Newsletter 136 April 19. 2009
Matthew 16:24-27, Mark 8:34-38
This account is also found in Matthew and Mark, all three of the synoptic gospels. Only John does not include it.
A BAD SITUATION
As an introduction before we come to the scripture itself, let us look at three other scriptures, each of which is written by the apostle Paul. They all come from the book of Romans.
The first shows the need for salvation of all mankind. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) It was not just Adam and Eve who sinned, but all have sinned. This, then, is the background situation.
Add to that the fact that “the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) But, “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17).
GOD MADE A PLAN
This wasn’t something that just came about, God started right from Eden with the first steps to prepare a people who could accept and follow Jesus. Over those many years he sent many prophets to promise a savior to come. Both the Old Testament books, and the book of Matthew record many of those, however it is the book of Luke that we are presently reading.
Luke 9:23-27 (King James Version)
23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (Matthew 10:38, Luke 14:27)
24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. ( Soul - Matthew 10:39, Luke 17:33, John 12:25)
25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? (Hebrews 10:24)
26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. (Matthew 10:33, Luke 12:9)
27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. (Matthew 16:28)
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21st. Tuesday – Joshua 10, Luke 20:27-47, Psalm 49:11-20
22nd. Wednesday – Joshua 11,12, Luke 21:1-19, Proverbs 10:11-20
23rd. Thursday – Joshua 13,14, Luke 21:20-38, Psalm 50:1-15
24th. Friday – Joshua 15, Luke 22:1-23, Psalm 50:16-23
25th. Saturday – Joshua 16-17:13, Luke 22:24-46, Psalm 51:1-9
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"Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:8
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I Just Wanna Bang On The Drum All Day...
A researcher arrives in Borneo to gather data for his thesis. Accompanied by his trusty guide, he seeks out a very remote locale for researching the mating behaviour of the giant rat of Sumatra.
Around dusk of the first day, he's sitting by the campfire with his guide when in the distance, he hears tribal drums. They get louder. The guide announces, "I don't know guys, I don't like the sound of those drums."
Dusk turns to evening. The drums get louder. The guide says, "I really don't like the sound of those drums."
Evening turns to dead of night. The drums get louder and louder, until it is obvious that the drummers must be quite close. The guide cries out again, "I really don't like the sound of those drums!"
Suddenly the drums stop, and a voice from the darkness cries out,
"Hey dude, lay off. He's not our regular drummer."
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RULES OF THE KINGDOM LIFE
Newsletter 134 April 5, 2009
Christians have one golden rule which stands out above all other possible rules. This is a rule that even the small child can understand. But, it is one that very few people really try to live by. “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do even so unto them.” (Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31)
When Jesus was asked to teach his disciples how to pray, one petition of the prayer he taught them was, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” If we stop to think what they are asking, how many people really want that? (Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4)
Jesus did not have double standards, and his lessons never change. What he said in his sermon on the mount, and in the prayer he taught his disciples, is just as applicable to us as it was to them. He does not change. His “Golden Rule“ is a rule which encompasses all others. It is truly THE rule he wants us to live by. The example of his life teaches us that it applies to all others, friend or foe; rich or poor. He had as much compassion for a ragged outcast man suffering from advanced leprosy, as he did for kings in their palaces. In its context, it is a part of this scripture from the gospel of Luke.
Luke 6:27-36 (King James Version)
Matthew 5:39-48, Matthew 7:1-2, Matthew 7:12
27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, (Matthew 5:24, Luke 6:35, Romans 12:20)
28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. (revile - Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:15)
29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. (Luke 6:29-30, Matthew 5:29-42)
30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. (Luke 7:12)
32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. (Matthew 5:46)
33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. (Matthew 5:42)
35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. (Luke 6:27, Matthew 5:9, Luke 1:32, Psalm 37:26)
36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
If you are puzzled by the King James English, you may hover over any of the blue references while the copy is still on your monitor and they will give parallel references or this verse in modern English.. It all comes down to treating others the way we wish to be treated ourselves.
