In this powerful incident, you will learn three common reasons why men choose to disobey God: rebellion, reward, and being deceived. The consequences are the same (death), so we must learn to respect God’s word and choose to obey it completely.
The document discusses John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It says he was the nephew of Barnabas, a close companion of the apostle Peter for 12 years, and an eyewitness to Jesus's ministry. It then summarizes some of the key themes of Mark's gospel, including the suffering servant and humanity and servant heart of Christ. It also provides context on John the Baptist and Jesus's baptism by him in the Jordan River.
The document contains a Bible study guide for the 5th Sunday of Lent with readings from Isaiah 43:16-21 and Philippians 3:8-14. It provides context, summaries and reflections on the passages. The Isaiah reading encourages looking past past troubles to God's new works. It promises provision and return from exile. The Psalm responds with joy at past deliverance by God. The Philippians passage focuses on gaining Christ and being possessed by him rather than earthly accomplishments. The guide aims to aid understanding and homilies for the upcoming Sunday liturgy.
OCTOBER 1 - Sunday Service - A PRAYER THAT MOVES THE HEART OF YAHWEH GOD.Catherine Lirio
This document discusses three types of prayers that move the heart of Yahweh God: 1) Cries for repentance from sin, as God's heart is moved when he hears a sincere request to change one's mind and ways. 2) Cries for transformation, as God desires to change us into the image of Jesus Christ. 3) Cries from barren wombs, as God answered prayers of biblical figures like Abraham and Sarah who longed for children but could not conceive. The document encourages readers to cry out to God from any spiritual barrenness and lack of fruit in their lives, trusting he will answer through his Holy Spirit.
Here is my attempt to explain in short fashion what the Bible has to tell us about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, complete with my own short testimony of who God “zapped” me in as a Marine Lieutenant in Japan in 1973. God wants to fill us all again and again with His Spirit so we can be powerful and fruitful witnesses for Him here and around the world.
Pray for God to fill you again and to baptize you with His Spirit if you have never experienced that.
The document discusses three major ways Christians can overcome the world: prayer, faith, and developing Christ-like character. It provides biblical examples for each: prayer involves asking God for help and trusting his response; faith means believing God's promises without doubting; and character focuses on living with love, righteousness, holiness and seeking God above all else. The overall message is that through relying on God through prayer and having faith in him, and striving to become more like Christ in character, believers can overcome sinful desires and withstand worldly influences.
The document discusses the importance of Christians growing deep roots in Christ by listening to his voice, learning his principles, and living out his practices. It says this allows a person's faith to grow strong and their life to overflow with thankfulness. It also discusses the importance of bearing fruit, like the fruit of the spirit and fruit of winning souls. Bearing fruit glorifies God, marks a true disciple, and is essential to receiving answered prayers. The document warns of consequences for not bearing fruit but promises a reward for the faithful.
This document provides information about Pentecost Day and receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It outlines 5 simple steps to receiving this gift: 1) Being born again, 2) Believing it is for you, 3) Desiring the gift, 4) Asking God for the gift, and 5) Believing you have received it once prayed for. The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers believers and changes their lives, enabling them to do God's will. The document encourages readers to ask God to fill or refill them with His Spirit so they can please Him.
The document discusses John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It says he was the nephew of Barnabas, a close companion of the apostle Peter for 12 years, and an eyewitness to Jesus's ministry. It then summarizes some of the key themes of Mark's gospel, including the suffering servant and humanity and servant heart of Christ. It also provides context on John the Baptist and Jesus's baptism by him in the Jordan River.
The document contains a Bible study guide for the 5th Sunday of Lent with readings from Isaiah 43:16-21 and Philippians 3:8-14. It provides context, summaries and reflections on the passages. The Isaiah reading encourages looking past past troubles to God's new works. It promises provision and return from exile. The Psalm responds with joy at past deliverance by God. The Philippians passage focuses on gaining Christ and being possessed by him rather than earthly accomplishments. The guide aims to aid understanding and homilies for the upcoming Sunday liturgy.
OCTOBER 1 - Sunday Service - A PRAYER THAT MOVES THE HEART OF YAHWEH GOD.Catherine Lirio
This document discusses three types of prayers that move the heart of Yahweh God: 1) Cries for repentance from sin, as God's heart is moved when he hears a sincere request to change one's mind and ways. 2) Cries for transformation, as God desires to change us into the image of Jesus Christ. 3) Cries from barren wombs, as God answered prayers of biblical figures like Abraham and Sarah who longed for children but could not conceive. The document encourages readers to cry out to God from any spiritual barrenness and lack of fruit in their lives, trusting he will answer through his Holy Spirit.
Here is my attempt to explain in short fashion what the Bible has to tell us about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, complete with my own short testimony of who God “zapped” me in as a Marine Lieutenant in Japan in 1973. God wants to fill us all again and again with His Spirit so we can be powerful and fruitful witnesses for Him here and around the world.
Pray for God to fill you again and to baptize you with His Spirit if you have never experienced that.
