Acts 10:9-16 "...Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour. Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down … Continue reading Repentance To Life.
Author: emmausroadministries
Ordained minister and founder of Emmaus Road Ministries. Wouldn't you love to have to have been privy to what Jesus taught the two disciples on the road to Emmaus the day He rose from the dead? My goal, my mission, is to help and teach others how to find Jesus in all the scriptures concerning Himself, just like Jesus did for two very sad, dejected disciples on that seven-mile journey in such a way that they fall see Him in new ways. We are, after all, only transformed by beholding Him.
The Faithful Of Hebrew 11.
Hebrews 11:1-4 “ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. … Continue reading The Faithful Of Hebrew 11.
The Laws Of The New Covenant
Hebrews 8:7-9 "7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8 Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— … Continue reading The Laws Of The New Covenant
Hurry up!
Hurry Up! 2 Corinthians 6:1-3: "Behold, NOW is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation." (Zacchaeus climbs up to see Jesus.) God is always encouraging us to rest in Him and to relax; to not worry or be stressed. Other than the opening verse, there is only one instance in all of … Continue reading Hurry up!
The Scroll With Seven Seals.
Revelation 5:1-4 1 "And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” 3 And … Continue reading The Scroll With Seven Seals.
The UNpardonable Sin?
"And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 - - Most of you reading this have probably heard a sermon or two about the topic at some point in your life, right? Me, too. You may have either … Continue reading The UNpardonable Sin?
YHVH Tsidkenu.
Jeremiah 23:4-8 “4. I will set up shepherds over them who will field them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor shall they be lacking,” says the LORD. “Behold, the days are coming, “ says the LORD, 5. That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness’ A King shall reign … Continue reading YHVH Tsidkenu.
An Evil Heart.
Hebrews 3:12 " Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an EVIL (póneros) heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; " What does Paul mean by "an evil heart?" That’s a fair question. 🤔 - If someone were to ask you to define evil, you'd probably answer, "something bad," right? That'd … Continue reading An Evil Heart.
No One Is Forgiven Little.
Luke 7:47…….47 “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” What is the difference between someone who is forgiven much and someone who has been forgiven little? Are some people greater sinners than others, or is it simply … Continue reading No One Is Forgiven Little.
The Judgment Seat Of Christ.
Luke 4:17-21" And He (Jesus) was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, 18 Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the … Continue reading The Judgment Seat Of Christ.
Neither Do I Condemn You.
John 8:2-6 “Now early in the morning He (Jesus) came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, … Continue reading Neither Do I Condemn You.
The Words In Red.
John 16:12-13 12 “I still have MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU, BUT YOU CANNOT BEAR THEM NOW. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell … Continue reading The Words In Red.
The Root Produces The Fruit.
James 2:14-18 “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them … Continue reading The Root Produces The Fruit.
The 19th Book.
Psalm 22:1 “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning?” – The Psalms have always been a source of great peace and comfort to the man or woman of God, like the words above spoken by our Lord Jesus … Continue reading The 19th Book.
The Fourth Watch.
Mark 6:45-51 45 “Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. 46 And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. 47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; … Continue reading The Fourth Watch.
The Cities Of Refuge.
Numbers 35:6-7 “Now among the cities which you will give to the Levites you shall appoint six cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. And to these you shall add forty-two cities. So all the cities you will give to the Levites shall be forty-eight; these you shall give with their common-land.” - … Continue reading The Cities Of Refuge.
Turn On The Light!
John 1:1-5 “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light … Continue reading Turn On The Light!
Aaronic Blessing: Power of the Trinity.
Numbers 6:24-26 "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace {Shalom}. - - Our Father loves to do things in threes. It probably comes as no surprise that He has a … Continue reading Aaronic Blessing: Power of the Trinity.
A Question Of Worth.
Matthew 13:45-46 45 “…the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” This wonderful verse from Matthew 13 is part of a series of parables that have wonderful things to show us. … Continue reading A Question Of Worth.
The Love OF The Father.
Do Not Love the World “1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” – At first glance, this verse seems to condemn you for being worldly because you don’t love God enough, doesn’t it? How … Continue reading The Love OF The Father.
The Emmaus Road.
Luke 24:13-19 “Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day (resurrection day) to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their … Continue reading The Emmaus Road.
Eutychus And The Story behind The Words
Acts 20:7-12 7"Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 8 There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together. 9 And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking … Continue reading Eutychus And The Story behind The Words
No Open Doors.
1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message which we have heard from Him (Jesus) and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk … Continue reading No Open Doors.
