Podcasts about his authority

Scriptures: Authority in Teaching Mark 1:21-22 Capernaum- Matthew 11, Synagogues- Luke 14:4, Teach- Matthew 7:29, Matthew 21, Amazed- Authority over Demons 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Mark 1:23-24, Ezekiel 28:12-18, Revelation 12:4,9, John 10:10, Mark 8:29-32, Luke 11:24-26, Mark 1:24, Matthew 25:41, 1 John 3:8, Mark 1:25-26, Mark 1:21-29, Mark 1:22, Mark 1:27, Mark 1:23-24, Mark 3:6, Mark 3:22, Mark 6:2, Authority over Disease Mark 1:29, Mark 1:30-31, Luke 4:39, Mark 1:32, Mark 1:29-34, Matthew 8:16 Application Point: Praise Jesus for His Authority!

I. Jesus Exercises His AuthorityII. Jesus Declares the Sign of His AuthorityIII. The Miracle of His Authority

What truly draws people to Jesus?Today, many churches use music, lights, and creative presentations to create an engaging atmosphere. While these tools can be great, we can't forget the real reason people were drawn to Jesus—and why they'll still come today: His Love – People were drawn to Jesus' deep compassion, not just an experience. Love still wins hearts! His Authority in Teaching – His words had power and changed lives. The Bible still transforms today! His Power to Heal – People flocked to Jesus because miracles happened—healing still draws people now! His Authority Over Demons – People didn't just hear about Jesus; they saw His power over darkness firsthand. When we focus on what Jesus focused on, people will come! It's not about choosing between creativity and power—it's about making sure we never replace the true draw of the gospel with anything else. This episode will encourage and challenge us to keep the main thing the main thing! Let's see lives changed! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help spread the truth! Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!#Jesus #ChurchGrowth #Faith #BibleTeaching #Healing #PowerOfGod #ChristianPodcast #Revival #Gospel Visit Our Website: www.wordontheway.com Ways to Give: Cash App: $wordotw Text: wordotw to 53555 Online: www.wordontheway.com/give Follow Us: Instagram: @wordotw TikTok: @wordotw YouTube: www.youtube.com/@wordotw

