Newsletter 243 May 15, 2011
DEFINED
Webster defines sin as “the act of breaking a religious or moral law,”
And adds an “error, offense, or fault.“ Webster always defines in connection with the general public’s usage of a word, but let us look at a few references from the Bible and see how God defines it. The first sin, that of Adam and Eve, was more that breaking His command not to eat of that particular tree. It was more than that. It challenged God’s authority to make such a command, and in ignorance lay the real fault on God! The woman you gave me. The irony is that God had made them, and they deny that He had any right to limit them in any way. The result is that they were separated from God. Sin is separation from God. Sin separates man from God here on earth, and if un-repented, for eternal life to come. The prophet Ezekiel said, “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” (Ezekiel 18:20) Clearly this is far more than an “error, offense, or fault.” It is not just a slap on the hands.
IT IS NOT, “THAT PERSON OVER THERE”
Just one violation makes a sinner of everyone. Romans 3:23 reads, :“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” There is not a human being on earth who has not broken God’s law in some way. The rich young ruler said, “These I have kept from my youth up,” but still he was greedy, he loved his wealth more than the Lord. He left Jesus there. That was his weakness.
JUST ONE EXAMPLE
Our text for today probably had its immediate roots in the confrontation that Jesus had with the Pharisees related in the previous chapter
John 8:1-11 (King James Version)
1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. (Matthew 21:1)
The Mount of Olives faces the temple just across the valley east of the city and seems to be one of the favorite places Jesus and his apostles went for prayer and to be alone in the shelter of the olive trees which can be found there even until today.
2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. (Matthew 26:55, John 8:20)
THE EXAMPLE OF A SINNER
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
The same law which condemned the woman to be stoned, also condemns her partner to the same punishment. If punishment was the purpose for which they had brought her, they would have brought both, and they did not need Jesus’ approval. In all likelihood one of her accusers was the male involved, and this was a trap they eagerly waited to be sprung.
5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? (Luke 20:10, Luke 22:22)
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. (Matthew 16:1, Matthew 19:1, Matthew 22:18, Matthew 11:35, Mark 8:11, Mark 10:2, Mark 12:15, Luke 10:25, Luke 11:16, Mark 3:3)
We are not told what Jesus wrote in the dust of the street, but it could have simply been a question as to where was her partner.
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. (John 8:10, Matthew 7:1, Romans 2:1, Deuteronomy 17:7)
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
One wonders if it may not have been the name of the guilty person. It doesn’t really matter, they had all sinned, and they all knew that Jesus knew. One sin, any sin, condemns one as a sinner. There is no such thing as “white lies,” or any other division into major or minor sins. All have sinned and fallen short of God’s standards. All are saved through the grace of God who willingly sent His Son to make a way for our redemption through him.
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? (John 8:7)
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. (John 3:17, John 5:14)
God has done His part, and Jesus his; now it is up to us, like that woman, accept His grace, through repentance and obedience to Him. (Romans 13:14) “Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. We do that through the new birth, being born of water and the Spirit.” (John 3:5, Acts 2:38)
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“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36
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Simple operation
A man was seen fleeing down the hall of the hospital just before his operation.
"What's the matter?" he was asked.
He said, "I heard the nurse say, 'It's a very simple operation, don't worry, I'm sure it will be all right."
"She was just trying to comfort you, what's so frightening about that?"
"She wasn't talking to me. She was talking to the doctor.
I had a cataract operation yesterday, but I am sure it is not his first!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
THE WORD
Newsletter 242 May 8, 2011
John 1:1-5 (King James Version)
Before we look at the scripture itself, we need to realize that, from the context, any time in it that the writer refers to “John” he means John the Baptist, and that he never refers to himself as John. We know, however, that it was written by John, the brother of Jesus.
This portion of the book of John, including the few verses in the middle that I have not had space to include, is called the prologue of the book. This portion is very rich in material starting, as in Genesis, “In the beginning.” The very first words introduce the fact that Jesus, is more than being just a man, he was from the very beginning, before the creation. In fact he was part of the trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Verse three tells us that nothing was created without him. We can expect that John is going to reveal overwhelming evidence that Jesus is the Christ, the only begotten Son of God It is not his purpose to give us a biography of Jesus’ life. The other Gospels do that. There are several key words of description used throughout the book. The first of these is used three times in the first verse. Jesus is the word.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:12, 1 John 1:1, John 1:14, Revelation 19:13, John 17:5, 1 John 1:2, Philippians 2:6)
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
We have learned that the creation was brought about by the entire Godhead. In Genesis 1:26, we read, “Let us make man in our own image.” God first prepared a suitable home for man. He was not the product of a “big-bang,” nor of thousands of years of gradual changes. From the beginning he was, and is, different than the animal life, sin may make him more like them, but they are different from the beginning. In my lifetime, I have had two pets that stand out to me. Our dog Ted, loved to “shake hands.”
