Newsletter 120 December 28, 2008
Philippians 3:11-21 (King James Version)
At this particular time of the year, many people will be setting goals. Some, who have not been realistic in their enthusiasm, have set goals that they are not able to reach so they become discouraged and quit. Others of a more pessimistic nature will not bother saying, “I will just break them right away.“ I will just not bother, but the apostle Paul believed in setting goals, and in making every effort to reach them. Not making any effort, means certain failure. All Christians have a common goal. That goal is to enter Heaven where we will be with God. Paul used various analogies, but one we are very familiar with is that life is like a race. The finish line, the goal, is Heaven. Keeping that in the back of our minds, let us read our text from his letter to the Philippians.
He was writing to Christians. It would appear that some of them were contented to relax once they had made a good beginning. With phrases such as, “If by any means,” “As though I had already attained,” I count not myself to have apprehended,” “I press toward the mark,” it is clear that he considers that there is more to do after one has made the decision to follow Christ. Set a mark, a goal, and work toward the “prize.”
Since our ultimate goal is heaven, set intermediate goals that will lead us toward that. The Bible is our guide book, so set a goal to read it through again. We will find that we have missed many truths in previous readings.
Note that, Paul set himself up as an example, and perfection as the ultimate goal. Clearly none of us will reach that ultimate in this life, but to live means to grow. Stop growing, and die. That is a fact of life.
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
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I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
DECEMBER
28th. Sunday - Zechariah 5,6,7,8, Revelation 21:1-12, Psalm 148:9-14
29th. Monday - Zechariah 9,10,11, Revelation 21:13-27, Psalm 149
30th. Tuesday - Zechariah 12,13,14, Revelation 22:1-9 Proverbs 31:21-31
31st. - Esther 9,10, Revelation 22:10-21, Psalm 150
JANUARY
1st. Thursday - Genesia 1,2, Matthew 1, Psalm 1
2nd. Friday - Genesis 3,4, Matthew 2, Psalm 2
3rd. Saturday - Genesis 5,6, Matthew 3, Psalm 3
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"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
Philippians 3:13
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WE ARE BLESSED WITH STARTING A NEW YEAR THIS WEEK
Let is praise God together for this gift to us all, and share the wondrous good news of salvation everywhere!
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A Christmas Pun
The remaining local ranchers headed by the cattle baroness Clare D Looney eventually monopolized the stock business to the point where the only competition( two Chinese immigrants - Lu Chim and Wu Ni) were forced to take drastic, but traditional action.
The stock kings were hung by Chim & Ni, with Clare.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
THE CHRISTMAS ACCOUNT
Newsletter 119
Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version)
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
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I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
DECEMBER
21st. Sunday - Esther 1,2, Revelation 16:12-21, Psalm 145:14-21
22nd. Monday - Esther 3,4,5, Revelation 17, Proverbs 31:1-9
23rd. Tuesday - Esther 6,7,8, Revelation 18:1-11, Psalm 146
24th.Wednesday - Esther 9,10, Revelation 18:12-24, Psalm 147:1-11
25th. Thursday - Zephaniah 1,2,3, Revelation 19:1-9, Psalm 147:12-20
26th. Friday - Haggai 1,2, Revelation 19:10-21, Proverbs 31:10-20
27th. Saturday - Zechariah 1,2,3,4, Revelation 20, Psalm 148:1-8
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Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version)
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
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I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
DECEMBER
21st. Sunday - Esther 1,2, Revelation 16:12-21, Psalm 145:14-21
22nd. Monday - Esther 3,4,5, Revelation 17, Proverbs 31:1-9
23rd. Tuesday - Esther 6,7,8, Revelation 18:1-11, Psalm 146
24th.Wednesday - Esther 9,10, Revelation 18:12-24, Psalm 147:1-11
25th. Thursday - Zephaniah 1,2,3, Revelation 19:1-9, Psalm 147:12-20
26th. Friday - Haggai 1,2, Revelation 19:10-21, Proverbs 31:10-20
27th. Saturday - Zechariah 1,2,3,4, Revelation 20, Psalm 148:1-8
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
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Monday, December 15, 2008
OUR SAVIOR IS BORN!
