Tag: Holy Spirit
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Teach me – 2025.12.31
Psalms 119:33 (KJV) HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. We can thank Jesus Christ our LORD that He provided us His Word and not only that but that by the Holy Spirit He will teach us: “John 14:25-26 (KJV) These things have I…
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Anxiety – 2025.12.03
Psalms 94:19 (KJV) In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. When our mind is racing and anxiety kicks in, let us be encouraged to look to Jesus Christ. We are not alone. He has sent GOD the Holy Spirit to comfort us.“John 14:16-17 (KJV) And I will pray the…
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Passing on what we discovered – 2025.11.26
Psalms 89:1-2 (KJV)1 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. Let us be encouraged…
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We all have a calling and purpose – 2025.10.10
Acts 13:2 (KJV) As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Let us be encouraged today and know that everyone who is in Jesus Christ has a purpose. Jesus calls each one of us to the work He…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – Sanctification – 2025.09.12
Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the spirit – 2025.08.27
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Forgiveness – PART 10 – Summary – 2025.08.06
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 8 – falling from grace – 2025.08.01
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 7 – sin leading to death – 2025.07.31
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 6 – the unforgivable sin – 2025.07.30
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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How to rule over sin – 2025.05.03
Genesis 4:4-8 (KJV)4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.6 And the LORD said unto…
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Anoint my head with oil – Psalms 23 Part 21 – 2025.04.15
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. GOD has told Moses to anoint the priests with oil. “Exodus 30:30-32 (KJV) And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me…
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Anoint my head with oil – Psalms 23 Part 20 – 2025.04.14
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. The anointing of oil on the head speaks of at least three things:We looked briefly at the anointing of the Holy Spirit at the kingly anointing in the last two…
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Anoint my head with oil – Psalms 23 Part 18 – 2025.04.11
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. On top of what we discovered about the LORD Jesus Christ preparing a table before us in the presence of our enemies He also anoints our head with oil. The…
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Comfort – Psalms 23 Part 12 – 2025.04.04
Psalms 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Let us all be encouraged today that GOD Himself wants to comfort us no matter what we are going through. He is…
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Soul restoration – Psalms 23 Part 9 – 2025.04.01
Psalms 23:3 (KJV) He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.When Jesus Christ, the good Shepard, makes us lie down in green pastures and leads us beside Stil waters He wants to and works on our soul. Our soul is considered to consist of our mind, will…
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Beside still waters – Psalms 23 Part 8 – 2025.03.30
Psalms 23:2 (KJV) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.One place Jesus Christ leads us to is beside still waters. One thing to note here is that He does not lead us into the still waters.What are the still waters? Jesus talked about this:“John 4:14 (KJV) But…
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Leading – Psalms 23 Part 6 – 2025.03.28
Psalms 23:2 (KJV) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Not only does Jesus Christ give us rest as we saw yesterday but He also leads us to still waters. How does He lead us? He leads us by His word and His Holy Spirit. “Psalms…
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Parables – 2025.03.12
Matthew 13:10-17 (KJV)10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and…
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Imitating Jesus Christ – 2025.02.27
Ephesians 5:1 (ASV) Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; Here we are encouraged to imitate Jesus Christ. It is about following Him. “Ephesians 5:1 (KJV) Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”. If we are in Jesus Christ our desire is to be like Him. “1 John 3:1-3 (ASV) Behold…
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Never be moved – 2025.02.17
Psalms 15:1-5 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his…
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Time to stay and time to move on – 2025.02.07
Acts 14:1-7 (KJV)1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.3…
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Hearing from GOD through worship, fasting and prayer – 2025.02.06
Acts 13:2-4 (KJV)2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed…
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Baptism follows faith – 2025.02.01
Acts 8:32-37 (KJV)32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken…
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In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth – 2025.01.27
Acts 3:11-12 (KJV)11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so…
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What is important – 2025.01.25
Acts 1:6-11 (KJV)6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.8 But ye shall…
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Discerning wickedness – 2025.01.20
