Wake up Castle Rock and America

By Willie T Ayers

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April 10, 2022 This world is a mess-Did he really say New World Order
Is there really 7 Reasons America is NOT the New World Order
The New World Order is an international conspiracy that aims to establish a world government. The term comes from a novel by John Wilkes Booth, who referred to it as "The Great Rebellion." The roots of the New World Order can be traced back to the 18th century and the emergence of the Illuminati. The Illuminati was an occult society founded on May 1, 1776, with the intent of creating a new world order. Similar groups have popped up over time and they continue to this day. The Illuminati isn't the only secretive society that has inspired the New World Order. Groups like the Freemasons, Skull and Bones, and the Knights Templar have also been accused of working toward the same goal. Many of these organizations are also thought to be part of the New World Order.

Is The New World Order is an international conspiracy
The New World Order refers to an international conspiracy that aims to establish a world government. The roots of the New World Order can be traced back to the 18th century and the emergence of the Illuminati. The Illuminati was an occult society founded on May 1, 1776, with the intent of creating a new world order; similar groups have popped up over time and continue to this day. The Illuminati isn't the only secretive society that has inspired the New World Order: other groups like Freemasons, Skull and Bones, and Knights Templar are also thought to be part of it. Many believe these organizations are also part of the New World Order.

The Illuminati
The Illuminati is an international secret society that aims to establish a world government. The term comes from a novel by John Wilkes Booth, who referred to it as "The Great Rebellion." The roots of the New World Order can be traced back to the 18th century and the emergence of the Illuminati.

The Freemasons
Freemasons are one of the oldest and most powerful secret societies. They are a fraternity that aims to spread the ideals of Freemasonry. Founded in 15th century Scotland, the Freemasons have been influential throughout history. The group is also thought to be part of the New World Order because they are an older society with ties to many other societies who are also thought to be working toward world domination.
A significant number of presidents and world leaders were Masons: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, William McKinley, Teddy Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. Many members of Congress today are also Masons. That includes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan.

The Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones is an American society at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. It is the oldest senior class society of Yale College, with a membership of about 2,000 men.
The society's alumni organization, the Russell Trust Association, owns and manages the Skull and Bones building and endowment.
Skull and Bones has been surrounded by many conspiracy theories throughout its long history. The most well-known one is that it was created as a front for an Illuminati group who aims to create a so-called "New World Order."
However many conspiracies are unfounded. For example, there is no evidence that the society is an Illuminati front or that they plan to take over the world. There are also no ties between Skull and Bones and organized crime or that they maintain any control of Yale's academic life.

The Knights Templar
One of the more mysterious groups connected to the New World Order is the Knights Templar. The Templars were a medieval Catholic order with a military and monastic focus. They're best known for their role in the Crusades, but they also had a hand in establishing banking and trade routes.
The Templars' most famous moment came with their involvement in the persecution of King Jacques II of France, who was later absolved by Pope Clement V. After Jacques II's death, Philip IV
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April 01, 2022 Lets Talk Easter
The Easter Story: What It Is and How It Changed History
Easter is one of the most celebrated Christian holidays in the world. Every year Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This day has been a holiday since the early 1900s, but it has roots in ancient times. The story of Easter is told through three main parts: The Last Supper, Jesus' crucifixion, and His resurrection. This blog post will explore each part of this ancient story and how it changed the world forever.

The Last Supper
The Last Supper is a term that describes the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before being executed. This meal was a Passover Seder, the Jewish celebration of liberation from slavery in Egypt. Symbolically, this meal represented Jesus' death and sacrificed for the sins of all people.

Jesus's Crucifixion
Jesus's crucifixion is the second part of the Easter story. This event took place on April 7, 33 AD, and his crucifixion occurred in Jerusalem. The Romans often used crucifixion as a form of punishment for those who rebelled against them, which Jesus did during his life. With help from Pontius Pilate and Judas Iscariot, he was sentenced to crucifixion.

