First Corinthians 8:5

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“...I Corinthians 8:5 says there are many gods!...”

Connie/ Pueblo, Colorado U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

I Corinthians 8:4-6 KJV

4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

6 But to us there is but one God, The Father, of whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him.

The Apostle Paul, here was referring to Greek and Roman mythology, false gods, idols, etc.

I Corinthians 8:4-6 CEV

4 Even though food is offered to idols, we know that none of the idols in this world are alive. After all, there is only one God.

5 Many things in heaven and on earth are called gods and lords, but none of them really are gods or lords.

6 We have only one God, and He is The Father. He created everything, and we live for Him. Jesus Christ is our only Lord. Everything was made by Him, and by Him life was given to us.

The Second Commandment:

Exodus 20:4-6 KJV

4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.

5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;

6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me, and keep My commandments.

Psalm 118:1-8 KJV

1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.

2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?

3 But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever He hath pleased.

4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:

6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:

7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.

8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.

Some churches are filled with idols, that patrons bow down, and pray to.

Not everyone has the same list of 10 Commandments! What, is that really so? Yes!

The Christian church, follows the Septuagint listing of the 10 commandments, whereas the Catholic church, follows the Augustine listing. The Augustine listing “omits the prohibition of images” .

The Augustine commandment listings omit verses 4-6 (Exodus 20). The Augustine commandment listing starts the second commandment at verse 7 “Thou shalt not take the name of The Lord thy God in vain.”

Now, why would they do that? They would do that, because their church is filled with images, statues, idols of every kind.

There are thousands of idol entities, pagan false gods, but The Apostle Paul states....

I Corinthians 8:4 KJV

“... there is none other God but one.”

Idolatry:

Leviticus 26:1 KJV

Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am The Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 7:25 KJV

The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therin: for it is an abomination to The Lord thy God.

Deuteronomy 11:16 KJV

Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;

Isaiah 42:8 KJV

I am The Lord: that is My name: and My glory will I not give to another, neither My praise to graven images.

I John 5:21 KJV

Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

Galatians 1:3-5 KJV

3 Grace be to you and peace from God The Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

4 Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

To God Be The Glory

To God be the glory, great things He hath done,

So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in.

 

Chorus:

Praise The Lord, praise The Lord, let the earth hear His voice!

Praise The Lord, praise The Lord, let the people rejoice!

Oh, come to The Father, through Jesus The Son,

And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.

Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,

To every believer the promise of God;

The vilest offender who truly believes,

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.

Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,

And great our rejoicing through Jesus The Son;

But purer, and higher, and greater will be

Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.

Author: Frances J. Crosby

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Prayer:

I John 5:1,11-13 KJV

1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is The Christ has become a child of God..."

11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us Eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son.

12 He that hath The Son hath Life; and he that hath not The Son Of God hath not Life.

13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of The Son Of God; that ye may know that ye have Eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the name of The Son Of God.

Bible Lesson: Conversations With Jesus: Instructions To The Disciples.

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Bible Lesson: Conversations With Jesus: Instructions To The Disciples.

Bible Text:

Matthew 10:1-42

Mark 6:7-11

Luke 9:1-6

Bible Topic:

Jesus instructs His disciples.

Matthew 10:1-42 NLT

1 Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.

2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles:

first, Simon (also called Peter),

then Andrew (Peter’s brother),

James (son of Zebedee),

John (James’s brother),

3

Philip,

Bartholomew,

Thomas,

Matthew (the tax collector),

James (son of Alphaeus),

Thaddaeus,

4

Simon (the zealot),

Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed Him).

5 Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: “Don’t go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans,

6 but only to the people of Israel—God’s lost sheep.

7 Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.

8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!

9 “Don’t take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins.

10 Don’t carry a traveler’s bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.

11 “Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy person and stay in his home until you leave town.

12 When you enter the home, give it your blessing.

13 If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing.

14 If any household or town refuses to welcome you or listen to your message, shake its dust from your feet as you leave.

15 I tell you The Truth, the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better off than such a town on the judgment day.

16 “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

17 But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues.

18 You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are My followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about Me.

19 When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time.

20 For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be The Spirit Of Your Father speaking through you.

21 “A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed.

22 And all nations will hate you because you are My followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.

23 When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you The Truth, The Son Of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel.

24 “Students are not greater than their teacher, and slaves are not greater than their master.

25 Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, The Master Of The Household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of My household will be called by even worse names!

26 “But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.

27 What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear!

28 “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

29 What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.

30 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.

31 So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.

32 “Everyone who acknowledges Me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before My Father in heaven.

33 But everyone who denies Me here on earth, I will also deny before My Father in heaven.

34 “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.

35 ‘I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.

