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Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Welcome to Fruit and Truth Devotions
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
PSALM 32
VERSES 1-2
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit, there is no deceit.
WHO IS TRULY BLESSED?
We ask who is truly happy and blessed.
We have many motivational speakers who seek to make people happier, religions that seek to make people happy or blessed. but it is only in the bible and in the person of Jesus Christ, that men and women be truly blessed and find the deepest happiness.
Man has a deep and ongoing problem and that is sin, it taints him, taunts him and has torn him away from God. Sin is a disease that is worse than Covid, as everybody has this disease and the result of sin is death and separation from God. Through Jesus we can find forgiveness, through his precious blood and his sacrifice on the cross. Amen. The bible has three words here doing wrong; sin, transgression and iniquity, here they are dealt with.
When God dealt with sin, he dealt with it completely, the cross of Christ, dealt with all three aspects detailed here.
Transgression is individual sin, each and every individual sin we have ever committed is forgiven, when God saves us, he forgives all of sin, how glorious and wonderful is that.
Our sin, which means missing the mark has been covered, Paul quotes this in Romans 4;7. What is that covering? It is the precious blood of Christ. In the Old testament, the covering was the sacrificial system, but now there is a better covering and covenant Psalm85;2. We now have the righteousness of Christ credited to our account 2 Cor 5;17-21
Iniquity means a sinful lifestyle, but God remembers that no more, our past to God is completely forgiven and forgotten. Look at Psalm 103, what God does is incredible. Please read this Psalm, it shows that God deals completely with Sin.. all of it.
So, we are forgiven, what happens? We live a life that is pleasing to God, a life that is empty of deceit. A person forgiven lives a life that is free of deceit.
Forgiveness from God frees us from the twin power of Sin, it breaks these bonds and allows us to live in a way that is pleasing to God.
Have you been forgiven?, if you have, then you are truly blessed.
If you are reading this and haven't been forgiven, then there is mercy and grace waiting for you. Come to the cross, the only place where sin can be washed away.
God bless you
kk
PSALM 32
诗篇 32
VERSES 1-2
第 1-2 节
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit, there is no deceit.
得赦免其过、遮盖其罪的、这人是有福的。凡心里没有诡诈、耶和华不算为有罪的、这人是有福的。
WHO IS TRULY BLESSED?
谁是真正有福的?
We ask who is truly happy and blessed.
我们问谁是真正快乐和有福的。
We have many motivational speakers who seek to make people happier, religions that seek to make people happy or blessed. but it is only in the bible and in the person of Jesus Christ, that men and women be truly blessed and find the deepest happiness.
我们见过很多励志演说家试图让人更快乐,而宗教追求让人喜乐或蒙福。但只有在圣经里和与耶稣同在时,人们才能真正蒙福并发现最深的喜乐。
Man has a deep and ongoing problem and that is sin, it taints him, taunts him and has torn him away from God. Sin is a disease that is worse than Covid, as everybody has this disease and the result of sin is death and separation from God. Through Jesus we can find forgiveness, through his precious blood and his sacrifice on the cross. Amen. The bible has three words here doing wrong; sin, transgression and iniquity, here they are dealt with.
人有一种深刻而又持续的问题,就是罪,罪玷污人,嘲弄人并使人远离上帝。 罪是一种比新冠更厉害的疾病,因为每个人都有这个问题而罪的代价乃是死和与神隔离。 通过耶稣的宝血和在十字架上的牺牲我们被赦免。圣经里有三个词描述犯错:罪、过犯和不义,以下讲讲如何解决它们。
When God dealt with sin, he dealt with it completely, the cross of Christ, dealt with all three aspects detailed here.
上帝对待罪的办法是完全解决它。十字架上的耶稣解决了全部三个方面的罪。
Transgression is individual sin, each and every individual sin we have ever committed is forgiven, when God saves us, he forgives all of sin, how glorious and wonderful is that.
过犯是个体的罪,但当上帝拯救我们的时候,每个个体的过犯都被赦免了,神赦免所有的罪,这就是他的荣耀和大能。
Our sin, which means missing the mark has been covered, Paul quotes this in Romans 4;7. What is that covering? It is the precious blood of Christ. In the Old testament, the covering was the sacrificial system, but now there is a better covering and covenant Psalm85;2. We now have the righteousness of Christ credited to our account 2 Cor 5;17-21
我们的罪意味着失去了被遮盖的记号,保罗在《罗马书4:7》中说:遮盖罪的是主耶稣的宝血,在旧约中遮盖罪的是献祭(参见《诗篇85:2》), 但现在有了更好的遮盖物和契约,就是属我们所有的基督的公义(参见《哥林多后书5:17-21》)
Iniquity means a sinful lifestyle, but God remembers that no more, our past to God is completely forgiven and forgotten. Look at Psalm 103, what God does is incredible. Please read this Psalm, it shows that God deals completely with Sin.. all of it.
不义指的是有罪的生活方式,但上帝选择遗忘它们。我们过去对神所做的一切都被神完全遗忘和赦免了。读《诗篇103》,上帝的作为是令人惊异的。请读《诗篇》中的这一章,它说上帝完全赦免了罪孽,所有的罪孽。
So, we are forgiven, what happens? We live a life that is pleasing to God, a life that is empty of deceit. A person forgiven lives a life that is free of deceit.
所以我们完全被赦免了,然后呢?我们过一种得神喜悦的生活,这种生活没有欺骗。一个被赦免的人过着免于欺骗的生活。
Forgiveness from God frees us from the twin power of Sin, it breaks these bonds and allows us to live in a way that is pleasing to God.
从神而来的赦免解除了罪的双重捆绑,它打破了约束,允许我们按得神喜悦的方式生活。
Have you been forgiven?, if you have, then you are truly blessed.
你已经被赦免了吗?如果是,那你就是真正蒙福的。
If you are reading this and haven't been forgiven, then there is mercy and grace waiting for you. Come to the cross, the only place where sin can be washed away.
如果你正读到这里而还没有被赦免,那有一种仁慈和荣耀正等着你。到十字架面前吧,那是唯一能洗净罪孽的地方。
God bless you
愿上帝保佑你!
kk
凯歌
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
ENGLISH
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=518
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=519
CHINESE
唯独因信称义
Rev. Simon Yin
Chinese圣传归正教会改革宗华语堂
sermonaudio.com/sermon/416232023112610
转眼仰望救主
Yanjie Zhu
Chinese圣传归正教会改革宗华语堂
sermonaudio.com/sermon/4923052252536
马太福音 58讲 服侍主耶稣的榜样 见证真理 兴旺福音
Patrick Yan | 马太福音查经
ChineseToronto Christ Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/117222327207547
你就是那人! Behold, Thou Art the Man!
Our Pastor
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/51221113485451
INTENSE INTERCESSION
MIN BEI
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11343/CH
JIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18477/CH
MANDARIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
MIN DONG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18478/CH
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
PSALM 32
VERSES 1-2
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit, there is no deceit.
WHO IS TRULY BLESSED?
We ask who is truly happy and blessed.
We have many motivational speakers who seek to make people happier, religions that seek to make people happy or blessed. but it is only in the bible and in the person of Jesus Christ, that men and women be truly blessed and find the deepest happiness.
Man has a deep and ongoing problem and that is sin, it taints him, taunts him and has torn him away from God. Sin is a disease that is worse than Covid, as everybody has this disease and the result of sin is death and separation from God. Through Jesus we can find forgiveness, through his precious blood and his sacrifice on the cross. Amen. The bible has three words here doing wrong; sin, transgression and iniquity, here they are dealt with.
When God dealt with sin, he dealt with it completely, the cross of Christ, dealt with all three aspects detailed here.
Transgression is individual sin, each and every individual sin we have ever committed is forgiven, when God saves us, he forgives all of sin, how glorious and wonderful is that.
Our sin, which means missing the mark has been covered, Paul quotes this in Romans 4;7. What is that covering? It is the precious blood of Christ. In the Old testament, the covering was the sacrificial system, but now there is a better covering and covenant Psalm85;2. We now have the righteousness of Christ credited to our account 2 Cor 5;17-21
Iniquity means a sinful lifestyle, but God remembers that no more, our past to God is completely forgiven and forgotten. Look at Psalm 103, what God does is incredible. Please read this Psalm, it shows that God deals completely with Sin.. all of it.
So, we are forgiven, what happens? We live a life that is pleasing to God, a life that is empty of deceit. A person forgiven lives a life that is free of deceit.
Forgiveness from God frees us from the twin power of Sin, it breaks these bonds and allows us to live in a way that is pleasing to God.
Have you been forgiven?, if you have, then you are truly blessed.
If you are reading this and haven't been forgiven, then there is mercy and grace waiting for you. Come to the cross, the only place where sin can be washed away.
God bless you
kk
PSALM 32
诗篇 32
VERSES 1-2
第 1-2 节
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit, there is no deceit.
得赦免其过、遮盖其罪的、这人是有福的。凡心里没有诡诈、耶和华不算为有罪的、这人是有福的。
WHO IS TRULY BLESSED?
谁是真正有福的?
We ask who is truly happy and blessed.
我们问谁是真正快乐和有福的。
We have many motivational speakers who seek to make people happier, religions that seek to make people happy or blessed. but it is only in the bible and in the person of Jesus Christ, that men and women be truly blessed and find the deepest happiness.
我们见过很多励志演说家试图让人更快乐,而宗教追求让人喜乐或蒙福。但只有在圣经里和与耶稣同在时,人们才能真正蒙福并发现最深的喜乐。
Man has a deep and ongoing problem and that is sin, it taints him, taunts him and has torn him away from God. Sin is a disease that is worse than Covid, as everybody has this disease and the result of sin is death and separation from God. Through Jesus we can find forgiveness, through his precious blood and his sacrifice on the cross. Amen. The bible has three words here doing wrong; sin, transgression and iniquity, here they are dealt with.
人有一种深刻而又持续的问题,就是罪,罪玷污人,嘲弄人并使人远离上帝。 罪是一种比新冠更厉害的疾病,因为每个人都有这个问题而罪的代价乃是死和与神隔离。 通过耶稣的宝血和在十字架上的牺牲我们被赦免。圣经里有三个词描述犯错:罪、过犯和不义,以下讲讲如何解决它们。
When God dealt with sin, he dealt with it completely, the cross of Christ, dealt with all three aspects detailed here.
上帝对待罪的办法是完全解决它。十字架上的耶稣解决了全部三个方面的罪。
Transgression is individual sin, each and every individual sin we have ever committed is forgiven, when God saves us, he forgives all of sin, how glorious and wonderful is that.
过犯是个体的罪,但当上帝拯救我们的时候,每个个体的过犯都被赦免了,神赦免所有的罪,这就是他的荣耀和大能。
Our sin, which means missing the mark has been covered, Paul quotes this in Romans 4;7. What is that covering? It is the precious blood of Christ. In the Old testament, the covering was the sacrificial system, but now there is a better covering and covenant Psalm85;2. We now have the righteousness of Christ credited to our account 2 Cor 5;17-21
我们的罪意味着失去了被遮盖的记号,保罗在《罗马书4:7》中说:遮盖罪的是主耶稣的宝血,在旧约中遮盖罪的是献祭(参见《诗篇85:2》), 但现在有了更好的遮盖物和契约,就是属我们所有的基督的公义(参见《哥林多后书5:17-21》)
Iniquity means a sinful lifestyle, but God remembers that no more, our past to God is completely forgiven and forgotten. Look at Psalm 103, what God does is incredible. Please read this Psalm, it shows that God deals completely with Sin.. all of it.
不义指的是有罪的生活方式,但上帝选择遗忘它们。我们过去对神所做的一切都被神完全遗忘和赦免了。读《诗篇103》,上帝的作为是令人惊异的。请读《诗篇》中的这一章,它说上帝完全赦免了罪孽,所有的罪孽。
So, we are forgiven, what happens? We live a life that is pleasing to God, a life that is empty of deceit. A person forgiven lives a life that is free of deceit.
所以我们完全被赦免了,然后呢?我们过一种得神喜悦的生活,这种生活没有欺骗。一个被赦免的人过着免于欺骗的生活。
Forgiveness from God frees us from the twin power of Sin, it breaks these bonds and allows us to live in a way that is pleasing to God.
从神而来的赦免解除了罪的双重捆绑,它打破了约束,允许我们按得神喜悦的方式生活。
Have you been forgiven?, if you have, then you are truly blessed.
你已经被赦免了吗?如果是,那你就是真正蒙福的。
If you are reading this and haven't been forgiven, then there is mercy and grace waiting for you. Come to the cross, the only place where sin can be washed away.
如果你正读到这里而还没有被赦免,那有一种仁慈和荣耀正等着你。到十字架面前吧,那是唯一能洗净罪孽的地方。
God bless you
愿上帝保佑你!
kk
凯歌
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
ENGLISH
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=518
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=519
CHINESE
唯独因信称义
Rev. Simon Yin
Chinese圣传归正教会改革宗华语堂
sermonaudio.com/sermon/416232023112610
转眼仰望救主
Yanjie Zhu
Chinese圣传归正教会改革宗华语堂
sermonaudio.com/sermon/4923052252536
马太福音 58讲 服侍主耶稣的榜样 见证真理 兴旺福音
Patrick Yan | 马太福音查经
ChineseToronto Christ Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/117222327207547
你就是那人! Behold, Thou Art the Man!
Our Pastor
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/51221113485451
INTENSE INTERCESSION
MIN BEI
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11343/CH
JIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18477/CH
MANDARIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
MIN DONG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18478/CH
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Welcome to Fruit and Truth Devotions
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
O men of blood, depart from me!
20 They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain.[b]
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
22 I hate them with complete hatred;
I count them my enemies.
TRUE HATRED
Not all people will have the same attitude to God as we do. Indeed, there are many people who hate God, yes hate God.
Surely people don't hate God, people are just not interested. When we share the gospel, the reaction from people is just to refuse, surely, they are just busy. No, they are against God, they hate him.
Before we were saved, we were haters of God, we shook our fists at God in rebellion.
People fight against God, they speak against God with malicious intent, they curse God, they revile God.
Remember this, that anyone who is outside of Christ is God's enemy, but this is the wonder of salvation, when salvation happens, we who were once enemies became his friends, and yes his sons and daughters.
These people are atheists, they don't believe what the psalmist believes, they don't believe that God has created them. They believe that we came from some process, they rage at God, people like Richard Dawkins rage at God, they say that God hates people, when they hate God.
These people are to be pitied, hell awaits these people.
What do we do with these people, we pray for them, we continue to share the gospel with them, even if they reject us.
Matthew Henry says this
He detests them (v. 21, 22): "Lord, thou knows the heart, and canst witness for me; do not I hate those that hate thee, and for that reason, because they hate thee? I hate them because I love thee, and hate to see such affronts and indignities put upon thy blessed name. Am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee, grieved to see their rebellion and to foresee their ruin, which it will certainly end in?" Note, Sin is hated, and sinners are lamented, by all that fear God. "I hate them" (that is, "I hate the work of them that turn aside," as he explains himself, Ps 101 3) "with a sincere and perfect hatred; I count those that are enemies to God as enemies to me, and will not have any intimacy with them," Ps 69 8
God bless you
KK.
19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
O men of blood, depart from me!
20 They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain.[b]
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
22 I hate them with complete hatred;
I count them my enemies.
诗篇 139
19 上帝阿,你必要杀戮恶人,所以你们好流人血的,离开我去吧。
20 因为他们说恶言顶撞你,你的仇敌也妄称你的名。
21 耶和华阿,恨恶你的,我岂不恨恶他们么;攻击你的,我岂不憎嫌他们么。
22 我切切的恨恶他们,以他们为仇敌。
TRUE HATRED
真正的恨
Not all people will have the same attitude to God as we do. Indeed, there are many people who hate God, yes hate God.
不是所有的人对上帝的态度都和我们一样。的确,有许多人恨上帝,是的,恨上帝。
Surely people don't hate God, people are just not interested. When we share the gospel, the reaction from people is just to refuse, surely, they are just busy. No, they are against God, they hate him.
人们当然不恨上帝,人们只是不感兴趣。当我们分享福音时,人们的反应只是拒绝,当然,他们只是忙。不,他们反对上帝,他们恨他。
Before we were saved, we were haters of God, we shook our fists at God in rebellion.
我们在得救以前,是上帝的仇敌,向上帝抡拳悖逆。
People fight against God, they speak against God with malicious intent, they curse God, they revile God.
人们反对上帝,他们恶意地说话反对上帝,他们诅咒上帝,他们辱骂上帝。
Remember this, that anyone who is outside of Christ is God's enemy, but this is the wonder of salvation, when salvation happens, we who were once enemies became his friends, and yes his sons and daughters.
凡在基督以外的,就是上帝的仇敌。这就是得救的奇妙。当得救发生的时候,我们从前是仇敌的,现在成了他的朋友,并且是他的儿女。
These people are atheists, they don't believe what the psalmist believes, they don't believe that God has created them. They believe that we came from some process, they rage at God, people like Richard Dawkins rage at God, they say that God hates people, when they hate God.
这些人是无上帝论者,他们不相信诗人的信仰,他们不相信上帝创造了他们。他们相信我们来自某种过程,他们对上帝发怒,像理查德·道金斯这样的人对上帝发怒,当他们恨上帝的时候,他们说上帝恨人们。
These people are to be pitied; hell awaits these people.
这些人值得同情,地狱在等着他们。
What do we do with these people, we pray for them, we continue to share the gospel with them, even if they reject us.
我们如何对待这些人,我们为他们祈祷,我们继续与他们分享福音,即使他们拒绝我们。
Matthew Henry says this
马修·亨利这样说
He detests them (v. 21, 22): "Lord, thou knows the heart, and canst witness for me; do not I hate those that hate thee, and for that reason, because they hate thee? I hate them because I love thee, and hate to see such affronts and indignities put upon thy blessed name. Am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee, grieved to see their rebellion and to foresee their ruin, which it will certainly end in?" Note, Sin is hated, and sinners are lamented, by all that fear God. "I hate them" (that is, "I hate the work of them that turn aside," as he explains himself, Ps 101 3) "with a sincere and perfect hatred; I count those that are enemies to God as enemies to me, and will not have any intimacy with them," Ps 69 8
他憎恶他们(21、22节):“主啊,你的心是知道的,你可以为我作见证;那恨你的人,我岂不恨他们吗。因为他们恨你,我岂不恨他们吗。我恨他们,因为我爱你,不愿看到这样的侮辱和侮辱加在你的圣名上。那些起来攻击你的人,我看见他们的悖逆,看见他们终必灭亡,难道我不厌烦吗?” 注意,所有敬畏上帝的人都憎恨罪恶,哀叹罪人。“我恨他们”(也就是说,“我恨那些离经叛道的人的工作”,诗篇101 3) “怀着真诚而彻底的仇恨;我与那些与上帝为敌的人为敌,决不与他们亲近”诗篇69:8
God bless you
上帝祝福你
KK.
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
ENGLISH
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=514
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=515
CHINESE
john knox institute
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/cfy01/cfy-03
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/cfy01/cfy-04
intense intercession
HAINANESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12053/CH
HAKKA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12054/CH
HUI'AN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18475/CH
HUIZHOU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18476/CH
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
O men of blood, depart from me!
20 They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain.[b]
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
22 I hate them with complete hatred;
I count them my enemies.
TRUE HATRED
Not all people will have the same attitude to God as we do. Indeed, there are many people who hate God, yes hate God.
Surely people don't hate God, people are just not interested. When we share the gospel, the reaction from people is just to refuse, surely, they are just busy. No, they are against God, they hate him.
Before we were saved, we were haters of God, we shook our fists at God in rebellion.
People fight against God, they speak against God with malicious intent, they curse God, they revile God.
Remember this, that anyone who is outside of Christ is God's enemy, but this is the wonder of salvation, when salvation happens, we who were once enemies became his friends, and yes his sons and daughters.
These people are atheists, they don't believe what the psalmist believes, they don't believe that God has created them. They believe that we came from some process, they rage at God, people like Richard Dawkins rage at God, they say that God hates people, when they hate God.
These people are to be pitied, hell awaits these people.
What do we do with these people, we pray for them, we continue to share the gospel with them, even if they reject us.
Matthew Henry says this
He detests them (v. 21, 22): "Lord, thou knows the heart, and canst witness for me; do not I hate those that hate thee, and for that reason, because they hate thee? I hate them because I love thee, and hate to see such affronts and indignities put upon thy blessed name. Am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee, grieved to see their rebellion and to foresee their ruin, which it will certainly end in?" Note, Sin is hated, and sinners are lamented, by all that fear God. "I hate them" (that is, "I hate the work of them that turn aside," as he explains himself, Ps 101 3) "with a sincere and perfect hatred; I count those that are enemies to God as enemies to me, and will not have any intimacy with them," Ps 69 8
God bless you
KK.
19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
O men of blood, depart from me!
20 They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain.[b]
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
22 I hate them with complete hatred;
I count them my enemies.
诗篇 139
19 上帝阿,你必要杀戮恶人,所以你们好流人血的,离开我去吧。
20 因为他们说恶言顶撞你,你的仇敌也妄称你的名。
21 耶和华阿,恨恶你的,我岂不恨恶他们么;攻击你的,我岂不憎嫌他们么。
22 我切切的恨恶他们,以他们为仇敌。
TRUE HATRED
真正的恨
Not all people will have the same attitude to God as we do. Indeed, there are many people who hate God, yes hate God.
不是所有的人对上帝的态度都和我们一样。的确,有许多人恨上帝,是的,恨上帝。
Surely people don't hate God, people are just not interested. When we share the gospel, the reaction from people is just to refuse, surely, they are just busy. No, they are against God, they hate him.
人们当然不恨上帝,人们只是不感兴趣。当我们分享福音时,人们的反应只是拒绝,当然,他们只是忙。不,他们反对上帝,他们恨他。
Before we were saved, we were haters of God, we shook our fists at God in rebellion.
我们在得救以前,是上帝的仇敌,向上帝抡拳悖逆。
People fight against God, they speak against God with malicious intent, they curse God, they revile God.
人们反对上帝,他们恶意地说话反对上帝,他们诅咒上帝,他们辱骂上帝。
Remember this, that anyone who is outside of Christ is God's enemy, but this is the wonder of salvation, when salvation happens, we who were once enemies became his friends, and yes his sons and daughters.
凡在基督以外的,就是上帝的仇敌。这就是得救的奇妙。当得救发生的时候,我们从前是仇敌的,现在成了他的朋友,并且是他的儿女。
These people are atheists, they don't believe what the psalmist believes, they don't believe that God has created them. They believe that we came from some process, they rage at God, people like Richard Dawkins rage at God, they say that God hates people, when they hate God.
这些人是无上帝论者,他们不相信诗人的信仰,他们不相信上帝创造了他们。他们相信我们来自某种过程,他们对上帝发怒,像理查德·道金斯这样的人对上帝发怒,当他们恨上帝的时候,他们说上帝恨人们。
These people are to be pitied; hell awaits these people.
这些人值得同情,地狱在等着他们。
What do we do with these people, we pray for them, we continue to share the gospel with them, even if they reject us.
我们如何对待这些人,我们为他们祈祷,我们继续与他们分享福音,即使他们拒绝我们。
Matthew Henry says this
马修·亨利这样说
He detests them (v. 21, 22): "Lord, thou knows the heart, and canst witness for me; do not I hate those that hate thee, and for that reason, because they hate thee? I hate them because I love thee, and hate to see such affronts and indignities put upon thy blessed name. Am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee, grieved to see their rebellion and to foresee their ruin, which it will certainly end in?" Note, Sin is hated, and sinners are lamented, by all that fear God. "I hate them" (that is, "I hate the work of them that turn aside," as he explains himself, Ps 101 3) "with a sincere and perfect hatred; I count those that are enemies to God as enemies to me, and will not have any intimacy with them," Ps 69 8
他憎恶他们(21、22节):“主啊,你的心是知道的,你可以为我作见证;那恨你的人,我岂不恨他们吗。因为他们恨你,我岂不恨他们吗。我恨他们,因为我爱你,不愿看到这样的侮辱和侮辱加在你的圣名上。那些起来攻击你的人,我看见他们的悖逆,看见他们终必灭亡,难道我不厌烦吗?” 注意,所有敬畏上帝的人都憎恨罪恶,哀叹罪人。“我恨他们”(也就是说,“我恨那些离经叛道的人的工作”,诗篇101 3) “怀着真诚而彻底的仇恨;我与那些与上帝为敌的人为敌,决不与他们亲近”诗篇69:8
God bless you
上帝祝福你
KK.
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
ENGLISH
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=514
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=515
CHINESE
john knox institute
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/cfy01/cfy-03
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/cfy01/cfy-04
intense intercession
HAINANESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12053/CH
HAKKA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12054/CH
HUI'AN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18475/CH
HUIZHOU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18476/CH
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Welcome to Fruit and Truth Devotions
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
PSALM 139
13 For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
WHERE DO YOU COME FROM?
That's a question millions of people are asking these days, many think we came from monkey's, many think we evolved but still many more have no idea of their earthly parents.