Read The “Fine Print:” The Story Of David Part 9.
1 Samuel 30:1-2 “Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did not kill anyone, but … Continue reading Read The “Fine Print:” The Story Of David Part 9.
The Secret Of Obed Edom.
2 Samuel 6:2-8 “2 And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the Lord of Hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. 3 So they set the ark of God ON A NEW CART, and brought it out of the … Continue reading The Secret Of Obed Edom.
Fear (יראה) = Worship = Wisdom: Spiritual Warfare Part 7.
Luke 4:6 "All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. 7 Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.” (...and Jesus' response) Luke 4:8 And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! … Continue reading Fear (יראה) = Worship = Wisdom: Spiritual Warfare Part 7.
Gideon’s 300: Spiritual Warfare Part 6.
Judges 6:11-12 "Now the Angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites. And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said to him, … Continue reading Gideon’s 300: Spiritual Warfare Part 6.
Chimham’s Inn: The Story Of David Part 8.
Luke 2:1-7 “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the … Continue reading Chimham’s Inn: The Story Of David Part 8.
Mephibosheth: The Story Of David Part 7.
2 Samuel 9:1-5 "1 Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?” 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, … Continue reading Mephibosheth: The Story Of David Part 7.
David’s Mighty Men: The Story Of David Part 7.
II Samuel 23:13-17 Then three of the thirty chief men went down at harvest time and came to David at the cave of Adullam. And the troop of Philistines encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem. And David said with longing, “Oh, … Continue reading David’s Mighty Men: The Story Of David Part 7.
Covenant, “Birít” [ברית]: The Story Of David Part 6.
I Samuel 18:1-4 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and David MADE A … Continue reading Covenant, “Birít” [ברית]: The Story Of David Part 6.
Jesus Took Away Our Reproach: [חרפה] Kherpah: The Story Of David Part 5.
1 Samuel 17:12-13, 15-18 “Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah, whose name was Jesse, and who had eight sons. And the man was old, advanced in years, in the days of Saul. The three oldest sons of Jesse had gone to follow Saul to the battle. The names of his three … Continue reading Jesus Took Away Our Reproach: [חרפה] Kherpah: The Story Of David Part 5.
Golgotha: The Place Of The Skull: The Story Of David Part 4.
1 Samuel 17:51 Therefore David ran and stood over the Philistine, took his (Goliath's) sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it......".......57 "Then, as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul (in Jerusalem) with the head … Continue reading Golgotha: The Place Of The Skull: The Story Of David Part 4.
Five Smooth Stones: The Story Of David Part 3.
1 Samuel 17:38-41 “Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze helmet on his head; he also clothed him with a coat of mail. David fastened his sword to his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for … Continue reading Five Smooth Stones: The Story Of David Part 3.
Ephes Dammim: The Boundary Of The Blood: The Story Of David Part 2.
1 Samuel 17:45-47 “45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver … Continue reading Ephes Dammim: The Boundary Of The Blood: The Story Of David Part 2.
Jonathan And His Armor Bearer: The Story Of David Part 1.
1 Samuel 14:1-5 "Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison that is on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 2 And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of Gibeah under … Continue reading Jonathan And His Armor Bearer: The Story Of David Part 1.
You Are Like The Cypress And The Myrtle.
Isaiah 55:10-13 10 “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there,But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sowerAnd bread to the eater, 11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But … Continue reading You Are Like The Cypress And The Myrtle.
Jacob’s Blessing Over Asher.
Genesis 49: “20 Bread from Asher shall be rich, And he shall yield “royal dainties.” You may be wondering what a picture of baby Jesus being held by Simeon at the Temple has to do with the opening verse from Genesis 49. As you may already know, everything in the New Testament is hidden somewhere in … Continue reading Jacob’s Blessing Over Asher.
Jacob’s Curious Blessing Over Gad.
Mark 4:36-39 “Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. … Continue reading Jacob’s Curious Blessing Over Gad.
The Blessings Of Jacob Over Ephraim And Manasseh.
Genesis 48:8-16 Then Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?” And Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me in this place. ” And he said, “Please bring them to me, and I will bless them.”Now the eyes of Israel (notice the name change) were dim with age, so that he … Continue reading The Blessings Of Jacob Over Ephraim And Manasseh.
The Woman At The Well Foretold In Jacob’s Blessings?
Genesis 49:1, 22 “And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last days:“Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob,And listen to Israel your father.” 22 “Joseph is a fruitful bough, A fruitful bough by a well; His branches run over the wall…..” You’re probably … Continue reading The Woman At The Well Foretold In Jacob’s Blessings?
