Matthew 6:33
New King James Version (NKJV)
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
HOW DO YOU INTERPRET KINGDOM?
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (KJV, 2nd Timothy 3:16)
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
WHAT IS THE KINGDOM?
It's true that we can't win God's approval by what we eat. We don't lose anything if we don't eat it, and we don't gain anything if we do. 1 Corinthians 8:8
Righteousness.
Peace
Joy in the Holy Spirit
VISION OF OUR CHURCH 2012.
WHAT IS THE VISION AND MISSION OF OUR CHURCH.?
HOW ARE WE TO ATTAIN RIGHTEOUSNESS?
For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. Romans 10 VS 10 New Living Translation
It is not earned but by believing in Jesus.
Every day you rest in His presence and belief that you are His righteousness.
No Lacking.
As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
Keep on trusting in Him.
Believing that He is your provider.
Your Healer.
Your Shalom
DO NOT TRY TO ESTABLISH YOUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS.
For they are ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God while they try to establish their own, and they have not submitted to God's means to obtain righteousness.
Surrender to God every of your problems.
Surrender to God the plan of this Church for the next step.
Surrender to God if anyone comes against the Grace message or the Leaders of this Church.
ALL THINGS WILL BE ADDED TO YOU AND THIS CHURCH.
WHAT IS GOING TO BE ADDED TO YOU?
WHAT IS GOING TO BE ADDED TO THE CHURCH?
WHAT IS GOING TO BE ADDED TO YOUR FAMILY?
What you it will happen.
God cannot lie.
(Numbers 23:19)
HOW THE CHURCH CAN HELP YOU TO SEEK HIS KINGDOM?
Come for Bible Study.
Come for prayer meeting.
If you are free come for the morning prayer.
Start serving God in the areas you believe that God has put you in.
Contact Brother Vic( for Praise and worship) involvement.
Contact Pastor for prayer or the Elders for prayer or any advice.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
WHERE IS HE THAT IS BORN KING OF THE JEWS?
Matthew:2 1-11
THE FIRST TIME THE NATION OF ISRAEL ASKED FOR A KING?
1 SAMUEL 8 VS 4.&5
4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead[b] us, such as all the other nations have.”
3. (6-8) Samuel prays about their request and God answers.
But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” So Samuel prayed to the Lord. And the Lord said to Samuel, “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them. According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt, even to this day; with which they have forsaken Me and served other gods; so they are doing to you also.”
Bible prophecy of Jesus Birth.
Isaiah 11 1-41 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD— 3 and he will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked.
Bible Prophecy
Micah 5:2
New King James Version (NKJV)
The Coming Messiah
2 “ But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”
The wise men were searching for a King.
But searched in the wrong place.
The same with many of us searching in different ways for the King.
Some are still searching for Him in the cradle some are still seeing Him nailed on the cross.
Where is the King today?
Where is Jesus for you today?
The Wise man brought gifts to Jesus.
Gold
Frankincense
Myrrh
GOLD: This carries obvious significance. It's precious and worthy across all cultures and times. It's a gift fit for royalty. It says to the Christ child, You will be a King.
Ancient people burned frankincense, believing it to carry their prayers to heaven. Its use as incense illustrates His role as our Priest.
As an embalming ointment it signified that He was born to Die for the world. In fact, Myrrh was one of the burial spices of Jesus (John 19:39).
Was Jesus born in December 25?
Encyclopedia Britannica States the Christian festival of Christmas was celebrated in Rome AD 336.
The actual Birthday Jesus might not be 25th of December.
The Bible did not record the exact Birthday of Jesus.
Let us remind of ourselves that His birth, burial and resurrection brings a new meaning in our life.
Today He is dwelling in you.
Brining Hope to you and your family.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
WITHOUT JESUS YOU CAN DO NOTHING.
WITHOUT JESUS YOU CAN DO NOTHING.
JOHN15:5
JOHN 15 :1-5
“I AM the true vine , and My Father is the vinedresser.
Vs2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
Vs3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
Vs 4 “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
Vs5 “I am the vine you are the branches, He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
HE PRUNES THAT YOU BEAR MORE FRUIT.
JESUS IS THE TRUE VINE THE FATHER THE VINEDRESSER.
Job function of the Father:
The Bible says every branch that does not bear fruit He takes away.
Generally this has been understood to be a purging away of dead branches in precisely the same sense that branches are said to be “cast forth” and “burned “ in verse 6.
The Greek word airo has four basic meaning.
To lift up or pick up. This meaning is the exact meaning what the Greek scholars meant.
The Father Lifts up.
Every Branch that does not bear fruit He lifts up.
When the branch is falling and the father lifts up the branch.
This branch will bear much fruit.
The Father God is loving, caring, considerate, patient, slow to anger, forgiving.
He wants to lift you up
The minute He lifts you up. You will bear fruit.
Psalm 145:14 The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
WHEN ARE YOU BEING PRUNED?
When you bear fruit.
Pruning in our Christian life sometimes it is very painful.
It just like a potter who beats the clay so that every pebbles, every fragments are removed.
But during the time of beating the clay. If the clay can talk it will say enough. It is painful.
So is pruning.
The vine will not be happy.
Whom God loves He chastens. Proverb 3:11&12
WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES. Proverb 3: 11&12
Vs 11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke,
Vs12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, the father the son he delights in.
Sometimes it blows my mind. Why me Lord? This is the question I ask the Lord.
You know Lord it is painful.
When you prune me. I am bearing fruit. But, look those who are doing nothing. There is no pain in them. They are just enjoying life.
Then the Lord remind me WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES.
YOU ARE ALREADY CLEAN.
You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
New King James Version (NKJV)
18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
ABIDE IN ME.
There is a Hymn being sung in funeral services in the main line Churches. Abide in Me.
It is a good Hymn. But the problem is only on funeral service they sing this Hymn.
But Jesus said Abide in Me and I in you.
He never said I will leave you. I am in You.
But He wants us to Abide in Him.
Why.? Because you can bear fruit.
WIHTOUT ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING.
COL 3:11
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor un circumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free, but Christ in all, and in all.”
If you are Sick- He is the Great Physician.
If you are Poor- He is your Riches.
If you are weak-He is your Strength.
If you are in Trouble- He is your Deliverer.
If you are Fearful- He is your Peace.
WITHOUT HIM WE ARE HELPLESS,HOPELESS, &POWERLESS.
WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT JESUS. Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
New International Version (NIV) 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless." 3 What profit has a man from all his labor In which he toils under the sun? 3 What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?
LIFE IS MEANINGLESS WITHOUT JESUS.
EVERYTHING WILL COME TO END.
WITHOUT HIM WE ARE NOTHING BUT WITH CHRIST I CAN DO ALL THINGS.
Phil 4:13
“ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
The Apostle Paul received a revelation from God.
“I can do all things……..through Christ.”
Say after me I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.(3 Times)
DO NOT PUT LIMITATIONS ON YOURSELF.
We have the habit of putting limitations on ourselves and upon God………. When we say….
I can’t do that because:
I don’t have the education…….
I’m not smart enough…….
I don’t have enough money……..
I’m too young………
I’m too old………
Our problem is we all put limitations on ourselves
and God. Its time for us to take the limits off of ourselves
And off of God.
LET JESUS BE YOUR MASTER
Surrender to Jesus everything- Our Pride, Our Guilt, Our Dreams, Our vision. And Take Him by the hand.
