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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching
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Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the day Jesus entered Jerusalem, a day long awaited by Israel as the fulfillment of prophetic promises of a Messiah. He highlights the people's anticipation for deliverance, hope, and salvation, marking it as a pivotal moment in history when Jesus allowed public worship. However, Smith laments that Jerusalem missed this opportunity by rejecting their Savior, warning that each individual has their own 'day' to embrace or reject God's call. He draws parallels between this event and other historical triumphs, underscoring the thin line between triumph and tragedy, as foretold by Daniel regarding the Messiah's fate.
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Luke 19:28
"THIS THY DAY" I. THE DAY LOOKED FORWARD TO BY ALL ISREAL. A. A Messiah was promised to Adam. 1. His life and ministry foretold by Prophets. a. Zech. 513 B.C. King cometh. b. Dan. 538 B.C. Told very day. B. People had been looking for Him. 1. This was their day. a. Day of deliverance. b. Day of Hope c. Day of Salvation. 2. First day Jesus allowed public worship. II. JERUSALEM MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY. A. They rejected their Savior. 1. Desolation was foretold. B. Every man is given a day. 1. To reject is to invite disaster. 2. How tragic to miss God's day for our lives. C. Other triumphant marches. 1. Pompey. 2. German Emperor Franco - Prussian war. 3. Jesus. III. STEPS ARE FEW BETWEEN TRIUMPH AND CROSS. AS DANIEL SAID THE MESSIAH WAS TO BE CUT OFF, BUT NOT FOR HIMSELF.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching