Podcasts about lampstand

Jesus is the light. The Holy Spirit is the oil. And we are the lampstand. The light of God in us isn't to just stay in us, but to go out into the world to lead others to Christ.

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After Jesus gave His lessons on prayer (vv. 1-13), He casta demon out of a mute man, and even though the “multitudes marveled” (v.14), the religious leaders accused Him of doing it “by Beelzebub” (v. 15),another way of saying, “by Satan”. They also “tested Him” and ask for a “signfrom heaven (v. 16). Instead of giving them a sign, Jesus gave them a sermon. Jesushad been giving them “miracles” or “signs” over the past three years, and theystill rejected Him. Signs are soon forgotten and only bred a craving for more! Basically, Jesus said we don't need a sign, we have theBook, and He gave them the stories of Jonah and Solomon. Jesus follows up with this proclamation with anillustration of the light of a candle on a lampstand that gives light toeveryone who come into the room (vv. 33-36). You might remember that in thefirst recorded message that we have of Jesus in Matthew 5-7, He gave this sameillustration. "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eyeis good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, yourwhole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you isdarkness, how great is that darkness!” (Matthew 6:22-23). When light comes into a room the darkness immediately isgone. Darkness never conquers the light. By its very nature, light “overcomesthe darkness”. John 1:1-5 teaches us that God, the Word, and Jesus are indeedthe Light of the world: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word waswith God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All thingswere made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Himwas life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in thedarkness, and the darkness did not comprehend (overcome) it.” In John 6:5, Jesus declared, “I Am the Light of the world”.God is declared to be Light in 1 John 1:5-7: “This is the message which wehave heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is nodarkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk indarkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light asHe is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of JesusChrist His Son cleanses us from all sin.” Light and darkness cannot co-exist! You either have one orthe other. Jesus the Living Word is the Light on the Lampstand. He is the Lightthat gives us light and life! God has given us the Commandments and the Lawlike a switch to expose the darkness of our sin and souls. Proverbs 6:23 says; “Forthe commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are theway of life”. Psalm 119:130 tells us: “The entrance of Your words giveslight; It gives understanding to the simple.” Religion without a relationship with Christ Jesus is afalse light that only allows more darkness! The religious leaders refused tocome to the Light of Christ because of their evil, deceitful hearts. Jesus saidit this way in John 3:19-21, “And this is the condemnation, that the lighthas come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, becausetheir deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and doesnot come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does thetruth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they havebeen done in God." The psalmist reminds us in Psalm 11:105: “Your word is alamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Today we have a choice, we caneither walk in the Light or we can stumble around in the darkness! Proverbs4:18-19: “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines everbrighter unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; They donot know what makes them stumble.” May the Lord help us today to “walk in the Light”though His Word. God bless!

