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Rev. Steve Jaynes
Rev. Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on How to accurately understand the Bible. Steve teaches How to read the Bible.
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490 – Romans Chapters One – The Apostle Paul's Goals
Below are written all the Scriptures, making it easy for you to follow along with on your devices.
Romans 1:1 “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
Servant is the word "doulos" in Greek. In the lands and Times of the Bible, a servant could choose by his free will to continue to work for his master after 7 years as a servant. He could feel like his master was a good Master who cared for him very well, and all his needs were met. So he would decide to continue with the master. He would watch his master intensively, making sure that he knew what his master wanted and needed, even before he was asked. It was a good relationship for both; the master would get what he needed, and the bond slave would meet all his needs met.
The Apostle Paul was saying that he would serve the Lord Jesus, watch, and know what Jesus needed from God's Word and from the Lord Jesus Himself.
We, too, can decide to serve the Lord Jesus and get the information needed to do that from the Scriptures and Jesus Christ himself.
Romans 1:2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
The word "had" means previously, in the scriptures, was this made known.
Romans 1:3 & 4 “Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:”
The Word is preached, and we can hear it, decide to believe it, and make Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:8 – 13 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 1:5 “By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:”
We now have Grace; apostleship means an apostle sent, and All Nations means everybody, Jew and Gentile.
Romans 1:6 “Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:”
Jesus Christ calls everybody, and we decided to heed the calling.
Romans 1:7 “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
One of the keys to understanding the scriptures is to pay close attention to whom it is addressed to. Here, it is addressed to all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints. Saints means “set apart ones.”
Romans 1:8 & 9 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”
Let's look at the gospel of His son from Philippians chapter 2.
Philippians 2:1 – 11 “ If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Romans 1:10 & 11 “Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
Let's look at 'spiritual gifts' from some other Church Epistles.
1 Corinthians 12:4 – 7 “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”
1 Corinthians 12:11 & 12 “But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.”
1 Corinthians 12:27 – 29 “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?”
Ephesians 4:11 – 16 “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Once we are born again and receive the spirit, we can utilize our spiritual gifts. We can serve one another, operate nine manifestations, and be part of the one body of Christ. We have gift ministries available to us. Paul wanted to go to Rome and establish them with spiritual gifts. We, too, can have these spiritual gifts.
Romans 1:12 & 13 “That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.”
The word 'hitherto' has been translated as " prevented or hindered." Who would prevent or hinder you? In the least common denominator, it's either God or the devil. If God keeps you out of trouble, that would be a good thing. If it's the devil, the adversary, God can help you get where you need to go or do what you need to do. Either way, we can pray in the name of Jesus Christ and ask God to help us find the answer we need.
Romans 1:14 – 20 “I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”
May I suggest that you get a better understanding of what it means that "they are without excuse" by going to my class or reading the book "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power" and listening to or reading the sessions or chapters on "The Beginning: The First Three Chapters of Genesis? " This would give you a great background to understand this. Both the audio class and the book are available on my website. The link is below in the show notes.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
The Third Edition
The Third Edition of How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power is being published and is available. The website has information about the new book and how to purchase it.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link: https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
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Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcasts. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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489 – Acts Chapters 10 & 11 – The Gentiles Receive sprirt
Below are all the Scriptures, making it easy to follow on your devices.
After the persecution that arose about Stephen, and as the Believers were scattered abroad from Jerusalem, the Word started to live in the surrounding areas. The apostles were teaching God's Word. The following Scriptures record the Gentiles first receiving the Word of God and believing and receiving spirit. I'm going to read these two chapters together and point out a few things as I go through them.
Acts 10:1 – 48 “There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. 5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; 8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. 19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.”
In keeping with the thought pattern, chapter 11 should have started after the words "magnify God" in Acts 10:46.
“Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”
Acts 11:1 – 30 “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. 4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, 5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: 6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. 8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. 9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 10 And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven. 11 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. 12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: 13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; 14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. 16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. 17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? 18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. 19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. 27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. 28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: 30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
The Third Edition
The Third Edition of How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power is being published and will soon be available to the public. The website will provide information about the new book and how to get it.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link: https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcasts. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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488 – Acts Chapters 9 – Persecutions to Victory
Below are all the Scriptures, making it easy to follow on your devices.
After the original day of Pentecost, the apostles utilized tremendous power. Signs, Miracles, and wonders were being done, and many people were added to the church daily—first 5,000, then 3,000 as the Lord added to the church daily, and now, here in chapter 5, many more were being added. The power of God was in great force and was seen in the early part of the Christian church. Great respect came upon all who saw it and were a part of it. After the days immediately following the day of Pentecost, it was a great victory in the Church of God. Many people were added to the church. People saw blessings, signs, miracles, and wonders that were done by the hands of the Apostles. Plenty of healings were done. As we continue to read, we'll see that after that great persecution came upon the church. But as things go with the children of God, God's people, if they keep believing and having believing in God and His Word, after the persecution, there will be victory. Because with God in Christ in us, we always have the victory.
Acts 9:1 – 31 “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. 7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. 8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
The Third Edition
The Third Edition of How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power is being published and will soon be available to the public. The website will provide information about the new book and how to get it.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link: https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcasts. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
487 – Acts Chapters 5 – Tremendous Power and Believing
Below are written all the Scriptures and some of my notes, making it easy for you to follow along with on your devices.
After the original day of Pentecost, the apostles utilized tremendous power. Signs, Miracles, and wonders were being done, and many people were added to the church daily—first 5,000, then 3,000 as the Lord added to the church daily, and now, here in chapter 5, many more were being added. The power of God was in great force and was seen in the early part of the Christian church. Great respect came upon all who saw it were a part of it,
Acts 5:11 – 29 “And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. 14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. 17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, 20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. 21 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told, 23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. 24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. 25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”
Peter and the other Apostles had heard this threatening before. They already told them how they felt about this. They were going to obey God rather than men. I think that's a good example for us.
Acts 4:16 – 21 “Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. 17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.”
They continued to teach and preach about all that Jesus Christ accomplished for them. They were very bold at this time, weren't they?
Acts 5:29 42 "Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. 33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; 35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. 36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. 37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. 40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.”
These men, the apostles, changed the world. At this time, the world will never be the same as long as there are people who will keep proclaiming God's Word. There's always a chance that people will believe and act upon God's Word and be more than conquerors in any day and time.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
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486 – Acts Chapters 3 & 4
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Ten days after the Ascension comes the day of Pentecost, the day on the Christian calendar when the Holy Spirit was first made available. After all the accomplished works of Jesus Christ, it is the biggest day in the Christian calendar. As we think about that and get ready to celebrate that wonderful day, I'm doing a small series on what happened after it was first available to be born again.
Acts 3:1 – 26 “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God: 10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. 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 earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. 17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. 18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. 19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. 24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. 26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.”
