God knew you, as he knew Jeremiah, long before you were born or even conceived. He knew you, thought about you, and planned for you. When you feel discouraged or inadequate, remember that God has always thought of you as valuable and has had a purpose in mind for you.
Each Christian has a purpose in life, but some are appointed by God for a specific kind of work. Samson, John the Baptist, and Paul were each called to do a particular job for God. If God gives you a specific task, accept it cheerful and do it with excellence. If God has not given you a specific assignment, then seek to fulfill the mission common to all believers - love, obey, and serve God - until such time as his guidance becomes more clear.
Often people struggle with new challenges because they lack self-confidence. They feel they have inadequate ability, training or experience. Jeremiah thought he was too young and inexperience to be God's spokesman to the world. But God promised to be with him. We must never allow feelings of inadequacy to keep us from obeying God's call. He will always be with us. If God gives you a job to do, he will provide all you need to do it.
God's message to Jeremiah was like his message to Moses: the God who made our mouths can provide the words he wants us to speak.
Jeremiah predicted that after the destruction of the nation, God would send a new Shepherd, the Messiah.
God still restores his people by renewing their hearts. We can have assurance of a new heart by loving God, trusting Christ to save us, and repenting of our sin.
Jeremiah served God faithfully for 40 years. During that time the people ignored, rejected, and persecuted him. He remained faithful to God.
People's acceptance or rejection of us is not the measure of our success. God's approval alone should be our standard for service. We must bring God's message to others when we are rejected.
Reference summary used from the Life Application Bible, KJV; Tyndale Publishers Inc; Wheaton, IL
Showing posts with label Salvation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salvation. Show all posts
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
3 of - The Heart: The Key to Everything in the Christian Life - Book Review
The Lord observed the extent of human wickedness on the earth, & he saw that everything they sought or imagined was consistently & totally evil. So the Lord was sorry he had made them & put them on the earth. It broke his heart. (Genesis 6:5-6, NLT)
In Genesis 6, people's thought life had so corrupted their hearts that it reached a point of no return.
The Devil is a master general at attacking the thought life of a Christian. His war strategy involves tactics of deception, pressure, & enticement to turn our thinking away from God & toward his kingdom.
The Devil knows that in order for a person to do evil, he must first think evil.
Within ten generations he was so successful that only one person on the entire earth had godly thoughts. The population of the earth at the time of the flood was between 235 million & 7 billion people.
They were wise, rich, sophisticated, & cultured for their time, but the defining characteristic of their age was wickedness because of their thinking.
Only Noah was thinking rightly & found favor with God. Noah's thought life was pure & free from evil because he walked with God.
And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, & He was grieved in His heart. (Genesis 6:6, NKJV)
As Christians our thought life should honor God first & foremost. The Greek word translated "honor" in Romans 1:21 means to make glorious, to adorn with splendor, to make excellent, & to cause the worth of something to be made known.
Do your thoughts glorify God daily? We must never give the glory of our thoughts to another.
Before Noah, Enoch also walked with God for hundreds of years.
In the Hebrew, "to walk" is to form habit patterns that determine your way of life.
We must walk with God for life to have true meaning. A thought life without God is ultimately an exercise in foolishness, & it always lead to dangerous consequences for the heart.
Toxic thoughts are like a spiritual cancer to the heart.
Toxic thoughts are like poison, but the good news is you can break the cycle of toxic thinking.
Toxic thoughts are thoughts that trigger negative & anxious emotions, which produce biochemicals that cause the body stress.
God sets the standard high for our thought life in the book of Philippians.
Selfishness did not exist in thought life of Jesus.
We cannot serve God if we are not humble. We cannot obey God if we are not humble. We cannot love God if we are not humble.
Pride is lethal because it lifts up the heart against God.
Jesus Christ did not have one ounce of fear in his thinking. During a great Storm on the Sea of Galilee, waves pounded on the tiny boat He was in, & it was filling with water. Jesus was sleeping soundly when He was frantically awakened by His disciples. He rebuked the wind, crying out, "Peace be still" (Mark 4:39), & reproved His disciples for their lack of faith.
Jesus had great compassion for people who were hurting & suffering from physical & spiritual ailments.
Jesus never had a thought of unforgiveness or bitterness. He demonstrated great mercy & forgiveness in his thinking, no matter what the circumstance or offense.
God commands us to think from a heavenly perspective, with eternity stamped on our thoughts, & no longer allow the temporal things of this earth to control our thought life.
Carelessness in our thought life, by allowing the sin natural to control it, is dangerously destructive to our walk with God.
Train yourself for godliness. (I Timothy 4:7, NIV)
I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. (II Timothy 4:7 KJV)
So run to win!
Only God's mighty weapons have any chance of tearing down every brick of the strongholds that captivate our hearts.
The Greek word translated "stronghold" means fortress, castle, or prison.
Do not give the devil a foothold. (Ephesians 4:27 NIV)
Leave no such room or foothold for the devil (give no opportunity to him.) (AMP)
In the battle of Jericho God sets forth the pattern of how we should approach the tearing down of every stronghold in our minds & hearts.
The second thing we must do to tear down any stronghold is to consecrate ourselves. The Hebrew word translated "consecrate" is qadash, which means to be set apart, sanctified, holy, & pure, & is used to describe what is set aside for God's purpose.
Salvation is now available through Jesus Christ.
The Battle is Not Yours but God's. Believe in your awesome God. No stronghold can stand against the Almighty God!
The Ark of the Covenant: The Power of God's Word & Presence. The sixth truth is, just as the Ark of the Covenant was marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days, we can take the Word of God & march it around every stronghold, confessing its truth & claiming its power.
The seventh truth is to have faith in God & His Word. Faith is an unwavering trust & confidence in our God that he will never fail us.
The last truth in the Battle of Jericho is that we must wait on the Lord. God did not move to demolish the walls of Jericho until the seventh day.
God does not need an advisor. God does not need a counselor.
Leading Every Thought Captive to Obey Christ. The last & great truth of how to tear down strongholds in our hearts is in 2 Corinthians 10:5.
The first thought pattern is false reasoning.
It is never wise to try to out think God Almighty!
The Lesson of Lazarus. We must take off our grave clothes when it comes to our thought life.
Jesus first calls Lazarus by name. Jesus is calling you.
The Parable of the Sower & the Seed: The Four Conditions of the Heart.
This parable is an illustration of how to build the kingdom of God in our hearts & produce an abundant harvest of fruit to the glory of God.
The most important time of a man or woman's life is when the Word of God is sown into their heart.
Listen & Behold.
The sower does not sow Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Secular humanism, modernism or spiritualism. The sower sows the God-breathed Word that proceeds directly from the mouth of God Almighty.
The Devil is the supreme enemy of the heart & he is sowing his tares in every community, city, & nation.
This seed is producing hearts that hate truth & love darkness.
In this first soil of the heart, the seed of Word of God is sown, but it has no chance to grow because the Devil comes immediately & snatches away the seed.
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil.
Judas was in the inner circle with Jesus Christ, one of his original twelve disciples , who followed Jesus. Yet Satan entered into his heart at the last supper & he went out into the night to betray Jesus.
There are only two spiritual fathers that can give birth to their image in our hearts: God or the Devil.
Now let us think about spiritual arteriosclerosis for a moment. This is a gradual day-by-day process where our spiritual arteries become hardened by sin, poneros evil & unbelief.
The author, Tim Rowe has a doctorate of jurisprudence & a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, history, & classics. He is the president of Goodness of God Ministries & lives in Indianapolis with his wife & son.
In Genesis 6, people's thought life had so corrupted their hearts that it reached a point of no return.
The Devil is a master general at attacking the thought life of a Christian. His war strategy involves tactics of deception, pressure, & enticement to turn our thinking away from God & toward his kingdom.
The Devil knows that in order for a person to do evil, he must first think evil.
Within ten generations he was so successful that only one person on the entire earth had godly thoughts. The population of the earth at the time of the flood was between 235 million & 7 billion people.
They were wise, rich, sophisticated, & cultured for their time, but the defining characteristic of their age was wickedness because of their thinking.
Only Noah was thinking rightly & found favor with God. Noah's thought life was pure & free from evil because he walked with God.
And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, & He was grieved in His heart. (Genesis 6:6, NKJV)
As Christians our thought life should honor God first & foremost. The Greek word translated "honor" in Romans 1:21 means to make glorious, to adorn with splendor, to make excellent, & to cause the worth of something to be made known.
Do your thoughts glorify God daily? We must never give the glory of our thoughts to another.
