person in the world.

He loves you.

God wants the whole world to come
and enjoy the wedding feast.

Will you accept God's proposal?

Let us celebrate, let us rejoice,
let us give him the glory!
The Marriage of the Lamb has come;
his Wife has made herself ready.
She was given a bridal gown
of bright and shining linen.
The linen is the righteousness of the saints.
"Blessed are those invited to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb.'"

Revelation 19:7-9

We are made right in God's sight
when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins.
And we all can be saved in this same way,
no matter who we are or what we have done.
For all have sinned;
all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Romans 3:22-23

I will sing for joy in GOD,
explode in praise from deep in my soul!
He dressed me up in a suit of salvation,
he outfitted me in a robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom who puts on a tuxedo
and a bride a jeweled tiara.

Isaiah 61:10

Will you trade your
filthy rags for
Christ's Robe of Righteousness?

Will you take His robe?

The Extreme Makeover

. . . many thanks to the Samaritan Center and many others for wonderful prize donations!

Contestants did not know what was in the BIG BOXES before they made their trade.

Game 1--Grocery Stand

Velveta from Kraft Foods. Smooth, creamy, wonderful Velveta. For quick and easy family favorites, add Velveta pasteurized prepared cheese product. Ahhh. . . Velveta. Try it tonight!

Contestants have to guess the price of a box of Velveta cheese. Then they get to choose a BIG BOX.

Box1

From Salton, manufacturers of fine kitchen appliances, we have the Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker. This red quesadilla maker has non-stick cooking plates, 900 watts of power, and a built-in drip reservoir. Bake your favorite quesadilla recipes easily and quickly right at home in 4-5 minutes. This prize is valued at $45.00.

Box 2

--huge rat caught in a trap! ZONK

Box 3

From Harvest Ceramics we have a festive cheese board and knife. And from Nabisco to complement your cheese snack, Ranch Wheat Thins from Nabisco, zesty ranch taste, big crunch. And for your eating pleasure--cheese! Holland Farm brings to your table, Edam Cheese, robust and strong making the tasting experience much more memorable, and from KauKauna a Deli Style Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Ball with almonds. Nothing says moooo quite like cheese. This prize is valued at $25.00.

Game 2--Car

Here we have a hip and swinging Daisy Convertible Car from Kid Galaxy.

Contestants choose a key from the trunk and find the box with the lock that opens with their key. Without opening the box--choose to keep the locked box or go for one of the BIG BOXES.

Locked Box #1

From Eden Jewels comes an elegant collection of nature fashion accents for your wardrobe. We have a 3 unique ruby, sapphire, peridot and crystal butterfly broaches, a genuine crystal and gold centipede broach and a gold gecko broach. This prize is valued at $195.00.

Locked Box #2

From the Classic Collection of Geneva watches, we have a His and Hers collection of Quartz watches. The midnight star platinum watch face is enhanced by a crystal bezel and the stainless steel link watch band. This prize package is valued at $249.00.

Locked Box #3

From the Designer Alex Navarre, we have this beautiful Southern Adventist University laser-carved Rosewood pen set. This prize is valued at $125.00.

BIG BOXES

Box #1

From Little Red School House, we have a magnetic Locker Organizer. This Prize is valued at $15.00

Box #2

From the toy chest of some little girl, comes this much watched, video of Barney. This prize is valued at $1.00

Box #3

From Rubert Originals, we have a purple lampshade that can also be used as a charming hat. This prize is valued at $5.00.

Game 3--Coat Exchange

Contestant has to choose to exchange coat for Box #1 or keep it and get Box #2

Box #1

From the Wedding Couture Designer Celestia, we have this breath-taking Princess gown of diamond white satin. The bodice is embellished with handmade Chantilly lace and Honora pearls.

And from Eden Jewels we have an exquisite drop Ankoya pearl necklace with 5 carats of diamonds. This prized package is valued at $12,000.00!

Box #2

From Grotto of Death we have a Basic Granite Tombstone and a porcelain skull candle magnifier. This prize is valued at $25.00.

Game 4--Bright Teeth

Contestant must choose from items on the tray or one of the BIG BOXES.

From Crest we have a year's supply of Crest Oral Care dual action soft bristled toothbrushes. And included in this prize is a year's supply of Crest Whitening Expressions Anti-cavity Fluoride Cinnamon Rush Toothpaste. Whitens teeth by gently removing surface stains, fights cavities, fights tartar, and refreshes your mouth and breath.

And from Tres White we have the professional in-home bleaching kit. Tres White is a safe and effective tooth whitening system for people who have healthy,
un-restored teeth and who would like a brighter, whiter smile.
This prize package is value $155.00.

Box #1

From Peter Paul Candy Manufacturers, Mars Incorporated and Nestle USA we have a caloric selection a chocolate delights. 3 Musketeers whipped up, fluffy chocolate-on-chocolate taste. Twix, the chocolate caramel cookie bar. Butterfinger Bar, crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery! And Almond Joy and Mounds, because sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don't.
And from Bubba Teeth we have a selection of pre-rotted teeth inserts. This prize package is worth $65.00

Box #2

fish--ZONK!

Game 5--Gumballs

America*s Original Dubble Bubble Fruit Flavored Bubble Gum. Blueberry, Strawberry, Banana, Grape, Cherry, Lime, Pineapple and Orange. Dubble Bubble fun!

Contestants are given 4 quarters. They can choose a BIG BOX or spend their quarters in the gumball machine. If they get a white gumball, they win $10,000 Let's Make a Deal Dollars.

