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How to Reign with Christ and Shepherd the Nations (Insights in NT)

6/11/2013

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A person reigns with Christ and shepherds the nations by:
1. Walk in Christ's love doing first works
2. Endure suffering, poverty and persecution
3. Obey teaching from whole counsel of God
4. Be pure without compromise or idolatry 
5. Walk in Christ's victory to overcome busyness and over-confidence
6. Embrace evangelistic opportunities relying on God
7. Listen to Jesus' voice for zealous service and fervent prayer

Walk in Christ's Love Doing First Works for Real Living
Christ knew the deeds, hard work and perseverance of the church in Ephesus. It could not tolerate wicked men and tested those who claimed to be apostles that were found false. They did not grow weary enduring hardships for His name. They must repent of forsaking their first love and do the things they did at first. Otherwise, Christ would remove the lampstand from its place if they did not repent. He was pleased they hated the practices of the Nicolaitans. By overcoming, He would give the right to eat from the tree of life in the paradise of God (Rev. 2:1-7). Walk in Christ's love doing works you did at first for real living. 

Endure Suffering, Poverty and Persecution to Receive Crown of Life
Christ considered Smyrna rich in their afflictions and poverty. He knew the slander of a synagogue of Satan who said they were Jews, but were not. Christ told them not to fear suffering as the devil would put some in prison to be tested and persecuted for ten days. He would give them the crown of life if they were faithful, even to death. Those who overcame would not be hurt by the second death (Rev. 2:8-11). Endure suffering, poverty and persecution to receive the crown of life.

Obey Teaching From Whole Counsel of God to Receive Provision and Blessing
Christ knew Pergamum lived where Satan had his throne, yet remained true to His name without renouncing their faith. They were to repent because some held the teaching of the Nicolaitans and others held to Balaam's teaching who taught Balak to entice Israel to sin by eating foods sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. He would fight against them with the sword of His mouth. Those who overcame would be given hidden manna and a white stone with a new name written on it known only to him who received it (Rev. 2:12-17). Obey teaching from whole counsel of God to receive provision and blessing. 

Be Pure Without Compromise and Idolatry for Reigning and Shepherding to Receive Christ as Reward
Christ knew Thyatira's deeds, love, faith, service and perseverance. Their later works were greater than those done at first. However, they tolerated Jezebel who misled His servants into sexual immorality and eating foods sacrificed to idols. Because she was unwilling to repent of her immorality, Christ put her on a bed of suffering. Those who committed adultery with her would suffer intensely unless they repented of her ways. Others who did not hold onto her teaching or learned Satan's deep secrets would have no other burden. Those who overcame and did His will to the end would have authority over the nations by ruling with an iron scepter and given the morning star (Rev. 2:18-29). Be pure without compromise or idolatry for reigning with Him and shepherding the nations to receive Christ as your reward.

Walk in Christ's Victory to Overcome Busyness and Over-Confidence for His Acceptance
Christ knew Sardis' deeds and their reputation of being alive, but really dead. He commanded them to wake up and strengthen what remained and near death for their deeds were not found complete in God's sight. They were to obey and repent after remembering what they received and heard. If they did not wake up, He would come like a thief.  A few worthy people did not soil their clothes and walked with Him. Overcomers were dressed in white with their names never erased from the book of life. Christ would acknowledge His name before His Father and angels (Rev. 3:1-6). Walk in Christ's victory to overcome busyness and over-confidence for His acceptance.

Embrace Evangelistic Opportunities Relying On God to Gain Stability and Honor
What Jesus opened no one could shut and what He shut no one could open. He placed an open door before them that no one could shut. He knew they had little strength, but they kept His word and did not deny His name. He made those of Satan's synagogue who claimed to be Jews but lied to fall down at their feet and acknowledge God loved them. Because they kept His command to endure patiently, He kept them from the hour of trial to test those on the earth. Because He was coming soon, they were to hold on to what they had so no one would take their crown. He made overcomers a pillar in His temple and wrote on them God's name and the name of the city of His God, the new Jerusalem, which would come down out of heaven from Him. He would write on him His new name (Rev. 3:7-13). 
Embrace evangelistic opportunities relying on God to gain stability and honor from Him.

Listen to Jesus' Voice for Zealous Service and Fervent Prayer to Sit on His Throne
Christ knew that since Laodicea's deeds were neither cold nor hot, but lukewarm, He would spit them out of His mouth. By acquiring wealth, they considered themselves rich without needs. Christ said they failed to realize their wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked state. He counseled them to buy from Him gold refined in fire to become rich, white clothes to wear so they could cover their shameful nakedness and eye salve so they could see. Because Christ rebuked and disciplined those He loved, they should be earnest and repent. If anyone heard His voice and opened the door, He would go in and eat with him and he with Him. Overcomes had the right to sit with Christ on His throne like He did with His Father on His throne (Rev. 3:14-22). Listen to Jesus' voice for zealous service and fervent prayer so you can sit on His throne. 

Ask God to enable you to reign with Christ and shepherd the nations as you walk in Christ's love, endure suffering, be pure, walk in His victory, embrace evangelistic opportunities and listen to His voice for zealous service and fervent prayer.