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6th. Monday - Deuteronomy 12,13,14, Luke 10:21-42, Proverbs 8:32-36
7th. Tuesday - Deuteronomy 15,16,17, Luke 11:1-26, Psalm 42:1-6
8th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 18,19,20, Luke 11:27-54, Psalm 42:7-11
9th. Thursday - Deuteronomy 21,22, Luke 12:1-30, Psalm 43
10th. Friday - Deuteronomy 23,24, Luke 12:31-59, Proverbs 9:1-12
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Matthew 6:14-15
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Christians have one golden rule which stands out above all other possible rules. This is a rule that even the small child can understand. But, it is one that very few people really try to live by. “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do even so unto them.” (Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31)
When Jesus was asked to teach his disciples how to pray, one petition of the prayer he taught them was, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” If we stop to think what they are asking, how many people really want that? (Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4)
Jesus did not have double standards, and his lessons never change. What he said in his sermon on the mount, and in the prayer he taught his disciples, is just as applicable to us as it was to them. He does not change. His “Golden Rule“ is a rule which encompasses all others. It is truly THE rule he wants us to live by. The example of his life teaches us that it applies to all others, friend or foe; rich or poor. He had as much compassion for a ragged outcast man suffering from advanced leprosy, as he did for kings in their palaces. In its context, it is a part of this scripture from the gospel of Luke.
Luke 6:27-36 (King James Version)
Matthew 5:39-48, Matthew 7:1-2, Matthew 7:12
27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, (Matthew 5:24, Luke 6:35, Romans 12:20)
28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. (revile - Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:15)
29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. (Luke 6:29-30, Matthew 5:29-42)
30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. (Luke 7:12)
32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. (Matthew 5:46)
33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. (Matthew 5:42)
35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. (Luke 6:27, Matthew 5:9, Luke 1:32, Psalm 37:26)
36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
If you are puzzled by the King James English, you may hover over any of the blue references while the copy is still on your monitor and they will give parallel references or this verse in modern English.. It all comes down to treating others the way we wish to be treated ourselves.
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APRIL
5th. Sunday - Deuteronomy 10,11, Luke 10:1-20, Psalm 41:7-13
6th. Monday - Deuteronomy 12,13,14, Luke 10:21-42, Proverbs 8:32-36
7th. Tuesday - Deuteronomy 15,16,17, Luke 11:1-26, Psalm 42:1-6
8th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 18,19,20, Luke 11:27-54, Psalm 42:7-11
9th. Thursday - Deuteronomy 21,22, Luke 12:1-30, Psalm 43
10th. Friday - Deuteronomy 23,24, Luke 12:31-59, Proverbs 9:1-12
11th. Saturday - Deuteronomy25,26,27, Luke 13, Psalm 44:1-12
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Matthew 6:14-15
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A TOUGH DECISION TO MAKE
Newsletter 135 April 12. 2009
IS IT REALLY?
I have titled this study, “A tough decision to make,” but is it really? It all depends on the person making the decision, but it is one that we all make at one time or another. The first person came to Jesus on his own and seemingly had already made the decision that e was going to follow him wherever he chose to go. That seems to be good, but he failed the very first test. Was he prepared to make sacrifices when the going started to get tough. Had Jesus been a teacher who would provide everything for him settling down in a monastery somewhere and providing comfort, food and whatever he needed, then that was good. He would do that, but that is not what Jesus said. He, the teacher did not have a settled place to live, he did not promise material needs, what he did offer was hardship, neglect, sleeping where ever shelter was to be found, perhaps a cave in the mountains or shelter in a garden such as Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. or occasionally an upper room in someone’s home. He had not even counted the cost, and when reminded, he went away.
JESUS CHOSE THE SECOND MAN
Jesus chose the next man saying, “Follow me.” This man did know the cost and was ready to make the choice, as soon as he had fulfilled his family responsibilities. There is nothing to indicate that he father had died. He was probably healthy and would live for years yet. Jesus’ response was, “Let the dead bury the dead but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.”
