#Colossians 1:27-28

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До колоссян 1:27-28 що їм Бог захотів показати, яке багатство слави цієї таємниці між поганами, а вона Христос у вас, надія слави!

Його ми проповідуємо, нагадуючи кожній людині й навчаючи кожну людину всякої мудрости, щоб учинити кожну людину досконалою в Христі.

God wanted to make the glorious riches of this secret plan known among the Gentiles, which is Christ living in you, the hope of glory. This is what we preach as we warn and teach every person with all wisdom so that we might present each one mature in Christ. — Colossians 1:27-28 | Ukrainian Bible (UKR) and Common English Bible (CEB) The Ukrainian Bible is in the public domain and the Common English Bible Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible. Cross References: Ezra 7:25; Matthew 5:48; Matthew 13:11; Acts 20:31; Romans 2:4; Romans 8:10; 1 Corinthians 2:6; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 3:16; Ephesians 4:13; Colossians 1:22; Colossians 2:3; 1 Timothy 1:1

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What does it mean that Christ in us is the hope of glory?

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Are You Doing Something for God?

By Adrian Rogers “To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.”  Colossians 1:27-28 When I was a young Christian, I started out to do many things for the Lord, but it was…

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how to read the Bible

this is in order!

1. John

2. Mark

3. Matthew

4. Luke

5. Genesis

6. Exodus

7. Leviticus

8. Numbers

9. Dueteronomy

10. Romans

11. Galatians

12. Colossians

13. Proverbs

14. Ecclesiastes

15. Job

16. 1 Peter

17. 1 Corinthians

18. 2 Corinthians

19. Ephesians

20. Philippians

21. 1 Thessalonians

22. 2 Thessalonians

23. 1 Timothy

24. 2 Timothy

25. James

26. 2 Peter

27. 1 John

28. 2 John

29. 3 John

30. Jude

31. Psalms

32. Joshua

33. Judges

34. 1 Samuel

35. 2 Samuel

36. 1 Kings

37. 2 Kings

38. 1 Chronicles

39. 2 Chronicles

40. Ezra

41. Nehemiah

42. Jeremiah

43. Lamentations

44. Ezekiel

45. Joel

46. Amos

47. Obadiah

48. Nahum

49. Habakkuk

50. Zephaniah

51. Haggai

52. Zechariah

53. Malachi

54. Micah

55. Hosea

56. Luke

57. Esther

58. Jonah

59. Song of Solomon

60. Acts

61. Titus

62. Philemon

63. Hebrew

64. Isaiah

65. Daniel

66. Revelation

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If Prosperity Gospel is "true Christianity" and the people telling people to give them money so that God will bless them are "True" Christians then how come these scriptures teach against it?

1 Corinthians 5:11: Do not associate with anyone who is guilty of greed

Proverbs 13:11: Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow

Proverbs 14:31: Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God

Colossians 3:5: Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry

Proverbs 28:25-28: A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched

Luke 12:15-16: Watch out! Guard yourself against all kinds of greed. After all, one's life isn't determined by one's possessions, even when someone is very wealthy

Proverbs 15:27: Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live

Generations of Christians look at Bible writers raking rich people over the coals and go, "...but they clearly don't mean me!"

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WE ARE RIGHTEOUS IN HIM

"..therefore be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." - 2 Timothy 2:1

God's grace is undeserved, this means that God's goodness is not expressed to each of us because we are good; it is given to us because He is good! Sometimes it's hard to even wrap our minds around this fact. This is because most of us have, in reality, believed that grace is based upon performance and our religious works. However, receiving grace from God has absolutely nothing to do with our performance at all; it is completely based upon undeserved favor.

If God's favor were based upon our ability to do right and perform well, then we would not need His grace. We would then believe that because of our own abilities we have been blessed. This is such a deceptive lie of the enemy. He does not desire that we embrace the revelation of God's grace.

