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In preparation for the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we often focus on removing the leaven from our homes and cars. Hopefully, we are also working on removing the leaven of malice and wickedness, including the false teachings of religious and civil leaders. Now that the Feast of Unleavened Bread is complete - what is next? What should we be doing as we count towards Pentecost?
Appointed Times: Unleavened Bread Day 7 Outline/Transcript YouTube
What is leaven? The easy answer that it is sin. Jesus in Luke 12:1 says "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy." So does this make leaven to be only hypocrisy? Today we are going to dig deep and see if leaven is just this broad definition of sin or maybe there is a better more inclusive definition or maybe it is that we need to understand how far-reaching sin can be.
Watch the memorial service for Mark Mickelson who recently passed away from this physical life. We will miss your service to the brethren and a life dedicated to the Father and His Son.
Appointed Times: Unleavened Bread Day 1 YouTube
Today we examine the implications of Christ's sacrifice; what he experienced in life, death and resurrection and what that requires of us.
What do the twelve fruit on the tree of life represent? Could they be symbolic or physical manifestations of YHVH's Spirit? Could they be they fruits of the Spirit?
Why couldn't the disciples cast out demons? Why are you stuck in certain issues in your own life? The reason is we are not always doing what Jesus has done for eternity. John 1 does not say Jesus was "with" God. It says He was "towards" God. What does that mean? Are you towards God?
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What is the measure of our growth? Can we look back at this past year and say, yes I have grown? What does it take for us to grow? Is it study, prayer, the knowledge that we've obtained or is it determined by our actions? Is it your intentions to study more, pray more or obtain more knowledge that will help us to grow? I would expect that to do these things will render the results of what we seek. Is Yehovah looking for intentions or results?
In Ephesians we see that we are not wrestling against flesh and blood, but against demons. This is something we are called to do. Do we understand what it is that the demons are trying to do, and what it is that we need to be doing? There are many examples in the Bible of people thinking they are doing good, thinking they are doing God's will, doing God a service while they are working for Satan. Are you wearing the full and true armor of God, or is part of your armor counterfeit? Are you prepared to wrestle demons?
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What were the expectations of the peoples of Yeshuah' time as to what to expect from the coming Messiah? We know that the Pharisees sought a sign, so what did the Pharisees, the teachers of the day teach the people? What would the disciples have to unlearn in order to understand Yeshuah's death? We know that the prevailing thought was that the Messiah would come and restore Israel who was in subjection to Rome. Is this the thinking of the disciples, what they are looking for in the Messiah?
Paul describes unbelievers as foreigners, aliens, dead in trespasses and sins. The Gospel, the good news is the means by which people are gathered from afar and brought near. What exactly is it that brings one near to reconciliation; to the one true God and Jesus Christ whom he sent?
In Psalm 23, we see YHVH is my Shepherd. In John 10, we see that Jesus is our Shepherd. We see references to some in the Bible, like David, the judges, and others being referred to as shepherds of the people, where they had responsibilities of feeding, tending and protecting the people. In Genesis 4:9, Cain asked if he was his brother's keeper. How much do you have a responsibility to feed, tend, and protect those around you? Jesus does what He sees YHVH do. How much are we expected to do what we see Them do?
We like to believe we are independent thinkers using our brain power to systematically sort out truth and error, fact and fiction. It may be closer to truth that the tribe or tribes we associate with have a greater effect on how we form beliefs and opinions than we realize. Family of origin, political party, church/religion, social media and others all have their impact. Careful study of scripture is necessary to be sure our beliefs are indeed based on the revealed word of God.
With the recent posting of Mark's papers titled Forever and Ever and Ever There Shall Be No More Death, the initial purpose of A Short Work is complete. Today we review that purpose and consider what is ahead.
Paul is commissioned to take the gospel to the Gentiles whom heretofore have been largely excluded. The grand vision is to gather together in one all things in Christ; making known the mystery of His will.
Is our attitude worth giving to others? Is our attitude a positive contagion?
Is your bible study effective? Is your prayer effective? Is your fasting effective? Sometimes when we study - we don't understand. Sometimes when we pray, it seems as if God does not hear. Sometimes when we fast, we are no closer to God at the end than at the beginning. It might even be that we are wasting our time.
In James 5:16 we see that the "effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
What can you do to make your prayer, bible study, meditation and fasting effective?
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Philippians 3:10,11 NLT
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death,
So that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!