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Exodus 37 has a focus on the construction of the furniture for the Tabernacle. Verses 1-9 describe the making of the ark of the covenant, the only item of furniture in the Most Holy Place. The ark represented the presence of God through the Shekinah glory that the High Priest saw only once per year – on the Day of Atonement (or “coverings” ie of sins); dwelling between the cherubim. The box itself, made from acacia wood overlaid with gold represented our Lord Jesus Christ; as did the three items placed inside the ark. The lid and cherubim were made from a single piece of beaten gold and spoke of the atoning work of our Lord and his sacrifice for himself firstly; and for those his saints redeemed by his glorious offering. The dimensions of the ark and the instructions for its making were given by God to Moses in the Mount, as a pattern; and then provided via Moses to Bezaleel. Verses 10-16 describe the dimensions and appearance of the table of the shewbread (on which were placed 12 unleavened cakes – one for each of Israel's tribes – these were called “the bread of the faces” speaking of the saints serving the Almighty). This too was a box of acacia wood, which was overlaid with gold); and the table of shewbread was carried by means of acacia rods overlaid with gold; and these were passed through the four golden rings – one on each corner of the box. Verses 17-24 describe the the seven branched Lampstand, beaten into shape from a single solid golden piece. It spoke of the light of the LORD's Word illuminating a completely dark place. Its size is given and its appearance described. There was a central golden stem from which three pairs of extended curved arms were seen. It spoke of Christ as “the light of the world” (John 11:9). Seven symbolises perfection, that is, the number of the covenant. Stretching over the length of each branch were almond blossoms, their calyxes and flowers. The blooms of the almonds symbolised resurrection and new life. At the top of each branch was a bowl into which was poured the pure olive oil, which would burn brightly without smoke on a continual basis. The final item of furniture, in this chapter, was the altar of incense. We have already commented that the fragrant incense was a symbol of ascending prayer. The description of the altar and its utensils of gold are mentioned in verses 25-29. The altar itself was made from acacia wood overlaid with gold. Bezaleel also compounded the sweetly aromatic incense oil. Psalm 96 is about the worshiping of Yahweh in the beauty of holiness. His saints are called on to relate His glory and majestic deeds to the nations. His mighty doings have shown Him to be the all powerful and self existent, incomparable Sovereign. Creation shouts, that there is but One who made us – the dumb idols are voiceless in the face of His manifold witnesses – each one was made in His wisdom. Now in awe we bow before this loving Potentate. The earth will be judged righteously by His Son (Acts 17 verses 30-31). Psalm 97 declares that our God reigns. He is shrouded with clouds and other symbols of His greatness. His righteousness is universal – in heaven and earth – in all His realm. Idol makers and those whose trust is in those vanities will be put to shame. Zion the earth's capital city resonates with praise throughout the world. The LORD is the joy, strength and constant deliverer of the faithful. And for this they endlessly praise Him. Psalm 98 firstly calls upon the saints of our God to sing praises and make known His stedfast love. Israel were the first to benefit from His compassion; but says the psalmist, ultimately the entire earth will experience these blessings. All nature joins in His praise. And the reason for this is stated in verse 9; which repeats the refrain of Psalm 96 verses 13. Psalm 99 tells of the holiness of our God, who sits enthroned upon the cherubim. He executes His mighty deeds from there and His saints exalt and extol their Creator. Zion dispenses His just laws and merciful ways. Gathered there all present will see all His righteous saints – Moses, Aaron and Samuel, as a few who are named. They worshipped their Sovereign with reverence. And all the other faithful from every age will find their place in the Jerusalem of the kingdom age. How remarkable is our Lord. In the 7th chapter of 1 Corinthians Paul told of the importance of marriage in faithful service. One husband and one wife is the Divinely designed arrangement. But marriage is not for all as the chapter outlines. Verses 6-7 indicated that a single person is better placed to serve God, provided their passion can be contained, otherwise marriage would seem essential ( verse 36 reinforces this thought). The next section from Verses 12-16 says that the proper upbringing of children is dependent on harmony between a husband and a wife. This chapter also says that perseverance and faithfulness may convince a spouse to become a believer. From verses 17-24 advice is provided that we must give diligent service in the calling in which we have been called; whether single, or married. This is followed by advice for the widows and unmarried. The objective of being devoted and undistracted servants. Should this not be maintained, then marry – but only to a believer.

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Exodus 27 describes the first item of furniture encountered by the worshippers upon entering the courtyard of the Tabernacle. It is the bronze altar on which the sacrifices are placed. This teaches us that the first need of anyone who wants salvation is for the LORD to provide a redemptive sacrifice. It was made of bronze speaking of purified flesh – our Lord Jesus Christ offered himself, as a sinless man. The altar was made from acacia wood and overlaid with bronze. Its details, dimensions and accessories are described in verses 1-8. The description finishes with a reminder that its pattern spoke of Christ and was shown to Moses in Mount Sinai (Hebrews 13:10-15). The next eleven verses describe the curtains which were hung at the perimeter of the courtyard. Their dimensions, bases and method of attachment are given. These were of fine linen speaking of the righteous deeds of the believers, who surround their Lord Jesus Christ (see Revelation 19:8). The gate of the courtyard resembled the entrance of the Holy Place – linen embroidered with blue, purple, scarlet and golden threads. Verses 20 to the chapter's end describe the faithful labours of God's people in obtaining the pure golden olive oil for the Lampstand within the Holy Place. Aaron and his sons, the priests, were required to tend to the supplying of the oil and the tending to the wicks day and night. In the house of the LORD the light of the Word must continually burn brightly.

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Luke Rock and Jamal Wheeler breakdown this past Sunday's service.

Pastor John preaches out of Exodus 25-30 and John 1-3.

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Today's devotion is written by Claire Dwyer.

