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Faith of a Mustard Seed: Messages of faith Through challenges with M.S.
Were women a part of Jesus' Ministry Author Evangelist Laverna Spain. This Sunday let us briefly review the topic of 'were women a part of Jesus' Ministry'; did they serve as Disciples along with men, becauseSome consensus think that women were just on lookers when Jesus walked and carried through His Ministry for God's Kingdom. However, the scriptures do not reflect this consensus. There were many women, though there are women whose names are not mentioned this Sunday, please be encouraged that women were planting seeds for God's Kingdom along with men. You are encouraged to also do God's Kingdom ministry. Here are a few names of women to consider; Mary Magdelene, Dorcas, Salome the mother of the sons of Zebedee, Mary the wife of Clopas, Joanne the wife of Chuza along with Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ. These women served in varies roles as Disciples of Jesus Christ. They were also in the upper room on the Day of Pentecost. The scriptures reads that, "they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues." Therefore, be encouraged brethren, women were Disciples of Jesus Christ just as the men that served as Disciples. Joyful!Evangelist Laverna Spain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-of-a-mustard-seed-messages-of-faith-through-challenges--4257220/support.
Peter Yanes, Executive Director of Asian American Relations and Mobilization for the SBC Executive Committee, teaches from Ephesians 3:1-21 on "His Grace, His Ministry"
In this episode of Lectio Divina, Mary and Father Eamon reflect on the powerful moment of Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan. Exploring the gospel from Luke, they discuss the significance of this event in Christ's life, the presence of the Holy Trinity, and the call for repentance and transformation. L'articolo Lectio Divina – Mary | The Baptism of Jesus: A Journey into His Ministry proviene da Radio Maria.
Join me as I share about our recent mission trip to Pakistan, where my husband and I had the life-changing opportunity to help families break free from the grip of modern-day slavery in the brick kilns. Yes, slavery still exists—and it's heartbreaking. In this episode, I share the highs and lows, the resilience of those who endure unthinkable hardships, and the joy of watching them embrace freedom.This story isn't just for those interested in missions; it's for anyone who's ever felt trapped or hopeless. You'll find stories of unwavering hope, kindness, and deep faith. And the best part? You'll see how small acts of compassion can lead to profound change. I hope it inspires you to look at gratitude differently, to act, and maybe even join me one day on a trip like this.Are you ready to be uplifted, moved, and reminded of the beauty of human connection? Grab a tissue and tune in—you won't regret it!Chapter:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:04] Podcast and Host Introduction[01:50] The Month of Gratitude[02:43] Proverb on Giving to the Poor[03:26] The Reality of Brick Kiln Slavery[04:10] Understanding the Cycle of Debt[05:39] Living Conditions of the Enslaved[06:59] Generational Slavery[08:15] Divine Appointments and Connections[09:53] Introduction to Dr. Pete Sulak and His Ministry[10:35] The Impact of the Mission Trip[11:55] Holistic Approach to Freedom[12:52] Community and Support for Freed Families[13:41] The Joy of Freedom Celebration[15:01] Isaiah 61: A Message of Hope[17:00] Witnessing Resilience and Strength[18:39] Personal Transformation from the Experience[19:59] Celebrating with the Freed Families[21:10] The Parade of Gratitude[23:04] The Power of Real Love[24:32] Sharing Resources and Support[26:03] A Story of Generosity[30:08] Call to Action for Support[32:43] Final Thoughts and Reflections[34:21] Invitation for Engagement and Feedback[35:38] Closing RemarksResources mentioned:Donate to Free Families from SlaveryEpisode 119: Healing Mind and Body: Chiropractic Care, Stress, and Spirituality with Dr. Pete SulackSend Me a Message: wendie@wendiepett.comP.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.
We study Ps 23 thru the eyes of our personal covenant relationship with the LORD = YEHOVAH, God's covenant Name. 8 compound Covenant Names cover all blessings of the New Covenant. The 1st is: “The LORD is my SHEPHERD” (v1), Yehovah Rohi. Jesus said: “I AM the good SHEPHERD” of Ps 23 (Jn 10:11,14), speaking of His loving care for us. I AM = YEHOVAH, so His I AM claims correspond to the YEHOVAH Names. As our risen Shepherd, as Ps 23 says, He leads us into our full inheritance, described by these Names. True shepherding means a devoted personal relationship between shepherd & sheep. He lives in personal relationship with his sheep & knows them all by name; they know his voice & follow him. This is seen in the word MY: ‘The Lord is MY Shepherd.' He cares for me, watches over, leads, feeds & preserves me. His constant presence protects them from danger. David, an experienced shepherd, knew of what he talked, a man (who sought) after God's own heart to know Him (1Sam 13:14, Acts 13:22) and God revealed His heart of love to Him, the heart of a shepherd, that just as he cared for his sheep, protecting, providing, leading & rescuing them, so that's how God is toward His people. As he was devoted to his sheep, so God is fully committed to us, laying down His life for us. He found comfort & security in the covenant-keeping God caring for him, as a devoted shepherd for his sheep. v1b: “I shall not want” = Yehovah Yireh, the LORD my PROVIDER (seeing ahead & providing for us by His Sacrifice, Gen 22;14). He said: “I AM the BREAD of LIFE” (Jn 6:35). By the provision of Himself, in His death & resurrection He meets all our needs (Ro 8:32, 5000). “I'll not want” confesses covenant confidence in Him. v2: “He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters” = Yehovah Shalom, the Lord my Peace (Jud 6:24). He said: “I AM the VINE” (Jn 15:1, Eph 2:14). v3: “He restores my soul” = Yehovah Rophe, the Lord my Healer (Ex 15:26). He said: “I AM the Resurrection & Life” (Jn 11:26). v3b: “He leads me in the paths of RIGHTEOUSNESS for His Name's sake” = Yehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord my Righteousness (Jer 23:6, 33:16). He said: “I AM the DOOR” into God's Presence & Kingdom (Jn 10:7,9). v4: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for YOU are WITH ME Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” = Yehovah Shammah, the LORD is PRESENT (Ezek 48:35). He said: “I AM the LIGHT” (Jn 8:12, 9:5). As sheep on their own are helpless, lost & defenceless, so without our Shepherd we'd be destroyed. Ps 23 is most beloved for believers, for it tells us we're never alone, without help or hope. Now the scene changes. The Shepherd is now a King giving a bountiful Banquet. v5: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” = Yehovah Nissi, the Lord my Banner of Victory (Ex 17:15). The risen Christ claims this (Rev 1:18). A good host gave protection & provision for his guests. To prepare (set in order) suggests foresight & care, 'before me' means personal provision. He knows all our needs & prepared His perfect provision for us of every blessing, in this life (with our enemies present) & eternity. To dine together signified abiding friendship. In context, to sit at table with the Lord & partake of the meal He's prepared is the manifestation of our covenant relationship & close fellowship (Rev 3:20). He shows His love, by preparing an everlasting feast for us in His Presence, under His Banner of Protection, for He won the Victory for us (Song 2:4). A fulfilment of this is Holy Communion. He invites us to come & partake of Himself. Every blessing revealed by Ps 23 & 8 Covenant Names is ours in Christ. He wants us to draw near & receive of His abundance. v5b: “You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over” = Yehovah M'kaddesh, the LORD my Sanctifier (Lev 20:8). He said: “I AM the WAY, TRUTH & LIFE” (Jn 14:6). A host anoints his guest with oil (Lk 7:44-46), representing sanctification & empowerment with His Spirit. ‘My cup runs over' speaks of a generous host, ever filling our cup to overflowing (Eph 5:18), giving us life & joy in His Spirit (Jn 10:10). His abundant provision shows His great love for us, but the main blessing of the Banquet is to be with Him. Ps 23 concludes with a summary of the results of the Shepherd's Ministry to us in this life & eternity, v6: “Surely goodness (grace) & mercy (chesed) shall follow (pursue) me (with vigor) all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the House of the Lord (Heaven) forever.” He's sure of enjoying His Presence all his life, & that He'll lead him thru the valley of death to Heaven, where he'll dwell with Him forever - a key verse to comfort those facing death. Don't follow (covet) blessings, but follow our Shepherd & the blessings will follow. His Ministry as our personal Shepherd continues forever (Rev 7:15-17). Grace & mercy covers all. In grace He gives what we don't deserve & in mercy He doesn't give what we deserve.
You will hear about one of the most influential modern day theologians, Dr. Charles Ryrie. Dr. Paul Weaver, who served as academic dean of Word of Life Bible Institute in New York and Hungary and is now teaching in the Bible Exposition department at Dallas Theological Seminary wrote a book called Charles C. Ryrie: The Man, His Ministry, and His Method. You will hear interesting insights about Dr. Ryrie and his contributions and relevance to theology and social issues. Charlie and Dr. Weaver also discuss Dr. Ryrie's contribution to the Lordship Salvation debate. You will find a deep appreciation for one of our greatest theologians. Dr. Paul Weaver's podcast is Bible and Theology Matters and he also has videos about archeological facts that affirm the veracity of the Bible called Faith Affirming Facts.
This podcast episode will share the biblical, scriptural, and historical truth concerning, Did Jesus Have Power To Control The Weather? The answer is yes He did during His Ministry on earth and He still does while currently residing in Heaven on the right hand of the Father. You can also read Matthew 8:23-27 ESV for further confirmation that Jesus did and still does have power to control the weather. Matthew 8:23-27 ESV And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. #miraclesofjesus #miraclesofchrist #miraclesofgod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/support
Dedication Service1. His MERCY.2. His MINISTRY.3. His AUTHORITY.4. His DIGNITY.5. His RESPONSIBILITY.
Specifically, when did His Ministry begin? Thank you for listening! Please leave a 5 star review, share and subscribe!
The Outer Realm welcomes back John Polk. Episode Hosts: Michelle Desrochers , Amelia Pisano Date: May 1st, 2024 Episode: 436 Discussion: Ghosts, Hauntings, and the Paranormal of Sedona, Bradshaw Ranch ( Sedona's SkinWalker Ranch and Area 51) Please Support US: Like, Subscribe, Share and Comment! Thank YOU!!!! About The Guest: Reverend John M. Polk is an International Metaphysical Minister with a B. A. in Metaphysics and a Ministry from the University of Sedona. His Ministry is Wolf Spirit Ministries. John is also a Mikao Usui Reiki Master/Instructor since 2011. The Reverend worked as a Psychic Medium at the Center Of The New Age located in Sedona, AZ in 2018. He currently works as a tour guide in Sedona specializing in UFO Tours along with Ghost, Vortex, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Journey Tours. Reverend Polk also speaks and Emcees at UFO, Metaphysical and Spiritual Conferences around the country. WEBSITE: johnpolktours.com If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by “Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting: Thank you All A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio are not necessarily those of the TOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. We will however always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!
