POPULARITY
17 episodes with him hebrews
6 episodes with him hebrews
2 episodes with him hebrews
4 episodes with him hebrews
2 episodes with him hebrews
2 episodes with him hebrews
2 episodes with him hebrews
2 episodes with him hebrews
2 episodes with him hebrews
But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
This week, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful message titled The Leadership of the Lord, reminding us that God's discipline is not punishment, but a loving invitation into deeper intimacy with Him (Hebrews 12:1–11). As sons and daughters, we can trust that His correction comes from a heart of love, not condemnation. While the enemy uses shame to isolate and confuse us, God's discipline brings conviction that leads to peace, holiness, and lasting fruit. His leadership is trustworthy, and even in our stumbles, He is there to lift us up and walk us forward in freedom.More from Catch The Fire RaleighMessages: https://ctfr.me/messagesMusic: https://ctfr.me/musicWorship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worshipConnect with us:Website: https://ctfraleigh.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleighInstagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleighSpotify: https://ctfr.me/spotifyApple Music: https://ctfr.me/applemusicThank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give
But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
"Prosperity" is a biblical word, it is not a "bad" word. What is biblical prosperity? Biblical prosperity is defined as having an abundance of resources to fully accomplish God's will for one's life, and to serve others.According to the scripture, biblical prosperity is a multifaceted covenant that is rooted in God's provision and purpose that not only includes material wealth, but also includes spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational strength.Prosperity isn't a vending machine — it's the fruit of relationship, obedience, and timing. If you've been giving and not prospering, ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart, align your life, and trust that God is faithful to reward those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).Christians who do not manage their money well may struggle to prosper because Scripture teaches that stewardship and diligence are essential to experiencing God's blessing.In today's study we will learn…What is biblical prosperity?Why do the wicked prosper while godly people do not?Does the Bible promise material prosperity to all believers?How can I get from "barely getting by" to "having an abundance"?…and the top 10 reasons why Christians do not prosper!------------------Key Scriptures for today's teaching: Luke 16:1-13Other Scriptures in this study: 2 Chronicles 26:5; Proverbs 21:5; Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 19:15; Proverbs 15:22; Proverbs 22:7; Proverbs 6:6-8; Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 21:20; John 6:12; Psalm 84:11; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Psalm 112: 1-4 NLT; Matthew 6:33; 3 John 1:2; Psalm 1:1-3; Galatians 6:9Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be from the NLT, the New Living TranslationFor further teachings on angels and demons, see the playlist:If you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know! Thank you for watching, and subscribe for new content each week.Connect with Tiff Shuttlesworth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostLambAssociation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TIFFSHUTTLESWORTH/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tiffshuttlesworLearn more about my ministry: https://lostlamb.org/ Learn more about my ministry in Canada: https://www.lostlamb.ca
Today's episode is titled:“Sacrifice or Dedication: Success Is All About Perspective.”Let's talk about something that can make or break your journey— how you interpret your struggle. Are you seeing yourself as a victim of the grind… or as a victor rising through it?The Core MessageHere's the heart of it:The victim sees discipline as punishment.The victor sees it as preparation.The victim says, “I'm sacrificing so much.”The victor says, “I'm dedicating myself to what matters.”The pain is the same. The pressure is the same. But the perspective? That changes everything.So how do we shift from victim to victor?Reframe struggle as stewardshipWhatever season you're in, see it as something entrusted to you—not done to you, but given for you.Build through obedienceJesus didn't die just to forgive sins. He endured for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2). Purpose reframes pain.Celebrate disciplineStop calling it sacrifice like it's loss. Call it dedication like it's your calling.So this week, here's the challenge:When you feel the grind, ask yourself—“Am I sacrificing something... or dedicating myself to something?”You'll be amazed at how that shift transforms the way you lead, build, and believe.Thanks for listening to the Simply SuccessFull Podcast.If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Until next time—stay faithful, stay focused, and stay simply success-full.
The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review - Colossians 1:21-23 - The starting point• Hebrews 4:6 – Something to enter into• Hebrews 4:2 – What do we do now?• Hebrews 3:1 – Comparing Messiah Yeshua to Moses• Hebrews 3:3 – We are of the House of Yeshua, if…• Hebrews 3:7 – Don't make the same mistake as them• Hebrews 3:11 – They shall not enter my rest• Hebrews 3:13 – The deceivableness of sin• Hebrews 3:17 – They didn't believe Him• Hebrews 4:1 – There's still a chance• Hebrews 4:7 – Today, if you hear his voice? Whose voice?• Hebrews 4:8 – There remains a Sabbath keeping• Hebrews 4:11 – Let us do our utmost• Hebrews 4:12 – Sharper than a two-edged sword?• Hebrews 4:13 – Naked and laid bare?• Hebrews 4:14 – What confession?• Hebrews 4:15 – We have a sympathetic High Priest• Hebrews 4:16 – Can you come boldly before the Throne?• Where are the straight-shooters in the faith?• Appreciation for Elder Jackson• Why do some have a problem with reality?• Don't you want the person with the mic to be real?• Nobody cared enough to tell you the truth• We have been given a futureListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.
If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast.The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don't currently loveCertified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the
If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast.How strong is your character under pressure? In this sermon, discover why perseverance is the key to unshakable faith. Explore how to build lasting virtues like self-control, joy, and love that hold up when life squeezes you. Learn practical, Bible-based steps to strengthen your perseverance muscle, using Jesus' example and God's promises to keep you steadfast. Perfect for Christians seeking to grow in spiritual resilience and live out God's divine nature.Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the
Running the Race with Endurance | 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 | Mission-Focused LivingIn this teaching, we dive into 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, where Paul compares the Christian life to an athlete's disciplined training. He willingly sacrifices personal freedoms to win more souls for Christ, emphasizing self-discipline, mission-minded living, and striving for an eternal reward.OT Connection: Psalm 119:32 – "I will run in the way of your commandments." Just as obedience leads to freedom, endurance in faith leads to eternal victory.Christ-Centered Insight: Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:1-2), modeling the ultimate example of perseverance.Run with purpose—stay focused on Kingdom impact.Live with self-discipline to finish the race strong.Seek the eternal crown, not temporary rewards.Are you running with endurance? Watch now and be encouraged to press on toward the prize in Christ!Subscribe & Share to Support the MinistrySupport BulldozerFaith & Gottalife Ministrieshttps://member.bulldozerfaith.com/give
When King David failed, he cried out to God for the joy of his salvation (Psalm 51:12). We also read that Jesus was able to endure horrible persecution because of the joy that was set before Him (Hebrews 12:1-3) . Did you know that we also have a joy that is set before us? - The Joy of Your Salvation.