They don't know who their parents were, they might know one of their parents, but not the other.
You weren't there at the moment of your conception, but God was.
All that time, you were in your mother's womb, he was intricately weaving you into his image. You are fearfully and wonderfully made; you weren't and aren't a mistake.
These are very comforting words for everyone who feels unloved, who feels unwanted. Some of you maybe came from very unfortunate circumstances, maybe you came from the results of rape or were told, like me that one or more parents didn't want them, well let me tell you this;
GOD WANTS YOU AND LOVES YOU
You are wanted, you are treasured and you were made gloriously as a unique human being. God saw all your days, he created you for a purpose and that purpose was for you to know HIM
God knew you even before you were born, to me that is amazing, it thrills my soul and gives me so much joy and hope.
God bless you
KK
诗篇 139
13 我的肺腑是你所造的。我在母腹中,你已覆庇我。
14我要称谢你,因我受造,奇妙可畏。你的作为奇妙,这是我心深知道的。
15我在暗中受造,在地的深处被联络。那时,我的形体并不向你隐藏。
16我未成形的体质,你的眼早已看见了。你所定的日子,我尚未度一日,你都写在你的册上了。
你从哪里来?
这是当今千万人在问的问题,很多人认为我们来自猴子,很多人认为我们是进化而来的,但并不知道我们的祖先是谁。
甚至有很多人不知道他们的父母是谁,或者可能只知道父母中的一个。
然而,在你受孕的那一刻,你不在那里,但上帝在。
你在母亲的子宫的每一刻,他都在把你错综复杂地编织成他的形象。你被造得可畏又奇妙;你过去不是一个错误,现在也不是一个错误。
对于每个感受不到被爱,感觉到不受欢迎的人来说,这是非常安慰人的话。你们中的一些人可能来自非常不幸的情况,可能来自强奸的结果,或者像我一样,父母一方或者他们都不想要你。让我告诉你:
上帝要你并且爱你
他要你,他珍惜你,他把你塑造成一个独特的人,这是何等的荣耀。上帝看顾了你每一个日子。他创造你有一个目的,那就是让你认识他。
上帝甚至在我出生之前就认识我,对我来说这太棒了,这让我的灵魂兴奋,带给我如此多的快乐和希望。
上帝祝福你
KK
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
Worthy Is The Lamb
John Albano
Northgate Presbyterian Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/35231737514132
THE TABERNACLE PART 1
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=511
CHINESE
在我里面是否有个法利赛人﹖ Is There a Pharisee in Me?
Our Pastor
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/43231251575905
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/cfy01/cfy-01
INTENSE INTERCESION
MANDARIN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
CANTONESE CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12057/CH
DAN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18473/CH
GAN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18474/CH
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
PSALM 139
13 For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
WHERE DO YOU COME FROM?
That's a question millions of people are asking these days, many think we came from monkey's, many think we evolved but still many more have no idea of their earthly parents.
They don't know who their parents were, they might know one of their parents, but not the other.
You weren't there at the moment of your conception, but God was.
All that time, you were in your mother's womb, he was intricately weaving you into his image. You are fearfully and wonderfully made; you weren't and aren't a mistake.
These are very comforting words for everyone who feels unloved, who feels unwanted. Some of you maybe came from very unfortunate circumstances, maybe you came from the results of rape or were told, like me that one or more parents didn't want them, well let me tell you this;
GOD WANTS YOU AND LOVES YOU
You are wanted, you are treasured and you were made gloriously as a unique human being. God saw all your days, he created you for a purpose and that purpose was for you to know HIM
God knew you even before you were born, to me that is amazing, it thrills my soul and gives me so much joy and hope.
God bless you
KK
诗篇 139
13 我的肺腑是你所造的。我在母腹中,你已覆庇我。
14我要称谢你,因我受造,奇妙可畏。你的作为奇妙,这是我心深知道的。
15我在暗中受造,在地的深处被联络。那时,我的形体并不向你隐藏。
16我未成形的体质,你的眼早已看见了。你所定的日子,我尚未度一日,你都写在你的册上了。
你从哪里来?
这是当今千万人在问的问题,很多人认为我们来自猴子,很多人认为我们是进化而来的,但并不知道我们的祖先是谁。
甚至有很多人不知道他们的父母是谁,或者可能只知道父母中的一个。
然而,在你受孕的那一刻,你不在那里,但上帝在。
你在母亲的子宫的每一刻,他都在把你错综复杂地编织成他的形象。你被造得可畏又奇妙;你过去不是一个错误,现在也不是一个错误。
对于每个感受不到被爱,感觉到不受欢迎的人来说,这是非常安慰人的话。你们中的一些人可能来自非常不幸的情况,可能来自强奸的结果,或者像我一样,父母一方或者他们都不想要你。让我告诉你:
上帝要你并且爱你
他要你,他珍惜你,他把你塑造成一个独特的人,这是何等的荣耀。上帝看顾了你每一个日子。他创造你有一个目的,那就是让你认识他。
上帝甚至在我出生之前就认识我,对我来说这太棒了,这让我的灵魂兴奋,带给我如此多的快乐和希望。
上帝祝福你
KK
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
Worthy Is The Lamb
John Albano
Northgate Presbyterian Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/35231737514132
THE TABERNACLE PART 1
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/modules/tabernacle?lesson=511
CHINESE
在我里面是否有个法利赛人﹖ Is There a Pharisee in Me?
Our Pastor
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/43231251575905
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/cfy01/cfy-01
INTENSE INTERCESION
MANDARIN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
CANTONESE CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12057/CH
DAN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18473/CH
GAN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18474/CH
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Welcome to Fruit and Truth Devotions
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
NO ONE EVER GETS PAST ME!
I'm a really big stone.
I cover the mouths of tombs, no one can move me.
There's been a lot of trouble in Jerusalem.
Some Jewish fanatic has been crucified today
The pharisees hated him.
There's a new tomb in this garden, it's owned by one of them.
I like this man, he's called Joseph.
Hang on, someone's coming.
It's Joseph, he's bringing a body.
There're women with him and another religious man with , oh yes, I recognise him.
It's Nicodemus, isn't he one of them.
They say, it's Jesus they are burying.
Yes, that's the man.
They are laying him in the tomb.
And now they are trying to move me,
It's taking all their strength.
But finally, I'm up against the entrance.
No one gets past me.
There have all gone now.
All is quiet.
What's happening?
Many soldiers are here?
There is much talk, they must seal the stone and guard the tomb.
No one gets past me!
They say this Jesus is going to rise from the dead.. hahaha.
Another day goes by, it's a beautiful day.
The first day of a new week.
Oh no!
An earthquake, suddenly my seal is broken and I'm being rolled away.
But there's no one there.
How can this happen?
Is it the soldiers? No, they are too scared.
They are running for their lives.
A blinding light shines all around me.
And I feel someone is sitting on top of me.
It can't be: it is: an angel.
Someone is stirring in the tomb.
I feel the gentle waft of glory as he walks out.
He is alive.
Here come the women, they see me rolled away.
The angel speaks to them.
They run off , but in joyful happiness.
One lady stays, she's talking to someone.
It can't be: it is Jesus.
More men come, one very fat and one younger.
They are amazed, they go after a while.
Next the Pharisees come.
They give the soldiers money.
Tell the people, the disciples stole him.
What are you joking?
Remember, nothing ever gets past me.
Stones obviously can't talk, but if they could.
maybe they would tell the story of the resurrection like this.
After all, he was an eye witness!
If you have been saved and transformed by Jesus, you are an eye witness, you know for sure that he rose from the dead and lives forever.
Praise God, Jesus is alive.
NO ONE EVER GETS PAST ME!
没有人能越过我过去
I'm a really big stone.
我真的是一块大石头
I cover the mouths of tombs, no one can move me.
我挡住了坟墓的开口,无人可以移开我。
There's been a lot of trouble in Jerusalem.
耶路撒冷一直有许多麻烦
Some Jewish fanatic has been crucified today
如今一些犹太狂热分子已经被钉上十字架
The pharisees hated him.
法利赛人恨恶他们
There's a new tomb in this garden, it's owned by one of them.
这个花园中有一处新坟,就是属于他们其中之一
I like this man, he's called Joseph.
我喜欢此人,他名叫约瑟
Hang on, someone's coming.
稍等,有人来了
It's Joseph, he's bringing a body.
是约瑟,他带来一个婴孩
There're women with him and another religious man with , oh yes, I recognise him.
有个女人和他一起,一起的还有另一个宗教人士,哦对了,我认识那个人
It's Nicodemus, isn't he one of them.
他叫尼哥底姆,他不是他们中的一员
They say, it's Jesus they are burying.
他们说,他们在埋葬耶稣
Yes, that's the man.
是的,就是那个人
They are laying him in the tomb.
他们把他放置在坟墓里
And now they are trying to move me,
It's taking all their strength.
现在他们花了所有力气,试图移开我,
But finally, I'm up against the entrance.
但最终我还是挡住了入口
No one gets past me.
无人可以越过我过去
There have all gone now.
All is quiet.
What's happening?
现在一切都过去了,一片寂静。发生了什么事?
Many soldiers are here?
有许多士兵在这吗?
There is much talk, they must seal the stone and guard the tomb.
许多对话,他们必须用石头封起来,保护坟墓
No one gets past me!
无人可以越过我过去!
They say this Jesus is going to rise from the dead.. hahaha.
他们说这个耶稣会从死里复活...哈哈哈
Another day goes by, it's a beautiful day.
又一天过去了,美好的一天
The first day of a new week.
七日中的头一日
Oh no!
哦不!
An earthquake, suddenly my seal is broken and I'm being rolled away.
一场地震,我的密封处突然裂开,我滚落到一边
But there's no one there.
但那没有人
How can this happen?
这是怎么发生的?
Is it the soldiers? No, they are too scared.
是士兵们干的吗?不,他们不敢
They are running for their lives.
他们为了活命跑掉了
A blinding light shines all around me.
一束炫目的光在我周边闪耀
And I feel someone is sitting on top of me.
我感觉有人坐在我上面
It can't be: it is: an angel.
不可能:这是:一个天使
Someone is stirring in the tomb.
有人在坟墓里召唤
I feel the gentle waft of glory as he walks out.
当他出去的时候,我感觉荣耀温柔拂面而来
He is alive.
他是活着的
Here come the women, they see me rolled away.
女人们来到这里,他们看见我滚落到一边
The angel speaks to them.
天使和他们说话
They run off , but in joyful happiness.
他们跑开了,带着幸福喜乐
One lady stays, she's talking to someone.
一位女士留下来,她和一些人说着什么
It can't be: it is Jesus.
不可能:它是耶稣
More men come, one very fat and one younger.
更多人过来,一个胖子和一个年轻人
They are amazed, they go after a while.
他们惊奇不已,一会他们走了
Next the Pharisees come.
之后法利赛人来了
They give the soldiers money.
他们给士兵们钱
Tell the people, the disciples stole him.
告诉人们,门徒们偷走了他
What are you joking?
你在开玩笑吗?
Remember, nothing ever gets past me.
记住,无人可以越过我过去
Stones obviously can't talk, but if they could.
石头明显不会说话,但如果他们会说话,
maybe they would tell the story of the resurrection like this.
他们或许会讲述这个复活的故事
After all, he was an eye witness!
毕竟,他是见证人!
If you have been saved and transformed by Jesus, you are an eye witness, you know for sure that he rose from the dead and lives forever.
如果你已经得救,被耶稣改变,你就是见证人,你确信他从死里复活,并永远活着
Praise God, Jesus is alive.
赞美神,耶稣是活的
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
The Shame of Jesus
Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson | The Real Jesus: Emotional Life
First Presbyterian Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/102912105971
The King Revealed, The Thief Converted
Pastor Jeff Pollard
Mount Zion Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/3223147524098
CHINESE
关于即将到来的主和审判的预言(翻译)
Rev. Simon Yin
Chinese圣传归正教会改革宗华语堂
sermonaudio.com/sermon/112722144392564
犯罪的习惯 The Habit of Sinning
Guo Dixiong | 出伊及记 Exodus
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/5192222349237
INTENSE INTERCESION
A CHE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18385/CH
A'OU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18399/CH
A-HMAO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18388/CH
CHINA
https://prayercast.com/china.htm
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
NO ONE EVER GETS PAST ME!
I'm a really big stone.
I cover the mouths of tombs, no one can move me.
There's been a lot of trouble in Jerusalem.
Some Jewish fanatic has been crucified today
The pharisees hated him.
There's a new tomb in this garden, it's owned by one of them.
I like this man, he's called Joseph.
Hang on, someone's coming.
It's Joseph, he's bringing a body.
There're women with him and another religious man with , oh yes, I recognise him.
It's Nicodemus, isn't he one of them.
They say, it's Jesus they are burying.
Yes, that's the man.
They are laying him in the tomb.
And now they are trying to move me,
It's taking all their strength.
But finally, I'm up against the entrance.
No one gets past me.
There have all gone now.
All is quiet.
What's happening?
Many soldiers are here?
There is much talk, they must seal the stone and guard the tomb.
No one gets past me!
They say this Jesus is going to rise from the dead.. hahaha.
Another day goes by, it's a beautiful day.
The first day of a new week.
Oh no!
An earthquake, suddenly my seal is broken and I'm being rolled away.
But there's no one there.
How can this happen?
Is it the soldiers? No, they are too scared.
They are running for their lives.
A blinding light shines all around me.
And I feel someone is sitting on top of me.
It can't be: it is: an angel.
Someone is stirring in the tomb.
I feel the gentle waft of glory as he walks out.
He is alive.
Here come the women, they see me rolled away.
The angel speaks to them.
They run off , but in joyful happiness.
One lady stays, she's talking to someone.
It can't be: it is Jesus.
More men come, one very fat and one younger.
They are amazed, they go after a while.
Next the Pharisees come.
They give the soldiers money.
Tell the people, the disciples stole him.
What are you joking?
Remember, nothing ever gets past me.
Stones obviously can't talk, but if they could.
maybe they would tell the story of the resurrection like this.
After all, he was an eye witness!
If you have been saved and transformed by Jesus, you are an eye witness, you know for sure that he rose from the dead and lives forever.
Praise God, Jesus is alive.
NO ONE EVER GETS PAST ME!
没有人能越过我过去
I'm a really big stone.
我真的是一块大石头
I cover the mouths of tombs, no one can move me.
我挡住了坟墓的开口,无人可以移开我。
There's been a lot of trouble in Jerusalem.
耶路撒冷一直有许多麻烦
Some Jewish fanatic has been crucified today
如今一些犹太狂热分子已经被钉上十字架
The pharisees hated him.
法利赛人恨恶他们
There's a new tomb in this garden, it's owned by one of them.
这个花园中有一处新坟,就是属于他们其中之一
I like this man, he's called Joseph.
我喜欢此人,他名叫约瑟
Hang on, someone's coming.
稍等,有人来了
It's Joseph, he's bringing a body.
是约瑟,他带来一个婴孩
There're women with him and another religious man with , oh yes, I recognise him.
有个女人和他一起,一起的还有另一个宗教人士,哦对了,我认识那个人
It's Nicodemus, isn't he one of them.
他叫尼哥底姆,他不是他们中的一员
They say, it's Jesus they are burying.
他们说,他们在埋葬耶稣
Yes, that's the man.
是的,就是那个人
They are laying him in the tomb.
他们把他放置在坟墓里
And now they are trying to move me,
It's taking all their strength.
现在他们花了所有力气,试图移开我,
But finally, I'm up against the entrance.
但最终我还是挡住了入口
No one gets past me.
无人可以越过我过去
There have all gone now.
All is quiet.
What's happening?
现在一切都过去了,一片寂静。发生了什么事?
Many soldiers are here?
有许多士兵在这吗?
There is much talk, they must seal the stone and guard the tomb.
许多对话,他们必须用石头封起来,保护坟墓
No one gets past me!
无人可以越过我过去!
They say this Jesus is going to rise from the dead.. hahaha.
他们说这个耶稣会从死里复活...哈哈哈
Another day goes by, it's a beautiful day.
又一天过去了,美好的一天
The first day of a new week.
七日中的头一日
Oh no!
哦不!
An earthquake, suddenly my seal is broken and I'm being rolled away.
一场地震,我的密封处突然裂开,我滚落到一边
But there's no one there.
但那没有人
How can this happen?
这是怎么发生的?
Is it the soldiers? No, they are too scared.
是士兵们干的吗?不,他们不敢
They are running for their lives.
他们为了活命跑掉了
A blinding light shines all around me.
一束炫目的光在我周边闪耀
And I feel someone is sitting on top of me.
我感觉有人坐在我上面
It can't be: it is: an angel.
不可能:这是:一个天使
Someone is stirring in the tomb.
有人在坟墓里召唤
I feel the gentle waft of glory as he walks out.
当他出去的时候,我感觉荣耀温柔拂面而来
He is alive.
他是活着的
Here come the women, they see me rolled away.
女人们来到这里,他们看见我滚落到一边
The angel speaks to them.
天使和他们说话
They run off , but in joyful happiness.
他们跑开了,带着幸福喜乐
One lady stays, she's talking to someone.
一位女士留下来,她和一些人说着什么
It can't be: it is Jesus.
不可能:它是耶稣
More men come, one very fat and one younger.
更多人过来,一个胖子和一个年轻人
They are amazed, they go after a while.
他们惊奇不已,一会他们走了
Next the Pharisees come.
之后法利赛人来了
They give the soldiers money.
他们给士兵们钱
Tell the people, the disciples stole him.
告诉人们,门徒们偷走了他
What are you joking?
你在开玩笑吗?
Remember, nothing ever gets past me.
记住,无人可以越过我过去
Stones obviously can't talk, but if they could.
石头明显不会说话,但如果他们会说话,
maybe they would tell the story of the resurrection like this.
他们或许会讲述这个复活的故事
After all, he was an eye witness!
毕竟,他是见证人!
If you have been saved and transformed by Jesus, you are an eye witness, you know for sure that he rose from the dead and lives forever.
如果你已经得救,被耶稣改变,你就是见证人,你确信他从死里复活,并永远活着
Praise God, Jesus is alive.
赞美神,耶稣是活的
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
The Shame of Jesus
Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson | The Real Jesus: Emotional Life
First Presbyterian Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/102912105971
The King Revealed, The Thief Converted
Pastor Jeff Pollard
Mount Zion Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/3223147524098
CHINESE
关于即将到来的主和审判的预言(翻译)
Rev. Simon Yin
Chinese圣传归正教会改革宗华语堂
sermonaudio.com/sermon/112722144392564
犯罪的习惯 The Habit of Sinning
Guo Dixiong | 出伊及记 Exodus
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/5192222349237
INTENSE INTERCESION
A CHE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18385/CH
A'OU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18399/CH
A-HMAO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18388/CH
CHINA
https://prayercast.com/china.htm
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Welcome to battle stations, our monthly prayer letter for China
欢迎来到奋斗之所,这是我们每月给中国的祷告信。
Please continue to pray for us and please listen to the sermons at the bottom and pray for the country and people groups
请持续为我们祷告,倾听最下面的布道,并为国家和民族团体祷告。
PRAYER REQUESTS
祷告请求
Please pray for Y and her brother, who are both divorced. These have heard the gospel, but need to truly repent and believe it. Please pray that their lives would be transformed by its power.
请为Y和她的兄弟祷告,他们均已离异。他们已经听说了福音,但需要真正的悔改信服。请祈祷他们的生活将会通过祷告的力量而改变。
Please pray for a lady, who is suffering from paranoia and severe depression, her husband cannot stand it . Please pray for a deep work of the spirit upon their lives.
请为一位女士祷告,她正在经历妄想症和严重的抑郁,她的丈夫无法忍受。请祈祷圣灵在她们的生命中深入地做工。
Continue to pray for the men in the church, that they would be activated and stirred to serve, especially Wei, Lu, Yang and Wang. Please pray for Hur, Fung, Wang and Fan, that they would truly trust Christ.
继续为教会中的男人们祷告,他们将更有活力,更振奋地来侍奉,尤其是魏,陆,杨和王。请为何,冯,王和范祷告,他们将真正信仰基督。
Please pray that I would have more students for my online and in person English classes
请祈祷我将有更多在线学生以及实地英语课堂。
Please pray for the church over holy week, that we would be able to tell the old story to many people in China.
请为教会一周的圣洁祷告,我们将能够在中国给许多人讲述古老的故事。
There are over 40 complexes around us, please pray that everyone would have a bible study group. Please pray that all meetings, would not just be meetings, but special times with God.
附近有40多座综合楼,请祈祷每个人将有一个圣经学习小组。请祷告所有的聚会将不仅仅是聚会,而是与神一起的特殊时光。
Please pray for the co-workers, all women, for unity. Please pray we would develop men into leadership and train up missionaries to take the gospel to China.
请为同工们、女人们以及她们的联合祷告。请祈祷我们将发展男人们进入领导岗位,并为中国福音事业培训他们。
Please pray that revival would take place in our area of the vineyard, we are Yaohuamen family church.
请祈祷在我们这座葡萄园里将会有复兴,我们是尧化门家庭教会。
Please pray that each member of the church would have a dynamic and living relationship with God and that out of them, would flow rivers of living water. We don't want to be a church that is stagnant and with your prayers, we won't be.
请祈祷教会每个成员将与神有一个不断更新、充满活力的关系,不断有活水流动成河。我们不想成为一个停滞的教会,有了你们的祷告,我们将不会变为那样。
PLEASE SHARE THESE REQUESTS请分享这些请求。
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
What is the Greatest Verse in the Bible?
Pastor Robert DeAngelo
Friendship Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/3302333986118
"Christ's Greatest Triumph"
Daniel Ingle
Bethel Missionary Baptist
sermonaudio.com/sermon/33023130477526
CHINESE
十诫第二条--不可制作和跪拜偶像--Don't Make or Worship Idols
Guo Dixiong | 出伊及记 Exodus
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/12132223527691
末日审判
Paul Washer | Final Judgment
ChineseChrist Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/210151758482
INTENSE INTERCESION
AFGHANISTAN
https://prayercast.com/afghanistan.html
NORTHERN PASHTUN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14256/AF
SOUTHEAST PASHTUN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22356/AF
TURKMEN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15654/AF
欢迎来到奋斗之所,这是我们每月给中国的祷告信。
Please continue to pray for us and please listen to the sermons at the bottom and pray for the country and people groups
请持续为我们祷告,倾听最下面的布道,并为国家和民族团体祷告。
PRAYER REQUESTS
祷告请求
Please pray for Y and her brother, who are both divorced. These have heard the gospel, but need to truly repent and believe it. Please pray that their lives would be transformed by its power.
请为Y和她的兄弟祷告,他们均已离异。他们已经听说了福音,但需要真正的悔改信服。请祈祷他们的生活将会通过祷告的力量而改变。
Please pray for a lady, who is suffering from paranoia and severe depression, her husband cannot stand it . Please pray for a deep work of the spirit upon their lives.
请为一位女士祷告,她正在经历妄想症和严重的抑郁,她的丈夫无法忍受。请祈祷圣灵在她们的生命中深入地做工。
Continue to pray for the men in the church, that they would be activated and stirred to serve, especially Wei, Lu, Yang and Wang. Please pray for Hur, Fung, Wang and Fan, that they would truly trust Christ.
继续为教会中的男人们祷告,他们将更有活力,更振奋地来侍奉,尤其是魏,陆,杨和王。请为何,冯,王和范祷告,他们将真正信仰基督。
Please pray that I would have more students for my online and in person English classes
请祈祷我将有更多在线学生以及实地英语课堂。
Please pray for the church over holy week, that we would be able to tell the old story to many people in China.
请为教会一周的圣洁祷告,我们将能够在中国给许多人讲述古老的故事。
There are over 40 complexes around us, please pray that everyone would have a bible study group. Please pray that all meetings, would not just be meetings, but special times with God.
附近有40多座综合楼,请祈祷每个人将有一个圣经学习小组。请祷告所有的聚会将不仅仅是聚会,而是与神一起的特殊时光。
Please pray for the co-workers, all women, for unity. Please pray we would develop men into leadership and train up missionaries to take the gospel to China.
请为同工们、女人们以及她们的联合祷告。请祈祷我们将发展男人们进入领导岗位,并为中国福音事业培训他们。
Please pray that revival would take place in our area of the vineyard, we are Yaohuamen family church.
请祈祷在我们这座葡萄园里将会有复兴,我们是尧化门家庭教会。
Please pray that each member of the church would have a dynamic and living relationship with God and that out of them, would flow rivers of living water. We don't want to be a church that is stagnant and with your prayers, we won't be.
请祈祷教会每个成员将与神有一个不断更新、充满活力的关系,不断有活水流动成河。我们不想成为一个停滞的教会,有了你们的祷告,我们将不会变为那样。
PLEASE SHARE THESE REQUESTS请分享这些请求。
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
What is the Greatest Verse in the Bible?
