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24_12_07 -Ep.341  - Run With Horses Podcast  - Developing Biblical Character   Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube:  https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast   Susan's New book – Parenting Manual https://a.co/d/8L7GWIo   Norman's New book – Pursuing Godliness Together  - It's a practical, quick read! https://a.co/d/c7Y7F04   ---   **(28:00)** Today we consider Biblical Character, what it is and how to get it!   Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is both incredibly simple and potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to live intentionally and on His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together!   Thank you for joining me today! “If you're new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!”   **(27:00 – 23:00)**      Spiritual Habits -     **(23:00 – 0:00)* *  PART 1 Part 1: What is Biblical Character?  1. Definition of Biblical Character      • Definition: Dictionary definition of character 1. "Moral or ethical strength: integrity. Biblical perspective on character 1. Character as inner moral strength 2. Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV): "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life." Biblical character is the moral and spiritual qualities that align with God's Word, reflecting His nature and will in a person's life.          ◦ Rooted in the word “character,” which implies a distinctive mark or engraving. Biblical character involves being “marked” by God's nature.      • Key Passage: Romans 5:3-4        "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope."     • A. Integrity 1. Definition: "The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles"2. Job 2:3 (NKJV): "And the Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.'"      • B. Faithfulness 1. Importance of being trustworthy 2. Luke 16:10 (NKJV): "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much."   2. Examples of Biblical Character in Scripture      • Abraham (Faith and Obedience):         ◦ Genesis 22:12: "And He said, 'Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.'"          ◦ Emphasis on obedience to God despite personal cost.      • Joseph (Integrity and Forgiveness):         ◦ Genesis 39:9: "There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"          ◦ Focus on Joseph's integrity and forgiveness in Genesis 50:20.      • Ruth (Loyalty and Devotion):         ◦ Ruth 1:16: "Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God."      • Daniel (Faithfulness):         ◦ Daniel 6:10: "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days."    3. Why Biblical Character Matters      • Reflection of God's Nature:          ◦ 1 Peter 1:15-16: "But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, 'Be holy, for I am holy.'"      • Witness to Others:          ◦ Matthew 5:16: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."      **(00:00) END PART 1**   **(27:00 – 5:00) BEGIN PART 2**  Part 2: Developing Biblical Character  1. Foundational Principles for Developing Biblical Character      • Commit to God's Word:         ◦ Psalm 119:11: "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You."          ◦ 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV): "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.         ◦ Spiritual habit of daily Bible reading and meditation.          ◦ Study and Meditate on God's Word  - Joshua 1:8 (NKJV): "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." - Practical tips for Bible study and meditation         ◦ Practical tip: Use a reading plan to engage with Scripture regularly.      • Prayer for Transformation:         ◦ Philippians 4:6-7: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."          ◦ Develop a habit of daily prayer asking God for character growth.          ◦ Cultivate a Strong Prayer Life  - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV): "Pray without ceasing." - Different types of prayer and their importance in character development     • Community and Accountability:         ◦ Relationship - Building authentic connections 1. With God: Prayer and personal devotion 2. With others: Accountability and fellowship         ◦  1 Thessalonians 2:8 (NKJV): "So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us."         ◦ Proverbs 27:17: "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend."          ◦ Be involved in a discipleship relationship or small group for encouragement and accountability.          ◦ Embrace Accountability and Community - Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV): "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." - The importance of Christian fellowship in character growth   2. Practical Steps to Build Character      • Practice Humility:         ◦ Philippians 2:3-4: "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."         ◦ Practice Obedience and Submission to God  - James 1:22 (NKJV): "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." - The role of obedience in shaping character      • Respond Well to Trials:         ◦ James 1:2-4: "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."          ◦ View difficulties as opportunities for God to refine character.      • Serve Others:         ◦ Mark 10:45: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."          ◦ Develop selflessness through acts of service.  * Develop Spiritual Disciplines (4 minutes) - Fasting, solitude, service, etc. - 1 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV): "But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness."   3. Encouragement to Continue Growing      • Ongoing Process:         ◦ 2 Peter 1:5-7: "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love."          ◦ Sanctification is a lifelong journey.          ◦ Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV): "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law."         ◦      • Final Exhortation:         ◦ Galatians 6:9: "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."    