Some who listened to Jesus, doubted that people resurrect from the dead. So, Jesus used a title for God that appears in the-burning-bush-narrative to boost their faith. God told Moses that He is “the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” From this passage, Jesus declared to the doubters that these three men are alive, “Those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. Even Moses showed in the burning bush passage that the dead are raised, when he called the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ For He is not the God of the dead but of the living, for all live to Him.” [1]
Jesus told one woman, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” [2]
There is life beyond this life, and according to the Bible and Jesus, it is a better life, “There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” [3]
And God gave us this great salvation as gift at the cost of His own Son’s sacrifice, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” [4]
[1] Luke 20:35-38
[2] John 11:25
[3] Revelation 21:4
[4] John 3:16
Outcomes I seek: To glorify Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior - To build people's faith in Christ
Thursday, March 7, 2019
The Dead Raised to Life in Jesus
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Jesus Succeeds Where Others Fail
“He [the Lord] brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps.
He has put a new song in my mouth—
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the Lord.” [1]
Humanism, rationalism, and syncretism are horrible pits and miry clay. Jesus is the rock of salvation. He puts better and happier songs in our hearts than humanism, rationalism, and syncretism. Praise the Lord!
When all the false narratives are blown away like dust in the wind, the Word of God will still be standing. The Kingdom of God will neither be silenced nor obscured.
God is omnipresent and omnipotent. Thanks to His Son Jesus Christ, we have a new song... a song of “saved by grace” to sing.
Humanism is an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to humans rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.
Rationalism is a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response. The practice of treating reason as the ultimate authority in religion.
Syncretism is the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
Jesus declared that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. [2] He proved His ability to overcome death and bring forth new life by rising from the dead and by ascending into heaven. Only Jesus can do this kind of miracle for people.
[1] Psalm 40:2-3
[2] John 14:6
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps.
He has put a new song in my mouth—
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the Lord.” [1]
Humanism, rationalism, and syncretism are horrible pits and miry clay. Jesus is the rock of salvation. He puts better and happier songs in our hearts than humanism, rationalism, and syncretism. Praise the Lord!
When all the false narratives are blown away like dust in the wind, the Word of God will still be standing. The Kingdom of God will neither be silenced nor obscured.
God is omnipresent and omnipotent. Thanks to His Son Jesus Christ, we have a new song... a song of “saved by grace” to sing.
Humanism is an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to humans rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.
Rationalism is a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response. The practice of treating reason as the ultimate authority in religion.
Syncretism is the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
Jesus declared that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. [2] He proved His ability to overcome death and bring forth new life by rising from the dead and by ascending into heaven. Only Jesus can do this kind of miracle for people.
[1] Psalm 40:2-3
[2] John 14:6
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Grace that Binds My Heart to Thee
“Then one said to Him, ‘Lord, are there few who are saved?’ And He said to them, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.’” [1]
Let us depend on the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His Holy Spirit to enter the narrow gate as set forth in the Holy Scriptures.
“Oh, to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be;
Let that grace now like a fetter
Bind my wandering heart to Thee:
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it;
Prone to leave the God I love.
Here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.” [2]
“Yes, Lord, let Your grace bind my heart to Thee. Seal my heart to You by the power of Your Holy Spirit living in me so that, I love and serve YOU all my days.”
Thankfully, with the Lord, there is forgiveness when we fail Him.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” [3]
“Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner in need of Your forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness. Please fill me afresh with Your Spirit of love. In Your Name, Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen.”
[1] Luke 13:23-24
[2] Robert Robinson, “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
[3] 1 John 1:9
Let us depend on the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His Holy Spirit to enter the narrow gate as set forth in the Holy Scriptures.
“Oh, to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be;
Let that grace now like a fetter
Bind my wandering heart to Thee:
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it;
Prone to leave the God I love.
Here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.” [2]
“Yes, Lord, let Your grace bind my heart to Thee. Seal my heart to You by the power of Your Holy Spirit living in me so that, I love and serve YOU all my days.”
Thankfully, with the Lord, there is forgiveness when we fail Him.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” [3]
“Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner in need of Your forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness. Please fill me afresh with Your Spirit of love. In Your Name, Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen.”
[1] Luke 13:23-24
[2] Robert Robinson, “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
[3] 1 John 1:9
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Thursday, February 21, 2019
C.F.W. Walther On The Law & Gospel
“The Law tells us what we are to do. The Gospel reveals to us only what God is doing. The Law is speaking concerning our works; the Gospel, concerning the great works of God.
But does not the Gospel demand faith? Yes; that, however, is just the same kind of command as when you say to a hungry person, ‘Come, sit down at my table and eat.’ the hungry person will not reply: ‘I will not take orders from you.’ No, he will understand and accept your words as a kind invitation. That is what the Gospel is — a kind invitation to partake of heavenly blessings.
At the return of the prodigal the father does not with a single word refer to his horrible, abominable conduct. He says nothing, nothing whatever, about it, but falls upon the prodigal’s neck, kisses him, and prepares a splendid feast for him. That is a glorious parable exhibiting to us the effect of the Gospel. It removes all unrest and fills us with a blessed, heavenly peace.
When God has given them [sinners] the grace to be alarmed on account of their sins, they are in a fit condition to approach the throne of grace, where they receive forgiveness — the true remedy for their ills. They must indeed have contrition; however, not to the end of acquiring some merit by it, but in order that they may gladly accept what Jesus offers them.
The Gospel does not require anything good that man must furnish not a good heart, not a good disposition, no improvement of his condition, no godliness, no love either of God or men. It issues no orders, but it changes man. It plants love into his heart and makes him capable of all good works. It demands nothing, but it gives it all. Should not this fact make us leap for joy?” [1]
[1] Walther, C. F. W., The Proper Distinction between Law and Gospel, Concordia Publishing House, 1929
But does not the Gospel demand faith? Yes; that, however, is just the same kind of command as when you say to a hungry person, ‘Come, sit down at my table and eat.’ the hungry person will not reply: ‘I will not take orders from you.’ No, he will understand and accept your words as a kind invitation. That is what the Gospel is — a kind invitation to partake of heavenly blessings.
At the return of the prodigal the father does not with a single word refer to his horrible, abominable conduct. He says nothing, nothing whatever, about it, but falls upon the prodigal’s neck, kisses him, and prepares a splendid feast for him. That is a glorious parable exhibiting to us the effect of the Gospel. It removes all unrest and fills us with a blessed, heavenly peace.
When God has given them [sinners] the grace to be alarmed on account of their sins, they are in a fit condition to approach the throne of grace, where they receive forgiveness — the true remedy for their ills. They must indeed have contrition; however, not to the end of acquiring some merit by it, but in order that they may gladly accept what Jesus offers them.
The Gospel does not require anything good that man must furnish not a good heart, not a good disposition, no improvement of his condition, no godliness, no love either of God or men. It issues no orders, but it changes man. It plants love into his heart and makes him capable of all good works. It demands nothing, but it gives it all. Should not this fact make us leap for joy?” [1]
[1] Walther, C. F. W., The Proper Distinction between Law and Gospel, Concordia Publishing House, 1929
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
The Importance of Divine Forgiveness
“Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise up and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the man who was paralyzed, ‘I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.’ Immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, ‘We have seen strange things today!’” [1]
“That you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins...”
Forgiveness of sins cannot be visually verified to prove that it actually occurred, but a paralyzed man standing up and carrying his mat away is an obvious visible sign that a divine miracle has occurred. Jesus demonstrated to His doubters that He was indeed able to forgive people's sins.
Divine forgiveness is the greatest miracle because sin cannot enter heaven under any circumstance.
“But there shall by no means enter it [the New Jerusalem] anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” [2]
Our sins must be forgiven by Jesus if we want to enter paradise when we die.
[1] Luke 5:23-26
[2] Revelation 21:27
“That you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins...”
Forgiveness of sins cannot be visually verified to prove that it actually occurred, but a paralyzed man standing up and carrying his mat away is an obvious visible sign that a divine miracle has occurred. Jesus demonstrated to His doubters that He was indeed able to forgive people's sins.
Divine forgiveness is the greatest miracle because sin cannot enter heaven under any circumstance.
“But there shall by no means enter it [the New Jerusalem] anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” [2]
Our sins must be forgiven by Jesus if we want to enter paradise when we die.
[1] Luke 5:23-26
[2] Revelation 21:27
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, February 15, 2019
More With The Lord
“When the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, ‘Alas, my master! What shall we do?’ So, he answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who are with us are MORE than those who are with them.’ And Elisha prayed, and said, ‘LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.’ Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” [1]
“Yet in all these things we are MORE than conquerors through HIM [Jesus Christ our LORD] who loved us.” [2]
[1] 2 Kings 6:15-17
[2] Romans 8:37
“Yet in all these things we are MORE than conquerors through HIM [Jesus Christ our LORD] who loved us.” [2]
[1] 2 Kings 6:15-17
[2] Romans 8:37
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
A Good Word
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” [1]
The good word I’m thinking of is the Lord's return. What we see now is NOT what we get. The Lord has something much better instore for us. He told the repentant dying thief next to Him of being in paradise that same day. He told His disciples that in His Father’s house are many dwelling places. They would not be orphans. The Lord will send His angels to bring us to Himself.
My mother-in-law, Dorothy Esterlein, saw Jesus at the foot of her bed before she went to be with Jesus. One of our friends in China, He Rue Hua, converted to Christ after she saw her husband pass away with an appearance of total peace on his face. He was a believer in Christ. He urged her and their three daughters to believe in Jesus. They did.
“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.” [2]
An angelic trip to an eternal paradise is a good word that makes my heart glad. This trip is reserved for me and won't be cancelled thanks to the blessed assurance I have as I trust in the merits of Christ for my eternal salvation. Hallelujah! And this promise is to whosoever believes in Jesus.
“O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” [3]
[1] Proverbs 12:25
[2] Mark 13:26-27
[3] 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
The good word I’m thinking of is the Lord's return. What we see now is NOT what we get. The Lord has something much better instore for us. He told the repentant dying thief next to Him of being in paradise that same day. He told His disciples that in His Father’s house are many dwelling places. They would not be orphans. The Lord will send His angels to bring us to Himself.
My mother-in-law, Dorothy Esterlein, saw Jesus at the foot of her bed before she went to be with Jesus. One of our friends in China, He Rue Hua, converted to Christ after she saw her husband pass away with an appearance of total peace on his face. He was a believer in Christ. He urged her and their three daughters to believe in Jesus. They did.
“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.” [2]
An angelic trip to an eternal paradise is a good word that makes my heart glad. This trip is reserved for me and won't be cancelled thanks to the blessed assurance I have as I trust in the merits of Christ for my eternal salvation. Hallelujah! And this promise is to whosoever believes in Jesus.
“O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” [3]
[1] Proverbs 12:25
[2] Mark 13:26-27
[3] 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, February 8, 2019
He was Wounded for our Transgressions
“He was Wounded for our Transgressions.” [1]
“And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.” [2]
Spirit of grace and supplication help us live in the light of the fact that Christ was pierced for our transgressions.
“The soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe. For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, ‘Not one of His bones shall be broken.’ And again another Scripture says, ‘They shall look on Him whom they pierced.’” [3]
Jesus, Son of God, thank You for fulfilling the Scriptures that were wrote about You and for submitting to Your Father’s will for Your life here on earth.
“Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.” [4]
Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
[1] Isaiah 53:5
[2] Zechariah 12:10
[3] John 19:32-37
[4] Revelation 1:7
“And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.” [2]
Spirit of grace and supplication help us live in the light of the fact that Christ was pierced for our transgressions.
“The soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe. For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, ‘Not one of His bones shall be broken.’ And again another Scripture says, ‘They shall look on Him whom they pierced.’” [3]
Jesus, Son of God, thank You for fulfilling the Scriptures that were wrote about You and for submitting to Your Father’s will for Your life here on earth.
“Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.” [4]
Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
[1] Isaiah 53:5
[2] Zechariah 12:10
[3] John 19:32-37
[4] Revelation 1:7
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Thursday, February 7, 2019
A Praise-Worthy Truth
“By the deeds of the law...
no flesh...
will be justified in His sight,
for by the law is...
the knowledge of sin.
But now the righteousness of God...
apart from the law is revealed,
being witnessed by...
The Law and the Prophets,
even the righteousness of God,
through faith...
in Jesus Christ,
to all and on all who believe.
For there is no difference;
for all have sinned...
and fall short of the glory of God,
being justified freely by His grace...
through the redemption...
that is in Christ Jesus,
whom God set forth...
as a propitiation by His blood,
through faith,
to demonstrate His righteousness,
because in His forbearance God...
had passed over the sins...
that were previously committed,
to demonstrate at the present time...
His righteousness,
that He might be just
and the justifier...
of the one who has faith...
In Jesus.” [1]
The Law was given by God to help us understand what sin is. [2] The Law was never meant to free us from our slavery to sin. It was meant to help us realize that sin is our master and that we need God to forgive the sins we have committed and to deliver us from the power of sin over us.
Forgiveness and deliverance is by faith in Jesus Christ God’s Son. He is our Redeemer - the one who paid the price to free us from our master, namely, sin. He is our propitiation - the one who covered our past and future sins with His blood. He is our Justifier - the one who grants us an innocent verdict before a holy God. In other words, everything that we needed to be in a right relationship with God was accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ. Our faith is receptivity. It receives Christ and all He done for us to make us right and acceptable by God.
Praise the Lord!
This is a truth that we should take time to meditate on, give thanks for and share with others every day.
no flesh...
will be justified in His sight,
for by the law is...
the knowledge of sin.
But now the righteousness of God...
apart from the law is revealed,
being witnessed by...
