Studying In The Word with Minister Michelle Carter-Douglass

The Holy Spirit blessed today's Sermon through Mr. Desmond Mohammed.

Matthew, Chapter 22, is our Sermon topic today.

Sometimes when someone asks a question, it isn't meant to avoid answering. We must be prepared to preach in and out of season (2 Timothy 4:2). Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ knew that the Pharisees and Sadducees were up to no good and desired to "entrap" him. Yet, our Lord and Savior, Jesus The Christ, answered their questions.

In life, as we conduct God Almighty's business, we will be questioned. Some of us will be attacked, ridiculed, and misunderstood. Nonetheless, God Almighty has ordained His Work through us.

Our Heavenly Father is our "rod and staff that comfort us," (23rd Psalm). The rod is not a weapon nor a vice to oppress or abuse anyone. The sermon today was brought by The Holy Spirit from Proverbs chapter 22. 

There is no change like the correct change ordained by Almighty God.

Supporting Scriptures are Luke 17:1-3; Psalm 23:1-6; Proverbs 13:24; Exodus 4:14; Revelation 11:1; and Ephesians 6:4.

All Carter-Douglass and Douglass books are found on Amazon.com

There is no love, kindness, or conversation on earth that compares to our relationship with God and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In tonight's Bible study, we examine John chapter 16 and Revelation chapter 21. 

Supporting scriptures: Ephesians 2:1-5; John 14:15-18; and 1 Corinthians 12:1-12.

John

John of Patmos is the name given to the author of the Book of Revelation (Apocalypse of John) in the New Testament. According to the text, the author, who gives his name as "John," was living in exile on the Greek island of Patmos. He writes to the seven Christian churches in Asia to warn them of various challenges and temptations that confront them, which have been revealed to him in a vision. He then relates several additional powerful visions concerning the Last Days and the Second Coming of Christ.

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/John_of_Patmos

The Prophet, the Seer, and the Reveler.

"A prophet is a teacher."

"A seer is one who sees with spiritual eyes."

"A revelator makes known, with the Lord’s help, something before unknown. It may be new or forgotten truth, or a new or forgotten application of known truth to man’s need. Always, the revelator deals with truth, certain truth (D. & C: 100:11) and always it comes with the divine stamp of approval."

https://emp.byui.edu/SatterfieldB/Quotes/Prophet%20Seer%20Revelator.html

What is an Apostle?

"Apostle, (from Greek apostolos, “person sent”), any of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus Christ. The term is sometimes also applied to others, especially Paul, who was converted to Christianity a few years after Jesus’ death. In Luke 6:13 it is stated that Jesus chose 12 from his disciples “whom he named apostles,” and in Mark 6:30 the Twelve are called Apostles when mention is made of their return from the mission of preaching and healing on which Jesus had sent them. The full list of the Twelve is given with some variation in Mark 3, Matthew 10, and Luke 6 as: Peter and Andrew, the sons of John (John 21:15); James and John, the sons of Zebedee; ; Philip; Bartholomew; Matthew; Thomas; James, the son of Alphaeus; Jude, or Thaddaeus, the son of James; Simon the Cananaean, or the Zealot; and Judas Iscariot."

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apostle

Praise be to Almighty God, and welcome to "Studying in the Word." I am Minister Michelle Carter-Douglass.

Many of us have endured the loss of a loved one. Some of us have wondered if we will see them again or what happens when we leave this earth through death. In tonight's Bible study, we take a closer look by studying the word and examining the story of Abraham's grief after losing his wife, Sarah. Also, we discuss supporting scriptures looking at grief and death.

The scripture lesson is from Genesis chapter 23.

Supporting scriptures are Hebrews 9:12–15; Jeremiah 29:11; John 16:20–22; 1 Corinthians 15:55–57; 2 Corinthians 5:5–10; John 5:20–24; and Luke 23:37–45.

Cave of Machpelah

At Hebron Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah (Hebrew: Meʿarat ha-Makhpelah) as a burial place for his wife, Sarah, from Ephron the Hittite (Genesis 23); this became a family sepulchre. According to tradition, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with their wives Sarah, Rebekah, and Leah, were buried in the cave.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Cave-of-Machpelah

My Purpose Ordained by God by Brialan Douglass

https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSE-ORDAINED-GOD-Collection-Autistically/dp/173149680X

The Adventures of Gurgle Boy Vol. 1 by Patrick M. Douglass

https://www.amazon.com/ADVENTURES-GURGLE-BOY-Adventures-Gurgle-ebook/dp/B07KNFTS5Z

In Our Storms, We Have God II

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Storms-Have-God-Relationships/dp/1720266735/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Raya, Isaac, Egypt, and Noah Presents: The Resurrection Story

https://www.amazon.com/Raya-Isaac-Egypt-Noah-Presents/dp/1091002169

Sermon blessed by The Holy Spirit taken from Luke chapter 4.

Additional online resource information:

https://faithalone.org/grace-in-focus-articles/suicide-bible-people-who-wanted-to-die/

Raya, Isaac, Egypt, and Noah Presents, The Resurrection Story by Michelle Carter-Douglass, Patrick M. Douglass, Arlessa R. Douglass, and Brialan Douglass.