I call chapter 4 the chapter of boldness, and I will point this out as we continue reading.
Acts 4:1 – 37 “And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. 4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. 5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. 14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. 17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. 22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. 23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. 36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, 37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
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485 – 40 Days to the Ascension
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After Jesus Christ's resurrection, he was on Earth for 40 days until the Ascension, when he was gathered up to be on God's right-hand side. During those 40 days, he instructed his Apostles and disciples on what they were to do next. In this podcast, we'll look at that in detail.
Matthew 28:16 “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.”
By Jesus's instructions to his Apostles and disciples.
John 20:24 & 25 “But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
Thomas got a nickname, Doubting Thomas, but he wasn't the only one. Jesus's apostles and disciples also had difficulty believing he had risen from the dead.
John 20:26 – 29 “And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
Sometimes, someone who represents God is called God. Thomas respected Jesus Christ as the one who spoke for God; indeed, he was God's son.
John 20:30 & 31 “And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
Many events are not recorded in the Scriptures, but what is recorded is for us, and we can utilize it in our lives.
Matthew 28:17 – 20 “And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Jesus instructed them to make disciples out of other people, even the Gentiles, and that Jesus would always be present with them.
John 21:1 & 2 “After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.”
Tiberius is the same as the Sea of Galilee. At this occasion, only seven disciples, five of whom were apostles, were present.
John 21:3 – 17 “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. 8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. 13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
For someone to ask you something three times is an oriental custom of constraining. It's like time and time again, God is calling us. Here Jesus was calling Peter to a higher calling of service.
John 21:18 & 19 “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.”
Here, Jesus is calling Peter to a more excellent call of service. This is also a lesson for us. Jesus is always with us, and he's calling us to do something, and we can do it because we have Jesus Christ helping us.
John 21:20 – 25 “Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? 24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”
We never need to be concerned about what God has called someone else to do. We must be concerned with what God has called us to do individually. We're all members, in particular, of the body of Christ, and we are all called of God to do something.
1 Corinthians 1:4 – 8 “I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
What is recorded here is in chronological order of Jesus Christ's appearance. Not all are found in the Gospels. One, Peter went off thinking by himself after the second time to the tomb. After Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, they told the rest of the Apostles that Peter had seen Jesus. Another time, the apostles were together without Thomas being there, and then another time in Galilee, Thomas was present, and Judas was too. Five hundred at one time, not recorded in the Gospels, nor is Jesus going to James recorded. Maybe the 500 were on the day of Ascension, and Judas was still there.
Acts 1:1 – 5 “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence."
When it says the apostles he chose, he chose 12, and Judas was one of them, so Judas was there at this time.
All the witnesses who saw Jesus Christ after he was resurrected from the dead are impressive. All these people who saw Jesus Christ after he had been risen from the dead were over 500 people. If you were in a court of law and had 500 people as witnesses to an event, that would be more than enough to know what happened. People have said at times that this is a hoax. This cannot be a hoax, given that many witnesses saw Him after he died. And now he is still with us always to help us. What we're going to get into now are Jesus Christ's final instructions.
Luke 24:45 – 49 “ Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
Acts 1:6 – 8 “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 receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Mark 16:15 – 20 “ And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Luke 10:19 “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Acts 1:9 – 11 “And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
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God
484 – The Ministry of Jesus Christ
Below are written all the Scriptures and some of my notes, making it easy for you to follow along with the lesson right from your devices.
To teach everything involved in Jesus Christ's ministry would take many hours, but here's a teaching on the part of Jesus Christ's Ministry that we can see from the Bible.
John 8:28b & 29 “I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. 29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”
His father, God, taught The Word to him him. The Word is the contact point for learning about God, and His son, Jesus Christ. Later, after Jesus Christ received holy spirit he could hear from God directly. Just like all that have receive can.
Genesis 3:15 “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
Jesus first learned about himself here. He continued studying and searching the scriptures by the freedom of his will and believing. He believed this great promise first made in the Scriptures was everything Jesus needed to know to perform his ministry.
Luke 2:46 & 47 “And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.”
His parents first taught Jesus, but later, he wanted to know more. As soon as he was old enough by Judean law, he asking questions and learning more about the Scriptures.
Luke 4:17 “And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”
By this time, near his 30th birthday, he knew, believed, and started his official Ministry.
Mark 7:6 – 9 “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. 7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.”
He knew and Believed.
Luke 11:52 “Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.”
The key is the Scriptures, The word of God.
Matthew 7:28 & 29 “And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:”
The doctrine is The Scriptures, The God of God.
Luke 4:32 “And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.”
Jesus's Ministry was one of the words, but Miracles will be hindered without believing.
Matthew 13:58 “And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.”
Being hindered by not fully believing will give you just partial results.
John 4:41 “And many more believed because of his own word;”
Jesus Christ had a Ministry of words. God's Word.
John 17:8 “For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.”
What do you think? Believe.
John 5:39, 46 & 47 “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. 47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?”
You are who you are today because of what you believe. You'll be where your believing brings you tomorrow. That's why knowing the Scriptures, accepting them, and living victoriously is essential. Believe in God and believe in yourself.
Matthew 22:29 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”
This is the theme verse for my book How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power. First, you have to know the Scriptures, and then you believe them. That is power for living victoriously.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
483 – The Beginnings of Jesus Christ Ministry
Below are written all the Scriptures and some of my notes, making it easy for you to follow along with the lesson right from your devices.
In God's Word, there are many beginnings to the life of Jesus Christ. There are many parts of beginning His life, just like every other human being. Sometimes, we might go to college or some other endeavor. I'm thinking about what the beginning of your college career is. Is it the day you start school and take your first class? Yes, that is, but what about the preparation? When you apply, when you get accepted, when you purchase the things that you need. These are all beginnings. Today, we will look at the beginnings of Jesus Christ's Ministry.
John 1:29 2:25 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. 34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? 39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. 42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. 43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. 44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. 46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! 48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. 49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. 50 Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. 51 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
John 2:1 – 25 “ And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. 12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. 18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”
To keep with the chronological order of events, what happens in chapters 3, 4, and 5 of John occurs while he's in Jerusalem. Chapter 3 is the record of Nicodemus. Chapter 4 has the record of the woman of Samaria who drew water for Jesus Christ, and Chapter 5 has other things at a feast in Jerusalem. Looking at the end of Chapter 5, we see this.
John 5:46 &47 “For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. 47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?”
What happens in John's chapter 6 occurs much later in chronological order. In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 4, what happens between verse 1 and verse 13 all happens before what we just read in John 1:29 through to John 5:47 in chronological order. Then comes Luke 4:14.
Luke 4:14 -21 “And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”
This occurs shortly after the Passover feast, which we just read from the Gospel of John.