The Law and the Prophets,
even the righteousness of God,
through faith...
in Jesus Christ,
to all and on all who believe.
For there is no difference;
for all have sinned...
and fall short of the glory of God,
being justified freely by His grace...
through the redemption...
that is in Christ Jesus,
whom God set forth...
as a propitiation by His blood,
through faith,
to demonstrate His righteousness,
because in His forbearance God...
had passed over the sins...
that were previously committed,
to demonstrate at the present time...
His righteousness,
that He might be just
and the justifier...
of the one who has faith...
In Jesus.” [1]
The Law was given by God to help us understand what sin is. [2] The Law was never meant to free us from our slavery to sin. It was meant to help us realize that sin is our master and that we need God to forgive the sins we have committed and to deliver us from the power of sin over us.
Forgiveness and deliverance is by faith in Jesus Christ God’s Son. He is our Redeemer - the one who paid the price to free us from our master, namely, sin. He is our propitiation - the one who covered our past and future sins with His blood. He is our Justifier - the one who grants us an innocent verdict before a holy God. In other words, everything that we needed to be in a right relationship with God was accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ. Our faith is receptivity. It receives Christ and all He done for us to make us right and acceptable by God.
Praise the Lord!
This is a truth that we should take time to meditate on, give thanks for and share with others every day.
[1] Romans 3:20-26
[2] Romans 3:20
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Sunday, February 3, 2019
God Answers Prayer
Doubt says, “Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what profit do we have if we pray to Him?’” [1]
God’s Word says, “So, it was that when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed; when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. So, Joshua defeated Amalek.” [2]
When we pray, God hears our prayers.
“Now when He [the Lamb - Jesus Christ] had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell-down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.” [3]
Our prayers to Jesus reach heaven. He takes them seriously. He answers with the resources of heaven and earth.
Praise be to GOD and to the LAMB, who sit upon the throne.
[1] Job 21:15
[2] Exodus 17:11-13
[3] Revelation 5:8
God’s Word says, “So, it was that when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed; when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. So, Joshua defeated Amalek.” [2]
When we pray, God hears our prayers.
“Now when He [the Lamb - Jesus Christ] had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell-down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.” [3]
Our prayers to Jesus reach heaven. He takes them seriously. He answers with the resources of heaven and earth.
Praise be to GOD and to the LAMB, who sit upon the throne.
[1] Job 21:15
[2] Exodus 17:11-13
[3] Revelation 5:8
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, February 1, 2019
Justified by Faith in Christ Q & A
Study questions with answers and comments from Romans 4:
When Abraham believed God and when we believe God, God counts our faith as…
Righteousness (vss. 3-5)
David declared that a person to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works is…
Blessed (vss. 6-8)
It is a divine blessing to have our lawless deeds forgiven and our sins...
Covered (vs. 7)
Abraham is the father of all who walk by faith in…
God (vs. 12)
We become heirs of the world through faith in…
God. (vs. 13)
The law brings about…
Wrath (vs. 15)
Righteousness by faith is based on God’s…
Grace (vs. 16)
Abraham was not weak in…
Faith (vs. 19)
Abraham did not waver in his faith even though God’s promise to him seemed impossible. The implication here is that we should not waver in our faith that God can impute righteousness to us when we believe in His Son Jesus Christ. (vss. 19-20)
Abraham was strengthened in faith as he gave glory to…
God (v. 21)
Abraham was fully convinced that what God had promised He was also able to…
Perform (vs. 21)
Are you fully convinced that God keeps His promises?
Abraham’s faith in God was accounted to him by God for…
Righteousness (vs. 22)
God imputing to Abraham righteousness was not written for him alone. It was written also for...
Us (vss. 23-24)
Righteousness is imputed to all who believe in God who raised up Jesus our Lord from the...
Dead (vs. 24)
Jesus was delivered up to death because of our…
Offenses (vs. 25)
Jesus was resurrected from the dead for our...
Justification (vs. 25)
When God considers the evidence upon which He justifies us, the evidence He considers is what Christ has done, not what we have done. Christ is our hope.
“For our sake He [God] made Him [Christ] to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him [Christ] we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
It is by faith in Christ that we stand.
When Abraham believed God and when we believe God, God counts our faith as…
Righteousness (vss. 3-5)
David declared that a person to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works is…
Blessed (vss. 6-8)
It is a divine blessing to have our lawless deeds forgiven and our sins...
Covered (vs. 7)
Abraham is the father of all who walk by faith in…
God (vs. 12)
We become heirs of the world through faith in…
God. (vs. 13)
The law brings about…
Wrath (vs. 15)
Righteousness by faith is based on God’s…
Grace (vs. 16)
Abraham was not weak in…
Faith (vs. 19)
Abraham did not waver in his faith even though God’s promise to him seemed impossible. The implication here is that we should not waver in our faith that God can impute righteousness to us when we believe in His Son Jesus Christ. (vss. 19-20)
Abraham was strengthened in faith as he gave glory to…
God (v. 21)
Abraham was fully convinced that what God had promised He was also able to…
Perform (vs. 21)
Are you fully convinced that God keeps His promises?
Abraham’s faith in God was accounted to him by God for…
Righteousness (vs. 22)
God imputing to Abraham righteousness was not written for him alone. It was written also for...
Us (vss. 23-24)
Righteousness is imputed to all who believe in God who raised up Jesus our Lord from the...
Dead (vs. 24)
Jesus was delivered up to death because of our…
Offenses (vs. 25)
Jesus was resurrected from the dead for our...
Justification (vs. 25)
When God considers the evidence upon which He justifies us, the evidence He considers is what Christ has done, not what we have done. Christ is our hope.
“For our sake He [God] made Him [Christ] to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him [Christ] we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
It is by faith in Christ that we stand.
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Set Free By The Lord
“Thus, says the Lord God of the Hebrews: ‘Let My people go, that they may serve Me.’” [1]
The Lord kept telling Pharaoh through His servant Moses to let His people go.
Stop enslaving people for your purposes and let them serve My purposes!
The Pharaoh was hardhearted. He thought he could keep God’s people for his own purposes. The Lord had to bring terrible plagues on Egypt before the Pharaoh let His people go.
The Lord God asked Pharaoh, “How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me.” [2]
“Pharaoh’s servants said to him, ‘How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the Lord their God. Do you not yet know that Egypt is destroyed?’” [3]
Finally, Pharaoh offered Moses a partial deal, “Go, serve the Lord; only let your flocks and your herds be kept back. Let your little ones also go with you.” [4]
Moses stuck with the God’s plan… a full release. After a few more plagues, Pharaoh let them go.
It just goes to show how the devil tries to hinder people from serving the Lord.
We should never settle for less than a life that is free to serve the Lord.
Once, while Jesus was ministering in synagogue a man with unclean spirit cried out, saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”
The unclean spirit convulsed him, cried aloud, and came out of him.
The people of that synagogue were amazed, and the fame of Jesus spread throughout all the region around Galilee. [5]
Jesus set that man free from his personal demon. He does the same for people today.
“Lord Jesus, thank You for releasing people from their enslavement to the evil. Thank You for the freedom to serve and honor You with our lives.”
[1] Exodus 9:1
[2] Exodus 10:3
[3] Exodus 10:7
[4] Exodus 10:24
[5] Mark 1:23-38
The Lord kept telling Pharaoh through His servant Moses to let His people go.
Stop enslaving people for your purposes and let them serve My purposes!
The Pharaoh was hardhearted. He thought he could keep God’s people for his own purposes. The Lord had to bring terrible plagues on Egypt before the Pharaoh let His people go.
The Lord God asked Pharaoh, “How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me.” [2]
“Pharaoh’s servants said to him, ‘How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the Lord their God. Do you not yet know that Egypt is destroyed?’” [3]
Finally, Pharaoh offered Moses a partial deal, “Go, serve the Lord; only let your flocks and your herds be kept back. Let your little ones also go with you.” [4]
Moses stuck with the God’s plan… a full release. After a few more plagues, Pharaoh let them go.
It just goes to show how the devil tries to hinder people from serving the Lord.
We should never settle for less than a life that is free to serve the Lord.
Once, while Jesus was ministering in synagogue a man with unclean spirit cried out, saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”
The unclean spirit convulsed him, cried aloud, and came out of him.
The people of that synagogue were amazed, and the fame of Jesus spread throughout all the region around Galilee. [5]
Jesus set that man free from his personal demon. He does the same for people today.
“Lord Jesus, thank You for releasing people from their enslavement to the evil. Thank You for the freedom to serve and honor You with our lives.”
[1] Exodus 9:1
[2] Exodus 10:3
[3] Exodus 10:7
[4] Exodus 10:24
[5] Mark 1:23-38
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
A Tender Heart
“For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, while it is said: ‘Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.’ For who, having heard, rebelled? Indeed, was it not all who came out of Egypt, led by Moses?” [1]
The Pharaoh’s heart was hard. The Lord did miracles throughout his kingdom, but he refused to admit that he was wrong about God. He refused to believe no matter what God did. [2]
Surprisingly, after God freed the Jewish slaves from Pharaoh by use of mighty miracles, many of them hardened their hearts against God and began to worship idols and engage in ungodly living. They did not retain their confidence steadfast to the end.
Moses, on the other hand, never stopped believing. “By faith he [Moses] forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.” [3] Moses kept his eyes on the Lord not on evil. God gave him the victory.
“Dear Lord Jesus, help us to fight the good fight of faith. Help us to hold tight to what we know and believe of You. A tender heart is all You need to take Your love where love is in need.”
[1] Hebrews 3:14-16
[2] Exodus 7-8
[3] Hebrews 11:27
The Pharaoh’s heart was hard. The Lord did miracles throughout his kingdom, but he refused to admit that he was wrong about God. He refused to believe no matter what God did. [2]
Surprisingly, after God freed the Jewish slaves from Pharaoh by use of mighty miracles, many of them hardened their hearts against God and began to worship idols and engage in ungodly living. They did not retain their confidence steadfast to the end.
Moses, on the other hand, never stopped believing. “By faith he [Moses] forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.” [3] Moses kept his eyes on the Lord not on evil. God gave him the victory.
“Dear Lord Jesus, help us to fight the good fight of faith. Help us to hold tight to what we know and believe of You. A tender heart is all You need to take Your love where love is in need.”
[1] Hebrews 3:14-16
[2] Exodus 7-8
[3] Hebrews 11:27
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Christ's Suffering For Our Salvation
The religious leaders gathered at the palace of the high priest to plot by trickery the death of Jesus. The high priest was in a palace. [1]
When a woman anointed Jesus with very costly fragrant oil, His disciples were angry. They asked, “Why this waste?” Jesus explained to them that she did it to prepare for His burial. [2]
Judas Iscariot went to the high priest and betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. [3]
Jesus explained to His disciples that He was making a new covenant in which His blood [not the blood of bulls and goats], would be the source of their forgiveness. [4]
Later that evening, Jesus said to Peter, James, and John, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death.” He moved away from them and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” [5]
The disciples fell asleep.
Jesus prayed three times to His Father with the hope that He might not have to drink the cup that He was destined to drink, but each time, He concluded, “Your will be done.” [6]
Judas Iscariot arrived with a great mob of people carrying swords and clubs to arrest Jesus. The disciples of Jesus forsook Him and fled. [7]
The religious leaders brought forth many false witnesses to falsely accuse Jesus. Jesus kept silent. Finally, the high priest commanded Jesus, “I put You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God!” Jesus replied, “It is as you said. Nevertheless, I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” [8]
The high priest tore his clothes, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! He asked the jurors, “What do you think?” They answered and said, “He is deserving of death.” Then, they spat in His face and beat Him. Others struck Him with the palms of their hands. [9]
“Thank You Lord Jesus for suffering for us and for our salvation. We love You. We praise You.”
[1] Matthew 26:3-4
[2] Matthew 26:7-12
[3] Matthew 26:15-16
[4] Matthew 26:26-28
[5] Matthew 26:38-39
[6] Matthew 26:44-45
[7] Matthew 26:47, 56
[8] Matthew 26:60-64
[9] Matthew 26:65-67
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Preparing for the Lord's Return
Jesus connected His return to oil, talents, and charity.
In regards to oil, Jesus spoke of five virgins who are locked out of the kingdom of God because they had no oil in their lamps. They had time to get oil, but they chose to sleep instead. Jesus concluded this parable by saying, “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” [1]
In regards to talents, Jesus spoke of three servants who received talents to invest from their master. A talent weighed between 57 to 80 pounds. A talent of silver was about 6,000 days’ wages of a common laborer and a talent of gold was about 180,000 day’s wages, Two of the master’s servants yielded a profit back to their master, while the third servant did not. The master said to the productive servants, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter the joy of your Lord.” But He called the third servant wicked and lazy and had him cast into the outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. [2]
In regards to charity, Jesus spoke of His return in glory. He will return with all His holy angels and then sit on a throne of glory. All nations will be gathered before Him. He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides sheep from goats. He will say to the sheep on His right hand, “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”
The sheep on His right hand fed the hungry, quenched the thirst of the thirsty, welcomed foreigners, clothed the naked and visited prisoners. When they served the least of Jesus’ brothers, they served Him. [3] The goats on His left hand did not do charitable deeds. Jesus said to them, “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” [4] The world praises the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) people. They do well for themselves, but the Lord sees nothing of Himself in them. Jesus concludes Matthew 25 by saying, “These will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” [5]
These three parables form a metaphor for healthy spirit growth. We begin with oil in our lamps. The oil represents the Holy Spirit. He is Christ in us. The Holy Spirit leads us to make good investments with our time and resources. Finally, with time and resources on hand, we are to be charitable towards others.