Pastor Robert DeAngelo
Friendship Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/3302333986118
"Christ's Greatest Triumph"
Daniel Ingle
Bethel Missionary Baptist
sermonaudio.com/sermon/33023130477526
CHINESE
十诫第二条--不可制作和跪拜偶像--Don't Make or Worship Idols
Guo Dixiong | 出伊及记 Exodus
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/12132223527691
末日审判
Paul Washer | Final Judgment
ChineseChrist Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/210151758482
INTENSE INTERCESION
AFGHANISTAN
https://prayercast.com/afghanistan.html
NORTHERN PASHTUN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14256/AF
SOUTHEAST PASHTUN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22356/AF
TURKMEN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15654/AF
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Welcome to Fruit and Truth Devotions
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
ENGLISH
WHAT HAS HE DONE?
Today was an unusual day, I am the middle cross that sits on a hill called Calvary.
Let me tell you, what happened to me today
Today was not an ordinary day.
I see many men die, every day, men are put to death on me.
But this was different.
There was a massive crowd, I was carried by a man who was too weak to carry me.
They were cursing this man.
What had he done?
He dropped the cross, someone was called to pick it up.
I was dragged up to calvary.
I heard the curses of the soldiers.
I heard the insults of the pharisees.
What were the pharisees doing here?
They never came
They were taunting this man, they wanted him to come down from the cross.
Even the other criminals were insulting this man, what had he done?
A sign was placed on the top, this is Jesus King of the Jews.
I heard the insults, but I heard things, I had never heard before.
This man prayed for the people insulting him, father forgive them.
Never had I heard words like this, never had I seen a crucifixion, like this.
Women stood by the cross, this man's mother, he had someone take care of her.. what love.
But what I heard next shook me to my foundations.
MY GOD MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME AND IT IS FINISHED.
Who was this man?
I heard some say, his name was Jesus.
Then one of the other criminals was speaking to Jesus, he came to faith.
The people were amazed and now the ground is shaking.
There is an earthquake, I'm going to fall.
Its dark now, for three hours total darkness.
But it's midday, what's happening?
The soldiers are running, but one stands there and speaks.
Surely, this is the son of God.
The friends of this man come to take him down.
His blood is smeared through my bark.
My friends, I am the cross, I saw Jesus' die, his blood runs all down me.
I am covered with his blood.
My question is this:
What has he done?
He has saved us; he has reconciled us to God. He gave his blood to save us, without blood there is no remission of sin.
Are you covered by the blood of Jesus?
He is real, he brings life.
The answer to the question at the top is this.
He has gained salvation through his death on the cross, we can be reconciled to God, but it takes coming to the foot of the cross, in repentance, faith and with a broken and humble spirit.
The burden of sin is taken away at Calvary.
The Father's justice was satisfied at Calvary, the father's love, mercy and grace were put on full display at Calvary.
Calvary is all about Christ. He gave his life for you.
The Father will draw you to the cross, the holy spirit will convict you of your sin and the precious blood of Jesus will cleanse you from all your sin.
CHINESE/ENGLISH
WHAT HAS HE DONE?
他做了什么?
Today was an unusual day, I am the middle cross that sits on a hill called Calvary.
今天是不寻常的一天,我是一个坐落在加略山上的十字架。
Let me tell you, what happened to me today
让我来告诉你,我今天发生了什么
Today was not an ordinary day.
I see many men die, every day, men are put to death on me.
今天并不是普通的一天。我看到许多人死去,每一天,人们在我上面被处死。
But this was different.
There was a massive crowd, I was carried by a man who was too weak to carry me.
但这次不同,有一大群人,我被一个人背着,他太瘦弱了几乎背不动我。
They were cursing this man.
他们在诅咒这个人。
What had he done?
他做了什么?
He dropped the cross, someone was called to pick it up.
他的十字架掉下来,有人喊着要他重新背上。
I was dragged up to calvary.
我被拖到了加略山
I heard the curses of the soldiers.
我听到士兵们的咒骂
I heard the insults of the pharisees.
我听到法利赛人的羞辱
What were the pharisees doing here?
法利赛人在这里做什么?
They never came
他们从不来
They were taunting this man, they wanted him to come down from the cross.
他们在羞辱这个人。他们要他从十字架上下来。
Even the other criminals were insulting this man, what had he done?
甚至其他罪犯也在羞辱这个人,他做了什么?
A sign was placed on the top, this is Jesus King of the Jews.
顶端写着一个标语,这是犹太人的基督之王。
I heard the insults, but I heard things, I had never heard before.
我听到了那些羞辱,但我听到了一些之前从未听过的事。
This man prayed for the people insulting him, father forgive them.
这个人为那些羞辱他的人祷告,希望父神宽恕他们。
Never had I heard words like this, never had I seen a crucifixion, like this.
我从未听到过类似这样的话,也从未看到过类似这样的刑罚。
Women stood by the cross, this man's mother, he had someone take care of her.. what love.
But what I heard next shook me to my foundations.
女人们站在十字架旁,是这个人的母亲,他让一些人照顾她..这是什么样的爱。但我之后听到的颠覆了我的三观。
MY GOD MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME AND IT IS FINISHED.
我的神我的神为什么离弃我,此事成了。
Who was this man?
这人是谁?
I heard some say, his name was Jesus.
我听到有人说,他叫耶稣。
Then one of the other criminals was speaking to Jesus, he came to faith.
接着另一个罪犯和耶稣说话,他获得了信心。
The people were amazed and now the ground is shaking.
人们惊奇了,现在全地都震惊了。
There is an earthquake, I'm going to fall.
Its dark now, for three hours total darkness.
But it's midday, what's happening?
没有地震,我即将陷落。天是黑的,三个小时完全黑暗。但这是正午,发生了什么?
The soldiers are running, but one stands there and speaks.
士兵们在奔跑,但有一个人站在那里讲话。
Surely, this is the son of God.
这真的是神的儿子。
The friends of this man come to take him down.
His blood is smeared through my bark.
这个人的朋友上前把他抱下来,他的血沾染在我的外皮上。
My friends, I am the cross, I saw Jesus' die, his blood runs all down me.
朋友们,我是十字架,我看到了耶稣之死,他的血将我打倒。
I am covered with his blood.
我被他的血掩盖。
My question is this:
我的问题是:
What has he done?
他做了什么?
He has saved us; he has reconciled us to God. He gave his blood to save us, without blood there is no remission of sin.
他救了我们;他与神和好。他用他的宝血救了我们,没有血,就没有罪的赦免。
Are you covered by the blood of Jesus?
He is real, he brings life.
耶稣的宝血保护你了吗?他是真实的,他带来生命。
The answer to the question at the top is this.
这就是对顶端标语的回答。
He has gained salvation through his death on the cross, we can be reconciled to God, but it takes coming to the foot of the cross, in repentance, faith and with a broken and humble spirit.
他藉由他在十字架的死赢得了救赎,我们得以与神和好,但这需要来到十字架脚旁,以破碎和谦卑的心忏悔、信任他。
The burden of sin is taken away at Calvary.
罪的重担在加略山被除去。
The Father's justice was satisfied at Calvary, the father's love, mercy and grace were put on full display at Calvary.
父神的公正在加略山得以圆满,父神的爱,怜悯和恩典在加略山得到完全显现。
Calvary is all about Christ. He gave his life for you.
加略山是基督的一切,他为你献出了生命。
The Father will draw you to the cross, the holy spirit will convict you of your sin and the precious blood of Jesus will cleanse you from all your sin.
父神将拣选你来到十字架旁,圣灵因你的罪将你定罪,耶稣的宝血将洁净你所有的罪。
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
The Reflections of a Heavenly Citizen
Rev. Arnoud T. Vergunst | Let's Study Philippians
Reformed Congregations of NZ
sermonaudio.com/sermon/225232351583940
Spiritual Warfare
Phil Johnson
The GraceLife Pulpit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/31423161785924
CHINESE
天上的样式与地上的样式(一):实体与影像 — 希伯来书8:1–5
Patrick Yan | 主日讲道 希伯来书
ChineseToronto Christ Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10422057265701
看哪,你的王! Behold, Your King!
Our Pastor
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/41122746545216
INTENSE INTERCESION
ACHANG HUSA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18384/CH
AFGHAN TAJIK
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14372/AF
ACHANG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10146/CH
HAZARA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12076/AF
欢迎来到果实和真理敬拜
These devotions are unique, they are the only ones in the world (to my knowledge), that are in English and English with Chinese translation, underneath each other.. These will help my Chinese friends to learn English.
这些敬拜是独一无二的,他们是世上唯一(就我所知)以英文和英汉翻译所做的敬拜..这将有助于我的中国朋友们学习英文。
Below the devotions are two resource sections:
敬拜来自于以下两部分:
Soak in Scripture.. the very best sermons in English and Chinese
Intense intercession. Prayer for people groups and Countries
沉浸于经文中..非常好的英文布道和热切的汉语代祷。
为团体和国家的人们祷告。
Copy the links into your browser or click on the links
在你的浏览器中复制链接,或直接点击链接。
Please read, listen and pray, and if you have been blessed, then share.
请阅读、倾听和祷告,如果你感到被祝福,请分享它。
ENGLISH
WHAT HAS HE DONE?
Today was an unusual day, I am the middle cross that sits on a hill called Calvary.
Let me tell you, what happened to me today
Today was not an ordinary day.
I see many men die, every day, men are put to death on me.
But this was different.
There was a massive crowd, I was carried by a man who was too weak to carry me.
They were cursing this man.
What had he done?
He dropped the cross, someone was called to pick it up.
I was dragged up to calvary.
I heard the curses of the soldiers.
I heard the insults of the pharisees.
What were the pharisees doing here?
They never came
They were taunting this man, they wanted him to come down from the cross.
Even the other criminals were insulting this man, what had he done?
A sign was placed on the top, this is Jesus King of the Jews.
I heard the insults, but I heard things, I had never heard before.
This man prayed for the people insulting him, father forgive them.
Never had I heard words like this, never had I seen a crucifixion, like this.
Women stood by the cross, this man's mother, he had someone take care of her.. what love.
But what I heard next shook me to my foundations.
MY GOD MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME AND IT IS FINISHED.
Who was this man?
I heard some say, his name was Jesus.
Then one of the other criminals was speaking to Jesus, he came to faith.
The people were amazed and now the ground is shaking.
There is an earthquake, I'm going to fall.
Its dark now, for three hours total darkness.
But it's midday, what's happening?
The soldiers are running, but one stands there and speaks.
Surely, this is the son of God.
The friends of this man come to take him down.
His blood is smeared through my bark.
My friends, I am the cross, I saw Jesus' die, his blood runs all down me.
I am covered with his blood.
My question is this:
What has he done?
He has saved us; he has reconciled us to God. He gave his blood to save us, without blood there is no remission of sin.
Are you covered by the blood of Jesus?
He is real, he brings life.
The answer to the question at the top is this.
He has gained salvation through his death on the cross, we can be reconciled to God, but it takes coming to the foot of the cross, in repentance, faith and with a broken and humble spirit.
The burden of sin is taken away at Calvary.
The Father's justice was satisfied at Calvary, the father's love, mercy and grace were put on full display at Calvary.
Calvary is all about Christ. He gave his life for you.
The Father will draw you to the cross, the holy spirit will convict you of your sin and the precious blood of Jesus will cleanse you from all your sin.
CHINESE/ENGLISH
WHAT HAS HE DONE?
他做了什么?
Today was an unusual day, I am the middle cross that sits on a hill called Calvary.
今天是不寻常的一天,我是一个坐落在加略山上的十字架。
Let me tell you, what happened to me today
让我来告诉你,我今天发生了什么
Today was not an ordinary day.
I see many men die, every day, men are put to death on me.
今天并不是普通的一天。我看到许多人死去,每一天,人们在我上面被处死。
But this was different.
There was a massive crowd, I was carried by a man who was too weak to carry me.
但这次不同,有一大群人,我被一个人背着,他太瘦弱了几乎背不动我。
They were cursing this man.
他们在诅咒这个人。
What had he done?
他做了什么?
He dropped the cross, someone was called to pick it up.
他的十字架掉下来,有人喊着要他重新背上。
I was dragged up to calvary.
我被拖到了加略山
I heard the curses of the soldiers.
我听到士兵们的咒骂
I heard the insults of the pharisees.
我听到法利赛人的羞辱
What were the pharisees doing here?
法利赛人在这里做什么?
They never came
他们从不来
They were taunting this man, they wanted him to come down from the cross.
他们在羞辱这个人。他们要他从十字架上下来。
Even the other criminals were insulting this man, what had he done?
甚至其他罪犯也在羞辱这个人,他做了什么?
A sign was placed on the top, this is Jesus King of the Jews.
顶端写着一个标语,这是犹太人的基督之王。
I heard the insults, but I heard things, I had never heard before.
我听到了那些羞辱,但我听到了一些之前从未听过的事。
This man prayed for the people insulting him, father forgive them.
这个人为那些羞辱他的人祷告,希望父神宽恕他们。
Never had I heard words like this, never had I seen a crucifixion, like this.
我从未听到过类似这样的话,也从未看到过类似这样的刑罚。
Women stood by the cross, this man's mother, he had someone take care of her.. what love.
But what I heard next shook me to my foundations.
女人们站在十字架旁,是这个人的母亲,他让一些人照顾她..这是什么样的爱。但我之后听到的颠覆了我的三观。
MY GOD MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME AND IT IS FINISHED.
我的神我的神为什么离弃我,此事成了。
Who was this man?
这人是谁?
I heard some say, his name was Jesus.
我听到有人说,他叫耶稣。
Then one of the other criminals was speaking to Jesus, he came to faith.
接着另一个罪犯和耶稣说话,他获得了信心。
The people were amazed and now the ground is shaking.
人们惊奇了,现在全地都震惊了。
There is an earthquake, I'm going to fall.
Its dark now, for three hours total darkness.
But it's midday, what's happening?
没有地震,我即将陷落。天是黑的,三个小时完全黑暗。但这是正午,发生了什么?
The soldiers are running, but one stands there and speaks.
士兵们在奔跑,但有一个人站在那里讲话。
Surely, this is the son of God.
这真的是神的儿子。
The friends of this man come to take him down.
His blood is smeared through my bark.
这个人的朋友上前把他抱下来,他的血沾染在我的外皮上。
My friends, I am the cross, I saw Jesus' die, his blood runs all down me.
朋友们,我是十字架,我看到了耶稣之死,他的血将我打倒。
I am covered with his blood.
我被他的血掩盖。
My question is this:
我的问题是:
What has he done?
他做了什么?
He has saved us; he has reconciled us to God. He gave his blood to save us, without blood there is no remission of sin.
他救了我们;他与神和好。他用他的宝血救了我们,没有血,就没有罪的赦免。
Are you covered by the blood of Jesus?
He is real, he brings life.
耶稣的宝血保护你了吗?他是真实的,他带来生命。
The answer to the question at the top is this.
这就是对顶端标语的回答。
He has gained salvation through his death on the cross, we can be reconciled to God, but it takes coming to the foot of the cross, in repentance, faith and with a broken and humble spirit.
他藉由他在十字架的死赢得了救赎,我们得以与神和好,但这需要来到十字架脚旁,以破碎和谦卑的心忏悔、信任他。
The burden of sin is taken away at Calvary.
罪的重担在加略山被除去。
The Father's justice was satisfied at Calvary, the father's love, mercy and grace were put on full display at Calvary.
父神的公正在加略山得以圆满,父神的爱,怜悯和恩典在加略山得到完全显现。
Calvary is all about Christ. He gave his life for you.
加略山是基督的一切,他为你献出了生命。
The Father will draw you to the cross, the holy spirit will convict you of your sin and the precious blood of Jesus will cleanse you from all your sin.
父神将拣选你来到十字架旁,圣灵因你的罪将你定罪,耶稣的宝血将洁净你所有的罪。
Be blessed by the following links to pray for China /the world and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
The Reflections of a Heavenly Citizen
Rev. Arnoud T. Vergunst | Let's Study Philippians
Reformed Congregations of NZ
sermonaudio.com/sermon/225232351583940
Spiritual Warfare
Phil Johnson
The GraceLife Pulpit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/31423161785924
CHINESE
天上的样式与地上的样式(一):实体与影像 — 希伯来书8:1–5
Patrick Yan | 主日讲道 希伯来书
ChineseToronto Christ Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10422057265701
看哪,你的王! Behold, Your King!
Our Pastor
ChineseTruth Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/41122746545216
INTENSE INTERCESION
ACHANG HUSA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18384/CH
AFGHAN TAJIK
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14372/AF
ACHANG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10146/CH
HAZARA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12076/AF
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
vs 7-12
7 Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
9 If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,”
12 even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.
NO PLACE TO HIDE
In the bible, there are many people who sought to hide from God, Adam and Eve come to mind.
But this passage reminds me, especially of Jonah, he tried and failed to run from God.
I wonder if Jonah was reciting this psalm as he was in the belly of the whale.
He was after all dwelling in the uttermost parts of the sea, he had literally taken the wings of the morning and surely the darkness was covering him.
I loved the play hide and seek, when I was young, I often thought the place I hid would never be found, but sure enough I was found.
Likewise with Jonah and with us, we cannot hide from God, in the earlier verses we saw, we can't hide any of our thoughts from God, neither can we hide ourselves from God.
If you are hiding from God, don't, he will find you. If you are trying to resist God by running from him.. don't.
Don't run from his call to service and especially don't run from his call to salvation.
Amen
Keith
vs 6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it.
ITS ABOVE MY HEAD
We think that we know everything, man thinks he has all the knowledge, when in fact, he knows nothing.
To a believer the verses 1-12, can be summed up in this verse.
All the facts about Gd, it is too much for me to comprehend, to understand. We can and will never get our head around it, but it is a reality, because we know the one, who knows us completely.
Even though it is beyond our understanding, we still trust God, even though we can't see him or understand his ways, that is true faith.
The knowledge of God is above me, it is beyond my comprehension, but I know that I can trust him, although I can't fully understand.
One day, we will see clearly, we will see him face to face, we will not be seeing through a glass darkly.
The knowledge and fear of God truly is the beginning of knowledge.. true knowledge.
God bless you
KK
Please be blessed by the following links to pray for China and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
John 21:15-17
J. C. Ryle | Gospel of John
Grace Audio Treasures
sermonaudio.com/sermon/11212264255176
CHINESE/ENGLISH
基督的福音
Paul Washer | The Gospel of Jesus Christ
ChineseChrist Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/411121561610
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
ENGLISH
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/courses
CHINESE
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/biblical-theology
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
MANDARIN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
A CHE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18385/CH
A'OU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18399/CH
A-HMAO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18388/CH
7 Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
9 If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,”
12 even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.
NO PLACE TO HIDE
In the bible, there are many people who sought to hide from God, Adam and Eve come to mind.
But this passage reminds me, especially of Jonah, he tried and failed to run from God.
I wonder if Jonah was reciting this psalm as he was in the belly of the whale.
He was after all dwelling in the uttermost parts of the sea, he had literally taken the wings of the morning and surely the darkness was covering him.
I loved the play hide and seek, when I was young, I often thought the place I hid would never be found, but sure enough I was found.
Likewise with Jonah and with us, we cannot hide from God, in the earlier verses we saw, we can't hide any of our thoughts from God, neither can we hide ourselves from God.
If you are hiding from God, don't, he will find you. If you are trying to resist God by running from him.. don't.
Don't run from his call to service and especially don't run from his call to salvation.
Amen
Keith
vs 6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it.
ITS ABOVE MY HEAD
We think that we know everything, man thinks he has all the knowledge, when in fact, he knows nothing.
To a believer the verses 1-12, can be summed up in this verse.
All the facts about Gd, it is too much for me to comprehend, to understand. We can and will never get our head around it, but it is a reality, because we know the one, who knows us completely.
Even though it is beyond our understanding, we still trust God, even though we can't see him or understand his ways, that is true faith.
The knowledge of God is above me, it is beyond my comprehension, but I know that I can trust him, although I can't fully understand.
One day, we will see clearly, we will see him face to face, we will not be seeing through a glass darkly.
The knowledge and fear of God truly is the beginning of knowledge.. true knowledge.
God bless you
KK
Please be blessed by the following links to pray for China and listen the sermons
Soak in scripture
ENGLISH
John 21:15-17
J. C. Ryle | Gospel of John
Grace Audio Treasures
sermonaudio.com/sermon/11212264255176
CHINESE/ENGLISH
基督的福音
Paul Washer | The Gospel of Jesus Christ
ChineseChrist Gospel Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/411121561610
JOHN KNOX INSTITUTE
ENGLISH
https://johnknoxinstitute.org/courses
CHINESE
https://www.johnknoxinstitute.com/biblical-theology
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
MANDARIN CHINESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
A CHE
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A'OU
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A-HMAO
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Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
A PSALM FOR YOU AND ME
一首献给你我的赞美诗
This psalm is awesome, I come to it, with a deep sense that what I am going to share, will benefit some people.
这诗篇是庄严的,我来到它,有一个深刻的感觉,我要分享的东西,会使一些人受益。
This is one of the psalms, that speak deeply to our hearts, I know it speaks deeply to me.
这是一首诗篇,深深地对我们的心说话,我知道它深深地对我说话。
Let me explain why it speaks to me:
让我来解释一下为什么它能打动我:
I had good parents and two older brothers, about 11 years older than me, I was a late arrival in many ways. My father was desperate for a girl after having two sons, but I came along.
我有很好的父母和两个比我大11岁的哥哥,我在很多方面都是晚一步的。父亲在有了两个儿子后,迫切地想要一个女孩,但我出现了。
I got the feeling that although I was loved, there was always a little disappointment, indeed in later years, my mother told me, she didn't want another child.
我觉得,虽然我是被爱着的,但总会有一点失望,确实,在后来的几年里,我的母亲告诉我,她不想再要一个孩子。
Although my earthly parents might have had a little disappointment over me, my birth was no mistake, this psalm sets out the comfort and love that God has for us.
虽然我的世俗父母可能对我有点失望,但我的出生并没有错,这篇诗篇表达了上帝对我们的安慰和爱。
So many people feel rejected, maybe you do, rejected by family, there are many people, who have been cold shouldered or called the black sheep of the family by other family members
很多人感觉被拒绝了,也许你是这样的,被家人拒绝了,有很多人,被其他家庭成员冷落或称为家庭中的败家子
You may not know where you were born, you may not know who one or more of your parents were, but God saw all that and the amazing fact is that he loves you, it is for those people that this psalm is written
你可能不知道你是在哪里出生的,你可能不知道你的父母是谁,但上帝看到了这一切,而且令人惊奇的事实是他爱你,这诗篇就是为这些人而写的
Let me assure you, that you are not a mistake, God was there at your conception, he knew you before you were born, he knows everything about you and yes although he knows everything about us, and get this..
让我向你保证,你不是一个错误,上帝在你受孕的时候就在那里,他在你出生前就知道你,他知道关于你的一切,是的,尽管他知道关于我们的一切……
HE STILL LOVES US
他仍然爱我们
If you have no family, if you are rejected by your family, God says that if you are his:
如果你没有家人,如果你被家人拒绝,上帝说如果你属于他:
You are my son or daughter.. you are my child..
你是我的儿子或女儿……你是我的孩子……
Amen
阿门
God bless you
上帝祝福你
Keith
一首献给你我的赞美诗
This psalm is awesome, I come to it, with a deep sense that what I am going to share, will benefit some people.
这诗篇是庄严的,我来到它,有一个深刻的感觉,我要分享的东西,会使一些人受益。
This is one of the psalms, that speak deeply to our hearts, I know it speaks deeply to me.
这是一首诗篇,深深地对我们的心说话,我知道它深深地对我说话。
Let me explain why it speaks to me:
让我来解释一下为什么它能打动我:
I had good parents and two older brothers, about 11 years older than me, I was a late arrival in many ways. My father was desperate for a girl after having two sons, but I came along.
我有很好的父母和两个比我大11岁的哥哥,我在很多方面都是晚一步的。父亲在有了两个儿子后,迫切地想要一个女孩,但我出现了。
I got the feeling that although I was loved, there was always a little disappointment, indeed in later years, my mother told me, she didn't want another child.
我觉得,虽然我是被爱着的,但总会有一点失望,确实,在后来的几年里,我的母亲告诉我,她不想再要一个孩子。
Although my earthly parents might have had a little disappointment over me, my birth was no mistake, this psalm sets out the comfort and love that God has for us.
虽然我的世俗父母可能对我有点失望,但我的出生并没有错,这篇诗篇表达了上帝对我们的安慰和爱。
So many people feel rejected, maybe you do, rejected by family, there are many people, who have been cold shouldered or called the black sheep of the family by other family members
很多人感觉被拒绝了,也许你是这样的,被家人拒绝了,有很多人,被其他家庭成员冷落或称为家庭中的败家子
You may not know where you were born, you may not know who one or more of your parents were, but God saw all that and the amazing fact is that he loves you, it is for those people that this psalm is written
你可能不知道你是在哪里出生的,你可能不知道你的父母是谁,但上帝看到了这一切,而且令人惊奇的事实是他爱你,这诗篇就是为这些人而写的
Let me assure you, that you are not a mistake, God was there at your conception, he knew you before you were born, he knows everything about you and yes although he knows everything about us, and get this..