Jacob’s Blessings Over Reuben, Simeon, And Levi.
Genesis 49:1-4 “1 And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you IN THE LAST DAYS: 2 Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father. 3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn, My might and the beginning of my strength, The excellency of dignity and the excellency of power. 4 … Continue reading Jacob’s Blessings Over Reuben, Simeon, And Levi.
The Story Of Paul And Ananias Hidden In The Blessings Of Jacob Over Benjamin?
Acts 9:1-2 1 “Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.” Saul … Continue reading The Story Of Paul And Ananias Hidden In The Blessings Of Jacob Over Benjamin?
Blessings Of Jacob Over His Sons, Zebulun And Naphtali.
Jacob was about to die and be gathered to his fathers. Just prior to his death, however, he called his sons to himself and spoke a blessing over each one, some of which were more than little strange. Out Of Order. All of these blessings are recorded in Genesis 49. But there is something quite … Continue reading Blessings Of Jacob Over His Sons, Zebulun And Naphtali.
Jacob Blesses Judah {יְהוּדָ֑ה}, Whose Name Means Praise!
Genesis 29:31-35 “When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. So Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, “The Lord has surely looked on my affliction. Now therefore, my husband will love me.” Then she conceived again and bore a … Continue reading Jacob Blesses Judah {יְהוּדָ֑ה}, Whose Name Means Praise!
Open The Door Of Hope With Praise!: Yadah ידה
Hosea 2:14-16 “Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Will bring her into the wilderness, And speak comfort to her.I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope; She shall sing there, As in the days of her youth, As in the day when she came up … Continue reading Open The Door Of Hope With Praise!: Yadah ידה
God’s Word IS Health: Marpeh מרפא!
Proverbs 4:20-22 “My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health {marpé} to all their flesh {basa-arow}.” – – If you go see the … Continue reading God’s Word IS Health: Marpeh מרפא!
Repentance: T’Shuvah: תשובה
Leviticus 23:26-28 The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur.) “26 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 27 “Also the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the Day of Atonement. It shall be a holy convocation for you; you shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire to the Lord. 28 … Continue reading Repentance: T’Shuvah: תשובה
Crowned With Goodness (טוב) And Dripping With Abundance (דשן).
Psalm 65: 9-13. You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; The river of God is full of water; You provide their grain, For so You have prepared it. You water its ridges abundantly, You settle its furrows; You make it soft with showers, You bless its growth. You crown the year … Continue reading Crowned With Goodness (טוב) And Dripping With Abundance (דשן).
Meditate: Hagah הגה
Psalms 1. “1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the *law of the LORD, 2 And in His *law he day and night. He shall be like a … Continue reading Meditate: Hagah הגה
Wealth: Asar עשר
Deuteronomy 8:18 “And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” – (Moses speaking to the Children of Israel.) – What is it about the subject of money that … Continue reading Wealth: Asar עשר
God’s Perfect Governing Plan: Praise! הללויה
Psalm 150 Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; 2 Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; 3 Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; 4 Praise Him with stringed … Continue reading God’s Perfect Governing Plan: Praise! הללויה
It’s All About The Son!: [בר]
In The Beginning Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning {[bə·rê·šîṯ: [בראשית]} God created the heavens and the earth.” – – From beginning to end, God is all about bringing GLORY AND HONOR TO HIS BELOVED SON! This is so clearly seen right here, in the very first word of the Hebrew Bible: – “{bə·rê·šîṯ: [בראשית]} … Continue reading It’s All About The Son!: [בר]
Speak (Davar [דָבָר]) God’s Word!
Mark 11:23 “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever SAYS to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he SAYS will be done, he will have whatever he SAYS.” – – The Bible tells us time and again that words have power. Romans 10:8 declares, “But … Continue reading Speak (Davar [דָבָר]) God’s Word!
The Name Of God: YHVH [יהוה]
Genesis 15:4-6 “And, behold, the word of the LORD [יהוה] came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir. And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number … Continue reading The Name Of God: YHVH [יהוה]
Marriage = Power: Koach: [כח]
Genesis 2:23-24 23 “And Adam said: ‘This is now bone of my bones And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man.’ Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” – – God’s ideas … Continue reading Marriage = Power: Koach: [כח]
Abba IS Love! [אהב]
1 John 4:7&8 7 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” – – The Bible tells us that, “God is Love.” The Holy Spirit, Who is always drawing … Continue reading Abba IS Love! [אהב]
Yes [כן]And Amen [אמן]!