Leviticus 14: Laws for Cleansing from Skin Diseases and Mildew Leviticus 14 outlines the purification process for individuals healed from skin diseases (often translated as “leprosy” but likely referring to various skin conditions) and for cleansing homes affected by mold or mildew. This chapter follows the laws of skin diseases detailed in Leviticus 13 and provides instructions on how a person or house declared unclean could be restored to purity. 1. Cleansing of a Healed Person (Leviticus 14:1-32) When a person was healed from their skin disease, they had to undergo a purification process before being fully reintegrated into the community and allowed to worship in the tabernacle. A. Initial Cleansing Ceremony (vv. 2-9) 1.Inspection by a Priest (v. 3): The priest had to go outside the camp to examine the individual to confirm healing. 2.Symbolic Ritual (vv. 4-7): The priest performed a cleansing ritual using two birds, cedarwood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop: •One bird was killed over fresh water in a clay pot. •The living bird, along with cedarwood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, was dipped in the blood. •The blood was sprinkled on the healed person seven times, and the living bird was released into the open field. •This symbolized purification and restoration to life. 3.Physical Cleansing (v. 8-9): The individual had to: •Wash their clothes. •Shave off all hair. •Bathe in water and remain outside their tent for seven days. •On the seventh day, shave again and wash their clothes and body. B. Sacrificial Offerings on the Eighth Day (vv. 10-20) 1.On the eighth day, the person had to bring: •Two male lambs (one for a guilt offering and one for a burnt offering). •One female lamb (for a sin offering). •Fine flour mixed with oil (for a grain offering). •A log of oil. 2.Atonement Ceremony: •The priest took the guilt offering and some of its blood and applied it to the person's right earlobe, right thumb, and right big toe. •The same was done with the oil, which was also poured on the person's head. •The sin offering, burnt offering, and grain offering were then presented to complete the purification. C. Provisions for the Poor (vv. 21-32) •If the person could not afford the full offerings, they could bring one lamb instead of three, along with two doves or pigeons. •This showed God's mercy in making purification accessible to everyone. 3. Theological and Practical Significance A. Spiritual Symbolism •Sin and Purification: Leprosy and mildew symbolized impurity and sin, which required cleansing before one could approach God. •Restoration and Atonement: The elaborate rituals emphasized God's role in healing and restoring individuals and communities. •Blood and Oil as Symbols of Redemption: The application of blood (sacrifice) and oil (anointing) foreshadowed the work of Christ, who cleanses and consecrates believers. B. Practical Applications •Hygiene and Public Health: These laws helped prevent the spread of disease and ensured cleanliness in living spaces. •God's Concern for Holiness: The chapter reinforces the importance of purity in both personal life and communal living. 4. New Testament Perspective In the New Testament, Jesus healed lepers (Luke 5:12-14, Matthew 8:1-4) and emphasized inner purity over external rituals. His sacrifice on the cross fulfilled the atonement system, making spiritual cleansing available to all who believe in Him (Hebrews 9:13-14). Conclusion Leviticus 14 highlights God's concern for both physical and spiritual purity. It provides a detailed process for restoring individuals and communities, demonstrating His desire for holiness and wholeness among His people. Through Christ, believers find ultimate purification and restoration, fulfilling the deeper meaning of these Old Testament laws.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.
What does it mean to rejoice in the Lord? In Philippians 3:1, Paul calls us to rejoice—not in circumstances, but in Christ Himself. Writing from prison, he shows that joy is not about what we see but who we know. True joy strengthens our faith, protects us from despair, and keeps us running toward the ultimate prize. Like Jesus, who endured the cross “for the joy set before Him” (Hebrews 12:2), we can rejoice in every season, knowing that our greatest reward is found in Him. • •
The first 21 verses of Psalm 22 give us a powerful prophecy of the Good Shepherd suffering for the sheep! In those verses we can clearly see the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual suffering of Jesus as He hung on the cross, and during the last three hours of darkness He experience His own Father forsaking Him as the wrath of God was poured out on Him for our sins! The suffering and death of Christ on the cross was as much for God as it was for us! God is a righteous, just, and holy God and could never forgive us of our sins simply because He loves us! There had to be a punishment, a judgment for our sins that God could accept. And the only acceptable substitute and sacrifice was the Perfect, unblemished Passover Lamb of God, Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19). Jesus “Himself became the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world” (1 John 2:2). Propitiation means “in the place of”. Jesus satisfied the wrath of God, in our place for our sins, and God's righteousness was satisfied. Now in Psalm 22:22-31, we move from suffering to glory, from prayer to praise (vv. 22, 23, 25, 26). In verses 1-21, Jesus "endured the cross," but now He enters into "the joy that was set before him" (Heb. 12:2). He had prayed to be delivered out of death and that prayer was answered. “Who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him” (Hebrews 5:7-9). Jesus sang a Passover hymn before He went to the cross (Matt. 26:30; Mark 14:26), and according to Hebrews 2:12, the risen Christ praised God in the midst of His people after His resurrection (see Matt. 18:20). We should note that in His song, our Lord deals with the expanding outreach to both Jews and Gentiles through the atoning work He finished on the cross. According to Hebrews 2:9-18, it was Jesus who sang praise to God before the great assembly (vv. 22-25). For years as a part of my morning devotions I quoted these verses from Hebrews 2:9-18 to begin my prayer time. I trust you will read them and be as blessed by them as I have over the years! “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: "I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You." And again: "I will put My trust in Him." And again: "Here am I and the children whom God has given Me." Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” God bless!
Welcome back to our series on faith. Join us as Prophet Hari sheds light on the enemies of our faith and how we can manage them. The bridge to anything in this kingdom is faith. While those who are in the flesh cannot please God, faith is the quintessential property that pleases God. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him (Hebrews 11:6). Faith is essential to prayer, holiness, giving, and every spiritual endeavor. Just as eyes are necessary for walking in the natural, faith is the sight for walking in the spiritual (2 Corinthians 5:7). Man is an amphibious being with dual residency; he can dwell in the natural and function in the spiritual world. This is why Adam could have a conversation with God and also a serpent. Adam needed faith not while God was present—he needed faith when God left, after walking with him in the cool of the day. It was in the absence of God's immediacy that the serpent came to sow the seed of doubt. Sin in your soul corrupts and contaminates parts of you and you lose your capacity to interact with God. The enemy cannot defeat you until it contaminates your faith. By sight, Eve partook in death.She first gave it her sight and then her ears. Before the conversation with the serpent, the fruit, the tree of knowledge of good and evil, didn't have a hold on Eve's soul. But now it had her attention, her gaze; it is now her meditation. Do you believe in the picture that God is giving you or what the enemy was promising of a so-called greater reality? The righteous live by faith and not by sight. You fall by sight but rise by faith. The number one enemy of your faith is your unredeemed senses or carnality. What you hear or feel in the natural can be your greatest enemy in the life of faith. Your natural sense roots you in your natural world, but faith is a declaration of war on what you see, hear, and feel in the natural. You cannot be led by what you see and hear. You need to have an internal compass that allows you to believe beyond what you see and hear. How do you manage these enemies? 1. Guard the gate of your eyes: You manage what you feed your eyes. Your eyes are the gateway to your soul. He who has your eyes has your soul. Your soul is informed by what you see. Choose what you will behold, what you will give your gaze to—retrain your soul. 2. Guard the gate of your ears: The quality of sound you hear is the quality of sound you will produce. We are more sensitive to sound than we are to sight: sound creates sight. 3. Renew your feelings: What you feel is the product of what you see, hear, and dwell on. Don't allow your unredeemed feelings to dictate your destiny; we lead our lives by faith and by conviction in the truth of God's word. We are not limited by our feelings; we are carried by the Spirit. Once you learn to master your natural senses and discern what is coming from your soul and what is coming from your spirit, you are no longer a slave to what you see, hear, or feel. Now your senses are redeemed and used by God to empower you and become a prophetic instrument in the hands of the Holy Spirit. Because your body, soul, and spirit were all made for God. Learn to discern, redeem, and be transformed.
The worship of Jesus is affirmed in scripture through several key passages, including the disciples worshiping Him after His resurrection (Matthew 28:16-17), the angels worshiping Him (Hebrews 1:6), and the honor due to Him being equal to the Father's (John 5:22-23). In Revelation 5, Jesus receives the same worship as God the Father, further emphasizing His divine status, and Philippians 2:9-11 highlights that every knee will bow to Jesus, affirming His lordship. These scriptures support the Christian belief in the Trinity, where Jesus is fully divine and worthy of worship, which ultimately glorifies God the Father.