The Outer Realm welcomes back John Polk. Episode Hosts: Michelle Desrochers , Amelia Pisano Date: May 1st, 2024 Episode: 436 Discussion: Ghosts, Hauntings, and the Paranormal of Sedona, Bradshaw Ranch ( Sedona's SkinWalker Ranch and Area 51) Please Support US: Like, Subscribe, Share and Comment! Thank YOU!!!! About The Guest: Reverend John M. Polk is an International Metaphysical Minister with a B. A. in Metaphysics and a Ministry from the University of Sedona. His Ministry is Wolf Spirit Ministries. John is also a Mikao Usui Reiki Master/Instructor since 2011. The Reverend worked as a Psychic Medium at the Center Of The New Age located in Sedona, AZ in 2018. He currently works as a tour guide in Sedona specializing in UFO Tours along with Ghost, Vortex, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Journey Tours. Reverend Polk also speaks and Emcees at UFO, Metaphysical and Spiritual Conferences around the country. WEBSITE: johnpolktours.com If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by “Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting: Thank you All A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio are not necessarily those of the TOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. We will however always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!
In this enlightening episode of the Grace Enough Podcast, we dive deep into the heartening and profound journey of faith with Shane Stanford. Shane, a dedicated pastor for 30 years shares his unique life story marked by significant health challenges and a resilient faith in Jesus. This engaging conversation covers the spectrum of Shane's early encounters with faith, his daunting health diagnosis at a young age, and how these experiences have molded his ministry and outlook on life. Shane also delves into the importance of understanding Jesus's life and teachings for a fulfilled Christian life. Show Notes Cont. https://www.graceenoughpodcast.com/knowingjesus/ Resources Mentioned: (affl. links) Devotional: Jesus With Us: Meeting Him Where He Began by Shane Stanford Devotional: Jesus Among Us: Walking With Him in His Ministry and Miracles by Shane Stanford Follow Grace Enough on IG: https://www.instagram.com/graceenoughpodcast_amber/ Follow Grace Enough: https://www.facebook.com/graceenoughpodcast www.graceenoughpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jesus shows power over the effects of sin in the world by healing and raising from the dead, and also the varied reactions to His Ministry and His call to repent and believe in Him.
The Outer Realm Radio welcomes special guest John Polk. Hosts: Michelle Michelle Desrochers and Amelia Pisano Date: March 6th, 2024 Episode:420 Discussion: John will be discussing Vortexes and Power Spots in Sedona! Please Support Us: Like, Subscribe, Share, Comment! THANK YOU!!!!! About Our Guest: Reverend John M. Polk is an International Metaphysical Minister with a B. A. in Metaphysics and a Ministry from the University of Sedona. His Ministry is Wolf Spirit Ministries. John is also a Mikao Usui Reiki Master/Instructor since 2011. The Reverend worked as a Psychic Medium at the Center Of The New Age located in Sedona, AZ in 2018. He currently works as a tour guide in Sedona specializing in UFO Tours along with Ghost, Vortex, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Journey Tours. Reverend Polk also speaks and Emcees at UFO, Metaphysical and Spiritual Conferences around the country. If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio are not necessarily those of the TOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. We will however always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!
The Outer Realm Radio welcomes special guest John Polk. Hosts: Michelle Michelle Desrochers and Amelia Pisano Date: March 6th, 2024 Episode:420 Discussion: John will be discussing Vortexes and Power Spots in Sedona! Please Support Us: Like, Subscribe, Share, Comment! THANK YOU!!!!! About Our Guest: Reverend John M. Polk is an International Metaphysical Minister with a B. A. in Metaphysics and a Ministry from the University of Sedona. His Ministry is Wolf Spirit Ministries. John is also a Mikao Usui Reiki Master/Instructor since 2011. The Reverend worked as a Psychic Medium at the Center Of The New Age located in Sedona, AZ in 2018. He currently works as a tour guide in Sedona specializing in UFO Tours along with Ghost, Vortex, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Journey Tours. Reverend Polk also speaks and Emcees at UFO, Metaphysical and Spiritual Conferences around the country. If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio are not necessarily those of the TOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. We will however always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!
With a conviction that God speaks to us all the time, Rev. David Chotka takes us on spiritual journey about the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. How His purpose was unveiled when he did not expect but found himself serving God in simplicity and every service led to a sequence of open doors in His Ministry. It's amazing to listen to such an awesome journey where even the most challenging and painful moments in his life were used by the Lord to teach him a lesson that he can share today and also to advance the kingdom as we see evidently how the Lord defends His Word. From his experience Rev David shares how his journey began by reading the bible and amazed at who Jesus is and what He can do. The desire to know Him that prompted him to open that Bible, has brought tremendous results that the Lord made him a vessel that He has used to minister to the world today. Philippians 2:9-11 reveals to us of the Greatness of the name of Jesus above every other name and that only at His name shall every knee bend and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. This is a reality that he has experienced that ushered him to a New Life in Christ and the Lord birthed a New purpose I him. Today He lives to tell the story of the amazing wonders of God in his life. Tune in to listen to the most captivating, miraculously journey of the series.
TheOuter realm Welcomes Rev. John Polk - PT 1 of a 3 Part Series Date: January 10th, 2024 Episode : 404 Discussion: UFOs in Sedona Please Like, Subscribe, Share, and Comment! About The Guest: Reverend John M. Polk is an International Metaphysical Minister with a B. A. in Metaphysics and a Ministry from the University of Sedona. His Ministry is Wolf Spirit Ministries. John is also a Mikao Usui Reiki Master/Instructor since 2011. The Reverend worked as a Psychic Medium at the Center Of The New Age located in Sedona, AZ in 2018. He currently works as a tour guide in Sedona specializing in UFO Tours along with Ghost, Vortex, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Journey Tours. Reverend Polk also speaks and Emcees at UFO, Metaphysical and Spiritual Conferences around the country. WEBSITE: johnpolktours.com If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio are not necessarily those of the TOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. We will however always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!
TheOuter realm Welcomes Rev. John Polk - PT 1 of a 3 Part Series Date: January 10th, 2024 Episode : 404 Discussion: UFOs in Sedona Please Like, Subscribe, Share, and Comment! About The Guest: Reverend John M. Polk is an International Metaphysical Minister with a B. A. in Metaphysics and a Ministry from the University of Sedona. His Ministry is Wolf Spirit Ministries. John is also a Mikao Usui Reiki Master/Instructor since 2011. The Reverend worked as a Psychic Medium at the Center Of The New Age located in Sedona, AZ in 2018. He currently works as a tour guide in Sedona specializing in UFO Tours along with Ghost, Vortex, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Journey Tours. Reverend Polk also speaks and Emcees at UFO, Metaphysical and Spiritual Conferences around the country. WEBSITE: johnpolktours.com If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio are not necessarily those of the TOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. We will however always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!
Today on Meditating the Word: Paul's Defense of His Ministry, False Apostles, Paul Boasts About His Sufferings, Paul's Vision and His Thorn, Paul's Concern for the Corinthians. This is Day 340. We are reading 2nd Corinthians 10-13 ---- Father God, help us to remember as the Apostle Paul wrote, we do not fight against flesh and blood, and we do not fight with earthly weapons, but with spiritual. Weapons You have provided through Your world that are powerful enough to demolish even the most fortified strongholds of thought within us. Father, we cast down every thought that comes to our minds that goes against Your Word -- no matter where or who those thoughts came from; whether they are from people around us, from society, from the enemy, and especially our own thoughts. We cast them down and replace them with what Your Word says. Thank You, Father, that Your grace is sufficient for us. Thank you that we don't have to rely on our own strength, and that in our weakness, You are strong. Amen ---- We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. ---- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/at-dawn License code: SFVKF2JFJJIFZDGT Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/a-journey-of-love License code: VUSCEHWQYYSXTUKG
This episode of Belta is with the Scottish man of the moment, Ewan McVicar.His Ministry of Sound cut 'Groove Thang' is taking summertime dancefloors by storm, with residencies announced in both Glasgow and Newcastle. What with a Rinse FM and BBC Radio 1 residency, selling out shows left, right, and centre plus his own festival — he's got a fair bit going on.We also really got to know the real Ewan; it's a bumper episode.Find Ewan online here.Find Belta online at @beltamedia and Niamh at @n_iamhingram. Music: ‘Ascent' by Metre
From the time of Moses up until the time of Yeshua, the people of Israel were looking for the one that Moses and the Prophets spoke about. This Prophet, the Almighty was going to send, the Children of Israel must Shema! Yeshua spent the bulk of His Ministry speaking to people who supposedly had the Word, but were following the traditions they had been taught as the Word. The people had eyes but could not see and ears but could not hear. They couldn't see the Messiah who was standing in front of them because their religion, their teachings, their traditions, blinded them to the truth of what is actually written!
