“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.” Job 23:12
—– EDUCATED? … By WHOM? …. For decades now here in America, we’ve all been brainwashed toward education. But who’s educating us? What education? From what perspective and the premise, the foundation, the world view? Christ’s apostle Paul warned “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Colossians 2:8). Many today esteem worldly education in order to gain prominence and profit in this fleeting life, but God’s Word tells us exactly what to esteem.
There’s no such thing as a saved man who doesn’t love and devour the Word of God!
The modern church world is filled with educated leaders but not according to the holy fear of God. They are educated in the veins of man’s theology and on marketing skills, schemes, and agendas – to grow their church businesses (2 Peter 2:1-3).
God’s Word cannot get into you until you get into it! Read Psalm 119.
Studying God’s Word is not a casual hobby to the true man of God. No, it’s his life! He deliberately, diligently devours God’s words daily!
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How We Know the Bible is the only Holy Book on Planet Earth [podcast]
There’s only one Book whose Author is God. Only God knows the future – and His foretelling of the future in the Bible clearly proves it’s His Book.
Law of probability and the fulfillment of Bible prophecies:
Odds of the more than 300 prophecies of the prophets concerning the coming Messiah, given hundreds of years prior to His arrival coming true are:
8,749,002,899,132,046,697,490,008,908,470,485,461,412,622,723,572,849,745,…
703,082,425,425,639,811,996,797,503,692,894,052,708,092,215,296 to 1
Fact: Only the Almighty could know the future and forthtell it in specific detail, long before it ever happened. THIS is how we know that the Bible is truly the Word of the one true God and that all other so-called “holy books” are frauds.
“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” Mark 13:31
The facts stated, demonstrated in this message will cause the wise to put God’s written Word as the final divine authority of their lives. He said it. I believe it. That settles it.
“For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.” Psalms 119:89
Of the words of God, the Bible assures us that “no one of these shall fail …” (Isaiah 34:16). We know that no promise or prophecy in Scripture has ever failed to come to pass, with the exception of the fulfillment of those which lie just ahead in this last hour as we anticipate the soon return of Christ and the setting up of His kingdom (Revelation 19:11-16, etc.).
“My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.” Psalms 89:34
FULFILLED PROPHECY: THIS IS HOW WE KNOW WITHOUT QUESTION, THAT THE BIBLE IS THE ONLY HOLY BOOK ON GOD’S EARTH
God told us “the end from the beginning” – He foretold what was coming – and this is why His people have the news before the news! (Isaiah 46:9-10)
This is an essential component of divine truth imperative for a sound foundation in Christ’s kingdom truth.
“Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: BEFORE they spring forth I tell you of them.” Isaiah 42:9
The Bible is God’s Word and therefore penned by divine inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19-21). It is “the news before the news.” Only the Almighty could have foretold, told before it happened, the future things (Isaiah 46:9-10). This is how we know with no doubt that the Bible is the only Holy Book on His planet. Only God Himself could know the future and tell what would happen before it happened.
Read Matthew 24 and Luke 21. Then read the book of Revelation. This is the only way to see into the future and be prepared.
“Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:” Isaiah 46:9-10
WHO could possibly declare “the end from the beginning” other than God Himself?
The Bible is unique among all supposed “holy” books. God’s Word, the Word He gave, foretells the END from the BEGINNING. It foretells what it fulfills. No other supposed Holy book can stake this claim.
ONLY GOD COULD KNOW “THE END FROM THE BEGINNING” (ISAIAH 46:9-10).
“Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:” Isaiah 46:9-10
Did you catch that? Read it again.
MEDITATE ON THIS. THE BIBLE IS THE VERY WORD OF GOD AND IS SEEN TO BE JUST THAT BECAUSE IT FORETOLD IN DETAIL BEFOREHAND MANY EVENTS THAT HAVE COME TO PASS JUST AS THEY WERE SPOKEN HUNDREDS AND SOMETIMES THOUSANDS OF YEARS BEFORE THEY HAPPENED. FOR EXAMPLE: THE EXACT TOWN THE MESSIAH WAS TO BE BORN IN (BETHLEHEM) WAS FORETOLD AND HE WAS (MICAH 5:2), THAT HE WOULD BE MIRACULOUSLY BORN OF A VIRGIN AND HE WAS (ISAIAH 7:14), THAT HE WOULD BE CALLED EMMANUEL AND HE WAS AND IS (ISAIAH 7:14), THAT HE WOULD BE BETRAYED FOR 30 PIECES OF SILVER AND HE WAS (ZECHARIAH 11:12-13), …. MORE ON THE CHART BELOW.
The LORD told us in His Word that not one of His promises, including the prophecies of His and our Messiah, would ever fail. They are as sure as life and the One who gave it.
“Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail …” Isaiah 34:16
Only God could and does know and has told the end from the beginning and not one of His promises or prophetic utterances of future events, of the future, has nor will ever fail.
No other “holy book” can make this claim. Only the Bible foretells the future in exact detail and fulfillment. On this basis, we know that every other so-called “holy book” is not holy but rather fraudulent, from the enemy of God himself.
“No other book but the Bible has prophecy. Prophecy is something God said He will do for Israel and it happened hundreds and thousands of years later. The Bible proved itself over time that it is God’s Word. The Quran, or Tibetan book or writings of Confucius have no prophecy like the Hebrew Scriptures. Put your faith in the only trusted Book of the ages and the God who gave it to us. Jesus said heaven and earth will pass away but my word will never pass away but will last forever.”Terrence Przybylski
The specific details of THESE PROPHETIC PROMISES AND THEIR FULFILLMENT WOULD BE STATISTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE UNLESS THEY ORIGINATED FROM GOD WHO TELLS THE END FROM THE BEGINNING.
Recently a college student asked if Matthew’s Gospel was written merely from his own psyche. No. Matthew wasn’t manufacturing anything in his psyche. He was taking from the prophets, which told us 700 years earlier that the Messiah would be born of a virgin in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). Only the Almighty knows “the end from the beginning” and this is how we know that the Bible is the only Holy Book on HIS planet. No other so-called “holy book” has prophecy with the fulfillment of those prophecies. This is how we know that the words of Holy Scripture came from our Maker, the LORD. No other “holy” book can make this claim. The Bible is God’s Word.
Prophecy: Birth of the Christ foretold:
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
Fulfillment:
“Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23
More prophecies and their fulfillment on the chart below. Please pour prayerfully over the list of these prophecies and their fulfillment and please help others to know this amazing, divine phenomenon. This will be the most foundation-building study of your whole life. This is essential in being truly grounded in Christ.