36 Your enemies will be right in your own household!’

37 “If you love your father or mother more than you love Me, you are not worthy of being Mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than Me, you are not worthy of being Mine.

38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow Me, you are not worthy of being Mine.

39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for Me, you will find it.

40 “Anyone who receives you receives Me, and anyone who receives Me receives The Father who sent Me.

41 If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs.

42 And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of My followers, you will surely be rewarded.”

Mark 6:7-11 KJV

7 And He called unto Him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:

9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.

10 And He said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Our Lord, sent them out two by two.

Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

The disciples were divinely commissioned, not just to be defensive messengers only, but by authority of The Lord Jesus, to be Offensive messengers as well!

Mark 6:7 KJV

“...and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Mark 16:15-18 NLT

15 And then He told them, “Go into all the world and preach The Good News to everyone.

16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.

17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in My name, and they will speak in new languages.

18 "...They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”

Luke 10:19 NLT

Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy..."

They were not to take extra provisions, as God would provide for them. And they were not to go from house to house.

Mark 6:8-11 KJV

8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:

9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.

10 And He said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Our Lord warned, that rejection of The Gospel, meant certain and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 10:31 KJV

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of The Living God.

Luke 9:1-6 KJV

1 Then He called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

2 And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

3 And He said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching The Gospel, and healing every where.

As Christian people, today our Lord, commissions us!

Matthew 28:18-20 KJV

18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of The Father and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit,

20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

God Leads Us Along

In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,

God leads His dear children along;

Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,

God leads His dear children along.

Chorus:

Some through the waters, some through the flood,

Some through the fire, but all through The Blood;

Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,

In the night season and all the day long.

Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,

God leads His dear children along;

Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,

God leads His dear children along.

Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose,

God leads His dear children along;

Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,

God leads His dear children along.

Away from the mire, and away from the clay,

God leads His dear children along;

Away up in glory, eternity’s day,

God leads His dear children along.

Author: George A. Young

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Prayer:

I John 1:8-10 KJV

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and The Truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, He is Faithful and Just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Word is not in us.

Heresies Detected

 

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“...in our group then was the question, how do we know when something is false?...”

Shiwoo/ Gyeryong, South Korea

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Seven verses in I John 4: that test whether a doctrine or dogma, is of The Truth.

1)

What does the doctrine say, concerning the humanity of The Lord Jesus Christ?

I John 4:2 KJV

Hereby know ye The Spirit Of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

2)

What does it say concerning the Divinity of Jesus Christ?

I John 4:9,15 KJV

9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His Only Begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.

15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is The Son Of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

3)

What does the doctrine say about Christ's vicarious atonement?

I John 4:10,14 NLT

10 This is real love—not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.

14 Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that The Father sent His Son to be The Savior Of The World.

4)

Does it's beliefs lead to worldliness and acceptance of worldly ideas?

I John 4:4,5 KJV

4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.

5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

5)

Do spiritual leaders, agree with the doctrine?

I John 4:6 MSG

But we come from God and belong to God. Anyone who knows God understands us and listens. The person who has nothing to do with God will, of course, not listen to us. This is another test for telling The Spirit Of Truth from the spirit of deception.

6)

Does it speak of The Spirit of Divine love?

I John 4:7,8 KJV

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

7)

Does the doctrine, honor God The Holy Spirit?

I John 4:13 CEV

God has given us His Spirit. That is how we know that we are one with Him, just as He is one with us.

Truth Divine

Truth Divine, by angels spoken,

Clothed in strains of music grand;

Like a chain with links unbroken,

Like A Rock on which we stand.

Chorus:

Rock Of Truth, on thee abiding—

Thus protected we shall be

In Jehovah’s presence hiding,

Unto all eternity.

Truth Divine, we own its Author,

Maker of eternal things;

Praise to Him we gladly offer

For the hope and grace it brings.

We Thy counsel, Lord, have taken,

Creeds are crumbling ’neath our feet:

Here we stand, by sin unshaken,

Here we reign in grace complete.

God of love, we meekly pray Thee,

Light and life to us impart:

Uncondemned, we will obey Thee,

Dwell Thou ever in our heart.

Author: Barney E. Warren

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Prayer:

Romans 10:9, 10 KJV
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth The Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation.

Church - A Loving

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“...our church seems to be a loving church...”

Brad/ Columbia, South Carolina U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

A Church of The Lord Jesus Christ, should be...

A Loving Church.

I John 4:11 KJV

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

Matthew 25:31-46 NLT (The Final Judgment)

31 “But when The Son Of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit upon His glorious throne.

32 All the nations will be gathered in His presence, and He will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

33 He will place the sheep at His right hand and the goats at His left.

34 “Then The King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.