WE ALL MUST MAKE THIS DECISION
Actually, this is the same decision all Christians have had to make. He said later, recorded by Matthew in his gospel, Matthew 28:19-20, and Mark in his. Mark 16:15-16)
Let’s read the account. Luke 9:57-62
(Matthew 8:18-22) (King James Version)
57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (Luke 9:51, Mark 8:19-22)
58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. (Matthew 8:20)
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. (Matthew 8:22)
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. (Matthew 4:23)
61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. (1 Kings 19:20)
62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Philippians 3:13)
Let us realize that there is nothing, not family responsibilities, not children, grandchildren, or even great grandchildren, not home, or even national identity, nothing, that is more important than our relationship with Jesus.
JESUS WILL NOT BE DEBTOR TO ANY MAN
He reserves the reward for that which matters most, eternity. Look ahead ; look ahead at the destination for the faithful. Servant. “I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go, I will come again.” (John 14:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Hebrews 11:10, Hebrews 11:14-16, Revelation 11)
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12th. Sunday - Deuteronomy 28, Luke 14, Psalm 44:13-26
13th. Monday - Deuteronomy 29,30,31, Luke 15, Psalm 45:1-9
14th. Tuesday - Deuteronomy 32, Luke 16, Proverbs 9:13-18
15th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 33,34, Luke 17, Psalm 45:10-17
16th. Thursday – Joshua 1, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 46
17th. Friday – Joshua 2,3, Luke 18:18-43, Psalm 47:1-9
18th. Saturday – Joshua 4,5, Luke 19:1-27, Proverbs 10:1-10
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"It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
Luke 4:4
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Worry Wort ...
Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. Now he was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a small business that he had started himself.
"I need someone with an accounting degree," the man said. "But mainly, I'm looking for someone to do my worrying for me."
"Excuse me?" the accountant said.
"I worry about a lot of things," the man said. "But I don't want to have to worry about money. Your job will be to take all the money worries off my back."
"I see," the accountant said. "And how much does the job pay?"
"I'll start you at eighty thousand."
"Eighty thousand dollars!" the accountant exclaimed. "How can such a small business afford a sum like that?"
"That," the owner said, "is your first worry."
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IS IT REALLY?
I have titled this study, “A tough decision to make,” but is it really? It all depends on the person making the decision, but it is one that we all make at one time or another. The first person came to Jesus on his own and seemingly had already made the decision that e was going to follow him wherever he chose to go. That seems to be good, but he failed the very first test. Was he prepared to make sacrifices when the going started to get tough. Had Jesus been a teacher who would provide everything for him settling down in a monastery somewhere and providing comfort, food and whatever he needed, then that was good. He would do that, but that is not what Jesus said. He, the teacher did not have a settled place to live, he did not promise material needs, what he did offer was hardship, neglect, sleeping where ever shelter was to be found, perhaps a cave in the mountains or shelter in a garden such as Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. or occasionally an upper room in someone’s home. He had not even counted the cost, and when reminded, he went away.
JESUS CHOSE THE SECOND MAN
Jesus chose the next man saying, “Follow me.” This man did know the cost and was ready to make the choice, as soon as he had fulfilled his family responsibilities. There is nothing to indicate that he father had died. He was probably healthy and would live for years yet. Jesus’ response was, “Let the dead bury the dead but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.”
WE ALL MUST MAKE THIS DECISION
Actually, this is the same decision all Christians have had to make. He said later, recorded by Matthew in his gospel, Matthew 28:19-20, and Mark in his. Mark 16:15-16)
Let’s read the account. Luke 9:57-62
(Matthew 8:18-22) (King James Version)
57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (Luke 9:51, Mark 8:19-22)
58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. (Matthew 8:20)
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. (Matthew 8:22)
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. (Matthew 4:23)
61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. (1 Kings 19:20)
62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Philippians 3:13)
Let us realize that there is nothing, not family responsibilities, not children, grandchildren, or even great grandchildren, not home, or even national identity, nothing, that is more important than our relationship with Jesus.