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Theology Leads to Godly Living (Insights in NT)

5/5/2013

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Often people devalue theology, but it should lead to godly living. Understanding Christ's Melchizedek priesthood of indestructible life helps you intercede in His name for deliverance from sin and walk in the New Covenant with God's word in your heart and mind. Understanding the Old Testament tabernacle helps you prioritize Christ's sacrifice on the cross so you trust His blood for forgiveness of sin and the Holy Spirit to defeat spiritual enemies as you draw near to God, encourage others and accept persecution for eternal reward.

Exalt in Christ's Melchizedek Priesthood of Indestructible Life
Melchizedek blessed Abraham who gave him a tenth of everything. As the king of righteousness and peace without genealogy, Melchizedek remained a priest forever like the Son of God. Levi collected the tenth and also paid it through Abraham being unborn in the body of his ancestor. Because the Melchizedek priesthood brought perfection and superseded the Levitical priesthood, a change of law was required. Being a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek was based on the power of an indestructible life. The former, weak and useless Levitical regulation was set aside for a better hope so one could draw near to God. Jesus guaranteed a better covenant being a priest forever because of God's oath of not changing His mind (Heb. 7:1-22). Exalt in Christ's Melchizedek priesthood of indestructible life.

Intercede for Deliverance From Bondage to Sin
Jesus lived forever as a permanent priesthood. He was able to save completely those who came to God through Him because He always lived to make intercede for them. This high priest met peoples' needs because He was holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners and exalted above the heavens. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when He offered Himself. The oath appointed the Son who was made perfect forever (Heb. 7:23-28). Intercede for deliverance from bondage to sin. 

Walk with God's Word in Heart and Mind
This high priest sat down at the right hand of the Majesty's throne in heaven. Earthly priests served as a copy and shadow of what was in heaven. God warned Moses to build the tabernacle according to His pattern shown on the mountain. Jesus' ministry, mediated covenant and promises were superior to the old one. He made a new covenant with the house of Israel and Judah different than the one broken by their forefathers after leading them out of Egypt. He put His laws in their minds and wrote them on their hearts to be their God and they His people. A man no longer taught His neighbor to know the Lord because they all knew Him. He forgave their wickedness and did not remember their sins. This new covenant made the old one obsolete (Heb. 8:1-13). Walk in new covenant with God's word in your heart and mind.

Understand Tabernacle Foreshadows Christ's Sacrifice for Sin
The first covenant had a tabernacle set up with a lampstand, table and consecrated bread in the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was the Most Holy Place with the golden altar of incense, gold-covered ark containing the gold jar of manna, Aaron's rod that budded and stone tablets of the covenant. Above the ark were the cherubim of Glory overshadowing the place of atonement. The priests entered regularly into the outer room for their ministry. In the inner room, the high priest offered blood once a year for himself and the peoples' sins committed ignorantly. These external regulations could not clear the worshipers' conscience and were applied until the time of the new order (Heb. 9:1-10). Understand old covenant tabernacle foreshadows Christ's sacrifice for sin.

Trust Christ's Blood for Forgiveness of Sin
Christ entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood obtaining eternal redemption. The sprinkling of the blood of goats, bulls and the ashes of a heifer sanctified people to be outwardly clean. Christ's blood cleansed consciences from acts leading to death so people may serve the living God. Christ as mediator of a new covenant enabled people to receive the eternal inheritance and be set free from sins committed under the first covenant. The law required everything to be cleansed with blood. Without the shedding of blood there was no forgiveness. Christ appeared once for all to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Man was destined to die once and then to face judgment. Christ was sacrificed once to take away sins and would appear a second time to bring salvation to those who waited for Him (Heb. 9:11-28). Trust Christ's shed blood on the cross for the forgiveness of sin.

Trust Holy Spirit By Waiting for Christ to Defeat Spiritual Enemies
The law was a shadow and not the reality of the good things to come. Yearly sacrifices could never make people perfect since they were a reminder of sins. It was impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. After Christ did His will by making everyone holy through His one sacrifice, He sat down at God's right hand. Since that time, He waited for His enemies to be made His footstool. The Holy Spirit testified that He would put His laws in their hearts, write them on their minds and not remember their sins (Heb. 10:1-18). Trust Holy Spirit by waiting for Christ to defeat spiritual enemies.

Draw Near to God While Encouraging Others and Accepting Persecution for Eternal Reward
Believers confidently entered the Most Holy Place by Jesus' blood in drawing near to God. They held onto hope with a sincere heart cleansed from a guilty conscience in full assurance of faith and bodies washed with pure water. They considered how to spur one another toward love and good deeds. They kept meeting together for encouragement until the Day approached. No sacrifice for sin was left, but God judged His enemies who kept sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth. He punished and took revenge on those who insulted the Spirit of grace. His people were publicly exposed to insult and persecution, sympathized with those in prison and accepted the confiscation of their property knowing they had better and lasting possessions. Instead of throwing away confidence of rich reward, they persevered in doing God's will and received His promises in living by faith and not shrinking back (Heb. 10:19-39). Draw near to God while encouraging others and accepting persecution for eternal reward.



