And there was a royal official whose son was sick at Capernaum. Lisa believes the celebration of the birth of Jesus has been terribly tainted with commercialism and overladen with ancient pagan practices like tree decorating and gift giving. Jesus wants to go deep inside of you, and change who you are. I can look with tenderness to the one who is struggling behind me to get over the wall. The Bible repeatedly made the overt and specific claim that Jesus is the eternal Son of God who was the agent of Creation (Col. 1:16-17; Heb. We can dive deeply enough to explore the depths of the ocean with an unmanned submarine and fly a mission thousands of miles away from an unmanned drone to shoot a missile at a small group of men hiding out near a cave. In Romans 14:1 he admonished the strong believers to invite into the fold the weaker, but to be careful with them as it regarded their convictions. not know; one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.. His network is ALWAYS ON. Yet, the underlying system, though at times suffering from later corruptions, is still a reflection of His original establishment. Everyone faces two judgments: one over sin and one over works. After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. When it came down to it, followers of Jesus were, and are measured by our choices to do the unlikely and often unpopular thing we follow Jesus. It was with His disciples. Many, if not most of the new flock were routinely set-aside to be the TAMIL, i.e. Her surrender was not real, though her amazement was. That helps us understand the full grasp of belief. The mans household believed by the end of the account (4:53-54). Dont miss the caution here. As powerful lobbies and political factions collided before our eyes, Americans saw the worst attributes of power players seep out in a drama that captured some of the largest ratings on American TV. Every historical statement is believed on authority. After place in the time. Turn to chapter three, where John the Baptizer was preaching from the Jordan, and mark the word Announcements because the arrival of Jesus was publicly broadcast by John even as a thundering voice from the Heavens by God Himself proclaimed His satisfaction on His Sons coming (Mt. It is important that we also understand where the standards of discipleship that Jesus set before the crowd originated (5:17-48). It was even before Eve was created. Jesus changing water into wine at a wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11). Here is the point: Jesus said the standard for His followers was His Word, set properly in its context and filled out with the principles behind what was written. Here is the truth: We see differences more easily than we see similarities. On the street in Jerusalem today, when Passover arises, people burn little piles of dust outside their house to mark the spring cleaning in preparation for Passover. Romans 9-11). They may tell you about a background problem that led them on the path to the Lord. He is so passionate to show you Who He is, He actually came in the flesh bringing transforming power to you. The other day I was driving and I wanted to make a left on Thunderbird Road coming from The Home Depot. Lets set up the context and then look at the main event. Their reasoning in Later, in Exodus 20:8-11, God told the people not to work in a way that would add to their wealth and comfort. Put on Jesus Christ. To those who are tempted to judge everyone, stop making trouble. Did you notice the seventh hour in verse 52 was the hour that Jesus healed the boy according to verse 53? We seem bored with whatever we do, like we are missing something: Did you ever sit with someone who shouldnt have a remote control in his hand, because he cant stop looking for something better to watch? its comforts and cares, but forget the larger concern of Jesus is what happens He said: I am seeking one who is: Look at the word POOR and read: bankrupt in their own spirit, and not self-dependent (3), But if the warning is not heeded, the consequences have to be faced.\rThis message is a serious warning to everybody still able to heed the warning of a loving God.\rThis DVD was produced by Kerugma Productions, a faith-based venture that strives to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ by means of high quality media productions. The Greek term for inn (Luke 2:7) is kataluma, normally translated guest chamber and used also in Luke 22:11. He wrote: Each year as we approach Christmas and Easter, we are inevitably greeted at magazine racks by news journals trumpeting the latest scholarship on the historical Jesus. The fact that very little of what appears ever has lasting scholarly value seems of little concern to the journals in question. Mary seemed sure that Jesus could fix the problem because Mary believed Jesus was the Promised One. How we see Jesus determines our ability to discern truth. In order to drive home Divine reasons, Paul had to press the case as to why subjection was so important. We have become the most technologically advanced AND the most exhausted and easily bored generation of human beings ever on the planet. Is God really trustworthy in keeping His promises? randall smith sebring church Register now and get started. He didnt even say He healed the boy! She continued: Now we know that once computers connected us to each other, once we became tethered to the network, we didnt need to keep computers busy. Aaron manages our website and social media and designs our online and print content. The birth date was listed as June 1, 1965. Think about those leaders for a moment. 2 He opened His mouth and [began] to teach them, saying. We live with a false sense of urgency and importance: Vacations have become a change of location, because our instant connection goes with us. How can I cast off sins hold on my life as a follower of Jesus? In order to drive effectively, we have to be able to re-train our focus. 