New theme starts today. Guess the Theme of the Week and win a dreamy prize from sponsor STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com).
12 Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
13 And behold, the LORD stood above it and said: “I am the LORD God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and your descendants. 14 Also your descendants shall be as the dust of the earth; you shall spread abroad to the west and the east, to the north and the south; and in you and in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed. 15 Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.”
(Genesis 28:12-15, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"Dreams & Visions," Susan Noone Riddle, Tehillah Ministries
Part 1: http://www.tehillah.org/dreamteach.shtml
Part 2: http://www.tehillah.org/dreamteach2.shtml
PRAYER
Disaster victims: For the many victims of the earthquakes in Chili and Haiti and the few victims of the tsunami in Hawaii. Praise that the tsunami wasn't as devastating as expected and prayer that the Lord will use His saints to help those in Chili and continue to help those in Haiti.
Blessings,
B :)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday's Joyful Shout (Revelation)
Today is the last day of this week's theme. Guess the theme and win a prize from sponsor STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com). You'll find it in the name of this week's teaching ministry, as well as in many of the song titles at http://ajoyfulshout.blogspot.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
3 They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying:
“ Great and marvelous are Your works,
Lord God Almighty!
Just and true are Your ways,
O King of the saints!
(Revelation 15:3, New King James Version)
22 But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. (Revelation 21:22-23, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Body of Christ: May the many churches buried under snow be plowed out so that they can offer services and programs in a safe way
Blessings,
B :)
3 They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying:
“ Great and marvelous are Your works,
Lord God Almighty!
Just and true are Your ways,
O King of the saints!
(Revelation 15:3, New King James Version)
22 But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. (Revelation 21:22-23, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Body of Christ: May the many churches buried under snow be plowed out so that they can offer services and programs in a safe way
Blessings,
B :)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday's Joyful Shout (Revelation)
8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8, New King James Version)
8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:
“ Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come!”
(Revelation 4:8, New King James Version)
17 saying:
“ We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,
The One who is and who was and who is to come,
Because You have taken Your great power and reigned.
(Revelation 11:17, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
Blessings,
B :)
8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:
“ Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come!”
(Revelation 4:8, New King James Version)
17 saying:
“ We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,
The One who is and who was and who is to come,
Because You have taken Your great power and reigned.
(Revelation 11:17, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
Blessings,
B :)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday's Joyful Shout (various from Job)
8 But there is a spirit in man,
And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. (Job 32:8, New King James Version)
4 The Spirit of God has made me,
And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. (Job 33:4, New King James Version)
23 As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him;
He is excellent in power,
In judgment and abundant justice;
He does not oppress. (Job 37:23, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Dave: Praise for developments in legal mess that might be a real help and that God is really bringing some good things together.
Blessings,
B :)
And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. (Job 32:8, New King James Version)
4 The Spirit of God has made me,
And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. (Job 33:4, New King James Version)
23 As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him;
He is excellent in power,
In judgment and abundant justice;
He does not oppress. (Job 37:23, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Dave: Praise for developments in legal mess that might be a real help and that God is really bringing some good things together.
Blessings,
B :)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday's Joyful Shout (Exodus 6:3, Psalm 91:1)
3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name LORD I was not known to them. (Exodus 6:3, New King James Version)
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Dolly: Complete healing and strength
Wounded Warrior Project: For God's hand to be in efforts to honor and empower wounded U.S. soldiers
Blessings,
B :)
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Dolly: Complete healing and strength
Wounded Warrior Project: For God's hand to be in efforts to honor and empower wounded U.S. soldiers
Blessings,
B :)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Monday's Joyful Shout (Genesis 48:3-4, 49:25-26)
Guess the Theme of the Week and win a prize. HINT: Same as the name of this week's teaching ministry.
3 Then Jacob said to Joseph: “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me, 4 and said to me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will make of you a multitude of people, and give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’ (Genesis 48:3-4, New King James Version)
25 By the God of your father who will help you,
And by the Almighty who will bless you
With blessings of heaven above,
Blessings of the deep that lies beneath,
Blessings of the breasts and of the womb. 26 The blessings of your father
Have excelled the blessings of my ancestors,
Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills.