JESUS WILL NOT BE DEBTOR TO ANY MAN
He reserves the reward for that which matters most, eternity. Look ahead ; look ahead at the destination for the faithful. Servant. “I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go, I will come again.” (John 14:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Hebrews 11:10, Hebrews 11:14-16, Revelation 11)
READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
APRIL
12th. Sunday - Deuteronomy 28, Luke 14, Psalm 44:13-26
13th. Monday - Deuteronomy 29,30,31, Luke 15, Psalm 45:1-9
14th. Tuesday - Deuteronomy 32, Luke 16, Proverbs 9:13-18
15th. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 33,34, Luke 17, Psalm 45:10-17
16th. Thursday – Joshua 1, Luke 18:1-17, Psalm 46
17th. Friday – Joshua 2,3, Luke 18:18-43, Psalm 47:1-9
18th. Saturday – Joshua 4,5, Luke 19:1-27, Proverbs 10:1-10
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
Luke 4:4
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Worry Wort ...
Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. Now he was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a small business that he had started himself.
"I need someone with an accounting degree," the man said. "But mainly, I'm looking for someone to do my worrying for me."
"Excuse me?" the accountant said.
"I worry about a lot of things," the man said. "But I don't want to have to worry about money. Your job will be to take all the money worries off my back."
"I see," the accountant said. "And how much does the job pay?"
"I'll start you at eighty thousand."
"Eighty thousand dollars!" the accountant exclaimed. "How can such a small business afford a sum like that?"
"That," the owner said, "is your first worry."
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CHRIST'S LAST TWO COMMANDS
Newsletter 133 March 29, 2009
Mark 16:15-17, and Matthew 26:26-29
The latter portion of the Bible is named the “New Testament” because it reveals our Lord’s final instructions to his family as to what his will is for us to be doing until he returns. His last instruction before his death was to establish a physical memorial service in order that we might not forget what he has done in order to establish the possibility of our salvation.
For those of the Jewish background, this weekly memorial would replace the Passover feast and the daily sacrifices, and for them and the rest of mankind, the gentile world, it is a weekly reminder of his death, burial, and resurrection, and of our own death to sin, burial in baptism, and resurrection to a new life in preparation for Heaven. This we are to be faithful in observing until he returns for us and we can remember it with him in heaven.
1. OBSERVE THIS MEMORIAL
Matthew 26:26-29 (English Standard Version)
26 (Matthew 26:26 : For Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:18-20; 1 Cor 11:23-25 ) Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and (Matthew 26:26 : Matthew 14:19 ) after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; (Matthew 26:26 : 1 Cor 10:16; John 6:53) this is my body."
27 And he took a cup, and when he (Matthew 26:27 : Matthew 15:36) had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you,
28 for (Matthew 26:28 : Matthew 26:26 ) this is my (Matthew 26:28 : Exodus 24:8; Zech 9:11; Heb 13:20 ) blood of the [a] covenant, which is poured out for (Matthew 26:28 : Matthew 20:28 ) many (Matthew 26:28 : Mark 1:4; Luke 1:77) for the forgiveness of sins.
29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you (Matthew 26:29 : Matthew 13:43) in my Father’s kingdom."
2. GO TEACH ALL THE WORLD
Mark 16:15-17 (English Standard Version)
15 And he said to them, (Mark 16:15 : Matt 28:19) "Go into all the world and (Mark 16:15 : Col 1:23; Mark 13:10; Acts 1:8; Rom 10:18 ) proclaim the gospel to (Mark 16:15, Rom 8:22) the whole creation.