Call to Action:     • Reflect on one area of character that needs development this week.      • Commit to one practical step (e.g., memorize a verse, journal about a trial, seek accountability).      • Pray daily for God's help to grow in character.     **(5:00 – 1:00)**     Doctrine of the Month - Salvation *The Need for Salvation Romans 3:23-24 – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”   Define salvation as deliverance from sin and its consequences. Briefly discuss the universality of sin. *Sin Problem Explain sin as rebellion against God (1 John 3:4 - Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.). Emphasize the separation sin causes between humanity and God (Isaiah 59:1-2 - 1 Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.). *God's Standard Discuss God's holiness and the impossibility of humans meeting His standard (Romans 3:10 - 9What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 10As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; 11There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. 12They have all turned aside; They have together become unprofitable; There is none who does good, no, not one.” 13“Their throat is an open tomb; With their tongues they have practiced deceit”; “The poison of asps is under their lips”; 14“Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.” 15“Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16Destruction and misery are in their ways; 17And the way of peace they have not known.” 18“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”).   Reflect on your need for salvation and your personal standing before God.    **(1:00)**     - “Thank you for listening today! Giving Thanks should be a daily part of the life of every disciple of Jesus. We have so much to be thankful for, we just so easily are distracted by the details of life.Be intentional, be thankful!   -If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Take time today to pause and thank God for His work in your life and keep running.   **(00:00)**              

Lay Off the Junk Food — Feast on the Word • Sunday Service  

 Exactly What do I Believe2/16/22 “Imitate God like little children” really got me thinking, just exactly how much of who God is and what He does are we supposed to imitate? A key point to this truth is, like little children Mark 10:15,NKJV- Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it. The question is, just exactly what do we believe? Did He really mean that we're to actually imitate the things He did? Not only does the Holy Spirit through the apostle Paul tells us to imitate God, Paul says it this way in Corinthians, imitate me as I imitates Christ. Jesus told us, “If you've seen me you've seen the Father.” “I came from Heaven to do the will of the Father who sent me.” Matthew 28:18-20,MSG- Jesus told His disciples: God authorized and commanded me to commission you:Go out and train everyone you meet, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I'll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age. After accepting the truth about Jesus, possibly the next biggest thing we've got to get settled is, do we believe the Bible to be the word of God to us today? This is why we can't over emphasize the power of believing. That means, even if we don't understand truth yet, believing the Bible is God's word is an absolute. At the end of the day, believing comes down to a decision. And it starts with understand that the Bible is a spiritual book. By design, when God's created makes room for His word, it's God's word that produces faith when we yield to it. And simply put, faith is what we believe. So, to what extent are we allowing the Bible to shape our beliefs? God's word is incorruptible seed. And everything about God's Kingdom is like sowing seed. Luke even says that God's word is the seed sown. Psalm 119 says , Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. Isaiah 55:11,AMP- So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void, useless, without result, without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. 2 Timothy 3:16-17,NKJV- All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Corinthians 1:20,NKJV- For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. If God is expecting us to imitate Him, to follow Jesus' example, to do the things He did, then where are all the healings today? Seriously, if Jesus told us to follow Him, to do what He did and said, if His word is forever settled, if His word enlightens our path, if we're honestly suppose to imitate Him. Then what happened to the healings? Could our believing have anything to do with it? What about unbelief? In Jesus' own home town He could do no mighty works because of their unbelief. Mark 6:6, And He marveled because of their unbelief. Then He went about the villages in a circuit, teaching. Teaching the word is the remedy for unbelief. Remember, faith come from the word. Not only is our minds renewed when subjected to God's word, His word is also the spiritual force that develops faith in a believer. And faith without a corresponding action is useless. Colossians 2:6,NKJV- As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,The AMP goes on to say, walk in union with Him, reflecting His character in the things you do and say. Therefore we walk by faith, not by sight. Here's the deal, there's only one way to receive Christ, and that's by grace through faith. So by grace, through faith we are expected to live our new lives in Him. So back to the reason for our titled, exactly what do I believe?Can a persons faith have anything to do with God's healing power?Can a persons faith have anything to do with God's saving power? For some reason we've concluded that these two spiritual realities are different. For example, we pray for healing, but symptoms still exist, so we assume it to be different than salvation. But let's not kid ourselves, if we went by that philosophy, there's no way you could be sure you're saved. There's days we don't feel saved, and no