Friday - The Sign of His Authority, pt. 5 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Tuesday - The Sign of His Authority, pt. 2 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Wednesday - The Sign of His Authority, pt. 3 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Thursday - The Sign of His Authority, pt. 4 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Monday - The Sign of His Authority, pt. 1 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Jesus Is The Way - Humility To Glory (audio) David Eells – 3/2/25 Today, I'd like to focus on our Example of humility, Who, of course, is the Lord Jesus. He said He could do nothing of Himself. (Joh.5:19) … The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner. Now, obviously, if Jesus could do nothing of Himself, we can do nothing of ourselves. Nothing of any importance in the Kingdom can we do of ourselves because self has no power to do the work of God. Self cannot walk in the Spirit. Self does not have the renewed mind of Christ with the renewed sight and hearing (Ephesians 4:23), having been washed with the water of the Word (Ephesians 5:26). Self has no power to walk in the Spirit or to do the works of God. When men take over Christianity, they bring God and His gifts down on their level and everything about that is just dead religion. It's worthless to God. Look at the huge religious organizations that do not turn out anything that looks like Jesus. There's no reward for it whatsoever, but many people waste their lives in another kingdom rather than the Kingdom of God. Jesus was both a son of man and the Son of God. He was talking about self here. He wasn't talking about the spiritual man that dwelt in that body; He was talking about self. And He said in (Joh.5:30) I can of myself do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is righteous; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Jesus sought the Will of the Father. (Jas.4:7) Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. He was humble to the Will of the Father. He did not have His Own religious “agenda.” When we're driven by our own desires, our own agendas of ego, pride, and competition, we're not trustworthy, we're not humble, and we can expect problems. We can expect not to have the salvation that we need because we're self-willed and stubborn, and seeking our own kingdom. Jesus said that He could of Himself do nothing. That tells us that we certainly can't expect to do this on our own either. So, let's look to Jesus, Who is our Example of true humility. (Isa.66:1) Thus saith the Lord, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest? (2) For all these things hath my hand made, and [so] all these things came to be, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word. Notice, the Lord is talking about building Himself a house, and He is saying that He doesn't dwell in houses made with men's hands (Acts 7:48,17:24). This is the “house” that God is building, as verse 2 speaks of, but then He says, “to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word.” That's the “house” of the Lord. He is speaking about the house that He has chosen, and that house is “a man who is of a contrite spirit, that trembleth at his word.” Oh, praise God! Another verse says, (Psa.138:6) For though the Lord is high, yet hath he respect (That's the Hebrew raah, also translated as “to see, become aware, give attention, regard, consider,” etc.) unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar. The bible school graduates of Jesus' day, as in our day, could not do the works of Jesus. Even though God is great and He rules over all and He is to be revered and bowed down to, He respects the lowly. Now we have learned that grace is God's method to give us faith and power. (Jas.4:6) … Wherefore [the scripture] saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. We also need to understand that the blessings of God are poured out upon the people who will humble themselves. (Jas.4:10) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you. So our Lord Jesus Christ is our Example. He not only came to be our Savior, to deliver us from ourselves, from the devil, from the curse, but He's our Example of what is true “humility.” (1Jn.2:6) He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked. We are commanded to walk in the Steps of Jesus because what Jesus gave us was an example of life. I agree we haven't all come into that yet, but the more we study Him, the more we see what it is to be walking humbly before our God. (Mic.6:8) He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God? We are to be transformed into that same Image. (2Co.3:8) But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit. Therefore Jesus' walk should be our walk, and we're coming to the time when God is going to fulfill that, when God is going to restore everything that's been taken away from His people (Joel 2:23-29). God is going to bring us back to walking in the Power of the Spirit of God! It will be awesome! So, also, it says in (Php.2:5) Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus (So we are supposed to be thinking the same way He does, with the same ambitions, the same desires, the same humility.): (6) who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, (7) but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; (8) and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross. (And we are also to humble ourselves, becoming a servant, taking-up our cross, and following Jesus.) (9) Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name. In baptism, which represents death, burial, and resurrection, He gave us His Name, and as we enter into the manifestation of that death, burial, and resurrection, the Name of Jesus Christ is manifested in us. As we've studied before, the word “name” means “nature, character, and authority.” As we “have this mind...which was also in Christ,” and we take up our cross to follow Him, and we humble ourselves to become servants in this world, that Name is manifested in us. That's the fruit that Jesus is asking for in the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9,18-23; Mark 4:1-9,13-20; Luke 8:4-15). That's the 30-, 60-, and 100-fold fruit of the manifestation of His Name in us, His Nature, His Character, His Authority. We behold “in the mirror the glory of the Lord,” and are transformed into that same Image, “from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the spirit.” God Himself chose humble circumstances for His Son. Obviously Jesus could have come in all of His Glory and manifested Himself as the King that He is, but God wanted Him to come in humble circumstances. Let's read in (Luk.2:4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; (5) to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child. (6) And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. (7) And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. God sent His only begotten Son to earth to be the Savior of mankind. He was the most important Person Who has ever been on this earth, and yet God sent Him in these circumstances. Could God have supplied better circumstances to honor the great King? Of course, He could, but it wasn't His plan, because Jesus not only represents the Savior, He represents the body of Christ. He came here to give up His carnal life, His physical, fleshly life, in order to take up His spiritual, heavenly Life, and He came to show us the Way. He was called the Way in (Joh.14:6) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me. He said, “I am the way,” and so far what we're seeing is that He came in very humble circumstances, and throughout Jesus' earthly work, He continued in very humble circumstances. He took on no titles or letters behind His name. He took up no collections for himself. He is the way! And it says in (Luk.2:42) And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast; (43) and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not; (44) but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance: (45) and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him. (46) And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions: (47) and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. No doubt, even at twelve years old, He had a lot to teach them, although Jesus was still subject to the moral laws at that time. He was subject to His parents and He was subject to people who were set in authority over Him, just as we are also commanded to be in subjection to those who have been given authority over us. We are in subjection unto the kings and unto the governments. (Rom.13:1) Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the [powers] that be are ordained of God. (2) Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. (3) For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: (4) for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil. (5) Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake. (6) For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing. (7) Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. And, if we are servants, we are also in subjection to our masters as we are told in (1Pe.2:18) Servants, [be] in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. (19) For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully. (20) For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted [for it], ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. And so was Jesus. Even the mighty Son of God had to humble Himself to be submissive because of the body that He was dwelling in. Many people think we have special privileges because we are sons of God, but it is because of this body that we dwell in, we've been given these rules and regulations. Now let's return to our text in (Luk.2:48) And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing. (49) And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house? (50) And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. (51) And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart. (52) And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. “Favor” is the Greek xáris meaning “grace, as a gift or blessing.” You see, because Jesus was humble, He received grace. He showed us how to overcome. Jesus was truly an overcomer. People think, “Of course, Jesus overcame since He's the Son of God.” But Jesus laid aside His omnipotence and omniscience to come down as a Spirit-filled man, the Son of God dwelling in Him just as the Son of God dwells in us. He came down and left that God privilege and ability to be an example unto us and demonstrated to us all that humility is the Way. He was humble, and God blessed Him, and He “grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” You would expect that Jesus, being the great King that He was, would have had an awesome palace full of luxuries, with many servants and so on. Some preachers do preach that kind of a Jesus, a Jesus Who was rich, but it's very hard for us to see that anywhere in the Scriptures. It's because of their apostate doctrines and their own selfish desires that they preach that kind of a Jesus, because the Bible tells us why Jesus chose to be poor. (Jas.2:5) Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? Jesus wasn't forced into poverty; He chose it. Poverty is not a curse when everywhere you go, God supplies your need. He had a need for an ass's colt to fulfil scripture so He borrowed one instead of raising one, which would be a burden. It's a contentment. Paul said, (1Ti.6:6) But godliness with contentment is great gain: (7) for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out; (8) but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.  God translated Jesus because He didn't have airplanes. (Mat 6: 33) But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. God will give you what you need to do His will but we don't need the burden of idols. However, just “food and covering” aren't enough for most people. (Luk.9:57) And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (Well, it's easy to say that, but when you find out the conditions, you might not want to go with Him, and so Jesus began to explain the conditions of His lifestyle.) (58) And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Did this potential disciple know what he was getting into? The Lord wanted to make sure that he did before he went, and do we know what we're getting into when we claim to be disciples of Jesus Christ? That's the important thing because God expects and wants us to follow the Lord no matter what, with no excuses, with no looking back at our former life, as the rest of the text says. And yet these are the people who live by miracles. (Luk.9:59) And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. (Notice “me first”.) (60) But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God. “Publish” is diaggéllō, which properly means to “thoroughly declare (publicly herald); fully announce {throughout the world}, ‘declaring far and wide,' i.e. widely (profusely) proclaiming.” (Luk.9:61) And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house. (62) But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Jesus wanted them to go and spread the Good Tidings, but they had very human excuses, which Jesus was not accepting in the least. He told them, “There's something more important than your family or your houses or anything you can think of.” Of course, most of society, and even religious people, will tell us, “Oh, no, these things are very, very important.” We need to have our mind renewed to deliver us from many such traditions that get in the way of our doing what is truly important, because as the Lord Jesus teaches us in, (Mat.6:33) … seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Jesus wasn't sorry that He chose poverty. He was happy for the joy that He was able to bring others through deliverance, healing, provision, and so on. He chose this lifestyle, and, for those who have in their heart the same mind as was in Christ (Philippians 2:5-8), it's their desire, too. The most important thing to them is not the things of the world, but to humble themselves to the Will of God. The rich are distracted by their toys. We're told in, (2Co.8:9) For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich. Some rather near-sighted people read that and say, “Oh, boy! The Lord became poor so we could become rich!” But, read very carefully, “that, though He was rich.” Now, where was He rich? (Php.2:5) Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: (6) who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, (7) but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; (8) and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself (Jesus had to humble Himself, and we have to humble ourselves.), becoming obedient even unto death (Humility is denying ourselves to take up our cross and follow Jesus.), yea, the death of the cross. (9) Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name. We can see plainly where He was rich. He was rich in the Kingdom of Heaven with His Father before He laid it all aside and came down here to be a Servant, and to humble Himself unto the death of the Cross in order to bear that Name. While He was down here, He wasn't rich. So notice, “though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor.” Jesus became poor in order to meet our needs. He sacrificed His whole Life, not just when going to the Cross, but His whole Life, in order to make sure that the Good News of God's all-encompassing provisions was proclaimed far and wide. “That ye through his poverty might become rich.” The “rich” this is talking about is the same kind of “rich” that Jesus laid aside in order to come down here. He's bringing us to His heavenly Kingdom. (1Jn.4:17) … As he (Jesus) is, even so are we in this world. He's not talking about riches down here and none of His disciples understood this to be riches on earth. There is no promise for the rich of the world who are not rich in the provision of the heavenly Kingdom of God. Jesus pointed that out in the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, where the rich man didn't see to Lazarus' need (Luke 16:19-31). (1Ti.6:6) But godliness with contentment is great gain. In the New Testament, we are called to be rich in spirit, rich in the gifts of the Kingdom, rich in the “gold and silver” of the Nature of Jesus Christ and, yes, have all material provision that we need to build the Kingdom. This was clearly seen in the lives of Jesus and His first disciples. They were unencumbered by the distracting things of this world. (1Jn2:15) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. The promises are for the poor. He preached the Gospel to the poor. (Jas.2:5) Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? (2Co.8:10) And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you (So this needs to be fulfilled in us if we are to have the Mind of Christ, Who laid everything aside to become a servant of God and do the work of the Kingdom for our sakes.), who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will. (“God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure,” will put this in our hearts as in Philippians 2:13.) (11) But now complete the doing also; that as there was the readiness to will, so there may be the completion also out of your ability. In other words, “Hey, let's not be just hearers of the Word, but let's be doers of the Word in providing the needs of the brethren.” Then as we read on down, Paul speaks about how the Lord wanted equality in His people regarding material possessions. (2Co.8:12) For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not. (13) For I say not this that others may be eased and ye distressed; (14) but by equality: your abundance being a supply at this present time for their want, that their abundance also may become a supply for your want; that there may be equality: (15) as it is written, He that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little had no lack. That's referring to the Israelites gathering manna in the wilderness, and it's the principle Paul was using about there being equality among the people. (Exo.16:18) And when they measured it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating. When they gathered the manna, they would measure out an omer-full. Then they would put any excess into the container of somebody else who hadn't gathered quite enough, and that way everybody got their needs met. In the Parable of the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30), who couldn't give-up his riches to enter the Kingdom, Jesus said (Mat.19:24) … It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (25) And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved? (Meaning, of course, that they knew this was impossible.) (26) And Jesus looking upon [them] said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Jesus knew God could put the generosity in the heart of the rich to share their riches, as it should be done. (Ecc.5:11) When goods increase, they are increased that eat them; and what advantage is there to the owner thereof, save the beholding of them with his eyes? … (13) There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt. However, to their shame, the rich then made one of the Temple gates the “eye of the needle” because, of course, they wanted to get all the rich people through the Door of the Kingdom more easily.    Jesus was a humble person. Earthly riches were not something that Jesus preached anywhere in His ministry and He rejected it for His Own Life. He raised His disciples to be humble people with a simple lifestyle in order to focus on building the Kingdom. Everything else physical was just a means to an end, but like the Pharisees of that day, the Pharisees of our day are still trying to make Jesus rich. (Joh.19:23) The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. I'm sure you've heard some of the prosperity preachers who say Jesus was rich because of this garment that was completely woven without a seam. That's interesting, though I don't know how anybody could say that made Him rich.  I guess they think He had something that nobody else had, but I submit to you that there's also another reason God describes Jesus' garment in this way. In Revelation, the Bride is clothed with a lampros garment. (Rev.19:8) And it was given unto her that she should array herself in fine linen, bright (That's lampros and it means “shining, magnificent, bright, splendid.”) and pure: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. A seamless garment represents not having mans works involved.. A garment also represents covering-up nakedness, which God likened unto sinfulness (Genesis 3:7,10-11). And also the Scripture teaches, (Isa.59:4) None sueth in righteousness, and none pleadeth in truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. (5) They hatch adders eggs (In other words, that's their fruit.), and weave the spider's web (A spider's web is very porous, and notice it is woven but you can see nakedness or sin.): he that eateth of their eggs dieth; and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. (6) Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands. So notice in Revelation that the righteous works or righteous acts of the saints are what the lampros bridal garment represented, but here, these people whose works are wicked, don't have enough works to cover themselves. They are exposed for what they are. We, too, are weaving a garment by our works, and it has to be one that covers our nakedness. The Lord Jesus had this wonderful coat that was woven throughout with no seam of man in it, and it doesn't represent riches at all; it represents righteousness, One Who is walking in truth and righteousness and purity. The wisdom and righteousness Jesus had was not from man, but from God. As a matter of fact, we can see as we read on in our text, that Jesus had no riches. (Joh.19:24) They said therefore one to another, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my garments among them, And upon my vesture did they cast lots. (25) These things therefore the soldiers did. (They were casting lots for probably the only thing of any value that Jesus had.) But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. (26) When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved (That suggests this is John the apostle, himself.), he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! (27) Then saith he to the disciple, Behold, thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her unto his own home. What did Jesus provide for His mother during His ministry? He didn't seem to be making a living, and some people would say He was not really successful. We know He was totally successful because, as He told the Father, (Joh.17:4) I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do. He raised up a worldwide church but He didn't seem to worry about providing for His mother. When He was leaving, He hadn't arranged for her to have a home or any of the things that a successful preacher would obviously give to his mother. Instead, He passed on His responsibility for taking care of her to one of His other disciples, and that disciple didn't seem to be any better off than He was. Of course, Jesus had taught His disciples that God would supply their every need. (Luk.9:2) And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. (3) And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. … (Luk.22:35) And he said unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing. That's because everywhere they went, God supplied their need. They freely gave, and they didn't charge a tithe, as some people say. There's not one place in the Scriptures where they ever did that. Jesus said tithing was of the Law (Matthew 23:23). They went by faith and God supplied. It's good to live by faith. (Mat.6:19) Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: (20) but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: (21) for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also. It's good to walk and to trust in God, but of course, you can't do that if you're materialistic and you want to live on a higher level than God wants you to live. We see plainly in the life of Jesus that the Father did not desire for Him to walk in the way of riches, nor is that healthy for anybody to do. God has called us to walk in the steps of Jesus, in His humility to the Father, and His humility to not try to impress the people around Him. He didn't