(Lesson 2715)(05-31-19) Acts 2:37-42
“ Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
Today’s quote contains one of the most misunderstood and mis-applied passages that is to be found in the New Testament.
When the apostles were asked “men and brethren what shall we do”, we find that when applying the actual definition of the transliterated word “baptized, Peter said, “Repent, and be immersed every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall recieve the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
We must always remember, when studying ANY scripture that includes the transliterated word “bapize”, or any of it’s grammatical variances, that the word “baptize” is a transliterated version of the Greek word ‘baptizo’ which simply means to immerse. It DOES NOT mean ‘to dip’. The confusion and misunderstanding of that text comes when some erroneously apply the word “baptized”. To baptize, or as it would be said using the Greek term, is to put one item or entity into another item of entity and leave it there expecting a total change in the characteristics of the item or entity that has been “baptized”.
The Greek word “bapto” does indeed mean ‘to dip’ but that’s not the term the Greeks used to explain what Peter instructed those people to do at the Pentecost celebration.
To be baptized, as that term should be applied in today’s quote, is to be totally immersed, by faith, into the doctrine of Jesus Christ, His life, death, burial, and resurrection. Baptized as it is applied in today’s quote, has NOTHING to do with water dipping. ~
Friday, May 31, 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Lesson 2714
(Lesson 2714)(05-30-19) Acts 2:22-36
“Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Until I make thy foes thy footstool. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Today’s quote relates that the apostles, having received the power of the Holy Ghost, preached the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus to the multitude who had gathered for the Pentecost celebration. ~
“Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Until I make thy foes thy footstool. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Today’s quote relates that the apostles, having received the power of the Holy Ghost, preached the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus to the multitude who had gathered for the Pentecost celebration. ~
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Lesson 2713
(Lesson 2713)(05-28-19) Acts 2:12-21
“And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Today’s quote relates how Peter and the others, after having received the Holy Ghost, preached the simple message that would eventually lead millions to eternal salvation. “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”~
“And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Today’s quote relates how Peter and the others, after having received the Holy Ghost, preached the simple message that would eventually lead millions to eternal salvation. “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”~
Monday, May 27, 2019
Lesson 2712
(Lesson 2712)(05-27-19) Acts 2:4-11
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.”
Today’s quote relates that after the Holy Ghost had come upon Peter and the other apostles, as Jesus had promised: They began to preach about the amazing grace of God through faith in the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
As the apostles spoke, people from all over the known world heard their words in their on native language.
Most people teach this lesson as if the apostles spoke with tongues that were known to all the different peoples, all at the same time. I find that reasoning to be beyond absurd. The only reasonable explanation of the miracle that took place that day, as is clearly explained in the quote itself, is that, Peter and the others spoke in their native Aramaic, and the miracle that occurred, was not in the tongues that were spoken by those apostles, but rather, the miracle was in the ears of the listeners. “Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man HEARD them speak in his own language."~
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.”
Today’s quote relates that after the Holy Ghost had come upon Peter and the other apostles, as Jesus had promised: They began to preach about the amazing grace of God through faith in the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
As the apostles spoke, people from all over the known world heard their words in their on native language.
Most people teach this lesson as if the apostles spoke with tongues that were known to all the different peoples, all at the same time. I find that reasoning to be beyond absurd. The only reasonable explanation of the miracle that took place that day, as is clearly explained in the quote itself, is that, Peter and the others spoke in their native Aramaic, and the miracle that occurred, was not in the tongues that were spoken by those apostles, but rather, the miracle was in the ears of the listeners. “Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man HEARD them speak in his own language."~
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Lesson 2711
(Lesson 2711)(05-26-19) Acts 2:1-3
“ And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.”
In today’s quote the prophecy Jesus had made concerning the coming of the Holy Ghost, “the Comforter”, was fulfilled. On that day of the Pentecost celebration, for the first time, the apostles were baptized in the Holy Ghost whereby they received the full power of Jesus Christ as the will of God the Father would dictate.
This text is in contrast with the contention that was made in John 20:21-23 wherein the apostles were said to have received the Holy Ghost. I remain convinced that some of the text in the latter part of the book of John was added to the original by the Roman Catholics. ~
“ And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.”
