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  • Soli Deo Gloria

    1 Corinthians 10:31 Do all to the glory of God
    Judges 6-7 God’s whittling down of Gideon’s army provides us a prime example of how important it is to God that He receives proper glory for what He does. He could have worked with thousands, but then they would have thought they had won the victory because of their own military prowess.
    1 Peter 4:11 In everything we should give God glory through Jesus Christ. This is not limited to when we are here on Sundays or at other fellowships, but it applies to our whole lives.
    Matthew 6:1-18 Jesus teaches us about doing righteous deeds for God, not people
    – Pray to God in private
    – Fast secretly so God sees, not people
    – Give to the poor secretly
    Romans 16:27 To God be glory forevermore
    Ephesians 3:21 To God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
    Philippians 1:11 Righteousness comes through Jesus to the glory and praise of God.
    1 Thessalonians 2:4 We speak not to please people but God who tests our hearts.

    Jesus made his whole life about glorifying God.

    – Jn 5:41 “I do not receive glory from people”
    – Jn 7:18 “The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent me is true, and in him there is no falsehood”
    – Jn 8:50, 54 “Yet I do not seek my own glory…if I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ”˜He is our God’”
    – Jn 12:43 “for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God”
    – John 5:30 “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.”

    How to glorify God in 2017:

    – Love God
    – Love people

    The post Soli Deo Gloria first appeared on Living Hope.
    45 min
  • Away in a Feeding Trough

    Luke 1:26-38 Gabriel visits Mary and tells her God’s plan for the birth of the Messiah. If she agrees, this will irreversibly change her life.
    John 8:41
    “You are doing the deeds of your father.” They said to Him, “We were not born of fornication; we have one Father: God.”
    Luke 2:1-5 They had to travel approximately 90 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem over unpaved roads and significant elevation changes.
    Luke 2:6-7 After Mary gave birth to Jesus, she laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
    Luke 2:8-20 God announced the birth of His Son to some unnamed shepherds rather than the powerful rulers of the age.
    Luke 2:21-24 From Leviticus 12:7-8 we know that the offering Joseph and Mary gave was a provision for those who could not afford a lamb and a pigeon. Simeon and Anna offered encouragement in the midst of it all.
    Matthew 2:7-21 Now Herod orders a hit on the child to eliminate any threat to Herod’s legacy that he may pose later once he’s grown. The family becomes refugees in Egypt to escape the slaughter.

    God doesn’t stop all suffering in the world; God doesn’t prevent all pain for His people; God didn’t even eliminate hardship for His own Son, but you can trust Him to get you through it.

    The post Away in a Feeding Trough first appeared on Living Hope.
    47 min
  • Prophecy of Zacharias

    Luke 1:18-23; 57-66 — Elizabeth’s pregnancy as well as John’s muteness and his ability to speak after the birth were miracles. All happened openly and drew attention to John.
    67 — “Filled with the spirit” always implies what is said or done is God’s doing. His prophecy is not only regarding John but more so Jesus. See verses 15 and 41.
    68 — The phrase “Lord God” occurs almost 450 times in the Scriptures. In the Old Testament, “LORD God” is Yahweh God and “Lord GOD” is Lord Yahweh. In the New Testament, the Greek makes no distinction so we determine from the context.

    Redemption for His people is not from John, rather from Jesus the Christ.

    69 — Zacharias and Elizabeth are both from the house of Aaron (verse 5). Jesus is from the house of David (1 Chronicles 17:1-15).
    Psalm 18:1-3; Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 23:5 — Horn of salvation
    71 — The great promise is we will be saved from our enemies (quoted from Psalm 106:1-11 – “not one of their adversaries were left”). This is a type for what will happen.
    Genesis 12:1-3; 22:17 — For Abraham, the father of faith, his enemies were God’s also.
    Exodus 23:22 and 27 — The great promise to Israel
    Psalm 27:1-ff — Throughout life, Yahweh will help us defeat our enemies with total victory promised in the end.
    Psalm 110:1-ff — The great prophetic prophecy about the Messiah is the destruction of all our enemies. Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42; Acts 2:34, 35; Romans 5:10; Hebrews 1:13; 10:12-14
    1 Corinthians 15:25 — Death, our greatest enemy, will be destroyed.
    Ephesian 2:1-3; 6:11 and 12 — Our true enemies
    Luke 1:72-80