But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
Faith People always say that faith is blind! However the Bible says that faith is a total confidence in God’s faithfulness, which leads to reliance, trust and total obedience to Him (Hebrews 11v6). We see this faith in the Godly obedience of those around us and from the Bible and church history. Faith in Salvation For salvation, faith is a voluntary change of mind and heart in the sinner in which the person turns to God, relying on and accepting His offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. Mind - recognition of your need of salvation. Acknowledging Christ’s death on your behalf and your need of forgiveness. Emotional (Heart) – your personal assent to the gospel. You ask yourself, “What must I do to be saved?” and then you agree to make salvation a part of your life. Will - Personal trust in Jesus Christ. Now as a follower of Jesus, you are to continue having faith in Him. Four things at least you are to have faith in Him for: By faith - He is praying for you Jesus Christ is making intercessions for His followers (Romans 8:34). He knew the disciples troubles (Mark 6:48), just as He knows your troubles now. He feels your cares and knows what you are going through (Hebrews 4:14-16). By faith - He will come to you Ever felt like God is far away? Well you aren’t alone! King David often felt God was far away and unconcerned. However he also knew God would ultimately rescue him. Jesus always comes to you through difficult times, although He may not come in the time you think He should come, because He knows when you need Him most. By faith - He will help you grow When the disciples were in the storm and Jesus came to them walking on the water (Matthew 14:22-33), the purpose of this incident was to show that Jesus would be leaving them soon, so they had to learn to trust in Him when He wasn’t physically present. Peter wrote later on in his life, “for the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers” (1 Peter 3v12). By faith, He will see you through At the same event, Jesus said “Come” and Peter went with Him. This must have encouraged the other disciples, for upon seeing Jesus’ power they worshipped him. Whatever troubles you are undergoing are temporary, and Jesus will see you through. By faith, you have salvation. By faith Jesus is praying, will come to you, grow you and help you through troubles. By being obedient to God, you are showing others your salvation and showing that faith, is not blind, but active! Right mouse click to save/download this Psalm as a MP3 file
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. For... (Psalm 33:1, 4a) The opening part of the worship services in many Christian congregations includes “a call to worship”. Most often this is a passage of scripture like the beginning of Psalm 33. These verses are like invitations that cannot be declined. They call us to worship God and they give us reasons why we ought to do so. This is an important component of Christian faith and spirituality. It is true that worship is multi-faceted and singing “joyfully to the Lord” is only one facet. Yet, this invitation comes to all God's people, even to those who do not feel like it; maybe, especially to those who do not feel like “singing joyfully to the Lord.” Jesus tells us that we need to approach God in “spirit and truth”. He says that true worshippers of God come this way (John 4:24). This means we need to acknowledge before him that we are currently finding joy difficult. There are so many reasons why joy alludes us: wars and rumours of wars; politicians promising much while delivering lies and deceit; broken families; homelessness; addictions; a loved one dies; Christians dividing the church again. But Psalm 33 is a balm for the distressed soul. It does not tell us to come and sing joyfully because we feel like it. It tells us to come because “the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does” (4). A significant reason why the church gathers to worship the Lord our God is “to remember.” Life in this world is difficult. We come battered and bruised to our weekly Christian reunions. Often, we batter and bruise each other. Life causes our faith to weaken, our hope to get dented and our love to dim. By the time Sunday dawns, we are all mixed up, scratched, and confused. Therefore, we gather to remember. We remember who our God is as we recount the things He has done and the promises he has kept. As we remember, our faith is renewed, our hope is varnished, and our love is strengthened. No one is sure of the context in which Psalm 33 was first composed and sung. Verse 20 suggests that Israel may have been in some difficulty. The psalm was used to renew the hope of God's people. There is value for Christians to sing joyfully before the Lord when they are all alone. Yet, worship is naturally a communal activity. Partying alone is, well, lonely. God uses our communal worship to renew those who are dented and banged up. Worshipping God together ought also to renew fellowship. Psalm 33 sings of three things about God: He is large and in charge, He is everywhere and always here; and He is passionate for those who look to Him in faith. Through worship we renew our faith that God is able to weave all the circumstances of our lives together to create a wonderful tapestry that accomplishes His purposes. We see this most thoroughly in Jesus' life. He was able to endure the cross because of the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2). In baptism our lives are wrapped up in His destiny. In worship, we remember. So, people of God, gather and worship our great God together. Whose knows what he has in store for us. As you journey on, go with the blessing of God: May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you: wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness: protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing; at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.
In this dynamic message, Bishop Jimmy Evangelista unpacks the transformative concept of "The Power of Now" based on Hebrews 11:1-3. He challenges believers to activate their faith for immediate manifestation of God's promises. Key points include: Faith is Now Bishop Evangelista emphasizes that true faith operates in the present, not the future. When we pray, we must believe we receive now (Mark 11:24). From Nothing to Something Faith has the power to create tangible results from seemingly impossible situations. Declare, Claim, and Receive Listeners are encouraged to boldly declare God's promises, claim them in faith, and receive them as already accomplished. The Power of Confession What you confess, you possess. Our words, spoken in faith, have creative power (Numbers 14:28). Focus on Jesus As the author and finisher of our faith, Jesus is our ultimate example and source of faith (Hebrews 12:2). Faith Pleases God Without faith, it's impossible to please God. He rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). Immediate Blessings God's blessings, healing, provision, and favor are available now, not just in the future. Bishop Jimmy Evangelista's message is a powerful call to live in the "now" of faith, expecting and receiving God's promises in real-time. This teaching will inspire listeners to activate their faith, speak life-giving words, and experience the immediate power of believing God for the impossible. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged as you learn to harness "The Power of Now" in your spiritual life!
Your Heavenly Father wants you and desires to be intimate with you. He desires to draw near to you (James 4:8). But faith is required to please Him (Hebrews 11:6). A pure heart is required to see Him (Matthew 5:8) Enoch walked with God (Genesis 5:24) -- You can too! When Jesus says, "Come," will you get out of the boat? Come to Me (Matthew 11:28) This is the voice of God. Today if you hear his voice do not harden your Heart! (Hebrews 3:7-8) When Jesus your LORD and SAVIOR says, "Come,": Will you step out in faith or will you allow fear to keep you from walking on the water with Jesus? I believe you will walk in faith Matthew 14:29-31 Believe!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Love Your Neighbor, 1 of 7, March 31st, 2024 “Jesus alone makes peace.” 1 John 2:1-11 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Our preschool grandson at the time? I think he overheard the weather forecast before his bedtime. It went something like this, "Chance of rain, maybe a few snow flurries." I guess that's all he needed to hear, because he began to pray fervently that night, "Jesus, please make it snow tomorrow." I know he's not the first child to pray that. Now, flurries are barely snow, but apparently the mention of them is enough for fuel for hope, and for faith...especially faith. And when he went to bed that night, his mom and dad...they prayed too. They said, "Dear Jesus, would you please answer a little boy's prayer?" Well, the next morning, this great scene: the little guy is standing in his jammies, in front of the big window in the living room, staring out at a day that was not white. It was just plain old gray. And then suddenly, there they were. The first flurries. Well actually, flakes. He started running around the living room shouting, "Thank You, Jesus! Thank You, Jesus! You made it snow!" And it kept snowing, by the way, appreciably more than the weatherman had forecast. Not only did Jesus answer a little boy's prayer, but a little boy showed us what faith looks like, asking God for what only He can do, then expecting Him to do it. Actually, standing at the window, watching for the answer to come. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Faith That Expects." Now, our word for today from the Word of God is Psalm 5:3. It's a verse we've had up in our prayer chapel. David says, "O Lord, You hear my voice...I lay my requests before You..." But wait, that's not the end of it. Here comes the faith part: "and wait in expectation." You know, I regularly "lay my request before" Him. But how often do I "go to the window," looking out for that answer; expecting Him to answer? You know, you can come to Jesus and you can talk to Him about something, but you can walk away and you're still carrying it. You haven't left it with Him. You haven't trusted it to Him. I've done that way too many times. See, faith works this way. It walks into the Throne Room of Almighty God, who we know now created and controls, like, two trillion galaxies. That's your Heavenly Father. But you walk into that Throne Room and you're all bent over. You're carrying the heavy burden that you've been carrying, but faith walks out standing tall. The burden isn't there any more. You know why? You left it at His Throne. Now, if I'm all bent over when I walk out of the Throne Room; if I'm still carrying that heavy backpack after I've prayed about it, then I talked to Him about it but I didn't trust Him with it. And that's where faith comes in. You know, Jesus made this incredible promise. He said, "If you ask anything in prayer, believe that you have received it..." Now, that's past tense. You haven't got it yet, but "believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Sure, the "snow" doesn't always come, and it doesn't always come on my schedule. But I have got a Father who loves me and Who only says no if He's working on something that's for my good and better than what I have asked for. I remember reading in Tim Keller's book on prayer where he said that "God does answer every prayer but He gives us what we would have prayed for if we knew what God knows." I wonder how many times the answer didn't come because I didn't really believe Him for it? After all, the Bible says, "Without faith, it is impossible to please Him" (Hebrews 11:6). I know who I want to be. I want to be the little boy at the window.
