Tuesday 010725
Don’t let me or my writings influence or scare you in any way, instead, allow me to be used as a vessel to open the Word, just a little bit, and hopefully, together we are going to read and study His Word, and let God teach us what He wants us to hear.
We have two ground rules in this study:
1 – we are ONLY going to read and follow what is found (that pertains to us), in the Holy Bible.
2 – we are ONLY going to learn from a study, what effort we put into that study.
The verses we are going to study tonight:
John 11:38-44, 12:3-8; Jonah 1:3; 2 Chronicles 2:16; Acts 9:36-42, 10:8-10; Ephesians 6:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Zechariah 9:9; John 12:16; Deuteronomy 29:21; Romans 8:10-11.
Before this study began, I voiced of the importance I found in the television series ‘the CHOSEN.’
Last night before I turned the set off and went to sleep, I watched the 8th episode of season 4 when Jesus was preparing to enter Jerusalem.
In the episode, Lazarus was raised from his tomb.
John 11
vs38 ‘…Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance…’
vs39 ‘…Take away the stone, he said. But, Lord, said Martha, the sister of the dead man, by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days…’
vs40 ‘…Then Jesus said, Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God…’
vs41 ‘…So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, Father, I thank you that you have heard me…’
vs42 ‘…I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me…’
vs43 ‘…When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, Lazarus, come out…’
vs44 ‘…The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, take off the grave clothes and let him go…’ NIV (New International Version)
Lazarus’ sister, Mary, poured the oil on Jesus’ feet as she sobbed and wiped his feet with her hair.
John 12
vs3 ‘…Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume…’
vs4 ‘…But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said…’
vs5 ‘…Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor…’
vs6 ‘…He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it…’
vs7 ‘…Jesus said, leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial…’
vs8 ‘…For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me…’ ESV (English Standard Version)
The writings in the Bible are being played out and opening right in front of my very own eyes.
Last night was the end of season 4 and now I must wait an entire year before season 5 will come out and my mind begins racing through the stories I’ve known since my childhood years.
By being familiar with the Bible, I recognize Palm Sunday and what will happen in just a few days and then …
… the next following Sunday is Easter Sunday … Easter morning, the 1st Easter given to us human beings on this earth and how many will miss it? How many will choose not to care? How many will turn and walk away as Jonah ran from God trying to get away.
Jonah 1:3 ‘…But Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. So he went down to Joppa, found a ship that was going to Tarshish, paid the fare, and boarded it to go with them to Tarshish away from the presence of the Lord…’ NASB (New American Standard Bible)
How many will choose to travel to Joppa and run away from God?
This world that we live in today is so small. It seems sometimes this world is no larger than a spinning coin flipped on its side.
Jonah not only fled to Joppa, but the timber used for Solomon’s temple floated through Joppa.
2 Chronicles 2:16 ‘…In the mountains of Lebanon we will cut down all the cedars you need, tie them together in rafts, and float them by sea as far as Joppa. From there you can take them to Jerusalem …’ GNT (Good News Translation)
Peter Raises Tabitha (Dorcas) From the Dead in Joppa.
Acts 9
vs36 ‘…Now in Joppa, there was a certain disciple, Tabitha by name (which being interpreted means ‘Dorcas’). This one was full of good works and acts-of-alms giving which she was doing…’
vs37 ‘…And it came about in those days that having become sick, she died. And having washed her, they laid her in an upper room…’
vs38 ‘…Now Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was in it, sent out two men to him urging, do not delay coming to us…’
vs39 ‘…And having arisen, Peter went with them— whom, having arrived, they brought up into the upper room. And all the widows stood near him, weeping and showing him tunics and garments— all-that Dorcas was making while being with them…’
vs40 ‘…And Peter— having put everyone outside and having put down his knees— prayed. And having turned to the body, he said, Tabitha, rise-up. And the one opened her eyes! And having seen Peter, she sat up…’
vs41 ‘…And having given her his hand, he raised her up. And having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive…’
vs42 ‘…And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many put faith upon the Lord…’ DLNT (Disciples’ Literal New Testament)
Peter also had his dream on the rooftop of the city of Joppa.
Acts 10
vs8 ‘…And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa…’
vs9 ‘…On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour…’
vs10 ‘…And he became very hungry, and would have eaten but while they made ready, he fell into a trance…’ KJV (King James Version)
The more we know of the Word, the better chance we will be able to fend off the devil on that day when he attacks us.
Ephesians 6:11 ‘…Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks…’ CEV (Contemporary English Version)
2 Timothy 3
vs16 ‘…All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living…’
vs17 ‘…so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed…’ GNT (Good News Translation)
ALL Scripture is inspired by God and ALL Scripture teaches us the truth but, NOT ALL Scripture is meant for us to follow.
The more familiar we are with the contents inside the Word, the better prepared we will be for our future in Him.
The Bible tells us mankind’s past as well as it portrays our future, as much of it as we want to know.
Study the Word and attain as much as you possibly can. Keep Him by your side for that occasion when you will need Him the most.
I love y’all. Always remember that Jesus loves us more than we will ever comprehend what love really means.
As He got on the back of that donkey, knowing what was about to happen in His very near future, Jesus sat up straight and without embarrassment as He entered that city which was in front of Him.
Zechariah 9:9 ‘…Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is righteous and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey…’ NASB (New American Standard Bible)
You should be asking yourselves, today, how many KNOW which way we are to go?
Jesus seen His future that was awaiting His arrival just as we can see our future written for us today. We have been given the opportunity to see our own future handed out in front of us, free from the errors of mankind and our own devious ways.
John 12:16 ‘… Jesus’ disciples did not understand all this at that time. They understood only after Jesus had returned to God in heaven. Then they remembered that someone had written these things about him in the Bible. And they remembered that these things had now really happened to him…’ EASY (Easy English Bible)
A book that reveals the mysteries of God, has awaited time which is right around the corner in front of us. It’s too late to try and run away, for safety is held in His hands of Grace. Your churches are not going to save you, denominations fail the fools that won’t accept the truth.
Deuteronomy 29:21 ‘…The Lord will make an example of him before all the tribes of Israel and will bring disaster on him in accordance with all the curses listed in the covenant that is written in this book of the Lord’s teachings…’ GNT (Good News Translation)
It is time for our FAITH to stand up inside and give us the strength as we walk into that city, the city in front of us, awaiting time to come to an end.
Romans 8
vs10 ‘…But, if Christ lives in you, you have a new life because of his Spirit. Your body will die one day because of the power of sin. But your spirit lives because Christ has made you right with God…’
vs11 ‘…God raised Jesus, to make him alive again after his death. Now God’s Spirit lives in you. So, God, who raised Christ from death, will also cause your human bodies to live again. He will do that by his Spirit who lives in you…’ EASY (Easy English Bible)
Jesus, I pray that those ears and eyes, either listening or seeing this message today would be opened to the very fullest and allow Your love to come inside their lives and comfort them. Teach us Jesus. Protect us. We love You. Amen
InHIM. ><)))o>