35 For I was hungry, and you fed Me. I was thirsty, and you gave Me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited Me into your home.

36 I was naked, and you gave Me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for Me. I was in prison, and you visited Me.’

37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink?

38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing?

39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

40 “And The King will say, ‘I tell you The Truth, when you did it to one of the least of these My brothers and sisters, you were doing it to Me!’

41 “Then The King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.

42 For I was hungry, and you didn’t feed Me. I was thirsty, and you didn’t give Me a drink.

43 I was a stranger, and you didn’t invite Me into your home. I was naked, and you didn’t give Me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn’t visit Me.’

44 “Then they will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?’

45 “And He will answer, ‘I tell you The Truth, when you refused to help the least of these My brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help Me.’

46 “And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal Life.”

Caring For Human Need:

Proverbs 19:17 NLT

If you help the poor, you are lending to The Lord— and He will repay you! 

 Matthew 19:21 KJV
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow Me.
Galatians 2:10 NLT (Paul)
Their only suggestion was that we keep on helping the poor, which I have always been eager to do.
Caring For The Wounded In Spirit:

Hebrews 4:14-16 NLT (Christ Is Our High Priest)

14 So then, since we have A Great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus The Son Of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.

15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same testings we do, yet He did not sin.

16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

Caring For Lost Souls:

Ezekiel 3:16-21 KJV

16 And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of The Lord came unto me, saying,

17 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at My mouth, and give them warning from Me.

18 When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

19 Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

20 Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling-block before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

21 Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.

A Loving Church Is An Evangelizing Church:

Matthew 28:19,20 KJV

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Acts 1:8 KJV

But ye shall receive power, after that The Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Luke 14:23 KJV

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

Jude 1:22,23 KJV

22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:

23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

Rescue The Perishing

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,

Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;

Weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen,

Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.

Chorus:

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,

Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,

Waiting the penitent child to receive;

Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;

He will forgive if they only believe.

Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,

Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;

Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,

Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.

Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;

Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;

Back to the narrow way patiently win them;

Tell the poor wand’rer a Savior has died.

Author: Frances J. Crosby

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Prayer:

John 1;12,13 KJV

12 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name:

13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Bible Lesson: Conversations With Jesus: Christ's Messianic Mission.

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Bible Text:

Bible Topic:

Matthew 13:54-58 KJV

54 And when He was come into His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this Man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

55 Is not this The Carpenter's Son? is not His mother called Mary? and His brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

56 And His sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this Man all these things?

57 And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house.

58 And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Mark 6:1-6 KJV

1 And He went out from thence, and came into His own country; and His disciples follow Him.

2 And when the sabbath day was come, He began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing Him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this Man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto Him, that even such mighty works are wrought by His hands?

3 Is not this The Carpenter, The Son Of Mary, The Brother Of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not His sisters here with us? And they were offended at Him.

4 But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

5 And He could there do no mighty work, save that He laid His hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

6 And He marveled because of their unbelief. And He went round about the villages, teaching.

Luke 4:16-30 KJV

16 And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up: and, as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

17 And there was delivered unto Him The Book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened The Book, He found the place where it was written,

18 The Spirit Of The Lord is upon Me, because He hath anointed Me to preach The Gospel to the poor; He hath sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

19 To preach the acceptable year of The Lord.

Isaiah 61:1,2 KJV

1 The Spirit Of The Lord God is upon Me; because

The Lord hath anointed Me to preach good tidings

unto the meek; He hath sent Me to bind up the broken

hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the

opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of The Lord...”

20 And He closed The Book, and He gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on Him.

21 And He began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

22 And all bare Him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's Son?

23 And He said unto them, Ye will surely say unto Me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

24 And He said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

25 But I tell you of a Truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

26 But unto none of them was Elijah sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

Our Lord's Messianic mission, was not to be as a liberating king, freeing from Roman occupation, as the Jews so wished, but rather, The Heavenly Father's Messianic Passover Lamb, taking away the sins of those who would accept Him.

But the Jews refused to accept Him, as God's Son, and so Jesus did not hold back from telling them of their rejection, as it was during the times of Elijah and Elisha, and so God turned to the Gentiles to show His love and care for those who would turn to Him, this the Jews did not, want to hear.

They became incited unto great wrath....

29 And rose up, and thrust Him out of the city, and led Him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong.

30 But He passing through the midst of them went His way,

Now some would ask, why was it that our Lord, only recited ½ of verse 2 of Isaiah 61, leaving off the last half of the verse.

Isaiah 61:1,2 KJV

1 The Spirit Of The Lord God is upon Me; because The Lord hath anointed Me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of The Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

Vengeance, would not be the work of God's people, but that of God alone!

Romans 12:19-21 KJV

19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith The Lord.

