Newsletter 188 - April 10, 2010
Bob Mills
I don’t remember where I read it first, but the quotation went somewhat like this. “Show me a man’s check stubs and I will tell you how seriously he takes the Lord’s work.” I know it did not come from me first, but it is very true. I make a spread sheet of all my banking and it reveals a lot; the source of all my income, and where it is spent. If one were to add a log of every day’s activities, even more would be revealed. Our lives are open books, nothing is hidden from God. Jesus knew Judas Iscariot was a thief, right down to the last penny. He knew Judas had arranged to betray him, and how much he had been promised. He knows exactly everything about every one of us, and he still loves us. He loves the most vile sinner, for he knows what he is capable of being, and doing. He knows why he made them as they are.
His disciples represented a cross section of mankind. There was a thief, there was a tax collector, there was one so unstable that he was called a little pebble stone, one was a doubter. Each has his own weaknesses, but it is not what they were, it is what they became that counts. Jesus also knew that.
WE WORRY INSTEAD OF TRUSTING HIM
Luke 12:22-34 (King James Version)
22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. (Luke 12:22-31, Matthew 6:25-33)
23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
GOD WILL CARE FOR HIS OWN
24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? (Job 38:41, Luke 12:18)
25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? (Psalm 39:5)
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? (1 Kings 10:4-7, 2 Chronicles 9:3-6)
27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? (Matthew 6:30)
JESUS SENT THE SEVENTY OUT ON FAITH
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. (Matthew 6:31)
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM
31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Matthew 14:27John 21:15-17, Ephesians 5:9)
33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. (Matthew 19:21, Luke 11:41, Luke 18:22, Matthew 6:20, Luke 12:21)
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Matthew 6:21)
It is natural for anyone to feel uneasy when he lacks a sense of security. Jesus is pleased when we place our trust in him.
This a lesson that I have difficulties with, so you can imagine how uneasy I was recently when bringing my spread sheet up to date I saw that it had dropped to a very uncomfortable low balance. God was showing me that He cares and will provide. Surely enough a few days later it was restored to a much more acceptable balance. God sees, and he cares when we trust Him.
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RESOLVE TO READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2010
APRIL
11th. Sunday – Deuteronomy 25, 26, 27, Luke 13, Psalm 44:1-12
12th. Monday – Deuteronomy 28, Luke 14, Psalm 44:13-26
13th. Tuesday – Deuteronomy 29, 30, 31, Luke 15, Psalm 45:1-9
14th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 32, Luke 16, Proverbs 9:13-18
15th. Thursday – Deuteronomy 33, 34, Luke 17, Psalm 45:10-17
16th. Friday - Joshua 1, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 46
17th. Saturday – Joshua 2, 3, Luke 18:18-43, Psalm 47:1-8
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.”
Luke 12:40
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RIVALARIES...
A first-grade teacher explains to her class that she is an New England Patriots fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they are Patriots fans too. Not really knowing what a Patriots fan was, but wanting to be liked by their teacher, their hands fly into the air.
There is, however, one exception. Kelly has not gone along with the crowd. The teacher asks her why she has decided to be different. "Because I'm not a Patriots fan" she reports.
"Then," asks the teacher," What are you?"
"I'm a New York Giants fan," boasts the little girl.
The teacher asks Susie why she is a Giants fan.
"Well, my Dad and Mom are Giants fans, so I'm a Giants fan too," she responds.
"That's no reason," the teacher says. "What if your mom was a moron, and your dad was an idiot. What would you be then?"
Kelly smiles and says, "Then I'd be a Patriots fan."
Friday, April 9, 2010
SOW THE WORD OF GOD
Newsletter 187 - April 2, 2010
Bob Mills
This scripture separates itself into two separate portions. We shall treat it in the same way. The first portion is the parable as Jesus taught it to the large crowd of people who were following him from the cities through which he had traveled and preached. (Luke 8:4-8)
As was the custom of teachers of his day, he taught them with both words amd deeds. What he said was reinforced by what he actually did. But there was a crowd, sometimes a very large crowd, of those who came and went. They were attracted by his miracles, and by his preaching., but they varied much in the intensity of their faith. For some, it was more curiosity, than faith. With others it was more political than a way of life. They sought an earthly king to deliver them from the despised Romans. These were not the characteristics of a true disciple.
To these Jesus used many parables.