They shall be on the head of Joseph,
And on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers. (Genesis 49:25-26, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Princeton Presbyterian: For swift completion of expansion project and direction in accomplishing "Destination 750" goal
Blessings,
B :)
3 Then Jacob said to Joseph: “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me, 4 and said to me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will make of you a multitude of people, and give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’ (Genesis 48:3-4, New King James Version)
25 By the God of your father who will help you,
And by the Almighty who will bless you
With blessings of heaven above,
Blessings of the deep that lies beneath,
Blessings of the breasts and of the womb. 26 The blessings of your father
Have excelled the blessings of my ancestors,
Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills.
They shall be on the head of Joseph,
And on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers. (Genesis 49:25-26, New King James Version)
TEACHING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
PRAYER
Princeton Presbyterian: For swift completion of expansion project and direction in accomplishing "Destination 750" goal
Blessings,
B :)
Sunday's Joyful Shout (various scripture, Genesis)
A new week, a new theme. Be the first to guess it, and win a prize from sponsor STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com). It's easy, just compare the song titles to the two words most repeated in the scripture. It's also in the name of the Teacher of the Week's ministry.
1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. (Genesis 17:1, New King James Version)
3 “May God Almighty bless you,
And make you fruitful and multiply you,
That you may be an assembly of peoples; 4 And give you the blessing of Abraham,
To you and your descendants with you,
That you may inherit the land
In which you are a stranger,
Which God gave to Abraham.” 5 So Isaac sent Jacob away, and he went to Padan Aram, to Laban the son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau. (Genesis 28:3-5, New King James Version)
10 And God said to him, “Your name is Jacob; your name shall not be called Jacob anymore, but Israel shall be your name.” So He called his name Israel. 11 Also God said to him: “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall proceed from you, and kings shall come from your body. (Genesis 35:10-11, New King James Version)
TEACHIING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
Blessings,
B :)
1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. (Genesis 17:1, New King James Version)
3 “May God Almighty bless you,
And make you fruitful and multiply you,
That you may be an assembly of peoples; 4 And give you the blessing of Abraham,
To you and your descendants with you,
That you may inherit the land
In which you are a stranger,
Which God gave to Abraham.” 5 So Isaac sent Jacob away, and he went to Padan Aram, to Laban the son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau. (Genesis 28:3-5, New King James Version)
10 And God said to him, “Your name is Jacob; your name shall not be called Jacob anymore, but Israel shall be your name.” So He called his name Israel. 11 Also God said to him: “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall proceed from you, and kings shall come from your body. (Genesis 35:10-11, New King James Version)
TEACHIING
El Shaddai Ministries' Torah Portions, Pastor Mark Blitz
Blessings,
B :)
Monday, February 15, 2010
Friday's Joyful Shout (Revelation 21:5-7, 22: 1-3, 16-17)
Last chance to win a cool T-shirt from STAR 99. Look through this week's song titles. The words that are repeated most often make up the Theme of the Week.
SCRIPTURE
5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
6 And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. (Revelation 21:5-7, New King James Version)
1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. (Revelation 22:1-3, New King James Version)
16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:16-17, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
The Rozek Family: For their family and ministry in Cambridge, England
Matt Friedman: For his family, dissertation and return ministry to in Southeast Asia
Eskaros Family: For healing of Abi's double ear infection and blown ear drum, Asia's ear infection, Eme's viral infection, Nutmeg's coughing and strength for Carol and Mohab
Norberto & Mayra Colon: Travel mercies and strength for Mayra while enjoying their visit to Israel
Pastor Lloyd Pulley: Teaching, wisdom and strength while leading a fellowship group in Israel
Patti Rechten: Healing and comfort from shoulder injury
Blessings,
B : )
SCRIPTURE
5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
6 And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. (Revelation 21:5-7, New King James Version)
1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. (Revelation 22:1-3, New King James Version)
16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:16-17, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
The Rozek Family: For their family and ministry in Cambridge, England
Matt Friedman: For his family, dissertation and return ministry to in Southeast Asia
Eskaros Family: For healing of Abi's double ear infection and blown ear drum, Asia's ear infection, Eme's viral infection, Nutmeg's coughing and strength for Carol and Mohab
Norberto & Mayra Colon: Travel mercies and strength for Mayra while enjoying their visit to Israel
Pastor Lloyd Pulley: Teaching, wisdom and strength while leading a fellowship group in Israel
Patti Rechten: Healing and comfort from shoulder injury
Blessings,
B : )
Thursday's Joyful Shout (Revelation 7:16-17)
16 They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; 17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:16-17, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
Blessings,
B :)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
Blessings,
B :)
Wednesday's Joyful Shout (John 7:37-39)
37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. (John 7:37-39, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
Deborah: For the Lord to provide a resource that can help her needy family from losing their home
Resounding Joy: For their gig on Friday at Body & Soul in Jamesburg to bless the Lord and the audience
Blessings,
B :)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Tuesday's Joyful Shout (John 4:9-15)
9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.
