Matthew 11:25 "At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."
Matthew 18:3 "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 11:25 "At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."
Luke 18:17 "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
Luke 17:20-21 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
Matthew 11:12
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
John 14:12-14
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
I have put a framework here; of several scriptures that no doubt are used by Dominionists and others of that persuasion to promote their agenda. What think ye?
Now a full Preterist may use the logic that Christ has already returned; hence this logic seems; well logical. Of course there would literally be no way when Antichrist appears they wouldn't know the difference. That is the main point if anything is here because everyone not written in the Book of Life worships him ( Rev. 13:8). For the Jews; of course in John 5:43 states
"I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive."
And in regard to the wheat and tares: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. ( Matt. 13:30).
I suspect the spirit of humanism will be revived along with other malevalent influence from the angel Apollyon rising from the pit
( Rev. 9:1-12). The Lord will rule and reign over the nations; and will judge rightly which humanists say they want; but also all the tares are burned.
I am not an expert on hell; and thankfully won't have to experience it to gain further insight on the subject. The world has its own version of course which is basically a replication of Gothic horror; famous entertainers and the devil ruling over it with a pitchfork. God of course has no pleasure in the death of the wicked and as we see with the destruction of Sodom it was a quick event. Ezekiel even seems to hint that some may have been saved "'However, I will restore the fortunes of Sodom and her daughters and of Samaria and her daughters, and your fortunes along with them, ( Ezekiel 16:53); this could be symbolic although Christ clearly taught that punishment for cities that rejected Him would be greater than that of Sodom. In fact Matthew 11:21-24 we see how Jesus taught that Sodom would have repented if they had seen what they did in the time of His ministry. Again I won't dogmatically say that some came to last minute repentance but will state that it shows Lot's sin not only resulted in making it out as though through the fire but he could have had a Jonah experience that he missed. This is some deep stuff!
Anyway I keep skirting around the main point but a big purpose here is to allow the Lord to take our fear from things we as children of God shouldn't have over our lives. I need to hear this at any rate. If we don't lose sight of the captain of the ship or shall we say of our souls ( Heb. 2:10) we can cointinue to walk on the water; so to speak. We can extend our own worries to those we have for family members and friends in the same concept; many are constantly worried. I can speak with some past experience dealing with my mom at home last year and when she was on Hospice before death this year; all in all the last day of her life when the Chaplain sang Amazing Grace to her and read scripture was the most important thing as I didn't want her dying as a lost soul without this happening.
Some concluding thoughts on persecution during Christ's earthly reign
Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.'[a] If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. ( John 15:20)
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. ( 2 Timothy 3:12).
Let us summarize several types of persecution:
1. Verbal: Accusing Christ of working with the power of Beelzebub ( Matthew 12:24)
Accusing Christ of illegitimate birth ( John 8:41)
Accusing Christ of blasphemy ( John 10:33 when they attempted to stone Him for claiming to be God
Accusing Christ of being a glutton and alcoholic (implied with response in Matthew 11:18-19) when He ate with
"sinners"
2. Physical Numerous attempts to stone Jesus; throw Him off a cliff; etc.
3. His trial
Twisting prophetic statement of destroying the Temple and rebuilding in 3 days ( Matt. 27:39-40 quoting statement made way back in John 2:19
Mocking Him with regal garments; beating Him with a rod; smashing a crown of thorns on His head; beating with a whip of metal and glass shards; spitting at Him; forcing Him to carry the cross until collapse; and the crucifixion which also involved the Jews urging Him to be crucified and releasing a murdurer; mocking Him again to "get off of the cross"; jeering from those crucified alongside Him; and many other things.
I am abbreviating this study as one needs only to read the Gospels to get a sense of the intensity of the trials which Christ endured for the sake of the elect and His disciples and to do the Father's will; first and foremost. Persecution and death for the Apostles and many in the early church is good reading also to see how true revival often is birthed.
Christ's persecution and stressors during His earthly ministry
Matthew 14:13 shows that Christ's retreat indeed was after hearing about John the Baptist's martyrdom; also mentioned in Mark 6. There are several things we observe here; first of all in this case the Disciples were in mind here as they had finished ministry work and the Lord indicated they would go retreat and rest. This wasn't to happen; as the crowds followed Him. Jesus nonetheless miraculously provided for them; and immediately after this we see His next issue with the Pharisees; that of eating with unclean hands in Mark 7. I had touched upon the Lord Himself in a post from a few months back. Surely His grief would have been great as John was said to be the most Godly man alive and instrumental to prepare the way for the Lord (see Matthew 11:11).
Anyway; as we explore Matthew 7 we see the hypocrisy indicated with the Pharisees and their greatest dilemma of unclean hearts trumping any issues with unclean hands. Thus; in general we see the ceremonial law is of no spiritual significance.
It serves for purification to enable one to physically survive in the presence of God (at least at that time) before His atoning sacrifice rendered it unnecessary. This showed the whole perspective of the Pharisees was self righteousness and their rules and regulations had no value with unclean souls. Jesus used a prophecy in Isaiah 29:13 in Mark 7:6 in His rebuke. Isaiah had much to say about God being sick and tired of religious sacrifices and offerings with impure hearts (see Isaiah 1:17 and following verses).
The rest of Mark 7 shows Jesus in the area of Tyre ministering to the Syrophoenician woman and commended her great faith; and He also ministered in the area of the Decapolis. For this brief excursion He got a break from the Pharisees; but in chapter 8 He once again has to confront them in regard to their hypocrisy.
In reading all of Rev. Chapter 10 no explanation is given about what is in the scroll. So, I cannot say what was written on it. In verse 6 it speaks of time ending and in vs. 9-11 it says that the scroll was given to John to eat. So, but no mention of it being a deed to the earth or being related to Jeremiah 32 section you mentioned.