And years later “Peaches” loved to “pray” but both were still only much loved dogs, and neither was in the image of God. See the attached photo of Peaches.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. (John 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:2)
We may manipulate, or breed, but we do not “make” anything. It is still true that without God “not anything” is made. I am reminded of the “sourdough bread’ my mother made in my childhood. Often made it, and saved a “start” each time, but occasionally, she had to go back to the bakery and buy a new start of yeast. The old died and she had to go back to the source. God is our source. Jesus said, “No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” Go to the Word. In Him is light and life.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. (John 5:26, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 8:12, John 9:5, John 12:46)
And that light makes all the difference. Where there is light, is no darkness. The darkness is driven away.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (John 3:19)
That Word became flesh. That portion of the Godhead became flesh. Why? Because of love, His love for that which He had made, mankind. (John 3:16)
John 1:14-18
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (Revelation 19:13, Romans 1:1, Galatians 4:4, Philippians 2:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 1:1, 1 John 4:2, 2 John 7. Revelation 21:3, Luke 9:32, John 2:11, John 17:22, John 17:24, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 John 1:1, John 1:16, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:14, John 8:32, John 14:6, John 18:37)
15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. (John 1:7, Matthew 3:11, John 1:27, John 1:30)
Note: here that the writer refers to John the Baptist simply as “John”. The context, identifies which john. Here, he introduces a new word, “grace” The Law given to Moses, and modified and manipulated by the Sanhedrin knew nothing about grace. It took the love of God through Jesus to introduce to us this whole new concept. We can’t earn salvation, it is given by a loving God, to his children, through His Son.
16 And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. (Ephesians 1:23, Ephesians 3:19, Colossians 1:19, Colossians 2:9)
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 7:19, John 1:14, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:14, John 8:32, John 14:6, John 18:37),
18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. (Exodus 33:20, John 6:46, Colossians 1:15, 1 Timothy 6:16, 2 John 4:12, John 3:16, John 3:18, 1 John 4:9, Luke 16:22, John 13:23, John 3:11)
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“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that through him the world might be saved.” John 3:17
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The guy flying up looks down and yells, "No, do you know anything about gas stoves?!"
John 1:1-5 (King James Version)
Before we look at the scripture itself, we need to realize that, from the context, any time in it that the writer refers to “John” he means John the Baptist, and that he never refers to himself as John. We know, however, that it was written by John, the brother of Jesus.
This portion of the book of John, including the few verses in the middle that I have not had space to include, is called the prologue of the book. This portion is very rich in material starting, as in Genesis, “In the beginning.” The very first words introduce the fact that Jesus, is more than being just a man, he was from the very beginning, before the creation. In fact he was part of the trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Verse three tells us that nothing was created without him. We can expect that John is going to reveal overwhelming evidence that Jesus is the Christ, the only begotten Son of God It is not his purpose to give us a biography of Jesus’ life. The other Gospels do that. There are several key words of description used throughout the book. The first of these is used three times in the first verse. Jesus is the word.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:12, 1 John 1:1, John 1:14, Revelation 19:13, John 17:5, 1 John 1:2, Philippians 2:6)
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
We have learned that the creation was brought about by the entire Godhead. In Genesis 1:26, we read, “Let us make man in our own image.” God first prepared a suitable home for man. He was not the product of a “big-bang,” nor of thousands of years of gradual changes. From the beginning he was, and is, different than the animal life, sin may make him more like them, but they are different from the beginning. In my lifetime, I have had two pets that stand out to me. Our dog Ted, loved to “shake hands.”
And years later “Peaches” loved to “pray” but both were still only much loved dogs, and neither was in the image of God. See the attached photo of Peaches.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. (John 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:2)
We may manipulate, or breed, but we do not “make” anything. It is still true that without God “not anything” is made. I am reminded of the “sourdough bread’ my mother made in my childhood. Often made it, and saved a “start” each time, but occasionally, she had to go back to the bakery and buy a new start of yeast. The old died and she had to go back to the source. God is our source. Jesus said, “No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” Go to the Word. In Him is light and life.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. (John 5:26, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 8:12, John 9:5, John 12:46)
And that light makes all the difference. Where there is light, is no darkness. The darkness is driven away.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (John 3:19)
That Word became flesh. That portion of the Godhead became flesh. Why? Because of love, His love for that which He had made, mankind. (John 3:16)
John 1:14-18
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (Revelation 19:13, Romans 1:1, Galatians 4:4, Philippians 2:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 1:1, 1 John 4:2, 2 John 7. Revelation 21:3, Luke 9:32, John 2:11, John 17:22, John 17:24, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 John 1:1, John 1:16, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:14, John 8:32, John 14:6, John 18:37)
15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. (John 1:7, Matthew 3:11, John 1:27, John 1:30)
Note: here that the writer refers to John the Baptist simply as “John”. The context, identifies which john. Here, he introduces a new word, “grace” The Law given to Moses, and modified and manipulated by the Sanhedrin knew nothing about grace. It took the love of God through Jesus to introduce to us this whole new concept. We can’t earn salvation, it is given by a loving God, to his children, through His Son.
16 And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. (Ephesians 1:23, Ephesians 3:19, Colossians 1:19, Colossians 2:9)
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 7:19, John 1:14, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:14, John 8:32, John 14:6, John 18:37),
18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. (Exodus 33:20, John 6:46, Colossians 1:15, 1 Timothy 6:16, 2 John 4:12, John 3:16, John 3:18, 1 John 4:9, Luke 16:22, John 13:23, John 3:11)
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“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that through him the world might be saved.” John 3:17
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The guy flying up looks down and yells, "No, do you know anything about gas stoves?!"