10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”
11 The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water? 12 Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock?”
13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”
15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.”
(John 4:9-15, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
Jon: In the hospital with colitis
Gerda: Unsaved 79-year-old has blood clots and may have cancer
Jerry: Hospitalized after three falls in one week and needing help with home care
Rona: For God to bless her marriage with His love, while He gives her strength to lose weight and regain her health
Think Eternity: May God continue to bless this thought-provoking, heavenly-minded ministry
Blessings,
B :)
10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”
11 The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water? 12 Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock?”
13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”
15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.”
(John 4:9-15, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
Jon: In the hospital with colitis
Gerda: Unsaved 79-year-old has blood clots and may have cancer
Jerry: Hospitalized after three falls in one week and needing help with home care
Rona: For God to bless her marriage with His love, while He gives her strength to lose weight and regain her health
Think Eternity: May God continue to bless this thought-provoking, heavenly-minded ministry
Blessings,
B :)
Monday's Joyful Shout (Jeremiah 2:12-14, 17:12-14; Zechariah 14:7-9)
Check the titles of the songs to guess the Theme of the Week (Sunday through Friday) and win an awesome prize from STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com).
12 Be astonished, O heavens, at this,
And be horribly afraid;
Be very desolate,” says the LORD.
13 “ For My people have committed two evils:
They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters,
And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.
14 “ Is Israel a servant?
Is he a homeborn slave?
Why is he plundered?
(Jeremiah 2:12-14, New King James Version)
12 A glorious high throne from the beginning
Is the place of our sanctuary.
13 O LORD, the hope of Israel,
All who forsake You shall be ashamed.
“ Those who depart from Me
Shall be written in the earth,
Because they have forsaken the LORD,
The fountain of living waters.” 14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed;
Save me, and I shall be saved,
For You are my praise.
(Jeremiah 17:12-14, New King James Version)
7 It shall be one day
Which is known to the LORD—
Neither day nor night.
But at evening time it shall happen
That it will be light.
8 And in that day it shall be
That living waters shall flow from Jerusalem,
Half of them toward the eastern sea
And half of them toward the western sea;
In both summer and winter it shall occur.
9 And the LORD shall be King over all the earth.
In that day it shall be—
“ The LORD is one,”
And His name one.
(Zechariah 14:7-9, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
Tass Saada: May the Lord make great use of his talk on Wednesday night at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge about being a PLO sniper converted to Christ (http://www.ccob.org/page.asp?pg=info&subpage=news#tasssaada)
Deborah: Praise that the Lord led the bank to give her more time to get her mortgage in order. May He continue to provide for her, her father and her grandchildren during these tough economic times.
12 Be astonished, O heavens, at this,
And be horribly afraid;
Be very desolate,” says the LORD.
13 “ For My people have committed two evils:
They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters,
And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.
14 “ Is Israel a servant?
Is he a homeborn slave?
Why is he plundered?
(Jeremiah 2:12-14, New King James Version)
12 A glorious high throne from the beginning
Is the place of our sanctuary.
13 O LORD, the hope of Israel,
All who forsake You shall be ashamed.
“ Those who depart from Me
Shall be written in the earth,
Because they have forsaken the LORD,
The fountain of living waters.” 14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed;
Save me, and I shall be saved,
For You are my praise.
(Jeremiah 17:12-14, New King James Version)
7 It shall be one day
Which is known to the LORD—
Neither day nor night.
