Discipleship Part 3
We now move to The Words of Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ on "Discipleship" in "The Gospel According To Luke"
Luke 6:19-38:
19.) "And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and he healed them all."
20.) "And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God."
21.) "Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled (satisfied). Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh."
22.) "Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake."
23.) "Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their father's unto the prophets."
24.) "But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation."
25.) "Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep."
26.) "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets."
27.) "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,"
28.) "Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you (mistreat you)."
29.) "And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also."
30.) "Give to every man that asketh of thee, and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again."
31.) "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."
32.) "For if ye love them which love you, what thank (blessing or grace) have ye? for sinners also love those that love them."
33.) "And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank (blessing or grace) have ye? for sinners also do even the same."
34.) "And if ye lend to them (only to them) of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again."
35.) "But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again (no personal gain); and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil."
36.) "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful."
37.) "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive (forgive others), and ye shall be forgiven:"
38.) "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over shall men give unto your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal (use in measuring anything) it shall be measured to you again."
Luke 6:45-49:
45.) "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh."
46.) "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?"
47.) "Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:"
48.) "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently (heavily) upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock."
49.) "But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that was great."
Luke 9:20-26
20.) "He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God."
21.) "And he straitly charged them (strictly instructed) and commanded them to tell no man that thing;"
22.) "Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised up the third day."
23.) "And he said to them all, If any man come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me."
24.) "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it."
25.) "For what is a man advantaged (better off), if he gain the whole world and lose himself, or be cast away?"
26.) "For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels."
Luke 12:29-32:
29.) "And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind."
30.) "For all these things do the nations of the wold seek after: and your Father knoweth (realizes) that ye have need of these things."
31.) "But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these tings shall be added unto you."
Luke 12:34-38:
34.) "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
35.) "Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;"
36.) "And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding (marriage feast); that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately."
37.) "Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily (truly) I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them."
Luke 14:26-27:
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."
Luke 14:33-35:
33.) "So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple."
34.) "Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour (taste), wherewith shall it be seasoned?"
35.) "It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill, but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Luke 18:7-8: A Promise.
7.) "And shall not God avenge (protect) his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?"
8.) "I tell you that he will avenge them speedily (at once). Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?"
Luke 18:15-17: A Requirement.
15.) "And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them."
16.) "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."
17.) "Verily (Truly) I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
Luke 18:24-30: A Promise.
24.) "And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!"
25.) "For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
Note:
In cities of old there were large gates that were open during the daylight hours for entering and leaving, but at night the large gates were closed to protect the cities. Those who desired to enter at night went through a smaller gate which was called "a needle". In order for camels to enter the smaller gate (needle) they first had to have the cargo they were carrying removed.
26.) "And they that (who) heard it said. Who then can be saved?"
27.) "And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
28.) "Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee."
29.) "And he said unto them, Verily (Truly) I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,"
30.) "Who shall not receive manifold (many times) more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting."
This ends our study of "The Gospel According To Luke". As usual reading the whole Chapter from which the verses were taken will bring greater understanding.
Thank you for allowing me to share (give) that which I have freely received.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Friday, April 23, 2010
Who Are We As Christians? Part 11
Now that we have seen Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ clearly as "Our Great High Priest", we will move to Psalms.
The Beginning: Psalm Chapter 1:
1. "BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
2. "But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate (study) day and night."
3. "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither (fade); and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
4. "The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away."
5. "Therefore the ungodly shall not stand (rise) in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation (assembly) of the righteous."
6. "For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish."
Within Psalm 1 are: instructions to us, promises to us and "Blessings" to us if we OBEY.
Psalm 118 is a very, very important Psalm. In It is contained the middle verse of "The Bible". Please be sure to read It often.
Psalm 118:8: "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."
A very important instruction (warning) that if we heed It and obey It, will bring us to: "And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled with all the fulness of God" (Ephesians 3:19)
The End: Psalm 150:
1. "PRAISE ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power."