care anything about being what the world called “successful,” and I think this proves that Jesus wasn't a rich person and wasn't interested in those things, nor was His mother. The physical things, the food, the covering, all these things are necessary but they're just a means to an end, not a love of our life. We're told in (1Jn.2:15) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Jesus' love was God's saints. He was interested in raising up the saints to be able to walk in obedience to the Will of God and to be sanctified and to be pleasing unto the Lord. And we're told that if we have His wisdom, we won't have the wisdom of man. (1Co.1:30) But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: (31) that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Now let's go to (Mat.13:54) And coming into his own country he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? (That's the Greek dýnamis meaning “power, might, strength,” and it's where the word “dynamite” comes from. This is more accurately read, “Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty powers?) (Mat.13:55) Is not this the carpenter's son? In other words, “We know who his father is, so where did He come up with this wisdom and mighty powers? It doesn't make any sense because He's just the son of a carpenter.” Well, it doesn't make any sense only if you were used to nepotism, which they were. All those rich Pharisees and Sadducees and Scribes passed on the “family business” to their sons, just like a lot of the churches do nowadays. When the old man's gone, the son takes over. He's now chosen to be the pastor, but why is it that God always seems to choose the son to be assistant pastor, and then the pastor? Is this not nepotism? Isn't there somebody more qualified who's available? Well, you'd never find it out because of that spirit. Nepotism is the story of the High Priest Eli. (1Sa.2:12) Now the sons of Eli were base men; they knew not the Lord. … (17) And the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord; for the men despised the offering of the Lord. … (22) Now Eli was very old; and he heard all that his sons did unto all Israel, and how that they lay with the women that did service at the door of the tent of meeting. (23) And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people. (24) Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord's people to transgress. (25) If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord was minded to slay them. Obviously, raising up his sons to take his place didn't work, because they didn't walk in the ways of the Lord and they grabbed for the physical as much as they could, and we're seeing the same thing today. We're seeing Eli ministries everywhere that walk in nepotism and in lust for the things of the world. And God destroyed Eli's sons, which are a type of far too many ministries today. And so, people were questioning how Jesus was teaching and healing and working miracles. They were implying, “Hey, this is not a son of a Pharisee. He's not a son of one of our scribes. He's not a son of a Sadducee. How does the son of a carpenter get all this wisdom and power?” Those Pharisees and Sadducees and Scribes had rich parents, so they went to their Bible schools and entered into the family business, because that's what it really was. Yet, here's somebody that didn't have the same “opportunity” their preachers did. Well, to Jesus, and to the Father, that wasn't an opportunity and that wasn't a blessing. Jesus was in a position of weakness because He was raised up in a family that wasn't well-to-do and didn't have connections, but it made no difference because He wasn't after what those people were after. (Mat.13:55) Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas? (56) And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? (They knew His humble family and wondered, “How did this man get this wisdom?” because the only way they knew you could get it was to go to Bible School.) (57) And they were offended in him. (You have heard that familiarity breeds contempt. In other words, “Poor Jesus! He is just a commoner and has no credentials. He has no ‘pedigree.' And His father has no important connections.”) But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. (58) And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. How foolish that people would question the gift because of the way that it came! Even today, that happens. People want to know if you have any “letters” behind your name. They ask, “Are you important?” and “Where did you get this wisdom?” Cannot God just give it to you by studying the Bible on your own? Cannot God lead you by the hand and make you a disciple? We read in (Heb.13:8) Jesus [is] the same yesterday and to-day, [yea] and for ever. He still takes people by the hand and makes disciples of them when they have a personal relationship with Him through the Word of God. Jesus had a personal relationship with the Father. He didn't need any go-betweens. He didn't need any Nicolaitan preachers that were between Him and the Father. He had a personal relationship with the Father and that's where He got His great wisdom and power. It came from the Father. So because Jesus had no credentials, it offended the Eli ministries of His time. Unlike the common people, they wouldn't just sit and listen and accept the gift of God that was coming through Him; they expected something more. Well, God is justified of His awesome works. Glory to God! If you want God's Will, you don't need to be raised up in a mausoleum. (Joh.7:14) But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. (15) The Jews therefore marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? (By that, they meant He didn't go to their seminaries.) (16) Jesus therefore answered them and said, My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me. (17) If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself. He didn't say they had to go to a seminary of man to get it like the Pharisees did. He said if a person desired God's Will, they would know of the teaching. God will raise you up as a disciple of Jesus Christ. He will take you by the hand. He will lead you. Of course, this is a humbling way, because the world and the worldly church don't recognize you, but the Lord does. He opens doors to the humble people and He will bring it to pass. Amen! Jesus was made known to the righteous because God opened their eyes to see Him, but we know He was rejected of the proud and the religious leaders and the rich people. They just wanted to walk in materialism and so He wasn't recognized of them. (Mar.12:35) And Jesus answered and said, as he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Christ is the son of David? (36) David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet. (37) David himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he his son? And the common people heard him gladly. You know, it takes a lot of effort to get a worldly education and you want to believe it's valuable. All those religious leaders had gone through a lot of trouble to get to that place. They didn't want to be humbled; they wanted to be seen as the great people that they thought they were. But the humble people, the common people, they loved to listen to Jesus. Even though He wasn't raised up in their seminary, that made no difference to them. Humility is not an outward show. We read in (Mar.12:38) And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and [to have] salutations in the marketplaces… Oh, they love to dress “snazzy,” don't they? You have to have a nice suit and stand behind a pulpit but Jesus didn't hold to their traditions of men. That's important to some people, but God said, (1Sa.16:7) … Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. God's not interested in the riches and the finery that a lot of the religious world is interested in. None of that makes you righteous, or smart, or a good teacher. Again in (Mar.12:38) And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and [to have] salutations in the marketplaces (39) and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts. In the Parable of the Guests (Luke 14:7-11), didn't Jesus teach us to be content in a lowly place, and not to go up higher unless you are called? He said to beware of putting yourself in too high a position because somebody more honorable may come to take your seat, but these people chose for themselves the chief places in the feasts. Well, Jesus wanted to share His gift with people. That was the most important thing to Him. Promoting Himself above people was something He considered totally fleshly. Continuing with (Mar.12:40) They that devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation. (41) And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. (42) And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites (At current valuation, one mite is approximately 1/16th of a penny.), which make a farthing. (43) And he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than all they that are casting into the treasury: (44) for they all did cast in of their superfluity (That's perisseúō meaning “overflowing abundance, excess, lavishness, prosperity.”); but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. Glory to God! We tend to judge in the flesh what humility is, and what submitting to the Will of God is. Jesus complained that all of these people who put in their over-abundance were not sacrificing anything because they still had all of their needs met, but this poor widow gave more than all of them because of what she had left. She knew that God would meet her needs and this is the kind of faith that impressed Jesus. Can you imagine, this poor widow, who humbly gave two mites to the Kingdom, is more famous throughout all of history than any of those unmentioned rich show-offs, who gave to the Kingdom in a display of pride. You know, it is truly what you have left that proves your sacrifice, not how much you give. This lady gave more than all of them according to God's accounting and that was true humility on her part. This impressed Jesus more than the Pharisees and the Sadducees and their ways of dealing with God. You know, Jesus didn't seek the honor that comes from man. He didn't even seek for God to honor Him, but when He didn't seek the honor for Himself, God sought it for Him. (Mat.21:4) Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, (5) Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, Meek (The text that's being quoted here is from Zechariah 9:9 where “meek” is translated as “lowly.”), and riding upon an ass,  (Mat.21:5) Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, Meek, And riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass. And notice, He even had to borrow this foal of an ass, so we can't say He was rich in the way of the world. However, when Jesus does come back in Revelation 19, we see that He's on a big white horse. Now, I would say, if somebody was rich, and wanted to impress the multitudes, He'd certainly be riding on a big white horse, not the foal of an ass. What was the point He was making? He was making the point that, even though He was King, to be King does not mean materialism in God's Kingdom, and it doesn't mean pride, boastfulness, or being lifted up above anybody in God's Kingdom on earth. He came “lowly...riding upon an ass,” and if our Lord King would do this, what does God expect of us? Does He expect humility of us? I guarantee it. (Mat.21:6) And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them, (7) and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon. (8) And the most part of the multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the way. Jesus said, (Joh.14:6) … I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me. He is the Way, and He showed us the Way. His method is humility. He expects it of everybody. He doesn't care what the preachers nowadays think. Many are high and lifted up, but in the Kingdom, if they make it, they will be the least because they've disobeyed the principles that Jesus has laid down, the Nature and Character that He's passed on to us, and this humility that He carried throughout His earthly ministry. (Mat.21:9) And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David… Even though He was King, Jesus wasn't seeking any worldly kingdom, but here the Lord honored Him from the simple people. “Hōsanná is a transliteration of the Hebrew hôsî-âh-nā meaning ‘Oh, save now!' or ‘Please save!' It comes from two words, Yahsha, which means ‘O save, deliver,' and nah, which means ‘I pray.'” In both Aramaic and Hebrew, it was originally a cry for help, but then also became used as a cry of happiness. (Mat.21:9) And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. (Mat.21:10) And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, Who is this? (11) And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee. So Jesus continued on to Jerusalem and entered the Temple. (Joh.2:14) And he found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: (15) and he made a scourge of cords, and cast all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changers money, and overthrew their tables; (16) and to them that sold the doves he said, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise. (Jesus complained that the priests and scribes had made the Father's House a “house of merchandise” to profit for themselves.) (17) His disciples remembered that it was written, Zeal for thy house shall eat me up. He defended the Father's House. He wanted it to be a humble place, a place of prayer for all nations, but they had made it a den of thieves. These days, what is loosely called “Father's House” is once again a den of thieves. It's a place for materialism and for worshipping men who don't share the humility that Jesus has and don't see the importance in it. All worship goes to God; all praise goes to God. He is the supplier of every thing. It doesn't do our flesh any good to be lifted up because, as the Bible says, (Mat.23:12) … whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted. Also, (1Pe.5:5) … all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. And so we have a whole generation of ministry that knows nothing of these principles that Jesus is laying down for us. He said, (Mat.10:9) Get you no gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses. And, (Mat.10:8) … freely ye received, freely give. But they know nothing of this and they're not following the Master. They're not disciples of Jesus Christ. A true disciple is a “learner and a follower.” He is somebody who studies the Master in order to walk in His Steps and to do what He did. Notice that when we study the Master, we don't see the mansions that the leaders of Christianity have raised up unto themselves. And sometimes one mansion is not enough for them, neither is one jet plane enough for them, or one Rolls Royce enough for them. (Isa.56:11) Yea, the dogs are greedy, they can never have enough; and these are shepherds (He's calling the leadership of the church “greedy dogs.”) that cannot understand: they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, from every quarter. What about the equality that Jesus desired to have on this earth? What about the desire for His disciples to share and share alike so that everybody's needs would be met?    Jesus did not want people to profit or to be lifted up in the Father's House. He didn't want people to be esteemed for their physical attributes. Even the Body that God gave unto Jesus was not to be admired. (Isa.53:2) For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. (Jesus was not good looking because He did not want to be followed for that reason.) (3) He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not. God didn't want anybody to follow Jesus for the wrong reason. The apostle Paul, one of the greatest writers of the New Testament, wrote things “hard to be understood” (2 Peter 3:16). He wasn't evidently, even a good speaker (2 Corinthians 10:10), but it didn't make any difference. God wanted people to listen to Paul for the value of those words that he got across to them. God wants His ministers to be humbled. It's the reason Jesus sent His disciples forth without all the provision of the world. Jesus was a King; He had authority. He could multiply the fishes, the loaves, the gold. He could have filled churches. He could have made Himself a Name in the earth. The people wanted to make Him a King, but He refused. (Joh.6:14) When therefore the people saw the sign which he did, they said, This is of a truth the prophet that cometh into the world. (15) Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone. It was something that the devil had offered unto Him, and Jesus had refused him, too (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13). But, you know, there are many people today, even leaders of Christianity or members of the body of Christ, who would take that in a minute. They would be kings and lords over God's heritage. They don't know the principles of God's Word and the principles that Jesus was trying to get across to us in order to humble this old flesh. We have to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. It doesn't do us any good to let this flesh come down off the cross and have its own will. We deny it. We fast. We refuse it to be fed and to live. Thank You, Father, that You give us the ability, Lord, to deny the old man a right to live, a right to speak, a right to lift himself up, a right to pride. We deny it, in Jesus' Name, Lord. Amen! Now, I'd like to share a few revelations with you.     Jesus Is Again Coming in Humility June Johnson - 07/29/2008 (David's notes in red) In a very vivid dream, I saw a donkey in the middle of a road with a baby on its back. It is Jesus birthed in the end-time corporate man-child, whose beastly flesh is in servitude and humility by God's grace. Mat.21:5 Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, Meek, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass. Jesus is coming as the latter rain on this morning of the third thousand year day. Hos.6:2 After two days will he revive us: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live before him. 6:3 And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth. He will anoint the first-fruits man-child first, as it was with Jesus. Just as the Jews expected Him to come as a reigning king over their enemies, the Christians do today. “The things that have been are the things that will be”. Instead, He will come once again in the form of humble servants before coming personally. Next, I heard a car coming and thought to myself, “I had to get the baby out of the road before the car came closer.” The dragon will seek to destroy the corporate man-child, as with Jesus and Moses, but he will be anointed with authority to rule from the throne, as they were. Rev.12:4 And his tail draweth the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon standeth before the woman that is about to be delivered, that when she is delivered he may devour her child. 5 And she was delivered of a son, a man child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and unto his throne. 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that there they may nourish her a thousand two hundred and threescore days. The donkey then knelt down and I grabbed the baby and ran. End of dream Jesus will come wherever the beastly flesh is in submission. Others will partake of the Spirit of Christ in them. The fruit of Christ will be served to God's people through a humble body.   Sad State of the Church Michael Boldea I had a dream where I was in a hospital room; it was very clean, and freshly painted. In the room there was a bed with a woman in it. I approached the bed and took a closer look at the woman. She was dressed in a gray robe, and she had a ring on every finger of her hand. From time to time, she would raise her hand, look at her fingers, and smile. For some reason, that smile was the saddest thing I've ever seen. It was crooked, and it exhibited no real joy. As I looked at her the sadness in my heart grew to such intensity that it woke me up. Even awake I could still feel the sadness, and as much as I tried I couldn't get back to sleep. For six days in a row I had the same exact dream; I would see the woman lying in bed, I would be overwhelmed by sadness, then I would wake up. I was so frustrated, not knowing what this meant, that on the seventh day I decided to fast. That night as I went to sleep the dream started again, the same as before. I looked at the woman, she smiled, and the sadness overwhelmed me, but I didn't wake up. The door to the room opened and a man dressed in a white smock walked in holding a clipboard. Before he could say anything, I began asking a barrage of questions. “Who are you? Why am I here? Who is she? Why have I been dreaming this for almost a week?” “Because you waited almost a week to fast”, he said. He must have noticed the stunned expression on my face, because his eyebrows arched upward. “I am a friend”, he continued, “I was sent with a message, be at peace servant, all will be revealed in due time”. “How do I know you're a friend”, I asked. “Because, Jesus is Lord”, he answered. Then he smiled, and I recognized him. I had seen that smile before. Suddenly I was eight years old again, sleeping in the top bunk of the bed I shared with my grandparents, on a cold winter night in Romania. I will remember that night for as long as I live. I had woken up to go to the restroom, but before I could get out of bed, I heard talking below me. My grandfather was talking to someone. I went to peer over the edge to see who it was, and found myself face to face with this same man. He'd smiled at me, and I'd instantly gone back to sleep. “I know you, don't I?” “Yes, we've met once before, but I see you often”, he answered. “Why am I here?” I asked. “Because you murmur, because you have said in your heart that you are on a fool's quest, because you think no one hears, that the message is falling on deaf ears. It is not for you to judge the success the message has in the hearts of others; you were called to be a servant; serve. I was sent to rekindle the fire of compassion in your heart. Compassion for the wayward and the lost, compassion for her”, he said, pointing to the woman in the bed. “Who is she?” I asked. “She is the church”, he answered me. “Content only with the things of this earth, absent of spiritual strength. She is the reason you and others like you were called to forfeit your lives. The sadness you feel when you behold her is nothing compared to the sadness the Father feels for her condition. If she is to stand in the fire, if she is to be victorious, she must be strengthened. She has been in this condition of spiritual paralysis for so long, she believes this is her natural state. If only she knew the power she has access to, if only she knew obedience. The wolves have gathered unhindered, and soon they will strike at her with violence. What will she do if she is unable to defend herself? What will become of the house of God?” “Be faithful, for faithfulness is rewarded. Why do you say in your heart that God should make it easier, that He should ease your trials? Would you rather that pride find its way into your heart when the Father endows you with the gift He has promised? Keep humility as your constant companion, for the humble receive an abundance of grace. Remember if just one soul is spared from the eternal flame, if just one soul is reached and brought to salvation, it is worth a lifetime's labor and sacrifice. One day you will know the number, receive your reward, and be astonished. I must leave now, but whether in the waking hours, or a dream, we will meet again”. The man walked to the bed, looked down at the woman, smiled a sad smile and walked out. As soon as he walked out of the room, and I was alone with her, the sadness began to invade my heart, and I woke up. The reason I share this with you is to ask for your prayers. It is a difficult thing to go to church after church, night after night, and speak a message of repentance that to the hearts of many, has become a foreign concept. The knowledge that if just one heart is reached, if one returns to the narrow path of faith, it is worth it and gives us purpose and new strength. May the light of God shine brightly in your hearts, and may you exhibit Christ wherever you are. Revelation 3:19, “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent”.