Newsletter 118 December 14, 2008
It takes only a few words to tell the wonderful story of the fulfillment of the promised Messiah's birth, a birth that would change the world for all the ages to follow. Without CHRIST, the 25th of December would be meaningless, just another day. Without Christ, all would face eternity condemned, but because of Christ, all who believe it can be saved. Neevr replace CHRIST with an "X"!
He is God's only begotten Son, and the saviour of all obedient believers.
Matthew 1:18-25 (King James Version)
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
I quote from the words inscribed on the walls of the US Capitol's new visitor's center, just opened to the public.
"We have built no temple but the Capitol. We consult no common oracle but the Constitution."
That could have proudly been on the walls of pagan ancient Rome, but have we sunk to the level that we "worship" the capital building, and spread iit's message as oracles, as of God? God is not mocked, He will have the last word! I am as shocked as the apostle Paul was, when he ascended the hill to the Parthenon and Mars Hill.
By Bob.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008
DECEMBER
14th. Sunday - Nehemiah 3,4, Revelation 11, Proverbs 30:11-23
15th. Monday - Nehemiah 5,6, Revelation 12, Psalm 143
16th. Tuesday - Nehemiah 7, Revelation 13, Psalm 144:1-8
17th.Wednesday - Nehemiah 8,9, Revelation 14:1-8, Psalm 144:9-15
18th. Thursday - Nehemiah 10,11, Revelation 14:9-20, Proverbs 30:24-33
19th. Friday - Nehemiah 12, Revelation 15, Psalm 145:1-7
20th. Saturday - Nehemiah 13, Revelation 16:1-11, Psalm 145:8-13
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Galatians 6:7
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It takes only a few words to tell the wonderful story of the fulfillment of the promised Messiah's birth, a birth that would change the world for all the ages to follow. Without CHRIST, the 25th of December would be meaningless, just another day. Without Christ, all would face eternity condemned, but because of Christ, all who believe it can be saved. Neevr replace CHRIST with an "X"!
He is God's only begotten Son, and the saviour of all obedient believers.
Matthew 1:18-25 (King James Version)
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
I quote from the words inscribed on the walls of the US Capitol's new visitor's center, just opened to the public.
"We have built no temple but the Capitol. We consult no common oracle but the Constitution."
That could have proudly been on the walls of pagan ancient Rome, but have we sunk to the level that we "worship" the capital building, and spread iit's message as oracles, as of God? God is not mocked, He will have the last word! I am as shocked as the apostle Paul was, when he ascended the hill to the Parthenon and Mars Hill.
By Bob.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008
DECEMBER
14th. Sunday - Nehemiah 3,4, Revelation 11, Proverbs 30:11-23
15th. Monday - Nehemiah 5,6, Revelation 12, Psalm 143
16th. Tuesday - Nehemiah 7, Revelation 13, Psalm 144:1-8
17th.Wednesday - Nehemiah 8,9, Revelation 14:1-8, Psalm 144:9-15
18th. Thursday - Nehemiah 10,11, Revelation 14:9-20, Proverbs 30:24-33
19th. Friday - Nehemiah 12, Revelation 15, Psalm 145:1-7
20th. Saturday - Nehemiah 13, Revelation 16:1-11, Psalm 145:8-13
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com/
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PRAISE THE LORD !
We now have 545 blog pages representing 70 languages.
_________________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Galatians 6:7
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THE CHRISTMAS ACCOUNT
Newsletter 119 December 21, 2008
THE CHRISTMAS ACCOUNT
Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version)
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
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GOD ♥ YOU
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
DECEMBER
21st. Sunday - Esther 1,2, Revelation 16:12-21, Psalm 145:14-21
22nd. Monday - Esther 3,4,5, Revelation 17, Proverbs 31:1-9
23rd. Tuesday - Esther 6,7,8, Revelation 18:1-11, Psalm 146
24th.Wednesday - Esther 9,10, Revelation 18:12-24, Psalm 147:1-11
25th. Thursday - Zephaniah 1,2,3, Revelation 19:1-9, Psalm 147:12-20
26th. Friday - Haggai 1,2, Revelation 19:10-21, Proverbs 31:10-20
27th. Saturday - Zechariah 1,2,3,4, Revelation 20, Psalm 148:1-8
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We now have 546 blog pages representing 70 languages.