BONDAGE IN FEELING PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED

"And if by grace, then it is no longer of works: otherwise grace is not longer grace." - Romans 11:6a

There is bondage in feeling as if you are continually "missing the mark." Performance-oriented people experience difficulty resting in God, which is linked to God's grace. We can spend many years believing that God is disappointed in us if we didn't quite measure up to His standards.

We can also be deceived into believing that God's blessings are linked to how well we perform – as if His blessings were dependent upon our "good behavior" or "religious performance." This false belief sets us up for even more failure and disappointment. It becomes cyclical.

If we are ashamed, there is no confidence to boldly run to Him for grace and empowerment to transform. Shame and guilt robs us of our confidence to run boldly into God's arms – in fact, it causes us to run away from Him!

God knows we will never be perfect. He does not desire perfection due to our own strength for that would be "deserved favor." Grace is undeserved favor. The Lord desires for us to know that He is daily perfecting us through His divine grace. To believe that "it is up to us and our own ability to become transformed" is to believe that "the finished work at the Cross was not effective". Jesus Himself was perfect and, therefore, we are blessed and empowered to live holy through Him.

"through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." - Romans 5:2

Many of us have been blinded concerning how to receive God's blessings. The Accuser of the Brethren has lied to us and said that God's blessings are based upon "works" rather than simply because God loves us. Remember God IS love! You cannot separate God from love. Jesus says to abide in Him. The love of Jesus flows into our heart as we meditate on it throughout the day. He blesses us simply because we are one with Him in His love.

WALKING IN THE SUPERNATURAL AND DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE

"Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably…" - Hebrews 12:28

Many might ask what the connection is between grace and the supernatural. We can't walk in the supernatural without His grace!

Our faith needs to rest upon Jesus and the price He paid for the sick to be healed, the poor to be blessed, people to be set free, etc. If we focus on Jesus and His ability to heal the sick many of us would experience more miracles. Because we haven't seen the miracles for which we cry out, many times we feel that we didn't "perform" well and, as a result, we will shrink back from stepping out and praying for the sick or for demons to flee, etc.

When Jesus came to earth, He brought Heaven with Him. He came so that He could live in us – we became the Tabernacle for the Spirit of God. It is His ability in us that will empower us to experience more of the supernatural.

"To them God has chose to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." - Colossians 1:27

RIGHTEOUSNESS

"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Paul said in Galatians 2:20-21 (KJV), "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless, I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me. I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain."

HOW DO WE WALK IN GOD'S FAITH?

In order to walk by this kind of faith you need to understand your Christ identity. You must understand that all your sins have been forgiven -- past, present, and future -- you are never out of right standing with God. There is never any guilt, shame, or condemnation (Romans 8:1,2) to keep you from moving forward in bearing fruit that remains for God's advancing Kingdom through your Christ calling, bringing forth the Great Commission. You are one with Christ (John 17:21) -- lay hands on the sick and expect them to recover -- believe for your miracle NOW!

When the word "righteousness is mentioned," many people immediately think that it involves more performance and perfect behavior – a list of "do's and don'ts" from God. Righteousness under the New Covenant is OUR RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD and is a gift from God and cannot be earned! (See Romans 5:17). Be assured that you are living through Jesus’ righteousness -- not your own. His Spirit lives in you and, therefore, you are qualified to walk in the supernatural! We need to step out and do it!

ACHIEVE YOUR FUTURE

The Accuser of the Brethren came against many in the Bible who God used mightily. The Bible is full of stories about people who were living in ordinary circumstances and empowered to do the impossible.

God sees much in you! He desires for you to boldly run to His throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16) right now to receive a fresh empowerment to achieve His PURPOSE for your life (your DESTINY in Christ). Don't allow past shame or guilt to hold you back any longer. The Lord desires to release His blessings to you today. Receive it; believe it and it is yours!