Before Noah, Enoch also walked with God for hundreds of years.
In the Hebrew, "to walk" is to form habit patterns that determine your way of life.
We must walk with God for life to have true meaning. A thought life without God is ultimately an exercise in foolishness, & it always lead to dangerous consequences for the heart.
Toxic thoughts are like a spiritual cancer to the heart.
Toxic thoughts are like poison, but the good news is you can break the cycle of toxic thinking.
Toxic thoughts are thoughts that trigger negative & anxious emotions, which produce biochemicals that cause the body stress.
God sets the standard high for our thought life in the book of Philippians.
Selfishness did not exist in thought life of Jesus.
We cannot serve God if we are not humble. We cannot obey God if we are not humble. We cannot love God if we are not humble.
Pride is lethal because it lifts up the heart against God.
Jesus Christ did not have one ounce of fear in his thinking. During a great Storm on the Sea of Galilee, waves pounded on the tiny boat He was in, & it was filling with water. Jesus was sleeping soundly when He was frantically awakened by His disciples. He rebuked the wind, crying out, "Peace be still" (Mark 4:39), & reproved His disciples for their lack of faith.
Jesus had great compassion for people who were hurting & suffering from physical & spiritual ailments.
Jesus never had a thought of unforgiveness or bitterness. He demonstrated great mercy & forgiveness in his thinking, no matter what the circumstance or offense.
God commands us to think from a heavenly perspective, with eternity stamped on our thoughts, & no longer allow the temporal things of this earth to control our thought life.
Carelessness in our thought life, by allowing the sin natural to control it, is dangerously destructive to our walk with God.
Train yourself for godliness. (I Timothy 4:7, NIV)
I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. (II Timothy 4:7 KJV)
So run to win!
Only God's mighty weapons have any chance of tearing down every brick of the strongholds that captivate our hearts.
The Greek word translated "stronghold" means fortress, castle, or prison.
Do not give the devil a foothold. (Ephesians 4:27 NIV)
Leave no such room or foothold for the devil (give no opportunity to him.) (AMP)
In the battle of Jericho God sets forth the pattern of how we should approach the tearing down of every stronghold in our minds & hearts.
The second thing we must do to tear down any stronghold is to consecrate ourselves. The Hebrew word translated "consecrate" is qadash, which means to be set apart, sanctified, holy, & pure, & is used to describe what is set aside for God's purpose.
Salvation is now available through Jesus Christ.
The Battle is Not Yours but God's. Believe in your awesome God. No stronghold can stand against the Almighty God!
The Ark of the Covenant: The Power of God's Word & Presence. The sixth truth is, just as the Ark of the Covenant was marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days, we can take the Word of God & march it around every stronghold, confessing its truth & claiming its power.
The seventh truth is to have faith in God & His Word. Faith is an unwavering trust & confidence in our God that he will never fail us.
The last truth in the Battle of Jericho is that we must wait on the Lord. God did not move to demolish the walls of Jericho until the seventh day.
God does not need an advisor. God does not need a counselor.
Leading Every Thought Captive to Obey Christ. The last & great truth of how to tear down strongholds in our hearts is in 2 Corinthians 10:5.
The first thought pattern is false reasoning.
It is never wise to try to out think God Almighty!
The Lesson of Lazarus. We must take off our grave clothes when it comes to our thought life.
Jesus first calls Lazarus by name. Jesus is calling you.
The Parable of the Sower & the Seed: The Four Conditions of the Heart.
This parable is an illustration of how to build the kingdom of God in our hearts & produce an abundant harvest of fruit to the glory of God.
The most important time of a man or woman's life is when the Word of God is sown into their heart.
Listen & Behold.
The sower does not sow Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Secular humanism, modernism or spiritualism. The sower sows the God-breathed Word that proceeds directly from the mouth of God Almighty.
The Devil is the supreme enemy of the heart & he is sowing his tares in every community, city, & nation.
This seed is producing hearts that hate truth & love darkness.
In this first soil of the heart, the seed of Word of God is sown, but it has no chance to grow because the Devil comes immediately & snatches away the seed.
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil.
Judas was in the inner circle with Jesus Christ, one of his original twelve disciples , who followed Jesus. Yet Satan entered into his heart at the last supper & he went out into the night to betray Jesus.
There are only two spiritual fathers that can give birth to their image in our hearts: God or the Devil.
Now let us think about spiritual arteriosclerosis for a moment. This is a gradual day-by-day process where our spiritual arteries become hardened by sin, poneros evil & unbelief.
The author, Tim Rowe has a doctorate of jurisprudence & a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, history, & classics. He is the president of Goodness of God Ministries & lives in Indianapolis with his wife & son.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Sunday - God's Pervasive Love - Jonah 4:1-11 - 5/28/17
Pervasive: Having power or tendency to persuade. To win to full belief. Plead or argue with.
Why did Jonah become angry when God spared Nineveh? The Jews did not want to share God's message with Gentile nations in Jonah's day. Jonah thought God should not freely give his salvation to a wicked heathen nation.
Jonah was angry that God had spared Nineveh. How much better it would have been if he had rejoiced that sinners had repented (Luke 15:10).
Jonah reveals the reason for his reluctance to go to Nineveh (Jonah 1:3). He didn't want the Ninevites forgiven, he wanted them destroyed. We must not forget that, in reality, we do not deserve to be forgiven by God.
Johan had run from the job of delivering God's message of destruction to Nineveh (Jonah 1:2,3); now he wanted to die because the destruction wouldn't happen. How quickly Jonah had forgotten God's mercy on him when he was in the fish (Jonah 2:9,10). He was happy when God saved him, but angry when Nineveh was saved. God's forgiveness was not only for Jonah or for Israel alone, & extends to all who repent & believe.
God ministered tenderly to Jonah just as he did to Nineveh & to Israel & just as he does to us. If we will obey God's Word he will gently lead us.
Jonah was angry at the death of the plant, but not over what could have happened to Nineveh. How easy it is to be more sensitive to our own interests than to the spiritual needs of people around us.
God feels compassion for the sinners we want judged. What is your attitude toward those who are especially wicked? Do you wish that they could experience God's mercy & forgiveness?
God spared the sailors when they pleaded for mercy. God saved the people of Nineveh when they responded to Jonah's preaching. God answers the prayers of those who call upon him. We can be saved if we heed God's warnings to us through his Word. If we respond in obedience, he will be gracious, & we will receive his mercy, not his judgment.
Reference summary used from Life Application Bible, KJV Bible, Tyndale Publishers, Wheaton, IL
Why did Jonah become angry when God spared Nineveh? The Jews did not want to share God's message with Gentile nations in Jonah's day. Jonah thought God should not freely give his salvation to a wicked heathen nation.
Jonah was angry that God had spared Nineveh. How much better it would have been if he had rejoiced that sinners had repented (Luke 15:10).
Jonah reveals the reason for his reluctance to go to Nineveh (Jonah 1:3). He didn't want the Ninevites forgiven, he wanted them destroyed. We must not forget that, in reality, we do not deserve to be forgiven by God.
Johan had run from the job of delivering God's message of destruction to Nineveh (Jonah 1:2,3); now he wanted to die because the destruction wouldn't happen. How quickly Jonah had forgotten God's mercy on him when he was in the fish (Jonah 2:9,10). He was happy when God saved him, but angry when Nineveh was saved. God's forgiveness was not only for Jonah or for Israel alone, & extends to all who repent & believe.
God ministered tenderly to Jonah just as he did to Nineveh & to Israel & just as he does to us. If we will obey God's Word he will gently lead us.
Jonah was angry at the death of the plant, but not over what could have happened to Nineveh. How easy it is to be more sensitive to our own interests than to the spiritual needs of people around us.
God feels compassion for the sinners we want judged. What is your attitude toward those who are especially wicked? Do you wish that they could experience God's mercy & forgiveness?
God spared the sailors when they pleaded for mercy. God saved the people of Nineveh when they responded to Jonah's preaching. God answers the prayers of those who call upon him. We can be saved if we heed God's warnings to us through his Word. If we respond in obedience, he will be gracious, & we will receive his mercy, not his judgment.
Reference summary used from Life Application Bible, KJV Bible, Tyndale Publishers, Wheaton, IL
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Sunday - The Source of All Love - I John 4:7-19 - 3/5/17
In reality, love is a choice & an action. God is the source of our love: he loved is enough to sacrifice his son for us. Jesus is our example of what it means to love; everything he did in life & death was supremely loving. The Holy Spirit gives us power to love; he lives in our hearts & makes more & more like Jesus. God's love always involves a choice & an action, & our love should be like his.
