WHEN THE END DOESN'T JUSTIFY THE MEANS

"And Moses Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock, and he said unto them hear now, ye rebels; shall we bring you forth water out of rock? And Moses lifted up his hand, and smote the rock with his rod twice and water came forth abundantly, and the congregation drank and their cattle. And Jehovah said unto Moses and Aaron, because ye believe not in me, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this assembly into the land which i have given them. These are the waters of Maribah; because the children of Israel strove with Jehovah and he was sanctify in them! 

(Number 20:10) 

Moses did not follow divine instructions here in any sense whatever. True, he and Aaron assembled the people and Moses took "his rod" (this indicates that our preferred interpretation above is correct). After all, if was not Aaron's rod which budded, that was used, but the rod of Moses. It is astounding that, beginning with the old international critical commentary in 1903 the allegations has been advanced and supported by many current scholar that "concerning the unbelief and rebellion of Moses and Aaron, neither is in the usual blinding in the critical school that reality cannot see anything in the bible except their discrepancies and various Sourced! Did Moses actually disobey God in this events? God commanded Moses to speak to the Rock. Instead he addressed in rebuke to the people! See any difference? 

God commanded Moses to speak to the rock. Instead he omitted this altogether and struck the rock twice. Any difference here? 

God had most carefully instructed Moses in all the prior forty years that God alone actually did any of the wonders mentioned, but in this passage Moses ascribed the source of the miracle as being from him and Aaron. "shall we bring you forth water out of this rock? Where does God's honor appear in a public announcement like this? Lets go back again there's so much here to dive into. We won't dive into it all in light of just the short time, but the whole picture, herr is Moses just disobeyed God in a way that would lead him to forfeit the opportunity to go into the promised land. This was a massive moment in Moses life, in the history of God's people. God had said not stike tge rock, but to speak to the rock. God said to do this in a way that would reflect his character. What happens, though, is Moses takes this his own hands. He strike the rock out of anger, much like he has done before, but you can hear it. "you rebels, shall we do this for you? He didn't honor the Lord as holy before the people. That's what verse 12 says. Like Moses, there is a temptation for us not to do God's work God's way. 

There are many today, just like Moses in this incidents, who think that God's word is not to be strictly followed at all, but that they may improvise in any manner that appear to be appropriate in their own eyes. Moses actions were sinful, and so are the actions of people today who suppose that when God commanded "singing" in his worship that they may bring in a whole orchestra or the Swiss bell ringers in addition, or that when God commanded all people everywhere to be "immersed" that a few drop of water sprinkled or poured will do just as good! And, of course, scholar who have such view find all kinds of excuses for Moses. Whitelaw the Bcp said. 

After all, God had told Moses to takes the rod, and he might naturally think that he has to use it as before.. Also had not God told Moses that he should bring water forth to the people?..He struck the rock twice instead of once, but we could hardly have attached any serious character to the act if it had stood alone (v.9). Of course, we can supply many other excuses after all, God had not commanded him not to strike the rock. God really doesn't care about any legalistic compliance with his word. God could bring water out of the Rock even if Moses had struck it twenty times. Sure Moses left God's name out of sight when ascribing the source of the wonder, but he said,  "We," and maybe he included God in That! Just like the unbeliever who close their prayers, not "in the name of Jesus Christ as commanded, but with blunt" Amen! 

"sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel..

(Number 20:12). Failure to do this was one of Moses sins, and yet, in (verse 13). It is recorded that Jehovah was sanctified" in the event here reported. Alhough Moses Aaron had indeed not sanctified the Lord in the implied taking of wonders as their own instead of God, nevertheless, by the condemnation if the leaders who had thus disregarded their duty the Lord indeed was was sanctified."

 

FOREVER... EVERLASTING ROCK

Because He trust in you, trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is everlasting rock.

You keep him in perfect peace

Whose mind is stayed on you,

Because he trust in you

Trust in the Lord forever, 

For the Lord God is an everlasting rock.

Isaiah:3-4

Think about your life for a moment: when is it that you experience peace? When all is well? When the things you had hoped for have come to pass? What about in the midst of storms and calamities? Where do you run? What do you put in your trust in? What provide stability to you in times of troubles? In this time of troubles is true peace even possible? In verse 3 of Isaiah 26,we find a promise of what is describes as "perfect peace" to those who've put their trust in God, and then in verse 4, we are called into that same trust and told the reason why God is worthy of that trust.