2 Corinthians 1:20 “For all the promises of God in Him (Christ) are Yes [כן], and in Him AMEN [אמן], to the glory of God through us.” - - We need God’s promises of provision and protection more than ever before in the history of the world. Knowing how to make His promises our own … Continue reading Yes [כן]And Amen [אמן]!
Bless (ברך) And Blessing (ברכה).
Genesis 12:2 “2 I will make you {Abram} a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” – (Jesus blesses Abram.) – God made a big, sweeping statement to Abram in the opening verse. According to Galatians 3:8, He had just preached to him the gospel … Continue reading Bless (ברך) And Blessing (ברכה).
Rest Brings Healing: מרפה: Marpeh
Hebrews 4:1-3 “4 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, LET US FEAR lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who … Continue reading Rest Brings Healing: מרפה: Marpeh
Secrets In The Hebrew Words For Fear [פחד] & Fearless [לאפחד]
John 14:27 27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – – God is constantly telling us, “Fear not; don’t be afraid, rest in Me,” or words to that effect. … Continue reading Secrets In The Hebrew Words For Fear [פחד] & Fearless [לאפחד]
Shalom. [שלום]
John 14:27 27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” - - “Peace” seems to be in short supply in these troubled times. In His high priestly prayer above, however, Jesus bequeathed … Continue reading Shalom. [שלום]
The Bronze Serpent: [נחשת] Nachoshét
Numbers 21:4-10 4 They (the Israelites) traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; 5 they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this … Continue reading The Bronze Serpent: [נחשת] Nachoshét
God’s Definition Of Sick: Chalah {חָלָ֖ה} In The Hebrew Letters.
Luke 4:40-41 “40 At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. 41 Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they … Continue reading God’s Definition Of Sick: Chalah {חָלָ֖ה} In The Hebrew Letters.
Sheep Without A Shepherd.
John 3:16 "For God SO LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world though Him might be saved." - - God SO LOVED the world: THE … Continue reading Sheep Without A Shepherd.
God’s Formula For Successful Relationships In The Hebrew Letters.
Genesis 3:17-20 “Then to Adam He (God) said, “Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’: “Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days of your life. … Continue reading God’s Formula For Successful Relationships In The Hebrew Letters.
Blind Old Eli
1 Samuel 3:1-5 "3 Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. And THE WORD OF THE LORD WAS RARE IN THOSE DAYS; there was NO WIDESPREAD REVELATION. 2 And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when HIS EYES HAD BEGUN TO GROW … Continue reading Blind Old Eli
They That Wait Upon The Lord.
Isaiah 40:1 “But those who wait on the LORD, Shall renew their strength, They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” Have you ever had a night when you just couldn’t sleep? Me too. It really used to bother me that I … Continue reading They That Wait Upon The Lord.
Rise: Take Up Your Bed And Walk
Matthew 9:1-8 "So He (Jesus) got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic,“Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” And at once some of the scribes … Continue reading Rise: Take Up Your Bed And Walk
In Remembrance Of Me.
Isaiah 53:3-6 "3 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4 Surely He has borne our GRIEFS* And carried our SORROWS;* Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by … Continue reading In Remembrance Of Me.
The Cherub That Covered
1 Peter 3:18-20 18" For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 10 by whom also He went and preached TO THE SPIRITS IN PRISON, 20 WHO FORMERLY WERE DISOBEDIENT, when once the … Continue reading The Cherub That Covered
The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved.
John 13:23-25 23 "Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.". 24 Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask who it was of whom He spoke. 25 Then, leaning back on Jesus’ breast, he said to Him, “Lord, who is it?” - - This one leaning on Jesus' … Continue reading The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved.
Somebody Needs To Hear Your Story
Mark 4:36-39 "Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. … Continue reading Somebody Needs To Hear Your Story
God Is Not The Author Of Disease
Isaiah 53:3-6 "3 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4 Surely He has borne our GRIEFS* And carried our SORROWS;* Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by … Continue reading God Is Not The Author Of Disease
God’s Favorite Name.
Genesis 2:4-7 “This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God (Yahweh Elohim) made the earth and the heavens, before any plant of the field was in the earth and before any herb of the field had grown. For the LORD God had not caused it to … Continue reading God’s Favorite Name.
The Law Is Fulfilled IN Us, Not By Us.
Romans 8:3-5 "3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be FULFILLED IN US who … Continue reading The Law Is Fulfilled IN Us, Not By Us.