The Lord urges us in the Bible: “Do not receive the grace of God in vain.” [6] God gives us grace us to be more like Christ! When Jesus returns, it will be to gather Christians to Himself. The meaning of the word Christian is "little christ." This is what God’s grace does. His grace empowers us to be more like Jesus.
[1] Matthew 25:13
[2] Matthew 25:26, 30
[3] Matthew 25:35-40
[4] Matthew 25:41-45
[5] Matthew 25:46
[6] 2 Corinthians 6:1
In regards to oil, Jesus spoke of five virgins who are locked out of the kingdom of God because they had no oil in their lamps. They had time to get oil, but they chose to sleep instead. Jesus concluded this parable by saying, “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” [1]
In regards to talents, Jesus spoke of three servants who received talents to invest from their master. A talent weighed between 57 to 80 pounds. A talent of silver was about 6,000 days’ wages of a common laborer and a talent of gold was about 180,000 day’s wages, Two of the master’s servants yielded a profit back to their master, while the third servant did not. The master said to the productive servants, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter the joy of your Lord.” But He called the third servant wicked and lazy and had him cast into the outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. [2]
In regards to charity, Jesus spoke of His return in glory. He will return with all His holy angels and then sit on a throne of glory. All nations will be gathered before Him. He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides sheep from goats. He will say to the sheep on His right hand, “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”
The sheep on His right hand fed the hungry, quenched the thirst of the thirsty, welcomed foreigners, clothed the naked and visited prisoners. When they served the least of Jesus’ brothers, they served Him. [3] The goats on His left hand did not do charitable deeds. Jesus said to them, “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” [4] The world praises the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) people. They do well for themselves, but the Lord sees nothing of Himself in them. Jesus concludes Matthew 25 by saying, “These will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” [5]
These three parables form a metaphor for healthy spirit growth. We begin with oil in our lamps. The oil represents the Holy Spirit. He is Christ in us. The Holy Spirit leads us to make good investments with our time and resources. Finally, with time and resources on hand, we are to be charitable towards others.
The Lord urges us in the Bible: “Do not receive the grace of God in vain.” [6] God gives us grace us to be more like Christ! When Jesus returns, it will be to gather Christians to Himself. The meaning of the word Christian is "little christ." This is what God’s grace does. His grace empowers us to be more like Jesus.
[1] Matthew 25:13
[2] Matthew 25:26, 30
[3] Matthew 25:35-40
[4] Matthew 25:41-45
[5] Matthew 25:46
[6] 2 Corinthians 6:1
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Pride Not People Are Expendable
The prophets, apostles, and Jesus Christ urged us to be humble.
Peter wrote, “Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” [1]
He was speaking to Christians who were being mistreated for their faith in Christ. Rather than rise-up against the powerful, he urged them to lower themselves before God. Let go and let God! Or has Beth Moore once said, “Duck, and let God take care of it.”
Jesus warned the multitudes and His disciples against those who want to be the center of everyone’s attention. He assured them that proud people will be humbled, and that humble people will be cared for by God.
As to spiritual leaders who wanted to be the center of everyone’s praise, Jesus taught…
“Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. [See * below] They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’ But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi;’ for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.’” [2]
Sometimes the disciples of Jesus argued over who was the greatest. Jesus urged them not to argue over greatness, but to seek to be humble like little children.
“Heavenly Father, please grant us grace to shun pride and embrace humility. To You be the glory!”
[1] 1 Peter 5:6
[2] Matthew 23:1-12
* Phylacteries were Scripture boxes tied to one’s body. The hems of the Pharisees had 613 threads in them to represent the 613 laws of the Old Testament. They enlarged their Scripture boxes and hems to make a statement, namely, we are more like God than others.
Peter wrote, “Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” [1]
He was speaking to Christians who were being mistreated for their faith in Christ. Rather than rise-up against the powerful, he urged them to lower themselves before God. Let go and let God! Or has Beth Moore once said, “Duck, and let God take care of it.”
Jesus warned the multitudes and His disciples against those who want to be the center of everyone’s attention. He assured them that proud people will be humbled, and that humble people will be cared for by God.
As to spiritual leaders who wanted to be the center of everyone’s praise, Jesus taught…
“Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. [See * below] They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’ But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi;’ for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.’” [2]
Sometimes the disciples of Jesus argued over who was the greatest. Jesus urged them not to argue over greatness, but to seek to be humble like little children.
“Heavenly Father, please grant us grace to shun pride and embrace humility. To You be the glory!”
[1] 1 Peter 5:6
[2] Matthew 23:1-12
* Phylacteries were Scripture boxes tied to one’s body. The hems of the Pharisees had 613 threads in them to represent the 613 laws of the Old Testament. They enlarged their Scripture boxes and hems to make a statement, namely, we are more like God than others.
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, January 18, 2019
God’s Beloved Son
“He [Jesus] was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’” [1]
Peter, James, and John saw Jesus with His face aglow, and with His clothing shining like light! They saw Moses and Elijah talking with Him. How did Peter know that the two men with Jesus were Moses and Elijah? They did not have name tags. Their names were not announced. Peter knew their names the way people in heaven knew each other; by divine revelation.
Moses represents the five books of Old Testament Law. Elijah represents the books of Old Testament Prophets – two divisions in the Hebrew Bible. Jesus is glowing brightly amidst these two men. Their writings point to Him. Jesus is about to make a new covenant with humankind. Moses and Elijah are talking with Jesus Christ about His coming death in Jerusalem. [2]
While he [Peter] was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” [3]
The voice of the Heavenly Father from a bright cloud confirmed that Jesus is God's Son, and that people should listen to Him. That Jesus pleases the Heavenly Father well, punctuates the fact we should place Jesus in the highest place. We are to worship Him, learn from Him and follow Him.
The disciples of Jesus asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” Jesus replied, “I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise, the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the Baptist.” [4]
The Prophet Malachi had prophesied that Elijah would return before Messiah came. The disciples had just seen Elijah with Jesus. So, they asked about this. Jesus told them that John the Baptist was Elijah in a metaphoric sense. The Old Testament Elijah opposed the idolatry of Ahab and Jezebel. John the Baptist opposed the adultery and corruption of King Herod and his mistress. John lost his head for opposing his king’s sin. More importantly, John pointed people to Christ. He said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” [5]
God the Father spoke from heaven to point the disciples to the Messiah, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”
[1] Matthew 17:2-4
[2] Luke 9:31
[3] Matthew 17:5
[4] Matthew 17:12-13
[5] John 1:29
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Overcoming Opposition
“Look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.” [1]
Jesus overcame opposition. Some went so far as to call Jesus Beelzebub, the prince of demons. [2] Jesus countered their accusations with teaching moments and continued His mission of spreading GOOD NEWS to the poor and healing those who were physically hurting.
The closer we get to Jesus the farther away those who oppose Him become to us. The more we love Him, the less they love us. But in the end, being close to Jesus is what matters. He is the One who grants us eternity with God in New Jerusalem where there are innumerable angels, and with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
“Lord Jesus, thank You for enduring the hostility of sinners and not compromising the truth that they needed to hear. Please help us to be like You. Make us strong. Make us compassionate. In our lives be glorified! For it is Your Name we pray. Amen.”
[1] Hebrews 12:2-4
[2] Matthew 12:24
Jesus overcame opposition. Some went so far as to call Jesus Beelzebub, the prince of demons. [2] Jesus countered their accusations with teaching moments and continued His mission of spreading GOOD NEWS to the poor and healing those who were physically hurting.
The closer we get to Jesus the farther away those who oppose Him become to us. The more we love Him, the less they love us. But in the end, being close to Jesus is what matters. He is the One who grants us eternity with God in New Jerusalem where there are innumerable angels, and with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
“Lord Jesus, thank You for enduring the hostility of sinners and not compromising the truth that they needed to hear. Please help us to be like You. Make us strong. Make us compassionate. In our lives be glorified! For it is Your Name we pray. Amen.”
[1] Hebrews 12:2-4
[2] Matthew 12:24
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Thursday, January 10, 2019
A Tale of Two Cities
“Abraham returned to the place…
where he had stood before the Lord.
[where he had prayed for Sodom and Gomorrah]
[where he had asked for the cities to be spared…]
[if just five righteous people could be found.]
The land was smoking like a furnace.
When God destroyed these cities…
God remembered Abraham
He sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow...
It had happened on the day of judgment that…
The angels urged Lot to hurry, saying,
‘Arise, take your wife…
your two daughters…
lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city.’
And while he hesitated,
the men took hold of his hand,
his wife’s hand,
and the hands of his two daughters,
the Lord being merciful to him,
And they brought him out...” [1]
I’m thankful that the Lord interceded for me when I was in Sodom and Gomorrah. Not in these cities geographically, but there spiritually! What a terrible place to be! Lot and his family had a hard time pulling out even though they knew they were living in a place destined for destruction. Abraham is a metaphor for God in this story. He interceded for his nephew Lot.
“Thank you, Lord. for getting me out Sodom and Gomorrah. You have been very merciful to me. Please keep me from ever looking back as Lot’s wife did… to her own destruction.”
“As Jesus sat at the table in the house…
many tax collectors and sinners came and…
Sat down with Him and His disciples.
When the Pharisees saw it,
They said to His disciples,
‘Why does your Teacher…
Eat with tax collectors and sinners?’
“Jesus… said to them,
‘Those who are well need not a physician,
but those who are sick do.
Go and learn what this means:
‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’
For I did not come to call the righteous,
I came to call sinners, to repentance.”
“Jesus went about… cities and villages,
teaching in their synagogues,
preaching the gospel of the kingdom,
healing every sickness and every disease...
When He saw the multitudes,
He was moved with compassion for them,
Because they were weary and scattered,
like sheep having no shepherd.
Then He said to His disciples,
‘The harvest truly is plentiful,
but the laborers are few.
Pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest…
To send out laborers into His harvest.’” [2]
“Lord of the Harvest, Jesus Christ, please do move us to pray for lost souls and to go out everywhere to harvest them for an eternity with You in Your Heavenly City.”
[1] Genesis 19:27-29, 15-16
[2] Matthew 9:10-13, 35-38
where he had stood before the Lord.
[where he had prayed for Sodom and Gomorrah]
[where he had asked for the cities to be spared…]
[if just five righteous people could be found.]
The land was smoking like a furnace.
When God destroyed these cities…
God remembered Abraham
He sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow...
It had happened on the day of judgment that…
The angels urged Lot to hurry, saying,
‘Arise, take your wife…
your two daughters…
lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city.’
And while he hesitated,
the men took hold of his hand,
his wife’s hand,
and the hands of his two daughters,
the Lord being merciful to him,
And they brought him out...” [1]
I’m thankful that the Lord interceded for me when I was in Sodom and Gomorrah. Not in these cities geographically, but there spiritually! What a terrible place to be! Lot and his family had a hard time pulling out even though they knew they were living in a place destined for destruction. Abraham is a metaphor for God in this story. He interceded for his nephew Lot.
“Thank you, Lord. for getting me out Sodom and Gomorrah. You have been very merciful to me. Please keep me from ever looking back as Lot’s wife did… to her own destruction.”
“As Jesus sat at the table in the house…
many tax collectors and sinners came and…
Sat down with Him and His disciples.
When the Pharisees saw it,
They said to His disciples,
‘Why does your Teacher…
Eat with tax collectors and sinners?’
“Jesus… said to them,
‘Those who are well need not a physician,
but those who are sick do.
Go and learn what this means:
‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’
For I did not come to call the righteous,
I came to call sinners, to repentance.”
“Jesus went about… cities and villages,
teaching in their synagogues,
preaching the gospel of the kingdom,
healing every sickness and every disease...
When He saw the multitudes,
He was moved with compassion for them,
Because they were weary and scattered,
like sheep having no shepherd.
Then He said to His disciples,
‘The harvest truly is plentiful,
but the laborers are few.
Pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest…
To send out laborers into His harvest.’” [2]
“Lord of the Harvest, Jesus Christ, please do move us to pray for lost souls and to go out everywhere to harvest them for an eternity with You in Your Heavenly City.”
[1] Genesis 19:27-29, 15-16
[2] Matthew 9:10-13, 35-38
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Sunday, January 6, 2019
I Want To Be Like You
Yesterday, I watched Disney’s Jungle Book movie with my grandchildren. One of the songs had the following lines:
“Ooh, I wanna be like you
I wanna walk like you
Talk like you, too
You'll see it's true.”
I want to be like Jesus. Which character traits did Jesus commend? The traits that He commended in His sermon the mount include being poor in spirit, being one who mourns, being meek, being hungry and thirsty for righteousness, being merciful, being pure in heart, being peacemakers, being one who is persecuted for righteousness’ sake, being one who is persecuted for the sake of Christ, being one who is like the salt of the earth, being one who is like the light of the world, and, being one who is like a city built on hill that cannot be hidden. [1]
Jesus taught us to let our light shine before others, that they see our good deeds and glorify our Father in heaven.” [2] He warned against continuing in anger towards a brother or sister. [3] He warned against looking at a woman lustful look at a woman lustfully. [4]
Jesus encouraged us to make sacrifices for the sake of being a Christ-like witness to others. He taught, “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.” He said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven [because] He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” [5]
“Dear Lord Jesus, please help us to walk and talk like You.”
[1] Matthew 5:1-14
[2] Matthew 5:16
[3] Matthew 5:21-22
[4] Matthew 5:28-29
[5] Matthew 5:40-45
“Ooh, I wanna be like you
I wanna walk like you
Talk like you, too
You'll see it's true.”