As to Satan tempting Jesus with the kingdoms of the earth, I think that Jesus did not give much heed to Satan's statement of ownership of the world, I think Jesus knew that God truly is the owner of all things and Satan is self-deceived.
Jesus said in Matthew 28:18 Jesus stated that He was given all power and authority over heaven and earth (also Matthew 11:27).
Dt. 10: speaks of all things belonging to God (also Ps. 50:12 and Job 41:11) These verses cause me to think that Rev. 10:2 does not indicate that the scroll was a property deed to the earth. I do think that the scroll was about the end of time and the consummation of all things in Christ. Why John had to eat the scroll is beyond what I can figure out unless it indicates that John was given this prophecy concerning the end of this age and so by eating it, it was an indication that John would write down all that was given in the book of Revelation.
But I don't think we can truly say what the scroll said or why John was to eat it, as Scripture does not say explicitly except what it said about time ending in the same chapter of Rev.
Dear "Iain" We will pray for you in Jesus' holy name. We thank you Almighty Lord for Your faithfulness to us. Thank you Lord that You see our afflictions and understand all things. And You Lord have all power in Heaven and on earth. We honor Your holy name and pray that You hear our prayer. Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says Jesus. Thank you for taking away this sickness in the holy name of Jesus Christ, the Name above all other names, Amen. We thank You for Your Word and ask that You give Your Words to our brother "Iain" here Jesus. Words for purification and commandment. And words to testify and proclaim Your will God. So that people come to the knowledge of truth, Heal him, Jesus, for then he will be truly well, and he will forever praise and honor Your holy name, Amen in Jesus' NAME. Matthew 21
Luke 7:30 states But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
This verse was discussed in the ongoing sermon on Luke today; although I have never noticed until now that statement or considered the implications.
This dangerous action of disobeying God's messenger was to have profound implications which would bring the unique sin of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit later on for these religious leaders. They were exposed and set apart for this particular evil and Jesus said:
31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. ( Matt. 12:31-32).
Consider this in the light of John the Baptist himself. He languished in prison and was asking through messengers if Jesus truly was the Messiah! We see this in Matthew 11:2-3 and then Jesus responds about ongoing miracles; in particular the blind being healed. This is important as no one had seen that miracle in the Old Testament; Elijah had raised a dead child in 1 Kings 17:17-24.
John 9 itself is quite a read; as the entire chapter is about a blind man being healed. Verse 32 is where the blind man after repeated interrogations on the subject rebukes the Pharisees since no one blind had ever been healed then they cast him out of their presence. Finally the man is revealed that Jesus is the "Son of Man" (verse 37) and he summarily worships Christ.
This is some pretty deep stuff and if I haven't gone over it would be good for a more detailed explanation (probably did each chapter in John when going over predestination as a concept).
The climax of the issue is Matthew 12:31-32 in regard to blasphemy of the Spirit. Sobering words.
I lift up my oldest daughter, Ashley, to You. She is pregnant with her first child and so very exhausted. Lord, I pray for Your divine protection over her, her baby, her household, and our entire family. Cover us with Your wings, as it is written:
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." - Psalm 91:4
Lord, breathe new energy and strength into her body. Let her find true restoration and deep, rejuvenating rest. May her sleep be peaceful and healing.
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
Lift her spirits in her work, Lord. Fill her with fresh hope, purpose, and joy. If it is Your will, open the door for her to receive a remote job that blesses her and brings balance.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
I also pray that she finishes her master's program with ease and excellence, on time and without added stress.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." - Proverbs 16:3
And Lord, I humbly ask for Your help in my own finances. Even though I am low middle-income, You are the God of miracles. If it be Your will, help me to buy both my daughters homes one day, from joy, and in joy, only, and I believe You are able.
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us."-: Ephesians 3:20
Thank You for being our Provider, our Peace, and our Hope.
We pray, decree, declare, and proclaim all these things in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen and Hallelujah!
Matthew 19 discusses the fact that anyone who wants to enter the Kingdom of Heaven must be as a child. In fact verse 10 states
10 "See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. [11] [a]. Apparently some texts add Luke 19:10 after this about God seeking to save the lost. Causing one of them to stumble also is a severe warning in verse 6
6 "If anyone causes one of these little ones-those who believe in me-to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Some argue this can mean those who are babes in Christ rather than strictly children. I can see that as plausible; certainly consequences of causing someone to sin because of our own sin against them or leading them astray is a very scary thought.
Nonetheless we see other verses where the children come to Christ in 3 of the 4 Gospels. Children praising God comes from the concept of Psalm 8:2; we see this in Matthew 21:16; Matthew 11:25 and Luke 10:21 show "babes" having things revealed to them. Again whether it is babes in Christ ( 1 Cor. 3:1) or in the context of actual children; it is pretty clear children are the main focus here. Verses 8 and 9 also show how horrible hell is in regard to cutting feet or gouging our eyes out as being preferable.
I take this as literal truth; not that doing such a thing will keep us from sinning as there are always other ways that can be found; we don't see any scriptural evidence of anyone doing this but clearly hell is worse than any earthly sufferings and to be avoided at all costs. The main concept here is that any sinful lifestyle indicates an unrepentant heart; we need to put to death our members such as Colossians 3:5 indicates.
Introduction: The overall path we see in this stage of Christ's ministry is to speak in parables. The main emphasis here is to demonstrate that the seeds of truth must produce good fruit that first means good soil needs to cultivate the seed. There is a weeding out process here; actually literally in discussing the wheat and the tares as it were in that parable; but also to show that not everyone hearing the Word has been saved. The end of the chapter sees Jesus visiting his own hometown and the unbelief which limits the miracles that He performs as they still consider Him to be the "carpenter's son" (verse 55). This unbelief is; well unbelievable. One could surmise that He spent much time already; months and perhaps a couple years away from home so that some could in theory at least not seen His miracles there; surely you would expect a town that small would have heard at least about the virgin birth.