Let go of our Self Righteousness and be clothed in His Righteousness.
Wait upon Him daily and speak to Him. He wants to hear you talking. If the son or daughter talks He listens.
BUT WITH JESUS YOU CAN DO EVERYHTING.
Psalm 41:2 Jesus will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth. Jesus will not deliver him to the will of his enemies.
Jesus has delivered us from the power of darkness and has given us the forgiveness of sin.
Jesus will bless your barns and it will be filled.
Jesus will bless the fruit of your bodies.
Jesus will bless your going out and your coming in.
Amen.
JOHN15:5
JOHN 15 :1-5
“I AM the true vine , and My Father is the vinedresser.
Vs2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
Vs3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
Vs 4 “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
Vs5 “I am the vine you are the branches, He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
HE PRUNES THAT YOU BEAR MORE FRUIT.
JESUS IS THE TRUE VINE THE FATHER THE VINEDRESSER.
Job function of the Father:
The Bible says every branch that does not bear fruit He takes away.
Generally this has been understood to be a purging away of dead branches in precisely the same sense that branches are said to be “cast forth” and “burned “ in verse 6.
The Greek word airo has four basic meaning.
To lift up or pick up. This meaning is the exact meaning what the Greek scholars meant.
The Father Lifts up.
Every Branch that does not bear fruit He lifts up.
When the branch is falling and the father lifts up the branch.
This branch will bear much fruit.
The Father God is loving, caring, considerate, patient, slow to anger, forgiving.
He wants to lift you up
The minute He lifts you up. You will bear fruit.
Psalm 145:14 The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
WHEN ARE YOU BEING PRUNED?
When you bear fruit.
Pruning in our Christian life sometimes it is very painful.
It just like a potter who beats the clay so that every pebbles, every fragments are removed.
But during the time of beating the clay. If the clay can talk it will say enough. It is painful.
So is pruning.
The vine will not be happy.
Whom God loves He chastens. Proverb 3:11&12
WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES. Proverb 3: 11&12
Vs 11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke,
Vs12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, the father the son he delights in.
Sometimes it blows my mind. Why me Lord? This is the question I ask the Lord.
You know Lord it is painful.
When you prune me. I am bearing fruit. But, look those who are doing nothing. There is no pain in them. They are just enjoying life.
Then the Lord remind me WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES.
YOU ARE ALREADY CLEAN.
You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
New King James Version (NKJV)
18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
ABIDE IN ME.
There is a Hymn being sung in funeral services in the main line Churches. Abide in Me.
It is a good Hymn. But the problem is only on funeral service they sing this Hymn.
But Jesus said Abide in Me and I in you.
He never said I will leave you. I am in You.
But He wants us to Abide in Him.
Why.? Because you can bear fruit.
WIHTOUT ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING.
COL 3:11
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor un circumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free, but Christ in all, and in all.”
If you are Sick- He is the Great Physician.
If you are Poor- He is your Riches.
If you are weak-He is your Strength.
If you are in Trouble- He is your Deliverer.
If you are Fearful- He is your Peace.
WITHOUT HIM WE ARE HELPLESS,HOPELESS, &POWERLESS.
WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT JESUS. Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
New International Version (NIV) 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless." 3 What profit has a man from all his labor In which he toils under the sun? 3 What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?
LIFE IS MEANINGLESS WITHOUT JESUS.
EVERYTHING WILL COME TO END.
WITHOUT HIM WE ARE NOTHING BUT WITH CHRIST I CAN DO ALL THINGS.
Phil 4:13
“ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
The Apostle Paul received a revelation from God.
“I can do all things……..through Christ.”
Say after me I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.(3 Times)
DO NOT PUT LIMITATIONS ON YOURSELF.
We have the habit of putting limitations on ourselves and upon God………. When we say….
I can’t do that because:
I don’t have the education…….
I’m not smart enough…….
I don’t have enough money……..
I’m too young………
I’m too old………
Our problem is we all put limitations on ourselves
and God. Its time for us to take the limits off of ourselves
And off of God.
LET JESUS BE YOUR MASTER
Surrender to Jesus everything- Our Pride, Our Guilt, Our Dreams, Our vision. And Take Him by the hand.
Let go of our Self Righteousness and be clothed in His Righteousness.
Wait upon Him daily and speak to Him. He wants to hear you talking. If the son or daughter talks He listens.
BUT WITH JESUS YOU CAN DO EVERYHTING.
Psalm 41:2 Jesus will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth. Jesus will not deliver him to the will of his enemies.
Jesus has delivered us from the power of darkness and has given us the forgiveness of sin.
Jesus will bless your barns and it will be filled.
Jesus will bless the fruit of your bodies.
Jesus will bless your going out and your coming in.
Amen.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
ESTHER OBTAINED GRACE AND FAVOR.
ESTHER OBTAINED GRACE AND FAVOR.
The time of Esther.
King Ahasuerus is the Hebrew name and Xerxes the Greek name of Khshayarh, king of Persia. 486-464-BC.
King over 127 province from India to Ethiopia.
Esther 1:3 that in the third year of his reign he made a feast for all his officials and servants the powers of Persia and Media, the nobles and the princes of the province being before him.
Esther 1:4 when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his excellent majesty for many day, one hundred and eighty days in all.
THE EXHIBITION LASTED 180 DAYS.
After the Exhibition the King made feast lasting for 7 Days.
They served drinks in golden vessels .
There was joy and enjoyment.
They were not forced to drink but each man can drink according to his will.
REFUSAL OF QUEEN VASHTI.
The Queen had her own program for the women in the royal palace.
He commanded his 7 Eunuchs to bring Queen Vashti before the King wearing her royal crown to show her beauty to the people and the officials for she was beautiful to behold.
Vs 12 But Queen Vashti REFUSED to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious and his anger burned within him.
Ecclesiastes 8 2-6
Obey the King
2 Obey the king's command, I say, because you took an oath before God. 3 Do not be in a hurry to leave the king's presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases. 4 Since a king's word is supreme, who can say to him, "What are you doing?" 5 Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. 6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a man's misery weighs heavily upon him. Ecclesiastes 8:2-6
GOD’S WARNING OVER EARTHLY KING.
2 SAMUEL 2VS 5
Give us a king to judge us like all the nations.
God said since they want a king warn them the
consequence of having a king.
He will take away your sons, he will make you slaves.
He will take away your daughters.
He will take away your fields.
He will take away a tenth of your sheep.
He will take away your wealth.
They refused to heed God’s voice.
Vs 22 So the Lord said to Samuel, “ Heed their voice and make them a king.”
QUEEN VASHTI REMOVED.
Reasons for her removal.
Did not obey the kings command.
The queens behavior will be known to all the woman and they also will despise their husbands.
He made a decree throughout his empire that all
Wives should honor their husbands both great and small.
Decree to Search for Vashti’s Replacement.
Esther 2:3 THE FIRST BEAUTY CONTEST. THE WINNER WILL BE QUEEN.
And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather all the beautiful young virgins to Shushan the citadel into the women’s quarters under the custody of Hegai the king’s eunuch, custodian of the woman. And let beauty preparation be given them.
And the one that pleases the king she will become queen.
PREPARATION FOR ESTHER
Meaning of the name Esther- Persian word the “Star”.
Hebrew name is Hadassah meaning “Myrtle”.
Meaning of Mordecai in Hebrew is warrior.
God has prepared a warrior to bring forth a star.
