Our walk living among pagans is not easy, so we ask God our Father and Messiah Jesus for help and they help us in the Word and in the Spirit. Thus God helps us walk in the way of the Lord. Paul gives the Colossians and us this perspective for our walk in Messiah. Seek … [Read more…]
“Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.” 1 Peter 2:12 Peter wrote that to the followers of Messiah Jesus in of Asia Minor and us. They were suffering reproach for the … [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 among brothers.Proverb 6:16-19 World Messianic Bible Note: … [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 Spirit plenty to bring … [Read more…]
One another ministry includes prophecy. Prophecy is for edification, exhortation and comfort and we all benefit from participating in the flow of the Spirit with one another. The love chapter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, is followed by the prophecy chapter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 14. God has poured out His Spirit (Acts … [Read more…]
Discern prophecy. It is a vital part of our spiritual maturity. Yet, not much discernment goes on in our gatherings. With prophecy on the internet, even less is the norm. In the inspired word given to us by the God of the Bible, the Word tells us we are to grow up in all things … [Read more…]
You also are being built together for God’s dwelling in the Spirit. Eph 2:22 HCSB We are established in God’s dwelling. He fits us together and dwells in the community He has created in Messiah Jesus. So then, remember that at one time you were Gentiles in the flesh — called “the uncircumcised” by those called … [Read more…]
The LORD poured out many spiritual blessings on the children of Israel. The biggest was putting His name on them. All spiritual blessings of God were declared His name. It is the impress of His being. The priests of the Old Covenant lifted their hands toward the people and conveyed the divine power of the … [Read more…]
Jesus our Messiah, Savior and King. All authority has been given to Him in heaven and on earth. Jesus revealed that to his disciples on the mountain where he had sent them. 16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Yeshua had sent them. 17 When they saw him, they bowed down to … [Read more…]
We know our Father in heaven has given us the Holy Spirit because we believe in Jesus our Messiah, Savior and King (John 3). Just as He planned, God our Father in heaven sealed us in Himself by the Holy Spirit He promised and who is now the Guarantee of our inheritance. By His grace, … [Read more…]