OUR WALK, LIVING AMONG PAGANS is not easy, so we ask God our Father and Jesus His Son for help and they give it by the Spirit. Thus God helps us walk in the way of the Lord. God sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord. 1 In those days, Yochanan … [Read more…]
In the following context, Peter urged us to continue to live upright lives among the unbelievers, that “they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.” But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deedsf … [Read more…]
THE REKINDLING OF THE CIVIC CONSCIENCE is the heading of Isaiah 57 in the Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Isaiah wrote 57 at the time when Israel was restored from the Babylonian exile beginning in 538 BCE by the decree of Cyrus, allowing Jews to return to Jerusalem THE REKINDLING OF THE CIVIC CONSCIENCE speaks to us … [Read more…]
16 There are six things which the LORD hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, 19 a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord … [Read more…]
Affirming the ways God has blessed us in Messiah builds us up in our faith. About a year ago, I compiled 81 ways with Bible references. Reading these out loud is very edifying and sticks in our heart and soul and spirit. This strengthens our faith. It also gives the Holy Spirt plenty to bring … [Read more…]
I was reading Proverbs and it dawned on me that the exhortation, “make straight paths for your feet” in Hebrews was wonderfully explained in them. Then, the footnote in the World Messianic Bible led me to Isaiah. So, I read them and share them here with you. 1 Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by … [Read more…]
God brought forth one another ministry by pouring out His Spirit. 14 But Peter, standing up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words. 15 For these aren’t drunken, as you … [Read more…]
In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul tells us how to put our mind to work in our one another gatherings. He begins by urging us to prophesy when we gather together. All of us have a need to gather together for edification and exhortation and consolation. We prophesy by the unction of the Spirit, using our … [Read more…]
Discernment is spiritual comprehension the carnal mind can’t understand. We can discern, because God has made us new creatures created in Christ and given us the Holy Spirit. 10 But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For who among men knows the … [Read more…]
Discerning prophecy is a vital part of our spiritual maturity. Yet, not much discernment goes on when we gather together. With prophecy on the internet, even less discernment goes on. In the inspired word of God given to us by the God of the Bible, the Word tells us we are to grow up in … [Read more…]