Jesus's Resurrection
The most important part of the Easter story is Jesus's resurrection. At first, Jesus's followers were heartbroken and depressed after his death. But after he was resurrected, they went out and spread the good news to everyone. The Bible says that he appeared to his disciples and friends in several places after his death. He spent 40 days with them before ascending to heaven. They told the world what happened on Easter, and the importance of Jesus's resurrection changed everything.

The Story of Easter
The story of Easter is told through three primary parts: The Last Supper, Jesus' crucifixion, and His resurrection. The Last Supper is when Jesus broke bread with his followers and said that they would share in his body and blood. Jesus was crucified the following day and died on the cross. He rose from the dead that night, appearing to his followers before ascending into heaven.
The story of Easter has been celebrated for centuries by Christians worldwide and has changed our understanding of what it means to live a good life. One of the most significant changes was how Christianity viewed death. Before this story, Christians believed the end-all-be-all was to ascend into heaven as Jesus did after dying on the cross. Afterward, Christians realized that death is not an end but a new beginning for those who believe in Christ's teachings about eternal life.

Did you know... that many thought that
Easter began as a pagan holiday to celebrate fertility in the spring. It was called Eastre or Eostra, and it marked the arrival of spring.
No, Easter is not a pagan holiday. Easter is the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead. Christians believe that Jesus, the Son of God, died for our sins on a Roman cross, was buried, and rose to life again "on the first day of the week, very early in the morning" (Luke 24:1).

Those who claim that Easter is a pagan holiday usually mean that the word Easter is etymologically linked to the name of an ancient goddess or that various pagan groups also held ceremonies in the springtime. Neither claim carries much weight.

First, we'll consider Easter as a pagan holiday because the name Easter has pagan origins. Some say that a Saxon goddess named Eostre is the namesake of our modern holiday. Others say that the word Easter comes from a Germanic goddess named Ostara. The problem with both theories is that there is no objective evidence that anyone ever worshiped a goddess by either name. The only mention of Eostre comes from a passing reference in the history of the Venerable Bede. The first mention of a goddess named Ostara is in a book by Jakob Grimm—and Grimm admitted that he could find no solid link between Easter and pagan celebrations.

Next, we'll consider that Easter is a pa
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March 20, 2022 Sex is a topic that most do not want to mention or talk about.
Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old, he will not depart from it" - Proverbs 22:6,Sex is a topic that most do not want to mention or talk about.