IT IS I MYSELF
Newsletter 241 May 1, 2011
Luke 24:36-49 (King James Version)
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Closed and locked doors were no barrier to the resurrected Christ who simply walked through them. The apostles were frightened as they knew that he had died, but did not realize that his risen body was different in many ways. Those who had walked with him on the road had not recognized him until he prayed for the food. He was different yet the same in that his wounds were still there to be seen and touched. Again, after Peter had taken them fishing with him at Galilee they had also not immediately recognized him. We shall be like him, and probably will not be immediately recognized in our new bodies made for eternity, but, like him, our personalities will shine through for all to see.
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. (Mark 16:14, John 20:19)
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. (Matthew 14:26, Mark 6:49)
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. (John 20:20, John 20:27, 1 John 1:1)
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Even in his new body, the evidence will be there as a reminder of the price our salvation cost him, and of his great love all.
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. (John 20:27)
HIS FRESH WOUNDS
Thomas had doubted, but his doubts fled at the sight of those wounds in his hands, feet, and side. The sight of those wounds will be a constant reminder for eternity, just as I bear a scar on my right thumb, as evidence of the sharpness of a gift pocket knife many years ago. It will be there as long as I live in this body.
The fact that Jesus ate physical food provided proof that he had a body. He was not only spirit as a ghost.
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? (Luke 24:11, John 21:5)
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it, and did eat before them. (Acts 10:41)
HE ATE FOOD
The purpose of food is to sustain life, but in heaven it is probably not so necessary though still a pleasure. We read of the tree of life which bears a different fruit at intervals.
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. (Luke 9:2, Luke 9:44, Luk2 18:31-34, Luke 22:37, Luke 24:17, Psalm 2:7, Acts 13:33, Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:27, Psalm 22:1-18, Matthew 27:34-48, Psalm 69:1-21, John 19:28, Psalm 72, Psalm 110:1, Matthew 22:43, Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42)
HE REMINDED THEM WHAT HE HAD TOLD THEM
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, (Luke24:32, Acts 16:14, 1 John 5:20)
THIS WAS A PROPHECY FULFILLED
The fulfillment of the prophecy of his death, burial, and resurrection remains his greatest miracle, proof of his divinity. He died on Friday, and arose Sunday making that the day his own gather to praise and worship him. The communion memorial service is the very heart of that gathering. It cries out, “He lives!” And we too can live through Him. It was the custom of the early church that this was their reason for gathering. (Acts 20:7) “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them,” Paul knew they would gather for this purpose and they did.
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: (Luke 24:26, Luke 24:44, Luke 24:7)
THE RESURRECTION
Their message was “repentance and remission of sins,” beginning from Jerusalem. It pains me to witness a baptism, when it is not pointed out that this is the purpose behind it. How will men know, if we don’t say so, especially at that time ? (Acts 2:38)
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (Acts 5:31, Acts 19:43, Acts 13:38, Acts 26:18, Matthew 28:19)
CHURCH IN JERUSALEM FIRST
His church began in Jerusalem. If a church does not trace it’s heginning to Jerusalem, then it can not be his.
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“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” – John 3:19
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From the Archive
Everyone should own a comfortable bed and a comfortable pair of shoes because one spends most of his life in one or the other. The next time you think life is not worth living, stop and think of the alternative.
A good idea for a highway billboard: 'YOU ARE NOT WATCHING THE ROAD.'
Luke 24:36-49 (King James Version)
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Closed and locked doors were no barrier to the resurrected Christ who simply walked through them. The apostles were frightened as they knew that he had died, but did not realize that his risen body was different in many ways. Those who had walked with him on the road had not recognized him until he prayed for the food. He was different yet the same in that his wounds were still there to be seen and touched. Again, after Peter had taken them fishing with him at Galilee they had also not immediately recognized him. We shall be like him, and probably will not be immediately recognized in our new bodies made for eternity, but, like him, our personalities will shine through for all to see.
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. (Mark 16:14, John 20:19)
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. (Matthew 14:26, Mark 6:49)
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. (John 20:20, John 20:27, 1 John 1:1)
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Even in his new body, the evidence will be there as a reminder of the price our salvation cost him, and of his great love all.
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. (John 20:27)
HIS FRESH WOUNDS
Thomas had doubted, but his doubts fled at the sight of those wounds in his hands, feet, and side. The sight of those wounds will be a constant reminder for eternity, just as I bear a scar on my right thumb, as evidence of the sharpness of a gift pocket knife many years ago. It will be there as long as I live in this body.
The fact that Jesus ate physical food provided proof that he had a body. He was not only spirit as a ghost.
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? (Luke 24:11, John 21:5)
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it, and did eat before them. (Acts 10:41)
HE ATE FOOD
The purpose of food is to sustain life, but in heaven it is probably not so necessary though still a pleasure. We read of the tree of life which bears a different fruit at intervals.