Luke 4:31 &32 “And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. 32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
482 – Faithful
What does it mean to be faithful? All of us endeavoring to do our best for God want to be faithful. To understand how to be faithful, let's look at what it is to be faithful today.
1 Corinthians 4:1 & 2 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
What does it mean to be faithful? Let's look at it closely. Being faithful does not mean being perfect because nobody can be perfect. Only one person ever was perfect, and that was our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But we endeavor to do the best we can. What it means to be faithful: let's look at it more.
Galatians 3:6 – 9 “Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.”
Abraham was called faithful, and we know from reading about him in the Book of Genesis that he made quite a few mistakes. He had to grow, and he did. He ultimately believed in God. He believed that God would raise the Dead. He is even called the father of believing.
Philippians 1:3 – 19 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: 7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,”
Are all the Believers full of grace using all the available grace? Probably not, but they were using some. Like them, we can all continue to grow in our knowledge and the grace of God.
Colossians 1:3 – 20 “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.”
Are all the Believers full of grace using all the available grace? Probably not, but they were using some. Like them, we can all continue to grow in our knowledge and the grace of God.
Ephesians 1:1 – 16 “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;”
Where all the Believers are faithful, yes, probably to different degrees. Like us, we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
481 – Prayer
Two essential things or activities that believers should be involved in to live victoriously and abundantly are praying and reading the Scriptures. Here at our fellowship, we read the Scriptures and have a vital prayer life. Today, we're going to look at the basics of praying. Below, I have written out all The Scriptures and my notes, making it easy for you to follow along.
Matthew 6:5 – 13 “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
There are a few things here to note: praying is primarily done in your private prayer life. Your private time with God. Jesus Christ also gave us an example of a prayer, but before he did, He said don't do vain repetition. We are to pray from our hearts to God without vain repetition.
Matthew 9:37 & 38 “Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Jesus saw the need and taught the need to pray for outreach. We do this in our fellowship because the need is still there.
Matthew 14:23 “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.”
Jesus made time in the evening this particular day to get away alone to pray. He must have thought it important.
Mark 1:35 “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”
Here's another time Jesus got up very early in the morning to pray alone in private time.
Psalm 55:16 – 18 “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. 17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. 18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.”
The psalmist, David, here prayed in the evening, in the morning, and at noon. He spent plenty of time praying. He must have thought it was necessary, too. Let's look at some examples of Prayer in The Church Epistles.
Philippians 1:3 -10 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: 7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”
This is the type of prayer that we should pray for each other.
Philippians 4:6 & 8 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Colossians 1:3 – 9 “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”
This is another example of how we can pray also.
Ephesians 1:16 – 23 “Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”
This is another example of how we can pray also.
Ephesians 3:14 – 21 “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
This is another example of how we can pray also.
Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”
Praying always
1 Thessalonians 5:17 & 18. 25 “Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Brethren, pray for us.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
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Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
480 – The Comfort of God
The name of this teaching is The Comfort of God. Saturday, we're doing our next workshop, which will be on The Comfort of God. In that Workshop, we will study The Return, The Gathering Together, and the Order of Events. It will be on March 8th and 15th, the next two Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. It is part of the How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power class. The workshop will have questions and answers, with conversations and discussions to augment the teachings and vastly increase our understanding of the Comfort of God. All the information is available on the website stevejaynes.com. This teaching is like an announcement and a pre-teaching of the subject on the Comfort of God to give us a head start on the workshop. It is worth listening to. Here all the Scriptures I will read.
2 Corinthians 1:1 – 2:10 “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: 2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. 7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; 11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. 12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 13 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; 14 As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus. 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. 20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. 24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. 2:1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. 2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? 3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. 7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;”
2 Corinthians 5:19 - “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.”
Galatians 6:1 “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”
2 Corinthians 2:11 – 17 “ Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? “
17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:5 “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
479 – Stand in Grace
It's not always easy to know what to do. You make the best decision you can. Starting by asking God, studying all your options, and thinking about it. When you feel at peace, go ahead with it. Sometimes, changes will need to be made. You may even have to start over, but God is always there with us to help us along the way.
Romans 5:2 “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
Standing in Grace means we can change our minds to get the desired results following God's guidance.
Matthew 6:25 – 34 “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
When he created the heavens and the Earth, God had a system for the wildlife, the plant kingdom, and one for us. The one for us is believing. We Believe God's Word. We believe God.
Mark 11:22 - 24“ and Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Mark 11:25 & 26 “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.”
These two verses do not pertain to us. We have a new way to live: a higher plane, a higher way, and that is love.
John 13:34 & 35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 15:12 “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
We now can love because God has given us his spirit, and that spirit is love that is poured into our hearts.
1 John 3:22 – 24 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”
1 John 5:3 – 5 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
Romans 3:21 – 31 “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: 30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.”
His grace justifies us. Just as though we have never sinned. We never come short of the glory of God. Therein we stand. We get up every day and move ahead. That's the grace of God, without any sin consciousness.
Romans 4:1 - 3 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”
As we remember the records from Genesis how, Abraham did not always know the right thing to do either, but God still worked with Abraham as he believed God.
Romans 4:4 & 5 “Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
By believing we are Justified.
Romans 4:6 – 9 “Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.”
Remember David and all his sins and mistakes. He's the one who said this.
Romans 4:10 – 22 “How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. 13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.”
It's not that he or we ever come short of the glory of God or make mistakes or sin. It's that we have been forgiven.
Romans 4:23 – 25 “Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.”
We need to believe that Jesus Christ paid for us the full price. Now, we stand in that Grace, meaning we don't need to think about our shortcomings, but we can move forward every day trusting and believing in the promises of God.
Romans 5:1 – 2, 5 “ 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. 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. Let’s set up an appointment if you want to have a conversation. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
478 – My Ministry of God's Word
God bless. I started this podcast by introducing my new page on my website, The Calendar and Monthly Newsletter page, and I read it.
Then I explained my Ministry is a Ministry of The Word, meaning The Word of God. Then, I explain why, in everything I do, my main focus and concentration is. It is The Word, The Word, The Word, nothing but The Word.
Luke 4:1 – 4 “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
God had his word written so that mankind could read it, get to know God, and learn how to tap into God's resources to live more abundantly.
Luke 4:18 – 21 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”
Jesus Christ started his ministry by speaking and teaching The Word of God. His ministry was built upon the Word of God.
John 20:27 – 31 “Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
The Word of God was written for those who want to believe. Do you want to believe? Then you can and you will.
1 Thessalonians 1:1 - 2:13 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; 10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. 2:1 - 13 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”
Paul and his friends were ministers of The Word. They taught God's Word. My friends and I in Christ are ministers of God's Word. You can join us.
