2 of 2 .. 9/9/2001 Jesus Calms The Storm

9/9/2001 Sunday School Lesson ..................................................... When the storm arose on the Sea of Galilee, it often came without warning. In Mark 4:35-41 and Matthew 8:23-27 there are Biblical Words of Comfort. ................... When the storm arose on the Sea of Galilee, it often came without warning. In Mark 4:35-41 and Matthew 8:23-27 there are Biblical Words of Comfort and Promises. ....... A little history on The Book “Gospel of Mark”: The Gospel was written under the sanction of Peter. He scarely refers to the Old Testament and the word law does not once occur. In some reference books it is stated that this Gospel was meant for for use amongst Gentiles. It was written about 30 years after the death of Jesus Christ. It is the history of the war of Jesus against sin and evil in the world during the time that he dwelt as a Man among men. ............................................. Jesus Disciples went with HIM in taking a ship ride to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus goes below deck and goes to sleep. A Storm comes up right away and HIS Disciples were threatened. HIS Disciples let a panic attack take them over and called out to Jesus, “Teacher do you not care that we are perishing?” Jesus arises from sleep and speaks to the wind and sea, “Peace, Be Still!” ............................ THE PROMISE: Safety From ALL Harm & Danger .......................................... Mark 4:40…And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? ............................................................................. Mark 4:35-41 ....................................................................... verse 35…And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. .......................................................... verse 36…And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. .......................... Jesus Ministry, Jesus Travels & Sojournings, The Next 2 Years of Jesus Ministry, Again in Galilee ................................................................... verse 37…And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. ............................................................. Ships & navigations – storms ....................................................... verse 38…And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? ............... verse 39…And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. .................................... verse 40…And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? ............................................................................. verse 41…And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? .................................... MIRACLES – In The Upper Regions & In The Atomosphere – Tempest Stilled .............. Mark 6:45-51 ........................................................................ verse 45…And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. ............. Jesus Christ, Christ Ministry, Jesus Travels & Sojournings, The Next 2 Years of Jesus Ministry, Again in Galilee ......................................................... verse 46…And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. ....... Christ’s Retirement & Solitude ...................................................... verse 47…And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. ....................................................................... Ships & Navigation, Working Ship ................................................... verse 48…And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. ......................................................... MIRACLES In Water, Sinking Miraculously Prevented, Ships & Navigation, Working Ship ............................................................................... verse 49…But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: ............................................................. verse 50…For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I: be not afraid. ............... MIRACLES In Water, Sinking Miraculously Prevented ................................... verse 51…And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measures, and wondered. .......................... MIRACLES In The Upper Regions, & In The Atmospher. Tempest Stilled .................. A little history on The Book “Gospel of Matthew was written by the Apostle in Hebrew and in Palestine in the first century. It was written for Jewish converts, to show them in Jesus of Nazareth the Messiah of the Old Testament whom they expected. It is pervaded by one priniciple, the fulfillment of the Law and of the Messianic prophecies in the person of Jesus. .................................................. The Power of Almighty God worked in Jesus and still does today. Even today, Jesus is “upholding all things by the word of his power” (Hebrews 1:3). ...................... If Jesus is with us and we are with Him, then we have no reason to be gripped by fear. He is powerful enough and wise enough to handle any situation we may be facing. Like Paul, we should be able to declare, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me” (Phillippians 4:13). ................................................. A Sudden Storm comes up. While all of this was taking place, Jesus was asleep. The boat was tossing widly, and the waves were splashing water. ......................... Mark 8:23: And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. ........ Mark 8:24: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. ................................ The disciples realized that such a storm as this they felt a little in danger. Yes, Jesus could turn water into wine, HE could heal all kinds of diseases, HE could expel demons from people and all would be made whole. The disciples hope was in Jesus, so they went to Jesus to wake HIM up. ................................................ Mark 8:25: And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. ............................................................................. Mark 8:26: And he said unto them. Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and th sea; and there was a great calm. ................ No manner of man could command the winds and sea to obey. Only God Almighty can do this. The disciples “little faith” was being molded into learning even greater truth about Jesus and HIS Power Over Storms, Demons and Human Nature. .................... Matthew 8:27: But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! ....................................................... Scripture text-history-reference: ................................................... Crusade @ Bible Publishers, Inc. 1970, Mt. Juliet, Tn, USA, 37122 .................... The Precious Promise Bible KJV, “International”, Copyright 1915/1908 By The J C Winston Co., Entered 1915/1908 At Stationer’s Hall, ALL Rights Reserved, Printed in USA .................................................................................. New Devotional “KJV” & Explanatory Bible, Old & New Testaments, Apocrypha, Concordance, & Psalms in Metre; Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1879, by J R Jones, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington

Marketing/Blogs/Social Media/SEO Tips

These tips/resources came from a friend of mine while he was watching the playoffs this evening/tonight. ................................................................... ..................................................................................... 10 Predictions for Inbound Marketing/SEO .... http://www.internetmarketinginc.com/blog/category/social-media/blogs/ ................................................................................. 7 Ways Social Media Can Save You Time Instead of Wasting It ... http://www.heinzmarketing.com/2011/10/seven-ways-social-media-can-save-you-time-instead-of-wasting-it/ ............................................................. Planning a 2013 Marketing Budget - 4 Things To Consider ... http://www.ocreativedesign.com/blog/?ID=88&t=Planning+a+2013+Marketing+Budget+-+Four+Things+to+Consider ......................................................... Blogging Goal #1: Make Your Blog Reader Happy .... http://www.hellobloggerz.com/blogging/make-blog-readers-happy ....................... SEO is dead ... Long Live Social Sharing ..................................... http://doteduguru.com/id8354-seo-is-dead-long-live-social-sharing.html ................................................................................ The above resources could be ideas for biz/non-profit organizations/ministry/careers/start-ups for home biz/small biz/etc.

Attitude Counts ... 1/13/2013

Sunday School Lesson for 1/13/13. Unit II. Exalting Christ. Attitude Counts. Philippians 2:5-11. ............................................................. This text/Scripture has been known as the Philippian hymn. ......................... Philippians 2:5-11 ... The mind of Christ: humiliation and exaltation. .............. Unity - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. (KJV) ............. Jesus Christ is our example of love, humility, & selflessness. ..................... (Ephesians 4:2 - be humble, patient, gentle, bearing with each other in love) ....... Philippians 2:5 .... Jesus Christ; Offices of Christ; Christ Our Example ........... We should have a humble attitude daily. ........................................... (Philippians 4:2 - Paul wrote to address strife in the Philippian Church) ............ Oneness of mind/purpose is the cure for strife. ..................................... Paul told the Philippian Church to have same mind, attitude, and love that Jesus had. .............................................................. Our total dependence is on Christ. ................................................ Jesus Christ was humble and served others. ....................................... We are free will agents - we choose our own attitude. .............................. Philippians 2:6-8 .......................................................... Verse 6 - Jesus Christ; Christ's Divinity; Is Made Equal With God ................. Verses 7,8 - Jesus Christ; Christ's Humanity; Christ's Incarnation ................ Christ's conception was by supernatural/miracle; He grew in the womb as a baby (Luke 2:52). Christ was 100% human on earth; but He was perfect, sinless, & holy (John 8:46; II Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15) .................................... Philippians 2:9-11 ............................................................ Verse 9 - Jesus Christ; Christ's Divinity; Christ Possesses the Attributes of God, Is Superior to Men and Angels ....................................................... Verse 10 - Jesus Christ; Christ's Divinity; Christ Possesses the Attributes of God, Is An Object of Worship ........................................................ Verse 11 - Jesus Christ; Christ's Divinity; Is Called Lord .......................... Christ is at the right hand of His Father (Hebrews 1:3) ............................ Isaiah prophecy is fulfilled (Isaiah 52:13) by God exalting His Son. .............. (At the name of Jesus demons tremble) ............................................. Christ has a name above every name. Christ is sitting at the right hand of God and has taken back His divine privileges (Hebrews 12:2) ............................... Every knee shall bow (Romans 10:9; Revelation 4:10-11; II Thessalonians 1:7-9; I Peter 3:18-22) ..................................................................... Psalm 2 - every thing/being will bow before Christ. ............................... God don't offer second chances once the blood has stopped running in your veins in your body (Hebrews 9:27) .......................................................... At times/some individuals are driven by the need to succeed exploit/step on others and abuse power as they fight their way to the top ................................. Jesus has on record a model for us to follow: selflessness, obedience, servanthood, and humility. .................................................................... We are to grow in faith and serve others. ......................................... Scripture reference used/taken from KJV Topical Reference Bible & Zondervan Bible Commentary