Over 300 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus Christ
Prophecy
Description
Fulfillment
1. Gen 3:15
Seed of a woman (virgin birth)
Gal 4:4-5; Matt 1:18
2. Gen 3:15
He will bruise Satan’s head
Col 2:14-15; Heb 2:14; 1 John 3:8
3. Gen 5:24
The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated
Mark 16:19
4. Gen 9:26-27
The God of Shem will be the Son of Shem
Luke 3:36
5. Gen 12:3
Seed of Abraham will bless all nations
Gal 3:8; Acts 3:25-26
6. Gen 12:7
The Promise made to Abraham’s Seed
Gal 3:16
7. Gen 14:18
A priest after the order of Melchizedek
Heb 6:20
8. Gen 14:18
King of Peace and Righteousness
Heb 7:2
9. Gen 14:18
The Last Supper foreshadowed
Matt 26:26-29
10. Gen 17:19
Seed of Isaac (Gen 21:12)
Rom 9:7
11. Gen 22:8
The Lamb of God promised
John 1:29
12. Gen 22:18
As Isaac’s seed, will bless all nations
Gal 3:16
13. Gen 26:2-5
The Seed of Isaac promised as the Redeemer
Heb 11:18
14. Gen 28:12
The Bridge to heaven
John 1:51
15. Gen 28:14
The Seed of Jacob
Luke 3:34
16. Gen 49:10
The time of His coming
Luke 2:1-7; Gal 4:4
17. Gen 49:10
The Seed of Judah
Luke 3:33
18. Gen 49:10
Called Shiloh or One Sent
John 17:3
19. Gen 49:10
Messiah to come before Judah lost identity
John 11:47-52
20. Gen 49:10
Unto Him shall the obedience of the people be
John 10:16
21. Ex 3:13-15
The Great “I AM”
John 4:26; 8:58
22. Ex 12:5
A Lamb without blemish
Heb 9:14; 1 Pet 1:19
23. Ex 12:13
The blood of the Lamb saves from wrath
Rom 5:8
24. Ex 12:21-27
Christ is our Passover
1 Cor 5:7
25. Ex 12:46
Not a bone of the Lamb to be broken
John 19:31-36
26. Ex 15:2
His exaltation predicted as Yeshua
Acts 7:55-56
27. Ex 15:11
His Character-Holiness
Luke 1:35; Acts 4:27
28. Ex 17:6
The Spiritual Rock of Israel
1 Cor 10:4
29. Ex 33:19
His Character-Merciful
Luke 1:72
30. Lev 1:2-9
His sacrifice a sweet smelling savor unto God
Eph 5:2
31. Lev 14:11
The leper cleansed-Sign to priesthood
Luke 5:12-14; Acts 6:7
32. Lev 16:15-17
Prefigures Christ’s once-for-all death
Heb 9:7-14
33. Lev 16:27
Suffering outside the Camp
Matt 27:33; Heb. 13:11-12
34. Lev 17:11
The Blood-the life of the flesh
Matt 26:28; Mark 10:45
35. Lev 17:11
It is the blood that makes atonement
Rom. 3:23-24; 1 John 1:7
36. Lev 23:36-37
The Drink-offering: “If any man thirst”
John 7:37
37. Num 9:12
Not a bone of Him broken
John 19:31-36
38. Num 21:9
The serpent on a pole-Christ lifted up
John 3:14-18; 12:32
39. Num 24:17
Time: “I shall see him, but not now.”
John 1:14; Gal 4:4
40. Deut 18:15
“This is of a truth that prophet”
John 6:14
41. Deut 18:15-16
“Had you believed Moses, you would believe me.”
John 5:45-47
42. Deut 18:18
Sent by the Father to speak His word
John 8:28-29
43. Deut 18:19
Whoever will not hear must bear his sin
Acts 3:22-23
44. Deut 21:23
Cursed is he that hangs on a tree
Gal 3:10-13
45. Joshua 5:14-15
The Captain of our salvation
Heb 2:10
46. Ruth 4:4-10
Christ, our kinsman, has redeemed us
Eph 1:3-7
47. 1 Sam 2:35
A Faithful Priest
Heb. 2:17; 3:1-3, 6; 7:24-25
48. 1 Sam 2:10
Shall be an anointed King to the Lord
Matt 28:18; John 12:15
49. 2 Sam 7:12
David’s Seed
Matt 1:1
50. 2 Sam 7:13
His Kingdom is everlasting
2 Pet 1:11
51. 2 Sam 7:14a
The Son of God
Luke 1:32; Rom 1:3-4
52. 2 Sam 7:16
David’s house established forever
Luke 3:31; Rev 22:16
53. 2 Ki 2:11
The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated
Luke 24:51
54. 1 Chr 17:11
David’s Seed
Matt 1:1; 9:27
55. 1 Chr 17:12-13
To reign on David’s throne forever
Luke 1:32-33
56. 1 Chr 17:13
“I will be His Father, He…my Son.”