16 (Mark 16:16 : John 3:18) Whoever believes and is (Mark 16:16 : John 3:5) baptized (Mark 16:16 : Acts 16:31; Rom 10:9; 1 Pet 3:21) will be saved, but (Mark 16:16 : Mark 16:11; Luke 24:11, 41; Acts 28:24; 1 Pet 2:7; 2 Thess 2:12 ) whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 And (Mark 16:17 : Mark 11:23) these signs will accompany those who believe:(Mark 16:17 : Acts 5:16; 8:7; 16:18; 19:12; Mark 9:38) in my name they will cast out demons; (Mark 16:17 : Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6; 1 Cor 12:10, 28, 30; 13:1; 14:2, 4 ) they will speak in new tongues;
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MARCH
29th. Sunday - Numbers 30,31, Luke 7:24-50, Proverbs 8:12-21
30th. Monday - Numbers 32,33, Luke 8:1-18, Psalm 38:13-22
31st. Tuesday - Numbers 34,35,36, Luke 8:19-40, Psalm 39
APRIL
1st. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 1,2, Luke 8:41-56, Psalm 40:1-8
2nd. Thursday - Deuteronomy 3,4, Luke 9:1-22, Proverbs 8:22-31
3rd. Friday - Deuteronomy 5,6, Luke 9:23-45, Psalm 40:9-17
4th. Saturday - Deuteronomy7,8,9, Luke 9:46-62, Psalm 41:1-6
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentanmce"
Luke 5:31-32
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Mark 16:15-17, and Matthew 26:26-29
The latter portion of the Bible is named the “New Testament” because it reveals our Lord’s final instructions to his family as to what his will is for us to be doing until he returns. His last instruction before his death was to establish a physical memorial service in order that we might not forget what he has done in order to establish the possibility of our salvation.
For those of the Jewish background, this weekly memorial would replace the Passover feast and the daily sacrifices, and for them and the rest of mankind, the gentile world, it is a weekly reminder of his death, burial, and resurrection, and of our own death to sin, burial in baptism, and resurrection to a new life in preparation for Heaven. This we are to be faithful in observing until he returns for us and we can remember it with him in heaven.
1. OBSERVE THIS MEMORIAL
Matthew 26:26-29 (English Standard Version)
26 (Matthew 26:26 : For Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:18-20; 1 Cor 11:23-25 ) Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and (Matthew 26:26 : Matthew 14:19 ) after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; (Matthew 26:26 : 1 Cor 10:16; John 6:53) this is my body."
27 And he took a cup, and when he (Matthew 26:27 : Matthew 15:36) had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you,
28 for (Matthew 26:28 : Matthew 26:26 ) this is my (Matthew 26:28 : Exodus 24:8; Zech 9:11; Heb 13:20 ) blood of the [a] covenant, which is poured out for (Matthew 26:28 : Matthew 20:28 ) many (Matthew 26:28 : Mark 1:4; Luke 1:77) for the forgiveness of sins.
29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you (Matthew 26:29 : Matthew 13:43) in my Father’s kingdom."
2. GO TEACH ALL THE WORLD
Mark 16:15-17 (English Standard Version)
15 And he said to them, (Mark 16:15 : Matt 28:19) "Go into all the world and (Mark 16:15 : Col 1:23; Mark 13:10; Acts 1:8; Rom 10:18 ) proclaim the gospel to (Mark 16:15, Rom 8:22) the whole creation.
16 (Mark 16:16 : John 3:18) Whoever believes and is (Mark 16:16 : John 3:5) baptized (Mark 16:16 : Acts 16:31; Rom 10:9; 1 Pet 3:21) will be saved, but (Mark 16:16 : Mark 16:11; Luke 24:11, 41; Acts 28:24; 1 Pet 2:7; 2 Thess 2:12 ) whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 And (Mark 16:17 : Mark 11:23) these signs will accompany those who believe:(Mark 16:17 : Acts 5:16; 8:7; 16:18; 19:12; Mark 9:38) in my name they will cast out demons; (Mark 16:17 : Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6; 1 Cor 12:10, 28, 30; 13:1; 14:2, 4 ) they will speak in new tongues;
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MARCH
29th. Sunday - Numbers 30,31, Luke 7:24-50, Proverbs 8:12-21
30th. Monday - Numbers 32,33, Luke 8:1-18, Psalm 38:13-22
31st. Tuesday - Numbers 34,35,36, Luke 8:19-40, Psalm 39
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2nd. Thursday - Deuteronomy 3,4, Luke 9:1-22, Proverbs 8:22-31
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"They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentanmce"
Luke 5:31-32
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
SIN ARISES FROM WITHIN THE HEART
Newsletter 129 February 27, 2009
Are not Jesus’ accusations of the Pharisees and scribes, who were being addressed and described as hypocrites, not also true of many of similar habits today? Their basic problem was that they knew the scriptures, but they placed more importance on their own traditions than the Word of God.? Their hearts were polluted, therefore their teachings were also corrupt. When the flock of the church follows a shepherd who does not teach the word. He is at fault because he does not teach the truth of the Word, and they are at fault because they base their beliefs and actions in response to what he has said and do not confirm them with the Word. Jesus’ final command would be, “teaching them to observe all things Whatsoever I have commanded you.” He was teaching them then what they must pass along to others, the flock.