Did you know:
Most teenagers in America have sex for the first time, have sexual intercourse at about age 17. So it differs by socioeconomic class, race and ethnicity, and that sort of thing. But generally speaking, sex, intercourse at 17.
However, kids engage in sexual activity, usually at about 13 or so. And if you think about your growing up and when you were in high school, and when kids started making out and having boyfriends and getting seriously sexually active, it was usually about then.
By the time kids are age 13 - 16, they begin to develop their sexual muscles, fooling around, making out with their boyfriends, or with people they don't know well. So it's essential for your kids to know this and to know it's typical and familiar, and for you as a parent to know what to expect in terms of your kid's sexual activity. Amy Lang, MA
Do your best Help Your Teenager Make the Most of Their Relationships with the Opposite Sex.It's common for parents to worry about their teenager's relationships with the opposite sex.
But things are different today. The internet, smartphones, and social media have significantly impacted how we interact with each other.
Teenagers now spend more time online than they do in person, which has led to a new set of challenges in relationships. From sexting and cyberbullying to addiction to pornography, there are many ways that our digital devices can get us into trouble when it comes to relationships with the opposite sex.
Here are some ways to help your teenager make the most of their relationship with the opposite sex.The Challenges of Relationships with the Opposite Sex in the Age of Technology
We usually refer to romantic relationships when we talk about "relationships," but this term can also apply to spiritual or familial relationships. It's not easy to raise a teenager in this day and age, especially when it comes to relationships with the opposite sex.
The two main challenges of teen relationships today are:
- Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is any form of bullying that occurs through digital communication devices such as cell phones, text messages, phishing emails, or social media posts.
Teens have started using these forms of communication for their malicious purposes, sending hurtful messages or posting embarrassing pictures of others without their permission.
- Cyberdating/sexting: Another challenge is shifting from traditional courtship (dating) to cyber dating/sexting. With cyber dating/sexting, teens use technology like Snapchat or Facebook Messenger as ways to flirt with each other before meeting up in person for a date.
With these apps, there are no repercussions if you get rejected because the conversation isn't face-to-face or if you break up with someone because they don't exist in real life.
Do your best to Help Your Teenager Make the Most of Their Relationships with the Opposite Sex.If you're a parent of a teenage child, the last thing you want is for them to get into trouble with the opposite sex.
And with everyone now available on social media and smartphones, it's easier than ever for your teen to get themselves in trouble. But there are ways for parents to help their teenagers make the most of their relationships with the opposite sex.
One way is by teaching them about healthy relationships. Conversations about what consent means, what constitutes cheating, and what values they should have when it comes to dating are essential topics that should be discussed throughout adolescence. Helping your teen understand these topics will help them later in life when they start to date and form genuine relationships with the opposite sex.
Teach your teenager how to maintain healthy friendships that won't come between their relationship with the opposite sex.
There are many types of friends that m
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March 14, 2022 What Does the Bible Say About Gun Ownership
What Does the Bible Say About Gun Ownership?
The idea of a Christian owning a gun seems contradictory, but what does the bible say about it?
The Bible is not as clear on this topic as we may hope.
The Bible doesn’t provide explicit instructions on whether or not Christians should own guns. Interestingly,
when Jesus was asked whether Christians should “turn the other cheek” in regards to violence, he said yes. Some people have taken this to mean that turning the other cheek means not defending ourselves at all,
which contradicts messages from scriptures like Proverbs 24:11-12 and Romans 12:17-21 that encourage us to defend ourselves if we are being harmed.
perhaps this podcast will help you make peace with your decision to own a gun or not by examining biblical texts about self-defense and violence for answers.
Should we as Christians Own Guns?
again The Bible is not as clear on this topic as we may hope.
Due to the growing level of violence in our world and the extent of peace in Scripture, there is much debate among Christians regarding whether it is appropriate for a Christian to own weapons. However, a comprehensive look at the Bible offers insight regarding historic practices that inform this issue today.
We have the example of the apostles, who owned weapons. On the night Jesus was betrayed, He asked His followers to bring swords. They had two, which Jesus claimed was enough (Luke 22:37-39). As Jesus was being arrested, Peter sliced off the ear of one of the servants of the high priest (John 18:10). Jesus healed the man instantly (Luke 22:51) and commanded Peter to put away his weapon (John 18:11). Peter’s ownership of a sword was not condemned, only his particular use of it.
On another occasion, soldiers came to be baptized by John the Baptist. When asked what to do to live for God, John told them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages” (Luke 3:14). John stopped short of telling them to lay down their weapons.
And then there is David, who praised God “who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle” (Psalm 144:1). The Old Testament contains many other examples of godly men who owned and used weapons, usually in the context of warfare.
The Bible never forbids a Christian from owning a weapon, but it does offer some principles to consider. First, Christians are called to be peacemakers (Matthew 5:10). A Christian considering the purchase of a weapon should prayerfully consider if doing so would aid in peace-making.
Second, a Christian should only own a weapon for a purpose that would honor God (1 Corinthians 10:23). Using a weapon for hunting, military or law enforcement duty or self-defense may honor God. Still, a person should reflect on his or her motives for owning a particular weapon.
Third, a Christian should abide by local laws, including gun laws. Romans 13 is clear that governing authorities are from God and are to be obeyed. Further, we are to pray on behalf of governing leaders who oversee our communities and nation (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
Ultimately, there is nothing sinful about owning a gun or other weapon. A weapon can be useful and even necessary in some contexts; at the same time, Christians should carefully consider their motive and purpose in owning a weapon, and local ordinances should be followed.