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

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Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Don't allow the cares of this world to bring you down

Mark 4:18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

Give your burdens to the Lord and he will sustain you

Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.11:29 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.11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Laying aside sin

Colossians 3:5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:3:6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:3:7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.3:9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Ephesians 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:4:27 Neither give place to the devil.4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Romans 6:12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

1 Corinthians 10:6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.10:7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.10:8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.10:9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.10:10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and 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.12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

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The άνάλαβος (analavos) is the distinctive garment of a monk or a nun tonsured into the highest grade of Orthodox monasticism, the Great Schema, and is adorned with the instruments of the Passion of Christ. It takes its name from the Greek αναλαμβάνω (“to take up”), serving as a constant reminder to the one who wears it that he or she must “take up his cross daily” (Luke 9:23). The ornately-plaited Crosses that cover the analavos, the polystavrion (πολυσταύριον, from πολύς, “many,” and σταυρός, “Cross”) — a name often, though less accurately, also applied to the analavos — reminds the monastic that he or she is “crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20).

With regard to each image on the analavos, the rooster represents “the cock [that] crowed” (Matthew 26:74; Mark 14:68 Luke 22:60; John 18:27) after Saint Peter had “denied thrice” His Master and Lord (John 13:38).

The pillar represents the column to which Pilate bound Christ “when he scourged Him” (Mark 15:15) “by Whose stripes we were healed” (Isaiah 53:5; I Peter 2:24).

The wreath garlanding the Cross represents the “crown of thorns” (Matthew 27:29; Mark 15:17; John 19:2) that “the soldiers platted” (John 19:2) and “put upon the head” (Matthew 27:29) of “God our King of old” (Psalm 73:13), Who freed man from having to contend against “thorns and thistles in the sweat of his brow” (Genesis 3:18-19).

The upright post and the traverse beam represent the stipes and the patibulum that formed “the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 6:14), upon which “all day long He stretched forth His hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people” (Isaiah 65:2; Romans 10:21).

The four spikes at the center of the Cross and the hammer beneath its base represent the “nails” (John 20:25) and hammer with which “they pierced” (Psalm 21:16; John 19:37) “His hands and His feet” (Luke 24:40). when they “lifted up from the earth” (John 12:32) Him Who “blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us by nailing it to His Cross” (Colossians 2:14).

The base upon which the Cross stands represents “the place, which is called 'Calvary' (Luke 23:33), or 'Golgotha', that is to say, the Place of the Skull” (Matthew 27:33), “where they crucified Him” (John 19:18) Who “wrought salvation in the midst of the earth” (Psalm 73:13).

The skull and crossbones represent “the first man Adam” (I Corinthians 15:45), who by tradition “returned unto the ground” (Genesis 3:19) at this very spot, the reason that this place of execution, “full of dead men’s bones” (Matthew 23:27) became the place where “the last Adam was made a quickening spirit” (I Corinthians 15:45).

The plaque on top of the Cross represents the titulus, the “title” (John 19:19-20), with “the superscription of His accusation” (Mark 15:26), which “Pilate wrote” (John 19:19) “and set up over His head” (Matthew 27:37); however, instead of “Jesus of Nazareth the king of the Jews” (John 19:19), which “was written over Him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew” (Luke 23:38), the three languages being an allusion to the Three Hypostases “of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19), this titulus reads, “The King of Glory” (Psalm 23:7-10), “for had they known it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory” (I Corinthians 2:8).

The reed represents the “hyssop” (John 19:29) upon which was put “a sponge full of vinegar” (Mark 15:36), which was then “put to His mouth” (John 19:29) when in His “thirst they gave Him vinegar to drink” (Psalm 68:21), Him of Whom it was said that “all wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth” (Luke 4:22).

The lance represents the “spear [that] pierced His side”; “and forthwith came there out blood and water” (John 19:34) from Him Who “took one of Adam's ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof" (Genesis 2:21) and Who “washed us from our sins in His own blood” (Revelation 1:5).