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. (Luke 9:2, Luke 9:44, Luk2 18:31-34, Luke 22:37, Luke 24:17, Psalm 2:7, Acts 13:33, Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:27, Psalm 22:1-18, Matthew 27:34-48, Psalm 69:1-21, John 19:28, Psalm 72, Psalm 110:1, Matthew 22:43, Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42)
HE REMINDED THEM WHAT HE HAD TOLD THEM
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, (Luke24:32, Acts 16:14, 1 John 5:20)
THIS WAS A PROPHECY FULFILLED
The fulfillment of the prophecy of his death, burial, and resurrection remains his greatest miracle, proof of his divinity. He died on Friday, and arose Sunday making that the day his own gather to praise and worship him. The communion memorial service is the very heart of that gathering. It cries out, “He lives!” And we too can live through Him. It was the custom of the early church that this was their reason for gathering. (Acts 20:7) “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them,” Paul knew they would gather for this purpose and they did.
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: (Luke 24:26, Luke 24:44, Luke 24:7)
THE RESURRECTION
Their message was “repentance and remission of sins,” beginning from Jerusalem. It pains me to witness a baptism, when it is not pointed out that this is the purpose behind it. How will men know, if we don’t say so, especially at that time ? (Acts 2:38)
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (Acts 5:31, Acts 19:43, Acts 13:38, Acts 26:18, Matthew 28:19)
CHURCH IN JERUSALEM FIRST
His church began in Jerusalem. If a church does not trace it’s heginning to Jerusalem, then it can not be his.
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5th. Thursday - Judges 7, 8, John 4:1-26, Psalm 56
6th. Friday – Judges 9, John 4:27-54, Psalm 57:1-6
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“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” – John 3:19
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From the Archive
Everyone should own a comfortable bed and a comfortable pair of shoes because one spends most of his life in one or the other. The next time you think life is not worth living, stop and think of the alternative.
A good idea for a highway billboard: 'YOU ARE NOT WATCHING THE ROAD.'
Friday, April 22, 2011
PASSOVER AND COMMUNION LINKS
Newsletter 240 April 24, 2011
Luke 22:7-23 (King James Version)
(Matthew 26:17-19, Mark 14:12-16)
COMMUNION WAS GIVEN DURING THE PASSOVER
The children of Israel regarded Passover with very special reverence. It called to memory many things, their years of slavery in Egypt, ending with the death of the first born of the Egyptians, the hastily prepared meal with unleavened bread, the blood of the lamb on the door lintels. Even until the present time this is a very special annual memorial celebrated in every Jewish home.
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. (Mark 14:12)
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. (Acts 3:1, Acts 3:11, Acts 4:13, Acts 4:19, Acts 8:14, Galatians 2:9)
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. (Matthew 26:20. Mark 14:17, Mark 6:30)
15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: (Luke 14:15, Luke 22:18, Luke 22:30, Revelation 19:9)
Jesus chose this time, and this feast, as the time to establish another memorial for the church to come. Christians call it the Lord’s Supper, or Communion. Like the Passover, it commemorates the death of the first born, represented in the Passover feast by the lamb. The Lord’s blood was shed on Calvary’s cross as the blood of the lamb was placed on the door lintels. His sinless body is represented by the unleavened bread in the Passover feast. In The Communion, the fruit of the vine represents His blood shed for our salvation.
16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
BOTH ARE MEMORIALS
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: (Luke 22:17-20, Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, 1 Corinthians 10:17, Matthew 14:19)
BOTH USE THE SAME EMBLEMS
18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. (Matthew 26:29, Mark 14:25)
UNLEAVENED BREAD
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. (Matthew 14:19)
FRUIT OF THE VINE
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. (Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Exodus 24:8, Jeremiah 31:31, 1 Corinthians 11:25, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Hebrews 8:8, Hebrews 8:13, Hebrews 9:15)
21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. (Luke 22:21-23. Matthew 26:21-24, Mark 14:18-21, Psalm 41:9, John 13:18, John 13:21-22, John 13:26)
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! (Acts 2:23, Acts 4:28, Acts 10:42, Acts 17:31)
23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
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27th. Wednesday - Joshua 19, Luke 23:1-25, Psalm 51:10-19
28th. Thursday - Joshua 20, 21, Luke 23:26-56, Psalm 52
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“Except a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” – John 3:5
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Legal Semantics...
A lawyer runs a stop sign and gets pulled over by a sheriff's deputy. He thinks that he is smarter than the deputy because he is sure that he has a better education.
He decides to prove this to himself and have some fun at the deputy's expense...deputy says, "License and registration, please."
Lawyer says, "What for?"
Deputy says, "You didn't come to a complete stop at the stop sign ..."
Lawyer says, "I slowed down, and no one was coming."
Deputy says, "You still didn't come to a complete stop. License and registration, please."
Lawyer says, "What's the difference?"
Deputy says, "The difference is, you have to come to a complete stop, that's the law. License and registration, please!"
Lawyer says, "If you can show me the legal difference between slow down and stop, I'll give you my license and registration and you give me the ticket, if not you let me go and no ticket."
