I am the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6 What have we learned about Jesus in His “I AM” statements? We have learned that He is the Bread of Life, the Light of the world, He is the way, the truth, and the life. Jesus can and does make bold statements in the “I AM” statements. He can make these statements because they are true. In the Old Testament, the Messiah is fulfilled and proven true through Jesus. The “I AM” statements of the resurrection and life, gives us hope of eternal life. Since Jesus tells us He is the only way, it is important for us to…
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Favorable Purposes
And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. . . And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God. Genesis 45:5, 7 I don’t know about you but I have many many favorite books of the bible. I also have many favorite bible stories from the Bible. In the last few years, the story of Joseph has become very dear to my heart. I mean talk about all the emotions…
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Through Obedience, God Works Through You
Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:31 God will accomplish through us what He has purposed us to do when we obey God. When we do not obey God, we will miss out on the most exciting experience of our life. We have to allow God to work through us, so He can accomplish His purpose. Have you allowed God to use you through your obedience? Have you been blessed by God? We will be blessed when God does a special, God – sized work through you. Let’s look at Moses. Moses obeyed God and God accomplished what His purpose. Read Exodus 7:1-6. Moses experienced…
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God Speaks Through The Church
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Ephesians 4:15-16 NIV How do you hear God’s speak today? The Holy Spirit speaks to us through God’s people which is the local church. Many Christians believe that they don’t need the church today or that they are accountable to the church. Yes, we have direct access to God. Jesus is our meditator to God. God created the…
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God Reveals
Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. Amos 3:7 What does God reveal to you? when God speaks through out the Bible, he is revealing things about Himself, His purpose, or His ways. God’s revelations are designed to bring you I to a love relationship with Him. When God speaks through the Holy Spirit, he is revealing something about Himself, or his nature or his character!! God speaks when Be wants to involve a person onto his work. God reveals Himself to help us respond to Him in faith. We respond d to God better when we know who he is and…
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Love Relationship With God
Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we drink? or ‘What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first HIs kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:31-33 Are you satisfied with your relationship with our Triune God? Or is your heart desiring more? Let’s take a moment and search our hearts and motives. Would you rather have: Jesus or silver, gold, riches untold, houses, and land Would you rather have: Jesus or Men’s applause and worldwide fame Would you rather have: Jesus or be the king…
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For Such A Time As This
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from the another place, But you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to you and your Royal position for such a time as this? Esther 4:14 For the next twelve days I want to share with you, verses that I am thankful for and why!! Do you ever wish you could be in a different era? I sure have. For whatever reason, I just thought I was in the wrong time frame of life. Until I studied the book of Esther. In verse 14, it shows…
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God And Others First
Do nothing from selfish ambitions or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Today we see selfish ambition. It is one of the top enemy of unity in the Christian community. Christians fall trapped in the tendency to promote their own interests and not let go of their own views and opinions. Humility is a part of Christian unity because it is a quality of Jesus’ character. The Bible’s view point of humanity and spiritual salvation places a high value to humility. Humble means to be conscious of our weaknesses and inadequacies. To give quick credit to God and others for what they have…
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You Will Receive Power – Part One
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea, Samaria and to the end of the Earth.” Acts 1:8 The main purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is to provide power to communicate the message of Jesus to others. The purpose of the baptism is to receive power to deliver the message to those who do not have a personal relationship with God. We can have forgiveness, learn how to follow Jesus, and fulfill His purpose in our lives. The greek word for power is dunamis. It means more than strength or ability;…