The plaque at the bottom of the Cross represents the suppedaneum of Christ, “His footstool” (Psalm 98:5), “the place where His feet have stood” (Psalm 131:7). It is slanted because, according to one tradition, at the moment when “Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the spirit” (Mark 15:37), He allowed a violent death spasm to convulse His legs, dislodging His footrest in such a manner that one end pointed upwards, indicating that the soul of the penitent thief, Saint Dismas, “the one on His right hand” (Mark 15:27) would be “carried up into Heaven” (Luke 24:51), while the other end, pointed downwards, indicated that the soul of the impenitent thief, Gestas, “the other on His left” (Mark 15:27), would “be thrust down to Hell” (Luke 10:15), showing that all of us, “the evil and the good, the just and the unjust” (Matthew 5:45), “are weighed in the balance” (Ecclesiasticus 21:25) of the Cross of Christ.

The ladder and the pincers beneath the base of the Cross represent the means of deposition by which Saint Joseph of Arimathea, “a rich man” (Matthew 27:57) who “begged for the body of Jesus” (Matthew 27:58; Luke 23:52), “took it down” (Luke 23:53), so that as in body He descended from the Cross, so in soul “He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth” (Ephesians 4:9), “by which also He went and preached unto the spirits in prison” (I Peter 3:19).

Through these instruments, “the Cross of Christ” (I Corinthians 1:17: Galatians 6:12; Philippians 3:18) became the “Tree of Life” (Genesis 2:9; 3:22, 24; Proverbs 3:18, 11:30; 13:12; 15:4; Revelation 2:7; 22:2,14), by which the Lord Jesus reified His words that, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die” (John 11:25-26).

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🤷🏽‍♂Husbands, love🥰 your wives,👫 just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself🩸✝ for her, that He might sanctify🧼 and cleanse her with the washing🛀🏼 of water🌊 by the word,📜 that He might present her🥰😍 to Himself a glorious church,👰🏻‍♀🤲🏻❤💓💯 not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy😮 and without blemish.🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯 (Ephesians 5:25-27)

Him we preach,🤷🏽‍♂ warning😒🤫 every man and teaching👨🏽‍🏫 every man in all wisdom,❤💓 that we may present🤲🏻 every man perfect🥰😍 in Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:28)

For now we see👀 in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part,🤏🏻 but then I shall know🥰😍 just as I also am known. (1 Corinthians 13:12)

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Sunday Service Heart Highlight

October 27th, 2024

Scripture & Service Highlight:

Colossians 1:27-29 NLT

"For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ. That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me."

I'm not working in my own ability but in His ability

Scriptures that also came to heart:

Ephesians 6:10 AMP

"In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might."

Philippians 4:13 ESV

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

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Beloved, Jesus defeated the powers of sin, hell, death, and satan, so that we could be reunited in relationship with Him, He didn't just stop there. No, when Jesus paid that price for relationship with us, He decided to also give us all that we need in order to live in a victorious relationship with Him while we still live here on this earth. Jesus our Jehovah Jireh (the Lord my provider). Beloved, as we share the Good News with others, as we learn what it means to be a new creation in Jesus, as we grow in this relationship we have with God and with the other members of The Body of Christ, as we face the challenges of life, we are not called to do so in our own strength.

We are called to walk and work in the strength and power that Jesus gives us. That in our growing relationship with Him we are empowered to do what He has called us to do, and can do all things through Him! Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matt. 11:28 KJV)" We are not meant to walk in our own strength. We can come to Him when we are weary from it all, when we need a place of rest. When we come to Him we can be confident that He will not only give us rest, but that He will also give us the strength we need to live in this world with Him.

So, next time you're feeling weary, running short on patience, anxious, fearful, whatever makes you feel like it's impossible to take the next step, come to Jesus. Ask Him to give you His strength and be thankful in receiving it, for He has already promised it to you (see scriptures above). Jesus will strengthen you the moment you believe it and receive it. For He is for you and not against you. He is with you and will give you the strength you need for every situation and circumstance that you come upon. So be confident, strong, and filled with peace as you depend on Him.