    The post Prophecy of Zacharias first appeared on Living Hope.
    51 min
  • God's Simple Things

    Ecclesiastes 7:29 …God made man simple, his complex problems are of his own devising. (Old Jerusalem Bible)
    Psalm 11:7 The upright [YaSHaR, same as above –straightforward, simple, childlike] will see his face.
    Mark 10:15/Luke 18:27 Receiving the Kingdom of God as a child

    GOD SIMPLICITIES:

    Genesis 1:1-31 “In the Beginning God…” compare DNA, ACTG + sugar and phosphate bands
    It Was Very Good
    Deuteronomy 6:4/Mark 12:29 YHWH ELOHENU YHWH ECHAD – The LORD our God the LORD is one
    Exodus 6:7 …You shall know that I am the LORD, VYadaTeM ANiY YHWH 77X Hebrew, KJV, NASB

    JESUS SIMPLICITIES:

    Psalm 110:1 The LORD said to my Lord – 22x NT references
    Mt. 3:17; 17:4; Mark 1:11; 9:7; Luke 3:22; 9:35; 2 Peter 1:17 The VOICE! This is my beloved Son
    Matthew 16:16 You are the Christ… (Compare John 20:31 – These are written that you might believe…)
    John 10:36 I SAID, I am the Son of God, UIOS TOU THEOU EIMI

    LIFE SIMPLICITIES:

    Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the Kingdom, Funafunani Ufumu wa Mulungu
    John 14:1-3 I will come again…
    Acts 1:11 This same Jesus…
    Revelation 21:4 God Himself!!! In the beginning God; in the end God
    Revelation 22:4 They will see His face!!!

    The post God's Simple Things first appeared on Living Hope.
    45 min
  • Prophecies about John the Baptist

    “Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is near!”

    The Prophecy of Isaiah the Prophet

    Matthew 3:1-3

    From Isaiah the prophet “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ”˜make ready the way of the LORD, make his paths straight.’” This prophecy about John the Baptist is in all four Gospels (Mark 1:3).
    John 1:15-23
    The priests and Levites asked John, “Who are you? What do you say about yourself?” He responded with the prophecy from Isaiah.
    Luke 1:80; 3:4-6
    John lived in the dessert, the wilderness, until his ministry began.
    Isaiah 40:1-10
    The voice in the wilderness announced the time of comfort for Jerusalem. The one coming would bring Yahweh’s salvation, end iniquity, end warfare, and “His arm” would rule for Him.

    The Book of Malachi and the prophecies about John

    Malachi 2:5-7

    The name “Malachi” means My messenger. The book of Malachi gave strong reproof against the priests and Levites. The mouth of the priest or the Levite should speak true instruction which “turns many back from iniquity.” He is supposed to be the “Messenger of Yahweh of hosts.”

    Malachi 3:1

    God would send “My messenger” that would clear the way for Yahweh. And the Lord (Adonai), whom they sought, would suddenly come to the Temple.
    Malachi 4:5-6
    The Old Testament Scriptures close out with this promise of the coming of Elijah the prophet.
    Luke 1:5, 8-17
    John’s parents were from the tribe of Levi. His father, Zachariah, was a priest. John was an Aaronite, a priest, of the tribe of Levi. This child would “go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah.”
    Matthew 11:7-15; 17:10-13
    Jesus declared that John the Baptist is this Elijah who was to come.

    The post Prophecies about John the Baptist first appeared on Living Hope.
    40 min
  • Thanksgiving

    Vince Finnegan, John and Mary McCave, Gaspar Garcia, Jillann Gonzalez, Bob and Kathy Mathieson, Luis and Ivelisse Carlo share from the Scriptures about what makes them thankful.