Ephesians 4:11 – 16 “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
If you'd like to join us and help us, go to my website to see how you can get involved. I would love to work together with you.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
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477 – Victory in Christ
We can have victory in Christ in many categories of our lives. Victory over the world, over unbelief, over selfishness, over indifference, over Temptations, over Pride, over fear, over Trouble, over sin, over death, over defeat, and many other things.
John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
John 14:12 – 16 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”
Matthew 9:36 – 38 “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Jesus asked for prayer for more laborers, helpers, and workers to help in the work that would help more people.
Matthew 10:1, 5 - 14 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.“These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. 11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. 12 And when ye come into an house, salute it. 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”
This is like our fellowship and many other fellowships around the world. We are concerned and care about saving Souls and helping as many people as we can.
Luke 10:1 - 9 "After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. 2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. 3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. 5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. 7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. 8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: 9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you."
Luke 10:17 - 20 "And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”
Nothing can harm us as we help people and work with our Lord Jesus Christ. We can be fearless as we go to the world to help others.
Mark 16:15 – 20 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
The Lord works with us. Remember, it's Christ in us.
1 John 4:4 – 7 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
1 John 5:1 – 3 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
What commandments are not grievous and that we can easily follow?
1 John 3:22 & 23 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”
What is the Commandment that he gave us?
John 13:34 & 35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 15:12 “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
This is the Commandment he gave us, and he gave it to us twice, establishing it.
1 John 5:3 – 5 “ For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
With the holy spirit, Christ in us and by going to the Word of God, we can overcome many, many things. We can overcome the world. We can be victorious in our lives. We can have the victory in Christ.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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476 – The Bible and Revelation.
At the end of our workshop last week, I mentioned that Jesus Christ lived his life and ran his ministry by the written Word of God and by revelation. Now, He has commissioned the Believers to do the same thing in this Administration. To live by the Word of God and by revelation.
Mark 11:22 – 24 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
The word Mountain stands for a big problem. This record talks about believing as the manifestation of believing because it doesn't say in God's word anything about moving mountains. But if we get the word of God through revelation, it's still the word of God for us.
Mark 9:28 & 29 “And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
This kind is a kind of big problem. It can be different for all different situations and people.
Matthew 17:19 – 21 “Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”
This kind of big problem needs a desire to help others and devotion to God. Let's look at a big problem named Goliath.
1 Samuel 17:1a “Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle,”
1 Samuel 17:2 “And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines. 3 And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them. 4 And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. 5 And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass. 6 And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders. 7 And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him. 8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us. 10 And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. 11 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.”
Fear always defeats the promises of God. We should never fear but have trust and believe in God and His Word.
1 Samuel 17:22 – 24 “And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. 23 And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24 And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.”
1 Samuel 17:26 “And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
1 Samuel 17:28 – 30 “And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle. 29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? 30 And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.”
1 Samuel 17:37 “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.”
Goliath had plenty of words to say, and for 40 days, he said them. Then David said some words.
1 Samuel 17:40 “And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42 And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance. 43 And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. 44 And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.”
1 Samuel 17:45 & 46 “Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. 46 This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.”
1 Samuel 17:47 – 51 “And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands. 48 And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. 49 And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. 50 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. 51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.”
Sometimes, we have big problems that we have to face. We can beat them with our words of believing God's Words. Either by the Word of God or by revelation.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page: https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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475 – God Works
Joseph knew what God wanted. He knew it because of the Word of God that he was taught to him by his father and by the Word of God that God taught him. In the Old Testament, there's plenty of learning, education, and good knowledge about how to walk with God, but you have to read it distinctly and slowly. Asking God for understanding and being meek.
Genesis 41:28 – 44 “This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh. 29 Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt: 30 And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land; 31 And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous. 32 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. 33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. 35 And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. 36 And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine. 37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. 38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? 39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: 40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. 41 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. 42 And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; 43 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. 44 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.”
Sometimes, when there's nobody around to help you and to teach you about God, God will have to do it himself, and God does we need to be listening.
1 Samuel 3:1 – 19 “And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; 3 And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; 4 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. 5 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down. 6 And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. 8 And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child. 9 Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. 11 And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. 12 In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. 13 For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. 14 And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. 15 And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision. 16 Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I. 17 And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. 18 And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good. 19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.”
A big key to Walking with God is to have a heart for God. God looks on the heart. Do you want to know?
1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:10 – 14 “Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these. 11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. 12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.”
Solomon wanted a good heart to judge God's people to be a good King. He asked in prayer for God to give that to him. God did, and much more.
1 Kings 3:7 – 14 “And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. 8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. 9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. 13 And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. 14 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.”
Two significant words here. One word with just two letters, I and F. If, is a little word with a big meaning, and most people do not understand the meaning of the word if. The other word is "then." after you've done the if, you get the then, but sometimes people do not do the if and do not have the then.
Nehemiah 8:5 & 6 “And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: 6 And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.”
Nehemiah 8:8 “So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.”
Nehemiah 8:13 “And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.”
People who teach God's Word need to teach it distinctly and give the sense of the words, the Word of God, and cause the people or help the people to understand the readings.
Acts 8:18 – 24 “And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.”
You have to look at your heart and ask God for help, and God will help you.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the podcast page of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
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Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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God
474 – You Operate the Power of God
I Corinthians 12:1-3, 7-11: As you will, then you can do.
John 14:12: Remember you are to do the works He did and greater.
Matthew 9:35: Jesus was teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Verses 36-38: Pray for more people to help with the harvest.
Matthew 10:1, 5-8: You do it by doing it, you begin, and you start, just like you began to speak in tongues. You do it.
Matthew 10:9-10:They was not to provide for themselves. The workman is worthy of his meat.
Verses 11-14: Salute it—give it peace.
Luke 10:1-9: They were to heal the sick, and tell them about the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Verses 17-19: Nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Mark 16:15-20: The first thing is to do like Jesus did—preach and teach the gospel of good news and deliverance. Then do it.
In the Grace Administration, we have Christ in us, and we are to take His place or act on behalf of Him.
II Corinthians 5:20: The Revised Version states: “We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ be ye reconciled to God.”
I Corinthians 2:7 & 8:
How to heal the sick
- You speak, preach, teach, or proclaim to those who need healing that they can be healed.
- Those who need healing must desire strongly and believe to be healed.
- And that believing comes by hearing the word of God, The Bible.
Romans 10:17: Faith or Believing comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Matthew 9:35: Teaching and preaching of the good news preceded healing. You must speak with confidence and boldness so that the hearer can also become confident that they can receive healing.
- The ones needing healing must strongly desire and believe in receiving healing. And they went to the hearer to be healed.
Matthew 8:2, 3 & 5: They came to Jesus, and the centurion beseeching him.
Verses 5-7: I will come and heal him.