The document discusses three major ways Christians can overcome the world: prayer, faith, and developing Christ-like character. It provides biblical examples for each: prayer involves asking God for help and trusting his response; faith means believing God's promises without doubting; and character focuses on living with love, righteousness, holiness and seeking God above all else. The overall message is that through relying on God through prayer and having faith in him, and striving to become more like Christ in character, believers can overcome sinful desires and withstand worldly influences.
The document discusses the importance of Christians growing deep roots in Christ by listening to his voice, learning his principles, and living out his practices. It says this allows a person's faith to grow strong and their life to overflow with thankfulness. It also discusses the importance of bearing fruit, like the fruit of the spirit and fruit of winning souls. Bearing fruit glorifies God, marks a true disciple, and is essential to receiving answered prayers. The document warns of consequences for not bearing fruit but promises a reward for the faithful.
This document provides information about Pentecost Day and receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It outlines 5 simple steps to receiving this gift: 1) Being born again, 2) Believing it is for you, 3) Desiring the gift, 4) Asking God for the gift, and 5) Believing you have received it once prayed for. The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers believers and changes their lives, enabling them to do God's will. The document encourages readers to ask God to fill or refill them with His Spirit so they can please Him.
This document provides an overview and summary of the ACE Men's Bible Study on Ephesians for the spring semester of 2015. It includes:
1) An outline of the key themes that will be covered in Ephesians, focusing on how God the Father planned the church, God the Son paid the price for the church, and God the Holy Spirit protects the church.
2) Excerpts and summaries from the first few chapters of Ephesians, emphasizing themes of God's grace, election, redemption, and sealing by the Holy Spirit.
3) Guidance on walking in the Spirit through true confession, dependence on God, and patiently resting in the Holy Spirit as we live out our purpose and
This document discusses the power of prayer. It makes several key points:
1) Prayer is one of the greatest powers available to Christians, as exemplified in scripture.
2) Christians are encouraged to pray often and continuously throughout the day, focusing on God and depending on Him.
3) Jesus was the ultimate example of one who prayed often and taught about the principles and importance of prayer.
4) Prayer brings Christians closer to God and each other, and helps maintain the right mindset of dependency on God.
5) God promises to hear and answer prayers according to His will, so Christians should have confidence in prayer's ability to change things.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit and baptism of the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical references showing that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to help and be with believers. It describes that the Holy Spirit has a will, emotions, intellect, and was involved in Jesus' life and ministry. Receiving the Holy Spirit is essential for believers, as it makes Jesus real, transforms them to be like Christ, empowers them to witness, and produces spiritual fruits. The document indicates that to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, one must believe in Jesus, and quotes Jesus saying whoever believes in him will have streams of living water flowing from within. Speaking in tongues is described as a gift of the Holy Spirit.
The disciples are troubled by Jesus' impending departure. Jesus reassures them that he is going to prepare a place for them in his Father's house, which has many dwelling places. Jesus promises that he will come back to take his disciples to be with him. He also promises to send the Holy Spirit as an Advocate. Thomas questions how they can know the way to the place Jesus is going. Jesus responds that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one can come to the Father except through him.
This document contains excerpts from scripture and other writings about the gospel and kingdom of God. It discusses key aspects of the gospel message including salvation through faith in Jesus, repentance, and the good news of God's kingdom. Some passages explore what the kingdom is and how it relates to righteousness, peace and joy. The document also examines reasons for Moses' reluctance to take on a ministerial role as called by God.
The document provides biographical information about John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It states that John Mark was the nephew of Barnabas, a close companion of the apostle Peter for 12 years, and an eyewitness to Jesus referred to as "the certain young man" in Mark 14:51. It also notes that Mark attended Paul and Barnabas, and accompanied Barnabas on their second missionary journey. The document then discusses key themes in the Gospel of Mark, including that Jesus came to serve and give his life as a ransom for many, emphasizing his suffering and humanity. It proceeds to provide an overview of the contents of Chapter 1 of the Gospel of Mark.
This document discusses the importance and power of prayer. It provides several Bible verses encouraging prayer and examples of how prayer can help with tough problems, connect people to God, and be an emotional experience. The key messages are that God wants people to be devoted to prayer, prayer works against difficulties, and becoming a child of God involves plugging into the power of prayer through salvation.
_Ministry_Encounter #5_The Baptism of the Holy SpiritRohan Dredge
In this fifth stage in the ENCOUNTER series I teach on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. One of the most empowering experiences a Christian can have in their spiritual journey.
As I prepared and taught this, I was super mindful of the spectrum of beliefs and experiences around this topic. Even in my home Church we have a series of experiences that are quite different to one another.
That said, I’m convinced in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as an empowering experience available to believers so they are more useful and effective for Kingdom orientated ministry.
I also cover off on the topic of “speaking in other tongues” and how it is available to believers as an empowering and edifying discipline for our discipleship.
You’re invited to head into a deeper, more dynamic and empowered relationship with Jesus. The key is the personal spiritual revolution that comes from the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
#leadershift
Roh
The document discusses the biblical Feast of Passover. It explains that Passover commemorates God delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through the blood of the lamb. For Christians, Passover also symbolizes Jesus as the ultimate Lamb of God who delivers people from sin through his blood. The feast involves elements that remind participants of the bitterness of slavery in Egypt and the redemption through the lamb. It is an important celebration for Christians as well as Jews because it pictures Jesus' atoning death on the cross.
