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 :)

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 :)

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 :)

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 :)

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 :)

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 :)

   
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 : )