- God has given you this ability and authority to heal; thus, you do not need to pray that He should heal the one who is sick.
Matthew 10:1, 7&8: They were to heal the sick and cast out devils.
Mark 16:17&18: Jesus said that those who would believe shall cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues. And if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. And they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. They were to do it.
Matthew 9:6-8: They glorified God which had given such power [exousia, authority] unto men. Remember, we take the place of Jesus Christ here on earth.
We must believe we can heal the sick and cast out devils. You just start to heal the sick. You begin to speak in tongues. You start, and God is there with you. He will give you the Words and actions; whatever you must do will be done.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page: https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
473 – The Power of the Holy Spirit Part Two
Read, read, read the book of Acts. This is what they did after they received the power, the gift of the holy spirit—the spirit of Christ within.
Acts 3:1-8: Look, “walking & leaping and praising God”.
Acts 8:4-24:
Acts 10:25-46:
Acts 18:24-19:20:
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page: https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
472 – The Power of the Holy Spirit Part One
Luke 24:44 & 45: He taught the scriptures so that they could understand them.
Verses 46-48: “Remission” is the word ‘forgiveness.’
Verse 49: The “promise of the Father”= power from on high.
Acts 1:4, 8: To “wait for the promise of the Father”= power of the holy spirit.
Luke 24:50-53: This is the ascension. They were asked to stay “in the city of Jerusalem.” Verses 49 and in verse 53, “They were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.”
Mark 16:15-20: And “signs shall follow them that believe.”
Acts 1:1-12: The power of the holy spirit is coming soon—the ascension.
Acts 2:1-4: They spoke as the Spirit (God) gave them the utterance.
Verses 5-11: Look at the wonderful works of God.
Verses 12-18: We read right from the book of Joel earlier.
Verses 21-33: Look, “the promise of the holy spirit” see and hear—speak in tongues.
Verses 34-47: Now look at what is available, “the gift of the holy spirit.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page: https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
471 – The Manifestation of Prophecy
All the Scriptures and my notes are written below.
1 Corinthians 14:1 – 4: “ Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.”
The manifestation of Prophecy speaks edification, and exhortation, and comfort. None of the utterance manifestations are for guidance. That is number one. It's not for guidance.
Let's look more at what it is not. It is not the ministry of a prophet.
Let's look at the ministry of a prophet to understand this.
Ephesians 4:11:”And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”
Ephesians 3:5: “Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;”
1 Corinthians 12:7 – 11 “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.”
1 Corinthians 12:28 “And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.”
Deuteronomy 18:22 “When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.”
A prophet does not just make something up or develop it in his mind.
The manifestation of Prophecy is not revelation.
It is not fore telling of the future. Let's look at the prophet's way.
Acts 21:10 – 11 “And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus. 11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.”
2 Kings 3:14 – 19 “And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee. 15 But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. 16 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. 17 For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts. 18 And this is but a light thing in the sight of the LORD: he will deliver the Moabites also into your hand. 19 And ye shall smite every fenced city, and every choice city, and shall fell every good tree, and stop all wells of water, and mar every good piece of land with stones.”
2 Kings 20:14 – 18 “Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, even from Babylon. 15 And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All the things that are in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them. 16 And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD. 17 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD. 18 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”
The manifestation of Prophecy is always a declaration, never foretelling.
It is not preaching.
It is not fortune-telling.
It is not premeditated.
It is not for guidance or Revelations.
If it were for guidance or revelation, why have the revelation manifestations?
It is not the spiritual ability to tell people's faults.
1 Corinthians 14:3 “But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online Classes and Teachings page and the website's podcast page: https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered free of charge to assist in your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
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Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
470 – Begin Manifesting God's Power
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online classes page and the website's podcast page: https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered freely to assist your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
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Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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God
469 – Special Announcements
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you want to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online classes page and the website's podcast page: https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered freely to assist your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We use this link for all our fellowships.
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Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
468 – Acts Chapter One
This session is on Acts Chapter One of the "Perfect Praise, Prayer, and Worship" series, which can be found on the website. The link is on the website's Online Classes and Teachings page and is on the website listed in the show notes below.
Acts 1:1 “he former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,”
Luke 1:1 - 4 “Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.”
Acts 1:1 – 4 “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.”
Luke 24:45 – 51 “Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”
Acts 1:4 – 8 “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 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 receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 2:16 – 18 “But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:”
John 7:38 & 39 “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)”
Acts 2:37 – 39 “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
Acts 1:8 – 11 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
Untill the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online classes and podcast pages of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered freely to assist your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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467 – Leading You Into Speaking In Tongues
This is the final session of the series I did on "Perfect Praise, Prayer, and Worship," which can be found on the website. The link is on the website's Online Classes and Teachings page and is on the website listed on the show notes below.
Today is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today, you will manifest power from on high. This reminds us of what we have been learning in this class: "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, Part Five: Perfect Praise, Prayer, and Worship."
Below is a copy of the Scriptures that I'll read along with some of my notes.
John 3:3 – 8 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.”
John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Acts 1:1 – 8 “ The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with [in] water; but ye shall be baptized with [in] the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 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 receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 2:11 “Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.”
Would you like to speak the wonderful works of God. You can and you will.
Acts 2:16 – 18 “But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:”
Acts 10:44 – 46a “While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.”
You will be able to speak in tongues and magnify God.
Romans 10:8 – 11 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
You believe God's Word. You can say it. You will be saved and be made whole—body, soul, and spirit.
Romans 8:15 – 17 “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
Romans 8:26 – 28 “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 the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
John 20:21 - 22 “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on[in] them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
Acts 2:1 – 4 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
They were filled with the spirit. Now, you are filled with the spirit. They began to speak in tongues. Now, you can speak in tongues as the spirit, God, gives you the words. You breathe in and then out. You do the speaking. You move your lips, breathe in and then out, and formulate the words, but God gives the increase. God gives you the language. God gives you the words, and you say them. You don't have to learn the language. You start speaking, and every time you want to say a word, God has a word for you. Speaking in tongues magnifies God, and it speaks the wonderful works of God. Now, you can do that and have perfect praise, prayer, and worship. That's what God seeks, and you can do it.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online classes and podcast pages of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered freely to assist your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
466 – The Benefit of Speaking In Tongues
This is session two of the series I'm doing on "Perfect Praise, Prayer, and Worship," which can be found on the website. The link is in the show notes on the Online Classes and Teachings page.
1 Corinthians 14:4 & 5 “He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.”
To edify you.
1 Corinthians 14:2 “For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.”
To speak to God divine secrets.
1 Corinthians 14:16 & 17 “Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.”
To give thanks well.
Romans 8:16 & 17 “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
To have the spirit bear witness with our spirit that you are a joint-heirs with Christ.
1 Corinthians 14:14 & 15 “For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.”
To pray perfectly.