Deputy says, "Exit your vehicle, sir." At this point, the deputy takes off his gloves and starts slapping the lawyer and says, "Do you want me to stop or just slow down?"
Luke 22:7-23 (King James Version)
(Matthew 26:17-19, Mark 14:12-16)
COMMUNION WAS GIVEN DURING THE PASSOVER
The children of Israel regarded Passover with very special reverence. It called to memory many things, their years of slavery in Egypt, ending with the death of the first born of the Egyptians, the hastily prepared meal with unleavened bread, the blood of the lamb on the door lintels. Even until the present time this is a very special annual memorial celebrated in every Jewish home.
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. (Mark 14:12)
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. (Acts 3:1, Acts 3:11, Acts 4:13, Acts 4:19, Acts 8:14, Galatians 2:9)
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. (Matthew 26:20. Mark 14:17, Mark 6:30)
15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: (Luke 14:15, Luke 22:18, Luke 22:30, Revelation 19:9)
Jesus chose this time, and this feast, as the time to establish another memorial for the church to come. Christians call it the Lord’s Supper, or Communion. Like the Passover, it commemorates the death of the first born, represented in the Passover feast by the lamb. The Lord’s blood was shed on Calvary’s cross as the blood of the lamb was placed on the door lintels. His sinless body is represented by the unleavened bread in the Passover feast. In The Communion, the fruit of the vine represents His blood shed for our salvation.
16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
BOTH ARE MEMORIALS
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: (Luke 22:17-20, Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, 1 Corinthians 10:17, Matthew 14:19)
BOTH USE THE SAME EMBLEMS
18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. (Matthew 26:29, Mark 14:25)
UNLEAVENED BREAD
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. (Matthew 14:19)
FRUIT OF THE VINE
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. (Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Exodus 24:8, Jeremiah 31:31, 1 Corinthians 11:25, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Hebrews 8:8, Hebrews 8:13, Hebrews 9:15)
21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. (Luke 22:21-23. Matthew 26:21-24, Mark 14:18-21, Psalm 41:9, John 13:18, John 13:21-22, John 13:26)
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! (Acts 2:23, Acts 4:28, Acts 10:42, Acts 17:31)
23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
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26th. Tuesday – Joshua 17:14-18:28, Luke 22:47-71, Proverbs 10:21-32
27th. Wednesday - Joshua 19, Luke 23:1-25, Psalm 51:10-19
28th. Thursday - Joshua 20, 21, Luke 23:26-56, Psalm 52
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“Except a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” – John 3:5
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Lawyer says, "What for?"
Deputy says, "You didn't come to a complete stop at the stop sign ..."
Lawyer says, "I slowed down, and no one was coming."
Deputy says, "You still didn't come to a complete stop. License and registration, please."
Lawyer says, "What's the difference?"
Deputy says, "The difference is, you have to come to a complete stop, that's the law. License and registration, please!"
Lawyer says, "If you can show me the legal difference between slow down and stop, I'll give you my license and registration and you give me the ticket, if not you let me go and no ticket."
Deputy says, "Exit your vehicle, sir." At this point, the deputy takes off his gloves and starts slapping the lawyer and says, "Do you want me to stop or just slow down?"
Saturday, April 16, 2011
REPENT YE THEREFORE AND BE CONVERTED
Newsletter 239 April 17, 2011
First impressions are lasting impressions. The unusual dress of the “Herero” women of Namibia can’t help but be noticed. Using hand cranked Singer sewing machines, they made their own dresses and turbans, basically in the style that the earliest missionaries wore. Their skirts swept the ground in several layers. The waists were fitted, and the “mutton” sleeves covered the entire arm. These ladies considered themselves to be Christians, because they dressed as their missionaries had dressed.
These women fled if they spotted a camera, lest you steal their souls, they drank to excess their home brewed mixtures, and we found the first night, they stole what was not fastened down under lock and key. The meaning of “repentance” seemed not to be in their lives.
Later among church members in South Africa, we found they had no problem with “baptism,” but they ignored “repent” in the same sentence. “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19). Christianity is more than dress, or even singing loudly and attending every worship service.
Luke 13:22-30 (King James Version)
22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. (Luke 9:51)
23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
NOT ALL WHO KNOCK SHALL ENTER
The apostles enquired, “Are there few that be saved ?” They had witnessed the feeding of thousands of eager people, they had seen people being healed their illnesses, but now the excitement seemed to be waning, and the excitement less. The bottom line was motivation. What motivates great crowds ? Many are attracted. They “knock” at the door, but they don’t open their hearts, and make that commitment that means a total new way of life; a new birth of water and Spirit. A new beginning as a result of totally repenting of the old ways. Strive to enter in. The way is narrow. It takes a good eye and a concentrated mind to thread a needle, and it takes a controlled life to enter into the narrow gate ahead.
24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. (Mark 7:13)
GOD WILL CLOSE THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY
The time is coming when the door of opportunity will close. Only Noah and his immediate family. Still living with him, entered the ark, then God closed the door. There would have been millions of people all about them. The ark is a “picture” of the church. There will be millions who have not repented of their sins, who will be outside when He comes again.