Understanding Christ's Melchizedek priesthood of indestructible life helps you do the following: 
1. Intercede in His name for deliverance from sin  
2. Walk in the New Covenant with God's word in your heart and mind. 
Understanding the Old Testament tabernacle helps you do the following:
1. Prioritize Christ's sacrifice on the cross 
2. Trust His blood for forgiveness of sin
3. Trust the Holy Spirit to defeat spiritual enemies
4. Draw near to God 
5. Encourage others
6. Accept persecution for eternal reward



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Dynamics of Obedience (Insights in Prophets)

1/24/2013

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Give up your friendships, your possessions, your comforts, your ambitions, your reputation, your health and even your life, and you'll find that God will give it all back to you, "pressed down, shaken together and running over" (Luke 6:38) (A. W. Tozer).

God waits for our obedience before He acts. Israel took the first step in the water before God parted the Red Sea.  The widow used up all her oil before God multiplied it as provision for Elisha and her sons. 
The little boy provided his five loaves and two fish before Christ fed the 5,000. eremiah obeyed God even when it was unpopular. Sometimes God asks you do something that is makes no sense from a human perspective. Let's see the dynamics of obedience that encouraged Jeremiah to live obediently.

Know Nothing is Too Hard for God

Zedekiah king of Judah imprisoned Jeremiah who prophesied that Babylon would capture Jerusalem. His cousin Hanamel sold his field in Anathoth to Jeremiah according to God's word. He put the deed of purchase in a clay jar to show that houses, fields and vineyards would be bought again. Jeremiah prayed to the Creator and Almighty God where nothing was too hard for Him. He performed miraculous signs in Egypt and gave the Israelites land flowing with milk and honey. Their disobedience resulted in the attack from Babylon. God reminded Jeremiah that nothing was too hard for Him. Instead of listening or responding to discipline, His people set up idols in the house that bore His name and built high places for Baal to sacrifice their children to Molech. In the future, God gave them singleness of heart and action, made an eternal covenant, inspired them to fear Him and planted them back in the land with all His heart and soul. He restored their fortunes and prosperity as He promised in the land (Jer. 32:1-44).  Know that nothing is too hard for God if you obey Him.

Call Upon God for Healing and Forgiveness
God told Jeremiah to call on Him and be told great and unsearchable things they knew not. God healed, brought peace, rebuild, cleansed and forgave His people so Jerusalem brought praise and honor before all nations, which provided prosperity and peace. He fulfilled His promise to Israel and Judah of a righteous Branch sprouting from David's line who did just and right in the land. The Lord Our Righteousness saved Judah and Jerusalem to live in safety. God kept His covenant for David to always have a man sit on Israel's throne and the Levites stood before God to offer burnt and grain offerings continually (Jer. 33:1-26).
Call upon God for healing, peace, rebuilding, cleansing, forgiveness and prosperity.  

Turn From Your Wicked Ways
Jeremiah told Zedekiah that he would be captured by Babylon. Then Zedekiah made a covenant with the people in Jerusalem to free their slaves. Because they changed their minds, took back the slaves and did not let them go free every seventh year, they were killed by their enemies. God told Jeremiah to go to the Recabite family and give them wine to drink. They followed their forefather Jonadab to never drink. This became a lesson to Judah and Jerusalem to obey God's word. He sent His prophets continually and told them to turn from their wicked ways and not follow other gods. They disobeyed and experienced every disaster (Jer. 34:1-35:19).  Turn from your wicked ways and do not follow other gods.

Consider Consequences of Disobedience
Lord told Jeremiah to write God's word on a scroll concerning Israel, Judah and other nations. Baruch read the scroll in the Lord's temple on a day of fasting so everyone might turn from their wicked ways after hearing God's planned disasters and wrath. Jehoiakim king of Judah burned the scroll when it was read to him and his attendants. Because the Lord hid Baruch and Jeremiah, they were not arrested. God told Jeremiah to write a second scroll and said the king would have no one to sit on David's throne. He would bring every disaster upon him and his children because they did not listen (Jer. 36:1-32). Consider consequences of disobedience resulting in disaster so no disciples are made.

Experience Persecution
Zedekiah was made king of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in place of Jehoiachin. Neither he nor his attendants paid attention to God's word. Jeremiah told him that the Babylonians would return and burn Jerusalem. He warned Jehoiachin to not be deceived in thinking the Babylonians would leave them alone. Irijah arrested, beat and imprisoned Jeremiah when he tried to get his share of the property in the territory of Benjamin. Jeremiah told Zedekiah that he would be handed to the king of Babylon. He released Jeremiah from prison after he asked what crime he committed (Jer. 37:1-21). Experience persecution when you obey God's word. 

Resist Fear of Mistreatment 
The officials said Jeremiah should be put to death because he discouraged the remaining soldiers in Jerusalem. He said they would live by going with the Babylonians, but die by sword, famine or plague if they stayed in Jerusalem. They lowered Jeremiah by ropes into the cistern of Malkijah. He sank down into the mud, but later pulled out by Ebed-Melech. Jeremiah told Zedekiah that if he surrendered to the king of Babylon, Jerusalem would not be burned and he and his family would live. Zedekiah said he feared being mistreated by the Jews who went over to the Babylonians. Jeremiah said things would go well with him and his life spared if he obeyed God. Jeremiah did not reveal to anyone what he told Zedekiah (Jer. 38:1-28). Resist short-term fear of mistreatment and experience long-term well-being by obeying God. 