The world thinks love is what make you feel good, & it is willing to sacrifice moral principles & others' rights in order to obtain such "love." Our definition of love must come from God who is holy, just, & perfect. At the same time, if we truly know God, we must learn to love as he does.
"Only begotten" means God's unique Son.
Love explains (1) why God creates; (2) why God cares; (3) whey we are free to choose; (4) why Christ died; & (5) why we receive eternal life.
Nothing sinful or evil can exist in God's presence. He cannot overlook, condone, or excuse sin as if it never happened. We can be acquitted (Romans 5:18) by his atoning sacrifice ("propitiation").
Jesus is the complete expression of God in human form & he has revealed God to us. When we love one another, the invisible God reveals himself to others through us, & his love is made complete ("perfect").
John isn't telling us how many people to love, but how much to love the people we already know. Our job is to faithfully love the people God has given us to love, whether there are two or two hundred of them. If God sees we are ready to love others, he will bring them to us. God provides us the strength to do what he asks.
When we become Christians, we receive the Holy Spirit. God's presence in our lives is a proof that we really belong to him & gives us the power to love. If you lack assurance of your salvation, listen to the Holy Spirit within you (Romans 8:16).
The day of judgment is that final day when we will appear before Christ & be held accountable for our actions. We can look forward to the judgment, because it will mean the end of sin & the beginning of a face-to-face relationship with Jesus Christ.
If we ever begin to dear eternity, heaven, or God's judgment, we can remind ourselves of God's love. We can be confident of what lies ahead if in this life we have determined to be more like Jesus.
God's love is the source of all human love, & it spreads like fire. In turn, they love others, who are warmed by God's love through them.
Reference summary used from Life Application Bible KJV, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois
The world thinks love is what make you feel good, & it is willing to sacrifice moral principles & others' rights in order to obtain such "love." Our definition of love must come from God who is holy, just, & perfect. At the same time, if we truly know God, we must learn to love as he does.
"Only begotten" means God's unique Son.
Love explains (1) why God creates; (2) why God cares; (3) whey we are free to choose; (4) why Christ died; & (5) why we receive eternal life.
Nothing sinful or evil can exist in God's presence. He cannot overlook, condone, or excuse sin as if it never happened. We can be acquitted (Romans 5:18) by his atoning sacrifice ("propitiation").
Jesus is the complete expression of God in human form & he has revealed God to us. When we love one another, the invisible God reveals himself to others through us, & his love is made complete ("perfect").
John isn't telling us how many people to love, but how much to love the people we already know. Our job is to faithfully love the people God has given us to love, whether there are two or two hundred of them. If God sees we are ready to love others, he will bring them to us. God provides us the strength to do what he asks.
When we become Christians, we receive the Holy Spirit. God's presence in our lives is a proof that we really belong to him & gives us the power to love. If you lack assurance of your salvation, listen to the Holy Spirit within you (Romans 8:16).
The day of judgment is that final day when we will appear before Christ & be held accountable for our actions. We can look forward to the judgment, because it will mean the end of sin & the beginning of a face-to-face relationship with Jesus Christ.
If we ever begin to dear eternity, heaven, or God's judgment, we can remind ourselves of God's love. We can be confident of what lies ahead if in this life we have determined to be more like Jesus.
God's love is the source of all human love, & it spreads like fire. In turn, they love others, who are warmed by God's love through them.
Reference summary used from Life Application Bible KJV, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Thursday - Salvation is for All People - Isaiah 49:1-7 - 1/5/17
The Messiah & the object of advent. God promiseth his protection & success.
Verse 1 ... LISTEN, ... O isles unto me; & hearken, ye people, from far'
Isaiah 41:1 ... (God calleth upon idolaters to consider his power to aid his people.) KEEP silence before me, O island; & let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.
Isaiah 49:1 ... The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
Galatians 1:15 .. But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, & called me by his grace.
Isaiah 49:2 ... And he hath made ... my mouth like a sharp sword;
Hebrews 4:12 ... (the power of God's word.) For the word of God is quick, & powerful, & sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul & spirit, & of the joints & marrow, & is a discerner of the thoughts & intents of the heart.
Isaiah 49:2 ... in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, & made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;
Isaiah 51:16 ... And I have put my words in thy mouth, & I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, & lay the foundations of the earth, & say unto Zi'on, thou art my people.
Isaiah 49:3 ... And said unto me, ... Thou art my servant, O Is'ra-el, ...
Isaiah 42:1 ... (The servant of Jehovah.) BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my Spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gen'tiles.
Isaiah 49:3 ... in whom I will be glorified.
John 13:31 ... (The Son of man glorified.) Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, & God is glorified in him.
Isaiah 49:4 ... Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, & in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, & (my reward) my work with my God.
Ezekiel 3:19 ... Yet if thou warn the wicked, he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delievered thy soul.
Isaiah 49:5 ... And now, saith the LORD ... that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Ja'cob again to him (That Is'ra-el may be gathered to him, & I may)
Isaiah 49:5 ... be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, & my God shall be my strength.
Matthew 23:37 ... (Jesus' lamentation over Jerusalem.)
Isaiah 49:6 ... And he said, (Art thou lighten than that thou shouldest,) It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Ja'cob & to restore the preserved of Is'ra-el: I will also give thee for a ... light to the Gen'tiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
Acts 13:47 ... (The Jews opposing & blaspheming, Paul & Barnabas turn to the Gentiles.) For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gen'tiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Isaiah 49:7 ... Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Is'ra-el & his Holy One, (to him that is despised in soul) to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorrent, to a servant of rulers,Kings shall see & armies, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, & the Holy One of Is'ra-el, & he shall choose thee.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 1 ... LISTEN, ... O isles unto me; & hearken, ye people, from far'
Isaiah 41:1 ... (God calleth upon idolaters to consider his power to aid his people.) KEEP silence before me, O island; & let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.
Isaiah 49:1 ... The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
Galatians 1:15 .. But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, & called me by his grace.
Isaiah 49:2 ... And he hath made ... my mouth like a sharp sword;
Hebrews 4:12 ... (the power of God's word.) For the word of God is quick, & powerful, & sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul & spirit, & of the joints & marrow, & is a discerner of the thoughts & intents of the heart.
Isaiah 49:2 ... in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, & made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;
Isaiah 51:16 ... And I have put my words in thy mouth, & I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, & lay the foundations of the earth, & say unto Zi'on, thou art my people.
Isaiah 49:3 ... And said unto me, ... Thou art my servant, O Is'ra-el, ...
Isaiah 42:1 ... (The servant of Jehovah.) BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my Spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gen'tiles.
Isaiah 49:3 ... in whom I will be glorified.
John 13:31 ... (The Son of man glorified.) Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, & God is glorified in him.
Isaiah 49:4 ... Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, & in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, & (my reward) my work with my God.
Ezekiel 3:19 ... Yet if thou warn the wicked, he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delievered thy soul.
Isaiah 49:5 ... And now, saith the LORD ... that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Ja'cob again to him (That Is'ra-el may be gathered to him, & I may)
Isaiah 49:5 ... be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, & my God shall be my strength.
Matthew 23:37 ... (Jesus' lamentation over Jerusalem.)
Isaiah 49:6 ... And he said, (Art thou lighten than that thou shouldest,) It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Ja'cob & to restore the preserved of Is'ra-el: I will also give thee for a ... light to the Gen'tiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
Acts 13:47 ... (The Jews opposing & blaspheming, Paul & Barnabas turn to the Gentiles.) For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gen'tiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Isaiah 49:7 ... Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Is'ra-el & his Holy One, (to him that is despised in soul) to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorrent, to a servant of rulers,Kings shall see & armies, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, & the Holy One of Is'ra-el, & he shall choose thee.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Sunday - All Creation Overflows with Praise - Psalm/Tehillim 96:1-6, 10-13 - 1/8/17
An exhortation to praise God, for his goodness, & for the establishment of his kingdom in the world.
Verse 1 ... O SING unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
I Chronicles 16:23-33 ... (The psalm of thanksgiving.)
Psalm 96:2 ... Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Psalm 96:3 ... Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Psalm 96:4 ... For the LORD is great, &
Psalm 145:3 ... (The psalmist praiseth God for his greatness,) Great is the LORD, & greatly to be praised, (and of his greatness there is no search.) & his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 96:4 ... greatly to be praised:
Psalm 18:3 ... (The psalmist praiseth God for wonderful deliverances.) I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psalm 96:4 ... he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 95:3 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his greatness,) For the LORD is a great God, & a great King above all gods.