THE PARABLE MESSAGE
Luke 8:4-15 (King James Version)
4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable (Luke 8:4-8, Matthew 13:2-9, Mark 4:1-9)
5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (Matthew 11:15, Mark 7:16, Luke 14:35, Revelation 2:7)
THE PARABLE EXPLAINED
9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? (Luke 8:9-15, Matthew 19:13-23, Mark 4:10-20)
10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. (Matthew 13:11, Isaiah 6:9, Matthew 13:14, Acts 28:26)
Jesus made it clear that he was not here to provide what the masses were seeking.
He was not seeking a political agenda.
Neither was he entertaining the curious.
Nor was it, his primary purpose to perform miracles. Yes, he performed miracles, but their purpose was to establish without question that he was the Son of God and the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Covenant, which they all knew,
11 Now the parable is this: (1 Peter 1:23)
THE SEED
The seed is the word of God.
12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
The message is preached to all, “all the world“: ( Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20) All will hear, but many will not believe. Mark tells us that they judge themselves. (Mark 16:16) They do not believe. They, shall be damned.
ROCK
13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
These represent those who are attracted by the wrong reasons. They like the excitement,. They like the novelty of the music, perhaps much like the music of the world they knew and perhaps still listen to. They are attracted by the crowds, like those who followed Jesus but departed when they discovered that His purpose was not their purpose.
THORNS.
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
These are those who follow the masses and respond in droves, only their faith is not strong enough to sustain them when the going gets tough. Satan will see that it does just that, the sooner the better as far as he is concerned.
GOOD GROUND
15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
These are the faithful who have loved the Word of God and prepared and maintained their Spiritual relationship with God through His Word and prayer.
Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. Let us make our hearts a well cared for garden, tending and caring for it. Know that the Word will fall on many deaf ears, but know that some will respond and flourish. That is our purpose in this life.
_________
RESOLVE TO READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2010
APRIL
4th. Sunday – Deuteronomy 7, 6, 9, Luke 9:46-62, Psalm 41:1-6
5th. Monday – Deuteronomy 10, 11, Luke 10:1-20 , Psalm 41:7-13
6th. Tuesday – Deuteronomy 12, 13, 14, Luke 10:21-42, Proverbs 8:32-36
7th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 15, 16, 17, Luke 11:1-26, Psalm 42:1-6
8th. Thursday – Deuteronomy 18, 19, 20, Luke 22:37-34, Psalm 42:7-11
9th. Friday - Deuteronomy 21, 22, Luke 12:1-30, Psalm 43
10th. Saturday – Deuteronomy 23, 24, Luke 12:31-59, Proverbs 9:1-12
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God,”
Luke 9:62
____________
A feisty 70 year-old woman had to call a furnace repairman.
After a quick inspection, the man put some oil into the motor and handed her a $70 bill for labor.
"Labor charges! One hour?" she exclaimed. "It only took you five minutes!"
The repairman explained that his company had a minimum one-hour charge on every house call.
"Well, I want my remaining 55 minutes of labor," the lady responded, and she handed him a rake.
The repairman spent the next 55 minutes in her yard bagging leaves.
Bob Mills
This scripture separates itself into two separate portions. We shall treat it in the same way. The first portion is the parable as Jesus taught it to the large crowd of people who were following him from the cities through which he had traveled and preached. (Luke 8:4-8)
As was the custom of teachers of his day, he taught them with both words amd deeds. What he said was reinforced by what he actually did. But there was a crowd, sometimes a very large crowd, of those who came and went. They were attracted by his miracles, and by his preaching., but they varied much in the intensity of their faith. For some, it was more curiosity, than faith. With others it was more political than a way of life. They sought an earthly king to deliver them from the despised Romans. These were not the characteristics of a true disciple.
To these Jesus used many parables.
THE PARABLE MESSAGE
Luke 8:4-15 (King James Version)
4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable (Luke 8:4-8, Matthew 13:2-9, Mark 4:1-9)
5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (Matthew 11:15, Mark 7:16, Luke 14:35, Revelation 2:7)
THE PARABLE EXPLAINED
9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? (Luke 8:9-15, Matthew 19:13-23, Mark 4:10-20)
10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. (Matthew 13:11, Isaiah 6:9, Matthew 13:14, Acts 28:26)
Jesus made it clear that he was not here to provide what the masses were seeking.