Who is Mordecai- The uncle of Esther for Esther had neither father nor mother. (Orphan) Mordecai took her as her own daughter.
Esther was lovely and beautiful.
Esther pleased the Eunuch Hegai.
Esther 2:9
Now the young woman please him. And she obtained favor, so he readily gave beauty preparations to her, beside her allowance.
Then seven choice maidservants were provided for her from the Kings Palace, and he moved her and her maidservants to the best place of the women.
SHE FOUND FAVOR.
The eunuch has a special liking. The woman please him.
He readily gave her beauty preparation.
7 Choice maidservants were given to her.
The best place for her to stay.
Luke 2:52
And Jesus increase in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men.
If you are a Child of God always proclaim these word that you will find favor with God and men.
Selection of Queen Esther.
Now when the turn came for Esther the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai who had taken her as her daughter to go in to the king she requested nothing but what Hegai the king eunuch, the custodian of the women advised.
And Esther obtained FAVOR in the sight of all who saw her.
ESTHER OBTAINED GRACE AND FAVOR.
Esther 2:17
The king loved Esther more than all the other woman, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so he sat the royal crow upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.
Esther was humble.
Esther was obedient to Modecai she did not reveal her self as Jew.
GOD WAS PREPARING ESTHER TO SAVE JEWISH NATION.
God made Esther a queen for a purpose.
The same way God send His Son for a purpose.
That who ever called on the name of Jesus will be saved.
Esther obtained Favor of God and men.
The same way Jesus obtained favor of God and men.
MAY GOD’S FAVOR AND GRACE COME ON YOU.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Psalm 5:12
For You O Lord will bless the righteous with favor You will surround him with a shield.
The time of Esther.
King Ahasuerus is the Hebrew name and Xerxes the Greek name of Khshayarh, king of Persia. 486-464-BC.
King over 127 province from India to Ethiopia.
Esther 1:3 that in the third year of his reign he made a feast for all his officials and servants the powers of Persia and Media, the nobles and the princes of the province being before him.
Esther 1:4 when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his excellent majesty for many day, one hundred and eighty days in all.
THE EXHIBITION LASTED 180 DAYS.
After the Exhibition the King made feast lasting for 7 Days.
They served drinks in golden vessels .
There was joy and enjoyment.
They were not forced to drink but each man can drink according to his will.
REFUSAL OF QUEEN VASHTI.
The Queen had her own program for the women in the royal palace.
He commanded his 7 Eunuchs to bring Queen Vashti before the King wearing her royal crown to show her beauty to the people and the officials for she was beautiful to behold.
Vs 12 But Queen Vashti REFUSED to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious and his anger burned within him.
Ecclesiastes 8 2-6
Obey the King
2 Obey the king's command, I say, because you took an oath before God. 3 Do not be in a hurry to leave the king's presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases. 4 Since a king's word is supreme, who can say to him, "What are you doing?" 5 Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. 6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a man's misery weighs heavily upon him. Ecclesiastes 8:2-6
GOD’S WARNING OVER EARTHLY KING.
2 SAMUEL 2VS 5
Give us a king to judge us like all the nations.
God said since they want a king warn them the
consequence of having a king.
He will take away your sons, he will make you slaves.
He will take away your daughters.
He will take away your fields.
He will take away a tenth of your sheep.
He will take away your wealth.
They refused to heed God’s voice.
Vs 22 So the Lord said to Samuel, “ Heed their voice and make them a king.”
QUEEN VASHTI REMOVED.
Reasons for her removal.
Did not obey the kings command.
The queens behavior will be known to all the woman and they also will despise their husbands.
He made a decree throughout his empire that all
Wives should honor their husbands both great and small.
Decree to Search for Vashti’s Replacement.
Esther 2:3 THE FIRST BEAUTY CONTEST. THE WINNER WILL BE QUEEN.
And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather all the beautiful young virgins to Shushan the citadel into the women’s quarters under the custody of Hegai the king’s eunuch, custodian of the woman. And let beauty preparation be given them.
And the one that pleases the king she will become queen.
PREPARATION FOR ESTHER
Meaning of the name Esther- Persian word the “Star”.
Hebrew name is Hadassah meaning “Myrtle”.
Meaning of Mordecai in Hebrew is warrior.
God has prepared a warrior to bring forth a star.
Who is Mordecai- The uncle of Esther for Esther had neither father nor mother. (Orphan) Mordecai took her as her own daughter.
Esther was lovely and beautiful.
Esther pleased the Eunuch Hegai.
Esther 2:9
Now the young woman please him. And she obtained favor, so he readily gave beauty preparations to her, beside her allowance.
Then seven choice maidservants were provided for her from the Kings Palace, and he moved her and her maidservants to the best place of the women.
SHE FOUND FAVOR.
The eunuch has a special liking. The woman please him.
He readily gave her beauty preparation.
7 Choice maidservants were given to her.
The best place for her to stay.
Luke 2:52
And Jesus increase in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men.
If you are a Child of God always proclaim these word that you will find favor with God and men.
Selection of Queen Esther.
Now when the turn came for Esther the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai who had taken her as her daughter to go in to the king she requested nothing but what Hegai the king eunuch, the custodian of the women advised.
And Esther obtained FAVOR in the sight of all who saw her.
ESTHER OBTAINED GRACE AND FAVOR.
Esther 2:17
The king loved Esther more than all the other woman, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so he sat the royal crow upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.
Esther was humble.
Esther was obedient to Modecai she did not reveal her self as Jew.
GOD WAS PREPARING ESTHER TO SAVE JEWISH NATION.
God made Esther a queen for a purpose.
The same way God send His Son for a purpose.
That who ever called on the name of Jesus will be saved.
Esther obtained Favor of God and men.
The same way Jesus obtained favor of God and men.
MAY GOD’S FAVOR AND GRACE COME ON YOU.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Psalm 5:12
For You O Lord will bless the righteous with favor You will surround him with a shield.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
What shall we say than shall we continue to sin so that Grace may abound? Roman 6:1
What shall we say than shall we continue to sin so that Grace may abound? Roman 6:1
MANY WRONG IDEAS OF GRACE.
Some say preaching grace message is licensed to sin.
Some say preaching grace is preaching prosperity gospel.
Some say we have to preach both(Law and Grace) in order to be on the save side.
Some say those who preach grace become lawless.
Some say is it so easy to get salvation and grace. We have to do something.
THE
MEANING OF GRACE.
UNEARNED, UNMERITED FAVOUR.
Ephesians 2:8,9
For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Not of works lest anyone should boast.
I was doing my EE course. I have to memories this verse by heart.
The more I memories it the more I understood grace.
How was Abraham made righteous?
Roman 4 2-5
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.
But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.
WHAT DID KING DAVID SAID?
Romans 4 6-8
Just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works.
Vs 7 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered.
Vs 8 Blessed is the man whom the Lord shall not impute sin.
SOME SAY GRACE IS LISCENED TO SIN
Certainly Not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? (Rom 6:2)
Paul says it is impossible for a person to continue to live in sin after knowing grace.
Or do you not know that as many of us we baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father even so we should walk in the newness of life.
PROSPERITY GOSPEL.
Actually I love this word prosperity because the whole Bible speaks about God’s provision and prosperity.
Gen 39:3 And his master saw that Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand.
Gen 13: 2 Abram was very rich in livestock in silver and in gold.
2 Corinthian 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor that you through His poverty might become rich.
PREACH LAW AND GRACE.(save side ?)