But at evening time it shall happen
That it will be light.
8 And in that day it shall be
That living waters shall flow from Jerusalem,
Half of them toward the eastern sea
And half of them toward the western sea;
In both summer and winter it shall occur.
9 And the LORD shall be King over all the earth.
In that day it shall be—
“ The LORD is one,”
And His name one.
(Zechariah 14:7-9, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
Tass Saada: May the Lord make great use of his talk on Wednesday night at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge about being a PLO sniper converted to Christ (http://www.ccob.org/page.asp?pg=info&subpage=news#tasssaada)
Deborah: Praise that the Lord led the bank to give her more time to get her mortgage in order. May He continue to provide for her, her father and her grandchildren during these tough economic times.
Sunday's Joyful Shout (Song of Solomon 4:14-16)
New theme starts today. Be the first to guess it and win a prize from sponsor STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com).
14 Spikenard and saffron,
Calamus and cinnamon,
With all trees of frankincense,
Myrrh and aloes,
With all the chief spices—
15 A fountain of gardens,
A well of living waters,
And streams from Lebanon. 16 Awake, O north wind,
And come, O south!
Blow upon my garden,
That its spices may flow out.
Let my beloved come to his garden
And eat its pleasant fruits. (Song of Solomon 4:14-16, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
Georgia's Nodar Kumaritashvili: May the deceased Olympian now be with Jesus, as the Lord comforts his family, friends, teammates and fellow Olympians.
The Rozek Family: Wisdom for them to be led by the Spirit and obey God's voice from day to day and week to week; God's blessing upon their marriage, family and home; that God would unify their fellowship in working together toward implementing His vision and strive together for the faith of the Gospel; that God would move in the hearts of His people in Cambridge to rise up and reach out to their community to bring people in a position to be set free by Jesus; for the protection, health and well being of family during cold and flu season; for Cambridge University students to turn to God and receive Christ as Lord after a series of evangelistic talks were organized by the Christian Union; for more effective open doors and inroads to make connections with people, and that all would go well for a minor surgery that Madelyn will have on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Blessings,
B :)
14 Spikenard and saffron,
Calamus and cinnamon,
With all trees of frankincense,
Myrrh and aloes,
With all the chief spices—
15 A fountain of gardens,
A well of living waters,
And streams from Lebanon. 16 Awake, O north wind,
And come, O south!
Blow upon my garden,
That its spices may flow out.
Let my beloved come to his garden
And eat its pleasant fruits. (Song of Solomon 4:14-16, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Person and Gifts of the Holy Spirit," Pastor Chuck Smith
PRAYER
Georgia's Nodar Kumaritashvili: May the deceased Olympian now be with Jesus, as the Lord comforts his family, friends, teammates and fellow Olympians.
The Rozek Family: Wisdom for them to be led by the Spirit and obey God's voice from day to day and week to week; God's blessing upon their marriage, family and home; that God would unify their fellowship in working together toward implementing His vision and strive together for the faith of the Gospel; that God would move in the hearts of His people in Cambridge to rise up and reach out to their community to bring people in a position to be set free by Jesus; for the protection, health and well being of family during cold and flu season; for Cambridge University students to turn to God and receive Christ as Lord after a series of evangelistic talks were organized by the Christian Union; for more effective open doors and inroads to make connections with people, and that all would go well for a minor surgery that Madelyn will have on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Blessings,
B :)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Today's Joyful Shout (Acts 2:22-39, Revelation 5:8-14)
Last devotional of the week reflecting this week's theme. Look at today's song title, then look at the other song titles from this week. The word that pops up most often is the Theme of the Week. Be the first to guess it and win a T-shirt from STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com).
SCRIPTURE
22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know— 23 Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death; 24 whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it. 25 For David says concerning Him:
‘ I foresaw the LORD always before my face,
For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken.
26 Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad;
Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope.
27 For You will not leave my soul in Hades,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
28 You have made known to me the ways of life;
You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’
29 “Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, 31 he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. 32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. 33 Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.
34 “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself:
‘ The LORD said to my Lord,
“ Sit at My right hand,
35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”’
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” (Acts 2:22-39, New King James Version)
8 Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying:
“ You are worthy to take the scroll,
And to open its seals;
For You were slain,
And have redeemed us to God by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
10 And have made us kings and priests to our God;
And we shall reign on the earth.”