Perfect peace

You will experience difficulty in this life, when you do, you will naturally run to a place or people or activities you think can either resolve that difficulty or help you through it.

Where does your mind run? What do you think on and meditates or is it anchored in and grounded on God, or does it moves God completely from the equation? What do you bank on and put your trust in? Here we are told that God promises perfect peace to the one who's mind is stayed on God because he trust in God often on difficulty, the mind runs away from God because the heart is not sure it can trust God. It is precisely in these time that we must discipline our mind to rehearse and remember the truth about God and His promises

Oswald chamber said,  "Your mind is the greatest gift God has given you and it ought to be devoted entirely to him. You should seek to be bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2Corinthians10:5). This will be one of the greatest assets of your faith when a time of trial comes, because then your faith and the spirit of God  will work together"

Everything else we stay our mind on and put our trust it light offer temporary and in perfect peace, but God alone is the issuer of perfect peace, He alone is perfect rules the universe! While other things and people promise such things, He's the only that can deliver on the promise of perfect peace. 

Everlasting rock

Based on the promise of (verse 3), (verse 4) call us to put our trust in God. It doesn't call us to put our trust in Him for a season, but rather forever. This call is based on the truth that the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Our trust in God isn't based on the strength of our faith in Him, but rather who He is, He is an eternal rock, and because He is that, He is trustworthy, we look for stable ground in this life, and when we seek stability from finite things, we are inevitably let down. We might find refuge for a season in something on someone else, but these other rock are temporary and crumbling rocks. God alone is the everlasting and steady rock. 

In (Matthew 7:24-27).Jesus call us to build our livre on Him and obedience to the work... The rain will fall, the floods will come, the wind will blow, but those build a house on Christ are like a house build on a rock that can withstand these trials. Those who've put trust, their trust in anything else other than Christ are like houses built on sand that can't hold up and are washed away. May we never forget that Jesus laid down His life for us that we might find a home in him and be kept in perfect peace. This is not a promise of a carefree, trouble-less existence, but rather a life that knows and trust in a God who holds and keeps us in every season.. May you know perfect peace because your mind is stayed on God and your trust is rooted in the one who is our everlasting rock.

WHAT DOES THIS SCRIPTURE 1 JOHN 3:2 TELLS US

Read 1 John 3:2 in your bible, does this scripture tell us that we cannot know what our destiny or potentials? 

No, it does not mean that at all. Quite to the contrary, we are clearly told in scripture, so that we can know, what our destiny is. We

Read in Ephesians 3:14-19 that it is our destiny to become spirit members within the family of God, and that we know that we are to be filled with 

"All the fullness of God." 

1John 3:2 does not tell 

Us something different, In fact, this passages confirms, rightly understood, that we do know what our destiny is

When we read this passage in context, it states;

"Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, 

We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him 

as He is," 

This passages tell us that we know that when Christ is revealed or manifested at His second coming, we will be like Him. 

Christ will return in glory (Matthew 24:30). And so we, too, will appear or be manifested with Him in glory (Roman 8:17). Right now, we are not yet filled with God's glory, as we are still flesh and blood. That is, it has not yet been revealed or manifested that we shall be, because we are not yet powerful glorious God being, but we do know that we will be glorious God being at the time of Christ return. 

Notice the following Scripture which make this understanding perfectly clear:

(1). We read in 1John 3:2 about the time when Christ is revealed we read about Christ's revelation talking about His return in many additional places;

2 Thesslonians 1:7-8 says that when Christ is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels." He will take vengeance on those who disobey God. 

1Peter 4:13 tells us that when Christ's glory is revealed." we will also be glad with exceeding joy. 

Luke 17:30 compare the time when Christ is "revealed" at His return with time of Noah and lot (verses26-29).

(2). We also read in 1John 3:2 that when Christ is "revealed" we will be like Him. That is, when Christ is revealed in glory we, too, will be revealed in glory, again, note the following additional passages. 

Romans 8:29 tell us that God  "predestined us to be conform to the image of His Son," with the ultimate goal of our glorification (verses 30).

1Corinthians 15:49 adds that we  "shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man" Jesus Christ. 

Philippians 3:21 says that Christ will "Transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body" So, we have been told what we will be! But it has no been revealed yet as we have not been revealed manifested yet in power and glory. But we know that we will be revealed or manifested as born again God being in the near future. 