In today’s quote the prophecy Jesus had made concerning the coming of the Holy Ghost, “the Comforter”, was fulfilled. On that day of the Pentecost celebration, for the first time, the apostles were baptized in the Holy Ghost whereby they received the full power of Jesus Christ as the will of God the Father would dictate.
This text is in contrast with the contention that was made in John 20:21-23 wherein the apostles were said to have received the Holy Ghost. I remain convinced that some of the text in the latter part of the book of John was added to the original by the Roman Catholics. ~
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Lesson 2710
(Lesson 2710)(05-25-19) Acts 12-26
“Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”
The first part of today’s quote relates how Judas committed sucide after having betrayed Jesus to the Jews.
The remainder of the quote relates how the eleven remaining apostles prayerfully selected Matthias to replace Judas among them bringing their number back to twelve.~
“Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”
The first part of today’s quote relates how Judas committed sucide after having betrayed Jesus to the Jews.
The remainder of the quote relates how the eleven remaining apostles prayerfully selected Matthias to replace Judas among them bringing their number back to twelve.~
Friday, May 24, 2019
Lesson 2709
(Lesson 2709)(05-24-19) Acts 1:1-11
“The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
Today’s quote again confirms that *baptism by water has NOTHING to do with one’s soul saving baptism with the Holy Ghost. They are two totally separate baptisms. “John truly baptized with water; but YE SHALL BE BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY GHOST not many days hence.”
Contrary to the erroueous contention of many of today’s “Christian” isms, the Holy Ghost is not given through water baptism. That fact is proven in Acts 10:12 when Peter said, “Can any man forbid water that these should not be baptized, which HAVE RECEIVED the Holy Ghost as well as we?” That quote from Peter clearly established that those who had accepted Christ at the house of Cornelius had ALREADY received the Holy Ghost BEFORE they were offered water baptism.~
“The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
Today’s quote again confirms that *baptism by water has NOTHING to do with one’s soul saving baptism with the Holy Ghost. They are two totally separate baptisms. “John truly baptized with water; but YE SHALL BE BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY GHOST not many days hence.”
Contrary to the erroueous contention of many of today’s “Christian” isms, the Holy Ghost is not given through water baptism. That fact is proven in Acts 10:12 when Peter said, “Can any man forbid water that these should not be baptized, which HAVE RECEIVED the Holy Ghost as well as we?” That quote from Peter clearly established that those who had accepted Christ at the house of Cornelius had ALREADY received the Holy Ghost BEFORE they were offered water baptism.~
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Lesson 2708
(Lesson 2708)(05-23-19) John 21:20-25
“Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”
Today’s quote contains a tribute to John written by those who actually transcribed and obviously edited the text of this book. The fact that the book of John has been rewritten and edited (As mentioned before.) by more that one person, long after John’s death, is evidenced by the transcribers reference to “we” in the text itself. The latter part of the text say’s, “This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and ‘WE’ know that his testimony is true.This proves that the book of John, as well as some of the other New Testament text was subject to alteration by the The Roman Catholic church. ~
NOTE: I hope to cover the apparant conflicts in the text of the New Testament as these lessons continue.
“Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”
Today’s quote contains a tribute to John written by those who actually transcribed and obviously edited the text of this book. The fact that the book of John has been rewritten and edited (As mentioned before.) by more that one person, long after John’s death, is evidenced by the transcribers reference to “we” in the text itself. The latter part of the text say’s, “This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and ‘WE’ know that his testimony is true.This proves that the book of John, as well as some of the other New Testament text was subject to alteration by the The Roman Catholic church. ~
NOTE: I hope to cover the apparant conflicts in the text of the New Testament as these lessons continue.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Lesson 2707
(Lesson 2707)(05-22-19) John 21:15-19
“ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.
In today’s quote, Jesus instructed Peter to take care of His disciples: And in the final part of the quote, He seemed to foretell what type of death Peter was destined to die. ~
“ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.
In today’s quote, Jesus instructed Peter to take care of His disciples: And in the final part of the quote, He seemed to foretell what type of death Peter was destined to die. ~
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Lesson 2706
(Lesson 2706)(05-21-19) John 21:1-14
“After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,), and did cast himself into the sea And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.”
Today’s quote relates how Jesus, after His resurrection, appeared to many of His apostles, for the third time. ~
“After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,), and did cast himself into the sea And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.”