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14 ________________
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Let is praise god together for his gift to us all, and share that wondrous good news everywhere!
THE CHRISTMAS ACCOUNT
Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version)
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
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GOD ♥ YOU
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
DECEMBER
21st. Sunday - Esther 1,2, Revelation 16:12-21, Psalm 145:14-21
22nd. Monday - Esther 3,4,5, Revelation 17, Proverbs 31:1-9
23rd. Tuesday - Esther 6,7,8, Revelation 18:1-11, Psalm 146
24th.Wednesday - Esther 9,10, Revelation 18:12-24, Psalm 147:1-11
25th. Thursday - Zephaniah 1,2,3, Revelation 19:1-9, Psalm 147:12-20
26th. Friday - Haggai 1,2, Revelation 19:10-21, Proverbs 31:10-20
27th. Saturday - Zechariah 1,2,3,4, Revelation 20, Psalm 148:1-8
LINKS TO OUR BLOG SITES
http://47yearsinafrica.blogspot.com/ http://scripturegems.blogspot.com/ http://salvationtracts.blogspot.com/ http://searchthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com/ http://searchingthescriptureswithbob.blogspot.com/http://bookletbiblestudies.blogspot.com/ _________________
PRAISE THE LORD !
We now have 546 blog pages representing 70 languages.
_________________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14 ________________
CHRISTIAN GREETINGS FROM:
♥
e-cards@dayspring.com
e-movies@dayspring.com
_________________
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Let is praise god together for his gift to us all, and share that wondrous good news everywhere!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
OUR SAVIOR IS BORN
Newsletter 118 December 14, 2008
It takes only a few words to tell the wonderful story of the fulfillment of the promised Messiah's birth, a birth that would change the world for all the ages to follow. Without CHRIST, the 25th of December would be meaningless, just another day. Without Christ, all would face eternity condemned, but because of Christ, all who believe it can be saved. Neevr replace CHRIST with an "X"!
He is God's only begotten Son, and the saviour of all obedient believers.
Matthew 1:18-25 (King James Version)
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
I quote from the words inscribed on the walls of the US Capitol's new visitor's center, just opened to the public.
"We have built no temple but the Capitol. We consult no common oracle but the Constitution."
That could have proudly been on the walls of pagan ancient Rome, but have we sunk to the level that we "worship" the capital building, and spread iit's message as oracles, as of God? God is not mocked, He will have the last word! I am as shocked as the apostle Paul was, when he ascended the hill to the Parthenon and Mars Hill.
By Bob.
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I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008
DECEMBER
14th. Sunday - Nehemiah 3,4, Revelation 11, Proverbs 30:11-23
15th. Monday - Nehemiah 5,6, Revelation 12, Psalm 143
16th. Tuesday - Nehemiah 7, Revelation 13, Psalm 144:1-8
17th.Wednesday - Nehemiah 8,9, Revelation 14:1-8, Psalm 144:9-15
18th. Thursday - Nehemiah 10,11, Revelation 14:9-20, Proverbs 30:24-33
19th. Friday - Nehemiah 12, Revelation 15, Psalm 145:1-7
20th. Saturday - Nehemiah 13, Revelation 16:1-11, Psalm 145:8-13
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Galatians 6:7
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Friday, December 5, 2008
EVERYTHING YOU CAN SEE IS TEMPORARY
Newsletter 117 December 7, 2008
Corinth was a beautiful, but wicked city. Because of this, the church at Corinth had many problems to be overcome. Many Christians had formerly worshipped in the pagan temple there; some had lived in luxury. Now they were confused by messengers from the Jerusalem church who were trying to teach them that they had to become Jews before thy could become Christians. It is no wonder that they were confused. They were looking at the church from the viewpoint of the world. Not being physical, spiritual things were not easy to understand.
Paul had written them before, but here again he writes with the hope of visiting them to give them a �refresher course� on the basics that they had forgotten when false teachers were put into the mix. They needed help, and they needed it now.
2 Corinthians 4: 14
14. Knowing that He which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you..
Paul came straight to the point that God who resurrected Jesus from the tomb, is also his own witness. It is by His power that Paul and his companions work day by day. They saw how he suffered, but that he was preserved for their sake. Even his body might be destroyed, but he, himself, is eternal. They had prided themselves in their beautiful city, with his magnificent, though pagan, temple. They, themselves, had lived lives based on material things. All those things are but temporary. What is eternal is spiritual. The physical rite that those from Jerusalem were teaching was physical.