The Holy Spirit
The Comforter
Counselor -
Helper, Advocate – our defender
*Intercessor
Strengthener, Standby
I will send to you from the Father,
the Spirit of Truth Who comes (proceeds) from the Father, He [Himself] will testify regarding Me.”
John 15:26 (AMP)
www.oralhazellministry.org
Philip preaches in Samaria and many people believe. The apostles in Jerusalem hear of this and send Peter and John to Samaria. Peter and John pray for the new believers in Samaria to receive the Holy Spirit, and they do. The psalmist praises God for his mighty deeds and calls all people to worship God for what he has done. 1 Peter encourages Christians to always be ready to explain their faith gently and respectfully, and that it is better to suffer for doing good as Christ did.
This document discusses the role of worship, warfare, and intercession as God-given tools for the end-times church. It argues that these practices: 1) Prepare the way for the Lord by establishing His kingdom on earth through establishing Zion, where He dwells and rules; 2) Are weapons that use the Word of God to overthrow the forces of evil; and 3) Will raise up a prophetic army of worshiping intercessors to declare God's praises and make straight the way for His coming through purified lives and lifted up gates.
The Gospel passage describes Jesus' third appearance to his disciples after his resurrection. While fishing, the disciples do not recognize Jesus standing on the shore until he instructs them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, catching many fish. Jesus then cooks breakfast for them and asks Peter three times if he loves him, instructing Peter to feed and tend his sheep. The passage emphasizes Jesus revealing himself after resurrection and commissioning Peter to lead his followers.
Lesson by Mike Smith In 1 John 5:1-6 we are shown how to overcome the world. Come and see how you can overcome through your obedient faith in Jesus Christ.
Acts 19, Receiving the Holy Spirit, baptism of the Holy Spirit, becoming hard...Valley Bible Fellowship
Paul arrives in Ephesus and finds some disciples who had not received the Holy Spirit. He baptizes them in Jesus' name and lays hands on them so they receive the Holy Spirit. Some Jews try to invoke Jesus' name in exorcisms but are rebuked by demons. Paul teaches in the school of Tyrannus for two years and many miracles are performed through him. When some become hardened against the gospel, Paul withdraws and reasons daily. Demetrius stirs up a riot against Paul in the theater, accusing him of threatening the cult of Artemis.
I. The document discusses the power of prayer, giving examples from the Bible where prayer changed, corrected, and comforted lives. It encourages developing a regular prayer life and praying for the lost, missionaries, ministers, and enemies.
II. Specific examples are given of how Cornelius' prayers led Peter to teach him the gospel, and how Paul prayed for Israel to understand truth. The document asserts prayer has power to bring people to God and correct one's direction when sinful.
III. Readers are encouraged to turn to prayer, not other things, for comfort, as it acknowledges one's need for God. In conclusion, the document hopes readers will become "prayer warriors" and know others are
This document discusses prophetic intercession, defining it as combining the roles of priest and prophet. A priest pleads the needs of people before God, while a prophet represents God's interests to people. Prophetic intercessors pray God's promises back to Him, giving birth to fulfillment. They receive prayer requests directly from the Holy Spirit to bring God's will to earth. The document examines biblical examples like Anna and encourages developing revelation through listening, waiting, and expecting God to move.
RSVP Invitation
I. Invitation- “Call upon Me.”
A. Who gives this invitation?
B. Who receives the invitation?
C. How to respond to the invitation.
D. What is the dead-line to respond?
E. Benefits of response
II. Motivation- Jer 33:3 “I will answer thee”
A. Sometimes answered “before they call”
B. Sometimes He “makes as though He heard not”
C. Sometimes different from our expectations.
III. Amplification Jer 33:3 “I will show thee great and mighty things”
A. Healing, and Health (Jer 33:6)
B. Liberty from Bondage (Jer 33:7).
C. Purification and Justification (Jer 33:8).
D. Guarantee (Jer 33:14)
E. Promise of Continued Revelation, “I will show thee,”
1) There are more wonderful things to be seen
2) The Promise that builds
F. Many refuse this reasonable offer-
IV. Examination
A. No response to the request, forfeits the name of Christian.
B. Those who profess “Christianity” are duty bound to commune with Christ.
This document discusses conflicting voices and provides guidance on whose voice to listen to. It warns about listening to the voice of passion and instead encourages listening to the voice of conscience. However, the most important voice is staying with revealed truth from Scripture. The document cautions that we should not accept any gospel other than what is revealed in the Bible and has been received by believers.
This document provides an overview and summary of the ACE Men's Bible Study on Ephesians for the spring semester of 2015. It includes:
1) An outline of the key themes that will be covered in Ephesians, focusing on how God the Father planned the church, God the Son paid the price for the church, and God the Holy Spirit protects the church.
2) Excerpts and summaries from the first few chapters of Ephesians, emphasizing themes of God's grace, election, redemption, and sealing by the Holy Spirit.