Heb 1:5
57. Job 9:32-33
Mediator between man and God
1 Tim 2:5
58. Job 19:23-27
The Resurrection predicted
John 5:24-29
59. Psa 2:1-3
The enmity of kings foreordained
Acts 4:25-28
60. Psa 2:2
To own the title, Anointed (Christ)
John 1:41; Acts 2:36
61. Psa 2:6
His Character-Holiness
John 8:46; Rev 3:7
62. Psa 2:6
To own the title King
Matt 2:2
63. Psa 2:7
Declared the Beloved Son
Matt 3:17; Rom 1:4
64. Psa 2:7-8
The Crucifixion and Resurrection intimated
Acts 13:29-33
65. Psa 2:8-9
Rule the nations with a rod of iron
Rev 2:27; 12:5; 19:15
66. Psa 2:12
Life comes through faith in Him
John 20:31
67. Psa 8:2
The mouths of babes perfect His praise
Matt 21:16
68. Psa 8:5-6
His humiliation and exaltation
Heb 2:5-9
69. Psa 9:7-10
Judge the world in righteousness
Acts 17:31
70. Psa 16:10
Was not to see corruption
Acts 2:31; 13:35
71. Psa 16:9-11
Was to arise from the dead
John 20:9
72. Psa 17:15
The resurrection predicted
Luke 24:6
73. Psa 18:2-3
The horn of salvation
Luke 1:69-71
74. Psa 22:1
Forsaken because of sins of others
2 Cor 5:21
75. Psa 22:1
“My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”
Matt 27:46
76. Psa 22:2
Darkness upon Calvary for three hours
Matt 27:45
77. Psa 22:7
They shoot out the lip and shake the head
Matt 27:39-44
78. Psa 22:8
“He trusted in God, let Him deliver Him”
Matt 27:43
79. Psa 22:9-10
Born the Savior
Luke 2:7
80. Psa 22:12-13
They seek His death
John 19:6
81. Psa 22:14
His blood poured out when they pierced His side
John 19:34
82. Psa 22:14-15
Suffered agony on Calvary
Mark 15:34-37
83. Psa 22:15
He thirsted
John 19:28
84. Psa 22:16
They pierced His hands and His feet
John 19:34-37; 20:27
85. Psa 22:17-18
Stripped Him before the stares of men
Luke 23:34-35
86. Psa 22:18
They parted His garments
John 19:23-24
87. Psa 22:20-21
He committed Himself to God
Luke 23:46
88. Psa 22:20-21
Satanic power bruising the Redeemer’s heel
Heb 2:14
89. Psa 22:22
His Resurrection declared
John 20:17
90. Psa 22:27-28
He shall be the governor of the nations
Col 1:16
91. Psa 22:31
“It is finished”
John 19:30; Heb 10:10-12, 14, 18
92. Psa 23:1
“I am the Good Shepherd”
John 10:11; 1 Pet 2:25
93. Psa 24:3
His exaltation predicted
Acts 1:11; Phil 2:9
94. Psa 30:3
His resurrection predicted
Acts 2:32
95. Psa 31:5
“Into Your hands I commit my spirit”
Luke 23:46
96. Psa 31:11
His acquaintances fled from Him
Mark 14:50
97. Psa 31:13
They took counsel to put Him to death
Matt 27:1; John 11:53
98. Psa 31:14-15
“He trusted in God, let Him deliver him”
Matt 27:43
99. Psa 34:20
Not a bone of Him broken
John 19:31-36
100. Psa 35:11
False witnesses rose up against Him
Matt 26:59
101. Psa 35:19
He was hated without a cause
John 15:25
102. Psa 38:11
His friends stood afar off
Luke 23:49
103. Psa 38:12
Enemies try to entangle Him by craft
Mark 14:1; Matt 22:15
104. Psa 38:12-13
Silent before His accusers
Matt 27:12-14
105. Psa 38:20
He went about doing good
Acts 10:38
106. Psa 40:2-5
The joy of His resurrection predicted
John 20:20
107. Psa 40:6-8
His delight-the will of the Father
John 4:34; Heb 10:5-10
108. Psa 40:9
He was to preach the Righteousness in Israel
Matt 4:17
109. Psa 40:14
Confronted by adversaries in the Garden
John 18:4-6
110. Psa 41:9
Betrayed by a familiar friend
John 13:18
111. Psa 45:2
Words of Grace come from His lips
John 1:17; Luke 4:22
112. Psa 45:6
To own the title, God or Elohim
Heb 1:8
113. Psa 45:7
A special anointing by the Holy Spirit
Matt 3:16; Heb. 1:9
114. Psa 45:7-8
Called the Christ (Messiah or Anointed)
Luke 2:11
115. Psa 45:17
His name remembered forever
Eph 1:20-21; Heb. 1:8
116. Psa 55:12-14
Betrayed by a friend, not an enemy
John 13:18
117. Psa 55:15
Unrepentant death of the Betrayer
Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-19
118. Psa 68:18
To give gifts to men
Eph 4:7-16
119. Psa 68:18
Ascended into Heaven
Luke 24:51
120. Psa 69:4
Hated without a cause
John 15:25
121. Psa 69:8
A stranger to own brethren
John 1:11; 7:5
122. Psa 69:9
Zealous for the Lord’s House
John 2:17
123. Psa 69:14-20
Messiah’s anguish of soul before crucifixion
Matt 26:36-45
124. Psa 69:20
“My soul is exceeding sorrowful”
Matt 26:38
125. Psa 69:21
Given vinegar in thirst
Matt 27:34
126. Psa 69:26
The Savior given and smitten by God
John 17:4; 18:11
127. Psa 72:10-11
Great persons were to visit Him
Matt 2:1-11
128. Psa 72:16
The corn of wheat to fall into the Ground
John 12:24-25
129. Psa 72:17
Belief on His name will produce offspring
John 1:12-13
130. Psa 72:17
All nations shall be blessed by Him
Gal 3:8
131. Psa 72:17
All nations shall call Him blessed
John 12:13; Rev 5:8-12
132. Psa 78:1-2
He would teach in parables
Matt 13:34-35
133. Psa 78:2b
To speak the Wisdom of God with authority
Matt 7:29
134. Psa 80:17
The Man of God’s right hand
Mark 14:61-62
135. Psa 88
The Suffering and Reproach of Calvary
Matt 27:26-50
136. Psa 88:8
They stood afar off and watched
Luke 23:49
137. Psa 89:27
Firstborn
Col 1:15-18
138. Psa 89:27
Emmanuel to be higher than earthly kings
Luke 1:32-33
139. Psa 89:35-37
David’s Seed, throne, kingdom endure forever
Luke 1:32-33
140. Psa 89:36-37
His character-Faithfulness
Rev 1:5; 19:11
141. Psa 90:2
He is from everlasting (Micah 5:2)
John 1:1
142. Psa 91:11-12
Identified as Messianic, used to tempt Christ
Luke 4:10-11
143. Psa 97:9
His exaltation predicted
Acts 1:11; Eph 1:20; Phil 2:9
144. Psa 100:5
His character-Goodness
Matt 19:16-17
145. Psa 102:1-11
The Suffering and Reproach of Calvary
John 19:16-30
146. Psa 102:25-27
Messiah is the Preexistent Son
Heb 1:10-12
147. Psa 109:25
Ridiculed
Matt 27:39
148. Psa 110:1
Son of David
Matt 22:42-43
149. Psa 110:1
To ascend to the right-hand of the Father
Mark 16:19
150. Psa 110:1
David’s son called Lord