maybe this podcast will help you make peace with your decision to own a gun or not by examining biblical texts about self-defense and violence for answers.
The Bible and Gun Violence
The Bible actually provides some insight into what it says about gun violence. The bible has a lot to say about violence in the Old Testament, but it is ambiguous in the New Testament.
In the Old Testament, there are many instances of violence.
The stories of King David and King Saul both have many tales of violence and war. In each instance, God sometimes commanded that they do not take innocent life while at other times they were commanded to kill in
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March 10, 2022 Why Christians Need to Get Out of the Church: A Powerful Call for Change
I want to make it extremely clear that I'm not telling anyone to leave their church. To be honest, the Bible tells us we need to attend church to worship God with other believers and be taught His Word for our spiritual growth. The early church "devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" (Acts 2:42). Back then, they had no designated church building, but "every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts" (Acts 2:46). Wherever the meeting takes place, believers thrive on fellowship with other believers and the teaching of God's Word. We should follow that example of devotion—and to the same things.
Why Christians Need to Get Out of the Church: A Powerful Call for Change
The church is a central part of many Christians' lives. It's where we come together to worship, study scripture, and share life with other believers. But as necessary as it is, the church has become stagnant and uninspiring. For some, the thought of going to church seems like a chore. Others enjoy it but find it challenging to make time for it when they have so many other things going on in their lives. I remember my mother would say that you need to go the most when you do not feel like going to church, so you see, this doesn't mean that all hope is lost! It just means that we need to make some changes if the church stays relevant in this new digital age. In our lives, here are some ways you can help change your church into something more modern and engaging.

Why Christians Need to Get Out of the Church
More than ever, the church is alive and well. Whether you're looking for a community to speak your faith with or need a place to worship, churches are easily accessible in almost every city. But as necessary as the church is, it has become stagnant and uninspiring. Church attendance has been declining since the 1950s, so it's time for Christians to make some changes if we want our faith to stay relevant in this new digital age.
The problem is that many people have become disconnected from church culture because of how unappealing it can be at times. For some, attending church seems like a chore because of how lifeless and outdated it can seem. Others enjoy going but find themselves too busy with life to take time out of their days to attend on Sundays or even during the weekdays when they have more free time.
But don't let those reasons stop you! We need your help changing our churches into something more modern and engaging. Here are six ways you can help transform your church into something more interesting:

What Is Modern and Engaging?
What does it mean to have a modern and engaging church? It implies including more technology and making it easier for people to find out about your church. More access points for information are reasonable. You want to post on social media, use email lists, or even send text messages. Find out what works best for you and your community, and then take the necessary steps to get that information in the hands of others.

A Christian congregation is one of the central parts of many Christians' lives. The church is where Christians worship, study scripture, and share life with other believers. As important as the church may be, some people feel it has become stagnant and uninspiring due to a lack of change. For those struggling with this stagnation or lack of inspiration in their churches, some changes should be made if the church wants to maintain its relevance in today's digital age. Here are six ways you can help change your church into something more modern and engaging!

How Christians Can Make Changes at Their Church
No one denies that the church can be a powerful and life-changing place. But it's also important to recognize that many times, we aren't engaging with our church in the same way anymore. It's not just about going to church every week and listening
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March 06, 2022 This podcast is about sharing God’s word and not being afraid to do so.
Blessing in Jesus Christ
My Name is Willie T Ayers
This podcast is about sharing God's word and not being afraid to do so.
The classic verse promoting apologetics (the defense of the Christian faith) is 1 Peter 3:15, which says that believers are to make a defense "for the hope that you have."
The only way to do this effectively is to study why we believe what we believe. This will prepare us to "demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ,"
As Paul said, we should (2 Corinthians 10:5). Paul practiced what he preached; in fact, defending the faith was his regular activity (Philippians 1:7). He refers to apologetics as an aspect of his mission in the same passage (v.16).
He also made apologetics a requirement for church leadership in Titus 1:9. Jude, an apostle of Jesus, wrote that "although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints" (v.3).
Sharing God's Word and Grace: A Closer Look into the Truth of What Jesus Did for Us
Sharing God's Word is an essential part of Christianity. One of the ways we can do this is by sharing the Gospel with other people.
The Gospel is a message of hope, redemption, and restoration. It offers hope through Jesus Christ's death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead to give us eternal life with God. It also provides a way for us to be forgiven, restored, and set free from sin and its consequences.
To share God's Word and grace, we need only speak honestly about what Jesus did for us in his life, death, and resurrection.