Biblical Teaching - Political

I wrote this over seven years ago and published it online... this is not a new article/Bible Study. .......................................................... Could this be a parable, reminder, and or warning for us today? .................... Parable - a heavenly story with an earthly meaning. .............................. God Controls Governments - Romans 13:1 Civil & Social Life - The Body Politic - Obedience to Rulers .......................................................... LET every soul "be" subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are "ordained" of God. ...................................... "ordained" - Or, ordered ........................................................... "be" - Daniel 4:32 ............................................................... And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. ............................................................. Read Daniel 4:32-37 in your spare time. ........................................... Romans 13:5 - Civil & Social Life, The Body Politic, Obedience to Rulers, Obey Government ................................................................... Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. ...................................................................... Political Marriage - Marries Pharaoh's Daughter ................................. I Kings 3:1 - AND Solomon made affinity with Pharoah king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about. ....................................................................... II Chronicles 18:1 -- THE HEBREWS, The Kingdom of Judah, Jehosphat, Alliance with Israel .......................................................................... NOW Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab. .................................. Daniel 11:6-11, 13 (Read in your spare time - Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north) ................................................... Daniel 11:2 - the truth (Read Daniel 11:2 in your spare time)....................... Politicans should be diligent ...................................................... Romans 12:8 - Man Redeemed, Liberality in Giving, Cheerfulness Required ............. Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: "he" that "giveth," let him do it "with" simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. ........................................................................ Pray for kings and others in authority - I Timothy 2:2,3,4,5,8,1 ................... For kings, and for all that are in "authority;" that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty. ..................................... For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour. .................. Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. ..... For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. ................................................ I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. ................................................................... I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; .......................................... Submit to government - Titus 3:1 ................................................... PUT them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work. ..................................................... Electioneering - II Samuel 15:2-6 .................................................. (Read II Samuel 15 - it deals with Absalom's conspiracy) ........................... II Samuel 15:2-6: Civil & Social Rebellion, He Plays the Demagogue (a popular leader, a speaker, political influence) ............................................... II Samuel 15:2-6 .................................................................. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy "came" to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. ........................................................ And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but "there" is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. ................................................. Absalom said moreover, oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! .............. And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. ............................................ And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. .................................... "came" - to come .................................................................. "there" - Or, none will hear thee from the king down-ward .......................... Scripture reference taken from ..................................................... KJV, Topical Reference Edition, Crusade Bible Publishers, Mt. Juliet, TN ............

1 of 3 ... Serving One Another .. 5/19/2013

Spiritual Gifts . 12 Step Programs . God . Jehovah-Jireh . Lord. Crisis . Trial . Suffering . Holiness . Christian Service . Love . Hospitality . Faith . Cost of Discipleship . Power of the Good News/Gospel . Sunday School Lessons


My Sunday School Lesson for the week of May 19, 2013 is coming from the Books of Luke, James, and I Peter.

In '2 of 3' I will be sharing more about the "Personal Assignment": Spiritual gifts inventory and 12 Step Program was a thought mentioned in my Sunday School Book for this lesson as a learning avenue.