Trust in God By Ministering to Obedient Servants
Babylon broke Jerusalem's city wall and took seats in the Middle Gate. Zedekiah and his soldiers left the city at night and headed toward Arabah. He saw the king of Babylon kill his sons and nobles before putting out his eyes and bounding him in shackles to Babylon. Poor people who owned nothing were left behind in Judah. Nebuchadnezzar ordered that Jeremiah be taken to his home among his own people. Ebed-Melech was rescued because he trusted in God  (Jer. 39:1-18). Trust in God by ministering to obedient servants.

  • Ask God to give you a heart of obedience as you realize that nothing is too hard for Him
  • Call upon God for healing and forgiveness
  • Turn from your wicked ways 
  • Consider the consequences of disobedience so no disciples are made 
  • Be willing to experience persecution if you obey
  • Resist short-term fear of mistreatment by knowing well-being over the long-term
  • Trust in God by ministering to obedient servants





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Reconciling the Internal and External Areas of Life (Insights in NT)

12/13/2012

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"Most of our conflicts and difficulties come from trying to deal with the spiritual and practical aspects of our life separately instead of realizing them as parts of one whole. If our practical life is centered on our own interests, cluttered up by possessions, distracted by ambitions, passions, wants and worries, beset by a sense of our own rights and importance, or anxieties for our own future, or longings for our own success, we need not expect that our spiritual life will be a contrast to all this. The soul's house is not built on such a convenient plan; there are few soundproof partitions in it. Only when the conviction... not merely the idea... that the demand of the Spirit, however inconvenient, rules the whole of it, will those objectionable noises die down which have a way of penetrating into the nicely furnished little oratory and drowning all the quieter voices by their din" (Evelyn Underhill).

Taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ begins the process in uniting and reconciling the inward and outward areas of life. Otherwise, we compare ourselves to others instead of seeking approval from God. 

Use Spiritual Weapons
Paul said he did not wage war like the world since his weapons were divinely power to demolish strongholds, arguments and every pretension set up against the knowledge of God. He took every thought captive so it would obey Christ and punish disobedience. The Lord gave him authority to build up even though some said his letters were weighty and forceful but he was unimpressive in person. Paul said he was consistent in his letters and in person. He did not compare himself to those who commended themselves as it was unwise to measure or compare themselves with others. Paul did not boast beyond the field assigned to him that included his gospel ministry to the  Corinthians. He hoped their faith grew so Paul's team could preach the gospel in regions beyond them. Let people boast in the Lord and get their approval from Him (2 Cor. 10:1-18). Use spiritual weapons to destroy strongholds with every thought obeying Christ so you receive approval from Him and not others. 

Be Devoted to Christ
Paul feared they would be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ like Eve being deceived by the serpent's craftiness. They received a false gospel and Paul said he was not inferior to those "super-apostles." He preached the gospel free of charge because of his love for them. He robbed other churches and Macedonia supplied his needs  because of his love for them. He warned them of false apostles pretending to be real ones. Like Satan pretending to be an angel of light, his servants pretended to be servants of righteousness. They accepted deceitful apostles who enslaved and exploited them but Paul was too weak for that (2 Cor. 11:1- 21). Be devoted to Christ so you are not deceived and enslaved by false teachers.

Boast About Your Sufferings
Paul boasted he was a Hebrew, Abraham's descendant and servant of Christ He worked harder, in prison more frequently, flogged more severely and exposed to death frequently than the false apostles. Five times he received 39 lashes from the Jews. They beat him with rods three times, stoned once, shipwrecked three times and spent a night and day in the open sea. He experienced constant danger from rivers, bandits, countrymen, Gentiles, city, country, sea and false brothers. As Paul labored, he was often without sleep, knew hunger and thirst, cold and was naked. He faced daily concern for every church feeling their weakness and sin. He boasted of his weaknesses so God would be praised. He was lowered in a basket when the Damascus governor tried to arrest him (2 Cor. 11:22-33). Boast about your sufferings, pressures and weaknesses so God is praised. 

Delight in God's Grace and Power
Paul had a vision of a man in Christ caught up to the third heaven in Paradise who heard inexpressible things. To stay humble, Paul was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. Three times he asked God to remove it, but said His grace was sufficient since He made perfect His power in weakness. Paul boasted about his weaknesses so Christ's power rested in him. For Christ's sake he delighted in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties. He was strong through his weaknesses ( 2  Cor. 12:1-10). Delight in God's grace and power through weaknesses, hardships and persecutions.

Pursue Loving Relationships
Signs, wonders and miracles marked Paul as a genuine apostle. He wanted to visit a third time desiring them, not their money. Since parents save for their children, he invested with love and gladness to strengthen and not burden them. He feared there may be quarreling, jealously, factions, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder causing him grief over their unrepented impurity, immorality and sensuality (2 Cor. 12:11-21). Pursue loving relationships to strengthen others so they repent of their sins.   