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Christ in You, The Hope of Glory

27 Those to whom God has chosen to make known what is the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the nations, which is The Messiah, who is in you, the hope of our glory, 28 Him whom we preach; and we teach and we educate every person in all wisdom, to confirm every person as perfected in Yeshua The Messiah; — Colossians 1:27-28 | Peshitta Holy Bible (PESH) The Peshitta Holy Bible Translated by Glenn David Bauscher Copyright © 2018 Lulu Publishing; 3rd edition Copyright © 2019 Cross References: Ezra 7:25; Matthew 5:48; Matthew 13:11; Acts 20:31; Romans 2:4; Romans 8:10; 1 Corinthians 2:6; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 3:16; Ephesians 4:13; Colossians 1:22; Colossians 2:3; 1 Timothy 1:1

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL

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TREAT PEOPLE WELL

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Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another (Romans 12:10).

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Did you know that what you give to others—the treatment you mete out to them—is actually unto God? That's what the Bible says: "If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD—and he will repay you!" (Proverbs 19:17 NLT). So, when you do good things for others, never complain about it; instead, be glad.

Once you complain about the good you're doing, you destroy the effectiveness of it. Remember what the Bible says: do all things without complaining, and by so doing, you show yourself to be a true child of God without fault, manifesting His light in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation (Philippians 2:14-15).

When you're kind and affectionate to others, you don't have to expect anything from them in return, for the Bible says, "of the Lord you shall receive your reward:" "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ" (Colossians 3:23-24).

Everyone who treats people well, turns out to be a success in just a matter of time. Why? Because God treats people well and He's always on the lookout for those who manifest His character. Remember, He so loved us that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die in our place for our salvation (John 3:16). He looks out for those who identify with Him in saving, blessing and loving others so He can manifest His grace and power in and through them.

Therefore, let His love flow out of you effortlessly. Be genuinely interested in people and be willing to help them. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, offer your assistance. Ask, "May I help you?" and when you're through, still ask, "Is there anything else I could do for you?" What if they don't treat you nicely in return? It doesn't matter!

The Bible says, "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" (1 Peter 3:9 NIV). Spread love. Spread life. Spread joy! That's what Christmas is about. Let others testify that their lives changed for the better because they met you.

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Dear Father, thank you for your love that's shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit and which I dispense effortlessly. I spread joy, peace and love everywhere because you've made me a vessel of blessing to my world. Those I meet testify of your goodness, love, grace and blessings they enjoy because of me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Ephesians 4:32; And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Luke 6:27-36; But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

34 And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

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July 30

Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation.

Psalm 100:4-5 Enter [the Lord’s] gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. 5 For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

Colossians 1:10-11 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;

May you do what is right in the eyes of the Lord, seeking God and being instructed in the fear of God, for as long as you seek Him, He will give you success. 2 Chronicles 26

May you earnestly seek for, and deeply desire, the wisdom from God to walk humbly in the allowed paths and, with the understanding that comes from the Word and through the Spirit, avoid forbidden options, for just as Uzziah sought the honor of offering incense at the altar, and even Adam partook of the restricted choice in Eden, the results of prideful over-reaching are long-term and life-changing. 2 Chronicles 26

May you walk steadfastly before the Lord your God, for He will make you powerful against the spiritual powers that come against you. 2 Chronicles 27

May you ever show mercy to others when it is within your power to do so, for to those who have shown mercy will mercy be given, even when nothing else is left. 2 Chronicles 28