Notice Paul's word in Roman 8:18-19 "for I consider that the suffering of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealef in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the Son of God." Again, when is our glorious revelation [or revealed], then you also will be manifested [or revealed] with Him in Glory" the new revised version enlish bibles translated accurately. "when Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory." other translation say, 

"when Christ... Appear, then you also will appear with Him in glory." giving thereby the intended meaning that Christ's revelation will occur when He appear at His second coming. But all rendering make it clear that we will be revealed or appear with Him in glory when He is revealed or appear that is why we are tobeagerly wait "revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1Corinthians1:7).

We can and do know our potential. That knowledge bas been revealed to us by God. But it has not been revealed yet to the world, as we are still flesh and blood not yet immortal God's being. Rather than teaching us tha we cannot know what we will be. 1John 3:2 tells

Us the exact opposite. We can and do know our potential, but the manifestation of our potential has not occurred yet. That is, 

We are not yet glorified! But when the glorified Jesus Christ is "revealed" or appears at His second coming! (1John 2:28). We know that we will also

Appear with Him in glory-provided, however, that we have remzined faithful to God and His Son, 

Jesus Christ. 

What The Bible says About Benefit of Attending Services

Luke 13:10-11

Though physical disable and disfigured by her stooped spine, she, just like the man with the withered hand (Luke 6:6),does not allow her problem to keep her from formal worship of God on the sabbath. Her physical condition makes it very difficult for her to go to the synagogue and sit through the service. It is also humbling for her, since people often feel awkward around those with disfigurement she goes anyway.

Surely, she has prayed and asked God for help, yet she has not been delivered. However, God's seemingly neglecful and unconcerned lack of intervation does not make her bitter or resenful. She attends synagogue despite the obstacles, appreciating her spiritual opportunities and cherishing the worship of God. Her dedication and Faithfulness for not to go unrewarded.

How many blessing do people give up when they skip going to the church? Spiritually and physically, we benefit by regular attending where we can her God's word and worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24).

This woman learns that the best help she can give her body is to be first concerned about her spiritual needs to be in the synagogue in spite of her condition, she would never have been healed. As Jesus promises, "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all the things shall be added ti you" (Matthew 6:33). Today our victory over sin death and viruses, In 1corinthians15 it is essential passage of scripture, one where Paul presents an apologestic for christian faith the whole thesis might be summed up. As if Jesus rose from the dead then everything changes all of the christian faith hinges on the resurrection.

Paul say that if the resurrection is true, this not only has great implication for our souls, but also for our bodies. The cycle of sin and death will be broken and reverse. This is the great comfort and hope to us, The dying an a global pandemic, where we also seeing our mortality in a new ways. 

"THE PARABLES AS A TEACHING DEVICE "

Matthew 13:1-58

An overview of Matthew 13 is essential, because we need to understand the whole content to see what Jesus was trying to get across to us. A particular bible translation may divide the chapter into only (7) parables, but there are (8) eight parables in Matthew 13. Usually the eight is combined with the seven parables. In a way, the eight follows the seventh, but it is a parables in its own right. It should stand alone.

The eight parables can be divided into three (3) sections. The first consist of the first four (4) parables. Parables of the sower, the parables of the wheat and the Tares, The parables of the Mustard seed, and the parables of the Leaven. The second section consist of the next three (3) parables. The parables of the Hidden Treasure, the Parables  Pearl of the great Price, and the Parables of the householder, who takes out of his treasure both old and New.

The titles of these three (3) section gives an idea of what Jesus emphasize in Matthew 13.we can titles the first section "satan Plan to destroy the church" the second section can be tiltles "God's work on behalf of the church." What God does to make sure that satan doesn't destroy the church.

The third section can be titles "Ministry's Duty to the church."

Notice the comments Matthew make following the first section. In (Matthew 13:34). Is an explanation why the first four parables can be titled "satan Plan to Destroy the Church." 

All these things Jesus spoke to the Multitudes in Parables; and without a parables He did not speak to them, that it light be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying; "I will open my mouth in parables, i will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation world." 

What was kept secret from the foundation of the world? Satan's plan to destroy God's plan of salvation, which He is fulfilling through the church. 

Matthew 13:34 applies specifically to what Jesus had just said, but it also applies generally to all the parables. Through them, Jesus open up matters that have been concealed from the foundation of the world. In Psalm 78:2 it does not say, "I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world." instead, it says, "I will ll utter dark saying of old." providing another clue that what Matthew 13:34 refers to in respect to the first four parables is dark. Jesus is speak of dark mysteries, dark things happening. These can only be satanic things, bad, negative things inspired by the devil.