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-30 "And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, … Continue reading The Good Samaritan
The Valley Of The Shadow
Our God is in the protection business! Psalm 23 "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through … Continue reading The Valley Of The Shadow
As The High Priest Goes, So Goes The Nation
Exodus 25:10-11 “And they shall make an ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits shall be its length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height. And you shall overlay it with pure gold, inside and out you shall overlay it, and shall make on it … Continue reading As The High Priest Goes, So Goes The Nation
Hamartanó: Missing The Mark.
Romans 3:23-26 "23 ...all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." - - The Greek word for “sin” in the Bible is "Hamartanó." It literally means "Missing The Mark, I miss the mark; I make a mistake." To the Greeks, it painted a picture of a man shooting an arrow but missing the bulls … Continue reading Hamartanó: Missing The Mark.
With Long Life Will I Satisfy You: Psalm 91 Series Part 7 of 7.
Psalm 91:14-16 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will … Continue reading With Long Life Will I Satisfy You: Psalm 91 Series Part 7 of 7.
Protected Against Attacks Of The Enemy: Psalm 91 Series Part 6 of 7.
Psalm 91:13 “You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.” – – Jesus CRUSHED the head of that old serpent, the devil. HALLELUJAH!!! And just like our Master, we too, can tread upon the serpent (satan) and his minions. That roaring old lion … Continue reading Protected Against Attacks Of The Enemy: Psalm 91 Series Part 6 of 7.
Angels Watching Over Us!: Psalm 91 Series Part 5 of 7.
Psalm 91:9-12 “Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you … Continue reading Angels Watching Over Us!: Psalm 91 Series Part 5 of 7.
Fear Not: Psalm 91 Series Part 4 of 7.
Psalm 91:5-8 “You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not … Continue reading Fear Not: Psalm 91 Series Part 4 of 7.
The Snare Of The Fowler: Psalm 91 Series Part 3 of 7.
Psalm 91:3-4 “Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” – – Our God provides for His Church the most comprehensive protection on the … Continue reading The Snare Of The Fowler: Psalm 91 Series Part 3 of 7.
I Will SAY Of The Lord: Psalm 91 Series Part 2 of 7.
Psalm 91:2 I will SAY of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” – – Because this world is increasingly more dangerous, you and I need a sure refuge and a secure fortress. This spiraling down into darkness and chaos at such a dizzying pace is … Continue reading I Will SAY Of The Lord: Psalm 91 Series Part 2 of 7.
Psalm 91 Series Part 1 of 7: The Secret Place.
Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High (Elyon),Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty (Shaddai).” It is more and more obvious that the world is increasingly becoming a darker, more confused, and more dangerous place. There is so much fear, danger, and violence everywhere. God’s protection for these days isn’t … Continue reading Psalm 91 Series Part 1 of 7: The Secret Place.
The Light Of The World: Christmas Series Part 7 of 7.
Matthew 4:12-16 “Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “The land of Zebulun … Continue reading The Light Of The World: Christmas Series Part 7 of 7.
The Star Of Bethlehem: Christmas Series Part 6 of 7.
Matthew 2:1-2 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” … Continue reading The Star Of Bethlehem: Christmas Series Part 6 of 7.
A Very Special Baby: Christmas Series Part 5 of 7.
Exodus 13:11 “And it shall be, when the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites, as He swore to you and your fathers, and gives it to you, 12 that you shall set apart to the Lord all that open the womb, that is, every firstborn that comes from an animal which you … Continue reading A Very Special Baby: Christmas Series Part 5 of 7.
Eder Migdol-The Tower Of The Flock: Christmas Series Part 4 of 7.
Luke 2:8-14 “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be … Continue reading Eder Migdol-The Tower Of The Flock: Christmas Series Part 4 of 7.
Chimham’s Inn: Christmas Series Part 3 of 7.
Luke 2:1-7 “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the … Continue reading Chimham’s Inn: Christmas Series Part 3 of 7.
God Remembered His Promise: Christmas Series Part 2 of 7.
Luke 1:5-7 “There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. But … Continue reading God Remembered His Promise: Christmas Series Part 2 of 7.
The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God!: Christmas Series Part 1 of 7.
Psalm 19 “19 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to … Continue reading The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God!: Christmas Series Part 1 of 7.
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.
Matthew 24:1-3 “Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to them (His disciples), “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be … Continue reading Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.
Victory Is A Person!: Spiritual Warfare Part 5.
Joshua 6:1-6 "Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. And the Lord said to Joshua: "See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. You shall march around the city once. This you shall do six … Continue reading Victory Is A Person!: Spiritual Warfare Part 5.