11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice:
“ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom,
And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying:
“ Blessing and honor and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne,
And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
14 Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever. (Revelation 5:8-14, New King James Version)
MUSIC
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
PRAYER
Deborah: For the Lord to heal her physically and financially, provide for her and her family's physical and financial needs, share His joy with her and help her to share it with others even in this dark hour to reflect His love. May Deborah not lose her home if that be God's will. May He show Deborah His will and help to her realize that is what is best for her, even if it doesn't seem like it at the time.
Blessings,
B :)
SCRIPTURE
22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know— 23 Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death; 24 whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it. 25 For David says concerning Him:
‘ I foresaw the LORD always before my face,
For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken.
26 Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad;
Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope.
27 For You will not leave my soul in Hades,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
28 You have made known to me the ways of life;
You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’
29 “Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, 31 he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. 32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. 33 Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.
34 “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself:
‘ The LORD said to my Lord,
“ Sit at My right hand,
35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”’
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” (Acts 2:22-39, New King James Version)
8 Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying:
“ You are worthy to take the scroll,
And to open its seals;
For You were slain,
And have redeemed us to God by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
10 And have made us kings and priests to our God;
And we shall reign on the earth.”
11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice:
“ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom,
And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying:
“ Blessing and honor and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne,
And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
14 Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever. (Revelation 5:8-14, New King James Version)
MUSIC
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
PRAYER
Deborah: For the Lord to heal her physically and financially, provide for her and her family's physical and financial needs, share His joy with her and help her to share it with others even in this dark hour to reflect His love. May Deborah not lose her home if that be God's will. May He show Deborah His will and help to her realize that is what is best for her, even if it doesn't seem like it at the time.
Blessings,
B :)
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Today's Joyful Shout (Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-20)
SCRIPTURE
1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9 Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead.”
(Matthew 17:1-9, New King James Version)
16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, (2 Peter 1:16-20, New King James Version)
MUSIC
"I Saw the Light," Resounding Joy
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15P
Blessings,
B : )
1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9 Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead.”
(Matthew 17:1-9, New King James Version)
16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, (2 Peter 1:16-20, New King James Version)
MUSIC
"I Saw the Light," Resounding Joy
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15P
Blessings,
B : )
Today's Joyful Shout (John 4:23-26, Matthew 16:13-20)
23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
25 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.”
26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” (John 4:23-26, New King James Version)
13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”
14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
20 Then He commanded His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ. (Matthew 16:13-20, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
PRAYER
Drew Brees & the New Orleans Saints: May God further His kingdom with their Super Bowl victory
Blessings,
B :)
25 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.”
26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” (John 4:23-26, New King James Version)
13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”
14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
20 Then He commanded His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ. (Matthew 16:13-20, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
PRAYER
Drew Brees & the New Orleans Saints: May God further His kingdom with their Super Bowl victory
Blessings,
B :)
Today's Joyful Shout (John 1:41 & 3:22-36, Matthew 11:2-6)
SCRIPTURE
41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). (John 1:41, New King James Version)
22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For John had not yet been thrown into prison.
25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purification. 26 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!”
27 John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before Him.’ 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. 32 And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. 33 He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. 34 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. 35 The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. 36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” (John 3:22-36, New King James Version)
2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”
4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
(Matthew 11:2-6, New King James Version)
PRAISE
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15
PRAYER
Praise-FM: For the gospel to continue to go forth in Minnesota and around the world via the Internet
Blessings,
B :)
41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). (John 1:41, New King James Version)
22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For John had not yet been thrown into prison.
25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purification. 26 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!”
27 John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before Him.’ 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. 32 And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. 33 He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. 34 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. 35 The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. 36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” (John 3:22-36, New King James Version)
2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”
4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
(Matthew 11:2-6, New King James Version)
PRAISE
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15
PRAYER
Praise-FM: For the gospel to continue to go forth in Minnesota and around the world via the Internet
Blessings,
B :)
Today's Joyful Shout (Daniel 9:25-26)
SCRIPTURE
25 “ Know therefore and understand,
That from the going forth of the command
To restore and build Jerusalem
Until Messiah the Prince,
There shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks;
The street shall be built again, and the wall,
Even in troublesome times.