2. "Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness."
3. "Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with psaltery and harp."
4. "Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs."
5. "Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals."
6. "Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD."
Between Psalm 1 and Psalm 150 is a plethora of information from and about "The Old Testament". Psalms is in part a summary of "The Old Testament". However, It in no way should preclude studying "The Old Testament".
Psalm 2: This Psalm is about Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ.
1. "WHY do the heathen (nations) rage, and the people imagine a vain (foolish) thing?"
2. "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed (Christ) saying,"
3. "Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us."
4. "He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision."
5. "Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex (trouble) them in his sore (great) displeasure."
6. "Yet have I set (founded) my king upon my holy hill of Zion."
7. "I will declare (announce) the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee."
8. "Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession."
God, our Father is speaking to Jesus, our Lord and Saviour about we the Gentiles (heathen) Christians.
9. "Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."
As Christians, we were chosen, predestinated and ordained to be "saved" before the foundation of The World. Not all of the heathen (the Gentiles will be saved). (See Revelation 11:1-2)
Revelation 11:1-"And there was given me a reed like unto a rod (10.5 feet): and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein."
2. "But the court which is without the temple leave out (cast out) and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months."
This is why the following Words were given to Beloved Apostle Saint John.
Revelation 19:9- "And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God."
10. "Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth."
11. "Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling."
Very important instruction - we should obey It daily!
12. "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him."
Even greater instruction - we should obey It always!
Again, Thank You for allowing me to share with you.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
The Beginning: Psalm Chapter 1:
1. "BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
2. "But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate (study) day and night."
3. "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither (fade); and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
4. "The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away."
5. "Therefore the ungodly shall not stand (rise) in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation (assembly) of the righteous."
6. "For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish."
Within Psalm 1 are: instructions to us, promises to us and "Blessings" to us if we OBEY.
Psalm 118 is a very, very important Psalm. In It is contained the middle verse of "The Bible". Please be sure to read It often.
Psalm 118:8: "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."
A very important instruction (warning) that if we heed It and obey It, will bring us to: "And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled with all the fulness of God" (Ephesians 3:19)
The End: Psalm 150:
1. "PRAISE ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power."
2. "Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness."
3. "Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with psaltery and harp."
4. "Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs."
5. "Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals."
6. "Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD."
Between Psalm 1 and Psalm 150 is a plethora of information from and about "The Old Testament". Psalms is in part a summary of "The Old Testament". However, It in no way should preclude studying "The Old Testament".
Psalm 2: This Psalm is about Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ.
1. "WHY do the heathen (nations) rage, and the people imagine a vain (foolish) thing?"
2. "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed (Christ) saying,"
3. "Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us."
4. "He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision."
5. "Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex (trouble) them in his sore (great) displeasure."
6. "Yet have I set (founded) my king upon my holy hill of Zion."
7. "I will declare (announce) the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee."
8. "Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession."
God, our Father is speaking to Jesus, our Lord and Saviour about we the Gentiles (heathen) Christians.
9. "Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."
As Christians, we were chosen, predestinated and ordained to be "saved" before the foundation of The World. Not all of the heathen (the Gentiles will be saved). (See Revelation 11:1-2)
Revelation 11:1-"And there was given me a reed like unto a rod (10.5 feet): and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein."
2. "But the court which is without the temple leave out (cast out) and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months."
This is why the following Words were given to Beloved Apostle Saint John.
Revelation 19:9- "And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God."
10. "Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth."
11. "Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling."
Very important instruction - we should obey It daily!
12. "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him."
Even greater instruction - we should obey It always!
Again, Thank You for allowing me to share with you.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Inspiration - The Napkin
I received this in an Email.
The Napkin
6.) "Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there,"
The Napkin
John 20:6-7 reads (in "The Woman's Study Bible, The New King James Version")
6.) "Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there,"
7.) "and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself."
John 20:6-7 (King James Version):
6.) "Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went (went straight) into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,"
7.) "And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself."
Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
This is one I can honestly say I have never seen circulating in the emails so; I'll start it, if it touches you and you want to, forward it.
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection?
I never
noticed this....
The Gospel of John 20:7 tells us that the napkin,which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes.
The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.
She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!'
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple out ran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!
In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it.
The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.
Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth,and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table.
The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done'.
But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because..........
The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!'
He is Coming Back!!
noticed this....
The Gospel of John 20:7 tells us that the napkin,which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes.
The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.
She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!'
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple out ran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!
In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it.
The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.
Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth,and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table.
The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done'.
But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because..........
The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!'
He is Coming Back!!
Be Blessed!
--
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Spiritual Sharing: Part 2 - On Prayer - Part 1
On Prayer: Part 1
Since "Discipleship" and "Prayer" go hand-in-hand, I am going to share my insights and experience in / with prayer.
My Basics:
I have learned through the years that God (my Beloved Almighty "ABBA" Father) through my Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ (my Beloved Almighty Christ Jesus) by His Beloved Almighty Holy Spirit (my Helper, my Intercessor and my Comforter) answers my prayers as follows:
I have learned that my unanswered prayers are unanswered because:
It is very important to know who is praying for you and what they are praying. Example: Years ago, I was an "Artist Representative" for my cousin. I learned through experience this WAS NOT God's "calling" in my life. So I discontinued representing him. As the year was coming to a close, while chatting with a "sister in Christ", she proceeded to tell me that in the new year, she was praying for me to get a studio where I could sell my cousin's artwork.
From that day to today in my prayers, I ask that EVERY prayer that has not been prayed aright for me be bound and destroyed. Be very, very careful who you ask to pray for you and ask them to ONLY pray that God's Will and God's Plans be revealed, manifested loosed and settled Today and Forever in your life and living or something similar. And be sure to continue "praying without ceasing" in The Spirit and in the understanding for yourself. Remember: no one can do your work for you, but we can all do intercession for one another.
If you have no one praying with you REMEMBER that there are "intercessors" throughout The World that pray for The Beloved Holy Body of Christ DAILY. So include the above because all "intercessors" have not evolved in prayer to pray for ONLY God's Will and God's Plans in The Beloved Holy Body of Christ, His Glorious Church, individually and UNITED.
And most importantly give "Thanks" for the revelation, manifestation, loosing and settling in, through, around and upon you of EVERY prayer that has EVER been prayed "aright" for / with you.
Thank you for allowing me to share (give) freely my insights and experiences in / with Prayer as I have freely received. You are in my prayers.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Since "Discipleship" and "Prayer" go hand-in-hand, I am going to share my insights and experience in / with prayer.
My Basics:
I have learned through the years that God (my Beloved Almighty "ABBA" Father) through my Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ (my Beloved Almighty Christ Jesus) by His Beloved Almighty Holy Spirit (my Helper, my Intercessor and my Comforter) answers my prayers as follows:
- Yes! - Immediate Manifestation.
- Not At This Time - Manifestation in His Perfect Time, later in my time.
- I Have Something Better In Mind - Answered In His Perfect Time Through His Will not mine and greater than I can conceive.
I have learned that my unanswered prayers are unanswered because:
- What I am asking for requires the strengthening of my "inner man" (spirit man) to be able to sustain the "Blessing" when received. It is called "character building". The larger the request the greater the "character building".
- Interference from another or others praying for me against my will and God's Will.
It is very important to know who is praying for you and what they are praying. Example: Years ago, I was an "Artist Representative" for my cousin. I learned through experience this WAS NOT God's "calling" in my life. So I discontinued representing him. As the year was coming to a close, while chatting with a "sister in Christ", she proceeded to tell me that in the new year, she was praying for me to get a studio where I could sell my cousin's artwork.