Matt 22:44-45
151. Psa 110:4
A priest after Melchizedek’s order
Heb 6:20
152. Psa 112:4
His character-Compassionate, Gracious, et al
Matt 9:36
153. Psa 118:17-18
Messiah’s Resurrection assured
Luke 24:5-7; 1 Cor 15:20
154. Psa 118:22-23
The rejected stone is Head of the corner
Matt 21:42-43; 1 Pet 2:6
155. Psa 118:26a
The Blessed One presented to Israel
Matt 21:9
156. Psa 118:26b
To come while Temple standing
Matt 21:12-15
157. Psa 132:11
The Seed of David (the fruit of His Body)
Luke 1:32; Act 2:30
158. Psa 129:3
He was scourged
Matt 27:26
159. Psa 138:1-6
The supremacy of David’s Seed amazes kings
Matt 2:2-6
160. Psa 147:3-6
The earthly ministry of Christ described
Luke 4:18
161. Prov 1:23
He will send the Spirit of God
John 16:7
162. Prov 8:23
Foreordained from everlasting
Rev 13:8; 1 Pet 1:19-20
163. Song 5:16
The altogether lovely One
John 1:17
164. Isa 2:3
He shall teach all nations
John 4:25
165. Isa 2:4
He shall judge among the nations
John 5:22
166. Isa 6:1
When Isaiah saw His glory
John 12:40-41
167. Isa 6:8
The One Sent by God
John 12:38-45
168. Isa 6:9-10
Parables fall on deaf ears
Matt 13:13-15
169. Isa 6:9-12
Blinded to Christ and deaf to His words
Acts 28:23-29
170. Isa 7:14
To be born of a virgin
Luke 1:35
171. Isa 7:14
To be Emmanuel-God with us
Matt 1:18-23; 1 Tim 3:16
172. Isa 8:8
Called Emmanuel
Matt 28:20
173. Isa 8:14
A stone of stumbling, a Rock of offense
1 Pet 2:8
174. Isa 9:1-2
His ministry to begin in Galilee
Matt 4:12-17
175. Isa 9:6
A child born-Humanity
Luke 1:31
176. Isa 9:6
A Son given-Deity
Luke 1:32; John 1:14; 1 Tim 3:16
177. Isa 9:6
Declared to be the Son of God with power
Rom 1:3-4
178. Isa 9:6
The Wonderful One, Peleh
Luke 4:22
179. Isa 9:6
The Counselor, Yaatz
Matt 13:54
180. Isa 9:6
The Mighty God, El Gibor
1 Cor 1:24; Titus 2:3
181. Isa 9:6
The Everlasting Father, Avi Adth
John 8:58; 10:30
182. Isa 9:6
The Prince of Peace, Sar Shalom
John 16:33
183. Isa 9:7
To establish an everlasting kingdom
Luke 1:32-33
184. Isa 9:7
His Character-Just
John 5:30
185. Isa 9:7
No end to his Government, Throne, and Peace
Luke 1:32-33
186. Isa 11:1
Called a Nazarene-the Branch, Netzer
Matt 2:23
187. Isa 11:1
A rod out of Jesse-Son of Jesse
Luke 3:23-32
188. Isa 11:2
Anointed One by the Spirit
Matt 3:16-17; Acts 10:38
189. Isa 11:2
His Character-Wisdom, Knowledge, et al
Col 2:3
190. Isa 11:3
He would know their thoughts
Luke 6:8; John 2:25
191. Isa 11:4
Judge in righteousness
Acts 17:31
192. Isa 11:4
Judges with the sword of His mouth
Rev 2:16; 19:11, 15
193. Isa 11:5
Character: Righteous & Faithful
Rev 19:11
194. Isa 11:10
The Gentiles seek Him
John 12:18-21
195. Isa 12:2
Called Jesus-Yeshua
Matt 1:21
196. Isa 22:22
The One given all authority to govern
Rev 3:7
197. Isa 25:8
The Resurrection predicted
1 Cor 15:54
198. Isa 26:19
His power of Resurrection predicted
Matt 27:50-54
199. Isa 28:16
The Messiah is the precious corner stone
Acts 4:11-12; 1 Pet 2:6
200. Isa 28:16
The Sure Foundation
1 Cor 3:11; Matt 16:18; 1 Pet 2:6
201. Isa 29:13
He indicated hypocritical obedience to His Word
Matt 15:7-9
202. Isa 29:14
The wise are confounded by the Word
1 Cor 1:18-31
203. Isa 32:2
A Refuge-A man shall be a hiding place
Matt 23:37
204. Isa 35:4
He will come and save you
Matt 1:21
205. Isa 35:5-6
To have a ministry of miracles
Matt 11:2-6
206. Isa 40:3-4
Preceded by forerunner
John 1:23
207. Isa 40:9
“Behold your God”
John 1:36; 19:14
208. Isa 40:10
He will come to reward
Rev 22:12
209. Isa 40:11
A shepherd-compassionate life-giver
John 10:10-18
210. Isa 42:1-4
The Servant-as a faithful, patient redeemer
Matt 12:18-21
211. Isa 42:2
Meek and lowly
Matt 11:28-30
212. Isa 42:3
He brings hope for the hopeless
John 4
213. Isa 42:4
The nations shall wait on His teachings
John 12:20-26
214. Isa 42:6
The Light (salvation) of the Gentiles
Luke 2:32
215. Isa 42:1-6
His is a worldwide compassion
Matt 28:19-20
216. Isa 42:7
Blind eyes opened
John 9:25-38
217. Isa 43:11
He is the only Savior
Acts 4:12
218. Isa 44:3
He will send the Spirit of God
John 16:7-13
219. Isa 45:21-25
He is Lord and Savior
Phil 3:20; Titus 2:13
220. Isa 45:23
He will be the Judge
John 5:22; Rom 14:11
221. Isa 46:9-10
Declares things not yet done
John 13:19
222. Isa 48:12
The First and the Last
John 1:30; Rev 1:8, 17
223. Isa 48:16-17
He came as a Teacher
John 3:2
224. Isa 49:1
Called from the womb-His humanity
Matt 1:18
225. Isa 49:5
A Servant from the womb
Luke 1:31; Phil 2:7
226. Isa 49:6
He will restore Israel
Acts 3:19-21; 15:16-17
227. Isa 49:6
He is Salvation for Israel
Luke 2:29-32
228. Isa 49:6
He is the Light of the Gentiles
John 8:12; Acts 13:47
229. Isa 49:6
He is Salvation unto the ends of the earth
Acts 15:7-18
230. Isa 49:7
He is despised of the Nation
John 1:11; 8:48-49; 19:14-15
231. Isa 50:3
Heaven is clothed in black at His humiliation
Luke 23:44-45
232. Isa 50:4
He is a learned counselor for the weary
Matt 7:29; 11:28-29
233. Isa 50:5
The Servant bound willingly to obedience
Matt 26:39
234. Isa 50:6a
“I gave my back to those who struck Me”
Matt 27:26
235. Isa 50:6b
He was smitten on the cheeks
Matt 26:67
236. Isa 50:6c
He was spat upon
Matt 27:30
237. Isa 52:7
Published good tidings upon mountains
Matt 5:12; 15:29; 28:16
238. Isa 52:13
The Servant exalted
Acts 1:8-11; Eph 1:19-22; Phil 2:5-9
239. Isa 52:14
The Servant shockingly abused
Luke 18:31-34; Matt 26:67-68
240. Isa 52:15
Nations startled by message of the Servant
Luke 18:31-34; Matt 26:67-68
241. Isa 52:15
His blood shed sprinkles nations
Heb 9:13-14; Rev 1:5
242. Isa 53:1
His people would not believe Him
John 12:37-38
243. Isa 53:2
Appearance of an ordinary man
Phil 2:6-8
244. Isa 53:3a
Despised
Luke 4:28-29
245. Isa 53:3b
Rejected
Matt 27:21-23