Bible Study – Job Class Two: Job 1: 1-5 From the Orthodox Study Bible. 1. Faithful Job and His Children 1 There was a man in the land of Austis, whose name was Job. That man was true, blameless, righteous, and God-fearing, and he abstained from every evil thing. 2 Now he had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and his cattle consisted of seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred female donkeys in the pastures. Moreover he possessed a very large number of house servants. His works were also great on the earth, and that man was the most noble of all the men in the East. 4 His sons would visit one another and prepare a banquet every day, and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 When the days of their drinking were ended, Job sent and purified them; and he rose early in the morning and offered sacrifices for them according to their number, as well as one calf for the sins of their souls. For Job said, “Lest my sons consider evil things in their mind against God.” Therefore Job this continually. From Fr. Patrick Reardon The first chapter of Job describes him, in fact, as the embodiment of the ideals held out in the first psalm. Job “walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, / Nor stands in the path of sinners, / Nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” On the contrary, he is “like a tree planted by the rivers of water, / That brings forth its fruit in its season, / Whose leaf also shall not wither; / And whatever he does shall prosper.” Whereas the “man” in the first psalm is clearly a Jew, whose “delight is in the law of the Lord,” Job is only a man—any just man, anywhere. St. John Chrysostom drew special attention to the fact that Job is only a man, not a Jew. That is to say, Job does not enjoy the benefits of the revelation made to God's chosen people. The only revelation known to Job is that which is accorded to all men, namely, that God “is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). The first verse of Job introduces the narrative prologue (1:1–2:13) preceding the lengthy and complicated dialogue that forms the long central core of the book. This prologue contains six scenes: (1) an account of Job's life and prosperity in 1:1–5; (2) the first discussion in heaven in 1:6–12; (3) Job's loss of his children and possessions in 1:13–22; (4) the second discussion in heaven in 2:1–7; (5) Job's affliction of the flesh in 2:7–10; (6) the arrival of Job's three friends in 2:11–13. Chapter 1, then, contains the first three of these six scenes. In the first scene (1:1–5) [this is the one we are covering today] Job is called a devout man who feared God, a man who “shunned evil.” He thus enjoyed the prosperity promised to such folk in Israel's wisdom literature. As we have reflected in our introduction to this book, Job is the very embodiment of the prosperous just man held up as a model in the Book of Proverbs. From the Orthodox Study Bible footnote Note that Job was “blameless” and “abstained from every evil thing.” Does that mean he is perfect? · Ecclesiastes 2:20/21. For there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin. · Hebrews 4:15. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. St. Gregory the Great (he does literal and then two allegoricals) On the description of Job. But it is the custom of narrators, when a wrestling match is woven into the story, first to describe the limbs of the combatants, how broad and strong the chest, how sound, how full their muscles swelled, how the belly below neither clogged by its weight, nor weakened by its shrunken size, that when they have first shewn the limbs to be fit for the combat, they may then at length describe their bold and mighty strokes. Thus because our athlete was about to combat the devil, the writer of the sacred story, recounting as it were before the exhibition in the arena the spiritual merits in this athlete, describes the members of the soul1, saying, And that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil; that when the powerful setting of the limbs is known, from this very strength we may already prognosticate also the victory to follow. On sacrifices for his children (literal). This circumstance demands our discreet consideration, that, when the days of feasting were past, he has recourse to the purification of a holocaust for each day severally; for the holy man knew that there can scarcely be feasting without offence; he knew that the revelry of feasts must be cleansed away by much purification of sacrifices, and whatever stains the sons had contracted in their own persons at their feasts, the father wiped out by the offering of a sacrifice; for there are certain evils which it is either scarcely possible, or it may be said wholly impossible, to banish from feasting. Thus almost always voluptuousness is the accompaniment of entertainments; for when the body is relaxed in the delight of refreshment, the heart yields itself to the admission of an empty joy. Whence it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Exod. 32:6. More on the sacrifices (allegorical). For we rise up early in the morning, when being penetrated with the light of compunction we leave the night of our human state, and open the eyes of the mind to the beams of the true light, and we offer a burnt offering for each son, when we offer up the sacrifice of prayer for each virtue, lest wisdom may uplift; or understanding, while it runs nimbly, deviate from the right path; or counsel, while it multiplies itself, grow into confusion; that fortitude, while it gives confidence, may not lead to precipitation, lest knowledge, while it knows and yet has no love, may swell the mind; lest piety, while it bends itself out of the right line, may become distorted; and lest fear, while it is unduly alarmed, may plunge one into the pit of despair. When then we pour out our prayers to the Lord in behalf of each several virtue, that it be free from alloy, what else do we but according to the number of our sons offer a burnt offering for each? for an holocaust is rendered ‘the whole burnt.' Therefore to pay a ‘holocaust' is to light up the whole soul with the fire of compunction, that the heart may burn on the altar of love, and consume the defilements of our thoughts, like the sins of our own offspring. Saint Gregory the Great, Morals on the Book of Job, vol. 1 (Oxford; London: John Henry Parker; J. G. F. and J. Rivington, 1844), 34. St. John Chrysostom On wealth and temptation. Do you not see that for people not on the alert wealth becomes the basis of falsehood. This man was not like that, however, though: although he was wealthy, it was for you to learn that had wealth as an inclination towards evil, and that it is not wealth that is responsible [for sin] but free will. [notes that later he also avoided the temptations of poverty]. Later, Job will explain how he came to be like this. On harmony. Great harmony, the highest of goods; they were brought up to share their meals, keeping a common table, which makes no little contribution to good relations. Do you see, dearly beloved, enjoyment accompanied by security? Do you see family dining? Do you see the well-knit group? On the purification. It was not from some bodily contamination, there being no Law by that stage, but from a mental one….: it was for sins that were hidden and not acknowledged [and he would certainly have done more if they were obvious]… This very process, in fact, became also instruction for his children, not only removal of their sins; people who are aware that punishment is God's prerogative for both thoughts and sinful acts – their father, after all, would not have offered sacrifice if were not a sin he was anxious to cancel – and who constantly are instructed in this by sacrifices would be more hesitant if something like this happened in their case… Note how he gave them a lesson in harmony also in his sacrifice, offering one calf for them all as if for a single person… Which love in particular made him do it? In my view, love for God and then love for his children. Robert Charles Hill. St. John Chrysostom Commentaries on the Sages, Volume One – Commentary on Job. Holy Cross Orthodox Press. What we will cover next week: Satan is Permitted to Test Job; Job 1: 6-12.