3) Guidance on walking in the Spirit through true confession, dependence on God, and patiently resting in the Holy Spirit as we live out our purpose and
This document discusses the power of prayer. It makes several key points:
1) Prayer is one of the greatest powers available to Christians, as exemplified in scripture.
2) Christians are encouraged to pray often and continuously throughout the day, focusing on God and depending on Him.
3) Jesus was the ultimate example of one who prayed often and taught about the principles and importance of prayer.
4) Prayer brings Christians closer to God and each other, and helps maintain the right mindset of dependency on God.
5) God promises to hear and answer prayers according to His will, so Christians should have confidence in prayer's ability to change things.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit and baptism of the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical references showing that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to help and be with believers. It describes that the Holy Spirit has a will, emotions, intellect, and was involved in Jesus' life and ministry. Receiving the Holy Spirit is essential for believers, as it makes Jesus real, transforms them to be like Christ, empowers them to witness, and produces spiritual fruits. The document indicates that to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, one must believe in Jesus, and quotes Jesus saying whoever believes in him will have streams of living water flowing from within. Speaking in tongues is described as a gift of the Holy Spirit.
The disciples are troubled by Jesus' impending departure. Jesus reassures them that he is going to prepare a place for them in his Father's house, which has many dwelling places. Jesus promises that he will come back to take his disciples to be with him. He also promises to send the Holy Spirit as an Advocate. Thomas questions how they can know the way to the place Jesus is going. Jesus responds that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one can come to the Father except through him.
This document contains excerpts from scripture and other writings about the gospel and kingdom of God. It discusses key aspects of the gospel message including salvation through faith in Jesus, repentance, and the good news of God's kingdom. Some passages explore what the kingdom is and how it relates to righteousness, peace and joy. The document also examines reasons for Moses' reluctance to take on a ministerial role as called by God.
The document provides biographical information about John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It states that John Mark was the nephew of Barnabas, a close companion of the apostle Peter for 12 years, and an eyewitness to Jesus referred to as "the certain young man" in Mark 14:51. It also notes that Mark attended Paul and Barnabas, and accompanied Barnabas on their second missionary journey. The document then discusses key themes in the Gospel of Mark, including that Jesus came to serve and give his life as a ransom for many, emphasizing his suffering and humanity. It proceeds to provide an overview of the contents of Chapter 1 of the Gospel of Mark.
This document discusses the importance and power of prayer. It provides several Bible verses encouraging prayer and examples of how prayer can help with tough problems, connect people to God, and be an emotional experience. The key messages are that God wants people to be devoted to prayer, prayer works against difficulties, and becoming a child of God involves plugging into the power of prayer through salvation.
_Ministry_Encounter #5_The Baptism of the Holy SpiritRohan Dredge
In this fifth stage in the ENCOUNTER series I teach on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. One of the most empowering experiences a Christian can have in their spiritual journey.
As I prepared and taught this, I was super mindful of the spectrum of beliefs and experiences around this topic. Even in my home Church we have a series of experiences that are quite different to one another.
That said, I’m convinced in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as an empowering experience available to believers so they are more useful and effective for Kingdom orientated ministry.
I also cover off on the topic of “speaking in other tongues” and how it is available to believers as an empowering and edifying discipline for our discipleship.
You’re invited to head into a deeper, more dynamic and empowered relationship with Jesus. The key is the personal spiritual revolution that comes from the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
#leadershift
Roh
The document discusses the biblical Feast of Passover. It explains that Passover commemorates God delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through the blood of the lamb. For Christians, Passover also symbolizes Jesus as the ultimate Lamb of God who delivers people from sin through his blood. The feast involves elements that remind participants of the bitterness of slavery in Egypt and the redemption through the lamb. It is an important celebration for Christians as well as Jews because it pictures Jesus' atoning death on the cross.
The Holy Spirit
The Comforter
Counselor -
Helper, Advocate – our defender
*Intercessor
Strengthener, Standby
I will send to you from the Father,
the Spirit of Truth Who comes (proceeds) from the Father, He [Himself] will testify regarding Me.”
John 15:26 (AMP)
www.oralhazellministry.org
Philip preaches in Samaria and many people believe. The apostles in Jerusalem hear of this and send Peter and John to Samaria. Peter and John pray for the new believers in Samaria to receive the Holy Spirit, and they do. The psalmist praises God for his mighty deeds and calls all people to worship God for what he has done. 1 Peter encourages Christians to always be ready to explain their faith gently and respectfully, and that it is better to suffer for doing good as Christ did.
This document discusses the role of worship, warfare, and intercession as God-given tools for the end-times church. It argues that these practices: 1) Prepare the way for the Lord by establishing His kingdom on earth through establishing Zion, where He dwells and rules; 2) Are weapons that use the Word of God to overthrow the forces of evil; and 3) Will raise up a prophetic army of worshiping intercessors to declare God's praises and make straight the way for His coming through purified lives and lifted up gates.