Psalm 96:5 ... For all the gods of the nations are idols.
Jeremiah 10:11,12 ... (The people warned not to learn the way of the heathen.)
Psalm 96:6 ... Honour & majesty are before him: strength & ... beauty are in his sanctuary.
Psalm 29:2 ... Give unto the LORD (the honour of his name.) the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD (in his glorious sanctuary.) in the beauty of holiness.
Psalm 96:10 ... Say among the heathen that ... the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved:
Psalm 97:1 ... (The majesty & power of God.) THE LORD reigneth; let the (many, or great isles) multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Psalm 96:10 ... Let the heavens rejoice, & let the earth be glad; ...
Psalm 69:34 ... (The psalmist praiseth God with thanksgiving. A Psalm of David.) Let the heaven & earth praise him, the seas, & every thing that (creepeth) moveth therein.
Psalm 96:11 ... let the sea roar, & the fulness thereof.
Psalm 98:7 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his salvation. A Psalm)
Psalm 96:12 ... Let the field be joyful, & all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice.
Psalm 96:13 ... Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: ... he shall judge the world with righteousness, & the people with his truth.
Psalm 19:11 ... (The Word of God with his armies.) And I saw heaven opened, & behold a white horse; & he that sat upon him was called Faithful & True, & in righteousness he doth judge & make war.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 1 ... O SING unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
I Chronicles 16:23-33 ... (The psalm of thanksgiving.)
Psalm 96:2 ... Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Psalm 96:3 ... Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Psalm 96:4 ... For the LORD is great, &
Psalm 145:3 ... (The psalmist praiseth God for his greatness,) Great is the LORD, & greatly to be praised, (and of his greatness there is no search.) & his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 96:4 ... greatly to be praised:
Psalm 18:3 ... (The psalmist praiseth God for wonderful deliverances.) I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psalm 96:4 ... he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 95:3 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his greatness,) For the LORD is a great God, & a great King above all gods.
Psalm 96:5 ... For all the gods of the nations are idols.
Jeremiah 10:11,12 ... (The people warned not to learn the way of the heathen.)
Psalm 96:6 ... Honour & majesty are before him: strength & ... beauty are in his sanctuary.
Psalm 29:2 ... Give unto the LORD (the honour of his name.) the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD (in his glorious sanctuary.) in the beauty of holiness.
Psalm 96:10 ... Say among the heathen that ... the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved:
Psalm 97:1 ... (The majesty & power of God.) THE LORD reigneth; let the (many, or great isles) multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Psalm 96:10 ... Let the heavens rejoice, & let the earth be glad; ...
Psalm 69:34 ... (The psalmist praiseth God with thanksgiving. A Psalm of David.) Let the heaven & earth praise him, the seas, & every thing that (creepeth) moveth therein.
Psalm 96:11 ... let the sea roar, & the fulness thereof.
Psalm 98:7 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his salvation. A Psalm)
Psalm 96:12 ... Let the field be joyful, & all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice.
Psalm 96:13 ... Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: ... he shall judge the world with righteousness, & the people with his truth.
Psalm 19:11 ... (The Word of God with his armies.) And I saw heaven opened, & behold a white horse; & he that sat upon him was called Faithful & True, & in righteousness he doth judge & make war.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Sunday - The Affirmation (truth) of the Promise - Luke 1:39-56 - 12/11/16
Mary visited Elisabeth. The song of Elisabeth & Mary.
Verse 39 ... And Ma'ry arose in those days, & went into the hill country with haste, ... into a city of Ju'da;
Joshua 21:9-11 ... And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Ju'dea, & out of the tribe of the children of Sim'e-on, these cities which are here (called)mentioned by name.
Which the children of A'aron, being of the families of the Ko-hath-ites, who were of the children of Le'vi, had: for theirs was the first lot.
And they gave them (Kirjath-arba) the city of Arba the father of A'nak, which city is He'bron, in the hill country of Ju'dea, with the suburbs thereof round about it.
Luke 1:40 ... And entered into the house of Zach-a-ro'as, & saluted E-lis'a-beth.
Luke 1:41 ...And it came to pass, that, when E-lis'a-beth heard the salutation of Ma'ry, the babe leaped in her womb; & E-lis'a-bethwas filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:42 ... And she spake out with a loud voice, & said, ... Blessed art thou among women, & blessed; is the fruit of the womb.
Luke 1:28 ... And the angel came in unto her, & said, Hail, thou that art (graciously accepted, or, much graced) highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Luke 1:43 ... And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Luke 1:44 ... For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 1:45 ... And blessed is she (which believed that there) believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Luke 1:46 ... And Ma'ry said, ... My soul doth magnify the Lord,
I Samuel 2:1 ... (Hannah's song of thanksgiving) AND Han'nah prayed, & said, My heart rejoiced in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoiced in thy salvation.
Luke 1:47 ... And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Ssaviour.
Luke 1:48 ... For ... he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold, from henceforth ...
I Samuel 1:11 ... (Hannah prayeth for a child & maketh a vow) And she vowed a vow, & said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, & remember me, & not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid (seed of men) a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, & there shall no razor come upon his head.
Luke 1:48 ... all generations shall call me blessed.
Malachi 3:8 ... And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
Luke 1:49 ... For he that is mighty ... hath done to me great things; & ...
Psalm 71:19 ... Thy righteousness also, O God is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
Luke 1:49 ... holy is his name.
Psalm 111:9 ... (The psalmist exhorted men to praise God for his wonderful works.) He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy & reverend is his name.
Luke 1:50 ... And ... his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Genesis 17:7 ... (Issac is promised) Then A'bra-ham fell upon his ace, & laughed, & said in his heart, shall a child be born unto him that is a hundred years old? & shall Sa'rah, that is ninety years old, bear?
Luke 1:51 ... He hath shewed strength with his arm;
Psalm 98:1 (An exhortation to praise God for his salvation. A Psalm.) O SING unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, & his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Luke 1:51 ... he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Psalm 33:10 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his power,) The LORD (maketh frustrate)bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Luke 1:52 ... He hath put down the mighty from their seats, & exalted them of low degree.
Psalm 113:6 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his excellency & his mercy.) Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, & in the earth!
Luke 1:53 ... He hath filled the hungry with good things; k the LORD shall& the rich he hath sent empty away.
Psalm 34:10 ... The young lions do lack, & suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
Luke 1:54 ... He hath holpen his servant Is'ra-el, ... in remembrance of his mercy;
Psalm 98:3 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his salvation. A Psalm.) He hath rembered his mercy & his truth toward the house of Is'ra-el: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Luke 1:55 ... As he spoke to our fathers, to A'bra-ham, & to his seed for ever.
Genesis 17:19 ... (Issac is promised.) And God said, Sa'rah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; & thou shalt call his name I'ssac: & I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, & with his seed after him.
Luke 1:56 ... And Ma'ry abode with her about three months, & returned to her own house.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 39 ... And Ma'ry arose in those days, & went into the hill country with haste, ... into a city of Ju'da;
Joshua 21:9-11 ... And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Ju'dea, & out of the tribe of the children of Sim'e-on, these cities which are here (called)mentioned by name.
Which the children of A'aron, being of the families of the Ko-hath-ites, who were of the children of Le'vi, had: for theirs was the first lot.
And they gave them (Kirjath-arba) the city of Arba the father of A'nak, which city is He'bron, in the hill country of Ju'dea, with the suburbs thereof round about it.
Luke 1:40 ... And entered into the house of Zach-a-ro'as, & saluted E-lis'a-beth.
Luke 1:41 ...And it came to pass, that, when E-lis'a-beth heard the salutation of Ma'ry, the babe leaped in her womb; & E-lis'a-bethwas filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:42 ... And she spake out with a loud voice, & said, ... Blessed art thou among women, & blessed; is the fruit of the womb.
Luke 1:28 ... And the angel came in unto her, & said, Hail, thou that art (graciously accepted, or, much graced) highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Luke 1:43 ... And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Luke 1:44 ... For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 1:45 ... And blessed is she (which believed that there) believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Luke 1:46 ... And Ma'ry said, ... My soul doth magnify the Lord,
I Samuel 2:1 ... (Hannah's song of thanksgiving) AND Han'nah prayed, & said, My heart rejoiced in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoiced in thy salvation.
Luke 1:47 ... And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Ssaviour.
Luke 1:48 ... For ... he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold, from henceforth ...