246. Isa 53:3c
Great sorrow and grief
Matt 26:37-38; Luke 19:41; Heb 4:15
247. Isa 53:3d
Men hide from being associated with Him
Mark 14:50-52
248. Isa 53:4a
He would have a healing ministry
Matt 8:16-17
249. Isa 53:4b
Thought to be cursed by God
Matt 26:66; 27:41-43
250. Isa 53:5a
Bears penalty for mankind’s iniquities
2 Cor 5:21; Heb 2:9
251. Isa 53:5b
His sacrifice provides peace between man and God
Col 1:20
252. Isa 53:5c
His sacrifice would heal man of sin
1 Pet 2:24
253. Isa 53:6a
He would be the sin-bearer for all mankind
1 John 2:2; 4:10
254. Isa 53:6b
God’s will that He bear sin for all mankind
Gal 1:4
255. Isa 53:7a
Oppressed and afflicted
Matt 27:27-31
256. Isa 53:7b
Silent before his accusers
Matt 27:12-14
257. Isa 53:7c
Sacrificial lamb
John 1:29; 1 Pet 1:18-19
258. Isa 53:8a
Confined and persecuted
Matt 26:47-27:31
259. Isa 53:8b
He would be judged
John 18:13-22
260. Isa 53:8c
Killed
Matt 27:35
261. Isa 53:8d
Dies for the sins of the world
1 John 2:2
262. Isa 53:9a
Buried in a rich man’s grave
Matt 27:57
263. Isa 53:9b
Innocent and had done no violence
Luke 23:41; John 18:38
264. Isa 53:9c
No deceit in his mouth
1 Pet 2:22
265. Isa 53:10a
God’s will that He die for mankind
John 18:11
266. Isa 53:10b
An offering for sin
Matt 20:28; Gal 3:13
267. Isa 53:10c
Resurrected and live forever
Rom 6:9
268. Isa 53:10d
He would prosper
John 17:1-5
269. Isa 53:11a
God fully satisfied with His suffering
John 12:27; 19:30
270. Isa 53:11b
God’s servant would justify man
Rom 5:8-9, 18-19
271. Isa 53:11c
The sin-bearer for all mankind
Heb 9:28
272. Isa 53:12a
Exalted by God because of his sacrifice
Matt 28:18; Phil 2:9
273. Isa 53:12b
He would give up his life to save mankind
Luke 23:46; Jn 10:18
274. Isa 53:12c
Numbered with the transgressors
Mark 15:27-28
275. Isa 53:12d
Sin-bearer for all mankind
1 Pet 2:24; 2 Cor 5:19
276. Isa 53:12e
Intercede to God in behalf of mankind
Luke 23:34; Rom 8:34
277. Isa 55:3
Resurrected by God
Acts 13:34
278. Isa 55:4a
A witness
John 18:37
279. Isa 55:4b
He is a leader and commander
Heb 2:10
280. Isa 55:5
God would glorify Him
Acts 3:13
281. Isa 59:16a
Intercessor between man and God
Matt 10:32
282. Isa 59:16b
He would come to provide salvation
John 6:40
283. Isa 59:20
He would come to Zion as their Redeemer
Luke 2:38
284. Isa 60:1-3
He would show light to the Gentiles
Acts 26:23
285. Isa 61:1a
The Spirit of God upon him
Matt 3:16-17
286. Isa 61:1b
The Messiah would preach the good news
Luke 4:16-21
287. Isa 61:1c
Provide freedom from the bondage of sin
John 8:31-36
288. Isa 61:1-2a
Proclaim a period of grace
Gal 4:4-5
289. Jer 23:5-6
Descendant of David
Luke 3:23-31
290. Jer 23:5-6
The Messiah would be both God and Man
John 13:13; 1 Tim 3:16
291. Jer 31:22
Born of a virgin
Matt 1:18-20
292. Jer 31:31
The Messiah would be the new covenant
Matt 26:28
293. Jer 33:14-15
Descendant of David
Luke 3:23-31
294. Ezek 34:23-24
Descendant of David
Matt 1:1
295. Ezek 37:24-25
Descendant of David
Luke 1:31-33
296. Dan 2:44-45
The Stone that shall break the kingdoms
Matt 21:44
297. Dan 7:13-14a
He would ascend into heaven
Acts 1:9-11
298. Dan 7:13-14b
Highly exalted
Eph 1:20-22; Phil 2:9
299. Dan 7:13-14c
His dominion would be everlasting
Luke 1:31-33
300. Dan 9:24a
To make an end to sins
Gal 1:3-5
301. Dan 9:24a
To make reconciliation for iniquity
Rom 5:10; 2 Cor 5:18-21
302. Dan 9:24b
He would be holy
Luke 1:35
303. Dan 9:25
His announcement
John 12:12-13
304. Dan 9:26a
Cut off
Matt 16:21; 21:38-39
305. Dan 9:26b
Die for the sins of the world
Heb 2:9
306. Dan 9:26c
Killed before the destruction of the temple
Matt 27:50-51
307. Dan 10:5-6
Messiah in a glorified state
Rev 1:13-16
308. Hos 11:1
He would be called out of Egypt
Matt 2:15
309. Hos 13:14
He would defeat death
1 Cor 15:55-57
310. Joel 2:32
Offer salvation to all mankind
Rom 10:9-13
311. Jonah 1:17
Death and resurrection of Christ
Matt 12:40; 16:4
312. Mic 5:2a
Born in Bethlehem
Matt 2:1-6
313. Mic 5:2b
Ruler in Israel
Luke 1:33
314. Mic 5:2c
From everlasting
John 8:58
315. Hag 2:6-9
He would visit the second Temple
Luke 2:27-32
316. Hag 2:23
Descendant of Zerubbabel
Luke 2:27-32
317. Zech 3:8
God’s servant
John 17:4
318. Zech 6:12-13
Priest and King
Heb 8:1
319. Zech 9:9a
Greeted with rejoicing in Jerusalem
Matt 21:8-10
320. Zech 9:9b
Beheld as King
John 12:12-13
321. Zech 9:9c
The Messiah would be just
John 5:30
322. Zech 9:9d
The Messiah would bring salvation
Luke 19:10
323. Zech 9:9e
The Messiah would be humble
Matt 11:29
324. Zech 9:9f
Presented to Jerusalem riding on a donkey
Matt 21:6-9
325. Zech 10:4
The cornerstone
Eph 2:20; 1 Pet 2:6
326. Zech 11:4-6a
At His coming, Israel to have unfit leaders
Matt 23:1-4
327. Zech 11:4-6b
Rejection causes God to remove His protection
Luke 19:41-44
328. Zech 11:4-6c
Rejected in favor of another king
John 19:13-15
329. Zech 11:7
Ministry to “poor,” the believing remnant
Matt 9:35-36
330. Zech 11:8a
Unbelief forces Messiah to reject them
Matt 23:33
331. Zech 11:8b
Despised
Matt 27:20
332. Zech 11:9
Stops ministering to those who rejected Him
Matt 13:10-11
333. Zech 11:10-11a
Rejection causes God to remove protection
Luke 19:41-44
334. Zech 11:10-11b
The Messiah would be God
John 14:7
335. Zech 11:12-13a
Betrayed for thirty pieces of silver
Matt 26:14-15
336. Zech 11:12-13b
Rejected
Matt 26:14-15
337. Zech 11:12-13c
Thirty pieces of silver cast in the house of the Lord
—- HOW MANY OF THE HUNDREDS OF MESSIANIC PROPHECIES DO YOU KNOW? ALSO, HOW DO WE KNOW THAT THE BIBLE IS THE ONLY HOLY BOOK? ….. DOES YOUR “WONDERFUL” PASTOR TEACH AND GO OVER ESSENTIAL TRUTH LIKE THIS? OR, IS HE THE TYPICAL LIGHTWEIGHT, ‘LIGHT IN HIS LOAFERS’ ENTERTAINMENT CONDUCTOR OF A LOCAL CIRCUS SOME CALL “CHURCH”?