My child, be found in Me. Submit to Me as a sheep to its shepherd, following, trusting, confident of care and peace. Obey Me as a sworn soldier does his captain, loyally, unquestioningly, unswervingly. Stand for Me as does a grown, mature son who is fully engaged in his father's work, dedicated, single-minded, focused. Be united with Me as the parts of your body are connected together, functional, cohesive, cooperative. Set aside every distraction, My dear one, whatever threatens to become more important to you than following Me. I am your Mediator, your Guide, the One Who has gone before you, blazing the trail, marking the path. I know what you will face, and have made preparations for you. But you must be focused on where we are going, you must stay close enough to hear, and you must be attentive to My words. You have to be able to recognize My voice from the many others speaking, and you need to have a willing heart to obey Me faithfully, without debate. Find your identity in Me, My precious one, for in Me are all things that you have need of. In Me, you have acceptance with the Father into the family of God. In My name, you receive your requests of the Father. You cannot stand in your own natural identity; you must know Me, and be known by Me, to know eternal life. Your motivation, your purpose, your life must be hid in Me. Your will must be subsumed in Mine, known, cherished, treasured, but subordinate. The things you do on your own, for your own satisfaction and reputation, even though they are what I have said to do, if they are not done in obedience to Me and for My glory, are rewarded on earth, and have no eternal reward, and you will have no part with Me. As you abide in Me, My love, you draw on everything you need for life, abundantly. I give you the strength to walk as an overcomer, the vision to see in others that which I value, the grace to accept each person as one of My own precious ones, the mercy to show My love to those who revile you. You can not take a deep enough breath to last for a whole day; you cannot eat enough today to last for six months. You must also abide in Me, moment by moment, so that you may draw on My provision, hear My voice, be led by My Spirit, walk in My anointing, and pray in My name as I bring divine appointments your way.

May you submit yourself to the governing authorities for there is no authority except that which God has established, therefore if you rebel against authority, you are rebelling against what God has instituted and will bring judgment on yourself. Romans 13

May you do what is right and be free from fear of the one in authority. Romans 13

May you give to everyone what you owe him, whether taxes, or revenue, or respect, or honor, letting no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another, for love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13

May you understand the present time for the hour has come to wake up from slumber because our salvation is nearer now than when you first believed, so put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light, clothing yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ, not thinking of how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Romans 13

May you not be in want, for the Lord is your Shepherd, Who makes you lie down in green pastures and leads you beside quiet waters, restoring your soul and guiding you in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Psalm 23

May you fear no evil for though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, He is with you and His rod and staff bring comfort to you. Psalm 23

May the Lord prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies, as He anoints your head with oil and overflows your cup with abundance, for goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life and you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23

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For my Christian nerds, here's a breakdown of Biblical parallels in the Lantern Corps.

Key verses: Galations 5:13-26; Psalms 46:1-3; Romans 12:9-15 Life: John 14:6; Romans 6:23; John 3:16; John 10:10; Romans 5:15-21; Romans 6:11-14; John 11:25-26

Hope: John 15:13; Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 39:7; Jeremiah 17:7-8; Daniel 3:17-18; Romans 5:1-5; Romans 8:24-25; Romans 15:13;

Willpower (perseverance): 1 Peter 5:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9; Galations 6:9-10; Romans 8:18;

Mercy: Luke 6:35-36; Ephesians 2:1-7; Luke 10:25-37; Romans 11:30-32;

Love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; 1 John 4:16-21; Romans 5:4-5; Romans 5:8; Matthew 5:43-47; Luke 6:27-35;

Death: Romans 6:23; Romans 5:12; Romans 8:6-8; Genesis 2:15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:56;

Rage: Proverbs 29:22; Ephesians 4:26-31; Colossians 3:8;

Fear: 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18; Proverbs 28:1;

Greed: 1 Timothy 6:9-10; James 5:1-6; Luke 12:15;

Edit: Oddly enough, all of these are the foundations for a good superhero.

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REVEALING THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY

When Jesus went up the mountain with three of His disciples, he was transfigured or altered from His human state to a glorified one (Matthew 17:1-9). It was a fearful moment of splendor as the Son of Man revealed His heavenly identity and manifested His glory in human form.