One of the greatest battles we encounter as followers of Christ is the struggle against unbelief. When our prayers go seemingly answered, when we don't see the results we hoped for, when life hurls one curveball after another, we're tempted to succumb to fear, disappointment, and to forget who is on our side. In Hebrews chapter 3, the author is making a point that one of the most effective ways to fight unbelief is to consider Jesus, to think carefully about Him (Hebrews 3:1). By considering Him we will come to the realization that He is faithful, and that is all the confidence we need in the face of anything that comes our way. If you're going through a difficult time today, this episode will help remind you of God's faithfulness to His people, always. Won't you trust that He will be faithful to you as well? ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God's Faithfulness, and her forthcoming book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on Twitter: @LinaAbujamra
Have you ever dealt with an ant infestation? If you start noticing a couple ants creeping in the cracks, it might not seem like a big deal. But if you ignore the problem, it will only get worse. Soon you'll have ants all over—in your bathroom, in your bedroom, in your kitchen, even in your food! An ant infestation is a big problem; it can even make people sick. So, what can you do to handle an infestation? One way is to set a certain kind of trap that has poison inside. The ants think the poison is food, so they bring it home for all the other ants to eat, and it kills them..Bitterness is a lot like an ant infestation. Bitterness can creep in when we face a difficult or hurtful situation and we're not able to process it. If we try not to feel the pain of a hard situation, it doesn't work. That's like trying to kill ants one by one—they keep coming back!.Instead, when we experience the beginnings of bitterness, we can go directly to whatever its source may be. How? By coming to Jesus. He invites us to share our hurts and all our difficult feelings with Him. Because Jesus is both fully human and fully God, He knows firsthand what it feels like to suffer in a world broken by sin, and so we can bring everything we're feeling to Him (Hebrews 4:14-16). He will weep with us and remind us that He never leaves us..As we share our hurts with Jesus, we can also ask Him to remind us of His goodness. When we look to Jesus and remember how He saved us through dying on the cross and rising from the dead, the gospel can give us hope, opening the door for bitterness to turn to thankfulness..As we work through our bitterness with Jesus, we may still feel sad—or have any number of strong emotions about the difficult or heartbreaking situations we've experienced. But even in these times, we can rest in Jesus's love for us, remembering His promises to be with us always (Matthew 28:20) and to one day make all things new—free from the suffering and death that are in our world because of sin (Revelation 21:1-5). It's also important for us to reach out to trusted people in our lives (such as therapists, parents, pastors, etc.) to help us process difficult emotions and address any situations that need to change..So, when bitterness starts to creep into our lives, we don't have to be afraid to go to whatever its source may be. We can face hard things with Jesus, the One who heals our hurts and sets us free. • A. W. Smith.• Who are trusted people you can reach out to when you're facing difficult situations and having trouble processing them?.[Jesus] understands our weaknesses... So let us come boldly to... God. Hebrews 4:15-16 (NLT)
Faith...without it, you can't please God! Our website: www.PastorTodd.org To help fund this show and ministry: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is “being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Perhaps no other component of the Christian life is more important than faith. We cannot purchase it, sell it or give it to our friends. So what is faith and what role does faith play in the Christian life? The dictionary defines faith as “belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something, especially without logical proof.” It also defines faith as “belief in and devotion to God.” The Bible has much more to say about faith and how important it is. In fact, it is so important that, without faith, we have no place with God, and it is impossible to please Him (Hebrews 11:6). According to the Bible, faith is belief in the one, true God without actually seeing Him. Where does faith come from? Faith is not something we conjure up on our own, nor is it something we are born with, nor is faith a result of diligence in study or pursuit of the spiritual. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes it clear that faith is a gift from God, not because we deserve it, have earned it, or are worthy to have it. It is not from ourselves; it is from God. It is not obtained by our power or our free will. Faith is simply given to us by God, along with His grace and mercy, according to His holy plan and purpose, and because of that, He gets all the glory. Why have faith? God designed a way to distinguish between those who belong to Him and those who don't, and it is called faith. Very simply, we need faith to please God. God tells us that it pleases Him that we believe in Him even though we cannot see Him. A key part of Hebrews 11:6 tells us that “he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” This is not to say that we have faith in God just to get something from Him. However, God loves to bless those who are obedient and faithful. We see a perfect example of this in Luke 7:50. Jesus is engaged in dialogue with a sinful woman when He gives us a glimpse of why faith is so rewarding. “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” The woman believed in Jesus Christ by faith, and He rewarded her for it. Finally, faith is what sustains us to the end, knowing that by faith we will be in heaven with God for all eternity. “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:8-9). Examples of faith. Hebrews chapter 11 is known as the “faith chapter” because in it great deeds of faith are described. By faith Abel offered a pleasing sacrifice to the Lord (v. 4); by faith Noah prepared the ark in a time when rain was unknown (v. 7); by faith Abraham left his home and obeyed God's command to go he knew not where, then willingly offered up his promised son (vv. 8-10, 17); by faith Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt (vv. 23-29); by faith Rahab received the spies of Israel and saved her life (v. 31). Many more heroes of the faith are mentioned “who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies” (vv. 33-34). Clearly, the existence of faith is demonstrated by action. According to the Bible, faith is essential to Christianity. Without demonstrating faith and trust in God, we have no place with Him. Most people have a vague, disjointed notion of who God is but lack the reverence necessary for His exalted position in their lives. These people lack the true faith needed to have an eternal relationship with the God who loves them. True faith goes beyond a simple acknowledgment of God's existence (James 2:19) to a life-changing reliance on who God is, as revealed in the Bible. Faith can falter at times, but, because it is the gift of God, given to His children, He provides times of trial and testing in order to prove that our faith is real and to sharpen and strengthen it. This is why James tells us to consider it “pure joy” when we fall into trials because the testing of our faith produces perseverance and matures us, providing the evidence that our faith is real (James 1:2–4).
What will happen when we pray to the God who says we cannot even begin to imagine the things He has prepared for those who love Him (1 Corinthians 2:9) and who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). In this episode, Pastor Mark encourages the use of a 3-week prayer guide that will renew our hope and give us courage, perseverance, and joy as we lift up our church and community. QUOTES: "Your relationship with Jesus will never rise above your own prayer life.” “We're not only in Wilson County but for Wilson County.” RESOURCES: PDF Version: 3-Week Prayer Guide — www.thegladechurch.org/resources/lord-i-pray Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools — https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Like-Monks-Living-Fools/dp/031036535X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=praying+like+monks+living+like+fools&qid=1678898637&sprefix=praying+like+mon%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1 CSB Study Bible — https://a.co/d/atja9lU YouVersion App: Navigator's Bible Reading Plan App — https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/155 THE GLADE CHURCH: Let us pray for you — http://www.thegladechurch.org/prayerrequest Watch our LIVE services — https://thegladechurch.online.church Plan a visit to our church — http://www.thegladechurch.org/new-here SOCIALS: Follow on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TheGladeChurch/ Follow on Instagram — http://instagram.com/thegladechurch Follow on Twitter — https://twitter.com/thegladechurch
One New ManBy Tammy Lacock “Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace.” (Ephesians 2:15 KJV)In this week's podcast, Warren Litzman continues to explain, through Paul's epistles, how extremely important having a radical mind-change is to our new life in Christ. First, we must understand what it means to be in Christ. In Ephesians 2:15, Paul says by Christ's death on the cross, He abolished salvation by law and ushered in salvation by grace, bringing peace between God and man and Jew and Gentile. By His death and resurrection (His conquering of death), Christ atoned for our sins and the curse passed down to us through Adam by Satan. We are freed from that old life. Even more, we are born again by Christ's very life within us now. For the first time, through Christ, God did away with the old man and made Jews and Gentiles the same, one new man. By Christ's work on the cross, and not by our own works, we are all reconciled to God and to each other. By His life within us now, God no longer sees our old identities and what we do or don't do to be saved. He sees Christ. He is our new life. By God's grace, we are complete in Christ and now a new race of people. It's important to understand that since we are brand-new creations in Christ, we no longer have a past. We are “babes in Christ” now, as Warren puts it. If we are to grow up in Him and live now who God created us to be, our minds must be cleared of our old understanding of who we were. Our minds must understand the radical change that took place within our spirits in that moment we believed in Christ as our Lord and Savior. We underwent a rebirth by Christ's Spirit now being joined to ours (1 Corinthians 6:17). Yet our minds must undergo this radical change as well. This takes time. The Holy Spirit comforts us and teaches us about our new life in Christ and uses the circumstances and situations of life to help us in this mental transition. Warren notes that there have been at least four gospels in scripture, all true but each having a significance in its time, place, and purpose. Christ, Himself, raised up only Paul to bring us a new gospel, that of Christ living in every believer. This gospel is for us today. God put the Spirit of His one Son in every believer, speaking to us now through Him (Hebrews 1:2; 1 John 1:5).Throughout his epistles, Paul tells us how to live our new life in Christ. This is the gospel of Jesus Christ, from law to grace, from outer works to His work within us. We now know Him living in us, no longer knowing Him as Jesus of Nazareth but as our Lord of Glory (Colossians 1:27)!“And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” (Ephesians 4:24 KJV)