    The post Thanksgiving first appeared on Living Hope.
    44 min
  • Free as a Fish on Land

    Exodus 3:7-8 God tells Moses His plans to deliver His people from slavery.
    Exodus 6:5-8 God plans to rescue them so they can become His people and He can become their God.
    Exodus 12:30-32 After the ten plagues, the Egyptians released the Israelites.
    Exodus 14:27-31 God splits the Red Sea and then destroys the Egyptian army, freeing His people once and for all.
    Exodus 16:2-4 Remember sitting by the meat pots and eating bread to the full?
    Numbers 11:4-6 Remember the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic of Egypt?
    Numbers 14:1-4 Let’s choose a leader and go back to Egypt!
    Numbers 20:4-5 Why have you made us come up out of Egypt?
    1 Corinthians 10:1-14 Let’s learn from their example and not desire evil or give ourselves to idolatry.

    “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” –Jesus (Mt 11:28-30)

    The post Free as a Fish on Land first appeared on Living Hope.
    46 min
  • Freedom in Christ

    John 8:29-44 The word will set you free. The religious zealots were convinced they had God and were living the good life, yet they were really living in slavery with no control over their lives. Hearing and doing the words of Jesus set you free.
    Romans 8:1-6 The law of the spirit of life provides life and peace.
    Galatians 5:1, 13-26 The good life comes with obedience to the words of Jesus.
    James 1:22-25 Hear and do.
    Isaiah 48:17 and 18 Abundant living for those who pay attention to God’s words
    Isaiah 66: 1 and 2 God will look to those who tremble at His Word.
    Mark 3:33-35 Jesus considers those who do the will of God to be his family, not those of a biological connection.
    John 12:46-50 God’s commandment is eternal life. This is stated as a simile meaning if you hear and keep His commandments you will have eternal life.
    14:21 Obedience is the evidence or proof of true love for the Lord.
    Matthew 7:24-27 Storms come for everyone; no one is exempt. The question is will your foundations be strong enough to sustain the storms?

    The post Freedom in Christ first appeared on Living Hope.
    48 min
  • 1 Corinthians 13: The More Excellent Way

    1 Corinthians 12:31 – Love is the more excellent way.
    Matthew 22:36-40 The whole Old Testament depends on love.
    Luke 10:25-27 What must I do to inherit eternal life?
    1 Corinthians 13:1-ff – Godly love is based upon obedience to the Scriptures, while human love is conditioned upon the relationship held with others.
    1 Corinthians 13:1-3 – God desires for His children to do all these things but not outside of love. Love is that which God wants first and foremost from us.
    4-8 – God is the standard because, according to 1 John 4:8 and 16, “God is love.” Agape, therefore, is supernatural love. It is doing that which is not natural to do.
    4 – Love is Longsuffering
    1 Peter 3:20; Exodus 34:6 – It is to be long on patience with others even if their actions are evil. God’s patience with humanity is mind-boggling.
    2 Peter 3:9 and 10 – God wants His children to behave as He does.
    Ephesians 4:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 5:14 and 15; James 5:7-9
    1 Corinthians 13:4 – Love is Kind – Luke 6:35 and 36
    Nehemiah 9:17 – That God did not forsake them was indeed great kindness.
    Romans 2:4; Titus 3:3-5; Ephesians 4:31 and 32; 2:7

    The ugliness of envy stands out clearly in contrast to longsuffering and kindness. Envy is a painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantage.

    1 Corinthians 4:6 and 7 – Love does not brag and is not arrogant.

    Knowledge can cause people to get puffed up. However, when knowledge is used properly, love and edification result.

    5 – Does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own.
    Philippians 2:2 and 3

    Love Is Not Provoked – Matthew 5:38 and 39

    Love Does Not Think Evil. Love rejoices not in iniquity; love rejoices in truth.

    1 Peter 3:8-12
    1 Corinthians 13:7 – All things according to the Word
    1 Peter 4:8
    1 Corinthians 13:8-10 – Love never fails; everything else comes to an end.
    12 – The spiritual abilities we now have are like children’s toys compared to that which will be ours when Christ returns.
    Verse 13 – Love is the greatest!

    The post 1 Corinthians 13: The More Excellent Way first appeared on Living Hope.
    46 min

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