Mike Kines

Luke 7:14-15, "And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15, And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother."

When Jesus raised this man from the dead it says that the dead sat up and began to speak. He raises us up from the dead also. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit and born again then we open our mouth and began to speak the truth in Jesus. We share with others the good news we are risen from the dead in Christ Jesus. Jesus is risen from the dead, and we are risen together with him.

We have several examples in the Bible where Jesus raised people from the dead. What does this tell us about him? He has authority over life and death. Death has no more dominion over him (and those who are in Him). Romans 6:9.

Heavenly Father, I thank you that death has been defeated by the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the beginning and the firstborn from the dead. He is the giver of life. He is the resurrection and the life. Thank you Father God for raising me from the dead through your son Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Matthew 28:6-7, "He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7, And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you."

The Lord is risen from the dead. This is the foundation of our faith. Without this fact there is no salvation, no forgiveness, no eternal life. Jesus is risen from the dead. He is the firstborn from the dead.

He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians 1:18.

Father God, I thank you for the resurrection of your son Jesus Christ from the dead. Lord, you fulfilled your prophecies about your son who came into this world to give himself for us, to provide salvation, redemption, forgiveness, and eternal life. I thank you for the gospel of Jesus Christ, that Christ died for our sins, he was buried, and he rose again on the third day. Amen.

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Matthew 10:7-8, "And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8, Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."

The Lord Jesus gave his disciples the authority to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and cast our devils. Religious leaders today try to deny that the Lord Jesus gives his disciples this authority in the church today. Why? I think it is because they would lose their worldly power structure they have over God's people if the people of God really knew who they are in Christ.

Who gets to say what God can do today? Do not listen to people who try to put God in a box or restrict God to chronological time lines. God is free, and is not restricted by man's religious systems. John 5:39-40.

Father God, I pray for the remnant of your people who live within this shell of a religious house today. I pray that you would open their eyes to know the authority you have given to us in the name of Jesus. Lord, bring revival to your people, in Jesus name. Amen.

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Matthew 9:24-25, "He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. 25, But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose."

Jesus demonstrated his power over death in his ministry. He raised this young girl from the dead. He is the Lord of both the dead and the living.

God proved that Jesus Christ is the Son of the God by his resurrection from the dead. Romans 1:4.

Father God, I praise you this day. I thank you for the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the first born from the dead. When Christ, who is my life, shall appear, then shall I also appear with him in glory, amen.

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1 Thessalonians 4:14, "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."

When Jesus returns he will bring with him all those who have died in Christ. There will be a huge crowd of God's people coming back to this earth with him.

When Christ appears we shall also appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4.

Heavenly Father, I look forward to being with your son Jesus. Lord, I want to be with you. Lord, I pray for your return. I pray for your kingdom to come, for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, amen.

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2 Corinthians 5:14-15, "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15, And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again."

The Lord Jesus did not die just for some people. He died for all. He died for every man, woman, and child that has ever walked on this earth. The gospel is universal and goes out to everyone.

It is not God's will for anyone to perish and die in their sins. It is God's will for every person to be saved. 2 Peter 3:9.

Heavenly Father, thank you for your son Jesus coming into this world and giving his life for all. Anyone who will call upon the name of the Lord Jesus will be saved. Lord, I pray that you would send forth men of God to proclaim this message, the gospel, that more people can hear, and believe, and receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Amen.

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1 Corinthians 15:3, "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;"

The suffering of Christ and his death was described in the Bible before it ever happened in real time. There are plenty of examples in the Old Testament that describe the crucifixion of the Lord and how he died for our sins. Read Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53 for starters.

He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

Father God, you have made everything plain and easy to understand for us. You have told us in the Bible everything you would do. You described the death of your Son before it ever happened. You also have provided us with the knowledge of the second coming of Jesus Christ. Lord, I believe your word. What you have said, you will do. You will bring to pass every word you have spoken. Amen.

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Our goal is to build, encourage, and comfort God’s people.

We give ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word.

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Romans 14:9, "For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living."

Through his death, burial, and resurrection God showed that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and he is Lord of all. He is before all things, and in him all things consist. Jesus is Lord of all.

Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Philippians 2:9-11.

Lord, you are over those who are alive and those have died. You are Lord over all that you have made. You created us. Own us. You redeemed us. You own us again. We are yours, oh Lord. We are your people, the sheep of your pasture. Lord, return and reign over your people forever, amen.

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Romans 5:8, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

God has demonstrated the great love that he has for us. While we still his enemies and living in rebellion against him, he died for us. He gave his life to save people who hated him and were in rebellion against him. At Calvary we see a full demonstration of the great love that God has for us.

When did Jesus die for you? When you were at your worst! When you were living in flaunted rebellion, unbelief, and darkness. When you were hurting yourself and everyone around you. Jesus died for you. He took your place on the cross. We have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7.

Heavenly Father, at the worst time in my life when I was lost, in darkness, and blinded by sin and the devil, you came and found me. I've often said this to others: he loved me when I was at the very bottom. Lord, thank you! Thank you for taking my place on the cross. Christ died for my sins, he was buried, and he rose again on the third day. I thank you, Jesus! I love you, Lord. Amen.

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