6 “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Mark 7:6-7
This is exactly why there are so many denominations and cults today, all of who claim to be teaching the word of God. The Pharisees had their traditions; the cults also have their traditions which they emphasize more than the Bible.
Mark 7:14-23
14 Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:
15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
17And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.
18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;
19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats
20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
The end result is sin, a few of which he enumerates in verses 21 and 22. These all arise in the heart where they are planned before they mature in action.
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MARCH
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3rd. Tuesday - Leviticus 7,8, Mark 12:1-17, Psalm 30:1-7
4th. Wednesday - Leviticus 9,10, Mark 12:18-44, Psalm 30:8-12
5th. Thursday - Leviticus 11,12, Mark 13:1-20, Proverbs 6:20-29
6th. Friday - Leviticus 13, Mark 13:21-37, Psalm 31:1-8
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"And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful."
Mark 4:19
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Are not Jesus’ accusations of the Pharisees and scribes, who were being addressed and described as hypocrites, not also true of many of similar habits today? Their basic problem was that they knew the scriptures, but they placed more importance on their own traditions than the Word of God.? Their hearts were polluted, therefore their teachings were also corrupt. When the flock of the church follows a shepherd who does not teach the word. He is at fault because he does not teach the truth of the Word, and they are at fault because they base their beliefs and actions in response to what he has said and do not confirm them with the Word. Jesus’ final command would be, “teaching them to observe all things Whatsoever I have commanded you.” He was teaching them then what they must pass along to others, the flock.
6 “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Mark 7:6-7
This is exactly why there are so many denominations and cults today, all of who claim to be teaching the word of God. The Pharisees had their traditions; the cults also have their traditions which they emphasize more than the Bible.
Mark 7:14-23
14 Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:
15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
17And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.
18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;
19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats
20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
The end result is sin, a few of which he enumerates in verses 21 and 22. These all arise in the heart where they are planned before they mature in action.
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MARCH
1st. Sunday - Leviticus 1,2,3, Mark 10:22-52, Proverbs 6:12-19
2nd. Monday - Leviticus 4,5,6, Mark 11, Psalm 29
3rd. Tuesday - Leviticus 7,8, Mark 12:1-17, Psalm 30:1-7
4th. Wednesday - Leviticus 9,10, Mark 12:18-44, Psalm 30:8-12
5th. Thursday - Leviticus 11,12, Mark 13:1-20, Proverbs 6:20-29
6th. Friday - Leviticus 13, Mark 13:21-37, Psalm 31:1-8
7th. Saturday - Leviticus 14, Mark 14:1-21, Psalm 31:9-18
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Mark 4:19
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Friday, February 20, 2009
WHICH ONE SIN IS UNFORGIVABLE?
Newsletter 128
Yes, God is a God of love, but there is one sin that he can not ignore, and it can not be forgiven. He did not make all the preparations he did, and send his own Son to die for our sins, to have us credit the work of his Holy Spirit to Satan. Our text today identifies that sin. That sin is exactly what these scribes, mostly Pharisees from Jerusalem, had done. They said that Jesus was acting under Satan, Beelzebub and using his power to cast out demons.
Jesus had received the power of the Holy Spirit when he descended and settled upon him at the time of his baptism in the form of a dove. It was through this power that he cast out demons.