He was not seeking a political agenda.
Neither was he entertaining the curious.
Nor was it, his primary purpose to perform miracles. Yes, he performed miracles, but their purpose was to establish without question that he was the Son of God and the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Covenant, which they all knew,
11 Now the parable is this: (1 Peter 1:23)
THE SEED
The seed is the word of God.
12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
The message is preached to all, “all the world“: ( Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20) All will hear, but many will not believe. Mark tells us that they judge themselves. (Mark 16:16) They do not believe. They, shall be damned.
ROCK
13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
These represent those who are attracted by the wrong reasons. They like the excitement,. They like the novelty of the music, perhaps much like the music of the world they knew and perhaps still listen to. They are attracted by the crowds, like those who followed Jesus but departed when they discovered that His purpose was not their purpose.
THORNS.
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
These are those who follow the masses and respond in droves, only their faith is not strong enough to sustain them when the going gets tough. Satan will see that it does just that, the sooner the better as far as he is concerned.
GOOD GROUND
15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
These are the faithful who have loved the Word of God and prepared and maintained their Spiritual relationship with God through His Word and prayer.
Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. Let us make our hearts a well cared for garden, tending and caring for it. Know that the Word will fall on many deaf ears, but know that some will respond and flourish. That is our purpose in this life.
_________
RESOLVE TO READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2010
APRIL
4th. Sunday – Deuteronomy 7, 6, 9, Luke 9:46-62, Psalm 41:1-6
5th. Monday – Deuteronomy 10, 11, Luke 10:1-20 , Psalm 41:7-13
6th. Tuesday – Deuteronomy 12, 13, 14, Luke 10:21-42, Proverbs 8:32-36
7th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 15, 16, 17, Luke 11:1-26, Psalm 42:1-6
8th. Thursday – Deuteronomy 18, 19, 20, Luke 22:37-34, Psalm 42:7-11
9th. Friday - Deuteronomy 21, 22, Luke 12:1-30, Psalm 43
10th. Saturday – Deuteronomy 23, 24, Luke 12:31-59, Proverbs 9:1-12
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Representing 70 world languages
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Several pages in length
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Portions of Phyllis’ 3 published books & more to come
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God,”
Luke 9:62
____________
A feisty 70 year-old woman had to call a furnace repairman.
After a quick inspection, the man put some oil into the motor and handed her a $70 bill for labor.
"Labor charges! One hour?" she exclaimed. "It only took you five minutes!"
The repairman explained that his company had a minimum one-hour charge on every house call.
"Well, I want my remaining 55 minutes of labor," the lady responded, and she handed him a rake.
The repairman spent the next 55 minutes in her yard bagging leaves.
THE TEMPTATIONS OF JESUS
Newsletter 186 - March 26, 2010
Bob Mills
Luke 4:1-13
(King James Version)
Some use James 1:13 as a “proof text,” saying that Jesus could not be tempted because he is the Son of God and part of God, ignoring that this is a part of his sacrifice when he came to earth to be born of Mary and take on a human body. The only way to provide an acceptable sacrificial death was that he must use his own sinless body for that that final blood sacrifice.
This is affirmed by Hebrews 4:15. “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” Having a human body, he could be tempted, but did not sin. This period of temptation continued for forty long days during which he had no food. That, in itself, would weaken most men to death. His body would have been crying for food when Satan suggested that he use his power to turn the stones, scattered everywhere, into bread. He never used his powers for his own benefit to gain an easy life. He came to be a sacrifice.
THESE WERE REAL TEMPTATIONS IN EVERY WAY
And without doubt there were more than these listed in our text and continuing on even through the crucifixion. Remember his agony as he prayed in Gethsemane just before his arrest; recall how he ended with the words, “Not my will but thine be done.“. (Luke 22:42). Then he was taunted on the cross, “If he is the Son of God, let him come down.“ He even refused a little wine to relieve his agony and thirst.
Luke 4
1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, (Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 3:3)
USE HIS POWERS FOR HIMSELF
2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. (Exodus 34:28, 1 Kings 19:6)
3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.