让我向你保证,你不是一个错误,上帝在你受孕的时候就在那里,他在你出生前就知道你,他知道关于你的一切,是的,尽管他知道关于我们的一切……
HE STILL LOVES US
他仍然爱我们
If you have no family, if you are rejected by your family, God says that if you are his:
如果你没有家人,如果你被家人拒绝,上帝说如果你属于他:
You are my son or daughter.. you are my child..
你是我的儿子或女儿……你是我的孩子……
Amen
阿门
God bless you
上帝祝福你
Keith
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Introduction
A PSALM FOR YOU AND ME
This psalm is awesome, I come to it, with a deep sense that what I am going to share, will benefit some people.
This is one of the psalms, that speak deeply to our hearts, I know it speaks deeply to me.
Let me explain why it speaks to me:
I had good parents and two older brothers, about 11 years older than me, I was a late arrival in many ways. My father was desperate for a girl after having two sons, but I came along.
I got the feeling that although I was loved, there was always a little disappointment, indeed in later years, my mother told me, she didn't want another child.
Although my earthly parents might have had a little disappointment over me, my birth was no mistake, this psalm sets out the comfort and love that God has for us.
So many people feel rejected, maybe you do, rejected by family, there are many people, who have been cold shouldered or called the black sheep of the family by other family members
You may not know where you were born, you may not know who one or more of your parents were, but God saw all that and the amazing fact is that he loves you, it is for those people that this psalm is written
Let me assure you, that you are not a mistake, God was there at your conception, he knew you before you were born, he knows everything about you and yes although he knows everything about us, and get this..
HE STILL LOVES US
If you have no family, if you are rejected by your family, God says that if you are his:
You are my son or daughter.. you are my child..
Amen
God bless you
Keith
vs 1-5
O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
3 You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
HOW BIG IS GOD?
Do you wonder how big God is?
He knows everything, he sees everything, he knows every word we speak
We are worried about data protection in our age, are all my details safe?
Well, there is someone who knows all about you, it is God. To me this is a comfort, he knows all about me, he sees everything I do and hears everything I say. Every action of mine is seen by him.
It is also a challenge to me, as we know God is watching us, would we do all the things we do?
Would we see the things we, see?
Would we say the things we say/
The attributes of God are to be studied, because they show us what God is like, he is omnipresent, he is all seeing and he is all knowing.
That works itself out into our daily lives, if God is always watching us, we would live in a different way.
We live in the way we do, because we have no understanding of who GOD really is and his attributes. We think that God is like us and we can get away with it, but he is on a different level entirely.
Be sure that nothing is hid from Him:
Jc Ryle says this
Do nothing that you would not like God to see.
Say nothing that you would not like God to hear.
Write nothing that you would not like God to read.
Go to no place where you would not like God to find you.
Read no book of which you would not like God to say, "Show it to Me."
Never spend your time in such a way that you would not like to have God say, "What are you doing?
Adam and others thought they could hide their sin, remember that God sees, hears and knows everything.
That is a true antidote to sin.
Amen
KK
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
Witnessing to Loved ones
Darren Rogers | Witnessing to
John 7
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1213171541237
How to Witness to Buddhists
Darren Rogers | Witnessing to
sermonaudio.com/sermon/96171532531
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
TUJIA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18702/CH
Tibetan Gtsang
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18698/CH
A PSALM FOR YOU AND ME
This psalm is awesome, I come to it, with a deep sense that what I am going to share, will benefit some people.
This is one of the psalms, that speak deeply to our hearts, I know it speaks deeply to me.
Let me explain why it speaks to me:
I had good parents and two older brothers, about 11 years older than me, I was a late arrival in many ways. My father was desperate for a girl after having two sons, but I came along.
I got the feeling that although I was loved, there was always a little disappointment, indeed in later years, my mother told me, she didn't want another child.
Although my earthly parents might have had a little disappointment over me, my birth was no mistake, this psalm sets out the comfort and love that God has for us.
So many people feel rejected, maybe you do, rejected by family, there are many people, who have been cold shouldered or called the black sheep of the family by other family members
You may not know where you were born, you may not know who one or more of your parents were, but God saw all that and the amazing fact is that he loves you, it is for those people that this psalm is written
Let me assure you, that you are not a mistake, God was there at your conception, he knew you before you were born, he knows everything about you and yes although he knows everything about us, and get this..
HE STILL LOVES US
If you have no family, if you are rejected by your family, God says that if you are his:
You are my son or daughter.. you are my child..
Amen
God bless you
Keith
vs 1-5
O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
3 You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
HOW BIG IS GOD?
Do you wonder how big God is?
He knows everything, he sees everything, he knows every word we speak
We are worried about data protection in our age, are all my details safe?
Well, there is someone who knows all about you, it is God. To me this is a comfort, he knows all about me, he sees everything I do and hears everything I say. Every action of mine is seen by him.
It is also a challenge to me, as we know God is watching us, would we do all the things we do?
Would we see the things we, see?
Would we say the things we say/
The attributes of God are to be studied, because they show us what God is like, he is omnipresent, he is all seeing and he is all knowing.
That works itself out into our daily lives, if God is always watching us, we would live in a different way.
We live in the way we do, because we have no understanding of who GOD really is and his attributes. We think that God is like us and we can get away with it, but he is on a different level entirely.
Be sure that nothing is hid from Him:
Jc Ryle says this
Do nothing that you would not like God to see.
Say nothing that you would not like God to hear.
Write nothing that you would not like God to read.
Go to no place where you would not like God to find you.
Read no book of which you would not like God to say, "Show it to Me."
Never spend your time in such a way that you would not like to have God say, "What are you doing?
Adam and others thought they could hide their sin, remember that God sees, hears and knows everything.
That is a true antidote to sin.
Amen
KK
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
Witnessing to Loved ones
Darren Rogers | Witnessing to
John 7
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1213171541237
How to Witness to Buddhists
Darren Rogers | Witnessing to
sermonaudio.com/sermon/96171532531
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
TUJIA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18702/CH
Tibetan Gtsang
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18698/CH
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
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VS 2-3
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.[a]
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
for his name's sake.
THE SHEPHERD'S LEADING
We have seen that the Lord is my shepherd and that he is our provider.. Now let's look in more detail at what he provides and how he leads.
Please note the key word here, it is HE。 Not only is HE the Lord, but he is the leader.
A shepherd seeks to give his sheep certain things;
Food; all of us need food to survive, sheep like grass, so the pasture that the shepherd finds for them, is called green pasture, it conjures up the image of a lush green pasture filled with lots of grass for the sheep. Likewise, the Lord leads us to a place that is filled with all good things for us, he is an expert at leading us to the right place.
Water; All of us get thirsty, we need water. The shepherd seeks a place where there is water, and not just any water. These are still waters and this speaks of a place of security.
Rest; We all need to rest, sheep are always on the move, so the shepherd seeks a place of rest for his sheep, likewise the great shepherd of his sheep, seeks and finds a place, where his sheep can be revived and can rest.
The Right Path; The shepherd leads his sheep on the right path, he does not and will not lead them into danger and likewise, our shepherd, will not and cannot lead us into danger. He knows the best way to go and he leads his sheep on the right path.
Why can we trust him to lead us?
For his name's sake, because God is who God is. He is faithful, true to his sheep.
We were sheep without a shepherd, but now we are in the care of the great shepherd.
Trust Him to lead you
He is willing and eager to lead you.
God bless you
KK
Psalm 23
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
The Loving Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd is a truth that applies to God's people in every situation. We face every enemy in the knowledge that God is with us and stands by our side.
The greatest fear of anyone is death, fear of this fact grips millions of people, they seek remedies to prolong life, to avoid the fact that one day, they will die. Many will die alone, but not the believer, he/she does not fear this evil.
Why because the One who is guiding him/her, is the very one who has conquered death and the grave, Jesus Himself.
Matthew Henry says this:
[1.] It is but the shadow of death; there is no substantial evil in it; the shadow of a serpent will not sting nor the shadow of a sword kill. [2.] It is the valley of the shadow, deep indeed, and dark, and dirty; but the valleys are fruitful, and so is death itself fruitful of comforts to God’s people. [3.] It is but a walk in this valley, a gentle pleasant walk. The wicked are chased out of the world, and their souls are required; but the saints take a walk to another world as cheerfully as they take their leave of this. [4.] It is a walk through it; they shall not be lost in this valley, but get safely to the mountain of spices on the other side of it.
We know that our Saviour will guide us by His rod and His staff, He will guide us through many dark valleys, even the darkest one of death. We can fully trust our Shepherd; He has been through the valley before us
Again, Matthew Henry states:
The good Shepherd will not only conduct, but convoy (protect) His sheep through the valley, where they are in danger of being set upon by the beasts of prey, the ravening wolves; He will not only convoy (protect) them, but comfort them when they most need comfort. His presence shall comfort them: Thou art with me. His word and Spirit shall comfort them—His rod and staff, alluding to (suggestion of) the shepherd’s crook, or the rod under which the sheep passed when they were counted (Lev. 27:32 ), or the staff with which the shepherds drove away the dogs that would scatter or worry the sheep.
The Precious word of God, which contains all the promises of God and the Blessed Holy Spirit, will be and is our comfort. They are our assurance, we are sealed by the Spirit, we are HIS. Jesus assures us that none of His true sheep will be lost, Paul states that nothing can separate us from the Love of Christ.
Nothing will take you true believer from out of the Father's hand, not death, not tribulation. Nothing can separate you from Jesus.
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
No Stone Left Uncrushed
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
Cornerstone Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/89221759537097
Un-Bended Knee
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
Cornerstone Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/8112259383733
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
A-HMAO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18388/CH
BUGAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10984/CH
VS 2-3
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.[a]
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
for his name's sake.
THE SHEPHERD'S LEADING
We have seen that the Lord is my shepherd and that he is our provider.. Now let's look in more detail at what he provides and how he leads.
Please note the key word here, it is HE。 Not only is HE the Lord, but he is the leader.
A shepherd seeks to give his sheep certain things;
Food; all of us need food to survive, sheep like grass, so the pasture that the shepherd finds for them, is called green pasture, it conjures up the image of a lush green pasture filled with lots of grass for the sheep. Likewise, the Lord leads us to a place that is filled with all good things for us, he is an expert at leading us to the right place.
Water; All of us get thirsty, we need water. The shepherd seeks a place where there is water, and not just any water. These are still waters and this speaks of a place of security.
Rest; We all need to rest, sheep are always on the move, so the shepherd seeks a place of rest for his sheep, likewise the great shepherd of his sheep, seeks and finds a place, where his sheep can be revived and can rest.
The Right Path; The shepherd leads his sheep on the right path, he does not and will not lead them into danger and likewise, our shepherd, will not and cannot lead us into danger. He knows the best way to go and he leads his sheep on the right path.
Why can we trust him to lead us?
For his name's sake, because God is who God is. He is faithful, true to his sheep.
We were sheep without a shepherd, but now we are in the care of the great shepherd.
Trust Him to lead you
He is willing and eager to lead you.
God bless you
KK
Psalm 23
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
The Loving Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd is a truth that applies to God's people in every situation. We face every enemy in the knowledge that God is with us and stands by our side.
The greatest fear of anyone is death, fear of this fact grips millions of people, they seek remedies to prolong life, to avoid the fact that one day, they will die. Many will die alone, but not the believer, he/she does not fear this evil.
Why because the One who is guiding him/her, is the very one who has conquered death and the grave, Jesus Himself.
Matthew Henry says this:
[1.] It is but the shadow of death; there is no substantial evil in it; the shadow of a serpent will not sting nor the shadow of a sword kill. [2.] It is the valley of the shadow, deep indeed, and dark, and dirty; but the valleys are fruitful, and so is death itself fruitful of comforts to God’s people. [3.] It is but a walk in this valley, a gentle pleasant walk. The wicked are chased out of the world, and their souls are required; but the saints take a walk to another world as cheerfully as they take their leave of this. [4.] It is a walk through it; they shall not be lost in this valley, but get safely to the mountain of spices on the other side of it.
We know that our Saviour will guide us by His rod and His staff, He will guide us through many dark valleys, even the darkest one of death. We can fully trust our Shepherd; He has been through the valley before us
Again, Matthew Henry states:
The good Shepherd will not only conduct, but convoy (protect) His sheep through the valley, where they are in danger of being set upon by the beasts of prey, the ravening wolves; He will not only convoy (protect) them, but comfort them when they most need comfort. His presence shall comfort them: Thou art with me. His word and Spirit shall comfort them—His rod and staff, alluding to (suggestion of) the shepherd’s crook, or the rod under which the sheep passed when they were counted (Lev. 27:32 ), or the staff with which the shepherds drove away the dogs that would scatter or worry the sheep.
The Precious word of God, which contains all the promises of God and the Blessed Holy Spirit, will be and is our comfort. They are our assurance, we are sealed by the Spirit, we are HIS. Jesus assures us that none of His true sheep will be lost, Paul states that nothing can separate us from the Love of Christ.
Nothing will take you true believer from out of the Father's hand, not death, not tribulation. Nothing can separate you from Jesus.
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
No Stone Left Uncrushed
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
Cornerstone Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/89221759537097
Un-Bended Knee
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
Cornerstone Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/8112259383733
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
A-HMAO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18388/CH
BUGAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10984/CH
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Please read the devotions and then pray for the requests and listen the sermons, if you have enjoyed these, please share. Click on or copy and paste links into browser
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd.
MY SHEPHERD
This is probably the best-known psalm of all the wonderful 150, people can often quote this verse by verse.
We are going to see how the first words, play out in practice.
The author, well who better than a shepherd, David knew about being a shepherd and the Holy Spirit used his experience to write these inspired and blessed verses.
He starts out with this statement, the Lord is my shepherd, he was an expert in shepherding sheep, but here he was acknowledging that is the Lord who was His shepherd.
Everything flows from our relationship with the shepherd, he provides for us, he protects us and gives us all blessings.
But it starts, with this question; Is he your shepherd?
The whole thrust of this psalm, is the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep, it is an intimate and personal one. Have you an intimate and personal relationship with the Lord and are able to call him.. my shepherd.
God bless you
Keith
1.The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want
NEEDING NOTHING BUT THE LORD
In the first devotion of this series, we saw how personal, the Lord was. He was my shepherd.
Being a shepherd was a lonely business sometimes, David had to look after the sheep on his own, there must have been times that he ran out of food for himself, but he like us, knows that the Lord and him alone is his provider.
When we know the Lord is our shepherd, we will never be in want, because our Father knows what we need, even before we ask Him.. amen.
When we ask him, he will give us the right thing at just the right time. I have seen God provide, so many times during my time in China. He brings students to the class, the right students, the right number at the right time.
We can trust God, because he is our shepherd, the sheep have complete trust of their shepherd, if we do the same, we will be able to say:
I shall not want or I shall never lack any good thing.
Amen.
God alone is our Jehovah Jireh.. our provider, not the church or your friends, although he uses these two avenues.
God provides everything for his sheep. Praise his holy name.
God bless you
Keith
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
Gods of Our Own Making
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
sermonaudio.com/sermon/81122441415232
The Folly of the Wise
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
Cornerstone Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/8112254336546
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
BIYO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10886/CH
PHOLA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16151/CH
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd.
MY SHEPHERD
This is probably the best-known psalm of all the wonderful 150, people can often quote this verse by verse.
We are going to see how the first words, play out in practice.
The author, well who better than a shepherd, David knew about being a shepherd and the Holy Spirit used his experience to write these inspired and blessed verses.
He starts out with this statement, the Lord is my shepherd, he was an expert in shepherding sheep, but here he was acknowledging that is the Lord who was His shepherd.
Everything flows from our relationship with the shepherd, he provides for us, he protects us and gives us all blessings.
But it starts, with this question; Is he your shepherd?
The whole thrust of this psalm, is the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep, it is an intimate and personal one. Have you an intimate and personal relationship with the Lord and are able to call him.. my shepherd.
God bless you
Keith
1.The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want
NEEDING NOTHING BUT THE LORD
In the first devotion of this series, we saw how personal, the Lord was. He was my shepherd.
Being a shepherd was a lonely business sometimes, David had to look after the sheep on his own, there must have been times that he ran out of food for himself, but he like us, knows that the Lord and him alone is his provider.
When we know the Lord is our shepherd, we will never be in want, because our Father knows what we need, even before we ask Him.. amen.
When we ask him, he will give us the right thing at just the right time. I have seen God provide, so many times during my time in China. He brings students to the class, the right students, the right number at the right time.
We can trust God, because he is our shepherd, the sheep have complete trust of their shepherd, if we do the same, we will be able to say:
I shall not want or I shall never lack any good thing.
Amen.
God alone is our Jehovah Jireh.. our provider, not the church or your friends, although he uses these two avenues.
God provides everything for his sheep. Praise his holy name.
God bless you
Keith
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
Gods of Our Own Making
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
sermonaudio.com/sermon/81122441415232
The Folly of the Wise
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne | Crush the Idols
Cornerstone Bible Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/8112254336546
FERVENT PRAYER FOR CHINA
BIYO
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10886/CH
PHOLA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16151/CH
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Greetings friends.
Please read, pray and listen to the following devotions, prayer needs and sermons.
THE THREE R'S
“Restore us, O God of our salvation, and cause Your anger toward us to cease [forever]. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger [and disfavour] and spread it out to all generations? Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, and grant us Your salvation…Psalm 85:4-7.”
At school, we had the Three R's: Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. Here in this Psalm, we have the heart cry of every believer concerning how we are to pray. Well, here we have an example. We should pray to be restored, in our relationship with God.
Every time, we sin, we should come quickly to the throne of grace to receive mercy, because we do not want God to be distant for long. Any Christian misses the unique fellowship, they have with the Father as the Psalmist says in the above passage. He/she prays so that the anger of God against the sin, is taken away.
The Christian prays to be revived. He/she has a great need and that is to have a fresh and vibrant touch of the Lord. We long to be filled with the power and glory of God. Every Christian longs to be revived. Do your prayers have a yearning for revival?
Third, the Christian wants to be restored and revived, so that He/she can rejoice. Who does the Christian rejoice in? Do you rejoice in the blessings God gives us...that is good? But the main thing we need to do is rejoice in God himself. How much time do you take rejoicing in God? His glory, his attributes? Ask for Restoration, ask for Revival, and then you can Rejoice in God.
God Bless You,
Keith
AS FAR AS THE EAST IS FROM THE WEST
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us…Psalm 103:12.”
I have lived in the West and now I live in the East. So, I know the East is from the West and believe me it is a long way. We are all sinners and have violated and broken God's law as set out primarily in the Ten Commandments. We are under the curse of that law, and held under its power, until we are released from its power by the one who became a curse for us all. Jesus took the curse of the law, so we could be set free from its power and penalty.
God has removed that curse as far as the East is from the West, Paul spoke of this in Colossians 2:13-15: “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all
trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
Look at the phrase “blotting out the ordinances of the law, taking them out of the way”. How far out of the way can you get? Well as far as the East is from the West is the answer.
So next time, the devil who has a very good and long memory for the worst things, reminds you that your sins are bad and that you are a terrible sinner, tell him, yes I am, but that God says, I WILL REMEMBER THEIR SINS NO MORE. Remind him that you are a blood bought child of the Living God, who stands clothed in the righteousness of his blessed Savior, Jesus. As a final thought, whilst you’re at it, remind the devil of his future.
God Bless You,
Keith
PLEASE PRAY FOR CHINA
XIANG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18484/CH
Han Chinese, Xunpu
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18485/CH
MANDARIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
CANTONESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12057/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
PILGRIMS PROGRESS DEVOTIONS BY MIKE RICCARDI
Vanity Fair, Part 1: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/625201344484169
Vanity Fair, Part 2: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/625201346473850
By-Ends and Prosperity Theology: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/62520134845546
By-Path Meadow: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/73201720525558
Doubting Castle of Giant Despair: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/73201735212714
. The Delectable Mountains: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/73201737257131
Ignorance and Little-Faith: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
Please read, pray and listen to the following devotions, prayer needs and sermons.
THE THREE R'S
“Restore us, O God of our salvation, and cause Your anger toward us to cease [forever]. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger [and disfavour] and spread it out to all generations? Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, and grant us Your salvation…Psalm 85:4-7.”
At school, we had the Three R's: Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. Here in this Psalm, we have the heart cry of every believer concerning how we are to pray. Well, here we have an example. We should pray to be restored, in our relationship with God.
Every time, we sin, we should come quickly to the throne of grace to receive mercy, because we do not want God to be distant for long. Any Christian misses the unique fellowship, they have with the Father as the Psalmist says in the above passage. He/she prays so that the anger of God against the sin, is taken away.
The Christian prays to be revived. He/she has a great need and that is to have a fresh and vibrant touch of the Lord. We long to be filled with the power and glory of God. Every Christian longs to be revived. Do your prayers have a yearning for revival?
Third, the Christian wants to be restored and revived, so that He/she can rejoice. Who does the Christian rejoice in? Do you rejoice in the blessings God gives us...that is good? But the main thing we need to do is rejoice in God himself. How much time do you take rejoicing in God? His glory, his attributes? Ask for Restoration, ask for Revival, and then you can Rejoice in God.
God Bless You,
Keith
AS FAR AS THE EAST IS FROM THE WEST
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us…Psalm 103:12.”
I have lived in the West and now I live in the East. So, I know the East is from the West and believe me it is a long way. We are all sinners and have violated and broken God's law as set out primarily in the Ten Commandments. We are under the curse of that law, and held under its power, until we are released from its power by the one who became a curse for us all. Jesus took the curse of the law, so we could be set free from its power and penalty.
God has removed that curse as far as the East is from the West, Paul spoke of this in Colossians 2:13-15: “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all
trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
Look at the phrase “blotting out the ordinances of the law, taking them out of the way”. How far out of the way can you get? Well as far as the East is from the West is the answer.
So next time, the devil who has a very good and long memory for the worst things, reminds you that your sins are bad and that you are a terrible sinner, tell him, yes I am, but that God says, I WILL REMEMBER THEIR SINS NO MORE. Remind him that you are a blood bought child of the Living God, who stands clothed in the righteousness of his blessed Savior, Jesus. As a final thought, whilst you’re at it, remind the devil of his future.
God Bless You,
Keith
PLEASE PRAY FOR CHINA
XIANG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18484/CH
Han Chinese, Xunpu
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18485/CH
MANDARIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
CANTONESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12057/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
PILGRIMS PROGRESS DEVOTIONS BY MIKE RICCARDI
Vanity Fair, Part 1: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/625201344484169
Vanity Fair, Part 2: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/625201346473850
By-Ends and Prosperity Theology: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/62520134845546
By-Path Meadow: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/73201720525558
Doubting Castle of Giant Despair: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/73201735212714
. The Delectable Mountains: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/73201737257131
Ignorance and Little-Faith: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Greetings friends.
Please read, pray and listen to the following devotions, prayer needs and sermons. Please listen to the series on Pilgrim's progress
PSALM 66
16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
THE CHRISTIAN'S CLARION CALL
Salvation from sin and having a relationship with God is truly the most amazing thing that can happen to anyone. I know that becoming a child of God on 15th, February, 1975 was the defining moment of my life, and I know that becoming a Christian is also the defining moment of many who are reading this devotion.
One of the reasons we are to tell (testify) what God has done for us among his people, is that it encourages them to press on. There is something about hearing how another person came to faith or how another believer is growing in grace. It is amazing to our souls to hear these (Testimonies)things.
We should always seek to encourage our fellow believers, by telling them, what blessings God has given us. We must share how God has opened up his word to us and spoken to us directly.
When was the last time you encouraged people in your church or an individual brother or sister in faith, by telling them, what God has done for your soul?
God has done so much for you.. share what He Has done for you.
Whilst you are about it.. tell the world, what He has done for your soul. Let the world know that Jesus has changed you life.
God bless you
Keith
PSALM 22
24 for he has not despised my cries of deep despair; he has not turned and walked away. When I cried to him, he heard and came.”
HE HEARS BECAUSE HE KNOWS OUR PAIN
This psalm is called the suffering servant psalm. It is probably the greatest prophecy about the death of our beloved Saviour.
Please read it and find all the prophecies about our Saviour.
What a verse we have in verse 24.
Jesus is our high priest.. he is the one who completely understands whatever trial, we are going through. In the book of Hebrews chapter 2 and 4 we have these words:
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
What Jesus experienced throughout his life, He faced and overcame every single temptation that we will ever face, and through his death and resurrection, he defeated sin and death and its power forever.
Let us go back to our text in Psalm 22, when we cry out to Him, he hears. Believer cry out to God; he will hear you. Your high priest will not walk away, he will come to you.
He will do this, because he has been through everything you are going through.
What a wonderful assurance this is and should be to us.