From that day to today in my prayers, I ask that EVERY prayer that has not been prayed aright for me be bound and destroyed. Be very, very careful who you ask to pray for you and ask them to ONLY pray that God's Will and God's Plans be revealed, manifested loosed and settled Today and Forever in your life and living or something similar. And be sure to continue "praying without ceasing" in The Spirit and in the understanding for yourself. Remember: no one can do your work for you, but we can all do intercession for one another.
If you have no one praying with you REMEMBER that there are "intercessors" throughout The World that pray for The Beloved Holy Body of Christ DAILY. So include the above because all "intercessors" have not evolved in prayer to pray for ONLY God's Will and God's Plans in The Beloved Holy Body of Christ, His Glorious Church, individually and UNITED.
And most importantly give "Thanks" for the revelation, manifestation, loosing and settling in, through, around and upon you of EVERY prayer that has EVER been prayed "aright" for / with you.
Thank you for allowing me to share (give) freely my insights and experiences in / with Prayer as I have freely received. You are in my prayers.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Spiritual Sharing - Discipleship Part 2
Discipleship Part 2
We now move to the "Words" of Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ on "discipleship" in "The Gospel According To Mark"
Mark 8:34-38:
34. "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
35. "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it."
36. "For what shall if profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
37. "Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
38. "Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."
Mark 9:49-50:
49. "For everyone shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt."
50. "Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another."
Mark 10:29-31:
29. "And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,"
30. "But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life."
31. "But many that are first shall be last; and the last first."
Again in closing, I suggest that you read Mark Chapters 8-10 in their entirety for greater understanding.
Thank you for allowing me to share. I pray that this is a source of continued enlightenment and encouragement.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
We now move to the "Words" of Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ on "discipleship" in "The Gospel According To Mark"
Mark 8:34-38:
34. "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
35. "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it."
36. "For what shall if profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
37. "Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
38. "Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."
Mark 9:49-50:
49. "For everyone shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt."
50. "Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another."
Mark 10:29-31:
29. "And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,"
30. "But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life."
31. "But many that are first shall be last; and the last first."
Again in closing, I suggest that you read Mark Chapters 8-10 in their entirety for greater understanding.
Thank you for allowing me to share. I pray that this is a source of continued enlightenment and encouragement.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Who Are We As Christians? Part 10
Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ As Our Great High Priest Part 9
Hebrews Chapter 13:
1. "LET brotherly love continue."
2. "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
5. "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
6. "So that we may boldly (with good courage we) say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
7. "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation."
8. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever."
9. "Be not carried about with divers (different) and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats (food), which have not profited (helped) them that have been occupied therein."
10. "We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle."
11. "For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp."
12. "Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify (set apart) the people with his own blood, suffered without (outside) the gate."
13. "Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach (shame)."
14. "For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come."
15. "By him therefore let us offer the sacrifices of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name."
16. "But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
17. "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief (unhappiness): for that is unprofitable for you."
20. "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,"
21. "Make you perfect (complete) in every good work to do his will, working in you (us) that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
22. "And I beseech (urge) you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation (warning): for I have written a letter unto you in a few words."
25. "Grace be with you all. Amen."
"Truth-In-Action through Hebrews"
"Letting the LIFE of the Holy Spirit Bring Faith's Works Alive in You!"
"Truth Hebrews Teaches"
"Key Lessons in Faith"
"1. Faith accepts the Bible's record of who Jesus is and what He has accomplished on our behalf. It also draws near to God and clings to Him tenaciously. The believer accepts the benefits of Jesus' sacrifice and enters God's presence with confidence. Faith believes the Bible implicitly, knowing it is God's living self-expression and so submits to its judgment. Finally, faith is willing to suffer with Christ, knowing it will receive a good reward."
"Action Hebrews Invites"
"Recognize that Jesus has destroyed the fear of death for you by overcoming the Devil. Chapter 2:14-18"
"Consciously hold onto the courage and hope that is implied by your confession of faith. Chapter 3:6"
"Allow the Word of God to judge the intents and thoughts of your heart.