Pursue Church Discipline
Paul gave a warning in his second visit, but in his third visit, every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Just as Christ was crucified in weakness and lived by God's power, Paul's team lived with Him in serving them by not sparing any who sinned earlier. They must examine themselves to test whether they were in the faith and realize that Paul's team passed the test. No one could do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. He prayed for their perfection and hoped he could eliminate harshness in his God-given authority to build up and not tear down. They should aim for perfection, listen to his appeal, be of one mind and live in peace so the God of love and peace would be with them. May Christ's grace, God's love and the Holy Spirit's fellowship be with everyone (2 Cor. 13:1-14). Practice church discipline by building up and not tearing down sinning believers as you are being perfected in your weakness through God's power.
 
Consider the following process to unite and reconcile the internal and external areas of your life so weaknesses, hardships and persecutions don't upset you:
1. Use spiritual weapons to destroy strongholds with every thought obeying Christ so you receive approval from Him and not others
2.  Be devoted to Christ so you are not deceived and enslaved by false teachers
3. Boast about your sufferings, pressures and weaknesses so God is praised
4. Delight in God's grace and power through weaknesses, hardships and persecutions
5. Pursue loving relationships to strengthen others so they repent of their sins
6. Practice church discipline by building up and not tearing down sinning believers as you are being perfected in your weakness through God's power 








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Illustration of Radical Obedience to Christ (Insights in NT)

6/4/2012

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“Radical obedience to Christ is not easy... It's not comfort, not health, not wealth, and not prosperity in this world. Radical obedience to Christ risks losing all these things. But in the end, such risk finds its reward in Christ. And he is more than enough for us.” (David Platt). Paul illustrates radical obedience to Christ in Acts 21-22. 

After landing by ship in Tyre, Paul stayed seven days with the disciples. He prayed with them, said goodbye and boarded the ship. In Caesarea, a prophet named Agabus predicted  that the Jews would bound Paul and deliver him to the Gentiles. Paul said he was ready to die in Jerusalem for the name of Christ. His friends said, "The will of the Lord be done!" (Acts 21:1-14). Deny yourself and take up your cross in spite of the consequences.


Paul related to James and the elders what God did among the Gentiles through his ministry. They said that the Jews coming to know Christ were told by Paul to forsake Moses and not circumcise their children. After Paul purified himself with four men as instructed by James and the elders, he went into the temple notifying them that his purification was complete until the sacrifice was offered (Acts 21:15-26). Become all things to all men so you can win them to Christ. 

The Jews from Asia stirred up the multitude and beat Paul until the commander and soldiers came. He told the commander that he was a Jew of Tarsus and asked if he could speak to the people (Acts 21:27-40). Persevere under persecution for the sake of Christ. 

Paul addressed the Jews in the Hebrew dialect and said he was brought up in Jerusalem educated under Gamaliel. put people to death and into prison. As he approached Damascus, a bright light flashed from heaven and a voice said to him, "Saul, Saul, why are persecuting Me?" He learned it was Jesus the Nazarene. Paul received his sight with Ananias present. He said Paul was appointed to know His will and be a witness to all men of what He saw and heard. After being baptized and having his sins washed away, Paul returned to Jerusalem. The Lord told him to leave since they would not accept his testimony as he approved of Stephen's stoning. The Lord said he would send him far away to the Gentiles (Acts 22:1-21). Share your testimony boldly to those who need to hear the gospel message. 

People wanted to kill Paul and the commander brought him into the barracks. As they stretched him with thongs, Paul asked a centurion if it was lawful to scourge a Roman who was uncondemned.  The commander let him go after finding out he was a Roman. Wishing to know why had been accused by the Jews, he ordered the chief priest and Council to assemble before Paul (Acts 22:22-30). Stand up for your rights as a citizen to continue sharing the gospel. 


Repent of your lukewarmness and ask God to give you radical obedience to Him in sharing the gospel with others. 

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Letting the Holy Spirit Lead in Evangelism (Insights in NT)

3/30/2012

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Jarram Barrs wrote concerning Philip in Acts 8, "Our hearts magnify the Lord’s saving work in drawing this man to himself. We do not read this story and think, ‘Wasn’t Philip a wonderful, clever, and bold evangelist!’ Rather, we praise God. This is as it ought to be whenever we hear of a believer leading someone to faith, for then, in just the same way as in this Bible story, God is bringing two people together. We need to learn to see God’s work rather than thinking how courageous, intelligent, clear-speaking, and good we are as evangelists. I am not saying the human role is unimportant, for Philip needed to be obedient to the Spirit’s call; he needed to talk to the Ethiopian and to make the Scriptures clear to him. Yet, because of the way the story is told, we know that God is the One who is most to be praised when we read of this man’s conversion. May this be our daily experience, O Lord! May we worship You!" As Michael Green said, "Every initiative in evangelism recorded in Acts is the initiative of the Spirit of God."

Saul agreed putting Stephen to death and dragged men and women to put them to prison. A great persecution scattered the church in Jerusalem throughout Judea and Samaria, exept the apostles (Acts 8:1-3). God uses persecution to spread His people into strategic locations for the gospel. 

Those who were scattered preached the word, including Philip in the city of Samaria proclaiming Christ. The multitudes with one accord gave attention when they heard and saw the signs Philip performed. He cast out unclean spirits and healed the paralyzed and lame causing much rejoicing in the city (Acts. 8:4-8). God uses gospel preaching coupled with miraculous spiritual, emotional and physical healing to get peoples' attention.