Romans 8:26 – 28 “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 the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
To pray perfectly as God wills.
Ephesians 3:16 “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
To strengthen you with might in your inner man.
Acts 2:11 “Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.”
To speak the wonderful works of God.
Acts 10:46b “For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.”
To magnify God.
1 Corinthians 14:22 “Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.”
To be a sign to unbelievers.
Mark 16:17 “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;”
To be a sign to unbelievers.
Isaiah 28:11 & 12 “For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. 12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.”
To bring rest to your soul.
1 Corinthians 14:21 “In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.”
It will bring rest to your soul, just as Isaiah wrote, and yet they will not hear me, saith the Lord.
Jude 1:19 & 20 “These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”
To edify you.
John 4: 19 – 24 “The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
To have perfect worship that bypasses the five senses that speaking in tongues is perfect worship to God. Perfect praise, prayer, and worship.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the Online classes and podcast pages of the website https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered freely to assist your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
465 – God is No Respecter of Persons
Last week, we looked at spiritual things, things of the spirit, and we saw that by receiving the holy spirit, we have nine manifestations, no more, no less, and services that we can do to others, sometimes called good works in the Bible, all operated by the holy spirit that we receive by grace when we believe Romans 10:9 and ten. Every believer gets 'The Measure of Faith,' meaning we all get the same measure. Let's take it a little further.
Romans 2:10 & 11 “But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: 11 For there is no respect of persons with God.”
Acts 10:34 “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
Galatians 2:6 “But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:”
God is no respecter of no persons. God accepts no man's person. God looks at the heart and believing.
Romans 10:8 – 11 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Once, I was thinking about how to do my best for God. I could go into business and help support the ministries of God's Word, or I could go into the ministry. I decided to go into the ministry.
Romans 12:3 – 14 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
Romans 5:1 – 11 “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 patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.”
Ephesians 2:1 – 22 “ And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
If you would like to study the Bible further, consider reviewing the teaching and classes page and the website's podcast page https://stevejaynes.com. They are all offered freely to assist your spiritual growth and confidence in God.
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text Steve to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
464 – First, You Receive holy spirit
The Notes from the Podcast
John 4:19 – 24 “The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
John 3:1 - “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 him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.”
John 3:15 – 17 “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
Romans 10:8 – 11 “ But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
Romans 8:9 – 11 “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”
Romans 8:14 – 17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
Romans 8:26 – 39 “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 the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Colossians 1:27 – 28 “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”
John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
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463 – I Corinthians Chapter 12
The Notes from the Podcast
1 Corinthians 12:1 – 31 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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462 – The Honor Roll of Believing
Table of contents (Scroll down below to find the links.)
Announcements and Events
The Notes from the Podcast
Credits
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Zoom – Dial In
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Workshops and Announcements
I have plenty of Biblical Studies classes on the classes and teachings page of My website, stevejaynes.com. Feel free to listen to as many courses and teachings as you like. You can follow along with the show notes to see the Syllabus, Scriptures, and my notes.
I offer Online Zoom Workshops with previously recorded and newly augmented teaching sessions. You are invited to participate in discussions and question-and-answer times.
Workshops are on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to Noon EST. The Zoom link is on the Zoom and Dail In Page.
Saturday morning, a workshop will be from the class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." We are in part three, "The Beginning, The First Three Chapters of Genesis." You can join the Zoom workshop from 10 a.m. to Noon on November 2.
The next Workshop will be "The Mission of Jesus Christ" on November 9th.
The final Workshop for this year will be on November 16, and it will be on the topic of "Because I Go onto The Father."
The Notes from the Podcast
Hebrews 11:1 - 40 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: 10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. 11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. 15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. 16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: 19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure. 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. 28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. 32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: 33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; 38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. 39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: 40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.”
Hebrews 12:1 – 3 “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
Credits
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
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We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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287 – Walk in Love Part Three
Session Six of the Biblical Studies Series on “The Love of God”
God bless you abundantly in the most powerful name of all, Our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I started posting a new Biblical Studies Series on "The Love of God." To really understand the love of God, you have to go to the Bible. You can not go by what you hear from people. They may be right, or they may be wrong. We will read the Bible in this series and see what it says. Not from what people say. Not from what movies, songs or poetry says. What we hear from the world philosophy about true love usually contradicts what the Bible says. We can learn and grow in our understanding and become the greatest lovers. Jesus Christ was the greatest lover anyone has ever seen. He learned it right from His father, God.
I will be posting each session every couple of days, starting with session one on Valentine's Day. Session Six is “Walk in Love Part Three.”
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461 – The Introductions to Orientalism
Table of contents (Scroll down below to find the links.)
Announcements and Events
The Notes from the Podcast
Credits
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Zoom – Dial In
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I want to introduce you to the online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It is offered in two ways: Zoom class and/or online recorded teaching sessions from Steve's website, stevejaynes.com. You can go to the homepage's announcements and Events Page to learn more about the two methods of attending class.
To join the Zoom class, go to the Zoom-in and dialing page. There, you'll find a link to the Zoom Class, along with the meeting number and passcode. The Zoom class starts on September 21 and ends on November 16, to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions. You can start whenever you can and catch up on the online recorded teaching sessions from the website.
To hear the online recorded teaching sessions it is on the glasses and teaching page, the first class on the page is "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." Click on the class recorded sessions links to hear the sessions and view the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes. You can still zoom in on Saturday mornings to listen to the sessions and participate in question-and-answer time.
The Notes from the Podcast
Orientalism is a figure of speech in which you need to know the customs and manners used in the lands and Times of the Bible. There are several books on the subject. These are very helpful when understanding the meanings of certain words or groups of words used in the Bible.
People have said to me at times, isn't the Bible an old fogey book with lots of old customs in mannerisms. Isn't it hard to understand at times? It is sometimes without knowing the customs and manners used in the lands and Times of the Bible. These customs can be understood with some explanation. The first and most important thing to know is that the Bible is an Eastern book written to Eastern people over 2000 years ago. We can learn the truths made available in the Bible by recognizing these. I will try to point them out when I see them as I teach.
I'm sure you can appreciate that words have changed over time. Even words we use today have different meanings than just ten years ago. But when you know that Orientalism is a figure of speech, you need to know the customs and manners used in the lands and Times of the Bible. There are several books on the subject. These are very helpful when understanding the meanings of a certain word or group of words used in the Bible.
People have said to me at times, isn't the Bible an old fogey book with lots of old customs in mannerisms. Isn't it hard to understand at times? It is sometimes without knowing the customs and manners used in the lands and Times of the Bible. These customs can be understood with some explanation. The first and most important thing to know is that the Bible is an Eastern book written to Eastern people over 2000 years ago. We can learn the truths made available in the Bible by recognizing this Orientalism. I will try to point them out when I see them as I teach.
I'm sure you can appreciate that words have changed over time. Even words we use today have different meanings than just ten years ago. But when you know Orientalism, the customs and manners used in the lands and times of the Bible, you can see the meaning of the words. It's just as simple. Some of our usage of words has changed their meaning in the last few years. When we use the keys to interpreting the Bible, we can tap into the resources for a more abundant life.
Give a listen to this teaching and you'll see what I'm talking about., the customs and manners that were used in the lands and times of the Bible you can know the meaning as you continue to use the keys on how the Bible interprets itself. It's just as simple. Some of our usage of words has changed their meaning in the last few years. When we use the keys to how the Bible interprets itself, we can tap into the resources for a more Abundant Life.
Listen to this teaching, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
Credits
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
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We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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460 – Break the Bondage
Table of contents (Scroll down below to find the links.)
Announcements and Events
The Notes from the Podcast
Credits
Information
Zoom – Dial In
Listener-supported
Contact Information
Announcements and Events
I want to introduce you to the online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It is offered in two ways: Zoom class and/or online recorded teaching sessions from Steve's website, stevejaynes.com. You can go to the homepage's announcements and Events Page to learn more about the two methods of attending class.
To join the Zoom class, go to the Zoom-in and dialing page. There, you'll find a link to the Zoom Class, along with the meeting number and passcode. The Zoom class starts on September 21 and ends on November 16, to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions. You can start whenever you can and catch up on the online recorded teaching sessions from the website.
To hear the recorded teaching sessions online, go to the glasses and teaching page. The first class on the page is "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." Click on the class recorded sessions links to hear the sessions and view the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes. You can still zoom in on Saturday mornings to listen to the sessions and participate in question-and-answer time.
The Notes from the Podcast
Below are all the Scriptures and notes written out so you can follow along with the podcast.
Break the Bondage
Jesus Christ came to break the bondages set at Liberty and bring Deliverance to God's people. Let's look at Luke chapter 4, verse 16.
Luke 4:16 – 21 “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”
Psalm 107:20 “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”
God sent His Word and healed them. This has worked throughout history: when someone hears God's Word and believes it, they get healed.
1 Peter 2:24 “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
By whose stripes you were healed, past tense. Jesus Christ did the work, and by his stripes, his beatings, you, past tense are healed. We need to believe it.
3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
This is what God wants for you to prosper and be healthy, the same goal we have.
1 John 5:13 – 15 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
Here's how it works: First, we learn God's Word. Second, we ask God In Prayer. Third, we have.
Mark 16:15 – 20 “ And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Understanding the Bible is of immense profit to us. We can learn the Bible. How does it work, and how can we tap into the resources of the more abundant life? That's why the "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power" class is available.
Credits
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text me to contact Steve to ask questions or share something. Let’s set up an appointment if you want to have a conversation. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
459 – How To Stay Spiritually Connected
Table of contents (Scroll down below to find the links.)
Announcements and Events
The Notes from the Podcast
Credits
Information
Zoom – Dial In
Listener-supported
Contact Information
Announcements and Events
This is an online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It will be offered in two ways.
One is that you could Zoom in on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time Zone in the United States to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions.
The second way is to go to Steve's website and click on the class recorded sessions links to hear the sessions and view the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes.
Participants can use both methods to complete the class. If they miss something, they can review it on the website. The notes for each episode are in the show notes of each session. You can schedule a time to catch up or complete the class on the website. https://stevejaynes.com,
Those participating in the online Zoom class can ask questions as we discuss and answer them.
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one
The Notes from the Podcast
Below are all the Scriptures and notes written out so you can follow along with the podcast.
How To Stay Spiritaully Connected
John 15:1 – 17 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.
John 15:26 & 27 “ But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
John 16:7 “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.”
It says Jesus will send and he has sent it.
Acts 2:32 & 33 “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”
Jesus shed for this which you now see and hear. You see them manifest holy spirit and hear them speak in tongues.
John 16:8 - 15 “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.”
You will know by the Word of God, by the Spirit, and by your asking in Jesus' name.
John 16:23 & 24 “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
Philippians 3:12 – 15 “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”
1 Corinthians 14:1 & 2 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.”
1 Corinthians 14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
1 Corinthians 14:18 “I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:”
2 Corinthians 12:7 – 10 “ And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
Paul changed from being a very hard man wanting to kill Christian men and women to very loving and having an abundance of Revelation.
Galatians 5:22 – 25 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
Fruit is a byproduct of the manifestation. Speaking in tongues is a manifestation and requires a renewed mind. We see in God's word here, but we have the fruit of the spirit as we operate manifestations. Now, we must renew our minds to the truth that this is our new characteristic. This is who we are now. It reminds me of Romans 5:5, where the holy spirit shed the love of God abroad in our hearts. We've got the love of God, but now we have to renew our minds to act like the truth said. We have the love of God. We can act that way now.
Romans 5:5 “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
Credits
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text me to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. Let’s set up an appointment if you want to have a conversation. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
458 – Keeping Your Heart Right
Table of contents (Scroll down below to find the links.)
Announcements and Events
The Notes from the Podcast
Credits
Information
Zoom – Dial In
Listener-supported
Contact Information
Announcements and Events
This is an online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It will be offered in two ways.
One is that you could Zoom in on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time Zone in the United States to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions.
The second way is to go to Steve's website and click on the class recorded sessions links to hear the sessions and view the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes.
Participants can use both methods to complete the class. If they miss something, they can review it on the website. The notes for each episode are in the show notes of each session. You can schedule a time to catch up or complete the class on the website. https://stevejaynes.com,
Those participating in the online Zoom class can ask questions as we discuss and answer them.
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one
The Notes from the Podcast
Below are all the Scriptures and notes written out so you can follow along with the podcast.
Keeping Your Heart Right
Acts 8:8 – 21 “ And there was great joy in that city. 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.”
Prayer is a great helper in keeping your heart right with God.
Genesis 6:1 - “And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. 4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. 5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”
These early verses in Genesis are the first time the words heart and grace are used, giving us an excellent definition to start with these words.
Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
To see God is to understand and know God.
Matthew 6:19 – 23 “ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!”
Matthew 12:34 – 37 “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.”
What comes out of your heart in speech, what you say, is what you really believe. If you listen to people, you can know what is in their hearts.
Matthew 15:1 – 20 “Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. 5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; 6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. 7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: 11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. 12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? 13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: 20 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.”
Mark 11:22 – 24 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
1 Samuel 16:1 – 7 “And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. 2 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD. 3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee. 4 And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably? 5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice. 6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him. 7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”
Credits
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Information
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Zoom-dial-in
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Listener-supported podcast.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
Contact Information
Feel free to email or text me to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. Let’s set up an appointment if you want to have a conversation. Text me the best time—morning, afternoon, or evening—and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
457 – God is not Foolish
Announcing:
An online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It will be offered in two ways.