Chapter 4:12-13"
"Be tenacious in holding onto God's promises. Aggressively pursue God, study His Word, and build up your faith. Chapter 4:14"
"Draw near to God with confidence when in need. Believe He understands your suffering. Chapter 4:16"
"Hold on to hope! Develop a sense of high destiny. Chapter 10:23"
"Recognize that following Jesus brings reproach. Do not fear human mockery, rejection, and scorn. Chapter 13:11-13"
"2. Steps to Dynamic Devotion"
"Devotion is concentration on a particular pursuit, purpose, or cause. He who is devoted to Jesus recognizes his fleshly tendency to become lackadaisical and studies to avoid it. The Scriptures shape his thinking, and he devotes time to prayer, to waiting upon the Lord, and to praise and thanksgiving."
"Action Hebrews Invites"
"Give your full attention to God's Word and your relationship with Jesus.
Chapter 2:1-4"
"Let Jesus and His Word be the foundation and sustainer of your thinking.
Chapter 3:1"
"Celebrate daily that you have gained access to God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Chapter 9:11-15"
"Continually draw near to God with a blameless heart and faith. Chapter 10:22"
"Gather often with God's people to encourage and urge them on in righteousness. Chapter 10:25"
"Seek God diligently. Believe that He will reward you for it. Chapter 11:6"
"Practice persistent and patient praise. Chapter 13:15"
"3. Steps to Faithful Obedience"
"Faith believes what God says and acts in line with His Word. Faith allows the believer to enter the rest into which God has called all His people. It acknowledges the completed work of salvation, while faithfully obeying every instruction from God."
"Action Hebrews Invites"
"Enter the rest promised by God. Mix your faith with God's Word. Do not allow rebellion to harden your heart. Chapter 4:1-10"
"Devote your whole heart to obeying God and His Word. Trust Him to do the things He says He will do. Chapter 4:8-11"
"Study Jesus' life as your model for suffering and obedience. Chapter 5:8-10"
"Never reject a message because it makes you uncomfortable. Accept correction from God's Word. Chapter 12:25"
"Obey church leadership. Recognize and cooperate with leadership to make their job easier. Pray for them continuously and faithfully. Chapter 13:17-18"
Taken From: "The Spirit Filled Life Bible", New King James Version, General Editor Jack W. Hayford, Litt.D. THOMAS NELSON PUBLISHERS - Nashville - 1991
I have "obediently", as guided, extracted from "The Epistle To The Hebrews" all that pertains to our Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest. This gives us a greater understanding of our "Relationship" with Him.
After studying (reading) and understanding our relationship, I encourage you to read "The Epistle To The Hebrews" in Its entirety.
If necessary re-read the extracted Scripture and Book of Hebrews in Its entirety until you grasp the fullness of our "Relationship" with our Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest.
Thank You for allowing me the honor and privilege of sharing with you "The Living Word" as revealed to me.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Hebrews Chapter 13:
1. "LET brotherly love continue."
2. "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
5. "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
6. "So that we may boldly (with good courage we) say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
7. "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation."
8. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever."
9. "Be not carried about with divers (different) and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats (food), which have not profited (helped) them that have been occupied therein."
10. "We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle."
11. "For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp."
12. "Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify (set apart) the people with his own blood, suffered without (outside) the gate."
13. "Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach (shame)."
14. "For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come."
15. "By him therefore let us offer the sacrifices of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name."
16. "But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
17. "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief (unhappiness): for that is unprofitable for you."
20. "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,"
21. "Make you perfect (complete) in every good work to do his will, working in you (us) that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
22. "And I beseech (urge) you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation (warning): for I have written a letter unto you in a few words."
25. "Grace be with you all. Amen."
"Truth-In-Action through Hebrews"
"Letting the LIFE of the Holy Spirit Bring Faith's Works Alive in You!"