doubt days we don't look or act saved. Does what we believe line up with God's word? By design our believing has everything to do with the realities of our new world? That also means unbelief has major influence into our new lives in Christ. Remember, Jesus in His home town couldn't do any mighty works because of unbelief. In Matthew 9, Jesus asked the blind men, “do you believe I'm able to do this?” Then He told them, “according to your faith let it be done to you.” Here's the thing, these guys weren't even born again. And because of that they had to get to Jesus. But now, because He has come to us, given us His Spirit, given us new lives, He actually lives in us, allowed His body to be beaten beyond recognition. Just maybe He's asking us the same thing He asked the blind guys, “Do you believe I'm able to do this?” Remember, Jesus doesn't change. We're told to imitate Him, called to follow Him, and every where He went, He healed, how are we suppose to interpret that? Let's take it a step further, according to Romans, if we have to believe and confess to be saved, just maybe believing and confessing has something to do with healing? I cannot over emphasize the importance of SPEAKING GOD'S WORD into our situation. Even though God designed us to live a certain way, until we make a conscious evert to stop resorting to our human reasoning to determine the realities of His word, our faith will remain undeveloped. This is why Isaiah was asking if anyone was going to believe any of this stuff. When we study the life of Jesus, why do you think He healed everywhere He went? John 6:38,NKJV- For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. Keep in mind, Jesus told us, “I am the way and the truth.” And if you've seen Me you've seen the Father. A thorough study of His life in the New Testament will reveal that He healed 100% of the people that came to Him for healing. Matthew 4:23,NKJV- And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Keep in mind, we're called to follow Him, imitate Him, do the things He told us to do. So, just exactly what do we believe? Matthew 10, Jesus gave His first disciples authority to heal all sickness. Then He sent them out, and in verse 8, He tells them, “heal the sick.” Luke 10, Jesus appoints 70 more disciples and sends them out and tells them, “heal the sick.” Think about this, Mark's version of the great commission tells us that part of our commission is to lay hands on sick people and they will recover. Jesus told us in Luke, "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher." So why would He train His first disciples to live and minister a certain way, then command them to train everyone they discipled to live the same way, then move back to Heaven and expect us to live a different way and not even say anything about it to His closest followers, or at least leave us something in His word instructing us to live differently? What if, we don't see something like healing operating in our church simply because we fail to talk about it enough to allow the Holy Spirit to establish faith in us concerning healing? Here's the other side of this truth, if everything in God's Kingdom operates in seedtime and harvest, and His word is incorruptible seed, and it's been sown in our soul, just maybe we've got to believe that it's growing right now. Mark 4:14,26-28,NKJV- The sower sows the word.And He said, The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground,and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how.For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head. Seed doesn't do anything until its put in the ground. So back to our original question, exactly what do we believe? Just maybe Jesus is asking us the same thing He asked the blind guys, “Do you believe I'm able to do this?”  

Profiting From the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Isaiah 48:17 (NKJV) Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you by the way you should go.

MANIFESTED GLORY 31 Trusting the Word of God in Crisis Pastor Sally Snow – 7/26/20 I. TRUSTING THE WORD 1. The Word of God is proven! Proven: demonstrated by evidence to be true or existing; tried and tested; found to be true 2 Sam 22:31-33 NKJV As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. 32 "For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? 33 God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect. Ps 9:10 NKJV And those who know Your name will put their trust in You Jehovah – Self existent eternal God who is revealing Himself! Jehovah Rapha – The Lord my Healer The Good Shepherd The Door of the sheep Adoni – the Lord Way, Truth, and the life Light of the World My Helper Waymaker Miracle worker Promise Keeper Light in the Darkness The Secret Place Covenant Keeper! A Carpenter A Holy King Mighty God; Everlasting Father; Prince of Peace; King of Kings and the Lord of Lords Immanuel – God is with us! Fairest of 10,000 El Shaddai – All Powerful All Mighty God Protector Rock Savior Deliverer Messiah True Vine and the Vine dresser! Balm in Gilead The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost! Lord of Hosts Lord strong and mighty The Lord mighty in Battle God of the Angel armies Lilly of the valley Rose of Sharon He is the Oil and the Wine Bread of Life The Living Word Water of the word Elohim – My Strong Creator Jehovah Jireh – The Lord my Provider Jehovah Rapha – The Lord my Healer Jehovah Nissi – My Banner of Victory! Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord my Righteousness Jehovah M’keddish – The Lord my Sanctification Jehavah Shalom – The Lord my Peace and Prosperity Jehovah Shammah – the Lord Who is Present! Jehovah Gumelua – The God of Recompense Lion of the Tribe of Judah And the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world! Ancient of Days The Son of God Redeemer The Great I AM JESUS And He is CALLED… the Word of God! 1. His name is called the Word of God. John 1:1-3 NKJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:14 NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. 