BREAKING NEWS - Israel has begun a two week Military Exercise named "Firm Hand" involving every unit of IDF Standing & Reserve Forces in preparation of a multi-front attack. We invite you to tune in to the only Media Member reporting on this developing and FULLY CONFIRMED story. And as always, we report Current Events, and Real News from a Christian Perspective On the Newscast today we are joined by a very special guest. Mr. Carl Erickson of "Share the Gospel Ministry" is with us for the full broadcast. His Ministry is devoted to taking the Word of God to the Front Lines. Outside a Physical Church, he and his wife and Ministry literally travel the Nation delivering the Good News of Christ and even primarily targeted the younger generation. And of course as always, we present News from Israel, The United States, and Nations around the World on Topics you may not hear anywhere else in the World. JD Williams is a Member of the US Press Association ID# 802085263. TL Farley is a Bible Teacher and the Author of 3 Books including Blast Off Rapiemur in its 5th Edition. Certain images and News Clips provided and used by permission of various News Organizations Worldwide often including Getty Images, CNN News, Al Jazeera, the AP, Fox News, New York Times, The Watchman Newscast and other Smaller News Organizations Worldwide Learn More at https://www.lastchristian.net
BREAKING NEWS - Israel has begun a two week Military Exercise named "Firm Hand" involving every unit of IDF Standing & Reserve Forces in preparation of a multi-front attack. We invite you to tune in to the only Media Member reporting on this developing and FULLY CONFIRMED story. And as always, we report Current Events, and Real News from a Christian Perspective On the Newscast today we are joined by a very special guest. Mr. Carl Erickson of "Share the Gospel Ministry" is with us for the full broadcast. His Ministry is devoted to taking the Word of God to the Front Lines. Outside a Physical Church, he and his wife and Ministry literally travel the Nation delivering the Good News of Christ and even primarily targeted the younger generation. And of course as always, we present News from Israel, The United States, and Nations around the World on Topics you may not hear anywhere else in the World. JD Williams is a Member of the US Press Association ID# 802085263. TL Farley is a Bible Teacher and the Author of 3 Books including Blast Off Rapiemur in its 5th Edition. Certain images and News Clips provided and used by permission of various News Organizations Worldwide often including Getty Images, CNN News, Al Jazeera, the AP, Fox News, New York Times, The Watchman Newscast and other Smaller News Organizations Worldwide Learn More at https://www.lastchristian.net
BREAKING NEWS, Current Events, and News from a Christian Perspective On the Newscast today we are joined by a very special guest. Mr. Carl Erickson of "Share the Gospel Ministry" is with us for the full broadcast. His Ministry is devoted to taking the Word of God to the Front Lines. Outside a Physical Church, he and his wife and Ministry literally travel the Nation delivering the Good News of Christ and even primarily targeted the younger generation. We also offer BREAKING NEWS still unreported by the Mainstream Media (left or right) in regard to imminent actions we firmly believe (according to our Worldwide News Sources) to be taken by the Nation of Israel in the days ahead. And of course as always, we present News from both Israel, The United States, and Nations around the World on Topics you may not hear anywhere else in the World. JD Williams is a Member of the US Press Association ID# 802085263. TL Farley is a Bible Teacher and the Author of 3 Books including Blast Off Rapiemur in its 5th Edition. Certain images and News Clips provided and used by permission of various News Organizations Worldwide often including Getty Images, CNN News, Al Jazeera, the AP, Fox News, New York Times, The Watchman Newscast and other Smaller News Organizations Worldwide Learn More at https://www.lastchristian.net
BREAKING NEWS, Current Events, and News from a Christian Perspective On the Newscast today we are joined by a very special guest. Mr. Carl Erickson of "Share the Gospel Ministry" is with us for the full broadcast. His Ministry is devoted to taking the Word of God to the Front Lines. Outside a Physical Church, he and his wife and Ministry literally travel the Nation delivering the Good News of Christ and even primarily targeted the younger generation. We also offer BREAKING NEWS still unreported by the Mainstream Media (left or right) in regard to imminent actions we firmly believe (according to our Worldwide News Sources) to be taken by the Nation of Israel in the days ahead. And of course as always, we present News from both Israel, The United States, and Nations around the World on Topics you may not hear anywhere else in the World. JD Williams is a Member of the US Press Association ID# 802085263. TL Farley is a Bible Teacher and the Author of 3 Books including Blast Off Rapiemur in its 5th Edition. Certain images and News Clips provided and used by permission of various News Organizations Worldwide often including Getty Images, CNN News, Al Jazeera, the AP, Fox News, New York Times, The Watchman Newscast and other Smaller News Organizations Worldwide Learn More at https://www.lastchristian.net
Paul's Defense of His Ministry.
I. The Triumphal Entry - King Jesus and His disciples - THE Culmination of His Ministry; The Apex of His Mission!I. The True King is Coming: 1. The Preparation of Jesus - Matthew 21:1-11a. The Providentialb. The Prophetic c. The Praise d. The Problem The Purging of Jesus - Matthew 21:12-17a. The Authority of Jesus b. The Compassion of Jesus c. The Worship of Jesus
Jesus basic teachings about His Ministry
As part of Churches Together in Bromley, David Lemmon brings us a teaching on Matthew 4:12-22, Jesus begins His Ministry.
The epic showdown between the Savior and satan that began at the birth of Yeshua comes into clearer focus in the closing Chapters of Matthew. When Yeshua was a toddler, satan used King Herod, who committed mass murder, hoping to have Yeshua murdered. This caused His parents to flee to Egypt for His protection. At the beginning of Yeshua's earthly Ministry, He was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted of the devil who tried to convince Yeshua to commit suicide by jumping from the pinnacle of the Temple. Throughout His Ministry, satan used the religious leaders who plotted and made several attempts to have Yeshua murdered at the hand of the people. Join us in the final verses of this Chapter of Matthew as it looks as if satan has finally succeeded in His plot, using the religious leaders, rulers, elders, the people, and the Gentiles to put the Savior to death and end His Ministry.
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Andrew Comiskey has worked extensively with the healing of the sexually and relationally broken. He founded Desert Stream/Living Waters Ministries as a multi-faceted outreach to the broken (all of us!!). His Ministry grew out of his own commitment to overcome homosexuality. He is married to Annette and they have four grown children and eight grandchildren.Marco Casanova, who is engaged to be married, shares his own past struggles with same-sex attraction. His is an uplifting story that you won't want to miss! Here is a link to their website: https://www.desertstream.orgHere is a link to Andrew's new book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/rediscovering-our-lost-fullnessContact Marco:Marco CasanovaAssociate DirectorDesert Stream Ministries706 Main StreetGrandview, MO 64030816-767-1730 ext. 803Email me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgDon't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!! JPll Renewal Center email listSupport the show
Belgic Confession Article 11-1- His Ministry-2- His Majesty
Belgic Confession Article 11-1- His Ministry-2- His Majesty
Just because you are leader doesn't mean you are immune to discouragement. One major indication that you have succumbed to discouragement is that you become unconcerned with your personal relationships. And if you are discouraged, do not be embarrassed or ashamed. Today, I want to encourage you that you do not have to surrender to discouragement. You have the choice and power to flip your discouragement into encouragement. Relationships are one of the main themes intertwined all throughout the bible beginning in Genesis through Revelation. We were made to be in relationship. God created us to be in relationship with Him and with each other. In this short time, I just want focus on a small part in the Book of Hebrews. I would consider Hebrews to be a very encouraging book. The author of Hebrews does a great job of presenting an amazing picture of the supremacy of Jesus Christ, His Majesty, and His Ministry. However, he also gives five warnings about the danger of turning away from Christ: Danger of Neglect; Danger of Unbelief; Danger of Not Maturing; Danger of Drawing Back; and Danger of Refusing God. Under the warning of the danger of drawing back, we read all about the heroes of the faith, the example of Christ's endurance and an exhortation to endure God's chastening. Growing in grace is when you can look beyond the process of God's discipline and see the peaceable fruit of righteousness that comes later. “Many believers are deeply grieved, because they do not at once feel that they have been profited by their afflictions. Well, you do not expect to see apples or plums on a tree which you have planted but a week. Only little children put their seeds into their flower-garden, and then expect to see them grow into plants in an hour.” (Spurgeon) Are you discouraged? Have you become unconcerned with relationships? In Hebrews 12:14-17, we see 4 things that are needed to make things right again. 1. Pursue Peace: Pursue is an action word and it means to run after or pursue in order to catch. We are to pursue (go after) peace with all people. Make things right in your relationships with people within your circle. If you need to apologize and ask for forgiveness, go, and apologize and ask for forgiveness. If you need to forgive, go, and forgive. 2. Pursue Holiness: Make things right in your relationship with God. Leviticus 19:2, “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” As David Guzik's commentary states, “Regarding holiness, we are told without which no will see the Lord. A lack of holiness is a critical obstacle to a close relationship with God.” 3. Pursue the Grace of God: Going after God's grace will keep bitterness from coming up in your heart. Going after God's grace will keep bitterness from spreading. Bitterness can come from holding on to pain and hurt of your past. When you focus on the grace of God, you can move past the pain and hurt and extend that grace God gives to you to others. 4. Pursue Pure Moral Behavior: Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” I love how The Message Bible reads, “Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God's lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God's blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.” Life Application Questions Are you discouraged? Are your relationships suffering? Are you willing to pursue peace, holiness, grace, and pure moral behavior? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deanna-fullerton/message
Episode 264 - Conversation with Dr. Michael Jaquith - on Marriage, Family, Help, & Hope - 3/30/22 Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/L44qzWU8sDs About Michael After getting my Chemistry Ph.D. from Cornell, I spent almost 10 years in big corporate life. I left that environment and embraced the entrepreneurial path. My wife and I have owned 3 successful businesses as we eventually became Life Coaches. I read voraciously and have a nearly endless source of self-help, coaching, business, and faith-based information ready to go. I'm particularly good at converting the abstract and intellectual to practical and accessible. Most of all I'm funny. Expect me to smile and laugh with you. Without a doubt, we'll have a good time, a good conversation, and the only thing missing with a be a fine glass of scotch for after the recording stops. Find out More about Michael and His Ministry at: https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/ I offer both direct one-on-one coaching and a group program. These programs are designed to help men make big improvements and transformations in their lives. They will grow as husbands, fathers, employees, and in their faith.
1. He showed grace in His Minister--2. He showed grace in His Ministry--3. He showed grace in His Mission.
His Ministry in the Believer John 3:1-7
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Paul is CEO of the Rose Debate Institute, and creator of Sing The Hours, the globally recognized new media ministry dedicated to the Divine Office. Paul is a two-time national debate champion and holds national accolades in competitive Drama, Impromptu, and Platform Speaking. Follow Paul and His Ministry: • www.singthehours.org • Sing the Hours Podcast: o https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liturgy-of-the-hours-sing-thehours/id1544170650 Support the Living the CALL podcast! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E356519&id=2
Passage: Mark 1 Main Idea: As promised, God sends Jesus the Messiah, to begin His Ministry by proclaiming the Good News with great power and authority. Teachers: Scott Cunningham & Adam Michael http://gbclive.org/gospelroots
Going Through The Bible In 10 is our teaching platform in small segments in three areas interpretation applications Revelation spending three minutes in each area and one minute to wrap It up! Today focusing on being used by God to bring forth His Ministry of reconciliation in the land of darkness!
Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston As we come to the end of John Chapter 6, Jesus is approaching the end of His Galilean ministry, which had gone on for more than a year. Jesus had a conversation with the Disciples to discern & clarify their level of commitment to His Ministry. 61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling, Jesus asked them, Will you stay or walk away“? This is the question all of us must answer as Disciples of Jesus Christ.
"Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight His paths." (Matt 3:3) He cried out! He didn't speak, as if it was a passing thought like: "Oh by the way, did you know the Lord is coming?" He cried out! He cried! There was urgency! There was passion! He was risking his life to proclaim the Lord's coming. When he came out to the desert, and began to tell everyone to repent, he was on the way to his death. Why did he do it? He had no choice. Only God can give that kind of courage; and John the Baptist had known the Lord from the time he was inside his mother's womb. "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leapt in her womb." (Luke 1:41)Did John know what kind of road they would prepare for the Lord? Did he ever, for one moment, consider it could be the Road to Calvary? God, the Father in Heaven did not reveal the whole plan to John. If He had, would John have been able to lay the groundwork for our Lord's first coming? He told everyone who would listen, to repent. Did those who were present, that joyful day, hear with their heads and act through their hearts? Did John's words find a place in their lives? When Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan and the Father's words descended from Heaven: "This is My beloved Son. My favor rests on Him." (Matt 3:17) was a thorn planted in their hearts? Then, why did they, three years later, place a Crown of thorns on His Head?Our Lord received word that John had been beheaded, John, His messenger and dear cousin, the one who recognized Him, while He was still in His Mother's womb. He was dead! What did Jesus do? He went away to pray. Did He grieve? Had He seen the good that John could have continued doing and was now silenced? Or did He know in His Heart of hearts that John had lived for one purpose and that was to proclaim His coming, to pave the way for Him, the Redeemer, to save the world? John's words, "He must increase while I must decrease." (John 1:30) were they coming to pass? Did Jesus grieve for the loss to the world of this great prophet? Did the Father come to Him and prepare Him for His total mission?When did Jesus begin His way of the Cross? Was it at Cana, the night His Mother turned to Him and said "They have no wine?" Was it when He performed His first miracle, changing the water into wine? Was Jesus trying to tell His Mother that if He does that, the world will begin to know Who He is, His walk will begin, and life as they have known it, will be no more? Was that really what He was saying when He answered His Mother: "Woman why turn to Me? My hour has not come yet?" (John 2:4) Was Jesus trying to buy one more night of normality before starting His Ministry and His long journey to the Cross? Did Mother Mary understand that she was asking Him to begin the journey that could only end up at Calvary? Could she have still said "Do whatever He tells you?" And now, she still is saying the same thing, really, at every apparition, basically "Do whatever He tells you."Related ItemsSupport the show (https://bobandpennylord.store/pages/we-need-your-help)
A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Beginning of His Ministry Subtitle: The Gospel of Luke Speaker: Brian Nicholson Broadcaster: Trinity Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 10/18/2020 Bible: Luke 4:14-30 Length: 39 min.