Simon got the attention of people when he performed magic arts calling him the "Great Power of God." They and Simon believed the good news of the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ that Philip preached before being baptized. Simon was constantly amazed with the great miracles as he continued with Philip (Acts 8:9-13). God proves that His power is superior to Satan's. 

The apostles sent Peter and John to pray for those who believed in Samaria so they could receive the Holy Spirit. Simon offered them money when he saw the Spirit bestowed through the laying of the apostles' hands. Peter said his silver would perish with him if he did not repent of his heart filled with bitterness and the bondage of iniquity. Simon asked Peter to pray so nothing bad would come upon him (Acts 8:14-24). God demands a pure heart without selfish motives as the gospel moves in peoples' lives.

An angel led Philip on a desert road between Jerusalem and Gaza to meet an Ethiopian eunuch who came to Jerusalem to worship. The Spirit told Philip to ask if the eunuch understood his reading from the prophet Isaiah. The eunuch said he needed a guide and invited Philip to sit in the chariot with him. The text said, "He was led as a sheep to slaughter; and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, . . . For His life is removed from the earth." The eunuch asked if it referred to the prophet or someone else. Beginning with this Scripture, Philip preached Jesus to him. After the eunuch said he believed that Jesus Christ was the Son of God, Philip baptized him. When they both came out of the water, the Spirit snatched Philip away to Azotus where he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities until he came to Caesarea (Acts 8:25-40). The Holy Spirit guides you in making the gospel clear to those prepared by God.

Have you experienced the Holy Spirit leading you to someone so you could preach the gospel to them? Each day, ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to people prepared by God and listen throughout the day for His instructions.

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Teach and Preach the Gospel Everywhere Continuously (Insights in NT)

3/15/2012

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The church has lost its way. We left the priority of the early church to teach and preach the gospel of Christ everywhere continuously. To do this effectively, a proper context must be established: deal harshly with lies, hypocrisy & half surrender; pursue unity; trust God for miraculous healing; preach Christ's death, resurrection and ascension leading to repentance and forgiveness of sin; choose qualified people to serve in practical areas and those with apostolic gifts in prayer and the ministry of the word; design a process to equip and multiply disciples in God's word so it multiplies in all cultural spheres; and teach wisely in the power of the Holy Spirit to refute error while trusting in God's glory for the outcome.   

Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold and kept back some of the property's price for himself with his wife's full knowledge. After laying a portion at the apostles' feet, Peter asked why they lied to God and kept back some of the price of the land. When Ananias and Sapphira heard these words, they died and great fear came upon the church  (Acts 5:1-11). Deal harshly with lies, hypocrisy and half surrender to preserve God's glory.

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people with a multitude of men and women becoming believers in the Lord. They were in one accord and held in high esteem among the people even though some were afraid to associate with them. People from the vicinity of Jerusalem saw healing among the sick and afflicted with unclean spirits (Acts 5:12-16). Pursue unity and trust God for miraculous healing to multiply believers in Christ. 

The high priest and Sadducees were filled with jealousy and put the apostles in jail. An angel opened the gates and told them to share the whole message of this Life to the people in the temple. Peter and the apostles told the religious authorities they must obey God rather than men because they and the Holy Spirit witnessed God raising up Jesus who was put to death on a cross and exalted to God's right hand as a Prince and Savior to grant repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins (Acts 5:17-32). Obey God and preach Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension so your nation repents and receives forgiveness of sins. 

A Pharisee named Gamaliel said if this plan was of men, it would be overthrown, but a plan of God could not be overthrown because you would be fighting God. When the authorities followed Gamaliel's advice, they released the apostles after flogging and ordering to stop speaking about Christ. The apostles rejoiced they were considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. Every day in the temple and from house to house they kept on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ (Acts 5:33-42). Teach and preach the gospel of Christ everywhere continuously with joy and perseverance in the midst of persecution. 

The Hellenistic Jews complained when the native Hebrews overlooked their widows in the daily serving of food. The twelve asked the congregation of the disciples to select seven men with good reputations and full of the Spirit and wisdom to lead this task so they could devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word. They brought seven men, including Stephen and Philip, before the apostles for prayer and have hands laid on them (Acts 6:1-6). Choose qualified people to serve in practical areas and those with apostolic gifts pursue prayer and the ministry of the word. 

The word of God kept spreading, the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem and great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith (Acts 6:7). Design a process to equip and multiply disciples in God's word so it spreads in all cultural spheres. 

Stephen full of grace and power performed great wonders and signs among the people. Men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, Cilicia and Asia argued but could not cope with Stephen's wisdom and the Holy Spirit. They stirred up men to slander Stephen saying he spoke against Moses and God; Jesus was destroying this place to alter the customs  of Moses. When Stephen was brought before the Council, his face was like the face of an angel (Acts 6:8-15). Teach wisely in the power of the Holy Spirit to refute error while trusting in God's glory for the outcome. 