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Mission Mexico is now supporting Juan the Evangelist [podcast]
Here is the original message sent out just after meeting Juan:
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Matthew 24:14
TODAY a man named Juan was ministered to, He is born again and on fire. We fellowshipped best we could as I had interrupted his work. As I walked by, a man (Juan) was carrying food into a cafe and he dropped some bottled water. So I grabbed the bottles (plastic) that were dropped and ministered Christ to him. He immediately responded by speaking God’s Word. He does delivery work to restaurants and cafes and so he sees lots of people daily. Brother Juan took a stack of the JESUS tracts and he’s passing them out today! He just sent me the text below (looks like I will have to be supplying him from now on. We hope, right?
Juan just texted me and said “Brother, I visit the prison, and my brothers need Bibles. God’s Word never returns back to Him void (Isaiah 55:11)!”
Juan is also asking me to go to the prison with him to preach and distribute the Spanish Bibles and JESUS tracts.
So we will be supplying him with Spanish JESUS tracts and the Reina Valera Spanish Bibles (only). RVR Reina Valera is the King James Bible equivalent in Spanish.
Brother Juan, whom we met 48 hours ago, is blazing a trail (Mark 1:45). He just sent me this. A man he ministered to today.
Juan is blazing abroad the matter of the Gospel—just as did the leper whom Jesus healed! Leprosy represents sin and when Jesus cleanses our sin, we begin to “blaze abroad the matter,” telling others the Gospel.
“But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.” Mark 1:45
Indigenous Gospel laborers is a part of ultimate spreading of our LORD’s Gospel.
More on the Bibles in a moment….
Today marks just one week since our LORD miraculously connected us with our brother in Christ, Juan. Below are pictures of Juan and also down below that is a mere sampling of the Gospel labor that he is exerting in several cities here in Mexico!
Because you care, and pray and give, our brother Juan was fed a delicious breakfast over fellowship….. he took about 1,000 JESUS tracts with him….. Brother Juan is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Spanish Reina Valera Bibles…. to distribute as he preaches in prisons to inmates and the JESUS tracts will also be distributed.
“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:35-38
These are pictures of brother Juan. Remember how we’ve been praying to the Father that He, “the Lord of the harvest” would “send forth labourers into his harvest”? (Matthew 9:35-38). Juan is one laborer of several now. Oh and notice that delicious meal you bought brother Juan and the box of JESUS tracts he was supplied with—because of you!
Remember how “Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven” original deacons evangelized the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40; 21:8?
Also, brother Daniel, the first person saved upon arriving here in Mexico, is now in fellowship with Juan and also going to participate in the jail ministry. You will remember how Daniel and Justin were water baptized after being saved. Mission Mexico Momentum.
Here is a sampling of the souls Juan is reaching in several cities. Enjoy and please put our brother on your prayer list for great fruitfulness.
Brother Juan continues to send me photos daily of the lost souls he is ministering to. Please lift a prayer for the people of Mexico to be saved for the abiding fruit, more fruit, and much fruit Jesus spoke of in John 15.
Thank you for praying for Mission Mexico—for many to be continually reached with our LORD Jesus’ bless-ed Gospel!
That’s all he needed was members of Christ’s body to support him!
By supporting the ministering of our LORD’s love and Gospel in Mexico, we are now fueling, equipping indigenous missionaries!
Please keep in mind that the ministry is paying the shipping from my Texas address to Mexico. Pray for provision if you wish. Thanks.
Send Reina Valera Spanish Bibles here and they will be forwarded to me:
Jesus’ longest recorded message to His people stands on the foundation of the very first words our Savior uttered in this sermon on the mount.
The foundational truth of the entire sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) is found in the very first words of our LORD when unveiling this elaborate, far-reaching, and profound message to His disciples of all ages. Here are His first words:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
Note, “poor in spirit.” Not poor financially or religiously. The two should be mutually exclusive. The Greek word translated into English as “poor” is PTOCHOS. It means pauper, beggar, poor…..desperate and spiritually impoverished. Christ looks to desperate, hungry and thirsty people who want more of Him (Is. 66:2). Their hearts pant for more of Him (Ps. 42:1-2). They deeply desire more of His presence and Word. | Sin: Man’s Core Problem
Of this pillar truth of being “poor in spirit”, F.B. Meyer says:
“Note the passive side of the blessed life. To be poor in spirit, that is, to be lowly in one’s self-estimate; to be meek, not always interested in one’s rights; to mourn for the evils of one’s own heart and for the sin and sorrow around; to hunger and thirst after Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. These dispositions do not purchase blessedness, but to cultivate them is to be blessed. On the positive side are mercy, purity, peace and willingness to suffer all things for Christ. Here is 1Co_13:1-13 anticipated!”
Of this foundational cornerstone biblical essential, William MacDonald writes:
“This first blessing is pronounced on the poor in spirit. This does not refer to natural disposition, but to one’s deliberate choice and discipline. The poor in spirit are those who acknowledge their own helplessness and rely on God’s omnipotence. They sense their spiritual need and find it supplied in the Lord. The kingdom of heaven, where self-sufficiency is no virtue and self-exaltation is a vice, belongs to such people.” Believer’s Bible Commentary
Jesus said: “without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5
“The more we know Christ the more we are aware we NEED Him!” Anita Villarreal
The path to victory is humbling ourselves in repentance and announcing our own utter poverty!
