”FULLY AVOID SIN. COMPLETELY KEEP AWAY FROM PECCADILLO. ENTIRELY STAY AWAY FROM OFFENSE. COPIOUSLY SHUN FAILING. WHOLLY INDULGENCE. ABUNDANTLY STEER CLEAR OF CRIME. EFFUSIVELY LET ALONE TRANSGRESSION. TOTALLY PASS UP RONGDOING. ALTOGETHER EVADE DRUGS. SMARMILY CIRCUMVENT ALCOHOL. QUITE GET AROUND INJUSTICE.” Omnipresent Jesus does more with you because with sin in you everything is thwarted. If you complain, you remain. If you are a fixer and you hate anything to be wrong, you are frustrated. Instead, trust the Lord God. Communicate better with Lord Jesus by communicating better with people. Let us go to church
ONE TRUE GOD: Genesis 1
The Beginning
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Exodus 3:14
14 God said to Moses, "I am who I am . [a] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.' "
Footnotes:
a.Exodus 3:14 Or I will be what I will be
Isaiah 43:10-11
10 "You are my witnesses," declares the LORD,
"and my servant whom I have chosen,
so that you may know and believe me
and understand that I am he.
Before me no god was formed,
nor will there be one after me.
11 I, even I, am the LORD,
and apart from me there is no savior.
- We believe the one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM”, the creator of Heaven and Earth.
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: Colossians 1:15-22; I Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Peter 3:18 - We believe that Jesus Christ is the “Image of the invisible God” and that in Him “all deity dwells in bodily form.” We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His death on the cross as the substitutionary atonement for sin, His literal bodily resurrection from the dead, His present ministry of intercession in Heaven, and His personal future return to the earth.
THE HOLY SPIRIT Colossians 1:15-22
The Supremacy of Christ
15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[a] your evil behavior. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—
Footnotes:
a.Colossians 1:21 Or minds, as shown by
1 Thessalonians 4:16
16For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
1 Peter 3:18
18For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,
John 14:16
16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—
Romans 8:14
14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:16
16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
Ephesians 1:13
13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
Philippians 1:6
6being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:13
13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
We believe the Holy Spirit convicts men of sin and regenerates, indwells, seals , sets apart, and empowers all sincere believers for service and for Holy living and a Holy life. We believe that “God is at work within us both to will and work to His good pleasure” and that “He will continue to perfect us until the day of Christ Jesus.”
THE GODHEAD: Genesis 1:26 **
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, [a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
Footnotes:
a.Genesis 1:26 Hebrew; Syriac all the wild animals
John 1:14
14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,[a] who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Footnotes:
a.John 1:14 Or the Only Begotten
John 15:26
26"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.
John 17:21
21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
Ephesians 4:4-6
4There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
- We believe in the unity and trinity of the God head existing in three persons: The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit. These three persons are One God having the same nature, attributes, and perfection.
MAN: Genesis 1:27
27 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.
Genesis 2:22
22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib [a] he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
Footnotes:
a.Genesis 2:22 Or part
Romans 3:23
23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Hebrews 9:27
27Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
Romans 5:12
Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ
12Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned—
- We believe that man was created in the image of God but was separated from God by sin and shall be judged. Only through the Blood of Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and eternal life be obtained.
SALVATION: Ephesians 2:8-10
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
Footnotes:
a.1 Corinthians 15:3 Or you at the first
John 1:12
12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—
- We believe in salvation by grace, a free gift from God apart from works. Salvation comes through repentance, a turning from one’s own way to God’s way, and accepting Jesus Christ in personal faith.
THE SCRIPTURES: 2 Timothy 3:15
15and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:16
16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:17
17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Peter 1:19-21
19And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. 21For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
- We believe both the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible to be the inerrant Holy work of God, inspired in every part by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is the revelation of God for the equipping of man and is the supreme and final authority for faith and life.
Greeting. I surrender my life to Jesus. I'm seeking the truth every day. my heart has been changed by Jesus.
Philippians 3:8 (New International Version)
8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
We cannot do this alone. to Jesus I give my life. Invincible God’s thoughts are higher than mine. This is no sacrifice this is my life. I give my future. I think of the 177 women to turn me down, giving me a paradigm shift and how much more focused on Jesus I am. To God Almighty I commit my life. maybe we have not learned to walk in grace. That's speaking to me. I focus on my humility too much. Everybody in church has different challenges. Surrender your life to Jesus. Surrender your life to Jesus. Surrender your life to Jesus. Surrender your life to Jesus. Surrender your life to Jesus. People later flow in. they're not early. The video is about community. I attend this sermon two times. Because Mom cannot pick me up. Ernestine gave me buns Saturday. Mom is cooking sloppy joes. I thought it was a special recipe. I must've heard her wrongly. Smallgroup provides community. Ever since Jonas at Calvary invited me to his smallgroup and I went, I've come to appreciate smallgroup for sure! The video has a man watching Animal Planet. Lions teaming up on zebra. Never alone. Lions are chickens. The wife goes to smallgroup. The kids trap the dad. Horror music is playing. Kids chase him. Frightened dad runs. Vicious kids corner him. Scared dad is cut off. Violent kids close in. Terrified dad backs up. Ferocious kids take desperate steps forward. Alarmed dad falls. Fierce kids dog pile him. every few seconds memories of the lions attacking the zebra pass through his head. Now malicious kids are on top of him. the dad is displaying life alone. Be committed to Spiritual community. Have fellowship.
Acts 2:42-47
The Fellowship of the Believers
42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
That was the first church and should be the church today. Support. The smallgroup. Be Spiritual. A kid was going down the road with a wagon of wheat. Neighbor comes up. Have dinner with me. Then I’ll help you get that back going.”
“Ok, but dad will get mad.”
“Ah, it’s ok.”
“Ok, but dad will get mad.”
“Ah, it’s ok.”
He finally went. The farmer is helping him with his wagon and the dad is found under the wheat.o1 was elected by the city. Obama supports big city. Every government that used big government has failed. People do not drop by anymore. It’s not The Sovereign God’s will to be alone. Like my belly aching about rejections making me detest dating when I used to badly want to date years ago. I prayed for a change and I definitely got that. Turned down turned off.
Genesis 2:18
18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."
You need Spiritual fellowship. It takes consistency.
Proverbs 17:17
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
Be there for each other. Be consistent. Love always. 3 men nearby were playing golf. 1 man had a heart attack. The other 2 said life must go on. Called 911. kept playing golf. Friends with self serve agendas. When you have a baby you sacrifice the agenda sleep for your new friend. I think of the girl in my myspace.com/michaeldeehouse asking when will her kids grow up? We deal with selfishness. friendship needs to be fortified. A parishioner killed somebody. He wanted the court’s punishment. But he didn't want to lose his friends. People will be your friend till you admit you did something inhuman.
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was the first African-American Major League Baseball player of the modern era.[2] While not the first African-American player in major league history, Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in the mid-1940s. This ended nearly sixty years of racial segregation in professional baseball, where African-Americans were prohibited from competing in Major League Baseball and its affiliated minor league systems, and were instead relegated to the Negro Leagues.[3] Segregation dominated most aspects of American life at the time,[4] and Robinson's baseball career had a major cultural impact and was a significant precursor to the subsequent Civil Rights Movement. first black man to play baseball. He made a mistake and the crowd booed him. A man came up and put his arm around him. Jackie said if that hadn't happened, he’d ended his career. We need people. You do not have to lie to do that. Have a contest who can be the most encouraging. Always smile. Overcome weakness. A commander violently told the soldiers to get a friend. Overcome their weakness.
Galatians 6:2
2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
In the Nam, a repairman was coming. The sergeant wanting to look important picked up the phone, “Yes, Mr. President. I looked into that. There was something fishy like you said, But the bombing did the trick. Yes… ha! Ha!... ha! Ha!... ha! Ha!... No, but you can! Haa!.. Okay, you too…. Really? Well, you tell the first lady I said hey too.” He turned to the toolbox carrying soldier, who said, “I’m here to install the phone.”
Matthew 26:37-38
37He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38Then he said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me."
Be yourself at Abundant Life. do not feel you have to dress up or wear makeup. You do not have to hide behind a mask. You can be so positive that you are not authentic.
James 5:16
You need Jesus Almighty’s presence. Even Fred Flintstone had the Water Buffaloes. 65 year old prisoner had been out of jail. Robbed a store. Said he’d in the car smoking a cigarette. When the police arrived, that's where he was. It reminded me of rehab and college. Even though I hated rehab because of my chemicals and college after they exhausted me with a an overwhelming schedule they said would be too much to drop 2 classes before they LIED and said they couldn't get permission, I missed the fellowship in each! I even head-butted a concrete wall due to over-exhaustion and hatred of lies with everything I had! Thinking I'd surely die! But I still missed them very, very much. Just because a college said they're Private/Christian, do not believe that means Christian. A party is supposed to be fun, but what do you have afterwards? It isn’t good to be alone. Staff comes up front. People cm4 prayer. Prayer. Nobody cares more than Invincible God. come to the front. It could be anything. I'm praising the Lord for the paradigm shift He gave me after 177 women rejected me. I give my life to God Almighty. I sacrifice my dreams. The Sovereign God Jesus Almighty’s love is stronger than anything. In tongues I pray for the people at the altar. Invincible God’s thoughts are deeper than mine. Strengthen everybody, God Almighty. I give my pen to Bill for the cup in the sound booth. It works.
Acts 15
Acts 15
To Let Outsiders Inside
1-2 It wasn't long before some Jews showed up from Judea insisting that everyone be circumcised: "If you're not circumcised in the Mosaic fashion, you can't be saved." Paul and Barnabas were up on their feet at once in fierce protest. The church decided to resolve the matter by sending Paul, Barnabas, and a few others to put it before the apostles and leaders in Jerusalem.
3After they were sent off and on their way, they told everyone they met as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria about the breakthrough to the non-Jewish outsiders. Everyone who heard the news cheered—it was terrific news!
4-5When they got to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were graciously received by the whole church, including the apostles and leaders. They reported on their recent journey and how God had used them to open things up to the outsiders. Some Pharisees stood up to say their piece. They had become believers, but continued to hold to the hard party line of the Pharisees. "You have to circumcise the pagan converts," they said. "You must make them keep the Law of Moses."
6-9The apostles and leaders called a special meeting to consider the matter. The arguments went on and on, back and forth, getting more and more heated. Then Peter took the floor: "Friends, you well know that from early on God made it quite plain that he wanted the pagans to hear the Message of this good news and embrace it—and not in any secondhand or roundabout way, but firsthand, straight from my mouth. And God, who can't be fooled by any pretense on our part but always knows a person's thoughts, gave them the Holy Spirit exactly as he gave him to us. He treated the outsiders exactly as he treated us, beginning at the very center of who they were and working from that center outward, cleaning up their lives as they trusted and believed him.
10-11"So why are you now trying to out-god God, loading these new believers down with rules that crushed our ancestors and crushed us, too? Don't we believe that we are saved because the Master Jesus amazingly and out of sheer generosity moved to save us just as he did those from beyond our nation? So what are we arguing about?"
12-13There was dead silence. No one said a word. With the room quiet, Barnabas and Paul reported matter-of-factly on the miracles and wonders God had done among the other nations through their ministry. The silence deepened; you could hear a pin drop.
13-18James broke the silence. "Friends, listen. Simeon has told us the story of how God at the very outset made sure that racial outsiders were included. This is in perfect agreement with the words of the prophets: That reminds me of when I started Mom’s Florida church. I wore a white button up. Before getting there, she kept saying nobody wore white button ups. Whence there, I easily found 5 men in white button ups.
After this, I'm coming back;
I'll rebuild David's ruined house;
I'll put all the pieces together again;
I'll make it look like new
So outsiders who seek will find,
so they'll have a place to come to,
All the pagan peoples
included in what I'm doing.
"God said it and now he's doing it. It's no afterthought; he's always known he would do this.
19-21"So here is my decision: We're not going to unnecessarily burden non-Jewish people who turn to the Master. We'll write them a letter and tell them, 'Be careful to not get involved in activities connected with idols, to guard the morality of sex and marriage, to not serve food offensive to Jewish Christians—blood, for instance.' This is basic wisdom from Moses, preached and honored for centuries now in city after city as we have met and kept the Sabbath."
22-23Everyone agreed: apostles, leaders, all the people. They picked Judas (nicknamed Barsabbas) and Silas—they both carried considerable weight in the church—and sent them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas with this letter:
From the apostles and leaders, your friends, to our friends in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:
Hello! 24-27We heard that some men from our church went to you and said things that confused and upset you. Mind you, they had no authority from us; we didn't send them. We have agreed unanimously to pick representatives and send them to you with our good friends Barnabas and Paul. We picked men we knew you could trust, Judas and Silas—they've looked death in the face time and again for the sake of our Master Jesus Christ. We've sent them to confirm in a face-to-face meeting with you what we've written. 28-29It seemed to the Holy Spirit and to us that you should not be saddled with any crushing burden, but be responsible only for these bare necessities: Be careful not to get involved in activities connected with idols; avoid serving food offensive to Jewish Christians (blood, for instance); and guard the morality of sex and marriage. These guidelines are sufficient to keep relations congenial between us. And God be with you! Barnabas and Paul Go Their Separate Ways
30-33And so off they went to Antioch. On arrival, they gathered the church and read the letter. The people were greatly relieved and pleased. Judas and Silas, good preachers both of them, strengthened their new friends with many words of courage and hope. Then it was time to go home. They were sent off by their new friends with laughter and embraces all around to report back to those who had sent them.
35Paul and Barnabas stayed on in Antioch, teaching and preaching the Word of God. But they weren't alone. There were a number of teachers and preachers at that time in Antioch.
36After a few days of this, Paul said to Barnabas, "Let's go back and visit all our friends in each of the towns where we preached the Word of God. Let's see how they're doing."
37-41Barnabas wanted to take John along, the John nicknamed Mark. But Paul wouldn't have him; he wasn't about to take along a quitter who, as soon as the going got tough, had jumped ship on them in Pamphylia. Tempers flared, and they ended up going their separate ways: Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus; Paul chose Silas and, offered up by their friends to the grace of the Master, went to Syria and Cilicia to build up muscle and sinew in those congregations.
Welcome all people to Abundant Life. Jews said to follow The Sovereign God Jesus you have to be like us. Remember the note I sent Jack? I called him and told him his walk with Jesus is his choice. That's so ironic I send him that note before church then learn this. I felt Jesus telling me to tell him that, since sin divides us from God Almighty. Please pray for Jack. I’ll give you an update. Do not think you have to believe a certain way. Lol! I just remembered calling to get a friend’s past address. got the answering machine. Told it to be saved Romans ten:9 confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior and believe in your heart too that God raised Him from the dead. The Resurrection has always been felt to be vital in connection with Christianity. As a consequence, opponents have almost always concentrated their attacks, and Christians have centered their defense, upon it. It is therefore of the utmost importance to give attention to the subject, as it appears in the New Testament. There are several converging lines of evidence, and none can be overlooked. Each must have its place and weight. The issues at stake are so serious that nothing must be omitted.
1. First Proof:
The Life of Jesus:
The first proof is the life of Jesus Christ Himself. It is always a disappointment when a life which commenced well finishes badly. We have this feeling even in fiction; instinct demands that a story should end well. Much more is this true of Jesus Christ. A perfect life characterized by divine claims ends in its prime in a cruel and shameful death. Is that a fitting close? Surely death could not end everything after such a noble career. The Gospels give the resurrection as the completion of the picture of Jesus Christ. There is no real doubt that Christ anticipated His own resurrection. At first He used only vague terms, such as, "Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up." But later on He spoke plainly, and whenever He mentioned His death, He added, "The Son of man .... must be raised the third day." These references are too numerous to be overlooked, and, in spite of difficulties of detail, they are, in any proper treatment of the Gospels, an integral part of the claim made for Himself by Jesus Christ (Matthew 12:38-40; 16:21; 17:9,23; 20:19; 27:63; Mark 8:31; 9:9,31; 10:34; 14:58; Luke 9:22; 18:33; John 2:19-21). His veracity is at stake if He did not rise. Surely the word of such a One must be given due credence. We are therefore compelled to face the fact that the resurrection of which the Gospels speak is the resurrection of no ordinary man, but of Jesus--that is of One whose life and character had been unique, and for whose shameful death no proper explanation was conceivable (Denhey, Jesus and the Gospel, 122 f). Is it possible that, in view of His perfect truthfulness of word and deed, there should be such an anti-climax as is involved in a denial of His assurance that He would rise again (C.H. Robinson, Studies in the Resurrection, 30)? Consider, too, the death of Christ in the light of His perfect life. If that death was the close of a life so beautiful, so remarkable, so Godlike, we are faced with an insoluble mystery--the permanent triumph of wrong over right, and the impossibility of believing in truth or justice in the world (C.H. Robinson, op. cit., 36). So the resurrection is not to be regarded as an isolated event, a fact in the history of Christ separated from all else. It must be taken in close connection with what precedes. The true solution of the problem is to be found in that estimate of Christ which "most entirely fits in with the totality of the facts" (Orr, The Resurrection of Jesus, 14).
2. Second Proof:
The Empty Grave:
Another line of proof is the fact of the empty grave and the disappearance of the body. That Jesus died and was buried, and that on the third morning the tomb was empty, is not now seriously challenged. The theory of a swoon and a recovery in the tomb is impossible, and to it Strauss "practically gives its deathblow" (Orr, op. cit., 43). At Christ's burial a stone was rolled before the tomb, the tomb was sealed, and a guard was placed before it. Yet on the third morning the body had disappeared, and the tomb was empty. There are only two alternatives. His body must have been taken out of the grave by human hands or else by superhuman power. If the hands were human, they must have been those of His friends or of His foes. If His friends had wished to take out His body, the question at once arises whether they could have done so in the face of the stone, the seal and the guard. If His foes had contemplated this action, the question arises whether they would seriously have considered it. It is extremely improbable that any effort should have been made to remove the body out of the reach of the disciples. Why should His enemies do the very thing that would be most likely to spread the report of His resurrection? As Chrysostom said, "If the body had been stolen, they could not have stolen it naked, because of the delay in stripping it of the burial clothes and the trouble caused by the drugs adhering to it" (quoted in Day, Evidence for the Resurrection, 35). Besides, the position of the grave-clothes proves the impossibility of the theft of the body (see Greek of John 20:6,7; 11:44; Grimley, Temple of Humanity, 69, 70; Latham, The Risen Master; The Expository Times, XIII, 293; XIV, 510). How, too, is it possible to account for the failure of the Jews to disprove the resurrection? Not more than seven weeks afterward Peter preached in that city the fact that Jesus had been raised. What would have been easier or more conclusive than for the Jews to have produced the dead body and silenced Peter forever? "The silence of the Jews is as significant as the speech of the Christians" (Fairbairn, Studies in the Life of Christ, 357).
The fact of the empty tomb with the disappearance of the body remains a problem to be faced. It is now admitted that the evidence for the empty tomb is adequate, and that it was part of the primitive belief (Foundations, 134, 154). It is important to realize the force of this admission, because it is a testimony to Paul's use of the term "third day" (see below) and to the Christian observance of the first day of the week. And yet in spite of this we are told that a belief in the empty tomb is impossible. By some writers the idea of resurrection is interpreted to mean the revival of Christ's spiritual influence on the disciples, which had been brought to a close by His death. It is thought that the essential idea and value of Christ's resurrection can be conserved, even while the belief in His bodily rising from the grave is surrendered (Orr, The Resurrection of Jesus, 23). But how can we believe in the resurrection while we regard the basis of the primitive belief in it as a mistake, not to say a fraud? The disciples found the tomb empty, and on the strength of this they believed He had risen. How can the belief be true if the foundation be false? Besides, the various forms of the vision-theory are now gradually but surely being regarded as inadequate and impossible. They involve the change of almost every fact in the Gospel history, and the invention of new scenes and conditions of which the Gospels know nothing (Orr, op. cit., 222). It has never been satisfactorily shown why the disciples should have had this abundant experience of visions; nor why they should have had it so soon after the death of Christ and within a strictly limited period; nor why it suddenly ceased. The disciples were familiar with the apparition of a spirit, like Samuel's, and with the resuscitation of a body, like Lazarus', but what they had not experienced or imagined was the fact of a spiritual body, the combination of body and spirit in an entirely novel way. So the old theory of a vision is now virtually set aside, and for it is substituted theory of a real spiritual manifestation of the risen Christ. The question at once arises whether this is not prompted by an unconscious but real desire to get rid of anything like a physical resurrection. Whatever may be true of unbelievers, this is an impossible position for those who believe Christ is alive.
Even though we may be ready to admit the reality of telepathic communication, it is impossible to argue that this is equivalent to the idea of resurrection. Psychical research has not proceeded far enough as yet to warrant arguments being built on it, though in any case it is difficult, if not impossible, to obtain material from this quarter which will answer to the conditions of the physical resurrection recorded in the New Testament. "The survival of the soul is not resurrection." "Whoever heard of a spirit being buried?" (Orr, The Resurrection of Jesus, 229).
In view of the records of the Gospels and the general testimony of the New Testament, it is impossible to be "agnostic" as to what happened at the grave of Jesus, even though we are quite sure that He who died now lives and reigns. It is sometimes said that faith is not bound up with, holding a particular view of the relations of Christ's present glory with the body that was once in Joseph's tomb, that faith is to be exercised in the exalted Lord, and that belief in a resuscitation of the human body is no vital part of it. It is no doubt true that faith today is to be exercised solely in the exalted and glorified Lord, but faith must ultimately rest on fact, and it is difficult to understand how Christian faith can really be "agnostic" with regard to the facts about the empty tomb and the risen body, which are so prominent in the New Testament, and which form an essential part of the apostolic witness. The attempt to set faith and historical evidence in opposition to each other, which is so marked a characteristic of much modern thought will never satisfy general Christian intelligence, and if there is to be any real belief in the historical character of the New Testament, it is impossible to be "agnostic" about facts that are writ so large on the face of the records. When once the evidence for the empty tomb is allowed to be adequate, the impossibility of any other explanation than that indicated in the New Testament is at once seen. The evidence must be accounted for and adequately explained. And so we come again to the insuperable barrier of the empty tomb, which, together with the apostolic witness, stands impregnable against all the attacks of visional and apparitional theories. It is becoming more evident that these theories are entirely inadequate to account for the records in the Gospels, as well as for the place and power of those Gospels in the early church and in all subsequent ages. The force of the evidence for the empty grave and the disappearance of the body is clearly seen by the explanations suggested by various modern writers (those of Oscar Holtzmann, K. Lake, and A. Meyer can be seen in Orr, The Resurrection of Jesus, chapter viii, and that of Reville in C. H. Robinson, Studies in the Resurrection of Christ, 69; see also the article by Streeter in Foundations). Not one of them is tenable without doing violence to the Gospel story, and also without putting forth new theories which are not only improbable in themselves, but are without a shred of real historical or literary evidence. The one outstanding fact which baffles all these writers is the empty grave.
Others suggest that resurrection means a real objective appearance of the risen Christ without implying any physical reanimation, that the "resurrection of Christ was an objective reality, but was not a physical resuscitation" (C. H. Robinson, Studies in the Resurrection of Christ, 12). But the difficulty here is as to the meaning of the term "resurrection." If it means a return from the dead, a rising again (re-), must there not have been some identity between that which was put in the tomb and the "objective reality" which appeared to the disciples? Wherein lies the essential difference between an objective vision and an objective appearance? If we believe the apostolic testimony to the empty tomb, why may we not accept their evidence to the actual resurrection? They evidently recognized their Master, and this recognition must have been due to some familiarity with His bodily appearance. No difficulty of conceiving of the resurrection of mankind hereafter must be allowed to set aside the plain facts of the record about Christ. It is, of course, quite clear that the resurrection body of Jesus was not exactly the same as when it was put in the tomb, but it is equally clear that there was definite identity as well as definite dissimilarity, and both elements must be faced and accounted for. There need be no insuperable difficulty if we believe that in the very nature of things Christ's resurrection must be unique, and, since the life and work of Jesus Christ transcend our experience (as they certainly should do), we must not expect to bring them within the limitations of natural law and human history. How the resurrection body was sustained is a problem quite outside our ken, though the reference to "flesh and bones," compared with Paul's words about "flesh and blood" not being able to enter the kingdom of God, may suggest that while the resurrection body was not constituted upon a natural basis through blood, yet that it possessed "all things appertaining to the perfection of man's nature" (Church of England Article IV). We may not be able to solve the problem, but we must hold fast to all the facts, and these may be summed up by saying that the body was the same though different, different though the same. The true description of the resurrection seems to be that "it was an objective reality, but, that it was not merely a physical resuscitation." We are therefore brought back to a consideration of the facts recorded in the Gospels as to the empty tomb and the disappearance of the body, and we only ask for an explanation which will take into consideration all the facts recorded, and will do no violence to any part of the evidence. To predicate a new resurrection body in which Christ appeared to His disciples does not explain how in three days' time the body which had been placed in the tomb was disposed of. Does not this theory demand a new miracle of its own (Kennett, Interpreter, V, 271)?
3. Third Proof:
Transformation of the Disciples:
The next line of proof to be considered is the transformation of the disciples caused by the resurrection. They had seen their Master die, and through that death they lost all hope. Yet hope returned three days after. On the day of the crucifixion they were filled with sadness; on the first day of the week with gladness. At the crucifixion they were hopeless; on the first day of the week their hearts glowed with certainty. When the message of the resurrection first came they were incredulous and hard to be convinced, but when once they became assured they never doubted again. What could account for the astonishing change in these men in so short a time? The mere removal of the body from the grave could never have transformed their spirits and characters. Three days are not enough for a legend to spring up which should so affect them. Time is needed for a process of legendary growth. There is nothing more striking in the history of primitive Christianity than this marvelous change wrought in the disciples by a belief in the resurrection of their Master. It is a psychological fact that demands a full explanation. The disciples were prepared to believe in the appearance of a spirit, but they never contemplated the possibility of a resurrection (see Mark 16:11). Men do not imagine what they do not believe, and the women's intention to embalm a corpse shows they did not expect His resurrection. Besides, a hallucination involving five hundred people at once, and repeated several times during forty days, is unthinkable.
4. Fourth Proof:
Existence of the Primitive Church:
From this fact of the transformation of personal life in so incredibly short a space of time, we proceed to the next line of proof, the existence of the primitive church. "There is no doubt that the church of the apostles believed in the resurrection of their Lord" (Burkitt, The Gospel History and Its Transmission, 74).
It is now admitted on all hands that the church of Christ came into existence as the result of a belief in the resurrection of Christ. When we consider its commencement, as recorded in the Book of the Ac of the Apostles, we see two simple and incontrovertible facts:
(1) the Christian society was gathered together by preaching;
(2) the substance of the preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was put to death on a cross, and would therefore be rejected by Jews as accursed of God (Deuteronomy 21:23).
Yet multitudes of Jews were led to worship Him (Acts 2:41), and a great company of priests to obey Him (Acts 6:7). The only explanation of these facts is God's act of resurrection (Acts 2:36), for nothing short of it could have led to the Jewish acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Messiah. The apostolic church is thus a result of a belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The early chapters of Ac bear the marks of primitive documents, and their evidence is unmistakable. It is impossible to allege that the early church did not know its own history, that myths and legends quickly grew up and were eagerly received, and that the writers of the Gospels had no conscience for principle, but manipulated their material at will, for any modern church could easily give an account of its history for the past fifty years or more (Orr, The Resurrection of Jesus, 144). And it is simply absurd to think that the earliest church had no such capability. In reality there was nothing vague or intangible about the testimony borne by the apostles and other members of the church. "As the church is too holy for a foundation of rottenness, so she is too real for a foundation of mist" (Archbishop Alexander, The Great Question, 10).
When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
(2) Meetings of congregations were instituted to suppress heresies, to which certain were sent by common consent on behalf of all.
People's New Testament
15:2 No small dissension. These men were opposed by Paul and Barnabas, but the fact that they were from Jerusalem, and probably contended that they had the authority of the apostles, gave them an influence.
Wesley's Notes
15:2 They (the brethren) determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others should go up to Jerusalem about this question - This is the journey to which St. Paul refers, Gal 2:1,2, when he says he went up by revelation: which is very consistent with this; for the Church in sending them might be directed by a revelation made either immediately to St. Paul, or to some other person, relating to so important an affair. Important indeed it was, that these Jewish impositions should be solemnly opposed in time; because multitudes of converts were still zealous for the law, and ready to contend for the observance of it. Indeed many of the Christians of Antioch would have acquiesced in the determination of Paul alone. But as many others might have prejudices against him, for his having been so much concerned for the Gentiles, it was highly expedient to take the concurrent judgment of all the apostles on this occasion.
2. Paul and Barnabas-now the recognized heads of the Church at Antioch.
had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined-that is, the church did.
that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of them-Titus was one (Ga 2:1); probably as an uncircumcised Gentile convert endowed with the gifts of the Spirit. He is not mentioned in the Acts, but only in Second Corinthians, Galatians, Second Timothy, and the Epistle addressed to him [Alford].
should go up to Jerusalem . about this question-That such a deputation should be formally despatched by the Church of Antioch was natural, as it might be called the mother church of Gentile Christianity.
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
15:1-6 Some from Judea taught the Gentile converts at Antioch, that they could not be saved, unless they observed the whole ceremonial law as given by Moses; and thus they sought to destroy Christian liberty. There is a strange proneness in us to think that all do wrong who do not just as we do. Their doctrine was very discouraging. Wise and good men desire to avoid contests and disputes as far as they can; yet when false teachers oppose the main truths of the gospel, or bring in hurtful doctrines, we must not decline to oppose them.
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary
Chapter 15
Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have seen the bounds of the church enlarged by the accession both of Jews and Gentiles to it; and thanks be to that God who always caused them to triumph. We left them, in the close of the foregoing chapter, reposing themselves at Antioch, and edifying the church there with the rehearsal of their experiences, and it is a pity they should ever be otherwise employed; but in this chapter we find other work (not so pleasant) cut out for them. The Christians and ministers are engaged in controversy, and those that should have been now busied in enlarging the dominions of the church have as much as they can do to compose the divisions of it; when they should have been making war upon the devil's kingdom they have much ado to keep the peace in Christ's kingdom. Yet this occurrence and the record of it are of great use to the church, both for warning to us to expect such unhappy discords among Christians, and direction to us what method to take for accommodating them. Here is, I. A controversy raised at Antioch by the judaizing teachers, who would have the believing Gentiles brought under the yoke of circumcision and the ceremonial law (v. 1, 2). II. A consultation held with the church at Jerusalem about this matter, and the sending of delegates thither for that purpose, which occasioned the starting of the same question there (v. 3-5). III. An account of what passed in the synod that was convened upon this occasion (v. 6). What Peter said (v. 7-11). What Paul and Barnabas discoursed of (v. 12). And, lastly, what James proposed for the settling of this matter (v. 13-21). IV. The result of this debate, and the circular letter that was written to the Gentile converts, directing them how to govern themselves with respect to Jews (v. 22-29). V. The delivering of this determination to the church at Antioch, and the satisfaction it gave them (v. 30-35). VI. A second expedition designed by Paul and Barnabas to preach to the Gentiles, in which they quarreled about their assistant, and separated upon it, one steering one course and the other another (v. 36-41).
Verses 1-5
Even when things go on very smoothly and pleasantly in a state or in a church, it is folly to be secure, and to think the mountain stands strong and cannot be moved; some uneasiness or other will arise, which is not foreseen, cannot be prevented, but must be prepared for. If ever there was a heaven upon earth, surely it was in the church at Antioch at this time, when there were so many excellent ministers there, and blessed Paul among them, building up that church in her most holy faith. But here we have their peace disturbed, and differences arising. Here is.
michael"DEE"house
Bp205
Leading people to Jesus. it’s so easy in a group. I stayed busy reaching people. 6 in all if you count Mom on the way home. It, street walking, was a vehicle to lead to glory. I fulfilled my soul. It led me to where I belong. When I first got in the church, after rebellion, which followed church, I regretted so much not getting in it earlier. I was able to give a CD or book to some people. in the men’s conference, we learned how to be better men. On the street, you learn how to be more like Jesus. as I write, I still savor the anointing I still feel. Jesus is praying glory over my soul as I remember 5 hours ago. There was a guy in my class in high school I knew would be a preacher. Now he is. Over a huge church. The reason is people who bring visitors get their name on a plaque on a wall. I think they have contests for who brings the most people. "We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4:9-10 As I reached out and talked to people, I saw I'm a good talker. Yes, verebose, but more than that. When I was a bag boy, I talked, talked, talked, talked, talked to the customer. I actually made more money than my manager. That job was lost because instead of standing in line on a blister to pay for a candybar, I ate it first. Turned in by a customer. I asked the boss, years later, if they wrote up they fired me. He made a face and waved it off, Nahhh.” The thing is I KNEW they wouldn't be fire me if they'd been the ones to catch me. But the customer had to see me fired. I was a very diligent, willing employee. They hated seeing me go. But it was a must. The customer comes first. "And Jesus said unto them ... , "If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to younder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you." Romans 1:17 I had to go on street walking. Not because I wanted to. I'd love to spend more time on my computer. But life isnt about what you want to do. It’s about what you have to do. Choices have consequences. I sent my buddy that spent a decade in jail a recap of the street walking. You are what you have become. I remember so well Jack and me eating molasses and biscuits for years every day. tppr I sent him had the sinner’s prayer in it. please pray it changes his life. he said he falls asleep in church. He wants a woman. I told higm about the way Jesus answered my prayer when I so badly wanted a relationship with a woman. Jesus so answered that "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear ... " 1 John 4:18 I text Mom and said do not buy me supper, please, I'm fasting. She's at a friend’s. she had to get me at church after street walking before she went there. Every time I looked I'd see a new person to witness to. I never tarried before the next soul. I'd ask if you die now, are you absolutely sure you'll go to heaven? Then Joyce said not to come off like that. Introduce yourself first. Then you lead them through the sinner’s prayer. The sarcastic man said it and I said he was now saved. But did he mean it in his heart? Is he saved whether he likes it or not? When you pursue righteousness, peace and joy hunt you down. I reached a nice lady. Reading the script. Rptg me. We both had very sweet vois. She was very, very sweet. I got the sarcastic man outside the door. A man in the road. A woman seated. A man in a van. And a man up the road in walking distance. Then Mom on the way home. 5 rejected me. That's what I'm the most comfortable with. There was 1 rejecter I accidentally asked two times. But she was counted as 1 rejecter still. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6 There’re always people to reach with the gospel. I tarried very little. I saw a distant man near the bridge, but I stopped at a closer soul, only to later find that other soul gone. I do not know what they talk about when we’re not there. I pray for people like this a lot when they're freshly on my mind. But I'm ashamed to say I don't keep praying like this as time passses and more stuff gets on my mind. To the chief music-maker. After Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.> My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1
After you receive the Holy Spirit, God is better able to use and bless you. God likes to bless people.
The LORD gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: "Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you."Deuteronomy 31:23
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
1 Chronicles 22:13
Inspirational Bible Verses: 11
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Inspirational Bible Verses: 12
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened."
Take Courage
1 Peter 3:14
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 15
Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it."
Ezra 10:4
Inspirational Bible Verses: 16
Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed,
Mark 6:51
Inspirational Bible Verses: 17
Will your courage endure or your hands be strong in the day I deal with you? I the LORD have spoken, and I will do it.
The Effects Your Courage Will Have On Others
Ezekiel 22:14
Inspirational Bible Verses: 20
... say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
Isaiah 35:4
Inspirational Bible Verses:
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Inspirational Bible Verse: 23
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."
Psalm 23
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 25
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Proverbs 18:10
Inspirational Bible Verse: 26
"LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."
Psalm 16:5-8
Inspirational Bible Verses: 27
"It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great. You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn."
Psalm 18:32-36
Inspirational Bible Verses: 28
"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD."
Psalm 25:4-7
Inspirational Bible Verses: 30
"One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock."
Psalm 27:4-5
Inspirational Bible Verses: 31
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever."
Psalm 28:7-9
Inspirational Bible Verses: 32
"Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help. You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever."
Psalm 30:10-12
Inspirational Bible Verses: 33
"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him."
Daniel 2:20-22
Inspirational Bible Verses: 35
"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time--God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen."
1 Timothy 6:12-16
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 36
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 38
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
Proverbs 16:3
Inspirational Bible Verses: 41
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears."
Psalm 18:2-6
Inspirational Bible Verses: 42
"The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior! He is the God who avenges me, who subdues nations under me, who saves me from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from violent men you rescued me. Therefore I will praise you among the nations, O LORD; I will sing praises to your name."
Psalm 18:46-49
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 43
"The LORD is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?"
Psalm 27:1
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 44
"That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil-this is the gift of God."
Ecclesiastes 3:13
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 49
"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called."
1 Timothy 6:12
Inspirational Bible Quotes: 51
"Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?"
Please pray for Abundant Life!
God Almighty
Bp204
What is the cause of wars and fighting among you? Is it not in your desires which are at war in your bodies? You are burning with desire, and have not your desire, so you put men to death; you are full of envy, and you are not able to get your desire, so you are fighting and making war; you have not your desire, because you do not make request for it. You make your request but you do not get it, because your request has been wrongly made, desiring the thing only so that you may make use of it for your pleasure.
James 4:1-3 Lol the world is thinking the end is Mayan End Age 12-21-2012
1161 days, 10 hrs, 48 minutes, 42 seconds left for Age of Transition to begin!
"The Hopi and Mayan elders do not prophesy that everything will come to an end. Rather, this is a time of transition from one World Age into another. The message they give concerns our making a choice of how we enter the future ahead. Our moving through with either resistance or acceptance will determine whether the transition will happen with cataclysmic changes or gradual peace and tranquility. The same theme can be found reflected in the prophecies of many other Native American visionaries from Black Elk to Sun Bear." - Joseph Robert Jochmans The Bible says nobody knows when the end will be. Since Bible says nobody knows when the end will be, nobody knows when the end will be. Jesus was removed from school because Jesus is offensive. That tells you 1 thing to pray for. It’s important you fill your life with prayer. Cunning people will be using your disadvantages for their gain. With the Spirit in you, you perceive a lot more and become weary when you most need to. my sister is agnostic 24f and pregnant. That's a scary notion. Her baby will not, she said, be allowed to watch TV because that's harmful for them. Even Christian episodes. I cannot be the judge. I do not know if the latter is best.
Jeremiah 23:5
5 "The days are coming," declares the LORD,
"when I will raise up to David [a] a righteous Branch,
a King who will reign wisely
and do what is just and right in the land.
Jeremiah 23:6
6 In his days Judah will be saved
and Israel will live in safety.
This is the name by which he will be called:
The LORD Our Righteousness.
Leviticus 20:7
7 " 'Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God Almighty.
Leviticus 20:8
8 Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy. [a]
Judges 6:24
24 So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
Ezekiel 48:35
35 "The distance all around will be 18,000 cubits.
"And the name of the city from that time on will be:
The LORD is There ."
Exodus 15:26
26 He said, "If you listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God Almighty and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you."
Genesis 22:14
14 So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided."
Exodus 17:15
15 Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner.
Psalm 23:1
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
Romans 14:17
17For the kingdom of God Almighty is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
The last night of revival I realize the quandary I'm in is taking place for a special reason.
Prayer meeting 9a. but right now it’s the day before. I went girl crazy in my early 20s and prayed it off. Then came absolutely, absolutely, absolutely the opposite. If you turn me down, I want to keep it at that. I'm totally not desperate to say the least. Lewis Lee is sad about going home. Oops, I just remembered I forgot to fast today. I've been proofreading all day. after a book reaches the proofreading stage you get real excited about finishing so you can start a new 1. seeing Pam at men’s conference lunch may be why I realize my quandary is like it is. The eye contact and the old connection was still there. But I realized something else. I also realized I'm not going to beg anybody to go out with me. I have my books to write. Those with greatest hunger are preached to. street walking testimonies are given. Anybody can witness. You get blessings. 34 years of being single is all I've ever known. Then when I start getting demeaned, I start getting turned off. You are encouraged to trust Jesus. everybody needs prayer. God Almighty will always hear you. disbelievers needed prayer. A man with a Hindu mom Muslim dad Christian grandmother needed prayer and got spoken to. I think of my days of rebelling a lie and how badly I needed prayer. Wait, a friend of a friend, who was actually in a movie with Michael J. Fox, was a preacher’s kid. Zack was in the movie. The pk is James. He may be why I'm alive! He prayed for me. I know Granny always did. A man didn't want to let go of the world. A street walker says he started thinking of people at school he wanted to witness to. I just thought of a pk I used to sit by in middle school. She and I became very, very good friends. Maybe she prayed for me. The doors were locked where they were going, so street walking they crossed a ditch and saved 6 souls. 1 man knew he beyond a shadow of doubt was going to hell. That makes me think of Dad. He said he didn't want to go to heaven because he wouldn't be know anybody. Plus he NEVER went to church. There’re favorable reports of the street walking in the rain. 64 people were reached. Since I started the Perspective class, I have a new appreciation for missions. All I want to do is harvest souls. That's why I want to be alive. I feel a new purpose. Get the Wired DVDs. They're about how you are wired for God Almighty. 5 DVDs. There’re also DVDs, 5, about prosperity. And SHAPE. God Almighty is so wonderful. I am free. I think of how my girl crazy days went to totally turned off by all of the rejections. That was a great, great prayer! I am totally free from that stinking mess! God Almighty is so wonderful! God Almighty is setting us free! People are getting baptized in the Holy Spirit! God Almighty is setting people free! God Almighty is preparing a vehicle for the next level. You have to enter it first. Mike tells about God Almighty telling him that in an elevator. The vehicle may be what moves you to the next vehicle. You have to be free in your giving. Have no holdbacks. Solomon had a place he needed to reach. Solomon offered 1 thousand burnt offerings
2 Chronicles 1
Solomon Asks for Wisdom
1 Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the LORD his God Almighty was with him and made him exceedingly great.
2 Then Solomon spoke to all Israel—to the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, to the judges and to all the leaders in Israel, the heads of families- 3 and Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon, for God Almighty's Tent of Meeting was there, which Moses the LORD's servant had made in the desert. 4 Now David had brought up the ark of God Almighty from Kiriath Jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. 5 But the bronze altar that Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made was in Gibeon in front of the tabernacle of the LORD; so Solomon and the assembly inquired of him there. 6 Solomon went up to the bronze altar before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it.
Solomon went over and beyond in his giving to God Almighty. it impressed Him.
7 That night God Almighty appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
God Almighty said whatever you want me to give you.
8 Solomon answered God Almighty, "You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. 9 Now, LORD God Almighty, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?"
11 God Almighty said to Solomon, "Since this is your heart's desire and you have not asked for wealth, riches or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, riches and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have."
13 Then Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place at Gibeon, from before the Tent of Meeting. And he reigned over Israel.
14 Solomon accumulated chariots and horses; he had fourteen hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses, [a] which he kept in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 15 The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills. 16 Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt [b] and from Kue [c]—the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. 17 They imported a chariot from Egypt for six hundred shekels [d] of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. [e] They also exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and of the Arameans. [-]
God Almighty said ask anything you want. He said wisdom. So God Almighty granted that to him. Mike had a conversation with a woman about dancing before the Lord. It reminds me of Mom and sister laughing about how wrong that is in church.
Solomon gave out of his own will. He was hungry for it. you have to take the first step. You have to initiate. Earth must move first. Heaven has done everything. earth moves first. Heaven responds. Be the salt and light. Heaven has done everything. Whatever you bound on earth will be bound on heaven. You have to go first. It’s up to you. he is going after it. Solomon offers 1 thousand burnt offerings. That night God Almighty said whatever you ask I will give it to you. God Almighty is saying what do you want to do? The Holy Spirit is teaching people at the altar. Countless standing. We’re praising the Lord. I think of how turned off I am by females in the past who rejected me. And how depressed my body was by the rejections. But how the interest started dying. Just like I was praying. Now my ministry is my focus. Many people here are getting touched by the Spirit for the first time. Walk in the Spirit. It becomes a floodgate of blessings. Christian life goes turbo charge. Extreme life now. I think of my girl crazy days and how hungry I was to lose that fixation and how God Almighty completely answered that prayer request. Your prayer life will be turbo charged by the Holy Spirit. The glory of God Almighty will fall on. I think of Corey. After graduation, I told him he was too popular for what he deserved and he agreed. Then I think of the Holy Spirit and how He gave me blessings like I don't deserve. I didn't deserve that intolerable girl crazy mess to be taken care of. But oh how past rejecters turn me off. God Almighty is blessing young people with the Spirit and He will change the world with them.
Wow! Talk about Wakeup revival had my mind on the rejections I had by women and the joy in the fact it took away my girl crazy spell!!!! Now, today, street evangelist. I reached 5 souls and got rejected by 6. it’s will do how rejection does me. In high school, I was scared! scared! scared! scared! scared! scared! Of rejection. Elementary and middle school too. But now when I get it, I'm fulfilled! What's up with that? It’s a testimony. I just heard the TV mention the man whose apartment I left before my traumatic brain injury. Obviously, Jesus is showing me what change does to time. I feel so blessed to feel this goodness! If it’s for a date, it turns me off. That's obviously the depression that came upon my body. Which I do not despise. Rejection used to hurt. It’s similar to suppressed thoughts. My psychologist said I had them. But we couldn't find them. I think they're a blessing. My stepdad TERRIFIED! TERRIFIED! TERRIFIED! TERRIFIED! TERRIFIED me with the most violent temper tantrums. Remember the f I talked to all day and asked her out? She didn't say no. so I said I was joking. Rejection is just something I'm accustomed to. if you tell me no, that doesn’t change. I just saw the above girl’s cousin coaching a game on TV. He played for them when we were talking. But on the streets, reaching the homeless, I kept thinking of traces of homeless people in an abandoned motel. I was 15. it had a HUGE impact!!! We reached souls and read our script. All have fallen short of the glory of God Almighty. whoever calls on Jesus will be saved. And that someone is you. when you make a mistake, run to God Almighty not from Him. Sinner’s Prayer
The ABCs of Salvation
Admit your need - "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God Almighty" Romans 3:23
Believe on Christ - "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and though shalt be saved" Acts 16:31
Commit yourself to Christ - "But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God Almighty" John 1:12
Being truly sorry for your sins and, through the power of Christ, forsaking them, go forth to live for Christ. He will give forgiveness, power, victory, purpose and life eternal!
Prayer
God Almighty knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. The following is a suggested prayer:
"Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be."
Does this prayer express the desire of your heart? Reach people with that prayer.
If it does, I invite you to pray this prayer right now, and Christ will come into your life, as He promised.
They repeat after us, asking Jesus to come into their heart. Asking Jesus to cleanse them. Giving their life to Jesus. 1 of the 6 to rejects rudely showed verses he already knew. 1 woman ran from me. But when I was leaving, putting my seatbelt on, we made eye contact and she the puppy doggiest eyes you ever seen. Joyce was careful to keep us in groups of three. We saw people we remember from William’s Park Thanksgiving. 1 lady was very excited to see me again, but I didn't tell her I didn’t remember her. she said I fed her. that gave me a warm feeling! I've never been told that! I'm just hot happy about the condition I saw the people in. I had to be back by 3. mom had somewhere to be. That was reached. Having people repeat the script after me then telling them they were going to heaven gave me a great feeling. Yes, better than the rejection feeling. But not much. Before we left the church, I recited 1 Corinthians 4:16 (New International Version)
16Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
I said replication is key to discipleship. 1 man kept telling me he's definitely, definitely, definitely going to hell. I said, Well, recite this after me. He was always sarcastic. But I said now you are saved. It was a trip. Mom on the way home was number 6.i reached 6 souls! It feels sooo good! If everybody knew the goodness felt on the mission field, they'd be street walking too. Saved people would be leading saved people to salvation for practice incase a lost soul is found. When I reached somebody who couldn't understand me, Joyce would repeat everything I said. There was a guy my age, addicted to alcohol. Please pray for him and everybody I reached that abided and, or rejected me. I was heard by homeless people near too. It was a blast.
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The Great Commission
1 [18] All power . . . me: the Greek word here translated power is the same as that found in the LXX translation of Daniel 7:13-14 where one "like a son of man" is given power and an everlasting kingdom by God. The risen Jesus here claims universal power, i.e., in heaven and on earth.
12 [19] Therefore: since universal power belongs to the risen Jesus (Matthew 28:18), he gives the eleven a mission that is universal. They are to make disciples of all nations. While all nations is understood by some scholars as referring only to all Gentiles, it is probable that it included the Jews as well. Baptizing them: baptism is the means of entrance into the community of the risen one, the Church. In the name of the Father . . . holy Spirit: this is perhaps the clearest expression in the New Testament of trinitarian belief. It may have been the baptismal formula of Matthew's church, but primarily it designates the effect of baptism, the union of the one baptized with the Father, Son, and holy Spirit.
13 [20] All that I have commanded you: the moral teaching found in this gospel, preeminently that of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). The commandments of Jesus are the standard of Christian conduct, not the Mosaic law as such, even though some of the Mosaic commandments have now been invested with the authority of Jesus. Behold, I am with you always: the promise of Jesus' real though invisible presence echoes the name Emmanuel given to him in the infancy narrative; see the note on Matthew 1:23. End of the age: see the notes on Matthew 13:39 and Matthew 24:3.
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WOW, FIRE SERVICES IS STILL REACHING PEOPLE!!!!
Gayle isn’t Gwyn. I must remember that. Please pray for Abundant Life!! I keep getting their name mixed up! Holy Spirit, I come to Thee. Choir is getting ready. People slowly arriving. I could feel sorry for me. For the women to reject me. But instead, I focus on the King. I've been proofreading all day. So my head is very tired. That's it! It’s why I've been feeling irritable! Humility that stems from demeaning. But it’s always ran me off. Fire services is pumped up! Life is full! People are happy! Joy is full! Ask God Almighty to fill you up with the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Watch this on our Abundant Life podcast. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Belcher road. You need the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Surrender yourself to Jesus. Jesus is Lord. People look alternative places to satisfy needs. I think of rejecters derailing my train. Your needs are met if you treat people right. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Lose unforgiveness. Lose bitterness. Mom asked me to pray for the boy in the balloon. I did and said consider it done. 10 minutes later news said the boy was found hiding in a box. Wake up the world. I think of how my brain’s chemistry showed me depression isn’t choice. Even if you always go to church. Have real revival. Nothing compares to God Almighty’s love. All my past is gone. All my past is gone. All my past is gone. Be salt and light to the world. Let the redeemed say so. Let the redeemed say so. Let the redeemed say so. Let the redeemed say so. Let the redeemed say so. I am redeemed. I am redeemed. I am redeemed. I am redeemed. Receive the mandate. Get out of your comfort zone. I think of how the devil wants to make out like he’s all that. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Be salt and light to the world. Let the redeemed of the Lord rise up! Let the redeemed of the Lord rise up! Let the redeemed of the Lord rise up! Let the redeemed of the Lord rise up! Now is the time. Go back to your seat. Please pray for Abundant Life!! I'm sweating like a race horse. I was dancing like Elvis it in a way. My joints were moving, not muscles just below the surface. I was at a revival. Elvis’ preacher was preaching. He said he saw the woman getting the Holy Ghost and said he saw Elvis turn and watch her do the jiggle. It may be on podcast. Please pray for Abundant Life!! I didn't realize I was doing it. Please pray for Abundant Life!! I was really getting soreness out from sitting, proofreading all day. People are speaking in tongues. Kids are up front, receiving the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! There’re cries of love and joy. People are dancing. Please pray Mom gets a job. Let the redeemed say so. Let the redeemed rise up. Ministers praying, helping people at the altar. Worship team is told to stop singing and get infilling of the Spirit if they need it. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Put the mike down. We have to have an anointed church. I am going to practice the script on my neighbors. Please pray for them. Please pray for every person receiving the mission. Everybody has their hands up. There's a fresh anointing. Mom said to be ready for her call 9:13. I need to live in walking distant from church. Be careful how you pray. I prayed for Jesus to pay my truck off. So I had 6 month coma decade rehab. There's a minister getting baptized in the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! You have to have baptism of the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! God Almighty needs to hear from you. God Almighty doesn’t put me down like the devil to get what He wants. I love that. Please pray for Abundant Life!! The Spirit is a gift. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Soft music. People slain in the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! People speaking in tongues. People holler. Last 15-20 years there's been a shift in Pentecost. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Please pray for Mom’s job. Did you pray earlier? I just learned they're setting up office in a house for a while. Everybody has their hands up. There's a fresh anointing in the air. Praise the Lord! My heart is filled! People can put me down all they want! I got God Almighty! People do not depend on the Spirit like they used to. The Spirit has been moving in the sanctuary. He seems to choose spots of people here and there to bless with an anointing. When I was little and very, very shy, I'd pray to not get the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Then started seeking it in 95-96. In four years I got it. Please pray for Abundant Life!! It's a gift. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Just open it up and take it, the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! You cannot be redeemed without the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! I think of how doctors say not to give your child Tylenol just after a shot. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Get empowered by the Spirit or fall on your face. The Spirit makes you a better witness. You can have the signs and not have the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Offering is received. Linger in the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! See what God Almighty wants. I think of my buddy’s next door neighbor, Jay Leno. What if she wanted to minister to him? That’d be rather tough. Activity is seen everywhere all over the church. People first touched by the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! About 20. They stand. We pray for them. Standing. We Praise the Lord. The buddy above and I used to sit beside each other in class and talk all day. But she moved to LA then Venice Beach. People are on the floor, receiving the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Receiving the Spirit is opening a door for a floodgate of blessings. I remember those blessings. If you have a bad perspective, you do not see them as blessings. People putting me down may be direction instead of humiliating. When you get the Spirit, you get turbo charged. Your prayer life is turbo charged. Energized! Keyed up! Eager! Thrilled! Animated! Wound up! You feel the blessings of God Almighty. The glory of God Almighty will fall on you. Jesus touches the young people. Jesus will be changing the world through them. What does God Almighty want to do with the church? Obviously turn it inside out. Please pray for Abundant Life!! If your anointing does nothing, you do not have an anointing. That scares me. Then I think of the 178 times painful it shifted my direction. Be salt and light. Please pray for Abundant Life!! You are wired for God Almighty. How?
A five-part series on "The Science of Spirituality," broadcast by National Public Radio (NPR), includes a segment on near-death experiences.
As described on the NPR website, "More than half of adult Americans report they have had a spiritual experience that changed their lives. Now, scientists from universities like Harvard, Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins are using new technologies to analyze the brains of people who claim they have touched the spiritual -- from Christians who speak in tongues to Buddhist monks to people who claim to have had near-death experiences. Hear what they have discovered in this controversial field, as the science of spirituality continues to evolve."
With its glimpses of insight into the anatomy of spiritual experience, the series addresses the question, "Is God Almighty a delusion created by brain chemistry, or is brain chemistry a necessary conduit for people to reach God Almighty?" (For a related story, see "IANDS group meets with Trappist monks" in left hand column.) To hear the broadcasts, go to http://www.npr.org/news/specials/2009/brain/.
You have Spiritual gifts. God Almighty doesn’t take people out of the world, directly putting them ahead of the church. I think of my 178 changes, hurtful, in direction and see God Almighty has something very, very special awaiting me in the church. I can barely stand in this overwhelming joy!, the Spirit so strong, anointing so fresh. How am I wired for God Almighty? First you have to serve. If stuff didn't hurt so badly, I wouldn't be understanding this like this. [-]Acts 6
The Choosing of the Seven
1In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God Almighty in order to wait on tables. 3Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
5This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
7So the word of God Almighty spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Stephen Seized
8Now Stephen, a man full of God Almighty's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. These men began to argue with Stephen, 10but they could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
11Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, "We have heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God Almighty."
12So they stirred up the people and the elders and the teachers of the law. They seized Stephen and brought him before the Sanhedrin. 13They produced false witnesses, who testified, "This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. 14For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs Moses handed down to us."
15All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.[-] the preacher having to deal with stuff the people could handle is uncalled for. Church members should be doing their part and not expect preacher to do it for them. When you start church, a serving place is before a leading place. I think of my sixteen years of weight lifting and can see my physical fitness makes me a better praiser of Jesus. Hey, that's what helped get me much needed direction like those times. I'm not regretting who I'm with. Me. Maybe God Almighty wants to make me a bachelor counseling psychotherapist. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Those 178 shifts, very, very painful in direction, had to have a reason. It all does. My above buddy is single. Or was. I've invited her to Tampa Bay several times. God Almighty is beautifully turning the church inside out. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Be salt and light. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Spiritual gifts. Wired for God Almighty. Serving before leading. I have about 1m words in ministry. That's my passion. Acts 9
Saul's Conversion
1Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest 2and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?"
5"Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked.
"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he replied. 6"Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."
7The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.
10In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!"
"Yes, Lord," he answered.
11The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight. Please pray for Abundant Life!!"
13"Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."
15But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. 16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
17Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!!" 18Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19and after taking some food, he regained his strength.
Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem
Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God Almighty. 21All those who heard him were astonished and asked, "Isn't he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?" 22Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Please pray for Abundant Life!![a]
23After many days had gone by, the Jews conspired to kill him, 24but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. 25But his followers took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall.
26When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. 27But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. 28So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. 30When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.
Aeneas and Dorcas
32As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. 33There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. 34"Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat. Please pray for Abundant Life!!" Immediately Aeneas got up. 35All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas[b]), who was always doing good and helping the poor. 37About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. 38Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, "Please come at once!"
39Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
40Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. 41He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. 42This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord. 43Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon. [-] Your attitude and your personality has a lot to do with where you are in the church. I think of the 178 times I had very, very painful shifts in direction and I Praise the Lord for the help I'm getting free of charge. If you want to go to the next level, you need a vehicle to get there. 4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
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5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools. [b]
Christianity isn’t supposed to be stagnant. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Glory to glory. Faith to faith. Let the redeemed say so. Call on God Almighty. Please pray for Abundant Life!! God Almighty will touch you anywhere. Be a witness. Baptism of the Holy Spirit is about having heaven on earth. No other reason to be here. Paul Was alive longer to have an impact on people. I tell people to see my jiggle on podcast. Please pray for Abundant Life!! That's a form of seed planting. Be salt and light. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Only reason for the church. Reaching the lost. Please pray for Abundant Life!! Jesus core purpose is our core purpose. Serve not be served. I think of the missionaries building my uncle’s chicken coop and small barn. < 1 John 3:8 >>
NIV© He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God Almighty appeared was to destroy the devil's work.
Every time you wake up, the devil shudders in fear, “Oh no! They're awake! They’ll be spreading the gospel! They’ll be planting seeds! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! They’ll represent the Son of God Almighty! They’ll have Jesus’ power!! Isaiah 6:8 >>
NIV© Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
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Nothing is worth being spent on but the gospel. Oops, I meant nothing is better than the gospel! Why did this mistake occur? Sometimes mistakes happen to give you a new perspective. Sometimes you have to make a mistake to be given a different viewpoint. The basic idea is value. Obviously the Sovereign God Almighty is saying worth on the gospel needs to be higher than anything else. And that means I have to be more humble. The Sovereign God Almighty is saying He is letting humility come to me because the price I had on something else indirectly cost me more than it was worth. With that understanding I have to see the devil will always charge too much for anything he gives. That tells me my humility is something to help me see the rate of what I used to think. It was a trap I almost got into!!! Since I was doomed without my change in perspective, the humbleness I get makes me more useful for Jesus. Hence my assessment of the gospel has to be completely full of worth. The humility given to me by my change in perspective give me needed modesty. Rejection. With that modesty, I get the needed understanding of the importance of the gospel. The gospel is completely, totally, wholly worth anything. Hence the humility my erroneous disposition gave me, and the character of the people it disclosed, HURT and gave me a more unassuming nature to be a better servant for the Lord. With that said I realize my pain of the humility of the demeaning helped me better see the worth the gospel deserves. What is more than entirely and fully? The pain of the attitudes that give me a meekness also give me a better understanding of the significance of the gospel! I see it now! The character of those people hurt like it did to give me a better understanding of the usefulness of the gospel! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Thank You Jesus! The use I get from this humility will have a better consequence than is humanly perceptible. That's why the flesh is so successful with humans especially. We do not see the meaning of what is taking place on the surface. Humiliating me made me give more merit to Jesus than I ever would have! It turned out to be a help to me! What? Profit from humility? Yes, I appreciate the gospel more for the incredible worth it has!!!! Rejection ran me off and the phase I reached is full of blessings everywhere!
michael"DEE"house
A.Hebrews 10:27 : John 5:29; Heb 9:27, B.Hebrews 10:27 : Is 26:11; 2 Thess 1:7, A.Psalm 84:5 : Ps 81:1, B.Psalm 84:5 : Ps 86:11; 122:1; Jer 31:6, C.Psalm 84:6 : Ps 107:35; Joel 2:23, D.Psalm 84:7 : Prov 4:18; Is 40:31; John 1:16; 2 Cor 3:18, E.Psalm 84:7 : Ex 34:23; Deut 16:16; Ps 42:2, A.2 Samuel 5:22, 2 Sam 5:18, B.2 Samuel 5:23, 2 Sam 5:19, C.2 Samuel 5:24, 2 Kin 7:6, D.2 Samuel 5:24, Judg 4:14
Hebrews 9:27
27Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
Hebrews 9:27
27Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
2 Thessalonians 1:7
7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.
2 Thessalonians 1:7
7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.
2 Thessalonians 1:7
7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.
Jeremiah 31:6
6 There will be a day when watchmen cry out
on the hills of Ephraim,
'Come, let us go up to Zion,
to the LORD our God.' "
Jeremiah 31:6
6 There will be a day when watchmen cry out
on the hills of Ephraim,
'Come, let us go up to Zion,
to the LORD our God.' "
Joel 2:23
23 Be glad, O people of Zion,
rejoice in the LORD your God,
for he has given you
the autumn rains in righteousness. [a]
He sends you abundant showers,
both autumn and spring rains, as before.
Joel 2:23
23 Be glad, O people of Zion,
rejoice in the LORD your God,
for he has given you
the autumn rains in righteousness. [a]
He sends you abundant showers,
both autumn and spring rains, as before.
Isaiah 40:31
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
John 1:16
16From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
2 Corinthians 3:18
18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect[a] the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
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2 Corinthians 3:18
18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect[a] the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Deuteronomy 16:16
16 Three times a year all your men must appear before the LORD your God at the place he will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Tabernacles. No man should appear before the LORD empty-handed:
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Psalm 42:2
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2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
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Psalm 42:2
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2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
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Psalm 42:2
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2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
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Psalm 42:2
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2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
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Psalm 42:2
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2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
2 Samuel 5:18
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18 Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;
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18 Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;
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2 Samuel 5:19
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19 so David inquired of the LORD, "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?"
The LORD answered him, "Go, for I will surely hand the Philistines over to you."
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2 Samuel 5:19
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19 so David inquired of the LORD, "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?"
The LORD answered him, "Go, for I will surely hand the Philistines over to you."
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2 Kings 7:6
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6 for the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots and horses and a great army, so that they said to one another, "Look, the king of Israel has hired the Hittite and Egyptian kings to attack us!"
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2 Kings 7:6
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6 for the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots and horses and a great army, so that they said to one another, "Look, the king of Israel has hired the Hittite and Egyptian kings to attack us!"
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Judges 4:14
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14 Then Deborah said to Barak, "Go! This is the day the LORD has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the LORD gone ahead of you?" So Barak went down Mount Tabor, followed by ten thousand men.
Fire services is off the hook!!!
Bp201
I cut front yard yesterday back today. Save energy for revival. Mom is coughing like crazy. Please pray for her. Mom doesn’t have fever and congestion. That's what else swine flu has. I walk in and feel God Almighty’s love. Remember, Mom was the only 1 the office kept. So she's very, very busy every day. They shut down completely Friday. She said she'll call me when I absolutely have to go. Some new faces aren't new-new. I've been proofreading all day. That’s very, very tiring for the brain. I want to know God Almighty better. I tell Marlo I didn’t scare Pam away. I had decided I didn't want her when she lied to me. I knew, could tell, she was talking to somebody as we were talking. Hebrews 9:27
27Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
Then when I found out though she’d denied it a thousand times, I knew I didn't want her. I literally cried a gallon, but that's because we had a year invested in what we had. She had to see me at men’s conference first meeting, and while my heart gets all smooshy as I ponder our past, I am over her. I'm blessed to have these memories. But I'm also blessed it’s the past. That girl made me cry more tears than I knew humanly possible. I want to know God Almighty more. We magnify, we glorify God Almighty. I pray for Papa’s knees. He got agent orange in the Nam. Please pray with me. Live in the risen Son. 3 minute till 7p. I see no countdown. I'm very excited. Seated in the back. It hits me. Something I haven't prayed for a lot. A free editor. Hebrews 9:27
27Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
I'm working on my number 20 fiction. Number 20 is 1 that leaves you wondering, thinking you know the killer. People are slowly arriving. This is 09 revival wakeup! Gotta live for God Almighty all day. I use my little notebook. So I can stick it in my pocket and not forget it as I rush to the bathroom after church. Gotta wakeup the world! Gotta wakeup the world! Gotta wakeup the world! Gotta live for Jesus! Gotta live for Jesus! Gotta live for Jesus! Revival voice—allergies and hoarse from very much singing. Moses and his people marched around a mountain 40 years in their comfort zone. I think of my comfort zone and it appears I'm comfortable being uncomfortable. God Almighty killed off people in their 40 year march comfort zone. 2 Thessalonians 1:7
7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.