Today’s quote relates how Jesus, after His resurrection, appeared to many of His apostles, for the third time. ~
Monday, May 20, 2019
Lesson 2705
(Lesson 2705)(05-19-19) John 20:24-31
“But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
The first part of today’s quote relates How Thomas had doubted that Jesus was risen from the dead. The quote also relates how Jesus convinced Thomas by allowing him to feel the wounds to His hands and side.
That last part of the quote reassures us that all that is necessary for us to gain everlasting life is to believe in Jesus. There are no hoops to jump through and no burdens to bear. Thank God, Jesus has already done all that is needed. If we could do things tp accomplish our own soul’s salvation, there would have been no need for Jesus to die.~
“But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
The first part of today’s quote relates How Thomas had doubted that Jesus was risen from the dead. The quote also relates how Jesus convinced Thomas by allowing him to feel the wounds to His hands and side.
That last part of the quote reassures us that all that is necessary for us to gain everlasting life is to believe in Jesus. There are no hoops to jump through and no burdens to bear. Thank God, Jesus has already done all that is needed. If we could do things tp accomplish our own soul’s salvation, there would have been no need for Jesus to die.~
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Lesson 2704
(Lesson 2704)(05-19-19) John 20:21-23
“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
Today we are going to delve into, what I believe to be another discrepancy, in the quote in yesterday’s lesson.
In the quote, Jesus supposedly passed the Holy Ghost on to His apostles by breathing on them. The quote says, “He breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.”
That statement is contrary to what is said in Acts chapters one and two. Remember the events that occurred in the book of acts, whereby the apostles were baptized with the Holy Ghost, took place AFTER the events described in the above controversial quote.
Lets read Acts 1:4-8 wherein the author was speaking of Jesus when he said, “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
The quote from Acts 1:4-8 is clearly in contrast with John 19:22-23 because Jesus confirmed, in essence that the Holy Ghost had not yet come to the aposltes. Lets look for further evidence of the discrepancy.
Acts 2:1-4, “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
Lets also remember that Jesus had promised the apostles to send a comforter ‘from the Father’ way back in John 14:26, “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
On the day of the Pentecost God baptized the apostles with the Holy Ghost. Therefore, there is something horribly out of place in John 19:21-23.
Jesus told us to study to show ourselves approved and to rightly divide the word of truth. I hope I have done that and haven’t confused anyone. I am open to any questions at any time. ~
“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
Today we are going to delve into, what I believe to be another discrepancy, in the quote in yesterday’s lesson.
In the quote, Jesus supposedly passed the Holy Ghost on to His apostles by breathing on them. The quote says, “He breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.”
That statement is contrary to what is said in Acts chapters one and two. Remember the events that occurred in the book of acts, whereby the apostles were baptized with the Holy Ghost, took place AFTER the events described in the above controversial quote.
Lets read Acts 1:4-8 wherein the author was speaking of Jesus when he said, “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
The quote from Acts 1:4-8 is clearly in contrast with John 19:22-23 because Jesus confirmed, in essence that the Holy Ghost had not yet come to the aposltes. Lets look for further evidence of the discrepancy.
Acts 2:1-4, “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
Lets also remember that Jesus had promised the apostles to send a comforter ‘from the Father’ way back in John 14:26, “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
On the day of the Pentecost God baptized the apostles with the Holy Ghost. Therefore, there is something horribly out of place in John 19:21-23.
Jesus told us to study to show ourselves approved and to rightly divide the word of truth. I hope I have done that and haven’t confused anyone. I am open to any questions at any time. ~
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Lesson 2703
(Lesson 2703)(05-18-19) John 20:21-23
“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
For today’s lesson we will revisit a part of yesterday’s quote. I said I would try to explain why there seems to be some discrepancy in the text of the above part of that quote, so here we go.
There is scripture in some of the other gospels whereby one might erroneously be made to think that Jesus gave the apostles power over sin. For example, Matthew 16:18-19, “And I say also unto thee, That thou are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” However, NOTHING could be further from the truth.
I don’t believe that text meant Jesus intended the apostles would have power over the sins of mankind, not by any means. But rather, Jesus intended that the apostles would have power over the makup and administration of His church. They were given “the keys to the kingdom” in order that through the church that they would create, lost souls could have access to the amazing, saving grace of God.