20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Some will say, what about in the Old Testament times, God told Israel to destroy their enemies.

At the time Israel was God's servant, His right hand, and He was building a nation (that was to be a nation of priests).

But the people of God, rebelled, and fell into sin, and judgment.

Concerning Christians, Apostle Paul writes saying...

Romans 12:19 KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith The Lord.

Two times, The Lord, recited from Hosea 6:6 …

Hosea 6:6 KJV

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6 NLT

I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know Me more than I want burnt offerings.

Matthew 9:13 KJV

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Matthew 12:7 KJV

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Our Lord's Messianic Mission:

Isaiah 61:1,2 KJV

1 The Spirit Of The Lord God is upon Me; because The Lord hath anointed Me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of The Lord,

More Like The Master

More like the Master I would ever be,

More of His meekness, more humility;

More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,

More consecration for work He bids me do.

Chorus:

Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone;

Take Thou my heart, and make it all Thine own;

Purge me from sin, O Lord, I now implore,

Wash me and keep me Thine forevermore.

More like the Master is my daily prayer;

More strength to carry crosses I must bear;

More earnest effort to bring His kingdom in;

More of His Spirit, the wanderer to win.

More like the Master I would live and grow;

More of His love to others I would show;

More self-denial, like His in Galilee,

More like the Master I long to ever be.

Author: Charles H. Gabriel

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Prayer:

John 20:30,31 KJV

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book:

31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is The Christ, The Son Of God; and that believing ye might have Life through His name.

Acts 2:21,38 KJV

21 “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of The Lord shall be saved.”

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive The Gift Of The Holy Ghost.

Blessed Man

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Bible Questions Answered:

“...I've always considered myself blessed...”

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Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

The Blessed Man:

The Forgiven:

Psalm 32:1 KJV

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Romans 4:6-8 KJV

6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

8 Blessed is the man to whom The Lord will not impute sin.

The One Who Trusts:

Psalm 2:12 KJV

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.

Psalm 34:8 KJV

O taste and see that The Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.

One Who Lives A Separated Life:

Psalm 1:1 KJV

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.

The Individual Who Lives A Disciplined Life:

Psalm 94:12 NLT

Joyful are those you discipline, Lord, those you teach with your instructions.

The Individual Who Lives To be obedient:

Psalm 112:1 NLT

Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear The Lord and delight in obeying His commands.

James 1:25 KJV

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

The One Who Remembers The Needy:

Psalm 41:1 KJV

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.

Acts 20:35 KJV

I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of The Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Blessed Is The One Who Lives Righteously:

Psalm 106:3 KJV

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

Psalm 119:2 KJV

Blessed are they that keep His testimonies, and that seek Him with the whole heart.

Psalm 128:1 KJV

Blessed is every one that feareth The Lord; that walketh in His ways.

The One Who Is Faithful In Trials:

James 1:12 KJV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of Life, which The Lord hath promised to them that love Him.

Others:

Matthew 5:3 KJV

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

Matthew 5:4 KJV

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

 

Matthew 5:5 KJV

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

 

Matthew 5:6 KJV

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

 

Matthew 5:7 KJV

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

 

Matthew 5:8 KJV

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

 

Matthew 5:9 KJV

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

 

Matthew 5:10 KJV

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

Matthew 5:11 KJV

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake.

 

Matthew 11:6 KJV

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me.

Luke 6:21 KJV

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

 

Luke 6:22 KJV

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.

 

Luke 7:23 KJV

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me.

 

Luke 12:37 KJV

Blessed are those servants, whom The Lord when He cometh shall find watching: verily 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 12:38 KJV

And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

 

Luke 12:43 KJV

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

John 20:29 KJV

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Revelation 1:3 KJV

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

 

Revelation 14:13 KJV

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in The Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith

The Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

 

Revelation 16:15 KJV

Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

 

Revelation 19:9 KJV

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.

 

Revelation 20:6 KJV

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.

 

Revelation 22:7 KJV

Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

 

Revelation 22:14 KJV

Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to The Tree Of Life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Dear friend, be sure your life falls under the category of being blessed! Never, will anyone regret, living for our Precious Lord!

Blessed Assurance

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!

Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!

Heir of salvation, purchase of God,

Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Refrain:

This is my story, this is my song,

Praising my Savior all the day long;

This is my story, this is my song,

Praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight,

Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;

Angels, descending, bring from above

Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Perfect submission, all is at rest,

I in my Savior am happy and blest,

Watching and waiting, looking above,

Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

Author: Frances J. Crosby

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Prayer:

Acts 2:21,38 KJV

21 “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of The Lord shall be saved.”

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive The Gift Of The Holy Ghost.

Acts 4:12 KJV

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”