In my heart, Lord, take control. When God Almighty found me. My whole world changed. God Almighty turned darkness into light. We worship God Almighty. Street walkers share their testimonies. People reached. Glory of God Almighty coming down. Harvest Festival is coming. Yesterday was off the hook. 2 Thessalonians 1:7
7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.
Mom is tired being in charge of everybody and doing their work because they were fired. It reminds me of my high school days. In very tough classes all day then NO time to do my homework because of a lie. That's why I broke up with Pam like I did. She’d lied about not talking to anybody when I had asked, but had been reading it in her. So Mom is tired like I was in 91.
2 Thessalonians 1:7
7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.
When I decided to rebel, started partying, leapt the ditch for the path of destruction. That's another thing. I'm NOT going to be condescended by rejections! (178.) Sinner's Prayer
The ABCs of Salvation
Admit your need - "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God Almighty" Romans 3:23
Believe on Christ - "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and though shalt be saved" Acts 16:31
Commit yourself to Christ - "But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God Almighty" John 1:12
Being truly sorry for your sins and, through the power of Christ, forsaking them, go forth to live for Christ. He will give forgiveness, power, victory, purpose and life eternal!
Prayer
God Almighty knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. The following is a suggested prayer:
"Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be."
Does this prayer express the desire of your heart?
If it does, I invite you to pray this prayer right now, and Christ will come into your life, as He promised.
That's what the street ministry is reaching souls with. The number is amazing! 2 days worth. A woman overheard and asked to get more and was replenished. A man on coke. Touched by the sinner’s prayer. Bawling. sharing Jesus to the lost. A mailman talks about inability to reach out because of work. Jeremiah 31:6
6 There will be a day when watchmen cry out
on the hills of Ephraim,
'Come, let us go up to Zion,
to the LORD our God Almighty.' "
So he started praying there and seeing tons of souls, tons of testimonies. clear, understandable, palpable, touch of the Lord. 60 saved. They accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. Because he prayed for them. Yesterday and today 44 and 57 souls. 101 in all. Prayer over people. what do people know you as? Praise is easy with the band kicking it. my buddy that just served a decade in jail That I grew up with, I told praise Jesus all day every day to see blessings. I started that and saw it after I read about Joseph in the well. If heaven parties over 1 soul, you know it’s a big deal. People are praising, jumping, screaming, hollering, I'm whistling. The Holy Spirit is here! Please pray for Mom’s new job. today is her last day in this job. 2 Corinthians 8 (New International Version)Titus Sent to Corinth 16I thank God Almighty, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you. 17For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative. 18And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his service to the gospel. 19What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help. 20We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. 21For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. 22In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you. 23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ. 24Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it. [-] I'm broke. I dump my empty wallet into Nelda’s offering plate. God Almighty is my desire. God Almighty’s love is so compelling and pure. If you leave, do not come back. I have a little notebook I stick in my pocket to not forget it my kidneys are in such a huge hurry to leave church. I hug Mike and Cindy. Baltimore team is here. I cut my proofreading in half because a day of proofreading really gets in gear in the evening, but I'm always here. Mike McDermit gives a testimony about Joe. His growing in the Lord. After my body got depressed over a hundred women rejecting me, my doctor charged Medicare 3 hundred dollars to say it was a depressed body and take my heart rate. I've been lifting weighs now sixteen years (now,) so he was impressed by that. It showed in that thingamajig around his neck. Meetings like this are for soaking up. Sit. Soak. Let your heart be open. I've been feeling transition take place. Demeaned by rejection, I have a different perspective about love. Psalm 84. Jesus followed the program of the Holy Spirit. People you see in places unawares are praying for you. I'm praying for my neighbors and they have no idea. I'm doing so because of their disfavoring eyes at the mention of church. In the sanctuary, people are reaching God Almighty everywhere. Jeremiah said I have been speaking to you, but you are not doing what I say.
Jeremiah 31:6
6 There will be a day when watchmen cry out
on the hills of Ephraim,
'Come, let us go up to Zion,
to the LORD our God Almighty.' "
God Almighty’s mercy and grace is unbelievable massive and large. Some people hesitant about ministry, reaching souls, try it and become eager, keen, enthusiastic, and excited about reaching more people. in 3 years, Joe has reached 3 thousand people. It was very hard to get him started at first. But a requirement for the church. It broke a barrier and he felt born again all over again. God Almighty is dealing with people you cannot be with 24 7. I just saw a Scientology commercial. They say they're the truth. When I went girl crazy, I prayed for control. 178 rejections turned me off. Then I realized it was an answered prayer. Reach people every time possible. Endorse the Kingdom growth. It’ll change your life forever. Your life everlastingly. alteration your existence eternally. Joel 2:23
23 Be glad, O people of Zion,
rejoice in the LORD your God Almighty,
for he has given you
the autumn rains in righteousness. [a]
He sends you abundant showers,
both autumn and spring rains, as before.
modification being evermore. variation your time perpetually.
Ps 84:4-7 Psalm 84:4-7 (New International Version)
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
Selah
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools. [a]
7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God Almighty in Zion.
There’re blessings for this group. They have focus on the house of God Almighty. attend. You can do that alone. Granny was Papa’s business secretary and church secretary. There's power.
Hebrews 10:27
27but a terrifying expectation of (A)judgment and (B)THE FURY OF A FIRE WHICH WILL CONSUME THE ADVERSARIES.
There's power in cooperate worship. Giving. Tithing. Malachi 3 (New International Version)
"In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—the whole nation of you—because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. 11 I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit," says the LORD Almighty. 12 "Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land," says the LORD Almighty.
It reminds me of the women who have turned me down. urned me off.
Tithing isn’t doing you any good in your house. It has to get out to get a blessing over you. it was nice dating Pam, till I learned she was lying to me. Then I was through, finished, done, over. Ended. Tithes in your house have to get out to rest on your house. Malachi 3:10 (New International Version)
10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
The money was found in his tent. It turned into a curse by not being given back to God Almighty. Joshua 7
Achan's Sin
1 But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things [a] ; Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zimri, [b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the LORD's anger burned against Israel. Joel 2:23
23 Be glad, O people of Zion,
rejoice in the LORD your God Almighty,
for he has given you
the autumn rains in righteousness. [a]
He sends you abundant showers,
both autumn and spring rains, as before.
2 Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, "Go up and spy out the region." So the men went up and spied out Ai.
3 When they returned to Joshua, they said, "Not all the people will have to go up against Ai. Send two or three thousand men to take it and do not weary all the people, for only a few men are there." 4 So about three thousand men went up; but they were routed by the men of Ai, 5 who killed about thirty-six of them. They chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the stone quarries [c] and struck them down on the slopes. At this the hearts of the people melted and became like water.
6 Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown to the ground before the ark of the LORD, remaining there till evening. The elders of Israel did the same, and sprinkled dust on their heads. 7 And Joshua said, "Ah, Sovereign LORD, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan! 8 O Lord, what can I say, now that Israel has been routed by its enemies? 9 The Canaanites and the other people of the country will hear about this and they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. What then will you do for your own great name?"
10 The LORD said to Joshua, "Stand up! What are you doing down on your face? 11 Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen, they have lied, they have put them with their own possessions. 12 That is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies; they turn their backs and run because they have been made liable to destruction. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction.
13 "Go, consecrate the people. Tell them, 'Consecrate yourselves in preparation for tomorrow; for this is what the LORD, the God Almighty of Israel, says: That which is devoted is among you, O Israel. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove it.
14 " 'In the morning, present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe that the LORD takes shall come forward clan by clan; the clan that the LORD takes shall come forward family by family; and the family that the LORD takes shall come forward man by man. 15 He who is caught with the devoted things shall be destroyed by fire, along with all that belongs to him. He has violated the covenant of the LORD and has done a disgraceful thing in Israel!' "
16 Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was taken. 17 The clans of Judah came forward, and he took the Zerahites. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was taken. 18 Joshua had his family come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.
19 Then Joshua said to Achan, "My son, give glory to the LORD, [d] the God Almighty of Israel, and give him the praise. [e] Tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me."
20 Achan replied, "It is true! I have sinned against the LORD, the God Almighty of Israel. This is what I have done: 21 When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, [f] two hundred shekels [g] of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, [h] I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath."
22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent, and there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. 23 They took the things from the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites and spread them out before the LORD.
24 Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the gold wedge, his sons and daughters, his cattle, donkeys and sheep, his tent and all that he had, to the Valley of Achor. 25 Joshua said, "Why have you brought this trouble on us? The LORD will bring trouble on you today."
Then all Israel stoned him, and after they had stoned the rest, they burned them. 26 Over Achan they heaped up a large pile of rocks, which remains to this day. Then the LORD turned from his fierce anger. Therefore that place has been called the Valley of Achor [i] ever since. [-] You have to get it out of your tent to be blessed. Psalm 84
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
Selah
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools. [b]
7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God Almighty in Zion.
8 Hear my prayer, O LORD God Almighty;
listen to me, O God Almighty of Jacob.
Selah [-] "As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God Almighty in Zion." -Psalm 84:6-7 (TNIV).
Peace and Blessing that Transcends Understanding in the Midst of Pain
The Valley of Baca is the 'valley of weeping,' yet this psalm mentions it in the context of what those who worship and praise God Almighty do with it; they transform it by God Almighty's provision through a peace that surpasses knowledge.
The non-believing many cannot comprehend this. They think that Christians who experience this quiet and chilled wonder in the midst of hurt and tragedy are crazy.
They cannot reconcile it because they can only know the pain. God Almighty, of course, is the great Anaesthetiser and Healer. His anaesthetic is beyond comprehension, though it is undoubtedly real and it works--taking the 'edge' off the pain.
Blessed are those who he finds a home with: "And how blessed all those in whom you [God Almighty] live, whose lives become roads you travel." (Msg) In the Hebrew, this troubled valley of weeping is a 'fountain' of blessing; they are showered or 'clothed' with it.
The Dwelling Place that is God Almighty
For those who love and praise and worship God Almighty, they know how treasured an experience he truly is; they go on journey to worship him, simply to approach his courts. They stand still and marvel as they cast their gazing eye over his wondrous kingdom.
Merely approaching and considering the threshold (having not yet entered), the doting believer is a thousand times better off than those who simply exist in their carnality. Such a dwelling place is God Almighty that the simplest creatures find blessing with him.
He is the safest and loveliest Dwelling, an 'amiable' (LXX) experience. He is both sun (i.e. provider) and shield (i.e. protector) in verse 11. This Dwelling place indeed travels with, and is present, with his people.
[-] It says they make it into a spring. You can make it into a valley of Baca. "Blessed is the man whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the ways of them, who passing through the valley of Baca, make it a well; the rain also fills the pools. They go from strength to strength—every one of them in Zion appears before God Almighty." Psalm 84:5-7
Psalm 84:5-7
5How blessed is the man whose (A)strength is in You,
In whose heart are the (B)highways to Zion!
6Passing through the valley of [a]Baca they make it a spring;
The (C)early rain also covers it with blessings.
7They (D)go from strength to strength,
Every one of them (E)appears before God Almighty in Zion.
"Happy are those who are strong in the Lord, who set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs, where pools of blessing collect after the rains! They will continue to grow stronger, and each of them will appear before God Almighty in Zion." Psalm 84:5-7
Isaiah 40:31
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
The time and circumstances under which this Psalm was written we may fairly gather from the internal evidences of the Psalm itself. First, then, this Psalm was composed while "the ark of God Almighty dwelt within curtains," and therefore while the tabernacle was yet standing, before Solomon's temple was erected. This we gather from verse 1—"How amiable are your tabernacles," (or tents) "O Lord Almighty!" Secondly, it was written after the ark of God Almighty had been brought to Mount Zion, the city of David, of which we have a full account given us in 2 Samuel 6; this we gather from the 7th verse, "They go from strength to strength; every one of them in Zion appears before God Almighty." Thirdly, the Psalm was composed during the time of David's flight from Jerusalem—for it is the language of one who was sighing after the courts of the Lord, and yet was debarred from approaching them. By this internal evidence, therefore, the time is strictly fixed to the flight and exile of David from Jerusalem on account of Absalom's rebellion.
John 1:16
16From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
David, then, in his exile, was mourning after the blessings and privileges of those true believers who were going up to the house of the Lord, according to his command, to worship at Jerusalem. We cannot enter into the feelings of a true Israelite upon these occasions. The Lord has ordained that three times in the year all their males should appear before him. They came up from different parts of the land, according to this command; and there, from time to time, the Lord met with and blessed their souls. There they had a glimpse of the glory of the Lord dwelling between the cherubim; there they had their prayers answered, and their souls refreshed; and there they beheld, typically and figuratively foreshadowed, "the true tabernacle," the human nature of the Lord Jesus Christ, "which God Almighty pitched, and not man." [-] Make it a spring. Fill your life with praise for Jesus. they decide if they cnt5 go to God Almighty, they’ll make Him come to them. It opens my eyes and gives me a better perspective of my demeaners. Even though you do not understand what is happening, Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord always. Time will come. You'll be in a valley. Turn it into a spring.
2 Samuel 5:22-24
22Now (A)the Philistines came up once again and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.
23When (B)David inquired of the LORD, He said, "You shall not go directly up; circle around behind them and come at them in front of the [a]balsam trees.
24"It shall be, when (C)you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the [b]balsam trees, then you shall act promptly, for then (D)the LORD will have gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines."
2 Corinthians 3:18
18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect[a] the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Baca isn’t happy. We’ll go through a time when we say, God Almighty, are You here?” If we Praise the Lord, it'll make a cloud pour out some rain. I'm asking everybody to pray for Mom. She's been coughing her head off. I pray for it to not be swine flu. You may say you do not get it, but say God Almighty gets it. God Almighty is good. In the valley you need supernatural power. 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. [-] the joy of the Lord is my strength. Pilgrimage. We cannot lose sight of what this is all about. God Almighty can spin us how He wants. We want to be spent completely. That reminds me of the 178 rejections and the demeaned feeling that came with it. Package deal. You have the fire, energy, compassion. Nothing is worth being spent on but the gospel. I think, AMEN!!! How do you deal with the valley? 2 Corinthians 3:18
18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect[a] the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
How do you make a spring? People watch you. there's a purpose and destiny for everybody. At the Judgment Seat, we want to say we did the best we could to serve Him. this could be the last time we see you. do not get discouraged by fake people. there he goes, talking to my discouragement again. I'm so thankful! You cannot give if you have not gotten. Nothing means God Almighty isn’t real. The enemy doesn’t want you to continue. Do not give up. Do not give in. do not let the enemy take you out. To discern the enemy’s strategy is to be closer to the One who knows everything. God Almighty wants to be as big as you let Him. claim the Bible. Take authority over your life. the enemy hates you. do not discount what God Almighty wants to do with you. God Almighty’s hand is on you. Jesus speaks through you. get the flesh out of the way. Let the scales fall off of your eyes. Watch out when you pray for whatever it takes. Lol, I prayed for God Almighty to pay my truck off my Senior year in high school. 6 month coma, 10 percent chance to live, and a decade rehab did that for me. Insurance. There's a hell. Walk your destiny. Dad always said life on earth is hell. Deuteronomy 16:16
16 Three times a year all your men must appear before the LORD your God Almighty at the place he will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Tabernacles. No man should appear before the LORD empty-handed:
So he was going to get a lot of rest. Believe. Trust in God Almighty. God Almighty is real. Your valley could change the place of your destiny. Trauma leads to blessings and destiny. Have you given up? Are you sad?
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The Supreme Court ruled Thursday night against hearing a case brought by Temple Institute Director-General Yehuda Glick accusing police of discrimination against religious Jews on the Temple Mount. Justices Dorit Beinisch, Hanan Meltzer and Yoram Danziger determined that police's decision to bar non-Muslims from the mount was a security-related matter in which the court should not interfere. “Give, and it shall be given to you. For whatever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.” Feeding your spirit will be a way to indirectly reach lessons to make you more holy. The rhings you witness will bring you closer to Jesus. "The right to access to the Temple Mount is not absolute, and the [police's] decision to restrict it due to concern for public safety does not give us cause to intervene,” the justices wrote. “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. (Ephesians 6:18)” Police argued that “recent violent events on the Temple Mount and in the Jerusalem area” were sufficient cause to keep Jews and other non-Muslims off the mount in order to avoid further angering Muslim rioters. Muslim worship has been limited as well, police attorneys pointed out – only Muslim men over the age of 50 are allowed to attend prayers on the Temple Mount, as are Muslim women of all ages. “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God” Access to the Mount has been limited for several days, since Muslim rioters attacked a group of religious Jews who visited the Mount. Muslim leaders later issued a call accusing Israel of plotting to destroy the Al-Aksa Mosque atop the Mount, sparking riots that spread to the greater Jerusalem area. “Great men are not always wise” The foe gains strength every available chance. Give him an inch and he’ll take a mile. Stay wholly committed to Jesus. feed your spirit daily. The Good News never gets old. Have a good focus on Jesus Christ. Have open ears. Do what Jesus calls you to even if it sounds outlandish. Genesis 12 The Call of Abram 1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." [-] That's the model for going where Jesus is calling you. yes, I've felt Jesus speaking to me. I feel His power in my soul at fire services. Jesus is about to return. Earthquakes have never been so countless. Jesus will continue ministering you as long as You let Him. you can have an Abundant Life in Jesus. be like Jesus, forgiving, merciful, pardoning, lenient, forbearing, magnanimous, sympathetic, tolerant. Be always loving, affectionate, tender, fond, devoted, caring, adoring, warm, amorous, and doting. It takes an unselfish, altruistic, noble, and gallant attitude. Then your generous, giving, benevolent, altruistic, helpful, liberal, bountiful, openhanded, considerate, understanding, accepting, sympathetic, tolerant, gracious, and lenient attitude will be stepping. Here're 15 more descriptions of the Christian-- gentle, mild, calm, kind, tender, moderate, placid, temperate, soft, quiet, light, soothing, mellow, restful, and peaceful. That will be keeping you closer to Jesus. Bible paper mass 4 (view more) Bible paper mass 3 (view more) Bible Paper Blog 2 (view more) Bible Paper mass (view more) new bp blog 3 (view more) [View All Blog Entries] Those are how I pray to reach unreached people groups.
SOMEBODY OPENED A CAN Of HOLY GHOST: FIRE SERVICES!!!!!
We’re ready, Lord! We’re ready, Lord! We’re ready, Lord! We’re ready, Lord! Freedom reigns in this place! I see Bob, 18:58! We wave. Many new people seen. I'm letting go of my life. I'm getting ready. Paula and I talk about Starkey, which we both live on. I do not know where she lives and she doesn’t know where I live. Countdown 0:00. It’s time. The mike is having a lot of static. Not as many people tonight, for some reason. Quiet stage. Tell the world God Almighty’s light burns bright. God Almighty inhabits the praises of His people. Ephesians 5:14 (New International Version)
14for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said:
"Wake up, O sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you."
we’re working something up. Gotta wait on the Lord. We’re living for something higher.
Gotta give my life away. I feel gracious gratuity for the Lord disclosing the truth about peoples for me. I live my life to praise God Almighty. people clap. Freedom reigns here. Hug 3 people. Nelda and Donna are easily near. I guess Ill just hug 2. no, Joy pops out of nowhere. We hug. Exercise gives you power. For power, do not worry about what people think. Openly worship the Lord. Have no holdbacks. Jesus will bless you for that. forget about everything. Get more God Almighty in you. get your praise on. 1 Samuel 18
Saul's Jealousy of David
1 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. 4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.
5 Whatever Saul sent him to do, David did it so successfully [a] that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the people, and Saul's officers as well.
6 When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with tambourines and lutes. 7 As they danced, they sang:
"Saul has slain his thousands,
and David his tens of thousands."
8 Saul was very angry; this refrain galled him. "They have credited David with tens of thousands," he thought, "but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?" 9 And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.
10 The next day an evil [b] spirit from God Almighty came forcefully upon Saul. He was prophesying in his house, while David was playing the harp, as he usually did. Saul had a spear in his hand 11 and he hurled it, saying to himself, "I'll pin David to the wall." But David eluded him twice.
12 Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had left Saul. 13 So he sent David away from him and gave him command over a thousand men, and David led the troops in their campaigns. 14 In everything he did he had great success, [c] because the LORD was with him. 15 When Saul saw how successful [d] he was, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.
17 Saul said to David, "Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage; only serve me bravely and fight the battles of the LORD." For Saul said to himself, "I will not raise a hand against him. Let the Philistines do that!"
Here I am to see God Almighty’s grace. I want my life to praise God Almighty. You can tell a lot of prayer has taken place for this tonight! I love telling my facebook about Fire Services 1550 Belcher road! 7p. Derrick tells about not being interested in church but wife persistently going. And because of that their marriage was redeemed.
Acts 1:8
8but you will receive power (A)when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be (B)My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and (C)Samaria, and even to (D)the remotest part of the earth."
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 1:8 : Acts 2:1-4
B.Acts 1:8 : Luke 24:48; John 15:27
C.Acts 1:8 : Acts 8:1, 5, 14
D.Acts 1:8 : Matt 28:19; Mark 16:15; Rom 10:18; Col 1:23
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Acts 1:8
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8but you will receive power (A)when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be (B)My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and (C)Samaria, and even to (D)the remotest part of the earth."
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 1:8 : Acts 2:1-4
B.Acts 1:8 : Luke 24:48; John 15:27
C.Acts 1:8 : Acts 8:1, 5, 14
D.Acts 1:8 : Matt 28:19; Mark 16:15; Rom 10:18; Col 1:23
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Acts 2:1-4
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Acts 2
The Day of Pentecost
1When (A)the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
2And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled (B)the whole house where they were sitting.
3And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them.
4And they were all (C)filled with the Holy Spirit and began to (D)speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 2:1 : Lev 23:15; Acts 20:16; 1 Cor 16:8
B.Acts 2:2 : Acts 4:31
C.Acts 2:4 : Matt 10:20; Acts 1:5, 8; 4:8, 31; 6:3, 5; 7:55; 8:17; 9:17; 11:15; 13:9, 52
D.Acts 2:4 : Mark 16:17; 1 Cor 12:10; 14:21
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Acts 1:8
8but you will receive power (A)when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be (B)My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and (C)Samaria, and even to (D)the remotest part of the earth."
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 1:8 : Acts 2:1-4
B.Acts 1:8 : Luke 24:48; John 15:27
C.Acts 1:8 : Acts 8:1, 5, 14
D.Acts 1:8 : Matt 28:19; Mark 16:15; Rom 10:18; Col 1:23
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Luke 24:48
48"You are (A)witnesses of these things.
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A.Luke 24:48 : Acts 1:8, 22; 2:32; 3:15; 4:33; 5:32; 10:39, 41; 13:31; 1 Pet 5:1
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John 15:27
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27and (A)you will testify also, because you have been with Me (B)from the beginning.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.John 15:27 : Luke 24:48; John 19:35; 21:24; 1 John 1:2; 4:14
B.John 15:27 : Luke 1:2
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Acts 1:8
8but you will receive power (A)when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be (B)My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and (C)Samaria, and even to (D)the remotest part of the earth."
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 1:8 : Acts 2:1-4
B.Acts 1:8 : Luke 24:48; John 15:27
C.Acts 1:8 : Acts 8:1, 5, 14
D.Acts 1:8 : Matt 28:19; Mark 16:15; Rom 10:18; Col 1:23
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Acts 8:1
Acts 8
Saul Persecutes the Church
1(A)Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death And on that day a great persecution began against (B)the church in Jerusalem, and they were all (C)scattered throughout the regions of Judea and (D)Samaria, except the apostles.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 8:1 : Acts 7:58; 22:20; 26:10
B.Acts 8:1 : Acts 9:31
C.Acts 8:1 : Acts 8:4; 11:19
D.Acts 8:1 : Acts 1:8; 8:5, 14; 9:31
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Acts 8:5
5(A)Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming Christ to them.
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A.Acts 8:5 : Acts 6:5; 8:26, 30
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Acts 8:14
14Now when (A)the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God Almighty, they sent them (B)Peter and John,
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 8:14 : Acts 8:1
B.Acts 8:14 : Luke 22:8
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Acts 1:8
8but you will receive power (A)when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be (B)My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and (C)Samaria, and even to (D)the remotest part of the earth."
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Acts 1:8 : Acts 2:1-4
B.Acts 1:8 : Luke 24:48; John 15:27
C.Acts 1:8 : Acts 8:1, 5, 14
D.Acts 1:8 : Matt 28:19; Mark 16:15; Rom 10:18; Col 1:23
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Matthew 28:19
19"(A)Go therefore and (B)make disciples of (C)all the nations, (D)baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Matthew 28:19 : Mark 16:15
B.Matthew 28:19 : Matt 13:52; Acts 1:8; 14:21
C.Matthew 28:19 : Matt 25:32; Luke 24:47
D.Matthew 28:19 : Acts 2:38; 8:16; Rom 6:3; 1 Cor 1:13, 15-ff; Gal 3:27
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Mark 16:15
15And He said to them, "(A)Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
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A.Mark 16:15 : Matt 28:19; Acts 1:8
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Romans 10:18
18But I say, surely they have never heard, have they? Indeed they have;
"(A)THEIR VOICE HAS GONE OUT INTO ALL THE EARTH,
AND THEIR WORDS TO THE ENDS OF THE WORLD."
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Romans 10:18 : Ps 19:4; Rom 1:8; Col 1:6, 23; 1 Thess 1:8
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Colossians 1:23
23if indeed you continue in the faith firmly (A)established and steadfast, and not moved away from the (B)hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed (C)in all creation under heaven, (D)and of which I, Paul, was made a (E)minister.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
A.Colossians 1:23 : Eph 3:17; Col 2:7
B.Colossians 1:23 : Col 1:5
C.Colossians 1:23 : Mark 16:15; Acts 2:5; Col 1:6
D.Colossians 1:23 : Eph 3:7; Col 1:25
E.Colossians 1:23 : 1 Cor 3:5
Testimonies about people reached are given. David said he’d worship more undignified than this. Where tsd of the Lord is there's freedom.
Abundant Life youth are very strong witnesses. Share Jesus’ power. Get out of your comfort zone. Let nothing hold you down. It’s amazing how much everybody is feeling God Almighty’s grace! Mom just lost her job. But I refuse to accept that. I refuse to accept that. And you'll see something good stem from my faith. There's freedom here. Showers of mercy and grace. Let go! Go forward! There's a prophetic unction in freedom.
Lewis Lee is a great, wonderful, fantastic, magnificent, excellent, terrific, cool, groovy, good preacher! 44 souls were reached in street ministry! All we need is 1 touch of the Master. We can rejoice over a whole lot of stuff in the church! God Almighty isn’t a respecter of persons. Sometimes the chairs will hold you back. Get out of your zone. Get free. People at the altar getting slain in the Spirit! Yesterday is gone. today I'm in need. Holy Ghost fire, breathe on me. Everybody suddenly has youthful energy! There's all kinds of bouncing heads! Mom, who we prayed for job wise, got an extension. Our prayers! But just shut down. She's the ONLY mortgage processor! So she's very, very tired. She wakes very early for work. Sadly she said be ready 9p. But I know something good will happen because I'm praying for that. Please pray with me. Jesus said my latter shall be greater! God Almighty is not finished with you yet. Now is the time! Today is the season People are getting slain in the Spirit! Please pray for the new people. You are getting double for your trouble! Jesus whispers to me marriage has more trouble than swm does. In fact, I never heard of a counselor for dealing with being single, lol. There's gratuity in the air. Blessings are flowing. People are touched. The floor is covered by people laying down, slain by the Spirit. Power is felt coming down like rain. Blessings are received. Satisfaction is massive. Hope and glory are filling the church like a bubble. God Almighty fell on the place! This is the season! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! God Almighty has a ministry for you! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God Almighty is speaking! Let it burn! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God Almighty is speaking! Let it burn! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God Almighty is speaking! Let it burn! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
I go out, expecting Mom. She said 9p. It’s 9p exactly! What!? No mom! I call. She says oops, I'm on my way! UGH! No, wait! I run back! I felt my spirit getting worked on. God Almighty picks up where He left off because I left. It becomes uncomfortable. I grow angry. That's not good. Jesus has to work on you to prepare you for a new season. But at the time, the transition is annoying me. God Almighty has to do this sometimes. It means He can more readily use you in the time to come. Something new is about to step in my life. How do I know this? As long as I could talk I've prayed all day every day. I have a connection with Lord Jesus. As a matter of fact, somebody told me God Almighty doesn’t get mad. I opened my Bible and my eyes fell directly on how though Moses was a prophet he wasn’t held exempt of God Almighty’s wrath. That reminded me of how gracious I am for the Lord. But right now, the transition I'm experiencing is uncomfortable. When Mom arrives, she explains a boss called and offered her a job. She was talking to him and lost track of the time. I understand. She's been so worried lately. So I've been so praying for her. this is what I was talking about when I said i refuse to accept what the devil has been saying. Faith will be a blessing to you. Fill your life with prayer. Praise the Lord every spare moment. I just told a friend praise Jesus all day every day. that receives blessings. you'll see that in effect.
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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.-Benjamin Franklin Look at the charity I just mailed to these companies. http://agsmission.org/, Nike, pofolks, Georgiasquaremall, adidas, polo, tommyhilfiger, bic, norelco, crayons, applebees, dolphins, braves, UGA, tmc, BandN, foxnews, Florida, GandE, tasco, sams, goldenpantry, victoria, sonnys, ingles, pepsi, coke, \mountaindew, government. That's 28 possibilities. Pray for them to be all reached please and for it to be a success. I mailed them this service: http://agsmission.org/. He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing. -Benjamin Franklin. Please pray for the charity. You'll be dead a lot longer than you are alive, unless Jesus returns soon. And He is.
Founding Fathers Quotes
Here comes the orator! With his flood of words, and his drop of reason.
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1735
Founding Fathers Quotes
History affords us many instances of the ruin of states, by the prosecution of measures ill suited to the temper and genius of their people. The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly
Benjamin Franklin
Founding Fathers Quotes
History affords us many instances of the ruin of states, by the prosecution of measures ill suited to the temper and genius of their people. The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy... These measures never fail to create great and violent jealousies and animosities between the people favored and the people oppressed; whence a total separation of affections, interests, political obligations, and all manner of connections, by which the whole state is weakened.
Benjamin Franklin, Emblematical Representations, Circa 1774
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History will also give Occasion to expatiate on the Advantage of Civil Orders and Constitutions, how Men and their Properties are protected by joining in Societies and establishing Government; their Industry encouraged and rewarded, Arts invented, and Life made more comfortable: The Advantages of Liberty, Mischiefs of Licentiousness, Benefits arising from good Laws and a due Execution of Justice, etc. Thus may the first Principles of sound Politicks be fix'd in the Minds of Youth.
Benjamin Franklin, Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pennsylvania, 1749
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How many observe Christ's birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments.
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1743
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Here are quotes by one of America's greatest founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, and related quotations about America's founding. For more history, see Founding Fathers.
Founding Fathers Quotes
A feeble executive implies a feeble execution of the government. A feeble execution is but another phrase for a bad execution; and a government ill executed, whatever may be its theory, must be, in practice, a bad government.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 70, 1788
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A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it, when acquired.
Alexander Hamilton, The Farmer Refuted, February 23, 1775
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A government ought to contain in itself every power requisite to the full accomplishment of the objects committed to its care, and to the complete execution of the trusts for which it is responsible, free from every other control but a regard to the public good and to the sense of the people.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 31, January 1, 1788
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And it proves, in the last place, that liberty can have nothing to fear from the judiciary alone, but would have everything to fear from its union with either of the other departments.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 78, 1788
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As on the one hand, the necessity for borrowing in particular emergencies cannot be doubted, so on the other, it is equally evident that to be able to borrow upon good terms, it is essential that the credit of a nation should be well established.
Alexander Hamilton, Report on Public Credit, January 9, 1790
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As riches increase and accumulate in few hands, as luxury prevails in society, virtue will be in a greater degree considered as only a graceful appendage of wealth, and the tendency of things will be to depart from the republican standard. This is the real disposition of human nature; it is what neither the honorable member nor myself can correct. It is a common misfortunate that awaits our State constitution, as well as all others.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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As to Taxes, they are evidently inseparable from Government. It is impossible without them to pay the debts of the nation, to protect it from foreign danger, or to secure individuals from lawless violence and rapine.
Alexander Hamilton, Address to the Electors of the State of New York, March, 1801
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But as the plan of the convention aims only at a partial union or consolidation, the State governments would clearly retain all the rights of sovereignty which they before had, and which were not, by that act, EXCLUSIVELY delegated to the United States.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 32, January 3, 1788
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Constitutions of civil government are not to be framed upon a calculation of existing exigencies, but upon a combination of these with the probable exigencies of ages, according to the natural and tried course of human affairs. Nothing, therefore, can be more fallacious than to infer the extent of any power, proper to be lodged in the national government, from an estimate of its immediate necessities.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 34, January 4, 1788
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Energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government. It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws; to the protection of property against those irregular and high-handed combinations which sometimes interrupt the ordinary course of justice; to the security of liberty against the enterprises and assaults of ambition, of faction, and of anarchy.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 69, March 14, 1788
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Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.
Alexander Hamilton and Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 20, December 11, 1787
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Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.
Alexander Hamilton, Pacificus, No. 6, July 17, 1793
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Good constitutions are formed upon a comparison of the liberty of the individual with the strength of government: If the tone of either be too high, the other will be weakened too much. It is the happiest possible mode of conciliating these objects, to institute one branch peculiarly endowed with sensibility, another with knowledge and firmness. Through the opposition and mutual control of these bodies, the government will reach, in its regular operations, the perfect balance between liberty and power.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June 25, 1788
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Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 15, 1787
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Here sir, the people govern.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June 17, 1788
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I am persuaded that a firm union is as necessary to perpetuate our liberties as it is to make us respectable; and experience will probably prove that the National Government will be as natural a guardian of our freedom as the State Legislatures.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and to the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do?
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 84, 1788
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I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect man.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 85, 1788
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I trust that the proposed Constitution afford a genuine specimen of representative government and republican government; and that it will answer, in an eminent degree, all the beneficial purposes of society.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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I will venture to assert that no combination of designing men under heaven will be capable of making a government unpopular which is in its principles a wise and good one, and vigorous in its operations.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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A free people [claim] their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.
Thomas Jefferson, Rights of British America, 1774
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A judiciary independent of a king or executive alone, is a good thing; but independence of the will of the nation is a solecism, at least in a republican government.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Thomas Ritchie, December 25, 1820
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A morsel of genuine history is a thing so rare as to be always valuable.
Thomas Jefferson, September 8, 1817
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A rigid economy of the public contributions and absolute interdiction of all useless expenses will go far towards keeping the government honest and unoppressive.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Lafayette, 1823
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A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, August 19, 1785
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All eyes are opened, or opening, to the rights of man. The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride legitimately, by the grace of God.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Roger C. Weightman, June 24, 1826
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All the States but our own are sensible that knowledge is power.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Joseph C. Cabell, January 22, 1820
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All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.
Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1801
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Although a republican government is slow to move, yet when once in motion, its momentum becomes irresistible.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Francis C. Gray, 1815
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Although in the circle of his friends, where he might be unreserved with safety, he took a free share in conversation his colloquial talents were not above mediocrity, possessing neither copiousness of ideas, nor fluency of words. In public, when called on for a sudden opinion, he was unready, short and embarrassed.
Thomas Jefferson, on Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Dr. Walter Jones, January 2, 1814
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An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens....There has never been a moment of my life in which I should have relinquished for it the enjoyments of my family, my farm, my friends & books.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Melish, January 13, 1813
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And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 18, 1781
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At the establishment of our constitutions, the judiciary bodies were supposed to be the most helpless and harmless members of the government. Experience, however, soon showed in what way they were to become the most dangerous; that the insufficiency of the means provided for their removal gave them a freehold and irresponsibility in office; that their decisions, seeming to concern individual suitors only, pass silent and unheeded by the public at large; that these decisions, nevertheless, become law by precedent, sapping, by little and little, the foundations of the constitution, and working its change by construction, before any one has perceived that that invisible and helpless worm has been busily employed in consuming its substance. In truth, man is not made to be trusted for life, if secured against all liability to account.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Monsieur A. Coray, Oct 31, 1823
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Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between church and State.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to a Committee of the Danbury Baptist Association, Connecticut, January 1, 1802
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Born in other countries, yet believing you could be happy in this, our laws acknowledge, as they should do, your right to join us in society, conforming, as I doubt not you will do, to our established rules. That these rules shall be as equal as prudential considerations will admit, will certainly be the aim of our legislatures, general and particular.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Hugh White, May 2, 1801
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But of all the views of this law none is more important, none more legitimate, than that of rendering the people the safe, as they are the ultimate, guardians of their own liberty. For this purpose the reading in the first stage, where they will receive their whole education, is proposed, as has been said, to be chiefly historical. History by apprising them of the past will enable them to judge of the future; it will avail them of the experience of other times and other nations; it will qualify them as judges of the actions and designs of men; it will enable them to know ambition under every disguise it may assume; and knowing it, to defeat its views.
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 14, 1781
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But with respect to future debt; would it not be wise and just for that nation to declare in the constitution they are forming that neither the legislature, nor the nation itself can validly contract more debt, than they may pay within their own age, or within the term of 19 years.
Thomas Jefferson, September 6, 1789
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Cherish, therefore, the spirit of our people, and keep alive their attention. Do not be too severe upon their errors, but reclaim them by enlightening them. If once they become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress, and Assemblies, Judges, and Governors, shall all become wolves.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Edward Carrington, January 16, 1787
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Dependence begets subservience and venality, suffocates the germ of virtue, and prepares fit tools for the designs of ambition.
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 19, 1787
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Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done, if we are always doing. And that you may be always doing good, my dear, is the ardent prayer of yours affectionately.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Martha Jefferson, May 5, 1787
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Here are quotes by one of America's greatest founding fathers, James Madison, and related quotations about America's founding. For more history, see Founding Fathers.
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A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.
James Madison, Federalist No. 51, February 8, 1788
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A just security to property is not afforded by that government, under which unequal taxes oppress one species of property and reward another species.
James Madison, Essay on Property, March 29, 1792
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A local spirit will infallibly prevail much more in the members of Congress than a national spirit will prevail in the legislatures of the particular States.
James Madison, Federalist No. 46, January 29, 1788
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A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
James Madison, letter to W.T. Barry, August 4, 1822
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A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect and promises the cure for which we are seeking.
James Madison, letter to William Hunter, March 11, 1790
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A universal peace, it is to be feared, is in the catalogue of events, which will never exist but in the imaginations of visionary philosophers, or in the breasts of benevolent enthusiasts.
James Madison, essay in the National Gazette, February 2, 1792
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All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.
James Madison, speech at the Constitutional Convention, July 11, 1787
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Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may be a reflection on human nature that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?
James Madison, Federalist No. 51, February 8, 1788
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America united with a handful of troops, or without a single soldier, exhibits a more forbidding posture to foreign ambition than America disunited, with a hundred thousand veterans ready for combat.
James Madison, Federalist No. 14, November 30, 1787
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Among the features peculiar to the political system of the United States, is the perfect equality of rights which it secures to every religious sect.
James Madison, letter to Jacob de la Motta, August 1820
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Among the numerous advantages promised by a well-constructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction.
James Madison, Federalist No. 10, November 23, 1787
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An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among the several bodies of magistracy as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and restrained by the others.
James Madison, Federalist No. 58, 1788
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An ELECTIVE DESPOTISM was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could transcend their legal limits, without being effectually checked and restrained by the others.
James Madison, Federalist No. 48, February 1, 1788
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As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions.
James Madison, National Gazette Essay, March 27, 1792
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As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed. As long as the connection subsists between his reason and his self-love, his opinions and his passions will have a reciprocal influence on each other.
James Madison, Federalist No. 10, November 23, 1787
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As the cool and deliberate sense of the community ought in all governments, and actually will in all free governments ultimately prevail over the views of its rulers; so there are particular moments in public affairs, when the people stimulated by some irregular passion, or some illicit advantage, or misled by the artful misrepresentations of interested men, may call for measures which they themselves will afterwards be the most ready to lament and condemn. In these critical moments, how salutary will be the interference of some temperate and respectable body of citizens, in order to check the misguided career, and to suspend the blow mediated by the people against themselves, until reason, justice and truth, can regain their authority over the public mind?
James Madison (likely), Federalist No. 63, 1788
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As there is a degree of depravity in mankind which requires a certain degree of circumspection and distrust: So there are other qualities in human nature, which justify a certain portion of esteem and confidence. Republican government presupposes the existence of these qualities in a higher degree than any other form. Were the pictures which have been drawn by the political jealousy of some among us, faithful likenesses of the human character, the inference would be that there is not sufficient virtue among men for self-government; and that nothing less than the chains of despotism can restrain them from destroying and devouring one another.
James Madison, Federalist No. 55, February 15, 1788
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Besides the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation, the existence of subordinate governments, to which the people are attached and by which the militia officers are appointed, forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition, more insurmountable than any which a simple government of any form can admit of.
James Madison, Federalist No. 48, February 1, 1788
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But ambitious encroachments of the federal government, on the authority of the State governments, would not excite the opposition of a single State, or of a few States only. They would be signals of general alarm... But what degree of madness could ever drive the federal government to such an extremity.
James Madison, Federalist No. 46, January 29, 1788
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But the mild voice of reason, pleading the cause of an enlarged and permanent interest, is but too often drowned, before public bodies as well as individuals, by the clamors of an impatient avidity for immediate and immoderate gain.
James Madison, Federalist No. 42, January 22, 1788
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Here are quotes by one of America's greatest founding fathers, Thomas Paine, and related quotations about America's founding. For more history, see Founding Fathers.
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A little matter will move a party, but it must be something great that moves a nation.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1792
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A nation under a well regulated government, should permit none to remain uninstructed. It is monarchical and aristocratical government only that requires ignorance for its support.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1792
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As parents, we can have no joy, knowing that this government is not sufficiently lasting to ensure any thing which we may bequeath to posterity: And by a plain method of argument, as we are running the next generation into debt, we ought to do the work of it, otherwise we use them meanly and pitifully. In order to discover the line of our duty rightly, we should take our children in our hand, and fix our station a few years farther into life; that eminence will present a prospect, which a few present fears and prejudices conceal from our sight.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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But where says some is the King of America? I'll tell you Friend, he reigns above, and doth not make havoc of mankind like the Royal Brute of Britain...let it be brought forth placed on the divine law, the word of God; let a crown be placed thereon, by which the world may know, that so far as we approve of monarchy, that in America THE LAW IS KING.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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Freedom had been hunted round the globe; reason was considered as rebellion; and the slavery of fear had made men afraid to think. But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine, Dissertation on First Principles of Government, December 23, 1791
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I consider the war of America against Britain as the country's war, the public's war, or the war of the people in their own behalf, for the security of their natural rights, and the protection of their own property.
Thomas Paine, On Financing the War, 1782
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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
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It is the madness of folly, to expect mercy from those who have refused to do justice; and even mercy, where conquest is the object, is only a trick of war; the cunning of the fox is as murderous as the violence of the wolf.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me, or those that are in it, and to "bind me in all cases whatsoever" to his absolute will, am I to suffer it?
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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Now is the seedtime of continental union, faith and honor. The least fracture now, will be like a name engraved with the point of a pin on the tender rind of a young oak; the wound would enlarge with the tree, and posterity read in it full grown characters.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, which we might expect in a country without government, our calamity is heightened by reflecting that we furnish the means by which we suffer.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The Grecians and Romans were strongly possessed of the spirit of liberty but not the principle, for at the time they were determined not to be slaves themselves, they employed their power to enslave the rest of mankind.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 5, March 21, 1778
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The reformation was preceded by the discovery of America, as if the Almighty graciously meant to open a sanctuary to the persecuted in future years, when home should afford neither friendship nor safety.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The Sun never shined on a cause of greater worth.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The times that tried men's souls are over-and the greatest and completest revolution the world ever knew, gloriously and happily accomplished.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 13, 1783
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'Tis folly in one Nation to look for disinterested favors from another; that it must pay with a portion of its Independence for whatever it may accept under that character; that by such acceptance, it may place itself in the condition of having given equivalents for nominal favours and yet of being reproached with ingratitude for not giving more. There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate upon real favours from Nation to Nation. 'Tis an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign world.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.
George Washington, letter to Benjamin Harrison, October 10, 1784
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Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external trappings of elevated office. To me there is nothing in it, beyond the lustre which may be reflected from its connection with a power of promoting human felicity.
George Washington, letter to Catherine Macaulay Graham, January 9, 1790
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And you will, by the dignity of your Conduct, afford occasion for Posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to Mankind, had this day been wanting, the World had never seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining.
George Washington, The Newburgh Address, January 2, 1783
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
George Washington, Circular to the States, May 9, 1753
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But if we are to be told by a foreign Power ... what we shall do, and what we shall not do, we have Independence yet to seek, and have contended hitherto for very little.
George Washington, letter to Alexander Hamilton, May 8, 1796
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Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human Nature.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution, and retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness and contempt? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor? If you can — GO — and carry with you the jest of tories and scorn of whigs — the ridicule, and what is worse, the pity of the world. Go, starve, and be forgotten!
George Washington, letter to the Officers of the Army, March 12, 1783
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.
George Washington, letter to Marquis de Lafayette, July 25, 1785
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Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.
George Washington, letter to Benedict Arnold, September 14, 1775
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For myself the delay [in assuming the office of the President] may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure you, with the world it would obtain little credit that my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm.
George Washington, comment to General Henry Knox, March 1789
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
George Washington, upon fumbling for his glasses before delivering the Newburgh Address, March 15, 1783
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Happy, thrice happy shall they be pronounced hereafter, who have contributed any thing, who have performed the meanest office in erecting this stupendous fabrick of Freedom and Empire on the broad basis of Independency; who have assisted in protecting the rights of humane nature and establishing an Asylum for the poor and oppressed of all nations and religions.
George Washington, General Orders, April 18, 1783
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our Commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand: neither seeking nor granting exclusive favours or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of Commerce, but forcing nothing; establishing with Powers so disposed; in order to give trade a stable course.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
George Washington, Address to Congress on Resigning his Commission, December 23, 1783
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I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species...and to disperse the families I have an aversion.
George Washington, letter to Robert Lewis, August 18, 1799
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'Tis done. We have become a nation.
Benjamin Rush, on the ratification of the Constitution, letter to Boudinot, July 9, 1788
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A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.
Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, February 12, 1779
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A good government implies two things; first, fidelity to the objects of the government; secondly, a knowledge of the means, by which those objects can be best attained.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy — "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you can keep it."
Anonymous, from Farrand's Records of the Federal Convention of 1787
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All good men wish the entire abolition of slavery, as soon as it can take place with safety to the public, and for the lasting good of the present wretched race of slaves. The only possible step that could be taken towards it by the convention was to fix a period after which they should not be imported.
Oliver Ellsworth, The Landholder, December 10, 1787
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An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.
John Paul Jones, letter to Gouverneur Morris, Sept 2, 1782
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An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation.
John Marshall, McCullough v. Maryland, 1819
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And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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Another not unimportant consideration is, that the powers of the general government will be, and indeed must be, principally employed upon external objects, such as war, peace, negotiations with foreign powers, and foreign commerce. In its internal operations it can touch but few objects, except to introduce regulations beneficial to the commerce, intercourse, and other relations, between the states, and to lay taxes for the common good. The powers of the states, on the other hand, extend to all objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, and liberties, and property of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the state.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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As our president bears no resemblance to a king so we shall see the Senate has no similitude to nobles. First, not being hereditary, their collective knowledge, wisdom, and virtue are not precarious. For by these qualities alone are they to obtain their offices, and they will have none of the peculiar qualities and vices of those men who possess power merely because their father held it before them.
Tench Coxe, An American Citizen, No.2, September 28, 1787
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Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States.
Noah Webster, An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution, 1787
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Besides, to lay and collect internal taxes in this extensive country must require a great number of congressional ordinances, immediately operation upon the body of the people; these must continually interfere with the state laws and thereby produce disorder and general dissatisfaction till the one system of laws or the other, operating upon the same subjects, shall be abolished.
Federal Farmer, Antifederalist Letter, October 10, 1787
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But the safety of the people of America against dangers from foreign force depends not only on their forbearing to give just causes of war to other nations, but also on their placing and continuing themselves in such a situation as not to invite hostility or insult; for it need not be observed that there are pretended as well as just causes of war.
John Jay, Federalist No. 4
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Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin here.
Captain John Parker, commander of the militiamen at Lexington, Massachusetts, on siting British Troops (attributed), April 19, 1775
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Dr. Franklin, looking towards the president's chair, at the back of which a rising sun happened to be painted, observed to a few members near him, that painters had found it difficult to distinguish in their art a rising sun from a setting sun. "I have," said he, "often and often in the course of this session and the vicissitude of my hopes and fears as to its issue, looked at that behind the president without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting: But now at length I have the happiness to know that it is a rising and not a setting sun."
Anonymous anecdote from the Constitutional Convention
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Eloquence has been defined to be the art of persuasion. If it included persuasion by convincing, Mr. Madison was the most eloquent man I ever heard.
Patrick Henry, on James Madison, November 12, 1790
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Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse the history of his own country.
Noah Webster, On the Education of Youth in America, 1788
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Every person seems to acknowledge his greatness. He blends together the profound politician with the scholar.
William Pierce, on James Madison, 1787
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Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. The divine law, as discovered by reason and the moral sense, forms an essential part of both.
James Wilson
Continued: FounSharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.
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(Continuing with yesterday's devotional). Take a writing pad and a pen or pencil. Get on your knees and tell God that you have come to Him to repent of your sins and ask His forgiveness. Don't be in a hurry. This process may take hours - even days - and may require repeating. Yesterday I covered today we'll finish with 5-8. Fifth, chances are there is something lurking in your spirit dealing with sexual sin. There is an overpowering amount of sexual solicitation in our world aimed at the carnal nature of every adult. Please pray for Abundant Life! Your heavenly Father understands the temptation, but He still wants you to lay before Him your sins and failures. The Bible says, "He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross"(Colossians 2:15b, NIV). Write down the temptations, the transgressions, the problems privately between you and God. Then tell Satan that this is all covered by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and that Satan has wasted his effort to destroy you. Sixth, slander is a terrible sin, but one which we all take lightly. Write down whom you have slandered and when. Again, do not give yourself the benefit of the doubt. Please pray for Abundant Life! Your heavenly Father knows it all ... He just waits for you to come to Him openly and honestly so that He can forgive you. Seventh, let the Holy Spirit show you the times when your words have grieved Him, the times that you have disobeyed Him, the times that you have wounded others, the times that you have been insensitive to the spiritual or physical need of someone you could have helped. Think of the resentment that you have caused in others by your conduct. Please pray for Abundant Life! Think of people whom you have cheated or abused. Think of what you may have taken that is not yours. Think of the times when your life and actions have actually damaged someone else's faith. Write all these things down. Take your time. Not only will this exercise bring God's power into your life, it will serve as a welcome catharsis to your mind and spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life!
Eighth, the Bible tells men to make peace with their wives "'that your prayers may not be hindered"(1 Peter 3:7b, RSV). This also applies to other relationships in your life, such as those with your parents and children. There is no way that you can enter into God's presence while harboring anger, resentment, bitterness, jealousy or unforgiveness against your spouse or another loved one. Write down the problems and your offenses against the person. Remember, this is not a blame game against another, it is confessing honestly your sin and your guilt. Please pray for Abundant Life! You must be honest with yourself and about yourself. Do not try to justify your actions. God knows what is right and what is wrong.
The Bible says, "A broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise " (Psalm 51:17b, KJ V). "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble"(James 4:6b, NIV).
As you remember and write down the wrongs done to your mate, think also of the wrongs done to your children. Have you loved them? Have you brought them up in the knowledge and admonition of the Lord? Have you been so rigid and authoritarian that they have rebelled against you and the Lord? Have you been available to talk, to listen carefully to them, and to understand their problems, hopes and dreams?
For children, of course, think of your attitude toward your parents. For those with elderly parents, have you loved them and cared for them, showing them the attention they deserve?
When you have finished writing, you may have quite a long
list. Please pray for Abundant Life! Go through it again point by point. Please pray for Abundant Life! At each one, earnestly ask God's forgiveness. Where an ongoing wrong is still in progress, promise yourself and the Lord that you will make it right. Please pray for Abundant Life!
Then take the list and say, "Lord, all of these sins and transgressions I place under the blood of Jesus Christ. Please pray for Abundant Life! I accept Your gracious forgiveness and praise You for setting me free. I humbly ask that I may walk in Your presence, that You may hear my prayer and send revival to heal my land. In Jesus' name. Amen."
Then take a match and burn your list before the Lord. "As far as the east is from the west," that's how far He will remove our transgressions from us (see Psalm 103:12).
Then spend time worshipping and adoring God for who He is and what He has done for you. God has forgiven you. The price for your sin has been paid once and for all by Jesus Christ. Please pray for Abundant Life! You are free. You are cleansed. The Bible tells us that we have been cleansed from a guilty conscience to serve the living God. God does not want you to be engaged in morbid introspection for all of your life. He wants you to enter joyously into His service as a full-fledged member of His holy family.
As we live our lives in His presence, there is an ongoing cleansing from sin. The Apostle John said it this way, "But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, ... and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin" (I John 1:7, NASB). Now that your conscience has been made tender before the Lord, you will naturally walk with Him in His light. Please pray for Abundant Life! But keep short accounts with God. If you sin, confess it immediately and put it behind you. The Bible tells us that "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9, KJV).
He has prepared you for revival! Pastor Anthony
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Is 58:7Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.
That's why I do what I do. A dying man can do nothing easy. Benjamin Franklin. "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear ... "1 John 4:18 If Jesus can heal you `1nc, He can heal you again. Fire service has been unbelievable! The anointing is definitely there! A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine. -Benjamin Franklin. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 I've been reading a lot. Please pray for Abundant Life! My brain is full. But the Spirit provides relief when I get there. Fire service has been great! I only went to 1 service! A penny saved is twopence clear. What is number 1 fruit of the Spirit? Love. Be always loving. Leap from mountain top to mountain top. Have a good perspective. A Spoonful of Honey will catch more Flies than a Gallon of Vinegar. Inviting, getting people to church is a skill you can develop. The more you do it, the better you get. Please pray for Abundant Life! Please pray for Mom’s work. She's laid off now. We prayed and she got an extension. Nobody but Jesus is perfect. Please pray for Abundant Life! All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of superintending providence in our favor. To that kind providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth-that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the Ground without his Notice, is it probable that an Empire can rise without his Aid?"-Benjamin Franklin. The LORD gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: "Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you.” Deuteronomy 31:23 The year before I started middle school, the principal there was stabbed. Teacher Mrs. Langley’s buddy. He died. She cried. And I was terrified about starting middle school. It happened in ‘87. Winder-Barrow middle school, in case you want to see the archives. ‘1987 Winder-Barrow middle school principal stabbed.’ That had me thinking I was really moving onto the big guys. But when I got there, I saw we were all kids. The first weight machine I ever saw was there. I loved the looks of it. Please pray for Abundant Life! I prayed for 1. that prayer was answered. It took 6 years. It fell apart. Please pray for Abundant Life! I lifted every day. I found Intense. Enjoyment. Please pray for Abundant Life! Strong. Powerful. Happiness. Delight. Please pray for Abundant Life! Joy. Forceful. Bliss. Concentrated. Contentment. Please pray for Abundant Life! Deep. Satisfaction. Passionate. Gratification. Extreme. Amusement. Please pray for Abundant Life! Severe. Recreation. INCOMPARABLE! NOTHING compares to release endorphins! It’s exciting to think about! A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine. -Benjamin Franklin. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 I just cut the front yard. I cut my neighbor’s side on my side. Please pray he only appreciates that. Please pray for Abundant Life! Her too. I use a pick for a weed-eater. That's fun. Please pray I do not run out of gas. I need to do back yard. A penny saved is twopence clear. -Benjamin Franklin. Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.1 Chronicles 22:13 After reading all day every day, I find writing makes it easier to use my brain. After my traumatic brain injury, using my brain all the time makes me greatly heal. In 93, I was reading so hard my eyes would involuntarily shut. Please pray for Abundant Life! I'd let them do that about 5 minutes then read some more. That was the year of my traumatic brain injury. A Spoonful of Honey will catch more Flies than a Gallon of Vinegar. It was muscle that got stronger. Now when I read, I'm living in the plot. Please pray for Abundant Life! That's very, very rewarding because it makes reading more pleasing. All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of superintending providence in our favor. To that kind providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth-that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the Ground without his Notice, is it probable that an Empire can rise without his Aid?" America will regret the decisions it makes to receive a temporary reward. Because temporal turns into regret. Please pray for Abundant Life! When a couple got married and joked about the unprincipled immorality, I was in awe they stayed married as long as they did. But the time they were together was miserable and they weren't able to stay together for a new season. Every season changes. All the property that is necessary to a Man, for the Conservation of the Individual and the Propagation of the Species, is his natural Right, which none can justly deprive him of: But all Property superfluous to such purposes is the Property of the Public, who, by their Laws, have created it, and who may therefore by other laws dispose of it, whenever the Welfare of the Public shall demand such Disposition. He that does not like civil Society on these Terms, let him retire and live among Savages. He can have no right to the benefits of Society, who will not pay his Club towards the Support of it. Please pray for Abundant Life! -Benjamin Franklin. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Money will lure you to do stuff you shouldn't to turn into regret. Please pray for Abundant Life! When a man won the lottery and said he'd remain a trash man, my dorm buddies all agreed that was smack. Then again, maybe he was a wise man and knew his job kept him out of trouble. Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own. And as to the Cares, they are chiefly what attend the bringing up of Children; and I would ask any Man who has experienced it, if they are not the most delightful Cares in the World; and if from that Particular alone, he does not find the Bliss of a double State much greater, instead of being less than he expected. [-]The Koran is a record of the exact words revealed by God through the Angel Gabriel to the Muhammad. Muhammad memorized the words and then taught his Companions. Then scribes, who checked with Muhammad during his lifetime, wrote down the words. Not one word of its 114 chapters has been changed over the centuries. The Koran is the primary source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals with all the subjects that concern all human beings: wisdom, beliefs, worship, and law. However, it focuses on the relationship between God and His creatures. It also provides guidelines for a just society, proper human relationships and equal divisions of power.[-] Praise the Lord. Serve Jesus, read the Bible. That's the Word. The Word is infallible. God Almighty is the Sovereign God. Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. [-] Granny was secretary of her Presbyterian church. I was looking for her in the church as a little boy, walking by a decoration, and got touched by the Holy Ghost. Please pray for Abundant Life! I think that was my first time. But they have two other Rights; those of sitting when they please, and as long as they please, in which methinks they have the advantage of your Parliament; for they cannot be dissolved by the Breath of a Minister, or sent packing as you were the other day, when it was your earnest desire to have remained longer together.
Benjamin Franklin, But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened.” Take Courage 1 Peter 3:14 letter to William Straham, August 19, 1784 [-] That reminds me of something I think I already said. If more good people had guns, less bad ones would. Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. Benjamin Franklin, [-] Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it. Please pray for Abundant Life!" Ezra 10:4 At fire services, we’re getting engaged in the Lord. It’s better and more powerful than the same old thing. Finally, there seem to be but three Ways for a Nation to acquire Wealth. The first is by War as the Romans did in plundering their conquered Neighbours. This is Robbery. The second by Commerce which is generally Cheating. The third by Agriculture the only honest Way; wherein Man receives a real Increase of the Seed thrown into the Ground, in a kind of continual Miracle wrought by the Hand of God in his favour, as a Reward for his innocent Life, and virtuous Industry. -Benjamin Franklin. Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed, Mark 6:51 When I was a Freshman, I saw how inferior I was and prayed it off. On facebook the other day, I was talking to somebody I didn't even know. She said she remembered how my traumatic brain injury affected EVERYBODY. Somebody I didn't even know saying that said between the lines I wasn’t as inferior as a Senior than I was a Freshman. And that reminded me of my prayer way back then. Have you something to do to-morrow; do it to-day. Benjamin Franklin. "We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4:9-10
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Mark 14:61
61But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.
Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ,[a] the Son of the Blessed One?"
Ephesians 5:14
14for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said:
"Wake up, O sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you."
We give our lives to fighting. I'm in a fight not physical. I'm counting on God Almighty. I'm nothing like I used to be. I cannot survive without God Almighty on my side.
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Ephesians 5:17-19 (New International Version)
17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,
Baltimore team is here. Good catchers if you get slain in the Spirit. Please pray for Abundant Life! Evangelism. There's been a lot of street walking. Water giving with invitation. Prayer and fasting of members done too. That's why this is so unbelievably powerful! Look at the power point on the Web. Do not leave. Go to the bathroom before. That's a very common command for the church. And I've seen preachers commemorate mom’s saying that, getting it in their system. That's why if I bring something, I better get it in my pocket. Because I leave it in a rush. Please pray for Abundant Life! Because by the end of the service, my bladder is about to burst! Mom’s nurse friend would say bladder and thought it was kidneys. Luke 22:67-seventy-one 67"If you are the Christ,[a]" they said, "tell us." Jesus answered, "If I tell you, you will not believe me, 68and if I asked you, you would not answer. 69But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God Almighty." 70They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God Almighty?" He replied, "You are right in saying I am." 71Then they said, "Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips." [-]Praise Jesus! Praise Jesus! Praise Jesus! Praise Jesus! If you see somebody leaving, tackle them. Filled with wonder at the mention of God Almighty’s name. Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Get your hands up. Start acting like you’re free. To Him who sits on the throne and un2 the Lamb. Mark 15:5 5But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. [-] People have hands up. Take authority right now. 2 Kings 4
The Widow's Oil
1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves."
2 Elisha replied to her, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?"
"Your servant has nothing there at all," she said, "except a little oil."
3 Elisha said, "Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don't ask for just a few. 4 Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side."
5 She left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. 6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, "Bring me another one."
But he replied, "There is not a jar left. Please pray for Abundant Life!" Then the oil stopped flowing.
7 She went and told the man of God Almighty, and he said, "Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left. Please pray for Abundant Life!"
The Shunammite's Son Restored to Life
8 One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. Please pray for Abundant Life! 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God Almighty. 10 Let's make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us."
11 One day when Elisha came, he went up to his room and lay down there. 12 He said to his servant Gehazi, "Call the Shunammite." So he called her, and she stood before him. 13 Elisha said to him, "Tell her, 'You have gone to all this trouble for us. Now what can be done for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?' "
She replied, "I have a home among my own people."
14 "What can be done for her?" Elisha asked.
Gehazi said, "Well, she has no son and her husband is old."
15 Then Elisha said, "Call her." So he called her, and she stood in the doorway. 16 "About this time next year," Elisha said, "you will hold a son in your arms."
"No, my lord," she objected. "Don't mislead your servant, O man of God Almighty!"
17 But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.
18 The child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the reapers. 19 "My head! My head!" he said to his father.
His father told a servant, "Carry him to his mother." 20 After the servant had lifted him up and carried him to his mother, the boy sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. 21 She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God Almighty, then shut the door and went out. Please pray for Abundant Life!
22 She called her husband and said, "Please send me one of the servants and a donkey so I can go to the man of God Almighty quickly and return."
23 "Why go to him today?" he asked. "It's not the New Moon or the Sabbath."
"It's all right," she said.
24 She saddled the donkey and said to her servant, "Lead on; don't slow down for me unless I tell you." 25 So she set out and came to the man of God Almighty at Mount Carmel.
