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Who is Jesus? Part 32 A Sinful Woman is Forgiven

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  Who is Jesus? Part 32 A Sinful Woman is Forgiven (taken from Luke 7) Jesus had been traveling and teaching for many hours and the day was nearing evening. One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home and eat with him, and so he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at a table.  And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that Jesus was having a meal in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of sweet smelling ointment,  and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet, anointing them with the ointment.  Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known what sort of woman this is touching him, for she is a sinner.”  And Jesus knowing The Pharisee's thoughts said to him,  “Simon, I have something to say to you.”  And he an...

Who is Jesus? Part 31 "Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant and Raises a Widow's Son"

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  Who is Jesus? Part 31 "Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant and Raises a Widow's Son" Today's happenings about Jesus are taken from the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 After Jesus had finished a long session of teaching the people, he departed and entered the city of Capernaum.    Now a High ranking Centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, and the servant was highly thought of and was like one of the family. When the noble Centurion heard about Jesus, he sent a message to Jesus by way of the elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.    And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, "This man is worthy to have you do this for him, because he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue."    So Jesus turned to go with them to the man's home. Now when he was close by the house, the Centurion sent friends, saying to him, "Lord, do not trouble...

God has No Grandchildren

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  And Having Done All - then Stand God has No Grandchildren only Children. Jesus had instructed about 400 believers to go to Jerusalem and wait to be Baptized with the Holy Spirit. He promised that after the Holy Ghost is come upon you, - that you will have power to be witnesses and to minister. We see throughout the book of Acts that miracles began to happen soon after Acts 2:4 When tongues of fire fell on about 120 in the upper room. Acts 19 tells us how God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.” Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so. And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, a...

What Does it Mean to be Faithful? Are you Faithful ??

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  What Does it Mean to be Faithful? Are you Faithful ?? The world's most famous geyser, Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, currently erupts around twenty times each day, shooting gallons of hot misty water often as high as 90 to 120 feet. The times vary, but those on staff predict the next eruption by using stop watches and notes. Old Faithful has been faithful for many years and it seems it is not ready to stop being faithful at any time soon. What is faithfulness? Animals can be extremely faithful to their human masters. A faithful dog will stay with their master and not want to leave them. A dog is loyal and in many cases has saved the life of their master. A service dog is a loyal and faithful companion for the blind, and critically ill owners. A faithful dog will never forget you and will desire to protect and comfort you. When a couple marry, they pledge a covenant that they will be “faithful” and forsake all others, staying with the person through thick...

Enable Restoration - or Enable Addiction - Jesus has the Solution

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  Jesus will Enable a Person to be Made New and Holy before Him Enable Restoration - or Enable Addiction - Jesus has the Solution The word Enable can mean a variety of things. . . . first it means to give support, to strengthen, provide sustenance and supply provision so that the person can accomplish what they desire to do - their free will. Al-Non is a group that meet because they have been enabling the alcoholic to remain in their addiction. Codependents feel guilty not helping someone, even when the person caused the situation and is capable of finding a solution. It’s even harder for codependents because they want to show LOVE and find it difficult to say no to requests for money, lodging and food. Our welfare system is enabling addiction for many by supplying housing, utilities, money, food stamps, and food - - easing their budget to enable them to purchase more drugs, alcohol, and smokes while their children go hungry. For those living on the streets, and addicted to ma...

Who is Jesus? Chapter 30 Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery

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  Who is Jesus? Chapter 30 Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery As he often did Jesus went to the Mount of Olives to pray, and about dawn he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down to teach them.   Soon the Religious leaders and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and had her stand before them. They said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of adultery. Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such a women. So what do you say?”  This they said to test him, so they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. And as they continued to question him, he stood up and said to them,  “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”   And once more he stooped down and continued to write in the dust.   (I have often wondered what Jesus was writing in th...
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  Honest to God !! Often we think, no one knows the secret things I think or do, but let us be honest to God and confess to Him exactly what is causing him pain because it is hurting us terribly. Nothing is hidden from God! He sees through everything, and He already knows what are the facts, but he is desirous for us to admit to him the truth. Let's be Honest: Hebrews chapter 4 verse 5 reminds us to - - Understand that Nothing is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. Usually it is the little weights that and holding us back. Things that we don't want to release or let go of. Things we actually get enjoyment out of, and we would prefer that God just not bother us with these little things. After all, aren't we; “Working for Jesus?” Yes, we seem to be making a difference in other people's lives? Isn't that right? - - or is it wood hay and stubble and will it all get burned when the f...