Cry out believer.. Jesus hears and understands and he will come to you
God bless you
Keith
PRAY FOR CHINA
PLEASE PRAY FOR CHINA
PUTIAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18481/CH
WAXIANG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18483/CH
SHAOZHOU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18743/CH
BULANG
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/12665/CH
YICHEhttps://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18728/CH
SALAR
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/14658/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
PILGRIMS PROGRESS DEVOTIONS BY MIKE RICCARDI
The Palace Beautiful, Pt 1: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/64201618342864
The Palace Beautiful, Pt 2: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/69201538164850
The Valley of Humiliation: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/69201545557857
The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/617201821171843
. Fellowship with Faithful:A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/61720182726698
Talking with Talkative: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/617201957581839
Evangelist's Exhortations: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/6172020035287
Please read, pray and listen to the following devotions, prayer needs and sermons. Please listen to the series on Pilgrim's progress
PSALM 66
16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
THE CHRISTIAN'S CLARION CALL
Salvation from sin and having a relationship with God is truly the most amazing thing that can happen to anyone. I know that becoming a child of God on 15th, February, 1975 was the defining moment of my life, and I know that becoming a Christian is also the defining moment of many who are reading this devotion.
One of the reasons we are to tell (testify) what God has done for us among his people, is that it encourages them to press on. There is something about hearing how another person came to faith or how another believer is growing in grace. It is amazing to our souls to hear these (Testimonies)things.
We should always seek to encourage our fellow believers, by telling them, what blessings God has given us. We must share how God has opened up his word to us and spoken to us directly.
When was the last time you encouraged people in your church or an individual brother or sister in faith, by telling them, what God has done for your soul?
God has done so much for you.. share what He Has done for you.
Whilst you are about it.. tell the world, what He has done for your soul. Let the world know that Jesus has changed you life.
God bless you
Keith
PSALM 22
24 for he has not despised my cries of deep despair; he has not turned and walked away. When I cried to him, he heard and came.”
HE HEARS BECAUSE HE KNOWS OUR PAIN
This psalm is called the suffering servant psalm. It is probably the greatest prophecy about the death of our beloved Saviour.
Please read it and find all the prophecies about our Saviour.
What a verse we have in verse 24.
Jesus is our high priest.. he is the one who completely understands whatever trial, we are going through. In the book of Hebrews chapter 2 and 4 we have these words:
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
What Jesus experienced throughout his life, He faced and overcame every single temptation that we will ever face, and through his death and resurrection, he defeated sin and death and its power forever.
Let us go back to our text in Psalm 22, when we cry out to Him, he hears. Believer cry out to God; he will hear you. Your high priest will not walk away, he will come to you.
He will do this, because he has been through everything you are going through.
What a wonderful assurance this is and should be to us.
Cry out believer.. Jesus hears and understands and he will come to you
God bless you
Keith
PRAY FOR CHINA
PLEASE PRAY FOR CHINA
PUTIAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18481/CH
WAXIANG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18483/CH
SHAOZHOU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18743/CH
BULANG
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/12665/CH
YICHEhttps://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18728/CH
SALAR
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/14658/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
PILGRIMS PROGRESS DEVOTIONS BY MIKE RICCARDI
The Palace Beautiful, Pt 1: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/64201618342864
The Palace Beautiful, Pt 2: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/69201538164850
The Valley of Humiliation: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/69201545557857
The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/617201821171843
. Fellowship with Faithful:A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/61720182726698
Talking with Talkative: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/617201957581839
Evangelist's Exhortations: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/6172020035287
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Greetings friends.
Please read, pray and listen to the following devotions, prayer needs and sermons.
Pour out your heart before God
PSALM 62
8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
HOW EMPTY IS YOUR HEART?
Yes, I love the psalms.. I hope you do too.
Psalm 62 is such a wonderful psalm and this verse is one of my favourites. It has two wonderful commands.
The first one is just awesome, you know brothers and sisters, we are commanded to trust God at all times.
The second one is wonderful.. and here is my question.. How empty is your heart?.
Have you as a believer poured out your heart before Him? We are often told that God knows everything and yes, he does, and therefore he doesn't need to hear it from us. But the opposite is true, he wants to hear the deepest longings of your heart, he wants to hear from you personally. God doesn't want you to run to other believers or even your pastor, that can be helpful, but he wants you to run to Him first of all.
When was the last time, you spent time just sharing with the Lord on an intimate basis, just you and him? And this doesn't have to be you talking all the time, it means you listening.
You know Jesus wants to take your burden.. he says come unto me and I will give you rest. God needs and loves to hear from you, his desire is the same as in the garden of Eden, fellowship with men and women. Remember he knew Adam and Eve had sinned and yet GOD still wanted fellowship with them. C/f Matthew 11:25-30.
My deepest and blessed times of fellowship with God were when I just shared openly with Him. You know we can pour out every secret to him, because we can trust Him, he is not going to share it with anyone else. He is completely trustworthy.
Empty your heart believer, come to throne of grace and give him all your troubles, all your pain and let Him deal with it.
Have fellowship with Him.. trust him with your heart.. pour it out before Him.
God bless you!
Let God be magnified
PSALM 70
4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
ARE YOU MAGNIFYING GOD?
What a wonderful verse. Amen.
This psalm of David is to bring to remembrance.
What are we to remember?
We are to remember to seek the Lord
We are told to rejoice in the Lord
We are told to love thy salvation
We are to continually tell everyone about our wonderful God
Are you doing all of the above?
Why are we to do all these things?
Set forth in the last few words of the verse, is the reason.
Let God be magnified.
We are to take a magnifier to the name and the glory of the Lord and to magnify it, to a world that seeks to disregard God. The world seeks to make God smaller, but it is our role to magnify the name and glory of the Lord.
By your life, are you magnifying the Lord or making him smaller? Your life, will either draw people to God or drive them away from Him.
If we do the four things listed above, then we will surely magnify our God.
PRAY FOR CHINA..PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY
MIN DONG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18478/CH
MIN NAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11344/CH
WU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11345/CH
MIN ZHONG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18479/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
PILGRIMS PROGRESS DEVOTIONS BY MIKE RICCARDI.. THESE ARE GREAT
. The City of Destruction: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/526201452492124
The Slough of Despond: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/526201458488141
Through the Wicket Gate: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's Progres
sermonaudio.com/sermon/52620150412631
The House of the Interpreter: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/6420154158309
The Cross and the Sepulcher: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/64201552492968
From the Cross to the Hill Difficulty: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/642016944156
Please read, pray and listen to the following devotions, prayer needs and sermons.
Pour out your heart before God
PSALM 62
8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
HOW EMPTY IS YOUR HEART?
Yes, I love the psalms.. I hope you do too.
Psalm 62 is such a wonderful psalm and this verse is one of my favourites. It has two wonderful commands.
The first one is just awesome, you know brothers and sisters, we are commanded to trust God at all times.
The second one is wonderful.. and here is my question.. How empty is your heart?.
Have you as a believer poured out your heart before Him? We are often told that God knows everything and yes, he does, and therefore he doesn't need to hear it from us. But the opposite is true, he wants to hear the deepest longings of your heart, he wants to hear from you personally. God doesn't want you to run to other believers or even your pastor, that can be helpful, but he wants you to run to Him first of all.
When was the last time, you spent time just sharing with the Lord on an intimate basis, just you and him? And this doesn't have to be you talking all the time, it means you listening.
You know Jesus wants to take your burden.. he says come unto me and I will give you rest. God needs and loves to hear from you, his desire is the same as in the garden of Eden, fellowship with men and women. Remember he knew Adam and Eve had sinned and yet GOD still wanted fellowship with them. C/f Matthew 11:25-30.
My deepest and blessed times of fellowship with God were when I just shared openly with Him. You know we can pour out every secret to him, because we can trust Him, he is not going to share it with anyone else. He is completely trustworthy.
Empty your heart believer, come to throne of grace and give him all your troubles, all your pain and let Him deal with it.
Have fellowship with Him.. trust him with your heart.. pour it out before Him.
God bless you!
Let God be magnified
PSALM 70
4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
ARE YOU MAGNIFYING GOD?
What a wonderful verse. Amen.
This psalm of David is to bring to remembrance.
What are we to remember?
We are to remember to seek the Lord
We are told to rejoice in the Lord
We are told to love thy salvation
We are to continually tell everyone about our wonderful God
Are you doing all of the above?
Why are we to do all these things?
Set forth in the last few words of the verse, is the reason.
Let God be magnified.
We are to take a magnifier to the name and the glory of the Lord and to magnify it, to a world that seeks to disregard God. The world seeks to make God smaller, but it is our role to magnify the name and glory of the Lord.
By your life, are you magnifying the Lord or making him smaller? Your life, will either draw people to God or drive them away from Him.
If we do the four things listed above, then we will surely magnify our God.
PRAY FOR CHINA..PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY
MIN DONG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18478/CH
MIN NAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11344/CH
WU
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11345/CH
MIN ZHONG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18479/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
PILGRIMS PROGRESS DEVOTIONS BY MIKE RICCARDI.. THESE ARE GREAT
. The City of Destruction: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/526201452492124
The Slough of Despond: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/526201458488141
Through the Wicket Gate: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's Progres
sermonaudio.com/sermon/52620150412631
The House of the Interpreter: A Roadmap Through Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/6420154158309
The Cross and the Sepulcher: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress
sermonaudio.com/sermon/64201552492968
From the Cross to the Hill Difficulty: A Roadmap to Pilgrim's...
sermonaudio.com/sermon/642016944156
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Greetings friends, may you be blessed as you read, pray and listen. Copy the links into your browser and please share on social media and with your contacts.
Thanks for all your prayers. Here are the request we have for China and our little church.
Please pray for the meetings, which happen each evening
My wife retires soon, please pray that more opportunities would be opened up for her.
Please pray for our daughter S, who has had dental treatment over the past month and still has pain.
Please continue to pray for more online students, I have one more. The virus time is over, please pray our previous students come back to us.
Please pray for M and O, a married couple serving God and reaching many souls in Guangdong.
Please pray for L and Y, an American and Chinese couple who serve God in Nanjing, along with L and his wife also serving God here in Nanjing.
Pray for I, a professor from Pakistan, who has heard the gospel.
Pray for A, An English man who I met whilst in England and came to China, at the same time as me, he is now deeply unhappy and has been divorced from his Chinese wife.
Prayer focus
China
https://prayercast.com/china.html
Nigeria
https://prayercast.com/nigeria.html
Ukraine
https://prayercast.com/ukraine.html
Turkey
https://prayercast.com/turkey.html
Syria
https://prayercast.com/syria.html
Greenland
https://prayercast.com/greenland.html
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
A Preview of Future Glory
Richard Caldwell Jr. | Series - Matthew 2021-2022
sermonaudio.com/sermon/12823610411632
Christ the Fountain of Cleansing
Mike Riccardi
sermonaudio.com/sermon/414221637421832
When All Else Fails God Never Fails
Pastor Jonny Ormerod
sermonaudio.com/sermon/11231217426746
Speak What He Teaches
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0802
Needs to Open Our Mouths
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0930
The Good News That Saves
Conrad Mbewe
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1032227215302
Thanks for all your prayers. Here are the request we have for China and our little church.
Please pray for the meetings, which happen each evening
My wife retires soon, please pray that more opportunities would be opened up for her.
Please pray for our daughter S, who has had dental treatment over the past month and still has pain.
Please continue to pray for more online students, I have one more. The virus time is over, please pray our previous students come back to us.
Please pray for M and O, a married couple serving God and reaching many souls in Guangdong.
Please pray for L and Y, an American and Chinese couple who serve God in Nanjing, along with L and his wife also serving God here in Nanjing.
Pray for I, a professor from Pakistan, who has heard the gospel.
Pray for A, An English man who I met whilst in England and came to China, at the same time as me, he is now deeply unhappy and has been divorced from his Chinese wife.
Prayer focus
China
https://prayercast.com/china.html
Nigeria
https://prayercast.com/nigeria.html
Ukraine
https://prayercast.com/ukraine.html
Turkey
https://prayercast.com/turkey.html
Syria
https://prayercast.com/syria.html
Greenland
https://prayercast.com/greenland.html
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
A Preview of Future Glory
Richard Caldwell Jr. | Series - Matthew 2021-2022
sermonaudio.com/sermon/12823610411632
Christ the Fountain of Cleansing
Mike Riccardi
sermonaudio.com/sermon/414221637421832
When All Else Fails God Never Fails
Pastor Jonny Ormerod
sermonaudio.com/sermon/11231217426746
Speak What He Teaches
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0802
Needs to Open Our Mouths
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0930
The Good News That Saves
Conrad Mbewe
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1032227215302
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
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PROVERBS 30
2 Surely, I am more brutish than any man is, and have not the understanding of a man.
3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY
The words of Agur resonate in this day and age.
So many people including us, can say these words. We have much knowledge nowadays, we claim to understand complex things, but do we understand the main thing, and that is the knowledge of God.
Hosea says that God's people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, they claimed to be wise in their own eyes, but like Agur they had become brutish.
For us in this so called enlightened age, we seem to have all the knowledge, all the understanding, and all the insight, when really we know nothing.
True knowledge and true understanding is when we come to know God personally and get to know him more as we walk with Him day by day.
Only when we know God in an intimate way, we will not be brutish, we will understand the true meaning of life, and the knowledge of the Holy one of Israel will transform our lives.
Believer before all things, get to know God.. Spend time with HIM
God bless you
Keith
PROVERBS 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it
SWEET OR SOUR HONEY
Someone once said everything in Moderation
That could be used when it comes to me and chocolate and walkers salt and vinegar crisps together hahahaha)
But seriously, we need to be careful
Paul said that he buffeted his body, that meant he was disciplined in everything he did.
At the end of 1 Corinthians 9, he uses the picture of an runner going for a prize
Can you imagine a fat man running the 100 metres at the Olympics?
We are allowed to eat as much honey as we want, but we need to ask ourselves, if it will edify us?
Paul said all things were lawful to him, but all things were not beneficial to him
What is your honey and are you tasting too much of it
It may be chocolate, crisps or maple syrup (one of my favourites!!!), whatever it is eat so much as is sufficient for thee
Remember your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
God bless you
Keith
PRAYER FOCUS
PRAYER FOCUS
PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY AND PASSIONATELY FOR THE CHINESE PEOPLE
HAINANESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12053/CH
Han Chinese, Hui'an
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18475/CH
HAKKA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12054/CH
Han Chinese, Huizhou
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18476/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN BY DENNIS LYLE
All God's Children Need Shoes
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1023071615391
Think Like a Soldier
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
Lurgan Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/116071612415
Spiritual Swordsmanship
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1113071615445
Praying at all times
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1120071613480
SINGLE SERMONS
Spurgeon's Morning & Evening -
C. H. Spurgeon | Spurgeon's Daily Devotional
sermonaudio.com/sermon/popme0311M
Spurgeon's Morning & Evening - Aug 26 PM
C. H. Spurgeon | Spurgeon's Daily Devotional
https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/pop/sermons/popme0826E/
Broad Rivers Without Galleys
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0922
The Magnitude of Grace
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb1108
PROVERBS 30
2 Surely, I am more brutish than any man is, and have not the understanding of a man.
3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY
The words of Agur resonate in this day and age.
So many people including us, can say these words. We have much knowledge nowadays, we claim to understand complex things, but do we understand the main thing, and that is the knowledge of God.
Hosea says that God's people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, they claimed to be wise in their own eyes, but like Agur they had become brutish.
For us in this so called enlightened age, we seem to have all the knowledge, all the understanding, and all the insight, when really we know nothing.
True knowledge and true understanding is when we come to know God personally and get to know him more as we walk with Him day by day.
Only when we know God in an intimate way, we will not be brutish, we will understand the true meaning of life, and the knowledge of the Holy one of Israel will transform our lives.
Believer before all things, get to know God.. Spend time with HIM
God bless you
Keith
PROVERBS 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it
SWEET OR SOUR HONEY
Someone once said everything in Moderation
That could be used when it comes to me and chocolate and walkers salt and vinegar crisps together hahahaha)
But seriously, we need to be careful
Paul said that he buffeted his body, that meant he was disciplined in everything he did.
At the end of 1 Corinthians 9, he uses the picture of an runner going for a prize
Can you imagine a fat man running the 100 metres at the Olympics?
We are allowed to eat as much honey as we want, but we need to ask ourselves, if it will edify us?
Paul said all things were lawful to him, but all things were not beneficial to him
What is your honey and are you tasting too much of it
It may be chocolate, crisps or maple syrup (one of my favourites!!!), whatever it is eat so much as is sufficient for thee
Remember your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
God bless you
Keith
PRAYER FOCUS
PRAYER FOCUS
PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY AND PASSIONATELY FOR THE CHINESE PEOPLE
HAINANESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12053/CH
Han Chinese, Hui'an
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18475/CH
HAKKA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12054/CH
Han Chinese, Huizhou
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18476/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN BY DENNIS LYLE
All God's Children Need Shoes
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1023071615391
Think Like a Soldier
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
Lurgan Baptist Church
sermonaudio.com/sermon/116071612415
Spiritual Swordsmanship
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1113071615445
Praying at all times
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1120071613480
SINGLE SERMONS
Spurgeon's Morning & Evening -
C. H. Spurgeon | Spurgeon's Daily Devotional
sermonaudio.com/sermon/popme0311M
Spurgeon's Morning & Evening - Aug 26 PM
C. H. Spurgeon | Spurgeon's Daily Devotional
https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/pop/sermons/popme0826E/
Broad Rivers Without Galleys
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0922
The Magnitude of Grace
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb1108
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
Hello, I am Keith and English believer who lives in China. My doctrinal position is that of Evangelical reformed. I stand by the whole bible as the word of God and love the five Solas of the reformation. I need Chinese friends to receive these devotions, if you know any let me know and also people to translate the devotions from English into Chinese.
Proverbs 15
31
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
32
He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself,
But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].
HAVE YOU A LISTENING EAR?
Our flesh hates to be rebuked and told that what we are doing or have done is wrong. Amen. I know that I certainly do not like godly rebuke at times.
All through the book of Proverbs, one of Solomon's main themes is that being rebuked is good. Chapter 15 is one of my favourite passages, as it has so much to share with us, firstly about the tongue, but here about listening to rebuke.
We see in verse 31, that rebuke is life giving, if listened to and acted upon. We often think the reason for being rebuked or told we are wrong, is to chain
us up, but it's true purpose is to liberate us from that sin or problem that is ruining our lives.
Do you want wisdom? Then you must have an attitude of humility. You must be willing to accept rebuke and change your behaviour accordingly.
Are you listening to rebuke?
Are you then taking action?
There are always two sides to every coin and if you don't listen to rebuke or instruction, then you actually despise or hate yourself. Is there anyone reading this, that despises themselves? Well if you won't or can't listen to rebuke then you are despising yourself, as you want to wallow in your sin and failure.
Rebuke is not given either by the Lord or by godly people, to hold you back, it is given to liberate you and to help you to mature and grow in your faith.
God bless you
Keith
PROVERBS 14:25
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
ARE YOU A DELIVERER OR A DECEIVER?
If the gospel is to be proclaimed, it must be done through faithful witnesses. In today's church, there are many people who preach a "false" gospel. They preach and promise prosperity or they tie everyone in knots by preaching legalism. So how do you know a false teacher/preacher from a true one?
A false teacher is one who preaches for financial gain; a true one preaches for heaven’s gain. A false teacher entertains. A true teacher edifies. A false teacher will not preach the cross; A true teacher will always preach the cross.
Matthew Henry puts it like this:
A man of integrity will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light and rescue those who are injured by falsehood. A faithful minister, who truly witnesses for God against sin, is thereby instrumental to deliver souls from eternal death.
He describes false teachers like this: "He forges lies, and yet pours them out with the greatest assurance imaginable for the destruction of the innocent."
Are you a true witness to the gospel of Christ? Do you proclaim the death, burial and resurrection of Christ? Listen - wealth cannot save; self-help cannot save; only the blood of Jesus can save…preach Him and Him alone.
God bless you
Keith
PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY AND PASSIONATELY FOR THE CHINESE PEOPLE
CANTONESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12057/CH
DAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18473/CH
GAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18474/CH
JIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18477/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN
BY DENNIS LYLE
Who is the Enemy?
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/925071621270
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/102071516414
The Belt of Truthfulness
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10907161641
Silence the Accuser
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/101607159165
FAITHS CHECKBOOK BY CHARLES SPURGEON
A Wonderful Guarantee
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0105
The Bible's First Promise
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0101
We May Speak for God
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0519
Light in Darkness
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0812
Proverbs 15
31
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
32
He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself,
But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].
HAVE YOU A LISTENING EAR?
Our flesh hates to be rebuked and told that what we are doing or have done is wrong. Amen. I know that I certainly do not like godly rebuke at times.
All through the book of Proverbs, one of Solomon's main themes is that being rebuked is good. Chapter 15 is one of my favourite passages, as it has so much to share with us, firstly about the tongue, but here about listening to rebuke.
We see in verse 31, that rebuke is life giving, if listened to and acted upon. We often think the reason for being rebuked or told we are wrong, is to chain
us up, but it's true purpose is to liberate us from that sin or problem that is ruining our lives.
Do you want wisdom? Then you must have an attitude of humility. You must be willing to accept rebuke and change your behaviour accordingly.
Are you listening to rebuke?
Are you then taking action?
There are always two sides to every coin and if you don't listen to rebuke or instruction, then you actually despise or hate yourself. Is there anyone reading this, that despises themselves? Well if you won't or can't listen to rebuke then you are despising yourself, as you want to wallow in your sin and failure.
Rebuke is not given either by the Lord or by godly people, to hold you back, it is given to liberate you and to help you to mature and grow in your faith.
God bless you
Keith
PROVERBS 14:25
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
ARE YOU A DELIVERER OR A DECEIVER?
If the gospel is to be proclaimed, it must be done through faithful witnesses. In today's church, there are many people who preach a "false" gospel. They preach and promise prosperity or they tie everyone in knots by preaching legalism. So how do you know a false teacher/preacher from a true one?
A false teacher is one who preaches for financial gain; a true one preaches for heaven’s gain. A false teacher entertains. A true teacher edifies. A false teacher will not preach the cross; A true teacher will always preach the cross.
Matthew Henry puts it like this:
A man of integrity will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light and rescue those who are injured by falsehood. A faithful minister, who truly witnesses for God against sin, is thereby instrumental to deliver souls from eternal death.
He describes false teachers like this: "He forges lies, and yet pours them out with the greatest assurance imaginable for the destruction of the innocent."
Are you a true witness to the gospel of Christ? Do you proclaim the death, burial and resurrection of Christ? Listen - wealth cannot save; self-help cannot save; only the blood of Jesus can save…preach Him and Him alone.
God bless you
Keith
PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY AND PASSIONATELY FOR THE CHINESE PEOPLE
CANTONESE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12057/CH
DAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18473/CH
GAN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18474/CH
JIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18477/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN
BY DENNIS LYLE
Who is the Enemy?
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/925071621270
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/102071516414
The Belt of Truthfulness
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10907161641
Silence the Accuser
Denis Lyle | The Well Dressed Christian
sermonaudio.com/sermon/101607159165
FAITHS CHECKBOOK BY CHARLES SPURGEON
A Wonderful Guarantee
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0105
The Bible's First Promise
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0101
We May Speak for God
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0519
Light in Darkness
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0812
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
1 SAMUEL 2
22 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
23 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.
24 Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord's people to transgress.
A SLAP ON THE WRIST
Eli was the High priest, his sons were priests also, but they where a disgrace to their calling. Not only were they thieves, but they were fornicators.
These women came to worship God, but these two evil men used and abused their power.
The Lord eventually dealt with them and rightly so, but why did it have to come to that?
I have heard it enough times, some Christian is living in sin and I hear this:
You can't judge him/her
You should look at your own life first.
You should show them love
They have been members of the church a long time, we can't drive them away.
Eli knew that what they were doing was sinful, he was the stereotypical bad parent or even pastor, whatever their child or church member do, they tolerate, they don't want to rock the boat, they can't correct their children/church members, that is too harsh by far.
Now I realise that God hardened their hearts, because of their indifference, but Eli was at fault here, he should have dealt firmly, in banning these evil men from the priest's office, the things they were doing, were worthy of severe punishment or even death.
Virtually the same scenario happened in Numbers 25, what happened these two were pierced through by Phinehas. So why didn't this happen with these two evil men?
I hear this all the time, something happens in a church, some Christian is in sexual sin and after multiple rebukes refuses to change his/her behaviour. We need to deal with sin in the house of God, not wait and say, let's wait and pray and let God handle it. He has given us pastors and deacons with authority to deal with this, but how often do they act like Eli and give a slap on the wrist, when they need to deal with the sin like Phinehas did and kill it, that is to disallow fellowship to that person.
Time to clean house Church, judgement begins at the house of God.
God wants a pure church.
God bless you
KK
1 CORINTHIANS 1
2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
CALLED TO BE SAINTS
What a way to start a letter.
First of all, we are sanctified in Christ Jesus, in the Greek it is used as a noun and means Holy People, we are as Peter says later in his epistle in chapter 2:
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Why are we a holy people, because we are called to be saints, or to be holy. Corinth was one of the worst places to be a Christian, it was full of sin and idols and temples to false Gods and yet here were a people who were holy to the Lord, who were to live lives that were worthy of their high calling.