When our sons were playing football, the varsity guys let them know an important factor in impressing the coach. He'll be looking for you in the weight room, not just at practice. Coaches know serious athletes serve their time in the weight room, concentrating on becoming stronger. They're not there because it's fun, it's not. But because it's important to winning the battle. One measure of your growing strength is what the lifters call your bench press. That's not lifting a bench of course, but it's how much you can lift over your head as you lie on a weight bench. I've worked with a lot of football players and weight lifters, but I've seldom met one who's content to keep that amount that they can lift where it is. No, they're always adding a little more weight to that bar. So, if your bench press is 170 pounds, you want to go to 180, 190. If you've been lifting 200, you want to work to get it to 210, 220. You know, you're always pressing more. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Why You Have a Heavy Load." Now, it's a principle of physical strength - and it's a principle in God's gym as well. If you want to get stronger, you constantly have to be lifting something heavier than you've lifted before. God, of course, isn't just building biceps and triceps, he's building the one kind of strength in us that opens up all He has for us. He is building faith muscles - the ability to trust Him more than you've ever trusted Him. Because "without faith it is impossible to please Him" (Hebrews 11:6). Now, if you're just proceeding on the basis of what you can see, what you can figure out, what you can pull off, then God isn't very happy with you. God's will requires moving by faith, which is by God's definition, "being certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1). So how does God help you build more faith muscles so you can win greater victories than ever before? Well, by giving you something to lift that is heavier than you've had to lift before. Since God continually uses Abraham as an example of a life of faith, let's check out how Abraham performed in God's gym. In Romans 4, beginning with verse 19, our word for today from the Word of God, we see how he handled this very heavy situation. The promise of God that He would defy all reproductive biology and give them a son through their aging bodies and then the long wait that ensued between the promise and the fulfillment. The Bible says, "Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead - since he was about 100 years old and that Sarah's womb was also dead." Now notice, faith does not deny that there are daunting realities in the situation. Maybe even the apparent impossibility of an answer. But it says, "Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded God had the power to do what He had promised." So, Abraham lifts by faith what he had never lifted before and he is "strengthened in his faith." That's how it works. Greater weight to develop greater faith to experience greater things. You may have been wondering why God's allowed such a heavy burden into your life right now. It may very well be, not that He's unhappy with you, but that He loves you enough to help you become stronger than you've ever been before. He's building your faith muscles. If He only trusted you with what you've lifted before, you'd only have as much faith as you've had before. And He's growing you for greater things, for future battles, for more miraculous victories. But you have to serve your time in the weight room - not because it's fun, but because it's the only way to get strong enough to play spiritual varsity. God's your spotter. He will not allow you to have more weight than you can handle right now. He's promised that. But He will give you something heavier than you lifted before, so you can become more powerful in Him than you've ever been before.
So often in our lives we suffer from nearsightedness. We can't see beyond the present, beyond what we know, beyond the familiar or beyond the ordinary. There is a cure for this, but it isn't found even at the best of optometry offices. It is found at the feet of Jesus and wrapped in unstoppable faith. The Bible says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).“ Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim Miller takes us on a journey through the scriptures showing us how to launch into the deep by strengthening our faith. Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean Quotable Kim-isms “Sometimes we don't launch into the deep because our faith is just too weak.” “So often in our lives, we don't recognize that Jesus is already there.” “When we bring Jesus into the situation, things change.” “Launch into the deep, even if you don't understand why or how. You just need to know who.” “Faith invokes the presence of God, and the presence of God guarantees a victory.” Mentioned in this Episode Luke 5:1-7 Hebrews 11:6 Proverbs 29:18 Social | Facebook | Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. For more information and to engage with Woman at the Well Ministries, visit us at http://www.watwm.org or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/watwm.
The Bible says, “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Our faith grows as we learn who God truly is. Just one look, even a glance at Psalm 144 will fill your heart with such confidence in God and assurance that God is able that you will easily be transformed to walk by “faith and not by sight (II Corinthians 5:7). In part 5 of this 5 part series on The Characteristic Roles of God, come take a journey with Kim through the scriptures focusing on Psalms 144 and let the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean Quotable Kim-isms “Have you misappropriated the success of your life?” “Have you determined that your success rests solely in your own abilities?” “You neither created yourself, nor can you recreate yourself. God created you.” “Do you want to know truth? Seek Jesus.” “God and God alone is the only one capable of managing the blueprint of your life!” “When you put your trust in Him, you're living your best life yet.” Mentioned in this Episode Psalm 25:2 Psalm 37:5 Psalm 37:40 Psalm 118:8 Ezra 8:31 Psalm 18:48 Isaiah 62:8 Luke 1:71 Social | Facebook | Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. For more information and to engage with Woman at the Well Ministries, visit us at http://www.watwm.org or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/watwm.
The Bible says, “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Our faith grows as we learn who God truly is. Just one look, even a glance at Psalm 144 will fill your heart with such confidence in God and assurance that God is able that you will easily be transformed to walk by “faith and not by sight (II Corinthians 5:7). In part 4 of this 5 part series on The Characteristic Roles of God, come take a journey with Kim through the scriptures focusing on Psalms 144 and let the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean Quotable Kim-isms “After salvation, when we are delivered from our sin, Jesus continues to be our deliverer.” “As Christians, we need to make sure that our plan syncs up with God's plan.” “Jesus walks above the issues.” “God preserves us by wrapping us in His love and holding us with His might.” “Faith will protect us from desperation, depression, and from the lies of the enemy.” “The lies of the enemy can be rendered harmless by faith.” “Call on the One Who has never lost a battle.” Mentioned in this Episode Psalm 34:4 Psalm 118:8 Psalm 70:5 Daniel 6:27 II Timothy 4:18 Psalm 28:7 Psalm 84:11 Proverbs 30:5 Ephesians 6:16 Social | Facebook | Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. For more information and to engage with Woman at the Well Ministries, visit us at http://www.watwm.org or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/watwm.
The first 21 verses of Psalm 22 give us a powerful prophecy of the Good Shepherd suffering for the sheep! In those verses we can clearly see the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual suffering of Jesus as He hung on the cross, and during the last three hours of darkness He experience His own Father forsaking Him as the wrath of God was poured out on Him for our sins! The suffering and death of Christ on the cross was as much for God as it was for us! God is a righteous, just, and holy God and could never forgive us of our sins simply because He loves us! There had to be a punishment, a judgment for our sins that God could accept. And the only acceptable substitute and sacrifice was the Perfect, unblemished Passover Lamb of God, Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19). Jesus “Himself became the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world” (1 John 2:2). Propitiation means “in the place of”. Jesus satisfied the wrath of God, in our place for our sins, and God's righteousness was satisfied. Now in Psalm 22:22-31, we move from suffering to glory, from prayer to praise (vv. 22, 23, 25, 26). In verses 1-21, Jesus "endured the cross," but now He enters into "the joy that was set before him" (Heb. 12:2). He had prayed to be delivered out of death and that prayer was answered. “Who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him” (Hebrews 5:7-9). Jesus sang a Passover hymn before He went to the cross (Matt. 26:30; Mark 14:26), and according to Hebrews 2:12, the risen Christ praised God in the midst of His people after His resurrection (see Matt. 18:20). We should note that in His song, our Lord deals with the expanding outreach to both Jews and Gentiles through the atoning work He finished on the cross. According to Hebrews 2:9-18, it was Jesus who sang praise to God before the great assembly (vv. 22-25). For years as a part of my morning devotions I quoted these verses from Hebrews 2:9-18 to begin my prayer time. I trust you will read them and be as blessed by them as I have over the years! “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: "I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You." And again: "I will put My trust in Him." And again: "Here am I and the children whom God has given Me." Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” God bless!