What Jesus spoke before verse 34 is primarily negative, not positive and these negative things have been hidden from man since the foundation of the world? Adam and Eve sinned. That was the first step in Satan's plan "get them while there're young" and he has been doing the same thing ever since Jesus touches on this in the First parables. 

So, in the first half of this chapter; Jesus is saying "look my disciples, this is the plan that you must fight against if you understand what is in these parables, you will have a pretty good idea of what is happening spiritually. "What the bibles say about parables as a teachning device."

"And things under the earth"

Philippians 2:10 In the New King James Version says, "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under earth" it is significant that the NKJV uses the word "those" instead of "things" because we are talking about people in this passage. Those who are able to bend their knee before Jesus. This really helps us to understand what "under the earth" means in this context. It is speaking of people who are under the earth, that is, those who have died and have been buried. This is the simple meaning of this text, however, lets bring in a few more passages to support this idea.

In Matthew 12:40, Jesus said, "for as Jonah was three days and three night in the belly of the great fish. So will the Son of Man be three days and three night in the heart of the earth." Jesus describes His being "in the heart of the earth" for three days and three night. This was a reference to Jesus burial in the tomb. Jesus burial is a significant part of the gospel according to 1 Corinthians 15:4 look also at Revelation 5:3. "and no one in heaven or on earth or under earth was able to open the scroll or to look at it." The point of this passage is that no one alive or dead could open this scroll. Those "under the earth" are the dead.

Then also notice Revelation 5:3, which says, "and every Creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying 'Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever! Saying in this way includes everyone who had ever lived, lives, or ever will live. Those who are "under the earth" are those who have lived and are now dead. So, when Philippians 2:10 says that every knee shall bow, including those who are under the earth, the expression has reference to those who are dead.

That those who are presently dead will one day bow to Christ means that they will be raised from the dead. Jesus said in John 5:28-29,  Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in tbe graves will hear His voice and come forth-those who have done good, to the resurrection of the life, and those who have done evil. To the resurrection of condemnation."

We need to be prepared to bow the knee, our knee to Jesus. It is better to do that while we are in this earthly kingdom as we lived our life. In the same context Jesus said. 

Most assuredly, i say to you, he who hear my word and believe in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. Most assuredly i say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live for as the father has life in Himself, so. He has granted the Son to have life in Himself. And has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:24-27).

When we believe in Jesus and trust Him by obeying Him, He will save us and we will be delivered out of condemnation Let's listen to the voice of Jesus and obey Him presently so that we may not be condemned. 

WHAT THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT GOD'S GOVERNMENT

1 Samuel 8:7-8

Israel had already deviated from Faithfulness, but here, she formally reject God as her ruler, taking a major step toward being exactly like all the nations around her this occured between 1100 and 1000 BC or roughly 350 years after the original making of the Covenant. Except for brief period when israel had a judge or king who did right in the eye of God, the spiritual harlotry continued unahated until God formerly divorced her, sending Israel and Judah into captivity.

We frequently gloss over the truly important part of this as we read through it. It is clear from Genesis 17:6 and Dueteronomy 17:14-20. That God anticipated Israel having a king or Judge title is of little importance. Having a king was not the real issue because God has already planned for Israel to have a king. Every organization must have a leader, so God lays down instructions as to how the leader should conduct himself to ensure that the king does not elevate himself above the people and rule as a despot. Instead, he is to be thoroughly familiar with and guided by the attitude, and Law of God. He must comprehensively knows that his own nature is just like those he serves and be humbled. However, the key to understand... The significance of Israel's demand in 1Sameul 6 is that she desire a king just like the other nations. Spiritually, this demand confirm Israel's who isn't behavior, and thus God tells Samuel to describe the National effect of her demand. On Israel's part, it is a complete rejection of her marriage vows; she wants  her benefactor and husband God-to have no say in her life, declaring herself, free of him and to be completely and totally a nation of this world, no longer the type of God's kingdom on Earth. The issue between God and man is simply a matter of government of sovereignty and providence. This appears as early as Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve reject Gods rule over them. Once God reveals himself through His calling, the issue of government comes to the force. This is what we confront in descision making as the Bible has recorded in great detail, mankind has shown that it wants to retain this authority to itself. Yet, the naked truth is we cannot retain sovereignty to ourselves and still have what God is offering kingdom of God. We cannot have it both as we will be submissive either to God's will or to our own fickles drives. Many of us di not get it."