This book will take you on the journey from Creation through The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In this full-length color book, illustrated by authors Patrick M. Douglass, Brialan Douglass, and Arlessa R. Douglass, the authors answer questions, why do we dye boiled eggs, what's the significance of an Easter bunny, and more.

https://www.amazon.com/Raya-Isaac-Egypt-Noah-Presents/dp/1091002169

In Our Storms, We Have God II by Arlessa R. Douglass, Patrick M. Douglass, Brialan Douglass, and Michelle Carter-Douglass

This prayer book is designed by a family who made it through the wilderness.

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Storms-Have-God-Relationships/dp/1720266735/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677445589&sr=1-1

The Adventures of Gurgle Boy Vol.1

This story is an inspirational and adventurous read that will take you on a journey through cultural diversity. Six young adults dealing with life's dilemmas meet an interracial couple who have a long-lasting impact on their lives.

https://www.amazon.com/ADVENTURES-GURGLE-BOY-Adventures-Gurgle-ebook/dp/B07KNFTS5Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=OIH72ZOD92ZO&keywords=the+adventures+of+gurgle+boy+vol+1&qid=1677445485&s=books&sprefix=the+adventures+of+gurgl%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-2

MY PURPOSE ORDAINED BY GOD: Collection of Adventure and Short Stories from an Autistically Gifted Child

Who said men don't cry? Who said victims could never shine? Every past trial becomes a new horizon. Brialan Douglass is a survivor of bullying and abuse. In this poetic story, he began writing in the third grade, inspired by his third-grade teacher. 

A young boy who thought autism would overcome his purpose found his ordination through his different abilities. 

My purpose ordained by God is a collection of short stories, adventure stories, and poems that embark on a healing journey through his talents and gifts.

https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSE-ORDAINED-GOD-Collection-Autistically/dp/173149680X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N2AYARCY57ZI&keywords=my+purpose+ordained+by+god&qid=1677445823&s=digital-text&sprefix=My+purpose+ord%2Cdigital-text%2C149&sr=1-1-catcorr

Broken Mirrors and Mended Wounds: My Savior Restoreth My Soul

Broken Mirrors and Mended Wounds, is the second book out of the Behind Closed Doors Series, from Michelle Carter-Douglass. Carter-Douglass struggled with her self-image and low self-esteem. The author has overcome bullying in school as a child, as well as in the workplace as an adult. Broken Mirrors is a story in poetry about overcoming the shattered self-image, and seeing the beauty that God has designed in yourself. "No person is going to love you the way you deserve except you and your Creator,"- author and motivational speaker, Michelle Carter-Douglass.

https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Mirrors-Mended-Wounds-Restoreth/dp/1731564058/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677446033&sr=1-1

Scripture lesson was blessed from Genesis chapter 22. 

Scriptures about God testing us:  Deuteronomy 8:1-3,

 Psalm 26:2

 Psalm 139:23

 Jeremiah 17:10

Scriptures about the adversary tempting us: Matthew 4:1-11; Matthew 6:13; and Luke chapter 4.

Scripture about forgiving someone who has hurt us, Proverbs 17:9.

Minister Michelle Carter-Douglass, Patrick M. Douglass, Arlessa R. Douglass, and Brialan Douglass' books are available on Amazon.com and where books are sold.

Today's sermon was blessed from Phillippians chapter 4.

All Carter-Douglass (Michelle Carter-Douglass, Patrick M. Douglass, Arlessa R. Douglass, and Brialan Douglass) books can be purchased on Amazon.com

Arlessa R. Douglass aka Arlessa Reign singles Jilted and Render can be streamed, downloaded, or purchased where music is sold.

Tonight's Bible study focuses on spiritual growth during and after the storms. Abraham and Sarah were not perfect, however, they served a perfect God. You will have people that hurt you, however, you can forgive them. If someone has grievously hurt you and you are having a hard time forgiving them, God Almighty understands. Forgiveness is a journey, take one step at a time. 

The scripture lesson was from Genesis chapters 20 & 21.

Supporting scriptures are Genesis 18; Luke 12:1-7; Genesis 15:1-5; Genesis 46:1-5; Mark 16:15; Ephesians 4:11; 2 Timothy 4:5; Job 4:12-25; 

1 John 4:1-5 and Zechariah 10

Additional resources:

https://the-map-as-history.com/bible-and-history/geographical-map-for-the-saga-of-abraham#:~:text=Abraham%20is%20presented%20as%20having,the%20north%20of%20today's%20Syria.

All of The Carter-Douglass and Douglass books can be purchased on Amazon.com

"What God has for you, is for you." People tried to discourage me from writing, becoming an author, and Minister.

The Sermon today was blessed from Colossians chapter 3, and Luke 12:1-7.

Bishop T.D. Jakes Biography

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/bishop-td-jakes-33

https://www.thirteen.org/wnet/aalives/2006/profile_jakes.html#:~:text=As%20he%20says%20in%20AFRICAN,area%20as%20an%20itinerant%20preacher.

Joyce Meyers Biography

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0583218/bio

The world's chaos has no power over our Almighty God's peace. A mother, her two sons, and her daughter are all survivors of this world's squalls.

The Lord hears the prayers of the righteous, regardless of their marital status. 

The Carter-Douglass and Douglass families offer their fervent prayers to those in need while virtuously clinging to the cross and remaining aligned with God's commandments.

This prayer book is available on Amazon for only $5.90. For a limited time only, you can purchase this prayerbook for $3.80.

In Our Storms, We Have God II by Pastor Michelle Carter-Douglass, Patrick M. Douglass, Arlessa R. Dourlgass, and Brialan Douglass.

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Storms-Have-God-Relationships/dp/1720266735/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=