4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
TO COMPROMISE HIS PURPOSE
5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. (Matthew 4:8-19, Matthew 24:14)
6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. (1 John 5:19)
7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. (Deuteronomy 6:13, Deuteronomy 10:20, Matthew 4:10)
TO GAIN INSTANT POPULARITY
9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: (Matthew 4:5-7)
10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: (Psalm 91:11)
11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. (Psalm 91:12)
12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 6:16)
13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season
SATAN LEFT FOR A SEASON
_________
RESOLVE TO READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2010
MARCH
28th. Sunday – Numbers 27, 28, 29, Luke 7:1-23, Psalm 38:1-12
29th. Monday – Numbers 30, 31, Luke 7:24-50, Proverbs 8:12-21
30th. Tuesday – Numbers 32, 33, Luke 8:1-18, Psalm 38:13-22
31st. Wednesday - Numbers 34, 35, 36, Luke 8:19-40, Psalm 39
APRIL
1st. Thursday – Deuteronomy 1, 2, Luke 8:41-56, Psalm 40:1-8
2nd. Friday – Deuteronomy 3, 4, Luke 9:1-22, Proverbs 8:22-31
3rd. Saturday – Deuteronomy 5, 6, Luke 9:23-45, Psalm 40:9-17
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Our weekly Bible Letter
http://47yearsinafrica.blogspot.com
Biographical, with photos
http://whatdoesgodsayaboutthis.blogspot.com
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Favorite Scripture Quotation
http://salvationtracts.blogspot.com
Representing 70 world languages
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Short Bible studies
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Several pages in length
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Portions of Phyllis’ 3 published books & more to come
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.”
John 12:48
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A man and his wife, now in their 60's, were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. On their special day a good fairy came to them and said that because they had been so good that each one of them could have one wish. The wife wished for a trip around the world with her husband.
Whoosh! Immediately she had airline/cruise tickets in her hands.
The man wished for a female companion 30 years younger...
Whoosh...immediately he turned ninety!!!
Gotta love that fairy!
Bob Mills
Luke 4:1-13
(King James Version)
Some use James 1:13 as a “proof text,” saying that Jesus could not be tempted because he is the Son of God and part of God, ignoring that this is a part of his sacrifice when he came to earth to be born of Mary and take on a human body. The only way to provide an acceptable sacrificial death was that he must use his own sinless body for that that final blood sacrifice.
This is affirmed by Hebrews 4:15. “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” Having a human body, he could be tempted, but did not sin. This period of temptation continued for forty long days during which he had no food. That, in itself, would weaken most men to death. His body would have been crying for food when Satan suggested that he use his power to turn the stones, scattered everywhere, into bread. He never used his powers for his own benefit to gain an easy life. He came to be a sacrifice.
THESE WERE REAL TEMPTATIONS IN EVERY WAY
And without doubt there were more than these listed in our text and continuing on even through the crucifixion. Remember his agony as he prayed in Gethsemane just before his arrest; recall how he ended with the words, “Not my will but thine be done.“. (Luke 22:42). Then he was taunted on the cross, “If he is the Son of God, let him come down.“ He even refused a little wine to relieve his agony and thirst.
Luke 4
1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, (Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 3:3)
USE HIS POWERS FOR HIMSELF
2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. (Exodus 34:28, 1 Kings 19:6)
3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.
4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
TO COMPROMISE HIS PURPOSE
5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. (Matthew 4:8-19, Matthew 24:14)
6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. (1 John 5:19)
7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. (Deuteronomy 6:13, Deuteronomy 10:20, Matthew 4:10)
TO GAIN INSTANT POPULARITY
9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: (Matthew 4:5-7)
10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: (Psalm 91:11)
11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. (Psalm 91:12)
12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 6:16)
13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season
SATAN LEFT FOR A SEASON
_________
RESOLVE TO READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2010
MARCH
28th. Sunday – Numbers 27, 28, 29, Luke 7:1-23, Psalm 38:1-12
29th. Monday – Numbers 30, 31, Luke 7:24-50, Proverbs 8:12-21
30th. Tuesday – Numbers 32, 33, Luke 8:1-18, Psalm 38:13-22
31st. Wednesday - Numbers 34, 35, 36, Luke 8:19-40, Psalm 39
APRIL
1st. Thursday – Deuteronomy 1, 2, Luke 8:41-56, Psalm 40:1-8
2nd. Friday – Deuteronomy 3, 4, Luke 9:1-22, Proverbs 8:22-31
3rd. Saturday – Deuteronomy 5, 6, Luke 9:23-45, Psalm 40:9-17
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http://searchingthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com/