The concept of selective revelation as it were certainly corresponds to the idea of the elect only being saved; or to put it another way only those the Father chooses to reveal Him to as we saw earlier in Matthew 11:27 but also seen extensively in the Book of John conceptually. Mark 4 contains the parable of the sower and seeds and introduces this concept as well.
Matthew 13:1-9 shows this same parable of the sower and the seeds; and in verses 11-17 Jesus answers the Disciples questions about why He speaks in parables from verse 10.
The explanation is then given for this parable which goes on through verse 23. Verses 24-29 discuss the Parable of the wheat and the tares; and verses 31 and 32 show through the concept of a mustard seed and a woman with dough the increase of the seed of faith; OR verse 32 could tie in with leaven ruining the whole loaf as a concept but it doesn't seem to fit contextually in this passage. Verses 34-35 show at this point NOTHING was said without parables to crowds.
Matthew 11:7-18. In this section we see Jesus commending John the Baptist despite his apparent wavering faith; as being in prison no doubt weighed heavily on him. He asked them what they came out to see; and was using it later on to introduce a rather caustic commentary on their opinion of Christ. Verses 18-19 state: For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
No doubt these statements indicated the initial reaction of mass repentance based on John's teachings had faded as to the effectiveness; and they were probably having the same reaction after Christ's initial appearance and their wonderment turned to suspicion. Notice the multitudes were adddressed here; so it appears the assessment of the Pharisees had worked on their minds to disparage Christ's character to make them think the same irrational thoughts.
Jesus was only getting started; next He was to upbraid cities only recently preached to for their lack of faith. (verses 21-24). Not only were they telling them they were by and large doomed to hell but that it would be worse for them than pagan nations judged in the past. This is some serious stuff.
The rest of the passage talks about those who are meek (verse 28) and heavy laden; and informs them that their yoke is easy and burden is light (v. 30 at the end of the chapter). This is a sudden shift in emphasis to those true believers. This shows the goodness and severity of God (see Romans 11:22). What matters is the state of a soul as to the experience with God for eternity. We all should find it sobering that a population of a city can have only one opportunity to hear of the salvation of Christ; in the case of the book of Jonah we saw mass repentance; compared to the cities Christ pronounces judgment on.
Please think about this word " Least " and compare it with two books of the Bible. We know that Jesus Christ is the author and finisher of the word. So all the words in the Bible should all be red .
Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus theauthorand finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The spirit of Elias is in John the Baptist and he is the least of God. Remember, Jesus Christ is the author of the Bible.
Matthew 11:11-14
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that isleastin the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
Now we come to Apostle Paul's epistle and it saids that Apostle Paul is the least too. Apostle Paul was led by the Holy Spirit to write this.
1 Corinthians 15:9-10
9For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
May we all take notice that Apostle Paul is important and that Jesus Christ picked him out to do a job for His honor and glory.
1 Timothy 1:17
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honourandgloryfor everandever. Amen.
Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Easter is coming, but I celebrate Resurrection everyday
May I say my opinion on christians drinking alchohol?
Paul suggests that the elders (or bishops) should not be "given to wine". This doesn't mean not to drink wine but not to drink in excess and getting drunk. That is why he says "not to be GIVEN". The grk also implies not to drink in excess.
Was Jesus drinking wine? Matthew 11:18-19, "For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.THE SON OF GOD CAME EATING AND DRINKING, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children."
In the above Matthew doesn't imply that Jesus was not drinking water, that would be very wierd, but he means drinking wine.
In the last supper with His disciples just before His crucifixtion, Jesus gave His apostles bread and wine for His Body and Blood. So He took wine from the wine they were drinking and gave them.
Paul in 1 Cor 11:20-21 writes, "When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken."
So that means that christians were having wine during their meals and Paul condemns their attitude of drinking in excess and getting drunk.
Titus 2:3 "The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;"
It says not be given to MUCH wine, it doesn't say not to drink wine at all.
Brother Jesse is right when he mentions that the ancient greeks used to mix wine with water when drinking. But not in that ratio of 9:1. The latter was done only when they wanted to clean the water they were drinking (which was not as clean as it is today by the use of so many chemicals) so they just poured a little bit of wine in the water to purify it. But I do not know if that was a custom in Hebrews too. Maybe it was common to all people at that time.
It is good that you came on this forum to ask us to pray for you and your son. I am sure that there are many more here who pray but do not post a comment to the one requesting prayer. There are many concerned and praying for this situation.
I am glad you feel connected to me in this struggle. It is a tremendously hard, painful, and trying situation and heartbreaking.
I do pray that your son will come to his senses and realize he cannot live with you and see that his options are truly limited to remaining in the hospital or going into a care facility. When a hospital wants to discharge a critically ill patient it is usually because their condition is stabilized enough for them be cared for in a less intense situation. Most hospitals work with rehab centers where patients can go for 30 days on Medicare for free. These centers care for people in need of medical care like your son in a medically staffed environment. You may want to check into this by asking the hospital's discharge doctor or nurse about this possibility. As one who is so disabled as your son is, maybe there are more options for long term care, but going to a rehab center for a month can give time for his care team to help locate a placement in a long term facility.
I will continue to pray for this all to come together for your son's best interest and care. And I will pray for you to get the care you need as you live with the results of your stroke.
Even in the darkest times, the Lord is with you. You can lay your head on His shoulder and receive compassion, strength, and faith.