Our calling is to labor in every way possible to model our ministry and message after His Ministry ;
Our calling is to labor in every way possible to model our ministry and message after His Ministry ;
When his time had come to be revealed as Savior, Jesus was commissioned by God and went through 40 day preparation fast before beginning His Ministry of healing the sick, demon possesed and teaching in the Synogagues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tishri-dobson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tishri-dobson/support
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Jeremiah: Prophet Profile · The son of Hilkiah the priest from a village about 2 miles north of Jerusalem (Anathoth) · His name means “Yahweh throws” in the sense of laying a foundation. It can also mean “Yahweh establishes, appoints, or sends.” · His ministry started around 627 under King Josiah and stretched to about 580 B.C. · Three Stages to His Ministry: o 627-605 B.C. – He prophesied while Judah was threatened by Assyria and Egypt o 605-586 B.C. – He proclaimed God’s judgment while Judah was threatened and besieged by Babylon o 586-580 B.C. – He ministered in Jerusalem and Egypt after Judah’s downfall · He was a contemporary of Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Daniel and Ezekiel. · His nickname is the “weeping prophet” (9:1) because he often bathed his harsh prophecies in tears of compassion. Jeremiah’s life was difficult: he wasn’t allowed to marry, he faced opposition from his hometown, beatings, punishment in stocks, isolation and imprisonment. He preached forty years without a single “convert.” · He had a secretary, Baruch, who did most of the writing of Jeremiah’s words. When King burned his scroll, he wrote it out all over again as God instructed. · “His broken heart caused him to write a broken book, which is difficult to arrange chronologically or topically. But through his sermons and signs he faithfully declares that surrender to God’s will is the only way to escape calamity.” – Wilkinson and Boa, 198
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Powerful message by Pastor Tai Adeshugba: The Contest of Waiting This week, Pastor Tai starts a brand new series titled - The Contest Of Waiting. Are YOU currently waiting for a prayer to be answered? This can sometimes be an unenjoyable experience as we usually eagerly expect for an immediate response. However, What we need to understand, is that the Lord does not operate in realm or the confines of ‘our’ time. He is not confined to Our Calendar, but to His!! We further learn that Waiting is a contest, a virtue and a fight that one may loose if one does not understand the rules of engagement. Understanding how to wait on His Time, is the greatest secret of success. We see that many key characters in the bible also had to patiently wait to attain their life’s purpose and blessing, including Our Lord Jesus Himself - who waited patiently for 30 years before starting His Ministry. DOWNLOAD NOW and key into this series, as Pastor Tai explores the below over the next few weeks. A. What to do while waiting? B. What NOT to do while waiting? Join us next week for yet another series of WT@Home and don’t forget to share
Miracles For Everyone- The days of miracles have not pass and won't ever pass cos the eternal God is still working them. Miracles were rampart in Jesus's Ministry, that of the Apostle and the early churches. In the dispensation of the Spirit, it is still rampart and part of His Ministry and workings. To receive Miracle and have them in your life or Ministry, dig deep in scriptures, allow the Spirit leads, put on Jesus Christ and let Him be the centre of everything. Pls listen to the Spirited sermon-(Miracles For Everyone) and have the keys in receiving Miracles which God has for you. Shalom
A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Baptist Church of Tama is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: St. Paul's View of His Ministry Subtitle: Sermons on Galatians Speaker: Paul Rendall Broadcaster: Reformed Baptist Church of Tama Event: Sunday Afternoon Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 2:6-10 Length: 34 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Baptist Church of Tama is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: St. Paul's View of His Ministry Subtitle: Sermons on Galatians Speaker: Paul Rendall Broadcaster: Reformed Baptist Church of Tama Event: Sunday Afternoon Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 2:6-10 Length: 34 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Baptist Church of Tama is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: St. Paul's View of His Ministry Subtitle: Sermons on Galatians Speaker: Paul Rendall Broadcaster: Reformed Baptist Church of Tama Event: Sunday Afternoon Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 2:6-10 Length: 34 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Baptist Church of Tama is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: St. Paul's View of His Ministry Subtitle: Sermons on Galatians Speaker: Paul Rendall Broadcaster: Reformed Baptist Church of Tama Event: Sunday Afternoon Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 2:6-10 Length: 34 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Baptist Church of Tama is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: St. Paul's View of His Ministry Subtitle: Sermons on Galatians Speaker: Paul Rendall Broadcaster: Reformed Baptist Church of Tama Event: Sunday Afternoon Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 2:6-10 Length: 34 min.
Reverend John M. Polk is an International Metaphysical Minister with a B. A. in Metaphysics and a Ministry from the University of Sedona. His Ministry is Wolf Spirit Ministries. John is also a Mikao Usui Reiki Master/Instructor since 2011. The Reverend worked as a Psychic Medium at the Center Of The New Age located in Sedona, AZ in 2018. He currently works as a tour guide in Sedona specializing in UFO Tours along with Ghost, Vortex, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Journey Tours. Sedonaufo.com Reverend Polk also speaks and Emcees at UFO, Metaphysical and Spiritual Conferences around the country. John broadcasts live every Tuesday 5-7 PM PST on his show Quantum Hologram Matrix on thefringe.fm. His show largely covers ETs, UFOs, the spirit world, spirituality, quantum consciousness, healing modalities and much more. He has authored two books on these topics as well. Reverend John has a universe of followers both in this realm and in the ethereal. There are countless witnesses to his ability to attract Angels, Sentient Beings and UFOs. He also has many clients and friends who can attest to his skill as a Reiki Master/Instructor. John is not the healer, the Universal God Consciousness is. He is merely the instrument this healing love energy travels through. Most of his close friends have had close encounters with him and will go on record to relive their experience. He will tell his close friends and love interests that if you spend time around him, your vibration increases to a higher frequency which opens up your Pineal Gland. This translates into seeing various anomalies. Please know that when you�re with John or if you join one of his classes that you are protected. He has legions of loving Angels and Sentient Beings that follow him around to make sure he and everyone else is safe. The Reverend prays and meditates every day for himself and others to send a love vibration frequency that everyone can feel because Love is the most powerful currency and consciousness in the Universe.
Sermon from St Andrews Church given by our reader Rev’ Cathy Pullinger in this 3rd Sunday of Epiphany called ‘Jesus begins His Ministry’. Recorded on the 26/01/20. Download Mp3 HERE! Sermon starts at 1:44 Matthew 4 v 12-23 Jesus Begins … Continue reading →
Clothed with a Garment down to His Feet IV “I turned to see the voice and I saw.” In the Book of Revelation John turned to see the voice and he saw ONE in the seven golden candlesticks. Our hearts must come to turn and to see One. We have been looking at the Son of Man that is in the seven golden candlesticks in relationship to the Priest and priesthood. In the Apostle Peter’s epistles, he declares we are a holy priesthood. This is all predicated on the High Priest and His work. Our holiness is subject to Christ and not ourselves. The Ministry we have is through His Ministry. We do not have anything without Him. In II Corinthians 3 the Apostle Paul contrasts two Ministry’s, the ministry of death, and the ministry of the Spirit. The ministry of death has a glory that fades. God showed this through the face of Moses. The children of Israel could not look upon the brightness of Moses’ face. It had to be veiled, but even while it was veiled it was fading away. This was speaking of the Covenant they were under. It was temporary, and was put in place until the one that excels came into place. The ministry of the Spirit EXCEEDS that glory. The glory here does not fade away and is not veiled from our hearts. When our hearts turn to the Lord the veil is removed and we behold the Glory of the Lord and are changed. How we are changed is through BEHOLDING HIM! We are not changed through self-effort or even self-help programs. Through the Spirit we come to the SEEING of Christ Jesus our Lord. Here we come to be made righteous. He is righteous and is made our righteousness. He then becomes the ministry we are of. We minister Him to His body. We do not declare ourselves, but we declare Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Here we are crucified to the world and the world is crucified to us. We do not find our life in the world or even in the Old Covenant. We come out to Jesus who is outside the gate of that Covenant. I love the scripture in Hebrews 13 that speaks of Jesus being outside of the gate. Jesus is sacrificed outside the gate signifying that we must leave the Old Covenant of the law, its sacrifice and priesthood, and all that it was within it, and come out to Jesus. When we come to Him we come to a far greater Priesthood, a far greater offering. This one can make the comers perfect! Perfection came through Jesus Christ! This is what we minister. Glory to God!