I Samuel 1:11 ... (Hannah prayeth for a child & maketh a vow) And she vowed a vow, & said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, & remember me, & not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid (seed of men) a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, & there shall no razor come upon his head.
Luke 1:48 ... all generations shall call me blessed.
Malachi 3:8 ... And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
Luke 1:49 ... For he that is mighty ... hath done to me great things; & ...
Psalm 71:19 ... Thy righteousness also, O God is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
Luke 1:49 ... holy is his name.
Psalm 111:9 ... (The psalmist exhorted men to praise God for his wonderful works.) He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy & reverend is his name.
Luke 1:50 ... And ... his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Genesis 17:7 ... (Issac is promised) Then A'bra-ham fell upon his ace, & laughed, & said in his heart, shall a child be born unto him that is a hundred years old? & shall Sa'rah, that is ninety years old, bear?
Luke 1:51 ... He hath shewed strength with his arm;
Psalm 98:1 (An exhortation to praise God for his salvation. A Psalm.) O SING unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, & his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Luke 1:51 ... he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Psalm 33:10 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his power,) The LORD (maketh frustrate)bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Luke 1:52 ... He hath put down the mighty from their seats, & exalted them of low degree.
Psalm 113:6 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his excellency & his mercy.) Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, & in the earth!
Luke 1:53 ... He hath filled the hungry with good things; k the LORD shall& the rich he hath sent empty away.
Psalm 34:10 ... The young lions do lack, & suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
Luke 1:54 ... He hath holpen his servant Is'ra-el, ... in remembrance of his mercy;
Psalm 98:3 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his salvation. A Psalm.) He hath rembered his mercy & his truth toward the house of Is'ra-el: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Luke 1:55 ... As he spoke to our fathers, to A'bra-ham, & to his seed for ever.
Genesis 17:19 ... (Issac is promised.) And God said, Sa'rah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; & thou shalt call his name I'ssac: & I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, & with his seed after him.
Luke 1:56 ... And Ma'ry abode with her about three months, & returned to her own house.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Friday, February 12, 2016
The Full Sufficiency of Christ .. Book Review
Book Review . Jesus . Eternal Life . Salvation . Christ . Death . Resurrection . Hell
For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only Son, that whosoever believes in HIM will; have eternal
life. (John 3:16)
The Bible teaches that people are sinners by nature and that we choose to sin, or do wrong. As Romans says, "...all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, as it is written>(None is righteous, no not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.
Without God we are in bondage to sin, we are in chains.
Most of the world's religions, for except for Christianity, teach that a mixture of faith and works is needed to be made right with God.
Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so no man can boast."
Salvation is a free gift from God. It cannot be obtained by good works, baptism, church membership, church attendance, witnessing to others, by knocking on doors, mission trips, or giving financially to a church.
The gospel message is that all people are sinners, and our sin separates us from a loving God, our Creator, who wants to have a relationship with everyone. This can't occur through our good works, bout only through in the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins. and HIS bodily resurrection from the dead.
The book of Hebrews describes Christ death in the following ways: It saves believers completely(Hebrews 7:25), it gives believers eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12), it makes believers holy (Hebrews 10:10), it makes us perfect forever (Hebrews 10:14), and where sins have been forgiven, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 10:18).
The Bible says that "the wages of sins is death" (Romans 6:23) and that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins" (Hebrews 9:22).
As the writer of Hebrews says, "for it IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE Blood of bulls and goats to take away sins" (Hebrews 10:4).
I Peter 2:24 says "HE himself bore our sins in HIS body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By HIS wounds you have been healed." And 1 Peter 3:18a says, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous that he might bring us to God.
John 1:1-3 states in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. HE was in the beginning with God.
Not only did Jesus have to be 100% human, He had to be 100% totally and fully God.
The Bible says, "But God shows HIS love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
The Bible says that God is love. Love is many things, and one of these things in action.
Jesus resurrection showed that HE was truly sent from God, because only God has the power over sin and death.
"See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.
Then HE said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe. Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God! (John 20:27-28).
God sent HIS Son
They call HIM Jesus
HE came to love, heal, and forgive
HE lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives
Because HE lives I can face tomorrow
And life i worth living just because HE lives
Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done" (Matthew 26:42).
If there was another way, then Christ would not needed to die.
God didn't create people with the intention that any would go to Hell. But God gave them free will, with which they can choose to be with HIM or reject HIM.
Jude 1:7 reads, "Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.
Rahah the prostitute was justified in the eyes of the messengers she saved. Before this, she already had faith in the true God; now she was acting out of faith. First, she believed in God, because of that faith she acted.
The Book of James is saying that when one is saved by faith (belief) alone in the life, death, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, he is saved by a faith that will produce good deeds and changes in the person's life.
Christopher Hearn sent me a copy of his book to review. The author has served as a missionary to Russia with (OM) Operation Mobilization and currently is the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Sweden, Maine. He has a MDIV from Bethel Theological Seminary San Diego.
For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only Son, that whosoever believes in HIM will; have eternal
life. (John 3:16)
The Bible teaches that people are sinners by nature and that we choose to sin, or do wrong. As Romans says, "...all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, as it is written>(None is righteous, no not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.
Without God we are in bondage to sin, we are in chains.
Most of the world's religions, for except for Christianity, teach that a mixture of faith and works is needed to be made right with God.
Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so no man can boast."
Salvation is a free gift from God. It cannot be obtained by good works, baptism, church membership, church attendance, witnessing to others, by knocking on doors, mission trips, or giving financially to a church.
The gospel message is that all people are sinners, and our sin separates us from a loving God, our Creator, who wants to have a relationship with everyone. This can't occur through our good works, bout only through in the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins. and HIS bodily resurrection from the dead.
The book of Hebrews describes Christ death in the following ways: It saves believers completely(Hebrews 7:25), it gives believers eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12), it makes believers holy (Hebrews 10:10), it makes us perfect forever (Hebrews 10:14), and where sins have been forgiven, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 10:18).
The Bible says that "the wages of sins is death" (Romans 6:23) and that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins" (Hebrews 9:22).
As the writer of Hebrews says, "for it IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE Blood of bulls and goats to take away sins" (Hebrews 10:4).
I Peter 2:24 says "HE himself bore our sins in HIS body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By HIS wounds you have been healed." And 1 Peter 3:18a says, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous that he might bring us to God.
John 1:1-3 states in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. HE was in the beginning with God.
Not only did Jesus have to be 100% human, He had to be 100% totally and fully God.
The Bible says, "But God shows HIS love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
The Bible says that God is love. Love is many things, and one of these things in action.
Jesus resurrection showed that HE was truly sent from God, because only God has the power over sin and death.
"See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.
Then HE said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe. Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God! (John 20:27-28).
God sent HIS Son
They call HIM Jesus
HE came to love, heal, and forgive
HE lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives
Because HE lives I can face tomorrow
And life i worth living just because HE lives
Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done" (Matthew 26:42).
If there was another way, then Christ would not needed to die.
God didn't create people with the intention that any would go to Hell. But God gave them free will, with which they can choose to be with HIM or reject HIM.
Jude 1:7 reads, "Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.
Rahah the prostitute was justified in the eyes of the messengers she saved. Before this, she already had faith in the true God; now she was acting out of faith. First, she believed in God, because of that faith she acted.
The Book of James is saying that when one is saved by faith (belief) alone in the life, death, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, he is saved by a faith that will produce good deeds and changes in the person's life.
Christopher Hearn sent me a copy of his book to review. The author has served as a missionary to Russia with (OM) Operation Mobilization and currently is the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Sweden, Maine. He has a MDIV from Bethel Theological Seminary San Diego.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Dreams Come True ... 12/29/2013 Sunday School Lesson
Circumcising . JESUS/Yeshua . purification . turtle doves . young pigeons . Luke 2 . Lamb . burnt offering . sin offering . Tabernacle . atonement . Promises . Comfort (Comforter/Holy Ghost) . far/north/west/Sinim . sing/singing . mercy . Jerusalem . Simeon . Israel . Holy Ghost . spirit . Temple . east . child Jesus . Salvation . Gentiles . Joseph & HIS Mother, Mary . Anna/prophetess . tribe of Aser . fasting & prayers . thanks . Redemption . Leviticus 12 . Isaiah 40 . Isaiah 49 . Isaiah 42 . Sunday School Lesson
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Luke 2:25-38 (Background Scripture: Luke 2:21-40; Devotional Message: Isaiah 49:8-13).