Our weekly Bible Letter
http://47yearsinafrica.blogspot.com
Biographical, with photos
http://whatdoesgodsayaboutthis.blogspot.com
Questions and discussions
http://scripturegems.blogspot.com
Favorite Scripture Quotation
http://salvationtracts.blogspot.com
Representing 70 world languages
http://searchthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com
Short Bible studies
http://bookletbiblestudies.blogspot.com
Several pages in length
http://phyllistheauthor.blogspot.com
Portions of Phyllis’ 3 published books & more to come
____________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.”
John 12:48
____________
A man and his wife, now in their 60's, were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. On their special day a good fairy came to them and said that because they had been so good that each one of them could have one wish. The wife wished for a trip around the world with her husband.
Whoosh! Immediately she had airline/cruise tickets in her hands.
The man wished for a female companion 30 years younger...
Whoosh...immediately he turned ninety!!!
Gotta love that fairy!
JESUS WAS BAPTIZED. WHY?
Newsletter 185 - March 19, 2010
Bob Mills
God considered that the baptism of His Son was so important to his ministry that it is recorded in each of the four gospels. (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 2 9-11, Luke 3:21-22, and John 1:32-34) Each of these texts is short but to the point, and they reveal much. Both Matthew and Luke make a point that he was praying at this time. The language used, the context, and the blessing of both of the other two of the trinity, and the faith and obedience of the candidate all highlight its importance.
JESUS WAS A MATURE MAN WHEN HE WAS BAPTIZED
What little we know about the child Jesus were those events that were foretold by the prophets. When the time was right, each of those events came to be and was recorded. His birth; the visit of the magi; the flight to Egypt; his presentation in the temple; these were all prophecy fulfilled. We know that he was blessed of his Father. Now he takes the next step, a mature man, age thirty, ready to start showing in word and deed why He had come.
His ministry needed an act of dedication. The time was right.
HE SOUGHT OUT JOHN TO BE BAPTIZED
Jesus was from Galilee, but he made the long walk to find John, who was baptizing people in the vicinity of Jericho. John had been sent of God to be a forerunner who would prepare the way for Jesus’ This tells us that Jesus was old enough to make his own decisions. As a lad he had been obedient to Mary and Joseph, but this marks the beginning of his adult ministry. Baptism is not for infants. It requires forethought, belief, and repentance. In Jesus’ case, there was no repentance, for here was no sin to forgive, but there was obedience to his heavenly father. The time was ripe, His work was to begin. The Holy Spirit blessed his action, by descending as a dove upon him, and His Father spoke from heaven giving His blessing orally for all to hear. “Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.” What had he done? He was making a new beginning. What is baptism? It marks the death of the old man, and the new birth and beginning of a new life, an eternal life. Both Christ’s burial and resurrection would be shown in baptism, a burial in water, and a new life.
THE WORD “BAPTIZE” IS NOT A WORD TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH
It is a letter for letter copy of the Greek word to indicate a “washing by immersing in water,” Thus Jesus went to John because he was baptizing because there was much water at that place. Colossians 3:12, “Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.” Or, Acts 8:38-39 , John 3:5.
Luke 3:21-22 (King James Version)
21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
JESUS WAS SETTING THE EXAMPLE FOR US
He was obeying His Father and beginning his ministry. That is why he came. Let us begin and lead lives of repentance and obedience to Jesus who commanded, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:15-16. Jesus had no sins to be forgiven, but everyone else does. That is why Peter, on Pentecost preached saying, “”Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
We will never enter into his Heaven with our sins, or without the Spirit of God. Those sins need to be removed though repentance and baptism, and the Spirit gained as His gift. That is the time we become clean again, and to receive the ability to remain that way through the presence of the Spirit within us.
_________
I RESOLVE TO READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2010
MARCH
21st. Sunday – Numbers 11, 12, 13, Luke 3:18-38, Proverbs 7:21-27
22nd. Monday – Numbers 14, 15, Luke 4:1-22, Psalm 36
23rd. Tuesday – Numbers 16, 17, Luke 4:23-44, Psalm 37:1-9
24th. Wednesday - Numbers 18, 19, 20, Luke 5:1-17, Psalm 37:10-20
25th. Thursday – Numbers 21, 22, Luke 5:18-39, Proverbs 8:1-11
26th. Friday – Numbers 23, 24, 25, Luke 6:1-26, Psalm 37:21-31
20th. Saturday – Numbers 26, Luke 6:27-49, Psalm 37:32-40
____________
OUR CHRISTIAN BLOG LINKS
(With links to 666 titles)
GOOGLE TRANSLATOR: The Translator is available only to e-mail blog readers and needs to be activated by scrolling to the very bottom of the monitor screen. With it you may have any of our blogs on the screen translated into one of many languages and you can then copy and forward them to many email address on earth. “Go ye unto all the world.”