I give you this Scripture today because you are indeed heavy burdened. Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me (Jesus) all ye that labour and are heavy-ladened (burdened), and I will give you rest.
Take My (Jesus;) yoke upon you; for I am meek and lowly in heart: And ye shall find rest for your souls. (both you and your son).
Hi Mrs. Rosetta, I just want to encourage you to trust God my sister. Matthew 11:28-29 reads Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29) Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. look unto Jesus my sister and don't let Satan bring you down .
Matthew 6:8...For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Tee, I will pray for you. Before you study in a quiet place, read any of Apostle Paul's epistles and pray to God to open your understanding. We are to be perfect for God and work hard. Before you know it, it will be in the pass.
If we were to take out Apostle Paul's epistle out of the Bible, it would be very difficult to find Salvation today. Apostle Paul was a chosen vessel unto the Gentiles and Jews to spread his gospel inwhich Jesus Christ gave him through the revelation of the mystery.
Acts 22:3
Iamverily a man whichama Jew,bornin Tarsus, a cityin Cilicia, yet brought upin this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
Apostle Paul is the least of the apostles, just like Jesus Christ said Elias is the least.
Matthew 11:14
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
1 Corinthians 15:9
ForIamtheleast oftheapostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, becauseIpersecutedthechurchof God.
Even though Apostle Paul made others blasphemy, it was done ignorant back when he was a Pharisee.
1 Timothy 1:13
Who was before ablasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Jesus Christ gave Apostle Paul a office to preach to the Gentiles Salvation.
Romans 11:13
ForIspeak to youGentiles,inasmuch asIamtheapostleoftheGentiles,Imagnify mineoffice:
Jesus Christ gave himself to Apostle Paul and us too.
Galatians 2:20
IamcrucifiedwithChrist: neverthelessIlive; yet notI, butChristlivethin me: and the life whichInow livein the fleshIlive by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
There is power in the gospel of Christ Jesus inwhich the Jews and the Gentiles are saved.
Romans 1:16
ForIamnotashamedofthegospelofChrist: foritisthepowerofGod unto salvation to every one that believet
If we were to take out Apostle Paul's epistle out of the Bible, it would be very difficult to find Salvation today. Apostle Paul was a chosen vessel unto the Gentiles and Jews to spread his gospel inwhich Jesus Christ gave him through the revelation of the mystery.
Acts 22:3
Iamverily a man whichama Jew,bornin Tarsus, a cityin Cilicia, yet brought upin this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
Apostle Paul is the least of the apostles, just like Jesus Christ said Elias is the least.
Matthew 11:14
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
1 Corinthians 15:9
ForIamtheleast oftheapostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, becauseIpersecutedthechurchof God.
Even though Apostle Paul made others blasphemy, it was done ignorant back when he was a Pharisee.
1 Timothy 1:13
Who was before ablasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Jesus Christ gave Apostle Paul a office to preach to the Gentiles Salvation.
Romans 11:13
ForIspeak to youGentiles,inasmuch asIamtheapostleoftheGentiles,Imagnify mineoffice:
Jesus Christ gave himself to Apostle Paul and us too.
Galatians 2:20
IamcrucifiedwithChrist: neverthelessIlive; yet notI, butChristlivethin me: and the life whichInow livein the fleshIlive by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
There is power in the gospel of Christ Jesus inwhich the Jews and the Gentiles are saved.
Romans 1:16
ForIamnotashamedofthegospelofChrist: foritisthepowerofGod unto salvation to every one that believeth; totheJew first, and also totheGreek.
Here is Apostle Paul's gospel inwhich we are saved. Jesus Christ is the author of this verse.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached un
2 Corinthians 10:1 - Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
He says, Now I Paul myself, emphasizing his individuality. I Paul myself, beseech you. This word beseech means to appeal to someone. And he says by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. His appeal is based on the meekness and gentleness of Christ. In Matthew 11:29-30, Jesus presented Himself as meek and lowly. And so, Paul is saying that this is not something that he is presenting out of his own effort, but this is actually the meekness and gentleness of Christ.
The word meekness means to be open or to be receptive. And the gentleness of Christ means to have a soft response to an attack. Paul is saying that I as an individual, I'm appealing to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. So, he's presenting himself as being under the influence of God's Spirit, to approach them from a conciliatory standpoint, rather than anger.
2 Corinthians 10:2 - But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
But I beseech you, and this word beseech is different than in Verse 1. This word is the word beg. So first we have an appeal, and then he says I beg you.
Day 14 January 14,2025 Matthew 11:28 KJV West Angeles Church Consecration Calendar
Me a member at West Angeles Cogic Church Cathedral Los Angeles CA
Matthew 11: Verse 28
My Interpetation REDAPPLETREATY4MEONLY
"God will fight,defend, work for you. God is in you and you belong to God.Breaks yokes imposed of sin and false deities. God wants you to find his Word as freedom. Qouted Applications "Coming to him in humility,submitting to his teachings of promises." God wants you to become like him being the self sacrifice. John 7:37 God is the bread of life and living water( John 6:35). Have faith God will always supply need more then enough and you can reach yourself with God. I apply myself too which is a plus . "
I Pray to God asking to find peace and rest in his care. To run the race of opportunity to do the will of God. John 7:37-John 6:35.
Isaiah 66:4 says "I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not."
This reminds us of the sobering verse of 2 Thessalonians 2:11 on "The lie" which no doubt means Antichrist and his false prophet ultimately in the Tribulation.
John 10:38 states that we can believe in Christ simply because of the miracles He does; but many others warn of thinking He is anything other than God's Son which itself is only revealed by the Father in heaven to whom He chooses.(see Matthew 16:13-20; and Matthew 11:27 just a couple chapters back as well as much of the Gospel of John for further study on these truths.)
