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Sacrifices and Offerings in the Bible. Martin Paquette at "Église Béthanie de Longueuil" Translation by Pierre Cadoret.

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The butterfly effect is a concept that states that "small causes can have larger effects".

This concept was initially used in theories about weather prediction but later the term became a popular metaphor in science writing.

According to this theory “Each path produces a different outcome”

The butterfly effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system. The concept is imagined with a butterfly flapping its wings and causing a typhoon. Translated into mass culture, the butterfly effect has become a metaphor for the existence of seemingly insignificant moments that alter history and shape destinies.

Actually the term “The Butterfly Effect”, was a phenomenon proposed in a doctoral thesis written in 1963 by Edward Lorenz. It states that a butterfly, by flapping its wings in one place and time is able to create a major weather event in another place and time, eventually having a far-reaching ripple effect on subsequent events.

Do not despise these small beginnings — Zechariah 4:10

What do you do when your Hope dies? Why should we have hope in Christ?  Because he has plans for us for good, to give us a future and a hope for better things, either in this life or the next.   Psalm 94:19  New Living Translation   When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer

Job tells his friends that he will go to his nest and experience rebirth like the Phoenix. Learn the power of God to give you second chances.

Do you really know the God of the Bible, or do you just know about him? God sees you right where you are. He is using what you’re going through to prepare you for great things ahead.

Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Do you know who your God is?

You can quote Scripture, plaster inspirational quotes on your social media, fluently use God-talk, show up at church every time the door is open, and still demonstrate that you don’t really believe God is who He says He is.

Today most Christians expect the church to give them something that only God himself can give.

Jesus says in Matthew 20:28, that he “did not come expecting to be served by everyone, but to serve everyone…”

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Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: Wait, I say, on the Lord.

One of the problems I keep seeing in Christians is that they act and make decisions without God. It is important to think about the consequences of not waiting on the Lord.

Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God.”

His promises will never fail us. We can, and should, have complete faith and confidence that we can rely on his Word. Why? Because all things are possible for God.

Zechariah 4:2 says, “And he said to me, What do you see? And I said, I see that there is a lamp-stand all of gold, with its bowl on top of it and its seven lamps upon it.” Chapter three says that “upon one stone are seven eyes” (v. 9). Chapter four says that upon the lamp-stand are seven lamps.

verse 10 of chapter four says, “For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven….”

The seven lamps in chapter four are, without a doubt, the seven eyes of God.

Matthew 12:22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see.

The Man

We see  Jesus healing and removing a demon from a person that was both blind and mute. This man’s inability to hear or communicate had put him in danger, as people use their hearing more than they realize to avoid harm

The infirmity was more than physical. The cause for this extreme disability was spiritual in its roots.

The reason for his condition appears to have been oppression by a demon. Demons, as shown in the New Testament, can sometimes cause disabilities in their victims.

Jesus immediately solves the man's problem by healing him, likely by casting the demon out. Suddenly the man can see and speak.

Isaiah 35:5 "Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped."

The crowds

Matthew 12:23-24 And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.”

Following this healing the crowd is amazed and impressed.

Satan has a way of making every life miserable he comes into contact with. In mercy, Jesus heals.

The viewers of the miraculous were overwhelmed – quite literally beside themselves with amazement and wonder. They knew healings like this had to be the handiwork of God.

the crowds began to question: "Could this be the Son of David?"

Reaction

This will lead to something more than a denial of a miracle. Rather than expressing doubt that this was a supernatural event, the Pharisees will accept that it's miraculous. However, they are so hardened against God that they'll insist the power comes from Satan (Matthew 12:24)

Jesus took the Pharisees nonsensical accusations and showed them for the foolishness that they truly were.

Proverbs 3:30 Do not accuse a man for no reason--when he has done you no harm

Do you need deliverance?

Jesus makes the obvious point that kingdoms cannot stand which are divided against themselves. The common end to divisions is desolation. If you need deliverance make up your mind about Christ!

There is no greater power that can heal completely but Jesus. Seek the Father’s Will for your life, embrace the Holy Spirit and become a child of God.

John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

When the healing becomes known, the people declare that He had done all things well (literally "beautifully")