The weeks episode starts with the temptation of Jesus, His beginning ministry, gathering His first disciples and His Ministry in Galilee. Chapter 5 starts with Jesus Sermon on the Mount; The Beatitudes, His Disciples and the world, and finally He tells us about Personal Relationships and how we shall overcome all adversity, if we obey His --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Clothed with a Garment down to His Feet Last week I recommended a close look at John’s description of the Son of Man in Revelation Chapter 1, focusing on His garment down to His feet. Considering John’s vision of the Son of Man, the Old Testament Tabernacle comes into view. I believe the garment and golden girdle that Jesus is clothed with speaks of the High Priest Ministry. This is being shown in the seven golden candlesticks. We need to get a hold on this. We need to comprehend this. The Ministry of our High Priest, the Lord Jesus Christ, is revealed in the candlesticks. I believe we could spend months looking at the Revelation of the Son of Man in the seven golden candlesticks. I believe this is overlooked often in the teaching of the Book of Revelation. John sees Jesus Christ IN the seven golden candlesticks, being present in the Church. He is declared to be He that IS and was and is to come. In the churches John sees our Great High Priest. How we that are the church needs to see our Great High Priest and understand His Ministry. I am concerned that much of the time we still view the Ministry of the Old Covenant in our hearts. We still look at the type where there was a continual remembrance of sins made day by day and year by year. We do not see the greatness of our High Priest, and the salvation He Ministers. The writer of Hebrews writes in Hebrews 8:1 “Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; 2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.” This word such stood out to me as I read this text this past weekend. The word means truly this or of this sort and it denotes the character of the individual. We have SUCH a High Priest. In other words, our High Priest is of a different character and nature than that high priest of the Old Covenant. Our High Priest has a greater ministry and is the minister of a greater Tabernacle. Everything about our High Priest supersedes the old. His Ministry does take away sins. His ministry does take away the conscious of sins. His Ministry does bring many Sons unto Glory. The old priesthood could not. The old had a continual remembrance of the participants falling short of God’s glory. In fact, they could approach the Temple and have their offerings made before the LORD but never enter into the Glory that was veiled away just a short distance from them. What is sad is that many believers do not understand even now that the Glory of God is in them. God doesn’t dwell in buildings made with hands. He dwells in the church which is His Body. Christ is the Minister of this Tabernacle, the Church of the Living God. He is the Minister of this abode of God. This is where God has brought us through Christ, and this is the Ministry of Christ. He is the Minister of the true tabernacle made not of human hands. He is not the Minister of the types and shadows, but of the reality. Our hearts should cry, God reveal this Ministry and reality of Christ in me! Blessed by the name of the Living God!
Disciple Up # 128 What About Baptism? By Louie Marsh, 10-2-2019 Introduction: The subject of baptism today is in much the same position that a lot of people are when they get married – it comes with a lot of baggage attached! And like most of us, that baggage isn't good news! This short essay on baptism isn't intended to answer all the questions and objections and opinions that have accumulated about baptism in 2000 plus years since Christ commanded us to both be baptized and to baptize others. Rather it is intended to be a simple survey of what the Bible actually says on the subject, designed to bring us to obey what Christ and His Apostle's have clearly told us to do. Obtuse theological and philosophical questions will have to be pursued elsewhere by others as I am neither interested in any of that nor do I have the time to waste. I'll bet you're the same too. So let's plunge in and see what the Bible teaches us. What It Is: The starting point for any discussion of baptism ought to be what the word is and means. Right here we discover the first reason people are confused about it – it's a Greek word! That's right, baptism isn't English at all! It's a transliteration of the Greek word baptizio. What's transliteration? Instead of translating a word into English, Bible translators simply bring the letters of the Greek word into English! So baptizo becomes baptism! They did the same with abba by the way, the word transliterated abba in Mark 14:36, Romans 8:12 & Galatians 4:6. Why would they do that? Because they are afraid to offend people by translating the word that's why! Abba is the common Aramaic word that children use of their father's in intimate settings. Everyone agrees it ought to be translated, “Daddy,” but few translations have the courage to do so. Translators faced the same issue with baptize. Imagine what King James and the church authorities would have done over 500 years ago if that version of the Bible had come out telling everyone to be immersed into Christ! Since the English church then, and now, doesn't immerse members. Things would have gotten ugly pretty quickly! Baptism is the normal Greek word for immerse, dip or plunge. They had other words for sprinkle or pour, just as we do in English. It was used of ships sinking, of dipping a cloth into dye to change the color, etc. No scholar today would argue this, and in fact all the great church leaders of the past clearly stated this was so – even when their own church traditions and practices didn't conform to the Biblical command! Martin Luther (founder of the Lutheran Church and the one who began the whole Protestant Reformation) said, “I would have those who are to be baptized to be entirely immersed, as the word imports and the mystery signifies.” John Calvin (a younger contemporary of Luther, the Presbyterian and other churches look to him as a founder) said, “The word “baptize” signifies to immerse. It is certain that immersion was the practice of the ancient church.” John Wesley (founder of the Methodist Church) said, “Buried with Him, alludes to baptizing by immersion according to the custom of the first church.” What The Bible Say About This: So while the meaning of the word is clear, is there any support for this in Scripture? The answer is yes, there are several passages that make it clear that baptism is immersion. What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. Romans 6:1-5 (NIV) After reading that passage over it's clear that it only makes sense if baptism is immersion. Otherwise the whole metaphor that Paul is using falls apart. He speaks of being buried with Christ in baptism. Well how do you bury someone? Then as now the dead were buried by putting them under the ground! So when you are lowered into the water it's a picture not only of Christ's death and burial, but your own death to sin through your faith in Him. When you are raised up out of the water you have the perfect symbolic picture of Christ's resurrection, and our own spiritual resurrection in Him as we are born again. Sprinkling or pouring destroys the beauty of this symbol. In the book of Acts there's a great story of Phillip being sent by the Lord to share the Good News with the Ethiopian eunuch. After he presents the Gospel from an Old Testament passage, look what happens. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?" And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8:36-39 (NIV) If baptism can be done by pouring or sprinkling why did they have to wait till they found a body of water and then go down into it? Why not use stop and use some water from a water bag they surely had on hand? The evidence is clear and overwhelming, baptism is to be done by immersion! Who Should Be Baptized? Jesus made this about as clear as it's possible to make anything at the end of His Ministry in the Gospel of Matthew. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) This is called the Great Commission and is repeated in various forms in Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47; John 20:21 and Acts 1:8. Jesus expected all those who put their faith in Him as their Leader and Forgiver (Lord and Savior) to be baptized as part of becoming His disciple. This is clear as crystal from this command. Remember this is a command, not a suggestion! Baptism isn't optional because it's part of Christ's very commands to His Apostles before they launched out on their mission to bring salvation to the ends of the earth! If that's true, you would expect to see the early church in the book of Acts follow this pattern. And that's exactly what they did. When you study the Bible you find that the normal pattern for people coming to Christ involved hearing the Gospel, believing it, turning away from their sin (repenting) confessing their faith in Christ to others, being baptized into Christ. Often they are then called saved. Look at the chart below to see how often these important factors are mentioned in the book of Acts as Luke, guided and inspired by the Holy Spirit, recorded the major or historically noteworthy conversions in the early history of the church. Conversion Chart From the Book of Acts Heard Believed Repented Confessed Baptized Saved Pentecost 2:22-41 Vs. 37 Vs. 38 Vs. 38.41 Vs. 41 Samaria 8:4-15 Vs. 12 Vs. 12-13 Eunuch 8:26-39 Vs. 36 Vs. 38 Vs. 39 Saul 9:1-9 22:10 Vs. 18 22:16 Cornelius 10:1-48 Vs. 43 11:18 Vs. 48 11:1 Lydia 16:13-15 Vs. 14-15 Vs. 15 The Jailer 16:25-34 Vs. 31,34 Vs. 30 Vs. 30 Vs. 33 Vs. 34 Interesting isn't it? The only thing that's mentioned in every conversion (except belief) occurrence is baptism! That's probably the exact opposite of what most of us would expect, yet that's precisely what we find in God's Word. This is called Believer's Baptism, and is what Christ taught and the early church practiced. The only people who were ever baptized in the New Testament where those who put their faith in Christ and became His disciples. Some churches practice a “baptism of confirmation” for children. This ceremony is intended to be a covenant between the parents and God on the behalf of the child. This custom began about 300 years after the Bible was completed. This is different from the baptism talked about in the Bible which was only for those old enough to believe. The purpose is to publicly confess your personal commitment to Christ. So if your parent's had you “baptized” in that way, you really weren't baptized at all! You weren't old enough to have faith in Christ, and you certainly weren't immersed either. Alright, so baptism is by immersion and it's to be done by those who are putting their faith in Christ as their Forgiver and Life Leader. But what is it's significance? Is it really important, or is it something I can let slide or avoid because it's not important? The Sign of the Covenant: The important place that baptism holds in the life of the Christian is not only hinted at by how often it's mentioned in the book of Acts, it's spelled out by the Apostle Paul for us in a way that is often over looked because it's tied into the Jewish heritage our Christian faith rests on. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:8-12 (NIV) Notice here again Paul uses the imagery of burial in connection with baptism. He also ties baptism into the ancient Jewish rite of circumcision, thus confusing a lot of Christians who don't really understand what circumcision was in the Old Testament. God established circumcision as the sign of His covenant with Israel before the Law of Moses. He gave it Abraham as a sign and as something that absolutely must be done if a man wanted to be part of God's Community. You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and you. For the generations to come every male among you who is eight days old must be circumcised, including those born in your household or bought with money from a foreigner--those who are not your offspring. Whether born in your household or bought with your money, they must be circumcised. My covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant. Any uncircumcised male, who has not been circumcised in the flesh, will be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant." Genesis 17:11-14 (NIV) There was no magic in circumcision, it didn't take away sin, or suddenly make you a better person or do anything of the sort. It was simply a symbolic sign of the covenant God has established with Abraham, a symbol that was hidden from view by the way. So why does God make is so important that if a male child wasn't circumcised on the eighth day he wasn't part of God's people? Because God takes symbols seriously. He understands the power a symbol can have in the lives of not just individual people, but entire nations. If you don't believe me just remember the Nazi Swastika, or the Hammer and Sickle, or even the Cross itself. They can motivate, instruct, empower and help maintain a person or people through times of great stress. And this is true regardless of whether the symbol is for good or evil. So God has always given His people symbols, the Old Testament if rife with them. In the New Testament there are fewer, but they are none the less powerful. Perhaps they are even more powerful for being so few. The Lord's Supper is a symbolic feast, and baptism is symbol too – a symbol of our covenant with Christ. It's the one physical outward act that all believers are to undergo, and thus it unites us together. Baptism is also different from circumcision in another crucial way, a difference that illustrates and celebrates what a wonderful covenant that all people have with Christ. Baptism is for everyone – both men and women! You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:26-29 (NIV) Salvation in Christ is offered to all, whether you are Jew, Gentile, woman, or man. It makes no difference because the Gospel is the power of God for the salvation of all! In Christ men and women have equal status before God as His redeemed children, with full access to his throne! A Few Small Points: People often ask, who can baptize me? The answer is any believer can! In fact I believe that Christians who lead people to Christ ought to be the ones who immerse them into Christ! What a glorious picture that makes, and in fact it's right in line with the Great Commission. People wonder if they were immersed at an earlier time, and have since fallen away from Christ, should they be re-baptized? Or perhaps you've grown a great deal since your baptism, and now understand the faith so much better. Shouldn't you be baptized again? The answers to these questions are simple. Baptism is done to brand new believers. If you had a sincere faith in Christ when you were immersed, then it doesn't matter how ignorant you were or if you've fallen away since then. Just think of how many times you'd have to be baptized if a growth in knowledge or sin can sever that Covenant sign! No, the only reason for being immersed again is if you really didn't accept Christ as your personal Lord (Life Leader) and Savior (Forgiver) when you were immersed for the first time. This can be a hard question to answer confidently if you were baptized very young. So in the end, I say if it gives you peace and a clear conscience, go ahead and be baptized again. After all, it isn't going to hurt you, only get you wet! Looking At The Big Picture: When baptism is approached from a simple Biblical point of view, a lot of the questions that commonly bother people are simply rendered unimportant. The exact meaning of baptism, does it forgive sins or is it simply a symbol? If it does forgive sins, when does it happen? When I'm going down, all the way down, coming up, all the way up? What happens if I'm killed in a car crash on my way to be baptized? What if I'm stuck in the desert and there isn't any water? I could go on but you get the point. The truth is baptism is the Sign of the Covenant, and the Covenant is a Covenant of Grace. So you don't have to worry about all these silly questions. Jesus never said, “Go and argue about every possibility of what baptism might, should or could be!” He said, “Go make disciples – and baptize them!” If you are baptized as a believer in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, that's enough. You can rest secure in eternal home with the Father as you trust His Son to save you and His Spirit to carry you home. So if you are a believer and haven't yet been baptized – what are you waiting for?
