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In one sense the Bible is the history of humanity pursuing the ideal but failing. Actually, mankind rejected the ideal given by YHVH in favor of pursing self-will. Most unfortunate. This is one last look at Ephesians in my current series with focus on human relations: husband/wife; parent/child; master/servant.
Meditation is the noun for the act of meditating. When we see the word meditation, there are many things that can pop into one's mind based off modern definitions of the word. However, scripture is clear that we need to meditate on Yehovah, on His words, works, precepts, statutes, and laws.
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When the New Jerusalem comes down out of heaven, Revelation 21:12 tells us that the names on the gates of the city will be the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. What do these names mean? Could there be some hidden message in the names of the sons of Israel? Could they describe a prophetic relationship that the Israelites and all of mankind will have with our Father?
Yehovah does not want us to live in a state of terror; in fact, the (chronically) fearful will not enter the Kingdom. However, too often we go the other direction and do not have a proper fear of our Creator. He has standards, and there are penalties for breaking His law. Knowing this should help direct decisions in our lives, every day.
"By those who come near Me I must be regarded as holy; and before all the people I must be glorified" - spoken by Yehovah in Lev 10:3.
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For 2000 years Christians have been anticipating the redemption of the body; receiving the full inheritance guaranteed by the Holy Spirit; experiencing eternal life promised through belief in the resurrected Son of God. Pentecost is the moment it all comes to fruition.
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"I bid you conquer in your warfare against your four great enemies, the world, the devil, the flesh and above all, that obstinate and perverse self-will, unaided by which the other three would be comparatively powerless."
There are many riddles in the bible. Christ presented us with parables that also contain riddles. Some are understood and some are waiting to be understood. This study explains the riddle, "Their Worm Does Not Die."
Our calling/grace/salvation is a privilege and a free gift. However, it comes with responsibility and obligation. Walking worthy of our calling requires effort and assistance both from God and fellow sojuourners.
Have you ever sinned? What is the process that follows - or at least should follow? There is repentance - though multiple words and concepts in the Hebrew and the Greek are translated into 'repent'. Unfortunately, this can muddy the water as to what is involved. Repentance is not the entire process, but rather a step in the process.
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Now that we are in the period of time that we're counting down to Pentecost, it's probably a good time to try and understand why we are to do this. We in this modern day will have it marked on our calendars so this period of time for all practical purposes is irrelevant. Today's study will try and shed some light on this so that we can approach this time leading up to the Day of Pentecost in regards to the instruction of scripture.
In Ephesians 1-3 Paul lays out What YHWH has accomplished in and through Yeshua. In chapters 4-6 he deals with proper conduct within that calling.
In preparation for the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we often focus on removing the leaven from our homes and cars. Hopefully, we are also working on removing the leaven of malice and wickedness, including the false teachings of religious and civil leaders. Now that the Feast of Unleavened Bread is complete - what is next? What should we be doing as we count towards Pentecost?
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What is leaven? The easy answer that it is sin. Jesus in Luke 12:1 says "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy." So does this make leaven to be only hypocrisy? Today we are going to dig deep and see if leaven is just this broad definition of sin or maybe there is a better more inclusive definition or maybe it is that we need to understand how far-reaching sin can be.
Watch the memorial service for Mark Mickelson who recently passed away from this physical life. We will miss your service to the brethren and a life dedicated to the Father and His Son.
Click on the MP3 button to listen to the The Master's Call audio track.
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Today we examine the implications of Christ's sacrifice; what he experienced in life, death and resurrection and what that requires of us.
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What do the twelve fruit on the tree of life represent? Could they be symbolic or physical manifestations of YHVH's Spirit? Could they be they fruits of the Spirit?
Why couldn't the disciples cast out demons? Why are you stuck in certain issues in your own life? The reason is we are not always doing what Jesus has done for eternity. John 1 does not say Jesus was "with" God. It says He was "towards" God. What does that mean? Are you towards God?
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What is the measure of our growth? Can we look back at this past year and say, yes I have grown? What does it take for us to grow? Is it study, prayer, the knowledge that we've obtained or is it determined by our actions? Is it your intentions to study more, pray more or obtain more knowledge that will help us to grow? I would expect that to do these things will render the results of what we seek. Is Yehovah looking for intentions or results?
How did we come to believe what we do? We are born into a particular culture or tribe. Our parents dictated our belief system. At some point we may have begun to question whether our belief system was correct. Is there only one true church and are we a part of that?
In Ephesians we see that we are not wrestling against flesh and blood, but against demons. This is something we are called to do. Do we understand what it is that the demons are trying to do, and what it is that we need to be doing? There are many examples in the Bible of people thinking they are doing good, thinking they are doing God's will, doing God a service while they are working for Satan. Are you wearing the full and true armor of God, or is part of your armor counterfeit? Are you prepared to wrestle demons?
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What were the expectations of the peoples of Yeshuah' time as to what to expect from the coming Messiah? We know that the Pharisees sought a sign, so what did the Pharisees, the teachers of the day teach the people? What would the disciples have to unlearn in order to understand Yeshuah's death? We know that the prevailing thought was that the Messiah would come and restore Israel who was in subjection to Rome. Is this the thinking of the disciples, what they are looking for in the Messiah?
Paul describes unbelievers as foreigners, aliens, dead in trespasses and sins. The Gospel, the good news is the means by which people are gathered from afar and brought near. What exactly is it that brings one near to reconciliation; to the one true God and Jesus Christ whom he sent?
In Psalm 23, we see YHVH is my Shepherd. In John 10, we see that Jesus is our Shepherd. We see references to some in the Bible, like David, the judges, and others being referred to as shepherds of the people, where they had responsibilities of feeding, tending and protecting the people. In Genesis 4:9, Cain asked if he was his brother's keeper. How much do you have a responsibility to feed, tend, and protect those around you? Jesus does what He sees YHVH do. How much are we expected to do what we see Them do?
We like to believe we are independent thinkers using our brain power to systematically sort out truth and error, fact and fiction. It may be closer to truth that the tribe or tribes we associate with have a greater effect on how we form beliefs and opinions than we realize. Family of origin, political party, church/religion, social media and others all have their impact. Careful study of scripture is necessary to be sure our beliefs are indeed based on the revealed word of God.
With the recent posting of Mark's papers titled Forever and Ever and Ever There Shall Be No More Death, the initial purpose of A Short Work is complete. Today we review that purpose and consider what is ahead.
Paul is commissioned to take the gospel to the Gentiles whom heretofore have been largely excluded. The grand vision is to gather together in one all things in Christ; making known the mystery of His will.
Is our attitude worth giving to others? Is our attitude a positive contagion?
Is your bible study effective? Is your prayer effective? Is your fasting effective? Sometimes when we study - we don't understand. Sometimes when we pray, it seems as if God does not hear. Sometimes when we fast, we are no closer to God at the end than at the beginning. It might even be that we are wasting our time.
In James 5:16 we see that the "effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
What can you do to make your prayer, bible study, meditation and fasting effective?
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Romans 8: 28,29 NKJV
For we know all things work together for good to those who love God, to those called according to His purpose.
For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.