My belief is based on the fact that Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER, BUT BY ME” If any mortal man could forgive sins, or bring someone to the Father, then, as seen in that quote, Jesus would have been caught in a lie. I know that beyond all doubt that Jesus did NOT lie, as is verified by other abundant New Testament text, Jesus is, and always has been, the ONLY means by which sins can be remitted and souls can be saved. ~
NOTE: If there are any questions I would be happy to try to back up my theory further with more scripture.
“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
For today’s lesson we will revisit a part of yesterday’s quote. I said I would try to explain why there seems to be some discrepancy in the text of the above part of that quote, so here we go.
There is scripture in some of the other gospels whereby one might erroneously be made to think that Jesus gave the apostles power over sin. For example, Matthew 16:18-19, “And I say also unto thee, That thou are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” However, NOTHING could be further from the truth.
I don’t believe that text meant Jesus intended the apostles would have power over the sins of mankind, not by any means. But rather, Jesus intended that the apostles would have power over the makup and administration of His church. They were given “the keys to the kingdom” in order that through the church that they would create, lost souls could have access to the amazing, saving grace of God.
My belief is based on the fact that Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER, BUT BY ME” If any mortal man could forgive sins, or bring someone to the Father, then, as seen in that quote, Jesus would have been caught in a lie. I know that beyond all doubt that Jesus did NOT lie, as is verified by other abundant New Testament text, Jesus is, and always has been, the ONLY means by which sins can be remitted and souls can be saved. ~
NOTE: If there are any questions I would be happy to try to back up my theory further with more scripture.
Friday, May 17, 2019
Lesson 2702
(Lesson 2702)(05-17-19) John 20:18-23
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
Today’s quote relates how Jesus, after He had risen, appeared to His apostles and gave them their final intructions. Therein, Jesus said, “as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.” That part of the quote relates that Jesus “breathed” upon them and by doing so, endowed them with the Holy Ghost. I have a majoro problem with that text. It seems to be in far too stark a contrast with the gospel of Christ as a whole, and as accounted for by Matthew, Mark and Luke. In the first place, the other referenced in the New Testament state the the apostles received the Holy Ghost at the Pentecost celebration as is written in the book of Acts. The text as written in John appears to have been altered or intentionally miswritten to adhere more closely with Roman Catholic doctrine. I have not YET been able to find any concrete evidence to back up my thinging, but I’m still searching.
Tomorrow I’ll explain what I see wrong with the text and why I believe it has been altered. ~
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
Today’s quote relates how Jesus, after He had risen, appeared to His apostles and gave them their final intructions. Therein, Jesus said, “as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.” That part of the quote relates that Jesus “breathed” upon them and by doing so, endowed them with the Holy Ghost. I have a majoro problem with that text. It seems to be in far too stark a contrast with the gospel of Christ as a whole, and as accounted for by Matthew, Mark and Luke. In the first place, the other referenced in the New Testament state the the apostles received the Holy Ghost at the Pentecost celebration as is written in the book of Acts. The text as written in John appears to have been altered or intentionally miswritten to adhere more closely with Roman Catholic doctrine. I have not YET been able to find any concrete evidence to back up my thinging, but I’m still searching.
Tomorrow I’ll explain what I see wrong with the text and why I believe it has been altered. ~
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Lesson 2701
(Lesson 2701)(05-16-19) John 20:1-17
“The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”
Today’s lesson relates John’s account of the resurrection of Jesus. The account of those events that are supposedly attributed to John, vary greatly from the accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke. That discrepancy is of no major doctrinal impact for the serious bible student. However, it helps to confirm my theory that the text of John’s account was possibly altered by the Roman Catholic church so as to bolster their contention that the Pope and their priests have the power to forgive sin. Tomorrow’s lesson will dig a little deeper into that theory.
We must NEVER forget that, aside from all the different wording, the most important event to ever have occurred for mankind, in the History of the earth, took place on that glorious day. JESUS IS RISEN!!~
“The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”
Today’s lesson relates John’s account of the resurrection of Jesus. The account of those events that are supposedly attributed to John, vary greatly from the accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke. That discrepancy is of no major doctrinal impact for the serious bible student. However, it helps to confirm my theory that the text of John’s account was possibly altered by the Roman Catholic church so as to bolster their contention that the Pope and their priests have the power to forgive sin. Tomorrow’s lesson will dig a little deeper into that theory.