Mark 3:22-30 (King James Version)
22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
27 No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
EVEN COMMON SENSE TELLS US:
Satan is not going to divide his forces to defeat his own purposes. He wills that with the demons, fallen angels, he will be able to fight against Jesus and his angels, and succeed. As a fallen angel, with his forces, he plots through deception, and any other means at his disposal, to oppose Jesus. God reveals in the book of Revelation what will happen to them in the end, but for the time being, Satan is engaged in battle against good., Against every good thing God has given for mankind, Satan has pitted an evil counterfeit.
He has established counterfeit churches by the thousands, a counterfeit baptism that even ignores the meaning of the word in Biblical Greek, demons to inhabit mankind in order to crowd out the Holy Spirit, false religions, books to replace the Bible, music that has the rhythm of paganism, rituals in place of a change of the heart, even money will be replaced by Satan’s mark in the forehead or hand. People are afraid to read Revelation, but that is where the end, of these things, is revealed. Do not be deceived. Read Revelation 14:9-11.
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"You know, doctor," said the architect, "I sometimes believe this type of work is as complicated as the work we do."
"Perhaps," the surgeon replied. "But let's see him do it while the engine is running."
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FEBRUARY
22nd. Sunday - Exodus 27,28, Mark 6:1-29, Psalm 24
23rd, Monday - Exodus 29,30, Mark 6:30-56, Psalm 25:1-11
24th. Tuesday - Exodus 31,32, Mark 7, Psalm 25:12-22
25th. Wednesday - Exodus 33,34, Mark 8, Proverbs 5:1-11
26th. Thursday - Exodus 35,36, Mark 9:1-32, Psalm 26
27th. Friday - Exodus 37,38, Mark 9:33-50, Psalm 27
28th. Saturday - Exodus 39,40, Mark 10:1-31, Psalm 28
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" Whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Mark 3:35
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Yes, God is a God of love, but there is one sin that he can not ignore, and it can not be forgiven. He did not make all the preparations he did, and send his own Son to die for our sins, to have us credit the work of his Holy Spirit to Satan. Our text today identifies that sin. That sin is exactly what these scribes, mostly Pharisees from Jerusalem, had done. They said that Jesus was acting under Satan, Beelzebub and using his power to cast out demons.
Jesus had received the power of the Holy Spirit when he descended and settled upon him at the time of his baptism in the form of a dove. It was through this power that he cast out demons.
Mark 3:22-30 (King James Version)
22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
27 No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
EVEN COMMON SENSE TELLS US:
Satan is not going to divide his forces to defeat his own purposes. He wills that with the demons, fallen angels, he will be able to fight against Jesus and his angels, and succeed. As a fallen angel, with his forces, he plots through deception, and any other means at his disposal, to oppose Jesus. God reveals in the book of Revelation what will happen to them in the end, but for the time being, Satan is engaged in battle against good., Against every good thing God has given for mankind, Satan has pitted an evil counterfeit.
He has established counterfeit churches by the thousands, a counterfeit baptism that even ignores the meaning of the word in Biblical Greek, demons to inhabit mankind in order to crowd out the Holy Spirit, false religions, books to replace the Bible, music that has the rhythm of paganism, rituals in place of a change of the heart, even money will be replaced by Satan’s mark in the forehead or hand. People are afraid to read Revelation, but that is where the end, of these things, is revealed. Do not be deceived. Read Revelation 14:9-11.
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An architect watched a mechanic remove engine parts from his car to get to the valves. A surgeon, waiting for his car to be repaired, walked over to observe the process. After they introduced themselves, they began talking, and the talk turned to their lines of work.
"You know, doctor," said the architect, "I sometimes believe this type of work is as complicated as the work we do."
"Perhaps," the surgeon replied. "But let's see him do it while the engine is running."
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
FEBRUARY
22nd. Sunday - Exodus 27,28, Mark 6:1-29, Psalm 24
23rd, Monday - Exodus 29,30, Mark 6:30-56, Psalm 25:1-11
24th. Tuesday - Exodus 31,32, Mark 7, Psalm 25:12-22
25th. Wednesday - Exodus 33,34, Mark 8, Proverbs 5:1-11
26th. Thursday - Exodus 35,36, Mark 9:1-32, Psalm 26
27th. Friday - Exodus 37,38, Mark 9:33-50, Psalm 27
28th. Saturday - Exodus 39,40, Mark 10:1-31, Psalm 28
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WHERE IS YOUR ROAD LEADING?