What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is a message of hope, redemption, and restoration.
It offers hope through Jesus Christ's death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead to give us eternal life with God. It also provides a way for us to be forgiven, restored, and set free from sin and its consequences.
The word Gospel means "good news." The term "gospel" is found 16 times in the Bible. The Gospel is a message about what Jesus did for us; it's about salvation.
The good news is that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again three days later, defeating death so that we could be forgiven, have a new life with God, and live in freedom from sin.
Jesus said:
"I am telling you the truth: Whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." (John 5:24)

How do I share God's Word and Grace?
One of the ways we can share God's Word is by telling others about Jesus. And we can do this in a variety of ways:
- We can tell people what Jesus did for us through his death and resurrection.
- We can share the Gospel with others. It is an important message of hope, redemption, and restoration.
- We can have conversations about faith, church, relationships, and more.
We can try to be present when people search for answers or go through difficult times.
- We can make connections that lead to deeper friendships over time where the Gospel naturally comes up in conversation or as a natural part of our lives together.

Why should I share God's Word and Grace?
The most important thing to know about sharing God's Word and grace is a requirement for all Christians.
Jesus commanded us to tell others about His life, death, and resurrection. We are called to be witnesses of Jesus and share the Gospel with others.
There are many reasons why we should share God's Word and grace. First, it's an opportunity to witness to others that God loves them and has a plan for their lives.
We can open up the door for people who don't know Christ by allowing them to hear what He did for us on the cross and through His resurrection. Sharing God's Word will also enable us to seek opportunities to share the good news with people in need of hope.
It may not be easy but knowing that we have been forgiven through Christ gives us peace no matter what we are going through.

Conclusion
Sharing the Gospel with others isn't just a good deed—it's a command.
Jesus died on the cross and bore the sins of the world. He shed his blood to cleanse us from sin, and He rose from the dead to give us new life.
Forgiveness and eternal life are ours when we believe in Him. One of the best ways to share God's Word and Grace is by sharing your story!
Stand Firm in Christ
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March 06, 2022 LENT 2022
Lent 2022 began on Wednesday, March 2and ends on Thursday, April 142022
A little about Lent; Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, before beginning his public ministry, during which he endured temptation by Satan.
Dear podcast listeners
As you stroll through the local stores, you’ll see an abundance of bunnies, baskets, and candy for sale, and those may be the only signs of Easter you’ll find outside of the church. Easter is primarily uncommercialized, unlike its Christmas counterpart, which is pretty remarkable: the day that we celebrate the glory of Christ’s resurrection remains untainted by retailers.
However, just because we’re not receiving Easter ad upon Easter ad in our newspapers and inboxes doesn’t mean we should pigeonhole the holiday as a minor celebration. Easter is perhaps the most important holiday on the Christian calendar—even the word crucial has its roots in Christianity, stemming from the term crucify.
And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan, and he was with the wild beasts, and the angels waited on him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the Good News of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the Good News. ”– Mark 1:12-15
The season we call Lent, the forty days before Easter, represents the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness, continually tempted by Satan.
When He emerged from the wilderness, He knew it was time for the prophecy of His death and resurrection to be fulfilled.
As believers, we remember this. We look to this time of Lent as a way to go into our own ‘wilderness’ of sorts; we pray, we fast, we meditate, we worship, we focus on God. We ready ourselves for the grief of Christ’s death, and we take joy in the gospel of His rising again. We are granted eternal life through Christ; the Messiah lifted up.
I invite you to join us as we take a closer look at the life of Christ these next few weeks as we recall what this season is all about.
Blessings in Christ,
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March 02, 2022 Please Pray for Ukraine
Greetings in Christ! Brothers and sister in Christ
I don't know about you, but I imagine your heart is breaking like mine as we see the images coming out of Ukraine as Russia attacks them.