Why We Pray: Spiritual Warfare Part 4.
Psalms 115:16 “The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’s; But the earth He has given to the children of men.” The Bible tells us that God is good. So why is the world in such a mess, full of evil people and calamities if God is so good? Isn’t He Sovereign over the earth? After … Continue reading Why We Pray: Spiritual Warfare Part 4.
The Empire Strikes Back!: Spiritual Warfare Part 3.
Ephesians 6:13-17“13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in THE EVIL DAY,and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 … Continue reading The Empire Strikes Back!: Spiritual Warfare Part 3.
Mind Games: Spiritual Warfare Part 2.
2 Corinthians 10:4-6 ”For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…..” Spiritual warfare is certainly a hot topic, especially these days. There is no denying we are … Continue reading Mind Games: Spiritual Warfare Part 2.
God Has Not Given Us A Spirit Of Fear: Spiritual Warfare Part 1.
2 Timothy 1:7 7″For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power (Dynaméōs) and of love (Agapéō) and of a sound mind “(Sōphronísmoū).” - In these last days prior to our Jesus calling us out of this world, the battle in the heavenlies will grow more and more intense. We need to be fully equipped so … Continue reading God Has Not Given Us A Spirit Of Fear: Spiritual Warfare Part 1.
What’s In Your Water? Part 9 Of 9
Exodus 15:23-25 “Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people complained against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” So he cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree. When he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet.” - … Continue reading What’s In Your Water? Part 9 Of 9
What’s In Your Water: Part 8 Of 9
2 Corinthians 3:7-11“But if the ministry of death, WRITTEN AND ENGRAVED ON STONES, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? For if the MINISTRY OF … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: Part 8 Of 9
What’s In Your Water: Part 7 Of 9
Numbers 19:17-19 “And for an UNCLEAN (PERSON) they shall take some of the ASHES OF THE HEIFER burnt for purification from sin, and running water shall be put on them in a vessel. A CLEAN PERSON shall take HYSSOP and DIP IT IN THE WATER, SPRINKLE IT on the tent, on all the vessels, on the persons who were there, or on the one who touched a bone, the … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: Part 7 Of 9
What’s In Your Water: Part 6 Of 9.
Numbers 19: 9-12“Then a man who is clean shall gather up the ashes of the heifer, and store them outside the camp in a clean place; and they shall be kept for the congregation of the children of Israel for the WATER OF PURIFICATION; it is for PURIFYING FROM SIN. And the one who gathers the ashes … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: Part 6 Of 9.
What’s In Your Water: Part 5 Of 9.
Numbers 19: 7-8 “The priest shall wash his clothes, he shall bathe in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp; the priest shall be UNCLEAN UNTIL EVENING. And the one who burns it shall wash his clothes in water, bathe in water, and shall be UNCLEAN UNTIL EVENING.” In part 4 we talked about the something that … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: Part 5 Of 9.
What’s In Your Water: Part 4 Of 9
Numbers 19:6“And the priest shall take cedar wood and hyssop and scarlet, and cast them into the midst of the fire burning the heifer.” This part of the law concerning the ashes of the red heifer must have really stumped King Solomon. 😵 Listen to this: While the sacrifice was being burned, the was priest required to throw in the three items … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: Part 4 Of 9
What’s In Your Water: part 3 Of 9
Numbers 19: 5“Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight: its hide, its flesh, its blood, and its offal shall be burned.” We’ve been studying the law concerning the ashes of the red heifer. We have seen that it completely baffled King Solomon, the wisest man in the Old Testament, and that he was unable to decipher … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: part 3 Of 9
What’s In Your Water: Part 2 Of 9
Numbers 19:1-2 The Ashes of the Red Heifer. “Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, “This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD has commanded, saying: ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which a … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: Part 2 Of 9
What’s In Your Water: Part 1 Of 9.
Numbers 19:1-2“Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, “This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD has commanded, saying: ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which a yoke has never come.” Part 1Red Heifer? What does that … Continue reading What’s In Your Water: Part 1 Of 9.