2. We can trust the Word of God because His word is truth and will never end. John 17:17 NKJV Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. Num 23:19 NKJV "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Matt 24:35 NKJV Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Ps 138:2 NKJV For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. Mal 3:6 NKJV "For I am the Lord, I do not change…” Heb 13:8 NKJV Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 3. The Word gives me patience, comfort, and hope! Rom 15:4 NKJV For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. 4. The Word of God is alive and powerful. Heb 4:12 NKJV For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. MSG God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon's scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. 13 Nothing and no one is impervious to God's Word. We can't get away from it — no matter what. Rom 1:16 NKJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes Rom 10:17 NKJV So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Matt 4:4 NKJV 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" 5. When I become a doer of the word it has the power to strengthen me for the crisis. Matt 7:24-25 NKJV "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 6. The Word is our armor and the sword of the Spirit. Eph 6:12 Protecting power! Proactive Power! Helmet of salvation 2 Cor 5:17 NKJV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Breastplate of righteousness 2 Cor 5:21 NKJV For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Belt of Truth John 8:32 NKJV And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Feet Shod 1 Cor 15:3-4 NKJV …Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures… Shield of faith Prov 30:5 NKJV Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. MSG "Every promise of God proves true; He protects everyone who runs to him for help. How did Jesus quench the fiery darts? It is written - Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God! It is written - you shall not put the Lord your God to a foolish test! It is written - that you shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve! The Sword of the Spirit – which is the Word of God! 7. The word makes us fully equipped for serving Him! 2 Tim 3:16-17 NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 8. Angels respond to the Word of God in crisis! Ps 103:20 NKJV Bless the Lord, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word. 9. God cannot and will not ever break His word or promises! Heb 6:13-18 MSG When God made his promise to Abraham, he backed it to the hilt, putting his own reputation on the line. 14 He said, "I promise that I'll bless you with everything I have — bless and bless and bless!" 15 Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him. 16 When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. 17 When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee — 18 God can't break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. Isa 55:11 NKJV So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Ps 107:20 NKJV He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. 10. His word promises that He will keep me in crisis. Isa 43:1-3 NKJV "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. 3 For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior Ps 68:20 NLT Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death. Matt 6:31-34 NKJV "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matt 6:11 NKJV Give us this day our daily bread. 11. Absolute trust in His promise and His faithfulness to bring it to pass will cause me to receive it! Heb 11:11-12 NKJV By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude — innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. Rom 4:18-21 MSG When everything was hopeless, Abraham believed anyway, deciding to live not on the basis of what he saw he couldn't do but on what God said he would do. And so he was made the father of a multitude of peoples. God himself said to him, "You're going to have a big family, Abraham!" 19 Abraham didn't focus on his own impotence and say, "It's hopeless. This hundred-year-old body could never father a child." Nor did he survey Sarah's decades of infertility and give up. 20 He didn't tiptoe around God's promise asking cautiously skeptical questions. He plunged into the promise and came up strong, ready for God, 21 sure that God would make good on what he had said. Ps 61:2 NKJV When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Habakkuk 3:19 AMP The Lord God is my strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army. He makes my feet like hinds feet and will make me to walk, not to stand still in terror but to walk and make spiritual progress upon my high places of trouble, suffering, and responsibility. Isa 26:3 NKJV You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You Because he trusts in You.

By Pastor Gil Dirmann Scriptures - Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints - Matthew 16:18 (NLT) - Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. - 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, - Numbers 23:19 (NKJV) - “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? - Psalms 119:89 (NKJV) - Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. - Matthew 24:35 (NKJV) - Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. - Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. - Joshua 24:14-15 (NKJV) - “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! 15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 (NIV) - Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. Message Points Q1: What is the Armor of God? A1: Armor of God is essentially the Word of God. Q2: What is Belt of Truth? A2: The Belt of Truth is the Integrity of the Written Word of God. Q3: How do I put on the Belt of Truth? A3: Put on the Belt of Truth by Reading and Believing God's Word. Q4: How do I use the Belt of Truth? A4: I use the Belt of Truth by Applying God's Word to My Life.