The Gospel passage describes Jesus' third appearance to his disciples after his resurrection. While fishing, the disciples do not recognize Jesus standing on the shore until he instructs them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, catching many fish. Jesus then cooks breakfast for them and asks Peter three times if he loves him, instructing Peter to feed and tend his sheep. The passage emphasizes Jesus revealing himself after resurrection and commissioning Peter to lead his followers.
Lesson by Mike Smith In 1 John 5:1-6 we are shown how to overcome the world. Come and see how you can overcome through your obedient faith in Jesus Christ.
Acts 19, Receiving the Holy Spirit, baptism of the Holy Spirit, becoming hard...Valley Bible Fellowship
Paul arrives in Ephesus and finds some disciples who had not received the Holy Spirit. He baptizes them in Jesus' name and lays hands on them so they receive the Holy Spirit. Some Jews try to invoke Jesus' name in exorcisms but are rebuked by demons. Paul teaches in the school of Tyrannus for two years and many miracles are performed through him. When some become hardened against the gospel, Paul withdraws and reasons daily. Demetrius stirs up a riot against Paul in the theater, accusing him of threatening the cult of Artemis.
I. The document discusses the power of prayer, giving examples from the Bible where prayer changed, corrected, and comforted lives. It encourages developing a regular prayer life and praying for the lost, missionaries, ministers, and enemies.
II. Specific examples are given of how Cornelius' prayers led Peter to teach him the gospel, and how Paul prayed for Israel to understand truth. The document asserts prayer has power to bring people to God and correct one's direction when sinful.
III. Readers are encouraged to turn to prayer, not other things, for comfort, as it acknowledges one's need for God. In conclusion, the document hopes readers will become "prayer warriors" and know others are
This document discusses prophetic intercession, defining it as combining the roles of priest and prophet. A priest pleads the needs of people before God, while a prophet represents God's interests to people. Prophetic intercessors pray God's promises back to Him, giving birth to fulfillment. They receive prayer requests directly from the Holy Spirit to bring God's will to earth. The document examines biblical examples like Anna and encourages developing revelation through listening, waiting, and expecting God to move.
RSVP Invitation
I. Invitation- “Call upon Me.”
A. Who gives this invitation?
B. Who receives the invitation?
C. How to respond to the invitation.
D. What is the dead-line to respond?
E. Benefits of response
II. Motivation- Jer 33:3 “I will answer thee”
A. Sometimes answered “before they call”
B. Sometimes He “makes as though He heard not”
C. Sometimes different from our expectations.
III. Amplification Jer 33:3 “I will show thee great and mighty things”
A. Healing, and Health (Jer 33:6)
B. Liberty from Bondage (Jer 33:7).
C. Purification and Justification (Jer 33:8).
D. Guarantee (Jer 33:14)
E. Promise of Continued Revelation, “I will show thee,”
1) There are more wonderful things to be seen
2) The Promise that builds
F. Many refuse this reasonable offer-
IV. Examination
A. No response to the request, forfeits the name of Christian.
B. Those who profess “Christianity” are duty bound to commune with Christ.
This document discusses conflicting voices and provides guidance on whose voice to listen to. It warns about listening to the voice of passion and instead encourages listening to the voice of conscience. However, the most important voice is staying with revealed truth from Scripture. The document cautions that we should not accept any gospel other than what is revealed in the Bible and has been received by believers.
This document summarizes a worship service that took place on August 11, 2013. It includes elements like welcome and announcements, call to worship, praise and worship through songs, a pastoral prayer, readings from the books of Job and Philippians, a message on why bad things happen to good people based on the book of Job, an offering, and closing songs and prayer. The service focused on celebrating God's faithfulness through difficult times, as demonstrated in the story of Job, and encouraged having the humble, selfless mindset of Christ.
This document contains a collection of Bible verses and spiritual messages. It discusses biblical figures like Behemoth representing mankind, and Leviathan representing governments or world powers. It warns that God tests people to see if they love him, and says the signs and wonders are within us, with God speaking through chosen people. It also references astronomical alignments like Venus being in square with the sun, saying the 2017 event was a foreshadowing of something coming in 2023. The overall message is about discerning spiritual truths from the Bible and within ourselves, rather than through religious institutions.
The document summarizes a Bible passage about Jeroboam rebelling against King Solomon. It describes how the prophet Ahijah prophesied that Jeroboam would become king of 10 Israelite tribes. Jeroboam set up golden calves for worship instead of following God's command to worship only in Jerusalem. A man of God from Judah condemned this and prophesied the destruction of Jeroboam's altar. When the man of God disobeyed God's command not to eat or drink in Bethel, he was killed by a lion as God had warned would happen. The document encourages studying the Bible and having a personal relationship with God to avoid being misled.
The document discusses the patience of the saints and what it means to endure faithfully during times of tribulation and persecution. It provides examples from the Bible of believers like Job, the Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace, and Jesus who endured trials and delays but maintained their faith in God. Their examples teach that the saints will need patience during the end-times crisis but if they remain faithful, God will deliver them as He has promised.
The document discusses the patience of the saints and provides biblical examples. It notes that saints will experience great tribulation during the end times but should endure through faith in God. While they may face delays in answered prayers and severe testing, God is in control and will avenge the elect. Having patience during trials strengthens one's faith, as seen in stories of Job, the Hebrew boys, Jesus, and others.