When he saw her in the distance, the man of God Almighty said to his servant Gehazi, "Look! There's the Shunammite! 26 Run to meet her and ask her, 'Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?' "
"Everything is all right," she said.
27 When she reached the man of God Almighty at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Please pray for Abundant Life! Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God Almighty said, "Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress, but the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me why."
28 "Did I ask you for a son, my lord?" she said. "Didn't I tell you, 'Don't raise my hopes'?"
29 Elisha said to Gehazi, "Tuck your cloak into your belt, take my staff in your hand and run. If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer. Lay my staff on the boy's face."
30 But the child's mother said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So he got up and followed her.
31 Gehazi went on ahead and laid the staff on the boy's face, but there was no sound or response. So Gehazi went back to meet Elisha and told him, "The boy has not awakened."
32 When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his couch. 33 He went in, shut the door on the two of them and prayed to the LORD. 34 Then he got on the bed and lay upon the boy, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hands. As he stretched himself out upon him, the boy's body grew warm. 35 Elisha turned away and walked back and forth in the room and then got on the bed and stretched out upon him once more. The boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.
36 Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, "Call the Shunammite." And he did. When she came, he said, "Take your son." 37 She came in, fell at his feet and bowed to the ground. Then she took her son and went out. Please pray for Abundant Life!
Death in the Pot
38 Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in that region. While the company of the prophets was meeting with him, he said to his servant, "Put on the large pot and cook some stew for these men."
39 One of them went out into the fields to gather herbs and found a wild vine. He gathered some of its gourds and filled the fold of his cloak. When he returned, he cut them up into the pot of stew, though no one knew what they were. 40 The stew was poured out for the men, but as they began to eat it, they cried out, "O man of God Almighty, there is death in the pot!" And they could not eat it. Please pray for Abundant Life!
41 Elisha said, "Get some flour." He put it into the pot and said, "Serve it to the people to eat. Please pray for Abundant Life!" And there was nothing harmful in the pot. Please pray for Abundant Life!
Feeding of a Hundred
42 A man came from Baal Shalishah, bringing the man of God Almighty twenty loaves of barley bread baked from the first ripe grain, along with some heads of new grain. "Give it to the people to eat," Elisha said.
43 "How can I set this before a hundred men?" his servant asked.
But Elisha answered, "Give it to the people to eat. Please pray for Abundant Life! For this is what the LORD says: 'They will eat and have some left over.' " 44 Then he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.
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Mark 14:61
61But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.
Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ,[a] the Son of the Blessed One?"
I'm told of the many, many times Kernel Sanders’ recipe was rejected. Similar to the 178 women to reject me and turn me off. But look at what he did. I'm in a war. But not with this wor4. In the lobby, I was told I'm in love with myself. Debated, but I must agree. Maybe a part of me said if they won't love me, I will. Matthew 26:63 63But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ,[a] the Son of God." [-] new people seen. Tss week of renewal. Choir is seated. Balcony is cut off. John Cornette not Bud Cornette fixed my house. Seated in the lower floor. Gracious to be here. Feeling the Lord already charged up, ready to deliver. Some things were asked. Mark 14: 61But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ,[a] the Son of the Blessed One?" [-] In God’s presence is where I belong. Many new people are heer. I want to dance with Jesus. you see people all over dancing. Even though I've never seen them here, they know how to please the Spirit. It’s easy to accept what you're used to. a teen and I in the men’s room talked about that at Chili’s. I gave him an ear full about the 178 women. Giving my life away. God made me new. 19:09 I see the side pews unroped. Many howls. People clapping. We need a relationship with Jesus. you see folks hopping on their feet like popcorn so often does when it gets excited. Heated up. We need power for the vision Lord Jesus has given us. Power is invited.
Joel: in the last days
Shake anger off. This is for believers. Wake us up, Jesus. God has changed me throht not physical. ugh and through.
Ep 5:14
We give our lives to fighting. I'm in a fight not physical. I'm counting on God. I'm nothing like I used to be. I cannot survive without God on my side.
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Ep 5:17-19
began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
6He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"
7Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."
8"No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet."
Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me."
9"Then, Lord," Simon Peter replied, "not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!"
10Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you." 11For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.
1 tim 5: elders
64Pay them back what they deserve, O Lord,
for what their hands have done.
65Put a veil over their hearts,
and may your curse be on them!
66Pursue them in anger and destroy them
from under the heavens of the Lord.
Balti more team is here. Good catchers if you get slain in the Spirit. Evangelism. There's been a lot of street walking. Water giving with invitation. Prayer and fasting of members done too. That's why this is so unbelievably powerful! Look at the power point on the Web. Do not leave. Go to the bathroom before. That's a very common command for the church. And I've seen preachers commemorate mom’s saying that, getting it in their system. That's why if I bring something, I better get it in my pocket. Because by the end of the service, my bladder is about to burst! Mom’s nurse friend would say bladder and thought it was kidneys. Luke 22:67-seventy-one 67"If you are the Christ,[a]" they said, "tell us." Jesus answered, "If I tell you, you will not believe me, 68and if I asked you, you would not answer. 69But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God." 70They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God?" He replied, "You are right in saying I am." 71Then they said, "Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips." [-]Praise Jesus! Praise Jesus! Praise Jesus! Praise Jesus! If you see somebody leaving, tackle them. Filled with onder at the mention of God’s name. Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Blessings, and glory, and honor, and power! FASTER! Get your hands up. Start acting like you’re free. To Him who sikts on the throne and un2 the Lamb. Mark 15:5 5But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. [-] People have hands up. Take authority right now. 2 Kings 4
The Widow's Oil
1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves."
2 Elisha replied to her, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?"
"Your servant has nothing there at all," she said, "except a little oil."
3 Elisha said, "Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don't ask for just a few. 4 Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side."
5 She left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. 6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, "Bring me another one."
But he replied, "There is not a jar left." Then the oil stopped flowing.
7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, "Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left."
The Shunammite's Son Restored to Life
8 One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God. 10 Let's make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us."
11 One day when Elisha came, he went up to his room and lay down there. 12 He said to his servant Gehazi, "Call the Shunammite." So he called her, and she stood before him. 13 Elisha said to him, "Tell her, 'You have gone to all this trouble for us. Now what can be done for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?' "
She replied, "I have a home among my own people."
14 "What can be done for her?" Elisha asked.
Gehazi said, "Well, she has no son and her husband is old."
15 Then Elisha said, "Call her." So he called her, and she stood in the doorway. 16 "About this time next year," Elisha said, "you will hold a son in your arms."
"No, my lord," she objected. "Don't mislead your servant, O man of God!"
17 But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.
18 The child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the reapers. 19 "My head! My head!" he said to his father.
His father told a servant, "Carry him to his mother." 20 After the servant had lifted him up and carried him to his mother, the boy sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. 21 She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, then shut the door and went out.
22 She called her husband and said, "Please send me one of the servants and a donkey so I can go to the man of God quickly and return."
23 "Why go to him today?" he asked. "It's not the New Moon or the Sabbath."
"It's all right," she said.
24 She saddled the donkey and said to her servant, "Lead on; don't slow down for me unless I tell you." 25 So she set out and came to the man of God at Mount Carmel.
When he saw her in the distance, the man of God said to his servant Gehazi, "Look! There's the Shunammite! 26 Run to meet her and ask her, 'Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?' "
"Everything is all right," she said.
27 When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, "Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress, but the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me why."
28 "Did I ask you for a son, my lord?" she said. "Didn't I tell you, 'Don't raise my hopes'?"
29 Elisha said to Gehazi, "Tuck your cloak into your belt, take my staff in your hand and run. If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer. Lay my staff on the boy's face."
30 But the child's mother said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So he got up and followed her.
31 Gehazi went on ahead and laid the staff on the boy's face, but there was no sound or response. So Gehazi went back to meet Elisha and told him, "The boy has not awakened."
32 When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his couch. 33 He went in, shut the door on the two of them and prayed to the LORD. 34 Then he got on the bed and lay upon the boy, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hands. As he stretched himself out upon him, the boy's body grew warm. 35 Elisha turned away and walked back and forth in the room and then got on the bed and stretched out upon him once more. The boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.
36 Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, "Call the Shunammite." And he did. When she came, he said, "Take your son." 37 She came in, fell at his feet and bowed to the ground. Then she took her son and went out.
Death in the Pot
38 Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in that region. While the company of the prophets was meeting with him, he said to his servant, "Put on the large pot and cook some stew for these men."
39 One of them went out into the fields to gather herbs and found a wild vine. He gathered some of its gourds and filled the fold of his cloak. When he returned, he cut them up into the pot of stew, though no one knew what they were. 40 The stew was poured out for the men, but as they began to eat it, they cried out, "O man of God, there is death in the pot!" And they could not eat it.
41 Elisha said, "Get some flour." He put it into the pot and said, "Serve it to the people to eat." And there was nothing harmful in the pot.
Feeding of a Hundred
42 A man came from Baal Shalishah, bringing the man of God twenty loaves of barley bread baked from the first ripe grain, along with some heads of new grain. "Give it to the people to eat," Elisha said.
43 "How can I set this before a hundred men?" his servant asked.
But Elisha answered, "Give it to the people to eat. For this is what the LORD says: 'They will eat and have some left over.' " 44 Then he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.
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Matthew 27:12
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12When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer.
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Luke 23:9
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9He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer.
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Matthew 27:12
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12When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer.
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14But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor.
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Mark 15:5
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5But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed.
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John 19:9
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9and he went back inside the palace. "Where do you come from?" he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer.
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9and he went back inside the palace. "Where do you come from?" he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer.
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33Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?"
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9and he went back inside the palace. "Where do you come from?" he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer.
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63But Jesus remained silent.
The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ,[a] the Son of God."
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a.Matthew 26:63 Or Messiah; also in verse 68
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34"Is that your own idea," Jesus asked, "or did others talk to you about me?"
35"Am I a Jew?" Pilate replied. "It was your people and your chief priests who handed you over to me. What is it you have done?"
36Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place."
37"You are a king, then!" said Pilate.
Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
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9and he went back inside the palace. "Where do you come from?" he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer.
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33Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?"
John 19:9
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9and he went back inside the palace. "Where do you come from?" he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer.
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63But Jesus remained silent.
The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ,[a] the Son of God."
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34"Is that your own idea," Jesus asked, "or did others talk to you about me?"
35"Am I a Jew?" Pilate replied. "It was your people and your chief priests who handed you over to me. What is it you have done?"
36Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place."
37"You are a king, then!" said Pilate.
Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
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6Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits[a] of God sent out into all the earth.
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4Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.
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8And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
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14The four living creatures said, "Amen," and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Add time for God. Pray, worship, it must cost you ssmth. The room had to be built. The boy had a headache. 2 Kings 8
The Shunammite's Land Restored
1 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, "Go away with your family and stay for a while wherever you can, because the LORD has decreed a famine in the land that will last seven years." 2 The woman proceeded to do as the man of God said. She and her family went away and stayed in the land of the Philistines seven years.
3 At the end of the seven years she came back from the land of the Philistines and went to the king to beg for her house and land. 4 The king was talking to Gehazi, the servant of the man of God, and had said, "Tell me about all the great things Elisha has done." 5 Just as Gehazi was telling the king how Elisha had restored the dead to life, the woman whose son Elisha had brought back to life came to beg the king for her house and land.
Gehazi said, "This is the woman, my lord the king, and this is her son whom Elisha restored to life." 6 The king asked the woman about it, and she told him.
Then he assigned an official to her case and said to him, "Give back everything that belonged to her, including all the income from her land from the day she left the country until now."
Hazael Murders Ben-Hadad
7 Elisha went to Damascus, and Ben-Hadad king of Aram was ill. When the king was told, "The man of God has come all the way up here," 8 he said to Hazael, "Take a gift with you and go to meet the man of God. Consult the LORD through him; ask him, 'Will I recover from this illness?' "
9 Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him as a gift forty camel-loads of all the finest wares of Damascus. He went in and stood before him, and said, "Your son Ben-Hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, 'Will I recover from this illness?' "
10 Elisha answered, "Go and say to him, 'You will certainly recover'; but [a] the LORD has revealed to me that he will in fact die." 11 He stared at him with a fixed gaze until Hazael felt ashamed. Then the man of God began to weep.
12 "Why is my lord weeping?" asked Hazael.
"Because I know the harm you will do to the Israelites," he answered. "You will set fire to their fortified places, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little children to the ground, and rip open their pregnant women."
13 Hazael said, "How could your servant, a mere dog, accomplish such a feat?"
"The LORD has shown me that you will become king of Aram," answered Elisha.
14 Then Hazael left Elisha and returned to his master. When Ben-Hadad asked, "What did Elisha say to you?" Hazael replied, "He told me that you would certainly recover." 15 But the next day he took a thick cloth, soaked it in water and spread it over the king's face, so that he died. Then Hazael succeeded him as king.
Jehoram King of Judah
16 In the fifth year of Joram son of Ahab king of Israel, when Jehoshaphat was king of Judah, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat began his reign as king of Judah. 17 He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. 18 He walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for he married a daughter of Ahab. He did evil in the eyes of the LORD. 19 Nevertheless, for the sake of his servant David, the LORD was not willing to destroy Judah. He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.
20 In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king. 21 So Jehoram [b] went to Zair with all his chariots. The Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, but he rose up and broke through by night; his army, however, fled back home. 22 To this day Edom has been in rebellion against Judah. Libnah revolted at the same time.
23 As for the other events of Jehoram's reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah? 24 Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And Ahaziah his son succeeded him as king.
Ahaziah King of Judah
25 In the twelfth year of Joram son of Ahab king of Israel, Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah began to reign. 26 Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother's name was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri king of Israel. 27 He walked in the ways of the house of Ahab and did evil in the eyes of the LORD, as the house of Ahab had done, for he was related by marriage to Ahab's family.
28 Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to war against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth Gilead. The Arameans wounded Joram; 29 so King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramoth [c] in his battle with Hazael king of Aram.
Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to see Joram son of Ahab, because he had been wounded.
Deposit now. You do not know when you'll have to withdraw. Lewis Lee became a doctor. He delivered his baby. His wife went on the way to the hospital. He had a phone to his ear. Feel the rays of God’s love. The devil wanted to give the baby a disease. Lewis Lee refuses to accept that in God’s name.
Men’s conference was so amazingly, astonishingly, astoundingly, remarkably, wonderfully that I'd feel shameful for not sharing some of the verses with you!
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Some verses from men’s conference not all of men’s conference verses recorded:
Philippians 3:17
17Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.
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Philippians 4:9
9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
1 Thessalonians 1:6
6You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
2 Thessalonians 3:9
9We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
2 Thessalonians 3:9
9We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
2 Thessalonians 3:9
9We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
2 Thessalonians 3:9
9We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
2 Corinthians 4:6
6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness,"[a]made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
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a.2 Corinthians 4:6 Gen. 1:3
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Hebrews 6:4
4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
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Hebrews 6:4
4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
Please pray for Abundant Life!
Hebrews 6:4
4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
Please pray for Abundant Life!
Hebrews 6:4
4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
Please pray for Abundant Life!
Hebrews 6:4
4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
Please pray for Abundant Life!
Hebrews 6:4
4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
Psalm 89:20
20 I have found David my servant;
with my sacred oil I have anointed him.
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Acts 7:46
46who enjoyed God's favor and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.[a]
Footnotes:
a.Acts 7:46 Some early manuscripts the house of Jacob
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Acts 13:23
23"From this man's descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.
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Matthew 1:1
Matthew 1
The Genealogy of Jesus
1A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:
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Matthew 1:1
Matthew 1
The Genealogy of Jesus
1A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:
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Acts 13:23
23"From this man's descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.
Please pray for Abundant Life!
Luke 2:11
11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord.
Footnotes:
a.Luke 2:11 Or Messiah. "The Christ" (Greek) and "the Messiah" (Hebrew) both mean "the Anointed One"; also in verse 26.
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John 4:42
42They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world."
Here are footnotes from footnotes of John 4:42
Matthew 1:21, A.Luke 2:11, Matt 1:21; John 4:42; Acts 5:31, B.Luke 2:11, Matt 1:16; 16:16, 20; John 11:27, C.Luke 2:11, Luke 1:43; Acts 2:36; 10:36, A.John 1:29, Is 53:7; John 1:36; Acts 8:32; 1 Pet 1:19; Rev 5:6, 8, 12; 6:1, B.John 1:29, Matt 1:21; 1 John 3:5, A.Acts 5:31, Acts 2:33, B.Acts 5:31, Acts 3:15, C.Acts 5:31, Luke 2:11, D.Acts 5:31, Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38, Acts 13:23, A.Acts 13:23, Matt 1:1, B.Acts 13:23, Acts 13:32, C.Acts 13:23, Luke 2:11; John 4:42, A.1 Timothy 4:10, 2 Cor 1:10; 1 Tim 6:17, 1 Timothy 4:10, 1 Tim 3:15, C.1 Timothy 4:10, John 4:42; 1 Tim 2:4, A.1 John 4:14, John 15:27; 1 John 1:2, B.1 John 4:14, John 3:17; 4:42; 1 John 2:2, Matthew 1:21
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21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins."
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a.Matthew 1:21 Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means the LORD saves.
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Matthew 1:21
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21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins."
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a.Matthew 1:21 Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means the LORD saves.
John 4:42
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42They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world."
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Acts 5:31
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31God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
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Matthew 1:16
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16and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
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Matthew 16:16
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16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ,[a] the Son of the living God."
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a.Matthew 16:16 Or Messiah; also in verse 20
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Matthew 16:20
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20Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
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John 11:27
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27"Yes, Lord," she told him, "I believe that you are the Christ,[a] the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
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a.John 11:27 Or Messiah
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Luke 1:43
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43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
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Acts 2:36
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36"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
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Acts 10:36
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36You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
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Isaiah 53:7
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7 He was oppressed and afflicted,
yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,
and as a sheep before her shearers is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.
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John 1:36
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36When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!"
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Acts 8:32
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32The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture:
"He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
and as a lamb before the shearer is silent,
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19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.
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6Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits[a] of God sent out into all the earth.
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a.Revelation 5:6 Or the sevenfold Spirit
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8And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
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Revelation 5:12
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"Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and praise!"
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Revelation 6
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1I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!"
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21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins."
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a.Matthew 1:21 Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means the LORD saves.
1 Timothy 4:10
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10(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.
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1 Timothy 3:15
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15if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
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1 Timothy 3:15
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15if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
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John 4:42
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42They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world."
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4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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John 15:27
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27And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.
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1 John 1:2
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2The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.
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2The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.
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John 3:17
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17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
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42They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world."
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1 John 2:2
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2He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for[a] the sins of the whole world.
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Matthew 1:21
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21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins."
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a.Matthew 1:21 Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means the LORD saves.
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The fourth step in revival is to turn from our wicked ways. How is this to be accomplished? The prophet Hosea wrote, "Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord until He comes to rain righteousness on you. Sow with a view to righteousness, reap in accordance with kindness" (Hoses. 10:12b,a,NASB).
What does it mean to break up your fallow (unplowed) ground? If a field is left idle without planting or cultivation, it will develop a hard crust. The action of the rain, the sun and the wind makes it progressively harder. If seed is sown on it, the seed will not penetrate. Before long, moisture will not soak in, but will roll off into gullies and streams.
In order to bring such a field into cultivation, a massive turning plow must be run through it, followed by crisscross discing to break the clods into fine earth suitable to receive seed and moisture.
The spiritual life of people is like that. First there is a lack of Bible reading and prayer. Then attendance at worship begins to slip. Things that once caused our spirits pain now are tolerated. Instead of desiring the approval of God and fellowship with Jesus, we want money, things, and more and bigger possessions. We fill our minds with worldly pictures, sounds and concepts. Our language gets coarser. We associate more and more with those who are rebels against God. We can hear preaching or Christian music, but it doesn't move us. Some begin conduct that they clearly know is wrong, but the conscience which for so long gave warning doesn't seem to work anymore.
Our hearts are hardened and that crust must be broken. How do we begin? The way is simple. We don't sin in generalities, so we should not repent in generalities. A prayer, "Oh God, pardon my sins and transgressions for they are many" won't cut it in my opinion.
Here is the plan. Take a writing pad and a pen or pencil. Get on your knees and tell God that you have come to Him to repent of your sins and ask His forgiveness. Don't be in a hurry. This process may take hours - even days - and may require repeating.
Mention the prayers of the Psalmist, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10, KJV).
Then, "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Redeemer" (Psalm 19:14, KJV).
Then, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; ... And see if there be any wicked way in me "(Psalm 139:23a, 24a, KJV).
Allow the Holy Spirit to begin the process of bringing to mind what you should write. As you write, be brutal on yourself. Don't excuse anything even vaguely wrong. The object is to confess - forsake - find mercy and forgiveness - then enter the presence of the Lord. I repeat, don't hurry!
First, we start with the great commandment ... "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength" (Mark 12:30a, KJV). We have all broken this one, so write it down.
Second, there has been deadness and coldness in your prayer life. You have neglected study of the Bible. You have lost your first love. Write it down clearly.
Third, Jesus said when we stand praying, if we have ought against any, forgive. Think now of the people who have really mistreated you, that you resent, perhaps hate. Write their names down, forgive them, and ask forgiveness for hating them.
Fourth, the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. What lies have you got outstanding? This can be painful, but write them down, all of them. You may have some fixing to do on these, but you will find honesty brings relief.
By the way, this does not mean telling your spouse every romantic escapade before your marriage. Some things are under the blood of Jesus ... leave them there.
Tomorrow, I'll give you 4 more things to examine in your life.
^^^^^^^ Pastor Anthony
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A dying man can do nothing easy. Benjamin Franklin, after his daughter asked him to move, April 17, 1790
When it’s time to go, it’s time to go. What a beautiful day when the saved and redeemed in the the pearly gates! That's where real jo. It’s indescribable. Just like the time I stood in God’s presence. Indescribable. A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine.
-Benjamin Franklin. Our founding fathers were educated and we’re not at all if we continue ignoring what they told us. John Cornette just fixed my house. The same problem Michelle had in Bogart, Georgia. Too much pulling on 1 circuit. Justin and I ran an outlet to fix her problem. Also, John found a problem with a receptacle. Well, with many. I volunteered him work on my ducts. But I do not remember the response. A penny saved is twopence clear.-Benjamin Franklin. Why not study everything the founding fathers said? Their wisdom reminds me of the things said in Proverbs. A Spoonful of Honey will catch more Flies than a Gallon of Vinegar. -Benjamin Franklin. I Praise the Lord for showing met the things I'm better off avoiding. **
All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of superintending providence in our favor. To that kind providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth-that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the Ground without his Notice, is it probable that an Empire can rise without his Aid?"
Benjamin Franklin, To Colleagues at the Constitutional Convention
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All the property that is necessary to a Man, for the Conservation of the Individual and the Propagation of the Species, is his natural Right, which none can justly deprive him of: But all Property superfluous to such purposes is the Property of the Publick, who, by their Laws, have created it, and who may therefore by other laws dispose of it, whenever the Welfare of the Publick shall demand such Disposition. He that does not like civil Society on these Terms, let him retire and live among Savages. He can have no right to the benefits of Society, who will not pay his Club towards the Support of it.i said I asked to see Bud. Walked in the gym and there he was walking to the trash near the door an inch away! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! I meant John. Not Bud.
1 Corinthians 4:sixteen, A.1 Corinthians 4:161 Cor 11:1; Phil 3:17; 4:9; 1 Thess 1:6; 2 Thess 3:9, A.2 Timothy 2:12 Tim 1:2, B.2 Timothy 2:1Eph 6:10, C.2 Timothy 2:12, Tim 1:1, D.2 Timothy 2:22 Tim 1:13, E.2 Timothy 2:21 Tim 6:12, F.2 Timothy 2:21 Tim 1:18, G.2 Timothy 2:21 Tim 1:12, H.2 Timothy 2:22 Cor 2:14; 3:5, A.Ephesians 1:18Acts 26:18; 2 Cor 4:6; Heb 6:4,
B.Ephesians 1:18Eph 4:4, C.Ephesians 1:18Rom 11:29, D.Ephesians 1:18Eph 1:7, E.Ephesians 1:18Eph 1:11, F.Ephesians 1:18Col 1:12, A.Acts 13:211 Sam 8:5, B.Acts 13:211 Sam 9:1; 10:1:21, C.Acts 13:221 Sam 15:23, 26, 28; 16:1, 13, D.Acts 13:221 Sam 13:14; Ps 89:20; Acts 7:46, E.Acts 13:23Matt 1:1, F.Acts 13:23Acts 13:32, G.Acts 13:23, Luke 2:11; John 4:42,
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And as to the Cares, they are chiefly what attend the bringing up of Children; and I would ask any Man who has experienced it, if they are not the most delightful Cares in the World; and if from that Particular alone, he does not find the Bliss of a double State much greater, instead of being less than he expected.
Benjamin Franklin, Reply to a Piece of Advice, March 4, 1734/5
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Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.
Benjamin Franklin, letter to John Alleyne, August 9, 1768
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But they have two other Rights; those of sitting when they please, and as long as they please, in which methinks they have the advantage of your Parliament; for they cannot be dissolved by the Breath of a Minister, or sent packing as you were the other day, when it was your earnest desire to have remained longer together.
Benjamin Franklin, letter to William Straham, August 19, 1784
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Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Benjamin Franklin, Advice to a Young Tradesman, 1748
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Finally, there seem to be but three Ways for a Nation to acquire Wealth. The first is by War as the Romans did in plundering their conquered Neighbours. This is Robbery. The second by Commerce which is generally Cheating. The third by Agriculture the only honest Way; wherein Man receives a real Increase of the Seed thrown into the Ground, in a kind of continual Miracle wrought by the Hand of God in his favour, as a Reward for his innocent Life, and virtuous Industry.
Benjamin Franklin, Positions to be Examined, April 4, 1769
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Have you something to do to-morrow; do it to-day.
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1742
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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richards Almanack, 1749
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He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.
Benjamin Franklin, from his writings, 1758
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Here comes the orator! With his flood of words, and his drop of reason.
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1735
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History affords us many instances of the ruin of states, by the prosecution of measures ill suited to the temper and genius of their people. The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly
Benjamin Franklin
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History affords us many instances of the ruin of states, by the prosecution of measures ill suited to the temper and genius of their people. The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy... These measures never fail to create great and violent jealousies and animosities between the people favored and the people oppressed; whence a total separation of affections, interests, political obligations, and all manner of connections, by which the whole state is weakened.
Benjamin Franklin, Emblematical Representations, Circa 1774
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History will also give Occasion to expatiate on the Advantage of Civil Orders and Constitutions, how Men and their Properties are protected by joining in Societies and establishing Government; their Industry encouraged and rewarded, Arts invented, and Life made more comfortable: The Advantages of Liberty, Mischiefs of Licentiousness, Benefits arising from good Laws and a due Execution of Justice, etc. Thus may the first Principles of sound Politicks be fix'd in the Minds of Youth.
Benjamin Franklin, Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pennsylvania, 1749
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How many observe Christ's birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments.
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1743
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A feeble executive implies a feeble execution of the government. A feeble execution is but another phrase for a bad execution; and a government ill executed, whatever may be its theory, must be, in practice, a bad government.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 70, 1788
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A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it, when acquired.
Alexander Hamilton, The Farmer Refuted, February 23, 1775
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A government ought to contain in itself every power requisite to the full accomplishment of the objects committed to its care, and to the complete execution of the trusts for which it is responsible, free from every other control but a regard to the public good and to the sense of the people.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 31, January 1, 1788
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And it proves, in the last place, that liberty can have nothing to fear from the judiciary alone, but would have everything to fear from its union with either of the other departments.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 78, 1788
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As on the one hand, the necessity for borrowing in particular emergencies cannot be doubted, so on the other, it is equally evident that to be able to borrow upon good terms, it is essential that the credit of a nation should be well established.
Alexander Hamilton, Report on Public Credit, January 9, 1790
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As riches increase and accumulate in few hands, as luxury prevails in society, virtue will be in a greater degree considered as only a graceful appendage of wealth, and the tendency of things will be to depart from the republican standard. This is the real disposition of human nature; it is what neither the honorable member nor myself can correct. It is a common misfortunate that awaits our State constitution, as well as all others.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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As to Taxes, they are evidently inseparable from Government. It is impossible without them to pay the debts of the nation, to protect it from foreign danger, or to secure individuals from lawless violence and rapine.
Alexander Hamilton, Address to the Electors of the State of New York, March, 1801
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But as the plan of the convention aims only at a partial union or consolidation, the State governments would clearly retain all the rights of sovereignty which they before had, and which were not, by that act, EXCLUSIVELY delegated to the United States.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 32, January 3, 1788
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Constitutions of civil government are not to be framed upon a calculation of existing exigencies, but upon a combination of these with the probable exigencies of ages, according to the natural and tried course of human affairs. Nothing, therefore, can be more fallacious than to infer the extent of any power, proper to be lodged in the national government, from an estimate of its immediate necessities.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 34, January 4, 1788
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Energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government. It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws; to the protection of property against those irregular and high-handed combinations which sometimes interrupt the ordinary course of justice; to the security of liberty against the enterprises and assaults of ambition, of faction, and of anarchy.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 69, March 14, 1788
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Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.
Alexander Hamilton and Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 20, December 11, 1787
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Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.
Alexander Hamilton, Pacificus, No. 6, July 17, 1793
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Good constitutions are formed upon a comparison of the liberty of the individual with the strength of government: If the tone of either be too high, the other will be weakened too much. It is the happiest possible mode of conciliating these objects, to institute one branch peculiarly endowed with sensibility, another with knowledge and firmness. Through the opposition and mutual control of these bodies, the government will reach, in its regular operations, the perfect balance between liberty and power.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June 25, 1788
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Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 15, 1787
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Here sir, the people govern.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June 17, 1788
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I am persuaded that a firm union is as necessary to perpetuate our liberties as it is to make us respectable; and experience will probably prove that the National Government will be as natural a guardian of our freedom as the State Legislatures.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and to the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do?
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 84, 1788
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I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect man.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 85, 1788
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I trust that the proposed Constitution afford a genuine specimen of representative government and republican government; and that it will answer, in an eminent degree, all the beneficial purposes of society.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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I will venture to assert that no combination of designing men under heaven will be capable of making a government unpopular which is in its principles a wise and good one, and vigorous in its operations.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention, June, 1788
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A free people [claim] their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.
Thomas Jefferson, Rights of British America, 1774
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A judiciary independent of a king or executive alone, is a good thing; but independence of the will of the nation is a solecism, at least in a republican government.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Thomas Ritchie, December 25, 1820
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A morsel of genuine history is a thing so rare as to be always valuable.
Thomas Jefferson, September 8, 1817
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A rigid economy of the public contributions and absolute interdiction of all useless expenses will go far towards keeping the government honest and unoppressive.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Lafayette, 1823
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A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, August 19, 1785
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All eyes are opened, or opening, to the rights of man. The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride legitimately, by the grace of God.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Roger C. Weightman, June 24, 1826
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All the States but our own are sensible that knowledge is power.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Joseph C. Cabell, January 22, 1820
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All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.
Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1801
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Although a republican government is slow to move, yet when once in motion, its momentum becomes irresistible.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Francis C. Gray, 1815
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Although in the circle of his friends, where he might be unreserved with safety, he took a free share in conversation his colloquial talents were not above mediocrity, possessing neither copiousness of ideas, nor fluency of words. In public, when called on for a sudden opinion, he was unready, short and embarrassed.
Thomas Jefferson, on Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Dr. Walter Jones, January 2, 1814
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An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens....There has never been a moment of my life in which I should have relinquished for it the enjoyments of my family, my farm, my friends & books.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Melish, January 13, 1813
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And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 18, 1781
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At the establishment of our constitutions, the judiciary bodies were supposed to be the most helpless and harmless members of the government. Experience, however, soon showed in what way they were to become the most dangerous; that the insufficiency of the means provided for their removal gave them a freehold and irresponsibility in office; that their decisions, seeming to concern individual suitors only, pass silent and unheeded by the public at large; that these decisions, nevertheless, become law by precedent, sapping, by little and little, the foundations of the constitution, and working its change by construction, before any one has perceived that that invisible and helpless worm has been busily employed in consuming its substance. In truth, man is not made to be trusted for life, if secured against all liability to account.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Monsieur A. Coray, Oct 31, 1823
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Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between church and State.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to a Committee of the Danbury Baptist Association, Connecticut, January 1, 1802
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Born in other countries, yet believing you could be happy in this, our laws acknowledge, as they should do, your right to join us in society, conforming, as I doubt not you will do, to our established rules. That these rules shall be as equal as prudential considerations will admit, will certainly be the aim of our legislatures, general and particular.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Hugh White, May 2, 1801
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But of all the views of this law none is more important, none more legitimate, than that of rendering the people the safe, as they are the ultimate, guardians of their own liberty. For this purpose the reading in the first stage, where they will receive their whole education, is proposed, as has been said, to be chiefly historical. History by apprising them of the past will enable them to judge of the future; it will avail them of the experience of other times and other nations; it will qualify them as judges of the actions and designs of men; it will enable them to know ambition under every disguise it may assume; and knowing it, to defeat its views.
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 14, 1781
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But with respect to future debt; would it not be wise and just for that nation to declare in the constitution they are forming that neither the legislature, nor the nation itself can validly contract more debt, than they may pay within their own age, or within the term of 19 years.
Thomas Jefferson, September 6, 1789
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Cherish, therefore, the spirit of our people, and keep alive their attention. Do not be too severe upon their errors, but reclaim them by enlightening them. If once they become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress, and Assemblies, Judges, and Governors, shall all become wolves.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Edward Carrington, January 16, 1787
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Dependence begets subservience and venality, suffocates the germ of virtue, and prepares fit tools for the designs of ambition.
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 19, 1787
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Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done, if we are always doing. And that you may be always doing good, my dear, is the ardent prayer of yours affectionately.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Martha Jefferson, May 5, 1787
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A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.
James Madison, Federalist No. 51, February 8, 1788
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A just security to property is not afforded by that government, under which unequal taxes oppress one species of property and reward another species.
James Madison, Essay on Property, March 29, 1792
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A local spirit will infallibly prevail much more in the members of Congress than a national spirit will prevail in the legislatures of the particular States.
James Madison, Federalist No. 46, January 29, 1788
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A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
James Madison, letter to W.T. Barry, August 4, 1822
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A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect and promises the cure for which we are seeking.
James Madison, letter to William Hunter, March 11, 1790
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A universal peace, it is to be feared, is in the catalogue of events, which will never exist but in the imaginations of visionary philosophers, or in the breasts of benevolent enthusiasts.
James Madison, essay in the National Gazette, February 2, 1792
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All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.
James Madison, speech at the Constitutional Convention, July 11, 1787
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Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may be a reflection on human nature that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?
James Madison, Federalist No. 51, February 8, 1788
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America united with a handful of troops, or without a single soldier, exhibits a more forbidding posture to foreign ambition than America disunited, with a hundred thousand veterans ready for combat.
James Madison, Federalist No. 14, November 30, 1787
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Among the features peculiar to the political system of the United States, is the perfect equality of rights which it secures to every religious sect.
James Madison, letter to Jacob de la Motta, August 1820
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Among the numerous advantages promised by a well-constructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction.
James Madison, Federalist No. 10, November 23, 1787
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An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among the several bodies of magistracy as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and restrained by the others.
James Madison, Federalist No. 58, 1788
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An ELECTIVE DESPOTISM was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could transcend their legal limits, without being effectually checked and restrained by the others.
James Madison, Federalist No. 48, February 1, 1788
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As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions.
James Madison, National Gazette Essay, March 27, 1792
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As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed. As long as the connection subsists between his reason and his self-love, his opinions and his passions will have a reciprocal influence on each other.
James Madison, Federalist No. 10, November 23, 1787
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As the cool and deliberate sense of the community ought in all governments, and actually will in all free governments ultimately prevail over the views of its rulers; so there are particular moments in public affairs, when the people stimulated by some irregular passion, or some illicit advantage, or misled by the artful misrepresentations of interested men, may call for measures which they themselves will afterwards be the most ready to lament and condemn. In these critical moments, how salutary will be the interference of some temperate and respectable body of citizens, in order to check the misguided career, and to suspend the blow mediated by the people against themselves, until reason, justice and truth, can regain their authority over the public mind?
James Madison (likely), Federalist No. 63, 1788
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As there is a degree of depravity in mankind which requires a certain degree of circumspection and distrust: So there are other qualities in human nature, which justify a certain portion of esteem and confidence. Republican government presupposes the existence of these qualities in a higher degree than any other form. Were the pictures which have been drawn by the political jealousy of some among us, faithful likenesses of the human character, the inference would be that there is not sufficient virtue among men for self-government; and that nothing less than the chains of despotism can restrain them from destroying and devouring one another.
James Madison, Federalist No. 55, February 15, 1788
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Besides the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation, the existence of subordinate governments, to which the people are attached and by which the militia officers are appointed, forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition, more insurmountable than any which a simple government of any form can admit of.
James Madison, Federalist No. 48, February 1, 1788
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But ambitious encroachments of the federal government, on the authority of the State governments, would not excite the opposition of a single State, or of a few States only. They would be signals of general alarm... But what degree of madness could ever drive the federal government to such an extremity.
James Madison, Federalist No. 46, January 29, 1788
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But the mild voice of reason, pleading the cause of an enlarged and permanent interest, is but too often drowned, before public bodies as well as individuals, by the clamors of an impatient avidity for immediate and immoderate gain.
James Madison, Federalist No. 42, January 22, 1788
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A little matter will move a party, but it must be something great that moves a nation.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1792
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A nation under a well regulated government, should permit none to remain uninstructed. It is monarchical and aristocratical government only that requires ignorance for its support.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1792
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As parents, we can have no joy, knowing that this government is not sufficiently lasting to ensure any thing which we may bequeath to posterity: And by a plain method of argument, as we are running the next generation into debt, we ought to do the work of it, otherwise we use them meanly and pitifully. In order to discover the line of our duty rightly, we should take our children in our hand, and fix our station a few years farther into life; that eminence will present a prospect, which a few present fears and prejudices conceal from our sight.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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But where says some is the King of America? I'll tell you Friend, he reigns above, and doth not make havoc of mankind like the Royal Brute of Britain...let it be brought forth placed on the divine law, the word of God; let a crown be placed thereon, by which the world may know, that so far as we approve of monarchy, that in America THE LAW IS KING.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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Freedom had been hunted round the globe; reason was considered as rebellion; and the slavery of fear had made men afraid to think. But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine, Dissertation on First Principles of Government, December 23, 1791
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I consider the war of America against Britain as the country's war, the public's war, or the war of the people in their own behalf, for the security of their natural rights, and the protection of their own property.
Thomas Paine, On Financing the War, 1782
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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute.
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
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It is the madness of folly, to expect mercy from those who have refused to do justice; and even mercy, where conquest is the object, is only a trick of war; the cunning of the fox is as murderous as the violence of the wolf.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me, or those that are in it, and to "bind me in all cases whatsoever" to his absolute will, am I to suffer it?
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776
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Now is the seedtime of continental union, faith and honor. The least fracture now, will be like a name engraved with the point of a pin on the tender rind of a young oak; the wound would enlarge with the tree, and posterity read in it full grown characters.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, which we might expect in a country without government, our calamity is heightened by reflecting that we furnish the means by which we suffer.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The Grecians and Romans were strongly possessed of the spirit of liberty but not the principle, for at the time they were determined not to be slaves themselves, they employed their power to enslave the rest of mankind.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 5, March 21, 1778
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The reformation was preceded by the discovery of America, as if the Almighty graciously meant to open a sanctuary to the persecuted in future years, when home should afford neither friendship nor safety.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The Sun never shined on a cause of greater worth.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The times that tried men's souls are over-and the greatest and completest revolution the world ever knew, gloriously and happily accomplished.
Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 13, 1783
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Here are quotes by one of America's greatest founding fathers, George Washington, and related quotations about America's founding. For more history, see Founding Fathers.
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'Tis folly in one Nation to look for disinterested favors from another; that it must pay with a portion of its Independence for whatever it may accept under that character; that by such acceptance, it may place itself in the condition of having given equivalents for nominal favours and yet of being reproached with ingratitude for not giving more. There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate upon real favours from Nation to Nation. 'Tis an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign world.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.
George Washington, letter to Benjamin Harrison, October 10, 1784
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Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external trappings of elevated office. To me there is nothing in it, beyond the lustre which may be reflected from its connection with a power of promoting human felicity.
George Washington, letter to Catherine Macaulay Graham, January 9, 1790
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And you will, by the dignity of your Conduct, afford occasion for Posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to Mankind, had this day been wanting, the World had never seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining.
George Washington, The Newburgh Address, January 2, 1783
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
George Washington, Circular to the States, May 9, 1753
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But if we are to be told by a foreign Power ... what we shall do, and what we shall not do, we have Independence yet to seek, and have contended hitherto for very little.
George Washington, letter to Alexander Hamilton, May 8, 1796
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Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human Nature.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution, and retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness and contempt? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor? If you can — GO — and carry with you the jest of tories and scorn of whigs — the ridicule, and what is worse, the pity of the world. Go, starve, and be forgotten!
George Washington, letter to the Officers of the Army, March 12, 1783
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.
George Washington, letter to Marquis de Lafayette, July 25, 1785
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Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.
George Washington, letter to Benedict Arnold, September 14, 1775
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For myself the delay [in assuming the office of the President] may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure you, with the world it would obtain little credit that my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm.
George Washington, comment to General Henry Knox, March 1789
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
George Washington, upon fumbling for his glasses before delivering the Newburgh Address, March 15, 1783
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Happy, thrice happy shall they be pronounced hereafter, who have contributed any thing, who have performed the meanest office in erecting this stupendous fabrick of Freedom and Empire on the broad basis of Independency; who have assisted in protecting the rights of humane nature and establishing an Asylum for the poor and oppressed of all nations and religions.
George Washington, General Orders, April 18, 1783
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our Commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand: neither seeking nor granting exclusive favours or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of Commerce, but forcing nothing; establishing with Powers so disposed; in order to give trade a stable course.
George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796
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Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
George Washington, Address to Congress on Resigning his Commission, December 23, 1783
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I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species...and to disperse the families I have an aversion.
George Washington, letter to Robert Lewis, August 18, 1799
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'Tis done. We have become a nation.
Benjamin Rush, on the ratification of the Constitution, letter to Boudinot, July 9, 1788
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A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.
Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, February 12, 1779
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A good government implies two things; first, fidelity to the objects of the government; secondly, a knowledge of the means, by which those objects can be best attained.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy — "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you can keep it."
Anonymous, from Farrand's Records of the Federal Convention of 1787
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All good men wish the entire abolition of slavery, as soon as it can take place with safety to the public, and for the lasting good of the present wretched race of slaves. The only possible step that could be taken towards it by the convention was to fix a period after which they should not be imported.
Oliver Ellsworth, The Landholder, December 10, 1787
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An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.
John Paul Jones, letter to Gouverneur Morris, Sept 2, 1782
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An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation.
John Marshall, McCullough v. Maryland, 1819
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And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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Another not unimportant consideration is, that the powers of the general government will be, and indeed must be, principally employed upon external objects, such as war, peace, negotiations with foreign powers, and foreign commerce. In its internal operations it can touch but few objects, except to introduce regulations beneficial to the commerce, intercourse, and other relations, between the states, and to lay taxes for the common good. The powers of the states, on the other hand, extend to all objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, and liberties, and property of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the state.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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As our president bears no resemblance to a king so we shall see the Senate has no similitude to nobles. First, not being hereditary, their collective knowledge, wisdom, and virtue are not precarious. For by these qualities alone are they to obtain their offices, and they will have none of the peculiar qualities and vices of those men who possess power merely because their father held it before them.
Tench Coxe, An American Citizen, No.2, September 28, 1787
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Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States.
Noah Webster, An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution, 1787
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Besides, to lay and collect internal taxes in this extensive country must require a great number of congressional ordinances, immediately operation upon the body of the people; these must continually interfere with the state laws and thereby produce disorder and general dissatisfaction till the one system of laws or the other, operating upon the same subjects, shall be abolished.
Federal Farmer, Antifederalist Letter, October 10, 1787
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But the safety of the people of America against dangers from foreign force depends not only on their forbearing to give just causes of war to other nations, but also on their placing and continuing themselves in such a situation as not to invite hostility or insult; for it need not be observed that there are pretended as well as just causes of war.
John Jay, Federalist No. 4
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Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin here.
Captain John Parker, commander of the militiamen at Lexington, Massachusetts, on siting British Troops (attributed), April 19, 1775
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Dr. Franklin, looking towards the president's chair, at the back of which a rising sun happened to be painted, observed to a few members near him, that painters had found it difficult to distinguish in their art a rising sun from a setting sun. "I have," said he, "often and often in the course of this session and the vicissitude of my hopes and fears as to its issue, looked at that behind the president without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting: But now at length I have the happiness to know that it is a rising and not a setting sun."
Anonymous anecdote from the Constitutional Convention
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Eloquence has been defined to be the art of persuasion. If it included persuasion by convincing, Mr. Madison was the most eloquent man I ever heard.
Patrick Henry, on James Madison, November 12, 1790
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Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse the history of his own country.
Noah Webster, On the Education of Youth in America, 1788
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Every person seems to acknowledge his greatness. He blends together the profound politician with the scholar.
William Pierce, on James Madison, 1787
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Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. The divine law, as discovered by reason and the moral sense, forms an essential part of both.
James Wilson
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First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in humble and enduring scenes of private life. Pious, just humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform dignified, and commanding; his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence and virtue always felt his fostering hand. The purity of his private charter gave effulgence to his public virtues. Such was the man for whom our nation morns
John Marshall, official eulogy of George Washington, delivered by Richard Henry Lee, December 26, 1799
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Give me liberty or give me death.
Patrick Henry
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Government, in my humble opinion, should be formed to secure and to enlarge the exercise of the natural rights of its members; and every government, which has not this in view, as its principal object, is not a government of the legitimate kind.
James Wilson, Lectures on Law, 1791
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Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
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Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.
Patrick Henry, speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1778
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He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
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How much more do they deserve our reverence and praise, whose lives are devoted to the formation of institutions, which, when they and their children are mingled in the common dust, may continue to cherish the principles and the practice of liberty in perpetual freshness and vigour.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
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How prone all human institutions have been to decay; how subject the best-formed and most wisely organized governments have been to lose their check and totally dissolve; how difficult it has been for mankind, in all ages and countries, to preserve their dearest rights and best privileges, impelled as it were by an irresistible fate of despotism.
James Monroe, speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 10, 1788
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I am commonly opposed to those who modestly assume the rank of champions of liberty, and make a very patriotic noise about the people. It is the stale artifice which has duped the world a thousand times, and yet, though detected, it is still successful. I love liberty as well as anybody. I am proud of it, as the true title of our people to distinction above others; but...I would guard it by making the laws strong enough to protect it.
Fisher Ames, letter to George Richard Minot, June 23, 1789
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I am free to acknowledge that His Powers are full great, and greater than I was disposed to make them. Nor, Entre Nous, do I believe they would have been so great had not many of the members cast their eyes towards General Washington as President; and shaped their Ideas of the Powers to be given to a President, by their opinions of his Virtue.
Pierce Butler, letter to Weedon Butler, May 5, 1778
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I am not a Virginian, but an American.
Patrick Henry, speech in the First Continental Congress, September 6, 1774
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I am not influenced by the expectation of promotion or pecuniary reward. I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary for the public good, become honorable by being necessary.
Nathan Hale, remark to Captain William Hull, who had attempted to dissuade him from volunteering for a spy mission for General Washington, September, 1776
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I believe a time will come when an opportunity will be offered to abolish this lamentable evil. Everything we do is to improve it, if it happens in our day; if not, let us transmit to our descendants, together with our slaves, a pity for their unhappy lot and an abhorrence of slavery.
Patrick Henry, letter to Robert Pleasants, January 18, 1773
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I have no notion of being hanged for half treason. When a subject draws his sword against his prince, he must cut his way through, if he means afterward to sit down in safety.
Colonel Joseph Reed, to Mr. Pettit, September 29, 1775
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I have not yet begun to fight!
John Paul Jones, response to enemy demand to surrender, September 23, 1779
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I hope some future day will bring me the happiness of seeing my family again collected under our own roof, happy in ourselves and blessed in each other.
Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, March 15, 1784
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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
Nathan Hale, before being hanged by the British, September 22, 1776
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I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.
John Paul Jones, letter to M. Le Ray de Chaumont, November 16, 1778
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If all the delegates named for this Convention at Philadelphia are present, we will ever have seen, even in Europe, an assembly more respectable for the talents, knowledge, disinterestedness, and patriotism of those who compose it.
Otto (French charge d'affaires), letter to the Comite de Montmorin, April 10, 1787
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If men of wisdom and knowledge, of moderation and temperance, of patience, fortitude and perseverance, of sobriety and true republican simplicity of manners, of zeal for the honour of the Supreme Being and the welfare of the commonwealth; if men possessed of these other excellent qualities are chosen to fill the seats of government, we may expect that our affairs will rest on a solid and permanent foundation.
Samuel Adams, letter to Elbridge Gerry, November 27, 1780
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Matt 18:19-20, Hos 10:12, Ps 19:14, Ps 139:23, Mar 12:30, Col 2:15, 1 pet 3:1-7, Ac 5:26, 27, Ac 26:1-32, (Ac 22:1-29, Ac 26:29, Ac 12:6, Ac 26:1-11, 1 Pt 3:15, 1 Co 0:15, Gal 3:17, Heb 11:16, Mt 19:28, Lu 2:36, Jam 1:1, Lu 2:37, Phil 3:10, 11, Zec 8:6, Jn 16:2, 1 Tim 1:13, Rev 2:10, 2 Co 11:24,
Matthew 18:19-20
19"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
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Hosea 10:12
12 Sow for yourselves righteousness,
reap the fruit of unfailing love,
and break up your unplowed ground;
for it is time to seek the LORD,
until he comes
and showers righteousness on you.
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Psalm 19:14
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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Psalm 139:23
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
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Mark 12:30
30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'[a]
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a.Mark 12:30 Deut. 6:4,5
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Colossians 2:15
15And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.[a]
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a.Colossians 2:15 Or them in him
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1 Peter 3:1-7
1 Peter 3
Wives and Husbands
1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
7Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
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Acts 5:26
26At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people would stone them.
Acts 5:27 27Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.
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Acts 26:1-32
1Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: 2"King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, 3and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently. 4"The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem. 5They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee. 6And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. 7This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me. 8Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
9"I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. 11Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. In my obsession against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. 12"On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. 13About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions. 14We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic,[a] 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' 15"Then I asked, 'Who are you, Lord?' " 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' the Lord replied. 16'Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. 17I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them 18to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' 19"So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. 20First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. 21That is why the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. 22But I have had God's help to this very day, and so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen— 23that the Christ[b] would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles." 24At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defense. "You are out of your mind, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you insane." 25"I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do." 28Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?" 29Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." 30The king rose, and with him the governor and Bernice and those sitting with them. 31They left the room, and while talking with one another, they said, "This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment."
32Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."
Footnotes:
a.Acts 26:14 Or Hebrew
b.Acts 26:23 Or Messiah
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Acts 22:1-29
1"Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense." 2When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet.
Then Paul said: 3"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. 4I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison, 5as also the high priest and all the Council can testify. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.
6"About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. 7I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, 'Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?'
8" 'Who are you, Lord?' I asked.
" 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,' he replied. 9My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me.
10"'What shall I do, Lord?' I asked.
"'Get up,' the Lord said, 'and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.' 11My companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me.
12"A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there. 13He stood beside me and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight!' And at that very moment I was able to see him.
14"Then he said: 'The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. 15You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. 16And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'
17"When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance 18and saw the Lord speaking. 'Quick!' he said to me. 'Leave Jerusalem immediately, because they will not accept your testimony about me.'
19" 'Lord,' I replied, 'these men know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison and beat those who believe in you. 20And when the blood of your martyr[a] Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.'
21"Then the Lord said to me, 'Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.' "
Paul the Roman Citizen
22The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, "Rid the earth of him! He's not fit to live!"
23As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, 24the commander ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and questioned in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this. 25As they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn't even been found guilty?"
26When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. "What are you going to do?" he asked. "This man is a Roman citizen."
27The commander went to Paul and asked, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?"
"Yes, I am," he answered.
28Then the commander said, "I had to pay a big price for my citizenship."
"But I was born a citizen," Paul replied.
29Those who were about to question him withdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains.
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a.Acts 22:20 Or witness
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Acts 26:29
29Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains."
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Acts 12:6
6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance.
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Acts 26:1-11
1Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: 2"King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, 3and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.
4"The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem. 5They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee. 6And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. 7This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me. 8Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
9"I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. 11Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. In my obsession against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.
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1 Peter 3:15
15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. 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,
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Galatians 3:17
17What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise.
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Hebrews 11:16
16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
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Matthew 19:28
28Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Luke 2:36
36There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
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James 1:1
1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations:
Greetings.
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Luke 2:37
37and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[a] She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
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a.Luke 2:37 Or widow for eighty-four years
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Philippians 3:10
10I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
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Philippians 3:11
11and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.
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Zechariah 8:6
6 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvelous to me?" declares the LORD Almighty.
John 16:2
2They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.
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1 Timothy 1:13
13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.
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Revelation 2:10
10Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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2 Corinthians 11:24
24Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.
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2 Corinthians 11:24
24Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.
MEN’S CONFERENCE
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Praying together brings courage and a powerful response
Acts 4:23-31
23 As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 Then all the believers were united as they lifted their voices in prayer: "O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-- 25 you spoke long ago by the Holy Spirit through our ancestor King David, your servant, saying,
'Why did the nations rage?
Why did the people waste their time with futile plans?
26 The kings of the earth prepared for battle;
the rulers gathered together
against the Lord
and against his Messiah.'
27 "That is what has happened here in this city! For Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate the governor, the Gentiles, and the people of Israel were all united against Jesus, your holy servant, whom you anointed. 28 In fact, everything they did occurred according to your eternal will and plan. 29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give your servants great boldness in their preaching. 30 Send your healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
31 After this prayer, the building where they were meeting shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they preached God Almighty's message with boldness.
NLT
APPLICATION:
In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change the TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't.
"What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus.
"These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they're nothing, but when I curl them together like this into a single unit, they form a weapon that is terrible to behold."
"Which channel do you want?" asks Linus.
Turning away, he looks at his fingers and says, "Why can't you guys get organized like that?"
We're the same way as those individual fingers, not much power until we're put together in unity and purpose, and then we're a KNOCKOUT!!
Matthew 18:19-20
19"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
19 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." NIV -Pastor Anthony
Michael House
I bring my mug. A doorman makes me leave it at the front. And after I'm seated I see some coffee cups and a mug. I guess they got by unseen. Didn't I just say the ref doesn’t see everything?
Mt 28:18-21
18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Keep it real. Do not put on a show. Be genuine. Be a good example of Jesus. be a living sacrifice. Honor Jesus with your acts. Our God Almighty is an awesome God Almighty. mom gives me a ride to the church, Indian Rocks. I see somebody frolm Abundant Life in the parking lot first thing! That's exactly what I was praying for! Thank You, Jesus! Thank You, Jesus! Thank You, Jesus! when seated, I see the paint of Jesus on the cross a man yesterday did with his hands and wet paint! It was awesome! A bunch of marks that turned out to be
The Katinas
Joe White
Reggie Dabbs
Rick Rigsby
Steve Farrar
Doug McCary
ot thousands of heads! I've never felt an anointing this great ANYWHERE! We say the Pledge! We pray for America. Lots of hugs, smiles, cheers, joy, and love everywhere! It start 8:15 exactly! I love that! Hey, my Papa, whom I lived with, was a 30 year boss! The Spirit is so strong, so happy, so joyous, so anointed, so gleeful that it’s hard to walk without getting knocked down by it! There's so much joy everywhere! I look at the 178 women to turn me down as such a petty thing all of a sudden! The Katinas powerfully performed most anointed! There was power of joy everywhere! Guest speakers Joe White, Reggie Dabbs, Rick Rigsby, Steve Farrar, and Doug McCary deliver powerful sermons. http://thekatinas.com/welcome/ This is the kind of love everybody wants. Women and men are different. You never hear a man say he’s going to the bathroom and 2 other men say let me go with you. You never see a man total a car trying to miss a deer but total it by trying to hit it. if a man squeezes out too much toothpaste onto the sink, he doesn’t try to get it back in, but scoops I with his toothbrush. When a woman sneezes and snot comes out, she thinks it’s the most horrible thing in the world. Men think it’s the greatest. Thin in the world! Steve Ferard wrote Point Man.
It fills an empty space in your heart. Jesus is all I have. I think of the Great Commission Matt 18:19-20 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." I realize that's why Jesus has me here. I want to reach more people. I wasn’t born to be comfortable with the flesh! Why do you exist? You've never been this age before. A girl, about 4 years old, is on the screen. As a baby, she was left at the orphanage, believed to be cursed. Adopted by a present preacher. She recites Psalm 139
For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.
1 O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue
you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem me in—behind and before;
you have laid your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, [a] you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to [b] me are your thoughts, O God Almighty!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand.
When I awake,
I am still with you.
19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God Almighty!
Away from me, you bloodthirsty men!
20 They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD,
and abhor those who rise up against you?
22 I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, O God Almighty, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Wow! That little girl just recited that! Chinese! 1 hand missing and it doesn’t bother her as it shouldn't. David was a man’s man. Very talented. Masculine. God Almighty is God Almighty in the confusion and in the clear. You do not feel productive because you're not. People are like the orchard in the winter. They look dead on the outside, but on the in something very important is happening. The preacher was going to Private/Christian College on the chapter Psalms 139. He just saw that and says he could do no better. 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
On the plane, the woman in front of him let her seat back. He was trapped. Could do nothing. but read the magazine she was reading. It was about finding your purpose in you. but it is found in Jesus. open theism says God Almighty doesn’t know the future. My theology teacher said that and I disputed. Then he clarified he said God Almighty doesn’t have to know the future. He knows what will happen in the present, or to the present so well, He doesn’t have to know the future. I was ok oh I'm sorry. We’re all messed up. We cannot make it on our own. This is an all men’s conference. You say and do stuff and you do not know why. Jesus is a great Savior. Psalm 103 Of David. 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name. [-]Psalm 115
1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us
but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.
2 Why do the nations say,
"Where is their God Almighty?"
3 Our God Almighty is in heaven;
he does whatever pleases him.
4 But their idols are silver and gold,
made by the hands of men.
5 They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but they cannot see;
6 they have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but they cannot smell;
7 they have hands, but cannot feel,
feet, but they cannot walk;
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.
Isaiah 40
Comfort for God Almighty's People
1 Comfort, comfort my people,
says your God Almighty.
2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,
and proclaim to her
that her hard service has been completed,
that her sin has been paid for,
that she has received from the LORD's hand
double for all her sins.
3 A voice of one calling:
"In the desert prepare
the way for the LORD [a] ;
make straight in the wilderness
a highway for our God Almighty. [b]
9 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
God Almighty brings good out of evil. 16 A man who strays from the path of understanding
comes to rest in the company of the dead.
You are here til your work is through. Here till you finish. Ephesians 2
Made Alive in Christ
1As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4But because of his great love for us, God Almighty, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6And God Almighty raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God Almighty— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God Almighty's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God Almighty prepared in advance for us to do.
Happiness, Contentment, Pleasure, Gladness, Cheerfulness, Joy. That's what always fills the air of men’s conferences. If you could bottle this feel, before taxes, you'd be a multi zillionaire. Do your work then you are out of here. You cannot die till you are finished.
Philippians 2
Imitating Christ's Humility
1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.[-]
Church
Do you have your Timothys? That's people to be role models for. We learned about it in the fabulous men’s conference. I'm so glad I went and feel so blessed for the opportunity! Praise the Lord! Musicians mounting the stage 8:31a. excitement building. Joy extremely filling the air very much. We stand in the tremendously anointed air. Men who went to the men’s conference brought some of the Spirit with them. That sounds like I'm talking smack, but the enormously anointed air is awfully joyful, really fantastic. Stand. I've come to find God Almighty. God Almighty is King of everything. God Almighty’s Spirit is filling me up again. There's no higher love. The blessedness in the sanctuary is particularly joyous following the men’s conference. I write a note. Reminder to get my mug from Derrick. In his car. I get it and go to the second service. After first. And have to go to the bathroom so badly I forget it! plus to top it off Mom sends something. . first time attendees, fill out a card. Be here at the anointed services October 12-sixteen. 7p. be here for street evangelism. I need a ride for it. I have the services covered. exceptionally great preacher Lewis Lee will be Monday, Tuesday preacher. Take part in very wonderful street evangelism. There's a determination of how the street evangelizing works. Giving a bottle of water with an invitation to Abundant Life. reaching souls. Praying prayer of salvation. Reaping harvest. There'll be community walking and claiming of neighborhoods. An exceptionally pleased Spirit can be felt. The way men’s conference kept talking about wife in a great light, I keep thinking of my spouse, Jesus, and I'm more than pleased! Find somebody you do not know and hug them. I keep blowing my nose. Feb, 1993, my face was crushed and nasal messed up. The experts to fly in and set my bones were the very best money could buy! But they couldn't fix my nasal. All because I had to rebel a lie told to me. Jesus came to my rescue. I called. God Almighty answered. God Almighty be lifted high. There's a remarkably thick sense of the Spirit here. It’s too bad Mom will soon text me and say she's here. Come on. It takes my mind off everything. The text Mom sends isn’t at a good time. God Almighty be lifted high. Do you mean it? be very, very hungry when you call on God Almighty. extremely hungry
extraordinarily eager, outstandingly keen, and especially ambitious.
John 15
The Vine and the Branches
1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
8This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 9"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14You are my friends if you do what I command. 15I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
We have prayer. Think about ue fruit. That's what we’re called to. to bear fruit. Pastor Anthony dedicates a baby to the Lord. a.Luke 2:11 Or Messiah. "The Christ" (Greek) and "the Messiah" (Hebrew) both mean "the Anointed One"; also in verse 26. [-] that's a verse I just found. The baby is Ben and Angela’s. Numbers 6:24-26 (New International Version)
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24 " ' "The LORD bless you
and keep you;
25 the LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
26 the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace." '
kids are extremely, extraordinarily important.
The Little Children and Jesus
15People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God Almighty belongs to such as these. 17I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God Almighty like a little child will never enter it."
That's the plan. Let the Word have the most weight. Humility and prayer. Prayer doesn’t see immediate results. I think of the 178 women to reject me I'm over joyed that I'm not in a dysfunctional marriage! Communicating with Jesus is very important. No position in the floor needed. Seek God Almighty’s face. That's fellowship and presence. Turn from your wicked ways. That makes me think of some government the decisions. Not all. Ask God Almighty to show you how to please Him. I asked God Almighty to see Derrick and opened the door. There he was! I asked to see Bud. Walked in the gym and there he was walking to the trash near the door an inch away! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! I'm crazy about God Almighty Almighty! Relationship is important. Ask how to please God Almighty. when you love God Almighty, you want to please Him. Pastor Anthony uses first falling in love. I keep going I dunno. I dunno. I dunno. I dunno. I've never been in love. I fear that shows in my writing. Fiction. It may matter. Maybe I should stick to teen fiction. No, I wrote 18 of those.
Hosea 10:12
12 Sow for yourselves righteousness,
reap the fruit of unfailing love,
and break up your unplowed ground;
for it is time to seek the LORD,
until he comes
and showers righteousness on you.
Fallow. Unplowed ground. Across from Pastor Anthony’s childhood home. Mr. Porters. The ground looked dead till it was plowed and showed fertility. I think of my childhood field. I'd plow it. I plowed it years before I was old enough to drive. You are more accepting of sin if you need to be plowed. You have to do something with your ground. Accept the Lord. Maybe you need to sacrifice. Every transgression starts with a thought. Psalm 19:14
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 139:23
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
If you mean it, God Almighty will tell you. come clean with God Almighty. notice his unfailing love. You do not appreciate your family till you need them. LOL! My house just had a break in a circuit! Now my maintenance man uncle is fabulous, and wonderful, and tremendous, and magnificent, and marvelous, and great, and remarkable, and extraordinary, and amazing and I'm humbled, and modest, and unassuming, and retiring, and meek, and self-effacing!
Mark 12:30
30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'[a]
Love God Almighty with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Ask forgiveness for not accepting God Almighty first. We cannot live off of the previous generation. Have a prayer life. read the Bible. Ask forgiveness for forgetting your first love. forgive. Love no matter what. You have to forgive everybody. Fast and pray. Do not lie. Tell the truth. (I must get over the 178 women to reject me and move forward.) . One time my brother’s buddy and I were playing pool in the guest house. We were putting on a show about my contention of lesbians attacking me. He told me that. I must forgive and move forward. Yes, I won the game. What does that have to do with it? It’s funny how Jesus speaks to you.)