I want to be like Jesus. Which character traits did Jesus commend? The traits that He commended in His sermon the mount include being poor in spirit, being one who mourns, being meek, being hungry and thirsty for righteousness, being merciful, being pure in heart, being peacemakers, being one who is persecuted for righteousness’ sake, being one who is persecuted for the sake of Christ, being one who is like the salt of the earth, being one who is like the light of the world, and, being one who is like a city built on hill that cannot be hidden. [1]
Jesus taught us to let our light shine before others, that they see our good deeds and glorify our Father in heaven.” [2] He warned against continuing in anger towards a brother or sister. [3] He warned against looking at a woman lustful look at a woman lustfully. [4]
Jesus encouraged us to make sacrifices for the sake of being a Christ-like witness to others. He taught, “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.” He said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven [because] He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” [5]
“Dear Lord Jesus, please help us to walk and talk like You.”
[1] Matthew 5:1-14
[2] Matthew 5:16
[3] Matthew 5:21-22
[4] Matthew 5:28-29
[5] Matthew 5:40-45
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Sin & Salvation
“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?’ The woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; but of the fruit of the tree, which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’ Then, the serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’ So, when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave it to her husband with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.” [1]
The devil got our first parents to compromise their relationship with God. He wanted enmity between humankind and God. When he succeeded, Adam and Eve hid from God. Thankfully, God came looking for Adam and Eve after they sinned. They heard the Lord God walking in the garden. The Lord called them out and asked them to explain what happened. And they did. [2]
The Lord God said to the serpent, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.” [3]
The above passage is the first prophecy of Christ in the Bible. Jesus is the Seed that God was referring to. Jesus bruised the serpent’s head when He paid for humanity’s sin on the cross and when He conquered death by rising from the dead on the third day. The heel of Christ was bruised by Satan in the sense that He paid a terrible price to stomp on him. He was whipped and nailed to a tree. Jesus took the punishment that humanity deserved for our sin against God and God’s Word.
The Lord God made tunics of skin and clothed Adam and Eve. This was God’s first sacrifice of life (animal skins) for people. [4]
The Lord also placed cherubim (winged creatures - angels) at the garden of Eden to guard the way to the tree of life. He did not want them to eat of the tree of life and live forever in a state of sinfulness. [5] Cherubim is plural. Most likely, there were two angels. There were two angels facing the Mercy Seat on the cover of the Ark of the Covenant. [6] There were two angels that met Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb when Jesus resurrected from the dead. [7] The Lord Jesus made a way back to paradise for humanity by dying for our sins and resurrecting from the dead for our resurrection. Now, the angels rejoice when sinners repent and believe in Jesus. [8]
God’s plan for us after death is to give to us heavenly bodies so that we can live in communion with Him forever. “As we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.” [9] Praise the Lord for salvation!
[1] Genesis 3:1-7
[2] Genesis 3:8-13
[3] Genesis 3:14-15
[4] Genesis 3:21
[5] Genesis 3:22-24
[6] Exodus 25:18-22
[7] John 20:12
[8] Luke 15:10
[9] 1 Corinthians 15:49
The devil got our first parents to compromise their relationship with God. He wanted enmity between humankind and God. When he succeeded, Adam and Eve hid from God. Thankfully, God came looking for Adam and Eve after they sinned. They heard the Lord God walking in the garden. The Lord called them out and asked them to explain what happened. And they did. [2]
The Lord God said to the serpent, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.” [3]
The above passage is the first prophecy of Christ in the Bible. Jesus is the Seed that God was referring to. Jesus bruised the serpent’s head when He paid for humanity’s sin on the cross and when He conquered death by rising from the dead on the third day. The heel of Christ was bruised by Satan in the sense that He paid a terrible price to stomp on him. He was whipped and nailed to a tree. Jesus took the punishment that humanity deserved for our sin against God and God’s Word.
The Lord God made tunics of skin and clothed Adam and Eve. This was God’s first sacrifice of life (animal skins) for people. [4]
The Lord also placed cherubim (winged creatures - angels) at the garden of Eden to guard the way to the tree of life. He did not want them to eat of the tree of life and live forever in a state of sinfulness. [5] Cherubim is plural. Most likely, there were two angels. There were two angels facing the Mercy Seat on the cover of the Ark of the Covenant. [6] There were two angels that met Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb when Jesus resurrected from the dead. [7] The Lord Jesus made a way back to paradise for humanity by dying for our sins and resurrecting from the dead for our resurrection. Now, the angels rejoice when sinners repent and believe in Jesus. [8]
God’s plan for us after death is to give to us heavenly bodies so that we can live in communion with Him forever. “As we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.” [9] Praise the Lord for salvation!
[1] Genesis 3:1-7
[2] Genesis 3:8-13
[3] Genesis 3:14-15
[4] Genesis 3:21
[5] Genesis 3:22-24
[6] Exodus 25:18-22
[7] John 20:12
[8] Luke 15:10
[9] 1 Corinthians 15:49
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Genesis 1-2 Blessings on New Year's Day
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
"The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the SPIRIT of GOD was hovering over the face of the waters."
God spoke WORDS, ‘Let there be light;’ and there was light.”
The Spirit of God and the Word of God give light.
“God said, ‘Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear;’ and it was so.”
When God shows up, chaos is replaced with order.
“God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself on the earth;’ and it was so.”
When God is at work, there is fruit.
“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.”
God is our Creator. Our very life breath is from Him.
“And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh in its place. Then, the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.”
God is the original matchmaker. He is the original originator of love and friendship.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation.
Genesis 1:1, 3, 9, 11, 27, 2:7, 21-22
"The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the SPIRIT of GOD was hovering over the face of the waters."
God spoke WORDS, ‘Let there be light;’ and there was light.”
The Spirit of God and the Word of God give light.
“God said, ‘Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear;’ and it was so.”
When God shows up, chaos is replaced with order.
“God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself on the earth;’ and it was so.”
When God is at work, there is fruit.
“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.”
God is our Creator. Our very life breath is from Him.
“And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh in its place. Then, the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.”
God is the original matchmaker. He is the original originator of love and friendship.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation.
Genesis 1:1, 3, 9, 11, 27, 2:7, 21-22
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Monday, December 31, 2018
Lessons from Lemuel’s Mother
“The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him: Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.” [1]
She is obviously referring to multiple uncommitted relationships based on pleasing one’s fleshly desires and instead of a relationship with one woman that places God and others before oneself.
“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted.” [2]
She taught her son that there a good reason to avoid using harmful substances to one’s body… they impair one’s ability to fight for the causes that really manner such as loving God and one’s neighbor and caring for the afflicted.
“Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.” [3]
Rather than being preoccupied with pleasing himself (as people with great power tend to do), he was to rescue perishing people, make good judgments, and advocate for people who did not have their basic needs met.
“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.” [4]
Here she counters her earlier warning about “women” with the inestimable valuable of a virtuous wife: one wife, who is committed to their relationship.
“She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.” [5]
Surely only God could give such a woman to a man.
“Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.” [6]
She not only respects her husband, but she helps others to respect him as well.
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.” [7]
She has been with the Lord and He has taught her how to use her mouth and tongue to build up and not tear down. She surely is more valuable than many rubies.
“She watches over the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” [8]
She helps her husband bear the weight of providing for the health of their family.
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” [9]
Unlike the men who pursue the women who use feminine wiles to win the temporary praise of the masses, Lemuel is marry a woman who will be a blessing to his children and his praise as well. Incidentally, the word praise comes from the old French word "preisier” which means to prize. Lemuel’s mother taught him to avoid women and substance abuse, do what’s right in God’s eyes and for others, and marry UP! Good advice!
[1] Proverbs 31:1
[2] Proverbs 31:4-5
[3] Proverbs 31:8-9
[4] Proverbs 31:10
[5] Proverbs 31:11
[6] Proverbs 31:12
[7] Proverbs 31:26
[8] Proverbs 31:27
[9] Proverbs 31:28, 30
She is obviously referring to multiple uncommitted relationships based on pleasing one’s fleshly desires and instead of a relationship with one woman that places God and others before oneself.
“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted.” [2]
She taught her son that there a good reason to avoid using harmful substances to one’s body… they impair one’s ability to fight for the causes that really manner such as loving God and one’s neighbor and caring for the afflicted.
“Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.” [3]
Rather than being preoccupied with pleasing himself (as people with great power tend to do), he was to rescue perishing people, make good judgments, and advocate for people who did not have their basic needs met.
“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.” [4]
Here she counters her earlier warning about “women” with the inestimable valuable of a virtuous wife: one wife, who is committed to their relationship.
“She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.” [5]
Surely only God could give such a woman to a man.
“Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.” [6]
She not only respects her husband, but she helps others to respect him as well.
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.” [7]
She has been with the Lord and He has taught her how to use her mouth and tongue to build up and not tear down. She surely is more valuable than many rubies.
“She watches over the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” [8]
She helps her husband bear the weight of providing for the health of their family.
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” [9]
Unlike the men who pursue the women who use feminine wiles to win the temporary praise of the masses, Lemuel is marry a woman who will be a blessing to his children and his praise as well. Incidentally, the word praise comes from the old French word "preisier” which means to prize. Lemuel’s mother taught him to avoid women and substance abuse, do what’s right in God’s eyes and for others, and marry UP! Good advice!
[1] Proverbs 31:1
[2] Proverbs 31:4-5
[3] Proverbs 31:8-9
[4] Proverbs 31:10
[5] Proverbs 31:11
[6] Proverbs 31:12
[7] Proverbs 31:26
[8] Proverbs 31:27
[9] Proverbs 31:28, 30
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Lord Jesus, You Are...
“Lord Jesus, You are...
Worshiped by millions of angels...
The focus of adoration in heaven...
Help us here on earth...
To know Your matchless worth...
To esteem You higher than...
Worldly riches...
Worldly pleasures...
Worldly approval...
Grant that we would...
Render abundant praise...
Lavish thanksgiving...
Celebration with songs...
Unto Your Name alone...
Unmute our lips...
To proclaim Your salvation...
To everyone.”
“By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.” [1]
“Look carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God... lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.” [2]
“Help us, dear Lord Jesus, to follow the example of Moses who by Your Spirit and Word knew Your matchless worth. Let us not be like Esau who traded his blessed inheritance for temporary pleasures. For it is in Your Name we pray. Amen.”
[1] Hebrews 11:24-26
[2] Hebrews 12:15-17
Worshiped by millions of angels...
The focus of adoration in heaven...
Help us here on earth...
To know Your matchless worth...
To esteem You higher than...
Worldly riches...
Worldly pleasures...
Worldly approval...
Grant that we would...
Render abundant praise...
Lavish thanksgiving...
Celebration with songs...
Unto Your Name alone...
Unmute our lips...
To proclaim Your salvation...
To everyone.”
“By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.” [1]
“Look carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God... lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.” [2]
“Help us, dear Lord Jesus, to follow the example of Moses who by Your Spirit and Word knew Your matchless worth. Let us not be like Esau who traded his blessed inheritance for temporary pleasures. For it is in Your Name we pray. Amen.”
[1] Hebrews 11:24-26
[2] Hebrews 12:15-17
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Meek & Humble People
Meek and humble people
Amidst the rebellious and arrogant
Trusting in God,
Experiencing God's presence
Experiencing God's gladness
Experiencing God's love
Experiencing God's songs
God Almighty saves them
“Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted,
To the oppressive city!
She has not obeyed His voice,
She has not received correction;
She has not trusted in the Lord,
She has not drawn near to her God.
The Lord is righteous in her midst,
He will do no unrighteousness.
Every morning He brings His justice to light;
He never fails,
But the unjust knows no shame.
I will leave in your midst
A meek and humble people,
And they shall trust in the name of the Lord.
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:
‘Do not fear;
Zion, let not your hands be weak.
The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.’”
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 5, 12, 16-17
Amidst the rebellious and arrogant
Trusting in God,
Experiencing God's presence
Experiencing God's gladness
Experiencing God's love
Experiencing God's songs
God Almighty saves them
“Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted,
To the oppressive city!
She has not obeyed His voice,
She has not received correction;
She has not trusted in the Lord,
She has not drawn near to her God.
The Lord is righteous in her midst,
He will do no unrighteousness.
Every morning He brings His justice to light;
He never fails,
But the unjust knows no shame.
I will leave in your midst
A meek and humble people,
And they shall trust in the name of the Lord.
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:
‘Do not fear;
Zion, let not your hands be weak.
The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.’”
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 5, 12, 16-17
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
ομολογώ
The primary Greek word for “confess” is homologeo (see above) basically means “to say the same word.”
homo - same
logos - word
To be a confessor of our Lord Jesus Christ is to say the same thing that He is saying in His Holy Word - the Bible.
Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” [1]
To be a follower of Christ is to be one who believes and confesses that Jesus Christ alone is the way to the Father... the way to eternal bliss after this life is over. The Gospel is that Jesus Christ accomplished everything that was needed for our salvation. We receive salvation from Him as a free gift with no merit of our own... “by grace you are saved.” [2]
We need to beware of confessing or believing something that is other than what Jesus said. “Obscurantism is, obscuring the Gospel by emphasizing things that are actually external to the Gospel as being central to it. The end result is a false gospel that becomes a stumbling block to those Christians and churches are trying to reach. Syncretism is the mixing of Christianity with something else so that it becomes a different gospel. Syncretism can take place with a positive-thinking gospel, a nationalist emphasis, or emerging culture.
When anything is added to the message of the Gospel, the uniqueness and sufficiency of Christ is compromised and another gospel can be created that is, well, actually not the gospel. In this, obscurantism and syncretism are closely related, each leading to the creation of a false gospel.” [3]
[1] John 14:6
[2] Ephesians 2:8
[3] christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2014/june/avoiding-pitfall-of-syncretism.html
homo - same
logos - word
To be a confessor of our Lord Jesus Christ is to say the same thing that He is saying in His Holy Word - the Bible.
Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” [1]
To be a follower of Christ is to be one who believes and confesses that Jesus Christ alone is the way to the Father... the way to eternal bliss after this life is over. The Gospel is that Jesus Christ accomplished everything that was needed for our salvation. We receive salvation from Him as a free gift with no merit of our own... “by grace you are saved.” [2]
We need to beware of confessing or believing something that is other than what Jesus said. “Obscurantism is, obscuring the Gospel by emphasizing things that are actually external to the Gospel as being central to it. The end result is a false gospel that becomes a stumbling block to those Christians and churches are trying to reach. Syncretism is the mixing of Christianity with something else so that it becomes a different gospel. Syncretism can take place with a positive-thinking gospel, a nationalist emphasis, or emerging culture.
When anything is added to the message of the Gospel, the uniqueness and sufficiency of Christ is compromised and another gospel can be created that is, well, actually not the gospel. In this, obscurantism and syncretism are closely related, each leading to the creation of a false gospel.” [3]
[1] John 14:6
[2] Ephesians 2:8
[3] christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2014/june/avoiding-pitfall-of-syncretism.html
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Glory & Honor to Our Redeemer King
“He by whom all things were made...
was made one of all things.
The Son of God by the Father without a mother...
became the Son of man by a mother without a father.
The Word Who is God before all time...
became flesh at the appointed time.
The Maker of the sun was made under the sun.
He Who fills the world lays in a manger,
Great in the form of God,
but tiny in the form of a servant;
This was in such a way that neither was...
His greatness diminished by His tininess,
nor was His tininess overcome...
by His greatness.” [1]
“He was in the world,
and the world was made through Him,
and the world did not know Him.
He came to His own,
and His own did not receive Him.
But as many as received Him,
to them He gave the right to...
become children of God,
to those who believe in His name:
who were born, not of blood,
nor of the will of the flesh,
nor of the will of man,
but of God.” [2]
[1] Augustine of Hippo, Sermon 187
[2] John 1:10-13
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, December 14, 2018
The Word of God
Once upon a time in a land faraway, the Director of Hong Kong Youth for Christ, David Chu, passed onto me an illustration that the Navigators had passed onto him.
He asked me to hold out one finger. He asked me if I could hold onto the Bible very well with one finger.
My was answer, "no". He said that trying to hold onto the Bible with one finger was like trying to remember the Word of God with only hearing others preach about it.
He proceeded to add that we needed five fingers to hold onto the Bible so tightly that no one could pull it from our hand. Each finger was a metaphor for a method to retain Bible knowledge. (Please see the attached pictures.) When I gripped the Bible with five fingers, it was difficult for Director David to pull it from my hand.
The Apostle Paul who wrote much of the New Testament and planted churches in Asia minor taught his young disciple, Timothy, in a similar way. He wrote to Timothy:
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” [1]
King David, one of God's greatly used men of God, wrote:
“Your Word [Lord] is very pure; Therefore, Your servant loves it.” [2]
“Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.” [3]
“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word.” [4]
Let us endeavor to hear, read, study, memorize and meditate on the Word of God - the Bible.
[1] 2 Timothy 3:15
[2] Psalm 119:140
[3] Psalm 119:159
[4] Psalm 119:9
He asked me to hold out one finger. He asked me if I could hold onto the Bible very well with one finger.
My was answer, "no". He said that trying to hold onto the Bible with one finger was like trying to remember the Word of God with only hearing others preach about it.
He proceeded to add that we needed five fingers to hold onto the Bible so tightly that no one could pull it from our hand. Each finger was a metaphor for a method to retain Bible knowledge. (Please see the attached pictures.) When I gripped the Bible with five fingers, it was difficult for Director David to pull it from my hand.
The Apostle Paul who wrote much of the New Testament and planted churches in Asia minor taught his young disciple, Timothy, in a similar way. He wrote to Timothy:
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” [1]
King David, one of God's greatly used men of God, wrote:
“Your Word [Lord] is very pure; Therefore, Your servant loves it.” [2]
“Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.” [3]
“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word.” [4]
Let us endeavor to hear, read, study, memorize and meditate on the Word of God - the Bible.
[1] 2 Timothy 3:15
[2] Psalm 119:140
[3] Psalm 119:159
[4] Psalm 119:9
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Thank You Jesus for Caring for Souls
“The Lord said [to Jonah], ‘You have had pity on the plant for which you have not labored, nor made it grow, which came up in a night and perished in a night. And should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than 120,000 persons who cannot discern between their right hand and their left—and much livestock?’” [1]
“For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,
And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.
For great is Your mercy toward me,
And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious,
Long-suffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
Show me a sign for good,
That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed,
Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.” [2]
[1] Jonah 4:10-11
[2] Psalm 86:5, 13, 15, 17
“For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,
And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.
For great is Your mercy toward me,
And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious,
Long-suffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
Show me a sign for good,
That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed,
Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.” [2]
[1] Jonah 4:10-11
[2] Psalm 86:5, 13, 15, 17
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, December 8, 2018
A Faithful Witness for Christ
We have a High Priest [Jesus Christ] who sympathizes with our weaknesses. He was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. [1]
“He [Jesus Christ] is...
despised and rejected by men,
A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
We hid, as it were, our faces from Him;
He was despised,
And we did not esteem Him.
Surely, He has borne our griefs
And carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten by God and afflicted.
He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He opened not His mouth;
He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,
And as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
So He opened not His mouth.
He poured out His soul unto death,
He was numbered with the transgressors,
He bore the sin of many,
And made intercession for the transgressors.” [2]
“I am thankful that You, Jesus Christ, are my high priest. I don’t deserve You. I cannot earn You. But I worship and love You. Thank You for suffering for me. I am an unworthy sinner. You are my hope. You are the hope of all people. Please help me to be a faithful witness for You.”
[1] Hebrews 4:15
[2] Isaiah 53:3-7, 12
“He [Jesus Christ] is...
despised and rejected by men,
A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
We hid, as it were, our faces from Him;
He was despised,
And we did not esteem Him.
Surely, He has borne our griefs
And carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten by God and afflicted.
He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He opened not His mouth;
He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,
And as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
So He opened not His mouth.
He poured out His soul unto death,
He was numbered with the transgressors,
He bore the sin of many,
And made intercession for the transgressors.” [2]
“I am thankful that You, Jesus Christ, are my high priest. I don’t deserve You. I cannot earn You. But I worship and love You. Thank You for suffering for me. I am an unworthy sinner. You are my hope. You are the hope of all people. Please help me to be a faithful witness for You.”
[1] Hebrews 4:15
[2] Isaiah 53:3-7, 12
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, December 7, 2018
THE HEAVENLY VISION
Paul told King Agrippa, “I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.” [1]
What was the heavenly vision that JESUS gave to Paul?
The heavenly vision is a mission...
Open their [the nations’] eyes
Turn them from darkness to light,
Turn them from the power of Satan to God,
So that...
They receive forgiveness of sins...
And an inheritance among those...
Who are sanctified...
[set apart for divine use]
by faith in Me [Jesus Christ]. [2]
The vision that Jesus gave Paul was the same mission that Jesus gave His church...
“Go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” [3]
Go and do!
The first two letters of God’s name are:
G O
The last two letters from right to left are:
D O
TO BE OBEY THE HEAVENLY VISION OF JESUS CHRIST, THE GREAT COMMISSION, WE MUST BE A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS IN JESUS CHRIST ON A MISSION TO BRING OTHERS TO FAITH IN HIM... AND TO FOLLOW HIM.
Let’s go and do...
[1] Acts 26:19
[2] Acts 26:18
[3] Matthew 28:19-20
What was the heavenly vision that JESUS gave to Paul?
The heavenly vision is a mission...
Open their [the nations’] eyes
Turn them from darkness to light,
Turn them from the power of Satan to God,
So that...
They receive forgiveness of sins...
And an inheritance among those...
Who are sanctified...
[set apart for divine use]
by faith in Me [Jesus Christ]. [2]
The vision that Jesus gave Paul was the same mission that Jesus gave His church...
“Go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” [3]
Go and do!
The first two letters of God’s name are:
G O
The last two letters from right to left are:
D O
TO BE OBEY THE HEAVENLY VISION OF JESUS CHRIST, THE GREAT COMMISSION, WE MUST BE A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS IN JESUS CHRIST ON A MISSION TO BRING OTHERS TO FAITH IN HIM... AND TO FOLLOW HIM.
Let’s go and do...
[1] Acts 26:19
[2] Acts 26:18
[3] Matthew 28:19-20
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
On The Very First Christmas
A Divine Son left His home
He left the best food
He left the most beautiful vacation spot
He left the best fellowship
He left the place where He was loved
To do what?
To be born into human body
That could suffer and die
Placed as an infant
In an animal's feed box
To serve us
To walk with us
To enrich our lives
To bring us to heaven
To heal out broken hearts
To set us free
To save our souls
To open heaven doors
For you and me
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Heaven is a Wonderful Place
“Heaven is a wonderful place,
Filled with glory and grace.
I want to see my Savior’s face,
Because heaven is wonderful place.” [1]
When we realize how wonderful God is and how splendid His eternal kingdom is, it seems a small thing to obey His will. For example, Moses chose to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin. The heroes of the Christian faith embraced and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. They desired a better country, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God was not ashamed to be called their God, for He prepared a [heavenly] city for them. [2]
“The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” [3] The brighter days happen as we grow in Christlikeness. The final outcome of our walk with Christ is a better and heavenly country.
[1] Words and music by O.A. Lambert, © 1958, 1964 SACRED SONGS
[2] Hebrews 11:13-14, 16, 25
[3] Proverbs 4:18
Filled with glory and grace.
I want to see my Savior’s face,
Because heaven is wonderful place.” [1]
When we realize how wonderful God is and how splendid His eternal kingdom is, it seems a small thing to obey His will. For example, Moses chose to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin. The heroes of the Christian faith embraced and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. They desired a better country, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God was not ashamed to be called their God, for He prepared a [heavenly] city for them. [2]
“The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” [3] The brighter days happen as we grow in Christlikeness. The final outcome of our walk with Christ is a better and heavenly country.
[1] Words and music by O.A. Lambert, © 1958, 1964 SACRED SONGS
[2] Hebrews 11:13-14, 16, 25
[3] Proverbs 4:18
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Praying for Persecuted Christians
Is it possible that a government would show favoritism to those who abandon God? Would a government of man destroy places of worship to God? Would one of us, a human being, flatter and praise godly people who forsake godly living? Would there be anyone to resist such corruption? Could deceivers infiltrate the godly and betray their trust? Could godly people die martyrs’ deaths?
Yes, there, will always be agents of the evil one in high places and with much power who seek to destroy God’s people.
The Lord gave Daniel a prophecy about Antiochus IV Epiphanes long before he rose to power. And, yes, he did carry out atrocities against people who were faithful to God.
“…therefore he [Antiochus IV Epiphanes] will be discouraged and turn back [to Israel] …and show favoritism toward those [Jews] who abandon (break) the holy covenant [with God].
Armed forces of his will arise [in Jerusalem] and defile and desecrate the sanctuary, the [spiritual] stronghold, and will do away with the regular sacrifice [that is, the daily burnt offering]; and they will set up [a pagan altar in the sanctuary which is] the abomination of desolation.
With smooth words [of flattery and praise] he will turn to godlessness those who [are willing to] disregard the [Mosaic] covenant, but the people who [are spiritually mature and] know their God will display strength and act [to resist]. They who are wise and have spiritual insight among the people will instruct many and help them understand; yet for many days some [of them and their followers] will fall by the sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder. Now when they fall, they will receive a little help, and many will join them in hypocrisy. Some of those who are [spiritually] wise and have insight will fall [as martyrs] in order to refine, to purge and to make those among God’s people pure, until the end time; because it is yet to come at the time appointed [by God].” [1]
Thankfully, Antiochus IV Epiphanes and his regime are no more. However, after the Romans defeated the Greeks, the Romans persecuted the people of God. Nero burned Christians alive to light his garden at night. He also fed them to wild animals. He forced Christians parents to watch their children suffer.
Let us pray for persecuted Christians: “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” [2]
When the Apostle Peter was imprisoned, constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. In response to the church’s prayers, the Lord sent His angel, and delivered him from King Herod and from the expectation of those who wanted him to die.” [3]
Pray that God would sustain their faith: “The one who endures to the end will be saved.” [4]
Pray for the spread of the Gospel: “…Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” [5]
Pray for pastors as they are primary targets of persecution: “I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.” [6]
Jesus invites us to continually come before God with prayers for justice. [7]
Pray that God will provide for their needs. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” [8]
More information is available through Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors.
[1] Daniel 11:30-35 Amplified Bible
[2] Hebrews 13:3
[3] Acts 12:5, 11
[4] Matthew 10:22
[5] 1 Peter 3:15
[6] Mark 14:27
[7] Luke 18:1–8
[8] 3 John 1:2
Yes, there, will always be agents of the evil one in high places and with much power who seek to destroy God’s people.
The Lord gave Daniel a prophecy about Antiochus IV Epiphanes long before he rose to power. And, yes, he did carry out atrocities against people who were faithful to God.
“…therefore he [Antiochus IV Epiphanes] will be discouraged and turn back [to Israel] …and show favoritism toward those [Jews] who abandon (break) the holy covenant [with God].
Armed forces of his will arise [in Jerusalem] and defile and desecrate the sanctuary, the [spiritual] stronghold, and will do away with the regular sacrifice [that is, the daily burnt offering]; and they will set up [a pagan altar in the sanctuary which is] the abomination of desolation.