Look at the phrase Peter uses in the verse above, to proclaim the excellencies of Him, don't you just love that, why have we been saved?
We are a church set apart by God, a chosen people and a royal priesthood, why so that we who are called to be saints can show forth the glorious excellencies of the one who called us.
Let's do that every day and show the world that Jesus lives.. in us
For his glory and honour
Amen
God Bless You,
KK
REVELATION 3
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
ANSWER THE DOOR!!!!
This is probably the most misused verse in the Bible, when I came to faith back in 1975, this was the verse that I remember from the book Journey into life. But it is not aimed at unbelievers, it comes right at the end off the letters to the seven churches and indeed right at the end of the last one to the Laodicean church, which has some of the strongest rebukes in the Bible.
You remember that Jesus has become so upset with this Church and its compromise that he has threatened to spew them out of his mouth, that means what they are makes him physically sick. This Church was not one thing or the other, they wanted to serve Christ and still wanted to live in the world.
But there is hope, this is one of the greatest invitations in the Bible. Let's look at it for a minute.
It is Jesus who is knocking, Behold I stand, if you go and read in Song of Solomon chapter 5:2, Solomon is seeking for his bride. This is a wonderful picture of what Jesus is doing today, he is earnestly seeking his bride, the Church. He is standing at the door of the Church and knocking to get in. Is he standing at your Church and knocking to get in?
Although these letters were addressed to the Leaders of the seven Churches, this invitation is to everyone in the Church. note the words, if any one hear my voice and open the door. This whole invitation is a personal invite for every Christian as well as for the whole Church. The Lord stands at the door of each believers heart and he is constantly knocking, but the door handle is on the inside, it's up to you Believer’s to open the door.
Well what happens when you open the door, it's the most glorious thing ever, Jesus comes and has intimate communion with us, there are two amazing promises here, one is that Jesus will come in, when you open the door, he will be there. Sometimes you open the door after someone has been knocking and they have disappeared, not Jesus. Secondly, he will have fellowship with us and get this.. us with him. The most intimate thing that we have is a meal and that is why Jesus is knocking, he wants intimate and deep fellowship.
It's time for some Churches to open the door to Jesus, because the door to him, is closed. Are you going to brave enough to open it?
As an individual believer are you going to open the door of your own life to Jesus?
How long are you going to leave him at your door knocking?
It's time to answer the door!!!
God Bless You,
Keith
PRAYER FOCUS
PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY AMD PASSIONATELY FOR CHINA
MANDARIN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/CH
MIN BEI
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11343/CH
HANI
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12062/CH
HUI
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12140/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE...PLEASE LISTEN
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES
The Fruit of the Spirit is Compassion
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1120121510161
The Fruit of the Spirit is Humility
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1120121525476
Keeping in Step with the Spirit
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/112712128136
SINGLE SERMONS
Help from Without
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0106
The Compromising Church
Mike Gendron | Conferences: Homosexuality
sermonaudio.com/sermon/226151610440
The Forgotten Followers
Denis Lyle | The Master's Men
sermonaudio.com/sermon/111316626379
Jael
Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas | Out of the Lime Light
sermonaudio.com/sermon/92922165118506
No Guilt in Life, No Fear in Death
Rev. Roger Higginson
sermonaudio.com/sermon/31201533200
22 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
23 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.
24 Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord's people to transgress.
A SLAP ON THE WRIST
Eli was the High priest, his sons were priests also, but they where a disgrace to their calling. Not only were they thieves, but they were fornicators.
These women came to worship God, but these two evil men used and abused their power.
The Lord eventually dealt with them and rightly so, but why did it have to come to that?
I have heard it enough times, some Christian is living in sin and I hear this:
You can't judge him/her
You should look at your own life first.
You should show them love
They have been members of the church a long time, we can't drive them away.
Eli knew that what they were doing was sinful, he was the stereotypical bad parent or even pastor, whatever their child or church member do, they tolerate, they don't want to rock the boat, they can't correct their children/church members, that is too harsh by far.
Now I realise that God hardened their hearts, because of their indifference, but Eli was at fault here, he should have dealt firmly, in banning these evil men from the priest's office, the things they were doing, were worthy of severe punishment or even death.
Virtually the same scenario happened in Numbers 25, what happened these two were pierced through by Phinehas. So why didn't this happen with these two evil men?
I hear this all the time, something happens in a church, some Christian is in sexual sin and after multiple rebukes refuses to change his/her behaviour. We need to deal with sin in the house of God, not wait and say, let's wait and pray and let God handle it. He has given us pastors and deacons with authority to deal with this, but how often do they act like Eli and give a slap on the wrist, when they need to deal with the sin like Phinehas did and kill it, that is to disallow fellowship to that person.
Time to clean house Church, judgement begins at the house of God.
God wants a pure church.
God bless you
KK
1 CORINTHIANS 1
2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
CALLED TO BE SAINTS
What a way to start a letter.
First of all, we are sanctified in Christ Jesus, in the Greek it is used as a noun and means Holy People, we are as Peter says later in his epistle in chapter 2:
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Why are we a holy people, because we are called to be saints, or to be holy. Corinth was one of the worst places to be a Christian, it was full of sin and idols and temples to false Gods and yet here were a people who were holy to the Lord, who were to live lives that were worthy of their high calling.
Look at the phrase Peter uses in the verse above, to proclaim the excellencies of Him, don't you just love that, why have we been saved?
We are a church set apart by God, a chosen people and a royal priesthood, why so that we who are called to be saints can show forth the glorious excellencies of the one who called us.
Let's do that every day and show the world that Jesus lives.. in us
For his glory and honour
Amen
God Bless You,
KK
REVELATION 3
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
ANSWER THE DOOR!!!!
This is probably the most misused verse in the Bible, when I came to faith back in 1975, this was the verse that I remember from the book Journey into life. But it is not aimed at unbelievers, it comes right at the end off the letters to the seven churches and indeed right at the end of the last one to the Laodicean church, which has some of the strongest rebukes in the Bible.
You remember that Jesus has become so upset with this Church and its compromise that he has threatened to spew them out of his mouth, that means what they are makes him physically sick. This Church was not one thing or the other, they wanted to serve Christ and still wanted to live in the world.
But there is hope, this is one of the greatest invitations in the Bible. Let's look at it for a minute.
It is Jesus who is knocking, Behold I stand, if you go and read in Song of Solomon chapter 5:2, Solomon is seeking for his bride. This is a wonderful picture of what Jesus is doing today, he is earnestly seeking his bride, the Church. He is standing at the door of the Church and knocking to get in. Is he standing at your Church and knocking to get in?
Although these letters were addressed to the Leaders of the seven Churches, this invitation is to everyone in the Church. note the words, if any one hear my voice and open the door. This whole invitation is a personal invite for every Christian as well as for the whole Church. The Lord stands at the door of each believers heart and he is constantly knocking, but the door handle is on the inside, it's up to you Believer’s to open the door.
Well what happens when you open the door, it's the most glorious thing ever, Jesus comes and has intimate communion with us, there are two amazing promises here, one is that Jesus will come in, when you open the door, he will be there. Sometimes you open the door after someone has been knocking and they have disappeared, not Jesus. Secondly, he will have fellowship with us and get this.. us with him. The most intimate thing that we have is a meal and that is why Jesus is knocking, he wants intimate and deep fellowship.
It's time for some Churches to open the door to Jesus, because the door to him, is closed. Are you going to brave enough to open it?
As an individual believer are you going to open the door of your own life to Jesus?
How long are you going to leave him at your door knocking?
It's time to answer the door!!!
God Bless You,
Keith
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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES
The Fruit of the Spirit is Compassion
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
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The Fruit of the Spirit is Humility
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
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Keeping in Step with the Spirit
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
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SINGLE SERMONS
Help from Without
C. H. Spurgeon | Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon
sermonaudio.com/sermon/fcb0106
The Compromising Church
Mike Gendron | Conferences: Homosexuality
sermonaudio.com/sermon/226151610440
The Forgotten Followers
Denis Lyle | The Master's Men
sermonaudio.com/sermon/111316626379
Jael
Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas | Out of the Lime Light
sermonaudio.com/sermon/92922165118506
No Guilt in Life, No Fear in Death
Rev. Roger Higginson
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Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
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THE LIVING BIBLE: GOD'S CHILDREN
“Even in his own land and among his own people, the Jews, he was not accepted. Only a few would welcome and receive him. But to all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. All they needed to do was to trust him to save them. All those who believe this are reborn!—not a physical rebirth resulting from human passion or plan—but from the will of God…John 1:11-13.”
So many people today have rejected Jesus. Times haven't changed. When he came to his own people, they rejected Him and many in Israel today are still looking for the Messiah. They don't understand that He has already come.
Only a very few will welcome Jesus into their hearts, but look at what they become. They become Sons and Daughters of God… Wow! You may not be anything in people's eyes, but in God's eyes, you are a son and daughter of the King of Kings. Your father is the One who made the universe.
How is this done? If we go forward two chapters to the discourse of Jesus to Nicodemus, it is through the supernatural operation of the Holy Spirit as the person concerned puts their faith and trust in the finished work of Christ at sacrifice of Calvary. Believer you have been reborn. You have the greatest privilege anyone can have - to be a son and daughter of the kings of kings Wow that should make you so happy.
It does me!!!
God bless you, Keith
FLEETING OPPORTUNITIES
“Make the most of your chances to tell others the Good News. Be wise in all your contacts with them. Let your conversation be gracious as well as sensible, for then you will have the right answer for everyone…Colossians 4:5-6.”
Life is short, very short. We have a very limited time on earth, and we are to take every single opportunity we have to reach as many people as we can. We have numerous opportunities to share our faith. Some are with people we will probably never come into contact with again. Opportunities are fleeting.
This verse tells us that in all our contacts with people, we can even put people off by how we approach them and certainly by our mannerisms and attitude. But especially by our speech, we want so much to share the gospel, that we forget that the hearer has legitimate questions, they want to hear of that hope that is within you. Yet, we seek to virtually throw it down people's throats without listening to them. That's why we have two ears and one mouth.
How many people have been put off by our attitude, but especially by our speech? We speak over them; we push our literature in their face or we even run after them begging them to take a tract. Did Jesus ever do that? Did the apostle Paul or Peter or Stephen? They spoke firmly and truthfully, but they spoke with graciousness and sensitivity. Our job when we witness is to draw people to Jesus not drive people away from Him.
Which are you doing?
God bless you
Keith
WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO FOR YOU?
Matthew 20
29 And as they were going out of Jericho, a great throng accompanied Him.
30 And behold, two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, Lord, have pity and mercy on us, [You] Son of David!
31 The crowds reproved them and told them to keep still; but they cried out all the more, Lord, have pity and mercy on us, [You] Son of David!
32 And Jesus stopped and called them, and asked, What do you want Me to do for you?
33 They answered Him, Lord, we want our eyes to be opened!
34 And Jesus, in pity, touched their eyes; and instantly they received their sight and followed Him.
What a day that must have been! These men sat day after day
on the side of the road and heard that on this day,
Jesus was passing by. Note that He was passing by,
but not passing them by. We are often in peoples lives for a short time,
but it is not about the length of time we spend in other peoples lives,
but it is about the effect that we have on them that matters.
Jesus was in a great throng of people, just like we are today. But His ears and heart were
sensitive to the cry of these two men. Likewise, we need to be sensitive
to the cries of hurting people in today's world.
We live in a hustle-bustle world, and need to pray that our
hearts and ears and tuned to the cries of the needy and hurting
When people cry out to us, we should be sensitive to their cries.
Men and women today are crying out to us, for answers to heal their lives. We have that answer in Jesus!
So let us be quick to respond and to hear their
cry as Jesus did.
We need to dig below the surface of people's lives.
If you have ever seen an iceberg, only 10-20% is visible... the rest is beneath the surface.
Please note FOUR things..
First, the crowd tried to silence them; they told them to be quiet.
Hurting people are crying out all around you, but there are
voices that are telling them (and us) to be quiet.
Jesus wanted to hear them, and He wants us to hear them also.
We are never to tell these people to be quiet.
Secondly, Jesus stopped... and so must we. Nothing is more
important than stopping. What we are doing to respond to the cries
of the hurting people in the world? Maybe it is time for you to stop
and hear the cries of the hurting people around you.
Thirdly, Jesus asked them what they wanted Him to do for them.
We need to ask people what help they need, and not wait for them to take the initiative and tell us.
Sometimes in church, we say, "If they need anything.. they will let us know."
But often people are nervous about saying anything, so we must take the initiative.
Fourthly, we must have the same compassion Jesus had.
Jesus said that we would do greater works than he did: John 14:12.
Peter and John as they walked into the temple had no money to give that man..
but they gave Him JESUS and so can we.
Physically speaking, we can't open eyes, but through
the power of the Holy Spirit, we can share the love of Jesus.
The men recognised who Jesus was... the Son of David.
Jesus always responds to the person who truly recognises who He is truly is.
The religious leaders did not recognise him as God!
But John 1:12, it says, 'as many as believed Him, He gave them power
(the right) to become children of God.' Have you acknowledged Jesus for who He is
and cried 'Have mercy on me a sinner'?
Jesus asked the men a question in verse 32.. what do you want
ME to do for you? He asks the same question of you today.
What is your answer?
The answer the men gave is the one and only true answer. To have their eyes opened to the truth; to see spiritually and to encounter God!
If you wish to encounter God and to have your eyes
opened, please say this:
Father God. I have sinned and broken your commandments and I come to you Asking for forgiveness, admitting I am a sinner and believing that
Jesus died for me on the cross. I ask that the blood of Jesus cleanses me from all my sin and that JESUS comes to take over my life and
I promise to follow and serve you for the rest of my life.
A prayer cannot save you, but it must be the true desire of your heart to give your life to Him and trust in Him alone.
In Jesus name.
Amen
God bless you
Keith
PRAYER FOCUS
HAN CHINESE IN CHINA
JIN
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MIN BEI
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SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES
The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness (Part 1)
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/930121848422
The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness (Part 2)
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/930121854205
The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10812125770
The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control (Part 1)
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/101412225633
The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control (2): Tongue Taming
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10141223354
Self-Control (Part 3): Battling Lustful Thoughts
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1021121553332
The Fruit of the Spirit is Pursuing Excellence
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1114121257171
The Fruit of the Spirit is Courage
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/111412146371
Be blessed as you read, pray and listen, if you have enjoyed them, please share.
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THE LIVING BIBLE: GOD'S CHILDREN
“Even in his own land and among his own people, the Jews, he was not accepted. Only a few would welcome and receive him. But to all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. All they needed to do was to trust him to save them. All those who believe this are reborn!—not a physical rebirth resulting from human passion or plan—but from the will of God…John 1:11-13.”
So many people today have rejected Jesus. Times haven't changed. When he came to his own people, they rejected Him and many in Israel today are still looking for the Messiah. They don't understand that He has already come.
Only a very few will welcome Jesus into their hearts, but look at what they become. They become Sons and Daughters of God… Wow! You may not be anything in people's eyes, but in God's eyes, you are a son and daughter of the King of Kings. Your father is the One who made the universe.
How is this done? If we go forward two chapters to the discourse of Jesus to Nicodemus, it is through the supernatural operation of the Holy Spirit as the person concerned puts their faith and trust in the finished work of Christ at sacrifice of Calvary. Believer you have been reborn. You have the greatest privilege anyone can have - to be a son and daughter of the kings of kings Wow that should make you so happy.
It does me!!!
God bless you, Keith
FLEETING OPPORTUNITIES
“Make the most of your chances to tell others the Good News. Be wise in all your contacts with them. Let your conversation be gracious as well as sensible, for then you will have the right answer for everyone…Colossians 4:5-6.”
Life is short, very short. We have a very limited time on earth, and we are to take every single opportunity we have to reach as many people as we can. We have numerous opportunities to share our faith. Some are with people we will probably never come into contact with again. Opportunities are fleeting.
This verse tells us that in all our contacts with people, we can even put people off by how we approach them and certainly by our mannerisms and attitude. But especially by our speech, we want so much to share the gospel, that we forget that the hearer has legitimate questions, they want to hear of that hope that is within you. Yet, we seek to virtually throw it down people's throats without listening to them. That's why we have two ears and one mouth.
How many people have been put off by our attitude, but especially by our speech? We speak over them; we push our literature in their face or we even run after them begging them to take a tract. Did Jesus ever do that? Did the apostle Paul or Peter or Stephen? They spoke firmly and truthfully, but they spoke with graciousness and sensitivity. Our job when we witness is to draw people to Jesus not drive people away from Him.
Which are you doing?
God bless you
Keith
WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO FOR YOU?
Matthew 20
29 And as they were going out of Jericho, a great throng accompanied Him.
30 And behold, two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, Lord, have pity and mercy on us, [You] Son of David!
31 The crowds reproved them and told them to keep still; but they cried out all the more, Lord, have pity and mercy on us, [You] Son of David!
32 And Jesus stopped and called them, and asked, What do you want Me to do for you?
33 They answered Him, Lord, we want our eyes to be opened!
34 And Jesus, in pity, touched their eyes; and instantly they received their sight and followed Him.
What a day that must have been! These men sat day after day
on the side of the road and heard that on this day,
Jesus was passing by. Note that He was passing by,
but not passing them by. We are often in peoples lives for a short time,
but it is not about the length of time we spend in other peoples lives,
but it is about the effect that we have on them that matters.
Jesus was in a great throng of people, just like we are today. But His ears and heart were
sensitive to the cry of these two men. Likewise, we need to be sensitive
to the cries of hurting people in today's world.
We live in a hustle-bustle world, and need to pray that our
hearts and ears and tuned to the cries of the needy and hurting
When people cry out to us, we should be sensitive to their cries.
Men and women today are crying out to us, for answers to heal their lives. We have that answer in Jesus!
So let us be quick to respond and to hear their
cry as Jesus did.
We need to dig below the surface of people's lives.
If you have ever seen an iceberg, only 10-20% is visible... the rest is beneath the surface.
Please note FOUR things..
First, the crowd tried to silence them; they told them to be quiet.
Hurting people are crying out all around you, but there are
voices that are telling them (and us) to be quiet.
Jesus wanted to hear them, and He wants us to hear them also.
We are never to tell these people to be quiet.
Secondly, Jesus stopped... and so must we. Nothing is more
important than stopping. What we are doing to respond to the cries
of the hurting people in the world? Maybe it is time for you to stop
and hear the cries of the hurting people around you.
Thirdly, Jesus asked them what they wanted Him to do for them.
We need to ask people what help they need, and not wait for them to take the initiative and tell us.
Sometimes in church, we say, "If they need anything.. they will let us know."
But often people are nervous about saying anything, so we must take the initiative.
Fourthly, we must have the same compassion Jesus had.
Jesus said that we would do greater works than he did: John 14:12.
Peter and John as they walked into the temple had no money to give that man..
but they gave Him JESUS and so can we.
Physically speaking, we can't open eyes, but through
the power of the Holy Spirit, we can share the love of Jesus.
The men recognised who Jesus was... the Son of David.
Jesus always responds to the person who truly recognises who He is truly is.
The religious leaders did not recognise him as God!
But John 1:12, it says, 'as many as believed Him, He gave them power
(the right) to become children of God.' Have you acknowledged Jesus for who He is
and cried 'Have mercy on me a sinner'?
Jesus asked the men a question in verse 32.. what do you want
ME to do for you? He asks the same question of you today.
What is your answer?
The answer the men gave is the one and only true answer. To have their eyes opened to the truth; to see spiritually and to encounter God!
If you wish to encounter God and to have your eyes
opened, please say this:
Father God. I have sinned and broken your commandments and I come to you Asking for forgiveness, admitting I am a sinner and believing that
Jesus died for me on the cross. I ask that the blood of Jesus cleanses me from all my sin and that JESUS comes to take over my life and
I promise to follow and serve you for the rest of my life.
A prayer cannot save you, but it must be the true desire of your heart to give your life to Him and trust in Him alone.
In Jesus name.
Amen
God bless you
Keith
PRAYER FOCUS
HAN CHINESE IN CHINA
JIN
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18477/CH
MIN BEI
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/11343/CH
WU
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/11345/CH
PUTIAN
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18481/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES
The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness (Part 1)
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/930121848422
The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness (Part 2)
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/930121854205
The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10812125770
The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control (Part 1)
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/101412225633
The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control (2): Tongue Taming
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/10141223354
Self-Control (Part 3): Battling Lustful Thoughts
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1021121553332
The Fruit of the Spirit is Pursuing Excellence
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/1114121257171
The Fruit of the Spirit is Courage
Brian Cochran | The Fruit of the Spirit
sermonaudio.com/sermon/111412146371
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
[size=32][size=24][b]Welcome to fruit and truth devotions[/size][/b]
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[size=24]BE WATCHFUL AND STAND FIRM
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love… 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.”
Paul is finishing his letter that is full of instruction and rebuke. He leaves the church with five instructions that we need to obey and do in today's world.
Instruction #1: Be Watchful. What do we have to watch out for: One of the things is to watch out for the devil. He is prowling the earth like a roaring lion, seeking who he may devour. Therefore, be on your guard, and stay prayerful. Next, we have to watch out for the coming of the Lord Jesus. We are encouraged to look expectantly for Christ’s return. He is our blessed hope. (See Titus 2:13).
Instruction #2: Stand firm in the faith. In this day of error, we must be true to the Bible and to the highest standards of Christian conduct. In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul tells the saints to be steadfast. Many people are questioning scripture and saying this is wrong and that is wrong, and false teachers are rampant in the church. We must study the Bible so that we can properly understand the truth from error. (See II Timothy 2:15).
Instruction #3: Act like men. When Paul was writing this, I'm sure that he was thinking of some of the actions of this church. They hadn't acted like men! Indeed, they had acted like spoiled children. We are to be men in all our actions. So many men in the church are very womanly; they dress not as men should, and wear things that make them look effeminate. Remember that no one who is like this has any part in the Kingdom of God. Paul encouraged Timothy to be an example in every area of his life. 1 Timothy 4:12 says, "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." Paul and Jesus were real men, and have manly characteristics. We have a desperate need for manly Christians. That doesn't mean you have to the gym and start a bodybuilding program; However, you are called to be the man God’s word directs you to be.
Instruction #4: Be strong. Remember what God said to Joshua, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause these people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous…” (Joshua 1:6). The end times are here; the days are evil, and we need to be courageous. We need to go into the world asking for the courage that Christ gives.
Instruction #5: Do everything in love. Sometimes we can be so courageous, or so strong, that we forget to act in love. Strength has to be balanced with love. These five rules if they are carried out and acted out in the lives of Christians will transform our lives for God's glory.
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1 SAMUEL 15
20 And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the Lord, and have gone the way which the Lord sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites. 21 But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the Lord thy God in Gilgal.
DIRECT DISOBEDIENCE
Saul was told to completely destroy Amalek. Why would God want Saul to do this?
Amalek was the one who attacked the weak rearguard of Israel. In Exodus chapter 17 they were terrible, and it took all the prayers of Moses to support Joshua as he fought against them. So they were very evil people and God wanted them to be destroyed, as they were a people who not only attacked the children of Israel, but also led them into idol worship.
When sin and disobedience is in the believer's life, they will make many excuses. The origins are in the Garden of Eden, when Adam blamed Eve. She blamed the serpent who hadn't got a leg to stand on, so to speak.
Saul heard the words of Samuel in verse 3. He knew what God wanted him to do, but he was like Achan; he saw the good things and kept them. He destroyed all the rubbish of Amalek, but kept the best things to do what - sacrifice unto the Lord?
How often are we like Saul? We are told to completely destroy some pet sin, but we keep the best parts of it. We think that God will be satisfied with partial obedience. and God comes like Samuel did and says ‘What means the bleating of the sheep in my ears?’. We try and hide our sin from God, thinking that partial obedience is true obedience when in fact it is direct disobedience.
We blame other. Let's say we have the sin of pride, and we say to God ‘Well I have got rid of it. But look at him/her: they have this sin or that sin and I haven't’. Well, you still have the sin of pride, however much you may try to hide it.
The people did not keep the sheep and the oxen; the order to do this came from the top, from Saul himself.
Are you disobeying God Christian, and then blaming someone else for your sin? You need to take responsibility for your actions.
Are you still keeping an Agag in your life? Look at what Samuel did to Agag and he was an old man!!!
It is tiime to obey the Lord fully and to destroy the Amalekites and Agag's in your life.
Remember, if you don't they will turn into Haman, who in the book of Esther put the children of Israel in serious peril, and it was only because God graciously intervened that they were saved.
Do not play around with sin believer, do as Samuel did and hack your Agag to pieces and wholly follow the Lord.
Amen
Keith
1 SAMUEL 15
22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
GOD'S DELIGHT AND GOD'S HATRED
It is always the case with the true minister of God, that when they have to confront anybody and in this case and in Samuel's case, it was the king, that they didn't compromise about speaking directly and called Sin.. Sin.
The context is set in verse 21, Saul uses te excuse of sacrificing these animals to God. but did God ask for a sacrifice to Him, no he asked for obedience to his word.