We must NEVER forget that, aside from all the different wording, the most important event to ever have occurred for mankind, in the History of the earth, took place on that glorious day. JESUS IS RISEN!!~
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Lesson 2700
(Lesson 2700)(05-15-19) John 19:38-42
“And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.”
Today’s quote relates that Joseph of Aramathaea, a Jew who had beleived in Jesus, got consent from Pilate and gave His own new tomb to Jesus. ~
“And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.”
Today’s quote relates that Joseph of Aramathaea, a Jew who had beleived in Jesus, got consent from Pilate and gave His own new tomb to Jesus. ~
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Lesson 2699
(Lesson 2699)(05-14-19) John 19:31-37
“The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.”
Today’s quote tells us that, because Jesus was already dead, the Romans spared Him the custom of having His legs broken to assure His death. Sparing Him that custome fulfulled yet another old testament prophecy. ~
“The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.”
Today’s quote tells us that, because Jesus was already dead, the Romans spared Him the custom of having His legs broken to assure His death. Sparing Him that custome fulfulled yet another old testament prophecy. ~
Monday, May 13, 2019
Lesson 2698
(Lesson 2698)(05-13-19) John 19:25-30
“ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”
In the first part of today’s quote, Jesus passed responsibility for His mother’s well being to her youngest son, who many scholars assumed to be John, the original author of this text.
In the last part of the quote, after “knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled”, Jesus “gave up the ghost”.
The vast majority of Christian people appear to believe that the most concerning part of the day Jesus died should be the horrible suffering He withstood while being crucified. Contrary to that, I believe the most notable part of that monumental day’s events was that God, in human form, brought Himself down to be humiliated by mankind so that all of those who will come to believe in Jesus can have life everlasting. Praise God forever for His amazing, saving grace. ~
“ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”
In the first part of today’s quote, Jesus passed responsibility for His mother’s well being to her youngest son, who many scholars assumed to be John, the original author of this text.
In the last part of the quote, after “knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled”, Jesus “gave up the ghost”.
The vast majority of Christian people appear to believe that the most concerning part of the day Jesus died should be the horrible suffering He withstood while being crucified. Contrary to that, I believe the most notable part of that monumental day’s events was that God, in human form, brought Himself down to be humiliated by mankind so that all of those who will come to believe in Jesus can have life everlasting. Praise God forever for His amazing, saving grace. ~
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Lesson 2697
(Lesson 2697)(05-12-19) John 19:23-24
“ Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.”
Today’s quote relates that, as was long before prophesied, the Romans gambled for Jesus’ clothes after He had been crucified. ~
“ Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.”
Today’s quote relates that, as was long before prophesied, the Romans gambled for Jesus’ clothes after He had been crucified. ~
Friday, May 10, 2019
Lesson 2695
(Lesson 2695)(05-10-19) John 19:1-16
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
Today’s quote relates that, in spite of Pilate having found no fault in Jesus, the high priests of the Jews demanded that Jesus be crucified. ~
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
Today’s quote relates that, in spite of Pilate having found no fault in Jesus, the high priests of the Jews demanded that Jesus be crucified. ~
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Lesson 2694
(Lesson 2694)(05-09-19) John 28-40
“Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.”
Today’s quote relates how Jesus was brought before Ponchas Pilate, the Roman magistrate. After questioning Jesus, Pilate found no fault in Him, offering to release Jesus back to the Jews as per custom. The Jews, however, asked that Barabbas, a common criminal, be released instead. Jesus was then led out to be crucified.~
“Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.”
Today’s quote relates how Jesus was brought before Ponchas Pilate, the Roman magistrate. After questioning Jesus, Pilate found no fault in Him, offering to release Jesus back to the Jews as per custom. The Jews, however, asked that Barabbas, a common criminal, be released instead. Jesus was then led out to be crucified.~
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Lesson 2693
(Lesson 2693)(05-08-19) John 18:10-27
“Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.”
Today’s quote recounts and fulfills the prophesy that Jesus made concerning Peter and how, as Jesus was being questioned by the high priest, he would deny Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
We should always pray for more and more faith. Imagine what we could do if we were to demonstrate that we truly believe.~
“Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.”