Colossians 2:15
15And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.[a]
Do not slander. Let the Holy Spirit show when you grieve Him. tell the devil it is covered in the blood. wholeness is completeness, and entirety, and totality, and unity, and fullness. That's not drinking. You could cause somebody to stumble. I think of somebody with me seeing a church member, woman, with pants on. The church didn't believe women should be wearing pants. The woman with me acted so relieved. In private of country1. Do not believe what everybody tells you. I was told God Almighty doesn’t get angry by a church member. The next day, today, I did my Bible reading and right there where I opened it up I saw that though Moses was a prophwt, that didn't make him exempt from God Almighty’s wrath. My wrath over the 178 women to reject me is in NO way justified!
1 Peter 3:1-7
1 Peter 3
Wives and Husbands
1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
7Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Emotional. Do not be vulnerable. It’s easy for men because they’ve been brain damaged. Be more objective. Women are in tune with tkds’ needs. Men completely fail at that. Just like I failed with Pam’s test. I know she misses me. I know she got a peace from me she NEVER found anywhere else. But she's still the past. God Almighty may put nobody else in my life. as many tears as I cried for her, that’ll be ok. I'm soft, I guess. I know I was unreal. They scourged Jesus to see His man side. She scourged me to see mine. I failed. I failed. Jesus didn't and He never will. Jesus is perfect, and ideal, and great, and wonderful, and faultless, and flawless, and seamless, and unspoiled. I'm not. Men are brain damaged. Oh yeah, I said that. Wrong place…. Sunday school.
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
People's New Testament
26:1 Paul's Address Before King Agrippa
SUMMARY OF ACTS 26:
Agrippa's Knowledge of the Law and the Jews. Paul's Early Career. The Great Doctrine of the Resurrection. His Hatred of Christ. The Manifestation of the Risen Lord to Paul Near Damascus. Paul's Preaching of the Suffering Christ. The Interruption of Festus and the Reply. Paul's Personal Appeal to Agrippa. The Decision That Paul Had Done Nothing Worthy of Bonds.
Then Agrippa said unto Paul. Not Agrippa, but Festus had the authority in the province, but this meeting was arranged in order that Agrippa might investigate the case and assist Festus in formulating the charges. See Acts 5:26
26At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people would stone them.
Acts 5:27 27Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. . Hence the king calls upon Paul to speak.
Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. This great occasion (Ac 25:23) gave Paul a great opportunity. Instead of using it to defend himself, he preached the gospel to that great audience. His address (Ac 26:2-23) is a masterpiece.
Wesley's Notes
26:1 And Paul stretching forth his hand - Chained as it was: a decent expression of his own earnestness, and proper to engage the attention of his hearers; answered for himself - Not only refuting the accusations of the Jews, but enlarging upon the faith of the Gospel.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
CHAPTER 26
Ac Acts 26:1-32
1Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: 2"King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, 3and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently. 4"The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem. 5They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee. 6And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. 7This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me. 8Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
9"I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. 11Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. In my obsession against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. 12"On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. 13About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions. 14We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic,[a] 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' 15"Then I asked, 'Who are you, Lord?' " 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' the Lord replied. 16'Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. 17I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them 18to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' 19"So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. 20First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. 21That is why the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. 22But I have had God's help to this very day, and so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen— 23that the Christ[b] would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles." 24At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defense. "You are out of your mind, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you insane." 25"I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do." 28Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?" 29Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." 30The king rose, and with him the governor and Bernice and those sitting with them. 31They left the room, and while talking with one another, they said, "This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment."
32Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."
. Paul's Defense of Himself before King Agrippa, Who Pronounces Him Innocent, but Concludes That the Appeal to Cæsar Must Be Carried Out.
This speech, though in substance the same as that from the fortress stairs of Jerusalem (Ac 1"Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense." 2When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet.
Then Paul said: 3"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. 4I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison, 5as also the high priest and all the Council can testify. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.
6"About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. 7I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, 'Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?'
8" 'Who are you, Lord?' I asked.
" 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,' he replied. 9My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me.
10"'What shall I do, Lord?' I asked.
"'Get up,' the Lord said, 'and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.' 11My companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me.
12"A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there. 13He stood beside me and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight!' And at that very moment I was able to see him.
14"Then he said: 'The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. 15You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. 16And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'
17"When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance 18and saw the Lord speaking. 'Quick!' he said to me. 'Leave Jerusalem immediately, because they will not accept your testimony about me.'
19" 'Lord,' I replied, 'these men know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison and beat those who believe in you. 20And when the blood of your martyr[a] Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.'
21"Then the Lord said to me, 'Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.' "
Paul the Roman Citizen
22The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, "Rid the earth of him! He's not fit to live!"
23As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, 24the commander ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and questioned in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this. 25As they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn't even been found guilty?"
26When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. "What are you going to do?" he asked. "This man is a Roman citizen."
27The commander went to Paul and asked, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?"
"Yes, I am," he answered.
28Then the commander said, "I had to pay a big price for my citizenship."
"But I was born a citizen," Paul replied.
29Those who were about to question him withdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains.
differs from it in being less directed to meet the charge of apostasy from the Jewish faith, and giving more enlarged views of his remarkable change and apostolic commission, and the divine support under which he was enabled to brave the hostility of his countrymen.
1-3. Agrippa said-Being a king he appears to have presided.
Paul stretched forth the hand-chained to a soldier (Acts 26:29
29Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains."
, and see on [2114] Acts 12:6
6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance.
Acts 26:1-11
1Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: 2"King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, 3and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.
4"The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem. 5They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee. 6And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. 7This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me. 8Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
9"I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. 11Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. In my obsession against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.
26:1-11 Christianity teaches us to give a reason of the hope that is in us, and also to give honour to whom honour is due, without flattery or fear of man. Agrippa was well versed in the Scriptures of the Old Testament, therefore could the better judge as to the controversy about Jesus being the Messiah. Surely ministers may expect, when they preach the faith of Christ, to be heard patiently. Paul professes that he still kept to all the good in which he was first educated and trained up. See here what his religion was. He was a moralist, a man of virtue, and had not learned the arts of the crafty, covetous Pharisees; he was not chargeable with any open vice and profaneness. He was sound in the faith. He always had a holy regard for the ancient promise made of God Almighty unto the fathers, and built his hope upon it. The apostle knew very well that all this would not justify him before God Almighty, yet he knew it was for his reputation among the Jews, and an argument that he was not such a man as they represented him to be. Though he counted this but loss, that he might win Christ, yet he mentioned it when it might serve to honour Christ. See here what Paul's religion is; he has not such zeal for the ceremonial law as he had in his youth; the sacrifices and offerings appointed by that, are done away by the great Sacrifice which they typified. Of the ceremonial cleansings he makes no conscience, and thinks the Levitical priesthood is done away in the priesthood of Christ; but, as to the main principles of his religion, he is as zealous as ever. Christ and heaven, are the two great doctrines of the gospel; that God Almighty has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. These are the matter of the promise made unto the fathers. The temple service, or continual course of religious duties, day and night, was kept up as the profession of faith in the promise of eternal life, and in expectation of it. The prospect of eternal life should engage us to be diligent and stedfast in all religious exercises. Yet the Sadducees hated Paul for preaching the resurrection; and the other Jews joined them, because he testified that Jesus was risen, and was the promised Redeemer of Israel. Many things are thought to be beyond belief, only because the infinite nature and perfections of Him that has revealed, performed, or promised them, are overlooked. Paul acknowledged, that while he continued a Pharisee, he was a bitter enemy to Christianity. This was his character and manner of life in the beginning of his time; and there was every thing to hinder his being a Christian. Those who have been most strict in their conduct before conversion, will afterwards see abundant reason for humbling themselves, even on account of things which they then thought ought to have been done.
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary
Chapter 26
We left Paul at the bar, and Festus, and Agrippa, and Bernice, and all the great men of the city of Caesarea, upon the bench, or about it, waiting to hear what he had to say for himself. Now in this chapter we have, I. The account he gives of himself, in answer to the calumnies of the Jews. And in this, 1. His humble address to king Agrippa, and the compliment he passed upon him (v. 1-3). 2. His account of his origin, and education, his profession as a Pharisee, and his adherence still to that which was then the main article of his creed, in distinction from the Sadducees, the "resurrection of the dead," however in rituals he had since departed from it (v. 3-8). 3. Of his zeal against the Christian religion, and the professors of it, in the beginning of his time (v. 9-11). 4. Of his miraculous conversion to the faith of Christ (v. 12-16). 5. Of the commission he received from heaven to preach the gospel to the Gentiles (v. 17, 18). 6. Of his proceedings pursuant to that commission, which had given this mighty offence to the Jews (v. 19-21). 7. Of the doctrine which he had made it his business to preach to the Gentiles, which was so far from destroying the law and the prophets that it showed the fulfilling of both (v. 22, 23). II. The remarks that were made upon his apology. 1. Festus thought he never heard a man talk so madly, and slighted him as crazed (v. 24). In answer to him, he denies the charge, and appeals to king Agrippa (v. 25-27). 2. King Agrippa, being more closely and particularly dealt with, thinks he never heard a man talk more rationally and convincingly, and owns himself almost his convert (v. 28), and Paul heartily wishes him so (v. 29). 3. They all agreed that he was an innocent man, that he ought to be set at liberty, and that it was a pity he was provoked to put a bar in his own door by appealing to Caesar (v. 30-32).
Verses 1-11
Agrippa was the most honourable person in the assembly, having the title of king bestowed upon him, though otherwise having only the power of other governors under the emperor, and, though not here superior, yet senior, to Festus; and therefore, Festus having opened the cause, Agrippa, as the mouth of the court, intimates to Paul a licence given him to speak for himself, v. 1. Paul was silent till he had this liberty allowed him; for those are not the most forward to speak that are best prepared to speak and speak best. This was a favour which the Jews would not allow him, or not without difficulty; but Agrippa freely gives it to him. And Paul's cause was so good that he desired no more than to have liberty to speak for himself; he needed no advocate, no Tertullus, to speak for him. Notice is taken of his gesture: He stretched forth his hand, as one that was under no consternation at all, but had perfect freedom and command of himself; it also intimates that he was in earnest, and expected their attention while he answered for himself. Observe, He did not insist upon his having appealed to Caesar as an excuse for being silent, did not say, "I will be examined no more till I come to the emperor himself;" but cheerfully embraced the opportunity of doing honour to the cause he suffered for. If we must be ready to give a reason of the hope that is in us to every man that asketh us, much more to every man in authority, 1 Peter 3:15
15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. 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,
. Now in this former part of the speech,
I. Paul addressed himself with a very particular respect to Agrippa, v. 2, 3. He answered cheerfully before Felix, because he knew he had been many years a judge to that nation, ch. 24:10. But his opinion of Agrippa goes further. Observe, 1. Being accused of the Jews, and having many base things laid to his charge, he is glad he has an opportunity of clearing himself; so far is he from imagining that his being an apostle exempted him from the jurisdiction of the civil powers. Magistracy is an ordinance of God Almighty, which we have all benefit by, and therefore must all be subject to. 2. Since he is forced to answer for himself, he is glad it is before king Agrippa, who, being himself a proselyte to the Jewish religion, understood all matters relating to it better than the other Roman governors did: I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews. It seems, Agrippa was a scholar, and had been particularly conversant in the Jewish learning, was expert in the customs of the Jewish religion, and knew the nature of them, and that they were not designed to be either universal or perpetual. He was expert also in the questions that arose upon those customs, in determining which the Jews themselves were not all of a mind. Agrippa was well versed in the scriptures of the Old-Testament, and therefore could make a better judgment upon the controversy between him and the Jews concerning Jesus being the Messiah than another could. It is an encouragement to a preacher to have those to speak to that are intelligent, and can discern things that differ. When Paul says, Judge you what I say, yet he speaks as to wise men, 1 Co. 10:15. 3. He therefore begs that he would hear him patiently, makrothymoµs-with long suffering. Paul designs a long discourse, and begs that Agrippa will hear him out, and not be weary; he designs a plain discourse, and begs that he will hear him with mildness, and not be angry. Paul had some reason to fear that as Agrippa, being a Jew, was well versed in the Jewish customs, and therefore the more competent judge of his cause, so he was soured in some measure with the Jewish leaven, and therefore prejudiced against Paul as the apostle of the Gentiles; he therefore says this to sweeten him: I beseech thee, hear me patiently. Surely the least we can expect, when we preach the faith of Christ, is to be heard patiently.
II. He professes that though he was hated and branded as a apostate, yet he still adhered to all that good which he was first educated and trained up in; his religion was always built upon the promise of God Almighty made unto the fathers; and this he still built upon.
1. See here what his religion was in his youth: His manner of life was well known, v. 4, 5. He was not indeed born among his own nation, but he was bred among them at Jerusalem. Though he had of late years been conversant with the Gentiles (which had given great offence to the Jews), yet at his setting out in the world he was intimately acquainted with the Jewish nation, and entirely in their interests. His education was neither foreign nor obscure; it was among his own nation at Jerusalem, where religion and learning flourished. All the Jews knew it, all that could remember so long, for Paul made himself remarkable betimes. Those that knew him from the beginning could testify for him that he was a Pharisee, that he was not only of the Jewish religion, and an observer of all the ordinances of it, but that he was of the most strict sect of that religion, most nice and exact in observing the institutions of it himself, and most rigid and critical in imposing them upon others. He was not only called a Pharisee, but he lived a Pharisee. All that knew him knew very well that never any Pharisee conformed more punctually to the rules of his order than he did. Nay, and he was of the better sort of Pharisees; for he was brought up at the feet of Gamaliel, who was an eminent rabbi of the school of house of Hillel, which was in much greater reputation for religion than the school or house of Samai. Now if Paul was a Pharisee, and lived a Pharisee, (1.) Then he was a scholar, a man of learning, and not an ignorant, illiterate, mechanic; the Pharisees knew the law, and were well versed in it, and in the traditional expositions of it. It was a reproach to the other apostles that they had not had an academical education, but were bred fishermen, ch. 4:13. Therefore, that the unbelieving Jews might be left without excuse, here is an apostle raised up that had sat at the feet of their most eminent doctors. (2.) Then he was a moralist, a man of virtue, and not a rake or loose debauched young man. If he lived like a Pharisee, he was no drunkard nor fornicator; and, being a young Pharisee, we may hope he was no extortioner, nor had yet learned the arts which the crafty covetous old Pharisees had of devouring the houses of poor widows; but he was, as touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. He was not chargeable with any instance of open vice and profaneness; and therefore, as he could not be thought to have deserted his religion because he did not know it (for he was a learned man), so he could not be thought to have deserted it because he did not love it, or was disaffected to the obligations of it, for he was a virtuous man, and not inclined to any immorality. (3.) Then he was orthodox, sound in the faith, and not a deist or sceptic, or a man of corrupt principles that led to infidelity. He was a Pharisee, in opposition to a Sadducee; he received those books of the Old Testament which the Sadducees rejected, believed a world of spirits, the immortality of the soul, the resurrection of the body, and the rewards and punishments of the future state, all which the Sadducees denied. They could not say, He quitted his religion for want of a principle, or for want of a due regard to divine revelation; no, he always had a veneration for the ancient promise made of God Almighty unto the fathers, and built his hope upon it.
Now though Paul knew very well that all this would not justify him before God Almighty, nor make a righteousness for him yet he knew it was for his reputation among the Jews, and an argument ad homine-uch as Agrippa would feel, that he was not such a man as they represented him to be. Though he counted it but loss that he might win Christ, yet he mentioned it when it might serve to honour Christ. He knew very well that all this while he was a stranger to the spiritual nature of the divine law, and to heart-religion, and that except his righteousness exceeded this he should never go to heaven; yet he reflects upon it with some satisfaction that he had not been before his conversion an atheistical, profane, vicious man, but, according to the light he had, had lived in all good conscience before God Almighty.
2. See here what his religion is. He has not indeed such a zeal for the ceremonial law as he had in his youth. The sacrifices and offerings appointed by that, he thinks, are superseded by the great sacrifice which they typified; ceremonial pollutions and purifications from them he makes no conscience of, and thinks the Levitical priesthood is honourably swallowed up in the priesthood of Christ; but for the main principles of his religion he is as zealous for them as ever, and more so, and resolves to live and die by them.
(1.) His religion is built upon the promise made of God Almighty unto the fathers. It is built upon divine revelation, which he receives and believes, and ventures his soul upon; it is built upon divine grace, and that grace manifested and conveyed by promise. The promise of God Almighty is the guide and ground of his religion, the promise made to the fathers, which was more ancient than the ceremonial law, that covenant which was confirmed before of God Almighty in Christ, and which the law, that was not till four hundred and thirty years after, could not disannul, Galatians 3:17
17What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise.
Christ and heaven are the two great doctrines of the gospel-that God Almighty has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Now these two are the matter of the promise made unto the fathers. It may look back as far as the promise made to father Adam, concerning the seed of the woman, and those discoveries of a future state which the first patriarchs acted faith upon, and were saved by that faith; but it respects chiefly the promise made to father Abraham, that in his seed all the families of the earth should be blessed, and that God Almighty would be a God Almighty to him, and to his seed after him: the former meaning Christ, the latter heaven; for, if God Almighty had not prepared for them a city, he would have been ashamed to have called himself their God Almighty. Hebrews 11:16
16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
(2.) His religion consists in the hopes of this promise. He places it not, as they did, in meats and drinks, and the observance of carnal ordinances (God Almighty had often shown what little account he made of them), but in a believing dependence upon God Almighty's grace in the covenant, and upon the promise, which was the great charter by which the church was first incorporated. [1.] He had hope in Christ as the promised seed; he hoped to be blessed in him, to receive the blessing of God Almighty and to be truly blessed. [2.] He had hopes of heaven; this is expressly meant, as appears by comparing ch. 24:15, That there shall be a resurrection of the dead. Paul had no confidence in the flesh, but in Christ; no expectation at all of great things in this world, but of greater things in the other world than any this world can pretend to; he had his eye upon a future state.
(3.) Herein he concurred with all the pious Jews; his faith was not only according to the scripture, but according to the testimony of the church, which was a support to it. Though they set him up as a mark, he was not singular: "Our twelve tribes, the body of the Jewish church, instantly serving God Almighty day and night, hope to come to this promise, that is, to the good promised." The people of Israel are called the twelve tribes, because so they were at first; and, though we read not of the return of the ten tribes in a body, yet we have reason to think many particular persons, more or less of every tribe, returned to their own land; perhaps, by degrees, the greater part of those that were carried away. Christ speaks of the twelve tribes, Matthew 19:28
28Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
. Anna was of the tribe of Asher, Luke 2:36
36There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
James directs his epistle to the twelve tribes scattered abroad, James 1:1
1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations:
Greetings.
. "Our twelve tribes, which make up the body of our nation, to which I and others belong. Now all the Israelites profess to believe in this promise, both of Christ and heaven, and hope to come to the benefits of them. They all hope for a Messiah to come, and we that are Christians hope in a Messiah already come; so that we all agree to build upon the same promise. They look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come, and this is what I look for. Why should I be looked upon as advancing something dangerous and heterodox, or as an apostate from the faith and worship of the Jewish church, when I agree with them in this fundamental article? I hope to come to the same heaven at last that they hope to come to; and, if we expect to meet so happily in our end, why should we fall out so unhappily by the way?" Nay, the Jewish church not only hoped to come to this promise, but, in the hope of it, they instantly served God Almighty day and night. The temple-service, which consisted in a continual course of religious duties, morning and evening, day and night, from the beginning of the year to the end of it, and was kept up by the priests and Levites, and the stationary men, as they called them, who continually attended there to lay their hands upon the public sacrifices, as the representatives of all the twelve tribes, this service was kept up in the profession of faith in the promise of eternal life, and, in expectation of it, Paul instantly serves God Almighty day and night in the gospel of his Son; the twelve tribes by their representatives do so in the law of Moses, but he and they do it in hope of the same promise: "Therefore they ought not to look upon me as a deserter from their church, so long as I hold by the same promise that they hold by." Much more should Christians, who hope in the same Jesus, for the same heaven, though differing in the modes and ceremonies of worship, hope the best one of another, and live together in holy love. Or it may be meant of particular persons who continued in the communion of the Jewish church, and were very devout in their way, serving God Almighty with great intenseness, and a close application of mind, and constant in it, night and day, as Anna, who departed not from the temple, but served God Almighty (it is the same word here used) in fastings and prayers night and day, Luke 2:37
37and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[a] She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
"In this way they hope to come to the promise, and I hope they will." Note, Those only can upon good grounds hope for eternal life that are diligent and constant in the service of God Almighty; and the prospect of that eternal life should engage us to diligence and constancy in all religious exercises. We should go on with our work with heaven in our eye. And of those that instantly serve God Almighty day and night, though not in our way, we ought to judge charitably.
(4.) This was what he was now suffering fo-or preaching that doctrine which they themselves, if they did but understand themselves aright, must own: I am judged for the hope of the promise made unto the fathers. He stuck to the promise, against the ceremonial law, while his persecutors stuck to the ceremonial law, against the promise: "It is for this hope's sake, king Agrippa, that I am accused of the Jews-because I do that which I think myself obliged to do by the hope of this promise." It is common for men to hate and persecute the power of that religion in others which yet they pride themselves in the form of. Paul's hope was what they themselves also allowed (ch. 24:15), and yet they were thus enraged against him for practising according to that hope. But it was his honour that when he suffered as a Christian he suffered for the hope of Israel, ch. 28:20.
(5.) This was what he would persuade all that heard him cordially to embrace (v. 8): Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you that God Almighty should raise the dead? This seems to come in somewhat abruptly; but it is probable Paul said much more than is here recorded, and that he explained the promise made to the fathers to be the promise of the resurrection and eternal life, and proved that he was in the right way of pursuing his hope of that happiness because he believed in Christ who had risen from the dead, which was a pledge and earnest of that resurrection which the fathers hoped for. Paul is therefore earnest to know the power of Christ's resurrection, that by it he might attain to the resurrection of the dead; see Philippians 3:10
10I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, Philippians 3:11
11and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.
11. Now many of his hearers were Gentiles, most of them perhaps, Festus particularly, and we may suppose, when they heard him speak so much of Christ's resurrection, and of the resurrection from the dead, which the twelve tribes hoped for, that they mocked, as the Athenians did, began to smile at it, and whispered to one another what an absurd thing it was, which occasioned Paul thus to reason with them. What! is it thought incredible with you that God Almighty should raise the dead? So it may be read. If it be marvellous in your eyes, should it be marvellous in mine eyes, saith the Lord of hosts? Zechariah 8:6
6 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvelous to me?" declares the LORD Almighty.
. If it be above the power of nature, yet it is not above the power of the God Almighty of nature. Note, There is no reason why we should think it at all incredible that God Almighty should raise the dead. We are not required to believe any thing that is incredible, any thing that implies a contradiction. There are motives of credibility sufficient to carry us through all the doctrines of the Christian religion, and this particularly of the resurrection of the dead. Has not God Almighty an infinite almighty power, to which nothing is impossible? Did not he make the world at first out of nothing, with a word's speaking? Did he not form our bodies, form them out of the clay, and breathe into us the breath of life at first? and cannot the same power form them again out of their own clay, and put life into them again? Do we not see a kind of resurrection in nature, at the return of every spring? Has the sun such a force to raise dead plants, and should it seem incredible to us that God Almighty should raise dead bodies?
III. He acknowledges that while he continued a Pharisee he was a bitter enemy to Christians and Christianity, and thought he ought to be so, and continued so to the moment that Christ wrought that wonderful change in him. This he mentions,
1. To show that his becoming a Christian and a preacher was not the product and result of any previous disposition or inclination that way, or any gradual advance of thought in favour of the Christian doctrine; he did not reason himself into Christianity by a chain of arguments, but was brought into the highest degree of an assurance of it, immediately from the highest degree of prejudice against it, by which it appeared that he was made a Christian and a preacher by a supernatural power; so that his conversion in such a miraculous way was not only to himself, but to others also, a convincing proof of the truth of Christianity.
2. Perhaps he designs it for such an excuse of his persecutors as Christ made for his, when he said, They know not what they do. Paul himself once thought he did what he ought to do when he persecuted the disciples of Christ, and he charitably thinks they laboured under the like mistake. Observe,
(1.) What a fool he was in his opinion (v. 9): He thought with himself that he ought to do many things, every thing that lay in his power, contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth, contrary to his doctrine, his honour, his interest. That name did not harm, yet, because it agreed not with the notion he had of the kingdom of the Messiah, he was for doing all he could against it. He thought he did God Almighty good service in persecuting those who called on the name of Jesus Christ. Note, It is possible for those to be confident they are in the right who yet are evidently in the wrong; and for those to think they are doing their duty who are wilfully persisting in the greatest sin. Those that hated their brethren, and cast them out, said, Let the Lord be glorified, Isa. 66:5. Under colour and pretext of religion, the most barbarous and inhuman villanies have been not only justified, but sanctified and magnified, John 16:2
2They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.
(2.) What a fury he was in his practice, v. 10, 11. There is not a more violent principle in the world than conscience misinformed. When Paul thought it his duty to do all he could against the name of Christ, he spared no pains nor cost in it. He gives an account of what he did of that kind, and aggravates it as one that was truly penitent for it: I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, 1 Timothy 1:13
13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.
. [1.] He filled the jails with Christians, as if they had been the worst of criminals, designing hereby not only to terrify them, but to make them odious to the people. He was the devil that cast some of them into prison (Revelation 2:10
10Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.
), took them into custody, in order to their being prosecuted. Many of the saints did I shut up in prison (ch. 26:10), both men and women, ch. 8:3. [2.] He made himself the tool of the chief priests. Herein from them he received authority, as an inferior officer, to put their laws in execution, and proud enough he was to be a man in authority for such a purpose. [3.] He was very officious to vote, unasked for, the putting of Christians to death, particularly Stephen, to whose death Saul was consenting (ch. 8:1), and so made himself particeps crimini-artaker of the crime. Perhaps he was, for his great zeal, though young, made a member of the sanhedrim, and there voted for the condemning of Christians to die; or, after they were condemned, he justified what was done, and commended it, and so made himself guilty ex post fact-fter the deed was committed, as if he had been a judge or jury-man. [4.] He brought them under punishments of an inferior nature, in the synagogues, where they were scourged as transgressors of the rules of the synagogue. He had a hand in the punishing of many; nay, it should seem the same persons were by his means often punished, as he himself was five times, 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 11:24
24Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.
24Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.
. [5.] He not only punished them for their religion, but, taking a pride in triumphing over men's consciences, he forced them to abjure their religion, by putting them to the torture: "I compelled them to blaspheme Christ, and to say he was a deceiver and they were deceived in him-compelled them to deny their Master, and renounce their obligations to him." Nothing will lie heavier upon persecutors than forcing men's consciences, how much soever they may now triumph in the proselytes they have made by their violences. [6.] His rage swelled so against Christians and Christianity that Jerusalem itself was too narrow a stage for it to act upon, but, being exceedingly mad against them, he persecuted them even to strange cities. He was mad at them, to see how much they had to say for themselves, notwithstanding all he did against them, mad to see them multiply the more for their being afflicted. He was exceedingly mad; the stream of his fury would admit no banks, no bounds, but he was as much a terror to himself as he was to them, so great was his vexation within himself that he could not prevail, as well as his indignation against them. Persecutors are mad men, and some of them exceedingly mad. Paul was mad to see that those in other cities were not so outrageous against the Christians, and therefore made himself busy where he had no business, and persecuted the Christians even in strange cities. There is not a more restless principle than malice, especially that which pretends conscience.
This was Paul's character, and this his manner of life in the beginning of his time; and therefore he could not be presumed to be a Christian by education or custom, or to be drawn in by hope of preferment, for all imaginable external objections lay against his being a Christian.
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I've been at the men’s conference. I'm always carried away with the feeling there. It’s anointed. You can feel the churches all over the state praying for it. When you get holy like this, you get always blessed. There's no word to describe it. The feeling is uplifting. Why? Because I'm so used to being distant from Jesus? well, in a way it is. Bless Jesus! There's no way you can be in heaven on earth all of the time. There's no way for something negative to not come knock on your door. Try explaining that to somebody sold out to the devil. Impossible. It’s as gracious gift if you are Spiritual and you have no bonds with the world. Don't get me wrong. We men quickly recognize we have troubles. Bless Jesus! Addicted people were there. Men with anger issues were praising the Lord. It’s not like they were perfect. But the world doesn’t see that. I remember life in the world. The devil controls your thinking. You pass the religion channel and see the smiles, and see the glee, and you think it’s all a put on. Bless Jesus! The hundreds if not thousands of male heads were getting a consecrated anointing. Churches were praying for that. You can feel it. Love and peace is in the air. It’s a hallowed feeling that tells you the King is near. As a matter of fact, the blessedness is so revered, you want to distance the world a million miles. Bless Jesus! Love’s power takes hold. Remember Martin Luther King? You can tell why he had such an impact on man’s thinking. You can tell the testimonies shared are being spoken with lips of God Almighty. You can tell. You can tell there's a love in the air like no other. You want to take your shoes off. You can tell you are on holy ground. Look at this. Bless Jesus! Pam broke my heart. Bless Jesus! There was a magnetic force we both felt. She got a sanctified feeling just by looking at me. I could tell she got a sacrosanct by being with me. I get the same thing by being with all of the sacred faces of love and joy. Jesus comes down. Bless Jesus! The revered King is actually among us! Oh, the holy reverence Jesus Almighty deserves! He is the Untouchable. You understand that better as you are there in the impervious surroundings and the invulnerable, impenetrable joy envelopes you! Where else can you get this!? NOWHERE!!! The untouched King is a great love and He is there! You can tell by the strength in the scene sin leaves Jesus Almighty unaffected. Christ has all power over everything and the great joy in your heart reassures that! Why not jump for joy!?!? Actually, all the men laughing, laughing, laughing, laughing tells you they are feeling the same thing you are!!! It is safe and sanctified and there's nowhere you want to be but where you are! What a great thing! What a great joy! It is most, mainly, for the most part, on the whole more joy than you get anywhere else! The sacrosanct and sacred love has a power that shows you heaven is indescribably joyful! That Jesus should be as a rule generally and directly revered! Jesus comes down like this in these mens conferences every time! The order is always amazing! If you are a manager or have ever been in charge of a group of people, the management here looks very, very admirable! Mens conference all the way, baby! Jesus should be more revered than ever after something like this has such a holy impact it always has! You realize nothing on earth has any value you thought it’d have! You see opinions as petty trouble that's more difficulty than it’s worth! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY! JOY all over the place! Mens conference! Pray for them! The untouchable God Almighty is always there! HA HA HA HA HA!!! What love, peace, and joy available for the crew! Bless Jesus Christ! Bless His name! Nothing like this can be bought anywhere else! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD ALMIGHTY! It’s impervious and you see how invulnerable Jesus is and how untouched you want to be! You can tell it’s prayed for! You can tell you are out of the world! BLESS THE KING!! You know you need this strength because you know as a human you will not be unaffected by the devil after you leave here! You know the world is digging pits for you to fall in! But here you know Christ is present! You are blessed! There's a safe feeling you get everything you need at men’s conference! Bless Jesus! Bless Jesus! Bless Jesus! Bless Jesus!
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I forgot I was fasting. That happened in Georgia too. But I didn't eat this time. I'd just heated a TV dinner, set it on the table, and was getting a fork when I remembered oh yeah, I'm fasting. Praise the Lord for reminding me! That's a blessing for sure! Ironmen meeting is departed for at 5P, so I’ll have an early supper. Therefore Ill prevent another supper. Keeping water in my mouth helps me forget how very hungry I am. Forgiving, merciful, pardoning, lenient, forbearing, magnanimous, sympathetic, and tolerant. That's a Christian. It takes sacrifice to give Christ room to do what he needs. If you are
loving, affectionate, tender, fond, devoted, caring, adoring, warm, amorous, doting,
Unselfish, altruistic, noble, and gallant, you are more like the Lord. It makes things move along better. It’s easier too on people of the Lord. I just bathed for the church Ironmen meeting and remembered I do not need to do my homework outside as usual. I need to be less sweaty smelling. That's more hygiene. If you are generous, giving, benevolent, altruistic, helpful, liberal, bountiful, openhanded, considerate, understanding, accepting, sympathetic, tolerant, gracious, and lenient, you are laying out the pattern Jesus had in mind to use in the first place. If you mess up the pattern that is needed, your loss will be the effect. Jesus wants you to be like this for that reason. The Christian has a most honorary Example to model after. That's what Ironmen is about. It’s funny my men’s accountability group host was at the last Perspectives class. His mom is a fabulous, wonderful, tremendous, and magnificent teacher. You are voluntary when there's a need. Even though you are an amateur you understand God Almighty has a place for you. It is for love you feel paid. Therefore Jesus gives you love and the glory in that is always worth everything. You are charitable to be more like Jesus. You’ve always intended to be like God Almighty. You have an intentional heart to do good. I decided I will not be reaching my regimen because my day will be cut short and I'm weak from fasting. Eating at 4:20, lunch. You are controlled by God Almighty. Your acts are deliberate and full of love. I just saw a guy, upperclassman; I got into a fight with on the bus on facebook. He was kicking me every day after I got up, so I threw my book bag, premeditatedly full, at him and jumped on him, swinging as hard as I could. Fast. Hey, my brother’s kickboxing name was Banny Rooster because that's how he fought. I've never seen the connection before. You are clean and waiting to be chosen for an assignment by Christ. I fill your day with love. Your intent is to be more like Christ. You keep your mind on Christ. You obligate your purpose is worship of God Almighty. Your plans are purposefully made with God Almighty in mind. That's why your schedule is premeditated with church in mind. I hated up my lunch today and remembered I was fasting when I opened the drawer for a fork. You are conscious the world is all around you, but that in no way justifies sin. Therefore you intentionally feed your spirit and your plans are calculated with Spiritual Growth in mind. You do things to get holy seeds planted in you. You get ready for harvest. You reflect over the full authority and love of Jesus. You think about the good people when you are lured to think the bad. When you are troubled, you consider if it doesn’t kill you, it’s making you stronger. I'm catching up with homework because instead of class Tuesday it’s Sunday. You do not mull over the past. That does no good. After I hated my frozen meal up, I put it in the fridge. Therefore I will not have to microwave it as long as the box says. You reflect over the goodness of God Almighty. You weigh your pros and cons and see you are on the winning end. You look up because your Redemption draws near. In Ecuador, I was SHOCKED by the cold weather! It made me ponder the way adjustment doesn’t always compliment you. The flesh hates change. You do not ponder the path of destruction being any better. You think about it and see you have nowhere else to go. The guy I got in a fight on the bus with we laugh about it now. It’s easy to take old stuff with a grain of salt. You are thoughtful for people in need. Just like now I see my neighbor as always being used to constant access to Mountain Dew and how I'd be different with those circumstances. You are careful about the things you say. You are slow about getting angry. You are cautious considering everything. You are unhurried when you are challenged by the foe. When you are wary, you do not jump the gun. Your thoughts are measured and you are methodical when you are in a process.
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I sent past papers maybe twice. Sorry, I just found I was working on a paper I already sent in. That can be a little aggravating. But everything happens for a reason. Things said leads to other things said. In rehab, we talked about stuff that helped us remember other stuff, which helped us remember other stuff, which helped us remember other stuff, which…. We talked very, very much about what we could remember. That's why I think Jesus had me writing on a past document that turned out to be already sent in. Before rehab, I remembered almost NOTHING! Hearing other peoples’ recounts triggered memories in my head. Things happen to help you remember thing you otherwise forgot. Lots of times you forget stuff for a very good reason. I was Overwhelmed in school with tons of homework, breaking down every day, every day, every day. There were days that were so hard to bear Jesus has erased them from my memory. I've become comfortable with not remembering some stuff. Worker A was doing VERY well. Contractors LOVED him. He had HUGE money. But it turned out he got so busy drugs were needed and used. He was caught by the police. Enough said. That likely got years. Get strength from Jesus. This morning I finished Leviticus and started Numbers. The TV people are doing something about commercials being so loud. I'm very, very excited about coming Ironmen, as I type. In another file, I'm working on my mystery that turned out to be a fiction. Obama is winning awards already for his presidency. If he isn’t supporting churches, he’ll think he's doing the right thing. Children and women need to be first in line for swine flu vaccine. That must be on my mind because I'm over zealous about Becoming a Christ-follower is not a destination; it is the beginning of a life-long journey to becoming fully alive. Men need other men in their lives to encourage one another, to grow in our faith, and to recapture authentic manhood. We believe that men have the power to change their world. That’s what the IRONMEN men’s ministry at FCC is about. Through growing relationships with other Christ-followers, men discover their true identity in Christ and are equipped to step out for The Sovereign Lord God and become the husbands, fathers, leaders, and world-changers The Sovereign Lord God wired them to be. Through breakfasts, sporting events, cookouts, camping retreats, paintball excursions, and various outreach ministries, the men of FCC seek to build lifelong friendships that grow us and challenge us to live out our faith with courage and conviction. Sometimes people will see you like they see themselves. My phone rang off the hook as a high school Senior. After my traumatic brain injury, NOBODY called. Jack Bowden gave me 110 thick books. All I did was read 8 months. Had them all read. Without the agonizing aloneness I wouldn't have read like I did. Of been healed like I was. Now I only want to read. Please pray sponsors get me access to a college degree. The lay out for my healing was so blessed! This is strange. I've been typing since I was 10, 24 years. I had been doing so 7 years when I had a traumatic brain injury. After I came out of a coma, I saw I could still type fast. “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.” This is true: A LITTLE knowledge is never enough; it never gets beyond half-truths which mislead one into false beliefs. This is more consistently true in the field of religion than in all other fields. I am frequently challenged on some point by someone who has just this little half-truth knowledge and thinks that he has found a fallacy in the Bible’s great truth that The Sovereign Lord God’s people Israel are known today as the Aryan, Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian and Teutonic peoples, and they are, and always have been, under The Sovereign Lord God’s command to keep their race pure. One instance of this, is the challenge frequently made,Interracial. Moses married an Ethiopian woman.” They base this upon the way Numbers 12:1 reads in their King James’ Version Bible. I heard that a decade ago and that he intermarried, but that's no true if he married the same color he is. The devil will use anything to get your mind off Jesus. People debate stuff that doesn’t matter because they love to debate. The thing you most need is always have your mind on Jesus’ goodness. Think of the authority Jesus has. The Supremacy of Christ
15He is the image of the invisible The Sovereign Lord God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For The Sovereign Lord God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. [-] As I work on my fiction, I feel very, very burned out with it. Do not get burned out with Jesus. He is always exciting. Think about what America is doing to itself. Think about how America first belonged to Native Americans mistaken for Indians. Christopher Columbus died without knowing the mistake. Please pray for Barack and the States. My Georgia Sunday school classmate went to the Olympics and sat by Arnold Swarzenegger. He said the man is phenomenally huge. He emphasized how unreal it was. It was a couple visiting class that knew the teacher. For the time it was very neat. But what if he always saw him? Lures look like that. Lots of lottery winners regret it. They lost the ability to see who their real friends are. I was in an apartment of a soon to be pro football player. The very, very much laud he got from beautiful girls left an impact. It looked very fake. Giving Jesus lip service is the same way. Instead of saying, show. Salvation is surrendering your soul to Jesus, claiming Him as your Lord and Savior. Confess it with your mouth. Know The Sovereign Lord God rose Him from the dead on the third day. Chaldea or Chaldaea (from Greek Χαλδαία, Chaldaia; Akkadian māt Kaldu, Hebrew כשדים, Kaśdim[1]; Arabic كلدان, Kāldān[2][3]), "the Chaldees" of the KJV Old Testament, was a Hellenistic designation for a part of Babylonia, which became an independent kingdom under the Chaldees. It pursued military campaigns against the foreign ruling dynasties ruling southern Mesopotamia, mainly the Akkadians and the Babylonians. It became a Babylonian colony in the early days of Hammurabi, but retained special status in relation to other cities ruled by Babylon in the region. One early such reference is to the impending invasion of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II (Habakkuk 1:6). ( 6 I am raising up the Babylonians, [a] that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwelling places not their own.) Tribes of settlers who arrived in the region became known as the Chaldeans. Quite where they originally came from is a mystery. Who did Cain and Abel marry? It’s the same thing. Focus on Jesus needs to be the first thing. Not if there’re UFOs. I saw 1 as a very little kid, crawling out of my window, running awar from home. . My great-granddaddy, I learned 25 years later, funded UFO research. That's like the restaurant I ate at. Wine thousands of dollars a bottle. The more money you give Jesus, the more He returns. Not dollar amount. But proportion wise. Thank the Sovereign Lord God I do not live at the apartment anymore. I can cut the grass in the house for money. There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has The Sovereign Lord God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him. James 1:12 A bad call by a referee can unjustly turn the game all around. Jesus is the only perfect Judge out there. No judge will make perfect the decisions. After tackling a football runner, he started hitting me. Besides me there was nobody before the touchdown line. I killed all of his hopes. I hit back. That was foolish. The ball went back because of the penalty. If I hadn't hit back, the ball would've gone behind the previous spot. So no gain for them came either. But what if the ref hadn't seen him hitting me? I'd looked wrong and they'd gotten gain. The judge on earth doesn’t see everything. When I played minor league baseball, I wouldn't be swing. I may miss. Just like in school I wouldn't be ask anybody out. They may reject me. So what! Rejections are nothing! If you do not risk failure, you do not risk gain. Nobody sees everything. The Sovereign Lord God just reminded me. Coach told us not to drink soft drinks. Teammate, neighbor walked up with a Mountain Dew in his hand!!!!!!!!!!! I COULD NOT believe that. But I've never thought of it this way. His family owned a store. He was used to having access to anything he wanted 24 7. What would I do if I were that spoiled? He even went to jail for not paying child support. I see maybe that store giving him access to goods may have rubbed off on him in a very bad way. He's been to jail several times. Everybody on my road did.
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A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man. John AdamsJohn Adams http://www.nccs.net/ The Constitution class is near beginning. I'm still gracious for all knowing King showing me hundred percent rejections of something somewhere. I read studies till midnight and made myself stay in bed till 8a. I give a book with 40 dollars for a loan earlier to somebody. I'm loving The Sovereign God’s name. it’s a Political Science class at church! Very, very interesting! The Sovereign God played such a part in government in the beginning! A Political Science class recorded and put on TV would be greatly viewed by everybody! Please pray for that! Our founding fathers saw a total need for respect of The Sovereign God in the government of the States. I'm so happy I saw Pam at the church dinner. I could tell she was waiting for me. Then I saw her get an Applebee’s worker and show me to her. luckily I'm over her. she didn't turn me down when I first asked her out. So that makes my always seeing her different. My back has been hurting. Intuition builds off of discomfort, I read, so obviously my intuition is getting a reading. I forgot my book. . I'd been writing all day. my fiction started moving along. Spells are like that in fiction writing. It resembles John Adamssports. Similar to my watching Riddick Bowe defeat Holyfield later. I was going for Holyfield because a guy in my karate class had a buddy that lived next door to him. He loved to play basketball with them. Not only did the karate guy tell me, but his aunt told me as she worked on my computer in the guest house without climate control. They both talked about what a great guy Holyfield is. Plus a school bus driver told me. A government of laws, and not of men. John AdamsJohn Adams let the glory of the Lord rise among us. Let it rise. The joy of the Lord is among us. Pam wasn't a church girl. But went with me. And liked it. only she started seeing somebody else. And told his step I tried to hug her against her will. He made me text her I won't make another pass at her. I could tell she was going by friends’ advice. please pray for the Fire Services! Seeing if I was right. Showing me she was wrong. Then again, I have to see her different. She didn't reject me when I asked her out. Like the 178. The Sovereign God is peace in the middle of the raging storm. Beautiful Lord tender and holy. Awesome and mighty. please pray for the Fire Services! The Sovereign God’1 mercy has made me free. It hits me! I've never been bit by the love bug! Maybe that's why I've been single 34 years!!! LOL!!!! I'm so gracious 178 women are too good for me! Nothing but The Sovereign God’s love. Holiness, holiness is what I long for! Brokenness is what I need. We present ourselves as a living sacrifice. please pray for the Fire Services! I feel tremendous gratuity wash over me for the 178 rejections and realize if I'd stayed in my old rut, I'd never asked anybody out of been rejected. The joy of rejection wouldn't be be known! I remember the girl I dated my Senior year and the girls I partied with, but school I do not remember. Yes, I remember the weekends very well! Get your heart ready for Spiritual renewal. Fasting gives me a headache more than anything. But it also brings me closer to Jesus and the glory in that makes it worth it by far! Monday through Friday fire services next week. Abundant Life Belcher rd. In my clubbing days, I NEVER thought I'd get such Spiritual fulfillment from the church! I forgot my wallet!! UGH!!! I noticed no hump in my pocket on the road! Too far to turn! Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society. please pray for the Fire Services! John Adams Matthew 7 Ask, Seek, Knock John Adams 7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
9"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! 12So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. The pianist’s son in my Georgia church said I never had a gf because I never ask them out. 178 rejections later, I can say obviously not. But that gives me an intense, indescribable joy. All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, not from want of honor or virtue, so much as from the downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit and circulation. John AdamsJohn Adams Touch a shoulder. Prayer. The Sovereign God knows every need. We give The Sovereign God all praise! We pray for Pastor Lee. We call on the Spirit. I think of how very inspiring Extreme Home Makeover is, but I quit crying to every episode. Tears of joy. We’re praying for other people. People coming to the services. invite somebody. Offering is received. I remember my wallet on the lavatory! UGH! And question not bringing it! Oh yeah, tired brain from writing all day. know The Sovereign God is an able The Sovereign God. please pray for boldness for our evangelism team. please pray for the seeds planted. We’re believing those thirsty will be replenished. People are having breakthroughs. We know The Sovereign God is able. We applaud the worship team. We go to class. I think of my politician great-granddaddy and how he used to go to the White House and how a commissioner in my Georgia church disbelieved me . and how I met a man that said he knew Mom before he got a decade for lying in a murder trial. I met him at the lake. Dad brought him. then when I told Mom about the sentence, she was amazed. She said she often went to the White House and he did too with his dad. A politician. Talk about a small world. That reminds me of a family reunion I went to. A lady recalled my getting evicted from a motel on a Senior trip, early. She didn't even know my friend there was with us. Small world. On the TV is our instructor. Fascism · Fascist manifesto · Mein Kampf · The Myth of the Twentieth Century Fascists advocate the creation of a single-party state.[7] Fascist governments forbid and suppress openness and opposition to the government and the fascist movement.[8] Fascism opposes class conflict, blames capitalist liberal democracies for its creation and communists for exploiting the concept.[9] In the economic sphere, many fascist leaders have claimed to support a "Third Way" in economic policy, which they believed superior to both the rampant individualism of unrestrained capitalism and the severe control of state communism.[10][11] This was to be achieved by establishing significant government control over business and labour (Mussolini called his nation's system "the corporate state").[12][13] No common and concise definition exists for fascism and historians and political scientists disagree on what should be in any concise definition.[14] Following the defeat of the Axis powers in World War II and the publicity surrounding the atrocities committed during the period of fascist governments, the term fascist has been used as a pejorative word. Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion... in private self-defense. John Adams Public ownership (also called state ownership, government ownership or public property) refers to state ownership or control of any asset, industry, or enterprise at any level, national, regional or local (municipal); or to common (full-community) non-state ownership. The process of bringing an asset into public ownership is called nationalization or municipalization. There is a distinction to be made between state ownership and public property, the former may refer to assets operated by a specific organization of the state used exclusively by their operators or that organization, such as a research laboratory, while public property refers to assets and resources that are available to the entire public for use, such as a public park. In primarily market-based economies, government-owned assets are often managed and run like joint-stock corporations with the government owning a controlling stake of the shares. This model is often referred to as a state-owned enterprise. As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children. John AdamsJohn Adams No dispute here Claim that the Republican party has swung way too far to the right. But they are currently winning and thus they are apt to stay the course. Everyone loves a winner.. Some wouldn't say that the Democratic party has swung too far to the left, but unfortunately we cannot seem to get anyone elected. Lets face facts. Kerry conceded and is not asking for a recount. We lost the presidency. Our leader in the Senate lost. please pray for the Fire Services! Republicans now control about everything in the government from WH, Senate, House, and Governorships. Something has to change in the Dem party. please pray for the Fire Services! We're just not cutting it anymore. Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. John AdamsJohn Adams In classical politics, a tyrant is one who has taken power by their own means as opposed to hereditary or constitutional power. This mode of rule is referred to as tyranny. The word derives from Latin tyrannus, meaning "illegitimate ruler", and this in turn from a non-Indo-European loan word in Greek, τύραννος, týrannos, meaning "sovereign, master", although the latter was not pejorative and applicable to both good and bad leaders alike. In modern usage, the word "tyrant" carries connotations of a harsh and cruel ruler who places his or her own interests or the interests of a small oligarchy over the best interests of the general population, which the tyrant governs or controls. Many individual rulers or government officials are accused of tyranny, with the label almost always a matter of controversy. Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide. The tumult of the English Civil War (1641–1651) led to the term to be taken up in political philosophy. Anarchy was one of the issues at the Putney Debates of 1647: Thomas Rainsborough: I shall blow up your buildings a little more and be less open with you than I was before. I wish we all truly wanted to change this cesspool we live in. If I did mistrust you I would not use such asseverations. I think it doth go on mistrust, and things are thought too readily matters of reflection, that were never intended. For my part, as I think, you forgot something that was in my speech, and you do not only yourselves believe that some men are inclining to anarchy, but you would make all men believe that. And, sir, to say because a man pleads that every man hath a voice by right of nature, that therefore it destroys by the same argument all property – this is to forget the Law of The Sovereign God. That there’s a property, the Law of The Sovereign God says it; else why hath The Sovereign God made that law, Thou shalt not steal? I am a poor man, therefore I must be oppressed: if I have no interest in the kingdom, I must suffer by all their laws be they right or wrong. Nay thus: a gentleman lives in a country and hath three or four lordships, as some men have (The Sovereign God knows how they got them); and when a Parliament is called he must be a Parliament-man; and it may be he sees some poor men, they live near this man, he can crush them – I have known an invasion to make sure he hath turned the poor men out of doors; and I would fain know whether the potency of rich men do not this, and so keep them under the greatest and your sister too tyranny that was ever thought of in the world. And therefore I think that to that it is fully answered: The Sovereign God hath set down that thing as to propriety with this law of his, Thou shalt not steal. And for my part I am against any such thought, and, as for yourselves, I wish you would not make the world believe that we are NOT for anarchy BECAUSE WE ARE. NOW LET THE WORLD REST IN PEACE AND ANARCHY!
Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. please pray for the Fire Services! John AdamsJohn Adams The Roman Republic was the phase of the ancient Roman civilization characterized by a republican form of government; a period which began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy, c. 509 BC, and lasted over 450 years until its subversion, through a series of civil wars, into the Principate form of government and the Imperial period. The Roman Republic was governed by a complex constitution, which centered on the principles of a separation of powers and checks and balances. The evolution of the constitution was heavily influenced by the struggle between the aristocracy, or the patricians, and other talented Romans who were not from famous families, the plebeians. Early in its history, the republic was controlled by an aristocracy of individuals who could trace their ancestry back to the early history of the kingdom. Over time, the laws that allowed these individuals to dominate the government were repealed, and the result was the emergence of a new aristocracy which depended on the structure of society, rather than the law, to maintain its dominance. please pray for the Fire Services! Thus, only a revolution could overthrow this new aristocracy. Fear is the foundation of most governments. John AdamsJohn Adams The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a period of political and social upheaval and radical change in the history of France, during which the French governmental structure, previously an absolute monarchy with feudal privileges for the aristocracy and Catholic clergy, underwent radical change to forms based on Enlightenment principles of citizenship and inalienable rights. These changes were accompanied by violent turmoil which included the trial and execution of the king, vast bloodshed and repression during the Reign of Terror, and warfare involving every other major European power. Subsequent events that can be traced to the Revolution include the Napoleonic Wars, two separate restorations of the monarchy, and two additional revolutions as modern France took shape. In the following century, France would be governed at one point or another as a republic, constitutional monarchy, and two different empires. Genius is sorrow's child. John Adams Checks and Balances The system of checks and balances is an important part of the Constitution. With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them. How does this system of checks and balances work? The process of how laws are made (see the following page) is a good example of checks and balances in action. First, the legislative branch introduces and votes on a bill. The bill then goes to the executive branch, where the President decides whether he thinks the bill is good for the country. If so, he signs the bill, and it becomes a law. Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war. John AdamsJohn Adams Most of the founding fathers dispised tyranny but hated anarchy even more. John AdamsThey new one of the greatest challages of man was to discover some method of building a goverment, under the control of the people, which could abolish any forms of tyranny or mobocracy. John AdamsThey knew there was a fine balance of goverment to insure order/justice. please pray for the Fire Services! John AdamsNot to much government that it may hurt its citizens. John AdamsThey often referred to this as the "Medum Point". John AdamsOur founding fathers new of this. John AdamsJefferson: "We are now vibrating between too much and too little government, and the pendulum will rest finally in the middle" Iredell: "There are two extremes equally dangerous to liberty. please pray for the Fire Services! These are tyranny and anarchy. John AdamsThe medium between these two is the true government to protect the people. John AdamsIn my option, this Constitution is well calculated to guard against both these extremes: Washington: "There is a natural and neccessary progression from the extreme of anarchy to the extreme of tyranny." John AdamsWilson: "Liberty and happiness have a powerful enemy on each hand; on the one hand tyranny, on the other licentiousness(anarchy). To guard against the latter, it is necessary to give the proper powers to government; and to guard against the former, it is necessary that those powers should properly distributed." For 40 years, People’s Law Office has successfully represented victims of the police and other government officials. We have fought for justice for people who have been tortured or physically abused, wrongfully arrested or convicted, unfairly sentenced to death, or targeted as a result of their political beliefs or organizing efforts on behalf of movements struggling for justice and liberation. Through our lawsuits we have uncovered secret abuses by police and government officials - including a torture ring inside the Chicago Police Department - and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients through settlements and trial verdicts. Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum (the Great Charter of Freedoms), is an English legal charter, originally issued in the year 1215. It was written in Latin and is known by its Latin name. The usual English translation of Magna Carta is Great Charter. Magna Carta required King John of England to proclaim certain rights (pertaining to freemen), respect certain legal procedures, and accept that his will could be bound by the law. It explicitly protected certain rights of the King's subjects, whether free or fettered — and implicitly supported what became the writ of habeas corpus, allowing appeal against unlawful imprisonment. Legal rights (sometimes also called civil rights or statutory rights) are rights conveyed by a particular polity, codified into legal statutes by some form of legislature (or unenumerated but implied from enumerated rights), and as such are contingent upon local laws, customs, or beliefs. In contrast, natural rights (also called moral rights or inalienable rights) are rights which are not contingent upon the laws, customs, or beliefs of a particular society or polity. please pray for the Fire Services! Natural rights are thus necessarily universal, whereas legal rights are culturally and politically relative. Blurring the lines between natural and legal rights, U.S. statesman James Madison believed that some rights, such as trial by jury, are social rights, arising neither from natural law nor from positive law but from the social contract from which a government derives its authority. please pray for the Fire Services![1] Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination - everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell. John AdamsJohn Adams A lawyer gets 30 percent if you settle out of court 40 percent if you settle in. John AdamsThe Classical Education of the Founding Fathers John Adamsby Martin Cothran John AdamsClassical Teacher, Spring 2007 There is a reason that many parents are so interested in teaching our children about the men who founded the United States of America, and it goes beyond just becoming familiar with who they were and what they did. More than just teaching our children about these men through the histories and biographies that tell the story of their lives, many of us are interested in our children becoming more like them. The Founding Fathers possessed two characteristics that distinguished them from other men of their time—and from most men in any time: wisdom and virtue. It is these qualities that we admire most about them and that we would most like to see in our own children. But more important than just admiring them for these traits, we should strive to understand how they became this way. The Classical Education of the Founders “Americans view the Founding Fathers in vacuo, isolated from the soil that nurtured them,” says Traci Lee Simmons in his book, Climbing Parnassus: A New Apologia for Greek and Latin. For the Founders, says Simmons, these virtues came principally from two places: “the pulpit and the schoolroom.” We are already fairly familiar with the explicitly Biblical influences on America’s founding, but we are far less familiar with the classical influences on the Founders—and how these two influences worked in concert to mold their education and their thinking. king of ancient Israel was not an absolute monarch. please pray for the Fire Services! By tradition, the King was required to obey the laws of the Torah, which includes both religious laws and 'secular' laws. Rabbinic political theory describes authority as being split between three powers: the "Crown of Kingship" (keter malkhut), the "Crown of Priesthood" (keter kehuna), and the "Crown of Torah" (keter torah). According to this theory, institutional power was shared between this triumvirate of monarch, priest, and prophet. The ministers of the king were not allowed to listen to the king if he commanded to break any laws. However, the king had certain rights that the average citizen did not have, such as being allowed to create a thoroughfare through private property. please pray for the Fire Services! The king could be tried by the Sanhedrin, the supreme court of Israel. This right originally applied to all kings of Israel, but was limited to kings of the house of King David when King Yanai of the house of Hasmoneans intimidated the Sanhedrin. The king had certain laws that he had to follow over and above the rest of the nation, such as having to always have a Torah scroll with him, and having limits
on the amount of money and horses he was allowed to have. The Jewish hope for a Messiah is that a king arise from the house of David who, while ruling over the people of Israel, will follow the laws of the Torah and build its institutions. When the Normans conquered England in 1066, they changed many John Adamsideas the Anglo-Saxons had developed. The changes came in the areas of government, employment, religion, social groups, and John Adamstravel. It is totally a matter of opinion which culture was John Adamsbetter for England. It is also up to debate which has influenced merican society the most. please pray for the Fire Services! America has been influenced almost equally by both Anglo-Saxon and Norman ideas, systems, and culture. Anglo-Saxon government was centered in counties and local John Adamsgovernment. Most people could take part in it because the nobles John Adamswere not dominating. The Anglo-Saxons had a system of taxation, John Adamsbut it was loosely organized. Anglo-Saxon England did not take a
census to count its population. The Roman Catholic Church had a significant influence on the policies of the government. I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth. John AdamsJohn Adams Byline: CITY BEAT/EUGENE By Edward Russo The Register-Guard John AdamsEugene residents are full of opinions. All someone has to do is ask them.
Each year, city government does just that with a community survey. A polling firm asks residents for their opinions about city services, their sense of personal safety, the overall direction and leadership of the city, their main worries and many other topics. John AdamsAfter a one-year absence, concern about crime once again topped residents' list, according to the survey conducted on behalf of the city by Advanced Marketing Research of Eugene.
Fourteen percent of 400 respondents in the 2005 survey listed ... I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children. I give you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate. John AdamsJohn Adams Every entity needs to identify official documents. The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, commonly referred to as the Articles of Confederation, was the first constitution of the thirteen United States of America and legally established the union of the states. The Second Continental Congress appointed a committee to draft the Articles in June 1776 and sent the draft to the states for ratification in November 1777. The ratification process was completed in March 1781, legally federating the sovereign and independent states, already cooperating through the Continental Congress, into a new federation styled the "United States of America". Under the Articles the states retained sovereignty over all governmental functions not specifically relinquished to the central government. Anarchy (from Greek: ἀναρχία anarchía, "without ruler") may refer to any of the following: "No rulership or enforced authority. please pray for the Fire Services!" [1] John AdamsAbsence of government; a state of lawlessness due to the absence or inefficiency of the supreme power; political disorder."[2] "A social state in which there is no governing person or group of people, but each individual has absolute liberty (without the implication of disorder)."[3] "Absence or non-recognition of authority and order in any given sphere."[4] The James E. Rogers College of Law [1] at the University of Arizona has created an academic center for the study of indigenous peoples' cultures, histories, languages, laws, and human rights. The Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program furthers the research, training, and advocacy of Indian law and international law of indigenous peoples. [2] Courses and clinical opportunities are offered in areas of law and policy concerning indigenous peoples in the United States and around the world. Through clinical studies and direct advocacy under the supervision of the world's most distinguished scholars in the field, students and practitioners provide legal and other forms of assistance to local and international indigenous communities. The IPLP Program has been involved in numerous indigenous legal issues around the country. Students and professors in the IPLP Program have assisted Central American Maya villages that have filed lawsuits in the Belize Supreme Court alleging that both the attorney general of Belize and the minister of Natural Resources and Environment had violated their property rights.[3] I must not write a word to you about politics, because you are a woman. John AdamsJohn Adams John AdamsIn his book, “The Five Thousand Year Leap”, Cleon Skousen describes our form of government as a three-headed eagle with each head representing a branch of our government; the judicial, executive and legislative branches. This separation of powers is nothing new. We’ve learned it from our youth, although most really don’t understand the details. However, he carries the symbol a little further and describes simply and powerfully another principle of our government. He states that the two wings represent two forces at work in the government – the wing of problem solving and the wing of conservation. The wing of problem solving is the wing of compassion and seeing to the needs of the people. The wing of conservation is responsible for care of resources and individual freedoms. These two powers must be kept in balance in order for our form of government to operate successfully. Skousen gives the example of wing #1 wanting to solve all problems regardless of cost. please pray for the Fire Services! If wing #2 cannot convince wing #1 to take a more realistic approach then the government swings towards tyranny. Anarchy lies at the opposite end of the spectrum. I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. John AdamsJohn Adams Powers have to be separate but coordinated. My cell falls out of my pants pocket and I pick it up to put it back as class continues. Government will take all of the power over you that it can get. Tyranny. Since the early 1980s Spain has experienced an unemployment rate much higher than the rest of the OCDE. For example, in 1996 the Spanish unemployment rate was twice the EU average. This is a quite puzzling result if we take into consideration that since the mid80s, Spain has followed a policy of deregulation and reduction of real labor costs, which were already among the lowest in the EU. Furthermore, the construction and consolidation of the Welfare State in Spain started much later than in the rest of Western Europe, and has not yet reached the same level of development of other European countries1. So Spain John Adamsdoesn’t have, at least at first glance, many of the characteristics that the simple interpretation Praise the Lord for sharing the truth no matter how ugly it is! If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve? John AdamsJohn Adams John AdamsHomeAbout UsPetitionsEmailStoreLog in Next Stage of Cloward-Piven: Global Tax Posted on October 7, 2009 - Filed Under Anti-Americanism, Anti-Capitalism, Barack Obama, Communism, Despotism, Economy, Fiscal Responsibility, Foreign Policy, Government corruption, Government tyranny, Liberal World, Marxism, News, President, Socialism, Taxes, Totalitarianism, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Sovereignty | Leave a Comment Throwing people out of work and into government dependency with intrusive federal policies that could best be described as economic sabotage worked great for FDR, allowing him to rule as a quasi-dictator for a dozen years. But Comrade Obama has bigger ideas. His plan is to Cloward-Piven the economy into complete collapse, so as to [...]by Arlen Parsa John AdamsBy the way, the President’s unconstitutional detainee bill passed the Senate tonight, as expected. The vote was unfortunately 65-34, with 12 Dems defecting. I thought it was gonna be closer, with the Leahy-Specter habeas corpus amendment failing by only three votes. This bill probably won’t become law this year though (because the House version is significantly different and it will take time to reconcile the two). I confused this with the wiretapping bill in my head. This one might go to the President’s desk before the weekend, because the House bill was almost the same. Sorry about that. Communism (from French: commun = "common"[1]) is a family of economic and political ideas and social movements related to the establishment of an egalitarian, classless and stateless society based on common ownership and control of the means of production and property in general, as well as the name given to such a society. please pray for the Fire Services![2][3][4] As an ideology, communism is defined as "the doctrine of the conditions of the liberation of the proletariat".[5] The term "Communism", when spelled with a capital letter C, however, refers to any state or political party that declares allegiance to Marxism-Leninism or a derivative thereof and explicitly identifies itself as Communist, even if that party or state is committed to non-communist economic policies; as is the case with the modern Chinese Communist Party. please pray for the Fire Services! Government should protect but not oppress. Cities elected Barack. Educated people founded government. In crisis, people look to government for solution. When Pam saw Misty’s picture on my drawers, she growled. I explained Misty lives in Georgia, married. Pam was relieved. The fact Pam never turned me down makes her priceless! She's not “too good.” Ideas need to be challenged. Do not be malicious. Do not attack the person. Use their facts. There's even an agenda for pets to sue people! it’s possible to be sued for not having health insurance. please pray for the Fire Services! Government is going against founding fathers because we’re quiet. Distribution of wealth has never worked. Sometimes we’re doing it because it’s the best thing we found. In politics the middle way is none at all. John AdamsJohn Adams America was founded on The Sovereign God. in college, classmates do not want to be taught about The Sovereign God. government typifies The Sovereign God as bad. John AdamsLet us tenderly and kindly cherish, therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write. John AdamsJohn Adams In closing
, the government better get back to where it was. Respecting Jesus.
please pray for the Fire Services!
michael"DEE"house
Bp187
During this month, I'm calling the entire church body to come and pray an hour together each Saturday at 9 a.m. Why? Some say, "We can pray at home, isn't that good enough, besides, I don't really feel comfortable praying with other people." Here's several reasons why we should pray together.