"Truth Hebrews Teaches"
"Key Lessons in Faith"
"1. Faith accepts the Bible's record of who Jesus is and what He has accomplished on our behalf. It also draws near to God and clings to Him tenaciously. The believer accepts the benefits of Jesus' sacrifice and enters God's presence with confidence. Faith believes the Bible implicitly, knowing it is God's living self-expression and so submits to its judgment. Finally, faith is willing to suffer with Christ, knowing it will receive a good reward."
"Action Hebrews Invites"
"Recognize that Jesus has destroyed the fear of death for you by overcoming the Devil. Chapter 2:14-18"
"Consciously hold onto the courage and hope that is implied by your confession of faith. Chapter 3:6"
"Allow the Word of God to judge the intents and thoughts of your heart.
Chapter 4:12-13"
"Be tenacious in holding onto God's promises. Aggressively pursue God, study His Word, and build up your faith. Chapter 4:14"
"Draw near to God with confidence when in need. Believe He understands your suffering. Chapter 4:16"
"Hold on to hope! Develop a sense of high destiny. Chapter 10:23"
"Recognize that following Jesus brings reproach. Do not fear human mockery, rejection, and scorn. Chapter 13:11-13"
"2. Steps to Dynamic Devotion"
"Devotion is concentration on a particular pursuit, purpose, or cause. He who is devoted to Jesus recognizes his fleshly tendency to become lackadaisical and studies to avoid it. The Scriptures shape his thinking, and he devotes time to prayer, to waiting upon the Lord, and to praise and thanksgiving."
"Action Hebrews Invites"
"Give your full attention to God's Word and your relationship with Jesus.
Chapter 2:1-4"
"Let Jesus and His Word be the foundation and sustainer of your thinking.
Chapter 3:1"
"Celebrate daily that you have gained access to God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Chapter 9:11-15"
"Continually draw near to God with a blameless heart and faith. Chapter 10:22"
"Gather often with God's people to encourage and urge them on in righteousness. Chapter 10:25"
"Seek God diligently. Believe that He will reward you for it. Chapter 11:6"
"Practice persistent and patient praise. Chapter 13:15"
"3. Steps to Faithful Obedience"
"Faith believes what God says and acts in line with His Word. Faith allows the believer to enter the rest into which God has called all His people. It acknowledges the completed work of salvation, while faithfully obeying every instruction from God."
"Action Hebrews Invites"
"Enter the rest promised by God. Mix your faith with God's Word. Do not allow rebellion to harden your heart. Chapter 4:1-10"
"Devote your whole heart to obeying God and His Word. Trust Him to do the things He says He will do. Chapter 4:8-11"
"Study Jesus' life as your model for suffering and obedience. Chapter 5:8-10"
"Never reject a message because it makes you uncomfortable. Accept correction from God's Word. Chapter 12:25"
"Obey church leadership. Recognize and cooperate with leadership to make their job easier. Pray for them continuously and faithfully. Chapter 13:17-18"
Taken From: "The Spirit Filled Life Bible", New King James Version, General Editor Jack W. Hayford, Litt.D. THOMAS NELSON PUBLISHERS - Nashville - 1991
I have "obediently", as guided, extracted from "The Epistle To The Hebrews" all that pertains to our Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest. This gives us a greater understanding of our "Relationship" with Him.
After studying (reading) and understanding our relationship, I encourage you to read "The Epistle To The Hebrews" in Its entirety.
If necessary re-read the extracted Scripture and Book of Hebrews in Its entirety until you grasp the fullness of our "Relationship" with our Beloved Almighty Lord Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest.
Thank You for allowing me the honor and privilege of sharing with you "The Living Word" as revealed to me.
In Christ Jesus Love, Victory and Covenant Service,
Sandra
Monday, December 7, 2009
Inspiration - The U In Jesus
THE U IN JESUS
Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.
And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.
You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born; that's why He came.
And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.
Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?
The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.
When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.
'Go into the world and tell them it's true
That I love them all - Just like I love U.'
So many great people are spelled with a U,
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?
It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know,
But it all starts with U.
Will YOU pass it on.
If you are one of the 7% who will stand up for him, forward this.
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