Today’s quote recounts and fulfills the prophesy that Jesus made concerning Peter and how, as Jesus was being questioned by the high priest, he would deny Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
We should always pray for more and more faith. Imagine what we could do if we were to demonstrate that we truly believe.~
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Lesson 2692
(Lesson 2692)(05-07-19) John 18:1-9
“When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.”
In today’s quote, although there is no significant doctrinal differences among the four accounts of Jesus’ ministry, John’s account of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus contains many variances from the accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
According to some scientists, archeologists and so-called bible scholars, John’s account of events occuring during the ministry of Jesus, was written from sixty to seventy years after the death of Jesus; Whereas, the accounts contributed to Matthew and Luke were written approximately forty to fifty years after Jesus’ death and Mark’s account is said to have been written around thirty years after Christ’s death. Making Mark’s account notably closer to the actual events. By some logic, that would make Mark’s account the probably more specifically accurate of the four accounts since after only thirty years remembrance would have still been reasonably fresh.
There are, however, those who contend that all four of the accounts were written much closer to the life of Jesus and then simply copied by other writers at the above mentioned later dates.
To those of us who believe in Jesus and all He stood for, those minor differences are not a problem and can be sorted out, defined and better understood through prayful study of all four accounts, in context, and with the help of the Holy Spirit.
It is my prayer that every serious bible student take the time and prayerfully evaluate every letter of God’s divine word.~
“When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.”
In today’s quote, although there is no significant doctrinal differences among the four accounts of Jesus’ ministry, John’s account of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus contains many variances from the accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
According to some scientists, archeologists and so-called bible scholars, John’s account of events occuring during the ministry of Jesus, was written from sixty to seventy years after the death of Jesus; Whereas, the accounts contributed to Matthew and Luke were written approximately forty to fifty years after Jesus’ death and Mark’s account is said to have been written around thirty years after Christ’s death. Making Mark’s account notably closer to the actual events. By some logic, that would make Mark’s account the probably more specifically accurate of the four accounts since after only thirty years remembrance would have still been reasonably fresh.
There are, however, those who contend that all four of the accounts were written much closer to the life of Jesus and then simply copied by other writers at the above mentioned later dates.
To those of us who believe in Jesus and all He stood for, those minor differences are not a problem and can be sorted out, defined and better understood through prayful study of all four accounts, in context, and with the help of the Holy Spirit.
It is my prayer that every serious bible student take the time and prayerfully evaluate every letter of God’s divine word.~
Monday, May 6, 2019
Lesson 2691
(Lesson 2691)(05-06-19) John Chapter 17
“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
Today’s quote is the prayer Jesus offered up on behalf of all of us whom have come to believe in Him as well as all who believed in Him before.
In this prayer, Jesus garnered for all who will come to believe in Him the power to become the children of God, just as He is. What a glorious prayer! Thank You Father for Jesus Christ. ~
“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
Today’s quote is the prayer Jesus offered up on behalf of all of us whom have come to believe in Him as well as all who believed in Him before.
In this prayer, Jesus garnered for all who will come to believe in Him the power to become the children of God, just as He is. What a glorious prayer! Thank You Father for Jesus Christ. ~
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Lesson 2690
(Lesson 2690)(05-05-19) John 16:17-33
“ Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
In today’s lesson, Jesus again explained to His apostles His reason for going away from them and then returning. Through His, soon to come, death, burial and resurrection, He was about to undergo a rebirth so that all mankind would have a means by which they could attain eternal salvation through faith in Him.
Jesus also again promised that whosoever believes in Him can ask for ANYTHING in prayer and they WILL receive it.~
“ Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
In today’s lesson, Jesus again explained to His apostles His reason for going away from them and then returning. Through His, soon to come, death, burial and resurrection, He was about to undergo a rebirth so that all mankind would have a means by which they could attain eternal salvation through faith in Him.
Jesus also again promised that whosoever believes in Him can ask for ANYTHING in prayer and they WILL receive it.~
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Lesson 2689
(Lesson 2689)(05-04-19) John 16:1-16
“They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.”
In the first part of today’s quote Jesus again warned His apostles that the Jews would do everything in their power to stop them, even to the point of trying to kill them all, because of their association with Him. In fact, some of them were ultimately killed because of the Jews out of their hatred toward Jesus and His teaching.