26 “ And after the sixty-two weeks
Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself;
And the people of the prince who is to come
Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.
The end of it shall be with a flood,
And till the end of the war desolations are determined.
(Daniel 9:25-26, New King James Version)
PRAISE (This song also goes really well with yesterday's verse: Isaiah 9:6-7)
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15
PRAYER
Haiti Relief Effort: May souls and lives continues to be saved (http://ccob.org/page.asp?pg=donate)
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Adult Education Program: Classes available for new believers and in Biblical counseling, apologetics and evangelism (http://ccob.org/page.asp?pg=education)
Calvary Christian School: Student Internship Program in advertising, marketing, public relations, architecture, interior design, business, computer and information technologies, culinary, restaurant management, engineering, environmental science and policy, event planning, fashion, film, television, finance, real estate, hotel management, human resources, journalism, media, publishing, law, medicine, health care, museum, gallery, music, non-profit, social services, photography, politics and government, psychology, sports management, theater, veterinary medicine and more. If interested, contact Michelle at mdunne@calvarychristianschool.net
Michael and Pasang Schreck: Missionaries in Nepal with two young sons who need prayer for their continued walk with the Lord, that the Lord would be the center of their family, for Pasang's juggling of home, children, ministry and studies, for multiple Bible studies Michael is teaching and for Tibetan believers to stand strong and united in their faith (for more info, e-mail josephzakhary@gmail.com)
Blessings,
B :)
25 “ Know therefore and understand,
That from the going forth of the command
To restore and build Jerusalem
Until Messiah the Prince,
There shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks;
The street shall be built again, and the wall,
Even in troublesome times.
26 “ And after the sixty-two weeks
Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself;
And the people of the prince who is to come
Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.
The end of it shall be with a flood,
And till the end of the war desolations are determined.
(Daniel 9:25-26, New King James Version)
PRAISE (This song also goes really well with yesterday's verse: Isaiah 9:6-7)
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15
PRAYER
Haiti Relief Effort: May souls and lives continues to be saved (http://ccob.org/page.asp?pg=donate)
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Adult Education Program: Classes available for new believers and in Biblical counseling, apologetics and evangelism (http://ccob.org/page.asp?pg=education)
Calvary Christian School: Student Internship Program in advertising, marketing, public relations, architecture, interior design, business, computer and information technologies, culinary, restaurant management, engineering, environmental science and policy, event planning, fashion, film, television, finance, real estate, hotel management, human resources, journalism, media, publishing, law, medicine, health care, museum, gallery, music, non-profit, social services, photography, politics and government, psychology, sports management, theater, veterinary medicine and more. If interested, contact Michelle at mdunne@calvarychristianschool.net
Michael and Pasang Schreck: Missionaries in Nepal with two young sons who need prayer for their continued walk with the Lord, that the Lord would be the center of their family, for Pasang's juggling of home, children, ministry and studies, for multiple Bible studies Michael is teaching and for Tibetan believers to stand strong and united in their faith (for more info, e-mail josephzakhary@gmail.com)
Blessings,
B :)
Today's Joyful Shout (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Be the first to guess the new Theme of the Week, which starts today, and win a T-shirt from STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com.
SCRIPTURE
6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will beno end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6-7, New King James Version)
PRAISE
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15
PRAYER
Zarephath Christian Church (http://zarephath.org): For START Being a Good Samaritan, six-week DVD study designed to help us live out Christ's love through community service. Starts 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15 (https://zarephath.ccbchurch.com/app/w_form_response.php?form_id=27)
Blessings,
B :)
SCRIPTURE
6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will beno end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6-7, New King James Version)
PRAISE
TEACHING
"The Search for the Messiah," Dr. Mark Eastman
http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_author.cfm?AuthorID=15
PRAYER
Zarephath Christian Church (http://zarephath.org): For START Being a Good Samaritan, six-week DVD study designed to help us live out Christ's love through community service. Starts 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15 (https://zarephath.ccbchurch.com/app/w_form_response.php?form_id=27)
Blessings,
B :)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Today's Joyful Shout (Revelation 3:11, 22:12-14, 20)
Guess the Theme of the Week and win a T-shirt from STAR 99 (http://star991fm.com). It's easy, if you review the verses and songs of the past week. Look for the repeating passage.