By Pastor Robert Rosales Scriptures - Ephesians. 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— - Matthew 16:18 (NLT) - Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. - 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, - Numbers 23:19 (NKJV) - “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? - Psalms 119:89 (NKJV) - Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. - Matthew 24:35 (NKJV) - Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. - Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. - Joshua 24:14-15 (NKJV) - “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! 15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 (NIV) - Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. Message Points Signs that I'm NOT reading God's Word: 1. I'm making bad or wrong choices 2. I'm fearful regarding the future. 3. I'm tolerating sin in my life. 4. I'm looking and acting like the world. 5. I'm not hearing from God. Q1: What is the Armor of God? A1: Armor of God is essentially the Word of God Q2: What is Belt of Truth? A2: The Belt of Truth is the Integrity of the Written Word of God. Q3: How do I put on the Belt of Truth? A3: Put on the Belt of Truth by Reading and Believing God's Word. Q4: How do I use the Belt of Truth? A4: I use the Belt of Truth by Applying God's Word to My Life

To give, click: https://pushpay.com/g/riverottawa Or, text message “Riverottawa” to: 77977 The River at Ottawa Church | Ottawa, Ontario CANADA | Pastors Brett & Stephanie Young @riverottawa https://www.riverottawa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/RiverOttawa/ https://www.instagram.com/riverottawa/ https://twitter.com/riverottawa https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozogAkQLqHS8uRouQzqETw Matthew 12:30 NKJV He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. 2 Timothy 3:16 NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness Hebrews 10:23-25 NKJV 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Mark 11:30-33 NKJV 30 "The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me.” 31 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 32 But if we say, ‘From men’ ”—they feared the people, for all counted John to have been a prophet indeed. 33 So they answered and said to Jesus, “We do not know.” And Jesus answered and said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” 1 John 4:1-3 NKJV 4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.

By Pastor David Maillet Scriptures - Proverbs 11:1 (ESV) - “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” - II Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) - “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” - II Peter 1:20b-21 (NKJV) - “…no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 8:14 (NKJV) - “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” - I Thessalonians 5:19-21 (NKJV) - “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good.” Message Points Truth 1: THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD IS FOUNDATIONAL Truth 2: THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS FRESH Truth 3: BALANCING THE WORD AND THE SPIRIT IS ESSENTIAL

By Pastor Scott Jefferson Scriptures - Proverbs 11:1 (ESV) - “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” - II Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) - “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” - II Peter 1:20b-21 (NKJV) - “…no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 8:14 (NKJV) - “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” - I Thessalonians 5:19-21 (NKJV) - “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good.” Message Points Truth 1: THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD IS FOUNDATIONAL Truth 2: THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS FRESH“ If we have the Word without the Spirit, we will “dry up.” If we have the Spirit without the Word, we will “blow up.” But if we have the Word and the Spirit together, we will grow up!” [R.T. Kendall/paraphrase] Truth 3: BALANCING THE WORD AND THE SPIRIT IS ESSENTIAL

By Pastor Gil Dirmann Scriptures - Proverbs 11:1 (ESV) - “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” - II Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) - “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” - II Peter 1:20b-21 (NKJV) - “…no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” - I Thessalonians 5:19-21 (NKJV) - “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good.” Message Points Truth 1: THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD IS FOUNDATIONAL Truth 2: THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS FRESH Truth 3: BALANCING THE WORD AND THE SPIRIT IS ESSENTIAL