http://searchingthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com/
Our weekly Bible Letter
http://47yearsinafrica.blogspot.com
Biographical, with photos
http://whatdoesgodsayaboutthis.blogspot.com
Questions and discussions
http://scripturegems.blogspot.com
Favorite Scripture Quotation
http://salvationtracts.blogspot.com
Representing 70 world languages
http://searchthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com
Short Bible studies
http://bookletbiblestudies.blogspot.com
Several pages in length
http://phyllistheauthor.blogspot.com
Portions of Phyllis’ 3 published books & more to come
____________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
Luke 4:4
____________
Snow Job...
One winter morning a husband and wife in Denver were listening to the radio during breakfast. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through."
So the good wife went out and moved her car.
A week later while they are eating breakfast again, the radio announcer said, "We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the odd-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through."
The good wife went out and moved her car again.
The next week they are again having breakfast, when the radio announcer says, "We are expecting 12 to 14 inches of snow today. You must park...." Then the electric power went out. The good wife was very upset, and with a worried look on her face she said, "Honey, I don't know what to do. Which side of the street do I need to park on so the snowplows can get through?"
With the love and understanding in his voice that all men who are married to blondes exhibit, the husband replied, "Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time?"
_______________
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Bob Mills
God considered that the baptism of His Son was so important to his ministry that it is recorded in each of the four gospels. (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 2 9-11, Luke 3:21-22, and John 1:32-34) Each of these texts is short but to the point, and they reveal much. Both Matthew and Luke make a point that he was praying at this time. The language used, the context, and the blessing of both of the other two of the trinity, and the faith and obedience of the candidate all highlight its importance.
JESUS WAS A MATURE MAN WHEN HE WAS BAPTIZED
What little we know about the child Jesus were those events that were foretold by the prophets. When the time was right, each of those events came to be and was recorded. His birth; the visit of the magi; the flight to Egypt; his presentation in the temple; these were all prophecy fulfilled. We know that he was blessed of his Father. Now he takes the next step, a mature man, age thirty, ready to start showing in word and deed why He had come.
His ministry needed an act of dedication. The time was right.
HE SOUGHT OUT JOHN TO BE BAPTIZED
Jesus was from Galilee, but he made the long walk to find John, who was baptizing people in the vicinity of Jericho. John had been sent of God to be a forerunner who would prepare the way for Jesus’ This tells us that Jesus was old enough to make his own decisions. As a lad he had been obedient to Mary and Joseph, but this marks the beginning of his adult ministry. Baptism is not for infants. It requires forethought, belief, and repentance. In Jesus’ case, there was no repentance, for here was no sin to forgive, but there was obedience to his heavenly father. The time was ripe, His work was to begin. The Holy Spirit blessed his action, by descending as a dove upon him, and His Father spoke from heaven giving His blessing orally for all to hear. “Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.” What had he done? He was making a new beginning. What is baptism? It marks the death of the old man, and the new birth and beginning of a new life, an eternal life. Both Christ’s burial and resurrection would be shown in baptism, a burial in water, and a new life.
THE WORD “BAPTIZE” IS NOT A WORD TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH
It is a letter for letter copy of the Greek word to indicate a “washing by immersing in water,” Thus Jesus went to John because he was baptizing because there was much water at that place. Colossians 3:12, “Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.” Or, Acts 8:38-39 , John 3:5.
Luke 3:21-22 (King James Version)
21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
JESUS WAS SETTING THE EXAMPLE FOR US
He was obeying His Father and beginning his ministry. That is why he came. Let us begin and lead lives of repentance and obedience to Jesus who commanded, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:15-16. Jesus had no sins to be forgiven, but everyone else does. That is why Peter, on Pentecost preached saying, “”Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
We will never enter into his Heaven with our sins, or without the Spirit of God. Those sins need to be removed though repentance and baptism, and the Spirit gained as His gift. That is the time we become clean again, and to receive the ability to remain that way through the presence of the Spirit within us.