On Monday, January 21, 2025, our nation, and the world, witnessed the peaceful transfer of power as President Trump took the oath of office. This week we've witnessed a flurry of political and governmental “shake-ups” that once again reveal the great rift of brokenness in our country. Throughout His Holy Word, GOD makes many “If/Then” declarations, none more renowned than 2nd Chronicles 7:14. Here GOD declares the path His people must walk if they want Him to intervene to bring healing in the land. We desperately need GOD Himself to heal our land! Interestingly, some theologians and a few well-known Bible teachers say that this verse is a promise only for the Jewish nation. While I understand how they arrived at their conclusions on this, I still disagree with them. My disagreement arises because I see the same “path” and all of the principles from 2nd Chronicles 7:14 clearly taught in the New Testament. This means that even if they are right, we can still trust GOD's New Testament pathway to healing our land. JESUS has given us His Authority to overcome the destructive powers of Satan that are at work even in government and politics. That authority is still found in humility! I invite you to watch or listen to this message as we look to the New Testament's version of the 2nd Chronicles 7:14 promise from GOD to His people today. Pastor Joe Still

Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. His APPROVAL, undeserved. His AUTHORITY, delegated. His ASSIGNMENT, designated. A reality that is: PROTECTIVE. DIRECTIVE. CORRECTIVE. INTERPRETIVE/DETERMINATIVE.