This document is a sermon that discusses a passage from 1 Kings about a man of God prophesying against King Jeroboam's altar. The summary is:
1) The sermon discusses a passage where a man of God prophesies against King Jeroboam's altar, predicting that a future king named Josiah would destroy it.
2) When Jeroboam hears this prophecy, he tries to have the man of God arrested but God protects the prophet by paralyzing the king's arm.
3) The sermon warns about becoming complacent in a wicked world and sliding into acceptance of ungodly values, encouraging staying faithful to God's word alone.
the one who DOES the will of my FatherDave Stewart
1) The document describes a passage from the Bible where Samuel confronts King Saul for sparing the livestock of the Amalekites despite being commanded to destroy everything. 2) Saul claims to have obeyed God but Samuel notes they disobeyed by sparing the animals. 3) The passage warns that merely claiming to follow God or doing works in God's name is not enough, one must actually do the will of the Father to enter the kingdom of heaven.
This document provides guidance for preparing to share the gospel with friends and family by hosting them in your home to watch a Billy Graham video in November. It discusses praying for those who will attend and learning their worldviews to understand barriers to understanding the gospel. It also reviews biblical parables to illustrate what happens spiritually when someone receives Christ and Satan's attempts to prevent faith. The overall message is to prayerfully prepare one's heart and understand others to effectively spread the gospel.
This document discusses the life of Isaac based on passages from the Bible. It is divided into three sections:
I. Leaving - Discussing Isaac after the death of his father Abraham.
II. Receiving - How God blessed Isaac after Abraham's death.
III. Residing - Mentions Isaac resided by the well Lahairoi, the same place where Hagar met an angel and where Isaac lived when he married Rebekah.
The document uses Isaac's life to draw parallels about having strength in times of loss and how God provides for those who trust in him.
The document discusses Job from the Bible. It describes Job as a blameless and upright man who feared God. It recounts how Satan asks God if Job only worships Him because of his prosperity. God allows Satan to take away Job's possessions and children to test his faith, which remains strong through these trials, though his body is afflicted with boils. The document uses Job as an example of remaining faithful to God even during suffering and temptation.
M2013 s23 outlandish woman will cause you to sin 3 24-13 sermonJames Bradshaw
The document discusses how God instructed the Israelites not to intermarry with other nations because it would lead them to worship other gods and turn away from God. However, the Israelites disobeyed and intermarried anyway. This led them to sin by worshipping other gods. The document uses the examples of King Solomon and the divided kingdom to show how intermarriage caused the Israelites to sin. It encourages maintaining purity and abstaining from evil by not being unequally yoked with unbelievers.
The document discusses different types of depression from a Christian perspective. It provides biblical examples of individuals who experienced depression and the root causes in each case. Bad depression is said to come from sin, worldly sorrow, and selfishness. It is caused by Satan and affects both believers and non-believers. Good depression comes from God and results in godly sorrow, repentance, and salvation. Examples given include Jesus Christ, David, and Daniel who experienced persecution, rejection, or suffering for righteous causes.
The document discusses thanksgiving in the Bible. It provides several passages from the Old and New Testaments that reference giving thanks or thank offerings to God. The passages encourage offering sacrifices of thanksgiving, being thankful, and making prayers with thanksgiving. They describe thanksgiving as happening during prayers, meals, and in response to God's deliverance and blessings.
Paul told Timothy that God did not give us a spirit of fear. Why are Christians so fearful. The Bible gives us ample passages to not fear persecutors, skeptics and especially do not fear death! When we have conquered these three fears, nothing can stop us!
1) Christians are commanded to do things that seem impossible, such as elevating God above all else, magnifying God, and emulating God's holiness.
2) The document discusses elevating God by exalting him alone and not oneself. It also discusses magnifying God by making him appear larger through praise and thanksgiving.
3) Emulating God's holiness involves imitating Christ's character and walking as he walked through sanctification by God's word and cleansing oneself from sin. Christians are called to holiness as God is holy.
1 Peter 3:13-22: As Peter continues to encourage us through our exile, he reminds us that though we my suffer and come to harm, God wants to bless us. So we don’t have to fear or be troubled, we keep Jesus in our hearts as Lord, and we tell others of our hope. The example of Christ reminds us that Jesus suffered also, but was blessed.
https://youtu.be/U1Ujz8hakik
1 Peter 2:13-3:12Peter’s exhortation to be subject to government, masters, husbands, wives, and that all of us are thoughtful of others is difficult for most of us, especially when we face suffer because of those who are unjust. Peter reminds us that because of our relationship with God, we must continue to do good, especially by sharing the good news of Jesus with them.
https://youtu.be/gHyeHRH4EPw
1 Peter 2:21-25: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering. In this lesson, we examine the example that Jesus set for us.