To provide the context for effective teaching and preaching the gospel of Christ everywhere continuously with joy and perseverance in the midst of persecution, use a chiastic structure beginning with the first paragraph: A, B, C, D, C', B' A'. We group together the content in A & A', B & B', etc.:
1.  Teach wisely in the power of the Holy Spirit to refute error and deal harshly with lies, hypocrisy and half surrender while trusting in God's glory for the outcome 
2.  Pursue unity, trust God for miraculous healing and design a process to equip and multiply disciples in God's word so it multiplies in all cultural spheres  
3.  Preach Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension for repentance and forgiveness of sin while choosing qualified people to serve in practical areas and those with apostolic gifts pursue prayer and the ministry of the word   



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Speak God's Word Openly As Christ's Disciple (Insights in NT)

1/22/2012

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Many forces conspire to prevent you from speaking God's word openly as Christ's disciple. Learning evangelism presentations and applying church growth methods are not sufficient. When close friends betray you, you may lose confidence in the gospel. When persecution makes life harder and more complicated, it becomes tempting to pursue the American dream of prosperity and comfort. Rather than being a disciple of Jesus, you allow the world to mold your thinking and actions. You become preoccupied with human strategies to meet your needs instead of taking up the cross and seeking God's kingdom. Jesus provides the example on how to speak the word openly as His disciple after Judas betrayed Him. 

Judas came with soldiers and the Pharisees to betray Jesus. Twice Jesus asked, "Whom do you seek?" Jesus spoke that He would not lose anyone God gave Him in fulfillment of His word. After Peter cut off the right ear of the high priest's slave, Jesus said he would drink the cup the Father gave Him (John 18:1-11). Persevere in midst of betrayal while fulfilling God's destiny. 


After the Romans soldiers and Jews arrested Jesus, they led him to Annas, the father-in-law of the high priest, Caiaphas. He had advised the Jews it was expedient for one man to die for the people (John 18:12-14). Endure persecution while 
fulfilling God's destiny. 

Peter and another disciple followed Jesus into the court of the high priest. Peter told a slave-girl that he was not one of Jesus' disciples. He warmed himself next to a charcoal fire with slaves and officers (John 18:15-18). Resist temptation toward comfort while fulfilling God's destiny.  

Jesus answered the high priest saying He spoke openly to the world by teaching in the synagogues and temple where all the Jews came together. Jesus said they should question those who heard Him speak to know what He said. Annas sent Him to Caiaphas the high priest (John 18:19-24). Speak God's word openly to the world while fulfilling God's destiny. 

Twice Peter denied that He was one of the disciples and immediately a cock crowed (John 18:25-27). Embrace your role as Jesus' disciple while fulfilling God's destiny. 

The Jews told Pilate that they could not put anyone to death in answering what accusation they were bringing against Christ. This fulfilled Jesus' word signifying what kind of death he would suffer (John 18:28-32). Take up your cross while fulfilling God's destiny. 

Pilate asked Jesus in the governor's residence, "Are You the King of the Jews?" Jesus said that because His kingdom was not of this world, His servants would not fight to prevent Him from being delivered up to the Jews. When Pilate asked if Jesus was a king, He answered that He was born to be a king and bore witness to the truth so those of the truth would hear His voice. After Pilate asked, "What is truth?", he told the Jews that he found no guilt in Him. The Jews told Pilate to release Barabbas, a robber, instead of Jesus at the Passover (John 18:33-40). Seek God's kingdom by bearing witness to the truth while fulfilling God's destiny.

To speak God's word openly as His disciple and fulfill your destiny, do the following:  
1. Persevere in midst of betrayal
2. Endure persecution
3. Resist temptation toward comfort
4. Embrace your role as Christ's disciple
5. Take up your cross
6. Seek God's kingdom by bearing witness to the truth

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Fruit of Abiding in Christ and His Word (Insights in NT)

1/5/2012

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Many people think Bible reading and prayer is boring. They think it's a waste of time. They question the value of abiding in His word and asking God for things. John 15-16 lists the following fruits in studying God's word and prayer: spiritual character, multiply disciples, bear witness, persecution or martyrdom, know truth, see Christ, joy, and peace. 

Spiritual Character

Jesus is the vine and the Father is the vinedresser. He removes branches that don't bear fruit and prunes those that do, so they will bear more fruit. You can't do anything or bear fruit unless you abide in Christ. Branches not abiding in Christ are burned in the fire. Answered prayer comes as you abide in Him and His words abide in you. Bearing much fruit glorifies God and proves you are His disciple. Abiding in His love enables you to keep His commandments with full joy (John 15:1-11). You bear fruit of character by prayer with Christ and His words abiding in you.

Multiply Disciples
Laying down your life for friends demonstrate real love. Christ chose you to bear fruit in answer to prayer. Christ commands you to love one another (John 15:12-17). You multiply disciples by loving others sacrificially. 

Bear Witness
The world hates and persecutes you because it hated Christ first. If they kept His word, they will keep yours also. People have no excuse for their sin because Christ spoke and did works like no one else. He who hates God hates Christ. The Spirit of truth or Helper comes from the Father to bear witness of Christ. You bear witness by abiding in the Holy Spirit (John 15:18-27). You bear witness of Christ by abiding in the Holy Spirit. 

Persecution or Martyrdom
Christ spoke these things to keep you from stumbling. In the future, people think they serve God by killing His disciples. It shows they don't know God or Christ. Remember these warnings so it doesn't surprise you (John 16:1-4). You can expect persecution or martyrdom as Christ's disciple. 