SCRIPTURE
11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. (Revelation 3:11, New King James Version)
12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. (Revelation 22:12-14, New King James Version)
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
(Revelation 22:20, New King James Version)
MUSIC
TEACHING
"All's Well That Ends Well," Pastor Lloyd Pulley on Revelation 22
http://www.bridgegap.org/e/flash/mp3player.asp?itemno=3663&thetitle=All%E2%80%99s%20Well%20That%20Ends%20Well&scripture=Revelation%2022&itemid=1780&photo=lp
PRAYER
Haiti Earthquake Victims: Continued prayer that lives and souls will be saved, especially as the rainy season floods approach among the millions who are homeless, living in the streets (for an update on relief efforts, see http://www.lloydpulley.com/post/371162827/from-the-beginning-of-our-ministry-in-haiti-three; to volunteer, visit http://www.tonic.com/article/how-to-volunteer-in-haiti/)
Nation of Israel: For God's protection against a "telling blow of global arrogance" threatened by Iran on Feb. 11 (see Ezekiel 38 and 39)
American Missionaries in Haiti: Being held on charges of trafficking children (see http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=84b3d2d2fe61bc96c27f, http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=3e1eb78802c44bf7b8cd)
Dave: For justice to be done in his life in the wake of a false accusation, while his wife Angela's family heals from the death of her uncle, one week before her cousin marries Dave's brother
Deborah: Strength in the face of many trials, including the need for a liver transplant and other medical procedures and possible unemployment and loss of home and health benefits while caring for father and grandchildren
Mike, Jackie & Elaine: To draw closer to the Lord while developing a Biblical world view
Gail: For God's hand upon her health after unexpectedly passing out
Blessings,
B :)
SCRIPTURE
11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. (Revelation 3:11, New King James Version)
12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. (Revelation 22:12-14, New King James Version)
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
(Revelation 22:20, New King James Version)
MUSIC
TEACHING
"All's Well That Ends Well," Pastor Lloyd Pulley on Revelation 22
http://www.bridgegap.org/e/flash/mp3player.asp?itemno=3663&thetitle=All%E2%80%99s%20Well%20That%20Ends%20Well&scripture=Revelation%2022&itemid=1780&photo=lp
PRAYER
Haiti Earthquake Victims: Continued prayer that lives and souls will be saved, especially as the rainy season floods approach among the millions who are homeless, living in the streets (for an update on relief efforts, see http://www.lloydpulley.com/post/371162827/from-the-beginning-of-our-ministry-in-haiti-three; to volunteer, visit http://www.tonic.com/article/how-to-volunteer-in-haiti/)
Nation of Israel: For God's protection against a "telling blow of global arrogance" threatened by Iran on Feb. 11 (see Ezekiel 38 and 39)
American Missionaries in Haiti: Being held on charges of trafficking children (see http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=84b3d2d2fe61bc96c27f, http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=3e1eb78802c44bf7b8cd)
Dave: For justice to be done in his life in the wake of a false accusation, while his wife Angela's family heals from the death of her uncle, one week before her cousin marries Dave's brother
Deborah: Strength in the face of many trials, including the need for a liver transplant and other medical procedures and possible unemployment and loss of home and health benefits while caring for father and grandchildren
Mike, Jackie & Elaine: To draw closer to the Lord while developing a Biblical world view
Gail: For God's hand upon her health after unexpectedly passing out
Blessings,
B :)
Today's Joyful Shout (2 Peter 3:10-18)
10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; 15 and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, 16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.