Circumcision, of Jesus/Yeshua (Luke 2:21), ye shall cut foreskin (Genesis/Bereshith 17:11)
JESUS (Joshua, Jeshua), Joshua (Jehovah is Salvation); Eternal Life only comes by/through Jesus.
purification, laws concerning (Leviticus 13-16), of women (Leviticus 12; Luke 2:22)
turtle doves, used for offerings. Could not be obtained during the winter, when the dove or young wild pigeon could be had.
pigeon,as an offering (Leviticus 1:14;12:6;Luke 2:24)
Lamb, for sacrifices
burnt offerings, law concerning (Leviticus 1:1;6:8); make an atonement for sin ... music with (Numbers 10:10)
sin offering, ordinances concerning (Leviticus 12:6-8); Temporary (Daniel 11:31;Hebrews 9-10)
Tabernacle, the dwelling or headquarters of Moses, & the public place where the public business of the nation was transacted ... An exact of the whole structure & all its appointments was shows to him by God in Mount sinai, & he was commanded to entrust the execution of the mechanical part of the work to Bezaleel, of the tribe of Judah, & Aholiab, of the tribe of Dan, who were the most skillful workmen in the nation.
atonement, made by Christ (Romans 3:24;II Corinthians 5:18; Hebrews 9:28); commemorated in the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26;I Corinthians 11:23)
Holy Ghost, Comforter, God
Sinim, a remote eastern land, perhpas China
sing/singing, psalmody, service of song, Jewish, & Christian & Spiritual Songs
mercy is the act of God. Pray boldly for mercy, ask for mercy for one another. God is merciful, so we should show mercy to one another. God has provided Salvation for all men (male/female).
Simeon (hearing), blesses Christ
Spirit, of God, the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost
Temple, symbolcial of the body of Christ; of God & Holy Ghost - Christians are; house of God: ... Building not large, but magnificent & costly; made of stone & cedar, & decorated lavishly with gold & precious stones. Consistecd of 4 parts. The Porch, facing the east.
Salvation, only comes from Jesus/Yeshua.
Gentiles (not Jews), origin of (Genesis/Bereshith 10:5); Christ made known to (Colossians 1:27); their conversion predicted (Iaiah 42:1;49:6;Luke 2:32)
Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary
HIS Mother, Mary (Miriam), the Virgin, mother of Jesus/Yeshua
Anna, Grecized form of 'Hannah,' a prophetess
tribe of Aser - Asher (Happy One)
fasting & prayer, but by prayer & fasting (Matthew 17:21;Mark 9:29) ... fasting (voluntary abstinence from food) ... prayer (to ask, communciate with God; make request; to call to one's aid; Intercession, offered in the name of the JESUs; faith is essential to prayer.
thanks, gratitude; thankfulness; ... to acknowledge fully, to celebrate fully in praise with thanksgiving is used of Anna in Luke 2:38
Redemption, by Christ, through Christ's Blood
Promises: Isaiah 40:1,2 (Pardon for Iniquities & Sins) .. Isaiah 49:9b,10 (Food Provided for the Lord's Children) ... Isaiah 42:6 (Health & Healing & Pardon for Iniquities & Sins) ... Healing can be Supernatural (Divine), by rest, exercise, nutrition, professional medical aids & all Christians will have perfect bodies in Heaven.
Luke 2:21-39 (The circumcision & presentation of Jesus/Yeshua)
Luke 2:25-38
Verses 25-27
Verses 25,26 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Birth
Verse 27 ... Jesus Christ; Genealogy, Birth, & Early Life; Appearance in the Temple
(John 14:16 ... Reference Scripture in Sunday School book)
Verses 28-32 ... Jesus Christ; Genealogy, Birth, & Early Lfie; Appearance in the Tmeple
Luke 2:32 (Isaiah 49:6; Acts 13:47)
Christian Books of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ birth, early life and Ministry
Verses 33-38
Verse 33 ... Jesus Christ; Genealogy, Birth, & Early Life; Fame Among the People
Verse 34 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Figurative Prophecies, Stumbling-Stone
Verse 35 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Death
Verse 36 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; Prophetesses; By Vocation
Verse 37 ... The Family; Widows & Orphans; Widows to Be Honored, if Widows Indeed, A Notable Example
Verse 38 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Ministry; Christ's Reception by Men; The Ministry of Women
(John 19:25; Matthew 27:38-43)Judges 4:4; Acts 21:9)
Christian Books & Bibles with the names of Jesus in Hebrew and Aramaic
Monday - December 23, 2013 - Parents Committed to the Law - Luke 2:21-24
HIS Circumcision. Christ is circumcised. Mary purified.
Tuesday - December 24, 2013 - Circumcising on the Eighth Day - Leviticus 12:1-5
Leviticus 12 (Worship of God - Positive safeguard to health) ... The purification of a woman after childbirth.
December 24, 2013 - Christmas Eve
Wednesday - December 25, 2013 - Offering a Sacrifice to the Lord - Leviticus 12:6-8
Her offerings for her purifying.
Christmas Day.
Thursday - December 26, 2013 - Consolation for Israel - Isaiah 40:1-5
God sends comforts to HIS people. Preaching of John the Baptist.
Friday - December 27, 2013 - The Lord's Comfort & Compassion - Isaiah 49:8-13
HE is sent to the Gentiles. God's love to the Church perpetual. (perpetual: continuing forever/Eternal)
Saturday - December 28, 2013 - A Light to the Nations - Isaiah 42:1-7
Office of Christ: God's promise to HIm
Sunday - December 29, 2013 - Jesus presentation in the Temple - Luke 2:25-38
Mary purified. Simeon & Anna prophecy of Christ.
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopeida/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Special Arrangement N.T. Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, KJV New Devotional & Explanatory Family bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of O.T. & N.t. Words, The Strongest Strong's Concordance Of The bible & Merriam Webster's Deluxe Dictionary 10th Collegiate Edition
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Luke 2:25-38 (Background Scripture: Luke 2:21-40; Devotional Message: Isaiah 49:8-13).
Circumcision, of Jesus/Yeshua (Luke 2:21), ye shall cut foreskin (Genesis/Bereshith 17:11)
JESUS (Joshua, Jeshua), Joshua (Jehovah is Salvation); Eternal Life only comes by/through Jesus.
purification, laws concerning (Leviticus 13-16), of women (Leviticus 12; Luke 2:22)
turtle doves, used for offerings. Could not be obtained during the winter, when the dove or young wild pigeon could be had.
pigeon,as an offering (Leviticus 1:14;12:6;Luke 2:24)
Lamb, for sacrifices
burnt offerings, law concerning (Leviticus 1:1;6:8); make an atonement for sin ... music with (Numbers 10:10)
sin offering, ordinances concerning (Leviticus 12:6-8); Temporary (Daniel 11:31;Hebrews 9-10)
Tabernacle, the dwelling or headquarters of Moses, & the public place where the public business of the nation was transacted ... An exact of the whole structure & all its appointments was shows to him by God in Mount sinai, & he was commanded to entrust the execution of the mechanical part of the work to Bezaleel, of the tribe of Judah, & Aholiab, of the tribe of Dan, who were the most skillful workmen in the nation.
atonement, made by Christ (Romans 3:24;II Corinthians 5:18; Hebrews 9:28); commemorated in the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26;I Corinthians 11:23)
Holy Ghost, Comforter, God
Sinim, a remote eastern land, perhpas China
sing/singing, psalmody, service of song, Jewish, & Christian & Spiritual Songs
mercy is the act of God. Pray boldly for mercy, ask for mercy for one another. God is merciful, so we should show mercy to one another. God has provided Salvation for all men (male/female).
Simeon (hearing), blesses Christ
Spirit, of God, the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost
Temple, symbolcial of the body of Christ; of God & Holy Ghost - Christians are; house of God: ... Building not large, but magnificent & costly; made of stone & cedar, & decorated lavishly with gold & precious stones. Consistecd of 4 parts. The Porch, facing the east.
Salvation, only comes from Jesus/Yeshua.