Let me give you a modern example, we can give our money week after week into the offering box and still not be obeying God. We can come to church on sunday and still not be obeying God, we can go through all the religous rituals we want and still not be obeying God.
Let me ask you these questions
When is the last time you shared your faith with someone? Matthew 28 and Mark 16
When is the last time you hosted another believer in your home? 1 Peter 4:9
When have you forgiven another brother and sister Colossians 3:13
All commands in the bible.. yes. So were they put there for our interest.. or our obedience.
So when we don't do them.. please tell me what it is?
DISOBEDIENCE
And what is disobedience likened to, well to witchcraft. Strong words to me and you. we know we are to do these things and yet we either won't or don't.
Disobedience is an act of the will, it is not an emotion. It is seated in the flesh, that is why it is likened to stubbornness and inquity.
Let me tell you that I am probably the biggest culprit, when it comes to this. I pick and choose which commands I obey.
God does not want you sacrifices church, he wants your and my obedience.
He clearly states that these sacrifices are not something he accepts. The children of Israel tried to give God lots of sacrifices, lots of words. but it did not mean anything to God because these words came from a heart that was not true to him. They were false sacrifices from a heart far away from Him.
The Jewish leaders tried this; they were rejected. Why, because they thought their sacrifices and they tithed even their herbs meant more to God than their obedience to him and his word.
God called them empty whitewashed tombs full of dead men's bones!!
Are you an empty tomb full of dead men's bones?
God bless you
Keith
PRAYER FOCUS
Pray for the [size=24]Katso in China
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https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/pray/unreachedoftheday/today?month=1&day=25&year=2023&cal=1
Pray for the [size=24]Hbrogpa Amdo in China
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https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/pray/unreachedoftheday/today?month=1&day=26&year=2023&cal=1
Pray for the [size=24]Tseku in China
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https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/pray/unreachedoftheday/today?month=1&day=28&year=2023&cal=1
Pray for the [size=24]Xiang Chinese in China
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https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/pray/unreachedoftheday/today?month=4&day=5&year=2023&cal=1
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES
[size=12][size=24]The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy (Part 1)[/size]
[color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit[/size][/size]
sermonaudio.com/sermon/82012056168
The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy (Part 2)
[color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:fd03=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/8201210410
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[color:fd03=344556]The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace (Part 1)
[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/9212224200
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[color:fd03=344556]The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace (Part 2)
[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/92122211341
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[size=24]The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience: With Sinful and Annoying People
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[color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:fd03=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/99122147413
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[color:fd03=344556]The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience: With God's Timing
[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/9912213955
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[color:fd03=344556]The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness and Goodness (Part 1)
[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/916122118593
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[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556]The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness and Goodness (Part 2)
[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:fd03=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556][color:fd03=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/916122123527[/size]
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
[size=32][size=24][b]Welcome to fruit and truth devotions[/size][/b]
[size=32][b]PLEASE REMEMBER CHINA PRAYER DAY SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY. Get your church/social media groups/contacts involved[/size][/b]
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I believe these devotions and the sermons to be spiritual dynamite. I want to reach as many as I can, if you have any friends, who wish to receive them. Please ask them to subscribe by emailing me at keitherichobkirk@hotmail.com
[size=24]1 JOHN 4
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
THE EVIDENCE OF GOD'S LOVE
John is the apostle of love; he is the one who was closest to Jesus. He was the one who leaned on Jesus at the last supper. He was one of the three on the Mt of Transfiguration and he was the only one standing at the cross, so he above anyone else can give us the unique perspective on God's love.
The love that God gave and has given us is completely unearned and undeserved. In fact, we deserve Hell, judgement and punishment. I know that I do.
Now God could have kept that love to Himself. He could have said, “Well, I really do love humanity and indeed I feel sorry for them, but they got themselves into this mess. Let them get themselves out of it”.
Now there is a long word at the end of the verse, what does this word mean? In the Greek it means Hilasmos. It means a sacrifice that turns away God's wrath and turns it into favour.
The problem man had was impossible for him to conquer on his own. Someone had to come down and deal with Sin. What Jesus did was to take God's full righteous anger and justice to declare us righteous and justified. I, for one, can't get my head fully round what God did in reconciling us to himself.
God's love was in evidence in Him dealing with sin. Jesus came to be the propitiation for our sins; He came and died to turn our judgement into righteousness our condemnation into justification and our bondage into freedom.
We now have God's favor because of the sacrifice of Jesus. Let us never lose sight of the glory of the cross.
Archibald Brown penned these amazing words.
Before God could forgive a sinner in accordance with His infinite holiness and perfect justice — think what had to be done, sacrificed, and suffered! Measure God's pardon, by the obstacles His pardoning love overcame— and then you can form some idea of its intensity.
God has fathomed His love and pity in one text, "God SO loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son." That little word "so" contains more than Heaven or Earth can describe. In it, is the heart of God; in it, is the depth of pardoning love. Oh think for a minute what that pardon cost, which now makes your soul sing for joy. You received it freely enough, because Another paid the price; but what was that price?
God's love is most in evidence at the cross, but let us realize what it cost His Son to put us right with God.
The cross.. the cross.. is such a place
A place of beauty
A place of pain
A place where sin was destroyed
Where The saviour bled and died
For me.. for me
God bless you
1 JOHN 4
11. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
12. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
SHOWING TRUE LOVE
The previous verse has shown us that God has showed his love to us, by sending Jesus to die on the Cross for us.
Yeah, so what!
Because we have been loved by God so much, we have to love others, especially the Brethren.
No one has seen God in all his fullness.. although Jesus has shown us the Father.
So how can God be seen?
One of the ways is that his people love each other deeply and with fervency.
One of the main ways the world sees God is through the love we have for our brothers and sisters.
One of the ways we have the assurance of Salvation that God is dwelling within us.
We know that we are growing in faith... why? Because our love for the brethren is growing and growing.
The Christian and the Church are unique.. individually and corporately, it is filled with love.
God bless you
Keith
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[size=24]MAKE SUNDAY SPECIAL[/size]
[size=24]“If you turn back your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on my holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight and the holy day of the Lord honourable; if you honour it, not going your own ways, or seeking your own pleasure, or talking idly; then you shall take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken…Isaiah 58:13-14.”
Is Sunday special to you? We say we will go to church, Sunday school (if you are in America), or if we are really spiritual, we may even go to the Sunday evening service. What about the rest of the day? Is that yours to enjoy? Once we have attended church, do we say, "We have done our duty?"
It is not enough to go to church: we are called to delight in the day that is set aside to worship our God. After church, it is so difficult not to watch TV and do our own thing. I am not saying that you should sit in the pews from sunrise to sunset, but you should have an attitude of worship that extends beyond the typical church service. One of the best things to do is not to talk idly, especially after church. To talk idly is to engage in gossip and conversations that lead to discord among fellow believers.
A final question: How will you glorify God on the day set aside to worship Him? Will you limit your worship to the time you spend in church, or will you give God praise in your home, and throughout your day?
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[size=24]God bless you, KK
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[size=24]PRAYER FOCUS..PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY.. TO REACH CHINA.. YOU HAVE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE HAN CHINESE[/size]
HAN CHINESE MANDARIN
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/12051/CH
HAN CHINESE WU
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/11345/CH
[size=24]Han Chinese, Xunpu[/size]
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18485/CH
[size=24]Han Chinese, Hui'an[/size]https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18475/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE..PLEASE COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES
[size=24]Walk by the Spirit (Part 1)
[color:2750=427194]Brian Cochran[color:2750=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit[/size]
[color:2750=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/71512223169
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[color:2750=344556][size=24]Walk by the Spirit (Part 2)[/size]
[color:2750=344556][color:2750=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:2750=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/7221223521
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556]The Fruit of the Spirit
[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:2750=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/8512183741
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556]The Fruit of the Spirit is Love
[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=427194][size=24]Brian Cochran[color:2750=344556] | The Fruit of the Spirit
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/813121537451
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][size=24]SINGLE SERMONS[/size]
[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556]Facing a Tolerant World with Intolerant Truth (Selected Scriptures)
[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=427194][size=24]Pastor John MacArthur
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/172340513423
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556]The Spiritual Pauper
[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=427194][size=24]Rev. Paul A. Backhurst
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/816212327307226
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][size=10][size=11][size=24]Turning a Good Boy Into a Great Man
[/size][color:2750=996600]Jared Pilkington
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=996600][size=10][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/11920223545033
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[color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=344556][color:2750=996600][size=10]God's Favorite Word
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Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
China needs urgent prayer, you read the news about Covid, but China needs something else, it needs the gospel.
Please take time to pray for China on Chinese new year, which is Sunday 22[size=24]nd January. Please take time to pray any and everyday for China, but make Sunday 22nd China prayer day.[/size]
[size=24]Please get your church involved.[/size]
[size=24]Please get your friends involved[/size]
[size=24]Please get your social media groups involved.[/size]
[size=24]Here are some requests to help you[/size]
[size=24]Please pray that the Church would reach out to everyone in China.[/size]
[size=24]Please pray that everyone in China, would be able to hear the gospel.[/size]
[size=24]Please pray that the 500-600 million atheists and 200 million Buddhists, would have their eyes opened.[/size]
[size=24]Please pray for the following people groups:[/size]
DAUR
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18433/CH
SHE
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/14901/CH
TU
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/15603/CH
AXI
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18405/CH
GE
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18460/CH
AKHA
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/10223/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
[size=24]Chinese Government Targets Church Leaders
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[color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Bob Faulkner[color:e5aa=344556] | Persecution 21st century
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sermonaudio.com/sermon/101422125857981
[size=24]Extreme Devotion, Pastor Wang
[color:e5aa=427194]Bob Faulkner[color:e5aa=344556] | Extreme Devotion
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sermonaudio.com/sermon/52122152557276
[size=24]Extreme Devotion, Pastor Li
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[color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Bob Faulkner[color:e5aa=344556] | Extreme Devotion
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sermonaudio.com/sermon/2422122034369
These last three sermons are in English and Chinese
[size=24]揭发虚假的布道法 (一) - False Evangelism Exposed, Part 1
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[color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Paul Washer[color:e5aa=344556] | Chinese Missionary Training
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[color:e5aa=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/52419624162137
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[color:e5aa=344556]揭发虚假的布道法 (二) - False Evangelism Exposed, Part 2
[color:e5aa=344556][color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Paul Washer[color:e5aa=344556] | Chinese Missionary Training
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[color:e5aa=344556][color:e5aa=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/52419623233147
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sermonaudio.com/sermon/52419638534735
Please take time to pray for China on Chinese new year, which is Sunday 22[size=24]nd January. Please take time to pray any and everyday for China, but make Sunday 22nd China prayer day.[/size]
[size=24]Please get your church involved.[/size]
[size=24]Please get your friends involved[/size]
[size=24]Please get your social media groups involved.[/size]
[size=24]Here are some requests to help you[/size]
[size=24]Please pray that the Church would reach out to everyone in China.[/size]
[size=24]Please pray that everyone in China, would be able to hear the gospel.[/size]
[size=24]Please pray that the 500-600 million atheists and 200 million Buddhists, would have their eyes opened.[/size]
[size=24]Please pray for the following people groups:[/size]
DAUR
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18433/CH
SHE
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/14901/CH
TU
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/15603/CH
AXI
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18405/CH
GE
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/18460/CH
AKHA
https://www.joshuaproject.mobi/people_groups/10223/CH
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
[size=24]Chinese Government Targets Church Leaders
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[color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Bob Faulkner[color:e5aa=344556] | Persecution 21st century
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sermonaudio.com/sermon/101422125857981
[size=24]Extreme Devotion, Pastor Wang
[color:e5aa=427194]Bob Faulkner[color:e5aa=344556] | Extreme Devotion
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sermonaudio.com/sermon/52122152557276
[size=24]Extreme Devotion, Pastor Li
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[color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Bob Faulkner[color:e5aa=344556] | Extreme Devotion
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sermonaudio.com/sermon/2422122034369
These last three sermons are in English and Chinese
[size=24]揭发虚假的布道法 (一) - False Evangelism Exposed, Part 1
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[color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Paul Washer[color:e5aa=344556] | Chinese Missionary Training
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[color:e5aa=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/52419624162137
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[color:e5aa=344556]揭发虚假的布道法 (二) - False Evangelism Exposed, Part 2
[color:e5aa=344556][color:e5aa=427194][size=24]Paul Washer[color:e5aa=344556] | Chinese Missionary Training
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复活与我们的信心 - The Resurrection and Our Faith [color:e5aa=427194]Paul Washer[color:e5aa=344556] | Chinese Missionary Training |
sermonaudio.com/sermon/52419638534735
Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
[size=32][size=19][size=24]Welcome to fruit and truth devotions[/size][/size]
Be blessed as you read, pray and listen, if you have enjoyed them, please share.
I believe these devotions and the sermons to be spiritual dynamite. I want to reach as many as I can, if you have any friends, who wish to receive them. Please ask them to subscribe by emailing me at keitherichobkirk@hotmail.com
I am just an ordinary believer in our precious saviour. Have been saved since 1975 and been writing devotions since 2003
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Reading Nehemiah Chapter 1
[size=24]1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah.
Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Susa the citadel, 2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah. And I asked them concerning the Jews who escaped, who had survived the exile, and concerning Jerusalem. 3 And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.”
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4 As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. 5 And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father's house have sinned. 7 We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. 8 Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, 9 but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.’ 10 They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.”
Now I was cupbearer to the king.
NEHEMIAH THE MAN OF PRAYER
Nehemiah is such an interesting character; he was a jew in exile and he had reached one of the highest positions in the court of Persia, he was a trusted advisor and confidant of the king.
He probably knew that people had gone back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, they had now returned, one being his own brother or a very close relative. Although he was a high-ranking court official, he was intimately interested in what was going on in Jerusalem.
Let us learn some things from the prayer of Nehemiah:
His prayer was passionate
Look how it starts, as soon as he heard, he sat down and wept. He was an emotional guy; he was a passionate guy. What are you passionate about? We have a generation of believers, who are passionate about anything other than the things of God. They are passionate about their sports team, their jobs, their cars or some other idol; they have. If you heard like Nehemiah, the news that he heard, what would be your reaction? In today's church, it would be seen as emotional over reaction, what would make you weep?
Does the news that millions are going to hell every day make you weep?
Does the news that your country and community is in moral decline make you weep?
Does the news that your church and indeed yourself have lost its first love, make you weep?
The walls are broken down around your family, church, community and country, does that make you weep?
He gave God his proper place. Verse 5
What did he call God?
He gave proper recognition to God, when we approach God in prayer, he is not some distant deity, neither is he our buddy, he is what Nehemiah calls Him
“O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God
Before he petitioned god, he praised God Verse 5
Nehemiah praised God because God was and is a covenant keeping, loving, all powerful, faithful and awesome God. Next time you come before God, with your long list of requests, spend time praising Him for all that he is and all that he has done for you.
His prayer was persistent verse 6
Notice he prayed day and night, Jesus said in Luke 18:1 we had to pray and not lose heart and Paul in 1 Thess 5 said Pray without ceasing. Nehemiah prayed often and sought God on this matter, he told no one the situation, but God. Before he went to his pastor or friends, he went to his God.
He knew his place in God's plan verse 6
The prayer of your servant, Jesus said we are unprofitable servants at best. How often we come to God in pride, thinking we are something, when indeed we are nothing. He was the cupbearer to the king, but to God, he was and is a humble servant, just like you and me
He prayed for his people verse 6
His prayer was focused on the children of Israel, he could have prayed and I'm sure he was praying for Persia, but his focus was on his own people. May we all focus on all own people, whether we are British, Chinese, German or Nigerian.
His prayer was penitent and personal verses 6 and 7
Nehemiah realised what had caused this, sin. He did not hide from this. He realised that he was not excluded from blame. When I pray for the UK, I can say Lord look at the sin of that land, but I am guilty also, I have played a role in causing it to fall, even if I have said nothing and let sin just roll into the land, saying nothing against sin, is not an option.
He reminded God of the promise he had made with the people, not that God needed to be reminded verse 8-10
God's promises are sure and steadfast, if God said then it will come to pass. God had said that if the children of Israel followed him, then blessing would happen, if they didn't, then failure would happen.
He praised God for his great power verse 10
It was God who redeemed the people and it would be God, who would now help them. The Children of Israel had gone after other God's, but there only hope is and always will be in God. We need to remember that only God is able to do anything to help us, like the Baals on Mt Carmel, all other God's are dead . Our God is alive and all powerful.
He prayed for God's protection verse 11
Nehemiah was a trusted advisor to the king, but his trust was in God and him alone. He prayed for favour with this man, he knew who was in control.
God answered Nehemiah's prayer, because he came humbly to God, he came with a broken and contrite spirit. Nothing in his prayer was in pride, he came as a penitent sinner, he came with a reverence to God. God requires us to come to him acknowledging who he is, the one all-powerful God who is awesome in majesty and glory.
So often, I come to God and just have a shopping list of requests, but Nehemiah, we need to spend time worshipping God and then we can tell God all our needs.
Let us come in humble repentance to our Great and all-powerful God, who alone can answer our prayers. His ear is always attentive to our prayers, if we came to God in the way Nehemiah did.
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NEHEMIAH
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Reading Nehemiah Chapter 1
[size=24]1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah.
Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Susa the citadel, 2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah. And I asked them concerning the Jews who escaped, who had survived the exile, and concerning Jerusalem. 3 And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.”
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Nehemiah's Prayer
[size]4 As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. 5 And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father's house have sinned. 7 We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. 8 Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, 9 but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.’ 10 They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.”
Now I was cupbearer to the king.
NEHEMIAH THE MAN OF PRAYER
Nehemiah is such an interesting character; he was a jew in exile and he had reached one of the highest positions in the court of Persia, he was a trusted advisor and confidant of the king.
He probably knew that people had gone back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, they had now returned, one being his own brother or a very close relative. Although he was a high-ranking court official, he was intimately interested in what was going on in Jerusalem.
Let us learn some things from the prayer of Nehemiah:
His prayer was passionate
Look how it starts, as soon as he heard, he sat down and wept. He was an emotional guy; he was a passionate guy. What are you passionate about? We have a generation of believers, who are passionate about anything other than the things of God. They are passionate about their sports team, their jobs, their cars or some other idol; they have. If you heard like Nehemiah, the news that he heard, what would be your reaction? In today's church, it would be seen as emotional over reaction, what would make you weep?
Does the news that millions are going to hell every day make you weep?
Does the news that your country and community is in moral decline make you weep?
Does the news that your church and indeed yourself have lost its first love, make you weep?
The walls are broken down around your family, church, community and country, does that make you weep?
He gave God his proper place. Verse 5
What did he call God?
He gave proper recognition to God, when we approach God in prayer, he is not some distant deity, neither is he our buddy, he is what Nehemiah calls Him
“O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God
Before he petitioned god, he praised God Verse 5
Nehemiah praised God because God was and is a covenant keeping, loving, all powerful, faithful and awesome God. Next time you come before God, with your long list of requests, spend time praising Him for all that he is and all that he has done for you.
His prayer was persistent verse 6
Notice he prayed day and night, Jesus said in Luke 18:1 we had to pray and not lose heart and Paul in 1 Thess 5 said Pray without ceasing. Nehemiah prayed often and sought God on this matter, he told no one the situation, but God. Before he went to his pastor or friends, he went to his God.
He knew his place in God's plan verse 6
The prayer of your servant, Jesus said we are unprofitable servants at best. How often we come to God in pride, thinking we are something, when indeed we are nothing. He was the cupbearer to the king, but to God, he was and is a humble servant, just like you and me
He prayed for his people verse 6
His prayer was focused on the children of Israel, he could have prayed and I'm sure he was praying for Persia, but his focus was on his own people. May we all focus on all own people, whether we are British, Chinese, German or Nigerian.
His prayer was penitent and personal verses 6 and 7
Nehemiah realised what had caused this, sin. He did not hide from this. He realised that he was not excluded from blame. When I pray for the UK, I can say Lord look at the sin of that land, but I am guilty also, I have played a role in causing it to fall, even if I have said nothing and let sin just roll into the land, saying nothing against sin, is not an option.
He reminded God of the promise he had made with the people, not that God needed to be reminded verse 8-10
God's promises are sure and steadfast, if God said then it will come to pass. God had said that if the children of Israel followed him, then blessing would happen, if they didn't, then failure would happen.
He praised God for his great power verse 10
It was God who redeemed the people and it would be God, who would now help them. The Children of Israel had gone after other God's, but there only hope is and always will be in God. We need to remember that only God is able to do anything to help us, like the Baals on Mt Carmel, all other God's are dead . Our God is alive and all powerful.
He prayed for God's protection verse 11
Nehemiah was a trusted advisor to the king, but his trust was in God and him alone. He prayed for favour with this man, he knew who was in control.
God answered Nehemiah's prayer, because he came humbly to God, he came with a broken and contrite spirit. Nothing in his prayer was in pride, he came as a penitent sinner, he came with a reverence to God. God requires us to come to him acknowledging who he is, the one all-powerful God who is awesome in majesty and glory.
So often, I come to God and just have a shopping list of requests, but Nehemiah, we need to spend time worshipping God and then we can tell God all our needs.
Let us come in humble repentance to our Great and all-powerful God, who alone can answer our prayers. His ear is always attentive to our prayers, if we came to God in the way Nehemiah did.
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[size=24][size=27]NEHEMIAH[/size]
[size=27]GOD'S MAN[/size]
The Salvation Army was founded by a Methodist Preacher by the name of William Booth. Its mission was to share the message of repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ alone. Booth sent many people all over England burdened to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He sent two women Kate and Mary Jackson to Leeds to oversee a mission there. They laboured in Leeds for a couple of years and nothing happened. These young ladies toiled every day giving all they had without any return. Then one day they wrote to William Booth, “Would you kindly move us to another station? We’re so tired and disheartened. We’ve tried everything that we’ve been taught to do. Please move us to another location”
Booth sent a telegram back with two words written: “Try tears!”
Those two sisters began to pray and travail for souls and they finally experienced real revival. Kate and Mary did just as General Booth said, and God moved mightily. The Leeds Salvation Army church soon became the largest outside of London.
William Booth was a man like Nehemiah who knew the power of prayer. He also knows the power of tears; he had unlocked the missing link in today's church. We preach, we share, we have events, but something is missing, he knew the truth of Psalm 126:
5 Those who sow in tears
shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He who goes out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
bringing his sheaves with him.
We sow, and we do not reap. I wonder why? All through the Bible, we have people who wept and cried openly, for whatever reason: Jeremiah, David, Paul, Peter, and Jesus Himself.
I want to focus on the man Nehemiah. He was an amazing man! He was a man of power, a man of prayer; I love Nehemiah. If you are building a work for God, this is a "how to book”, but it starts with tears and it starts with power.
Nehemiah was a unique man. Let me say some things about him. It says he was the kings' cupbearer, but he was much more than that; he was one of the kings' inner circle, a trusted friend. Look at chapter 2. He had the ear of the king, and the king notices his manner and wanted to know how long he would be away.
Let’s see Nehemiah's reaction was to the news coming from Jerusalem:
He was interested in the work vs. 2
He could have kept doing his job for the king... after all Jerusalem wasn't his problem. But his heart was still in his homeland. I suppose it's a bit like me. Although I am far away from the UK, my heart and my prayers are still there for my beloved homeland. It's like Paul in Romans 9:1-4. He's the apostle to the gentiles, but his heart still yearns for his own people. How interested are you in God's work? Not just in your own church, but do you know what's going on around the world and how God is working?
He made an immediate response vs. 4
It says as soon as he heard these words; these words obviously struck a chord deep within him. So often when we hear something, we put our response off. Nehemiah didn't just hear these words, but he acted immediately. In a race, the athlete’s reaction time to the starter’s gun is all important. Let me ask you Christian: What’s your reaction time like? When something comes to your attention or needs to get done, how long does it take you to get involved?
He had incredible passion for prayer vs. 4 c/f Ezra 9
Both Ezra and Nehemiah were people who knew their God and were able to pray fervently and effectively See also Daniel 11:32. We go to prayer meetings and we have private prayer, but do we pray like these guys did? You and me think we pray, but we don't really pray? Do we weep, do we mourn for days on end? No wonder Nehemiah had not only the king's favour, but also more importantly God's... and now you can understand why.
He interceded for Israel vs. 5-6
To stand in the gap means to intercede like Moses did in Exodus 17 when Joshua fought Amalek, the children of Israel at Jerusalem who were either unable or unwilling to pray for themselves, so Nehemiah took on that responsibility. He took it on and prayed passionately and fervently. How is your intercession for your fellow believers? Who are you standing in the gap for?
He implicated himself in Israel's sin vs. 6-7
He didn't absolve himself from the sin of the people of Israel. He didn't say, "Well I've been here, so you can't blame me!” He blames himself for being part of the problem! Judah had rebelled and he had rebelled also. He didn't put himself on a pedestal, but he admitted his sin.