Evil always dresses in a garment of light. It hides in plain sight. It smiles. It's friendly. It's comforting. It's dishonest. It appears as something it's not.Take, for example, that seemingly innocuous campfire song all your children have been taught to sing at your silly church camps: “This Little Light of Mine.” Like a mother who possesses children; like a tribe that possesses land; like those who refuse to let go of what God destroys—or worse, those who wickedly imagine they can compensate for God's will by loving their neighbor—like a spoiled child clamoring for a toy.Yes, this little hymn of the Antichrist twists the teaching of the Gospel of Luke into a fascist anthem that leads, at worst, to genocide—and at best, to a mind-numbing theology of the cult of self: the worship of money, human reason, community, and ultimately, state power.“This little light of mine?”Are you kidding me? Do you really think the place men dared not tread is now yours to share? Do you know what you're talking about? Do you really believe the light upon which Moses dared not gaze is yours to adorn with coverings, like a pet?Think. No—do not think. Hear.To what did Luke refer in chapter 8 when he said lampstand? Container? Cover? What do any of these things have to do with you and your church camps?He who has ears to hear, let him hear.This week, I discuss Luke 8:16.Show Notesἅπτω / נ-ג-ע (nun-gimel-ʿayin) / ن-ج-ع (nūn-jīm-ʿayn)Greek: to set on fire. Hebrew: to touch, strike violently, reach, or afflict. The Arabic cognate نَجَعٌ (najaʿ) refers to 1. the effect of the action, 2. being effective, or 3. having an impact or benefit—for example, a statement or teaching; in modern usage, a medicine. In a nomadic context, it signifies the departure or migration of people or animals in search of pasture or sustenance.λύχνος / נ-ר (nun-resh) / ن-و-ر (nūn-wāw-rāʾ)Light, lamp. The Arabic cognate نُور (nūr) functions as “light” or “illumination.”καλύπτω / כ-ס-ה (kaf-samek-he) / ك-س-ى (kāf-sīn-yāʾ)Cover, conceal, clothe, drape, forgive. The Arabic verb كَسَا (kasā) means “to clothe” or “to cover.” Its triliteral root is ك-س-و (kāf-sīn-wāw). كسوة الكعبة (kiswat al-ka'bah) denotes the cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca.σκεῦος / כ-ל-י (kaf-lamed-yod) / ك-ي-ل (kāf-yāʾ-lām)Vessel, implement, tool. The Arabic word كيل (kayl) refers to a measure of grain. It denotes measuring, weighing, or apportioning something in quantities. The root is also related to the Hebrew function כול (kul), which can function as comprehending, containing, or measuring. In Arabic كُلّ (kulu) indicates all.κλίνη / מ-ט-ה (mem-ṭet-he) / م-ط-ط (mīm-ṭāʾ-ṭāʾ)Couch, bed, to incline, stretch downward, extend. The Arabic مَطَّ (maṭṭa) "to stretch" or "extend" shares a common Proto-Semitic root (m-ṭ-) with Hebrew:Hebrew מ-ט-ה (m-ṭ-h);Arabic م-ط-ط (m-ṭ-ṭ); Aramaic מטא (mṭʾ); Akkadian (maṭû)λυχνία / מ-נ-ר (mem-nun-resh) / ن-و-ر (nūn-wāw-rāʾ)Lampstand, light, menorah. The Arabic cognate of מְנוֹרָה (menorah) is منارة (manārah), which means candlestick, lighthouse, or minaret (the tower of a mosque), the lighthouse from which the call to hear scripture is announced to all. The triliteral root in Arabic pertains to light, illumination, or shining.اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ(allāhu nūru as-samāwāti wa-al-arḍi)”"God is the light of the heavens and the earth.”(Surah An-Nur 24:35) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Series: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Devin Allen

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A HOLY HOUSE (25:1-8)ITS FURNITURE The courtyard (27:9-19)Bronze altar (30:17-21)The tent/miskan (26:1-37)Table for bread (25:23-30)Lampstand (25:31-40)Altar of incense (30:1-10)Ark of the covenant (25:10-22)

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Message from Joe Lechner on December 15, 2024

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Message from Joe Lechner on December 8, 2024

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Message from Joe Lechner on December 1, 2024

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This week, Pastor Tony connects Paul's goodbye to the Ephesian Elders in ACTS 20 with Jesus' letter to the Ephesians in REVELATION 2 and talks about how the light of our Lampstand will fade if we lose our love for EVANGELISM.