Tarrying in prayer together for the Holy Spirit's arrival
The command:
Luke 24:49
49 "And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven."NLT
Their response:
Acts 1:12-14
12 The apostles were at the Mount of Olives when this happened, so they walked the half-mile back to Jerusalem. 13 Then they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying. Here is the list of those who were present:
Peter,
John,
James,
Andrew,
Philip,
Thomas,
Bartholomew,
Matthew,
James (son of Alphaeus),
Simon (the Zealot),
and Judas (son of James).
14 They all met together continually for prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus. Please pray for Abundant Life! NLT
God's response:
Acts 2:1-4
On the day of Pentecost, seven weeks after Jesus' resurrection, the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm in the skies above them, and it filled the house where they were meeting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. 4 And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. NLT
Pressing in together with others in prayer/praise ushers in the victory.
Joshua 6:15,16
15 On the seventh day the Israelites got up at dawn and marched around the city as they had done before. But this time they went around the city seven times. Please pray for Abundant Life! 16 The seventh time around, as the priests sounded the long blast on their horns, Joshua commanded the people, "Shout! For the LORD has given you the city! NLT
This is a month to break old and bad habits or ruts that have been keeping you back. I challenge you to take advantage of the breakthrough that comes from praying together and come out on Saturday mornings for this month at 9 a.m. Pastor Anthony
Michael House
Paul's Charge to Timothy
10You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Please pray for Abundant Life! 16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
I knew I'd be moving to Florida years early. Jesus told me. I fretted. Prayed against it. Please pray for Barack! It came. I hated it for a year. But adjustment means I love it. Please pray for Barack! I loved the country when I lived there. I'd fish &or hunt before school sometimes. Please pray for Abundant Life! Alone, of course. It was peaceful. Felt closer to Jesus. Please pray for Abundant Life! The closer I get to Jesus, the better He looks. Please pray for Abundant Life! I'm gracious for the connection.
I pray for a ride to church during Fire Services. Please pray for Abundant Life! Mom has to work latee. But then again, she was laid off and has been closing her work. I sent Barack a sample of our Political Science class. Please pray for Abundant Life! I know it'll be enlightening. Informative, instructive, and helpful After I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I realized I'm not going to be accepted down here on earth. Then I realized I'm not accepted for a very good reason. Jesus has something better for me. Just wait and see. I got a better look at obedience in my Zito 5 this morning and thought I'd share it with you.
Leviticus 26 Punishment for Disobedience 14 " 'But if you will not listen to me and carry out all these commands, 15 and if you reject my decrees and abhor my laws and fail to carry out all my commands and so violate my covenant, 16 then I will do this to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting diseases and fever that will destroy your sight and drain away your life. You will plant seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it. Please pray for Barack! 17 I will set my face against you so that you will be defeated by your enemies; those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee even when no one is pursuing you.
18 " 'If after all this you will not listen to me, I will punish you for your sins seven times over. 19 I will break down your stubborn pride and make the sky above you like iron and the ground beneath you like bronze. 20 Your strength will be spent in vain, because your soil will not yield its crops, nor will the trees of the land yield their fruit. Please pray for Barack! 21 " 'If you remain hostile toward me and refuse to listen to me, I will multiply your afflictions seven times over, as your sins deserve. 22 I will send wild animals against you, and they will rob you of your children, destroy your cattle and make you so few in number that your roads will be deserted. 23 " 'If in spite of these things you do not accept my correction but continue to be hostile toward me, 24 I myself will be hostile toward you and will afflict you for your sins seven times over. 25 And I will bring the sword upon you to avenge the breaking of the covenant. Please pray for Barack! When you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be given into enemy hands. Please pray for Abundant Life! 26 When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will be able to bake your bread in one oven, and they will dole out the bread by weight. Please pray for Barack! You will eat, but you will not be satisfied. 27 " 'If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, 28 then in my anger I will be hostile toward you, and I myself will punish you for your sins seven times over. 29 You will eat the flesh of your sons and the flesh of your daughters. Please pray for Abundant Life! 30 I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars and pile your dead bodies on the lifeless forms of your idols, and I will abhor you. 31 I will turn your cities into ruins and lay waste your sanctuaries, and I will take no delight in the pleasing aroma of your offerings. Please pray for Abundant Life! 32 I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who live there will be appalled. 33 I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. Please pray for Abundant Life! 34 Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. Please pray for Abundant Life! 35 All the time that it lies desolate, the land will have the rest it did not have during the sabbaths you lived in it. Please pray for Barack!
36 " 'As for those of you who are left, I will make their hearts so fearful in the lands of their enemies that the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. Please pray for Barack! They will run as though fleeing from the sword, and they will fall, even though no one is pursuing them. 37 They will stumble over one another as though fleeing from the sword, even though no one is pursuing them. So you will not be able to stand before your enemies. Please pray for Abundant Life! 38 You will perish among the nations; the land of your enemies will devour you. 39 Those of you who are left will waste away in the lands of their enemies because of their sins; also because of their fathers' sins they will waste away. 40 " 'But if they will confess their sins and the sins of their fathers—their treachery against me and their hostility toward me, 41 which made me hostile toward them so that I sent them into the land of their enemies—then when their uncircumcised hearts are humbled and they pay for their sin, 42 I will remember my covenant with Jacob and my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. 43 For the land will be deserted by them and will enjoy its sabbaths while it lies desolate without them. They will pay for their sins because they rejected my laws and abhorred my decrees. Please pray for Abundant Life! 44 Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them or abhor them so as to destroy them completely, breaking my covenant with them. I am the LORD their God. 45 But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their ancestors whom I brought out of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God. I am the LORD.' " 46 These are the decrees, the laws and the regulations that the LORD established on Mount Sinai between himself and the Israelites through Moses. Please pray for Abundant Life!
[-] I just read our assignment on the porch. When I finished a section, I looked out across the field at the water fountain across the street and thought of beautiful, wonderful things happening to me. Jesus opening my eyes. Please pray for Abundant Life! And the glory I feel during Spiritual renewal week. I blame this grace revelation on Spiritual renewal. Very gracious for the revealing Jesus did for me. The Spirit can open your eyes if you take time out for it. Please pray for Barack! The Spirit opens your eyes to let you see something to witness what you'll be thankful for. With that happening you'll see something to give you a hunch of what to observe before your interest alters a little and that changes your direction for a better view to get a better opinion a bit more applicable. That's good because your fasting led to that to lead to better management to perceive what you'd rather choose to get better control of what you'll behold somewhat better. The closer to Jesus you are, the more obedient you grow. The closer Jesus is, the better it feels. Please pray for Abundant Life! Earth is passing by. The Kingdom is what matters. Please pray for Abundant Life! Your eternity is indescribably important! Please pray for my buddy Jack Grizzle.
Get closer to God Almighty .
Bp186
, Genesis 13:2Genesis 13:1-3, Genesis 24:35, Genesis 26:13Genesis 26:12-14, Genesis 31:1Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:16Genesis 31:15-17, Genesis 34:29, Genesis 34:28-30
, Deuteronomy 8:17, Deuteronomy 8:16-18, , Deuteronomy 8:18, Deuteronomy 8:17-19, , Joshua 22:8, Joshua 22:7-9, , 1 Samuel 2:7, 1 Samuel 2:6-8,
Genesis 24:35
35 The LORD has blessed my master abundantly, and he has become wealthy. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, and camels and donkeys.
Obedience to Jesus effects you to effect those around you. Part 2: Steps to Revival/Renewal
The second step after humility is prayer. Please pray for China! In the Book of Acts we read that prayer was made "stretch outedly" (literal Greek, Acts 12:5) by the church for the Apostle Peter in prison facing execution. These people did not pray aimlessly, nor were they distracted by stock market quotes or the latest news bulletin. Their beloved friend and apostle was to be executed, so they prayed with every fiber of their being for Peter's release.
Jesus told us to pray without ceasing and gave us examples of what is called desperate or importunate prayer. Please pray for China!
In one story that Jesus gave to illustrate this point, a family had gone to bed and was possibly asleep when they were disturbed by a neighbor pounding at their door in desperation. The homeowner looked out to learn that the neighbor needed some bread to feed a guest who had suddenly arrived. The homeowner angrily slammed the window shut because he and his family were in bed for the night. But the neighbor would not be denied. He kept on pounding and shouting until, in order to shut him up, the homeowner descended, shoved some bread out of the door, then went back to bed.
The moral of this story: It was not the neighbor's need nor was it neighborly friendship that prevailed. It was desperation - importunity - that won the day!
So Jesus said, "Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7, AB).
If we want revival, we must pray in desperation, like our lives depend on it. Given the current terrorist threats to America, the major economic crisis, the state of spiritual degradation, our lives may indeed depend on it.
In the Old Testament we are told by God Almighty, "You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13, NIV). –Pastor Anthony
Prayer is big part of October. Please pray for China! I notice when I put a lot more time in prayer, I see a lot more of Jesus in my life. Fasting Friday then Jesus saying I keep asking women out too good for me is an example of joy I get from the effect. Pray for China!
For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life? Matthew 16:26
Prayer led to my breakthrough. A better understanding of the things I'm going through. I'm excited more about my life as a missionary. 27 women rejecting me in Georgia then 150 in Tampa Bay gave me direction. I want to spread the gospel. My experiences are helping my writing ministry. Genesis 24:35 The LORD has blessed my master abundantly, and he has become wealthy. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, and camels and donkeys. [-] Since Jesus gave me the needed direction, I must use it for my advancement. We must have our Spiritual lenses on to see what God Almighty is saying. This morning, Extreme Home Makeover built a home for a family in bad need. The joy seen reminded me of the joy missions gives you. The joy I felt after seeing the things I do are going the wrong direction. Better put, I'm happy to see Jesus give me a directive that implies I was headed the wrong way! The flesh hates change. The flesh doesn’t like for you to do what you need. Therefore I must be in accord with God Almighty. You get direction from happeningsto dictate your path. Management comes from the Lord in unexpected ways to build off occurrences and then determine your course. If you get where you belong, you are happiest. Please pray for Barack! Jesus will control you better if you do not let the flesh see unfair things wrongly. THE repeated events are occurring for a reason. It’s no good intercepting a football when you get a flag for interference. Circles always have a rhythmetic motion and if your selfishness has a bearing on the disturbance, the way you are going is the wrong direction. America’s government will be full of regret because it’s going for the moment and not the time to come. Mortgage in trouble right now wasn't the same way with Bill Clinton. Unwelcome episodes shows you truth you regret. The still waters will influence you and get you in a different zone to receive a new channel of orders you wouldn't be have received without this particular sequence. That's an example of the guidance you are receiving. When I was 15, I laid floor in a condo complex in Gatlinburg. I went to an abandoned motel behind it and saw evidence of homeless people. I still remember the unexplainable feeling just observing gave me. I was so green back then. Green and exhausted. We laid floor sixteen hours a day. So maybe the survey was during boss’s smoke brake. That was the first time in my life that sort of thing became so real. My boss got arrested public drunk and his dad had to come get co-worker Jack and me. That was an incident that influenced me and stayed in my mind. Then in Ecuador I got a feel for missions. It was something that led to something that led to something that led to where I needed to be. Between the occasions 6 month coma and traumatic brain injury had to occur. Dirty doctors Callahan and Taylor too. But it shaped me to be a better servant for the Lord. I thought I wanted to be a party animal as a teen and look back at the trouble not remiss. Media glorified partying most. Then at school so did we. That led to a new route for a taste of what neglecting God Almighty’s leadership will do for you. Like the truth Lord Jesus told me in prayer meeting phenomenon will show you truth you didn't see because you were stiff-necked. Look at the circumstances! A season may affect you forever. Please pray for China! Ecuador did me. It'll give you a direction for a stronger desire to serve Jesus in that area. Perspectives class is about being a missionary. The administration is a great leadership. You've had experiences that make you a better tool for Jesus. if you give God Almighty greater control of you, you'll see greater change for the better. Please pray for China! The means Jesus Christ will use are unknown. You'll choose more wholesome friends. That means very, very much. It’s very, very hard to break bonds with unwholesome friends. Give God Almighty command of your soul. Air pollution messes up what we breathe like not respecting Jesus’ supervision messes up your path. If God Almighty cannot direct you, the avenue you shouldn't be on will look more appealing. Genesis 24:35The LORD has blessed my master abundantly, and he has become wealthy. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, and camels and donkeys. [-] Read the Bible on a daily basis. I still do Zito 5 before TV and later another 2 pgs. If you are on your cell when you wreck, court will throw the book at you. A cell is a luxury. You'll see luxuries are very, very often more trouble than they're worth. Dad always said there's the caught and the uncaught. After his eerie death, everybody who knew him said it was a homicide. Voices For Change is about homeless people who can sing, started by a pastor. Many homeless people are well educated. Genesis 24:35 The LORD has blessed my master abundantly, and he has become wealthy. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, and camels and donkeys. [-] People with focus and not without hope have real potential. There's an artist that takes pictures of homeless people and they're going in a museum. People do not know this kind of stuff exists. Doctor Yang visits and has a lasting impact on our group. Pray for China! Please pray for Doctor Yang!
Ps 118:24, 29, ps 23:1, 6, ps 34:1-2, 1 cor 9:19-23, john 3:16, josh 24:14, mar 23:30, mt 9:35, 11:28, pr 3:5-6, ps 103:1-6, rom 8:37, phil 14:13, 2 cor 2, 4, mar 14:7, 9, 13, 15, 2 cor 12:1-6, john 13:15, mt 28:18-21, lu 16:23, 1 cor 10, 15, mt 24:14, pr 29:25, 15:33, ac 16:10, mar 1:17, 2 cor 7:14, 2 cor 4:7-12, 18, ac 27:22, josh 1:6, 7, 9, 18, ps 126:5, ac 1:8, 8:1, pr 4:23, ac 4:3, john 3:8, gen 12:1-3, is 49:11-12, 2 cor 4:7-12, 18, 22, 25, 36, josh 1:6, 7, 9, 18, 1 cor 9:22, john 2:5, phil 1:21
Psalm 118:24; Psalm 118:29; Psalm 23:1; Psalm 23:6; Psalm 34:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; John 3:16; Joshua 24:14; Matthew 9:35; Matthew 11:28; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 103:1-6; Romans 8:37; 2 Corinthians 2; 2 Corinthians 4; Mark 14:7; Mark 14:9; Mark 14:13; Mark 14:15; 2 Corinthians 12:1-6; John 13:15; Matthew 28:18-21; Luke 16:23 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Psalm 118:24
24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Psalm 118:29
Get closer to God Almighty.
29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever. Please pray for China!
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Psalm 23:1
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Psalm 23:6
Get closer to The Sovereign God.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever. Please pray for China!
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Psalm 34:1-2
Get closer to the Sovereign Lord.
Psalm 34
Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left.
1 [a] I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
2 My soul will boast in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Footnotes:
a.Psalm 34:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
19Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God Almighty's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. 22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. 23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
John 3:16
16"For God Almighty so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Footnotes:
a.John 3:16 Or his only begotten Son
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Joshua 24:14
Get closer to Invincible God.
14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the God Almightys your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Matthew 9:35
The Workers Are Few
35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Matthew 11:28
28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Please pray for Barack!
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Proverbs 3:5-6
Get closer to Unbeatable God.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight. [a]
Footnotes:
a.Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths
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Psalm 103:1-6
Psalm 103
Of David.
1 Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The LORD works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!
Romans 8:37
Get closer to the Supreme Ruler Lord.
37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
New International Version (NIV) Please pray for Abundant Life!please pray for Abundant Life!
2 Corinthians 2
2 Corinthians 2
1So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you. 2For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved? 3I wrote as I did so that when I came I should not be distressed by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy. 4For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you.
Forgiveness for the Sinner
5If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you, to some extent—not to put it too severely. 6The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient for him. 7Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. 9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. Get closer to Almighty Jesus.
Ministers of the New Covenant
12Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me, 13I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-by to them and went on to Macedonia.
14But thanks be to God Almighty, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 15For we are to God Almighty the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? 17Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God Almighty for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God Almighty with sincerity, like men sent from God Almighty.
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2 Corinthians 4
2 Corinthians 4
Treasures in Jars of Clay
1Therefore, since through God Almighty's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Please pray for Barack! 2Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God Almighty. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God Almighty. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4The God Almighty of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God Almighty. 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6For God Almighty, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness,"[a]made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God Almighty in the face of Christ. Please pray for Barack!
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God Almighty and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. 12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you. Get closer to Omnipresent Jesus King.
13It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken."[b]With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, 14because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. 15All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God Almighty.
16Therefore we do not lose heart. Please pray for Barack! Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Footnotes:
a.2 Corinthians 4:6 Gen. 1:3
b.2 Corinthians 4:13 Psalm 116:10
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Mark 14:7
7The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.
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Mark 14:9
9I tell you the truth, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her. Please pray for China!"
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Mark 14:13
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13So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.
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Mark 14:15
15He will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there."
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2 Corinthians 12:1-6
2 Corinthians 12
Paul's Vision and His Thorn
1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God Almighty knows. 3And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God Almighty knows— 4was caught up to paradise. He heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell. 5I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. 6Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say.
Get closer to God King Almighty .
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John 13:15
15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
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Matthew 28:18-21
18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Footnotes:
a.Matthew 28:19 Or into; see Acts 8:16; 19:5; Romans 6:3; 1 Cor. 1:13; 10:2 and Gal. 3:27.
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Luke 16:23
23In hell,[a] where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side.
1 Corinthians 10
1 Corinthians 10
Warnings From Israel's History
1For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3They all ate the same spiritual food 4and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Please pray for Barack! 5Nevertheless, God Almighty was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered over the desert. Please pray for Barack!
6Now these things occurred as examples[a] to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. 7Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: "The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in pagan revelry."[b] 8We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. 9We should not test the Lord, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. 10And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.
11These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. 12So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God Almighty is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Idol Feasts and the Lord's Supper
14Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 15I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.
18Consider the people of Israel: Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? 19Do I mean then that a sacrifice offered to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? 20No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God Almighty, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. 21You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord's table and the table of demons. 22Are we trying to arouse the Lord's jealousy? Are we stronger than he?
The Believer's Freedom
23"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive. 24Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
25Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 26for, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."[c]
27If some unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 28But if anyone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, both for the sake of the man who told you and for conscience' sake[d]— 29the other man's conscience, I mean, not yours. For why should my freedom be judged by another's conscience? 30If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God Almighty for?
31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God Almighty. 32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God Almighty— 33even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
Footnotes:
a.1 Corinthians 10:6 Or types; also in verse 11
b.1 Corinthians 10:7 Exodus 32:6
c.1 Corinthians 10:26 Psalm 24:1
d.1 Corinthians 10:28 Some manuscripts conscience' sake, for "the earth is the Lord's and everything in it"
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1 Corinthians 15
1 Corinthians 15
The Resurrection of Christ
1Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
3For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5and that he appeared to Peter,[b] and then to the Twelve. 6After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.
9For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God Almighty. 10But by the grace of God Almighty I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God Almighty that was with me. 11Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.
The Resurrection of the Dead
12But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God Almighty, for we have testified about God Almighty that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. Please pray for China! 17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. Please pray for Barack! 19If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.
20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God Almighty the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. Please pray for China! 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27For he "has put everything under his feet."[c] Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God Almighty himself, who put everything under Christ. Please pray for Barack! 28When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God Almighty may be all in all.
29Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? 30And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? 31I die every day—I mean that, brothers—just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised,
"Let us eat and drink,
for tomorrow we die."[d] 33Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character. Please pray for China!" 34Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God Almighty—I say this to your shame.
The Resurrection Body
35But someone may ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?" 36How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 37When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. 38But God Almighty gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. 39All flesh is not the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another and fish another. Please pray for China! 40There are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies; but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is another. Please pray for China! 41The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
42So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; 43it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; 44it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.
If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45So it is written: "The first man Adam became a living being"[e]; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. 46The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. 47The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. 48As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. 49And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we[f] bear the likeness of the man from heaven.
50I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God Almighty, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. 54When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."[g]
55"Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"[h] 56The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57But thanks be to God Almighty! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for Barack!
And may your hearts be guided by the Lord into the love of God and quiet waiting for Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
58Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Footnotes:
a.1 Corinthians 15:3 Or you at the first
b.1 Corinthians 15:5 Greek Cephas
c.1 Corinthians 15:27 Psalm 8:6
d.1 Corinthians 15:32 Isaiah 22:13
e.1 Corinthians 15:45 Gen. 2:7
f.1 Corinthians 15:49 Some early manuscripts so let us
g.1 Corinthians 15:54 Isaiah 25:8
h.1 Corinthians 15:55 Hosea 13:14
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Matthew 24:14
14And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
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Proverbs 29:25
25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
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Proverbs 15:33
33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, [a]
and humility comes before honor.
Footnotes:
a.Proverbs 15:33 Or Wisdom teaches the fear of the LORD
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Acts 16:10
10After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God Almighty had called us to preach the gospel to them.
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Mark 1:17
17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
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2 Corinthians 7:14
In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. 14I had boasted to him about you, and you have not embarrassed me. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has proved to be true as well.
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2 Corinthians 4:7-12
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God Almighty and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. 12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
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2 Corinthians 4:18
18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
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Acts 27:22
22But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.
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Joshua 1:6
6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.
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Joshua 1:7
Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse That blog has 14 years of sermons I recorded and now I'm seeing why Jesus had me doing that. He will bless people who get it to people groups.
7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
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Joshua 1:9
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God Almighty will be with you wherever you go."
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Joshua 1:18
18 Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!"
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Psalm 126:5
5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
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Acts 1:8
8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
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Acts 8:1
Acts 8
1And Saul was there, giving approval to his death.
The Church Persecuted and Scattered
On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
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Proverbs 4:23
Your the decisions are clarified and your path is altered.
23 Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.
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Acts 4:3
3They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day.
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John 3:8
8The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."
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Genesis 12:1-3
After loved ones told me a promise was a dream and I unbuckled and prayed for death and wreck and coma came, my ability to help Jesus increased and that's a gracious blessing. But everybody has a sequence of experiences leading to a sequence of experiences leading to a sequence of experiences leading to a closer walk with Jesus. Trust Jesus as your Savior. Invite Jesus Christ in your heart. Know God Almighty raised Him from the dead on the third day.
Genesis 12
The Call of Abram
1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.
2 "I will make you into a great nation
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you."
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Isaiah 49:11-12
11 I will turn all my mountains into roads,
and my highways will be raised up.
12 See, they will come from afar—
some from the north, some from the west,
some from the region of Aswan. [a] "
Footnotes:
a.Isaiah 49:12 Dead Sea Scrolls; Masoretic Text Sinim
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2 Corinthians 4:7-12
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God Almighty and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. 12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
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2 Corinthians 4:7-12
What a waste to go through life and never spread the gospel!
Be graciousness with respect, courtesy, and good manners.
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God Almighty and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. 12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
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2 Corinthians 4:18
18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. The reminds me of wholly detestable, humiliating things happening to me, unveiling others truth, breaking my heart.
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Joshua 1:6
6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.
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Joshua 1:7
7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
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Joshua 1:9
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God Almighty will be with you wherever you go."
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Joshua 1:18
18 Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!"
It takes strength to bear the truth sometimes.
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1 Corinthians 9:22
22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.
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John 2:5
, Be loving, affectionate, tender, fond, devoted, caring, adoring, warm, amorous, and doting.
5His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
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Philippians 1:21
It’s better to be alone than with an evil instigator, wickedness leader, malevolence ringleader, sin mastermind, iniquity troublemaker pest, vice menace, immorality scalawag, wicked agitator, malevolent firebrand ,sinful rabble-rouser, malicious dissenter, criminal protester, immoral dissenter that leads you to hell. It’s better to go to heaven with 1 eye than not heaven at all!
21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
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, God is a missionary God. He blesses the churches that send missionaries. Perspectives is a great class to give you the idea of what you need. On the mission field, you feel Jesus’ glory. Jesus’ glory is always better than a drug. Any drug. Doctor Yang is a very, very smart man with great experiences you feel as he speaks. After you get involved in missions, you wish you began sooner. Remember when I said, I was 15, I laid floor in a condo complex in Gatlinburg. I went to an abandoned motel behind it after our workday was over and saw evidence of homeless people. That was the first time in my life that sort of thing became so real, … little did I know I'd get closer or the glory I'd feel! 19 years later, here I am. Everybody needs the gospel. homeless people need the gospel. The same boss I was with in Gatlinburg I laid carpet with in a church in Glenwood. He kept praising the Lord, but not in a genuine manner. Jesus likes genuine praise. That boss is the same man I was at the lake house with on Hartwell. We were on the pontoon. Papa said hide your beer. He waved it off. Cops with binoculars zoomed in and took him to jail. Shirtless he slept on a wire mesh bench. That left a very, very visible imprint in his skin when he got back. After he was bailed out. All the men at the lake with us thought it was absolutely hilarious. I questioned the rationality. In closing, a church that sends out missionaries is indeed a blessed church, certainly a holy church, really a sacred church,
undeniably a sanctified church, and definitely a hallowed church! God Almighty will show you He likes it! I have hundreds of sermons copied to disk on myspace.com/michaeldeehouse. Reaching people groups with that would be a true blessing. I reached my mail limit and having to wait 24 hours. Trying to boot or make other screennames doesn’t work either. I've been trying to reach more people groups with my sermons blog and over did it. That's what life is `. Reaching people with the gospel. Not dating. It took 177
rejections to show me that. Dating IS NOT life!! I thought I was all that and got corrected at prayer meeting. it was and is an incomparable blessing! It absolutely changed my mind about things! The women I've asked out are all too good for me. I'm so gracious God Almighty the King opened my eyes to what I didn't see!
Students and Alumni Perspectives-
What Students and Alumni are saying…
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Every Christian needs to see a view of God's desire to spread the gospel to all people.
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People need to know, holistically, God's purpose for this world - his people.
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It will challenge your views in a manner that is really based on Scripture.
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It does an excellent job of mobilizing people to missions!
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I believe that the best way to get people to go is to get them educated about the world.
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I have not seen a class like this that thoroughly explains how God has been at work through the ages, not just during biblical times; and the incredible insight of many people who have a heart for God and his purposes. I truly feel the writers and instructors have given us God's Perspective of his kingdom and his redemptive plan.
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It changed the way I view life, people, the world, Jesus, the Bible, myself.
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There were articles that were very thought provoking, to give a totally different view of Christ's plan and purpose.
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The course does not merely add to the intellect but also calls the heart to obedience. When Christians develop a passion for God, they will want to carry out the mandate for the nations, so that worshipers from every people group will magnify and praise God.
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To be a world Christian, it is a must…foundational in formation.
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I came into this class expecting one thing, but what I have got out of this class is much more than what I could have imagined.
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There is so little taught about missions, the needs and the lostness of all peoples, and the personal responsibility of each Christian and the Church to be involved in the great commission.
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Every Church member needs to take this course to get a clear, true picture of God's purpose and plan for every body of believers. This gives THE reason for the church to exist and it gets people off their 'seats' and moving out boldly and purposefully.
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Every believer should take this course. It is imperative in order to understand the whole of scripture and the why of our presence on earth!
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This class expands your understanding of Christ's commission. It teaches the need to become a World Christian so people will have opportunity to learn about the Gospel and glorify God in their people groups. It also aids us in finding God's will by making us take time to evaluate our life goals and focus on obedience, not on a "call."
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You must be educated about the world and God's plan for it. Those who are ignorant of history are destined to repeat it. We must move ahead and this class has the prime mission of doing that.
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Would I recommend this course? Absolutely! If for no other reason than to avail one's self of a broader vision. It is dangerous, however!
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It challenges your thinking, moves you to obedience, aligns your heart closer to God's heart and introduces you to his Big Picture Plan. It has been very impactful on how I approach the upcoming decisions as college nears the end.
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The class is an intellectual endeavor that has spiritual benefits. My knowledge of what God is doing has increased. My desire to share in His work has increased. Also, the textbook is full of amazing articles.
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Every Christian would benefit from this class because it helps you realize how much God is doing around the world, how much is still left to do, and that God can use you if you are willing.
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Out of 136 credit hours of classes across several disciplines, Perspectives is by far the best class I have ever taken.
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It is such a clear look at who God is, His purpose, and what He is calling me to do about it.
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It is probably one of the most (if not THE most) important classes a person could take! It is challenging and eye-opening and vital to understanding how to become a world Christian.
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No other class can show you God's heart for the nations, and your role as a follower of Christ because of that, like Perspectives.
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It challenges you to put your wisdom into action.
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It truly has revolutionized how I think about missions and how I can take part!
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I've already been talking to my friends about this course. I want them to be able to read the Bible with the perspective of God being a missionary God for HIS GLORY! And I want some of them to be mobilized as frontier missionaries.
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I enjoyed every single one of the speakers and feel this course gives a very unique learning experience. I don't know where else I would have learned all these things.
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If they are Christians and ready to be challenged and forced to look outside themselves then this class is for them!
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It changes lives by changing hearts by allowing us to see the greater picture of God's heart.
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This class will give you tools to do God's will.
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What God has done for my heart through this class is uncontainable…it will take my whole life to fully live out what God has taught me!
michael"DEE"house
Pray for everybody praying with you to be blessed!
Today is National Day of Prayer (see prior posting), and controversies surround it. Jews on First reports that its campaign for an "Inclusive National Day of Prayer" has failed. Its website says: "Almost all of the governors ... have issued National Day of Prayer proclamations to the National Day of Prayer Task Force, a group linked to Focus on the Family.... even though we informed the governors that the Task Force practices religious discrimination." (See related prior posting.)
Meanwhile, yesterday the Public Record reported that at least six active duty military officers (chaplains and others) have been working closely with the National Day of Prayer Task Force as coordinators of events at military installations. Pray for prayeer’s support! The application that coordinators must sign states in part: "I agree to ... ensure a strong, consistent Christian message throughout the nation. I commit that NDP activities I serve with will be conducted solely by Christians while those with differing beliefs are welcome to attend." This may raise Establishment Clause issues. Pray for prayeer’s support!
Alliance Defense Fund says that its "attorneys sent an informational letter last week to nearly 1,200 of the nation's largest cities, advising them of their constitutional right to recognize and participate in the 2008 National Day of Prayer...."
In Washington, DC, the 90-hour long U.S. PRAY FOR PRAYEER’S SUPPORT! Capitol Bible Reading Marathon, held on the steps of the nation's Capitol, comes to an end today. In the afternoon, there will be a Pastors and Church Leaders Gathering at the Cannon House Office Building and in the evening there will be a Public Prayer and Unity Assembly on the West Lawn of the Capitol. (Details). Usually the White House has its own separate National Day of Prayer ceremony. (See 2007 Day of Prayer posting.)
UPDATE: This morning, the White House hosted its own National Day of Prayer ceremony-- as it has done for the last 8 years. Pray for prayeer’s support! A video of the entire ceremony is available from the White House website. The ceremony was opened by NDP Task Force Chair Shirley Dobson who announced all sorts of prayer events taking place around the country, including private pilots and their passengers flying near state capitols in every state, and a "pray for election day" initiative. President Bush spoke at the event (transcript), which included Jewish as well as a variety of Christian participants. Pray for prayeer’s support!
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Fred said...
The whole idea of a National Day of Prayer is suspect because, even if it includes all varieties of praying people, with all faiths treated equally, it still leaves out those who don't believe in prayer. This is why those of very liberal religious, as well as the humanists, agnostics, and atheists who constitute the "Community of Reason" celebrate the day as the National Day of Reason. The idea is that many people advocate prayer but all people use reason. Reason is therefore truly universal. For more information, go to the National Day of Reason website at http://www.nationaldayofreason.org/
-- 2 Timothy 3 (New International Version)
Be complimenting, flattering, praising, admiring, attributing, and helpful.
2 Timothy 3
Godlessness in the Last Days
1But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— 5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.
6They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, 7always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth. 8Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth—men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. 9But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone.
Paul's Charge to Timothy
10You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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Please pray for the Lord to bless Les. He graciously paid my 40 dollars to Men at the Cross ministry. I want to take great notes now. Please pray for him and family to be greatly blessed. Pray for him to see Jesus’ blessings upon his life. You get blessings in different ways. Very often intangible leads to tangle. Your perception will be anointed. That will steer your decision to more blessedness that often feels like magnificence where the Spirit grows in beauty and splendor. Jesus will be blessing you to have a greater insight than you had before. See how blessings are structured on this invisible structure? If he blesses your insight, Jesus is influencing the choices you make for the better. That will of course increase your holiness and that always gives you a greater awareness on a Spiritual realm. The result from that is a sanctity that has a beauty you see better than anybody else. The acuity this leads to brings about more pleasing conclusions to your spirit. Pleasing the Spirit is most adored. If Jesus increases your value in your sacredness, there'll be wonder in your discernment to get you where you are needed to be better for the Lord. Seek a more pleasing verdict for Jesus. Therefore the inviolability is a grandeur that helps your observation catch things that'd formerly got by you. So since you are seeing new stuff, the pronouncement has a purity that's a brilliance and something that brings your darkness to light. Therefore the sensitivity of the spirit develops into a perceptive judgment to alter your perspective in a more rewarding way. See? That's an attachment to your loyalty to Jesus. Fidelity to Jesus means you are faithful. Have `Loyalty, Faithfulness, Reliability, Trustworthiness, Dependability, Devotion, Commitment, and Conformity for the Lord. Furthermore consequences will bring joy. That makes your resolution better for Jesus. It’s like a tool to a repairman. My brother, an electrician, was very, very zealous for the upgraded tools he got for Christmas. You'll see joy grow in your consequences as your dedication to Jesus grows. Think of the fame you should see when you see thoughts of Jesus. By glorying Jesus, you are putting a pinion on sin. Jesus may bless your assessment to show you what a blessing pure commitment to Him is. You cannot praise Jesus too much. Always keep Jesus in the picture. Then your evaluation of life would be different from what the world has. Fasting and prayer influences your affection for the Lord and then He will show laurels for you via the consequences in your life. By reading the Bible, you'll relate parables to life and that’ll let you feel Jesus near. That’ll increase your determination in and fondness of Jesus. Then triumph will be your nature. What mttrs, the only thing that mttrs us your love for Jesus. That’ll let you see things that’ll bless the route you take and you'll get a better idea of the best things to rely on. The resolve you see after that shows you Jesus cares for you. Nonetheless success will be your fashion. That means you've picked up an awareness to give you a slant where a firmness for the right thing is gained. Hence the attentiveness you gain from that will be something that's noted with an admiration from others. So your assessment is helped because you see and have seen what roots from what. Therefore you know what to look at. You'll have a certitude to be more reliable for wholesome decision making. People will further support you because they know who you are. Why all of the talk about the blessingx? Because I pray for Les to be blessed and this is how you make yourself catch eyes to show what Jesus does for you. Your faith to Jesus will give you a perception that deserves a stardom. You'll use your experience then to feel surety in what the resolution will be. That’ll then increase your dedication to Jesus. Please pray Jesus blesses Les for his honorable donation! My fees! Pray for Les to be illuminated with goodness to be a light on a tower to lead people to Jesus. As I write, Lucille Ball and Ethel are making on bread on TV and the laughter, laughter, laughter, laughter, laughter, laughter, laughter of the crowd reminds me of the church at Applebee’s. We men were boisterously cheering at full volume. We men were in a small room energetically reassuring with white teeth, exuberantly soothing with huge smiles, wildly encouraging with jubilation loudly, rowdily hopeful with full volume, noisily heartening with full glory in our laughter, and raucously cheering the rest of the restaurant all over the place. They hated seeing our happiness leave. The third fruit of justification, adoption, and sanctification—is joy in the Holy Spirit. Joy is setting the soul upon the top of a pinnacle—at the top of our lungs—it is the cream of the sincere milk of the word. Spiritual joy is a sweet and delightful passion, arising from the apprehension and feeling of some good, whereby the soul is supported under present troubles, and fenced against future fear. Joy is a delightful passion. It is contrary to sorrow, which is a perturbation of mind, whereby the heart is perplexed and cast down. Joy is a sweet and pleasant affection—which eases the mind, and exhilarates and comforts the spirits. EVERYBODY knew a church group was there. EVERYBODY had seeds planted in them. EVERYBODY needs invitations after witnessing something like that!
Galatians 5:22 (New International Version)
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Nothing says you shouldn't be always joyfully happy, happily elated, and ecstatically thrilled! Spread the gospel. Shine your light. Keep on keeping on. Look up for your Redemption draweth night. If you persevere, you'll be richly rewarded. I pray for healing from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet. Laud, praise, acclaim, extol, and eulogize Jesus Christ! Genesis 12 The Call of Abram
1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." God is my everything and I will adore Him! The seeds I planted didn't come up, so I'm buying and planting flowers already germinated. Think about that. Today I weeded the garden. please pray for the free editor I just mailed to accept and polish and publish my first book to be a worldwide best seller till Jesus returns. Pray for Les’ doors to be blessed off. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. I just saw a picture of Wesley. The last time I saw him was church work night. I sat down by him as everybody took break. He said wzup. I said word up, money. He laughed and said he hasn't heard that expression in forever. Then he said he wonders what expressions were forgotten. I wonder what expressions were forgotten. That was 5 years ago! It seems like yesterday! In his picture, he’s grown up without me!! Life was taking place elsewhere! I just learned when Mom said she got laid off, she didn't mean in those terms. She just said they said by Wednesday. Please pray for her. It may mean my migration. As Native Americans are known for. Therefore it should be easy. I think that's why the Lord has been speaking so deeply about the 177 women who hurt me with rejection! He may be using this as a message for my readers. I'm not eager for the Georgia home. I went to school there. Pray for my books to be published and make enough to keep me in Tampa Bay. Pray for that to be Jesus’ will. That's what matters the most. 150 women rejected me in Tampa Bay and 27 in Georgia. That’ll give you something to chew on. Then again, Lord Jesus may have my mind on the 177 to make my departure easier. I shouldn't want to go where I'm comfortable. Therefore Ill pray to spread the gospel. It appears Jesus is indirectly making me a missionary! At the dinner, I also learned about sportsmanlike. What is that? It is civil gracious, well-mannered, courteous, respectful, refined, cultured, sophisticated, polished, elegant, genteel, urbane, and poised. That resembles 2 men above and they both begin with l.Now with Mom’s being laid off I'm starting to understand better why Jesus told me that in prayer meeting. why can't I get a woman to go out with me? Jesus said the ones I'm asking are too good for me. It seemed like it’d hurt or humiliate. But I didn't understand the impact that'd have on relocating. I'm leaving an area where all of the women are too good for me. With Sherry there wasn't chemistry. And with Pam she thought her tactics would find Mr. Perfect. Ill be leaving a place where the women are too good for me. That's much easier than the opposite! It made relocating easier and the opportunity to stay less appealing. I was happy because I was eager for the better understanding… I suppose. But I really don't know. I think a part of me knows something another part of me doesn’t know. I think Pastor Anthony saw Pam and me making eyes at one another. But they told me she took a road she regrets and wish she could start over. I always amazed her how I did that with her by the pool. Also, Michelle in Georgia was blown away how I could do that over the phone. But the thing with Pam has been over 4 months. She’d been lying to me a long time before that. It looks like Vikings are going to win as I write. I'm excited to see a part of me was happy about what the Lord said while I was also wondering why. Now that I see all of me is happy. I'm gracious for Jesus making my possible move easier. I'm also thankful for Jesus’ giving me a better understanding of my rejecters. That influences my future the decisions. 177 rejections indeed hurt. But I'm seeing a trade for a better understanding. I Praise the Lord for speaking to me in such a way people argued that didn't come from Him. But as a sheep I've come to know my Shepherd’s voice. The pain of the 177 rejections was first hard but then understandable. Time makes it easier to understand stuff in the Kingdom!
michael"DEE"house
Bp184
Psalm 3:3, Ps 5:12; 28:7, Psalm 3:3, Ps 62:7, Psalm 3:3, Ps 9:13; 27:6, Psalm 5:12, Ps 29:11, Psalm 5:12, Ps 32:7, 10, Psalm 28:7, Ps 18:2; 59:17, Psalm 28:7, Ps 3:3, Psalm 28:7, Ps 13:5; 112:7, D.Psalm 28:7, Ps 16:9, E.Psalm 28:7, Ps 40:3; 69:30, Psalm 3:3, Ps 5:12; 28:7, Psalm 3:3, Ps 62:7, Psalm 3:3, Ps 9:13; 27:6, Psalm 62:7, Ps 85:9; Jer 3:23, Psalm 62:7, Ps 46:1, Psalm 3:3, Ps 5:12; 28:7, Psalm 3:3, Ps 62:7, Psalm 3:3, Ps 9:13; 27:6, Psalm 9:13, Ps 38:19, Psalm 9:13, Ps 30:3; 86:13, Psalm 27:6, Ps 3:3, Psalm 27:6, Ps 107:22, Psalm 27:6, Ps 13:6,
What happened at prayer meeting? Jesus told me I'm not good enough for the women rejecting me. It is true, in fact, 177 women have rejected me. So I get a different perspective of the way things are at a different angle elsewhere. I'm sure there've been to get married and never face reject before hand. As I talk, I begin understanding why so much happiness overcame me. What would it be like to be married without the history of reject as this that I have? It indeed turned me off. That isn’t good. Or is it? I do not know where God Almighty has my destiny planned. But I do know more than likely it is onward. Therefore if you do not get delayed or pulled back, hitched to where you are, obviously Jesus has more He wants to do in your life. Indeed the 177 women turned me off. But that's the very thing I desired when I was 22 and a hundred miles from turned off. But You are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift [a] up my head. Jesus is showing my fruit of fasting. It makes me further want to distance any rejections of my past. Psalm 5:12 For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. [-] It makes me want to distance holdbacks when it comes to following Jesus. Why should we drive our stakes deeper into the earth? Mom got laid off at work. Likely they’ll finalize that in a few days. Oh, that could be why Jesus said something that could be taken the wrong way like He did. When you try to get something you do not need, the devil will keep telling you that you really need it. When I was 15, I wanted a Corvette for 24 hundred dollars, till I saw insurance was 2 thousand dollars a year. I rationalized you'd be getting all kinds of eyes in a good way like that, but is it worth the money wasted? The 24 hundred dollars for the car would be getting something you could touch, but the 2 thousand dollars in the insurance would be forever be forever gone with nothing to show. Nobody appreciates their water till their well runs dry. Then I bought a 79 Toyota for 2 thousand that ended up costing 2 more thousand in parts. I had homework on a college-bound-diploma coming out of my ears and NO time for it. So then began my prayer for revenge then I went out of a window into a coma and decade rehab. My brother, Dad, Granny, and Papa, and other Granny have all died. Who got the revenge? Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. [-] Question: if more good people had guns, would that cut down on bad people with them? Getting direction from Jesus is joyful. When He gives you a better idea of your surrounding, instead of feeling contention for the unfairness, make the move you see Jesus desires. Then you'll be richly rewarded for assisting the King in His plan. How do sports broadcasters get more people to watch the game? They tell who will most likely lose. If you are that team, you'll watch because the flesh says that by watching, you'll be also helping. UGA Loves to play GT not because they're in the same district—because they're not—but because they hate each other. Last year UGA almost doubled GT‘s score. That’ll be extra reason to watch. GT doesn’t want it to happen again and UGA wants to really double it. Many Georgia bars, at the time, are full because so many people get into that game. Christianity and revival is so magnetic because the Christian gets a dose of revitalization, but the most importantly a closer walk with Jesus. . Revival helps you rebound the wiles of the devil. Revival gives the Christian a renewal that's stimulation for the Spirit and that's reinforcement for the day. Revival puts a smile on your face because it’s a much needed recovery of your strength. The resumption makes you feel more youthful. That's a resurgence you'll be thankful for. Psalm 3:3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift [a] up my head. [-] Getting a pointer for the direction you should be going is pleasing because you know it’s better the season to come. When Jesus said 177 women rejected me because I'm not good enough for them, I started laughing. That isn’t the reason I least expected. Then I realized that's because I'm very, very proud and arrogant. Do not get me wrong. I've always known I'm proud and arrogant. But to hear Jesus say 177 women rejected me because I'm not good enough makes it completely different. Psalm 62:7 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God Almighty [a] ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.[-] As you grow in the Lord, you see how much more you belong to Him than to the world. I'm so gracious 177 women don't think I'm good enough for them. I thought my 79 Toyota was good enough because I had no experience with junky vehicles. I had a junky Datsun pickup when I was 14, but that was something I tore the hills of the ballast pit up with. Therefore I should've thought twice about buying junk. Jack always had my Datsun running, but had already moved with his mom when I started driving the 79 Toyota that daily broke down. Psalm 3:3 3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift [a] up my head. [-] Granny didn't think I should be driving, so she’d just shrug and say, “Oh well,” when I'd tell her about breaking down every day. I decided then to get revenge. As the Christian grows in the Lord, s/he sees some hurtful stuff. Jesus saying I'm not good enough for the women I ask out. It makes me rethink my direction. EVERY church girl I've ever asked out has rejected me. Go to the world? No, wait. Just wait. Focus on the Lord. Run a screen play if you don't trust the quarterback. Always trust Jesus. always be utmost loyal to the Lord. Pam started dating Thomas’ stepson as she and I were talking. Now every time I talk to Thomas I NEVER ask about Pam. At the time, I do not feel the urge, but I we talk I look back to see opportunities made available. That tells me I've let go of the past and have made up my mind to move on. Not only did she want to see how I respond to a lie, but she also showed me how it turns me off. That's something to do with your chemicals. When I was 22, it was an all different story. Praise the Lord I graduated that stage! My chemicals were all messed up in rehab. I was mad. Just like I was as a teen in response to a lie! Anger disturbs your chemicals! Love makes you see things all different. Be loving always. Be a peace activist. Care for the needy. Psalm 9:13 13 O LORD, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, [-] the Lord will be the best assistant you have in times of need. The word assistant wasn't capitalized because sometimes God Almighty sends help you very, very least expect! Often it appears uncomely and unattractive. Therefore unappealing. Psalm 27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.[-] If you're climbing a mountain and the territory gets unfair, that's motive to climb harder. You'll learn stuff at the time. Inability to dominate the scene always is motive to climb harder. Psalm 5:12
12 For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
12 For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. [-] After King Jesus told me the 177 women were too good for me, I began laughing with relief. Well, what He said was I wasn't good enough for them, but what I heard was they were too good for me. It showed me how very, very blessed I am. Intense. Enjoyment. Strong. Powerful. Happiness. Delight. Joy. Forceful. Bliss. Concentrated. Contentment. Deep. Satisfaction. Passionate. Gratification. Extreme. Amusement. Severe. Recreation. INCOMPARABLE!. Release endorphins is so very, very rewarding! writers have to, must exercise to have the needed stamina to be a writer. Writing is very, very exhausting. When it’s your calling, nothing else feels right. When I was wiring convenience stores in Atlanta and told my coworkers the same thing, they all made a face. But I still felt that way. Please pray for a traditional publisher to publish all of the books I've written and they be best sellers. And this is the word which we have from him, that he who has love for God Almighty is to have the same love for his brother. 1 John 4:21 That makes me ponder Jesus saying that hard thing to me about my being not good enough for the 177 women to reject me! It was a liberating thing. I'd been pondering this forever. I'm not good enough means they're too good for me. It told me I have read things wrongly in the past. And that said perception means a lot. I've been working on a mystery very much and that's why perspective influenced by viewpoint making the standpoint change stands out. I've been reading the Bible 11 years every day. I can read the same passage next day and see something totally different than I did the day before! That means details effect outlook to make view have a different perception for a side from a new angle. 177 women too good for me? That's precious because all through school I was scared of being rejected. So I never asked anybody out! Psalm 29:11 11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.[-] Maybe it was the Lord reinforcing my being turned off when He said the 177 women were too good for me. As I read a book by Barack, he mentioned a politician of a town in my birth county. I reminded her, that politician’s stepdaughter, of how she made a face when my friend told her I like her in middle school. she said she was making the face to him and not me. It doesn’t matter. She's been married 10 years and has a son in 8th grade. We tripped out at how old we've gotten. When the opponent makes a very long play, you love to see a flag go up and ref make the ball go back. Psalm 5:12 For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. [-] Ten Commandments Exodus 20 (New International Version)
Exodus 20
The Ten Commandments
1 And God Almighty spoke all these words:
2 "I am the LORD your God Almighty, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
3 "You shall have no other God Almightys before [a] me.
4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God Almighty, am a jealous God Almighty, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand {generations} of those who love me and keep my commandments. 7 "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God Almighty, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God Almighty. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God Almighty is giving you. 13 "You shall not murder. 14 "You shall not commit adultery. 15 "You shall not steal. 16 "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 17 "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." 18 When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance 19 and said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God Almighty speak to us or we will die." 20 Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God Almighty has come to test you, so that the fear of God Almighty will be with you to keep you from sinning." 21 The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God Almighty was. Idols and Altars 22 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Tell the Israelites this: 'You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven: 23 Do not make any God Almightys to be alongside me; do not make for yourselves God Almightys of silver or God Almightys of gold.
24 " 'Make an altar of earth for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, [b] your sheep and goats and your cattle. Wherever I cause my name to be honored, I will come to you and bless you. 25 If you make an altar of stones for me, do not build it with dressed stones, for you will defile it if you use a tool on it. 26 And do not go up to my altar on steps, lest your nakedness be exposed on it.'
I wrote that ^ before I went to Applebee’s like yesterday and the day before!
Mom brings me to Applebee’s. I say listen for a lotta laughter. That’ll be my group. After waiting and waiting, I decide to go in. 1 person in a reserved room is waiting. His name too is Michael. We shake. Mom called information. Is the Applebeee’s in Tri city near Carnalita’s? They said yes. So we knew we were at the right one. Please pray I find a free editor to do the books I've already written.
-- Wait a second! Remember when I already asked you to pray for that? It might’ve happened for this! Wisdom applies to trials. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. We talk about a coming college basketball coach Rick Pitino recently admitted to an extramarital affair, and publicly apologized to his family, friends and players. Pitino said “When you have a problem, if you tell the truth, your problem becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future.” Sure, it was painful for him to tell the truth, and will be tough to win back the trust of his wife and family, but it would have been even more painful and agonizing to continue to live a lie. So, what are you hiding from your spouse? Is there a dark secret eating away at your soul? An affair? Pornography? Gambling or alcohol addiction? Tell the truth…it will set you free. Men At the Cross conference Belief Statements
ONE TRUE GOD ALMIGHTY: Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 43:10-11 - We believe the one true God Almighty has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM”, the creator of Heaven and Earth.
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: Colossians 1:15-22; I Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Peter 3:18 - We believe that Jesus Christ is the “Image of the invisible God Almighty” and that in Him “all deity dwells in bodily form.” We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His death on the cross as the substitutionary atonement for sin, His literal bodily resurrection from the dead, His present ministry of intercession in Heaven, and His personal future return to the earth.
THE HOLY SPIRIT: John 14:16; Romans 8:14, 16; Ephesians 1:13; Philippians 1:6; Philippians 2:13 - We believe the Holy Spirit convicts men of sin and regenerates, indwells, seals , sets apart, and empowers all sincere believers for service and for Holy living and a Holy life. We believe that “God Almighty is at work within us both to will and work to His good pleasure” and that “He will continue to perfect us until the day of Christ Jesus.”
THE GOD ALMIGHTYHEAD: Genesis 1:26; John 1:14, 15:26, 17:21; Ephesians 4:4-6 - We believe in the unity and trinity of the God Almighty head existing in three persons: The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit. These three persons are One God Almighty having the same nature, attributes, and perfection.
MAN: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:22; Romans 3:23; Hebrews 9:27; Romans 5:12 - We believe that man was created in the image of God Almighty but was separated from God Almighty by sin and shall be judged. Only through the Blood of Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and eternal life be obtained.
SALVATION: Ephesians 2:8-10; I Corinthians 15:3-4; John 1:12 - We believe in salvation by grace, a free gift from God Almighty apart from works. Salvation comes through repentance, a turning from one’s own way to God Almighty’s way, and accepting Jesus Christ in personal faith.
THE SCRIPTURES: II Timothy 3:15, 16, 17; II Peter 1:19-21 - We believe both the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible to be the inerrant Holy work of God Almighty, inspired in every part by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is the revelation of God Almighty for the equipping of man and is the supreme and final authority for faith and life. Men mentoring men. It’s a great thing. I'm reminded of my wonderful men’s accountability smallgroup at Calvary. I wholly, completely, entirely, totally, altogether, utterly, in every respect support men’s accountability groups. But that's coming from somebody rejected by 177 women. It’ll be at Indian Rocks Baptist church.
Acts 13:22
22After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: 'I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.'
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. If you would be free indeed you must have the freedom that the Son bestows, and become children. As men, we know the struggles we face. Here's what God Almighty is doing for me. He can for you too. See everybody is like you. be mature. Trust is key. I think of Sherry. We did everything together. But she was married. So there had to be a stopping point. There was a bond we had. But no chemistry. Pam and I had chemistry. We felt it when we looked at each other. But to be sure, she tested me and I failed. I'm glad I did. She was looking for somebody perfect. I'm not him. In the group, a promise made builds hope. Promise kept builds trust. If you keep your kid in a room with a bunch of toys, must you question the crying at night? White noise helps a baby sleep soundly. That just passed through my mind. It stays there. We, the men, do not dwell on negative. Have multiplicity. You're not perfect but blessed. Michael came here first. I came 2nd. You cannot order your dad around. You are not helping. I think of a recent friend. I cannot count the times she told me I'm too nice. I'm told she had problems. I think my respect of women roots from the fact my principal gave Mom a piece of trim with a handle cut out for a paddle. My brother had a behavior disorder. So every tiny, tiny chance she got meant 15 licks. Not soft. Single mom determined to raise her boys without a man. When she did marry, he was a 300 lb beast that pitched fits and had uproars while drunk, every day. be transparent. A man has a problem with reading the Bible. I said I started 11 years ago. I couldn't either. So I decided to read Genesis and no more. Only, I saw I NEVER had a question that wasn't answered! So I kept reading the Bible. 11 years nonstop. I say 17 times but it’s really 18 or 19. (As a matter of fact, I read NKJV in 48 days.) I have a HUGE hunger to read! I keep noticing waiters and waitresses looking at us with timidity. Our waiter is doing a good job. My marketing brain begins thinking likely they're wanting to be very attractive to churches. Tampa Bay has a lot of churches. We men are talking about visual vs audio learning. I like both. My cousin who killed himself said he favored audio. He was my very, very favorite cousin. His gf left him, so he killed himself. Bible Study alone is part of your prayer time. In lone Bible Study, you are arbitrate and intercessively refereeing superseding reconciliation with God Almighty. As we get together in God Almighty’s name, I think of the spirit in my college dorm. Bible college. Then when they LIED about not being able to get permission to let me out of an overwhelming class they told me would be too much in the first place, just try and see, I was so blindsided. So unready I vehemently, vigorously, powerfully, convincingly, compellingly, cogently slammed my head into a concrete wall as hard as I could! Private/Christian College lying about not being able to get permission right after they tell me it'll be too much, just try and see! It was similar to being told a promised vehicle was a dream on my sixteenth birthday, after my college-bound diploma had me Overwhelmed with homework! The Bible and Jesus are a total connection. Please pray I get a job as a Christian magazine writer. The Holy Spirit is Author of the Bible. Open your heart. Keep knocking. As Pastor Anthony demonstrated that this morning, the pulpit started falling. Often, we find punishment to be a huge blessing. I keep thinking of how scared Pam and I were of our feelings for one another. It’d mean change if we kept seeing one another. October is the month of Spiritual breakthrough. Think of the people to benefit from the series. Christians dry. People bound. October is Spiritual. Something will happen. Something will happen. Get out of your rut. Invite people. can you reach people around you? my neighbors I often see get a distant look in their eyes when I bring up church. Are you meeting in little corners? Why hide Christianity? The reason I noticed restaurant employees looking at us is I remember 2 years in Sonny’s. I know how things work behind the scenes. Are you shy about Christianity? People are ready to be harvested. Plug away. I'd love for myspace.com/michaeldeehouse to reach EVERY church worldwide. Go to Saturday prayer meeting. sow seeds. Have accountability. Art helped me see Pam was playing me. She wasn't being honest about having somebody else. I learned that when she put Kirk on the scene and said they'd been talking 2 years while she and I 1 year. I do not need to be with someone who lies. It was different after Art helped me see that. God Almighty brought her to the scene to help me see that! What a blessing! Iron sharpens iron. Sin grows in darkness. We have prayer. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. I see I do not cry to Home Extreme Makeover anymore now that I'm used to it! there's talk of a high school football team talking a bunch of smack and how strange that is with the coach supposedly a mentor. I think of my coach. Holding my face mask. Screaming in my face! 2 strings. That was the best of times! Clearwater teams are meek. They don't talk it like the rest. They have late hits. Aggression is needed. Coaches make a huge difference. I agree wholly with that. I respected my football coach more than anybody in the world! Husbands do not need to be demanding. But need to push the envelope. I think of Granny. Everything went her way. Her dad was very, very mean. He used to shoot at her mom’s feet and make her dance. There's talk of a high school team. They do not abide by the weight limit, winning games like crazy. There's even 1 very, very good player getting held back because he is so good. And the kids know they're doing wrong. are on familiar terms with they're irresponsibly immoral. Like Pam constantly coming out. We keep looking at each other. She remembers what we had. But she apparently took another road she regrets. I'm no longer available, Pam. There was something. But you let it go. You had to take your friends’ advice. We men are talking about that! About how people who do not know the details give you the unneeded directions. High school is different from elementary and middle school. Kids need loving critics. Or they do not think they need change. If you do not play formation, you do not play. Some kids see my kids. I saw Wesley’s facebook and realized I haven't seen him in 4 years! NO! He grew up without me!!! NO! I felt like crying. The mom and dad have different views of the kids’ needs. A woman doesn’t know everything a man needs. You do not know not in their shoes. I think of the way a lot of laughter on TV is good for my depressed body. Spiritual dad needs to do it in love. Then potential will open up. . One time on kickoff, I caught the ball, I ran the wrong way. I turned and ran through many hands. When I sat down on the bench, I said I meant to do that. They were already impressed by my yards, I said I meant to do that. They thought that was absolutely hilarious. But still congratulated me on my many yards. Speak in love. Honestly assess your children. Somebody needs to get to you. do not be scared of criticizing. It’s against our culture. Colossians 3 18Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. [-]
Men creating balance hurts. Women want order. Walk in love. Be the head. Do not demand. Manhood is concerning. Wife not yielding body drives man to porn. Man needs to be the head. Wife needs to submit. Man needs to love wife like Jesus loves the church. Wife will come to the husband. Husband and wife will not always agree. He has to forgive her.
Peter 3:1-7
1 Peter 3
Wives and Husbands
1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
7Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
People not receptive to Jesus will be won over by looking at your wife.
: 7Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
When husband has problems, he is not to blow up at the wife. Les and Pat finally agrees God Almighty has fixed his marriage problems! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! It only took 46 years! When a coach has to make a lot of concessions, he loses respect. Things need to shift. Due to their emotions, women do not need to lead. Emotional causes bickering. Power shift isn’t normal. Deal with problems right away. Men cannot be doormats for the wife. Do not sin. You are always learning. Bite your lip. God Almighty comes through for you. trust Jesus. stand your ground with Biblical principles.
Isaiah 58
True Fasting
1 "Shout it aloud, do not hold back.
Raise your voice like a trumpet.
Declare to my people their rebellion
and to the house of Jacob their sins.
2 For day after day they seek me out;
they seem eager to know my ways,
as if they were a nation that does what is right
and has not forsaken the commands of its God.
They ask me for just decisions
and seem eager for God to come near them.
3 'Why have we fasted,' they say,
'and you have not seen it?
Why have we humbled ourselves,
and you have not noticed?'
"Yet on the day of your fasting, you do as you please
and exploit all your workers.
4 Your fasting ends in quarreling and strife,
and in striking each other with wicked fists.
You cannot fast as you do today
and expect your voice to be heard on high.
5 Is this the kind of fast I have chosen,
only a day for a man to humble himself?
Is it only for bowing one's head like a reed
and for lying on sackcloth and ashes?
Is that what you call a fast,
a day acceptable to the LORD ?
6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?
7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe him,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness [a] will go before you,
and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.
"If you do away with the yoke of oppression,
with the pointing finger and malicious talk,
10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.
11 The LORD will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.
12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins
and will raise up the age-old foundations;
you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,
Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
13 "If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath
and from doing as you please on my holy day,
if you call the Sabbath a delight
and the LORD's holy day honorable,
and if you honor it by not going your own way
and not doing as you please or speaking idle words,
14 then you will find your joy in the LORD,
and I will cause you to ride on the heights of the land
and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob."
The mouth of the LORD has spoken.
1 man asks another man, “Are You going to eat that?” He's looking at food on his plate. I'm eating Dynamite Shrimp. Prayer and fasting helps you get things back in order. Fasting with quarreling among you? what good is that? Deal with then drop it. engage in the problems in your house. America puts an umbrella around society, thinking they're helping, only hurting. I think of the thousands of times I was disciplined as a kid and how police would've hated that. Disobedient child or wife isn’t ordained. Be like Jesus. love always unconditionally. Adore constantly unreservedly. Domineering and demanding doesn’t get sex. If you will not say something, you'll not stir up the waters. Hey, I remember talking about that with Mom’s gardeners when we first moved into the house. Wife will walk on you if you let her. women in charge. Do not be an absentee. Be always caring, kind, thoughtful, gentle, helpful, considerate, compassionate, concerned, loving, and sensitive. Being single is not God Almighty’s plan.
Ephesians 5
1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as
Wives and Husbands
22Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26to make her holy, cleansing[b] her by the washing with water through the word, 27and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— 30for we are members of his body. 31"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."[c] 32This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
Porn, masturbation, drinking, affair. Be always peaceful. Do not let the sun go down on your wrath. Empty sex is hollow. Be leader without demanding. Act like a leader. I remember Ernestine saying a leader takes everything in stride. Home is different from job. you leave job. you show yourself to home. Leadership is a trait. Yes, it is. Brother was manager at a restaurant, started wiring and became manager, then at another restaurant became manager. My little brother! I didn't see him like that! He actually gave me a job as an electrician. Make the decisions. It takes more time at home. Success is different on paper. somebody is always in charge. Do not play to the man crowd. Love no matter what. Buddies do not go home with you. you cannot take others advice sometimes. Live by Biblical principles. Wife may be better. Be humble. Let her rule that area. Disrespect spirit has to be broken. People will think they know what is going on. Learn how to submit. Change isn’t overnight. God Almighty will work out your problems. Submit to God Almighty. it comes down to do you trust God Almighty. ask God Almighty for wisdom. Walk in line with God Almighty. pray for criteria. I think of Pam. We had talking an hour a day in common. But I'm glad we didn't keep going. I'm glad she keeps going to her car, waiting for me to say something. We went to movies and played pool together. Those are the only 2 times I spent money on her. The last. Plus the beach.