https://youtu.be/iefG3VhYg2c
1 Peter 2:11-20: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering.
https://youtu.be/4ooqkyEN4p0
1 Peter 1:13 - 2:3: Because we have been ransomed through Jesus and we are anticipating the revelation of Jesus, Peter helps us understand three keys in how we spend our time in exile: 1) preparing your minds for action; 2) being sober-minded; and 3) having your hope set fully on God’s grace. https://youtu.be/QEXw_qG0SfE
1 Peter 1:1-12: Peter gives the elect exiles reasons to praise God, based on his mercy and power. It is an expression of his grace toward us and the glory he has planned for us. So that we love him, believe in him and rejoice in our salvation in him.
https://youtu.be/8mmwMVeFSOM
1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13: Paul teaches the Corinthians on their level of spiritual immature that love is excellent and great. He reminds them that they should pursue love because Love gives meaning, Love is altruistic, Love is strong and Love never ends.
https://youtu.be/G3l-Zhsu75k
1 Corinthians 12, 14: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that our individual gifts are used to build up each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHOTE3LpTA
1 Corinthians 11:17-34: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that even in partaking of the supper we may humiliate and despise our siblings. It’s a vital warning for us to be wary of the individualism that exalts myself over brothers and sisters.
https://youtu.be/jXj7dnW5o1I
1 Corinthians 9:19: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that their individualism and rights are not as important as loving each other, helping each other and building each other up.
https://youtu.be/v_PszlSFQfA
1 Samuel 18:1: Jonathan and David remind us that brethren can have deep, meaningful relationships. We must be intentional, be faithful, love, and be knit. Original lesson: The Power of Friendship: Lessons from Jonathan and David. 2008 October 26
https://youtu.be/XlH3nku6j1I
Acts 7:20-29: Moses sought to be with his brothers but they rejected him. And he was exiled. Cain refused to care for his brother, and he was alone. But it’s not good for man to be alone. Why do we slip into the thinking of Cain so easily and find ourselves alone? Being brothers is not easy, but let brotherly love continue.
Of all the metaphors for believers, the one most often used in the NT is “adelphos” (siblings, brothers and sisters). After Jesus’ ascension the company who gathered in the upper room consisted of both men and women, and Peter calls all of them brethren. In Acts 15, both Jewish believers and Gentile believers are called brethren.
Parts of this lesson based on “Reclaiming the Church Family: A Solution to the Corporate-Church Crisis)” by Matthew T. Kimbrough
https://youtu.be/p0EU18quc8s
The document discusses Jesus Christ's relationship to believers as their brother. It notes that Christ partook of flesh and blood to become like his brothers in every way so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest to help those who are tempted. As the Son of God, Christ calls believers his brothers and sisters and shares in their humanity so that he can bring many sons and daughters to glory. The document encourages believers that as holy brothers and sisters of Christ, they share in his heavenly calling from God.
Psalm 119:105; Matthew 7:13-14; 2 Timothy 3:16: A reminder that we have two paths we can choose to walk and why the Bible helps us decide which path is best for us to follow. Original lesson from 2013 (or so). https://youtu.be/hpGvnC0rlqs
Colossians 1:27: Even for those who have fallen short of God’s glory, there is still hope of glory in Jesus. By seeking glory through faith in him and abiding in him we will bear fruit, have eternal life, and abide in his love and joy.
https://youtu.be/sjVQ-5eDse8
Romans 6:5: A reminder that in baptism we are uniting together with Jesus in his death and his resurrection so that we can share in his glory.
https://youtu.be/jXaNOXRpIoA
2 Samuel 12:13; Psalm 51: David reminds us that although we’ve sinned when we turn back to our God with a broken and contrite heart he will show mercy and forgive our sins. Repentance leads to the restoration, so that we can be glorious. https://youtu.be/0E1da94y-eE
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
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The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
1. The Death of the Man of God
1 Kings 13; Chinese Bible, Old Testament, p. 545-546
2. And behold, a man of God came out of Judah by the word
of Jehovah to Bethel. Jeroboam was standing by the
altar to make offerings.
(1 Kings 13.1)
3. (1 Kings 13:2, CB OT p. 545)
“O altar, altar,
thus says Jehovah: ‘Behold, a
son shall be born to the house of David,
Josiah by name, and he shall sacrifice on
you the priests of the high places who
make offerings on you, and human
bones shall be burned on you.’”
4. “This is the sign
that Jehovah has spoken:
‘Behold, the altar shall be torn down, and
the ashes that are on it shall be
poured out.’”
(1 Kings 13:3, CB OT p. 545)
6. (1 Kings 13:6, CB OT p. 545)
“Entreat now
the favor of Jehovah your God, and
pray for me, that my hand may be
restored to me.”
7. (1 Kings 13:6, CB OT p. 545)
“Entreat now
the favor of Jehovah your God, and
pray for me, that my hand may be
restored to me.”
8. (1 Kings 13:7, CB OT p. 545-546)
“Come home with
me, and refresh yourself, and I will
give you a reward.”
9. (1 Kings 13:8-9, CB OT p. 546)
“Come home with
me, and refresh yourself, and I will
give you a reward.”
“If you give me half your house, I will
not go in with you. And I will not eat
bread or drink water in this place, for
so was it commanded me by the word
of Jehovah, saying, ‘You shall neither
eat bread nor drink water nor return
by the way that you came.’”