Proverbs 18:3 (KJV) When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. This proverb shows us one way to discern if there is any wickedness in a person. Contempt (scorn and disrespect) of a person or people is a fruit of a wicked person. Therefore when someone who is evil and disagreeable…
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Good works with love – 2025.01.02
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (ASV)1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.2 And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but…
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Blameless – 2024.12.21
1 Corinthians 1:8-9 (KJV)8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus Christ will confirm us to the end. Confirm here is: to…
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Comprehension of the bible – 2024.12.20
Luke 24:44-48 (KJV)44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might…
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Falling on the stone – 2024.12.16
Luke 20:17-18 (KJV)17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. Jesus Christ is…
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A humble attitude – 2024.12.14
Psalms 131:1 (KJV) A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.Let us be encouraged today not to: Therefore, let us always walk in humility and live a godly life knowing that “James…
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Being faithful in the little things – 2024.12.12
Luke 16:10-12 (KJV)10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?12 And if ye have not…
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Lost and found – 2024.12.11
Luke 15:1-7 (KJV)1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying,4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth…
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What makes you glad? – 2024.12.05
Psalms 122:1 (KJV) A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. What makes us glad? We need to examine our hearts by letting the LORD examine us, to see what motivates us and if it does not align with GOD’s…
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Our goal – 2024.12.02
Luke 6:40 (KJV) The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. When we come to believe in Jesus Christ one of our main goals becomes to be more like Jesus Christ. He has become our LORD and Master. It is developing of character – the…
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What to do? – 2024.11.29
Psalms 119:105 (KJV) NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.GOD has given us His written word (the Bible) and His living word (Jesus Christ). He uses His word to lead us in the right path. One can think of His word being like a manual of life,…
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The Holy Spirit and intercession – 2024.11.18
Romans 8:26-28 (KJV)26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for…
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The law exposes sin – 2024.11.17
Romans 7:7 (KJV) What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. The one of the laws purposes is to expose sin. It teaches us GOD’s requirements and…
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Mystery revealed – 2024.10.29
Mark 4:11-12 (KJV)11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time…
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Numbering our days – 2024.10.26
Psalms 90:12-13 (KJV)12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.13 Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.Usually when reading verse 12 I was relating it to “Psalms 90:10 (KJV) The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if…
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Who is Jesus Christ – 2024.10.11
Matthew 14:33 (KJV) Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.Let us gain a little glimpse in knowing who Jesus Christ is. Jesus Christ is GOD the son. Only GOD is to be worshiped. “Matthew 4:10 (KJV) Then saith Jesus unto him,…
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How GOD sanctifies us – 2024.09.23
John 17:16-19 (KJV)16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might…
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GOD is working – 2024.09.19
Zechariah 4:6 (KJV) Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.Whatever GOD does here on earth through His people, the church, is by GOD the Holy Spirit. It is not…
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A people of GOD continued – 2024.09.14
1 Peter 2:11-12 (KJV)11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.To continue…
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Brotherly love – 2024.09.06
Hebrews 13:1 (KJV) Let brotherly love continue.Here the LORD encourages us to keep on loving. His love is steadfast (see “GOD’s steadfast love – 2024.09.10 https://missioncommunities.network/2024/09/01/gods-steadfast-love-2024-09-10/”) and therefore does not end. It continues. Our own humans love is not constant, it is influenced by feelings and situation. It is conditional. But GOD’s love is totally…
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Revelation through the Word of God – 2024.08.22
Acts 16:14 (KJV) And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.GOD reveals Himself to people who seek for Him. Have a look at “GOD revealed through creation…
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Living a godly life – 2024.08.19
2 Timothy 3:12 (KJV) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.Once we are born again, by the Holy Spirit by having faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, our desire becomes to live a godly life, wanting to please Jesus. GOD, by the Holy Spirit, starts the work of…
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How to be a witness and teach the gospel – 2024.08.18
2 Timothy 2:23-26 (KJV)23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;26…
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Giver of gifts – 2024.08.17
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV)6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.GOD the Father, Jesus Christ –…
