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Word Scramble Apostles and Disciples
1. AMSJE ONS FO HELAPUSA
2. MESJA ONS FO EEBZDEE
3. SUARETS
4. ENWARD
5. ASOTMH
6. PLHPII
7. ASISL
8. LUPA
9. OMISN ETH NACATNIE
10. LSOPOLA
11. TOIHTMY
12. OAWMOLBTREH
13. AMWTHTE
14. PEERT
15. SARABBNA
16. HNOJ
17. IHMSATAT
18. HUDTSAEAD
19. UDAJS
20. NAATISP
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Puzzle for enjoyment
Can you find 16 books of the Bible in the paragraph below??
I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others, it was a revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books are not capitalized, but the truth finally struck home to numbers of readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges to help them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of the 16, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea, so she can concentrate better. See how well you compete. Relax now, for there are really sixteen names of the books of the Bible in these sentences.
I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others, it was a revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books are not capitalized, but the truth finally struck home to numbers of readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges to help them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of the 16, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea, so she can concentrate better. See how well you compete. Relax now, for there are really sixteen names of the books of the Bible in these sentences.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Separation
Throughout the Bible we read and witness a Separation. Separation is not always a bad thing. In the Old Testament we read about Israel and, how Israel was separated from the rest of the world. They were special to God. In the beginning Abraham was promised that he was special because of his great faith in God (Genesis 12:2).
In the new Testament there are a few different ideas of this. Just like in the Old Testament there again will be a separate people to God. Just like Israel they are and will be special to God (I Peter 2:9). Christ has become our chief cornerstone (I Peter 2:6-8). We are to build upon Christ and His teaching (Mark 1:15). We are told that if he do believe that Jesus is the Christ we have hope (John 8:24). We are to live in the world but we are not to be of this world (John 18:36). We are to be separate, different, unique, and a light in all the darkness of this world because Christ is our light of the world (John 8:12).
In another sense it is used to describe the separation that those will have on the judgment. Jesus uses parables to give this understanding and also was preaching and warning those that this will happen.
In one of these parables Jesus mentions this separation while using the parable of the Wheat and Tares in Matthew 13:24-30. The seed was being spread and is being spread by many. It is a good seed that comes from God through His Son Jesus Christ (Matthew 13:37). This good seed instructs us on how to live our life. It gives a true understanding of being a true light in the world while the world is loving the passing pleasures of sin.
The seed is to be continue to be spread throughout all the world (Mark 16:15). This has been available for all people to be saved (Romans 1:16-17). This is part of our responsibility through being a true example in word and conduct (I Timothy 4:12). Our example can and will go a long way in this life!
However with this seed being spread it will be spread throughout the entire world. However, man being influenced by Satan, will come in after the seed is being planted and sow some sort of discord to cause the word to be entangled and threatened to be thrown out because it is no good.
However perseverance is key. God will not separate those who receive the word and those who will not until time is over, whether it would be death or Christ coming.
In all this God will be our eternal Judge when this life is over (I Corinthians 5:10). God will judge the righteous and the unrighteous on that great last and final day. God on this day will judge and will separate the disobedient from the obedient.
Again, many in the world will reject the word of God for reasons of their own desire and passion to hear something other than the one and true gospel (II Timothy 4:2-5). That discord has been sown and contaminated the word sadly sometimes to the point where other can and will turn away from the gospel and turn to their own passions and desires.
On that day those that are found disobedient will hear the most saddest words that one can ever hear from this life. It comes from Christ and it is "I never knew you depart from you who practice lawlessness" (Matthew 7:23). That is when the terrible fate of being eternally separated from God will come. It is a sad day for many because many take that road (Matthew 7:13). It is a separation that will last forever because of sin (Romans 3:23) and because many will no and do not correct it (Romans 6:23).
However there is hope and that is to receive the word and obey it (Matthew 13:8). We need our ears to be open. We need them to be listening and taking the implanted word that can save our souls (James 1:21) and this will help us avoid this eternal separation from God.
The wheat and tares will both be reaped. The wheat will be received and ready for the harvest. However, the tares will also be collected but they will be burned and consumed by fire forever. Which one are we part of? Are we prepared or will we be separated from God eternally?
Daniel Sanders
In the new Testament there are a few different ideas of this. Just like in the Old Testament there again will be a separate people to God. Just like Israel they are and will be special to God (I Peter 2:9). Christ has become our chief cornerstone (I Peter 2:6-8). We are to build upon Christ and His teaching (Mark 1:15). We are told that if he do believe that Jesus is the Christ we have hope (John 8:24). We are to live in the world but we are not to be of this world (John 18:36). We are to be separate, different, unique, and a light in all the darkness of this world because Christ is our light of the world (John 8:12).
In another sense it is used to describe the separation that those will have on the judgment. Jesus uses parables to give this understanding and also was preaching and warning those that this will happen.
In one of these parables Jesus mentions this separation while using the parable of the Wheat and Tares in Matthew 13:24-30. The seed was being spread and is being spread by many. It is a good seed that comes from God through His Son Jesus Christ (Matthew 13:37). This good seed instructs us on how to live our life. It gives a true understanding of being a true light in the world while the world is loving the passing pleasures of sin.
The seed is to be continue to be spread throughout all the world (Mark 16:15). This has been available for all people to be saved (Romans 1:16-17). This is part of our responsibility through being a true example in word and conduct (I Timothy 4:12). Our example can and will go a long way in this life!
However with this seed being spread it will be spread throughout the entire world. However, man being influenced by Satan, will come in after the seed is being planted and sow some sort of discord to cause the word to be entangled and threatened to be thrown out because it is no good.
However perseverance is key. God will not separate those who receive the word and those who will not until time is over, whether it would be death or Christ coming.
In all this God will be our eternal Judge when this life is over (I Corinthians 5:10). God will judge the righteous and the unrighteous on that great last and final day. God on this day will judge and will separate the disobedient from the obedient.
Again, many in the world will reject the word of God for reasons of their own desire and passion to hear something other than the one and true gospel (II Timothy 4:2-5). That discord has been sown and contaminated the word sadly sometimes to the point where other can and will turn away from the gospel and turn to their own passions and desires.
On that day those that are found disobedient will hear the most saddest words that one can ever hear from this life. It comes from Christ and it is "I never knew you depart from you who practice lawlessness" (Matthew 7:23). That is when the terrible fate of being eternally separated from God will come. It is a sad day for many because many take that road (Matthew 7:13). It is a separation that will last forever because of sin (Romans 3:23) and because many will no and do not correct it (Romans 6:23).
However there is hope and that is to receive the word and obey it (Matthew 13:8). We need our ears to be open. We need them to be listening and taking the implanted word that can save our souls (James 1:21) and this will help us avoid this eternal separation from God.
The wheat and tares will both be reaped. The wheat will be received and ready for the harvest. However, the tares will also be collected but they will be burned and consumed by fire forever. Which one are we part of? Are we prepared or will we be separated from God eternally?
Daniel Sanders
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