Galatians 1 6-9
I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel.
7 which is not another, but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than we preached to you than what you have received let him be accursed.
Vs 9 As we have said before so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursed.
Law + Grace =Spiritual Adultery
Romans 7 1-4
Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies she is released from the law of her husband. Vs 3 So then if while her husband lives she marries another man she will be called and adulteress though she has married another man. Vs 4 Therefore my brethren you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ that you may be married to another-To HIM who was raised from the dead that we should bear fruit to God.
Preach Grace become lawless?
James 2:10 For whosoever keeps the law as a whole but stumbles and offends in one (single instance) has become guilty of breaking all of it.
Than why did God gave the law?
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh we be justified in His sight for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Some say so easy to get salvation you have to work out your salvation?
Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved as you have always obeyed not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Colossians 1:29 To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily in me.
Fear and trembling: Jeremiah 33:9 Then it shall be to Me a name of joy, a praise, and an honor before all nations of the earth who shall hear all the good that I do to them, they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and all the prosperity that I provide for it.
Salvation did not come cheap it was paid by the blood of Jesus. But God gave us free whosoever believes in Jesus he is saved. Salvation is free but it is not cheap it cost Jesus His life.
ENTRY OF NEW COVENANT THROUGH JESUS DEATH.
Acts 13 : 38-39
Therefore let it be known to you, brethren that through this Man( Jesus) is preached to the forgiveness of sins, and by Him(Jesus) everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Heb 8:13 In that He say, “ A new covenant, “ HE MADE THE FIRST OBSOLETE. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
PRAISE THE LORD.
By preaching Grace we are setting people free from the bondage of Satan.
Goodness and Mercy following them all the day of their life.
By preaching Grace family are being restored.
By preaching Grace prosperity and longevity is being restored.
By preaching Grace sin has no more dominion over our lives.
CLOSE
ROMANS 5:17
For if by one man’s offense death reigned through the one much more those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the one Jesus Christ.
I believe that all of you will reign in life by receiving the abundance of grace and gift of righteousness. AMEN
MANY WRONG IDEAS OF GRACE.
Some say preaching grace message is licensed to sin.
Some say preaching grace is preaching prosperity gospel.
Some say we have to preach both(Law and Grace) in order to be on the save side.
Some say those who preach grace become lawless.
Some say is it so easy to get salvation and grace. We have to do something.
THE
MEANING OF GRACE.
UNEARNED, UNMERITED FAVOUR.
Ephesians 2:8,9
For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Not of works lest anyone should boast.
I was doing my EE course. I have to memories this verse by heart.
The more I memories it the more I understood grace.
How was Abraham made righteous?
Roman 4 2-5
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.
But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.
WHAT DID KING DAVID SAID?
Romans 4 6-8
Just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works.
Vs 7 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered.
Vs 8 Blessed is the man whom the Lord shall not impute sin.
SOME SAY GRACE IS LISCENED TO SIN
Certainly Not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? (Rom 6:2)
Paul says it is impossible for a person to continue to live in sin after knowing grace.
Or do you not know that as many of us we baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father even so we should walk in the newness of life.
PROSPERITY GOSPEL.
Actually I love this word prosperity because the whole Bible speaks about God’s provision and prosperity.
Gen 39:3 And his master saw that Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand.
Gen 13: 2 Abram was very rich in livestock in silver and in gold.
2 Corinthian 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor that you through His poverty might become rich.
PREACH LAW AND GRACE.(save side ?)
Galatians 1 6-9
I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel.
7 which is not another, but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than we preached to you than what you have received let him be accursed.
Vs 9 As we have said before so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursed.
Law + Grace =Spiritual Adultery
Romans 7 1-4
Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies she is released from the law of her husband. Vs 3 So then if while her husband lives she marries another man she will be called and adulteress though she has married another man. Vs 4 Therefore my brethren you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ that you may be married to another-To HIM who was raised from the dead that we should bear fruit to God.
Preach Grace become lawless?
James 2:10 For whosoever keeps the law as a whole but stumbles and offends in one (single instance) has become guilty of breaking all of it.
Than why did God gave the law?
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh we be justified in His sight for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Some say so easy to get salvation you have to work out your salvation?
Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved as you have always obeyed not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Colossians 1:29 To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily in me.
Fear and trembling: Jeremiah 33:9 Then it shall be to Me a name of joy, a praise, and an honor before all nations of the earth who shall hear all the good that I do to them, they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and all the prosperity that I provide for it.
Salvation did not come cheap it was paid by the blood of Jesus. But God gave us free whosoever believes in Jesus he is saved. Salvation is free but it is not cheap it cost Jesus His life.
ENTRY OF NEW COVENANT THROUGH JESUS DEATH.
Acts 13 : 38-39
Therefore let it be known to you, brethren that through this Man( Jesus) is preached to the forgiveness of sins, and by Him(Jesus) everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Heb 8:13 In that He say, “ A new covenant, “ HE MADE THE FIRST OBSOLETE. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
PRAISE THE LORD.
By preaching Grace we are setting people free from the bondage of Satan.
Goodness and Mercy following them all the day of their life.
By preaching Grace family are being restored.
By preaching Grace prosperity and longevity is being restored.
By preaching Grace sin has no more dominion over our lives.
CLOSE
ROMANS 5:17
For if by one man’s offense death reigned through the one much more those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the one Jesus Christ.
I believe that all of you will reign in life by receiving the abundance of grace and gift of righteousness. AMEN
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
IN CHRIST ALONE
IN CHRIST ALONE MATT 16: 13-19
JESUS ASKED WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
THIS IS THE QUESTION EVERY ONE ASK?
WHO IS JESUS?
IS HE THE WHITE MAN’S GOD?
THE INDIANS ASK THE SAME QUESTION?
THE CHINESE ASK THE SAME QUSTION?
THE MUSLIMS ASK THIS QUESTION?
BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK CHRIST IS FOR YOU?
The same question is being asked in Matthew 16 13-19
Vs 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”
Jesus wanted to know what man say He is.
He put forward this question to all His disciples for them to give an answer.
They gave an answer.
THE DISCIPLES ANSWERED.
VS 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah and others Jeremiah or one of the prophet”
They gave the answer based on what others say.
They did not give a definite answer.
Jesus need a definite answer.
Even today the world has no definite answer about Jesus.
But you and I have the answer.
I have friends from the other faith coming to be prayed over but they only want blessings from Jesus. Nothing more. But I will take the opportunity to share the Gospel. The Good News must be told. The definite answer about Jesus must be spoken.
Then we can see the prayer answered and miracle performed.
JESUS ASKED THEM THE SECOND TIME.
VS 15 He said to the, “ But who do you say that I am?”
He need an answer from believers today who is Jesus?
What is Jesus to you?
Is Jesus is enough for you?
Do you believe fully in Jesus?
Can He help you in time of need?
Why is He so important to you?
PETER GAVE A DIFINITE ANSWER.
MATT 16:16
And Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God.”
Peter gave the right answer that please our Lord so much.
But before we go into details what Lord spoke about Peter let us look at the meaning of Christ.
MEANING OF CHRIST IN THE GREEK AND HEBREW.
First of all, we must understand that the word "Christ" comes from the Greek "Χριστος" (Christos) meaning "annointed". The word "Messiah" comes from the Hebrew "משיח" (Mashiach) also meaning "annointed". In other words, the Hebrew for "Christ" is the same as "Messiah". Translation of "Redemption in Christ" would be "גאולה בישו המשיח" ( Geulah b'Yeshu haMashiach)
JESUS PRAISED PETER 3 TIMES
VS 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “ Blessed are you, Simon Bar- Jonah for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
The Son of God is blessing Simon for the answer.