Pastor Randy shared the message, "Three Reasons to place our Hope in God's Chosen Servant" from Isaiah 42:1-4.Three Reasons for Hope:1. His ANOINTING (vs. 1)2. His ATONEMENT (vs. 2-3a)3. His AUTHORITY (vs. 3b-4)

Biblical repentance and grief cannot be manufactured but must be sent by God. #daybydaylw Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org! ~~~ Biblical Repentance is a work of God This is, perhaps, the most important feature of Biblical repentance that we need to understand. We cannot wash over this. And this is being made evident to us in the text. Chapter 12 begins by saying, “And the LORD sent Nathan to David.” A few weeks ago, when we were studying chapter 11, we made a big deal about David sending. David sent Joab into the battlefield. David sent servants to find out about Bathsheba. David sent for Bathsheba. David sent for Uriah, Bathsheba's husband. David sent execution orders to Joab. When Uriah was killed, David sent for Bathsheba and brought her into his house as his wife. David's sending was a sign of his power; his unquestioned, unrivaled power. There is no mistaking who was in control in chapter 11 as far as what was playing out among the characters involved. David had the power. And now chapter 12 begins, “the LORD sent Nathan to David.” This is the message we are to pick up on—“David has shown off his power; his authority. But now God is about to show HIS POWER and HIS AUTHORITY over David.” David had been under the conviction of conceit—“I deserve this.” Then he had been under the conviction of convenience—“I need to change my methods in order for this situation to work out.” But now He was about to be laid low under the conviction of the word of God. David had spent nine months full of tears and fears, but it wasn't until the LORD SENT NATHAN that David was repentant. My friends, biblical repentance, godly grief, is not something we manufacture. You cannot plan for it, you cannot create it, you cannot fake it. Biblical repentance, just like all of salvation, is a work of the LORD, from start to finish.

In some ways, Bereshiet (Genesis, and "in the Beginning) is the most fundamental element in the Bible. Literally everything else builds, line-by-line, precept-by-precept, upon that Foundation. And, as Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship contends, that is why those fundamentals are so hated, by a world, and - yes - a 'church' which hates what He ordained. So this week we depart a bit from the "annual Torah cycle" layout to do a bit deeper dive into this first parsha in the Book. The Erev Shabbat reading of the first three chapters of Bereshiet/Genesis: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SSM-10-18-24-Bereshiet-podcast-x.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash is about that fundamental truth that has been undermined, inverted, despised by 'the world,' and deliberately ignored by what rightfully IS the Whore Church, direct descendant of what He called Ahola, still in exile for idolatry.' And it is at the very heart of almost all that is wrong today with a world which despises His Authority. Bereshiet: Patriarchal Authority - When the Foundations Have Been Destroyed, What MUST the Righteous DO? https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WT-CooH-10-18-24-Bereshiet-Patriarchal-Authority-Build-on-the-Rock-podcast-xxxx.mp3 The combined two-part teaching is here:

Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting- Vizion Church, Glasgow --So tonight, I want to look at 3 aspects of this passage of Jesus at the temple, so come with me and look at these verses.--1. Christ and His Journey - verses 12-13-2. Christ and His Authority - verses 14-17-3. Christ and His Prophecy - verses 18-22

Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting- Vizion Church, Glasgow So tonight, I want to look at 3 aspects of this passage of Jesus at the temple, so come with me and look at these verses.1. Christ and His Journey - verses 12-132. Christ and His Authority – verses 14-173. Christ and His Prophecy – verses 18-22

Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting- Vizion Church, Glasgow So tonight, I want to look at 3 aspects of this passage of Jesus at the temple, so come with me and look at these verses.1. Christ and His Journey - verses 12-132. Christ and His Authority – verses 14-173. Christ and His Prophecy – verses 18-22

In this enlightening message, we delve into the divine authority and power of Jesus Christ, showcasing how His identity commands respect and obedience from sickness, nature, demons, and even death itself. Through various biblical accounts, we witness the extraordinary acts performed by Jesus, affirming His divine nature and ultimate sovereignty. Join us as we explore the following key point: - Nature Bowed to His Authority

In this conversation, Michael Burns and Thabani Antony Mashava discuss deliverance ministries and their focus on freeing people from demonic oppression. What does this Bible have to say about the practice of exorcising demons? Is that something we should be doing today?Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Update on Teaching Ministry in Africa11:12 - Discussing Deliverance Ministries22:51 - Critiquing Deliverance Ministries26:10 - The Problems with Deliverance Ministries28:57 - The True Power: Faith, Righteousness, and the Word of God34:13 - Understanding Jesus' Authority and the Role of the Church37:29 - Testing Spirits and Questioning Experiences57:49 - Focusing on Jesus and His Authority

In this enlightening message, we delve into the divine authority and power of Jesus Christ, showcasing how His identity commands respect and obedience from sickness, nature, demons, and even death itself. Through various biblical accounts, we witness the extraordinary acts performed by Jesus, affirming His divine nature and ultimate sovereignty. Join us as we explore the following key points: - Sickness and Diseases Bowed to His Authority - Nature Bowed to His Authority

So many people think that they will only reign in Heaven, but the word tells us, “Now, In this Life.” And whatever the King of kings has put into order Is law, He has the final say. We are partakers of the Authority that Christ's throne Represents! Some of us have experienced more through His Authority because we've received a bit more revelation concerning this BUT GOD wants us All to have this Understanding and Revelation. Share this broadcast with your friends and get ready to experience the unlimited power of God! Get connected with us and watch “Greater Glory” on the High Tower Ministries, Int. Facebook Page! Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PM for inspiring messages that will raise your faith and grow you in the Word! Don't miss a message, Follow Us on Facebook: https://linktr.ee/hightowerministries Bookings/ Churches / Conferences: Bookings@HighTowerMinistry.org  FREE DOWNLOAD / Website: www.HighTowerMinistry.org   Unlocking Glory and the Unlocking Glory Study Guide are available on our website (signed copy with free shipping within the US). Also available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

Dedication Service1. His MERCY.2. His MINISTRY.3. His AUTHORITY.4. His DIGNITY.5. His RESPONSIBILITY.

A new MP3 sermon from Metrocrest Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Resurrected King, His Authority, and Us Subtitle: The King and His Kingdom Speaker: Rev. Bill Lovell Broadcaster: Metrocrest Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Matthew 28:18 Length: 41 min.

Jesus teaches us in His Authority, deputing the authority of the teachers of the time.

Pastor Andy Cass At Echo, we engage in profound weekly surrender prayer. Throughout this message series, our goal is to dissect the surrender prayer line by line and even word by word, aiming to provide greater clarity and understanding of the declarations we make. TEXT: Philippians 2:9-11; Matt 28:18; Romans 6:13,14;Luke 10:17-19 NOTES: With Jesus and His Authority we Find: N.A.M.E. NAVIGATION ACCESS MASTERY EMPOWERMENT BIG IDEA: We find rest in the beautiful and bold name of Jesus, who, with all power and authority, still calls us friend.