FAQ BIO Do you ever sit around wondering about certain spiritual questions like… “Is it wrong to go dancing?” “Should a Christian get a tattoo?”  “Will we be married in heaven?” “Do people turn into angels in heaven?”  “Is it wrong to trust in horoscopes?” “Is it OK to spank your kids?”  “What’s up with the whole dinosaur stuff?” “Is there ‘for real’ an unforgiveable sin?” You’ve got questions? The Bible has the answers. And where the text is unclear, we will give you our opinions and what has formed them. Some of life’s most fun, most interesting, most shocking, and most trivial questions will be discussed with real questions from real people. Q&A RULES: The Bible is the STANDARD OF TRUTH Wherever the BIBLE SPEAKS CLEARLY, I will stand with it and will not waiver a bit Where the BIBLE DOESN’T SPEAK DIRECTLY to an issue, I will look for PRINCIPLES TO APPLY If I CAN’T FIND PRINCIPLES that apply, I will give MY OPINION Let’s do it all with a SPIRIT OF GRACE, compassion, empathy and shared experiences. Nobody is a “STUPID IDIOT!” 1 PETER 3:15 NIV Always be PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with GENTLENESS and RESPECT. 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NIV All SCRIPTURE is God-breathed and is useful for TEACHING, REBUKING, CORRECTING and TRAINING in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.   TOPICS IN FAQ SERIES - FOUR CATEGORIZED TOPICS God’s Love, Salvation & Eternity Bible Interpretation, Faith & Science Church Community & Relationships with Unbelievers Moral Behavior & Sexuality   TODAYS MESSAGE - BIBLE INTERPRETATION, FAITH AND SCIENCE   1.  BIBLE – Why do Christians believe the BIBLE is INSPIRED, INERRANT or INFALLIBLE? Should the BIBLE be taken LITERALLY?  DEFINITIONS INSPIRED – “God divinely influenced writers” INERRANT – “Without error” INFALLIBLE – “Incapable of teaching any error” WHAT INERRANCY DOESN’T MEAN Everything in the Bible is TRUE There are no PERCEIVED contradictions That all extra copies and all translations ARE 2 TIMOTHY 3:16 NKJV All Scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness… REASONS I BELIEVE JESUS believed the Bible as authoritative PROPHESIES of OT & NT Fulfillment Jesus DISCIPLES treated Bible as authoritative It has CHANGED MY LIFE   2.  BIBLE INTERPRETATION – Is there a good system to INTERPRET the BIBLE? While the BIBLE is inspired and authoritative, a person’s INTERPRETATION is NOT! METHODS OF GOOD INTERPRETATION Jesus & Redemption is our greatest revelation of God History (culture & background) Grammar (nuances of Hebrew & Greek) Context (person speaking, speaking to, before & after) Scripture to Interpret Scripture   3.  JOB – Does God still TEST OUR FAITH as He did JOB, where He STEPS BACK and ALLOWS THE ENEMY a free hand to TORMENT us? JOB 1:8-12 NKJV Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job, that [there is] none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?" 9 So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 "Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 "But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!" 12 And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has [is] in your power; only do not lay a hand on his [person]." So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.   4.  CREATION & EVOLUTION How OLD is the EARTH? How LONG were the 6 days of CREATION? Is there any validity to EVOLUTION? Where did DINOSAURS come from? GENESIS 1:1-2 NIV  “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Now the earth was (became) FORMLESS and EMPTY (Tohu), DARKNESS was over the surface of the deep…” ISAIAH 45:18 NIV “…God Himself that formed the earth and made it;  He…created it NOT IN VAIN (Tohu)…”   5.  END TIMES – What are the END TIMES EVENTS and TIMELINES?   6.  ALIENS - Are ALIENS real?   7.  TITHING – Are we supposed to TITHE (10% Giving) from our GROSS income or our NET income?   8.  MORE MIRACLES – Why don’t we see more Bible-type spectacular MIRACLES today?   9.  HEALING – Is it appropriate to refer to a person’s DEATH as their ULTIMATE HEALING?   10.  HEARING GOD’S VOICE – How do you know if something is really GOD’S LEADING or just YOUR OWN THOUGHTS? SCRIPTURES (Authority, Revelation, Faith) Is my heart calibrated to Scripture? SEEKING (Attitudes to Kingdom, Church, Caring about what God Cares About) How will my decision impact my Church? SHEPHERDS (Pastors, Spiritual Leaders, Etc) What would my Pastor say about this? (the aggregate voice) STAGES (Ways, Paths, Steps / Seasons, Streets and Steps) Am I deciding things incongruent with my stage:  season, street or step? SCREENINGS (Gauges and Metrics to Follow) Are my “knowings” becoming galvanized?   11. BLESS YOU – Is it okay to say, “BLESS YOU” when someone SNEEZES?   12.  WHAT IS SUCCESS – What does SUCCESS look like for a CHRISTIAN versus the SECULAR definition? MATTHEW 25:21 NKJV [Jesus said] "His lord said to him, 'Well [done], good and FAITHFUL servant; you were FAITHFUL over a few things, I will make you RULER over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' FAITHFUL isn’t PERFORMANCE; it is PARTNERSHIP-DEPENDENCE to do everything in life with God.  