Recommended Reading: Robert A. Guelich, "The Gospels: Portraits of Jesus and His Ministry," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (June 1981), vol. 24 no. 2, 117-125. Peter R. Henriques, "Don't Print the Legend," American History (December 2018), vol. 53 no. 5, 34-41. Willard Sterne Randall, George Washington: A Life (Henry Holt and Company, LLC, 1997),...... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 4:1–6I. Paul’s Perspective on His Ministry – 1-3II. The Basis for Paul’s Perspective – 4-6III. What Difference This Makes to Us
01/20/2019Tim ChampSo, What Now? Pt 1Mark 10:45I. His Ministry It is His Practice - Mark 3:1-5* Jesus Saw (We Seek)* Jesus Served (Do Something!) Mark 1:29-31* Jesus ________II. His _________ It is His ________* God _______ Them* God _______ Them* God _______ Them
Have you ever considered the real cost associated with following Christ to the End- Have you considered the Words of Jesus as to what it really means to follow Him- What happens most often when people begin to follow Christ and all of the sudden they feel as though the heat has been turned up on them- Oh it-s worth it in the end, but it can be a real challenge as the world seems to be set out against you. --Luke 14-28--28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it---How do you take this passage- Well truthfully you need the verses before it starting at 14-25-27--25 And there went great multitudes with him- and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.--Jesus had multitudes who followed Him. They loved the miracles, they wanted the healings, and surely the free food did not hurt anyone-s feelings do you think, and today things really are not much different are they- Jesus when he walked this earth you could say the news of His Ministry spread fast.
The mission team to Oaxaca report on their recent trip to the Foundation for His Ministry children's home and then Pastor Marvin speaks about Psalm 22 and Jesus' sacrifice and asks, "Do you believe?".
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40 Days with Jesus - Part 4: His Ministry, My Ministry by NVCC
We here at RemaininHim , are a ministry brought together by our precious Heavenly Father. Entrusted with His Ministry to do all that we can to share the UN-COMPROMISED Word of God with a world that continues embracing the darkness. We will proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to everyone that we can reach through our website, pod-casts, e-mails, and many other yet to be seen avenues that WILL be opened up for us by THE King of kings and Lord of lords. There is so much more we could say about ourselves, but that will come in time as you get to know us better through our posts and pod-casts. More importantly, we invite you to be a part of a life long journey of seeking God the Father, fellowship, and growing in an intimate love relationship with the ONLY true and living God!!! We are on Facebook and Twitter. Itunes and Google Music under the Podcast Section. Still at Livebythelight.org and soon Remaininhim.org
As we have already considered the biblical ordinances of the Lord's church, this morning Pastor David addresses the duration of these ordinances. The church is commanded to observe the commandments and ordinances of Jesus Christ perpetually until His Second Coming. The church kingdom that Christ established in His Ministry will never be destroyed and shall stand forever, and therefore, it is the commission of the Lord's people in the church to remain steadfast to observe the ordinances of Jesus Christ until His Return.
Redemption is the work of the entire Godhead. The Father planned it, Jesus worked it, and the Spirit reveals it and makes it a reality. Because this is the Spirit’s dispensation, it’s important we understand, and appreciate His Ministry. Receive an understanding of the Holy Spirit and how he works in us and through us.
Redemption is the work of the entire Godhead. The Father planned it, Jesus worked it, and the Spirit reveals it and makes it a reality. Because this is the Spirit’s dispensation, it’s important we understand, and appreciate His Ministry. Receive an understanding of the Holy Spirit and how he works in us and through us.
God, the Keeper of Mysteries Well, this morning we're going to be looking at the 13 magnificent verses, as the Apostle Paul presents, in more detail, his own ministry as a steward of mysteries. Truly God is the keeper of mysteries. Our God is a mysterious God. His sovereign plan is an unfolding of mysteries. He really does keep a lot of secrets. And the passage that we're looking at today gives us an indication of that. If you look at Verse 9, Paul talks about this “mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.” It says in Deuteronomy 29:29, "The secret things belong to the Lord, our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever." So God has a whole array of secrets that He's holding to Himself, and He's paying out these secrets little by little, across redemptive history. Again, 1 Corinthians 2:7 speaks of this same thing. Paul says there, "We speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began." So God's been keeping these secrets, hoarding this mystery to Himself from before the creation of the world. Again, Isaiah 45:15, and this verse, "Truly you are a God who hides Himself, oh God and Savior of Israel. A God who hides Himself." God hides Himself, He hides His plans, but then at the right time and in the right way, He unfolds it for His glory, and for our joy, and for our salvation. We have some of that. Now, that includes His people, His names, their specific names, we heard two testimonies today, of how God works specifically in their lives, and we know that God has chosen individuals by name from “before the creation of the world.” I remember earlier in our family life as our kids were growing up, they would come across photos of Christy and I standing alone somewhere, and the kids would look at the picture, the little one, toddlers, and they say, "Mommy, daddy where was I? Where was I?" And so, I don't know when this phrase came into my head but I began saying it. "You were in the mind of God." That's where you were, you were in the mind of God. God was loving you and having a relationship with you in His own mind, even before He knit you together in your mother's womb. And so God is a keeper of mysteries. We already learned in Ephesians 1:4-5, "He chose us in Him before the creation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will. God is the keeper of mysteries." Keeping and Sharing Secrets to His Glory Now, God has woven together a magnificent plan for His glory, and for our joy, and He is skillfully unfolding that plan a little at a time. He's like a skillful storyteller that has all these techniques. For example, foreshadowing. I was talking to my son about literature and foreshadowing, and I gave him some examples. Our God is a great foreshadower. He gives us hints and indications ahead of time of what he's planning on doing. It's called prophecy. But those prophesies are complex and they're mysterious and it's hard to put the whole picture together. Also, God unfolds His plan for our lives gradually and patiently. We don't always know what's just around the corner. I think it'd be very hard to live life that way, if we knew what was immediately going to come. If God told you by a prophet, "You will break your leg sometime this afternoon," how would you live? I'd want to go wrap myself in bubble wrap or something like that. And God would show all the different ways he can break a leg, even if you are completely protected in bubble wrap. But we wouldn't be able to live our lives and so God hides from us what He's about to do to us, and this is openly taught in scripture. For example, the call of Abram out of Ur of the Chaldees. We have in Genesis 12:1, "The Lord had said to Abram, leave your country and your people, and your father's household and go to the land I will show you." That's future tense. And so the author to Hebrews, in Hebrews 11, makes much of this. In Hebrews 11:8 he says, "By faith, Abraham when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance obeyed and went even though he did not know where he was going." So God hides from us, His plan. There are mysteries that He is unfolding. How about the Apostle Paul himself in Acts 20 and verse 22. Paul says this to some concerned brothers and sisters who are very, very worried for Paul's future and for his safety. And he says, "And now compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem not knowing what will happen to me there." He doesn't know specifically what's going to happen. He knows he's going to suffer, that he knows. So God's glorious redemptive plan unfolds as a mystery, a mystery kept hidden in God and then revealed. Now, when we come to the word mystery we should not think of it like Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles. You can hear this hideous hound baying in the distance, and your blood starts to curdle and you start to accumulate clues as you read the story and try to figure it out. Or Agatha Christie. Murder on the Orient Express, and if you're a good mystery writer, you're going to put clues, but you gotta do some misdirection, so it's not obvious and all that. I was reading about techniques on writing, I'm not planning on writing a mystery novel, but you've got to put in the clue, so that's fair game and you can put it together. It's not that kind of a mystery, it's not like that. Actually we can't have figured it out. It's not something you can reason out by your intellect. It's something that God glorifies Himself by revealing. Something you could not have known. That's what the mystery means in the New Testament. It's something that God has kept back for His own sovereign purposes, and at the right time, He pays it out into human history, by the prophets, by the apostles, He lets us know. Paul, the Prisoner of the Mystery The Immediate Focus: Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles And so Paul here, the apostle, is the revealer of aspects of this mystery. And he is in some ways the secondary focus of this chapter. There's a lot here about Paul, the revealer of the mystery, the prisoner of mystery. And we can begin by looking at Paul the prisoner of this mystery. Look in verse 1, it says, "For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus, for the sake of you Gentiles". So the immediate focus he puts here, the spotlight he puts on himself for this reason, “I, Paul,” he speaks. But what follows is one long glorious interruption. Paul does this from time to time. He'll be going in a certain direction, train of thought, and then just stops and goes off in a different direction and in some ways, never returns. He does this in Romans 5, when he talks about original sin and he interrupts himself and he never comes back, but we get his idea. I find that fascinating. Now, in this particular case, Paul actually does come back with the same verbal pattern, and that is the language for this reason. So in verse 1, "For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ, He is for the sake of you Gentiles," and then verse 14, "For this reason,” like I was saying and then goes on from there. Now Paul's about to pray for these Gentile Christians. That's what he's going to do in verses 14 through 21. The second most glorious prayer in the Bible, that is foreshadowing. So when I get to that you're going to find out what I think is the most glorious prayer in the Bible, we can talk about that. But Paul's about to pray for these Ephesian Christians, and he's going to pray that Christ would dwell in their hearts by faith, and we're going to spend some time richly meditating on that. "And that they would have power together with all the saints to grasp the dimensions of Christ's love for them. How wide, and long, and high, and deep is the love of Christ." One Long, Glorious Interruption He's going to pray that for them, but before he does that, we have this long, glorious interruption. If you look at verse 1 and 2, "For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus, for the sake of you Gentiles," verse 2, "Surely you've heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you." Now between verse 1 and 2, in most translations you have a dash. The editors put a dash in there. Not in every one, but in most translations. And so, they're acknowledging Paul's breaking his train of thought here to go in a different direction. Deeper Knowledge of Paul Before the Prayer Now, he's wanting to give them, the Ephesian Christians, deeper knowledge about himself before he prays for them. Now, in verse 1 of chapter 1, he's already introduced himself to them as an Apostle. “Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus.” He's already done that, so he's introduced himself to them, and they know him, some of them, because he ministered there. But he wants them to understand his special role in the unfolding redemptive plan of God. Paul had a unique role in redemptive history. Other than Jesus Christ, I would say that the Apostle Paul is the most significant figure of the New Testament. I think that's actually easy to prove. God used the Apostle Paul to write at least 13 books of the New Testament, some debate about the Book of Hebrews. And Paul's conversion, is the most significant event other than things directly tied to Christ, the most significant event in the Book of Acts. Three times, we have an account of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, very significant event. And then, once the story of the Book of Acts is unfolded, once you get to Acts 13, it's pretty much the Apostle Paul from then on. From Acts 13 to 21 is Paul's ministry, and planting churches, his missionary journeys, and