The Bible says, “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Our faith grows as we learn who God truly is. Just one look, even a glance at Psalms 144 will fill your heart with such confidence in God and assurance that God is able that you will easily be transformed to walk by “faith and not by sight” (II Corinthians 5:7). In part 3 of this 5 part series on The Characteristic Roles of God, come take a journey with Kim through the scriptures focusing on Psalms 144 and let the “peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean Quotable Kim-isms “Nothing you do goes unnoticed by the Master.” “You don't need to make 75,000 decisions in a day, you just need to decide to follow.” “If you think the way that He has carved out for you is hard, you don't want to know what it's like to be on the path that is contrary to His will.” “The only right is being where God asks you to be.” Mentioned in this Episode II Samuel 22:2 Ephesians 6:13-18 Psalms 31:3 Psalm 91:2 Nahum 1:7 II Samuel 22:3 Psalms 18:2 Social | Facebook | Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. For more information and to engage with Woman at the Well Ministries, visit us at http://www.watwm.org or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/watwm.
The Bible says, “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Our faith grows as we learn who God truly is. Just one look, even a glance at Psalms 144 will fill your heart with such confidence in God and assurance that God is able that you will easily be transformed to walk by “faith and not by sight” (II Corinthians 5:7). In part 2 of this 5 part series on The Characteristic Roles of God, come take a journey with Kim through the scriptures focusing on Psalms 144 and let the “peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean Quotable Kim-isms “God met your greatest need before you were even a person.” “God didn't save you to drop you, He saved you to keep you.” “Being kept in the arms of God requires us to be teachable.” “There is one decision that you need to make each day, and that is to follow Jesus.” “You don't have to know the end at the beginning because you know Who is at the end.” “Your life should look different than those who don't have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.” “I don't have to know how Jesus works to get on board with Him.” Mentioned in this Episode Psalm 25:12 “What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.” Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Isaiah 48:17 “Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” John 14:26 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Philippians 3:9 “And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:” 1 Corinthians 1:30 “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:” II Corinthians 5:21 “For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” Social | Facebook | Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. For more information and to engage with Woman at the Well Ministries, visit us at http://www.watwm.org or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/watwm.
The Bible says, “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Our faith grows as we learn who God truly is. Just one look, even a glance at Psalms 144 will fill your heart with such confidence in God and assurance that God is able that you will easily be transformed to walk by “faith and not by sight (II Corinthians 5:7). In part 1 of this 5 part series on The Characteristic Roles of God, come take a journey with Kim through the scriptures focusing on Psalms 144 and let the “peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean Quotable Kim-isms “Fellowship is enjoying the person of another person. Are we fellowshipping with Jesus?” ‘What is lord of your life?” “There is no replacement or substitute for the Lord, but you may be replacing His rightful place in your heart with someone else.” “Have you made room for God?” “If you are still in command of your life, you're living below your privileges.” “In the center of God's will, there is peace and power beyond comprehension.” Mentioned in this Episode Psalms 144 Acts 2:36 Acts 5:31 I Corinthians 1:9 Ephesians 4:5 Exodus 15:2 II Samuel 22:33 Psalm 84:5 Philippians 4:13 Social | Facebook | Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. For more information and to engage with Woman at the Well Ministries, visit us at http://www.watwm.org or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/watwm.
Friday, 23 September 2022 And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. Acts 10:27 Cornelius had just fallen before Peter. That was followed by Peter correcting him for doing that. From there, it now says, “And as he talked with him.” The contents are left unstated, but it was probably a general greeting accompanied by the normal personal things people say when they first meet. Being a present participle (literally: And talking with him), they engaged in conversation as they proceeded, such as, “We had a really nice trip. On the way, we stopped for the best falafel I've ever had. And now we are here to discover what the Lord intends for us to know.” Whatever was said, it continued as “he went in.” This shows that Cornelius first met Peter outside of the house. Once Peter had raised him up, the conversation began, and they continued to talk even as they were entering. As they did, it notes that Peter “found many who had come together.” One can think of the verse that says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Cornelius diligently sought after God (contrary to the Calvinistic idea about man being unable to seek after Him). When he received his vision, he then wanted to share it with as many of his family and friends as he could. In other words, one can imagine his words to them, “I have told you for years about our need to consider God in all our ways. Now, I have been told that he has a message to share with me from a man in Joppa. He will arrive today, and I want you to be there to hear his message as well. Please, please come and hear what he has to say!” This is the situation that now exists as Peter and Cornelius enter the house. Remembering that Peter is a Jew and that this would otherwise be considered culturally inappropriate, he will next inform this gathered audience of the reason he has nevertheless entered. Life application: Peter has walked into the house of supposedly “unclean” Gentiles. A doctor will enter a room with sick people that others would not dare to enter. A fellow soldier will throw himself on top of a grenade that will surely kill him in order to save his brothers in arms. What exceptional thing are you willing to do to bring life to others? The examples of the doctor and the soldier may involve actions by those who are unbelievers, and yet they will risk their lives for others. This is their calling, and it is their honor to act. We have a calling placed upon us that is intended to save, but it is not physical life we are considering. Rather, the message we possess – meaning that of the gospel – is the only message that can bring a person who stands already condemned before God (see John 3:18) to one who stands approved before God. And yet, are we too shy to share it? Are we embarrassed to share it? Are we too busy to share it? What excuses do we need to drop in order to be obedient to the call that we have been given? Let us consider them, let us refine our thoughts, and then let us act by spreading this wonderful message. Cornelius called “many” to hear the message. Peter was willing to go into “many” despite the cultural barrier that would have otherwise prevented him from doing so. Consider this and redirect! Speak out the word of salvation! Lord God, thank You for those who have been willing to accept danger in order to help save those who needed them in their time of distress. May they be a reminder to us that we can also help by bringing the saving message of Jesus to those who live out their lives in a permanent state of distress. We are all one heartbeat away from where eternity will place us. May we be willing to make a difference in where that eternity will be spent by them. Amen.