While this conflict is seven in duration to this point, we know there has been a conflict for years. While I don't know all the political ramifications, I do know there are Christians in Ukraine, and yes, there are Christians in Russia!

I believe God has representatives of His family in every Nation and Tribe of this world, and we should do our best to pray for the protection of those who love Jesus AND who may have never heard of Jesus! They need to hear of His love and mercy for them.
Matthew 24:8 tells us, "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come."

This podcast is not intended to be a prophetic word about where we are in God's timetable. Of course, only God the Father knows the "day and hour" when Jesus will come again, but if we genuinely love the Lord, we look forward to that day!

Revelation 22:20 (NKJV) 20 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

With that in mind, we know that while we as the people of God dwell on this earth, there will be challenges along the way. The people of Ukraine are going through tremendous difficulty as Russia (primarily Putin) has declared war on them.

I want to encourage you to pray for the believers in Ukraine, as well as those who may not know the Lord but, even at this time, are calling to Christ quite possibly for the first time.

According to the latest polls, a very high percentage of the population, 86.52%, professes to be a believer in Ukraine.

Did you know that Ukraine has the highest percentage of Evangelical Christians in the ancient USSR and continental Europe today?

Ukraine has the largest concentration of evangelical churches in Eastern Europe. And many Ukrainian missionaries are serving in different countries today.

God has been doing amazing things in Ukraine, and I believe He is not finished yet!

This is not meant to be a "political" podcast, but in fact, God has His family spread out all over this world in every nation. Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ live in persecution and hardship, but they are our family!

I am simply asking you to pray for God's protection and perfect will to be accomplished in this situation. There is power in prayer, and God wants us to come to Him with humble hearts pleading for His mercy.

Will you commit to joining me in prayer in the way God leads you throughout the days ahead?

Matthew 18:18 (NKJV) 18 Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

Let's pray that hearts will soften, and peace will prevail, but most of all, that the Gospel of Christ will permeate the earth!

Blessing In Christ,
Thank you for your prayers
Willie T Ayers
Veteran for Christ
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February 27, 2022 we all need to get right with God.
With so much going on in the world, we all need to get right with God.
We need to develop a steadfast relationship with God, an unbreakable Unshakeable relationship.
Many are worried about Russia's outright invasion of Ukraine. We as Christians should pray for peace on behalf of the Ukrainian people (1 Timothy 2:1–2; Romans 12:1) also for Russia as well.

To develop a close relationship with God, we need to spend quality time with Him. We need to study His Word and let His Holy Spirit speak to us through it. We require time to spend in earnest prayer, talking to Him, praising and worshiping Him. We need time to look at nature and reflect on all the beautiful creations He has made. And finally, we need time to spend with fellow believers, worship together in song, and have fellowship with each other, encouraging one another and building up each other's faith by our testimonies.

In this hectic world with our busy lifestyles, it is so easy to get so engrossed in other things that we never have time for God. Some of us may spend a couple of hours of a Sunday morning attending church. Still, then the humdrum of the rat race catches up with us, and we find ourselves mowing lawns, going to the footy, or off doing other secular activities where God is not a part of it.

With stress-related diseases such as heart attack and cancer increasing every year, the necessity to take a day's break and bask in the presence of our mighty father in Heaven has never been so vital. We need to be replenished and rested so that our bodies have time to recuperate.

God gave us His Sabbath day as a blessing to all humankind. A day that we could genuinely get to know and fellowship with Him and not have to do any work or labor. A day on which to rest, away from the worries and cares of this world. He also ordained it as a day in remembrance that He is the Creator of Heaven and Earth. The scriptures say Exodus 20:8-11 New International Version
8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

The Bible shows the true spirit of the Sabbath. Isaiah 58:13-14 New International Version
13 “If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day,
if you call the Sabbath a delight and the Lord’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words,
14 then you will find your joy in the Lord, and I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
This is a verse that all of us should consider Joshua 24:15 New International Version
15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
All Bible references are from the New International Version
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February 23, 2022 Miracles of JESUS and Yes, God still performs miracles.
A miracle of God is an extraordinary or unnatural event that reveals or confirms a specific message through a mighty work. Jesus performed plenty of miracles. All the miracles He did were to glorify God, help others, and prove that He was indeed who He said He was—the Son of God. When He calmed the storm in Matthew 8, for example, the disciples were astonished and they asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” (verse 27).