Church when we proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God.
The same blessing flow over you.
Because flesh and blood has not revealed to us but by the Holy Spirit.
That is the reason that this man became a great disciple of Jesus.
2nd Blessing on Peter.
“ And I also say to you that you are Peter, on this rock I will built My church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Simon – Hearing
Peter- Little Stone.(Rock)
Continue to hear the Word of God.
If God’s word is filled in you, you will have the Holy Spirit manifesting in your life.
HOW THE CHURCH IS DEFINED
Derived from the Greek Πετρος (Petros) meaning "stone". This is a translation used in most versions of the New Testament of the name Cephas (meaning "stone" in Aramaic) which was given to the apostle Simon by Jesus (compare Matthew 16:18 and John 1:42).
The Church defined:
The Greek Word is Ekklesia meaning an assembly a congregation.
Today you and I are the rocks that will build the Church.
The gate of Hades shall not prevail against us.
The Son of God has given the same power to believers today.
Vs 19
“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and what ever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and what ever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
By believing in the Son of God the keys of the Kingdom is given to Peter.
Today it is given to you.
WHAT EVER YOU BIND ON EARTH WILL BE BIND IN HEAVEN.
It sounds like spiritual war fare.
God has given us power.
Ephesians 6: 10 Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
God wants us to be strong in Him and have His power.
Vs 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The spiritual attack is real.
Ephesians 6:12
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
We have the Power of the Holy Spirit.
When ever there is an attack of the evil one.
We bind him in the Name of Jesus.
Every host of wickedness will be bound.
We have power.
If the believers do not use the power Jesus has given us than we lose out.
EPHESIANS 6:13
Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may able to stand in the evil day and having done all to stand.
Evil day is one day.
Blessings mostly every day.
When you are being attacked by the evil one be ready the next is blessing.
Because your trust in Christ alone.
ONLY IN CHRIST YOUR PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED.
Peter said You are Christ the Son of the Living God.
If you say it when you are facing a problem.
Your problem is solved.
In Christ alone I put my trust.
No body else.
Only in Jesus
Jesus word is the final word in your life.
JESUS ASKED WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
THIS IS THE QUESTION EVERY ONE ASK?
WHO IS JESUS?
IS HE THE WHITE MAN’S GOD?
THE INDIANS ASK THE SAME QUESTION?
THE CHINESE ASK THE SAME QUSTION?
THE MUSLIMS ASK THIS QUESTION?
BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK CHRIST IS FOR YOU?
The same question is being asked in Matthew 16 13-19
Vs 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”
Jesus wanted to know what man say He is.
He put forward this question to all His disciples for them to give an answer.
They gave an answer.
THE DISCIPLES ANSWERED.
VS 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah and others Jeremiah or one of the prophet”
They gave the answer based on what others say.
They did not give a definite answer.
Jesus need a definite answer.
Even today the world has no definite answer about Jesus.
But you and I have the answer.
I have friends from the other faith coming to be prayed over but they only want blessings from Jesus. Nothing more. But I will take the opportunity to share the Gospel. The Good News must be told. The definite answer about Jesus must be spoken.
Then we can see the prayer answered and miracle performed.
JESUS ASKED THEM THE SECOND TIME.
VS 15 He said to the, “ But who do you say that I am?”
He need an answer from believers today who is Jesus?
What is Jesus to you?
Is Jesus is enough for you?
Do you believe fully in Jesus?
Can He help you in time of need?
Why is He so important to you?
PETER GAVE A DIFINITE ANSWER.
MATT 16:16
And Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God.”
Peter gave the right answer that please our Lord so much.
But before we go into details what Lord spoke about Peter let us look at the meaning of Christ.
MEANING OF CHRIST IN THE GREEK AND HEBREW.
First of all, we must understand that the word "Christ" comes from the Greek "Χριστος" (Christos) meaning "annointed". The word "Messiah" comes from the Hebrew "משיח" (Mashiach) also meaning "annointed". In other words, the Hebrew for "Christ" is the same as "Messiah". Translation of "Redemption in Christ" would be "גאולה בישו המשיח" ( Geulah b'Yeshu haMashiach)
JESUS PRAISED PETER 3 TIMES
VS 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “ Blessed are you, Simon Bar- Jonah for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
The Son of God is blessing Simon for the answer.
Church when we proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God.
The same blessing flow over you.
Because flesh and blood has not revealed to us but by the Holy Spirit.
That is the reason that this man became a great disciple of Jesus.
2nd Blessing on Peter.
“ And I also say to you that you are Peter, on this rock I will built My church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Simon – Hearing
Peter- Little Stone.(Rock)
Continue to hear the Word of God.
If God’s word is filled in you, you will have the Holy Spirit manifesting in your life.
HOW THE CHURCH IS DEFINED
Derived from the Greek Πετρος (Petros) meaning "stone". This is a translation used in most versions of the New Testament of the name Cephas (meaning "stone" in Aramaic) which was given to the apostle Simon by Jesus (compare Matthew 16:18 and John 1:42).
The Church defined:
The Greek Word is Ekklesia meaning an assembly a congregation.
Today you and I are the rocks that will build the Church.
The gate of Hades shall not prevail against us.
The Son of God has given the same power to believers today.
Vs 19
“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and what ever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and what ever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
By believing in the Son of God the keys of the Kingdom is given to Peter.
Today it is given to you.
WHAT EVER YOU BIND ON EARTH WILL BE BIND IN HEAVEN.
It sounds like spiritual war fare.
God has given us power.
Ephesians 6: 10 Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
God wants us to be strong in Him and have His power.
Vs 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The spiritual attack is real.
Ephesians 6:12
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
We have the Power of the Holy Spirit.
When ever there is an attack of the evil one.
We bind him in the Name of Jesus.
Every host of wickedness will be bound.
We have power.
If the believers do not use the power Jesus has given us than we lose out.
EPHESIANS 6:13
Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may able to stand in the evil day and having done all to stand.
Evil day is one day.
Blessings mostly every day.
When you are being attacked by the evil one be ready the next is blessing.
Because your trust in Christ alone.
ONLY IN CHRIST YOUR PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED.
Peter said You are Christ the Son of the Living God.
If you say it when you are facing a problem.
Your problem is solved.
In Christ alone I put my trust.
No body else.
Only in Jesus
Jesus word is the final word in your life.
Monday, May 16, 2011
THE WALLS OF JERICHO CAME CRUSHING DOWN.
THE WALLS OF JERICHO CAME CRUSHING DOWN.
THE WALLS CAME CRUSHING DOWN.
VS 20 So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him
The Canaanites were being punished, for their sins were too numerous and grievous to be tolerated any longer.
God does not tolerate sin, brothers and sisters.
That’s what Jericho’s wall s say, Sin is punished.
But, for those who believe in Jesus, it is Jesus who takes on sin’s punishment.
WHAT DOES THE FALLEN WALL REPRSENTS?
The fallen walls presented another message as well- a message of grace and blessings.
The fallen stones proclaimed that the Promised Land was entered and possessed only by the might and power of God. They proclaimed that the city and land were given to Israel only as a gift of grace.
MEANING OF THE NAME JOSHUA.