Isaiah 53:2 dispels all the images made of Christ which are venerated. The opposite of not believing Him and the potential of committing the unpardonable sin of blaspheming the Spirit ( Matthew 12:31) is elevating Christ to that of any other man; as the Son of Man is greater than His creation. We see other verses where He excoriates those in the cities where He did many miracles and stated the punishment for unbelief would be greater than that of Sodom. With Peter we see how the thoughts of man no matter how "noble" they may have seemed in respect to Jesus not dying on the cross because of His notoriety brought the stern rebuke against Satan himself who was operating through Peter at the time; remarkably very shortly after Christ revealed that Peter could only have recieved revelation as to who He truly was from God Himself.
We can look at many in the ministry today as we approach the last days judgment of the church before the rest of the world is judged and see how many traps lead men to perdition. We need to be real and believe Jesus when He states the narrow road is only followed by a few; especially when Christianity is "politically correct."
1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
John 14:13 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
Blessings
Blessings
Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
John 14:13 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
Blessings
Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
John 14:13 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
Blessings
1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
John 14:13 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
Blessings
1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
John 14:13 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
Blessings
Matthew 11:28
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
2 Corinthians 13:11
"Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you."
Blessings
Matthew 11:25 "At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."
Matthew 18:3 "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Blessings
Luke 18:17 "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
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Luke 17:20-21 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
Matthew 11:12
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
John 14:12-14
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
I have put a framework here; of several scriptures that no doubt are used by Dominionists and others of that persuasion to promote their agenda. What think ye?
Now a full Preterist may use the logic that Christ has already returned; hence this logic seems; well logical. Of course there would literally be no way when Antichrist appears they wouldn't know the difference. That is the main point if anything is here because everyone not written in the Book of Life worships him ( Rev. 13:8). For the Jews; of course in John 5:43 states
"I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive."
And in regard to the wheat and tares: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. ( Matt. 13:30).
I suspect the spirit of humanism will be revived along with other malevalent influence from the angel Apollyon rising from the pit
( Rev. 9:1-12). The Lord will rule and reign over the nations; and will judge rightly which humanists say they want; but also all the tares are burned.
I am not an expert on hell; and thankfully won't have to experience it to gain further insight on the subject. The world has its own version of course which is basically a replication of Gothic horror; famous entertainers and the devil ruling over it with a pitchfork. God of course has no pleasure in the death of the wicked and as we see with the destruction of Sodom it was a quick event. Ezekiel even seems to hint that some may have been saved "'However, I will restore the fortunes of Sodom and her daughters and of Samaria and her daughters, and your fortunes along with them, ( Ezekiel 16:53); this could be symbolic although Christ clearly taught that punishment for cities that rejected Him would be greater than that of Sodom. In fact Matthew 11:21-24 we see how Jesus taught that Sodom would have repented if they had seen what they did in the time of His ministry. Again I won't dogmatically say that some came to last minute repentance but will state that it shows Lot's sin not only resulted in making it out as though through the fire but he could have had a Jonah experience that he missed. This is some deep stuff!
Anyway I keep skirting around the main point but a big purpose here is to allow the Lord to take our fear from things we as children of God shouldn't have over our lives. I need to hear this at any rate. If we don't lose sight of the captain of the ship or shall we say of our souls ( Heb. 2:10) we can cointinue to walk on the water; so to speak. We can extend our own worries to those we have for family members and friends in the same concept; many are constantly worried. I can speak with some past experience dealing with my mom at home last year and when she was on Hospice before death this year; all in all the last day of her life when the Chaplain sang Amazing Grace to her and read scripture was the most important thing as I didn't want her dying as a lost soul without this happening.
Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.'[a] If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. ( John 15:20)
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. ( 2 Timothy 3:12).
Let us summarize several types of persecution:
1. Verbal: Accusing Christ of working with the power of Beelzebub ( Matthew 12:24)
Accusing Christ of illegitimate birth ( John 8:41)
Accusing Christ of blasphemy ( John 10:33 when they attempted to stone Him for claiming to be God
Accusing Christ of being a glutton and alcoholic (implied with response in Matthew 11:18-19) when He ate with
"sinners"
2. Physical Numerous attempts to stone Jesus; throw Him off a cliff; etc.
3. His trial
Twisting prophetic statement of destroying the Temple and rebuilding in 3 days ( Matt. 27:39-40 quoting statement made way back in John 2:19
Mocking Him with regal garments; beating Him with a rod; smashing a crown of thorns on His head; beating with a whip of metal and glass shards; spitting at Him; forcing Him to carry the cross until collapse; and the crucifixion which also involved the Jews urging Him to be crucified and releasing a murdurer; mocking Him again to "get off of the cross"; jeering from those crucified alongside Him; and many other things.
I am abbreviating this study as one needs only to read the Gospels to get a sense of the intensity of the trials which Christ endured for the sake of the elect and His disciples and to do the Father's will; first and foremost. Persecution and death for the Apostles and many in the early church is good reading also to see how true revival often is birthed.
Agape.
Matthew 14:13 shows that Christ's retreat indeed was after hearing about John the Baptist's martyrdom; also mentioned in Mark 6. There are several things we observe here; first of all in this case the Disciples were in mind here as they had finished ministry work and the Lord indicated they would go retreat and rest. This wasn't to happen; as the crowds followed Him. Jesus nonetheless miraculously provided for them; and immediately after this we see His next issue with the Pharisees; that of eating with unclean hands in Mark 7. I had touched upon the Lord Himself in a post from a few months back. Surely His grief would have been great as John was said to be the most Godly man alive and instrumental to prepare the way for the Lord (see Matthew 11:11).