Gentiles (not Jews), origin of (Genesis/Bereshith 10:5); Christ made known to (Colossians 1:27); their conversion predicted (Iaiah 42:1;49:6;Luke 2:32)
Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary
HIS Mother, Mary (Miriam), the Virgin, mother of Jesus/Yeshua
Anna, Grecized form of 'Hannah,' a prophetess
tribe of Aser - Asher (Happy One)
fasting & prayer, but by prayer & fasting (Matthew 17:21;Mark 9:29) ... fasting (voluntary abstinence from food) ... prayer (to ask, communciate with God; make request; to call to one's aid; Intercession, offered in the name of the JESUs; faith is essential to prayer.
thanks, gratitude; thankfulness; ... to acknowledge fully, to celebrate fully in praise with thanksgiving is used of Anna in Luke 2:38
Redemption, by Christ, through Christ's Blood
Promises: Isaiah 40:1,2 (Pardon for Iniquities & Sins) .. Isaiah 49:9b,10 (Food Provided for the Lord's Children) ... Isaiah 42:6 (Health & Healing & Pardon for Iniquities & Sins) ... Healing can be Supernatural (Divine), by rest, exercise, nutrition, professional medical aids & all Christians will have perfect bodies in Heaven.
Luke 2:21-39 (The circumcision & presentation of Jesus/Yeshua)
Luke 2:25-38
Verses 25-27
Verses 25,26 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Birth
Verse 27 ... Jesus Christ; Genealogy, Birth, & Early Life; Appearance in the Temple
(John 14:16 ... Reference Scripture in Sunday School book)
Verses 28-32 ... Jesus Christ; Genealogy, Birth, & Early Lfie; Appearance in the Tmeple
Luke 2:32 (Isaiah 49:6; Acts 13:47)
Christian Books of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ birth, early life and Ministry
Verses 33-38
Verse 33 ... Jesus Christ; Genealogy, Birth, & Early Life; Fame Among the People
Verse 34 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Figurative Prophecies, Stumbling-Stone
Verse 35 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Death
Verse 36 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; Prophetesses; By Vocation
Verse 37 ... The Family; Widows & Orphans; Widows to Be Honored, if Widows Indeed, A Notable Example
Verse 38 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Ministry; Christ's Reception by Men; The Ministry of Women
(John 19:25; Matthew 27:38-43)Judges 4:4; Acts 21:9)
Christian Books & Bibles with the names of Jesus in Hebrew and Aramaic
Monday - December 23, 2013 - Parents Committed to the Law - Luke 2:21-24
HIS Circumcision. Christ is circumcised. Mary purified.
Tuesday - December 24, 2013 - Circumcising on the Eighth Day - Leviticus 12:1-5
Leviticus 12 (Worship of God - Positive safeguard to health) ... The purification of a woman after childbirth.
December 24, 2013 - Christmas Eve
Wednesday - December 25, 2013 - Offering a Sacrifice to the Lord - Leviticus 12:6-8
Her offerings for her purifying.
Christmas Day.
Thursday - December 26, 2013 - Consolation for Israel - Isaiah 40:1-5
God sends comforts to HIS people. Preaching of John the Baptist.
Friday - December 27, 2013 - The Lord's Comfort & Compassion - Isaiah 49:8-13
HE is sent to the Gentiles. God's love to the Church perpetual. (perpetual: continuing forever/Eternal)
Saturday - December 28, 2013 - A Light to the Nations - Isaiah 42:1-7
Office of Christ: God's promise to HIm
Sunday - December 29, 2013 - Jesus presentation in the Temple - Luke 2:25-38
Mary purified. Simeon & Anna prophecy of Christ.
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopeida/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Special Arrangement N.T. Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, KJV New Devotional & Explanatory Family bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of O.T. & N.t. Words, The Strongest Strong's Concordance Of The bible & Merriam Webster's Deluxe Dictionary 10th Collegiate Edition
Saturday, December 14, 2013
God Sends Jesus: Opening the Way ... 12/15/13
Luke 1;3;7 . Matthew 3 . Circumcise . Writing Table . Praised God . Lord . 15th year . Tiberius . Pilate . Herod . Philip . Trachonitis . Annas . Wilderness . Jordan . baptism - repentance - remission of sins . Esaias . Publicans . Soliders . Spirit of God - Dove . Prepare the Way . Elisabeth's full time - son . Great Mercy . Rejoiced . Zacharias . (Prophecy - Prophesy) . Lord God of Israel . Horn . David . Holiness & Righteousness . Salvation . Light - Guide . Promises: Luke 1:71,74; Luke 1:77
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Luke 1:57-58, 67-79 (Background Scripture: Luke 1:57-80; Devotional Reading: Luke 1:59-66) for 12/15/2013.
Circumcise ... Genesis/Bereshith 17:1 cut foreskin ... Philippians 3:5 circumcise the 8th day.
15th year - #15 ... Luke 3:1, where Luke dates the reign of Tiberas from the period of his rule with Augustus.
Tiberius, the Roman emperor.
Pilate, Pontius, governor of Judea.
Herod, reproved by John the Baptist, imprisons him.
Trachonitis, a region east of Jordan; one of the Roman provinces into which it was divided.
Annas, Grecized form of 'Hanan,; high priest.
Jordan (stream), important river of Palestine/Then - Holy Land/Now is the Jordan. Modern name of the river is 'Esh Sheriah,; "the watering-place." John baptizes there.
Baptism of John (Luke 3)
Baptism of Repentance (Luke 3:3) ... Blood shed for Remission of sins (Matthew 26:28)
Esaias/Isaiah (the salvation of Jehovah), prophet.
Publicans (some believe in Jesus/Yeshua) . By a decree of Caesar the taxes of Judea were levied by publicans in Judea & paid directly to the national government, the officials being appointed by the provincial officers.
Soliders, admonition to (Luke 3:14); demanded, And what shall we do? (Luke 3:14).
Dove, an emblem of the Holy Spirit, of peace, purity, & affection. (Holy Spirit in form of - descending like a dove).
Holy Ghost (Luke 3:16), baptize with Holy Ghost.
Prophecy, God author of; gift of Christ; of Holy Ghost; how to be received; false - how tested (Scriptures from Old & New Testament)
Prophesy, we prophesy in part (I Corinthians 13:9).
Promises: (Luke 1:71,74) The Lord's Love & Care for HIS Children; (Luke 1:77) Pardon for Sins & Iniquities.
Luke 1:57-58,67-79
Verses 57,58
Verse 57 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry ... Miracles; Supernatural Bodily Gifts & Deprivations; Gift of Children
Verse 58 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry
(Luke 1:59-66 ... Reference Scriptures in Sunday School Book)
Christian Books of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ birth, early life and Ministry
Verses 67-71
Verse 67 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; The Qualifications Of A Prophet; He Must Be Inspired
Verses 68,69,70 ... Duties to God; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving for Christ & HIS Salvation
(Psalm 18:2; 89:24; 132:17; 148:14)
Writing Table, Desk, Journals, Composition Books, Copier Paper, Laser Copier Paper, Paper Supplies, Office Supplies, Labtop, Tablet, iPad, iPod, Cellphones,
Verses 72-79
Verses 72,73 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Descent
Verses 74,75 ... Duties To God; Prayer; Objects of Prayer, Deliverance from Enemies
Verse 76 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Ministry; Christ's Reception by Men, Regarded as a Prophet ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 77 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness of The New Life; Assurance of the Divine Favour ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 78 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 79 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World
(Genesis 15:13,18; Exodus 7:1; Malachi 4:2; Luke 1:46-56)
Monday - December 9, 2013 - What Will This Child Become? - Luke 1:59-66
The nativity of John ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Tuesday - December 10, 2013 - John's Call to Repentance - Luke 3:1-6
John's preaching & baptism (Luke 3:1-14) ... The Ministry of John (Luke 3:1-20)
Wednesday - December 11, 2013 - What, Then, Should We Do? - Luke 3:7-14
Thursday - December 12, 2013 - One More Powerful than John - Luke 3:15-20
John's testimony of Christ.
Friday - December 13, 2013 - The Baptizer of Jesus - Matthew 3:13-17
Christ baptized by John in Jordan ... The Baptism of Jesus.
Saturday - December 14, 2013 - A Prophet & More - Luke 7:18-27
Christ raiseth from death the widow's son at Nain; answereth John's messengers with the declaration of HIS miracles: testifieth to the people what opinion HE held of John (Luke 7:11-29) ... The enquiry of John the Baptist (Luke 7:18-35)
Sunday - December 15, 2013 - A Prophet of the Most High - Luke 1:57-58,67-79
The nativity of John. Zacharias' prophecy. ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of O.T. 7 N.T. Words & Zondervan's Bible Commentary
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Luke 1:57-58, 67-79 (Background Scripture: Luke 1:57-80; Devotional Reading: Luke 1:59-66) for 12/15/2013.
Circumcise ... Genesis/Bereshith 17:1 cut foreskin ... Philippians 3:5 circumcise the 8th day.