_________
I RESOLVE TO READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2010
MARCH
21st. Sunday – Numbers 11, 12, 13, Luke 3:18-38, Proverbs 7:21-27
22nd. Monday – Numbers 14, 15, Luke 4:1-22, Psalm 36
23rd. Tuesday – Numbers 16, 17, Luke 4:23-44, Psalm 37:1-9
24th. Wednesday - Numbers 18, 19, 20, Luke 5:1-17, Psalm 37:10-20
25th. Thursday – Numbers 21, 22, Luke 5:18-39, Proverbs 8:1-11
26th. Friday – Numbers 23, 24, 25, Luke 6:1-26, Psalm 37:21-31
20th. Saturday – Numbers 26, Luke 6:27-49, Psalm 37:32-40
____________
OUR CHRISTIAN BLOG LINKS
(With links to 666 titles)
GOOGLE TRANSLATOR: The Translator is available only to e-mail blog readers and needs to be activated by scrolling to the very bottom of the monitor screen. With it you may have any of our blogs on the screen translated into one of many languages and you can then copy and forward them to many email address on earth. “Go ye unto all the world.”
http://searchingthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com/
Our weekly Bible Letter
http://47yearsinafrica.blogspot.com
Biographical, with photos
http://whatdoesgodsayaboutthis.blogspot.com
Questions and discussions
http://scripturegems.blogspot.com
Favorite Scripture Quotation
http://salvationtracts.blogspot.com
Representing 70 world languages
http://searchthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com
Short Bible studies
http://bookletbiblestudies.blogspot.com
Several pages in length
http://phyllistheauthor.blogspot.com
Portions of Phyllis’ 3 published books & more to come
____________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
Luke 4:4
____________
Snow Job...
One winter morning a husband and wife in Denver were listening to the radio during breakfast. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through."
So the good wife went out and moved her car.
A week later while they are eating breakfast again, the radio announcer said, "We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the odd-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through."
The good wife went out and moved her car again.
The next week they are again having breakfast, when the radio announcer says, "We are expecting 12 to 14 inches of snow today. You must park...." Then the electric power went out. The good wife was very upset, and with a worried look on her face she said, "Honey, I don't know what to do. Which side of the street do I need to park on so the snowplows can get through?"
With the love and understanding in his voice that all men who are married to blondes exhibit, the husband replied, "Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time?"
_______________
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WEALTH, SACRIFICE, AND REWARDS
Newsletter 183 March 6, 2010
Bob Mills
THE RICH YOUNG RULER
The account of the rich young ruler just precedes our thought for today. By man’s judgment, he had lived an excellent life. He had not violated any of the commandments of God; he had accumulated great wealth, and we are told that Jesus loved him. Surely, he could have felt secure that he would have eternal life, but he lacked one thing. His wealth stood between him and the Lord, and he loved it too much. He knew in his heart that there was something lacking. That is why he asked the question, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?“ And he went away grieving. He wasn’t prepared to make that sacrifice.
ONE THING WAS LACKING
Mark 10:23-31 (King James Version)
23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (Matthew 19:23)
24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! (Mark 1:27)
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19:24)
26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)
28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. (Matthew 4:20-22)
29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, (Matthew 6:33, Matthew 19:29, Luke 18:29)
30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. (Matthew 12:23)
31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. (Matthew 19:30, Matthew 20:16, Luke 13:30)
GOD WILL NOT BE IN DEBT TO YOU
The tithe is his, but give beyond that and he will bless you in another way. Leave your home and travel the earth for him and he will replace what you have left behind with something where you are, home, family, country, and the time comes, your heavenly home. No one can out give God, but neither can we rob him. (MalachI 3:10)
__________
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH THIS YEAR
MARCH
7th. Sunday – Leviticus 14, Mark 14:1-21, Psalm 31:9-18
8th. Monday – Leviticus 15, 16, Mark 14:22-52. Psalm 31:19-24
9th. Tuesday – Leviticus 17, 18, Mark 14:53-72, Proverbs 6:30-35
10th. Wednesday – Leviticus 19, 20, Mark 15:1-24, Psalm 32
11th. Thursday - Leviticus 21, 22, Mark 15:25-47, Psalm 33:1-11
12th. Friday – Leviticus 23, 24 Mark 16 Psalm 33:12-22
13th. Saturday - Leviticus 25, Luke 1:1-25, Proverbs 7:1-5
____________
OUR CHRISTIAN BLOG LINKS
(With links to 662 titles)
GOOGLE TRANSLATOR: The Translator is available only to e-mail blog readers and needs to be activated by scrolling to the very bottom of the monitor screen. With it you may have any of our blogs on the screen translated into one of many languages and you can then copy and forward them to any email address on earth. “Go ye unto all the world.”