Newsletter 127 February 15, 2009
The time is coming when all will realize that all roads do NOT lead to the same place. For many years it has been the conviction of divisive individuals that it does not make any difference what you believe as long as you believe in God. Then, more recently, that has come to be so long as you believe in a god. Now, that definition has been dropped to place the Bible, the quran, and the books of all other religions on the same level. We are rapidly seeing the world, Including our own nation, becoming united unbelievers.
We have taken the wide road that leads to destruction. As with Noah who preached for a hundred years with no conversions, we can expect to see God intervening when we return to that same condition, for no man can come to God except through Christ Jesus.
Matthew 25:31-46 (King James Version)
31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Realize that there is a fork in the road, and our Lord is standing there at that form to direct his own, and the rest shall go with their master to the place that was prepared for “the devil and his angels.” Our Lord cautioned, “No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” There is a fork ahead, be ready or it.
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I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
FEBRUARY
15th. Sunday - Exodus 13,14, Mark 1:28-45, Psalm 21:8-13
16th. Monday - Exodus 15,16, Mark 2, Psalm 22:1-8
17th. Tuesday - Exodus 17,18, Mark 3, Proverbs 5:1-14
18th. Wednesday - Exodus 19,20, Mark 4:1-25, Psalm 22:9-18
19th. Thursday - Exodus 21,22, Mark 4:26-41, Psalm 22:19-31
20th. Friday - Exodus 23,24, Mark 5:1-20, Psalm 23
21st Saturday - Exodus 25,26, Mark 5:21-43, Proverbs 5:15-23
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"All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
Matthew 28:18-20
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War of the Signs
A singing group called "The Resurrection" was scheduled to sing at a church. When a big snowstorm postponed the performance, the pastor fixed the outside sign to read, "The Resurrection is postponed."
An ad for St. Joseph's Episcopal Church has a picture of two hands holding stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed and a headline that reads, "For fast, fast, fast relief, take two tablets."
When the restaurant next to the Lutheran Church put out a big sign with red letters that said, "Open Sundays," the church reciprocated with its own message: "We are open on Sundays, too."
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The time is coming when all will realize that all roads do NOT lead to the same place. For many years it has been the conviction of divisive individuals that it does not make any difference what you believe as long as you believe in God. Then, more recently, that has come to be so long as you believe in a god. Now, that definition has been dropped to place the Bible, the quran, and the books of all other religions on the same level. We are rapidly seeing the world, Including our own nation, becoming united unbelievers.
We have taken the wide road that leads to destruction. As with Noah who preached for a hundred years with no conversions, we can expect to see God intervening when we return to that same condition, for no man can come to God except through Christ Jesus.
Matthew 25:31-46 (King James Version)
31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Realize that there is a fork in the road, and our Lord is standing there at that form to direct his own, and the rest shall go with their master to the place that was prepared for “the devil and his angels.” Our Lord cautioned, “No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” There is a fork ahead, be ready or it.
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15th. Sunday - Exodus 13,14, Mark 1:28-45, Psalm 21:8-13
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18th. Wednesday - Exodus 19,20, Mark 4:1-25, Psalm 22:9-18
19th. Thursday - Exodus 21,22, Mark 4:26-41, Psalm 22:19-31
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
Matthew 28:18-20
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War of the Signs
A singing group called "The Resurrection" was scheduled to sing at a church. When a big snowstorm postponed the performance, the pastor fixed the outside sign to read, "The Resurrection is postponed."
An ad for St. Joseph's Episcopal Church has a picture of two hands holding stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed and a headline that reads, "For fast, fast, fast relief, take two tablets."
When the restaurant next to the Lutheran Church put out a big sign with red letters that said, "Open Sundays," the church reciprocated with its own message: "We are open on Sundays, too."
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