16. For which cause we faint not, but though our outward man perish yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17. For our light affliction , which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
18. While we look not at the things which are seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal..
They were being hindered by the things which they see, but it is that which is not seen that is eternal.
Paul was happy to endure poverty, trials, persecution, prison, and eventually even death for his faith. He was taking the long view of matters, knowing what lay ahead, both for himself and for them. Christianity was under attack both from paganism, but also from false teachers from within.
Christianity today, is not all that different. It is still under attack by non-believers, in many parts of the world violently so. It is ridiculed by pseudo-scholars. It is under pressure by the materialism, both from within and the surrounding community. False teachers still thrive within. The letters to the Corinthians, are still very relevant today. What Paul wrote to them, he also encourages us to remember that �the things that are not seen are eternal.� What we do see, are only temporary for this world only. Even our own bodies will be replaced with eternal new bodies. Take heart.
By Bob.
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CONSIDER THESE
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If you think something small can't make a difference, try going to sleep with a fly and a mosquito in the room.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2009
DECEMBER
7th. Sunday - Ezra 1:2-42, Revelation 5, Psalm 139:9-16
8th. Monday - Ezra 2:43-3:13, Revelation 6, Psalm 139:17-24
9th. Tuesday - Ezra 4,5, Revelation 7, Psalm 140:1-5
10th.Wednesday - Ezra 6,7, Revelation 8, Proverbs 30:1-10
11th. Thursday - Ezra 8,9, Revelation 9:1-11, Psalm 140:6-13
12th. Friday - Ezra 10, Revelation 9:12-21, Psalm 141
13th. Saturday - Nehemiah 1,2, Revelation 10, Psalm 142
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"Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you." - 2 Corinthians 13:11
KJV
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Corinth was a beautiful, but wicked city. Because of this, the church at Corinth had many problems to be overcome. Many Christians had formerly worshipped in the pagan temple there; some had lived in luxury. Now they were confused by messengers from the Jerusalem church who were trying to teach them that they had to become Jews before thy could become Christians. It is no wonder that they were confused. They were looking at the church from the viewpoint of the world. Not being physical, spiritual things were not easy to understand.
Paul had written them before, but here again he writes with the hope of visiting them to give them a �refresher course� on the basics that they had forgotten when false teachers were put into the mix. They needed help, and they needed it now.
2 Corinthians 4: 14
14. Knowing that He which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you..
Paul came straight to the point that God who resurrected Jesus from the tomb, is also his own witness. It is by His power that Paul and his companions work day by day. They saw how he suffered, but that he was preserved for their sake. Even his body might be destroyed, but he, himself, is eternal. They had prided themselves in their beautiful city, with his magnificent, though pagan, temple. They, themselves, had lived lives based on material things. All those things are but temporary. What is eternal is spiritual. The physical rite that those from Jerusalem were teaching was physical.
16. For which cause we faint not, but though our outward man perish yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17. For our light affliction , which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
18. While we look not at the things which are seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal..
They were being hindered by the things which they see, but it is that which is not seen that is eternal.
Paul was happy to endure poverty, trials, persecution, prison, and eventually even death for his faith. He was taking the long view of matters, knowing what lay ahead, both for himself and for them. Christianity was under attack both from paganism, but also from false teachers from within.
Christianity today, is not all that different. It is still under attack by non-believers, in many parts of the world violently so. It is ridiculed by pseudo-scholars. It is under pressure by the materialism, both from within and the surrounding community. False teachers still thrive within. The letters to the Corinthians, are still very relevant today. What Paul wrote to them, he also encourages us to remember that �the things that are not seen are eternal.� What we do see, are only temporary for this world only. Even our own bodies will be replaced with eternal new bodies. Take heart.
By Bob.
_________________
CONSIDER THESE
People are like tea bags. You have to put them into hot water before you know how strong they are.
If you think something small can't make a difference, try going to sleep with a fly and a mosquito in the room.