http://searchingthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com/
Our weekly Bible Letter
http://47yearsinafrica.blogspot.com
Biographical, with photos
http://whatdoesgodsayaboutthis.blogspot.com
Questions and discussions
http://scripturegems.blogspot.com
Favorite Scripture Quotation
http://salvationtracts.blogspot.com
Representing 70 world languages
http://searchthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com
Short Bible studies
http://bookletbiblestudies.blogspot.com
Several pages in length
http://phyllistheauthor.blogspot.com
Portions of Phyllis’ 3 published books & more to come
____________________________________________________________________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.”
Mark 11:26
As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald's one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, "We should pray."
From the back seat I heard his earnest request: "Please, God, don't let those cars block the entrance to McDonald's."
~~~~~
Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses.
~~~~~
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.
_______
Bob Mills
THE RICH YOUNG RULER
The account of the rich young ruler just precedes our thought for today. By man’s judgment, he had lived an excellent life. He had not violated any of the commandments of God; he had accumulated great wealth, and we are told that Jesus loved him. Surely, he could have felt secure that he would have eternal life, but he lacked one thing. His wealth stood between him and the Lord, and he loved it too much. He knew in his heart that there was something lacking. That is why he asked the question, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?“ And he went away grieving. He wasn’t prepared to make that sacrifice.
ONE THING WAS LACKING
Mark 10:23-31 (King James Version)
23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (Matthew 19:23)
24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! (Mark 1:27)
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19:24)
26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)
28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. (Matthew 4:20-22)
29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, (Matthew 6:33, Matthew 19:29, Luke 18:29)
30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. (Matthew 12:23)
31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. (Matthew 19:30, Matthew 20:16, Luke 13:30)
GOD WILL NOT BE IN DEBT TO YOU
The tithe is his, but give beyond that and he will bless you in another way. Leave your home and travel the earth for him and he will replace what you have left behind with something where you are, home, family, country, and the time comes, your heavenly home. No one can out give God, but neither can we rob him. (MalachI 3:10)
__________
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH THIS YEAR
MARCH
7th. Sunday – Leviticus 14, Mark 14:1-21, Psalm 31:9-18
8th. Monday – Leviticus 15, 16, Mark 14:22-52. Psalm 31:19-24
9th. Tuesday – Leviticus 17, 18, Mark 14:53-72, Proverbs 6:30-35
10th. Wednesday – Leviticus 19, 20, Mark 15:1-24, Psalm 32
11th. Thursday - Leviticus 21, 22, Mark 15:25-47, Psalm 33:1-11
12th. Friday – Leviticus 23, 24 Mark 16 Psalm 33:12-22
13th. Saturday - Leviticus 25, Luke 1:1-25, Proverbs 7:1-5
____________
OUR CHRISTIAN BLOG LINKS
(With links to 662 titles)
GOOGLE TRANSLATOR: The Translator is available only to e-mail blog readers and needs to be activated by scrolling to the very bottom of the monitor screen. With it you may have any of our blogs on the screen translated into one of many languages and you can then copy and forward them to any email address on earth. “Go ye unto all the world.”
http://searchingthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com/
Our weekly Bible Letter
http://47yearsinafrica.blogspot.com
Biographical, with photos
http://whatdoesgodsayaboutthis.blogspot.com
Questions and discussions
http://scripturegems.blogspot.com
Favorite Scripture Quotation
http://salvationtracts.blogspot.com
Representing 70 world languages
http://searchthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com
Short Bible studies
http://bookletbiblestudies.blogspot.com
Several pages in length
http://phyllistheauthor.blogspot.com
Portions of Phyllis’ 3 published books & more to come
____________________________________________________________________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.”
Mark 11:26
As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald's one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, "We should pray."
From the back seat I heard his earnest request: "Please, God, don't let those cars block the entrance to McDonald's."
~~~~~
Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses.
~~~~~
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.
_______
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