With smooth words [of flattery and praise] he will turn to godlessness those who [are willing to] disregard the [Mosaic] covenant, but the people who [are spiritually mature and] know their God will display strength and act [to resist]. They who are wise and have spiritual insight among the people will instruct many and help them understand; yet for many days some [of them and their followers] will fall by the sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder. Now when they fall, they will receive a little help, and many will join them in hypocrisy. Some of those who are [spiritually] wise and have insight will fall [as martyrs] in order to refine, to purge and to make those among God’s people pure, until the end time; because it is yet to come at the time appointed [by God].” [1]
Thankfully, Antiochus IV Epiphanes and his regime are no more. However, after the Romans defeated the Greeks, the Romans persecuted the people of God. Nero burned Christians alive to light his garden at night. He also fed them to wild animals. He forced Christians parents to watch their children suffer.
Let us pray for persecuted Christians: “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” [2]
When the Apostle Peter was imprisoned, constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. In response to the church’s prayers, the Lord sent His angel, and delivered him from King Herod and from the expectation of those who wanted him to die.” [3]
Pray that God would sustain their faith: “The one who endures to the end will be saved.” [4]
Pray for the spread of the Gospel: “…Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” [5]
Pray for pastors as they are primary targets of persecution: “I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.” [6]
Jesus invites us to continually come before God with prayers for justice. [7]
Pray that God will provide for their needs. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” [8]
More information is available through Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors.
[1] Daniel 11:30-35 Amplified Bible
[2] Hebrews 13:3
[3] Acts 12:5, 11
[4] Matthew 10:22
[5] 1 Peter 3:15
[6] Mark 14:27
[7] Luke 18:1–8
[8] 3 John 1:2
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Daniel’s Faithful Witness
The enemies of Daniel said, “We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.” They made a law that Daniel could not obey. Sound familiar? The penalty for breaking their anti-Biblical law was the death penalty. [1]
“God sent His angel to save Daniel because he did no wrong to God or to the king.” [2]
“No injury was found on Daniel because he believed in his God.” [3]
The men and their families who sought to destroy Daniel were destroyed by the very method by which they sought to kill Daniel. [4]
The king wrote to all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth, saying, “I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end. He delivers and rescues, and He works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.” [5]
God’s faithfulness embodied via Daniel’s life-choices yielded great glory to God throughout the world. At first, it seemed that God’s will was against Daniel, but in the end, God was greatly glorified in him, and Daniel was also honored.
[1] Daniel 6:5-9
[2] Daniel 6:22
[3] Daniel 6:23
[4] Daniel 6:24
[5] Daniel 6:25-27
“God sent His angel to save Daniel because he did no wrong to God or to the king.” [2]
“No injury was found on Daniel because he believed in his God.” [3]
The men and their families who sought to destroy Daniel were destroyed by the very method by which they sought to kill Daniel. [4]
The king wrote to all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth, saying, “I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end. He delivers and rescues, and He works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.” [5]
God’s faithfulness embodied via Daniel’s life-choices yielded great glory to God throughout the world. At first, it seemed that God’s will was against Daniel, but in the end, God was greatly glorified in him, and Daniel was also honored.
[1] Daniel 6:5-9
[2] Daniel 6:22
[3] Daniel 6:23
[4] Daniel 6:24
[5] Daniel 6:25-27
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, November 17, 2018
What a resume! Who would hire him?
In stripes above measure,
in prisons more frequently,
in deaths often...
5x I received 40 lashes less 1.
3x I was beaten with rods;
1x I was stoned;
3x I was shipwrecked;
24 hours in the deep [water];
in journeys often,
in perils of waters,
in perils of robbers,
in perils of my own countrymen,
in perils of the non-Jews,
in perils in the city,
in perils in the wilderness,
in perils in the sea,
in perils among false brethren;
in weariness and toil,
in sleeplessness often,
in hunger and thirst,
in fasting often,
in cold and nakedness—
Besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.
The Apostle Paul.
in prisons more frequently,
in deaths often...
5x I received 40 lashes less 1.
3x I was beaten with rods;
1x I was stoned;
3x I was shipwrecked;
24 hours in the deep [water];
in journeys often,
in perils of waters,
in perils of robbers,
in perils of my own countrymen,
in perils of the non-Jews,
in perils in the city,
in perils in the wilderness,
in perils in the sea,
in perils among false brethren;
in weariness and toil,
in sleeplessness often,
in hunger and thirst,
in fasting often,
in cold and nakedness—
Besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.
The Apostle Paul.
2 Corinthians 11:23-28
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The High Priest Knows Our Pain
This morning as I read Psalms,
I thought of Jesus Christ.
He cared so much about people…
That He upset those who didn’t care.
Politicians and priests…
Wanted to destroy Him.
Those who followed Him…
Caved into the angry crowd’s…
View of Him.
When thinking of Christ,
We think of His miracles,
His teachings,
His wounds and death,
But what about His heart?
His closest friends…
Betrayed Him.
All He had left was…
His Father God.
But then…
When He took our sins…
Upon Himself…
He realized…
“My God, My God…
“Why have YOU forsaken me?”
It was for our sins…
That He suffered and died…
And rose again...
Triumphant over the grave.
He ever lives…
To intercede for us…
And to redeem us from…
Sin, Satan, and death…
All who will call…
Upon His Name…
Are SAVED!
We have a High Priest…
Who knows our pain!
“For it is not an enemy who reproaches me;
Then I could bear it.
Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;
Then I could hide from him.
But it was you, a man my equal,
My companion and my acquaintance.
We took sweet counsel together,
And walked to the house of God in the throng.
As for me, I will call upon God,
And the Lord shall save me.
Evening and morning and at noon
I will pray, and cry aloud,
And He shall hear my voice.
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me,
For there were many against me.
Cast your burden on the Lord,
And He shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” [1]
“Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
In God (I will praise His word),
In God I have put my trust;
I will not fear.
What can flesh do to me?
You number my wanderings;
Put my tears into Your bottle;
Are they not in Your book?
When I cry out to You,
Then my enemies will turn back;
This I know because God is for me.” [2]
[1] Psalm 55:12-14, 16-18, 22
[2] Psalm 56:3-4, 8-9
I thought of Jesus Christ.
He cared so much about people…
That He upset those who didn’t care.
Politicians and priests…
Wanted to destroy Him.
Those who followed Him…
Caved into the angry crowd’s…
View of Him.
When thinking of Christ,
We think of His miracles,
His teachings,
His wounds and death,
But what about His heart?
His closest friends…
Betrayed Him.
All He had left was…
His Father God.
But then…
When He took our sins…
Upon Himself…
He realized…
“My God, My God…
“Why have YOU forsaken me?”
It was for our sins…
That He suffered and died…
And rose again...
Triumphant over the grave.
He ever lives…
To intercede for us…
And to redeem us from…
Sin, Satan, and death…
All who will call…
Upon His Name…
Are SAVED!
We have a High Priest…
Who knows our pain!
“For it is not an enemy who reproaches me;
Then I could bear it.
Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;
Then I could hide from him.
But it was you, a man my equal,
My companion and my acquaintance.
We took sweet counsel together,
And walked to the house of God in the throng.
As for me, I will call upon God,
And the Lord shall save me.
Evening and morning and at noon
I will pray, and cry aloud,
And He shall hear my voice.
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me,
For there were many against me.
Cast your burden on the Lord,
And He shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” [1]
“Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
In God (I will praise His word),
In God I have put my trust;
I will not fear.
What can flesh do to me?
You number my wanderings;
Put my tears into Your bottle;
Are they not in Your book?
When I cry out to You,
Then my enemies will turn back;
This I know because God is for me.” [2]
[1] Psalm 55:12-14, 16-18, 22
[2] Psalm 56:3-4, 8-9
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
From Self Insufficiency To Spirit Sufficiency
“’Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die? For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,’ says the Lord God. ‘Therefore turn and live!’” [1]
A prayer: “Holy Spirit of God please move in us and through us to bring us to repentance of crossing holy boundaries (transgressing) and of iniquity (being unfair). Please grant us repentance unto life.”
“We have such trust through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the SPIRIT gives life.” [2]
In the world, there is a culture of death and condemnation, but in the Spirit of Christ, there is LIFE... HOLY, meaningful, and productive LIFE. As the prophet Zechariah declared, “’Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts.” [3]
A prayer: “Heavenly Father, please forgive us for trying to live this difficult life in human strength and wisdom alone. Holy Spirit please live, move, and breathe in and through us. This I pray in the Name of JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen.
[1] Ezekiel 18:30-32
[2] 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
[3] Zechariah 4:6
A prayer: “Holy Spirit of God please move in us and through us to bring us to repentance of crossing holy boundaries (transgressing) and of iniquity (being unfair). Please grant us repentance unto life.”
“We have such trust through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the SPIRIT gives life.” [2]
In the world, there is a culture of death and condemnation, but in the Spirit of Christ, there is LIFE... HOLY, meaningful, and productive LIFE. As the prophet Zechariah declared, “’Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts.” [3]
A prayer: “Heavenly Father, please forgive us for trying to live this difficult life in human strength and wisdom alone. Holy Spirit please live, move, and breathe in and through us. This I pray in the Name of JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen.
[1] Ezekiel 18:30-32
[2] 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
[3] Zechariah 4:6
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Be at Peace God is Aware of You
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” [1]
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” [2]
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” [3]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” [4]
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” [5]
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” [6]
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” [7]
“Cast all your anxieties on Him [God], because He cares for you.” [8]
"Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for all those who wonder if their life really matters. Does anyone really care? Please speak to them through Your Word and by the gracious tender voice of Your Holy Spirit. Please breathe faith, hope and love into them Holy Spirit. Please let their hearts find peace and joy in You, dear Lord, for Your joy is our strength. Thank You Lord Jesus for enduring the cross and its shame to bring us to the Father. Thank You for blotting out all our transgressions and giving us new life by Your Spirit. Fill us afresh today. Empower us to be a blessing to those around us. It is in Your Name that I pray, Lord Jesus, Amen."
[1] Philippians 4:6-7
[2] Philippians 1:6
[3] Romans 8:28
[4] Joshua 1:9
[5] Romans 15:13
[6] John 10:10
[7] Exodus 14:14
[8] 1 Peter 5:7
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” [2]
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” [3]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” [4]
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” [5]
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” [6]
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” [7]
“Cast all your anxieties on Him [God], because He cares for you.” [8]
"Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for all those who wonder if their life really matters. Does anyone really care? Please speak to them through Your Word and by the gracious tender voice of Your Holy Spirit. Please breathe faith, hope and love into them Holy Spirit. Please let their hearts find peace and joy in You, dear Lord, for Your joy is our strength. Thank You Lord Jesus for enduring the cross and its shame to bring us to the Father. Thank You for blotting out all our transgressions and giving us new life by Your Spirit. Fill us afresh today. Empower us to be a blessing to those around us. It is in Your Name that I pray, Lord Jesus, Amen."
[1] Philippians 4:6-7
[2] Philippians 1:6
[3] Romans 8:28
[4] Joshua 1:9
[5] Romans 15:13
[6] John 10:10
[7] Exodus 14:14
[8] 1 Peter 5:7
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Taking God Seriously
They had a God-serving father. In fact, the Lord had used their father to bring about a revival of faith in their nation. Perhaps, they asked themselves why their father went to battle against Pharaoh Necho King of Egypt. Why did he have to die in battle that way? [1]
Pharaoh Necho made Eliakim king in place of his father Josiah and changed his name to Jehoiakim. [2] For eleven years, the prophet Jeremiah spoke God’s Word to King Jehoiakim directly and at other times only to his people. At one point, Jehoiakim burned Jeremiah’s writings in fire. He wanted to kill Jeremiah, but the Lord hid him. Sadly, Jehoiakim did not take God seriously. He ended up in a Babylonian prison.
After imprisoning Jehoiakim, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his brother Zedekiah the king. [3] Jeremiah also brought God’s Word to Zedekiah for eleven years. Nine years into Zedekiah’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army came against Jerusalem. A year and half after that, he conquered the city. [4]
Nebuchadnezzar killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes along with all the nobility of Judah. Then, he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, and bound him with bronze chains for transfer to Babylon. The Babylonians burned down the king’s palace along with all the houses of the people. He also broke down the walls of Jerusalem.” [5]
The two sons of Josiah did not take God seriously and paid dearly for it. I wonder how many people today are not taking God seriously when it comes to their eternal destiny. It is one thing to lose an earthly temporary kingdom and quite another to lose a heavenly eternal one.
“Dear Heavenly Father, please help our race, the human-race, to take You seriously and yield their souls to You that You may save them and grant them eternal life. In Jesus’ Name I pray.”
[1] 2 Kings 23:29
[2] 2 Kings 23:34
[3] 2 Chronicles 36:10
[4] Jeremiah 39:1-2
[5] Jeremiah 39:6-8
Pharaoh Necho made Eliakim king in place of his father Josiah and changed his name to Jehoiakim. [2] For eleven years, the prophet Jeremiah spoke God’s Word to King Jehoiakim directly and at other times only to his people. At one point, Jehoiakim burned Jeremiah’s writings in fire. He wanted to kill Jeremiah, but the Lord hid him. Sadly, Jehoiakim did not take God seriously. He ended up in a Babylonian prison.
After imprisoning Jehoiakim, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his brother Zedekiah the king. [3] Jeremiah also brought God’s Word to Zedekiah for eleven years. Nine years into Zedekiah’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army came against Jerusalem. A year and half after that, he conquered the city. [4]
Nebuchadnezzar killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes along with all the nobility of Judah. Then, he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, and bound him with bronze chains for transfer to Babylon. The Babylonians burned down the king’s palace along with all the houses of the people. He also broke down the walls of Jerusalem.” [5]
The two sons of Josiah did not take God seriously and paid dearly for it. I wonder how many people today are not taking God seriously when it comes to their eternal destiny. It is one thing to lose an earthly temporary kingdom and quite another to lose a heavenly eternal one.