Wednesday, 31 August 2022 And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, “What is it, lord?” So he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God. Acts 10:4 The previous verse is where Cornelius saw in a vision an angel of God having come to him. Now, Luke records, “And when he observed him, he was afraid.” Both verbs are aorist participles. “And having looked intently on him and having become afraid” (BLB). The word translated as “observed,” atenizó, is one that indicates being completely fixed in staring at something. It is giving full attention to what is seen. One can see hints of the word “attention” in it. Cornelius was praying and all of a sudden, this messenger was there. This caught his full attention and brought him to a state of terror. With this state over him, it next records, that he “said, ‘What is it, lord?'” The word kurios is used. It can be used in a reference to the Lord, meaning Yehovah. It can be used as a title of respect to one greater than another, as in, “My lord, what can I do?” It can be used as a title of general respect, such as, “Sir, what is it?” And etc. In this case, he understands that he is a divine messenger, “What is it, lord.” This seems to be the case because of the terror just noted. If it was a senior from his military chain of command, he would have simply said, “Yes, sir, I am almost done praying.” With his state of terror, and with his question spoken, Luke next says, “So he said to him.” This is now the messenger speaking to Cornelius. He has come for a reason, he has been asked about what his coming is for, and so he now gives a reply, saying, “Your prayers and your alms have come up.” The same word used to describe the alms the beggar asked for in Acts 3:2 and that also described the charitable deeds of Tabitha in Acts 9:36 is used here. These alms are derived from compassion that is directed to the poor and needy. Those, along with his obviously heartfelt prayers are said to have ascended. The meaning is that they were as an offering burned on an altar that had then become a fragrant aroma. These are then specifically noted, “for a memorial.” This is the third and last time that the word mnémosunon, or “memorial,” is seen in the Bible. The word signifies a reminder. It is something that is worth remembering such as in Matthew 26:13 and Mark 14:9, both of which speak of the same event – “Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her.” Matthew 26:13 In this case, the prayers and deeds of Cornelius were something worthy of remembrance, as it says, “before God.” Taken together with the word “ascended,” it is as an offering on an altar that is described in Leviticus. They were a true and complete sacrifice that would otherwise be acceptable to God. They were not enough to save him, however. This is evident based on the rest of the passage. However, they demonstrate that his heart was set in the right direction. Charles Ellicott states the matter well, as long as it is understood that apart from faith in Jesus (which will come as the chapter continues) his deeds cannot justify him, only his faith can – “If we ask, in the technical language of a later theology, how they could be accepted when they were offered prior to a clear faith in Christ, and therefore before justification, the answer is that ... He was believing in the Light that lighteth every man, though as yet he did not identify that Light with its manifestation in Jesus as the Christ (John 1:9). He had the faith which from the beginning of the world has justified—the belief that God is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).” Charles Ellicott The ellipsis in the quote from Ellicott removes something that may lead to a false sense of what is being said. Ellicott is close in his analysis, but it must be understood that when he says, “he had the faith which...justified,” it must mean a potential justification, not actual at this time. People all over the world have faith, they do good deeds, and they really believe there is a God that we must answer to. The issue isn't that they believe this. The issue is, first and foremost, that sin must be dealt with. Abraham was surely the same person before and after the note in Genesis 15:6. But he had to have faith in God's provision first. Abraham believed in the Lord (YHVH), and He credited it to Him as righteousness. Cornelius believes in God, in a general sense. Now, in Acts 10, he will be introduced to the Lord (Jesus who is YHVH) and he will believe in a specific sense. This is what brings justification. Sincere people can believe in a false gospel or a false messiah and not be saved. Cornelius has faith and it is now going to be directed to the One who can mediate that faith before God in an acceptable way. That will become explicitly clear in verse 10:43. Life application: We must never waffle in our theology and say that someone has faith that can save apart from Christ. A person can have great faith and misdirect it and not be saved. Only when the faith is directed to Jesus, the Lord God incarnate, can a person then be saved. Those of the past who knew of the Lord's promise of Messiah, such as Job, had the appropriate faith because they had faith, and they believed in the right Person to come. Now, all must believe in the right Person who has come. This may seem like splitting hairs, but it is not. The resolution to man's problem, meaning sin, must be dealt with. The only One who can deal with it is Jesus who is the Christ (Messiah). Jesus is the Lord (YHVH). Any other “messiah” is not the Lord (YHVH) and is thus a false messiah. With more revelation has come more precise responsibility. Only through the name of Jesus can man be saved. Lord God, help us to not error in our wording and thus lead others astray through misunderstanding. May we carefully think through our presentation of the gospel and then give it in a manner that will convict and then heal the person who hears it. Help us in this, O God, that people will come to a right and saving knowledge of Jesus Christ our Lord! Amen.
Pastor David shares Wednesday in Dickinson. 1. Amos 9:13 The Reaper will overtake the plowman: Divine Accelleration and Unstoppable Momentum a. Jeremiah 1:12 God is hastening (watching over) His Word to perform it! (KJV) He will make sure that His Word will come to pass. No one can stop it! b. Deuteronomy 28:2-6 The blessing will overtake you! i. Why don't we see Divine Acceleration? Because we don't expect it. ii. We need to expect it: talk it; decree it Job 22:28 AMPC 2. John 2:1-11 An example of Divine Acceleration a. John 4:46-54 Once again, Jesus performed a miracle of acceleration in Cana! God wants to accelerate His will for our lives, and we need to expect it and decree it. b. This is not to say that we don't need faith and patience! Without faith it is impossible to please Him (Hebrews 11:6); we inherit the promise through faith and patience (Hebrews 6:12). But know this, that while we'll have to use our faith, God is accelerating things! i. Ex.: Churches, Brittany's and my house; ii. Congregation: jobs, opportunities, investments, families being restored, revival. This is the year of the Open Hand of God: this is the time for extravagant asking! 3. Divine acceleration and unstoppable momentum are just that: unstoppable! a. God's Blessings cannot be stopped as He opens His hand to His faithful ones: i. Isaiah 14:27 God is talking about judgment against Assyria, but the same is true of His plans for His covenant people. No one can turn back His hand of blessings toward His people! All the plans that God has cannot be frustrated! He always makes His plans come to pass!! a. Ephesians 1:11 (NKJV) In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, b. Isaiah 44:1-5 The move of the Holy Spirit cannot and will not be stopped! i. Example: Trees (especially in ND) grow mainly by the water. It's easy to tell where a river or a creek is because of the trees that are growing around it! They cannot be stopped, they grow so well and fast Psalms 1:1-3 (NKJV) 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; [2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. [3] He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. c. The Plan of God cannot be stopped as He opens His hand of blessing to you i. Numbers 23:7-9, 18-20 4. Closing: Expect suddenlies! a. Jesus' coming will be a suddenly: Mark 13:35-36 b. Paul experienced a suddenly on the way to Damascus: Acts 9:3 c. In the prison: Acts 16:26 d. Ezekiel 37:3-10 (vs. 7) SUDDENLY! The Bones came together suddenly! i. Job 36:32 Expect the lightnings of God! ii. Luke 11:2 God is moving in Dickinson, in this region, and in this nation. We will see this nation return to the Lord, starting right here in Dickinson, and in ND and MT! We are establishing HIS kingdom on the earth! “Happy (blessed) are the people whose God is the LORD!” - Psalm 144:15 5. In this season of the Open Hand of God, we need to step out in boldness. It's harvest time! a. Matthew 9:37-38 (NKJV) Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. [38] Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
The purpose of this book is to make the way of salvation as plain as day to men, women, and children, with the expectation that many of those who read the book will see the way, will take it, will be saved at once, and will obtain eternal life. The book goes out into the world for the same purpose that Jesus Christ came into it: to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). Did you know that more people are shut out of Jesus Christ's saving grace, pardon, heaven, and eternal life because they won't come to Jesus Christ as sinners – plain, ugly, wretched sinners? Far more people are shut out of heaven by the pride that keeps them from crying, God be merciful to me a sinner, than are shut out by the enormity of their sins or by the stubbornness of their infidelity. It is as true today as it was when Jesus Christ first said it to the moralists of His own day: The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you (Matthew 21:31). Christ Jesus came not merely to save the sinner from the guilt of his sins and from the penalty of his sins, but to save him also from the power of sin. Jesus Christ does save from sin's guilt and from sin's punishment; He does save from a guilty conscience and from hell, but thank God, that is not all; He saves from sin's power. Our Lord's own words bring this out with great clearness and force. He says in John 8:34, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant [slave] of sin. We all know this is true. How many of us know from bitterest experience the slavery of sin, the slavery of drunkenness, the slavery of lust, the slavery of the greed for gold, the slavery of a bad temper, the slavery of an unruly tongue, the slavery of a mean disposition, or the slavery of unclean thoughts. Yes, we have all known something about the bondage of sin, but listen to what Jesus Christ: If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior who died on Calvary's cross to make pardon possible, rose from the dead and is a living Savior today. He has all power . . . in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18), and is therefore able to save to the uttermost, not merely from the uttermost but also to the uttermost, all those who come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25); He saves us from all the slavery of sin. He saves us from sin's power as well as from sin's guilt. That is what He came to do; that is what He does do. – Reuben A. Torrey
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