10. (1 Kings 13:10, CB OT p. 546)
So he went another way and did not return by the
way that he came to Bethel.
11. “Are you the man of God who
came from Judah?”
“I am.”
(1 Kings 13:14, CB OT p. 546)
12. “Come home with me
and eat bread.”
(1 Kings 13:15, CB OT p. 546)
13. “I may not
return with you, or go in with
you, neither will I eat bread nor drink
water with you in this place, for it was
said to me by the word of Jehovah, ‘You
shall neither eat bread nor drink water
there, nor return by the way
that you came.’”
(1 Kings 13:16-17, CB OT p. 546)
14. “I also am a
prophet as you are, and an angel spoke
to me by the word of Jehovah, saying,
‘Bring him back with you into your house
that he may eat bread
and drink water.’” (1 Kings 13:18, CB OT p. 546)
15. (1 Kings 13:19, CB OT p. 546)
So he went back with him and ate bread in his
house and drank water.
16. “Thus says Jehovah,
‘Because you have disobeyed the
word of Jehovah and have not kept the
command that Jehovah your God
commanded you, but have come back and
have eaten bread and drunk water in the
place of which he said to you, “Eat no
bread and drink no water,” your body
shall not come to the tomb of
your fathers.’”
(1 Kings 13:21-22, CB OT p. 546)
17. (1 Kings 13:24, CB OT p. 546)
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[19] So he went back with him and ate bread in his house and drank water.
And as he went away a lion met him on the road and killed him.
And his body was thrown in the road, and the donkey stood
beside it; the lion also stood beside the body.
18. “Thus says Jehovah,
‘Because you have disobeyed the
word of Jehovah and have not kept the
command that Jehovah your God
commanded you, but have come back and
have eaten bread and drunk water in the
place of which he said to you, “Eat no
bread and drink no water,” your body
shall not come to the tomb of
your fathers.’”
(1 Kings 13:21-22, CB OT p. 546)
22. Rebellion
He went up to the altar that
he had made in Bethel on the
fifteenth day in the eighth
month, in the month that he
had devised from his own
heart.
(1 Kings 12:33, CB OT p. 545)
24. Reward
And the king said to the man
of God, “Come home with me,
and refresh yourself, and I
will give you a reward.”
(1 Kings 13:7, CB OT p. 545-546)
25. Reward
They have followed the way
of Balaam, the son of Beor,
who loved gain from
wrongdoing
(2 Peter 2:15, CB NT p. 416)
26. But the serpent said to the
woman, “You will not surely
die. For God knows that when
you eat of it your eyes will be
opened, and you will be like
God, knowing good and evil.”
(Genesis 3:4, CB OT p. 4)
Reward
27. Reward
So when the woman saw that
the tree was good for food,
and that it was a delight to
the eyes, and that the tree
was to be desired to make one
wise, she took of its fruit and
ate
(Genesis 3:5-6, CB OT p. 4)
28. Reward
“Thus, when you give to the
needy, sound no trumpet before
you, as the hypocrites do in the
synagogues and in the streets, that
they may be praised by others. Truly,
I say to you, they have received their
reward.
(Matthew 6:2, CB NT p. 9)
30. Deceived
And he said to him, “I also
am a prophet as you are, and
an angel spoke to me by the
word of Jehovah, saying,
‘Bring him back with you into
your house that he may eat
bread and drink water.’” But
he lied to him.
(1 Kings 13:18, CB OT p. 546)
31. But even if we or an angel from heaven should
preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we
preached to you, let him be accursed.
(Galatians 1:8, CB NT p. 327)
32. Deceived
Now go and strike Amalek and
devote to destruction all that
they have. Do not spare
them, but kill both man and
woman, child and infant, ox
and sheep, camel and
donkey.’”
(1 Samuel 15:3, CB OT p. 442)
33. But Saul and the people
spared Agag and the best of
the sheep and of the oxen
and of the fattened calves
and the lambs, and all that
was good, and would not
utterly destroy them. All that
was despised and worthless
they devoted to destruction.
(1 Samuel 15:9, CB OT p. 442)
34. And Samuel came to Saul, and
Saul said to him, “Blessed be
you to Jehovah. I have
performed the commandment
of Jehovah.”
(1 Samuel 15:13, CB OT p. 442)
Deceived
35. And Saul said to Samuel, “I
have obeyed the voice of
Jehovah. I have gone on the
mission on which Jehovah sent
me. I have brought Agag the
king of Amalek, and I have
devoted the Amalekites to
destruction.”
(1 Samuel 15:20, CB OT p. 443)
Deceived
36. But the people took of the
spoil, sheep and oxen, the
best of the things devoted to
destruction, to sacrifice to
Jehovah your God in Gilgal.”
(1 Samuel 15:21, CB OT p. 443)
Deceived
37. And Samuel said, “Has Jehovah as great delight in
burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the
voice of Jehovah? Behold, to obey is better than
sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. For
rebellion is as the sin of divination, and
presumption is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you
have rejected the word of Jehovah, he has also
rejected you from being king.”
(1 Samuel 15:22-23, CB OT p. 443)
Deceived