Monday - May 13, 2013 - Trust God to Provide - Luke 12:22-28

Warning against anxiety & worldly care (Luke 12:22-34)

Jehovah-Jireh ... The Lord will provide (Genesis 22:13-14)

The Later Judaean Ministry (Luke 9:51-19:27)


Tuesday - May 14, 2013 - The Unfailing Treasure - Luke 12:29-34


Wednesday - May 15, 2013 - Be Alert & Ready - Luke 12:35-40

Warning of crisis ahead (Luke 12:35-59)







Thursday - May 16, 2013 - The Faithful & Prudent Manager - Luke 12:41-48

The crisis & the disciples (Luke 12:35-48)


Friday - May 17, 2013 - The Perfect Gift from Above - James 1:12-18

Trial & temptation (James 1:12-15)

God the source of all good gifts (James 1:16-18)

Introduction, Religion In A Time Of Trial (James 1:2-27)


Saturday - May 18, 2013 - Faithful in Little & Much - Luke 16:10-13

Teaching the disciples (Luke 16:1-17:10)


Sunday - May 19, 2013 - Good Stewards of God's Grace - I Peter 4:1-11

Holiness of Conduct required of Christians (I Peter 4:1-7)

Christian Conduct within the Brotherhood (I Peter 4:8-11)

The Suffering Of The Christian (I Peter 3:13-4:19)


Scripture reference used/taken from: Zondervan Commentary & KJV Topical Reference Bible

1/6/2013 Sermon - Catch The Vision

1/6/2013 Sermon preached by my Pastor. ................................. Habakkuk 2:1, 2, 3 - Catch The Vision ........................................ Habakkuk 1:2 ..................................................... Proverbs 29:18 .................................................................... Sharing some of my notes from the first sunday in January, 2013 Sermon preached by my Pastor. ................................................................... In your quiet time read the Scriptures. .......................................... Whatever vision God gives you He gives provision. In the vision God needs dedicated people. ......................................................................... God's plan supercedes man's plan. .................................................. Your worship needs to be for real. ................................................ You need to spiritually strategize ............................................... God is the coach. ................................................................ Invest in your church. ....................................................... Keep focus. ....................................................................... We Are To Get In Our Individual Gift. Whatever God wants us to do He has made the path way straight. ........................................................ Be patient. ...................................................................... Wait for the vision. ................................................................ If we wait God will hear and answer prayer.

Motives & Messages ... 1/6/2013 Sunday School Lesson

Sunday School Lesson for 1/6/13. Unit II. Exalting Christ. Motives and Messages. Philippians 1:15-26. .............................................................. In your quiet time you may read Philippians 1:15-26. ........................... Paul and The Philippians Church ................................................ Philippians 1:12-20 .... Paul's immediate circumstances .......................... Philippians 1:21-26 ... Paul and his prospects ................................... Philippians 1:15, 16, 17, 18 .... Sacred Persons and Offices; OF Spiritual Ministry In General; Ministerial Graces, Forbearance ....................................... Christians are strengthened in their faith through the prayers of others and the help of the Holy Spirit. ......................................................... God often/can use our impure motives, sufferings, and hardships to advance the Gospel ............................................................. (Ezra 1 - the Lord has the power to accomplish His divine purpose) .................. Philippians 1:19, 20 .... Sacred Persons and Offices; Of Spiritual Ministry In General; The Reward of Ministerial Fidelity .................................... Philippians 1:19-21 .... Power of Prayer ........................................ Philippians 1:21, 22, 23 ... Eschatology (Last Things); The Intermediate State; Retribution Begins, For The Good..... The Outward Man; The Death Of The Body; The Blessedness of Those Who Die in the Lord ......................................... Philippians 1:22, 23 .... Sacred Persons & Offices; Of Spiritual Ministry In General; Ministerial Graces, Zeal & Devotion ............................................ Philippians 1:22-26 .... Regardless of the Christian circumstances the Gospel requires commitment. ............................................................... Philippians 1:21 ... Sacred Persons & Offices; Of Spiritual Ministry In General; The Reward of Ministerial Fidelity .................................................. Philippians 1:24, 25, 26 ... Sacred Persons & Offices; Of Spiritual Ministry In General; The Reward of Ministerial Fidelity ....................................... Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Topical Reference Bible & Zondervan Bible Commentary