“Dear Heavenly Father, please help our race, the human-race, to take You seriously and yield their souls to You that You may save them and grant them eternal life. In Jesus’ Name I pray.”
[1] 2 Kings 23:29
[2] 2 Kings 23:34
[3] 2 Chronicles 36:10
[4] Jeremiah 39:1-2
[5] Jeremiah 39:6-8
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, October 19, 2018
Never Give Up On Love
“The princes said to the king, ‘Please, let this man be put to death, for thus he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man does not seek the well-being of this people, but their harm.’” [1]
One of the enemy’s tactics is to misinform people about God’s servants. He seeks to sabotage the credibility of our testimony. He tells people that we have bad motives for trying to help them. Think about that!
For many years, God moved in the heart of Jeremiah to speak to his nation to save them from being conquered by the Babylonians. Rather than commend his loving efforts to spare them, the princes accused him of weakening people and of seeking to harm them. They threw him into a dungeon to rot. If God had not moved on the heart of an Ethiopian man to rescue Jeremiah, he would have died there. [2]
How did Jesus say to respond to the false accusations of people? He said, “I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” [3]
Jesus urged us to respond to false accusation with love, blessings, goodness and with prayers. It is easy to say, but difficult to do. May Jesus help us to love people no matter how they respond to our efforts. As singer Sarah Groves says in one of her songs, “Love is still a worthy a cause.” Never give up on love due to those who reject it.
[1] Jeremiah 38:4
[2] Jeremiah 38:7-13
[3] Matthew 5:44-45
One of the enemy’s tactics is to misinform people about God’s servants. He seeks to sabotage the credibility of our testimony. He tells people that we have bad motives for trying to help them. Think about that!
For many years, God moved in the heart of Jeremiah to speak to his nation to save them from being conquered by the Babylonians. Rather than commend his loving efforts to spare them, the princes accused him of weakening people and of seeking to harm them. They threw him into a dungeon to rot. If God had not moved on the heart of an Ethiopian man to rescue Jeremiah, he would have died there. [2]
How did Jesus say to respond to the false accusations of people? He said, “I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” [3]
Jesus urged us to respond to false accusation with love, blessings, goodness and with prayers. It is easy to say, but difficult to do. May Jesus help us to love people no matter how they respond to our efforts. As singer Sarah Groves says in one of her songs, “Love is still a worthy a cause.” Never give up on love due to those who reject it.
[1] Jeremiah 38:4
[2] Jeremiah 38:7-13
[3] Matthew 5:44-45
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Heeding Warning Signals
King Jehoiakim was twenty-nine, when a prophet named Jeremiah gave words of warning from the Lord to save his life and the life of his nation.
“The king sent Jehudi to bring the scroll... And Jehudi read it in the hearing of the king and in the hearing of all the princes who stood beside the king.
Now, the king was sitting in the winter house… with a fire burning on the hearth before him. And it happened, when Jehudi had read three or four columns, that the king cut it with the scribe’s knife and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.
And the king commanded his son Jerahmeel, as well as Seraiah… and Shelemiah… to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the Lord hid them.” [1]
King Jehoiakim reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. He did evil in the sight of God. When he was 36 years old, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon captured him, bound him in chains and carried him off to a Babylonian prison. [2]
When God warns anyone of impending disaster, it is because He loves us. God wants to save us. It was King Jehoiakim’s stubborn bent on doing evil that brought about his demise. He threw God’s Word into a fireplace. He burnt the script, but God’s Word still came to pass.
“Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for warning signals. Please grant that our hearts will be tender and that our ears will be attentive to what You say. We pray for our governmental leaders that they do not disregard You and Your Word the Bible to their own demise and to the demise of our nation. Please help both them and us to heed Your warning signals. To regard Your Word, the Bible, as true and infallible. For it is in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ that we pray. Amen.”
[1] Jeremiah 36:21-23
[2] 2 Chronicles 36:5-6
“The king sent Jehudi to bring the scroll... And Jehudi read it in the hearing of the king and in the hearing of all the princes who stood beside the king.
Now, the king was sitting in the winter house… with a fire burning on the hearth before him. And it happened, when Jehudi had read three or four columns, that the king cut it with the scribe’s knife and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.
And the king commanded his son Jerahmeel, as well as Seraiah… and Shelemiah… to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the Lord hid them.” [1]
King Jehoiakim reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. He did evil in the sight of God. When he was 36 years old, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon captured him, bound him in chains and carried him off to a Babylonian prison. [2]
When God warns anyone of impending disaster, it is because He loves us. God wants to save us. It was King Jehoiakim’s stubborn bent on doing evil that brought about his demise. He threw God’s Word into a fireplace. He burnt the script, but God’s Word still came to pass.
“Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for warning signals. Please grant that our hearts will be tender and that our ears will be attentive to what You say. We pray for our governmental leaders that they do not disregard You and Your Word the Bible to their own demise and to the demise of our nation. Please help both them and us to heed Your warning signals. To regard Your Word, the Bible, as true and infallible. For it is in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ that we pray. Amen.”
[1] Jeremiah 36:21-23
[2] 2 Chronicles 36:5-6
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Conversion Is Necessary
The Lord suffers long with sinners but will execute judgment when there is no repentance of sin.
“This is the twenty-third year in which the word of the Lord has come to me; and I have spoken to you, rising early, and speaking, but you have not listened. And the Lord has sent to you all His servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, but you have not listened nor inclined your ear to hear. They said, ‘Repent now everyone of his evil way and his evil doings, and dwell in the land that the Lord has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.’” [1]
The Lord speaks to those who are heading for destruction in hope that they will turn to Him and be saved. God can replace an evil heart with a good heart, but the sinner must ask God to forgive his or her sin, and to grant him or her a new heart. [2]
The people of Jeremiah’s day preferred to stay close to sin and far from God. This did not end well for them. An evil tyrant named Nebuchadnezzar rose up. He displaced, slaughtered, and impoverished them. [3] The evil that they reaped was greater than they sowed.
God is a whole-hearted lover. His essence is love. His loving heart can only bear with defiant and evil behavior for so long. Jeremiah told the people, “Now therefore, amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the Lord your God; then the Lord will relent concerning the doom that He has pronounced against you.” [4]
The people preferred the preaching of false prophets over God’s truth-telling prophet. Jeremiah told them, “Do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your dreamers, your soothsayers, or your sorcerers, who speak to you, saying, ‘You shall not serve the king of Babylon.’” [5]
Babylon was to the Jews of Jeremiah’s day as hell is to people of our days. It was a topic no one wanted to talk about and a future possibility everyone wanted to doubt. Jeremiah prophesied by the Word of the Lord that Babylon was going to destroy his nation if they did not repent and turn back to God. No one wanted to hear or take action on his message.
Today, the mission of the Church is to tell people that there is a hell to shun and a heaven to gain. Jesus spoke of hell more than any other person in the Bible. He spoke of it as a real place with real suffering. He was willing to become a real sacrifice for the sins of us people to save us from it. He also spoke of heaven as a real and wonderful place.
Salvation from sin always begins with repentance and faith in Christ. There must be conversion. “Heavenly Father, please give us the necessary boldness to warn those who are heading towards destruction, and please grant our listeners the grace to listen to us and be converted unto You.”
[1] Jeremiah 25:3-5
[2] James 4:7
[3] Jeremiah 25:8-28
[4] Jeremiah 26:13
[5] Jeremiah 27:9
“This is the twenty-third year in which the word of the Lord has come to me; and I have spoken to you, rising early, and speaking, but you have not listened. And the Lord has sent to you all His servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, but you have not listened nor inclined your ear to hear. They said, ‘Repent now everyone of his evil way and his evil doings, and dwell in the land that the Lord has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.’” [1]
The Lord speaks to those who are heading for destruction in hope that they will turn to Him and be saved. God can replace an evil heart with a good heart, but the sinner must ask God to forgive his or her sin, and to grant him or her a new heart. [2]
The people of Jeremiah’s day preferred to stay close to sin and far from God. This did not end well for them. An evil tyrant named Nebuchadnezzar rose up. He displaced, slaughtered, and impoverished them. [3] The evil that they reaped was greater than they sowed.
God is a whole-hearted lover. His essence is love. His loving heart can only bear with defiant and evil behavior for so long. Jeremiah told the people, “Now therefore, amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the Lord your God; then the Lord will relent concerning the doom that He has pronounced against you.” [4]
The people preferred the preaching of false prophets over God’s truth-telling prophet. Jeremiah told them, “Do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your dreamers, your soothsayers, or your sorcerers, who speak to you, saying, ‘You shall not serve the king of Babylon.’” [5]
Babylon was to the Jews of Jeremiah’s day as hell is to people of our days. It was a topic no one wanted to talk about and a future possibility everyone wanted to doubt. Jeremiah prophesied by the Word of the Lord that Babylon was going to destroy his nation if they did not repent and turn back to God. No one wanted to hear or take action on his message.
Today, the mission of the Church is to tell people that there is a hell to shun and a heaven to gain. Jesus spoke of hell more than any other person in the Bible. He spoke of it as a real place with real suffering. He was willing to become a real sacrifice for the sins of us people to save us from it. He also spoke of heaven as a real and wonderful place.
Salvation from sin always begins with repentance and faith in Christ. There must be conversion. “Heavenly Father, please give us the necessary boldness to warn those who are heading towards destruction, and please grant our listeners the grace to listen to us and be converted unto You.”
[1] Jeremiah 25:3-5
[2] James 4:7
[3] Jeremiah 25:8-28
[4] Jeremiah 26:13
[5] Jeremiah 27:9
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Incentives To Repent
“The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it, if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it. And the instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it, if it does evil in My sight so that it does not obey My voice, then I will relent concerning the good with which I said I would benefit it.” [1]
God has great love for people. He tries from so many angles and methods to get us to repent of sin and to turn to Him. This is why the Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ into the world. He knew that we needed a Redeemer. A Savior from sin! He knew that His goodness towards sinners would be a better incentive for us to trust Him than His pending judgments.
“Do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” [2]
“Dear Heavenly Father, You who gave Your only begotten Son to die for us on the cross to take the consequences of the sins that we have committed against You and others. Please let Your Gospel be heard throughout the world today. Only through faith in Your Son Jesus Christ and through the infilling power of the Holy Spirit will the people of nations change. Help us to be Your mouths, hands, and feet as Jeremiah was to Jerusalem, for it is in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ that we pray. Amen.”
[1] Jeremiah 18:7-10
[2] Romans 2:4
God has great love for people. He tries from so many angles and methods to get us to repent of sin and to turn to Him. This is why the Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ into the world. He knew that we needed a Redeemer. A Savior from sin! He knew that His goodness towards sinners would be a better incentive for us to trust Him than His pending judgments.
“Do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” [2]
“Dear Heavenly Father, You who gave Your only begotten Son to die for us on the cross to take the consequences of the sins that we have committed against You and others. Please let Your Gospel be heard throughout the world today. Only through faith in Your Son Jesus Christ and through the infilling power of the Holy Spirit will the people of nations change. Help us to be Your mouths, hands, and feet as Jeremiah was to Jerusalem, for it is in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ that we pray. Amen.”
[1] Jeremiah 18:7-10
[2] Romans 2:4
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Living on the Cutting-edge for Christ
“Even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, ‘The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.’” [1]
The Ott’s, the Page’s, the Dinwittie’s, Art and Pastor Meyer… what did these people have in common? They all had a personal relationship with God. God was real to them, and they wanted God to be real to those around them. I was just a teenager then. I remember thinking, “How do they tolerate being treated like they are weird? Everybody’s trying to fit in, but they’re purposely whole-heartedly going after Jesus, and they don’t seem to care if people think that they are weird.”
Well, fast forward a few years, and guess what? God made Himself real to me too. I wanted the world to know about Jesus. On the extreme spectrum of responses to my sharing about Jesus with people, I met one man who threatened to beat me with a baseball bat and another who threatened to shoot me with a gun. These men had so much pent-up anger in them towards God. The last thing they wanted to happen in their day was to meet a Jesus-person. So, they took out their anger towards “god” and towards religion on me. Thankfully, the Lord spared me from harm on both accounts.
Is being insulted for the sake of trying to help others a bad thing? Apparently not, because even Jesus experienced reproach for the sake of trying to bring the Kingdom of God to people here on earth. Besides, sometimes the people who are experiencing the greatest frustration and anger with God are the very ones who are so close to falling in love with Him. They just need the right person to show up at the right moment in their life, and they will receive Christ, be forever changed, and be forever saved. …And THEY, like ME, will join the growing number of people who have experienced the REAL GOD not religion. Praise the Lord!
[1] Romans 15:3
The Ott’s, the Page’s, the Dinwittie’s, Art and Pastor Meyer… what did these people have in common? They all had a personal relationship with God. God was real to them, and they wanted God to be real to those around them. I was just a teenager then. I remember thinking, “How do they tolerate being treated like they are weird? Everybody’s trying to fit in, but they’re purposely whole-heartedly going after Jesus, and they don’t seem to care if people think that they are weird.”
Well, fast forward a few years, and guess what? God made Himself real to me too. I wanted the world to know about Jesus. On the extreme spectrum of responses to my sharing about Jesus with people, I met one man who threatened to beat me with a baseball bat and another who threatened to shoot me with a gun. These men had so much pent-up anger in them towards God. The last thing they wanted to happen in their day was to meet a Jesus-person. So, they took out their anger towards “god” and towards religion on me. Thankfully, the Lord spared me from harm on both accounts.