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Remember and trust – 2024.08.16
Psalms 20:7 (KJV) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.In what do we really put our trust? “Romans 8:5-8 (KJV) For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things…
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GOD revealed through creation – 2024.08.15
Psalms 19:1-6 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.4 Their line is gone out through all the…
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Pursue knowing the LORD – 2024.08.04
Hosea 6:3 (KJV) Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.Knowing and loving the LORD is what is most important and necessary. Everything else is…
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Walk and beware – 2024.07.31
Colossians 2:6-8 (KJV)6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the…
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Helping the backslider- 2024.07.27
James 5:19-20 (KJV)19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.In verse 19 we see that it is possible for Christians…
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Bearing fruits worthy of repentance – 2024.07.17
Luke 13:6-9 (KJV)6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it…
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How we realise we have missed the mark – 2024.07.08
Luke 5:8 (KJV) When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.To continue from yesterday about mission the mark (Everyone has missed the mark – 2024.07.07 https://missioncommunities.network/2024/07/07/everyone-has-missed-the-mark-2024-07-07/) let’s look at how we realise we are sinners. When Peter saw the power of…
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We all need prayer – 2024.07.06
Ephesians 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;We are in a battle, each one of us, as we can see from the verses that preceded this (10-17) encouragement to watch and pray for the family of GOD.We are to…
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Finding out what pleases the LORD – 2024.07.04
Ephesians 5:17 (KJV) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.Here again (chapter 5) we can see the continuance of chapter 4 to put off sin and put on what is good instead (see “Putting off and putting on – 2024.07.04” https://missioncommunities.network/2024/07/04/putting-off-and-putting-on-2024-07-04/).To help us in this, we are advised,…
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Brief Instructions to live by – 2024.06.29
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.Here are some brief instructions that cover a lot of area and are repeated in the Word of God many times. Therefore they are very…
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Comfort – 2024.06.22
2 Corinthians 7:6 (KJV) Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;GOD is a GOD of comfort. He is the one who comforts those who are cast down and trust in Him. He can and will use people like here, Titus, to bring comfort.In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4…
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The great commission – HE IS WITH US ALWAYS – 2024.06.16
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – WHAT TO TEACH – 2024.06.15
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – MORE ON TEACHING – 2024.06.14
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – TEACHING – 2024.06.13
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – MAKE DISCIPLES (not mentoring) – 2024.06.11
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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Discernment of false signs and wonders – 2024.06.07
Deuteronomy 13:1-3 (KJV)1 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,2 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;3 Thou…
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One key on how to be a peacemaker – 2024.06.05
Proverbs 15:1-2 (KJV)1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.Here on earth we can be guaranteed to encounter situation where we face someone who is angry. The question is what should we do? In…
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Persecution is a given – 2024.05.23
Matthew 10:16-25 (KJV)16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings…
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Justification is just the beginning – 2024.05.20
Romans 5:1-11 (KJV)1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh…
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Mercy and judgement – 2024.05.18
Matthew 5:7 (KJV) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.Do you need the blessing of mercy from GOD? Then be merciful.Do you need to escape the judgment of GOD? Then be merciful. James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.If we do…
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Get ready Jesus is coming – 2024.05.15
Revelation 22:20 (KJV) He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.Are we ready for the LORD to come and take us with Himself?He is coming quickly. He wants His people to be ready and found walking in the Holy Spirit“Revelation 22:14 (KJV) Blessed are they that do…
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Unity of GOD and His people – 2024.05.12
John 17:21-23, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Colossians 1:27, 1 John 4:13, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10, Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 5:22-26, Romans 12:18 and Psalms 133:1-3
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The Word and sanctification – 2024.04.09
John 17:17-18, John 1:1, John 14:6, Ephesians 5:26-27, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 1:7 and Micah 4:2
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Go up to the mountain – 2024.05.08
Jeremiah 50:6, Romans 16:17-18, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21, Micah 4:2