25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: (Matthew 25:10, Matthew 7:22, Matthew 25:11, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 25:12, Luke 13:27)
EVEN ANY APPARENT FOLLOWERS WILL BE REJECTED
The sad fact is that there will be millions who have lived under the delusion that they are serving God. Several things can be wrong. They may have never made the right start at all. They may not have repented of the old way of life. They may have never been obedient to the Lord in the new birth, baptism. Their motivation may have been wrong. Even their witnessing may be at fault. Jesus said “enter in by the straight” gate, meaning narrow. There will be, and are “false prophets.”
(Luke 3:8)
26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
WE ARE NOT SAVED BY WORKS
But, one of the greatest reasons is that many think they are saved by their works, whereas works are a product of Christianity. One does works because he is a Christian, not to make him one.
27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. (Luke 13:25, Psalm 6:8, Matthew 25:41)
AWARE OF BEING REJECTED
There shall be many who will be rejected.
28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. (Matthew 8:12, Matthew 22:13, Matthew 25:10)
29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
EVERY NATION INCLUDED.
All are invited. All want to be accepted, and we can know that we will be by being in the Lord Jesus. Where we start out is meaningless, but where we consciously chose to stay makes all the difference. Repentance means a change from living in the manner of the world to living in the manner of Christ. The rewards are eternal and can not be measured by this world's measurements.
(Matthew 8:11)
30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. (Matthew 19:30, Matthew 20:16, Mark 10:31)
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19th. Tuesday – Joshua 6, 7, Luke 19:28-48, Psalm 48
20th. Wednesday - Joshua 8, 9, Luke 20:1-26, Psalm 49:1-10
21st. Thursday - Joshua 10, Luke 20:27-47, Psalm 49:11-20
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“It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” – Luke 18:25
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SIGNS THAT YOU'VE GROWN UP:
-6:00 a.m. is when you get up, not when you go to bed.
-You watch the Weather Channel.
-Jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as 'dressed up.'
-You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore.
-Your car insurance goes down and your payments go up.
-You feed your dog Science Diet instead of McDonald's leftovers.
-Dinner and a movie is the whole date instead of the beginning of one.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?
Newsletter 238 April 10, 2011
Luke 10:25-37 (King James Version)
THE LAWYER’S QUESTION
trap for Jesus that he could turn against him. Typical of many lawyers even today, this man was very familiar with the letter of the law, but not overly zealous of the intent. His purpose was to set a trap.
25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (Matthew 22:35, Luke 11:45-46, Luke 18:18-33, Matthew 19:16-22, John 3:1-15)
Of course Jesus knew the answer, but instead of replying, he forced his questioner to answer it himself by asking “What is written in the law?” “What do you say?”
26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou?
JESUS’ QUESTION
Jesus knew how he would respond. It would give the man the opportunity to display his knowledge of the law.
27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. (Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 23:37-40, Galatians 3:10-13, Galatians 3:22-25)
28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. (Leviticus 18:5, Ezekiel 20:11, Matthew 19:17)
Of course, to break even one part of the law, was a sin, and no man lives a perfect life. Scripture calls the law a schoolmaster, and Jesus is introducing a new era, We are saved by the grace of God, not by keeping the letter of the law.
29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor? (Luke 16:15)
WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?
This opens the opportunity to introduce a whole new concept to this conversation.
30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. (Luke 18:31, Luke 19:28)
The setting is important. The road from Jerusalem was seventeen miles of winding trail that descended three thousand feet before it reached Jericho. It was seventeen miles of robber infested mountains that people hastened to get past. One can hardly blame the priest and the Levite for not delaying. Every moment is added danger.
31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
The lawyer would have regarded either of them to be a neighbor, but it was a hated Samaritan who stopped, and it was he, who went beyond what was required to help an injured Jew. This was Judah and not Samaria, so his even being there put him in danger from the very beginning.
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, (Matthew 10:5, Luke 9:52)
34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
THE WAGE OF TWO DAYS LABOR
He gave up his own supplies, and his own transportation, not only that, but he gave up the price of two days labor and promised more on his return should that not be enough.
35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
This is where Jesus asks the question the lawyer did not want to answer. He went to the purpose of the law, not the words only.
36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves?
37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
Are we taking that final step? That is the one which counts. This is the application of the golden rule. Why we do it counts!
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READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2011
APRIL
10th. Sunday – Deuteronomy 23, 24, Luke 12:31-59, Proverbs 9:1-12
11th. Monday – Deuteronomy 25, 26, 27, Luke 13, Psalm 44:1-12
12th. Tuesday – Deuteronomy 28, Luke 14, Psalm 44:13-28
13th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 29, 30, 31, Luke 15, Psalm 45:1-9
14th. Thursday - Deuteronomy 32, Luke 16, Proverbs 9:13-18
15th. Friday – Deuteronomy 33, 34, Luke 17, Psalm 45:10-17
16th. Saturday - Joshua 1, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 46
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LOVE ONE ANOTHER
Several years ago at the Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win.
All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back; every one of them.
One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said: "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes.
People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing:
What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our
Luke 10:25-37 (King James Version)
THE LAWYER’S QUESTION
trap for Jesus that he could turn against him. Typical of many lawyers even today, this man was very familiar with the letter of the law, but not overly zealous of the intent. His purpose was to set a trap.