The name Joshua occurs four times in the Bible. Most famous is the judge Joshua the Ephraimite, the successor of Moses and the one who leads Israel into the Promised Land. The original name of this Joshua is Hosea () but Moses names him Joshua (Numbers 13:16)). Other Joshuas are: the owner of a field in Beth-she mite where the Ark returns to Israel (1 Samuel 6:14); A governor of Jerusalem (2 Kings 23:8); A high priest (Hag 1:1). Joshua is also the original Hebrew form of the Greek name Jesus. A shortened form of Joshua (although not clear in English) is the name Jeshua ().
Joshua 6:
Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.
2 Meaning of Jericho:
Jericho is called the
City of the Palms: Deuteronomy 24:3
The name Jericho many mean City of the Moon.
Joshua 6:2
And the Lord said to Joshua: “See I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor.
Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.
2 Meaning of Jericho:
Jericho is called the
City of the Palms: Deuteronomy 24:3
The name Jericho many mean City of the Moon.
Joshua 6:2
And the Lord said to Joshua: “See I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor.
March round the City for six days.
7 priest shall bear 7 trumpets of ram
7 day you shall march around the city 7 times and the priest shall blow the trumpet.
Must take up the ark of the Covenant by 7 priest.
THE STRATEGY OF THE WAR.
The strategy seems so simple but it takes only man like Joshua to believe.
This is what God is telling His people today the strategy can be simple but how many people are still depending on themselves rather than to put into God’s hand their problems.
When God told Joshua this land belong s to you he believed.
The same way when you believe the problem is solved.
The result might be slow but God is control of every situation.
WHY DOES GOD WANTS TO BRING DOWN THE WALLS OF JERICHO?
7 priest shall bear 7 trumpets of ram
7 day you shall march around the city 7 times and the priest shall blow the trumpet.
Must take up the ark of the Covenant by 7 priest.
THE STRATEGY OF THE WAR.
The strategy seems so simple but it takes only man like Joshua to believe.
This is what God is telling His people today the strategy can be simple but how many people are still depending on themselves rather than to put into God’s hand their problems.
When God told Joshua this land belong s to you he believed.
The same way when you believe the problem is solved.
The result might be slow but God is control of every situation.
WHY DOES GOD WANTS TO BRING DOWN THE WALLS OF JERICHO?
To understand our text his morning we must recognize the importance of Jericho.
Jericho was a strategic city from both military and economic point of view.
It was right on the border of the Promised Land.
It stood watch over the shallows of the River Jordan.
The Canaanite rulers made it into a strong, almost invincible, fortress city.
Jericho was a strategic city from both military and economic point of view.
It was right on the border of the Promised Land.
It stood watch over the shallows of the River Jordan.
The Canaanite rulers made it into a strong, almost invincible, fortress city.
Joshua 6:12,13
And Joshua rose early in the morning and the priest took up the ark of the Lord.
IN any situation in your life take up the ark.
Bring your problems in the rest of the Lord.
God First the rest will fall into its place.
Vs 13 The seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually and blew with the trumpets. And the armed men went before them. But the rear guard came after the ark of the Lord, while the priest continued blowing the trumpets.
And Joshua rose early in the morning and the priest took up the ark of the Lord.
IN any situation in your life take up the ark.
Bring your problems in the rest of the Lord.
God First the rest will fall into its place.
Vs 13 The seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually and blew with the trumpets. And the armed men went before them. But the rear guard came after the ark of the Lord, while the priest continued blowing the trumpets.
CHURCH IN TODAYS CONTEXT CONCERNING PRIEST.
1 PETER 2:9
But you are a chosen generation a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
I love the work proclaim the praises.
Just proclaim. Just speak it out. The Priest were instructed to blow the trumpets continually.
The same way bring you request to God. He will grant you hearts desire.
Do not give up.
FINAL INSTRUCTION.
VS 16 And the seventh time it was so when the priest blew the trumpets, “ shout for the Lord has given you the city!
The battles is the Lord’s the victory is ours.
They did only what Joshua told them.
They were instructed not to make any noise in verse 10.
They were quiet mouths shut.
When you pray and still speak negative things you prayers will not be answered.
1 PETER 2:9
But you are a chosen generation a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
I love the work proclaim the praises.
Just proclaim. Just speak it out. The Priest were instructed to blow the trumpets continually.
The same way bring you request to God. He will grant you hearts desire.
Do not give up.
FINAL INSTRUCTION.
VS 16 And the seventh time it was so when the priest blew the trumpets, “ shout for the Lord has given you the city!
The battles is the Lord’s the victory is ours.
They did only what Joshua told them.
They were instructed not to make any noise in verse 10.
They were quiet mouths shut.
When you pray and still speak negative things you prayers will not be answered.
JUST SHUT UP. UNTIL THE TIME OF YOUR VICTORY.
THE WALLS CAME CRUSHING DOWN.
VS 20 So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him
The Canaanites were being punished, for their sins were too numerous and grievous to be tolerated any longer.
God does not tolerate sin, brothers and sisters.
That’s what Jericho’s wall s say, Sin is punished.
But, for those who believe in Jesus, it is Jesus who takes on sin’s punishment.
WHAT DOES THE FALLEN WALL REPRSENTS?
The fallen walls presented another message as well- a message of grace and blessings.
The fallen stones proclaimed that the Promised Land was entered and possessed only by the might and power of God. They proclaimed that the city and land were given to Israel only as a gift of grace.
Zechariah 4:6
NOT BY MIGHT NOR BY POWER BUT MY SPIRIT SAYS THE LORD.
Who are you, O great mountain?
The mountains shall become a plain before your eyes.
Church it was the Lord Who had broken down the gates and smashed the walls.
But the people could only receive this gift of God through faith.
NOT BY MIGHT NOR BY POWER BUT MY SPIRIT SAYS THE LORD.
Who are you, O great mountain?
The mountains shall become a plain before your eyes.
Church it was the Lord Who had broken down the gates and smashed the walls.
But the people could only receive this gift of God through faith.
Hebrew 11:30
By faith the walls of Jericho fell after had marched around them for seven days.
It was the Lord who had broken down the gates and smashed the walls.
But the people could only receive this gift of God through faith.
Not through military or the power of weapons or the cunning of General Joshua, but only grace through faith did the walls of Jericho collapsed.
MARK 4:40
But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful?
How is it that you have no faith?
CHURCH THIS IS THE SAME QUESTION GOD IS ASKING YOU THIS MORNING.
WHY ARE YOU FEARFUL?
WHY YOU HAVE NO FAITH?
CLOSE:
JOSHUA HAD FAITH.
HE HAD FAITH.
FAITH COMETH BY HEARING THE WORD OF GOD. ROMAN 10:17
COME AND HEAR GOD’S WORD REGULARLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HEAR.
YOU WILL BE FEARFUL WHEN ADEVERSAY COMES.
By faith the walls of Jericho fell after had marched around them for seven days.
It was the Lord who had broken down the gates and smashed the walls.
But the people could only receive this gift of God through faith.
Not through military or the power of weapons or the cunning of General Joshua, but only grace through faith did the walls of Jericho collapsed.
MARK 4:40
But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful?
How is it that you have no faith?
CHURCH THIS IS THE SAME QUESTION GOD IS ASKING YOU THIS MORNING.
WHY ARE YOU FEARFUL?
WHY YOU HAVE NO FAITH?
CLOSE:
JOSHUA HAD FAITH.
HE HAD FAITH.