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Message from Mickey Connolly on November 24, 2024

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024   Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Matthew 5:15   “Nor do they ignite a lamp and place it under the modius but upon the lampstand. And it radiates all those in the house” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus told the disciples that they were the light of the world and that a city atop a hill cannot be hidden. Now, He continues with, “Nor do they ignite a lamp.”   The word translated as lamp, luchnos, signifies an oil-fed lamp. Some older versions say “candle,” which is a faulty translation. Candles were not used at this time. Various oils could be used to light such a lamp, but in Israel olive oil is a common and readily obtained source. With such a lamp, nobody would light it “and place it under the modius.”   This is a transliteration of the word modios, a Latin word signifying a certain measure for dry things. Of the modius, a Google search says –   “The modius was a unit of measurement used in ancient Rome to measure dry or solid commodities, such as grain, and sometimes liquids. It was roughly equivalent to a peck, or about 8.73 liters. In the first century AD, adult male citizens were given five modii of grain per month, while slaves were given four. The modius was also used to measure land, but the exact amount of land represented by a modius is uncertain.”   Further, a modius was also a circular headdress that resembled the measure of grain, and figures wearing it are found in ancient depictions. Next, Jesus continues with, “but upon the lampstand.”   The word translated as lampstand is luchnia. Lampstand is a direct translation. It will be seen four times in the gospels, once in Hebrews, and seven times in Revelation 1 & 2. The lampstand would be an elevated stand of some sort where the lamp would be placed, thus providing maximum illumination, which is seen in the final words of the verse, “And it radiates all those in the house.”   This would be the point of lighting a lamp in the first place. It would make no sense to place a lamp under something, hiding its light. Rather, it is lit to reveal the area in which it is placed, even to the darker recesses.   As this is so, Jesus will explain the metaphor to His disciples next, but the meaning should be easily understood already.   Life application: Jesus' words bring things down to the basic, common-sense level for people to both understand His intent and to also remember what He is instructing as they go through everyday life. A lamp of some sort is something pretty much everyone uses. The way it is used is almost universally understood as well.   When one of the disciples was having a bad day, not getting anyone to listen to his message, he might come in tired and frustrated and think, “I am getting nowhere.” However, when he went in and lit a lamp for the evening, he might then think, “My job is to illuminate. That is why I have been sent.”   A simple reminder that his job is doing what he had been doing all day. The results of his efforts did make a difference, even if he did not perceive it. Jesus tells us what to do. The epistles further define the words of Jesus, at times clarifying the difference between pre- and post-resurrection instruction. But the point is, we have the manual set before us.   What we need to do is apply it to our lives and not think of great things for ourselves. If we are doing our jobs, that is sufficient. Obedience to the word with minimal results is far better than not rightly applying the word and having great “success” by the world's standards.   How wonderful it is, O God, to be right with You, doing our jobs as You have instructed. Even if we don't have popularity or fame at this time, obedience to Your word is far better than many riches. Help us have this attitude and serve You, and our hearts will be faithfully set on You. Amen.  

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Message from JJ Pyche on November 17, 2024

Church, light the way to Life by the power of the Holy Spirit. 1. What was the significance of the lampstand to the Israelites? 2. What is the significance of the lampstand to us?

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How many of us care more about our spiritual reputation than our spiritual reality? Some of us, like the church in Sardis, need a wake up call from complacency. Jesus's letter applied to both the individual and the collective church, and that still rings true today. The consumerism of our culture can make us think that all we need to do is go to a church building instead of belong to a church body, but engaging in the spiritual discipline of serving is key to discipleship to Jesus. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Message from Joe Lechner on November 10, 2024

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Have you ever seen someone on a path you know will not turn out well, but been unsure if warning them was appropriate? The letter to the church in Thyatira focuses on Jesus as judge, and is a heavy but necessary setup as he does just this. He issues a warning that they must turn from following a false teacher of suffer dire consequences. While sometimes tough to hear, when a warning is issued from a place of love, it says we're going to step in even when it's uncomfortable. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The direction of our culture is speeding in the opposite direction of scripture. We can find ourselves tempted to join in with certain cultural norms and idols that don't seem immediately harmful, but aren't bringing us closer to God. The same was true for the church in Pergamum, an impressive capital city of progress but also of many idols. But Jesus urges them to repent, change course and embrace the freedom he offers; we have access to that same opportunity to change our thinking and embrace his victory today. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Message from Joe Lechner on October 27, 2024

Standing with Christ can and will cost you something, but it's worth it. The second letter in Revelation is to the church in Smyrna, who is commended for their steadfast faith in the midst of unjust suffering. Jesus reminds them that the ultimate victory - the crown he gives - is better than anything else and comes only after life on Earth. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

In the series, Lampstand, we're examining Revelation's seven letters to various churches. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

--- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care