Anyway; as we explore Matthew 7 we see the hypocrisy indicated with the Pharisees and their greatest dilemma of unclean hearts trumping any issues with unclean hands. Thus; in general we see the ceremonial law is of no spiritual significance.
It serves for purification to enable one to physically survive in the presence of God (at least at that time) before His atoning sacrifice rendered it unnecessary. This showed the whole perspective of the Pharisees was self righteousness and their rules and regulations had no value with unclean souls. Jesus used a prophecy in Isaiah 29:13 in Mark 7:6 in His rebuke. Isaiah had much to say about God being sick and tired of religious sacrifices and offerings with impure hearts (see Isaiah 1:17 and following verses).
The rest of Mark 7 shows Jesus in the area of Tyre ministering to the Syrophoenician woman and commended her great faith; and He also ministered in the area of the Decapolis. For this brief excursion He got a break from the Pharisees; but in chapter 8 He once again has to confront them in regard to their hypocrisy.
In reading all of Rev. Chapter 10 no explanation is given about what is in the scroll. So, I cannot say what was written on it. In verse 6 it speaks of time ending and in vs. 9-11 it says that the scroll was given to John to eat. So, but no mention of it being a deed to the earth or being related to Jeremiah 32 section you mentioned.
As to Satan tempting Jesus with the kingdoms of the earth, I think that Jesus did not give much heed to Satan's statement of ownership of the world, I think Jesus knew that God truly is the owner of all things and Satan is self-deceived.
Jesus said in Matthew 28:18 Jesus stated that He was given all power and authority over heaven and earth (also Matthew 11:27).
Dt. 10: speaks of all things belonging to God (also Ps. 50:12 and Job 41:11) These verses cause me to think that Rev. 10:2 does not indicate that the scroll was a property deed to the earth. I do think that the scroll was about the end of time and the consummation of all things in Christ. Why John had to eat the scroll is beyond what I can figure out unless it indicates that John was given this prophecy concerning the end of this age and so by eating it, it was an indication that John would write down all that was given in the book of Revelation.
But I don't think we can truly say what the scroll said or why John was to eat it, as Scripture does not say explicitly except what it said about time ending in the same chapter of Rev.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
2 Corinthians 13:11
"Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you."
Blessings
This verse was discussed in the ongoing sermon on Luke today; although I have never noticed until now that statement or considered the implications.
This dangerous action of disobeying God's messenger was to have profound implications which would bring the unique sin of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit later on for these religious leaders. They were exposed and set apart for this particular evil and Jesus said:
31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. ( Matt. 12:31-32).
Consider this in the light of John the Baptist himself. He languished in prison and was asking through messengers if Jesus truly was the Messiah! We see this in Matthew 11:2-3 and then Jesus responds about ongoing miracles; in particular the blind being healed. This is important as no one had seen that miracle in the Old Testament; Elijah had raised a dead child in 1 Kings 17:17-24.
John 9 itself is quite a read; as the entire chapter is about a blind man being healed. Verse 32 is where the blind man after repeated interrogations on the subject rebukes the Pharisees since no one blind had ever been healed then they cast him out of their presence. Finally the man is revealed that Jesus is the "Son of Man" (verse 37) and he summarily worships Christ.
This is some pretty deep stuff and if I haven't gone over it would be good for a more detailed explanation (probably did each chapter in John when going over predestination as a concept).
The climax of the issue is Matthew 12:31-32 in regard to blasphemy of the Spirit. Sobering words.
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." - Psalm 91:4
Lord, breathe new energy and strength into her body. Let her find true restoration and deep, rejuvenating rest. May her sleep be peaceful and healing.
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
Lift her spirits in her work, Lord. Fill her with fresh hope, purpose, and joy. If it is Your will, open the door for her to receive a remote job that blesses her and brings balance.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
I also pray that she finishes her master's program with ease and excellence, on time and without added stress.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." - Proverbs 16:3
And Lord, I humbly ask for Your help in my own finances. Even though I am low middle-income, You are the God of miracles. If it be Your will, help me to buy both my daughters homes one day, from joy, and in joy, only, and I believe You are able.
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us."-: Ephesians 3:20
Thank You for being our Provider, our Peace, and our Hope.
We pray, decree, declare, and proclaim all these things in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen and Hallelujah!
10 "See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. [11] [a]. Apparently some texts add Luke 19:10 after this about God seeking to save the lost. Causing one of them to stumble also is a severe warning in verse 6
6 "If anyone causes one of these little ones-those who believe in me-to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Some argue this can mean those who are babes in Christ rather than strictly children. I can see that as plausible; certainly consequences of causing someone to sin because of our own sin against them or leading them astray is a very scary thought.
Nonetheless we see other verses where the children come to Christ in 3 of the 4 Gospels. Children praising God comes from the concept of Psalm 8:2; we see this in Matthew 21:16; Matthew 11:25 and Luke 10:21 show "babes" having things revealed to them. Again whether it is babes in Christ ( 1 Cor. 3:1) or in the context of actual children; it is pretty clear children are the main focus here. Verses 8 and 9 also show how horrible hell is in regard to cutting feet or gouging our eyes out as being preferable.
I take this as literal truth; not that doing such a thing will keep us from sinning as there are always other ways that can be found; we don't see any scriptural evidence of anyone doing this but clearly hell is worse than any earthly sufferings and to be avoided at all costs. The main concept here is that any sinful lifestyle indicates an unrepentant heart; we need to put to death our members such as Colossians 3:5 indicates.