FAITH COMETH BY HEARING THE WORD OF GOD. ROMAN 10:17
COME AND HEAR GOD’S WORD REGULARLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HEAR.
YOU WILL BE FEARFUL WHEN ADEVERSAY COMES.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
MARY HAS CHOSEN THE GOOD PART. Luke 10 : 38-42
MARY HAS CHOSEN THE GOOD PART. Luke 10 : 38-42
Names have significant meaning in the Bible.
Let us look from Adam to Noah
Adam come from the root word Adomah which means man.
Gen: 5 Seth means Appointed.
Gen 4:25 Eve said God has given another son in replacement of Abel
Enosh- Mortal- The root word is ‘Anash’ which means incurable, wound, grief.
Names have significant meanings.
Next we have Mahalel which means Blessed or Praise and El is the name of God.
Mahalel -means The Blessed God.
Jared means – Shall come down.
Enoch means- Teaching- Enoch walked with God at age 65. At the age of 300 he was taken up to heaven.
Methuselah –means ‘his death shall bring’ lived for 969 years. Before the judgment came.
Noah-means – root word ‘Nacham’ which means brings relief. Noah means bring comfort and rest.
PUT ALL THE NAME TOGETHER.
Adam- Man
Seth- Appointed
Enosh- Mortal
Kainan- Sorrow
Mahalel- The blessed God
Jared- Shall come down
Enoch- Teaching
Methuselah- His death shall bring.
Lamech- Despairing
Noah- Comfort and Rest.
This speaks of Jesus.
Martha and Mary name also has meaning.
Both of them Loved Jesus.
They live in Bethany about 2 miles from Jerusalem.
They had a brother whose name was Lazarus. Whom Jesus rose from the dead. John 11.
They were close friends of Jesus and Jesus always visited them.
Names have significant meaning in the Bible.
Let us look from Adam to Noah
Adam come from the root word Adomah which means man.
Gen: 5 Seth means Appointed.
Gen 4:25 Eve said God has given another son in replacement of Abel
Enosh- Mortal- The root word is ‘Anash’ which means incurable, wound, grief.
Names have significant meanings.
Next we have Mahalel which means Blessed or Praise and El is the name of God.
Mahalel -means The Blessed God.
Jared means – Shall come down.
Enoch means- Teaching- Enoch walked with God at age 65. At the age of 300 he was taken up to heaven.
Methuselah –means ‘his death shall bring’ lived for 969 years. Before the judgment came.
Noah-means – root word ‘Nacham’ which means brings relief. Noah means bring comfort and rest.
PUT ALL THE NAME TOGETHER.
Adam- Man
Seth- Appointed
Enosh- Mortal
Kainan- Sorrow
Mahalel- The blessed God
Jared- Shall come down
Enoch- Teaching
Methuselah- His death shall bring.
Lamech- Despairing
Noah- Comfort and Rest.
This speaks of Jesus.
Martha and Mary name also has meaning.
Both of them Loved Jesus.
They live in Bethany about 2 miles from Jerusalem.
They had a brother whose name was Lazarus. Whom Jesus rose from the dead. John 11.
They were close friends of Jesus and Jesus always visited them.
Meaning of Martha- means ‘lord’ or ‘Master’
Mary- Myrrh- it means pungent herb.(Sea of bitterness)
Luke 10:38
Now it happened as they went that he arrived a certain village and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.
Martha was the owner of the house.
She loved Jesus.
That is the reason she welcomed Him into her house.
We love Jesus to come to our house.
Mary’s approach towards Jesus.
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat Jesus feet and heard His word.
Mary was just sitting and listening to Jesus.
She rested at the feet of Jesus.
She heard Him talk and teach.
Her approach was just sitting and listening.
Today many of us are not like Mary.
We are busy or making ourselves busy.
We do not want the best part of God.
We want to do something based on our own effort.
MARTHA WAS DISTRACTED.
VS 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.”
When you are tired of doing certain things for the Lord the way you talk we know.
Matthew 12:35
“ A good man out of the good treasures of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasures brings forth evil things.”
Martha was very tired and frustrated.
She told Jesus that Jesus did not care.
If we are not resting in the presence of God this is what we might say.
She could have told Jesus in a different way.
But she accused her sister and was angry and accused Jesus.
We can be like Martha in many ways.
Not knowing that it is not healthy.
We can be serving God and get angry for nothing. ( serving with own strength)
WHAT WAS JESUS RESPOND TOWARDS MARTHA?
Luke 10 :41
And Jesus said to her, “ Martha, Martha you are worried and troubled about many things.
How many of you know when you are worried and troubled you are sinning against God.
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
JEWISH PROVERB.
Worms eat you when you are dead but worries eat you when you are alive.
WHEN YOU ARE TOO BUSY WITH OTHER THINGS WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
PROBLEMS ACCUMULATE
NO PEACE OF MIND
ATTACK OF THE EVIL ONE.
Matthew 11:28,29
Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden. And I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
MARTHA A GOOD WOMAN.
Martha was a very good woman.
But her priorities are wrong.
For Jesus food is nothing.
If she had rested at Jesus feet that day she would have eaten the best food.
Jesus would have performed a miracle and food would have come.
For Jesus to learn His word is more important than the rest.
Mary- Myrrh- it means pungent herb.(Sea of bitterness)
Luke 10:38
Now it happened as they went that he arrived a certain village and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.
Martha was the owner of the house.
She loved Jesus.
That is the reason she welcomed Him into her house.
We love Jesus to come to our house.
Mary’s approach towards Jesus.
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat Jesus feet and heard His word.
Mary was just sitting and listening to Jesus.
She rested at the feet of Jesus.
She heard Him talk and teach.
Her approach was just sitting and listening.
Today many of us are not like Mary.
We are busy or making ourselves busy.
We do not want the best part of God.
We want to do something based on our own effort.
MARTHA WAS DISTRACTED.
VS 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.”
When you are tired of doing certain things for the Lord the way you talk we know.
Matthew 12:35
“ A good man out of the good treasures of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasures brings forth evil things.”
Martha was very tired and frustrated.
She told Jesus that Jesus did not care.
If we are not resting in the presence of God this is what we might say.
She could have told Jesus in a different way.
But she accused her sister and was angry and accused Jesus.
We can be like Martha in many ways.
Not knowing that it is not healthy.
We can be serving God and get angry for nothing. ( serving with own strength)
WHAT WAS JESUS RESPOND TOWARDS MARTHA?
Luke 10 :41
And Jesus said to her, “ Martha, Martha you are worried and troubled about many things.
How many of you know when you are worried and troubled you are sinning against God.
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
JEWISH PROVERB.
Worms eat you when you are dead but worries eat you when you are alive.
WHEN YOU ARE TOO BUSY WITH OTHER THINGS WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
PROBLEMS ACCUMULATE
NO PEACE OF MIND
ATTACK OF THE EVIL ONE.
Matthew 11:28,29
Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden. And I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
MARTHA A GOOD WOMAN.
Martha was a very good woman.
But her priorities are wrong.
For Jesus food is nothing.
If she had rested at Jesus feet that day she would have eaten the best food.
Jesus would have performed a miracle and food would have come.
For Jesus to learn His word is more important than the rest.
BY WAITING WHAT DID MARY ACHIEVE?
JOHN 12 VS 3
Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.
She was preparing for Jesus dead.
By waiting upon the Lord you will do great things.
You will be literally hearing from Him.