Is being insulted for the sake of trying to help others a bad thing? Apparently not, because even Jesus experienced reproach for the sake of trying to bring the Kingdom of God to people here on earth. Besides, sometimes the people who are experiencing the greatest frustration and anger with God are the very ones who are so close to falling in love with Him. They just need the right person to show up at the right moment in their life, and they will receive Christ, be forever changed, and be forever saved. …And THEY, like ME, will join the growing number of people who have experienced the REAL GOD not religion. Praise the Lord!
[1] Romans 15:3
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Monday, October 1, 2018
Christ Not Barabbas
“At that time, they [the Romans] had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Therefore, when they [the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem] had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” For he knew that they had handed Him over because of envy. The governor answered and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” [1]
“They [the crowd and leaders gathered at the hearing] said, “Barabbas!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!” Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. Then they took Jesus and led Him away.” [2]
“The Roman legions surrounded the city [of Jerusalem] and began to slowly squeeze the life out of the Jewish stronghold. By the year 70, the attackers had breached Jerusalem's outer walls and began a systematic ransacking of the city. The assault culminated in the burning and destruction of the Temple that served as the center of Judaism.
In victory, the Romans slaughtered thousands. Of those sparred from death: thousands more were enslaved and sent to toil in the mines of Egypt, others were dispersed to arenas throughout the Empire to be butchered for the amusement of the public. The Temple's sacred relics were taken to Rome where they were displayed in celebration of the victory.” [3]
Preferring a criminal and Caesar over Christ did not yield a happy ending for the people of Jerusalem. I believe this principal is true for any nation.
“Lord Jesus, please grant the nations (and my nation of America) good discernment of who to follow and who to abandon for the good of all concerned. I especially pray this for our children, grandchildren, and our descendants to come.”
[1] Matthew 27:16-18, 21
[2] John 19:15-16
[3] http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jewishtemple.htm
“They [the crowd and leaders gathered at the hearing] said, “Barabbas!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!” Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. Then they took Jesus and led Him away.” [2]
“The Roman legions surrounded the city [of Jerusalem] and began to slowly squeeze the life out of the Jewish stronghold. By the year 70, the attackers had breached Jerusalem's outer walls and began a systematic ransacking of the city. The assault culminated in the burning and destruction of the Temple that served as the center of Judaism.
In victory, the Romans slaughtered thousands. Of those sparred from death: thousands more were enslaved and sent to toil in the mines of Egypt, others were dispersed to arenas throughout the Empire to be butchered for the amusement of the public. The Temple's sacred relics were taken to Rome where they were displayed in celebration of the victory.” [3]
Preferring a criminal and Caesar over Christ did not yield a happy ending for the people of Jerusalem. I believe this principal is true for any nation.
“Lord Jesus, please grant the nations (and my nation of America) good discernment of who to follow and who to abandon for the good of all concerned. I especially pray this for our children, grandchildren, and our descendants to come.”
[1] Matthew 27:16-18, 21
[2] John 19:15-16
[3] http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jewishtemple.htm
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Garment of Praise / Manto de Alegría
“You shall no longer be termed Forsaken,
Nor shall your land any more be termed Desolate;
But you shall be called ‘My Delight Is in Her’
And your land ‘Married’;
For the Lord delights in you,
And your land shall be married.
…And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,
So, shall your God rejoice over you.” [1]
The Lord consoles those who mourn in Zion,
He gives beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” [2]
“Nunca más te llamarán Desamparada, ni tu tierra se dirá más Desolada; sino que serás llamada ‘Mi deleite está en ella’ y tu tierra, ‘Desposada’ porque el amor de Jehová estará en ti, y tu tierra será desposada. …y como el gozo del esposo con la esposa, así se gozará contigo el Dios tuyo.” [1]
“El Señor ordenar que a los afligidos de Sion se les dé gloria en lugar de ceniza, óleo de gozo en lugar de luto, manto de alegría en lugar del espíritu angustiado; y serán llamados árboles de justicia, plantío de Jehová, para gloria suya.” [2]
[1] Isaiah / Isaías 62:4-5
[2] Isaiah / Isaías 61:3
Nor shall your land any more be termed Desolate;
But you shall be called ‘My Delight Is in Her’
And your land ‘Married’;
For the Lord delights in you,
And your land shall be married.
…And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,
So, shall your God rejoice over you.” [1]
The Lord consoles those who mourn in Zion,
He gives beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” [2]
“Nunca más te llamarán Desamparada, ni tu tierra se dirá más Desolada; sino que serás llamada ‘Mi deleite está en ella’ y tu tierra, ‘Desposada’ porque el amor de Jehová estará en ti, y tu tierra será desposada. …y como el gozo del esposo con la esposa, así se gozará contigo el Dios tuyo.” [1]
“El Señor ordenar que a los afligidos de Sion se les dé gloria en lugar de ceniza, óleo de gozo en lugar de luto, manto de alegría en lugar del espíritu angustiado; y serán llamados árboles de justicia, plantío de Jehová, para gloria suya.” [2]
[1] Isaiah / Isaías 62:4-5
[2] Isaiah / Isaías 61:3
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
If My People
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” [1]
Lies, hatred, betrayal, and abuse...
or...
Truth, love, loyalty, and healing...
“Father in Heaven, please forgive our nation of the many wicked things we have done and are doing. Please give us grace to humble ourselves before You. To pray! To want to SEE YOU! Please Holy Spirit do what we cannot do... help us reject wicked ways. Please hear Heavenly Father and forgive my nation’s sin and heal our land. May we bring You glory through Jesus Christ Your Son, I pray, Amen.”
“Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies.” [2]
[1] 2 Chronicles 7:14
[2] Psalm 108:12-13
Lies, hatred, betrayal, and abuse...
or...
Truth, love, loyalty, and healing...
“Father in Heaven, please forgive our nation of the many wicked things we have done and are doing. Please give us grace to humble ourselves before You. To pray! To want to SEE YOU! Please Holy Spirit do what we cannot do... help us reject wicked ways. Please hear Heavenly Father and forgive my nation’s sin and heal our land. May we bring You glory through Jesus Christ Your Son, I pray, Amen.”
“Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies.” [2]
[1] 2 Chronicles 7:14
[2] Psalm 108:12-13
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, September 22, 2018
How to Receive Salvation / Cómo Recibir la Salvación / 如何獲得救贖
“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, ‘Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” [1]
“There is no other God besides Me,
A just God and a Savior;
There is none besides Me.” [2]
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name [than Jesus Christ] under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” [3]
“Si confesares con tu boca que Jesús es el Señor, y creyeres en tu corazón que Dios le levantó de los muertos, serás salvo. Porque con el corazón se cree para justicia, pero con la boca se confiesa para salvación. Pues la Escritura dice: Todo aquel que en él creyere, no será avergonzado. Porque no hay diferencia entre judío y griego, pues el mismo que es Señor de todos, es rico para con todos los que le invocan; porque todo aquel que invocare el nombre del Señor, será salvo.” [1]
“Y no hay más Dios que yo;
Dios justo y Salvador;
ningún otro fuera de Mí.” [2]
“Y en ningún otro hay salvación; porque no hay otro nombre [que Jesucristo] bajo el cielo, dado a los hombres, en que podamos ser salvos.” [3]
“你 若 口 裡 認 耶 穌 為 主 ， 心 裡 信 神 叫 他 從 死 裡 復 活 ， 就 必 得 救 。 因 為 人 心 裡 相 信 ， 就 可 以 稱 義 ； 口 裡 承 認 ， 就 可 以 得 救 。 經 上 說 ： 凡 信 他 的 人 必 不 至 於 羞 愧 。 猶 太 人 和 希 利 尼 人 並 沒 有 分 別 ， 因 為 眾 人 同 有 一 位 主 ； 他 也 厚 待 一 切 求 告 他 的 人 。 因 為 凡 求 告 主 名 的 ， 就 必 得 救 。” [1]
“再 沒 有 神 ； 我 是 公 義 的 神 ， 又 是 救 主 ； 除 了 我 以 外 ， 再 沒 有 別 神 。” [2]
“除 他 以 外 ， 別 無 拯 救 ； 因 為 在 天 下 人 間 ， 沒 有 賜 下 別 的 名 [比耶穌基督]， 我 們 可 以 靠 著 得 救 。” [3]
[1] Romans / Romanos / 羅 馬 書 10:9-13
[2] Isaiah / Isaías / 以 賽 亞 書 45:21
[3] Acts / Hechos / 使 徒 行 傳 4:12
“There is no other God besides Me,
A just God and a Savior;
There is none besides Me.” [2]
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name [than Jesus Christ] under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” [3]
Cómo Recibir la Salvación
“Si confesares con tu boca que Jesús es el Señor, y creyeres en tu corazón que Dios le levantó de los muertos, serás salvo. Porque con el corazón se cree para justicia, pero con la boca se confiesa para salvación. Pues la Escritura dice: Todo aquel que en él creyere, no será avergonzado. Porque no hay diferencia entre judío y griego, pues el mismo que es Señor de todos, es rico para con todos los que le invocan; porque todo aquel que invocare el nombre del Señor, será salvo.” [1]
“Y no hay más Dios que yo;
Dios justo y Salvador;
ningún otro fuera de Mí.” [2]
“Y en ningún otro hay salvación; porque no hay otro nombre [que Jesucristo] bajo el cielo, dado a los hombres, en que podamos ser salvos.” [3]
如何獲得救贖
“你 若 口 裡 認 耶 穌 為 主 ， 心 裡 信 神 叫 他 從 死 裡 復 活 ， 就 必 得 救 。 因 為 人 心 裡 相 信 ， 就 可 以 稱 義 ； 口 裡 承 認 ， 就 可 以 得 救 。 經 上 說 ： 凡 信 他 的 人 必 不 至 於 羞 愧 。 猶 太 人 和 希 利 尼 人 並 沒 有 分 別 ， 因 為 眾 人 同 有 一 位 主 ； 他 也 厚 待 一 切 求 告 他 的 人 。 因 為 凡 求 告 主 名 的 ， 就 必 得 救 。” [1]
“再 沒 有 神 ； 我 是 公 義 的 神 ， 又 是 救 主 ； 除 了 我 以 外 ， 再 沒 有 別 神 。” [2]
“除 他 以 外 ， 別 無 拯 救 ； 因 為 在 天 下 人 間 ， 沒 有 賜 下 別 的 名 [比耶穌基督]， 我 們 可 以 靠 著 得 救 。” [3]
[1] Romans / Romanos / 羅 馬 書 10:9-13
[2] Isaiah / Isaías / 以 賽 亞 書 45:21
[3] Acts / Hechos / 使 徒 行 傳 4:12
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Friday, September 21, 2018
Asking For Forgiveness
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit, there is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones grew old through my groaning all the day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was turned into the drought of summer. I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.’” [1]
Sin is a terrible partner. Why live with it? Why live with guilt? Unconfessed sin is unhealthy. It hinders productivity. It is better to confess our sins to God, to ask His forgiveness and to ask for His help and healing than to press on without Him.
God’s Word says that if we acknowledge our sin and confess it to God, that He will be faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from unrighteous ways. Hallelujah!
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” [2]
“Heavenly Father, please forgive us for trespassing past boundaries lines that you set for us (transgressions). Please forgive our unjust balances (iniquity). Please forgive us for failing to do Your will (sin). Help us by the power of Your Holy Spirit to change and to bring You glory. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.”
[1] Psalm 32:1-5
[2] 1 John 1:8-9
Sin is a terrible partner. Why live with it? Why live with guilt? Unconfessed sin is unhealthy. It hinders productivity. It is better to confess our sins to God, to ask His forgiveness and to ask for His help and healing than to press on without Him.
God’s Word says that if we acknowledge our sin and confess it to God, that He will be faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from unrighteous ways. Hallelujah!
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” [2]
“Heavenly Father, please forgive us for trespassing past boundaries lines that you set for us (transgressions). Please forgive our unjust balances (iniquity). Please forgive us for failing to do Your will (sin). Help us by the power of Your Holy Spirit to change and to bring You glory. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.”
[1] Psalm 32:1-5
[2] 1 John 1:8-9
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Not Guilty Thanks to Jesus
God imputes righteousness to those who believe His Word concerning Jesus, His Son, being an offering for our sin, and Him [Christ] being raised from the dead for our justification. To be justified is the same as being pronounced not guilty in a court of law. Those who believe in Christ HAVE eternal life.
[Abraham was] “fully convinced that what He [God] had promised He [God] was also able to perform. And therefore it [his faith] was accounted to him for righteousness. Now it [this divine message] was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It [righteousness] shall be imputed to us who believe in Him [God] who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.” [1]
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.’” [2]
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” [3]
Praise God for blessed assurances of salvation for us who believe in Jesus!
[1] Romans 4:21-25
[2] John 11:25
[3] John 5:24
[Abraham was] “fully convinced that what He [God] had promised He [God] was also able to perform. And therefore it [his faith] was accounted to him for righteousness. Now it [this divine message] was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It [righteousness] shall be imputed to us who believe in Him [God] who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.” [1]
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.’” [2]
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” [3]
Praise God for blessed assurances of salvation for us who believe in Jesus!
[1] Romans 4:21-25
[2] John 11:25
[3] John 5:24
The Lord Jesus has graced me with revelations from the Book of Jeremiah that are helpful to better understanding the relevance of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospel, the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation. I am in the midst of preparing 54 video-recorded presentations, one for each chapter of Jeremiah, plus an intro and conclusion presentation. When the presentations are done, I plan to publish them on YouTube. I also welcome invitations to share these revelations in-person. In the meantime, I publish articles online, intercede for the peoples of the nations, and say to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, send me.”
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