Today Rev. John Hanna from Ministry To State will share God's Word with us.-The State Capitols branch of Ministry To State realizes the uniqueness and importance of state government in our nation. Therefore MTS encourages and supports these public servants with the universal truth of the gospel, recognizing the plurality of beliefs and doubts in our culture, and considering them in light of the story of historic Christianity.-Rev Hanna, the NJ state capitol minister in Trenton, will share from The New Testament Book of Matthew.... chapters 8 - 9. -In these selected passages, Jesus will give various examples of His power over nature, the spiritual realm and man's destiny after death. Signs, claims and words to the people and religious leaders of the time..... of His Authority in all matters. Surely confusing and disturbing to their ears. -But these words of Jesus are still relevant to us today. Are we willing to accept the -disturbance- Jesus brings with His authority or would we rather live our lives without it-- -We hope you will listen.

Today Rev. John Hanna from Ministry To State will share God's Word with us.-The State Capitols branch of Ministry To State realizes the uniqueness and importance of state government in our nation. Therefore MTS encourages and supports these public servants with the universal truth of the gospel, recognizing the plurality of beliefs and doubts in our culture, and considering them in light of the story of historic Christianity.-Rev Hanna, the NJ state capitol minister in Trenton, will share from The New Testament Book of Matthew.... chapters 8 - 9. -In these selected passages, Jesus will give various examples of His power over nature, the spiritual realm and man's destiny after death. Signs, claims and words to the people and religious leaders of the time..... of His Authority in all matters. Surely confusing and disturbing to their ears. -But these words of Jesus are still relevant to us today. Are we willing to accept the -disturbance- Jesus brings with His authority or would we rather live our lives without it-- -We hope you will listen.

Today Rev. John Hanna from Ministry To State will share God's Word with us.The State Capitols branch of Ministry To State realizes the uniqueness and importance of state government in our nation. Therefore MTS encourages and supports these public servants with the universal truth of the gospel, recognizing the plurality of beliefs and doubts in our culture, and considering them in light of the story of historic Christianity.Rev Hanna, the NJ state capitol minister in Trenton, will share from The New Testament Book of Matthew.... chapters 8 & 9. In these selected passages, Jesus will give various examples of His power over nature, the spiritual realm and man's destiny after death. Signs, claims and words to the people and religious leaders of the time..... of His Authority in all matters. Surely confusing and disturbing to their ears. But these words of Jesus are still relevant to us today. Are we willing to accept the "disturbance" Jesus brings with His authority or would we rather live our lives without it? We hope you will listen.

How do you talk to God in moments of unexpected hardship and oppression? Apostle Pettenger encourages Kingdom Believers to ask God to OPEN THEIR SPIRIT EYES to see His Authority, His Plans, and His Marvelous Works already in Progress.

God is able to turn your Setbacks into Set ups to experience the next level of miracle that will propel you further more towards your destiny.” Part 1”Set up”: 2 Kings 20:5 : God turned Hezekiah's deathly sickness into a setup to heal him and extend his life. Part 2 “He is calling you out”: John 11: 43, 44: Jesus turned Lazarus's set back(Death) to set up to demonstrate His Authority and power. Part 3 “Get your life back!”:John 5:1-7: Jesus himself came to heal a nameless man who has been lame for 38 years and was stuck at a place surrounded by misery. Part 4: “Breaking the prison”: Acts 16:25,26 : Paul and Silas were thrown into the Philippi Jail. But God used that which was a setback to set up to teach us that He is still the Chain breaker & prison breaker.

God is able to turn your Setbacks into Set ups to experience the next level of miracle that will propel you further more towards your destiny.” Part 1”Set up”: 2 Kings 20:5 : God turned Hezekiah's deathly sickness into a setup to heal him and extend his life. Part 2 “He is calling you out”: John 11: 43, 44: Jesus turned Lazarus's set back(Death) to set up to demonstrate His Authority and power. Part 3 “Get your life back!”:John 5:1-7: Jesus himself came to heal a nameless man who has been lame for 38 years and was stuck at a place surrounded by misery. Part 4: “Breaking the prison”: Acts 16:25,26 : Paul and Silas were thrown into the Philippi Jail. But God used that which was a setback to set up to teach us that He is still the Chain breaker & prison breaker.

God is able to turn your Setbacks into Set ups to experience the next level of miracle that will propel you further more towards your destiny.” Part 1”Set up”: 2 Kings 20:5 : God turned Hezekiah's deathly sickness into a setup to heal him and extend his life. Part 2 “He is calling you out”: John 11: 43, 44: Jesus turned Lazarus's set back(Death) to set up to demonstrate His Authority and power. Part 3 “Get your life back!”:John 5:1-7: Jesus himself came to heal a nameless man who has been lame for 38 years and was stuck at a place surrounded by misery. Part 4: “Breaking the prison”: Acts 16:25,26 : Paul and Silas were thrown into the Philippi Jail. But God used that which was a setback to set up to teach us that He is still the Chain breaker & prison breaker.

God is able to turn your Setbacks into Set ups to experience the next level of miracle that will propel you further more towards your destiny.” Part 1”Set up”: 2 Kings 20:5 : God turned Hezekiah's deathly sickness into a setup to heal him and extend his life. Part 2 “He is calling you out”: John 11: 43, 44: Jesus turned Lazarus's set back(Death) to set up to demonstrate His Authority and power. Part 3 “Get your life back!”:John 5:1-7: Jesus himself came to heal a nameless man who has been lame for 38 years and was stuck at a place surrounded by misery. Part 4: “Breaking the prison”: Acts 16:25,26 : Paul and Silas were thrown into the Philippi Jail. But God used that which was a setback to set up to teach us that He is still the Chain breaker & prison breaker.

A new MP3 sermon from Faith Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christ is Superior in His Authority Subtitle: Exposition of Hebrews Speaker: Rev. Armen Thomassian Broadcaster: Faith Free Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 9/11/2022 Bible: Hebrews 1:13-14 Length: 58 min.