Introduction: The overall path we see in this stage of Christ's ministry is to speak in parables. The main emphasis here is to demonstrate that the seeds of truth must produce good fruit that first means good soil needs to cultivate the seed. There is a weeding out process here; actually literally in discussing the wheat and the tares as it were in that parable; but also to show that not everyone hearing the Word has been saved. The end of the chapter sees Jesus visiting his own hometown and the unbelief which limits the miracles that He performs as they still consider Him to be the "carpenter's son" (verse 55). This unbelief is; well unbelievable. One could surmise that He spent much time already; months and perhaps a couple years away from home so that some could in theory at least not seen His miracles there; surely you would expect a town that small would have heard at least about the virgin birth.
The concept of selective revelation as it were certainly corresponds to the idea of the elect only being saved; or to put it another way only those the Father chooses to reveal Him to as we saw earlier in Matthew 11:27 but also seen extensively in the Book of John conceptually. Mark 4 contains the parable of the sower and seeds and introduces this concept as well.
Matthew 13:1-9 shows this same parable of the sower and the seeds; and in verses 11-17 Jesus answers the Disciples questions about why He speaks in parables from verse 10.
The explanation is then given for this parable which goes on through verse 23. Verses 24-29 discuss the Parable of the wheat and the tares; and verses 31 and 32 show through the concept of a mustard seed and a woman with dough the increase of the seed of faith; OR verse 32 could tie in with leaven ruining the whole loaf as a concept but it doesn't seem to fit contextually in this passage. Verses 34-35 show at this point NOTHING was said without parables to crowds.
To be continued.
19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
No doubt these statements indicated the initial reaction of mass repentance based on John's teachings had faded as to the effectiveness; and they were probably having the same reaction after Christ's initial appearance and their wonderment turned to suspicion. Notice the multitudes were adddressed here; so it appears the assessment of the Pharisees had worked on their minds to disparage Christ's character to make them think the same irrational thoughts.
Jesus was only getting started; next He was to upbraid cities only recently preached to for their lack of faith. (verses 21-24). Not only were they telling them they were by and large doomed to hell but that it would be worse for them than pagan nations judged in the past. This is some serious stuff.
The rest of the passage talks about those who are meek (verse 28) and heavy laden; and informs them that their yoke is easy and burden is light (v. 30 at the end of the chapter). This is a sudden shift in emphasis to those true believers. This shows the goodness and severity of God (see Romans 11:22). What matters is the state of a soul as to the experience with God for eternity. We all should find it sobering that a population of a city can have only one opportunity to hear of the salvation of Christ; in the case of the book of Jonah we saw mass repentance; compared to the cities Christ pronounces judgment on.
Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus theauthorand finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The spirit of Elias is in John the Baptist and he is the least of God. Remember, Jesus Christ is the author of the Bible.
Matthew 11:11-14
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that isleastin the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
Now we come to Apostle Paul's epistle and it saids that Apostle Paul is the least too. Apostle Paul was led by the Holy Spirit to write this.
1 Corinthians 15:9-10
9For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
May we all take notice that Apostle Paul is important and that Jesus Christ picked him out to do a job for His honor and glory.
1 Timothy 1:17
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honourandgloryfor everandever. Amen.
Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Easter is coming, but I celebrate Resurrection everyday
May I say my opinion on christians drinking alchohol?
Paul suggests that the elders (or bishops) should not be "given to wine". This doesn't mean not to drink wine but not to drink in excess and getting drunk. That is why he says "not to be GIVEN". The grk also implies not to drink in excess.
Was Jesus drinking wine? Matthew 11:18-19, "For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.THE SON OF GOD CAME EATING AND DRINKING, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children."
In the above Matthew doesn't imply that Jesus was not drinking water, that would be very wierd, but he means drinking wine.
In the last supper with His disciples just before His crucifixtion, Jesus gave His apostles bread and wine for His Body and Blood. So He took wine from the wine they were drinking and gave them.
Paul in 1 Cor 11:20-21 writes, "When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken."
So that means that christians were having wine during their meals and Paul condemns their attitude of drinking in excess and getting drunk.
Titus 2:3 "The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;"
It says not be given to MUCH wine, it doesn't say not to drink wine at all.
Brother Jesse is right when he mentions that the ancient greeks used to mix wine with water when drinking. But not in that ratio of 9:1. The latter was done only when they wanted to clean the water they were drinking (which was not as clean as it is today by the use of so many chemicals) so they just poured a little bit of wine in the water to purify it. But I do not know if that was a custom in Hebrews too. Maybe it was common to all people at that time.
GBU
It is good that you came on this forum to ask us to pray for you and your son. I am sure that there are many more here who pray but do not post a comment to the one requesting prayer. There are many concerned and praying for this situation.
I am glad you feel connected to me in this struggle. It is a tremendously hard, painful, and trying situation and heartbreaking.
I do pray that your son will come to his senses and realize he cannot live with you and see that his options are truly limited to remaining in the hospital or going into a care facility. When a hospital wants to discharge a critically ill patient it is usually because their condition is stabilized enough for them be cared for in a less intense situation. Most hospitals work with rehab centers where patients can go for 30 days on Medicare for free. These centers care for people in need of medical care like your son in a medically staffed environment. You may want to check into this by asking the hospital's discharge doctor or nurse about this possibility. As one who is so disabled as your son is, maybe there are more options for long term care, but going to a rehab center for a month can give time for his care team to help locate a placement in a long term facility.
I will continue to pray for this all to come together for your son's best interest and care. And I will pray for you to get the care you need as you live with the results of your stroke.
Even in the darkest times, the Lord is with you. You can lay your head on His shoulder and receive compassion, strength, and faith.
I give you this Scripture today because you are indeed heavy burdened. Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me (Jesus) all ye that labour and are heavy-ladened (burdened), and I will give you rest.