“But to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.” Isaiah 66:2
The absence of a “poor” or desperate for more of Christ “spirit” is the clear indicator that the self-righteous person is trusting in self and not Christ.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit (desperate, beggar, pauper): for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
The phrase “poor in spirit” speaks of being in a perpetual heart posture of being desperate for the LORD, being fully dependent upon Him as a beggar, a pauper.
“We never feel Christ to be a reality, until we feel Him to be a necessity.” Austin Phelps
God allowed Judas to betray Jesus and God allows our enemies to bless us to be broken. Judas the betrayer, was instrumental in Christ being delivered to be crucified, in His body being broken and blood poured out for the sins of the world.
The betrayal of our enemies also allows us to be broken.
“I have been to this place more than once. It has only been me and Jesus! It is a hard place to be. I have said ‘Jesus if You don’t help me, I am not going to make it!’ Looking back I can see that He has shown up, every time, even though at the time I wasn’t seeing it. Jesus has saved my life!! For that I am very grateful! Thank You Jesus!” Karen Cochran
Jesus commands us to love our enemies and oh how much easier this is to do when we realize how He is using our enemies to bring us to the bless-ed place of brokenness (Matthew 5:44).
“God uses the bad things that happen to us to save, sanctify and glorify us.”
The LORD has no interest in the empty worship of men or religion which is vastly prevalent today as it was in Christ’s day.
“He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” Mark 7:6-9
No other sin so grieved the Savior as un-engaged religious pride and worship which actually insulated men from Him. Religious groups where this is found misrepresent Christ while claiming to be the only way to Him. No other group received more harsh and dooming words from Jesus Christ as those who were the very leaders of the religion He started 2 thousand years earlier (Judaism). The Jewish system of religion is the only religion God ever started or ever will start, and it is now obsolete. Christ came to bring all people into a personal relationship with Him and the Father and Holy Spirit (John 14:6, 17:3, 1 John 1:3, 7…).
Though it may appear outwardly to be different, today we have so much empty “worship” in the modern church world and this is why true disciples are coming out of her by the millions – “Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” (Rev. 18:4). If Jesus commanded those who will be His to “Come out of her,” there must be something to come out of! The Son of God is no lunatic – He is “the Great Shepherd of the sheep,” who gave His life for His people and seeks to feed them with His pure Word and protect them (Ps. 23; Jn. 10; Heb. 13:20; 1 Pet. 2:2).
Relevant?
In today’s everything-and-anything-goes, trying-to-be-relevant-instead-of-Christ-like, church world of ungrounded people, a myriad of things have replaced Christ and His holy Word. In the world of evangelical religion today, there is anything but the pure Word of God. Here are some of the things that have crept in and are in full blown emphasis today in the modern church:
a thrust to be “relevant” – a cloaked word used often by the emergent/seeker-friendly movement which boils down to being just like the world in order to win the world. Win them to what?! – to aself-serving “form of godliness” that denies Jesus instead of self?
new Bible versions which are taken from corrupt manuscripts and are weak at best (see Amos 8:11 and BIBLE VERSIONS)
fictional books from fad authors who misrepresent the Almighty through their caricatures and have and are leading many into idolatry as a result.
soft, spineless leaders who do not present the biblical Gospel of Jesus Christ with repentance, the holiness of God, and necessity of personal holiness, hell, and judgment to come, etc.
an emphasis on entertainment using music and arts at the expense of declaring divine truth in its pure form
Does the LORD call His true people to be like the world (relevant), or to follow Christ and be unlike the lost? Think about this: what are the lost being won to if the church world is no different than they are?
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you (conditional), And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Jesus Didn’t Lie to Us
In this late hour, just as He foretold numerous times, “many” are being led astray by false prophets who have come in sheep’s clothing and are deceiving “many.” (Matt. 7:15; 24:3-5, 11, 24; 1 Tim. 4:1-3; 2 Tim. 3:13; 4:2-4; Jude 3-4, etc.) Eternal damnation awaits (2 Pet. 3).
The prophecies of the final days are dancing on stage in our faces.
In the vast majority of modern assemblies of “worship,” Jesus is no longer tended to or bothered with, much less elevated as the Creator, Redeemer, and “Head of the body.”(Col. 1:15-18; 2:18-19) No, instead, men and women who having “itching ears” are making popular false prophets who tell them what their sinful hearts desire to hear (2 Tim. 4:2-5).
Why should we be surprised? This was all foretold. The adulterous emphasis in the apostate church world, perpetrated by wolves who wear sheep’s clothing, is clearly enumerated as it is shown in resume’ form in 2 Timothy 3:1-7. – They are leading astray those who are just like themselves – “lovers of their own selves…lovers of pleasures MORE than lovers of God…”
Christ told us differently. Who are you following? Jesus said: “If ANY (that includes you)man will come after me, let him DENY himself, and take up his cross daily (die), and follow ME. For whosoever will save (preserve) his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it….So likewise, WHOSOEVER he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” (Lk. 9:23-24; 14:33) These are the very words of the Alpha and Omega – when is the last time your pastor preached these words?
Instead of laid down lives, studying His Word to know and find out more about Him, self-serving and idolatrous emphasis bombard the people as they are constantly asserted by false leaders. “How to Get Rich,” “How to Live a More Fulfilled Life,” “How to Use God’s Word to get what YOU Want,” “12 Steps to a Better Life,” “How to have Better Relationships,” “How to Have Your Best Life Now,” “How to get Your Miracle from God,” “7 Keys to a New You,” “How to be a better Husband/Wife/Father/Mother,” “How to Get More for ME, Me, Me!!!,” etc. To the un-discerning eye, these things may seem harmless, but they are deadly. A man-centered gospel is a false, soul-damning heresy (Gal. 1:6-10; 2 Pet. 2:1-3). One can get a miracle, become a better wife or daddy, learn conflict resolution, read polluted fad “Christian” books, and use principles to get some self-help, and still die and go to hell. God is calling His people to become more intimate with Him, to repent of our sins, to know Him, to turn fully to Him, to become His disciples, and all else will follow (2 Chron. 7:14; Matt. 6:33; Jn. 17:3).
Jesus Christ is the Supreme God and Divine Creator of All that Is – the Whole Universe
“For by him (Christ) were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Colossians 1:16-17
Whenever and wherever the living and eternal Word, the divine Person of Jesus Christ, is NOT being sought after, studied, emphasized, worshipped, upheld, elevated, adored, praised, feared, and obeyed, false teachers are the leaders (Col. 1-2). Walking in these things nurtures saints and fosters in them a heart after God (Acts 13:22). Read Colossians 1-2 closely and prayerfully.