“4:8 MANDATES…” ~ Philippians 4:1-9  THEME Chapter 4: Shows that CHRIST IS Our Strength…Our Motivator & Energizer. Not only is he moving upon us to want the right things, but he makes it possible for us to then do them as well. He provides the dynamic that fulfills the desire. Chapter 4 provides  closing exhortations to Philippians Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. 2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 [a]And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your [b]gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Verses 1-3 Exhortation To UNITY VS.1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Therefore,  connects back to 3:20:21 ( no chpt. Breaks in the MSS.)…saying because , of our citizenship being from heaven & our anticipation of Christ's return here are final exhortations  that I have on my heart concerning you   Verses 1-3 Exhortation To UNITY VS.1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Beloved ,  and longed-for brethren (literally ‘divinely loved ones & longed for ones')  beloved mentioned twice+ the connection with longed for brethren  in this verse shows Paul's passionate love for this church,,, he had both Agape & Phileo for them Crown…A victors wreath /garland  placed upon the head of the victor in athletic contests…it was also used for military valor and used in festive celebrations of gladness. Here Paul metaphorically calls the Saints of Phillipi His Crown as he had won them over to the Gospel Standfast..stand firm, persevere, persist Phil. 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving togeth  I Cr. 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. er for the faith of the gospel; Eph. 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; Vs. 2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.Vs.33 [a]And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. Euodia (yoo-od-ee-ah) fragrance or prosperous journey …. Syntyche(soon-too-kay)  pleasant acquaintance ….(Odius & Soontouchy). These were well known women in this fellowship who had even helped found this church Urge this is a strong expression used by Paul ….meaning ‘I exhort, I beg , I plead…PLEASE' be reconciled to each other…notice Paul's plea is in LOVE not the demand of an Authoritarian, he could have invoked his ‘Apostolic Authority'…Instead he approaches them with the meekness & humility shown in Love for them Same mind …be in Harmony this issue addressed before 1:27-30 stand fast in one spirit…2:1-4 Place others needs above their own & be likeminded…personal examples Jesus 2:5-8,,,2:1930 Timothy & Epaphroditus Gal. 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Verses 1-3 Exhortation To UNITY Vs. 2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.Vs.33 [a]And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. true companion(True yokefellow) a term used of oxen placed in a yoke  used in marriage, comradeship…'pull-together', literally..one who pulls together in a double harness…this word Paul uses shows Him expressing more of His Authority as an Apostle…like giving an order to be carried out by a faithful soldier…in this case not exactly sure who it was, yet possibly Epaphroditus…this person was to be an example for these women who did not know hoa to ‘pull together'. these women who labored with me these two women had worked together w/Paul before in the work of the Gospel yet now had issues with each other Phil. 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. I Cr. 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!   Verse 4: Exhortation To REJOICING: Vs.4) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Here the theme of REJOICING is repeated again (3:1) , this time in view of even going through discouragements & trials….chairo..to be exceedingly joyful & glad, to be happy to thrive…used as a salutation….literally ‘Be Rejoicing ALWAYS'(shows a double emphasis in Grk) A repeated theme of this epistle…1:18,2:16-18,28,3:1,3 REJOICE in & Thru all circumstances (not FOR them) ISAIAH 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.     Verse 4: Exhortation To REJOICING: Vs.4) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Hab. 3:17-18 Though the fig tree does not bud     and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails     and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen     and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord,     I will be joyful in God my Savior. JAMES 1:2-3 Rejoice in trials I Pe. 4:13 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. PSALMS Rejoicing Mentioned 54x….9:2,20:5,31:7,32:11,33:21,68:3,70:4,96:11,12,97:12,98:4 Proverbs 29:6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.   VERSE 5: EXHORTATION TO GENTLENESS/MODERATION 5 Let your [b]gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Moderation(Kjv)/gentleness …reasonable, forebearance,  mild, fair, equitable “your sweet reasonableness”..of a kind & gentle disposition ..showing consideration of others, not insisting on one's own way Phil. 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. Phil. 2:3-4 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.         VERSE :6-7 EXHORTATION TO Thanksgiving & Peace 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. This is a very good translation of this verse from the Greek language…. “Stop perpetually worrying about even one thing, but in  everything, by prayer whose essence is that of worship & devotion, & by supplication which is a cry for your personal needs, let your requests with thanksgiving for the things asked for be made in the personal & intimate presence of ABBA who  always sees all & is by our side in all things then then His security, harmony, safety, prosperity—peace-tranquilty will surpass all power of comprehension,  & He shall  mount guard over your hearts & minds  like a sentinel in Christ Jesus.”~Wuest Mtt. 6:25,34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. I Peter 5:7 Casting (Throw it upon) all your care (Things that cause anxiety) upon him; for he careth for you. I Thess. 5:18 In all things give thanks James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. ACTS 16:25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. VERSE :6-7 EXHORTATION TO Thanksgiving & PEACE 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. “Stop perpetually worrying about even one thing, but in  everything, by prayer whose essence is that of worship & devotion, & by supplication which is a cry for your personal needs, let your requests with thanksgiving for the things asked for be made in the personal & intimate presence of ABBA who  always sees all & is by our side in all things then His security, harmony, safety, prosperity—peace-tranquilty will surpass all power of comprehension,  & He shall  mount guard over your hearts & minds  like a sentinel in Christ Jesus.”~Wuest II Chron. 20:21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. Genesis 32:9-12 Jacob beseeches God to intervene on his behalf with Esau II Kings 19:14-19 Hezekiah beseeches God for deliverance from Assyria TWO GUYS in a FIXJ Psalm 37: 3-7  Trust in the Lord and do good;     dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the Lord,     and he will give you the desires of your heart.5 Commit your way to the Lord;     trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,     your vindication like the noonday sun.7 Be still before the Lord     and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways,     when they carry out their wicked schemes.Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart     and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him,     and he will make your paths straight.[a] Jn. 14:27  Peace Give I to You… Jn. 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Romans 5:1 Because we are justified we have Peace w/God Col. 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful “Come Rest” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5cPqg6VzUY   VERSE : 8-9 EXHORTATION TO PEACE &VIRTUE 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Meditate/Think(Kjv) on these things (GREEK- LOGIZOMAI…Lo-geed-ze-mi…see ‘Logos'…LOGICAL) To account ,consider, to reckon—esp. by calculation, imputation, deliberate thought & reasoning. To weigh (weigh out) meditate upon. To impute, to deem  or judge. To purpose, to decide or determine, to suppose Ecc. 7:13 Consider the work of God….Ps. 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. MEDITATE On These 6 Qualities…. 1.)WHATEVER IS TRUE ….meaning that which is TRUE in a WIDE sense..NOT limited to TRUTH (Only of God's Word)…anything that shows sincerity, genuine good PSALM 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. PSALM 34:10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. 2.)WHATEVER IS NOBLE/HONEST…..Actually that which of Grave or serious consequence or nature…be a person of gravitas …. ITHESS. 5:2-6 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 3.) WHATEVER THINGS ARE JUST  That which is ‘right', without fault, that which is approved…IICor. 5:21He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.   4.) WHATEVER THINGS ARE PURE …not mixed unadulterated by anything Hebrews 7:26 For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens; PSALM 19:7-11The law of the Lord is perfect,     refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,     making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right,     giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant,     giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure,     enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm,     and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold,     than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey,     than honey from the honeycomb. 11 By them your servant is warned;     in keeping them there is great reward. 5.)WHATEVER THINGS ARE LOVELY  that which is both acceptable, & beautiful & pleasant to behold… II Peter 2:5   you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Psalm 17:2 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. PSALM 27:4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. 6.) GOOD REPORT basically speaking GOOD words,,,so THINKING on those Good words Pro. 18:21  death &  Life are in the Power of the tongue Pro. 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.  VIRTURE …moral goodness/excellence…. II Peter 2:1-5 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the [c]corruption that is in the world through lust.   PRAISE …that which is to be lauded or commended Vs. 9) . 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Received = as receiving teaching/instruction from a teacher Do = put these teachings received into practice habitually, make them part of your life James 1:18-27  18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. 19My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it--he will be blessed in what he does.   I Cor. 11:1, Phil. 3:17,I Th. 6:1

Day 1: Engaging the creative force and welcome to August 2022, Our month of Angelic Assistance for advantage. We will be engaging the creative force to create this month and align it to all God has for you. With that in mind, we need to understand that satan is not a friend or loyalist to anyone; Satan is not stupid or foolish, he has an advantage of age, a certain portion of light, and He is using it well to your demise. You have the advantage of the name of Jesus Christ, His Life in you, and His Authority backing you up. It is time to use yours to keep satan and his agent off your track, path, family, careers, and business this month. He said, for as the Father has sent me, so sent I you John 20:21 (Creative ability, Power and Authority), You are next in line for a miracle.

Entering Jerusalem as He did isn't the end of the story. Unfortunately, in its modern-day observance of Passion Week, it jumps from there right to the crucifixion. Palm Sunday → Good Friday.  That is the result of the early church deciding not to follow the Jewish calendar. That decision was made at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD (It was a symptom of a deeper problem).  What actually happened after the Triumphal Entry is that He went back and forth from Bethany to Jerusalem every day, and entered into dialogue (confrontation-attack) with four different groups: The Priests and the elders The Pharisees and the Herodians The Sadducees The Pharisees (take one more shot) The Priests and the Elders (Matthew 21:23-22:14) So, the first line of attack comes from the priests and the elders and the question that is at issue is His AUTHORITY. And it's worth our time to pause for a moment and ponder the question of authority.

Recap Title: Countdown To The Crucifixion Series: Discovering The Real Jesus Key Text: John 2:13-17; John 12:12-19; John 13:1-17; John 18:33-37; John 19:28-30 Key Message: The story of Easter, which we now come to in our series ‘Discovering the Real Jesus', shows us how God can turn everything around for good after everything was so bad. Jesus had done so much good and yet He experienced so much evil in the final week of His life on earth. Whenever we have a difficult week, you can definitely put your week into perspective when you consider Easter week. The humility of Jesus: He is the servant of all (John 12:12-19; John 13:1-17) The Authority of Jesus: He is the King of all (John 18:33-37; John 19:11; 19) The Victory of Jesus: He is the Saviour of all (John 19:28-30) Apply Jesus, God in human form, entered this world at a baby in the humblest of surroundings. As someone being celebrated as Israel's great deliverer, the Messiah, you might have expected that Jesus would have come riding a strong and beautiful horse in a show of his power. Instead, Jesus arrives into Jerusalem riding a donkey. How different this is to today's celebrity culture where everyone wants to make the best impression. Jesus characterised himself as a humble man, and also a man willing to serve. Foot washing was a very basic job for lowly servants. However, Jesus was happy to show that no one and nothing was beneath him. He would do whatever was necessary to serve and he told his disciples that they should follow his example. Today, as we look at Jesus, we should also seek to have humble hearts and be willing to serve others. We should focus less on ourselves and more on how we can help others. Humility means that we need to listen to others more and be ready to learn. Humility means that we should look at how we can give and not just receive. Humility means that we can receive corrections without resentment. Humility means that we should be quick to say sorry. Are you thinking about how you can help yourself, or serve others? Do you want to serve others, are you prepared to humble yourself as Jesus did? Jesus was abused like any other Roman criminal, but everyone knew that the countdown of events to the crucifixion resembled the killing of a King. When Jesus spoke, he claimed to be the King of a heavenly kingdom on earth. Even the soldiers were focused on this thought of Jesus as King as they mocked him with a crown of thorns. And when He was crucified John 19:19 tells us that: ‘Pilate had a notice prepared and fixed to the cross. It read Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.' Despite the protests of Jewish religious leaders. Jesus was crucified as the King of the Jews, His very own people that He loved with an everlasting love. He died as the King of all Kings. Do you believe the claims of Jesus? Jesus demonstrated His Authority throughout His life to the very end. Are you willing to submit to His Authority and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour? Jesus finished God's plan of salvation. Jesus became the final and ultimate sacrifice for sins. No more sacrifices are necessary. Now we can come boldly into God's presence through the blood of Jesus. The Cross and the crucifixion have a special power. Do you believe that non matter what problems you are facing, you can see amazing answers to prayer? The blood of Jesus, the servant of all; the King and the Saviour over all has made this all possible.