HIS BRILLIANCE WOULD BE EXPOSED AGAIN

Jesus declares to His disciples "Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead." (Matthew 17:2). This was indicating that there would be a time that this manifest presence of Jesus, in all its blinding brilliance, would be revealed and exposed to the world.

"His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light..." Matthew 17:9. The word "shone" is a derivative from the Greek word "Lampos" or "to shine with brilliance." The color of His clothing was "white as the light" which is "Leukos," the word for "white light" or "fire." Jesus had become a brilliant, radiant white flame that caused the disciples to collapse to the ground in terror. This was a prophetic keyhole into the future which would be accessible to all after His resurrection.

"WHITE LIGHT" REVEALED AGAIN AT THE EMPTY GRAVE

In Matthew 28 we see this brilliant glory revealed again where the Body of Jesus had been laid. We see again the same "white-Leukos" or brilliant light that is white like snow and bright as lightning. The angel appears in the same glory that Jesus revealed on the Mount of Transfiguration.

The awesome presence and power revealed to the world in all of His stunning glory on the mountain, then later at the empty grave, is for a much larger, dynamic purpose. These manifestations were not just showcasing His stunning brilliance, but rather it was to confirm His resurrection and life to the world--past, present, and future.

"WHITE LIGHT" AND "FIRE" NOW DEFINES THE REALITY OF THE CHURCH

This becomes even more clear as we hear the description of the harvest as Jesus exhorts His apostles: "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, for they are already 'white' for harvest!" (John 4:35). The same Greek word used at the Mount of Transfiguration to describe His glory and the same vivid language at the empty grave of a resurrected Jesus now defines the living reality of the Church -- Leukos: brilliant with light and fire!

We see now that the engine of the Gospel message that drives it into the world--is His presence and glory -- an illuminating light that leads the world to Jesus and becomes the pillar of fire that leads His Church in revelation concerning advancing His Kingdom in the earth. through the Christ calling of born-again Believers. 

"You are the Light of the World" (Matthew 5:14).

"To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory..." (Colossians 1:27).

A CALL TO ADVANCE GOD'S KINGDOM IN THE EARTH

Our job description now is to reveal the LIGHT OF ETERNITY in a dark world void of it

In Luke 10:2, HARVEST is literally mentioned three times, "Then He said to them, 'The HARVEST truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." The word "LABORER" can be interpreted in the ancient text as "toiler or TEACHER."  New Believers need to be TAUGHT (discipled) into an understanding of their Christ identity.

Affirmations:

I AM LIGHT TO THE WORLD AND AM HERE TO TRANSFIGURE AND TRANSFORM  IT.

I AM A CITY SET UPON A HILL THAT CANNOT BE HID.

I AM THE TRANSFIGURING LIGHT OF HIS PRESENCE AND AM THE ONLY HOPE OF THE WORLD TO SEE IT.

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

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Books of the Bible

Here is a detailed list of the 66 books of the Bible, divided by the Old and New Testaments, along with their divisions and categories:

**Old Testament:**

**Pentateuch (5 books):**

1. Genesis

2. Exodus

3. Leviticus

4. Numbers

5. Deuteronomy

**Historical Books (12 books):**

6. Joshua

7. Judges

8. Ruth

9. 1 Samuel

10. 2 Samuel

11. 1 Kings

12. 2 Kings

13. 1 Chronicles

14. 2 Chronicles

15. Ezra

16. Nehemiah

17. Esther

**Poetry/Wisdom Books (5 books):**

18. Job

19. Psalms

20. Proverbs

21. Ecclesiastes

22. Song of Solomon

**Major Prophets (5 books):**

23. Isaiah

24. Jeremiah

25. Lamentations

26. Ezekiel

27. Daniel

**Minor Prophets (12 books):**

28. Hosea

29. Joel

30. Amos

31. Obadiah

32. Jonah

33. Micah

34. Nahum

35. Habakkuk

36. Zephaniah

37. Haggai

38. Zechariah

39. Malachi

**New Testament:**

**Gospels (4 books):**

40. Matthew

41. Mark

42. Luke

43. John

**History (1 book):**

44. Acts

**Pauline Epistles (13 books):**

45. Romans

46. 1 Corinthians

47. 2 Corinthians

48. Galatians

49. Ephesians

50. Philippians

51. Colossians

52. 1 Thessalonians

53. 2 Thessalonians

54. 1 Timothy

55. 2 Timothy

56. Titus

57. Philemon

**General Epistles (8 books):**

58. Hebrews

59. James

60. 1 Peter

61. 2 Peter

62. 1 John

63. 2 John

64. 3 John

65. Jude

**Apocalyptic (1 book):**

66. Revelation

This list represents the traditional order and grouping of the books of the Bible in most Christian denominations.

These are the 66 books that make up the Bible.

Title: The Significance of Each Book of the Bible

Introduction:

The Bible is a collection of 66 books that together form the inspired Word of God. Each book has its own unique message, themes, and significance that contribute to the overall story of God's redemption and love for humanity. Let's explore the importance of each book of the Bible.

Lesson Points:

1. The Old Testament:

- Genesis: The book of beginnings, detailing creation, the fall, and the establishment of God's covenant with His people.

- Exodus: The story of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.

- Psalms: A collection of songs and prayers that express a range of human emotions and provide a guide for worship.

- Proverbs: Wisdom literature that offers practical advice for living a righteous and wise life.

- Isaiah: Prophecies about the coming Messiah and God's plan of salvation.

2. The New Testament:

- Matthew: Emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the establishment of the kingdom of God.

- Acts: Chronicles the early spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early church.

- Romans: Explains the doctrine of justification by faith and the implications of salvation through Christ.

- Corinthians: Addresses issues within the church and provides practical guidance for Christian living.

- Revelation: Offers apocalyptic visions of the end times, the victory of Christ, and the establishment of the new heaven and earth.

3. Themes and Messages:

- Each book of the Bible contributes to the overarching themes of God's love, redemption, forgiveness, and salvation for all humanity.

- Together, these books provide a complete narrative of God's work in the world and His plan for His people.

Application:

- Take time to explore and study each book of the Bible, seeking to understand its unique message and significance.

- Reflect on how the themes and stories in the Bible can impact your own life and faith journey.

- Consider how the teachings and examples in the Bible can shape your beliefs and actions as a follower of Christ.

Conclusion:

The books of the Bible are not just separate entities but are interconnected parts of the larger story of God's redemption and love for humanity. Each book has its own importance and contributes to the overall message of God's plan for salvation. May we approach the study of the Bible with reverence and openness to the wisdom and guidance it offers for our lives.

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A Hermetic Science Belief

Catholics, Hebrew, Jews, Israelite

The Bible was wrote during the Holocaust Era (Hermes further known as Paul Biblically) typically to what is considered "Homoousios" (Haitchoe-moo-uess-i-oess) The Term It’s meaning “Seriously this means they wouldn't be Gentiles” Is The One Reason Why you are Not to think Jews, had the WHOLEOPPERATION thinking - We got Inspired by Catholics. Understanding The History or Not Even Times Can Feel Overbearing - but While you Choose to Remember. They would have only had what you are willing to let them have over you Mentally. And Look! The Culture of it is formatted through constructs to make you think they are the LEgyptienne's who built the Pyramids in the first place. Making over Our God's names to Name themselves to hide their true identities to Us Is The Absolute Wackness. Click to Listed Article Below to Understand there Shouldn't have ever been any Controversy with Arianism.

Acts 14:12

KJV

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

NIV

Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker.

Colossians 3:10-15 which talks about the way you are made in God’s image faith & principles

Genesis 1:26-28 that confirms God himself had an image as well as taking part in an Celestial Order

1 Timothy 3:16 reassuring God had a Body and Spirit with a Testimony of their own-while reincarnating to heaven to be Born Again.

Colossians 3:9-15

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Genesis 1:26-28

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.