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At prayer meeting, I had a breakthrough! Read on to see what! As I write, I have a headache from fasting. I knew I'd have it. I knew a snack would help. But I also knew the act would be a path clearer. Greater communication with Jesus would be the effect. That's a great thing about heaven. to have better communication with Jesus is to have better direction. Jesus knows everything. If you have the best communication with Him, you have the best directions out there. Exodus 33:18-20
18 Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory." 19 And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live." 23 " 'Haran, Canneh and Eden and merchants of Sheba, Asshur and Kilmad traded with you. It’s homecoming at school, lol? I remember homecoming and the prom. Something I never participated in. That was very bothersome to me. After a lie, my ego went completely away. But now I look back on what I missed out on. My brother’s gf got pregnant and had a baby, but ended relations. Justin loved his boy too. That was a big reason he killed himself. Psalm 112:5 5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, [-]All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Almighty, who conducts his affairs with justice. [-] As I work on my mystery, I'm getting worried no clues to work with are being found. I have 2 PIs, buddies I work with. I'm an electrician and they're a painter and a welder. I decided the policeman that's voluntarily trying to help me because of a “hunch” is really trying to divert my attention. The flesh is a lot like that. When you have a problem you need to attend to, it tells you it isn’t a problem. That you'll fix it later, but not right now. Matthew 18:23-27 23"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents[a] was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. 26"The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go. [-] Here's where I had my zealous breakthrough! At prayer meeting, I asked God Almighty why can't I pick up a woman. He said because “you're” not good enough. I know that doesn’t sound like God Almighty, but wait a second. I did after all fast Friday and that may be why I feel so blessed to be told something that should be crushing. Therefore God Almighty used this incident as a foretoken of how fasting helps your prayer life. I honestly had NO idea something like this would be happening or that it could make me feel so amazingly good! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! 1 hundred 77 women rejecting me because I'm not good enough! Thank You, Jesus! I'd never considered that! As I thought about it, happiness started flowing over me. Wait! What??? I said, happiness started flowing over me! What? It was something I never considered! Also, it helped me understand why I want NOTHING to do with anybody that rejects me! Hallelujah! I'm starting to understand things better! I'm so gracious! 177 women… thank you! thank you! thank you! thank you! It was such a blessed time at the prayer meeting! I feel so blessed! Luke 7:41-43"Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii,[a] and the other fifty. 42Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?" 43Simon replied, "I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled." "You have judged correctly," Jesus said. Jesus said to me, “Because you're not good enough.” Happiness suddenly washed over me. I know it shouldn't. Doctor Phil would say it’s the effect of the 177 rejections. I say I'm so thankful Jesus is able to disclose stuff like this with me!!! My heart is overflowing with joy since Jesus told me I'm not good enough for the 177 women to turn me down! I'm so happy! happy! happy! happy! happy! happy! happy! happy! Wait, aren't I supposed to have a contrite heart? Contrite over a breakthrough? Sorry over a development? Remorseful over an improvement? Repentant over a spread? Regretful over a progress? Apologetic over an expansion? Penitent over an encroachment? Ashamed over an innovation? Don't tell me you are serious! You've got to be kidding me. I am so gracious! a. Luke 7:41 A denarius was a coin worth about a day's wages.
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Deuteronomy 33:13
13 About Joseph he said:
"May the LORD bless his land
with the precious dew from heaven above
and with the deep waters that lie below;
Ezekiel 27:15
15 " 'The men of Rhodes [a] traded with you, and many coastlands were your customers; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony.
Thank You, Jesus!!!
Reaching Abundant Life, I feel the Holy Spirit wash over me as I enter the door. I sign up for Iron men ministry. Jesus can never fail. Trust Jesus Christ. My team lost in football yesterday. but I'm still praising the Lord. Jesus has all of the power you need. Jesus is real. Jesus is real. I'm believing for a miracle. God Almighty is a lot stronger than you feel. Holler for God Almighty! first time attendees, sign the welcome card. Harvest Festival is coming. Bring candy. Iron men dinner at Applebee’s in Tricity today 6p. Water baptism October 18. today is holy communion. Stay in your seat. Carefest video plays. People helping a couple in need. Our team is serving with a spirit of love. the work is plateful and kind. Tell the world Jesus lives again. The team is doing construction for the house, which is very grateful. the couple can't believe something so wonderful is happening to them. Pastor Anthony is fixing a vacuum cleaner. Doing Carefest gives you a bigger heart. God Almighty is blessing them. Every year a church gets a reward. We got the care cup this year. Romans 8
Life Through the Spirit
1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature,[b] God Almighty did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in sinful man,[d] 4in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God Almighty. It does not submit to God Almighty's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God Almighty.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God Almighty lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God Almighty are sons of God Almighty. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father." 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God Almighty's children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God Almighty and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
How great is our God Almighty. God Almighty had a plan to save and redeem us. Abundant Life worship of Jesus has visibly increased. Prepare your heart for holy communion. How great is our God Almighty. God Almighty had a plan to save and redeem us. Abundant Life is on webcast. October is month of Spiritual renewal. For revival we need not services. Or emotional life. God Almighty gave Solomon the formula. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (New International Version)
14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. [-]
You need humility. first sin in the Bible is one of pride. Pride manifests. Isaiah 14:13 (New International Version)
13 You said in your heart,
"I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God Almighty;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain.
Oh, wow, this is showing me how I was a so, so, very, very grateful learning the 177 women in my life turned me down because they're too good for me. Tell God Almighty you need Him. do not be puffed up. Tell God Almighty you need Him. have dependency on God Almighty. 13 The devil said in your heart,
"I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God Almighty;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain.
Humility is opposite of sin. We justify ourselves for sin. We need to value the system of God Almighty. this reminds me of how very, very gracious I was to learn the 177 women rejected me because they're too good for me. Have Biblical values. Believe the Bible. Accept what the Bible says. Let it be the authority of your life. prioritize and value the Bible. Without the Bible there's no God Almighty. the Bible is the most powerful book in the world. In my Christian school before my third grade teacher slapped me in the face and I got put in a public school, I always knew I'd read the Bible when I got older. I was right. I haven't missed a day in 11 years! Avoid situational ethics. Eye for an eye. For revival acknowledge you are made of the dust of the earth. And without God Almighty you are nothing. Luke 18:13 (New International Version)
13"But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God Almighty, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
God Almighty wants you reliant on Him. you cannot earn it. have a humble heart. Be open. Be wholly reliable on God Almighty. ask for forgiveness. They justified God Almighty being baptized with baptism. Luke 7:29
29When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged (A)God Almighty's justice, (B)having been baptized with (C)the baptism of John.
An argument finishes when the other quits arguing. Recognize your need for God Almighty. have prayer and humility. You'll see a breakthrough. Seek the face of God Almighty. God Almighty is ready. It’s about the posture of your heart. I start wondering if that's why I was so very, very happy to see the women I was asking out are too good for me.
Acts 12:5
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5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God Almighty for him.
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Matthew 7:7
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Ask, Seek, Knock
7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Pray without ceasing. It relates to my Private/Christian elementary school teacher slapping me in the face then my Private/Christian College lying about not being able to get permission from my parents and my parents saying they were never asked. That amazes me I haven't turned on the church. A man knocking on the door in the middle of the night. Pray with fervor. He is asking for 4 eggs 44hs guests. The neighbor wouldn't be denied. It’s not about friendship. Or need. But desperate prayer. Do not go away till you get it. Jacob and the Angel
JACOB'S wrong in receiving his brother's blessing by fraud was again brought forcibly before him, and he was afraid that God Almighty would permit Esau to take his life. In his distress he prayed to God Almighty all night. An angel was represented to me as standing before Jacob, presenting his wrong before him in its true character. As the angel turns to leave him, Jacob lays hold of him, and will not let him go. He makes supplications with tears. He pleads that he has deeply repented of his sins and the wrongs against his brother, which had been the means of separating him from his father's house for twenty years. He ventures to plead the promises of God Almighty and the tokens of His favor to him from time to time in his absence from his father's house.
Jacob was stubborn, obstinate, resolute, firm, persistent, insistent, dogged, determined, steadfast, and inflexible. You'll be blessed and provided. You'll be like the neighbor. Get God Almighty’s attention. Pray. do not stop. You'll see a breakthrough. October is Spiritual renewal. Your breakthrough deadline. Keep on asking. Seek, knock,
Acts 12:5 (New International Version)
5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God Almighty for him.
Give God Almighty more time. Fast. Do a prayer walk. When Pastor Anthony says “walk,” I think about what I was thinking yesterday. my body may be sore because I'm seated, writing hours at the time. I've been thinking about walking more.
Numbers 6:24-36 (New International Version)
24 " ' "The LORD bless you
and keep you;
25 the LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
26 the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace." '
27 "So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them."
Prayer is asking. Seeking God Almighty’s face is seeing it shining. Know God Almighty in His presence. together is what matters. Pastor Anthony saw that, golfing with his daughter. Do not worry about perfection. Mark 14:22-25
22While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body."
23Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it.
24"This is my blood of the[a] covenant, which is poured out for many," he said to them. 25"I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God Almighty."
Matthew 26:26-29
26While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body."
27Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28This is my blood of the[a] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom."
Luke 22:19-20
19And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
20In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
1 Corinthians 11
1 Corinthians 11
1Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Propriety in Worship
2I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the teachings,[a] just as I passed them on to you.
3Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God Almighty. 4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. 5And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is just as though her head were shaved. 6If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head. 7A man ought not to cover his head,[b] since he is the image and glory of God Almighty; but the woman is the glory of man. 8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; 9neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 10For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head.
11In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. 12For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God Almighty. 13Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God Almighty with her head uncovered? 14Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, 15but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering. 16If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice—nor do the churches of God Almighty.
The Lord's Supper
17In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God Almighty's approval. 20When you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, 21for as you eat, each of you goes ahead without waiting for anybody else. One remains hungry, another gets drunk. 22Don't you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God Almighty and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? Certainly not!
23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
27Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 31But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. 32When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
33So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. 34If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment.
And when I come I will give further directions.
Footnotes:
a.1 Corinthians 11:2 Or traditions
b.1 Corinthians 11:7 Or 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with long hair dishonors his head. 5 And every woman who prays or prophesies with no covering (of hair) on her head dishonors her head—she is just like one of the "shorn women." 6 If a woman has no covering, let her be for now with short hair, but since it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair shorn or shaved, she should grow it again. 7 A man ought not to have long hair
16Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?
Ephesians 6:18
18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
God Almighty’s wonderful creation is about being with Him. I think of the closeness I have with God Almighty and think of the 177 women to reject me and feel an appreciation for it. have you lost the joy of your salvation? Revival is peace and order. I see I was basing revival on its definition, which is revitalization, renewal, restoration, stimulation, reinforcement, recovery, resumption, and resurgence. But it’s about getting things right. Move what came between you and God Almighty. do not walk in condemnation.
Psalm 27:8 (New International Version)
8 My heart says of you, "Seek his [a] face!"
Your face, LORD, I will seek.
Symbol of happiness 3,300 years ago was a man in the garden with God Almighty. John 1
The Word Became Flesh
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God Almighty, and the Word was God Almighty. 2He was with God Almighty in the beginning.
3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood[a] it.
6There came a man who was sent from God Almighty; his name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.[b]
10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God Almighty— 13children born not of natural descent,[c] nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God Almighty.
14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,[d] who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
15John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' " 16From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18No one has ever seen God Almighty, but God Almighty the One and Only,[e][f]who is at the Father's side, has made him known. [-]
Pray for the joy of salvation to be restored to you. that reminds me of the sheer happiness, pure contentment, utter pleasure, and absolute gladness that came over me when I realized I've been asking women too good for me out Saturday in prayer meeting. revival is restoring fellowship with God Almighty.
Sunday school
Living in my grandparents’ guest house and dorm room alone were happiness to me and showed me where I belong. Especially considering what Jesus told me Saturday morning in prayer. Prophecy went on missionary journeys. Established churches. Ac 20 Opening
• How was your week?
• What is something you are proud of?
Reread article... nah, don't reread article 20 now, it's too long.
Here is a brief outline:
• We are wrongly accused of forbidding good works.
• What you call the 'good works' that used to be preached were childish and useless things like rosaries, pilgrimages and the like
• Preaches are now starting to preach that we are not saved by works only but by works joined with faith -- which isn't exactly right, but much better since it includes faith.
• We teach that we are saved when we believe that we are received into God Almighty's favor for Christ's sake.
• This is not a new teaching, but the foundational truth of the scriptures.
• The teaching of salvation by works terrifies the conscience and is of no comfort.
• Faith is not merely knowledge that God Almighty exists, it is trust in his reconciliation through Jesus Christ.
• Good works are necessary not in order to be saved but because they are the will of him who saved us.
• Therefore, we are teaching the only true admonishment to good works because good works grow out of faith.
Reread each of the Bible passages mentioned in Article 20 of the Augsburg Confession
• If good works do not earn us salvation, what is the point of being good?
• What is one thing you have learned or grown in during this study of the Augsburg Confession?
Pray together about whatever is on your heart
Prophecy always went back to Antioch. Paul’s missionary journeys 1. Gaza Philip preached of Christ and baptized an Ethiopian eunuch on his way to Gaza (Acts 8:26-39).
2. Jerusalem See map 12 for events in Jerusalem.
3. Joppa Peter received a vision that God Almighty grants the gift of repentance to the Gentiles (Acts 10; 11:5-18). Peter raised Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-42).
4. Samaria Philip ministered in Samaria (Acts 8:5-13), and Peter and John later taught here (Acts 8:14-25). After they conferred the gift of the Holy Ghost, Simon the sorcerer sought to buy this gift from them (Acts 8:9-24).
5. Caesarea Here, after an angel ministered to a centurion named Cornelius, Peter allowed him to be baptized (Acts 10). Here Paul made his defense before Agrippa (Acts 25-26; see also JS-H 1:24-25).
6. Damascus Jesus appeared to Saul (Acts 9:1-7). After Ananias restored Saul’s sight, Saul was baptized and began his ministry (Acts 9:10-27).
7. Antioch (in Syria) Here disciples were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). Agabus prophesied famine (Acts 11:27-28). Great dissension arose at Antioch concerning circumcision (Acts 14:26-28; 15:1-9). In Antioch Paul began his second mission with Silas, Barnabas, and Judas Barnabas (Acts 15:22, 30, 35).
8. Tarsus Paul’s hometown; Paul was sent here by the Brethren to protect his life (Acts 9:29-30).
9. Cyprus After being persecuted, some Saints fled to this island (Acts 11:19). Paul traveled through Cyprus on his first missionary journey (Acts 13:4-5), as did Barnabas and Mark later (Acts 15:39).
10. Paphos Paul cursed a sorcerer here (Acts 13:6-11).
11. Derbe Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel in this city (Acts 14:6-7, 20-21).
12. Lystra When Paul healed a cripple, he and Barnabas were hailed as gods. Paul was stoned and presumed dead but revived and continued preaching (Acts 14:6-21). Home of Timothy (Acts 16:1-3).
13. Iconium On their first mission, Paul and Barnabas preached here and were threatened with stoning (Acts 13:51-14:7).
14. Laodicea and Colosse Laodicea is one of the branches of the Church that Paul visited and received letters from (Col. 4:16). It is also one of the seven cities listed in the book of Revelation (the others are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, and Philadelphia; see Rev. 1:11). Colosse lies 11 miles to the southeast of Laodicea. Paul wrote to the Saints who lived here.
15. Antioch (in Pisidia) On their first mission, Paul and Barnabas taught the Jews that Christ came of the seed of David. Paul offered the gospel to Israel, then to the Gentiles. Paul and Barnabas were persecuted and expelled (Acts 13:14-50).
16. Miletus While here on his third mission, Paul warned the elders of the Church that “grievous wolves” would enter the flock (Acts 20:29-31).
17. Patmos John was a prisoner on this island when he received the visions now contained in the book of Revelation (Rev. 1:9).
18. Ephesus Apollos preached here with power (Acts 18:24-28). Paul, on his third mission, taught in Ephesus for two years, converting many people (Acts 19:10, 18). Here he conferred the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands (Acts 19:1-7) and performed many miracles, including casting out evil spirits (Acts 19:8-21). Here worshipers of Diana raised a tumult against Paul (Acts 19:22-41). Part of the book of Revelation was addressed to the Church at Ephesus (Rev. 1:11).
19. Troas While Paul was here on his second missionary journey, he saw a vision of a man in Macedonia asking for help (Acts 16:9-12). While here on his third mission, Paul raised Eutychus from the dead (Acts 20:6-12).
20. Philippi Paul, Silas, and Timothy converted a woman named Lydia, cast out an evil spirit, and were beaten (Acts 16:11-23). They received divine help to escape prison (Acts 16:23-26).
21. Athens Paul, while on his second mission to Athens, preached at Mars’ Hill (Areopagus) about the “unknown God Almighty” (Acts 17:22-34).
22. Corinth Paul went to Corinth on his second mission, where he stayed with Aquila and Priscilla. He preached here and baptized many people (Acts 18:1-18). From Corinth, Paul wrote his epistle to the Romans.
23. Thessalonica Paul preached here during his second missionary journey. His missionary group departed for Berea after the Jews threatened their safety (Acts 17:1-10).
24. Berea Paul, Silas, and Timothy found noble souls to teach during Paul’s second missionary journey. The Jews from Thessalonica followed and persecuted them (Acts 17:10-13).
25. Macedonia Paul taught here on his second and third journeys (Acts 16:9-40; 19:21). Paul praised the generosity of the Macedonian Saints, who gave to him and to the poor Saints at Jerusalem (Rom. 15:26; 2 Cor. 8:1-5; 11:9).
26. Melita Paul was shipwrecked on this island on his way to Rome (Acts 26:32; 27:1, 41-44). He was unharmed by a snakebite and healed many who were sick on Melita (Acts 28:1-15).
27. Rome Paul preached here for two years under house arrest (Acts 28:16-31). He also wrote epistles, or letters, to the Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians and to Timothy and Philemon while imprisoned in Rome. Peter wrote his first epistle from “Babylon,” which was probably Rome soon after Nero’s persecutions of the Christians in A.D. 64. It is generally believed that Peter and Paul were martyred here.
People often leave Abundant Life on journeys and return. I'd love to be a Native American missionary. Especially considering I learned I've been asking women too good for me out. Maybe the happiness came like it did because that was something my soul needed to see I should be moving on. Acts 20
Through Macedonia and Greece
1When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said good-by and set out for Macedonia. 2He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, 3where he stayed three months. Because the Jews made a plot against him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. 4He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. 5These men went on ahead and waited for us at Troas. 6But we sailed from Philippi after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven days.
Acts 19:23-41 (New International Version)
The Riot in Ephesus
23About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 24A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in no little business for the craftsmen. 25He called them together, along with the workmen in related trades, and said: "Men, you know we receive a good income from this business. 26And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. 27There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great god Artemis will be discredited, and the gods herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty."
28When they heard this, they were furious and began shouting: "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" 29Soon the whole city was in an uproar. The people seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia, and rushed as one man into the theater. 30Paul wanted to appear before the crowd, but the disciples would not let him. 31Even some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, sent him a message begging him not to venture into the theater.
32The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there. 33The Jews pushed Alexander to the front, and some of the crowd shouted instructions to him. He motioned for silence in order to make a defense before the people. 34But when they realized he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
35The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: "Men of Ephesus, doesn't all the world know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven? 36Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and not do anything rash. 37You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed temples nor blasphemed our gods. 38If, then, Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a grievance against anybody, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. They can press charges. 39If there is anything further you want to bring up, it must be settled in a legal assembly. 40As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of today's events. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is no reason for it." 41After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.
Accept the full authority of the Bible. Gaius Plinius Secundus (AD 23 – August 25, 79), better known as Pliny the Elder, was an author, naturalist, and natural philosopher as well as naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. Spending most of his spare time studying, writing or investigating natural and geographic phenomena in the field, he wrote an encyclopedic work, Naturalis Historia, which became a model for all such works written subsequently. Pliny the Younger, his nephew, wrote of him in a letter to the historian Tacitus:[1]
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4000 troops and some money, in order to assist the Carthaginians. He was taken prisoner by the Romans, together with many of his soldiers, and Philip sent an embassy to Rome to solicit their release. (Liv. xxx. 26, 42.)
3. An Acarnanian, the commander of Philip's garrison at Chalcis, was slain with most of his troops in b. c. 200. (Liv. xxxi. 23.)
4. One of the generals of Perseus, slain in battle with the Romans in b. c. 171. (Liv. xlii. 66.)
5. Two Sicilians of this name are mentioned by Cicero in his orations against Verres. (Cic. Verr. ii. 28, iv. 39.)
SCXPATER (^ufjrarpos), literary. 1. OfPaphos, a writer of parody and burlesque (Q^vaKoypatyos), who lived in the time of Alexander the Great, and continued to flourish down to the reign of Ptolemy II., as Athenaeus (ii. 71, b.) informs us, on the authority of the poet himself: his period may therefore be regarded as the forty years from B. c. 323 to 283 (Clinton, F. H. vol. i'i. s. a. 283). He is frequently mentioned by Athenaeus, who occasionally calls him 3>a/«os, which seems to be a nickname, derived from the word $cckt) (lentile-porridge, which appears to have been the title of one of So-pater's plays), and applied to him as a punning variation upon TLoxpios. The following titles of his plays are preserved by Athenaeus and Suidas (s.v.; Suidas has made the mistake of distinguishing two Sopaters, the one a comedian and the other a parodist) : — Ba;c%is, Ba/cxiSos 7^0$, BawxiSos ju.vrjO'Trjpes, FaAarat, Ev§ov\oQe6fj.€poros, 'Iinr6\v-tos, KwoYa, Mu(rrai, MvffraKou ©rjTi'oj/, Ne/cuia, Op£(TTr)s9TIv\cu,2i'A$ai, $a/cr?,4>u
Paul was planting churches and getting leaders. Eutychus Raised From the Dead at Troas
7On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. 8There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. 9Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead. 10Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "He's alive!" 11Then he went upstairs again and broke bread and ate. After talking until daylight, he left. 12The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.
Paul was showing what a great leader he was. Sometimes sleep ovtks you. leaders take everything in stride. That's 1 thing I've always noticed. 20:13 Sailed to Assos. The distance from Troas to Assos by sea, round Cape Lectum, was about forty miles, while across by land it was only half as far. Paul, probably attended by a number of brethren, chose to walk across. Vast ruins now mark the site of the seaport of Assos. [-]
Luke was at the party. Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders
13We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. 15The next day we set sail from there and arrived off Kios. The day after that we crossed over to Samos, and on the following day arrived at Miletus. 16Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
17From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. 18When they arrived, he said to them: "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. 19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plots of the Jews. 20You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. 21I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God Almighty in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
Paul had taken a Nazarite somewhere along the way. He had let his hair grow. 17From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. 18When they arrived, he said to them: "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. He had gone on foot. There’re always ways of travel nowadays and we forget about the travel they head back then. When you are often around somebody, you get to know them. Paul was very, very pleased to say you know memory. He had no thing to hide. He seems proud and arrogant at first, till you get to know him. he is honest. He has integrity. He knew he was a good example. That reminds me of my friend. Though I was drinking, nursing my addiction, my friend, James, NEVER touched a drop of anything. And today he is leader of a Sunday school board, his dad’s church. Have the proper motive. 19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plots of the Jews. [-]
You effect people. does God Almighty control you? you shouldn't seek recognition. Be a servant. Do all as unto the Lord. Check preacher’s message with the Bible. Preach from the Word. 20You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. 21I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God Almighty in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
22"And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God Almighty's grace.
25"Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. 26Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men.[-]
Sin is sin. God Almighty doesn’t show favor. A good leader tells you like it is. Everybody was telling prophecy1 not to go to Jerusalem. But he said he had to. a good leader will go anyway. He set his face and let God Almighty direct him. 26Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God Almighty. 28Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.[a] Be shepherds of the church of God Almighty,[b] which he bought with his own blood. 29I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.[-]
Godly leaders preach and teach what people need to hear. We’re to accept the message. Examine your own soul. Repent. Tell the pastor how much you appreciate him. America is concerned about its leader’s the decisions. America should pray for its leaders. God Almighty has told what has to happen for what has to happen. How many preachers are sugar coating the message? Too many are turning. Their sheep are without a shepherd. Shepherd must keep their sheep. 29I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. 31So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
32"Now I commit you to God Almighty and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. 34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. 35In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "
Godly leadership is defined as much by character as actions. Always serve God Almighty with a whole heart. Godly leaders have integrity, honesty, truth, truthfulness, honor, veracity, reliability, and uprightness.
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My dog was lying on top of my hat, sleeping. It’s a sign he loves me. How precious. Now my hat smells like dog. I'm fasting lunch today. I meant to yesterday, but I'm so routine it never crossed my mind. This is a time to wait/tarry before the Lord
Old Testament example of waiting on God Almighty
Isaiah 40:27-3127 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD;
my cause is disregarded by my God Almighty"?
28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God Almighty,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope(wait) in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
New Testament examples of waiting on God Almighty
Acts 1:4 4On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5For John baptized with[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
Luke 24:49 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
John 14:16, 17, 26 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever- 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you. 26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Western civilization has evolved into a no wait society. We want everything quick and we’re used to getting it quick, whatever it is. We've taken that mentality into our relationship with God Almighty and our experiences at church. Unfortunately, we're depriving ourselves of the change, rejuvenation, empowering, and illumination that comes with waiting before God Almighty. You can call it meditation, prayer, seeking God Almighty or whatever you want, but it involves stopping from your normal routine and focusing in on communicating with God Almighty where your talking to God Almighty and you're listening when He's talking. This is a month set aside to "reconnect" with Abba father in a very personal and intimate way. I challenge you to "seize the day" and clear out your spiritual closet by tuning in to God Almighty. It's a time to wait. The 5 thousand year leap. Shades of the Primitive Past. The most striking thing about the settlers of Jamestown was their startling similarity to the ancient pioneers who built settlements in other parts of the world 5,000 years earlier. The whole panorama of Jamestown demonstrated how shockingly little progress had been made by man during all of those fifty centuries. The settlers of Jamestown had come in a boat no larger and no more commodious than those of the ancient sea kings. Their tools still consisted of shovel, axe, hoe, and a stick plow which were only slightly improved over those of China, Egypt, Persia, and Greece. They harvested their grain and hay-grass with the same primitive scythes. They wore clothes made of thread spun on a wheel and woven by hand. They thought alcohol was a staple food. Their medicines were noxious concoctions based on superstition rather than science. Their transportation was by cart and oxen. Most of them died young. Out of approximately 9,000 settlers who found their way to old Jamestown, only about 1,000 survived. Learning more about government means voting better means sharing what we learn. I woke and read some and fell asleep and had countless dreams as usual. I've always had many dreams. Jack Bowden gave me 110 thick Reader's Digest Condensed Version books. I read them in 8 months. It started my always reading. That helped my writing. That mapped out my current career. The healing it gave my brain floored my brain surgeon. He’s always very giggly and disbelieving how much Jesus has healed me. It seems like yesterday I was in a wheelchair among everybody. I preferred using my feet on the floor because my left arm was so postured where the muscles grew over it as I lay in a coma 4 months. I was in a walking coma 2 more months. Jesus has done so very, very much with me! All because I let my anger about a lie take over me as a teen. Talk about a merciful God Almighty!
Genesis 19:16, Genesis 23:16, Genesis 37:28, Genesis 43:14, Genesis 46:11, Exodus 6:16, Exodus 6:19, Exodus 17:7, Exodus 23:1, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 33:18-20, Ezekiel 27:23, Psalms 112:5; Matthew 18:23-27; Luke 7:41-43, Deuteronomy 33:13, Ezekiel 27:15, 2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12; Ezekiel 27:23; Amos 1:5,1 Chronicles 23:23;24:30
Genesis 19:16 When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the LORD was merciful to them. [-]Can God Almighty Use Computer Geeks? Can God Almighty use a computer geek like an ad said – someone who gladly spends the weekend with other computer programmers to learn about Ruby on Rails (a programming language)? Do I set this all aside and pursue something more spiritual? What is God Almighty’s will for my life anyway? After accepting Jesus, I struggled to find the will of God Almighty and believed that God Almighty’s plan for me must be erratic and unpredictable. Was His will a mystery that we had to somehow solve? Why was I not able to catch it? Maybe the will of God Almighty is like a game of cat and mouse. One moment you’re sitting in your living room, quietly petting your cat in your lap. The next moment, your little companion leaps over the couch, knocking over the lamp, and darts back and forth trying to catch the mouse that just squeaked by. Through time, I began to realize that the will of God Almighty was not an elusive game but rather a sure path of learning to know God Almighty and His ways and how to do all that He commanded in His Word to us. But how did this translate into an answer to the question that really haunted me--what do I actually do with my life? In the winter of 2009, said the article, I took the Perspectives course after some strong prodding from my friend. Through the class, I finally discovered that it is possible to strategically use the computer skills I already have to contribute to fulfilling the Great Commission and to spreading the Word of God Almighty into every people group. So I began thinking through my strategy. With five years of web development skills under my belt, what could I do to find my place in fulfilling the Great Commission? It was as if a light came on for me—the Internet can be compared to the Roman Road during the time of the apostles. They both became a communication highway that could provide followers of Christ with tools to equip, mobilize, and evangelize anyone with access to it. Many ministries currently rely on outside web service companies, but as the demand for websites grows, the cost of using these services will present a burden to these ministries. I now find myself, said the article, applying to a ministry so that I can build my own support team and eliminate this cost for them. My goal is to develop a stronger Christian presence in the web development community and recruit other web developers that have similar passions. As I reflect on how God Almighty has shown me his clear leading in my life, I praise Him for allowing me the privilege of doing the thing I really love to further His Kingdom purposes. Visit my website at www.codemis.com. Genesis 23:sixteen Abraham agreed to Ephron's terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the weight current among the merchants. [-] After Dad fired an employee, they got into a fight. Granny and his mom were already very good friends. Granny was actually surprised she waved at her when they passed on the road. It was repeated very often when they were kids. Granny was used to the fighting too, she said. But time must have changed feelings, or maybe she suspected her feelings changed over time. Jesus’ feelings about sin never change. Genesis 37:28 So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the cistern and sold him for twenty shekels [a] of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.[-] I read the government principles and I'm amazed I volunteered to memorize them! I'm reading them 11 times a day. there’re 28 in all. I thank the Lord the problem is not gravitational or vital or very, very costly. I could've been doing something everybody was relying on me for. Obama comes to mind. It’s why he needs lots of prayer. Think about the many lures for illicitness he has. Genesis 43:14 Listen to this passage 14 And may God Almighty [a] grant you mercy before the man so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved." [-] I just invited my black buddy to church. His return was where is it. So I told him. Walking distance from where we were neighbors. Please pray for him—Thomas. He’s not the same black man I went to the crab dinner with. As a matter of fact, he said he never sees him. Please pray I get in touch with him—Troy. Genesis 46:11 The sons of Levi:
Gershon, Kohath and Merari. [-] As I read the 5 thousand year leap, I see many experts are out there and they see great need for virtuosity, but the number of people to defy that is too great. Too many people are letting the government go to waste. Jesus needs some educated peoples to stop government from continually shooting itself in the foot. It reminds me of my dog. He’s awake maybe 10 percent of the day. Look at what he’s missing out on. Exodus 6:16 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. [-] When you die, do you want people to look back and see a fanciful impression you had on mankind? That's a principle of government of America. To be an example for mankind. Do you think they're holding tight to that notion? Hey, I remembered that. I may not be able to remember them 1 by 1, but I just impressed myself remembering one of them. Exodus 6:19 The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi according to their [-]records.[-] When The New York Times publishes a story, as it did on February 19, regarding the next step in the Obama administration’s intention to destroy the U.S. economy, it’s a very good idea to pay attention.
Exodus 17:7 And he called the place Massah [a] and Meribah [b] because the Israelites quarreled and because they tested the LORD saying, "Is the LORD among us or not?"
“E.P.A. Expected to Regulate Carbon Dioxide” was the headline of John M. Broder’s article. “The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to act for the first time to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that scientists blame for the warming of the planet, according to top Obama administration officials.”
Exodus 23:1 Laws of Justice and Mercy 1 "Do not spread false reports. Do not help a wicked man by being a malicious witness.
Those “top Obama administration officials” are unnamed and so too are the “scientists” claiming that the planet is “warming.” For the record, although you will never read this in The New York Times, the planet is NOT warming. It is COOLING. It has been cooling for a decade now and it is no secret to meteorologists who track the day to day temperatures or climatologists who study long term trends.
Exodus 33:19 And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
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Exodus 33:18-20
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18 Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory."
19 And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."
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Ezekiel 27:23
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23 " 'Haran, Canneh and Eden and merchants of Sheba, Asshur and Kilmad traded with you.
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Psalm 112:5
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5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely,
who conducts his affairs with justice.
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Matthew 18:23-27
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23"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents[a] was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
26"The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
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a.Matthew 18:24 That is, millions of dollars
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Luke 7:41-43
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41"Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii,[a] and the other fifty. 42Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"
43Simon replied, "I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled."
"You have judged correctly," Jesus said.
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a.Luke 7:41 A denarius was a coin worth about a day's wages.
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Deuteronomy 33:13
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13 About Joseph he said:
"May the LORD bless his land
with the precious dew from heaven above
and with the deep waters that lie below;
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Ezekiel 27:15
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15 " 'The men of Rhodes [a] traded with you, and many coastlands were your customers; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony.
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a.Ezekiel 27:15 Septuagint; Hebrew Dedan
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2 Kings 19:12
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12 Did the God Almightys of the nations that were destroyed by my forefathers deliver them: the God Almightys of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph and the people of Eden who were in Tel Assar?
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Isaiah 37:12
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12 Did the God Almightys of the nations that were destroyed by my forefathers deliver them—the God Almightys of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph and the people of Eden who were in Tel Assar?
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Ezekiel 27:23
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23 " 'Haran, Canneh and Eden and merchants of Sheba, Asshur and Kilmad traded with you.
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Amos 1:5
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5 I will break down the gate of Damascus;
I will destroy the king who is in [a] the Valley of Aven [b]
and the one who holds the scepter in Beth Eden.
The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,"
says the LORD.
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b.Amos 1:5 Aven means wickedness .
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1 Chronicles 23:23
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23 The sons of Mushi:
Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth—three in all.
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1 Chronicles 24:30
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30 And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth.
These were the Levites, according to their families.
FASTING! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
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Utterly stressed, completely harassed, absolutely worried, totally strained, entirely tense, wholly hassled, quite anxious, outright frazzled, unreservedly jittery, positively off my raisin, fully shaken. That is what it’s like to feel stranded. That's what I felt stranded. I kept thinking of the world. Who do they have to turn to? Each other? The world is dog-eat-dog. When you depend on Christ, you are cool and relaxed. It doesn’t sound like I was. But I was. I knew there was a point to what I was going through. For years I've read on the front porch an hour a day. Also I read inside very often. But getting some sun is different. It changes my mode. Sure, I getting Intense. Enjoyment. Strong. Powerful. Happiness. Delight. Joy. Forceful. Bliss. Concentrated. Contentment. Deep. Satisfaction. Please pray for Barack! Passionate. Gratification. Please pray for Barack! Extreme. Amusement. Severe. Recreation. Please pray for Barack! INCOMPARABLE! From lifting weighs. But I did that yesterday. The day I needed the ride wasn't an endorphins day. While releasing is the best feeling known to man, I knew it wouldn't be getting me a ride to Perspectives class. It’d made me feel very, very good for a term. But it wouldn't be fix my problem. Isaiah 50:10 Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light,
trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God Almighty. [-] Mom was also laid off. She expected that. I just emailed her and saw the account doesn’t exist. The Lord needs you to go with Him sometimes. If I have to go back to Georgia, that’ll be easier. 150 women turned me down after I moved to Tampa Bay. Isaiah 49:2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.[-] Getting stranded is nerve rattling. Please pray for the Lord to lead me to a home near a church. Please pray for Barack! I do not know whether to pray for her job. But missing Perspectives class like I did Tuesday tells me maybe I'm praying greedily. I didn't like being stranded that much. Please pray for Barack! Being promised a vehicle then getting told it was all a dream on the day of my sixteenth birthday is what adjusts my praying. I was always raised to have faith in prayer. Mom and her x’s mom were reading Spiritual Growth books every time I saw them when I was a kid. Isaiah 49:3 He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor." [-] Missing Perspectives class and being stranded was humiliating. That's good for a servant. And it’s hard to be blessed without a servant’s heart. Always being humiliated helps you think about your focus. When you get a bad name, sponsors talking about signing you will be evil spoken of. Therefore it’s good to be righteous. The devil will falsely accuse you, but Jesus helps defend the righteous people not the unrighteous people. Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. [-] I just got on my computer after reading outside and saw it had gmail booted up without my knowing I do not know how long. I said I'd memorize the 28 principles of government. That was a big fat lie. My memory went out of the door like my drive. It sounds like I'm talking about old age and I'm only 34. it cannot be depression either. Wait, the doctor said my body was depressed over the rejections I had. That's funny, I looked back at the divorces of some friends, most of my class, and realized the “depressed” body happened at a good time. Isaiah 50:10 Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God Almighty. [-Philippians 4:19 (New International Version)
19And my God Almighty will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Principles of Liberty
Support, hold, maintain, uphold, preserve, keep, continue, sustain, and retain Christianity. Plant churches and spread the gospel. Support and pray for missionaries. http://perspectives.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=175662&forum_id=72 That's a great class on missionaries.
The 28 Great Ideas That Are Changing the World Pray for America to support missionaries
1. The only reliable basis for sound government and just human relations is Natural Law.
2. A free people cannot survive under a republican constitution unless they remain virtuous and morally strong.
3. The most promising method of securing a virtuous and morally stable people is to elect virtuous leaders.
4. Without religion the government of a free people cannot be maintained.
5. All things were created by God Almighty, therefore upon Him all mankind are equally dependent, and to Him they are equally responsible.
6. All men are created equal.
7. The proper role of government is to protect equal rights, not provide equal things.
8. Men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.
9. To protect man's rights, God Almighty has revealed certain principles of divine law.
10. The God Almighty-given right to govern is vested in the sovereign authority of the whole people.
11. The majority of the people may alter or abolish a government which has become tyrannical.
12. The United States of America shall be a republic.
13. A constitution should be structured to permanently protect the people from the human frailties of their rulers.
14. Life and liberty are secure only so long as the right of property is secure.
15. The highest level of prosperity occurs when there is a free-market economy and a minimum of government regulations.
16. The government should be separated into three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial.
17. A system of checks and balances should be adopted to prevent the abuse of power.
18. The unalienable rights of the people are most likely to be preserved if the principles of government are set forth in a written constitution. Please pray for Barack!
19. Only limited and carefully defined powers should be delegated to government, all others being retained in the people.
20. Efficiency and dispatch require government to operate according to the will of the majority, but constitutional provisions must be made to protect the rights of the minority.
21. Strong local self-government is the keystone to preserving human freedom.
22. A free people should be governed by law and not by the whims of men.
23. A free society cannot survive as a republic without a broad program of general education. Please pray for Barack!
24. A free people will not survive unless they stay strong.
25. "Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations - entangling alliances with none."
26. The core unit which determines the strength of any society is the family; therefore, the government should foster and protect its integrity.
27. The burden of debt is as destructive to freedom as subjugation by conquest.
28. The United States has a manifest destiny to be an example and a blessing to the entire human race.
Those are what I'm trying to remember. I have a wk from Tuesday to do that. to get them memorized. Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death [a] a light has dawned.[-] the best game to watch is where your team falls back and has a huge loss but at the end of the game has a squad of the very, very best players with the very, very best plays and then takes the win. In football, the winner of the 4th quarter is the winner of the game. When you see the Eastern clouds split, your relationship with Jesus will be what determines your eternity. The value you put in your eternity means very, very much. Please pray for Barack! Isaiah 26:9 My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. [-] When I went to the crab eating with 12 black people and me, I told them Barack may very well do a great job, but it takes 7 years for the policies to mature. I said the Presidents never get the credit they deserve and that's why I refuse to be the President. Ronald Reagan said you are more likely to succeed if you do not expect credit. That was well put. Do not expect credit for your goodness. Planet earth is all about unfairness. I told Marcy or Melody they look different. They said they tinted their hair. I said, “Oh, I knew something was wrong.” Then I realized that's not what I meant at all. Lots of times the wrong thing will come out of mouth. Please pray for Barack! It takes patience dealing with them. The wrong thing may come out of your mouth with impatient people. That’ll be a real try with your patience. If somebody is screaming at you out of anger, always reply with a very, very soft, gentle answer. Ephesians 5:8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light[-]Joel 1:14, it says:
14 Declare a holy fast;
call a sacred assembly.
Summon the elders
and all who live in the land
to the house of the LORD your God Almighty,
and cry out to the LORD.
Joel 2:28 And afterward,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions.
29 Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days. NIV
Abide by Joel's declaration and asking everyone to use the following tools for the month of October to experience spiritual renewal in your lives:
-fast 1 day a week (use the meal times to pray and read the word) -attend the Saturday prayer meetings at 9 a.m.
-attend the Week of Spiritual Renewal: Oct. 12-16
-reprioritize your life to make God Almighty first
I'll be sending you an email everyday to help you in your focus on drawing close to Him. Each one of us has to decide if we want to have a close walk with God Almighty or not. What kind of relationship do you want to have with God Almighty?
Isaiah 50:10 10 Who among you fears the LORD JESUS
and obeys the word of his servant?
Let him who walks in the dark,
who has no light,
trust in the name of the LORD JESUS
and rely on his God Almighty.
9 a.m. Saturday prayer: Harp and bowl Harp and Bowl - its name derived from Revelation 5:8 - is a type of worship. It is music that is integrated into prayer, the "harp" representing the music and the "bowl" symbolizing the prayer of the saints (Christians) that are constantly going up like incense before the throne of God Almighty. In other words, prayer that is sung or spoken along with music. This type of worship is used in sustaining long periods of worship - for instance, the International House of Prayer in Kansas City has used this method of worship to sustain a prayer meeting since September 1999.
A common feature of harp and bowl is antiphonal singers, who use the Bible as a song book, singing and declaring the Word of God Almighty along with instruments that accompany the singers. In Harp and Bowl, the major focus is not the singers or the musicians, but the One being worshiped in such a setting. Harp and Bowl is not a new device, but has been used for thousands of years in hundreds of different settings throughout Christianity. After I was told a promise was a dream and chose to go through a window then 6 month coma, I can look back and regret not having a humble attitude. What a great gift to be always humble. These prayer meetings will be a time of tarrying, waiting and seeking the presence and face of God Almighty. A worship team will be in each meeting and we will journey together from the outer courts of worship into the holy of holies. Each Saturday in October at 9 a.m. until at least 10 a.m. PastorLewis Week of Renewal: Oct. 12-16 Nightly services at 7 p.m. with Pastor Lewis Lee Monday and Tuesday and then Pastor Mike McDermott Wednesday through Friday. Each day there will be 2 opportunities to be involved in evangelism 1 - street evangelism and training with World Street Outreach 2 - prayer walking and door hanging (ad for Harvest Festival)
Isaiah 12:2 Surely God Almighty is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD JESUS, the LORD JESUS, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Please pray for Barack!"
Isaiah 26:4 4 Trust in the LORD JESUS forever, for the LORD JESUS, the LORD JESUS, is the Rock eternal. [-] It's a seemingly average interaction, but Hendley is not your average man. He's helping to save thousands of lives on the other side of the world -- and he's eager to help.
"I felt like they really did want to be a part of something," Hendley says. "They just were waiting for somebody to bring that something to them."
Hendley's organization that provides clean water to people in developing countries through funds raised.
Since 2004, Hendley has traveled to Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Cambodia, working with local communities to build clean water wells and sanitation systems.
The 30-year-old first learned about the world's water crisis when he took a break from college, and his job, to travel the world; he hoped it would ground his education and provide some direction. Please pray for Barack! It did.
Fasting leads to a breakthrough. Standing at an invisible wall, you get armory to get through the foe. The first day of October. We’re choosing a day a week. After fasting, you'll burst through the barrier. Your missiles will penetrate the blockage to crumble it, so you can come through. Fasting is how you do it. You'll breach forces to gain a better focus on Jesus. You'll infiltrate on the enemy’s camp. You'll see what he has in store and furthermore have an advance you otherwise wouldn't have had. You'll sneak into a member’s only office to find plans and strategies designed for your fall. The enemy doesn’t know you know, so when he launches artillery against you, you underhandedly make it backfire on him, before you command your soldiers to overtake his men. That leads to a step forward before a leap forward. Think of how blessed America is and the unfathomable proportion of its homicides. By fasting you'll get new ideas when you have nowhere to go and you've been racking your brain. Similar to my being stranded when I needed a ride to class Tuesday. Fasting gives you an innovation on things. Then you'll see a revolution before an invention to breach more power that supports you to wear down the enemy and break down his devices against you before you batter down the buildings where the enemy has computers that store plans to overcome your people group. Fasting helps you destroy the enemy’s missile launchers as you push forward and find unexpected aide. The effect of fasting is surprising and pleasing.
In middle school, the walk to the gym in Glenwood, we passed a weight machine. I've prayed as long as I've been alive. I used to pray for a weight machine. 5 years later, Jesus answered that prayer. That's when I found the immeasureable almost unbearable pleasure of release endorphins. Nothing could describe the joy I feel for this unimaginable pleasure!
Please pray about this: By Rev. Joseph Echols Lowery, Benediction at President Barack Obama’s inauguration, January 20th 2009.
Rev. Joseph Echols Lowery
Rev. Joseph Echols Lowery
God of our weary years, Jesus of our silent tears, thou who has brought us thus far along the way, thou who has by thy might led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray, lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee, lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee. Shadowed beneath thy hand may we forever stand — true to thee, O God, and true to our native land.
We truly give thanks for the glorious experience we’ve shared this day. We pray now, O Lord Jesus, for your blessing upon Barack Obama, the 44th president of these United States, his family and his administration. Please pray for Barack! He has come to this high office at a low moment in the national and, indeed, the global fiscal climate. But because we know you got the whole world in your hand, we pray for not only our nation, but for the community of nations. Our faith does not shrink, though pressed by the flood of mortal ills.
For we know that, Lord Jesus, you’re able and you’re willing to work through faithful leadership to restore stability, mend our brokenness, heal our wounds and deliver us from the exploitation of the poor or the least of these and from favoritism toward the rich, the elite of these.
We thank you for the empowering of thy servant, our 44th president, to inspire our nation to believe that, yes, we can work together to achieve a more perfect union. Please pray for Barack! And while we have sown the seeds of greed — the wind of greed and corruption, and even as we reap the whirlwind of social and economic disruption, we seek forgiveness and we come in a spirit of unity and solidarity to commit our support to our president by our willingness to make sacrifices, to respect your creation, to turn to each other and not on each other.
And now, Lord Jesus, in the complex arena of human relations, help us to make choices on the side of love, not hate; on the side of inclusion, not exclusion; tolerance, not intolerance.
And as we leave this mountaintop, help us to hold on to the spirit of fellowship and the oneness of our family. Let us take that power back to our homes, our workplaces, our churches, our temples, our mosques, or wherever we seek your will.
Bless President Barack, First Lady Michelle. Look over our little, angelic Sasha and Malia.
We go now to walk together, children, pledging that we won’t get weary in the difficult days ahead. We know you will not leave us alone, with your hands of power and your heart of love.
Help us then, now, Lord Jesus, to work for that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, when tanks will be beaten into tractors, when every man and every woman shall sit under his or her own vine and fig tree, and none shall be afraid; when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Lord Jesus, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around — (laughter) — when yellow will be mellow — (laughter) — when the red man can get ahead, man — (laughter) — and when white will embrace what is right.
Let all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen.
By Rev. Rick Warren, invocation at President Barack Obama’s inauguration, January 20th 2009.
Pastor Rick Warren
Pastor Rick Warren
Let us pray.
Almighty God, our father, everything we see and everything we can’t see exists because of you alone. It all comes from you; it all belongs to you. It all exists for your glory. History is your story.
The Scripture tells us “Hear, Oh Israel, the Lord Jesus is our God; the Lord Jesus is one.” And you are the compassionate and merciful one. And you are loving to everyone you have made.
Now today we rejoice not only in America’s peaceful transfer of power for the 44th time, we celebrate a hinge-point of history with the inauguration of our first African-American president of the United States.
We are so grateful to live in this land, a land of unequaled possibility, where the son of an African immigrant can rise to the highest level of our leadership.
And we know today that Dr. King and a great cloud of witnesses are shouting in Heaven.
Give to our new president, Barack Obama, the wisdom to lead us with humility, the courage to lead us with integrity, the compassion to lead us with generosity. Bless and protect him, his family, Vice President Biden, the Cabinet, and every one of our freely elected leaders.
Help us, Oh God, to remember that we are Americans, united not by race or religion or blood, but to our commitment to freedom and justice for all.
When we focus on ourselves, when we fight each other, when we forget you, forgive us. When we presume that our greatness and our prosperity is ours alone, forgive us. When we fail to treat our fellow human beings and all the Earth with the respect that they deserve, forgive us.
And as we face these difficult days ahead, may we have a new birth of clarity in our aims, responsibility in our actions, humility in our approaches, and civility in our attitudes, even when we differ.
Help us to share, to serve and to seek the common good of all.
May all people of good will today join together to work for a more just, a more healthy and a more prosperous nation and a peaceful planet. And may we never forget that one day all nations and all people will stand accountable before you.
We now commit our new president and his wife, Michelle, and his daughters, Malia and Sasha, into your loving care.
I humbly ask this in the name of the one who changed my life, Yeshua, Isa, Jesus, Jesus (hay-SOOS), who taught us to pray:
Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.
By The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
January 18, 2009
Bishop Gene Robinson
Bishop Gene Robinson
“O Jesus of our many understandings, we pray that you will:
Bless us with tears for a world in which over a billion people exist on less than a dollar a day, where young women from many lands are beaten and raped for wanting an education, and thousands die daily from malnutrition, malaria, and AIDS.
Bless us with anger at discrimination at home and abroad, against refugees and immigrants, women, people of color, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
Bless us with discomfort at the easy, simplistic answers we’ve preferred to hear from our politicians, instead of the truth about ourselves and the world which we need to face if we are going to rise to the challenges of the future.
Bless us with patience and the knowledge that none of what ails us will be fixed anytime soon, and the understanding that our new president is a human being, not a messiah.
Bless us with humility open to understanding that our own needs must always be balanced with those of the world.
Bless us with freedom from mere tolerance replacing it with a genuine respect and warm embrace of our differences, and an understanding that in our diversity we are stronger.
Bless us with compassion and generosity remembering that every religion’s Jesus judges us by the way we care for the most vulnerable in the human community, whether across town or across the world.
And God, we give you thanks for your child Barack as he assumes the office of President of the United States:
Give him wisdom beyond his years, and inspire him with Lincoln’s reconciling leadership style, President Kennedy’s ability to enlist our best efforts, and Dr. King’s dream of a nation for all the people.
Give him a quiet heart, for our Ship of State needs a steady, calm captain in these times.
Give him stirring words, for we will need to be inspired and motivated to make the personal and common sacrifices necessary to facing the challenges ahead.
Make him colour-blind, reminding him of his own words that under his leadership there will be neither red nor blue states, but the United States.
Help him remember his own oppression as a minority, drawing on that experience of discrimination, that he might seek to change the lives of those who are still its victims.
Give him the strength to find family time and privacy, and help him remember that even though he is president, a father only gets one shot at his daughters’ childhoods.
And please, God, keep him safe. We know we ask too much of our presidents, and we’re asking far too much of this one. We know the risk he and his wife are taking for all of us, and we implore you, O good and great God, to keep him safe. Hold him in the palm of your hand that he might do the work we have called him to do, that he might find joy in this impossible calling, and that in the end he might lead us as a nation to a place of integrity, prosperity and peace.
Amen.
Who is false but he who says that Jesus is not the Christ? He is the Antichrist who has no belief in the Father or the Son. Please pray for Barack!
1 John 2:22
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Proverbs 17:28 I needed that!
Please pray for Barack! I’m concerned maybe my prayers are a little greedy and that's why Mom didn't pick me up for class Tuesday and left me stranded the whole day. She talked very, very much whence finally home and I said I missed class. She immediately covered her mouth and was very, very apologetic. Please pray for my next zone I enter. today may be Mom’s last day at her job. please pray for this. Lord Jesus is speaking about greedy prayers to me. So I'm obviously asking for the wrong thing. People are wanting Mom back. She just wants pay. Ask Jesus that you pray for the thing He wants you to. Also, getting told a promise was a dream was how a prayer was answered on the day I turned sixteen. My anger over that was insurmountable, insuperable, insoluble, and impossible.
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This is why I missed class. Mom’s cell was reportedly messed up. Message wasn't received. Voicemail always immediately picked up. Why didn’t I call her office? she asked. I said because she said notes on email messed up her rhythm, she said, so I felt like my call would be seen as bad too. She said she didn't say that. Then she said that was a very, very busy day. Then she said she knows I don't know when she's having a busy day. Usually I'm almost late because every day is busy for mortgage processors like her. To top it off, half her office was laid off today. But her boss fought to keep her. When I said I missed class today, she very, very immediately covered her mouth and apologized. I knew she was busy then because I had reminded her the day before. I know what frazzled nerves are like, obviously. I understood she had a lot on her mind today. She was very worried about making the house payment should she lose her job. Who wants to move to her Georgia house? Yuk, I went to school there. Sales manager came to her office and said I need to see you a minute. She went to his office. He said close the door. He told her he would always keep her. 1 boss was fighting to keep her, it appeared, and the other boss said he’d keep her. It was politics taking place. Please pray for Jack Grizzle. He’s very good with motors. Because as a kid sixteen hours a day that's all he’d do. 6a-10p, Granny saw him across the street in his barn. During his decade in jail, he studied computers. Please pray he is a success at this too. I know he has it in him. It reminds me of my cousin. In the navy, he messed with his junk computer every free moment. Now he has programmed computers all over the world. I cannot name a country he hasn't been. He retired tired. He has many, many houses all over the world. He is very ambitious. As a kid, so was Jack. When Thomas Edison was interviewed by a young reporter who boldly asked Mr. Edison if he felt like a failure and if he thought he should just give up by now. Perplexed, Edison replied, "Young man, why would I feel like a failure? And why would I ever give up? I now know definitively over 9,000 ways that an electric light bulb will not work. Success is almost in my grasp." And shortly after that, and over 10,000 attempts, Edison invented the light bulb. In the book I'm writing, I have to solve a crime from a jail cell. Writing mysteries are the most fun. How ironic! Papa always told me as a little kid I'd grow up and be a PI because of my flat feet! My other (great-)granddaddy was blogged, JB Lay-- http://www.dunahooassociates.com/history/. That's very neat. But it makes it easy to take your eyes off Jesus. Nothing is neat enough to forget who your God Almighty is. But so much has derailed so many people. billions of people have gone to hell because the devil has been able to convince them something is more important than Jesus. I woke up with a testimony of somebody on my mind. Years ago a couple was on CTN, talking about getting stoned on pot, getting the notion to go to church, and there get born again, stoned! Jesus can work on anybody. The devil has sooo many people fooled sex is all that while it’s really uneventful, boring, monotonous, ordinary, humdrum, and dullGenesis 2:15 (New International Version)
15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Mom asked why didn't you call my office>? Because she’d already told me my email messes up her rhythm and that's bothersome considering how busy they are with countless foreclosures. Without a ride to church, I was stranded when it came to Perspectives class. Being stranded is humiliating, embarrassing, mortifying, shameful, degrading, and crushing! Mom said she told me not to email her when it was a very, very busy day. I took that as do not call either. Mortgaging is a very, very stressful job. I'd be extremely blessed if buses came to cover all of Tampa Bay. Yes, government sees me as disabled. I was in a wheelchair half a year after my traumatic brain injury. But healing came. Churches all over the States were praying for me. Nelda said it best when she said I'm just as normal as everybody. 15 The LORD God Almighty took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. [-] It’s strange when I'm stressed like I am from missing class yesterday. Over stressed is completely harassed, totally worried,
wholly strained, entirely stressed out, fully tense… insane! When I speak in tongues to myself, I feel better communication. I was just working on my mystery and saw I'm making some progression. The crime has been committed, but no evidence has been found. Genesis 2:14-sixteen 14 The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Asshur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates. 15 The LORD God Almighty took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16 And the LORD God Almighty commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; [-] When you are among people, you begin seeing them as they really are. You begin seeing their tastes and the things they're looking for. After 177 women turned me down, I felt closer to Jesus. I felt a perception overcome me. The distaste in my soul attracted me a new direction. Genesis 14:12 They also carried off Abram's nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom. [-] The pain you get from the truth manifesting helps your perception. When I read, my feelings help me level with the character’s feelings. That tells me I'm benefitted as a writer by being exposed to hurtful truth about people. Genesis 14:11-13 1 The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food; then they went away. 12 They also carried off Abram's nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom. [-] Things will happen to you to get you where you belong in Jesus’ purpose. Jesus is in full control. As truth is shown to you, be sure no matter what Jesus is in full control. The most dreaded prophecy in scripture is the prophecy concerning 666 - the mark of the beast. Books have been written about it. Movies have been produced about it. It has been called the mark of Cain and the mark of the dvil. Until recently, this dreaded subject has been projected into some far distant future. However, it now appears that the time for the enactment. Prayer is needed to be closer to Jesus. All people groups need to be reached. Spread the gospel. The devil is an imitator of Jesus. You have to be married to God Almighty to go to heaven. 13 One who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the great trees of Mamre the Amorite, a brother [a] of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were allied with Abram. [-]With all the modern terms used to describe culture and the modern church I like to simplify things and just say RELEVANCE! We're living in a Post-Christian or Post-Modern culture in America and many label modern churches as emergent and leaders as emerging. The term emergent is a bit confusing though it means "rising, up & coming, or promising." I like to say we're relevant! Relevant to what? Relevant to 21st century culture. I am determined to present the Gospel to 21st century post-Christian culture and be effective in doing so. God Almighty used me in the 20th century to reach that culture and I celebrate what the church did in the last century. However, I refuse to replace relevance for religion. Whatever it takes to make the Gospel of Jesus Christ relevant to the 21st century that is what I'm willing to do. Genesis 15: 11 Then birds of prey came down on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away. [-] Be humble, modest, unassuming, retiring, meek, self-effacing, subservient, deferential, obliging, and respectful. That’ll make it possible for Jesus to do what He needs to do. Genesis 15:10-12 Abram brought all these to him, cut them in two and arranged the halves opposite each other; the birds, however, he did not cut in half. 11 Then birds of prey came down on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away. 12 As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a thick and dreadful darkness came over him. [-] I just lifted weights and the feeling is incomparably, excellently, unbeatably, very, matchlessly pleasurable. That makes me look forward to heaven because I know it'll be just as good if not better. Genesis 22:6Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, [-] Sodality is a society or an association, especially a devotional or charitable society for the laity in the Roman Catholic Church. Society has a way of setting forth trends. I remember when acid washed jeans became big. It reminds me of flying and the TV Some people proposed the TV was a trend soon to pass away! Look at how many people have been effected by TV! And think about modality. Mo·dal·i·ties. It’s a tendency to conform to a general pattern or belong to a particular group or category. Logic The classification of propositions on the basis of whether they assert or deny the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of their content. Also called mode. Genesis 26:8 When Isaac had been there a long time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked down from a window and saw Isaac caressing his wife Rebekah. [-] When Jesus is ready to move on with you, He needs you to get up and relocate with Him. Yes, Jesus can make it without you, but He has been preparing you particularly for this scrupulous job. The flesh will try to change your mind. That's why you need to be reading the Bible. You need to pray to Jesus. earlier I had a case of vertigo. It reminded me of my brain surgeon’s diagnosis. He said he thinks I inherited Granny’s vertigo. He said there’re too many causes of dizziness to immediately narrow in. He was a surgeon I trusted. The 1 I didn't trust later left a shunt .25” from where it belonged. I tried, tried, tried, tried to get a second opinion but kept getting told that doctor is trusted. NOT BY ME!!!! That didn't matter! Then when the shunt was found in the wrong area, my point was proven. I had been preparing for what I was going to do after the expected diagnosis. Very, very loudly I did just what I had planned since I heard, “I trust him” I KNEW I didn't!!! Genesis 26:7-9 When the men of that place asked him about his wife, he said, "She is my sister," because he was afraid to say, "She is my wife." He thought, "The men of this place might kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is beautiful." [-] After being a boss 30 years, Papa had a silent stroke. Dad took over the business and fired him. Retired he was home all day every day, keeping me busy doing chores ALL THE TIME. Little did I know he was making me a missionary helper. I loved Ecuador missions because I was able to help a lot. 8 When Isaac had been there a long time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked down from a window and saw Isaac caressing his wife Rebekah. 9 So Abimelech summoned Isaac and said, "She is really your wife! Why did you say, 'She is my sister'?" Isaac answered him, "Because I thought I might lose my life on account of her." [-] When I started college, I had getting a degree in mind. It was a Private/Christian College. I expected honesty. It was a façade. Just like my doctor who left the shunt a quarter inch from where it belonged. I trusted him because he was gray headed and older. I thought he’d had time to see where corruption got you. Therefore I supposed he’d be honest. But I could tell by things he was saying, he was lying. Genesis 27:8 Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you: [-] Yes, I heard the doctor say he could make my brain act like it didn't have a bruise, so I sought a second opinion in vain. I tried, tried, tried, tried, tried in vain. Then when the surgery was over and he told my family and me I needed another shunt, I Screamed see? I'd been telling them what was coming. Genesis 27:7-9 'Bring me some game and prepare me some tasty food to eat, so that I may give you my blessing in the presence of the LORD before I die.' 8 Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you: 9 Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so I can prepare some tasty food for your father, just the way he likes it. [-] Things will happen to give you experiences to make you perfect for what Jesus needs. The quote of the stutterer in my past paper was a quote of a stutterer not of me. The people of the United States and the rest of the world are becoming increasingly sinful. This increase in sinfulness is demonstrated by their disobedience to God Almighty and His laws. The American government seems no longer interested in the principles of freedom upon which the nation was founded: freedom under God Almighty and free enterprise. People are now sensing that something is terribly wrong in America and the world, and that God Almighty's endtime judgments may be coming soon. They are
beginning to set their hopes in the peace movements and wonder what is meant by "The New World Order." However, the world has known difficult conditions before. So is the end of history really coming? Praise the Lord! Mom just called, walking out of the door of her work. Lol, I was just looking out of the window, praying to see her. That reminds me of my Bible Paper blog: (Which may be why politics interest me)
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=366386182&blogId=512087397
Jonathan Landon just said he goes to Church of God. He’s UPC!!! A missionary works to convert those who do not share the missionary's faith; someone who proselytizes. The word "mission" is derived from the Latin missioninimus (nom. Missio), meaning "act of sending" or mitto, mittere, literally meaning "to send" or "to dispatch",[citation needed] the equivalent of the Greek-derived word "apostle" from apostolos, meaning "a delegate, specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ["apostle"] (with miraculous powers) Matthew 10:1-2, notice in these verses that when they were given miraculous powers they were then referred to as Apostles.: KJV - apostle, messenger, he that is sent. "Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible" The Lord wants us to spread the gospel.
I have a new cut. My hair. But I'm told I missed some spots. I cannot find them. Could it be where the blade came off? 1:57 is the countdown. Every time I see 57 I think of Dad’s candy apple red 57 short wheel base steps side Chevy. It looked like a show truck. But like my 79 Toyota started breaking down and wouldn't be stop. Enough about me. On the way here, Mom asked if I remembered cheating on her past assistants Kristy and Sheila. I used to write them love poems. Very, very individual. But they saw they were exactly the same. Amazing grace. Mike check. My Savior lives. I know my Redeemer lives. Jesus forever. Jesus forever. Jesus forever. Jesus forever. Jesus forever. We serve a living God. God isn’t dead. God is alive. forever and forever I give my praises to Jesus. My only desire is to be with God. the first sighting of the pastor is made allegedly 7:12 PM. That's what reports say. I8 offer all I am to come to know God’s love. I give myself to come to know God’s love. The Father is all I need. My soul’s sufficiency. Come close, Lord, never let me go. At 7:24 the spotting of Pastor Anthony is confirmed. He is seen approaching the mike! Praise the Lord! 40 day Spiritual renewal is beginning! Fasting! Yippy!!! drawing closer to Jesus. When we draw closer to Him, He draws closer to us! It leads to a breakthrough. That's what comes after fasting. 1 day a week. I kept wanting to start, but always forgetting. Meals are so routine for me. Fast your choice. Keep a Spiritual journal. It helps you understand you better.
Abundant Life needs a breakthrough. God Almighty doesn’t want you to be lukewarm. He’d just assume spew you out of His mouth. God Almighty wants you hot. You need to be hotter. Seek the face of God Almighty. We cannot do it ourselves. Not in our life. You cannot be fleshy. We need the Spirit. We’re in trouble without the Spirit. Let tomorrow be a new day. begin something new. We hold hands in prayer. God Almighty is love. I go to 5 thousand year leap class. The Five Thousand Year Leap: Twenty-Eight Great Ideas That Are Changing the World (Paperback) No other edition offers the revisions and updates of this remarkable book detailing how the Founding Fathers used 28 fundamental beliefs to create a society based on morality, faith and ethics. These principles have made possible more progress in 200 years than was made previously in over 5,000 years.