The Gospels record many of the miracles that Jesus performed. Of course, many of the things that Jesus did could not have been recorded in such short works. John freely admits, “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book…Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written” (John 20:30 and 21:25).

Different Gospels often record the same miracles, with each one giving slightly different details. Sometimes, it is impossible to know if a particular miracle recorded in the Gospels is simply one miracle recorded from different angles or if two separate miracles are being recorded. None of the Gospel writers are particularly concerned with strict chronology, and they sometimes do not give us all the details we might be interested to know.

The miracles Jesus performed and listed below have been grouped into broad categories with accompanying references without attempting to determine which miracles are recorded multiple times and which may be unique to each of the Gospels:

Miracles of Healing
Lepers cleansed: Matthew 8:1–4; Mark 1:41–45; Luke 5:12–14; 17:11–19
Blind receive sight: Matthew 9:27–31; Mark 8:22–26; 10:46–52 Luke 18:35–43; John 9:1–38
People are healed from a distance: Matthew 8:5–13; Luke 7:2–10; John 4:46–54
Peter’s mother-in-law healed: Mark 1:29–31
Paralyzed man healed: Matthew 9:1–8; Mark 2:1–12; Luke 5:17–26
People touching Jesus’ clothing are healed: Matthew 9:20–23; 14:35–36; Mark 5:25–34; 6:53–56; Luke 8:43–48
Various healings on the Sabbath: Mark 3:1–6; Luke 6:6–10; 13:10–17; 14:1–6; John 5:1–18
Deaf and mute man healed: Mark 7:31–37
Cut-off ear is repaired: Luke 22:47–53
Demons cast out (and specific physical ailments accompanying the demons healed): Matthew 9:32–33; 17:14–18; Mark 9:14–29; Luke 9:37–42
Demons cast out (no specific physical ailments mentioned): Matthew 8:28–34; 15:21–28; Mark 1:23–27; 5:1–20; 7:24–30; Luke 4:31–37; 8:26–39
Multitudes healed: Matthew 9:35; 15:29–31; Mark 1:32–34; 3:9–12; Luke 6:17–19
The dead raised to life: Matthew 9:18–26; Mark 5:21–43; Luke 8:40–56; John 11:1–45

Other Miracles
Multitudes fed (food multiplies): Matthew 14:13–21; 15:32–39; Mark 6:33–44; 8:1–10; Luke 9:12–17; John 6:1–14
Walks on water: Matthew 14:22–33 (Peter too); Mark 6:45–52; John 6:15–21
Calms a storm: Matthew 8:22–25; Mark 4:35–41; Luke 8:22–25
Fills nets with fish: Luke 5:1–11; John 21:1–14
Peter catches fish with money in its mouth (for the temple tax): Matthew 17:24–27
Turns water to wine: John 2:1–11
Cursed tree withers: Matthew 21:18–22; Mark 11:12–25

From the list above, we see that the vast majority of miracles recorded in the Gospels were miracles of healing. While those who received the healing were relieved of their physical ailments, the stated purpose of the miracles is rarely ever the simple alleviation of physical suffering. The miracle of healing always points to a greater truth, namely, that Jesus is the Son of God with authority. When He casts out demons, His authority over them is emphasized. When He heals on the Sabbath, His authority as Lord of the Sabbath is emphasized. Likewise, many of the miracles emphasize Jesus’ authority over nature.

There is no better way to study the miracles of Jesus than to read through the Gospels and make a list of each miracle and the explanation that is provided. (For instance, in John
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