TWO VERY GOOD COMMENDS OF JESUS TOWARDS MARY.
LUKE 10 :42
But one thing is needed and Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.
Jesus is saying Church by only waiting and resting and hearing His word is the good part.
I do not know anything else that is good except by waiting and resting and listening to His word.
If anything else is better you go head and do it and you will find out that you are not heading anywhere.
Jesus commended Mary the Second Time.
John 12:4
But Jesus said, “ Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial.
Judas was not happy and told the money should be given to the poor.
Jesus answered the poor you have always.
No other ladies were able to anoint Jesus after His dead.
JOHN 12 VS 3
Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.
She was preparing for Jesus dead.
By waiting upon the Lord you will do great things.
You will be literally hearing from Him.
TWO VERY GOOD COMMENDS OF JESUS TOWARDS MARY.
LUKE 10 :42
But one thing is needed and Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.
Jesus is saying Church by only waiting and resting and hearing His word is the good part.
I do not know anything else that is good except by waiting and resting and listening to His word.
If anything else is better you go head and do it and you will find out that you are not heading anywhere.
Jesus commended Mary the Second Time.
John 12:4
But Jesus said, “ Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial.
Judas was not happy and told the money should be given to the poor.
Jesus answered the poor you have always.
No other ladies were able to anoint Jesus after His dead.
LUKE 24 VS 1
Now on the first day of the week very early in the morning they and certain other woman with them came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
They found Jesus no more.
Church God wants us to be waiting upon Him.
Do not be too busy and miss the boat.
Mary has chosen the good part which shall not be taken away from her.
Now on the first day of the week very early in the morning they and certain other woman with them came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
They found Jesus no more.
Church God wants us to be waiting upon Him.
Do not be too busy and miss the boat.
Mary has chosen the good part which shall not be taken away from her.
SATAN CANNOT COME BEFORE GOD TO ACCUSE YOU.
Romans 8:33
WHO SHALL BRING A CHARGE AGAINST GOD’S ELECT?
WHO SHALL BRING A CHARGE AGAINST GOD’S ELECT?
- IT IS God who justifies.
- But the story was different in Job’s case.
- Satan was able to come before God’s throne and complained about Job.
Job 1 :6-12
- Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord and Satan also came among them.
- Vs 7 And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.”
What we see in verse 7?
From going to and fro?
His work is to look for preys.
His work is to find out where and what people are doing?
His work is to steal, kill and destroy.
He cheats and lies to get through his agenda.
The Lord knew this and purposely asked him a question in verse 8.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED MY SERVANT JOB?
VS 8 Then the Lord said to Satan,” Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth a blameless man and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?
The Lord commented 3 things on Job.
None like him.
A blameless and upright man.
One who fears God.
WHAT WAS SATAN’S ANSWER?
The Lord commented 3 things on Job.
None like him.
A blameless and upright man.
One who fears God.
WHAT WAS SATAN’S ANSWER?
- VS 9 So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing.”
When every thing goes well we praise God, we can worship Him freely. We can shout and say Hallelujah.
But what if things do not go on well for you.
Can you still praise God.
Can you still worship Him and thank Him for the situation that you are in.
Year 2000 a tragic thing happened in my life.
I was back from mission work in Indonesia.
I could say bringing hundred to the kingdom.
Signs and wonders happened.
Delighted, happy, God thank you for your miracle.
Back home My eldest son died in a tragic accident.
I was shocked.
Talk about crying no tears came out.
My wife’s faith became very low.
But I was praising God and said Lord All things work well for those who love you.
I told Satan you took my Daniel but I will bring thousands of Daniel into God’s Kingdom.
And since then I am bringing souls for His Kingdom.
Many ways.
What was Satan Strategy against Job?
But what if things do not go on well for you.
Can you still praise God.
Can you still worship Him and thank Him for the situation that you are in.
Year 2000 a tragic thing happened in my life.
I was back from mission work in Indonesia.
I could say bringing hundred to the kingdom.
Signs and wonders happened.
Delighted, happy, God thank you for your miracle.
Back home My eldest son died in a tragic accident.
I was shocked.
Talk about crying no tears came out.
My wife’s faith became very low.
But I was praising God and said Lord All things work well for those who love you.
I told Satan you took my Daniel but I will bring thousands of Daniel into God’s Kingdom.
And since then I am bringing souls for His Kingdom.
Many ways.
What was Satan Strategy against Job?
- Vs 10 “ Have you not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has one every side? You have blessed the works of his hands and his possessions have increased in the land.
- Vs 11 “ But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he sill surely curse You to Your face.”
- God Granted Satan’s request.
- Vs 12 And the Lord said to Satan, “ Behold all that He has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
There are many things that bother us in the Lord allowing such a request.
God knew before hand that Job will be a over comer.
God knew that Job will be steadfast in the Lord.
And true enough He even cried out for a mediator. To plead his case.
Because even his good friends came and accused him of many things whish was not true.( Some times it happens to us also)
HOW DID SATAN ABLE TO COME TO GOD IN HEAVEN ?
God knew before hand that Job will be a over comer.
God knew that Job will be steadfast in the Lord.
And true enough He even cried out for a mediator. To plead his case.
Because even his good friends came and accused him of many things whish was not true.( Some times it happens to us also)
HOW DID SATAN ABLE TO COME TO GOD IN HEAVEN ?
Satan could come before God because Adam had given up his place when he bowed his knee to Satan in the Garden of Eden.( Genesis 3)
So Satan had the right to take Adam’s place and come before God
Today he no right to take the place because Jesus has taken the place not accusing you but telling God that your righteousness is based on His forgiveness. Amen.
Hebrew 9 22-24
- And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.
- Vs 23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in heavens should be purified with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
- Vs 24 For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for US.
WHAT IS JESUS DOING FOR YOU.
ROMANS 8:34
Church He prays for you. He upholds You.
He Keeps and watches over you.
He is your Good Shepherd.
No more in Condemnation.
WHAT HAPPENED TO JOB CANNOT HAPPEN TO YOU.
ROMANS 8:34
- Who is he who condemns?
Church He prays for you. He upholds You.
He Keeps and watches over you.
He is your Good Shepherd.
No more in Condemnation.
WHAT HAPPENED TO JOB CANNOT HAPPEN TO YOU.
Job longed for a mediator.
But had none.
But had none.
Job 9:33
- Nor is there any mediator between us. Who may lay his hand on us both.
But you have a mediator.
Any time you have a problem you can go to Him.
JESUS IS YOUR MEDIATOR
I TIMOTHY 2:5
- FOR THERE IS ONE GOD AND ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MEN, THE MAN CHRIST JESUS.
Your worries, anxieties, fears, sickness, bring it to Him. He will surely be a help in time of need.
Deception become his tool .
How ever since the devil cannot come before God any more, he comes to you on earth and accuses you in your conscience.
His greatest too is deception because he has no real power.
Colossians 2:15
- Having disarmed principalities and power, He made a public spectacle of them triumphing over them in it.
If he has succeeded than you are finished.
Don’t fall into his trap.
He Has do deceive you thinking that God is against you, that He is angry with you because you have failed Him, or that your sickness is God’s punishment for your sins.
CLOSE :
HEBREWS 4:16
- LET US THEREFORE COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE, THAT WE MAY OBTAIN MERCY AND FIND GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED.
My friend don’t fall for the devil’s lies. If it is God who justifies you, no once can bring a charge against you! Instead you have free access to God’s throne of Grace and Help in time of need.
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