15th year - #15 ... Luke 3:1, where Luke dates the reign of Tiberas from the period of his rule with Augustus.
Tiberius, the Roman emperor.
Pilate, Pontius, governor of Judea.
Herod, reproved by John the Baptist, imprisons him.
Trachonitis, a region east of Jordan; one of the Roman provinces into which it was divided.
Annas, Grecized form of 'Hanan,; high priest.
Jordan (stream), important river of Palestine/Then - Holy Land/Now is the Jordan. Modern name of the river is 'Esh Sheriah,; "the watering-place." John baptizes there.
Baptism of John (Luke 3)
Baptism of Repentance (Luke 3:3) ... Blood shed for Remission of sins (Matthew 26:28)
Esaias/Isaiah (the salvation of Jehovah), prophet.
Publicans (some believe in Jesus/Yeshua) . By a decree of Caesar the taxes of Judea were levied by publicans in Judea & paid directly to the national government, the officials being appointed by the provincial officers.
Soliders, admonition to (Luke 3:14); demanded, And what shall we do? (Luke 3:14).
Dove, an emblem of the Holy Spirit, of peace, purity, & affection. (Holy Spirit in form of - descending like a dove).
Holy Ghost (Luke 3:16), baptize with Holy Ghost.
Prophecy, God author of; gift of Christ; of Holy Ghost; how to be received; false - how tested (Scriptures from Old & New Testament)
Prophesy, we prophesy in part (I Corinthians 13:9).
Promises: (Luke 1:71,74) The Lord's Love & Care for HIS Children; (Luke 1:77) Pardon for Sins & Iniquities.
Luke 1:57-58,67-79
Verses 57,58
Verse 57 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry ... Miracles; Supernatural Bodily Gifts & Deprivations; Gift of Children
Verse 58 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry
(Luke 1:59-66 ... Reference Scriptures in Sunday School Book)
Christian Books of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ birth, early life and Ministry
Verses 67-71
Verse 67 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; The Qualifications Of A Prophet; He Must Be Inspired
Verses 68,69,70 ... Duties to God; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving for Christ & HIS Salvation
(Psalm 18:2; 89:24; 132:17; 148:14)
Writing Table, Desk, Journals, Composition Books, Copier Paper, Laser Copier Paper, Paper Supplies, Office Supplies, Labtop, Tablet, iPad, iPod, Cellphones,
Verses 72-79
Verses 72,73 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Descent
Verses 74,75 ... Duties To God; Prayer; Objects of Prayer, Deliverance from Enemies
Verse 76 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Ministry; Christ's Reception by Men, Regarded as a Prophet ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 77 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness of The New Life; Assurance of the Divine Favour ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 78 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 79 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World
(Genesis 15:13,18; Exodus 7:1; Malachi 4:2; Luke 1:46-56)
Monday - December 9, 2013 - What Will This Child Become? - Luke 1:59-66
The nativity of John ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Tuesday - December 10, 2013 - John's Call to Repentance - Luke 3:1-6
John's preaching & baptism (Luke 3:1-14) ... The Ministry of John (Luke 3:1-20)
Wednesday - December 11, 2013 - What, Then, Should We Do? - Luke 3:7-14
Thursday - December 12, 2013 - One More Powerful than John - Luke 3:15-20
John's testimony of Christ.
Friday - December 13, 2013 - The Baptizer of Jesus - Matthew 3:13-17
Christ baptized by John in Jordan ... The Baptism of Jesus.
Saturday - December 14, 2013 - A Prophet & More - Luke 7:18-27
Christ raiseth from death the widow's son at Nain; answereth John's messengers with the declaration of HIS miracles: testifieth to the people what opinion HE held of John (Luke 7:11-29) ... The enquiry of John the Baptist (Luke 7:18-35)
Sunday - December 15, 2013 - A Prophet of the Most High - Luke 1:57-58,67-79
The nativity of John. Zacharias' prophecy. ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of O.T. 7 N.T. Words & Zondervan's Bible Commentary
Friday, May 31, 2013
Beyond Description ... June 2, 2013 .. Sunday School Lesson
II Chronicles, II Kings, Isaiah, Prophet Isaiah, Joshua, Psalm/Tehillim, God, Miracles, Confession, Angels, Revelation, Prophet, Lord, Sunday School Lesson, Jehovah, salvation, Hoshea, Jehoshua, Jeshua,Jesus
My Sunday School Lesson is coming from the Books of II Chronicles, II Kings, Isaiah, Joshua, & Psalm/Tehillim for the week of June 2, 2013. Unit I. The Prophet & Praise.
The Lesson for June 2, 2013 is shared from Isaiah 6:1-8 (Devotional Reading Joshua 24:14-24).
Isaiah received the prophetic call in the last year of King Uzziah's reign (Isaiah 6:1), and prophesied during the reigns of the three kings, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Isaiah 1:1).
Isaiah Chapters 1-6 prophecies against the sinful and idolatrous people.
Isaiah 6:1-4
Verse 1 ... God; Anthropomorphic & Anthropopathic Representatives of God; God Appears in Human Form
Anthropomorphic ... the attribution of a human form or personality to God
Anthropopathic ... having human feelings
Verses 1,2,3 ... Angels, Offices of Good Angels, They Wait on God
Verse 2 ... Angels, Good Angels; Angels are Superhuman; Cherubim & Seraphim
(We are never to worship angels)
Cherubim ... angelic being of God's order
Seraphim ... angelic being, one of the highest order, gifted with love and associated with light and purity
Verse 3 ... God; Attributes of God As Person; Holiness of God
Verse 4 ... Miracles; Miracles In The Upper Regions, & In The Atmosphere; God's Presence Manisfested by Fire
(Ezekiel 1:13; Revelation 4:8; Psalm/Tehillim 19:16; Romans 1:19-20; Exodus 19:16; Exodus 13:21-22; Numbers 9:15-23 & Exodus 19:18-25 ... Reference Scripture from Sunday School Book)
Verses 5-7
Verse 5 ... Duties To God; Confession; Examples of Confession, Individual Confession
Verses 6,7 ... Angels; Offices Of Good Angels; Convey's God's Messages
(Leviticus 6:12-13)
Verse 8 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; The Qualifications Of A Prophet; He Must Be Called of God
(I Chronicles 29:5)
Joshua 24:14-24
Joshua Chapter 24 contains Joshua's last speeches & his death.
Joshua 24:14-27 renews the covenant.
Joshua ... Jehovah is salvation. (Hoshea, Jehoshua, Jeshua, & Jesus)
Monday - May 27, 2013 - Setting Yourself to Seek God - II Chronicles 26:1-5
The Reign of Uzziah (II Chronicles 26:1-23)
The Divided Kingdom - The Story of Judah (II Chronicles 10:1-36:23)
Tuesday - May 28, 2013 - From Success to Pride to Destruction - II Chronicles 26:16-21
Wednesday - May 29, 2013 - Following a Father's Example - II Kings 15:32-38
A Kingdom Divided (I Kings 12:1-II Kings 17:41)
Thursday - May 30, 2013 - People Dulled to God's Presence - Isaiah 6:9-13
The prophet's call to office (Isaiah 6:1-13)
Oracles For Judah & Jerusalem (Isaiah 1:1-12:6)
Oracle .. divine inspiration or revelation
Friday - May 31, 2013 - Choosing to Serve a Holy God - Joshua 21:14-24)
The Covenant at Shechem (Joshua 24:1-28)
The Way Ahead (Joshua 23:1-24:33)
60:6)
Shechem (Joshua 17:17; Psalm/Tehillim
Charge of Joshua (Joshua 24)
Shechem (shoulder, mountain ridge), the Hivite, Genesis 34
Saturday - June 1, 2013 - Seeking the Face of God - Psalm/Tehillim 24
Psalm/Tehillim ... "Prayer, Praise, & Adoration," is 'Sepher Tehillim,' the Book of Praises.
Psalms of Adoration: Of God's power
Didactic Psalms: Showing the blessings of God's people and the misery of his enemies.
Didactic ... Instruct
Prophetic, Typical, & Historical
Sunday - June 2, 2013 ... Encountering the Holy God - Isaiah 6:1-8
The prophet's call to office (Isaiah 6:1-13)
Isaiah and King Ahaz (Isaiah 6:1-12:6)
Scripture reference taken/used from: KJV Topical Reference Edition Bible; The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible; Zondervan Bible Commentary, Reader's Digest Complete WordFinder & Merriam Webster's Deluxe Dictionary
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