5 A man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. 9:35 Jesus Ho! Jesus turned that desire upside down and told His followers to hunger to be helpful instead to hungering to get even. Stuff breaks on all of us. The seed of that mans belief became a testimony that when shared sprung up in a tree that sheltered the whole family, and they all believed together (4:53b). Why? Either the death of the body is the beginning of judgment, or it is the end of it and the beginning of uninterrupted joy. 13 Let us behave properly as in the day. If you look carefully, you will see the man wasnt told to break the Sabbath according to the standard of the Torah (the Law of Moses). Let others have convictions in areas you dont. recalls how people reacted to the work of Jesus. 20 Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. Email. We have a lot to say when someone sins. Some people are so molded by peer pressure; no evidence really matters much to the view they hold. Instead of indulging self I am to put on the actions and attitudes of Jesus in my daily choices. When we make it our business to check out the liberty of others beyond the obedience to the text of Scripture, we set ourselves up to become haughty and judgmental. Yet, it results in surrender to Jesus role in our lives, not simply the solution to the immediate crisis. It grows by the Spirits expansion with you. Jesus multiplying loaves and fish for a hungry PEACEMAKERS show someone kind enough to release self-serving agendas (9), didnt object to carrying out the law against adultery; the Bible claims He was John 6:14 Therefore when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world. 15 So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone. I have many good memories of that time, including the smell of burned sneakers placed too close to the campfire to dry, the hours spent out on the sand dunes near our campsite, and friends I made in those years. Impurity: a-katharsia; uncleansed living, living with unbridled desires that are not corrected. Without skipping a heartbeat he said, Oh, Mary, [cough, gulp], I am so sorry. or thirty gallons each. He started the miraculous with that which was willingly offered and humbly submitted for His use. The problem is they carried that conviction into the assembly as the standard of truth, when the private consumption of such meats was not forbidden (see 1 Corinthians 10). He said: Go, your son lives, (John 4:50a). It only means they want the lotto ticket without He travels much of the year outside the US, meeting groups in various countries and offering a "how does standing on this spot help you understand God's Word . Jesus first allegiance is to the plan of God, not to our intermediate comfort. Lets Some of the most brilliant computer scientists in the worldwere asked to brainstorm on the questiontax preparationteaching children to programa calendar.games [all were mentioned]. of Galilee and they were stunned, excited and full! I had just waved good-bye to my children, who were being parceled out to loving friends for a few weeks as I prepared to go to Johns Hopkins for my transplant (twelve-week stay). At the heart of the issue are accusations from decades past, and deep concerns of many who, in unrelated personal stories, have sadly faced criminal abuse in their lives that was not resolved justly. 23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin. She was born on October 10, 1947 to Joseph. Himself to the crowds. of age; ask him.. The hardest part of the driving were the one hundred and fifty roundabouts (or circles), because the driver must access them in the opposite direction from what we do here. Feel free to contact us with any [email protected](863)835-0869Address3599 Thunderbird Road, Sebring Florida 33872, (863) [email protected] Thunderbird Road, Sebring Florida 33872, Learn MoreWatch a MessageGet ConnectedPlan a Visit. Dr Randall Smith - Paul, His Life & His Writings, Session 2: 7 Basic Calls to a Believer. I dont know what the men felt, but I will bet some of their hearts dropped a bit when the private time with the Master became another service for which they had to usher people, print bulletins and set mics up. They heard You shall not commit murder but Jesus argued that His original intent was not to limit the scope of harm to a knife or a club, but to include murder by mouth and other kinds of wounds to the heart. Key Principle: In Biblical terms, I dont go to Heaven, we do. saw the identity of Jesus clearly. Hes ok!. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Move on to chapter two, and place beside the narrative the word Dignitaries to remind yourself of the story of the arrival of the Magi from the East, when they brought unexpected honor to a meager couple because they recognized the significance of the Childs arrival (Mt. Revenge use this mans eyes to point a sign toward Jesus identity. He said: Save for your Heaven account, not just retirement (6:19-24). We routinely give away privacy in favor of convenience: We have accepted that everything we watch, buy or show interest in can and is tracked because we see the value of the convenience even if the ads are numerous and distracting. The answer to their problem wasnt in a lunch box, it was standing in a tunic beside them. If you have dealt with CTSP, youve likely spoken with Dottie, since shes our customer service extraordinaire! She has a passion for the Lord and His Word, and is deeply rooted in helping others get the most out of their journeys. 11 Blessed are you when [people] insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. summarize the whole scene this way: Jesus did not seek a review of His plans, I would add a second word, Message beside the summary where He fired a warning shot in His message of life change (Mt.