GOD ♥ YOU
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2009
DECEMBER
7th. Sunday - Ezra 1:2-42, Revelation 5, Psalm 139:9-16
8th. Monday - Ezra 2:43-3:13, Revelation 6, Psalm 139:17-24
9th. Tuesday - Ezra 4,5, Revelation 7, Psalm 140:1-5
10th.Wednesday - Ezra 6,7, Revelation 8, Proverbs 30:1-10
11th. Thursday - Ezra 8,9, Revelation 9:1-11, Psalm 140:6-13
12th. Friday - Ezra 10, Revelation 9:12-21, Psalm 141
13th. Saturday - Nehemiah 1,2, Revelation 10, Psalm 142
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you." - 2 Corinthians 13:11
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Friday, November 28, 2008
BE HAPPY WHEN YOU SUFFER FOR DOING GOOD
Newsletter 116 November 28 2008
As far as I know, Peter was the only one of the apostles to be crucified as Jesus had been. Tradition tells us that he asked to be crucified hanging upside down so that he would not be just like Christ. All the apostles, with the one exception of John, are said to have given their lives in one way or another for their faith.
Peter begins his discussion of good and evil and suffering for your faith by asking a question, �Who is he that will harm you if you be followers of that which is good?� Taken from it�s context, the surrounding scripture, this would seem to say that no one will harm you. No one good would, but this world is not all good. A recent presentation, I attended, called our attention to many different nations and places where, to be different in faith is to be persecuted. In the Bible, we read of the persecution of the apostles from both the Jewish and Gentile nations where they were preaching the truth. Paul was stoned and left for dead on at least one occasion. Stephen was killed for his faith. Today this could be almost any source that is different, it is so universal.
I am reminded of the fact that as a child my mother used to purchase 500 baby chicks to raise, but in error, there was sometimes one little black chick among all the sweet downy yellow ones. It was different, and if it was left among the others, it would probably be pecked to death.
Let us look at what Peter actually says, leaving it in it�s context.
1 Peter 3:13-22 (King James Version)
13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear
16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
HOW SHOULD WE REACT?
Peter tells us, �Be happy,� �Don�t be afraid,� �Don�t be troubled.� �Be ready always to give an answer� with meekness and fear.� He reminds us that Christ also suffered for our sins, that he might bring us to God.
Just as Christ wants to bring us all to his Father, we too, have a like work to do.
His last command in four words, was �go,� �teach,� �baptize,� �teach.�
Christ has gone ahead of us to present us to the Father, and we in turn are expected to do the same.
Dare to be different, fulfill your task.
Bob.
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Ode To A Turkey... author unknown
Tis the night before Thanksgiving and all through our house
No turkey is baking; I feel like a louse,
For I am all nestled, so snug in my bed;
I�m not gettin� up and I�m not bakin� bread.
No pies in my oven, no cranberry sauce
Cuz I give the orders, and I am the boss.
When out in the kitchen, there arose such a clatter
I almost got up to see what was the matter.
As I drew in my head and was tossing around
To the bed came my husband, he grimaced, he frowned.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
He scared me to death and I thought, �Here he goes!�
He spoke not a word as he threw back my quilt
And the look that he gave was intended to wilt.
So up to the ceiling my pillows he threw
I knew I had had it, his face had turned blue.
�You prancer, you dodger, you�re lazy, you vixen
Out yonder in kitchen, Thanksgiving you�re fixin.�
But he heard me explain, with my face in a pout:
"I'm just plain too tired and we're eating out!"
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008
NOVEMBER
30th. Sunday - Obadiah 1, 2 Peter 3, Psalm 136:1-12
DECEMBER
1st. Monday - Daniel 1,2, Revelation 1, Psalm 136:13-28
2nd. Tuesday - Daniel 3,4, Revelation 2:1-17, Proverbs 29:10-18
3rd. Wednesday - Daniel 5,6, Revelation 2:18-29, Psalm 137
4th. Thursday - Daniel 7.8. Revelation 3:1-10, Psalm 138
5th. Friday - Daniel 9,10, Revelation 3:11-22, Psalm 139:1-8
6th. Saturday - Daniel 11,12, Revelation 4, Proverbs 29:19-27
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"For the time is come that judgement must begin at the house of God: and it it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God ? 1 Peter 4:17
KJV
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