17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:10-18, New King James Version)
MUSIC
TEACHING
"How Then Shall We Live?," Pastor Lloyd Pulley on 2 Peter 3:10-16
http://www.bridgegap.org/e/flash/mp3player.asp?itemno=5211&thetitle=How%20Then%20Shall%20We%20Live?&scripture=2%20Peter%203:10-16&itemid=2041&photo=lp
PRAYER
Haiti Earthquake Victims: For the gospel and medical supplies to continue to make their way to Haiti
Dave: For the Lord to bring justice to his life and forgiveness to his accusers
Larry: Praise that son's cancer is shrinking
Cheryl: Battling leukemia and recovering from a bone-marrow transplant
Alpha Program: For the Lord to further His Kingdom with fun, informative eight-week Alpha class (http://alphausa.org) starting 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Zarephath Christian Church, 14 Chapel Drive, Zarephath, NJ 08873 (http://www.zarephath.org). To sign up, visit http://zarephath.ccbchurch.com/app/w_form_response.php?form_id=11
Bob: For children's salvation and future spouses, for A Joyful Shout to bless the Lord and all subscribers, for the Lord to use Fight4Life to help diabetics.
Blessings,
B :)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Today's Joyful Shout (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18)
15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"The Rapture of the Church," Pastor Lloyd Pulley on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
http://www.bridgegap.org/e/flash/mp3player.asp?itemno=3780&thetitle=The%20Rapture%20of%20the%20Church&scripture=1%20Thessalonians%204:13-18&itemid=3095&photo=lp
PRAYER
Haiti Earthquake Victims: For gospel to continue to heal them spiritually, while the Lord provides more medical supplies to heal them physically. To donate, visit http://redcross.org
Prayer Night for Haiti at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge (http://ccob.org): 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 with photos and stories from Haiti relief effort
Randy & Heather: For God's provision and comfort during financial devastation and for them to draw closer to Him, trust in Him more by realizing His everlasting faithfulness.
Deborah: For God's comfort today while she has her stomach drained of retained fluid; next Wednesday, when she has to go for have an upper scope, and throughout financially difficult times.
Melissa: To come to the Lord and learn of and lean on His forgiveness.
Blessings,
B :)
TEACHING
"The Rapture of the Church," Pastor Lloyd Pulley on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
http://www.bridgegap.org/e/flash/mp3player.asp?itemno=3780&thetitle=The%20Rapture%20of%20the%20Church&scripture=1%20Thessalonians%204:13-18&itemid=3095&photo=lp
PRAYER
Haiti Earthquake Victims: For gospel to continue to heal them spiritually, while the Lord provides more medical supplies to heal them physically. To donate, visit http://redcross.org
Prayer Night for Haiti at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge (http://ccob.org): 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 with photos and stories from Haiti relief effort
Randy & Heather: For God's provision and comfort during financial devastation and for them to draw closer to Him, trust in Him more by realizing His everlasting faithfulness.
Deborah: For God's comfort today while she has her stomach drained of retained fluid; next Wednesday, when she has to go for have an upper scope, and throughout financially difficult times.
Melissa: To come to the Lord and learn of and lean on His forgiveness.
Blessings,
B :)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. 24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. 25 For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet. 26 The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. 27 For “He has put all things under His feet.” But when He says “all things are put under Him,” it is evident that He who put all things under Him is excepted. 28 Now when all things are made subject to Him, then the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who put all things under Him, that God may be all in all. (1 Corinthians 15:20-28, New King James Version)
TEACHING
"He Is Risen: Christ Our First Fruits," Pastor Lloyd Pulley on 1 Corinthians 15:20
http://www.bridgegap.org/e/flash/mp3player.asp?itemno=5276&thetitle=He%20is%20Risen,%20Christ%20Our%20Firstfruits!&scripture=1%20Corinthians%2015:20&itemid=2124&photo=lp
"The Resurrection of Believer," Pastor Lloyd Pulley on 1 Corinthians 15:21-58
http://www.bridgegap.org/e/flash/mp3player.asp?itemno=3348&thetitle=The%20Resurrection%20Of%20Believers&scripture=1%20Corinthians%2015:21-58&itemid=849&photo=lp
PRAYER
Haiti Earthquake Victims: For gospel to continue to heal them spiritually, while the Lord provides more medical supplies to heal them physically. To donate, visit http://redcross.org
Prayer Night for Haiti at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge (http://ccob.org): 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 with photos and stories from Haiti relief effort
Deborah: Grandmother in need of a liver transplant while taking care of her two granddaughters and her 80-year-old father in the wake of a recent move for a new job. May they draw closer to the Lord, while He provides relief from their physical, emotional and financial stress
Blessings,
B : )
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