Shades of the Primitive Past
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It was among these early settlers of Virginia that a sufficiently large population finally congregated to permit the setting up of the first popular assembly of legislative representatives in the western hemisphere. The descendants of these Virginia settlers also produced many of the foremost intellects who structured the framework for the new civilization which became known as the United States of America. From among them came Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence; James Madison, "father" of the Constitution; George Washington, hero general of the War for Independence; George Mason, author of the first American Bill of Rights in Virginia.
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his speech, originally video taped on December 18, 1980, was at the invitation of Mission President Orville Matheny to over 200 missionaries at an all-mission conference of the Dallas, Texas mission.
Brother Skousen recorded in his journal, "There was such a marvelous spirit at the conference that I felt impressed to speak on the Atonement instead of the Christmas Story. I spoke for an hour and twenty-five minutes and it was a beautiful experience for me. President Matheny had arranged to have the talk video-taped as well as recorded so I took the time to give scriptural references for everything I said so the missionaries could look up the passages for themselves."
..I have always been puzzled, as a boy, by the Easter story. I used to sit there in Sunday School in Raymond, Alberta, Canada, and they told me how Jesus suffered on the cross. That just left a lot of questions in my mind.
Here is a beautiful, beautiful person—the son of our Heavenly Father—he’s up on that cross. He has a crown made of thorns on his. Dried blood down his face. He’s been all lacerated by a cat-of-nine-tails. He’s got spikes in his hands and in his wrists and in his feet. He is all sweaty and bloody and he hanging there on the cross.
I wanted to know what that’s for. I wanted to know what that does. What does that help do? And who wanted that anyway? Everybody says its necessary, I want to know why and what it accomplishes and what he’s doing up there. The Romans crucified a lot of people, but why the son of God Almighty? What was this for? Why was this prophesied—did Enoch say he would die on a cross? I used to say that every Easter.
So when I got on my mission, age 17, I’m riding on a train in England with an apostle of the Lord, John A.Widstoe. He was sitting there like all mission presidents do, worrying about the conference with the missionaries and so on. He was very quiet and meditative when I leaned over and said, “Brother Widtsoe, can I ask you a question?” He seemed a bit startled and looked up at me and said, “Yes?” I knew I had suddenly awakened him from a revere of meditation on something. Elder Widtsoe was also a very famous scientist.
I said to him, “I just wanted to ask you about why the Atonement was necessary. I accept the fact this it is, but I just wondered why. I wondered what caused it to have the Father require the Son to go through this.”
Brother Widtsoe thought a moment and then replied, “Elder Skousen, who asked you to ask me this question?”
I answered, “Well, nobody. It’s my question. Nobody asked me to ask it.”
He said, “I’m not asked that question very often. Do you really want to know why the Atonement was necessary?”
I replied, “Well, if its alright.”
“Yes,” he said. “It’s alright. How badly do you want to know the answer?”
I said, “Well, I’ve wanted to know it ever since I was a little boy.”
Brother Widtsoe said, “Alright. You know, if people don’t ask questions, they can’t hear the answer.” He continued, “So I will share the answer with you over a period of time.”
I told him I really appreciated that, and got out my pencil told him that if he would give me the verses I would right them down.
He said, “Well, I will tell you what to look for and I’ll tell you which standard work its in.” I asked, “aren’t’ you going to give me the chapter and verse?”
He answered, “I wouldn’t deprive you of the thrill of finding it.”
So he told me what to look for, and what was the source of God Almighty’s power—and this is where you’ll find it in the early part of the Doctrine and Covenants. And here is where Jesus asked if he couldn’t get out of it, and this is in several passages in the New Testament. It will say these things and you look for that. Then you will find some very basic scientific truths located in Second Nephi and here is what it will tell you.
Did you know it took me seven years before I had located all those passages! Each time I would thereafter see Elder Widtsoe both on and off my mission I would report in.
He would say, “Well, you are doing pretty good. I’ll give you the section of D&C. Try 88 or 29 or whatever it was. So I would look, and there it was-there it was! I had read right past it several times and missed it.
Finally I had it all written up, put it together and sent him a copy. He said, “Alright now, we need to get some of these things back into the main stream of thought because the Latter-day Saints aren’t doing what the prophet Jacob said to do.” He said we ought to talk more about the Atonement and why it is necessary...
W. Cleon Skousen (1913-2006) was a popular teacher, lecturer and author in the United States for over 40 years. Born in Raymond, Alberta, Canada on January 20, 1913, Dr. Skousen’s growing up years were spent in Canada, Mexico, and California.
At age 17 he was called to serve a two-year, LDS mission to Great Britain for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He later attended college at the San Bernardino Junior College where he was elected Student Body President.
With scholarships and encouragements, he left California in 1934 to work as a government aid in Washington DC. Later Dr. Skousen applied and was hired as an FBI agent.
Dr. Skousen married his sweetheart, Jewel Pitcher of San Bernardino, California, August 1936. During the past 69 years, they have raised 8 children and are the grandparents of 50 grandchildren and over 69 great-grandchildren. He resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, the remainder of his life.
Dr. Skousen served the FBI for 16 years (1935-1951), and worked closely with J. Edgar Hoover. In 1951 he was asked to join the faculty of Brigham Young University. Here he headed up the Student Alumni organization. In 1956 he was asked to serve as Chief of Police of Salt Lake City. During his 4 year service, he also wrote his national best seller, "The Naked Communist." He also was the editor of the nations leading police magazine, "Law And Order." In 1960 he left the police force and began speaking tours around the country on the political crisis during that time period. He also ran for the governors office in Utah, but narrowly missed the primaries.
In 1967, Dr. Skousen returned to BYU as a professor in the Religion Department. He taught classes on The Book of Mormon, The Old Testament, and early LDS Church History. He continued that assignment until his retirement in 1978.
In 1972 Dr. Skousen organized a non-profit educational foundation, named "The Freemen Institute." Later changed to "The National Center for Constitutional Studies" (NCCS), Dr. Skousen and his staff became the nation’s leading organization in teaching seminars on the Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution. His book, "The Making of America" has been used nation-wide to educate students on the original intent of the Founders.
His many books and recordings include subjects from raising boys to principles of good government, to prophetic history. Listed in this web site are all the books and tapes which are still available today; Dr. Skousen shares a wealth of knowledge and optimism--a "diamond dust" of exciting history and eternal principles of hope, that calms the sea in today's stormy world of seemingly chaos and uncertainty.
Dr. Skousen passed away peacefully in his home on January 9, 2006, of natural causes incident to age, just 11 days shy of his ninety-third birthday. He was lovingly surrounded by his family and wife Jewel, with whom he was anticipating their 70th wedding anniversary in August. He will truly be missed by many.
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Discover the 28 fundamental beliefs of the Founding Fathers which they said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desired peace, prosperity, and freedom.
These beliefs have made possible more progress in 200 years than was made previously in over 5,000 years. Thus the title "The 5,000 Year Leap".
The following is a brief overview of the principles found in The 5,000 Year Leap, and one chapter is devoted to each of these 28 principles.
Principle 1 - The only reliable basis for sound government and just human relations is Natural Law.
Natural law is God Almighty's law. There are certain laws which govern the entire universe, and just as Thomas Jefferson said in the Declaration of Independence, there are laws which govern in the affairs of men which are "the laws of nature and of nature's God Almighty."
Principle 2 - A free people cannot survive under a republican constitution unless they remain virtuous and morally strong.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Benjamin Franklin
Principle 3 - The most promising method of securing a virtuous people is to elect virtuous leaders.
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt. He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who ... Will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man." - Samuel Adams
Principle 4 - Without religion the government of a free people cannot be maintained.
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.... And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion." - George Washington
Principle 5 - All things were created by God Almighty, therefore upon him all mankind are equally dependent, and to him they are equally responsible .
The American Founding Fathers considered the existence of the Creator as the most fundamental premise underlying all self-evident truth. They felt a person who boasted he or she was an atheist had just simply failed to apply his or her divine capacity for reason and observation.
Principle 6 - All mankind were created equal.
The Founders knew that in these three ways, all mankind are theoretically treated as:
1. Equal before God Almighty.
2. Equal before the law.
3. Equal in their rights.
Principle 7 - The proper role of government is to protect equal rights, not provide equal things.
The Founders recognized that the people cannot delegate to their government any power except that which they have the lawful right to exercise themselves.
Principle 8 - Mankind are endowed by God Almighty with certain unalienable rights.
"Those rights, then, which God Almighty and nature have established, and are therefore called natural rights, such as are life and liberty, need not the aid of human laws to be more effectually invested in every man than they are; neither do they receive any additional strength when declared by the municipal [or state] laws to be inviolable. On the contrary, no human legislation has power to abridge or destroy them, unless the owner [of the right] shall himself commit some act that amounts to a forfeiture." - William Blackstone
Principle 9 - To protect human rights, God Almighty has revealed a code of divine law.
"The doctrines thus delivered we call the revealed or divine law, and they are to be found only in the Holy Scriptures. These precepts, when revealed, are found by comparison to be really a part of the original law of nature, as they tend in all their consequences to man's felicity." - William Blackstone
Principle 10 - The God Almighty-given right to govern is vested in the sovereign authority of the whole people.
"The fabric of American empire ought to rest on the solid basis of the consent of the people. The streams of national power ought to flow immediately from that pure, original fountain of all legislative authority." - Alexander Hamilton
Principle 11 - The majority of the people may alter or abolish a government which has become tyrannical.
"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes ... but when a long train of abuses and usurpations ... evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security." - Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
Principle 12 - The United States of America shall be a republic.
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
And to the republic for which it stands...."
Principle 13 - A Constitution should protect the people from the frailties of their rulers.
"If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.... [But lacking these] you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself." - James Madison
Principle 14 - Life and liberty are secure only so long as the rights of property are secure .
John Locke reasoned that God Almighty gave the earth and everything in it to the whole human family as a gift. Therefore the land, the sea, the acorns in the forest, the deer feeding in the meadow belong to everyone "in common." However, the moment someone takes the trouble to change something from its original state of nature, that person has added his ingenuity or labor to make that change. Herein lies the secret to the origin of "property rights."
Principle 15 - The highest level of prosperity occurs when there is a free-market economy and a minimum of government regulations.
Prosperity depends upon a climate of wholesome stimulation with four basic freedoms in operation:
1. The Freedom to try.
2. The Freedom to buy.
3. The Freedom to sell.
4. The Freedom to fail.
Principle 16 - The government should be separated into three branches .
"I call you to witness that I was the first member of the Congress who ventured to come out in public, as I did in January 1776, in my Thoughts on Government ... in favor of a government with three branches and an independent judiciary. This pamphlet, you know, was very unpopular. No man appeared in public to support it but yourself." - John Adams
Principle 17 - A system of checks and balances should be adopted to prevent the abuse of power by the different branches of government.
"It will not be denied that power is of an encroaching nature and that it ought to be effectually restrained from passing the limits assigned to it." - James Madison
Principle 18 - The unalienable rights of the people are most likely to be preserved if the principles of government are set forth in a written Constitution.
The structure of the American system is set forth in the Constitution of the United States and the only weaknesses which have appeared are those which were allowed to creep in despite the Constitution.
Principle 19 - Only limited and carefully defined powers should be delegated to government, all others being retained by the people.
The Tenth Amendment is the most widely violated provision of the bill of rights. If it had been respected and enforced America would be an amazingly different country than it is today. This amendment provides:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
Principle 20 - Efficiency and dispatch require that the government operate according to the will of the majority, but constitutional provisions must be made to protect the rights of the minority.
"Every man, by consenting with others to make one body politic under one government, puts himself under an obligation to every one of that society to submit to the determination of the majority, and to be concluded [bound] by it." - John Locke
Principle 21 - Strong local self-government is the keystone to preserving human freedom.
"The way to have good and safe government is not to trust it all to one, but to divide it among the many, distributing to every one exactly the functions he is competent [to perform best]. - Thomas Jefferson
Principle 22 - A free people should be governed by law and not by the whims of men.
"The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings, capable of laws, where there is no law there is no freedom. For liberty is to be free from restraint and violence of others, which cannot be where there is no law." - John Locke
Principle 23 - A free society cannot survive as a republic without a broad program of general education.
"They made an early provision by law that every town consisting of so many families should be always furnished with a grammar school. They made it a crime for such a town to be destitute of a grammar schoolmaster for a few months, and subjected it to a heavy penalty. So that the education of all ranks of people was made the care and expense of the public, in a manner that I believe has been unknown to any other people, ancient or modern. The consequences of these establishments we see and feel every day [written in 1765]. A native of America who cannot read and write is as rare ... as a comet or an earthquake." John Adams
Principle 24 - A free people will not survive unless they stay strong.
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." - George Washington
Principle 25 - "Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations -- entangling alliances with none."- Thomas Jefferson, given in his first inaugural address.
Principle 26 - The core unit which determines the strength of any society is the family; therefore the government should foster and protect its integrity.
"There is certainly no country in the world where the tie of marriage is more respected than in America, or where conjugal happiness is more highly or worthily appreciated." Alexis de Tocqueville
Principle 27 - The burden of debt is as destructive to human freedom as subjugation by conquest.
"We are bound to defray expenses [of the war] within our own time, and are unauthorized to burden posterity with them.... We shall all consider ourselves morally bound to pay them ourselves and consequently within the life [expectancy] of the majority." - Thomas Jefferson
Principle 28 - The United States has a manifest destiny to eventually become a glorious example of God Almighty's law under a restored Constitution that will inspire the entire human race.
The Founders sensed from the very beginning that they were on a divine mission. Their great disappointment was that it didn't all come to pass in their day, but they knew that someday it would. John Adams wrote:
"I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in Providence for the illumination of the ignorant, and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth."
The author is very quick to jump to unwarranted conclusions. Rather than relying on well-reasoned arguments, he cites authorities, frequently distorting his sources. He fails to prove his view of Biblical law and its relationship to the American Constitution. He fails to provide any evidence for many of his most important points. He does not reveal that the source for many of his ideas is in Mormon theology.
W. Cleon Skousen is a former professor at Brigham Young University, with a background in law and law enforcement. He has written extensively in support of the Mormon view of history, which prejudice appears to some extent in this book, although not identified as such, and which I will point out later. However, I approached Skousen's book with an attitude of being perfectly willing to hear what he had to say, and to judge it on the basis of whether it seemed to make sense or not and whether he could make a good case with appropriate evidence and argument. And I found much in his conclusions with which I can heartily agree. However, I found his method of arriving at these conclusions to be questionable, and his argumentation and logic to be faulty, at best, and downright dishonest at worst. I will detail what I mean.
I have two general comments to make at the outset. First, this is what I call a "3 x 5 card" book. That is, it was obviously put together by the author's careful collection of quotations from other authors, and his arrangement of those quotations in such a way as to make what appears to be a coherent, running argument. I found it disturbing that the quotations were limited to so few authors (emphasizing Locke, Fiske, Cicero, the founding fathers, and some prominent Mormons). This technique is commonly used by Mormons to prepare talks for their religious meetings. It thus gets carried over when they are trying to do serious research. It's an easy way to write a book. It has the defect that the author often fails to cite other authors who may disagree or have an opposing viewpoint. Second, this technique is based on a fundamental problem that Mormons have when it comes to doing serious research: Mormons are imbued from childhood with the attitude of respect for authority. If someone in authority makes a pronouncement about anything, that is to be taken as gospel truth. Therefore, by simply quoting the proper authority you can prove any point. That is the method that Skousen is using. Whenever he wants to prove anything, he quotes Cicero, or Washington, or Franklin, or Adam Smith, or anybody whose name will be recognized as an authority. I'm sorry, but I just don't accept the blind citation of authorities as a good method for proving anything.
But Skousen doesn't even cite his authorities honestly, as I will show later, and that makes his entire argument suspect.
I'll show you now some examples of Skousen's faulty arguments and dishonest quotations.
Skousen says (p.15) that slavery was illegal in Israel, citing Jeremiah 34:16. If you read that passage, you find that Jeremiah was not condemning slavery, but rather the fact that the Israelites were not following the commandment at Ex 21:2, that they should free an Israelite slave after six years (there was no such requirement to free a slave of some other race - he was yours for life). Slavery was by no means illegal in Israel, but rather a well-established and accepted custom, as shown clearly in passages such as Gen 9:25-26, 17:12, 23, 27:37, 40, Ex 12:44, 21:2-21, 21:26-32, Lev 19:20, 25:44-54, Deut 15:12ff, 28:68, Joel 3:8, Isa 14:2, among which you will find detailed rules about how to sell your daughter into slavery, how you make war captives into slaves, penalties for injuring another's slave or your own, etc. And it was still accepted and not condemned by Christians (Jesus did not speak out against it): 1 Tim 6:1-2, Tit 2:9-10, Eph 6:5, Col 3:22, 1 Cor 7:21-24, 1 Pet 2:18. I cannot believe that Skousen, as a prolific writer on Old Testament topics, is not familiar with this biblical evidence for the condoning of slavery.
Skousen claims (pp. 15-17) that Israel was organized as a representative government. He appears to be claiming that something like the American form of republican government was foreshadowed by the Israelites. Nothing could be further from the truth, as will be obvious to anyone reading the passages he cites in support of his claim. Ex 18:13-26, Num 1, and Deut 1 merely show that Moses delegated some of his authority to "judge" to the heads of tribes and their subdivisions. Notice that nowhere in those passages does it say that the people selected the leaders over them. It specifically says (Ex 18:25) "And Moses chose able men... and made them heads over the people..." This sounds a lot more like the European style of monarchy, where the ruler selects viceroys and governors to stand in his place as supreme ruler.
Skousen then cites 2 Sam 2:4, 1 Chr 29:22, 2 Chr 10:16 and Ex 19:8 in support of his claim that all leaders were elected by the people and all laws were approved by the people (as a foreshadowing of the American system). If you read these passages, you find only an account of how king David and king Solomon, who had been appointed by God Almighty, were anointed by the people as their kings. These kings were always referred to as "God Almighty's anointed" precisely because they had been selected by God Almighty, not by the people. Furthermore, they were kings, not democratically elected presidents. 2 Chr 10 relates the rebellion against Rehoboam, which merely shows that any people may try to overthrow a king not to their liking. It by no means shows that the king was selected by the people, any more than King George III was selected by the American colonists who rebelled against him. Ex 19:8 relates only that the Israelites agreed to abide by the laws Moses presented from God Almighty. This is not the same as what Skousen says, that all laws had to be approved by the people. It's like my telling my 10-year- old child, "Will you promise to keep your room clean and take out the garbage?" The child promises, because he knows that there will be hell to pay if he doesn't. It does not mean that the child had any say in the making of the rule. That's all that the Israelites were doing - they really had no choice.
Another outrageous distortion of the Bible and the Mosaic Law is his statement (p. 16) that the criminal law among the Israelites was based on reparation, rather than fine or punishment, and that the only crime requiring death was murder. I cannot believe that he can say that without blushing! How can he be so blatantly ignorant of a book on which he claims to be an authority? Death was the penalty for many offenses, some of which we would today consider very minor, but an Israelite would die for any of the following: adultery (Deut 22:22-24, Lev 20:10), non-virginity of a bride (Deut 22:20-21), harlotry in the daughter of a priest (Lev 21:9), witchcraft (Ex 22:18), blasphemy (Lev 24:16), cursing a parent or not obeying a parent (Lev 20:9, Ex 21:17, Deut 21:18-21), cursing (Lev 24:14, 23), owning a goring ox (Ex 21:29), disagreeing with a judge's decision (Deut 17:12), not "hearkening" to a priest (Deut 17:12), making a false prophecy (Deut 13:5, 18:20), teaching a different religion (Deut 18:20, 13:1-10), apostatizing from the true religion or practicing a different religion (Ex 22:20, Deut 17:2-5), being homosexual (Lev 20:13), having sex with an animal (Lev 20:15-16), approaching the Tabernacle if not a Levite (Num 1:51), doing any work on the Sabbath (Ex 35:2, 31:14-15, Num 15:32- 36).
On page 17 Skousen does what he continues to do throughout his book: he makes an assertion with absolutely no evidence to back it up. He says that if an Israelite were accused of a crime and there was any doubt as to his guilt, his punishment was left to God Almighty "in the future life." Where does he get this idea? He doesn't say. Nor does he make it clear whether "future life" means what the accused has left of his life on this earth, or in his life after death.
We haven't even started to hear about Skousen's "Principles."
The First Principle is that "Natural Law" is the only reliable basis for sound government and inter-human relationships. In his whole discussion of natural law he doesn't really make clear what he defines as "natural law," which is a term that has been used for thousands of years with dozens of different meanings. His quotations, therefore, from various authors who use the term "natural law" are meaningless unless he carefully explains just what those authors mean by the term. But he doesn't do that. If anybody says "natural law," he quotes them, and implies (incorrectly) that they mean by the term exactly the same thing that he means by it.
Skousen asserts (p. 40) that "The Law of Nature is eternal in its basic goodness." He merely asserts it; he makes no attempt to prove it. Probably because the assertion is false as soon as you try to find proof for it: there is nothing so morally neutral as nature. We get the benefit of the sun, the rain, the seasons. Those same things are also at times a curse, and can destroy us. Nature nurtures us and it destroys us, apparently without caring and without distinction.
But he goes on from that to say that Natural Law governs both Man and God Almightys, citing Cicero. That is completely contrary to his claim that God Almighty has created the natural law. And thus he concludes that this leads to the First (Mosaic) Commandment, to love God Almighty. That simply does not follow. He is distorting the whole thing and claiming that he has demonstrated something which he has not even begun to prove. This premise, that our basic law comes from God Almighty, is the foundation thesis of his entire book, and he fails to prove it. Therefore nothing that follows can be taken as proven.
On page 45 he mentions standards which are set up under the laws of Nature or the laws of the Creator. I thought that he was claiming that they are the same?
Then, on page 46, he lists examples of principles that are based on "Natural Law." He gives absolutely no evidence or reason to justify his assertion of why these particular things are so clearly mandated by "natural law." Among them he lists the right of habeas corpus. I believe that the right of habeas corpus is a marvelous principle of our judicial system. But that is no reason to assume that it is an absolutely inherent component of natural law (did Cicero even know the concept?). He also lists the separation of powers, checks and balances, and the right of citizens to bear arms as principles of "natural law." And yet the concept of natural law was developed long before any of these legal principles were even thought of, as Skousen himself points out, later in his book. He is claiming here much more than he has demonstrated.
In discussing his Second Principle he makes another unsupported and brazen assertion, that morality is the same as the Ten Commandments. It is very cavalier of him simply to dismiss all the very moral people in this world whose code of ethics may have some other basis than the Ten Commandments, which, when analyzed and compared with other moral codes, leaves much to be desired.
With his Fourth Principle Skousen strikes out with another completely unfounded and unproven assertion, that the government of a free people cannot be maintained without religion. His proof, such as it is, is that religious training was common in early America. That this is true is no proof that religion was an indispensable element of America's success. Skousen is stretching again, using his "quote an authority" technique, when he quotes Franklin's statement of his personal religious views. But since Franklin doesn't say quite as much as Skousen wishes, Skousen asserts (pp 77-78) that Franklin implies that the Creator has revealed a moral code to be followed. I'm very sorry, but that is thoroughly unwarranted, and borders on the dishonest.
Because this review will otherwise get much too long, I won't continue to list every point where I think Skousen has dishonestly stated some conclusion that he has not even attempted to prove, but I will give a few more of the more outrageous examples.
On page 90 Skousen asserts that the "wall" between church and state was intended to be only between the Federal government and the church, not between the state governments and the church. This is a novel idea, for which he gives no legal argument or case law.
On page 92 he makes the bald assertion that the Founders built the "whole Constitution" on Franklin's Five Truths. This is patently false. Aside from giving no evidence or argument for this assertion, we could ask Skousen to show us precisely where in the Constitution is reflected the necessity of the existence of a creator who should be worshipped, a moral code which has been revealed by a creator (or any moral code at all, for that matter), life after death, or a judgment after death. None of these are even implied in the Constitution.
To prove his point that laws of human nature can only be learned by revelation, Skousen quotes Blackstone, the great authority on British Common Law. Can we not disagree with Blackstone on this point? Because Blackstone was a great legal mind, does that mean his pronouncement on revelation is final? I hardly think so.
As Skousen gave no authority for his list of the principles of natural law, so also he gives no authority or source for his list of "inalienable rights" on p. 125, and in fact even admits that the Founders did not enumerate them. Then where does he get his list?
Skousen's Ninth Principle is another one that is snatched out of nowhere. To protect Man's rights, God Almighty has revealed certain principles of divine law. He then asserts that if God Almighty had not revealed these divine principles, our rights could not be protected. The revelation, Skousen says later, is the Ten Commandments. There are so many problems with his reasoning here that I don't quite know where to begin. First, if these principles were known since the days of Moses, down through the time of Christ and throughout all the years that Christianity dominated Europe, and faithfully followed, as best they could, by believers and their rulers, why is it only in 18th century America that God Almighty's will begins to be done? Next, where do any of the Ten Commandments appear in the American Constitution or in any of our basic laws (aside from prohibitions against murder, theft, fraud, etc., that appear in the laws of every nation)? Why doesn't Skousen give credit for the basic principles of the Ten Commandments to their true source, which is the Code of Hammurabi, which is a thousand years older (and much more sophisticated) than the Ten Commandments? How can Skousen reconcile his claim that our "sound principles of law" include a prohibition against "attributing God Almighty's power to false God Almightys" with the solid American guarantee of freedom to worship whatever God Almighty you wish? Is Skousen advocating that the American government should enforce worship of the "true" God Almighty? In referring to the commandment about the Sabbath, Skousen says it means that we should set aside one day a week "for the study of God Almighty's Law." That is not at all what the Sabbath Law says, in any biblical version. In some places the command is simply to keep the day holy, in other places it is a command to rest, in others it is a prohibition against any work (violation punishable by death). But nowhere is it commanded to use the day to "study God Almighty's law."
Skousen has great respect (rightly so) for the Anglo-Saxons and their law. He doesn't point out, however, that they were pagans. They believed that their laws were from God Almighty, says Skousen, but he neglects to say that their God Almighty was not God Almighty as Skousen worships, but their pagan God Almightys, Odin (Wotan), Thor, Freya, and the rest. He also glosses over the fact that the Anglo-Saxons considered it immaterial whether their laws were from the God Almightys or simply from their distant ancestors. They were equally respected.
The Tenth Principle is the authority of the people as the ultimate sovereign. Here Skousen doesn't mention the Bible, because the Bible has no such idea. In fact, the Bible was always used by monarchs in history to justify their theory of the divine right of kings. And they were correct in so doing. The whole principle of government as fostered in the Bible is monarchy: a king, appointed by God Almighty, governs in a theocracy, the laws are handed down by God Almighty through God Almighty's appointed mouthpieces, and obedience is required of all, with disobedience punished by disasters sent from on high. The king is always referred to as God Almighty's Anointed, and he is a mediator between the people and God Almighty. That's the Bible's view of government. Where is Skousen's Tenth Principle, then, when compared to God Almighty's "revealed law"?
Another unsubstantiated assertion (p. 255) is that Bible reading in the schools contributed to moral standards, and that our (perceived) lessened morality today is because such Bible reading in the schools is forbidden. He offers no evidence in support of this claim.
Skousen outdoes himself in claiming that we have made some mistakes in our amendments to the Constitution. He mentions the amendment making Senators elected by the people rather than by the state legislatures as an example (what happened to his admiration for representative government and government by the people?). One gets the impression, from his comments on p. 282 about women's "differential equality" that perhaps he also considers it a mistake to have given women the vote. However, he carefully neglects to say this outright. One could also wonder if he believes it was a mistake to amend the Constitution to prohibit slavery, or to change the method of electing the Vice President, or to impose the federal Bill of Rights on the States?
As to the position of women, Skousen seems to be talking out of both sides of his mouth. He pays lip service to women's "differential equality," but he is a devout and faithful member of the Mormon church, which places women in a distinctly secondary position in society and in the church, assigning them the sole purpose of being mothers and wives. It was also the Mormon church, you may remember, which practiced polygamy until the end of the 19th century, and still teaches among its doctrines that polygamy is the preferred family arrangement under God Almighty's revealed law. Skousen doesn't mention this. And the Bible's view of women (other than those passages cited by Skousen, which deal only with the duty of a child to respect both parents) is clearly demeaning: a wife is listed among her husband's property (Ex 20:17, Deut 5:21, after the house [!]), a divorced woman is unclean (but not a divorced man, Lev 21:7, Ezek 44:22), a woman suspected of adultery can be required to undergo an ordeal, but not a man (Num 5:11-31), wives are purchased and bargained for (e.g. 2 Sam 3:13), woman is subordinate to the man (1 Cor 11:3-11, 1 Pet 3:1-6) and should keep silent in church (1 Cor 14:34).
Skousen's 28th Principle is almost frightening: America has a "manifest destiny" to be an example and a blessing to the world. The quotations which he uses to "prove" this assertion merely indicate a belief by their authors that America is very fortunate, which no one can deny. But to conclude that Providence (or God Almighty) thereby intends us to hold ourselves out as an example is unwarranted. And it is all too easy to move from being an "example" to becoming a "tool" to effect God Almighty's intention, and at that point we have crossed the line, and we become Crusaders, Christian Soldiers, and as evil as the hordes of Mohammed or the Nazi master race.
One or two examples of Skousen's selective quoting. His quotation from Franklin on marriage, supposedly to show Franklin's high regard for marriage, is highly deceptive. The letter from which the brief quote is taken is a long and bawdy lesson on how to select a mistress. Skousen does not mention this, since if you read the whole thing, it becomes clear that Franklin's advice to marry is mere lip service to convention, and that his true feelings are much more in favor of being unattached.
Skousen's quotation from J. Reuben Clark, whom he identifies as a former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, in support of America's isolationist position before World War II, takes on a different light entirely when one knows two other facts: Clark was also the second most high-ranking official in the Mormon Church at the time he made this statement (and until his death), but he and his church took a firm pro-war stand as soon as America entered the war.
Skousen does not mention the Mormon connection with other "authorities" whom he quotes, who are or were also very high- ranking Mormons: Dallin Oaks and Ezra Taft Benson. Benson rose to the number one position in the church, and Oaks almost as high. Skousen gives no hint of the Mormon influence on his thinking, which is important because of the doctrines of the Mormon church regarding America, the Constitution, and the Mormon view of its role in America's future. Mormons firmly believe that the Constitution will someday "hang by a thread," that is, be in danger of being overturned or destroyed, and at that point it will be Mormons, or the Mormon church, which will save it. At that point America will be so grateful that the government of the country will be placed in Mormon hands, and thus God Almighty's kingdom will be established on earth. Mormons believe that this almost came to pass when their founder, Joseph Smith, announced his candidacy for the U.S. presidency in the 1844 election, and the only reason it did not happen was his murder that year by a mob.
Non-Mormon Americans who are familiar with Mormon beliefs and methods are justified in being very frightened of men like Skousen. He is dishonest in his scholarship and in his reasoning. He is not frank in revealing his agenda for America, which is dictated by his devout Mormonism and his faithful obedience to the leaders of his church. He can capture an audience by espousing some principles which we can all accept and by reaching conclusions which we can agree with (we need less government, honest leaders, sound money, for example), but the methods he uses in doing so trick us into believing premises which he has not established and other conclusions which he has not proven.
Added 6/14/09: For information on Skousen's deceptions in his anti-communist activities, based on FBI files obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, click here (off-site).
Added 9/17/09: The influence of Skousen on commentator Glen Beck, with comments about Skousen's reliability: "Meet The Man Who Changed Glen Beck" (off-site).
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* Don't just trust God for things; trust Him in things.
* You are valuable not because of whom you are, but because of whose you are.
Up to now you have made no request in my name: do so, and it will be answered, so that your hearts may be full of joy.
John 16:24
24Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
TCB is Taking Care of Business. If you play around with Jesus and give Him half of you, He can only do half of what you need done. Jesus knows all pain. He knows what it’s like to be false accused. Matthew 9:1515Jesus answered, "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.[-] The things you are used to, you miss after you have to move on. Sanford and Son is a favorite TV show to me. I gave junk yards ALL my money as a `6 year old. I had no time for homework because I was ALWAYS trying to raise needed funds for my truck. I had been promised a vehicle for making good grades then at my birthday party I was told it was a dream. I'm not mad. It gave me the best experiences to make me a writer. It taught me lessons I'd never gotten anywhere else. I was in a show. It was a comedy. My arm kept posturing. A star, Marty, had curious eyes. I told him about my traumatic brain injury. He had very sad eyes. I explained it gave me education in places where money cannot buy. Matthew 25:1 Matthew 25 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. [-] I just got this in facebook: September 29 at 4:38am Reply Dear GROUP MEMBERS one of our group member requested for a prayer. 1 Chronicles 4:10 (New International Version) Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request. Just as Jebez cried out to God ,,, i pray for all the needs of our group members to be granted as they wish, in The Name of The Father, The Son Jesus Christ, And The Holy Spirit. Amen. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. When a drinker has a hangover, he is never ever ever ever ever going to drink again. That's because his body’s chemicals are 1 way. It cannot be seen at that point. Nor can it be seen what time does to the chemicals. In my early 20s, I went girl crazy and very, very badly needed a paradigm shift. Over time Jesus gave me thee shift I was praying for. John 17:13 13"I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. [-] When I lived in the guest house in Georgia, my chicken pen was near. The chickens always woke me up. What a great alarm clock. It wakes you up and gives you the best tasting eggs you'll ever have. Most people only know the food the grocery store gives you. Stuff shot up with chemicals, pesticides, frozen, thawed, frozen, thawed, antibiotics, et cetera, et cetera. Can you imagine what that does to the food’s taste? Philippians 2:2 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. [-] That's like the war the South lost. It was said to be over racism when it was over South’s desire to vote for them. But what if you were raised your entire life, told different than that? It wouldn't be be easy to accept. Think of the people who get brainwashed. It’s like an addiction. After getting addicted, more than likely you'll die addicted. Dad died addicted to drugs. All my life he tried getting off of them. 1 John 1:44We write this to make our[a] joy complete. [-] I read all day and go to bed, reading. It gave me a taste of reading in college. They called themselves Private/Christian College, but lied about not being able to get permission from my family after they seriously said I needed to take 4 classes to see which 2 to drop. I just needed to drop 1. Had to. He was putting stuff on the tests never before read or reviewed or spoken. I tried very, very hard to carry the load. Studying all day every day. Then when their lie was uncovered, I ultimately, tremendously, enormously, awfully hard slammed my forehead into a wall, concrete, and had a headache 3 days. Where is the good from that? I showed myself I can read all day every day! What an education I've garnered from that! 2 John 1:12 12I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. [-] My all day studying gave me a new nature. Now I'm studying missionaries and I'm most enthralled because I know the anointed feeling you get on the field. Like church conventions and you are laughing all of the time you feel good all of the time on the mission failed. John 3:29 29The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. [-] As you walk with Jesus, you see yourself in a different light. You realize where you need to change in a new way. You make the changes to avoid a lot of trouble. You know because the Spirit tells you that making the change means less trouble now than later. John 16:24 24Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. [-] My best friend and I ate molasses and buttered biscuits hundreds if thousands of Saturdays. He always had a go cart or motorcycle going. He fixed mine hundreds of times. . One time working on a motor he told me he had an addictive personality and will never drink or do drugs. He moved. He got addicted to drugs. He has been to jail a countless number of times. He just served a decade. And it seems like yesterday his mom and I were vesting him in jail a decade ago. John 16:24 24Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. [-]As saints of God, then, holy and dearly loved, let your behavior be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling, a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things. [-] You have to be careful. The most unexpected people will think you mean god when you mean God Almighty. Colossians 3:12 The Initiative
The Prayer Force Initiative is designed to lay a foundation of prayer for a special conference scheduled to take place in July 2010. You are invited to join an army of people who are sincerely praying for boys who are 11 to 15 years old. Use the form on this website to submit the name of boy dear to your heart.
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The Men of Honor- Men of Steel conference is planned for July, 2010 with rallies throughout the United States, Central and South America. Local audiences throughout North, Central and South America will be able to watch a special all-day broadcast via the Internet and by television. With the assistance of Christian Television Network and their broadcast affiliates throughout the United States, this will be the first conference of its kind broadcast, in its entirety, over digital television. Originating from the Christian Television Network International Broadcast Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, the broadcast will also be available to other television networks throughout the country and also to churches with the ability to receive the satellite signal or Internet broadcasts. [-] My missionary class is soon. What a beautiful class. It reminds me of the many prayers I sent up for missionaries and the many prayers I heard other people in my Missions Minded prayer group also send up. Missionaries are a blessing and it’s sad they're so unsupported. I'm getting a college credit and that's most appealing. Please pray I get lots more church centered college credits. Poll: Support for Obamacare at New Low
Monday, September 28, 2009 12:20 PM By: Jim Meyers Article Font Size Only 41 percent of voters now support President Barack Obama and the Democrats' healthcare reform proposal � down from 44 percent two weeks ago and the lowest level of support yet measured by Rasmussen Reports.Rasmussen's nationwide telephone survey also found that 56 percent of voters are now opposed to the plan. Just 33 percent of senior citizens favor the plan, while 59 percent are opposed. Please pray for Obama. Every angle you can think of. I'm so tired. That's because I was reading all day and that's because I had a Private/Christian College lie about not being able to get permission. Am I mad? NO!!!! I'm very gracious I have the umph to do this! It helps my writing. In the third grade, I KNEW I'd be a writer someday. Please pray for my past buddy, Cecil. He was in critical condition with swine flu. I haven't heard how he is lately. Remember you'll get prayers answered in ways you least expect. When I went girl crazy and prayed seriously about it, Jesus answered that by my getting rejected by 177 women. It was very, very tough! But after that season passed, I'm happier, better-off, more contented, at an advantage, and turned off. If you've been cruising with your boom cranked up, the boom box bill enables you to be fined and penalized. You'll see more bills the more government sees rewards in the purse with starving purses like they are. Texting and talking on your cell is also fined. UGH! Mom hasn't come home and her voicemail always picks up when I call her! frustrated1! Well, all I'm saying is that I want to look back and say that I did it the best I could while I was stuck in this place. Had as much fun as I could while I was stuck in this place. Played as hard as I could while I was stuck in this place. Dogged as much time as I could while I was stuck in this place. Growing up I had a horrible speech impediment. I stuttered to where I couldn't even talk in class. I couldn't even give one-word answers because I would stutter, which in turn made me mad. I fought a lot and I stayed in trouble a lot. I never had someone come in and say, 'We want to have you see a speech therapist to help you'. I was too poor. People that live on the borderline of poverty do not get charity because it does not go that far down the line. I wish I had someone to help me, but it never happened. I did it myself. I still get stuck on a word sometimes, but I don't let it bother me. When I go home, people say, 'Man, it would take you 10 minutes to say a sentence when you were young, and now you're traveling around the country, speaking to corporations and thousands of people. How...did you do it?'" I'm stuck at home and I know the class is taking place without me. I'm very uncomfortable. But wait! Jesus is speaking very well to me. It obviously took this to get me here! "My inspiration is ART. . . Because without ART we would just be stuck with reality." It takes courage to be the author of your life. When you are struggling through one of the difficult parts of turning your dreams into reality, you may wonder why you always get stuck with having to put up with so much fear and uncertainty. Why, you wonder, couldn't I feel more courageous, like those other people do? You don't feel courageous because courage is not an emotion. There is no such thing as feeling "courageous". It is an imaginary emotion. Courage consists of doing what you said you would do even when you don't want to. In the face of danger you have a choice to be the delegate of either your commitments or your feelings. It's as simple and as difficult as that. Being stuck without a ride makes me desire better back up plans. the reason Mom moved was I walked to Abundant Life at Monterey Apartment. Now that I'm stranded, I'm stranded. When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest! If you must-but never quit. Life is queer, with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about When he might of won if he'd stuck it out; Stick to your task, though the pace seems slows- You may succeed with one more blow. Success is failure turned inside out- The silver tint of the clouds of doubt- And you may never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit- It's when things seem worse that YOU MUSN'T QUIT. Tell a Friend-Anon., "You Musn't Quit" "Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs." "I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if I had been in their position, I'd have done the same thing."
In dire straits,
michael"DEE"house
Romans 6:23
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23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our Lord.
Footnotes:
a.Romans 6:23 Or through
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
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James 1:1-4
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James 1
1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations:
Greetings.
Trials and Temptations
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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Genesis 12:1-3
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The Call of Abram
1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.
2 "I will make you into a great nation
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you."
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Genesis 12:8-9
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8 From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the LORD and called on the name of the LORD. 9 Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev.
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49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
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29But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
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29But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
I just cleaned the dirt on a walkway where I was picking weeds away. Grass that grew on the edge. It’s good to stop the progression being made. Sin is like that. People can look back to where their crime began. They wish they'd made the decision before the start had a chance to be made. I had a friend in middle school. We’d drink tequila.
John 1:33
33I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.'
But only a swallow. 1.5 decades later, my brother and I passed him on the road in Bogart, Georgia. He held up a beer, driving. That came to mind because it told me he didn’t stop the snowball effect. Hebrews 11 By Faith 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.[-] That same friend I saw at a kickboxing tournament. I asked him what happened to his gf. She was clearly pregnant. He said she swallowed a watermelon seed. Hebrews 11:3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God Almighty's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.[-] I reach be the gym. People are setting up tables. Eating getting prepared. New people arrive. 1 lady keeps telling me Granny went to library of congress to do genealogy and I keep politely saying she did her genealogy in the UGA library. The lights are cut off and stay off quite a while. Strangers are here and are welcome. We belong to Jesus. Hebrews 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God Almighty, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. [-]John 14 (New International Version)John 14Jesus Comforts His Disciples 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God Almighty[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4You know the way to the place where I am going." [-]John 15:2626"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.Jesus went and He is coming back. We have prayer. Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. [-] You can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. Read the Bible. Walking to choir room a flip flop breaks. . I have another pair of sandals that did the same thing. Sin separates us from God Almighty. God Almighty cannot stand sin and will not put up with it.
Romans 6:23
23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God Almighty is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our Lord.
offering. What color is sin? The devil is a copy cat. Everybody says sin is black. Isaiah 1:18 (New International Version)
18 "Come now, let us reason together,"
says the LORD.
"Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
Hazel is our speaker. Temptations and trials. temptation
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Main Entry: temp·ta·tion
Pronunciation: \tem(p)-ˈtā-shən\
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 : the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement
2 : something tempting : a cause or occasion of enticement Hebrews 11:17
17By faith Abraham, when God Almighty tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,
1 Peter 4:12-13
Suffering for Being a Christian
12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
Stay always connected to God Almighty.
James 1:1-4
James 1
1James, a servant of God Almighty and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations:
Greetings.
Trials and Temptations
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
encourage Christians to stay in the faith. I just thought of my Georgia buddy. Whenever I'd get ill, he'd softly say, ”Jesus loves you.”
John 16:7
7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
A fall is an accident. To fall in the wrong crowd’s not so much an accident. James, the son of Zebedee, was called along with this brother John to be one of Jesus’ twelve apostles who would accompany him on his ministry.
Acts 2:33
33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
James appears in the lists of apostles in the synoptic gospels as well as Acts. James and his brother John were given the nickname “Boanerges” (sons of thunder) by Jesus; some believe this was a reference to their tempers.
When did James the Apostle live?:
Acts 2:33
33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
The gospel texts offer no information on how old James might have been when he became one of Jesus’ disciples. According to Acts, James was beheaded by Herod Agrippa I who ruled Palestine from 41 to 44 CE. This is the only biblical account of one of Jesus’ apostles being martyred for his activities.
1 John 2:27
27As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
If you pray for patience, you'll get exercise to make you more patient. Do not complain. Was Abraham tested?
Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 12
The Call of Abram
1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.
2 "I will make you into a great nation
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you."
faithful is coming.
: mark of the beast
Russia said they'd take your child and force you to deny God Almighty. This was awhile ago. Would you deny God Almighty to save your child? Abraham was going to sacrifice his 1 and only son. Abraham’s obedience . was a blessing. We should be obedient like him. we’re revived after following God Almighty. if you have faith, you see works. You will not make it without faith in God Almighty. the more you trust in God Almighty, the more your faith is built. I used to be SOOO shy!!! I asked God Almighty to take it away, and after my traumatic brain injury, He totally did! 1 John 2:27
27As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
1 John 2:27
27As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
Genesis 12:8-9
8 From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the LORD and called on the name of the LORD. 9 Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev.
Through trials and test you have faith.
Hebrews 11
By FAITH
1Now FAITH is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.
3By FAITH we understand that the universe was formed at God Almighty's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 4By FAITH Abel offered God Almighty a better sacrifice than Cain did. By FAITH he was commended as a righteous man, when God Almighty spoke well of his offerings. And by FAITH he still speaks, even though he is dead.
5By FAITH Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God Almighty had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God Almighty. 6And without FAITH it is impossible to please God Almighty, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
7By FAITH Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his FAITH he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by FAITH.
1 John 2:27
27As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
8By FAITH Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9By FAITH he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God Almighty.
11By FAITH Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarah herself was barren—was enabled to become a father because he[a]considered him Faithful who had made the promise. 12And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
13All these people were still living by FAITH when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God Almighty is not ashamed to be called their God Almighty, for he has prepared a city for them.
17By FAITH Abraham, when God Almighty tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18even though God Almighty had said to him, "It is through Isaac that your offspring[b] will be reckoned."[c] 19Abraham reasoned that God Almighty could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.
20By FAITH Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.
21By FAITH Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.
22By FAITH Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.
23By FAITH Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
24By FAITH Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. 25He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God Almighty rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. 26He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27By FAITH he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. 28By FAITH he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.
29By FAITH the people passed through the Red Sea[d] as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.
30By FAITH the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
31By FAITH the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.[e]
32And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, 33who through FAITH conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. 35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. 36Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. 37They were stoned[f]; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
39These were all commended for their FAITH, yet none of them received what had been promised. 40God Almighty had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
If you stand fast, you'll be recognized by God Almighty.
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a.Hebrews 11:11 Or By FAITH even Sarah, who was past age, was enabled to bear children because she
b.Hebrews 11:18 Greek seed
c.Hebrews 11:18 Gen. 21:12
d.Hebrews 11:29 That is, Sea of Reeds
e.Hebrews 11:31 Or unbelieving
f.Hebrews 11:37 Some early manuscripts stoned; they were put to the test;
Isaiah 40:27-31
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD;
my cause is disregarded by my God Almighty"?
the Luke 13:27 (New International Version)
27"But he will reply, 'I don't know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!' 28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God Almighty,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
Your life at the end is what counts.
1 Peter 4:12 (New International Version)
Suffering for Being a Christian
12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
1 John 2:27
27As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
I have a collection of Bible Papers, 251 thousand words, and if you can hook me up with a publisher and editor for my church funds, I'd be very, very grateful.
John 6:37 (New International Version)
37All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.
Luke 24:49
49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
Luke 24:29
29But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
1 John 2:27
27As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Barack Obama And The Spirit Of Violence
In September 2008, speaking in Elko, Nevada, President-Elect Barack Obama encouraged his followers to become more confrontational...
In Elko, Obama tried to anticipate his critics and called on the crowd of about 1,500 to sharpen their elbows, too.
"I need you to go out and talk to your friends and talk to your neighbors. I want you to talk to them whether they are independent or whether they are Republican. I want you to argue with them and get in their face," he said.
Iowahawk observed this and recruited Alex and his droogs from the Anthony Burgess novel A Clockwork Orange, as Obama campaign volunteers...
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Barack Obama stepped up his attacks on Republican rival John McCain today during a campaign stop in Nevada, telling supporters to "get in the faces" of waivering voters with his message of hope, change, and "brass fisties."
"Righty right, me malenky droogs," said Obama, nonchalantly spinning a steel baton while pacing the stage before a packed audience at a Las Vegas baseball stadium. "Come with uncle and hear all proper! Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones. You are all invited. I want you to talk to them whether they are independent or whether they are Republican. I want you to argue with them and get in their faces, with bootsie-woots if thou it suits."
Actually, the bit about hearing angel trumpets and devil trombones was when Alex was in the record store chatting up the two teeny-boppers, and the part about "bootsie-woots if thou it suits" was pure Iowahawk. But I have something to share with you that directly relates to Iowahawk's post. It comes from a gentleman named Steve Foss. But before I share it with you, I should provide some context and disclaimers.
I came across this message while browsing the message digest of a Christian Yahoo! group to which I belong. I am repeating this message in its entirety, with no edits. Here is a page with Steve Foss's account of his life and ministry, but there seems to be very little independent information regarding Steve Foss. I only have his word for it that he prophesied what he said he did in 2000. I had never heard of him before reading this message.
A Prophetic Warning from Pastor Steve Foss Sat, 25 Oct 2008
I am writing to you today an urgent message concerning the coming American election. God has released me to share with you a powerful prophecy He gave me eight years ago. I have shared this prophecy in a number of public meetings, but I have never published it for all our friends and partners.
In January of 2000 God gave me an incredible insight into what was about to happen in the coming elections in America over the next decade.
I am not using this e-mail to tell you, who are citizens of America , who to vote for. However, you need to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying. Never in my 22 years of ministry have I seen such a spirit of delusion released upon our country.
In January of 2000, while the Republican nomination for president was far from being decided, God spoke to me that George W. Bush would be the president of the United States .
He told me it would be the hardest fought election in American history. I'm sure we can all remember the incredible battle that took place in Florida . He told me that President Bush would be elected to two terms. He told me that during Bush's term there would be a season of unprecedented economic prosperity.
Please pray for Barack to be born again
I just cleanerd thye dirt on a walkway where I was picking weeds away. Grass that grew on the edge. It’s good to stop the progression being made. Sin is like that. People can look back to where their crime began. They wish they'd the decision before the start had a chance to be made. I had a friend in middle school. We’d drink tequila. But only a swallow. 1.5 decades later, my brother and I passed him on the road in Bogart, Georgia. He held up a beer, driving. That came to mind because it told me he didn’t stop the snowball effect. Hebrews 11 By Faith 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.[-] That same friend I saw at a kickboxing tournament. I asked him what happened to his gf. She was clearly pregnant. He said she swallowed a watermelon seed.
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3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
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6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
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7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
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Hebrews 11:17
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17By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,
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Isaiah 40:27-31
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD;
my cause is disregarded by my God"?
28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
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Luke 24:49
49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
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Luke 24:29
29But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
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John 14:16
16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—
John 14:17
17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[a] in you.
John 14:26
26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
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Acts 2:33
33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
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Leviticus 3:14-22
14 From what he offers he is to make this offering to the LORD by fire: all the fat that covers the inner parts or is connected to them, 15 both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the covering of the liver, which he will remove with the kidneys. 16 The priest shall burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the LORD's.
17 " 'This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.' "
Isaiah 42:19
19 Who is blind but my servant,
and deaf like the messenger I send?
Who is blind like the one committed to me,
blind like the servant of the LORD ?
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John 9:40
40Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, "What? Are we blind too?"
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John 9:41
41Jesus said, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.
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41Jesus said, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.
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Genesis 3:7
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7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
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Genesis 3:10
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10 He answered, "I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid."
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Genesis 3:11
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11 And he said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"
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The Healing of a Boy With a Demon
14When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15"Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. 16I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him."
17"O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me." 18Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.
19Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, "Why couldn't we drive it out?"
20He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."[a]
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a.Matthew 17:20 Some manuscripts you. 21 But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.
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14When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15"Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. 16I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him."
17"O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me." 18Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.
19Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, "Why couldn't we drive it out?"
20He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."[a]
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For this cause, my dear brothers, be strong in purpose and unmoved, ever giving yourselves to the work of the Lord, because you are certain that your work is not without effect in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Academics often called “cult apologists” have come to the rescue and defended both Tom Cruise and Scientology in the press lately. Please pray for Christianity’s support! Please pray for Christianity’s support!
J. Gordon Melton and David G. Bromley were both quoted in a recent article run within the Chicago Sun-Times.
Bromley is an old friend of Scientology and has been officially recommended by the controversial church as a “religious resource.”
The so-called “new Cult Awareness Network” reportedly run by Scientology also once recommended both Bromley and Melton for “factual information on new religions,” in the wake of a California cult (”Heaven’s Gate“) mass suicide in 1997.
David Bromley’s frequent writing partner Anson Shupe made a bundle working for Scientology lawyers. He helped Scientology knock off its perceived nemesis the “old Cult Awareness Network” enabling a Scientologist attorney to eventually buy its name and files through a bankruptcy proceeding.
The files of Scientology’s former foe were later handed over to J. Gordon Melton.
Melton and Bromley can almost always be counted on to defend virtually any group called a “cult” no matter how heinous or harmful.
Bromley told the Chicago Sun-Times, “Cult is a four-letter word for a religion you don’t like.”
It seems Time Magazine must have got it wrong when it called Scientology the “Cult of Greed,” despite the fact that a subsequent libel suit filed against the publication by the purported “cult” sputtered to a dismissal without ever going to trial.
Mr. Melton has raked in quite a nest egg working for groups like the Children of God Almighty and the International Church of Christ. He was paid by J.Z. Knight (known as Ramtha) to write a book, not to mention his all expenses paid trip to Japan courtesy of the infamous cult known as “Aum Supreme Truth.”
Melton arrived in Japan in 1995 and promptly pronounced that Aum was the victim of “persecution,” despite the fact that the cult had gassed the Tokyo Subway system sending thousands of Japanese to hospitals and killing twelve.
Melton told the Chicago Sun-Times that “new religions,” his supposedly politically correct euphemism to describe “cults,” put people off because of their “newness.”
However, it appears that what puts people off most about Tom Cruise’s behavior and his strange Scientology banter is the bizarre nature of it all.
Today the London Free Press asked, “Has Cruise Cracked?”
Meanwhile Salon Magazine published a critique of Scientology and its founder titled “Stranger than Fiction.”
How convenient is the timing that these two alleged academics Melton and Bromley are now helping out Scientology’s “poster boy” Tom Cruise.
But the news media should know that such specious scholars cannot be counted upon for any meaningful objectivity, they are politically if not literally invested in their positions.
Benjamin Zablocki, a professor of sociology at Rutgers University put it succinctly when he said, “The sociology of religion can no longer avoid the unpleasant ethical question of how to deal with the large sums of money being pumped into the field by the religious groups being studied…This is an issue that is slowly but surely building toward a public scandal.”
Stephen Kent, a professor of sociology at the University of Alberta in Canada concluded, “Scholars who compromise objectivity or academic integrity threaten to diminish the reputation of social science.”
Rich religious groups like Scientology can easily afford to pump cash into the pockets of quite a few professors and assorted academics. Perhaps the press should scrutinize more carefully the likes of sources such as David G. Bromley and J. Gordon Melton.
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01.26.05“Cult” payoff for “scholar”?Posted in Raelians, Ramtha School of Enlightenment, Scientology, Terrorists, New Cult Awareness Network, Hare Krishnas, Children of God Almighty, Cult Apologist?, Japanese Sects, Aum Sect at 12:16 pm by Rick Ross
J. Gordon Melton, a somewhat specious “scholar” of what he refers to as “new religious movements” received a rather questionable gift from a foundation linked to a purported “cult,” reports Moving On.org.
Moving On.org is a Web site created by and for young adults with parents who joined the notorious “Children of God Almighty” (COG).
The Web site recently made public a portion of a 2000 IRS disclosure document that lists a $10,000.00 gift given to the so-called “International Religious Directory,” which is a pet project of Mr. Melton.
The gift-giver is the Family Care Foundation, an organization founded by COG leaders.
Infamous sexual predator “Moses” David Berg who died in 1994 once defined COG as its absolute leader. Please pray for Christianity’s support!
The group taught members to sexualize their minor children and encouraged its women to become “hookers for Christ.”
COG is now known as “The Family” and has been in the news lately due to a grizzly murder-suicide.
Ricky Rodriquez the son of its current leader Karen Zerby, Berg’s widow known as “Mama Maria” to her followers, committed suicide after murdering his former nanny Angela Smith. The young man who left COG about five years ago claimed she had molested him as a child.
Ms. Smith at the time of her death was listed as a director of the Family Care Foundation, which is reportedly “an arm of The Family. Please pray for Christianity’s support!”
J. Gordon Melton has often been labeled a “cult apologist” because of his friendly relationships with such groups, but until now no one knew exactly how lucrative his COG connection was through the Family Care Foundation.
Mr. Melton seems to have made something of a career out of selling his scholarly services to various fringe groups, often called “cults. Please pray for Christianity’s support!” His list of sponsors and/or clients has included JZ Knight or “Ramtha,” a new age guru that funded a Melton book project. And also Aum the terrorist Japanese cult, which paid the peripatetic apologist’s expenses to come to Tokyo after they gassed that city’s subways sending thousands to hospitals.
Mr. Melton’s motto seems to be, “have apologies will travel,” apparently that is when some substantial funding is made available.
Note: Supposedly objective academic papers by J. Gordon Melton and others often called “cult apologists” have recently been linked on-line through a Web site database. Many of the authors listed such as Dick Anthony & Thomas Robbins, David Bromley, Jeffrey Hadden, James Lewis, James T. Richardson and James Tabor have been recommended either by Scientology or the Scientology-linked “new Cult Awareness Network” as “resources.” Anson Shupe who is listed once worked for lawyers linked to Scientology. Another listed author Eileen Barker has received funding from Rev. Moon. Scholar Rocheford E. Burke cashed some checks from Krishna/ISCKON while Professor Susan Palmer worked closely with the Raelians. Cult apology appears to be a meaningful source of income for some within the academic community. The Web site CESNUR, which is home for many of the papers listed is run by Massimo Introvigne, a controversial man that works closely with many groups called “cults. Please pray for Christianity’s support!”
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02.01.03Scholar or paid apologist?Posted in Ramtha School of Enlightenment, Scientology, New Cult Awareness Network, Jonestown, Cult Apologist?, Expert Witness, Aum Sect at 11:02 am by Rick Ross
J. Gordon Melton in apparently now promoting the seventh edition of his book called the “Encyclopedia of American Religions.”
But don’t expect to see any meaningful critical analysis or fact-driven revelations within this tome. Instead the part-time teacher and library worker at the University of California in Santa Barbara, basically reiterates whatever religious groups tell him.
For example, you won’t read that space aliens from another planet are the actual basis for Scientology’s theology.
In a short study by Melton about Scientology he again fails to even mention the premise that forms the basis for its entire belief system.
Why?
Because Scientology didn’t tell Mr. Melton that and they don’t want this information discussed within his published work.
Is this beginning to sound a bit specious for a supposed scholar?
Melton’s encyclopedia retails for $310.00, which may partly explain its ranking on Amazon.com at well below 500,000.
However, Mr. Melton and his book got some good press recently in an article by Richard Ostling, carried by Associated Press.
What Ostling doesn’t mention is the more sordid side of the author’s work. Melton has often been called a “cult apologist.”
In fact Mr. Melton refuses to use the term “cult.” Instead he prefers to call groups like Scientology, “The Family” and Ramtha, “new religions” or “new religious movements” (NRMs).
Maybe this is because they pay him.
Melton often works for groups called “cults,” either through cult-funded “research projects,” books or as an expert witness.
J.Z. Knight, who leads the Ramtha group, hired him to write the book for her titled Finding Enlightenment: Ramtha’s School of Ancient Wisdom.
Scientology has recommended Melton as a resource. And after the Cult Awareness Network was bankrupted by that group’s litigation and its name was bought by a Scientologist, Gordon Melton became a “religious resource” recommended by the “new Cult Awareness Network.”
Mr. Melton seems eager to help “cults” whenever he can.
He once flew to Japan to defend the cult Aum, right after it released poison gas within Tokyo’s subway system. While thousands of victims were being rushed to hospitals Mr. Melton flew in, all of his expenses were paid for by the criminal cult.
For a “scholar” Gordon Melton often seems indifferent concerning historical facts. Please pray for Christianity’s support!
Jim Jones was responsible for the cult mass murder-suicide of more than 900 people in Jonestown November 18, 1978. However, Mr. Melton said, “This wasn’t a cult. This was a respectable, mainline Christian group.”
Melton has earned a reputation for largely ignoring and/or discounting the testimony of former cult members.
Professor Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi of the University of Haifa noted, “In every single case since the Jonestown tragedy, statements by ex-members turned out to be more accurate than those of apologists and NRM researchers…It is indeed baffling…the strange, deafening, silence of [such scholars]…a thorny issue…like the dog that didn’t bark… should make us curious, if not outright suspicious.”
Is Gordon Melton such a silent scholar, or perhaps even a “silent partner”? After all he is often paid by cults. Please pray for Christianity’s support!
Melton was prominently mentioned within a confidential memo written and distributed by Jeffery Hadden. This memo has been cited as a kind of “smoking gun,” regarding the tacit cooperation of like-minded “cult apologists. Please pray for Christianity’s support!”
Within that memo the now deceased Hadden cited Melton’s importance and willingness to cooperate in an organized effort, which would hopefully be funded by “cults,” to essentially quell criticism about them.
Hadden said, “We recognize that Gordon Melton’s Institute is singularly the most important information resource in the US, and we feel that any new organization would need to work closely with him.”
Ostling’s article carried by the AP cites Melton’s “nonpartisan objectivity,” but can anyone who objectively reviews his actual professional history really conclude that J. Gordon Melton is nonpartisan?
Abundant Life is in the red zone. Borrowing money to pay bills. I know the feeling. I wanted badly to go to Carefest. You feel the Lord. It’s wonderful. But as I was signing up, I saw the 39 dollar bill I renigged. Needless to say I felt like I totally missed out on something very good as we watched Carefest video. But I did get to paint of parking lot bumpers. That was great. It was anointed and I love the feeling. It seems like a form of supplication. My brother’s friend always put my Georgia church down because it ran his uncle, a preacher, off. I said finally why are you getting so mad about your uncle reading a message from God Almighty wrongly? He looked like I was turning a light on. Mom rides around and looks at the of parking lot bumpers. I'm the first to class. I wait and wait and wait and wait and…. I remember we go to church first then Sunday school! Oops! That reminds me of some yard work I did yesterday. 10 minutes of picking weeds when I saw I forgot to mow there. Some blocks needed to be moved to mow there, but I forgot about that. I'm the most forgetful person in the world. As I sat in Sunday school, people laughing in the sanctuary reminded me of why I love church so much. 177 women having rejected me gave me a depressed body. But I find laughter makes a heart merry. It’s something I need to hear. I thank God Almighty for the depressed body. It was what He gave me when I was praying He remove my girl craziness. I HATED that!!!!!!! When I sat in the class, I sat in the front. I always ended up in the front in school. Especially after I was lied to by people I trusted 10th grade. I became a horrible instigator. My brother went to jail many times. A buddy, cop said prisoners go back to jail because that's the only place they can find regulation. I am free to run. I am free to dance. I am free to live for God Almighty had only $10 in my wallet when . I started signing up for Carefest. The mail I got about Abundant Life’s deficit happened at a good time. Through my heart God Almighty will be praised. I was disappointed about going off during Carefest then saw I'd be here then saw 39 dollars due and had only 10 dollars on me. My shorts and shirt do not match and Mom didn't like that. Choir is praying. Ironmen meeting s October 4. Greeting. I pooch my fat lips for Johanna but get a no. Lord our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth. I will worship Jesus. I will bow down. heavens declare the King’s gratefulness. Carefest video. It’s problemed and has to be cut out. It’s better to laughter as to cry. Granny said that all the time and it made me mad because often she was laughing when I wanted to cry. She laughed all the time. It’s a video about the Abundant Life crew fixing up a house. Unbelievable grace. Incredible kindness. Amazing kindliness. Astonishing decency. Great favor. Enormous mercy. Implausible mercifulness. Tell the world Jesus lives. The screen shows yard work. It reminds me of picking weeds at home yesterday and painting parking lot bumpers Friday. Carefest helped an older couple. He had heart problems and she had leg problems. They did some floor work. That really disheartens me. I did floor work 16 hours a day as a teen. the video is skipping and I think of Mad Max in the 80s. Carefest Abundant Life crew did `14 projects. Jesus came not to be served but to serve. The DVD is skipping. This is something Cindy Keehn put together. There's Dick Martin. He was a big help. 86 Abundant Life members. Generous medication offering. CFS. Closed fist syndrome. That's greed causing a block of the Lord’s glory on you. when I was signing up, I saw a 39 dollars fee and only had 10 dollars on me. So…. CFS is an avarice making it happen where an obstacle rises before Jesus’ glory. CFS is covetousness bringing about barrier before Christ’s glory. Greediness producing an impediment. When I see Abraham on my 5 before offering, I think of his fight against slavery being the reason I painted him with artist Jack Bowden. Most generous people are most faithful.