In the remainder of the quote, Jesus explained that it was necessary that He go away so that He could send the Holy Spirit, The Comforter, to His apostles so that they could have His power to overcome the challenges that awaited them as they continued doing His work, and so that they could bestow the power of the Holy Spirit upon all those who would come to believe in Jesus.~
“They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.”
In the first part of today’s quote Jesus again warned His apostles that the Jews would do everything in their power to stop them, even to the point of trying to kill them all, because of their association with Him. In fact, some of them were ultimately killed because of the Jews out of their hatred toward Jesus and His teaching.
In the remainder of the quote, Jesus explained that it was necessary that He go away so that He could send the Holy Spirit, The Comforter, to His apostles so that they could have His power to overcome the challenges that awaited them as they continued doing His work, and so that they could bestow the power of the Holy Spirit upon all those who would come to believe in Jesus.~
Friday, May 3, 2019
Lesson 2688
(Lesson 2688)(05-03-19) John 15:20-27
“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. He that hateth me hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.”
In today’s quote, Jesus warned His apostles of the dangers that awaited them after He was ascended back to heaven.
It is also very important to note that in today’s quote, Jesus referred to the Jewish people when He used the words, them, they and their, fourteen times in today’s warning. It is my belief that Jesus meant to convey that it would be the Jews, His own people, who would be the most dangerous for His apostles as they worked to spread the good news of His amazing, saving grace.
That sentiment is in stark contrast to the erroneous contention that the Romans would be the greatest enemy to Christianity. ~
“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. He that hateth me hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.”
In today’s quote, Jesus warned His apostles of the dangers that awaited them after He was ascended back to heaven.
It is also very important to note that in today’s quote, Jesus referred to the Jewish people when He used the words, them, they and their, fourteen times in today’s warning. It is my belief that Jesus meant to convey that it would be the Jews, His own people, who would be the most dangerous for His apostles as they worked to spread the good news of His amazing, saving grace.
That sentiment is in stark contrast to the erroneous contention that the Romans would be the greatest enemy to Christianity. ~
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Lesson 2687
(Lesson 2687)(05-02-19) John 15:1-19
“ I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.”
The principal lesson in today’s quote is that we, as the children of God, are to continuously work to spread the good news of God’s amazing, saving, grace, and to represent the likeness of Jesus in everything we do.
Today’s quote also contains a commandment straight from Jesus to His apostles as well as to those of us who believe in Him even today. That Commandment is that we love one another as He has loved us.
If we simply obey that commandment, nothing we do will be counted against us before God. That is precisely what Jesus meant when He said, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love they neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS”. (Matthew 22:37-40) ~
“ I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.”
The principal lesson in today’s quote is that we, as the children of God, are to continuously work to spread the good news of God’s amazing, saving, grace, and to represent the likeness of Jesus in everything we do.
Today’s quote also contains a commandment straight from Jesus to His apostles as well as to those of us who believe in Him even today. That Commandment is that we love one another as He has loved us.
If we simply obey that commandment, nothing we do will be counted against us before God. That is precisely what Jesus meant when He said, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love they neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS”. (Matthew 22:37-40) ~
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Lesson 2686
(Lesson 2686)(05-01-19) John 14:19-31
“Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
In the first part of today’s quote, Jesus explained how His followers would be recognized by the fact that they adhere to His commandments. In the second part, Jesus, again, promised to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter to those of us whi follow Him.
In the final part of the quote, Jesus said, “for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” That statement us a warning and means that after Jesus ascended, Satan would try to take over all that He had accomplished. That was then, and still is now, a very true statement in that recognizably true Christian people are few and far between today, yet the works of Satan are blaringly in every daily circumstance. ~
“Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
In the first part of today’s quote, Jesus explained how His followers would be recognized by the fact that they adhere to His commandments. In the second part, Jesus, again, promised to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter to those of us whi follow Him.
In the final part of the quote, Jesus said, “for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” That statement us a warning and means that after Jesus ascended, Satan would try to take over all that He had accomplished. That was then, and still is now, a very true statement in that recognizably true Christian people are few and far between today, yet the works of Satan are blaringly in every daily circumstance. ~
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