25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (Matthew 22:35, Luke 11:45-46, Luke 18:18-33, Matthew 19:16-22, John 3:1-15)
Of course Jesus knew the answer, but instead of replying, he forced his questioner to answer it himself by asking “What is written in the law?” “What do you say?”
26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou?
JESUS’ QUESTION
Jesus knew how he would respond. It would give the man the opportunity to display his knowledge of the law.
27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. (Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 23:37-40, Galatians 3:10-13, Galatians 3:22-25)
28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. (Leviticus 18:5, Ezekiel 20:11, Matthew 19:17)
Of course, to break even one part of the law, was a sin, and no man lives a perfect life. Scripture calls the law a schoolmaster, and Jesus is introducing a new era, We are saved by the grace of God, not by keeping the letter of the law.
29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor? (Luke 16:15)
WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?
This opens the opportunity to introduce a whole new concept to this conversation.
30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. (Luke 18:31, Luke 19:28)
The setting is important. The road from Jerusalem was seventeen miles of winding trail that descended three thousand feet before it reached Jericho. It was seventeen miles of robber infested mountains that people hastened to get past. One can hardly blame the priest and the Levite for not delaying. Every moment is added danger.
31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
The lawyer would have regarded either of them to be a neighbor, but it was a hated Samaritan who stopped, and it was he, who went beyond what was required to help an injured Jew. This was Judah and not Samaria, so his even being there put him in danger from the very beginning.
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, (Matthew 10:5, Luke 9:52)
34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
THE WAGE OF TWO DAYS LABOR
He gave up his own supplies, and his own transportation, not only that, but he gave up the price of two days labor and promised more on his return should that not be enough.
35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
This is where Jesus asks the question the lawyer did not want to answer. He went to the purpose of the law, not the words only.
36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves?
37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
Are we taking that final step? That is the one which counts. This is the application of the golden rule. Why we do it counts!
__________
READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2011
APRIL
10th. Sunday – Deuteronomy 23, 24, Luke 12:31-59, Proverbs 9:1-12
11th. Monday – Deuteronomy 25, 26, 27, Luke 13, Psalm 44:1-12
12th. Tuesday – Deuteronomy 28, Luke 14, Psalm 44:13-28
13th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 29, 30, 31, Luke 15, Psalm 45:1-9
14th. Thursday - Deuteronomy 32, Luke 16, Proverbs 9:13-18
15th. Friday – Deuteronomy 33, 34, Luke 17, Psalm 45:10-17
16th. Saturday - Joshua 1, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 46
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LOVE ONE ANOTHER
Several years ago at the Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win.
All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back; every one of them.
One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said: "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes.
People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing:
What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our
Friday, April 1, 2011
THE LAW, THE PROPHETS, AND THE LORD GOD, BEAR WITNESS
SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES WITH BOB
Newsletter 237 April 3, 2011
In Bible days, three witnesses were considered adequate to confirm the truth of a fact. I don’t care for such titles as “Three Ducks in a Pond,” or I would title this with the homely title of “Three P’s in a Pod.” I don’t know how many others may have done so, but I would like us to look for the three “P’s” as we progress.
Peter James and John form an inner group from among the Apostles and are often singled out to be with Jesus on crucial occasions. They were with Jesus here, they were chosen to be present for the raising of Jairus’ daughter, and they were with him in Gethsemane.
Luke 9:28-36 (King James Version)
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Matthew 17:1, Mark 5:1, Luke 3:21, Luke 5:15, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:18)
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. (Luke 3:21, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:18, Mark 16:12)
This is the kind of brightness that Paul had seen on the road to Damascus when he had seen Jesus and was blinded for a time. Before that, I was the kind of bright light that is associated with God the Father as He led the Children of Israel in the wilderness, and at the dedication of the Tabernacle and of the Temple. It is one of the indications of the presence of God.
30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
Moses is associated with the law of God given through him. The law was crucial to the preparation of God’s chosen people. Thus, the “P” represents the preparation of a people from whom would come the Messiah.
Elijah is representative of the prophets who prophesied of the Messiah who would come to be their king so they could not fail to know him He would fulfill all the prophecies about him years before. This “P“ stands for the prophecies.
God Himself, of course, is the final of the three witnesses. God proclaimed, “.This is my beloved Son, Hear Him.” This is the final “P”. Proclaim to the world, “Jesus is the Christ, the only begotten Son of God.” We have this message for the world. .
31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. (2 Peter 1:15)
32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. (Matthew 26:43, Mark 14:40)
Peter, James and John were asleep when they were awakened by his glory, and the messengers just arrived from Heaven. As they heard them talking together, they assumed that they had come to usher in that wonderful kingdom they were expecting. It was then that God Himself spoke .
33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. (Luke 5:5, Luke 9:49, Matthew 17:4, Mark 9:5, Mark 9:6)
34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. (2 Peter 1:17, Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 12:18, Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22)
God ties it all together into one wonderful fact. “This is my beloved Son, hear Him.” The world does not want to hear it, but this is our commission from the top, “hear ye Him.”