Recap Title: Countdown To The Crucifixion Series: Discovering The Real Jesus Key Text: John 2:13-17; John 12:12-19; John 13:1-17; John 18:33-37; John 19:28-30 Key Message: The story of Easter, which we now come to in our series ‘Discovering the Real Jesus', shows us how God can turn everything around for good after everything was so bad. Jesus had done so much good and yet He experienced so much evil in the final week of His life on earth. Whenever we have a difficult week, you can definitely put your week into perspective when you consider Easter week. The humility of Jesus: He is the servant of all (John 12:12-19; John 13:1-17) The Authority of Jesus: He is the King of all (John 18:33-37; John 19:11; 19) The Victory of Jesus: He is the Saviour of all (John 19:28-30) Apply Jesus, God in human form, entered this world at a baby in the humblest of surroundings. As someone being celebrated as Israel's great deliverer, the Messiah, you might have expected that Jesus would have come riding a strong and beautiful horse in a show of his power. Instead, Jesus arrives into Jerusalem riding a donkey. How different this is to today's celebrity culture where everyone wants to make the best impression. Jesus characterised himself as a humble man, and also a man willing to serve. Foot washing was a very basic job for lowly servants. However, Jesus was happy to show that no one and nothing was beneath him. He would do whatever was necessary to serve and he told his disciples that they should follow his example. Today, as we look at Jesus, we should also seek to have humble hearts and be willing to serve others. We should focus less on ourselves and more on how we can help others. Humility means that we need to listen to others more and be ready to learn. Humility means that we should look at how we can give and not just receive. Humility means that we can receive corrections without resentment. Humility means that we should be quick to say sorry. Are you thinking about how you can help yourself, or serve others? Do you want to serve others, are you prepared to humble yourself as Jesus did? Jesus was abused like any other Roman criminal, but everyone knew that the countdown of events to the crucifixion resembled the killing of a King. When Jesus spoke, he claimed to be the King of a heavenly kingdom on earth. Even the soldiers were focused on this thought of Jesus as King as they mocked him with a crown of thorns. And when He was crucified John 19:19 tells us that: ‘Pilate had a notice prepared and fixed to the cross. It read Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.' Despite the protests of Jewish religious leaders. Jesus was crucified as the King of the Jews, His very own people that He loved with an everlasting love. He died as the King of all Kings. Do you believe the claims of Jesus? Jesus demonstrated His Authority throughout His life to the very end. Are you willing to submit to His Authority and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour? Jesus finished God's plan of salvation. Jesus became the final and ultimate sacrifice for sins. No more sacrifices are necessary. Now we can come boldly into God's presence through the blood of Jesus. The Cross and the crucifixion have a special power. Do you believe that non matter what problems you are facing, you can see amazing answers to prayer? The blood of Jesus, the servant of all; the King and the Saviour over all has made this all possible.

Understanding the authority of Christ is a game changer. Let us understand His Authority so that we can fully lay hold of our inheritance in Christ Jesus our Lord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abideforever/message

Knitted Together – is a teaching about how we are all held together by something. How we operate with each other shows what we believe holds us together or keeps us apart.  Some believe love is the key that knits us all together, while others believe finance or race is what knits us together with others.  When we are knitted together with others, we are willing to fight, even kill others who seem to threaten the group we are knitted together with.  It's important we have a right understanding about how we are knitted together, and with who, so we are knitted together with those who are right in God's eyes. We are woven together with God's Word, His Love, His Peace, His Strength, in His Authority so all things come together in Christ Jesus. There is one Father, one Lord, one Word, one faith, and one body. We must see ourselves woven together as brothers and sisters in Christ.   

Authority!! Living Jesus is Greater means getting the right understanding of this word. Rebelling against authority has been a part of our DNA since Adam and Eve. Being under authority is a struggle in our world for many reasons. Many of you have been hurt by those in authority, which also adds to the struggle.Today let us allow God to redeem and restore our ability to live under His Authority.

Jesus does not debate His Authority

In Matthew 21, Jesus is confronted by the religious leaders asking from where did His Authority come? Jesus answered with a question and two parables. He finishes by describing Himself as the Foundation Stone rejected by the builders.

1. Forgiveness from His Character-2. Forgiveness for His People-3. Forgiveness through His Authority-4. Forgiveness by His Promise

His Appointment, His Authority, His Ability, and about His Activity.

In the midst of his letter to the Colossians Paul breaks into song, singing the praises of the preeminence of Jesus Christ in all things. Jesus is supreme over all things because of His Identity, His Authority, and His Glory. He is the exact imprint and image of the invisible God, is the Creator of the Universe, and all things exist for His glory. Application Questions: 1. What does it mean for Jesus to be "preeminent" over all things? 2. Why is it important that Jesus is the "image of the invisible God"? 3. What does "firstborn" mean and why does it matter? 4. How does Jesus's authority as Creator impact who is in charge of your life? 5. If the fundamental purpose of all creation is to bring honor and glory to Jesus, what are you living your life for, and what needs to change to live your life for Jesus?

In this episode, Ethan Callison teaches from Matthew 8:23-27 with the message titled "His Authority”. This sermon was preached on July 12, 2020 at Fellowship Community Church-North Campus.

The message of redemption is shown of what God did in Christ from the incarnation until He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on High.There earth walk of Jesus reveals the fact that Israel had Jehovah in their presence, the God and Author of the covenant, the law, the sacrifices, the One Who had appointed the priesthood in the great day of atonement, within their very minutes and they did not even recognize.He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. John ‭1:10‬ The cross of Jesus Christ with his agonies is where God who became flesh became sin for you.An interesting observation is that not one person knew he was dying for their sins, they who is bearing the penalty of their transgressions.There is three days of gloom and darkness to settle over the hearts of his disciple, their kingdom dreams had ended. They didn't understand where the master had gone and what he was suffering. The disciples were taken completely off guard by his resurrection.They did not know He carried His Own Blood into the Heavenly Holy of Holies.And He through the Eternal Spirit Offered Himself without spot to God, cleansing your consciousness from dead works to serve the living God. (Hebrews 9:14)Christ into heaven itself, to appear in the Presence of God for you, offering Himself to bear the sins of many. (Hebrews 9:28)Disciples did not know he had delivered the Old Testament saints from Paradise when he ascended from Mount Olivet.“The tombs were opened and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep in death were raised to life; And coming out of the tombs after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many people.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭27:52-53‬ ‬They did not know He was to sit down at the right hand of the Majesty on High.At the cross, and the disciples did not know that Man Jesus As a Substitute. They Cannot Comprehend What Was Going to Take Place in the Upper Room.As a born again believer, you have been established in Christ Righteousness. You are IN CHRIST.The Key to Understanding What Jesus Did from the Cross to the Throne is the Word Righteousness. It means the ability to stand in the Father's Presence without the sense of fear, condemnation, or inferiority. Just as the Scripture say:And all your spiritual children shall be disciples taught by the Lord and obedient to His will, and great shall be the peace and undisturbed composure of your children. [John 6:45.] You shall establish yourself in righteousness (rightness, in conformity with God's will and order): you shall be far from even the thought of oppression or destruction, for you shall not fear, and from terror, for it shall not come near you.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:13-14‬ ‬The greatest blessing of the New Creation is to be declared righteous in the sight of God, to acquire a righteousness consciousness, what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with God, by His Goodness.Being Righteous Means That You Have the Ability to Stand in the Presence of God, Because You're a New Creation in Christ Jesus, the Old Is Gone and the New Has Come, Your New Creature Altogether. (2 Corinthians 5:17)The object of redemption that God brought forth in His Son was to make man righteous. This was the ultimate objective of the Father, to declare and make His Own Son a Substitute for the Human Race.Jesus Christ not only paid the penalty for your sins and your transgressions, but He Conquered Your Enemy and Master, Satan, and Stripped Him of His Authority; Which Makes Re-Creation a Possibility on Legal Grounds.Now God can give man Eternal Life, His Very Own Nature and Life. For You Were Buried with Him in Baptism, in Which Also You Were Raised with Him through Faith in the Working of God, Who Raised Him from the Dead.Now God Can Give Man Eternal Life, and His Own Nature and life. Because man who believes in his heart and confesses with his mouth that God Has raised the LORD Jesus from the dead, is born again of the Spirit of God. Man becomes a new creature altogether, ingrafted in Christ (the Messiah). The old natural man, the old previous moral and spiritual condition has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!You are created into a new creation and given a new spirit; with the very mind of Christ, and you hold the thoughts, feelings, and purposes of His Heart. 1 Corinthians 2:16For our sake God made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of the righteousness of God, what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness. 2 Corinthians ‭5:21‬ The only way you can become righteous is to receive a new spiritual nature IN CHRIST.

When rebellion rises in the nation of Israel, the Lord shows His Authority and Grace.