We have but a mere “form of godliness” if we have not presently chosen to crave more of Jesus, crying from our hearts and mouths – “He MUST increase, but I MUST decrease.”(Jn. 3:3; 2 Tim. 3:5) One can be actively involved in a local church environment while “ever learning,” and yet “never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (2 Tim. 3:1-7) All worship that does not elevate the Person of Christ is evil idolatry. Spiritual adultery is being spread in the hearts of men wherever Jesus Christ is not being peered into, loved, obeyed, and sought after with a whole heart! Any and all spiritual activity that does not begin and end with Jesus Christ is unadulterated idolatry. – “Thou shalt have NO other gods before me.” (Exod. 20:3)
Jesus is the Only Head of His True Body
“In whom (Christ) are hid ALL the treasures of wisdom and knowledge…As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. BEWARE lest ANY man spoil (ruin) you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in HIM, which is the head of all principality and power…Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.” Colossians 2:3, 6-10, 18-19
It’s not how it makes us feel friend – it’s whether or not its biblical that matters! God forgive our sins! It’s time to repent, elevate Jesus Christ, and die to self that Christ might reign gloriously. – “Ye are dead and your life is hid with Christ in God.” (Col. 3:3) The kingdom of God is all about Jesus, not me or you or any other mere man. IF in fact you are going to be apart of His eternal kingdom, you must die – if you don’t He won’t live in you and you will not be with Him eternally. – “they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” (Gal. 5:24) You must suffer the death of your personal will and self-life or you will not be an overcomer (Rev. 2-3). You will consequently die and go to hell with all other rebels (Rom. 6; 8:17; 2 Tim. 2:12; 1 Pet. 2:21; 4:1).
Embracing the Cross
The overcoming disciple must cling to that old rugged cross. He must die the death that Christ ordained Him to die and set the example for us to behold – “not my will, but thine, be done.” (Lk. 22:42) He must of necessity resist the ease of the modern church program which makes church attendees instead of making disciples. He must possess a love for divine truth as he refuses to buy into the un-biblical falsity of modern religionist who rob Christ of His due glory. He must “buy the truth and sell it not.” (Prov. 23:23)
Only those who choose to daily die to self that Christ – the Greater One – might reign in their mortal bodies, will escape the horrific times to come where many are promised to fall away (Matt. 24:10-13, 24; 2 Thess. 2:1-12; 1 Tim. 4:1-3; 2 Tim. 3:1-7; 4:2-4).
Listen closely to what Jesus said concerning being ready to meet Him as we face these final days in which we now live:
“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Luke 21:33-36
The from moral coward runs from the cross which represents Christ’s sacrifice. He flees the life of a true disciple which demands laying down one’s own way, will, and life to love Jesus. He runs to the entertainment and the feeling of ease and would rather be told things that demand no repentance or sacrifice. He loves the wolves who don sheep’s clothing and their smooth messages (2 Tim. 4:3-4). This is the false form of Christianity (completely foreign to Scripture) that has lulled him to sleep in the first place. He denies Christ instead of self and His command for us to die to the self life. No, instead he relishes the temporal pleasures of this fleeting life. Like Esau, he is giving up his eternal birthright (Heaven) for a temporary fix (bowl of soup).
If you are going to be with Jesus, you must at once RUN from any leader who is not preaching the cross – he isn’t even saved (1 Cor. 1:18; Phil. 3:17-18). He’s an imposter. He’s part of the diabolical conspiracy against the LORD Almighty. He’s a counterfeit – in league with those who are “enemies of the cross of Christ.” (Phil. 3:18)
First, make sure you are coming to the LORD daily in prayer and worship and His Precepts. When gathering with other believers, bring a heart that is hungering for more of Jesus.
Any “church attendance” or “worship” that is not producing in your heart a desperate hunger and thirst for more of Jesus Christ, is completely misguided and being led by a person who has either never been saved or is backslidden! Run beloved, run for your life! Find true remnant disciples and flourish in worshipping the one true God, holding fast to His holy Word. Cease to further the cause of wolf ministries! Stop (by your attendance) endorsing and supporting with your finances ministries that are leading people away from Jesus instead of to Him!
Jesus said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
In these precious words recorded in Matthew 5:3, the Master was saying that those who are desperately impoverished in their hearts, realizing their utter need for Him are “blessed.” Undue loyalty to the organizations and futile programs of mere men invariably taint and hinder the personal relationship He made us to experience with Him. LORD, please bless us to know and love You and You alone! We will have “no other gods before You.” (Exodus 20:3-4)
In Genesis 32 we read of Jacob wrestling with God. The LORD broke Jacob and as a result a “poor in spirit” disposition possessed him…
“I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant.” Genesis 32:10
Without a heart after God, all we have is a mere “form of godliness.” (Acts 13:22; 2 Timothy 3:5)
PRAYER: LORD, with deep resolve, I this moment make the obedient decision to come out of the antichrist, out of the apostate religious system where mere men, machinery, masters degrees, and programs are elevated in place of You! This moment I return to You O LORD and submit my spirit and whole being into Your holy and perfect hands! I love You LORD Jesus. Please forgive my sin of idolatry and spiritual adultery and fill me with Your Holy Spirit afresh. Please cleanse me by Your blood right now LORD. Please send me forth and make my life a fruitful field to Your glory alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Here’s how the blessing of knowing Him happens. Am I that weary and thirsty traveler in the hot, dry desert, panting after that glass of cold water laid before me? In other words, am I currently and personally seeking the LORD with outright abandonment and absolute desperation?
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for THEY shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6
Q Who did Christ say were “blessed”?
A“they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness”
Q Who did Christ promise would “be filled”?
A“they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness”
One must “hunger and thirst” after the LORD, after His righteousness, in order to be “filled.”
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6
Anyone who claims to be a disciple of Jesus and does not choose to have a heart after the LORD like David, does not “hunger and thirst after righteousness”, has nothing but dead religion, is lukewarm, and is going to be rejected from Christ unless he repents (Revelation 3:15-16).
“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?” Psalms 42:1-2
“This psalm, Psalm 42, is a desperate plea to know God deeper. There’s a deep hunger in our inner most parts of our being. I ask You Jesus to come and clean me so You can then fill me in my inner most places that I don’t yet know You. Thank You Jesus because I know You will hear my prayer.” Karen Cochran
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, please forgive me for the sin of not seeking You with a whole heart, for being self-absorbed and deceived. I utterly need You with every fiber of my being – every moment. You made me, died for and came and found and saved me while I was in my sin. Please forgive me for allowing the cares of this world, deceitfulness of temporal riches, lust for things other than You, and religion, consume me because I wasn’t seeking and being filled with more of You. I begin this moment to set my heart affections upon You alone and find my whole identity and purpose in You. May Your presence in me increase as You fill me afresh with Your Holy Ghost. Please increase in me Jesus and I choose to decrease, purging all that does not belong to You. I love You my LORD Jesus Christ. Praise Your holy name forevermore.
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