The NT was written by apostles doing church in the house to people doing church in the house- To lift leadership out of the context of the home and put it in an auditorium only gives rise to dysfunction and abuse and error.

Going through the motions but you don’t feel spiritually fulfilled any longer? You have changed, you’re looking for the genuine because of a divine dissatisfaction with things as they used to be…what is it, why is it, what to do about it.

When Jesus told the churches of the Revelation: “He who has an ear to hear let him hear,” it’s automatically understood there would be some who would not have an ear to hear. This is how to keep a soft heart and sensitive heart so that we can hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.

In Judaism the number 4 represents a generation that sees the promises fulfilled- but there are the generations 1,2,3 preceding the 4th…defining that 4th generation of blessing…

There are times we know God is leading us, but then something happens or maybe it doesn’t even work out, and we wonder what happened…

Sarah we are told, received the ability to conceive and go through delivery of Isaac because she judged God faithful who had promised. This is her processes going from unbelief to faith and it’s the same process for us to day- this will show you how to find peace.

Paul’s instructions to Timothy in II Timothy 2 are much deeper then it appears, giving us insight, comfort and peace as we keep our priorities and heart in the Lord.

Over spiritualizing circumstances prevents people from dealing with real issues. It is a method of escapism that needs to stop if you’re going to grow up in Christ and find His wisdom through the difficulties.

Many use prayer and “faith” to hide their fear of doing what is right. They won’t go to a doctor for fear of expense or what they might find. They won’t talk to a bill collector because they are afraid- instead asking God to deal with it…presumption.

Understanding the differences between the two will immeasurably open you understanding to scripture. A must for anyone wanting to understand the Word better.