He invoked God's promises vs. 8-9
Remember back to Joshua 24, Deuteronomy 6 and 28, God said to the children of Israel, "You had a choice. You can choose to serve Me or not, but here is what will happen if you don't serve Me.” Nehemiah reminds God of His promise. Look at the promise at the end of verse 9; although the people were outcasts and scattered, God had promised to bring them back. Remember if God promises something, He will always bring it to pass... amen
He had an intimacy in prayer vs. 5-11
Nehemiah was a man of prayer and therefore a man of power. We get a glimpse into his prayer life here in this prayer. It is so intimate, so full of power; you ask how should we pray for God's work? His prayer is the blueprint. Do we pray like this[size=27]??[/size]
He was instant in prayer ch1:4 and ch2:4
Paul says in 1 Thess 5:18 to pray without stopping. That doesn't mean you pray 24/7, but that your first reaction to any given situation is like Nehemiah's. In Chapter 2:4, he was asked by the king, "What is your request?” He could have said what he wanted, but before he spoke, he prayed. If we prayed before we speak, how different the outcome would be.
He had a godly influence on those around him
Nehemiah was a trusted adviser to the king. The king wanted to know in chapter 2 how long Nehemiah would be away for. Why was he concerned about this? Because he knew that Nehemiah gave good advice. He was truly the salt and light in the court of the king. Let me ask you... if you left your place of work or school for a period, how much would you be missed? Look at verse 6 of chapter 2; it pleased the king to send me, what a testimony of Nehemiah's character.
He had integrity
The king gave things into the hand of Nehemiah because he knew that he could be trusted. He knew that he wasn't going to run off and build another city somewhere else, Nehemiah was a man who could be trusted. Can You? The king granted him what he asked, for the good hand of the Lord was upon him, the hand of the Lord doesn't bless those who can't be trusted.
He inspected the damage and dealt with the main issue ch 2:11-16
Nehemiah is now in Jerusalem and one of the first things he does is to go and inspect the walls. Before he can put anything right, he had to see what had to be done. He was a reformer, who did reform Israel, but he saw the main problem and that was that the wall was broken down. Look at his words in Chapter 2:17. Sometimes we need to address the main issue and leave the rest till later.
He inspired others ch 2:18
In vs. 18, he gives a rallying call to the workers. These workers are totally demoralised. They have given up building the wall, but here comes Nehemiah and he just totally inspires them to the point that they say, "Let's build the wall!” What an inspiration he was! Do you inspire others by your actions and your words?
He ignored persecution ch 2:18-20
Sanballat and Tobiah are two of the nastiest characters in the whole Bible. They were persistent through the whole book of Nehemiah. Don't they remind you or anyone? Yes the devil. These tactics they use are the ones he uses; from open ridicule, to discouragement, to seeking to plant corrupt officials within the Jewish people. His reaction is, and look at the end of verse 20, our God is going to prosper and you two and I use these words carefully, YOU CAN GO AWAY, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE HERE.
Maybe next time we suffer ridicule and discouragement, you should tell the devil, to go away; he has no right to be here... amen.
This all happened because one man wept and took prayerful action. He wept and prayed.
We sow in tears and we reap in joy.
The Lord wants you all to know this... you cannot reap without weeping.
Before you can start to do a work for God, you have to weep over the state of man.
William Booth was asked what training he would give his officers. He replied that he would hold them over the flames of hell to smell the torment of the unsaved.
Finally, we have the reason why all this happened.
God intervened!
At this point of history, he raised up a man like Nehemiah to rebuild the walls and to reform the people of Israel. The walls of our Churches are as broken down as in Nehemiah's day. God is looking for men and women who he can use to rebuild and reform.
Are you that man or women?
God bless you
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[size=24][size=27]NEHEMIAH[/size]
[size=27]GOD'S MAN[/size]
The Salvation Army was founded by a Methodist Preacher by the name of William Booth. Its mission was to share the message of repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ alone. Booth sent many people all over England burdened to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He sent two women Kate and Mary Jackson to Leeds to oversee a mission there. They laboured in Leeds for a couple of years and nothing happened. These young ladies toiled every day giving all they had without any return. Then one day they wrote to William Booth, “Would you kindly move us to another station? We’re so tired and disheartened. We’ve tried everything that we’ve been taught to do. Please move us to another location”
Booth sent a telegram back with two words written: “Try tears!”
Those two sisters began to pray and travail for souls and they finally experienced real revival. Kate and Mary did just as General Booth said, and God moved mightily. The Leeds Salvation Army church soon became the largest outside of London.
William Booth was a man like Nehemiah who knew the power of prayer. He also knows the power of tears; he had unlocked the missing link in today's church. We preach, we share, we have events, but something is missing, he knew the truth of Psalm 126:
5 Those who sow in tears
shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He who goes out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
bringing his sheaves with him.
We sow, and we do not reap. I wonder why? All through the Bible, we have people who wept and cried openly, for whatever reason: Jeremiah, David, Paul, Peter, and Jesus Himself.
I want to focus on the man Nehemiah. He was an amazing man! He was a man of power, a man of prayer; I love Nehemiah. If you are building a work for God, this is a "how to book”, but it starts with tears and it starts with power.
Nehemiah was a unique man. Let me say some things about him. It says he was the kings' cupbearer, but he was much more than that; he was one of the kings' inner circle, a trusted friend. Look at chapter 2. He had the ear of the king, and the king notices his manner and wanted to know how long he would be away.
Let’s see Nehemiah's reaction was to the news coming from Jerusalem:
He was interested in the work vs. 2
He could have kept doing his job for the king... after all Jerusalem wasn't his problem. But his heart was still in his homeland. I suppose it's a bit like me. Although I am far away from the UK, my heart and my prayers are still there for my beloved homeland. It's like Paul in Romans 9:1-4. He's the apostle to the gentiles, but his heart still yearns for his own people. How interested are you in God's work? Not just in your own church, but do you know what's going on around the world and how God is working?
He made an immediate response vs. 4
It says as soon as he heard these words; these words obviously struck a chord deep within him. So often when we hear something, we put our response off. Nehemiah didn't just hear these words, but he acted immediately. In a race, the athlete’s reaction time to the starter’s gun is all important. Let me ask you Christian: What’s your reaction time like? When something comes to your attention or needs to get done, how long does it take you to get involved?
He had incredible passion for prayer vs. 4 c/f Ezra 9
Both Ezra and Nehemiah were people who knew their God and were able to pray fervently and effectively See also Daniel 11:32. We go to prayer meetings and we have private prayer, but do we pray like these guys did? You and me think we pray, but we don't really pray? Do we weep, do we mourn for days on end? No wonder Nehemiah had not only the king's favour, but also more importantly God's... and now you can understand why.
He interceded for Israel vs. 5-6
To stand in the gap means to intercede like Moses did in Exodus 17 when Joshua fought Amalek, the children of Israel at Jerusalem who were either unable or unwilling to pray for themselves, so Nehemiah took on that responsibility. He took it on and prayed passionately and fervently. How is your intercession for your fellow believers? Who are you standing in the gap for?
He implicated himself in Israel's sin vs. 6-7
He didn't absolve himself from the sin of the people of Israel. He didn't say, "Well I've been here, so you can't blame me!” He blames himself for being part of the problem! Judah had rebelled and he had rebelled also. He didn't put himself on a pedestal, but he admitted his sin.
He invoked God's promises vs. 8-9
Remember back to Joshua 24, Deuteronomy 6 and 28, God said to the children of Israel, "You had a choice. You can choose to serve Me or not, but here is what will happen if you don't serve Me.” Nehemiah reminds God of His promise. Look at the promise at the end of verse 9; although the people were outcasts and scattered, God had promised to bring them back. Remember if God promises something, He will always bring it to pass... amen
He had an intimacy in prayer vs. 5-11
Nehemiah was a man of prayer and therefore a man of power. We get a glimpse into his prayer life here in this prayer. It is so intimate, so full of power; you ask how should we pray for God's work? His prayer is the blueprint. Do we pray like this[size=27]??[/size]
He was instant in prayer ch1:4 and ch2:4
Paul says in 1 Thess 5:18 to pray without stopping. That doesn't mean you pray 24/7, but that your first reaction to any given situation is like Nehemiah's. In Chapter 2:4, he was asked by the king, "What is your request?” He could have said what he wanted, but before he spoke, he prayed. If we prayed before we speak, how different the outcome would be.
He had a godly influence on those around him
Nehemiah was a trusted adviser to the king. The king wanted to know in chapter 2 how long Nehemiah would be away for. Why was he concerned about this? Because he knew that Nehemiah gave good advice. He was truly the salt and light in the court of the king. Let me ask you... if you left your place of work or school for a period, how much would you be missed? Look at verse 6 of chapter 2; it pleased the king to send me, what a testimony of Nehemiah's character.
He had integrity
The king gave things into the hand of Nehemiah because he knew that he could be trusted. He knew that he wasn't going to run off and build another city somewhere else, Nehemiah was a man who could be trusted. Can You? The king granted him what he asked, for the good hand of the Lord was upon him, the hand of the Lord doesn't bless those who can't be trusted.
He inspected the damage and dealt with the main issue ch 2:11-16
Nehemiah is now in Jerusalem and one of the first things he does is to go and inspect the walls. Before he can put anything right, he had to see what had to be done. He was a reformer, who did reform Israel, but he saw the main problem and that was that the wall was broken down. Look at his words in Chapter 2:17. Sometimes we need to address the main issue and leave the rest till later.
He inspired others ch 2:18
In vs. 18, he gives a rallying call to the workers. These workers are totally demoralised. They have given up building the wall, but here comes Nehemiah and he just totally inspires them to the point that they say, "Let's build the wall!” What an inspiration he was! Do you inspire others by your actions and your words?
He ignored persecution ch 2:18-20
Sanballat and Tobiah are two of the nastiest characters in the whole Bible. They were persistent through the whole book of Nehemiah. Don't they remind you or anyone? Yes the devil. These tactics they use are the ones he uses; from open ridicule, to discouragement, to seeking to plant corrupt officials within the Jewish people. His reaction is, and look at the end of verse 20, our God is going to prosper and you two and I use these words carefully, YOU CAN GO AWAY, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE HERE.
Maybe next time we suffer ridicule and discouragement, you should tell the devil, to go away; he has no right to be here... amen.
This all happened because one man wept and took prayerful action. He wept and prayed.
We sow in tears and we reap in joy.
The Lord wants you all to know this... you cannot reap without weeping.
Before you can start to do a work for God, you have to weep over the state of man.
William Booth was asked what training he would give his officers. He replied that he would hold them over the flames of hell to smell the torment of the unsaved.
Finally, we have the reason why all this happened.
God intervened!
At this point of history, he raised up a man like Nehemiah to rebuild the walls and to reform the people of Israel. The walls of our Churches are as broken down as in Nehemiah's day. God is looking for men and women who he can use to rebuild and reform.
Are you that man or women?
God bless you
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SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
NEHEMIAH
Selfishness Hinders our Service
[color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556]sermonaudio.com/sermon/11418359122
[color:62d5=344556]Nehemiah's Selfless Leadership
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]sermonaudio.com/sermon/22518456170
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]The Danger of Compromise (1)
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]sermonaudio.com/sermon/3418449362
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]The Danger of Compromise (2)
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]sermonaudio.com/sermon/311185593610
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]Maintaining Spiritual Strength
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Pastor Simeon Western[color:62d5=344556] | Nehemiah Series
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[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]SINGLE SERMON
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556]The Book Of Nehemiah
[color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=344556][color:62d5=427194]Denis Lyle[color:62d5=344556] | A Journey Through The Bible
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Re: KEITH NOTES FROM NANJING
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[size=21][size=24]REVELATION 3[/size]
20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.
22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”
IS JESUS KNOCKING ON THE DOOR?
This is the final letter to the seven churches and is probably the most severe. This church was rich beyond measure, but Jesus had a terrible verdict on this church.
When I came to faith this verse was used, but it doesn't relate to salvation. Indeed, it is both an invitation and a rebuke to the church.
Why should Jesus be standing and knocking on the door of the church? Surely the handle of the church is on the outside, and doesn't Jesus have the key?
If He had either, then surely, He wouldn't be standing outside knocking. It is because He wanted His church to invite Him in, but sadly, like this church, many of today's churches lock Jesus out of their lives.
Surely if someone knocks at the door of your house you let them in! So what are the reasons Jesus has to knock? Here are several:
Each of the five churches that are criticised in these chapters in Revelation have a reason for not opening the door.
The Ephesian church had left their first love. They wouldn't open the door because they didn't want to show Him the extent of their sin and falling away. Basically, they were ashamed to open the door. The Ephesian believers started off burning all their books of enchantment and witchcraft, but maybe this was slowly creeping into the church again? Are you afraid to open the door because you have fallen from your first love, though once you would have gladly opened the door, however now the door stays firmly shut?
A church or an individual believer doesn't usually slam the door shut on the Lord... we close it one push at a time. It starts with the something small. Maybe you prayed for one hour per day, but now you only pray for 10 minutes. Maybe you read your bible and loved to dig into the word every day, maybe now it's every week or maybe you read your bible just on Sunday or on bible study night. You still carry your bible, and everyone sees you with it, but do you currently read and obey it?
The church at Pergamum had a serious problem with false teachers. So why would they open the door? If you have false teachers in your church, they are not likely to answer the knocking of Jesus on the door. False teachers will never answer the door to Jesus! Why? Because they will be exposed by Jesus. False teachers will not answer the door to Jesus, they do not want their churches or their followers to learn about Jesus.
The church at Thyatira had a real problem with sexual sin, as it was rampant in that church. Let me ask you... if a church or an individual is full of sin, will it open the door? No, it will keep the door closed. Look at what Adam and Eve did after they sinned: they hid themselves. Psalm 32 says:
3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah
5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah
Is your life or the life of your church full of sin? If it is, then you will find it very hard to open the door. You don't want to expose your sin to the piercing stare of the Lord. You try and hide it, but Jesus sees everything and knows everything. Do you think by keeping the door closed, that you can hide your sin?
The fourth church was Sardis: the church that had a great name, and many people called it alive, but in the opinion of Jesus it was dead. How many churches say this? We are alive, but whose opinion is that?
In fact, they are dead. That is why Jesus is knocking at the door. He is trying to wake the church up, but how can dead people open a door? Do people think you are alive? The question isn't what people think of you, it's what Jesus thinks of you. You need to wake up from your spiritual sleep and deadness and open the door, because Jesus is knocking.
The final church is probably the worst culprit. Why was this?
The Laodicean church had everything, so their door was closed. If you have everything in your house and a door-to-door salesman comes to your house, do you open the door to him/her?. No... because you already have everything.
So many churches today think they have everything, and they do. They have programmes, great buildings, great sound systems, great worship teams, but they lack one thing, and that is Jesus. The door is closed on Him, He knocks on the door.
Maybe you have everything, but again in whose estimation?
In all these churches, there is one remedy and it is this... REPENT.
If you have lost your first love.. you need to repent.
If you have false, teachers invading your life or life of your church.. you need to repent.
If you have sin, in any shape or form in your life, or in the life of your church.. you need to repent.
If you are dead and lifeless and need to wake up.. you need to repent.
If you think you have everything and need nothing.. then you need to repent.
But the promise to all who do truly repent and open the door to Jesus is intimate fellowship with Him. Some of us are fearful to open the door, because we are frightened to let Jesus see what is behind the door. But Jesus knows what is behind the door! He sees right through the door! He sees your heart believer, and you cannot hide anything from Him.
So repent, open the door and have intimate fellowship with your Saviour.
The church and the individual Christian need to open the door to Jesus. He must not be shut out of our lives, or out of our churches. He wants and desires for us to put Him at the centre of our lives.
Don't leave Him knocking at the door... let Him in.
God bless you,
Keith
[size=19][size=24]WALKING WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL
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Philippians 1
27 Only be sure as citizens so to conduct yourselves [that] your manner of life [will be] worthy of the good news (the Gospel) of Christ, so that whether I [do] come and see you or am absent, I may hear this of you: that you are standing firm in united spirit and purpose, striving side by side and contending with a single mind for the faith of the glad tidings (the Gospel).
We are citizens of Heaven who are living here in enemy territory. So how we behave is really important: we are representatives of our Heavenly Father. People cannot see God, except through us.
It is no good sharing the Gospel with someone if your life doesn't back up what you say. Let me give you an example.
You witness to a friend at work and tell him/her about Jesus - and then you are dishonest in your dealings with people at work or you swear at work. This is not conducting yourself in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel. You are bringing the Gospel into disrepute.
Paul had great trust in these Believers, when he was there or when he wasn't they were behaving in a Godly and gracious manner.
Are you just living in a Godly manner whilst you are being watched by your Pastor or your fellow Believers? Your life should be the same whether Paul (your pastor) is present or not.
So how can we walk worthy of the Lord? One of the main things is to be unified. The song goes: "That they will know we are Christians by our love." This, along with our unity, sets us apart from the World.
Why is unity with like-minded Believers so important? Because the Gospel is pre-eminent. We are not in competition with other Bible-believing Christians: we are to work together, to transform the world through the power of the Gospel.
Let us walk worthy of the Gospel... in love, unity and power.
God bless you
Keith
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Pray for the [size=24][size=24]Berti in Sudan
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Pray for the [size=24]Agariya (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan
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Pray for the [size=24]Japanese in Switzerland
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SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
[size=24]NEHEMIAH SERIES[/size]
Laborers Together (2)
[color:cf7d=427194][size=24]Pastor Simeon Western[color:cf7d=344556] | Nehemiah Series
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[size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/112517154342
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Working & Warring (1)
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Working & Warring (2)
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[size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/111822316
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Working & Warring (3)
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[size=24]SINGLE SERMONS[/size]
[size=24]Sanctification: The Honorable Obsession (Ephesians 4:1)
[color:cf7d=427194]Pastor John MacArthur [/size]
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[color:cf7d=344556]A Church Forms in Ephesus
[color:cf7d=344556][color:cf7d=427194][size=24]Curtis Knapp[color:cf7d=344556] | Ephesians
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[size=21][size=24]REVELATION 3[/size]
20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.
22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”
IS JESUS KNOCKING ON THE DOOR?
This is the final letter to the seven churches and is probably the most severe. This church was rich beyond measure, but Jesus had a terrible verdict on this church.
When I came to faith this verse was used, but it doesn't relate to salvation. Indeed, it is both an invitation and a rebuke to the church.
Why should Jesus be standing and knocking on the door of the church? Surely the handle of the church is on the outside, and doesn't Jesus have the key?
If He had either, then surely, He wouldn't be standing outside knocking. It is because He wanted His church to invite Him in, but sadly, like this church, many of today's churches lock Jesus out of their lives.
Surely if someone knocks at the door of your house you let them in! So what are the reasons Jesus has to knock? Here are several:
Each of the five churches that are criticised in these chapters in Revelation have a reason for not opening the door.
The Ephesian church had left their first love. They wouldn't open the door because they didn't want to show Him the extent of their sin and falling away. Basically, they were ashamed to open the door. The Ephesian believers started off burning all their books of enchantment and witchcraft, but maybe this was slowly creeping into the church again? Are you afraid to open the door because you have fallen from your first love, though once you would have gladly opened the door, however now the door stays firmly shut?
A church or an individual believer doesn't usually slam the door shut on the Lord... we close it one push at a time. It starts with the something small. Maybe you prayed for one hour per day, but now you only pray for 10 minutes. Maybe you read your bible and loved to dig into the word every day, maybe now it's every week or maybe you read your bible just on Sunday or on bible study night. You still carry your bible, and everyone sees you with it, but do you currently read and obey it?
The church at Pergamum had a serious problem with false teachers. So why would they open the door? If you have false teachers in your church, they are not likely to answer the knocking of Jesus on the door. False teachers will never answer the door to Jesus! Why? Because they will be exposed by Jesus. False teachers will not answer the door to Jesus, they do not want their churches or their followers to learn about Jesus.
The church at Thyatira had a real problem with sexual sin, as it was rampant in that church. Let me ask you... if a church or an individual is full of sin, will it open the door? No, it will keep the door closed. Look at what Adam and Eve did after they sinned: they hid themselves. Psalm 32 says:
3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah
5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah
Is your life or the life of your church full of sin? If it is, then you will find it very hard to open the door. You don't want to expose your sin to the piercing stare of the Lord. You try and hide it, but Jesus sees everything and knows everything. Do you think by keeping the door closed, that you can hide your sin?
The fourth church was Sardis: the church that had a great name, and many people called it alive, but in the opinion of Jesus it was dead. How many churches say this? We are alive, but whose opinion is that?
In fact, they are dead. That is why Jesus is knocking at the door. He is trying to wake the church up, but how can dead people open a door? Do people think you are alive? The question isn't what people think of you, it's what Jesus thinks of you. You need to wake up from your spiritual sleep and deadness and open the door, because Jesus is knocking.
The final church is probably the worst culprit. Why was this?
The Laodicean church had everything, so their door was closed. If you have everything in your house and a door-to-door salesman comes to your house, do you open the door to him/her?. No... because you already have everything.
So many churches today think they have everything, and they do. They have programmes, great buildings, great sound systems, great worship teams, but they lack one thing, and that is Jesus. The door is closed on Him, He knocks on the door.
Maybe you have everything, but again in whose estimation?
In all these churches, there is one remedy and it is this... REPENT.
If you have lost your first love.. you need to repent.
If you have false, teachers invading your life or life of your church.. you need to repent.
If you have sin, in any shape or form in your life, or in the life of your church.. you need to repent.
If you are dead and lifeless and need to wake up.. you need to repent.
If you think you have everything and need nothing.. then you need to repent.
But the promise to all who do truly repent and open the door to Jesus is intimate fellowship with Him. Some of us are fearful to open the door, because we are frightened to let Jesus see what is behind the door. But Jesus knows what is behind the door! He sees right through the door! He sees your heart believer, and you cannot hide anything from Him.
So repent, open the door and have intimate fellowship with your Saviour.
The church and the individual Christian need to open the door to Jesus. He must not be shut out of our lives, or out of our churches. He wants and desires for us to put Him at the centre of our lives.
Don't leave Him knocking at the door... let Him in.
God bless you,
Keith
[size=19][size=24]WALKING WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL
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Philippians 1
27 Only be sure as citizens so to conduct yourselves [that] your manner of life [will be] worthy of the good news (the Gospel) of Christ, so that whether I [do] come and see you or am absent, I may hear this of you: that you are standing firm in united spirit and purpose, striving side by side and contending with a single mind for the faith of the glad tidings (the Gospel).
We are citizens of Heaven who are living here in enemy territory. So how we behave is really important: we are representatives of our Heavenly Father. People cannot see God, except through us.
It is no good sharing the Gospel with someone if your life doesn't back up what you say. Let me give you an example.
You witness to a friend at work and tell him/her about Jesus - and then you are dishonest in your dealings with people at work or you swear at work. This is not conducting yourself in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel. You are bringing the Gospel into disrepute.
Paul had great trust in these Believers, when he was there or when he wasn't they were behaving in a Godly and gracious manner.
Are you just living in a Godly manner whilst you are being watched by your Pastor or your fellow Believers? Your life should be the same whether Paul (your pastor) is present or not.
So how can we walk worthy of the Lord? One of the main things is to be unified. The song goes: "That they will know we are Christians by our love." This, along with our unity, sets us apart from the World.
Why is unity with like-minded Believers so important? Because the Gospel is pre-eminent. We are not in competition with other Bible-believing Christians: we are to work together, to transform the world through the power of the Gospel.
Let us walk worthy of the Gospel... in love, unity and power.
God bless you
Keith
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PRAYER FOCUS
Pray for the [size=24][size=24]Berti in Sudan
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https://joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday/today?month=1&day=2&year=2023&cal=1
Pray for the [size=24]Agariya (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan
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https://joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday/today?month=1&day=6&year=2023&cal=1
Pray for the [size=24]Japanese in Switzerland
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https://joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday/today?month=1&day=1&year=2023&cal=1
SOAK IN SCRIPTURE
[size=24]NEHEMIAH SERIES[/size]
Laborers Together (2)
[color:cf7d=427194][size=24]Pastor Simeon Western[color:cf7d=344556] | Nehemiah Series
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[size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/112517154342
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Working & Warring (1)
[color:cf7d=427194][size=24]Pastor Simeon Western[color:cf7d=344556] | Nehemiah Series
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[size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/121017347170
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Working & Warring (2)
[color:cf7d=427194][size=24]Pastor Simeon Western[color:cf7d=344556] | Nehemiah Series
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[size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/111822316
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Working & Warring (3)
[color:cf7d=427194][size=24]Pastor Simeon Western[color:cf7d=344556] | Nehemiah Series
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[size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/1718417151
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[size=24]SINGLE SERMONS[/size]
[size=24]Sanctification: The Honorable Obsession (Ephesians 4:1)
[color:cf7d=427194]Pastor John MacArthur [/size]
[color:cf7d=344556][size=24]sermonaudio.com/sermon/1522200504721
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[color:cf7d=344556]A Church Forms in Ephesus
[color:cf7d=344556][color:cf7d=427194][size=24]Curtis Knapp[color:cf7d=344556] | Ephesians
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