The Gospels Part 9 of 9: Why The Gospels Were Written
John 20:30-31And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name." We've covered a lot in this series: … Continue reading The Gospels Part 9 of 9: Why The Gospels Were Written
The Gospels Part 8 of 9: Beauty And Symmetry Of The Gospels
Matthew 1:23"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name "Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” The beauty, glory, and symmetry that are found in the Gospels never cease to amaze me. There is a progression of themes as well as beginnings and endings that echo … Continue reading The Gospels Part 8 of 9: Beauty And Symmetry Of The Gospels
The Gospels Part 7 of 9: John
John 1:1-3, 14"In (the) beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.""14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld … Continue reading The Gospels Part 7 of 9: John
The Gospels Part 6 of 9: Luke
Luke 1:3-4"...It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, that you may know the CERTAINTY of those things in which you were instructed. The Gospel of Luke is all about Jesus as a human being. Luke was … Continue reading The Gospels Part 6 of 9: Luke
The Gospels Part 5 of 9: Mark
Mark 10:43b-45"...whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” The Gospel of Mark is all … Continue reading The Gospels Part 5 of 9: Mark
The Gospels Part 4 of 9: Matthew
Matthew 2:1-2 "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” We … Continue reading The Gospels Part 4 of 9: Matthew
The Gospels Part 3 of 9: Genealogies
In Part 1 we discussed where to find the key to each Gospel as well as every book of the Bible. In part 2, we covered why we have four Gospels in the first place. Now we are going to explore this perplexing question: There are only two Gospels that contain Jesus’ genealogy: Matthew and Luke. … Continue reading The Gospels Part 3 of 9: Genealogies
Gospel Series Part 2 of 9: Why Do We Have Four Gospels?
Revelation 4:6-7 6 “Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were FOUR LIVING CREATURES full of eyes in front and in back. 7 The first living creature was like a LION, the second living creature like a CALF, the third … Continue reading Gospel Series Part 2 of 9: Why Do We Have Four Gospels?
The Gospels Part 1 of 9: The Key Hangs By The Door
2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." - God's word is full of eternal truths that He has bequeathed to us for our benefit and blessing. It’s plain from the verse above that the more our knowledge of Jesus increases, the more … Continue reading The Gospels Part 1 of 9: The Key Hangs By The Door
Talítha Cumí!
Mark 5:21-29 “21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, (of the Sea of Galilee) a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at … Continue reading Talítha Cumí!
Siloám Part 3: Jesus, Our Mikveh.
Matthew 3:1-6 “1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the … Continue reading Siloám Part 3: Jesus, Our Mikveh.
Siloám Part 2: The Sent One
2 Corinthians 3:18“18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” What does the opening passage has to do with the subject at hand? The answer may surprise … Continue reading Siloám Part 2: The Sent One
Siloám Part 1: The Pool Of Siloám.
John 9:1-6 1″Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. … Continue reading Siloám Part 1: The Pool Of Siloám.
The Fourth Man.
Psalm 103:1-51 “Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and … Continue reading The Fourth Man.
Nouns Are Not Verbs.
Divine ExchangeRomans 5:17-19“17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one {Adam}, MUCH MORE those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.18 Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one … Continue reading Nouns Are Not Verbs.
Grieve Not The Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 4:29-32“29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying,that it may minister grace unto the hearers.30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and … Continue reading Grieve Not The Holy Spirit.
The Unnamed Servant.
Genesis 24:1-4 “1 Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years. And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he had, “Put your hand under my thigh, 3 that I may make you swear by the … Continue reading The Unnamed Servant.
The Slain Man In A Field.
Deuteronomy 21:1-4 “1 If in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess someone is found slain, lying in the open country, and it is not known who killed him, 2 then your elders and your judges shall come out, and they shall measure the distance to the surrounding cities. 3 … Continue reading The Slain Man In A Field.
The Golden Calf.
Exodus 32:11 "Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know … Continue reading The Golden Calf.
Speak To The Rock.
Exodus 17:5-6“And the LORD said to Moses, “Go on before the people, and take with you some of the ELDERS OF ISRAEL. Also take in your hand YOUR ROD with which you struck the river (Nile), and go.6 Behold, I (Jesus) WILL STAND BEFORE YOU THERE ON THE ROCK in Horeb; and you shall strike the rock, and water will … Continue reading Speak To The Rock.
The Pool Of Bethesda.
John 5:2-6 “Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred … Continue reading The Pool Of Bethesda.
