Jesus was and is full of grace and truth. Out of His fullness, we received grace in place of grace already given. The LORD’s grace imparted to His Old Covenant people was wonderful. The grace of God brought to us through the Word. (Jn 1:1-5) The Word, God His son Jesus the Messiah, brought God’s … [Read more…]
The Promise of the Messiah was given to Isaiah many years before the birth of Jesus. He prophesies the birth of Jesus, His name and His kingdom. For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, … [Read more…]
In the gospel of the kingdom, practicing repentance and forgiveness among brothers and sisters in the Lord is basic training in following Jesus. A priority in our role as (holy ones) saints in the kingdom is to relate in harmony. God has made all believers kin—His children and heirs. Here, Jesus tells us how to … [Read more…]
Blessings from the LORD were first poured out on the children of Israel in His name, the impress of His being. All spiritual blessings of God were declared in His name. The priests of the Old Covenant lifted their hands toward the people and conveyed the divine power of blessings from the LORD to the … [Read more…]
New beings fit for the kingdom of God are new creation, new creatures. “Therefore if anyone is in Messiah, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Yeshua the Messiah, and gave to us … [Read more…]
We see the kingdom of God by the Holy Spirit, for the kingdom of God is in the Spirit (Romans 14:18). During His 3 years of ministry on this earth, Jesus preached the kingdom and taught the relational characteristics and heart attitudes of the kingdom. Yet, even with the help of the Holy Spirit, to … [Read more…]
The New Testament defines neighbor and neighbors as those within walking distance. The Good Samaritan proved to be a neighbor to the one in dire straits. Those invited to a feast were not rich neighbors. The were the poor, the maimed, the lame and the blind. For New Testament verses on the subject, check the … [Read more…]
“Let yourselves be built as a spiritual temple” (1 Pe 2:5). Peter leads up to this beginning his letter by blessing God for His work of salvation that culminates with receiving the inheritance stored up for us in heaven (1 Pe 1:4; Mt 25:34). Peter continues with a call to be holy (1 Pe 1:13-21). … [Read more…]