Box #1

Tie up some FUN for everyone! With this Tie Dye Kit from Jacquard you*ll be able to tie-dye just about anything. This prize is valued at $20.00.

Box #2

From Tiger Electronics, we have the Electronic Let's Make a Deal game for hours and hours of family fun. Each player has a bank of Let's Make a Deal Money and play for wonderful prizes. Lots of fun for the whole family from Tiger Electronics.
This prize is valued at $35.00.

Box #3

The Lava Lamp Motion Phone provides hours of light and enjoyment in any room of the house. The oozy goozy Lavaphone, a must for your next phone conversation.
This prize is valued at $99.00

Game #6--Monkey Game

From Chiquita Bananas we have a lovely bunch of beautiful fresh bananas. Chiquita Bananas, quite possibly the world's perfect food. Underneath the crescent yellow - You'll find vitamins and great taste - With no fat, you just can't beat them - They're a gift from Mother Nature and a natural addition to your table - For wholesome, healthy, pure bananas - look for Chiquita's label.

Contestants choose the monkey with the Lotto tickets or one of the BIG BOXES.

Box #1

From Animal Adventure we have Hal, the Swingin* Orangutan. This delightful plush toy pal was made will all new material and is surface washable. This prize is valued at $60.00

Box #2

Bananas--ZONK!

Game 7--Yogi

From FunKo comes the Hanna-Barbera Collection of Wacky Wobblers.
Yogi Bear is one of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time. With his constant companion Boo Boo and girlfriend, Cindy Bear, Yogi Bear spends his days in Jellystone Park in search of 'pic-a-nic baskets' to steal from unsuspecting campers. Yogi Bear-- 'SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR'!

Contestants must choose Yogi and his pic-a-nic basket (unknown contents--blackberry jelly bellies) or a BIG BOX

Box #1

From Hanna-Barbera comes a collection of plush toy Scooby Doos and Dino, the lovable Flintstone pet. This prize package is valued at $40.00.

Box #2

From Noah's Ark comes an assortment of rainbow plush toys. Terrance the Tree Frog, Dillard the Duck and Cindy the Centipede. This prize package is valued at $55.00.

Box #3

inflatable shark--ZONK!

Game 8--Wallet and Brylcream

No matter what kind of hair you've got, Brylcreem can help. Unless you're in a 80's hair band or are Miss Texas in a beauty pageant, forget sticky, hardhat gels and sprays. And unless you're going to be a greaser for Halloween, you don't need a pomade, pal.

A dab of Brylcreem is all it takes to leave your hair soft and totally manageable. Brylcreem, the right stuff for today's hairstyles. And from the Designer collection of Leather Masters, we have this black genuine bovine leather wallet with 10 card compartments in addition to the generous sized bill compartment. This prize value is $45.00

Contestants choose the wallet and Brylcream (with ? Let's Make a Deal Dollars) or a BIG BOX

Box #1

Shanfeld brings us the Paradisia Bath Set in a contemporary silver caddy. 6 ounces of Paradisia Bath oil and four aromatic and freshing Paradisia Bath salts. This prized package is valued at $175.00

Box #2

A gift basket filled with fragrant products from France. Cru de Provence brings us 6 ounces of Creme de Corps, 8 ounces of Boulee de Bain, 16 ounces of l*eau de toile, 9 ounces of Gel Exfoliant, 170 grams of La region Des Vignobles Savon and a Chandelle Parfumee. All in a hand-woven wicker market basket. This prize package is valued at $350.00

Now the contestants must choose to keep their prize or trade for another BIG BOX

Box #1

From Dunlop, we have this experienced wooden tennis raquet. This prize is valued at $18.00

Box #2

donkey--ZONK! (I think I need a hug!)

BIG DEALS OF THE DAY:

Door #1

From Body Champ International is the Virtual Knockout. This fun, high energy workout conditions tones, and strengthens every major muscle group. Virtual Knockout combine Tae Bo, Aerobics and Boxing for an all-in-one workout. Virtual Knockout has solid stell construction and a limited lifetime warranty. This personal trainer machine will get you in shape.

This Deal of the Day is valued at $1500.00

Door #3

For your driving pleasure, from BP, your service station for food and fuel, is a Pre-Paid Gas Card for a tank of gas. BP, Global leader driving the energy business in delivering oil, gas and renewable energy resources for a growing world.

And when you run out of gas, we have for you--
You very own RED tricycle!

From Radio Flyer, is this three wheeled fuel-less transportation vehicle. A charming bell alerts other travelers of your presence as you cruise along your journey. Colorful tassels express exuberance and add to the energizing experience. And for your safety, as you learn the art of cycling, we have installed custom training wheels.

This Deal of the Day is valued at $675.00

Door #2

THE BIG DEAL OF THE DAY!

From Bohemia in the Czech Republic comes this stunning lead crystal vase filled with 25 American Beauty Long-stem Hybrid Tea Roses.

From the Towle International Desinger Collection we have two full lead crystal goblets.

From the Orchards of the Righteous Son, we have a bottle of vintage sparkling grape juice. The bouquet is delightful and this vintage is well sought after.

And from Eden Jewels, we have this magnificent 144 carat diamond engagement ring. Nothing says "I LOVE YOU" like jewels from Eden.

This Big Deal of the Day is priceless.

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Resource List for 10.30.04

The Holy Bible (Message, NAS, NCV, NIV, NLT)
online

Jacob/Esau--Let's Make a Deal
online