36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. (Matthew 17:9, Mark 9:9)
Before Jesus ascended back to Heaven, He commanded “teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost“: (Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16).
That is exactly what the Apostles did. (Acts 2:38)
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READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2011
APRIL
3rd. Sunday – Deuteronomy 5, 6, Luke 9:23-45. Psalm 40:9-17
4th. Monday – Deuteronomy 7, 8, 9, Luke 9:46-62, Psalm 41:1-6
5th. Tuesday – Deuteronomy 10, 11, Luke 10:1-20, Psalm 41:7-13
6th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 12, 13, 14, Luke 10:21-42, Proverbs 8:32-36
7th. Thursday - Deuteronomy 15, 16, 17, Luke 11:1-26, Psalm 42:1-6
8th. Friday – Deuteronomy 18, 19. 20, Luke 11:27-54. Psalm 42:7-11
9th. Saturday - Deuteronomy 21, 22, Luke 12:1-30, Psalm 43
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“Life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.” Luke 12:23
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Where You Headed?
A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimeters from a shop window.
For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, "Look mate, don't ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of me!"
The passenger apologized and said, "I didn't realize that a little tap would scare you so much."
The driver replied, "It's okay, thats not really your fault. Today is my first day as a cab driver. I've been driving a funeral van for the last 25 years."
Newsletter 237 April 3, 2011
In Bible days, three witnesses were considered adequate to confirm the truth of a fact. I don’t care for such titles as “Three Ducks in a Pond,” or I would title this with the homely title of “Three P’s in a Pod.” I don’t know how many others may have done so, but I would like us to look for the three “P’s” as we progress.
Peter James and John form an inner group from among the Apostles and are often singled out to be with Jesus on crucial occasions. They were with Jesus here, they were chosen to be present for the raising of Jairus’ daughter, and they were with him in Gethsemane.
Luke 9:28-36 (King James Version)
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Matthew 17:1, Mark 5:1, Luke 3:21, Luke 5:15, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:18)
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. (Luke 3:21, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:18, Mark 16:12)
This is the kind of brightness that Paul had seen on the road to Damascus when he had seen Jesus and was blinded for a time. Before that, I was the kind of bright light that is associated with God the Father as He led the Children of Israel in the wilderness, and at the dedication of the Tabernacle and of the Temple. It is one of the indications of the presence of God.
30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
Moses is associated with the law of God given through him. The law was crucial to the preparation of God’s chosen people. Thus, the “P” represents the preparation of a people from whom would come the Messiah.
Elijah is representative of the prophets who prophesied of the Messiah who would come to be their king so they could not fail to know him He would fulfill all the prophecies about him years before. This “P“ stands for the prophecies.
God Himself, of course, is the final of the three witnesses. God proclaimed, “.This is my beloved Son, Hear Him.” This is the final “P”. Proclaim to the world, “Jesus is the Christ, the only begotten Son of God.” We have this message for the world. .
31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. (2 Peter 1:15)
32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. (Matthew 26:43, Mark 14:40)
Peter, James and John were asleep when they were awakened by his glory, and the messengers just arrived from Heaven. As they heard them talking together, they assumed that they had come to usher in that wonderful kingdom they were expecting. It was then that God Himself spoke .
33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. (Luke 5:5, Luke 9:49, Matthew 17:4, Mark 9:5, Mark 9:6)
34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. (2 Peter 1:17, Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 12:18, Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22)
God ties it all together into one wonderful fact. “This is my beloved Son, hear Him.” The world does not want to hear it, but this is our commission from the top, “hear ye Him.”
36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. (Matthew 17:9, Mark 9:9)
Before Jesus ascended back to Heaven, He commanded “teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost“: (Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16).
That is exactly what the Apostles did. (Acts 2:38)
__________
READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2011
APRIL
3rd. Sunday – Deuteronomy 5, 6, Luke 9:23-45. Psalm 40:9-17
4th. Monday – Deuteronomy 7, 8, 9, Luke 9:46-62, Psalm 41:1-6
5th. Tuesday – Deuteronomy 10, 11, Luke 10:1-20, Psalm 41:7-13
6th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 12, 13, 14, Luke 10:21-42, Proverbs 8:32-36
7th. Thursday - Deuteronomy 15, 16, 17, Luke 11:1-26, Psalm 42:1-6
8th. Friday – Deuteronomy 18, 19. 20, Luke 11:27-54. Psalm 42:7-11
9th. Saturday - Deuteronomy 21, 22, Luke 12:1-30, Psalm 43
_________
OUR CHRISTIAN BLOG LINKS
(With links to 776 titles)
Ctrl/click to follow these links
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’ 8 published books
httpv://priceless.but.free.gift.blogspot.com
__________
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
“Life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.” Luke 12:23
__________
http://www.amazon.com/P-J-Mills/e/B004KAS792/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Where You Headed?
A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimeters from a shop window.
For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, "Look mate, don't ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of me!"
The passenger apologized and said, "I didn't realize that a little tap would scare you so much."
The driver replied, "It's okay, thats not really your fault. Today is my first day as a cab driver. I've been driving a funeral van for the last 25 years."
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