Obscure and Confusing Passages: Part 16 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God
Timothy 2:15 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” In the final part of this study, we are going to see how rightly dividing is very helpful when studying obscure passages, like some in the book of James but especially … Continue reading Obscure and Confusing Passages: Part 16 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God
Keeping The Bible In Context: Part 15 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Galatians 2:7-9 “…..when they (Peter, James and John) saw that the gospel for the UNCIRCUMCISED (the Gentiles) had been committed to me, (Paul) as the gospel for the CIRCUMCISED (The Jews) was to Peter (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles), and when James, Cephas, … Continue reading Keeping The Bible In Context: Part 15 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
The Letters Of Paul: Part 14 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
2 Timothy 3:16-17. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” - Why was the Bible given to us? According to the verse above, it was given for “Instruction in righteousness.” Righteousness under the New Covenant … Continue reading The Letters Of Paul: Part 14 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Paul’s Ministry Among The Gentiles: Part 13 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Romans 11:1-5 “1 I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God … Continue reading Paul’s Ministry Among The Gentiles: Part 13 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Rome And The Leaders Of The Dispersion: Part 12 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Acts 28:16 “Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him.” - Paul preaches to the leaders of the diaspora in Rome. In Chapter 27 of Acts, there was a terrible storm and … Continue reading Rome And The Leaders Of The Dispersion: Part 12 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Peter and Paul: Part 11 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Acts 13:13-15“Now when Paul and his party set sail from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem. 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down. 15 And after the reading … Continue reading Peter and Paul: Part 11 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
God Shifts Gears: Part 10 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Acts 7:57-60“Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him (Stephen) with one accord; 58 and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen as he … Continue reading God Shifts Gears: Part 10 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
The Church Age: Part 9 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Acts 1:6-7 “Lord, will You at this time RESTORE THE KINGDOM TO ISRAEL?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.” - Jesus’ love for His people didn’t stop with His death. After He rose from the dead, He continued … Continue reading The Church Age: Part 9 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
The Gospel of the Kingdom: Part 8 of 16: Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Matthew 6:14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” - Let’s talk for a bit about Who Jesus is. First and foremost of course, He is the Son of God. He … Continue reading The Gospel of the Kingdom: Part 8 of 16: Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Ancient Prophecies: Part 7 of 16: Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Isaiah 53:5 “But He was for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” - Everything about who Jesus is and what would happen while He was here on earth was written down by the prophets of the Old Testament. … Continue reading Ancient Prophecies: Part 7 of 16: Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
The Kingdom Of Heaven: Part 6 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of … Continue reading The Kingdom Of Heaven: Part 6 of 16—Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
A Fundamental Change In Jesus’ Ministry: Part 5 of 16 – Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Matthew 13:1-3 “On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. Then He spoke many things to them IN PARABLES saying…” - Up to … Continue reading A Fundamental Change In Jesus’ Ministry: Part 5 of 16 – Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Jesus’ Primary Mission: Part 4 of 16 – Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
Matthew 15:21-24 “Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him,saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” But He answered her not a word. And His disciples … Continue reading Jesus’ Primary Mission: Part 4 of 16 – Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.
The Gospels: Part 3 of 16 – Rightly Dividing The Word OF God.
John 1:1-4 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the … Continue reading The Gospels: Part 3 of 16 – Rightly Dividing The Word OF God.
Rightly Dividing The Word Of God: God’s Timeline: Part 2 of 16.
2 Timothy 2:15 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” - As you read in part 1, the Bible is divided up into various Covenants. But it is also divided up by the various groups with whom He was … Continue reading Rightly Dividing The Word Of God: God’s Timeline: Part 2 of 16.
Introduction to Rightly Dividing The Word Of God: Part 1 of 16.
1 Corinthians 10:32“Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God.” - Welcome to “Rightly Dividing The Word Of God.” In this 16-Part study, we will be employing both a macro and a micro view of the Bible. Both types of study are important in their own rite to one’s overall … Continue reading Introduction to Rightly Dividing The Word Of God: Part 1 of 16.
The Will Of The Father.
Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and … Continue reading The Will Of The Father.
Abram, The Furnace, And The Burning Lamp.
Genesis 15:5-11 Then He (Jesus) brought him (Abram) outside and said, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.” Then He said to him, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to … Continue reading Abram, The Furnace, And The Burning Lamp.
Spiritual Growth According To Paul.
Peter 3:1818 “…but grow in the GRACE and KNOWLEDGE of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” - It’s natural, I suppose, to reason out spiritual truths according to our human understanding, particularly on the topic of spiritual growth. After all, we are human beings. But are we teaching … Continue reading Spiritual Growth According To Paul.
Promissory Notes: Passover Series Part 10
Hebrews 9:1515″ And for this reason He {Jesus} is the Mediator of the New Covenant, BY MEANS OF DEATH, for the redemption of the TRANSGRESSION UNDER THE FIRST COVENANT, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.” When Jesus cried “FINISHED,” the work of redemption was complete. No doubt about it. Even so, there … Continue reading Promissory Notes: Passover Series Part 10
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