Take My (Jesus;) yoke upon you; for I am meek and lowly in heart: And ye shall find rest for your souls. (both you and your son).
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
If we were to take out Apostle Paul's epistle out of the Bible, it would be very difficult to find Salvation today. Apostle Paul was a chosen vessel unto the Gentiles and Jews to spread his gospel inwhich Jesus Christ gave him through the revelation of the mystery.
Acts 22:3
Iamverily a man whichama Jew,bornin Tarsus, a cityin Cilicia, yet brought upin this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
Apostle Paul is the least of the apostles, just like Jesus Christ said Elias is the least.
Matthew 11:14
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
1 Corinthians 15:9
ForIamtheleast oftheapostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, becauseIpersecutedthechurchof God.
Even though Apostle Paul made others blasphemy, it was done ignorant back when he was a Pharisee.
1 Timothy 1:13
Who was before ablasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Jesus Christ gave Apostle Paul a office to preach to the Gentiles Salvation.
Romans 11:13
ForIspeak to youGentiles,inasmuch asIamtheapostleoftheGentiles,Imagnify mineoffice:
Jesus Christ gave himself to Apostle Paul and us too.
Galatians 2:20
IamcrucifiedwithChrist: neverthelessIlive; yet notI, butChristlivethin me: and the life whichInow livein the fleshIlive by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
There is power in the gospel of Christ Jesus inwhich the Jews and the Gentiles are saved.
Romans 1:16
ForIamnotashamedofthegospelofChrist: foritisthepowerofGod unto salvation to every one that believet
Acts 22:3
Iamverily a man whichama Jew,bornin Tarsus, a cityin Cilicia, yet brought upin this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
Apostle Paul is the least of the apostles, just like Jesus Christ said Elias is the least.
Matthew 11:14
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
1 Corinthians 15:9
ForIamtheleast oftheapostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, becauseIpersecutedthechurchof God.
Even though Apostle Paul made others blasphemy, it was done ignorant back when he was a Pharisee.
1 Timothy 1:13
Who was before ablasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Jesus Christ gave Apostle Paul a office to preach to the Gentiles Salvation.
Romans 11:13
ForIspeak to youGentiles,inasmuch asIamtheapostleoftheGentiles,Imagnify mineoffice:
Jesus Christ gave himself to Apostle Paul and us too.
Galatians 2:20
IamcrucifiedwithChrist: neverthelessIlive; yet notI, butChristlivethin me: and the life whichInow livein the fleshIlive by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
There is power in the gospel of Christ Jesus inwhich the Jews and the Gentiles are saved.
Romans 1:16
ForIamnotashamedofthegospelofChrist: foritisthepowerofGod unto salvation to every one that believeth; totheJew first, and also totheGreek.
Here is Apostle Paul's gospel inwhich we are saved. Jesus Christ is the author of this verse.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached un
2 Corinthians 10:1 - Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
He says, Now I Paul myself, emphasizing his individuality. I Paul myself, beseech you. This word beseech means to appeal to someone. And he says by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. His appeal is based on the meekness and gentleness of Christ. In Matthew 11:29-30, Jesus presented Himself as meek and lowly. And so, Paul is saying that this is not something that he is presenting out of his own effort, but this is actually the meekness and gentleness of Christ.
The word meekness means to be open or to be receptive. And the gentleness of Christ means to have a soft response to an attack. Paul is saying that I as an individual, I'm appealing to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. So, he's presenting himself as being under the influence of God's Spirit, to approach them from a conciliatory standpoint, rather than anger.
2 Corinthians 10:2 - But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
But I beseech you, and this word beseech is different than in Verse 1. This word is the word beg. So first we have an appeal, and then he says I beg you.
Me a member at West Angeles Cogic Church Cathedral Los Angeles CA
Matthew 11: Verse 28
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"God will fight,defend, work for you. God is in you and you belong to God.Breaks yokes imposed of sin and false deities. God wants you to find his Word as freedom. Qouted Applications "Coming to him in humility,submitting to his teachings of promises." God wants you to become like him being the self sacrifice. John 7:37 God is the bread of life and living water( John 6:35). Have faith God will always supply need more then enough and you can reach yourself with God. I apply myself too which is a plus . "
I Pray to God asking to find peace and rest in his care. To run the race of opportunity to do the will of God. John 7:37- John 6:35.
Isaiah 66:4 says "I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not."
This reminds us of the sobering verse of 2 Thessalonians 2:11 on "The lie" which no doubt means Antichrist and his false prophet ultimately in the Tribulation.
John 10:38 states that we can believe in Christ simply because of the miracles He does; but many others warn of thinking He is anything other than God's Son which itself is only revealed by the Father in heaven to whom He chooses.(see Matthew 16:13-20; and Matthew 11:27 just a couple chapters back as well as much of the Gospel of John for further study on these truths.)
Isaiah 53:2 dispels all the images made of Christ which are venerated. The opposite of not believing Him and the potential of committing the unpardonable sin of blaspheming the Spirit ( Matthew 12:31) is elevating Christ to that of any other man; as the Son of Man is greater than His creation. We see other verses where He excoriates those in the cities where He did many miracles and stated the punishment for unbelief would be greater than that of Sodom. With Peter we see how the thoughts of man no matter how "noble" they may have seemed in respect to Jesus not dying on the cross because of His notoriety brought the stern rebuke against Satan himself who was operating through Peter at the time; remarkably very shortly after Christ revealed that Peter could only have recieved revelation as to who He truly was from God Himself.
We can look at many in the ministry today as we approach the last days judgment of the church before the rest of the world is judged and see how many traps lead men to perdition. We need to be real and believe Jesus when He states the narrow road is only followed by a few; especially when Christianity is "politically correct."