all that. And from Acts 22 to 28, it's Paul's imprisonment and his various defenses before the Jews in the Romans. And so Paul's life and his ministry is very much the issue of the whole book of Acts. Now, the Book of Acts itself, the theme of the Book of Acts is the spreading out of the Gospel. Geographically, yes, but also from Jew only in the upper room, to Jew plus Gentile, to the ends of the earth. That's the theme of the Book of Acts, Acts 1:8, "You'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." And so, the idea is, we're moving from Jew only to Jew plus Gentile, and there are very significant milestones along the way in the Book of Acts concerning that. The spectacular conversion of Saul of Tarsus, from a church destroying pharisee, to a church building apostle, is a spectacular display of the sovereign power of God and grace. But also it gives us an indication of the mystery that Paul's talking about here in Ephesians 3. Paul would say it's great proof for the power of God in His saving intentions toward the Gentiles. His intention to save the Gentiles. His own conversion is proof of that. “Because of me, you can know how much God wants to save you, Gentiles.” Big Concern: Understanding Paul, His Ministry, His Imprisonment His big concern here in these 13 verses, is that the Ephesian Christians would understand him, his ministry, his imprisonment, so that they understand who it is that's praying for them in the second half of the chapter. Paul talks a lot about himself in verses 1 through 13. He begins with, "I Paul," and then he talks about description of his calling, his insights, his ministry, his preaching, his stewardship of the Gospel. Vital for them to understand Paul's role as the apostle to the Gentiles. He was the apostle to the Gentiles. So he begins in verse 1, "For this reason.” For this reason." For what reason? Well, when you see a phrase like that, something like therefore, you're going to want to go back and say, "Where were we just now, just a moment ago?" And Ephesians 2, the whole chapter has been about how God raised the Gentiles from the dead spiritually. They were “dead in their transgressions and sins, and how God made them alive in Christ by a miracle of His sovereign grace.” "These Gentiles," he says in verses 11 and following, 11 through 15 or so, "were aliens and strangers, and outsiders and they're excluded by the law of Moses." But how God sent Christ, in Christ and His death on the cross has destroyed the “barrier, the dividing wall of hostility” and He's brought these Gentiles who were once far away, “He's brought them near through the blood of Christ.” And how together, with Jews, Jews and Gentiles together, now borrowing that image from 1 Peter, now as “living stones” spiritually resurrected, they're built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit. He's got this image of a spiritual temple that's rising at the end of Ephesians 2. Rising and becoming more glorious, more magnificent, larger all the time. As more and more unreached people groups are coming to faith in Christ. More and more individuals are being brought into the church, and it's this magnificent living temple, spiritual structure, rising to become a dwelling place in which God lives by His Spirit. "For this reason, I'm going to pray for you that you would know how much God loves you, and you would know how much Christ desires to dwell inside your hearts by faith." He's going to talk about all that. He wants them to understand, he wants to understand his ministry, and he especially wants them to understand his sufferings. “Prisoner of Christ Jesus,” Not of Man Look, at the end of this section in verse 13. His great concern is that they not be shocked, or put off by hearing that he's in prison. We've been talking this morning, much about prison ministry, and how the apostle Paul was in prison for the Gospel, and he doesn't want them to be stunned by it. Often, as we've heard this morning, there comes a certain stigma, social stigma, it's reasonable to understand that. And Paul wants them to understand actually, that his imprisonment is for their glory, it actually is their glory. He says in verse 13, he says, "I don't want you to be discouraged when you hear about my imprisonment, or my sufferings for you, my chains which are your glory." Paul's chains, he would say, "Are essential to the spread of the Gospel. They're essential." The messengers of the Gospel must suffer or the Gospel cannot spread. It's very plain. It's taught again and again. Paul teaches it in a very difficult teaching in Colossians 1:24. And there he says, "Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions for the church." What's lacking? What wasn't finished at the cross. I thought everything was finished. No, no, not everything. Redemption was accomplished at the cross, but it wasn't applied yet. It had to be applied by people, by messengers, by evangelists, and missionaries, by the power of the Holy Spirit, the blood of the Cross is sufficient for redemption, but it had to be applied, and that had to be by suffering. And it's in the exact same pattern of Christ crucified. Jesus said in John 12:24, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains by itself, a single seed, but if it dies, it brings forth much fruit." You think about that. Image much fruit, and in the center of that fruit there are more seeds aren't there? And those seeds, they need to fall into the ground and die, as well. The blood of martyrs is seed for the church, that's how the church spreads. "Now, I don't want you to be discouraged because of my sufferings. They are your glory. You wouldn't have the glory of eternal life if I hadn't been willing to suffer." He's getting them ready, that they would be willing to suffer too. Let me just pause and ask, are you? Are you willing to suffer for the spread of the Gospel? Are you willing to suffer to bring the Gospel to co-workers, and fellow students, and neighbors? Are you willing to suffer anything at all for the reaching of unreached people groups? Are you willing to disadvantage yourself at all, financially? Are you willing to suffer at all in terms of the way you spend your life because without suffering those unreached unengaged people groups that people haven't heard of Jesus yet, will not be reached. What's going to happen is, God is going to raise up messengers who are willing like Paul to suffer, and they know that their sufferings will be the glory of those people, and that's what Paul's getting at. So he's introducing them to himself and he calls himself a prisoner of Christ Jesus. Isn't that a great expression? He's a prisoner of Christ Jesus. “I'm not a prisoner of the Jews, I'm not a prisoner of the Romans, I'm not a prisoner of any human being. Haven't you heard what God did to my brother Peter? How he was in chains and Herod was going to kill him the next day, and God sent one angel, and the chains fell off, the prison door swung open, and Peter walked out.” God could do that for me. Any time, but He doesn't choose to. I'm a prisoner of Christ Jesus. It's the very thing that the Lord had said to Ananias, when he sent Ananias to go baptize Paul, Saul of Tarsus, that one. Says, "Lord. I don't want to go, send someone else." I love that moment. He says, "Go. This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."” So my sufferings are your glory and I'm a prisoner of Christ Jesus. That's why I'm in chains. Christ Jesus wants me in chains. And it's for your benefit, for the sake of you Gentiles,” he's saying that. “So don't be discouraged because of my sufferings.” Paul, the Revealer of the Mystery “Surely You Have Heard of Me” In verses 2 through 5, we see Paul the reveal of the mystery. “Surely you've heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you. That is the mystery made known to be by revelation, as I have already written briefly. In reading this then, you'll be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets.” So he begins in verse 2, "Surely, you have heard of me, you've heard a lot of things about me. How God made me a steward of His grace." That's the idea here, administration, a steward of the grace of God. Another word, that idea, is of management, somebody who is entrusted with someone else's possessions. You think about a servant in a household, a wealthy man, a wealthy owner gives to a servant management over his household. Now, the possessions in the household aren't his, they belong to the master. Some day, the master's going to return and ask for an accounting. Paul saw himself that way, as a steward of the mysteries of God. He's administering the grace of God, he's administering God's grace. "It was given to me for you," he says. And so they managed them. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, "So then men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and those entrusted with the secret things of God. Now," he says in the next verse, 1 Corinthians 4:2, "it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." “So, someday I'm going to give an account to God, for my ministry,” Paul's saying. “Some day I'm going to give an account to God, to Christ, for what I did with the Gospel and these opportunities He's given me, I'm a steward of it. And it was given to me for you, for your benefit so that you might receive”. Mystery! Now he gets into mystery language, as we've already seen in verse 3. “That is, the mystery made known to me by Revelation, as I have already written briefly.” That's something we could never have figured out by reason or by science. You can't set up experiments at MIT or any other place, where you can reason out or tease out these mysteries. It's not like that. Paul uses the word mystery again in verse 4, "And reading this then you'll be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ." Paul has special insight into the mystery of Christ. God took the scales off of his eyes, physically so he'd be physically able to see, but then he also showed him things that he had never shown anyone that had ever lived up to that point. And those things he wrote about in the book of Romans and his other epistles, they're just staggering, the kind of things you could spend your whole lifetime studying and not fully grasp. These moments of illumination, these moments of radiant light, of “seeing the glory of God in the face of Christ,” in ways that we can hardly even imagine. “You'll be able to understand my insight, my illumination into the mystery of Christ.” And this mystery, he says, was not previously revealed. Look at verse five, "It was not made known to men and other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets." This is how we know the mystery. No one discovered it in a cave anywhere, or figured it out by reason. Plato, Aristotle, none of these brilliant men could do it. God revealed it by His holy apostles and prophets, that's what he's saying here. He revealed it by them and it's now been made known. Now, we are told in Romans chapter 1, that people all over the world are able to figure out by looking at creation that there is a God, a creator God. They're able to reason that out that He is powerful, and perhaps that He's loving or compassionate. The attributes of God, “His invisible nature and His eternal power are clearly seen being understood from what has been made,” Romans 1. But you can't do that with Christ. You can't reason Christ out by natural revelation. It has to be revealed by the word, by special revelation, by apostles and prophets, that's what he's saying. The Mystery: Gentiles One with Jews The Mystery Plainly Declared: Full Jew-Gentile Unity Now, he says a bit of a strange thing here, he's saying now, the Old Testament people didn't know this; they didn't understand. Now, what is this mystery? I'm going to tell you what it is, and I'll show you how amazing this is. The mystery is that the Gentiles are every bit as much a part of the Body of Christ, every bit as much heirs with Abraham, of the promises of God and Abraham as are the Jews. That's the mystery. Is the equality of Jews and Gentiles in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That's the mystery. He said they didn't know it in the past as we know it now. Now, that's strange, because those of you that heard much of the preaching that I did in the Book of Isaiah, you'll see again and again and again, there are missions themes that flow from Isaiah. Again and again, it almost seems like a New Testament book sometimes it's so clear. You remember how in Isaiah 49:6, God the Father speaks to Jesus, to God the son, saying to Him, "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant, to restore the tribes of Jacob, and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the Earth." Well, that's seven centuries before the Apostle Paul was doing this ministry. So what do you mean, Paul? What do you mean that people in the old covenant era and previous generations didn't know it? Well, I think it's pretty clear that they didn't put it all together. It's kind of like this, it's like prophecy, Old Testament prophecy, like a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Have you ever done one of those really, really big jigsaw puzzles? I bet you don't take the approach I take. You can talk to my wife about what I do with jigsaw puzzles, it's pathetic. My engineer side comes out, and I take all of 1000 or 500 pieces, and I put them in a matrix X by Y, and I just go systematically and find the next piece. That's what I do. And you're saying, where's the art in that? There's no art in that, but it works, alright? And you, by your weird techniques, you're looking at that same piece again and again, trying to make it fit where it didn't fit 20 minutes ago. You know you've done it, alright? I never do that, I pick it up, try it