Know Truth
The Holy Spirit as Helper convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment. Concerning sin because they don't believe in Christ; concerning righteousness because He went to the Father and you don't behold Him; and concerning judgment because the ruler of this world was judged. The Spirit of truth guides you into all truth for He does not speak on His own initiative but speaks what He hears and discloses the future. The Spirit takes God's word and discloses it to you (John 16:5-15). You know truth and convict the world of sin by trusting the Holy Spirit. 

See Christ 
Jesus predicted they would not see Him and then later see Him because He went to the Father. Jesus said the world would rejoice while their sorrow would turn into joy like a mother in childbirth. He promised to see them again so their heart would rejoice (John 16:16-22). You see Christ by trusting in His death and resurrection.

Joy
The Father will give you whatever you ask in Christ's name. Until now you have asked nothing in His name. Joy would be made full as you ask and receive answers to prayer (John 16:23-24). You experience full joy through prayer.

Peace
Christ told His disciples plainly and not figuratively that He would leave the world and go to the Father. They believed that He came from God. Jesus questioned their belief because they scattered to their homes and left Him alone. He promised them peace in Christ because He overcame the world and its tribulations (John 16:25-33). You experience peace from the world's tribulations in Christ.

Allow the following fruits of spiritual character, multiply disciples, bear witness, persecution or martyrdom, know truth, see Christ, joy, and peace motivate you to abide in Christ and His word along with prayer.  

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Benefits of God's Word in Affliction: Part 1 (Insights in Psalms)

12/21/2011

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God's word, which is more important than riches, has many benefits during affliction, persecution and hard times. The Lord relates in personal ways to make a huge difference as He possesses more of you.  We will examine disciplines in God’s word resulting in obedience and accountability.
 

 How blessed are those whose way is complete with integrity, righteous and unashamed. They will observe His testimonies diligently so God doesn't forsake them (Ps. 119:1-8).  Affliction motivates you to seek God for integrity and be unashamed. 

I sought God with all my heart. I have treasured, rejoiced, meditated and delighted in His word.  These actions keep me pure so I don't sin, forget or wander from His commandments. God's word is more important than riches (Ps. 119:9-16). Affliction motivates you to meditate on God's word to have a pure heart.  


Open my eyes that I may behold wonderful things, live and keep God's word. I long for His word because of reproach and contempt. His testimonies are my delight and counselors as princes talk against me (Ps. 119:17-24). Affliction motivates you to delight in God's counsel to overcome negativity.

Since my soul weeps, grieves and cleaves to the dust, revive and strengthen me according to His word. Teach me so I understand His precepts. God enlarges my heart as I run the way of His commandments to remove the false way (Ps. 119:25-32). Affliction motivates you to understand God's word to not live out lies through your false self. 

Teach and give me understanding so I keep His word with all my heart. Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity so I long for Your precepts and reverence You. Instead of reproach, revive me in Your righteousness and ways (Ps. 119:33-40). Affliction motivates you to obey His word so you don't look at vain things.  


As Your lovingkindness and salvation come according to your word, I will answer persecutors and speak before kings. I walk in liberty as I seek and keep His precepts. I delight, love and meditate on His commandments without shame (Ps. 119:41-48). Affliction motivates you to walk in liberty as you meditate on God's love and commandments. 

 
His word comforts and revives me as I remember it during affliction or attacks. I burn with indignation when the wicked forsake God's law. I sing His statutes and remember His name in the night during tough times (Ps. 119:49-56). Affliction motivates you to allow God's word to comfort and revive you. 

I considered my ways and entreated His favor before experiencing grace. When the cords of the wicked encircled me, I hastened to obey His commandments. I thank God at midnight and seek fellowship with those who fear Him because of His righteous ordinances (Ps. 119:57-64). Affliction motivates you to walk with those who fear God so you can experience grace. 

 
Disciplines in God’s Word Resulting in Obedience and Accountability: Mind Filled with Truth
1. Seek God for integrity and be blameless
2. Meditate on God's word to have a pure heart
3. Delight in God's counsel to overcome negativity 
4. Understand God's word to not live out lies through your false self
5. Obey His word so you don't look at vain things
6. Walk in liberty as you meditate on God's love and commandments
7. Allow His word to comfort and revive you
8. Walk with those who fear God for accountability so you can experience grace

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    Unconditional Relationship
    Underdog
    Unforgiveness
    United Prayer
    Unity
    Vanity
    Victory
    Vindicator
    Vocation
    Volunteer Recruitment
    Volunteers
    Vows
    Wait
    Wait Patiently
    Walk
    Warfare
    Warning
    Wasted Life
    Water Of Life
    Weakness
    Wealth
    Well Being
    Well-being
    Wife
    Wisdom
    Witness
    Wonderful Counselor
    Word Of God
    Word Of Testimony
    Work
    Workaholic
    Work Environment
    Work Life Balance
    Workmen Of The Word
    Works
    World-changing Ministry
    Worldliness
    Worldly Advice
    Worldly Thinking
    World's Scorn
    Worship
    Worthless
    Wounds
    Wrath
    Young People
    Zeal
    Zechariah
    Zephaniah

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