2018/5/13 Joshua O'Sullivan ジョシュア・オサリバン Categories: Video: https://yokohama.mylifehouse.com/tv/message/what-does-the-voice-of-god-sound-like What Does the Voice of God Sound Like? (Matthew 4:4 NKJV) But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." (マタイ 4:4 ALIVE訳) 「"人は飯めしだけでは生きていけない。神の与える全てのことばによって生きる"と聖書にある」――【聖書:申命記8:3より引用】 1. The Voice of a Father 父親の声 (Matthew 3:16-17 NKJV) When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (マタイ 3:16-17 JCB) ――ざぶんッ・・・ イエスが水から上がった瞬間。 カッ！ 空が引き裂かれたように明るくなり、神の霊ホーリースピリットが自分の上に舞い降りてくるのがイエスの目には見えた。それはパタパタとまるでハトのように・・・(17)――むすこよ・・・愛しているぞ・・・おまえは私の誇りだ――！！！ その声は天から響き渡った。 2.The Voice that knows your name, in your language あなたの名前を知っている声、あなたの言語で (I Samuel 3:10 NKJV) Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel answered, "Speak, for Your servant hears." (1サムエル 3:10 新改訳) そのうちに主が来られ、そばに立って、これまでと同じように、「サムエル。サムエル。」と呼ばれた。サムエルは、「お話しください。しもべは聞いております。」と申し上げた。 3. The Voice that Lifts, 'strengthening, encouragement and comfort.' 引き上げてくれる声　（強めてくれて、励ましてくれて、慰めてくれる） (I Corinthians 14:1-3 NKJV) Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. (2)For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. (3)But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. (1コリント 14:1-3 ALIVE訳) 愛こそが人生最高の目標だ！ それと共に、神の霊が与えてくれる特別な才能、特に、神のことばを伝える預言を恵んでくれるように求めなさい。(2)しかし、もしあなたが、異言を語る場合、それは神への語りかけであって、人へではない。 人には、そのことばが理解できないからである。 あなたは、神の霊の力によって語るのだが、それはみな、秘密の事柄なのだ。(3)しかし、神からのことばを語る者は、人を励まし、慰め、イエスとの信頼関係を強める。 4. The Voice that Loves, forgives, accepts 愛し、赦し、受け入れてくれる声 "Woman, who condemns you? Go and sin no more." 「婦人よ。あの人たちは今どこにいますか。あなたを罪に定める者はなかったのですか。」 (John 8:10-11 NKJV) When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, "Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?" (11)She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more." (ヨハネ 8:10-11 ALIVE訳) イエスは体を起こすと―― 「あれ、あなたを訴えた人たちはどこに行った？ あなたを罰する者は１人もいなかったのか」(11)「はい、先生・・・」 彼女はまだ怯えていた。 これから起こることを恐れて。 「そうか、俺もあなたを罰さない。さあ行け！もう二度と罪を犯すんじゃあないぞ！」 5. The Voice that draws us into a better future もっといい将来へと惹き寄せてくれる声 (John 1:42 NKJV) And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. (ヨハネ 1:42 ALIVE訳) アンデレはさっそく兄シモンをイエスのもとへ連れて行った。「ヨハネの子、シモン。あなたは岩ペテロと呼ばれる・・・！！！」シモンをみてイエスはそう言った。 How do I grow in this? これに関してどうしたら成長できるのか？ 1. Journaling. The word of God is close ジャーナル。神のことばは近い (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17)that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2テモテ 3:16-17 ALIVE訳) すべての聖書個所に神の息がかかっていて生きている。 それは人の過った考えを正し、曲がった人生をまっすぐにし、良い人生を歩ませる。(17)聖書個所によって神の男は整えられ、神が望む働きをするに必要な力が与えられる。 2. Prayer 祈り I waited私は待った。 (Habakkuk 2:1 NKJV) I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. (ハバクク 2:1 新改訳) 私は、見張り所に立ち、とりでにしかと立って見張り、主が私に何を語り、私の訴えに何と答えるかを見よう。 3. Decides to love what God loves 神の愛するものを愛する決断をする (Psalms 122:1 NKJV) I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord ." (詩篇 122:1 新改訳) 人々が私に、「さあ、主の家に行こう。」と言ったとき、私は喜んだ。 4. Prophecy – See it, Hear it, Speak the obvious 預言 – 見て、聞いて、明らかなことを語る (Acts 2:17-18 NKJV) 'And it shall come to pass in the la Read rest of the notes 続きを読む https://yokohama.mylifehouse.com/tv/message/what-does-the-voice-of-god-sound-like

2018/5/27 Pastor Richard Welsh 韋日卓牧師 Categories: Video: https://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/tv/message/what-does-the-voice-of-god-sound-like *What does the voice of God sound like?* 神的聲音是怎樣？ Matthew 4:4 NKJV) But He answered and said, “It is written, ’Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” 馬 太 福 音 4:4 CUV [4] 耶 穌 卻 回 答 說 ： 經 上 記 著 說 ： 人 活 著 ， 不 是 單 靠 食 物 ， 乃 是 靠 神 口 裡 所 出 的 一 切 話 。 Colossians 2:13-15 NLT [13] You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. [14] He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. [15] In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. 歌 羅 西 書 2:13-15 CUV [13] 你 們 從 前 在 過 犯 和 未 受 割 禮 的 肉 體 中 死 了 ， 神 赦 免 了 你 們 （ 或 作 ： 我 們 ） 一 切 過 犯 ， 便 叫 你 們 與 基 督 一 同 活 過 來 ； [14] 又 塗 抹 了 在 律 例 上 所 寫 攻 擊 我 們 ， 有 礙 於 我 們 的 字 據 ， 把 他 撤 去 ， 釘 在 十 字 架 上 。 [15] 既 將 一 切 執 政 的 、 掌 權 的 擄 來 ， 明 顯 給 眾 人 看 ， 就 仗 著 十 字 架 誇 勝 。 1. The Voice of a Father 1. 那是父親的聲音 (Matthew 3:16-17 NKJV) When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 馬 太 福 音 3:16-17 CUV [16] 耶 穌 受 了 洗 ， 隨 即 從 水 裡 上 來 。 天 忽 然 為 他 開 了 ， 他 就 看 見 神 的 靈 彷 彿 鴿 子 降 下 ， 落 在 他 身 上 。 [17] 從 天 上 有 聲 音 說 ： 這 是 我 的 愛 子 ， 我 所 喜 悅 的 。 2.The Voice that knows your name, in your language 2. 那聲音熟識你的名字，知道你的語言 (I Samuel 3:10 NKJV) Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” 撒 母 耳 記 上 3:10 CUV [10] 耶 和 華 又 來 站 著 ， 像 前 三 次 呼 喚 說 ： 撒 母 耳 啊 ！ 撒 母 耳 啊 ！ 撒 母 耳 回 答 說 ： 請 說 ， 僕 人 敬 聽 ！ 3. The Voice that Lifts, ‘strengthening, encouragement and comfort.’ 3. 那聲音能提升，’堅固，鼓勵並安慰’ (I Corinthians 14:1-3 NKJV) Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. (2)For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. (3)But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 歌 林 多 前 書 14:1-3 CUV [1] 你 們 要 追 求 愛 ， 也 要 切 慕 屬 靈 的 恩 賜 ， 其 中 更 要 羨 慕 的 ， 是 作 先 知 講 道 （ 原 文 作 ： 是 說 預 言 ； 下 同 ） [2] 那 說 方 言 的 ， 原 不 是 對 人 說 ， 乃 是 對 神 說 ， 因 為 沒 有 人 聽 出 來 。 然 而 ， 他 在 心 靈 裡 卻 是 講 說 各 樣 的 奧 祕 。 [3] 但 作 先 知 講 道 的 ， 是 對 人 說 ， 要 造 就 、 安 慰 、 勸 勉 人 。 4. The Voice that Loves, forgives, accepts 4. 那聲音能愛，寬恕，接納 (John 8:10-11 NKJV) When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” (11)She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” 約 翰 福 音 8:10-11 CUV [10] 耶 穌 就 直 起 腰 來 ， 對 他 說 ： 婦 人 ， 那 些 人 在 那 裡 呢 ？ 沒 有 人 定 你 的 罪 麼 ？ [11] 他 說 ： 主 阿 ， 沒 有 。 耶 穌 說 ： 我 也 不 定 你 的 罪 。 去 罷 ， 從 此 不 要 再 犯 罪 了 ！ (John 1:42 NKJV) And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. 約 翰 福 音 1:42 CUV [42] 於 是 領 他 去 見 耶 穌 。 耶 穌 看 著 他 ， 說 ： 「 你 是 約 翰 的 兒 子 西 門 （ 約 翰 在 馬 太16 ：17 稱 約 拿 ） ， 你 要 稱 為 磯 法 。 」 （ 磯 法 翻 出 來 就 是 彼 得 。 ） 1. Journaling. The word of God is close 1. 靈修筆記。 神的話語很接近 (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17)that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 提 摩 太 後 書 3:16-17 CUV [16] 聖 經 都 是 神 所 默 示 的 （ 或 作 ： 凡 神 所 默 示 的 聖 經 ） ， 於 教 訓 、 督 責 、 使 人 歸 正 、 教 導 人 學 義 都 是 有 益 的 ， [ Read rest of the notes 続きを読む https://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/tv/message/what-does-the-voice-of-god-sound-like

It Is Written - Take A Deep Breath 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, theopneustos theo - Theos = God pneustos - Pneuma = Breath 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God breathed. #1. The Breath Of God Brings Understanding Ezekiel 37:1-4 (NKJV) The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry. 3 And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.” Ezekiel 37:4 Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, Job 32:8 (NKJV) there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. #2 The Breath Of God Brings Order Ezekiel 37:4-7 “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! 5 Thus says the Lord God to these bones: “Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. 6 I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.”’ 7 So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone. Psalm 33:6 (NKJV) By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. Genesis 1:2-3 (NKJV) The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. #3 The Breath Of God Brings Strength Ezekiel 37:8 Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them over; but there was no breath in them. John 20:22 (NKJV) And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. #4 The Breath Of God Brings Life Ezekiel 37:9-10 Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”’ 10 So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army. Genesis 2:7 (NKJV) And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. Job 33:4 (NKJV) The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Proverbs 4:20-22 (NKJV) My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. health - marpe = medicine. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God,