once, doesn't work, put it back. Now, my kids all say I'm a geek. You figure that out, see if I am. But at any rate, it is clear from the reaction of Jewish Christians to the advance of the Gospel to the Gentiles, how they hadn't put it together. Isn't that obvious? How did Peter react to going to Cornelius' house to preach to him? He did not want to do it. And God had to show him three times a sheet let down from Heaven with unclean animals that Jesus had already declared clean, but Peter hadn't gotten that message yet. And that he was told, "Get up Peter, kill and eat," and he said, "Never, Lord, I've never eaten anything impure or unclean,” “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean!" Three times, like drilling into concrete. And then the Holy Spirit comes powerfully on him, telling him to go to Cornelius the Gentile's house, and he gets there and finds a house full of Gentiles waiting to hear the Gospel. And you can imagine the moment as he gets to the threshold, and he's like, “yeah,” and then steps across. This is the most movement I'll ever do in preaching right here. But at any rate, right across the threshold. And he says right at that moment, Acts 10:28, "You were well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with a Gentile or visit him, but God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean." Ah, he made the connection. He wasn't talking about animals, He's talking about people. God can make an impure man, or woman, or child clean. He has the power to do that. And he's thinking about Gentiles. And then while he's preaching, the Holy Spirit comes down on these assembled Gentiles, very much like what happened on the day of Pentecost. And this is what it says in Acts 10:24-25. "While Peter were still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came and all heard the message," verse 45, "the circumcised believers" Jewish believers in Jesus, Jewish Christians, "who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles." They're amazed, they just never thought that would ever happen. That shows they hadn't put it together. It was not revealed to people in previous generations. And then in chapter 11, the whole first half of the chapter is they have to go back over the same ground again with other Jews, Jewish Christians, who weren't there and who didn't believe it and were upset: "You went into the house of uncircumcised men, and you ate with them!" Then Peter goes through the whole thing again, the whole thing's repeated. He explains it, how the Holy Spirit came down, there were all these witnesses that said, yes, that's exactly what happened. "And when they heard it, they had no further objections, and they praised God, saying, so then God has granted even to the Gentiles repentance unto life." So, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, all of those profits hadn't figured it out yet. Not the way Paul has. "It is now revealed" verse 5, "now revealed by God's Holy apostles and prophets, now at this time by these specially gifted anointed ones," apostles we know, the 12 that the Lord chose, and then he was replaced at the end of Acts 1, and then along came Paul “as one untimely born,” those are the apostles. Prophets in this context, I think, must be New Testament prophets, like James and Jude who are not apostles and others who are able to speak immediately the Word of God in that apostolic era. There's a lot of debate on whether the gift of prophecy still goes on today, but we know at least then, in local churches, prophets were able to speak immediately and say, "Thus says the Lord." So the apostles and prophets now are able to reveal this mystery, that's what he's saying. Gentiles Heirs Together with Israel Now, what is the mystery? I've already told you, but look at it in verse 6, plainly declared, "This mystery is that through the Gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise that is in Christ Jesus." Oh, the riches of those words. We Gentile believers in Jesus, we are heirs of everything God promised to Israel. We're heirs with Israel. We are going to inherit everything promised to the sons of Abraham. That is staggering. Would have been staggering, it was staggering to the Jewish believers, heirs together with Israel. And what was that, what was promised to Abraham? Well, first and foremost, God himself: "Fear not, Abram. I am your shield, I am your very great reward." You'll get me, Abraham at the end of your life. Gentiles are heirs together with that promise. Well, but not only that, Abraham, we're told in Romans 4:13, was designated to be “heir of the world.” So that means that through Abraham, the blessings of not just the Promised Land, but of the whole world comes to his sons and daughters. So that means that we stand to inherit the whole world, we are heirs of the world through Abraham. That's amazing. We are heirs together with Israel, we are members together of the same body. We're not second-class citizens, we're not going to be licking the dust off the feet of the Jews and kissing the hem of the garment and all of that, these images of total domination that some Jewish patriots might have had, zealots might have had back then. No, no, no, we're equal citizens with Jewish believers in Christ. And we are sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Sharers in that promise. You know what I think of that? There's this image in Romans 11 of a cultivated olive tree, with the root system in the patriarchs; Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And Paul speaks of nourishing sap being drawn through that root system up to the branches. And we, Gentile believers in Christ, were cut out of some wild olive tree, cut out, and we were grafted in, and now are drinking in life-giving, spiritually life-giving sap from the root system of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. What is that sap? It's the Word of God, it's the promises made to Israel, the promises of Christ. Gentiles Sharers Together of the Promise in Christ And so in Christ, “all the promises of God are yes and amen,” and that includes too us Gentile believers. So we are able to drink in benefit from the promises made to Israel. Now, you may say, well, give me an example. Alright, here's a good example, how about this? How about Jeremiah 29:11? Some people say, oh, that's my favorite verse. What is it? Well, it goes like this, "I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord. 'Plans for your welfare and not for evil. To give you a future and a hope.'" I know a lot of Christians that say, that's my life verse, I love that verse. Well, how do you know, oh Gentile, that you have anything to do with that verse at all? Read the context, it's all about God restoring the Jews to the Promised Land. You could be accused of ripping it out of context; not so fast. We are able to suck benefit from the promises made to Israel now in the New Covenant. And we're able to see beyond the mere restoration of a small number of Jews to the Promised Land to the big picture of what God is doing in the restoration language. He's giving us a home forever in the New Heaven and New Earth. And we're able to get happy about that as Gentile believers in Jesus. We are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus, that only through the Gospel. Not by the Law of Moses, but through the Gospel. Paul, the Proclaimer of the Mystery Paul a Servant of the Gospel That's the mystery, that's what's being revealed now. Paul is the proclaimer of that mystery. Look at verse 7-9: "I became a servant of this Gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of His power. Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given to me, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things." So Paul calls himself here a servant of the Gospel. "I am a servant of the Gospel." He said in another place, "I consider my life worth nothing to me if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the Gospel of God's grace." So Paul considered his ministry a gift of God's grace, and his ministry also a display of God's power. "I became a servant of this Gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of His power." Paul’s Ministry: A Display of God’s Power Now, you know what I mean by that, it's a transforming power. Paul began that day breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples, hating Christ; hating him. Hating Christians. Hardened in his heart. And he was nearing Damascus with letters in his hand from the high priest, and he was about to beat up more Christians and arrest them, when suddenly a light came from Heaven and he fell to the ground. “And he heard a voice speaking to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ ‘Who are you, Lord?’ he answered, ‘I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting. Now, get up and go into the city and you'll be told what you must do.’" Somewhere in there came the sovereign power of God through Christ, through the Holy Spirit, transforming Saul and making him a Christian. Somewhere in there he had a vision of the glory of God in the face of the resurrected Christ. Maybe right before he said, "Who are you, Lord?" Somewhere in there in he called Jesus Lord. I think he already knew the answer to the question when he said, "Who are you, Lord?" “Well, just to make it clear, I am Jesus.” Paul’s Deep Humility about Himself Somewhere in there was the power of God for Saul's conversion, and that's when his ministry began. And he had deep humility about himself. He said, "I'm less than the least of all God's people, and this grace was given me. I am nothing. God is everything. God is everything.” Paul often made little of himself, often. He said, "I am less than the least of all God's saints here, less than the least of all God's people. I'm the worst Christian on Earth," that's what he would say. Actually in another place in 1 Timothy 1, we've been studying on Wednesday nights, how Paul says in 1 Timothy 1, he says, "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst." Not was the worst, I am the worst. "But for that very reason, I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on Him and receive eternal life." And he says in 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, "I am the least of the apostles, and I do not even deserve to be called an apostle because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God, I am what I am." So Paul makes very little of himself. If you came to Paul and said, "Paul, how do you explain your great success? You're an author, you're a successful revival speaker, you're a successful church planner. How do you explain your success? Tell me about yourself." He's like, "It has nothing to do with me. It was in spite of who I am and was, not because of it." Now, we have another 7 or 8 pages to go on this sermon, we're stopping here. I hate doing this, but I'm not going to hurry through all this good material. How do you hurry through the “unspeakable riches of Christ” that's coming in the next phrase? So let me just stop here, and we'll resume in a couple of weeks. I'm going on vacation. So this is a big interruption, an interruption in the middle of an interruption, but it's okay, because I am not going to hurry through the “unspeakable riches of Christ. Application Just by way of application, let me begin by just inviting any of you who are here who know yourselves to be outside of Christ, I just believe with all my heart that God sovereignly brought you here today. You've heard two testimonies of men whose lives have been radically changed by the Gospel. And then we've been looking at the Apostle Paul and how his life was radically changed by the Gospel. There's no accident that God brought you here today. I'm just pleading with you to repent and trust in Christ crucified and resurrected for the forgiveness of your sins. And if you have any questions about that, any question about the Gospel, come and talk to us, talk to Steve, talk to Mark, talk to Jack, talk to me, talk to any of the elders at the corner or the doors of the church, talk to us. And then secondly, if I could just urge you to consider the great majesty of God in the unfolding of mysteries. God has more mysteries to show us. It makes life really exciting. Go to Him and say, "Lord, I don't want to miss your purpose for my life. I don't want to live a boring, unexciting life, a life that is not filled with the glory of God and with the work of God. God, am I missing it? Do you have a calling on my life, a ministry for me to do? God, show me what it is. You put a calling on the Apostle Paul's life. I'm not going to be the apostle to the Gentiles, but God what do you have for me to do? It might be prison ministry, as we've already talked about; it fits perfectly. Paul is talking about his being a prisoner. But it might be something else, might be international ministry, it might be others. I'm asking you to assess and see how is God calling you to serve? Prayer Close with me in prayer. Father, we thank you for the things that we've learned today, we thank you for Ephesians 3, and we thank you for the joy that we have in studying these words. I thank you for the Apostle Paul, and the way you worked in his life sovereignly. And God, I pray that you would just be taking these words and pressing them to the hearts of all that are hearing today, that they would know the Gospel and that they would find joy in the Gospel and salvation. And Lord, those of us who are already Christians, help us to see the glory of God in the face of Christ and the fact that he has revealed, Lord, you have revealed the mystery of Christ to us already, help us to be thankful. And help us to find our place of service, whatever it may be. We pray in Jesus' name, amen.
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