Hebrews 11
By Faith
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:3
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Hebrews 11:6
6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:7
7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Hebrews 11:17
17By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,
Trust Jesus with your offering. If you have trouble remembering what people are saying to you, it helps to say it back to them. We want people to see our faith in God Almighty. breathe of God Almighty, come breath on me. Fall on us. Let your glory fall. Passion for God Almighty’s name. stir it up in our heart, Lord. stir it up in our heart, Lord. stir it up in our heart, Lord. stir it up in our heart, Lord. stir it up in our heart, Lord. Fan for flame. Passion for God Almighty’s name. have your way, God Almighty. put God Almighty first. Have God Almighty’s character. Have passion for God Almighty in your heart. Have passion for God Almighty in your heart. Have passion for God Almighty in your heart. Always look forward. October is month of Spiritual renewal. God Almighty will not force feed you. do you want a relationship with God Almighty? it takes time. Innocent. No complaint. It takes sincere flattery. Show love. Take opportunities. Revive. Prayer is a way to get closer. Come to Saturday prayer group. Invest. Commit. Every Saturday. Sing. Worship. Food got you kicked out of the Garden of Eden. Fast. The Bible says no amount. Choose a day a week.
Icelandic Noah and the Great Flood
Icelandic: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/icelandic/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Icelandic...
Afrikaans Noah and the Great Flood
Afrikaans: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/afrikaans/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Afrikaans...
Russian Noah and the Great Flood
Russian: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/russian/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Russian.pdf
Estonian Noah and the Great Flood
Estonian: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/estonian/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Estonian.pdf
Finnish Noah and the Great Flood
Finnish: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/finnish/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Finnish.pdf
Hebrew Noah and the Great Flood
Hebrew: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/hebrew/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Hebrew.pdf
Traditional Chinese Noah and the Great Flood
Chinese: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/chinese_traditional/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%2...
Swahili Noah and the Great Flood
Swahili: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/swahili/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Swahili.pdf
Arabic Noah and the Great Flood
Arabic: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/arabic/Noah%20and%20the%20Great%20Flood%20Arabic.pdf
Turkish Noah and the Great Flood
Turkish: The wickedness of men causes God Almighty to send a flood that will destroy all that breathe air. Noah builds an ark, and is saved with his wife and 3 sons and their wives. It rains for 40 days, and water covers the tops of the mountains. After 1 year, the flood ends and God Almighty sends a rainbow.
Fast a day a week. Read the Bible. I remember reading about sacrifice in my Zito 5 this morning. Then I’ll read it again to equal 4 pgs. I thought of how Jesus’ death took care of the sacrifices. But I related how sacrifice never ends. Then I thought of the 1 hundred 77 women rejecting me, answering my prayer. Getting me ungirl crazy. Then I thought of my Georgia neighbor, Granny’s friend. He spoke to the dead and had séances and died. I told him he had to believe in Jesus, but he was insincere. I thought of sacrifices and how my flip flops broke last night. And how relieved I was to remember 7 have 2 pair sandals. I feel especially greedy when I'm broke. Although I just got paid for yard work ahead of the time. I use it for my tithes. Have disciplined appetite for God Almighty. October 12-16 is renewal services. Renewal
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Pronunciation: \ri-ˈnü-əl, -ˈnyü-\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1686
1 : the act or process of renewing : repetition
2 : the quality or state of being renewed
3 : something (as a subscription to a magazine) renewed
4 : something used for renewing; specifically : an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets
5 : the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: recurrence
Synonyms: awakening, rebirth, recharging, recommencement, refilling, reformation, regeneration, rejuvenation, reopening, replenishment, restoration, resumption, resurrection, revitalization, revival
Antonyms: destruction, exhaustion, impoverishment
Main Entry: awakening
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: making conscious or alert
Synonyms: activation, animating, arousal, awaking, birth, enlivening, incitement, kindling, provocation, rebirth, renewal, revival, rousing, stimulation, stirring up, vivication, waking, waking up
Antonyms: sleep, sleeping
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Main Entry: rally
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: turn for the better
Synonyms: comeback, improvement, recovery, recuperation, renewal, resurgence, revival, turning point
Antonyms: regression, remission, weakening
Main Entry: redress
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: help, compensation
Synonyms: aid, amendment, amends, assistance, atonement, balancing, change, conciliation, correction, cure, ease, indemnity, justice, offsetting, payment, quittance, recompense, rectification, reestablishment, reformation, rehabilitation, relief, remedy, remission, remodeling, renewal, repair, reparation, reprisal, requital, restitution, retribution, return, revision, reward, reworking, satisfaction, vengeance
Antonyms: hurt, injury
Lewis Lee and Mike Derwin will be preaching. This is for believers. Christians strengthened. I've been thinking of supplication which is entreaty, prayer, request, and plea. That makes me think of fulfill, which means complete, accomplish, execute, perform, do, discharge, realize, implement, and finish. Then I wonder why I've been thinking that. I've been fulfilled, haven't I? God Almighty beyond yourself.
Rev 29:2
Declare this as a holy time. October is a month to draw closer to God Almighty. grab this. October is your month….I just cut front and back yard. Yesterday, Sunday, I saw Mom cutting weeds was scissors. I grabbed a pick and wiped them out then said tomorrow, today, I'd cut it. I just did. I'd finished it yesterday, but it was the Sabbath. . One time I had VCR problems and called and called and called and called and called the tech. Monday he said he cut his phone off on the Sabbath. That convicted me. He was also a preacher and a great guy. I've had many preacher acquaintances in my time. Mr. Queen., Mr. Shepherd, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Frank, and Mr. Mooney. I'm forgetting some.
Isaiah 40:27-31
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD;
my cause is disregarded by my God"?
28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
People are tired from making ends meet. Youth grow tired. Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. Something needs to happen within you. stop. Reflect. Learn to wait. Reboot. Not enough inertia. Do it anyways.
Acts 1
Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven
4On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5For John baptized with[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
Wait till the Lord is ready for you. wait till you are ready. You need vacation. You'll find it was needed more than you thought. Wait and tarry before the Lord. Who spends an hour a week in prayer? Waiting and tarrying is proportional to your strength. Decide in your mind it is important. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.
Tarry and wait.
Luke 24:49
49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
A lot of times you'll want to get up and walk. Like a dog handler’s voice hear, “Stay.” Have accountability. Draw from others’ strength. Push through in your prayer. Push through the ceiling. Do not live before your feelings.
Luke 24:29
29But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
You'll see God Almighty’s power.
John 14:16
16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—
John 14:17
17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[a] in you.
John 14:26
26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach Acts 2:33
33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
Work with an anointing. Let the gifts flow through you. get started through who God Almighty is. If you never felt the power of the Holy Spirit, it is time. Draw closer. for everybody. Nonstop.
Leviticus 3:14-22
14 From what he offers he is to make this offering to the LORD by fire: all the fat that covers the inner parts or is connected to them, 15 both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the covering of the liver, which he will remove with the kidneys. 16 The priest shall burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the LORD's.
17 " 'This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.' "
Do not be lukewarm. The Christian community in the city seems to have been connected with that of nearby Colossae (also in the Lycus valley - only 11 miles distant). Laodicea is mentioned five times in the New Testament's epistle to the Colossians. In writing to the Colossians, Paul sends greetings through them to a Laodicean named Nympha(s) and the church at his (or perhaps her) house (Col 4.15). He additionally greets Archippus, who may also be from Laodicea (4.17), and he instructs the Colossians to exchange his letter with one he has written to the Laodiceans (4.16). If the Colossian epistle is genuinely by Paul, then this would indicate a Christian presence in Laodicea as early as the AD 50's. It would also indicate that Laodicea (like Colossae) was not evangelized by Paul, but possibly by his disciple Epaphras.
The Laodicean letter, mentioned in Colossians is generally considered to be lost. However, following a suggestion by Tertullian, that Marcionite heretics changed the title, Harnack suggested that the canonical epistle to the Ephesians is this lost letter. Few modern scholars accept this, and some scholars claim that the apocryphal Epistle to the Laodiceans is a later pastiche, while many say it could be the canonical Epistle to the Ephesians in the Bible.
Acknowledge your dependency on God Almighty. to pay your bills you are extremely wealthy. In middle school, when I saw Alex Prophecy Keaten’s parents were missionaries in the 60s, I wholly wondered why anybody would choose that lifestyle. On the Ecuador trip, I saw why. You need comfort in the Spiritual ream. Without relationship with God Almighty, you are wretched and blind. Isaiah Isaiah 42:19
19 Who is blind but my servant,
and deaf like the messenger I send?
Who is blind like the one committed to me,
blind like the servant of the LORD ?
19 Who is blind but my servant,
and deaf like the messenger I send?
Who is blind like the one committed to me,
blind like the servant of the LORD ?
John 9:40
40Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, "What? Are we blind too?"
John 9:41
41Jesus said, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.
John 9:41
41Jesus said, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.
Genesis 3:7
7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
Genesis 3:10
10 He answered, "I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid."
Genesis 3:11
11 And he said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"
Exodus 32:35
35 And the LORD struck the people with a plague because of what they did with the calf Aaron had made.
Those verses make me think of the 177 women to reject me and how very, very thankful I am that I asked the ones I asked. I do not hold anything against them. I'm thankful God Almighty led me to the class he led me to. to Jesus submit all you are and everything you plan to do. Praise the Lord the 177 rejected me that I asked out! Now I feel led elsewhere! It’s time to fast. That's a cure for unbelief. Mt 17:14-21
Faith needs prayer for development. And full growth. Prayer needs fasting. Fasting
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“National survey data show that the prevalence of overweight and obese adults in the U.S. has increased steadily over the past three decades,” said Youfa Wang, MD, PhD, lead author of the study and associate professor with the Bloomberg School’s Center for Human Nutrition. “If these trends continue, more than 86 percent of adults will be overweight or obese by 2030 with approximately 96 percent of non-Hispanic black women and 91 percent of Mexican-American men affected. This would result in 1 of every 6 health care dollars spent in total direct health care costs paying for overweight and obesity-related costs.”
It helps gain power. All people are to fast. Time to fast food is exciting, thrilling, exhilarating, and stirring—not. Fasting is saying no to the body. Praying more. Listening to God Almighty more. You pray more. You serve more. We watch the Carefest video. Jesus’ glory is falling over them. Helping people is blessed visibly by Christ. Joy falls over the scene. Blessedness is savored.
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We in Ernestine Bible Study talk about countries over taking over Christianity. Muslims are infiltrating their growth. Christianity is dwindling. We talk about the need of prayer like we’re having tomorrow at Abundant Life 1550 Belcher rd. Be there. We talk about the way the enemy is undermining Christianity.
christianity challenged
I think you will agree that there is nothing static in the way these forums are conducted. No one can accuse us of a tightly programmed format, for we hardly know from one meeting to the next which way our path will lead. I think that is good. To illustrate, let me read a portion of a letter from a friend who has attended regularly, but prefers to remain anonymous. His question is this:
I have just finished reading Those Incredible Christians, by Hugh J. Schonfield, and I wonder how you would answer his accusation that Jesus did not found Christianity at all, that what you advocate is a distortion of the message. He charges that Jesus never once proclaimed what you claim to be the ideal of Christianity. Is it possible that the whole Christian bit is the result of cleverly contrived propaganda introduced by Paul, as a renegade Jew, and has no real basis of fact, in either the life or the teachings of Jesus? I think you ought to face up to the possibility that what you believe may be based upon fraud and deceit.
That is plain enough, isn't it? But I am perfectly willing to accept the invitation, or challenge, if it was intended to be such, to express myself regarding the implications made by Dr. Schonfield in his book. You must recognize, however, that this introduces a new dimension into our discussion. I can hardly examine charges made against Paul without referring to his writings. I have sought to avoid direct quotations from what I regard as the New Covenant Scriptures, for you do not accept them as authoritative. But it is hardly fair to review accusations without allowing the accused to testify in his own behalf. I shall consider myself free, then, to freely quote Paul and allow him to speak for himself, as long as I am replying to this question.
Before I proceed with the immediate question, I think there are two other questions that require answers. The first concerns the identity of Dr. Hugh J. Schonfield. The second concerns the thesis propounded in the book to which my esteemed friend calls attention.
Who is Hugh J. Schonfield? The answer is that Dr. Schonfield is a Jew who personally affirms that He is a Nazarene, since for him Jesus is the Messiah. He is the author of many books, not all of which are religiously oriented. One of his earlier volumes bore the title The Suez Canal. When Those Incredible Christians appeared in 1968, he resided in London, where he served as president of The Commonwealth of World Citizens, of which he was also the founder. That he is a writer of tremendous skill in the fields of history and biography there can be no doubt. Indeed, he is like God in that "he calls the things that be not as though they were."
I first became acquainted with his authorship when I read a series of three volumes which he linked together as a trilogy. The first was called Jesus-a Biography. The second was Saints Against Caesar, which purported to be the story of the first Christian community. The third was The Jew of Tarsus, a biography of Paul. In all of these, I learned many things of interest and value, because of the insights of a Jewish mind whetted to a keen edge by study and research. But I must confess that I labored under the constant conviction that the author was stating as fact certain deductions that were wholly unwarranted by his quotations and projections. He seemed to be drawing milk from imaginary cows, and trying to retail it as the pure and unadulterated product.
When he translated the New Testament into what was called The Authentic Version, I was one of the first persons in the United States to import one of these from England, and I have read it with pleasure and profit. But when The Passover Plot came from the press, I recognized that Dr. Schonfield not only read between the lines, but between the lines was the only place he did read. He did not even know the lines were there. Now this new book is advertised as one that begins where The Passover Plot left off. Book Week calls it "another shocker" and says, "The incredible Dr. Schonfield has done it again." This may be correct in a way not intended. "Incredible" means "impossible to believe." The charge made by the author against the Christians in the Roman Empire thus comes home to reflect against himself in his own publicity.
A FICTITIOUS CHRIST?
Just what is the theme of this book which is described so freely by such terms as "daring" and "explosive"? I do not want to let you down too hard, but the truth is, there is really nothing new in the postulate of Dr. Schonfield. It is as old as Jewish opposition to the faith in Jesus as the Messiah and God's Son. It goes back as far as the first proclamation of the hope of Israel to the Greek world.
Boiled down, simmered away, and skimmed off, the idea advanced by Dr. Schonfield is that Paul developed a fictitious Christ, who was not at all like the one who was born in Bethlehem of Judea. He insists that the real Jesus was not concerned with posing as the Son of God in a unique way. Any record that indicates otherwise is not genuine, but altered and doctored to foster a growing myth. The author thinks that Jesus did not rise from the dead, but that the grief-stricken followers only imagined that they had seen and spoken with someone whom they later assumed to be the Master.
Dr. Schonfield has a "thing" about Saul of Tarsus. In his book, The Jew of Tarsus, he advances the idea that Saul was mentally ill, and fervently convinced that he was to be the Messiah. This diagnosis at this late date is that Saul suffered from megalomania. When he learned that Jesus claimed to be the Messiah, Saul developed an insane rage against those who propagated this "falsehood," and thereupon resolved to stamp them from the earth. There was room for only one Messiah, and Saul thought he was that one. After he had the Damascus road experience, which Dr. Schonfield thinks may have been an epileptic seizure, Saul began to think of himself as the vice-Messiah, or medium through whom Jesus now communicated.
The idea that Paul took the faith off on such a tangent and warped it to make it acceptable to the Gentiles, whom he considered to be his special charge, always seems to have a special fascination for the Orthodox Jewish mind. It was difficult for Jews, who believed that Judaism was the final revelation of God, to accept the idea of further revelation as an enlargement of and perfection of what they had. The general idea was to make the followers of Jesus merely another sect within the Jewish fold, where sectarianism was not looked upon with disfavor at all. Those who wished to recognize Jesus as the Messiah could become proselytes by being circumcised and promising allegiance to the Torah.
Those who held this view were called Nazarenes, since the name "Christian" was not bestowed until the gospel was established in the pagan environment of Syria. The destruction of Jerusalem by Titus was preceded by the flight of many of the Nazarenes to Transjordan, where they seem to have established a colony in Pella. Here the Jewish believers in the Messianic role of Jesus came to be known as the Ebionites. The word literally means "the poor men." I choose to believe it referred to their poverty caused by having to abandon their worldly goods and chattels before the onslaught of the Roman forces.
With the passing of time they began to deny the divinity of Jesus, believing Him to be merely the son of Joseph and Mary. They also came to think of Paul as an apostate, rather than an apostle. His writings seemed to conflict with the law, which they originally hoped to keep intact while being Nazarenes. I suspect that a good many of you who are present in this audience fit into that frame of reference. Obviously that produces a sharp contrast with those, like myself, who hold that justification (a sense of right relationship with God) is by faith in Jesus, and not by works of law. It was this message that became the basis of Paul's message to the whole world, to Jews and non-Jews. When Dr. Schonfield speaks of Paul's version of Christianity, he implies that Paul drummed it up and refined it to meet the challenge of the Roman Empire, to which he was constantly being subjected.
Long before Schonfield wrote, George Bernard Shaw said in his preface to Androcles and the Lion (1912), "The conversion of Paul was no conversion at all: it was Paul who converted the religion that has raised one man above sin and death into a religion that delivered millions of men so completely into their dominion that their common nature became a horror to them, and the religious life became a denial of life." Shaw also said, "There is not one word of Pauline Christianity in the characteristic utterances of Jesus."
I beg to differ with the implications of these men, and others like them, that Paul thwarted the purpose of God and invented a pseudo-Christianity which he palmed off upon an unsuspecting world as the authentic product. Dr. Schonfield candidly refers to his material contained in The Passover Plot as conjecture, and I do not think he limited his speculation to that volume.
The fact is that Paul labored constantly and tirelessly to avoid a division between Jewish and non-Jewish believers. He declared that the gospel he proclaimed was "the power of God unto salvation," to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. He affirmed that in Christ Jesus there is neither Jew nor Greek, but all are one in Christ. What these modern authors brand as fanaticism I regard as fervency of spirit; what they label as heresy I regard as honesty.
There was not one message for Israel and another for the rest of humanity. Peter declared on the Day of Pentecost following the death of Jesus that God had raised Him up and made Him both Lord and Christ. Paul constantly declared the same thing, first in the synagogue and then in the marketplace. Dr. Schonfield speaks of fraud and forgery, and of falsified and concocted records, but he fails to build a case for his contention. His bias against the resurrection of Christ shapes his thinking. It is he who must make unjustifiable deductions to sustain a theory that would be laughed out of court, if it were not for its serious consequences in the hearts and lives of carnal and uninformed readers.
There were moss-covered skeptical speculations that the account of Jesus' resurrection was a part of the myth and folklore of the age, rife with the stories of "risen saviors." There never will be an adequate explanation of the testimony recorded by three Jews and one non-Jew. There are some facts that such speculations cannot explain, if the resurrection was a mere figment of the imagination or a vain delusion of superstitious minds.
Speculations and insinuations cannot explain the unadorned testimony of the simple men who knew Jesus best. They claimed that they saw Him, conversed with Him, touched Him, walked with Him, ate with Him, and spent forty days in earnest conversation with Him after He had risen from the dead. These witnesses were Jews.
Such insinuations cannot explain why these men, who were once frightened and intimidated by a political mob, would suddenly stand forth in public without flinching, and boldly affirm the fact that of the resurrection at the risk of incarceration or death. And these witnesses were Jews.
Such insinuations cannot explain why more than three thousand persons, in the very city where these events occurred, gave public assent to their faith by reforming their lives and submitting to baptism in the name of Jesus, fifty days after His alleged resurrection. And lest it be suggested that those who did this were members of an illiterate fringe group, remember that the number quickly multiplied to five thousand. These included many priests, the scholarly intellectuals of their day. And all of these were Jews!
Such an insinuation cannot explain the rapidity with which the message of Jesus swept over the known world, putting down roots in Rome, the city of the Caesars, and establishing itself in the very centers of Greek philosophy. If all of this was a hoax, we must admit that error is more powerful than truth, and a mental mirage is more appealing than reality. The circulation of the message was not the result of Greek philosophers witnessing to Jews, but of Jews witnessing to philosophers.
The insinuations made by enemies of the faith I cherish have been borrowed by Dr. Schonfield. He also is unable to explain how the men who carried the message, including Saul of Tarsus, freely laid down their lives, sealing their trust in that message with their own blood. It is true that submitting to the hangman's noose or to the headman's ax does not establish the validity of testimony, but it certainly proves beyond doubt the faith of the one who would prefer death to recantation.
For this reason I do not regard The Passover Plot as having originated with Jesus, but with Hugh J. Schonfield. It was not conceived by one who wanted to be the Messiah in the first century in Jerusalem. It was conceived by one whose fertile brain hatched it out in the last half of the twentieth century in London. While I would not like to launch a personal attack upon such an eminent author, there is some indication that he has become infected with the virus of sensationalism. Perhaps he likes to see such words as "explosive," "boldy original," and "another shocker," on the covers of his books. I agree that The Passover Plot was boldly original and it originated with Dr. Schonfield. There is not one iota of evidence to indicate that Jesus ever dreamed of such a crazy plot and conspiracy.
I shall now exercise the liberty Dr. Schonfield claims for himself. Twenty centuries after Paul sealed his faith by his blood, Dr. Schonfield can now sit in judgment and refer to the feverish brain of an apostle which produced a christological scheme. I have read all that was written by Paul which is available to me, and I have read all that was written by Dr. Schonfield that is available to me. Let me freely say that if Paul produced a christological scheme such as the feverish brain of Dr. Schonfield drummed up in The Passover Plot, you would have a good reason to attack the New Covenant Scriptures, and I would lead the attacking forces.
FAITH UNDER FIRE
I take a great deal of satisfaction from the consideration that the faith that I hold has been around for nineteen centuries. It has been subjected periodically to minute research and massive attacks. Brilliant minds have assailed it, ridiculed it, and held it up as an object of scorn. But the detractors have faded into oblivion. The grave has swallowed their physical forms, and the dust has collected upon their manuscripts. But the faith still stands, a comfort to believers, and a source of perplexity to the unbelievers. I am convinced that whatever men may say or do after two thousand years will not destroy the witness of that faith. If I must choose between The Incredible Christians of Dr. Schonfield and the unconquerable disciples of the apostle Paul, the choice for me is an easy one. I have already made it.
The day will come, and it is not too far distant, when the book by Dr. Schonfield will not be remembered or recognized. One day you will search for it in vain in the bookstores of our land. It will go out of print and disappear with its author, leaving no permanent mark upon the earth. The "shocker" of today will shock no one tomorrow. But the writings of the one-time Jewish rabbinical student who met Jesus on the Damascus road will live on. His poignant statement made after this momentous event, "He which persecuted us...now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed" (Galatians 1:23) will give courage to the hearts of millions yet to come, if Jesus does not return first.
I am going to suggest something now, which I fervently pray you will not misinterpret. Perhaps I should put it in the form of an entreaty rather than a suggestion. I invite and urge you, and even challenge you, to read the personal account of Saul of Tarsus, as he describes his encounter with Jesus of Nazareth. Be your own judges. Determine if this reads like the ravings of a diseased brain or a warped mind. Shall we brand as a hopeless fanatic every individual who alters his whole life as a result of the influence of one whose life was without flaw, and whose moral values are hailed as superb by His very detractors?
I know men who repeat the charges made against Saul who have never read one word written by this disciple of Jesus. They are thoroughly familiar with the writings of George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells, who were implacable foes of the apostle. They can recite by rote the statement of the former: "There has really never been a more monstrous imposition perpetrated than the imposition of the limitations of Paul's soul upon the soul of Jesus." They have never pored over one letter of the apostle and pinpointed the "monstrous imposition." Did it ever occur to you that what Paul wrote was like an icy finger pointing at the guilty hearts of these modern philosophers, whose immoral conduct is now so well known?
Shaw wrote, "No sooner had Jesus knocked over the dragon of superstition than Paul boldly set it on its legs again in the name of Jesus." The prejudiced mind will grasp at such pronouncements, but the unprejudiced mind will investigate. Surely the Jews through the centuries have been the victims of such prejudice and persecution as to make the very terms obnoxious. Shall we then perpetuate such a bias in our own hearts toward a Jew who wrote, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain"? Would it not be fair to read what was written by this graduate of the original Hillel School, and allow him to testify in his own behalf?
Do not base your judgment upon the testimony of either George Bernard Shaw or myself! Examine the evidence for yourself. Ignore the frowns of friends and the criticism of contemporaries. It is one thing to know what Hugh Schonfield said about Paul. It is a wholly different thing to know what Paul said about Jesus!
Challenges to Christian churches
Can Christianity, as a religious tradition with the church as its institutional form, foster flourishing and right relationship at the turn of the millennium? The question itself implies at least two assumptions. First, it assumes that it is at least part of the business of Christianity to foster the meeting of these human needs. Second, it assumes that there are some problems in its doing so at this time.
As a religious tradition with a long history, Christianity already has religious symbols, traditions, rituals, institutional forms, and so on, that are treated by some within the tradition as unalterable givens. But anyone with historical consciousness can observe that Christianity has changed over time and that Christianity in the present is not one monolithic tradition but many variations of tradition living under the same name. Christian believers need to sort out what is central to the tradition and what is peripheral; what can and does change with the historical time and geographical location and what cannot be compromised. It is precisely the task of Christian theology to present an understanding of the Christian faith for its own time and place. If Christianity were able to be stated once and for all, or if the church took only one form, there would be no need for ongoing searching for ways to articulate and live the Christian faith in a variety of contexts.
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If Christianity loses sight of what human beings are searching for, it becomes not a living religion, but a dead one. Unless churches help people struggle with questions that people really are asking, churches become irrelevant to people's lives. This does not mean that people are not true to a tradition's roots and its central claims. But unless these claims tell the truth about human existence and tell it in a way that contemporary human beings can understand, appropriate, and live, then the claims are useless. In my Canadian context today, the churches as the institutional forms of Christianity are challenged, not so much through people directly asking questions, but through people not bothering to affiliate. In the once-mainline churches, which in Canada means such churches as The United Church of Canada, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Roman Catholic Church, attendance is on a downward spiral. I do know that in some areas of the United States church attendance is still high and that in Canada some evangelical churches are growing. But this does not take away from the challenges I am going to name. These challenges arise in the North American context from those who question societal institutions with a view to asking how the institution benefits from maintaining alliances with the powerful and privileged in society. These people do not want to be part of anything that will not support them as individuals and the causes they hold important such as the environment or justice concerns. They are people who ask questions about what seems to them to be unsupported argument and uninterrogated tradition. They want to make their own moral decisions and do not want to function under the sway of what they see as the unfounded guilt and shame that seem to them to infect their parents or earlier generations. They know there are many ways to think or act and that choices must be made.
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Most of the undergraduate students who come into my classes in religious studies have a firm idea that Christianity is a religious tradition that has univocal, set answers to unambiguous, set questions and that, to be part of Christianity, one must accept both the questions and the answers as given. In short, one of the challenges facing Christianity today is that many perceived it as dogmatic, offering pat (and outdated) answers to questions no one is really asking. For these students, and, I suspect, for many others, the church is not living and relevant to the issues they face daily. They think that there is only one way to view and speak of the Christian God -- as white, male, and wielding coercive power. They think that if they are struggling with whether life has meaning, Christianity will not help with that struggle because it will give them only one pre-packaged answer to the struggle. They think that all churches oppose birth control or freedom of choice on the matter of unwanted pregnancy because they hear in the media only the official position of the Roman Catholic Church on such matters. This challenge, as I see it, is the challenge of whether the churches as the institutionalized forms of Christianity are willing to
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appear and portray themselves less as confidently providing answers and more as places to engage in the process of helping people in their own quests of dealing with the Ultimate. Of course Christianity has made and continues to make affirmations about God, ourselves, and the world in which we live, some of which I, for one, would not want to compromise. But question and compromise are two very different things. The challenge to Christian churches is not only to be, but also to appear to be, open to the religious questions that people have. Churches themselves have often made claims about holding fast and being unchanging against the winds of contemporary issues. Churches need to own how they have changed over time rather than portraying and presuming themselves as unchanging and unchangeable. One of the challenges churches face is how to change with the times so that they can meet human need without losing a sense of mission and identity and without compromising what they take to be central to the gospel. The challenge is the challenge of discerning when to change and when to stand firm.
Meeting the Challenges to Christian Faith and Values
By: Kenneth Boa
Introduction:
Our Changing World
As we approach the beginning of the third millennium, the world seems to be changing quickly and indeed to be spinning out of control. While the threat of a superpower conflict has subsided, the world is still a very dangerous place. Not only have wars been causing havoc and tragedy in places like Bosnia and Rwanda, but the confident peace and security of America, the sole surviving superpower, has been shattered by such events as the bombings of the World Trade Center in New York and the federal building in Oklahoma City.
The world is also a very confusing place, with recent developments in science and culture calling almost everything into question that we once believed. Science itself seems to be suffering a breakdown of its consensus, if it ever had one. Scientists today appear to debate almost everything of cultural significance, from whether the unborn are persons from conception to whether miracles are possible. An increasing number of thinkers are declaring this a “postmodern world” — one in which no consensus is possible because reality is however we perceive it, and one in which neither the Christian worldview nor the modern humanist worldview can any longer command assent.
Is there any place for the biblical, Christian worldview in this changing world? Do Christians have anything to say in response to the myriad challenges they face today to their faith and values? These are the questions we address in this book. We do not try to provide detailed, comprehensive explanations of the issues nor exhaustive, definitive answers to the questions. Instead, we offer a wide-ranging analysis of some of the most critical issues facing Christians today, from evolution to abortion, from the Muslims to the Mormons, from the New Age movement to the gay rights movement. Think of this book as a large-scale map showing the major political boundaries, longest rivers, highest mountain ranges, and largest cities, with smaller “insets” showing more detailed views of select areas. You will get a better view of the big picture, and from there can go on to examine the details with a street map for those local areas of special interest to you. At the end of the book we provide a list of readings that will serve as such “street maps” to go beyond the information provided here.
The most important question that needs to be answered is not what we should think about this or that subject — say, what we should think about the age of the universe or about women in pastoral ministry — but how we should think about all such questions. We do not pretend to know all the answers to all such questions, but we do believe that we know the way we should approach them. We are more interested and concerned to present and model a way of thinking about the issues than to convince you of the correctness of all of our opinions about these issues. For the greatest challenge facing Christians as we enter the third millennium is not finding answers to specific questions or solutions to specific problems, but making clear to our culture that the Christian faith is relevant to all questions and all problems.
How, then, do we approach such diverse questions as why God allows evil and whether some people are born genetically predisposed to homosexuality? Our answer, briefly, is that a biblical worldview and biblical principles should be made the basis for seeking answers to these questions. This does not mean that answers to such questions can always be read straight out of the Bible, as if a simple quotation from the Bible can be produced that will allow us to say to any question we can pose, “Oh, well then, that’s the answer.” Obviously, with some questions the Bible will actually provide direct information or instruction (such as why God allows evil), but with other questions we will not find any direct consideration of the matter (such as whether some people are genetically predisposed to homosexuality). But where the Bible does not speak directly, it provides a framework of understanding within which we can fruitfully pursue answers to our questions. This framework is what we have been calling a worldview, the standard term for them, though actually worldviews might be better called reality-views. A worldview is a “map” (to return to that analogy) which we carry about in our minds, referring to it constantly even when we are not aware of its existence — which, for most of us, is most of the time.
The understanding that the Bible provides a worldview and teaches a variety of principles but does not provide direct answers to every question we might ask leads to an important conclusion about how we go about seeking and articulating answers. If every question had a straightforward answer in a biblical reference or two, we could take those answers and dogmatically insist that everyone accept those answers. On the other hand, if the Bible never answered any of our most basic questions and provided no insight or guidance for pursuing answers to all our questions, then we would have to admit that we were essentially on our own and that our answers were not necessarily any better than anyone else’s. But we face neither of these alternatives. As Christians, we confess that God has revealed himself and his will for the human race in the Bible. We do have answers, and this gives us a basis for confidence in confronting our culture with those answers. At the same time, because not everything is spelled out in Scripture and there are many questions that cannot be directly or certainly answered from the Bible, we must be cautious and humbly admit that we do not have all of the answers and that some of our answers may be less reliable than others.
In short, a worldview approach to applying biblical teaching to contemporary cultural issues and problems requires a balance of confidence and caution, boldness and humility. Where God’s word is clear, we cannot afford to be cloudy. But where God’s word calls upon us to make use of the gifts of reason and our senses to pursue matters beyond the immediate concern of the biblical revelation, we cannot short-circuit that process by concocting simplistic answers and trying to justify them on the basis of a dubious application of the biblical text.
Before going any further, it will be helpful to give a concise statement of what we mean by the biblical worldview. Perhaps the simplest definition is that the biblical worldview has three cornerstone affirmations: monotheism, incarnationalism, and evangelicalism. Monotheism affirms that there is one God who created the world, who made human beings to be creatures who could relate personally both to other creatures in the physical world of which they are a part and to the God who made them, and who holds human beings accountable for their willful breaking of these relationships. Incarnationalism affirms that this God, who revealed himself to us in Scripture, revealed himself supremely by becoming human uniquely in Jesus of Nazareth, who as the Son revealed the Father who sent him and the Spirit whom he sent after he died and rose again to restore our relationship with God. Evangelicalism (used here in a broader sense than usual) affirms that through faith in Jesus as our great God and Savior we enjoy that restored relationship with God and begin to learn again how to honor God in our relations with one another and with his creation. These affirmations are fundamental to the biblical, Christian worldview.
One other premise of the method or approach that we take to the controversial issues in our culture should be explained at the outset. It is possible to respond to each new challenge or difficult issue arising in our culture that poses questions for Christian faith and values by rejecting and condemning outright anything that is strange, unfamiliar, or contrary to traditional opinions. And many Christians do just that. The problem with this approach is that it positions the Christian in a retreatist and reactionary stance. We seem to be falling back from engaging the culture with the truth of God’s word, trying to find a secure bunker from which to defend the gospel. What we should be doing is advancing, carrying the flag forward, and meeting the challenges squarely. For example, it may seem safer to dismiss out of hand all scientific theories that challenge traditional interpretations of the Bible, but in the long run it means that fewer and fewer Christians will make contributions to science and we will have capitulated the sciences to non-Christian worldviews. Arguably we have already done so in some quarters of the church, at least to a great extent.
On the other hand, it is also possible to respond to each new challenging question or idea or cultural development by trying to incorporate it into the Christian faith without asking hard questions about whether it will really fit. Again, many people inside the Christian church are doing just that. The result is that Christianity in such circles appears very trendy, but at the expense of truth. It may seem that in order to make Christianity relevant we must accept whatever trend-setting scientists or scholars tell us is so, but in the long run that will make God’s revelation captive to human rationalization and we will have surrendered the Christian faith to non-Christian speculations. Again, arguably this has also been done in some quarters in the church.
The course we attempt to chart is to avoid both a reactionary antagonism toward the intellectual and cultural developments of our day, and an accommodation of the Christian message to the spirit of the times. Our goal is to seek to make a faithful response that acknowledges the church’s responsibility to continue changing and growing in its own understanding of the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ. We have much to learn, both from God’s word in Scripture and from God’s world. And God’s world includes both nature and people — including non-Christian people. It is the most difficult course, but it is the only one that will get us all the way downstream with our boat intact. This means, as a practical matter, taking what critics of orthodox Christianity say with utmost seriousness — while not yielding ground on those basic principles which Scripture clearly teaches and which have formed the essential framework of belief for the church throughout its history.
It would be arrogant for us to claim that we have sailed this course successfully ourselves around every bend and past every rock. We are learning ourselves, and with this book taking part in a great conversation among God’s people to which we also invite those who do not know our God. We will be grateful to God if this book helps others find their bearings and encourages them to take part in the ongoing mission of the church as we enter the third millennium.
the Supreme Ruler
Bp142 please pray for the persecuted church!
Have we not all one father? Has not one the Supreme Ruler created us?
There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, but glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For the Supreme Ruler shows no partiality. 3. Christianity. Bible, Romans 2.9-11 Qualifications for missionaries used to be very high and had to be lowered to get more missionaries. I just sent bp141 and saw the blunder. I cannot unsend on http://mail.google.com/mail/#. If you can, I do not know how. Then as I wrote this paper, Jesus told me He has that timing in mind. It relieved my grief. Sometimes our mistake makes Jesus’ job possible. But often, maybe more often than not, our mistake roots in our wrong doing and that makes things difficult. In Perspectives, Derrick prayed for Papa’s knees. He got agent orange in Nam. Please pray for Todd! At the time, oops! I'd forgotten he's also sick with a sore throat. But at the time Derrick said heal Papa from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet. Lol, after Mom picked me up, she said she talked to Papa and he's doing much better! Praise the Lord! http://apps.facebook.com/causes/305172/79304989?m=9e4cc0c7&ref=mf That's about America being a Christian nation again. The devil, I saw on the news, will make you put your values where they do not belong and throw away priceless joy. I just shaved my head. I’ll go back to do it again because I always miss places. As a teen, that'd be unfathomable. I wouldn't ask anybody out because she might reject me. Now it’s fun to be rejected. I'm at 181. I'm turned OFF. Rain is headed my way. outdoor activities are limited when it’s raining. Bt you'd starve without the rain. With the devil in you, you'll have misplaced priorities. The more of Jesus in you, the wiser, more contemplative you think. The quotation "All men are created equal" is arguably the best-known phrase in any of America's political documents.[1][2] Thomas Jefferson first used the phrase in the Declaration of Independence as a rebuttal to the going political theory of the day: the Divine Right of Kings. It was thereafter quoted or incorporated into speeches by a wide array of substantial figures in American political and social life.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 4. Christianity. Bible, Galatians 3.28
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed;[6]
I call heaven and earth to witness: whether Jew or Gentile, whether man or woman, whether servant or freeman, they are all equal in this: that the Holy Spirit rests upon them in accordance with their deeds! The same concept appears in the Massachusetts Constitution of 1780, which was written mostly by John Adams.[7] The Declaration of Rights of the Inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which opens that constitution states: 1. 2 Corinthians 8:13
Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality.
Article I. All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.[8]
The plaintiffs in the cases of Brom and Bett v. John Ashley and Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Jennison argued that this provision abolished slavery in abolished in Massachusetts.[9] The latter case resulted in a a "sweeping declaration . . . that the institution of slavery was incompatible with the principles of liberty and legal equality articulated in the new Massachusetts Constitution".[10]
2. 2 Corinthians 8:14
At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality,
2 Corinthians 8:13-15 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 8 (Whole Chapter)
3. Philippians 2:6
Who, being in very nature the Supreme Ruler, did not consider equality with the Supreme Ruler something to be grasped,
These statements illustrated the idea of natural rights, a philosophical concept of the Enlightenment and many of the ideas in the Declaration were borrowed from the English liberal political philosopher John Locke. Locke, however, referred to "life, liberty and Property" rather than the pursuit of happiness.[11]
The phrase has since been considered a hallmark statement in democratic constitutions and similar human rights instruments, many of which have adopted the phrase or variants thereof.[citation needed]
[edit] Applications in American history
Declaring the equality of all men did not prevent the United States from continuing the widespread practice of slavery, although the phrase was frequently raised by abolitionists in anti-slavery arguments. However, President Abraham Lincoln relied on the Declaration of Independence when making the case that slavery went against the deepest commitments of the American nation. Though he did so throughout the 1850s and into his presidency, the most famous example can be found in the Gettysburg Address:
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.[12]
When Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others convened at the Seneca Falls Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York in July 1848, they drafted and signed a document titled the Declaration of Sentiments. The opening sentence alludes to this phrase:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal.[13]
The phrase was also quoted by Martin Luther King, Jr. In his famous I Have a Dream speech, as the "creed" of the United States:
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's the Supreme Ruler entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. --That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. —Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain [George III] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. Thomas Jefferson`s statement, in the Declaration of Independence, that ”all men are created equal” had indeed been the subject of serious debate all through the years. 'Life is unfair', is a paradox all know too well and often. The chasm between the rich and poor has grown so wide in these times. While some people drive by in expensive sports car, others don't even know where to find their next meal.
I reach the church and the Spirit is glad I cane. Offering of praise. Offering of praise. Offering of praise. With a grateful heart I sing an offering of praise. With a grateful heart I sing an offering of praise. Mike is helping band members decide what words to use in the song(s.) There’re 2 babies and 4 adults. I think of economy with a baby and I think of my birth in 75. wasn’t Vietnam around that time? Christmas is near. Dad temper was always very, very testy this time of year because he had lost countless friends. Love the Lord. I have on my Proud America tee. Maybe it could be misunderstood. Love, hp, faith. Everybody giving the baby attention. I'm in shorts. It was 76 today. Kids are taking flags somewhere. Christmas painting on the screen. Huge yawn leaves me. I been proofreading all day. I'm 40 percent thru7 my book. Please pray for it to be preserved and published and best seller. Jesus is the Son of the Supreme Ruler. Jesus is the center of my focus. It’s all about Jesus. Amazing Grace. Jesus is more powerful.
Tit 2:11
Nobody else because it’s all about Jesus. Christmas will not be Christmas without Christ. Angels, we have heard on high. Come to Bethlehem and praise the name of Jesus. Jesus, You are everything I'm not. What can I bring to the Supreme Ruler that He doesn’t already have? Jesus,, finish what You started in me.
Jeremiah 1:5 [-]
the Supreme Ruler has no favorites. Leave that vrse unchanged. Sometimes we think we come to a wall. We forget to say, Lord, finish what you started. 1 Peter 5:10 (New International Version)
10And the the Supreme Ruler of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
the Supreme Ruler is not a Respecter of persons. Exodus 19:20 The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain. So Moses went [-] you have been set apart for a special purpose. No matter what hppns, let it be to the Supreme Ruler’s glory. the Supreme Ruler’s word doesn’t return void. Do not forget what the Supreme Ruler has said to you. you have been set apart to not sit.
John 2:6
Jesus finished what the Supreme Ruler started in him. Please pray for Todd! Unlike my quitting Sonny’s when the manager was testing me for a promotion or how I had a falling out with Pam after she tested me to see if I was the man for her. A. I don't like being tested by people and I don't like people taking peoples’ advice against me, which is what she was doing. Jesus,, finish what You started in me. Make that your prayer. Ask the Supreme Ruler to help your perspective. Perfect. Establish. Settle us. I take note the Christmas play needs help setting up stage. Tirthes received. Children ministry, very, very important, is supported.
Matthew West News, Gospel Music Assocation Names Winners At GMA Immerse National Talent Competition
John Mays, Centricity Music; Shelly E. Johnson; Chris Hamilton, Centricity Music; John W. Styll, president & CEO of GMA
Artist/Songwriter Shelly E. Johnson from Franklin, Tenn. and Jake Brothers from Indianapolis are among several aspiring artists and songwriters who were celebrated by music industry executives and leaders after winning multiple honors at the GMA Artist and Song of 2009 National Competition held last week in Nashville during GMA IMMERSE (www.experienceimmerse.com), the Christian music industry’s premier training experience and talent competition.
The GMA Academy Artist & Song of 2009 National Competition is the Christian and gospel music community’s premier talent competition for unsigned artists and songwriters that has in recent years seen entrants like Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Nichole Nordeman, BarlowGirl and American Idol 2007 winner Jordin Sparks go on to successful music careers. Fellow American Idol finalist and another former GMA competition winner Chris Sligh hosted this year’s competition finals. (To watch the Artist Finals which were broadast live at GodBeat.com, visit http://godbeat.com/godbeat-news/live-broadcast-of-immerse-finals.)
Hundreds of artist and songwriting contestants from all over the United States and Canada competed for grand prizes which included a record development deal with Centricity Music, a “Disney Best of Show” award and performance slot at Night of Joy at Walt Disney World and a Compassion International ministry trip. Also at stake were GMA’s grand prize titles for Artist and Song 2009 and American Bible Society’s ABS Scripture Song Awards which offered a chance for the winning songs produced by a major Christian music recording label.
In class, the video isn't ready. I take responsibility with my mouth. I explain living with a papa a boss 30 years I'm very, very used to taking blame for everything. When i saw the punishment was nonexistent, I'd take the blame. I'd always agree because I knew he knew. Elect virtuous leaders. role of religion in foundation of America. Is America a Christian Nation?
Is America A Christian Nation?
The U.S. Constitution is a secular document. It begins, "We the people," and contains no mention of "the Supreme Ruler" or "Christianity." Its only references to religion are exclusionary, such as, "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust" (Art. VI), and "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" (First Amendment). The presidential oath of office, the only oath detailed in the Constitution, does not contain the phrase "so help me the Supreme Ruler" or any requirement to swear on a bible (Art. II, Sec. 1, Clause 8). If we are a Christian nation, why doesn't our Constitution say so?
In 1797 America made a treaty with Tripoli, declaring that "the government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion." This reassurance to Islam was written under Washington's presidency, and approved by the Senate under John Adams.
The First Amendment To The U.S. Constitution:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . ."
What about the Declaration of Independence?
We are not governed by the Declaration. Its purpose was to "dissolve the political bands," not to set up a religious nation. Its authority was based on the idea that "governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed," which is contrary to the biblical concept of rule by divine authority. It deals with laws, taxation, representation, war, immigration, and so on, never discussing religion at all.
The references to "Nature's the Supreme Ruler," "Creator," and "Divine Providence" in the Declaration do not endorse Christianity. Thomas Jefferson, its author, was a Deist, opposed to orthodox Christianity and the supernatural.
What about the Pilgrims and Puritans?
The first colony of English-speaking Europeans was Jamestown, settled in 1609 for trade, not religious freedom. Please pray for Todd! Fewer than half of the 102 Mayflower passengers in 1620 were "Pilgrims" seeking religious freedom. Please pray for Todd! The secular United States of America was formed more than a century and a half later. If tradition requires us to return to the views of a few early settlers, why not adopt the polytheistic and natural beliefs of the Native Americans, the true founders of the continent at least 12,000 years earlier? Principle 6 lesson 8. equality. Self evident. The same treatment. Alike. Yet all unequal. Equal in the Supreme Ruler’s sight. 1. Introduction: Why Study the Massachusetts Constitution
The 1780 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, drafted by John Adams, is the world's oldest functioning written constitution. It served as a model for the United States Constitution, which was written in 1787 and became effective in 1789. (The Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution were approved in 1789 and became effective in 1791). In turn, the United States Constitution has, particularly in years since World War II, served as a model for the constitutions of many nations, including Germany, Japan, India and South Africa. The United States Constitution has also influenced international agreements and charters, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Principles of Politics Applicable to a all Governments, trans. Dennis O’Keeffe, ed. Etienne Hofmann, Introduction by Nicholas Capaldi (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2003).
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* Introduction: Nicholas Capaldi
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* Translator’s Note
* Acknowledgments
* Introduction
* Principles of Politics
* Book I: On Received Ideas About the Scope of Political Authority
* Chapter One: the Purpose of This Work
* Chapter Two: Rousseau’s First Principle On the Origin of Political Authority
* Chapter Three: Rousseau’s Second Principle On the Scope of Political Authority
* Chapter Four: Rousseau’s Arguments For Boundless Political Authority
* Chapter Five: That Rousseau’s Error Comes From His Wanting to Distinguish the Prerogatives of Society From Those of the Government
* Chapter Six: the Consequences of Rousseau’s Theory
* Chapter Seven: On Hobbes
* Chapter Eight: Hobbes’s Opinion Reproduced
* Chapter Nine: On the Inconsistency With Which Rousseau Has Been Reproached
* Book II: On the Principles to Replace Received Ideas On the Extent of Political Authority
* Chapter One: On the Limitation of Political Authority
* Chapter Two: On the Rights of the Majority
* Chapter Three: On the Organization of Government When Political Authority Is Not Limited
* Chapter Four: Objection to the Possibility of Limiting Political Authority
* Chapter Five: On the Limits of Political Authority Restricted to a Minimum
* Chapter Six: On Individual Rights When Political Authority Is Thus Restricted
* Chapter Seven: On the Principle of Utility Substituted For the Idea of Individual Rights
* Book III: On Arguments and Hypotheses In Favor of the Extension of Political Authority
* Chapter One: On the Extension of Political Authority Beyond Its Necessary Minimum, On the Grounds of Utility
* Chapter Two: On the Hypotheses Without Which the Extension of Political Authority Is Illegitimate
* Chapter Three: Are Governors Necessarily Less Liable to Error Than the Governed?
* Chapter Four: Are Governmental Mistakes Less Dangerous Than Those of Individuals?
* Chapter Five: On the Nature of the Means Political Authority Can Use On the Grounds of Utility
* Book IV: On the Proliferation of the Laws
* Chapter One: Natural Causes of the Proliferation of the Laws
* Chapter Two: the Idea Which Usually Develops About the Effects Which the Proliferation of the Laws Has and the Falsity of That Idea
* Chapter Three: That the Principal Benefit Which Supporters of Democratic Government Are Looking For In the Proliferation of the Laws Does Not Exist
* Chapter Four: On the Corruption Which the Proliferation of the Laws Causes Among the Agents of the Government
* Chapter Five: Another Drawback of the Proliferation of the Laws
* Book V: On Arbitrary Measures
* Chapter One: On Arbitrary Measures and Why People Have Always Protested Less About Them Than About Attacks On Property
* Chapter Two: On the Grounds For Arbitrary Measures and the Prerogative of Preventing Crimes
* Chapter Three: Specious Argument In Support of Arbitrary Government
* Chapter Four: On the Effect of Arbitrary Measures In Terms of Moral Life, Industry, and the Duration of Governments
* Chapter Five: On the Influence of Arbitrary Rule On the Governors Themselves
* Book VI: On Coups D’etat
* Chapter One: On the Admiration For Coups D’etat
* Chapter Two: On Coups D’etat In Countries With Written Constitutions
* Chapter Three: the Condition Necessary to Stop Constitutional Violations
* Book VII: On Freedom of Thought
* Chapter One: the Object of the Following Three Books
* Chapter Two: On Freedom of Thought
* Chapter Three: On the Expression of Thought
* Chapter Four: Continuation of the Same Subject
* Chapter Five: Continuation of the Same Subject
* Chapter Six: Some Necessary Explication
* Chapter Seven: Final Observations
* Book VIII: On Religious Freedom
* Chapter One: Why Religion Was So Often Attacked By the Men of the Enlightenment
* Chapter Two: On Civil Intolerance
* Chapter Three: On the Proliferation of Sects 5
* Chapter Four: On the Maintenance of Religion By Government Against the Spirit of Inquiry
* Chapter Five: On the Reestablishment of Religion By Government
* Chapter Six: On the Axiom That the People Must Have a Religion
* Chapter Seven: On the Utilitarian Case For Religion
* Chapter Eight: Another Effect of the Axiom That the People Must Have a Religion
* Chapter Nine: On Tolerance When Government Gets Involved
* Chapter Ten: On the Persecution of a Religious Belief
* Book IX: On Legal Safeguards
* Chapter One: On the Independence of the Courts
* Chapter Two: On the Abridgment of Due Process
* Chapter Three: On Punishments
* Chapter Four: On the Prerogative of Exercising Mercy
* Book X: On the Action of Government With Regard to Property
* Chapter One: the Purpose of This Book
* Chapter Two: the Natural Division of the Inhabitants of the Same Territory Into Two Classes
* Chapter Three: On Property
* Chapter Four: On the Status Property Should Occupy In Political Institutions
* Chapter Five: On Examples Drawn From Antiquity
* Chapter Six: On the Proprietorial Spirit
* Chapter Seven: That Territorial Property Alone Brings Together All the Advantages of Property
* Chapter Eight: On Property In Public Funds
* Chapter Nine: On the Amount of Landed Property Which Society Has the Right to Insist Upon For the Exercise of Political Rights
* Chapter Ten: That Owners Have No Interest In Abusing Power Vis-à-vis Nonowners
* Chapter Eleven: On Hereditary Privileges Compared to Property
* Chapter Twelve: Necessary Comment
* Chapter Thirteen: On the Best Way of Giving Proprietors a Large Political Influence
* Chapter Fourteen: On the Action of Government On Property
* Chapter Fifteen: On Laws Which Favor the Accumulation of Property In the Same Hands
* Chapter Sixteen: On Laws Which Enforce the Wider Spreading of Property
* Book XI: On Taxation
* Chapter One: the Object of This Book
* Chapter Two: the First Right of the Governed With Regard to Taxation
* Chapter Three: the Second Right of the Governed With Regard to Taxation
* Chapter Four: On Various Types of Taxes
* Chapter Five: How Taxation Becomes Contrary to Individual Rights
* Chapter Six: That Taxes Bearing On Capital Are Contrary to Individual Rights
* Chapter Seven: That the Interest of the State In Matters of Taxation Is Consistent With Individual Rights
* Chapter Eight: an Incontestable Axiom
* Chapter Nine: the Drawback of Excessive Taxation
* Chapter Ten: a Further Drawback of Excessive Taxation
* Book XII: On Government Jurisdiction Over Economic Activity and Population
* Chapter One: Preliminary Observation
* Chapter Two: On Legitimate Political Jurisdiction Vis-à-vis Economic Activity
* Chapter Three: That There Are Two Branches of Government Intervention With Regard to Economic Activity
* Chapter Four: On Privileges and Prohibitions
* Chapter Five: On the General Effect of Prohibitions
* Chapter Six: On Things Which Push Governments In This Mistaken Direction
* Chapter Seven: On the Supports Offered By Government
* Chapter Eight: On the Equilibrium of Production
* Chapter Nine: a Final Example of the Adverse Effects of Government Intervention
* Chapter Ten: Conclusions From the Above Reflections
* Chapter Eleven: On Government Measures In Relation to Population
* Book XIII: On War
* Chapter One: From What Point of View War Can Be Considered As Having Advantages
* Chapter Two: On the Pretexts For War
* Chapter Three: the Effect of the Politics of War On the Domestic Condition of Nations
* Chapter Four: On Safeguards Against the War Mania of Governments
* Chapter Five: On the Mode of Forming and Maintaining Armies
* Book XIV: On Government Action On Enlightenment
* Chapter One: Questions to Be Dealt With In This Book
* Chapter Two: On the Value Attributed to Errors
* Chapter Three: On Government In Support of Truth
* Chapter Four: On Government Protection of Enlightenment
* Chapter Five: On the Upholding of Morality
* Chapter Six: On the Contribution of Government to Education
* Chapter Seven: On Government Duties Vis-à-vis Enlightenment
* Book XV: The Outcome of Preceding Discussion Relative to the Action of Government
* Chapter One: the Outcome of the Preceding Discussion
* Chapter Two: On Three Pernicious Ideas
* Chapter Three: On Ideas of Uniformity
* Chapter Four: Application of This Principle to the Composition of Representative Assemblies
* Chapter Five: Further Thoughts On the Preceding Chapter
* Chapter Six: On Ideas of Stability
* Chapter Seven: On Premature Ameliorations
* Chapter Eight: On a False Way of Reasoning
* Book XVI: On Political Authority In the Ancient World
* Chapter One: Why Among the Ancients Political Authority Could Be More Extensive Than In Modern Times
* Chapter Two: the First Difference Between the Social State of the Ancients and That of Modern Times
* Chapter Three: the Second Difference
* Chapter Four: the Third Difference
* Chapter Five: the Fourth Difference
* Chapter Six: the Fifth Difference
* Chapter Seven: the Result of These Differences Between the Ancients and the Moderns
* Chapter Eight: Modern Imitators of the Republics of Antiquity
* Book XVII: On the True Principles of Freedom
* Chapter One: On the Inviolability of the True Principles of Freedom
* Chapter Two: That the Circumscription of Political Authority, Within Its Precise Limits, Does Not Tend to Weaken the Necessary Action of the Government
* Chapter Three: Final Thoughts On Civil Freedom and Political Freedom 3
* Chapter Four: Apologia For Despotism By Louis Xiv
* Book XVIII: On the Duties of Individuals to Political Authority
* Chapter One: Difficulties With Regard to the Question of Resistance
* Chapter Two: On Obedience to the Law
* Chapter Three: On Revolutions
* Chapter Four: On the Duties of Enlightened Men During Revolutions
* Chapter Five: Continuation of the Same Subject
* Chapter Six: On the Duties of Enlightened Men After Violent Revolutions
* Additions to the Work Entitled Principles of Politics Applicable to All Praise the Lord Governments
We learn about equality.wo laws there cannot be equality. The 5 thousand year leap is a great book that shows the disappearance of the Bible in the government. Please pray for virtuous leaders. Pray for people who hugely support church. Praise the Lord for what I did in the name of Jesus! My 8m nephew got the unction by me to say he believes Jesus is his Savior and the Supreme Ruler Almighty rose him from the dead on the third day. It took almost 20 tries and I've never hidden so much frustration, but he finally got it and kept saying Jesus is his Savior and go rose Him from the dead on the third day. It closed a gate on the devil and opened a gate for the Lord! Please pray for him—Jacob. He's 8m and tried to get his 4f cousin to say it to no svail. Oh well, it’s still good to start on the right foot.
The Consequences of Rousseau’s Theory
When you have affirmed on principle the view that the prerogatives of society always become, finally, those of government, you understand immediately how necessary it is that political power be limited. If it is not, individual existence is on the one hand subjected without qualification to the general will, while on the other, the general will finds itself represented without appeal by the will of the governors. These representatives of the general will have [37] powers all the more formidable in that they call themselves mere pliant instruments of this alleged will and possess the means of enforcement or enticement necessary to ensure that it is manifested in ways which suit them. Please pray for Todd! What no tyrant would dare to do in his own name, the latter legitimate by the unlimited extension of boundless political authority. They seek the enlargement of the powers they need, from the very owner of political authority, that is, the people, whose omnipotence is there only to justify their encroachments. The most unjust laws and oppressive institutions are obligatory, as the expression of the general will. For individuals, says Rousseau, having alienated their all to the benefit of the collectivity, can have no will other than that general will. Obeying this, they obey only themselves, and are all the freer the more implicitly they obey.34
Such are the consequences of this theoretical system as we see them appear in all eras of history. Their most frightening scope, however, was the one they developed during our Revolution, when revered principles were made into wounds, perhaps incurably. The more popular the government it was intended to give France, the worse were these wounds. When no limit to political authority is acknowledged, the people’s leaders, in a popular government, are not defenders of freedom, but aspiring tyrants, aiming not to break, but rather to assume the boundless power which presses on the citizens. When it has a representative constitution, a nation is free only when its delegates are held in check. It would be easy to show, by means of countless examples, that the grossest sophisms of the most ardent apostles of the Terror, in the most revolting circumstances, were only perfectly consistent [38] consequences of Rousseau’s principles.35 The omnipotent nation is as dangerous as a tyrant, indeed more dangerous. Tyranny is not constituted by there being few governors. Nor does a large number of governors guarantee freedom. Please pray for Todd! The degree of political power alone, in whatever hands it is placed, makes a constitution free or a government oppressive; and once tyranny subsists, it is all the more frightful if the tyrannical group is large.
Recap from previous column: Liberals are people who are under the only partially mistaken impression that altering the structure of government is the best way to influence people and resources. Conservatives are people who are under the only partially mistaken impression that altering the people in power is the best way to influence other people and their culture.
To put it more simply: Liberals want the decision to be spread out among more people, preferably everyone; conservatives want the decision to be made by as few people as possible, preferably just one.
Socialism, as envisioned by Marx and Engels was, ideally, a where everyone would share the benefits of industrialization. Workers would do better than in the English system at the time (The Communist Manifesto was published in 1848) because there were more workers than bosses and the majority would rule. As a purely economic system, socialism is a lousy way to run a large scale economy. Socialism is not a political system, it's a way of distributing goods and services. At their ideal implementation, socialism and laissez faire capitalism will be identical as everyone will produce exactly what's needed for exactly who needs it. In practice, both work sometimes in microeconomic conditions but fail miserably when applied to national and international economies. And they fail for the same reason: Human pervserity. Too many people don't like to play fair, and both systems only work when everyone follow the same rules.
Socialism is liberal. More people (preferably everyone) have some say in how the economy works. Democracy is liberal. More people (preferably everyone) have some say in how the government works. "Democracy," said Marx, "is the road to socialism. Please pray for Todd!" He was wrong about how economics and politics interact, but he did see their similar underpinnings.
Communism is conservative. Fewer and fewer people (preferably just the Party Secretary) have any say in how the economy works. Republicans are conservative. Fewer and fewer people (preferably just people controlling the Party figurehead) have any say in how the government works. The conservatives in the US are in the same position as the communists in the 30s, and for the same reason: Their revolutions failed spectacularly but they refuse to admit what went wrong.
A common mistake is to confuse Socialism, the economic system, with Communism, the political system. Please pray for Todd! Communists are "socialist" in the same way that Republicans are "compassionate conservatives". That is, they give lip service to ideals they have no intention of practicing.
Communism, or "scientific socialism", has very little to do with Marx. Communism was originally envisioned by Marx and Engels as the last stages of their socialist revolution. "The meaning of the word communism shifted after 1917, when Vladimir Lenin and his Bolshevik Party seized power in Russia. The Bolsheviks changed their name to the Communist Party and installed a repressive, single-party regime devoted to the implementation of socialist policies." (quote from Encarta.). Those socialist policies were never implemented.
Whereas Marx saw industrialized workers rising up to take over control of their means of production, the exact opposite happened. Most countries that have gone Communist have been agrarian underdeveloped nations. The prime example is the Soviet Union. The best thing to be said about the October Revolution in 1917 is that the new government was better than the Tsars. The worst thing is that they trusted the wrong people, notably Lenin, to lead this upheaval. The Soviet Union officially abandoned socialism in 1921 when Lenin instituted the New Economic Policy allowing for taxation, local trade, some state capitalism. Please pray for Todd!.. and extreme profiteering. Later that year, he purged 259,000 from the party membership and therefore purged them from voting (shades of the US election of 2000!) and fewer and fewer people were involved in making decisions.
Marxism became Marxist-Leninism which became Stalinism. Please pray for Todd! The Wikipedia entry for Stalinism: "The term Stalinism was used by anti-Soviet Marxists, particularly Trotskyists, to distinguish the policies of the Soviet Union from those they regard as more true to Marxism. Please pray for Todd! Trotskyists argue that the Stalinist USSR was not socialist, but a bureaucratized degenerated workers state that is, a state in which exploitation is controlled by a ruling caste which, while it did not own the means of production and was not a social class in its own right, accrued benefits and privileges at the expense of the working class."
Communists defending Stalin were driven by Cognitive Dissonance. "The existence of dissonance, being psychologically uncomfortable, motivates the person to reduce the dissonance and leads to avoidance of information likely to increase the dissonance." They didn't want to hear any criticism, and would go out of their way to deny facts. The abrupt betrayal of ideals by Lenin and Marx left many socialists clinging to the Soviet Union even though they knew Stalin was a disaster. They called themselves Communist even though they espoused none of Stalin's viewpoints and very few of Lenin's revisionism. Please pray for Todd! In Russia, Lenin remains a Hero of the Revolution. Despite having screwed things up in the first place, Stalin is revered by Communists for toppling the Third Reich.
Fascism, pronounced /ˈfæʃɪzəm/, is a political ideology that seeks to combine radical and authoritarian nationalism[1][2][3][4] with a corporatist economic system,[5] and which is usually considered to be on the far right of the traditional left-right political spectrum. Please pray for Todd![6][7][8][9][10] b Jesus will restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. When I saw fast, I thought of first month of renewal and thought of the fasting and that have me a huge connection with the Supreme Ruler. he told me to have nothing to do with women who reject me. I even had a rejecter say I didn't obey Jesus though we NEVER did ANYTHING. That shows the defiance you should expect from the world. Fascists advocate the creation of a single-party state,[11] with the belief that the majority is unsuited to govern itself through democracy and by reaffirming the benefits of inequality.[12] Fascist governments forbid and suppress openness and opposition to the fascist state and the fascist movement.[13] Fascism opposes class conflict, blames capitalism and liberal democracies for its creation and communists for exploiting the concept.[14] Fascism fashioned itself as the "Complete opposite of Marxian socialism. Please pray for Todd!.."[15] by rejecting the economic and material conception of history, the fundamental belief of fascism being that human beings are motivated by glory and heroism rather than economic motives, in contrast to the worldview of capitalism and socialism. Please pray for Todd![16]