One is that you could Zoom in on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time Zone in the United States to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions.
The second way is to go to Steve's website and click on the class recorded sessions links to hear the sessions and view the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes.
Participants can use both methods to complete the class. If they miss something, they can review it on the website. The notes for each episode are in the show notes of each session. You can schedule your time to catch up or complete the class on the website. https://stevejaynes.com,
Those participating in the online Zoom class can ask questions as we discuss and answer them.
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one
The Notes from the Podcast
Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast
My prayer list. This is the first thing writen on my list.
1 Timothy 2:1 – 4 “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
1 Corinthians 1:1 – 31 “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 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. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 2:1 - 16 “And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.” To contact Steve to ask questions or share something, feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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456 – The Workmen of The Word
Announcing:
An online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It will be offered in two ways.
One is that you could Zoom in on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time Zone in the United States to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions.
The second way is to go to Steve's website and click on the class recorded sessions links to hear the sessions and view the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes.
Participants can use both methods to complete the class. If they miss something, they can review it on the website. The notes for each episode are in the show notes of each session. You can schedule your time to catch up or complete the class on the website. https://stevejaynes.com,
Those participating in the online Zoom class can ask questions as we discuss and answer them.
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one
The Notes from the Podcast
Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast
2 Timothy 2:7 – 15 “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Every person has the responsibility to know the will of God, and you can see the will of God by knowing The Word of God. That means we must read, study, research, and share that word.
That means setting time aside for God and the study, reading, and searching His Word.
I highly suggest my class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." This class will give you a framework and an outline for reading, studying, and researching the Bible.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 18 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”
God does not want you to be ignorant; God wants you to know. That's why we have this Bible: to keep God's word in our minds and live successful, abundant, and Victorious lives.
1 Corinthians 12:1 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”
The Bible contains many precious promises for us. Here, we see that God wants us to know about spiritual matters.
2 Timothy 2:15 -26 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 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 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
2 Timothy 3:1 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.” To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
455 – The Integrity of God's Word
Announcing:
An online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It will be offered in two ways.
One is that you could Zoom in on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time Zone in the United States to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions.
The second way is to go to Steve's website and click on the class recorded sessions links to hear the sessions and view the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes.
Participants can use both methods to complete the class. If they miss something, they can review it on the website. The notes for each episode are in the show notes of each session. You can schedule your time to catch up or complete the class on the website. https://stevejaynes.com,
Those participating in the online Zoom class can ask questions as we discuss and answer them.
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one
The Notes from the Podcast
Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast Men's fundamental spiritual problem is not believing in the integrity and accuracy of God's word. They don't believe that God's Word, when accurately taught and understood, is God's revealed Word and will.
Mankind's fundamental spiritual problem is believing in the integrity and accuracy of The Word. That's God's Word, accurately Taught and understood is God's revealed Word and Will.
2 Timothy 3:16 & 17 “ All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
These two verses have the entire purpose and reason for The Word of God, which is for benefit to us.
John 5:39 “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”
John 17:8 “For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.”
John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
Matthew 4:4 “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
2 Peter 1:1 – 8 “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Thessalonians 2:13 “For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”
Psalm 12:6 “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
Psalm 119:162 “I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.”
Psalm 138:2 “I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.”
Jeremiah 15:16 “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.”
Proverbs 2:1 – 7 “My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”
Proverbs 3:13 – 20 “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.”
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.” To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
454 – WIW – Let Him do His Job – Bruce Mahone
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Class Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one Welcome back to our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Church. The last great teacher for the Weekend Bruce Mahone from Virginia.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.” To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
453 – WIW – Peace; What is it and How Do I Get It – Charlie Quillen
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Class Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one Welcome back to our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Church. The next great teacher for this morning is Charlie Quillen from Rockford Illinois.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.” To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
452 – WIW – Unto Good Works to Edify the Church – Ken Libby
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Class Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one Welcome back to our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Chruch. Our first great teacher for this morning is Ken Libby from Lewiston Maine.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
451 – WIW – What is Worship – Bob Swan
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Zoom Class
Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one
Welcome to the next few podcasts as we continue our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Church. The first great teacher for this morning is Bob Swan from Portsmouth, New Namphire.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts whereever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
450 – WIW – God, Jesus Christ and The Word – Steve Jaynes
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Zoom
Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one The Notes from the Podcast
Below are all the Scriptures written out and my notes so you can follow along with the podcast “God, Jesus Christ and The Word.” I'm still seeking spiritual matters and learning how to edify the church.
John 14:3 – 16 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”
John 15:16 “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
John 16:23 & 24 “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
Acts 1:1 “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,”
Jesus began in the gospel period, and in Acts, Jesus continues to do and to teach.
Mark 16:19 & 20 “So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Who works within them? Jesus Christ, Christ in you. spirit
Galatians 1:1 “Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)”
Who's working? Both of them. God directs, and Jesus Christ carries it out.
1 Thessalonians 3:11 & 12 “ Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. 12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:”
John 16:12 – 15 “I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.”
You can know. You can ask in prayer.
Philippians 3:12 - “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”
By the spirit that dwells within you.
1 Corinthians 2:9 – 13 “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.”
We can know the Deep things of God.
Colossians 2:2 & 3 “That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
We have access to all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge as we read and study God's word.
1 Corinthians 2:16 “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
We have Christ's eyes behind our eyes, Christ's mouth behind our mouths. We have Christ's five senses behind all our five senses. As much as blood, it makes it to every cell. We have spirit in every cell of our body. We can know the Deep things of God, and God can share them with us. When we're ready to accept them
This is a little warning for us. Listen and hear the lesson.
Deuteronomy 18:18 – 22 “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. 19 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. 20 But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. 21 And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? 22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.”
This is one way to know if it is of God or not. If it is of God it will come to pass. If it doesn't come to pass is not of God.
1 John 4:1 – 6 “ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.”
Just because someone says it's of God does not mean it's of God.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
I'm announcing an online class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." It will be offered in two ways.
One is that you could Zoom in on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time Zone in the United States to hear previously recorded and new augmented sessions. With discussions, question and answering time with the teacher.
The second way is to go to Steve's website and click on the recorded sessions to hear the sessions and see the syllabus, Scriptures, and notes.
Participants can use both ways to go through the class. If they miss something, they can review it on their own. The notes for each episode are in the show notes. You can schedule your own time to go through the class.
More information is available on the announcements and events page of https://stevejaynes.com
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
449 – WIW – Spiritual Warfare – Marte Haggerty
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Zoom
Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one Welcome to the next few podcasts as we continue our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Church. The first great teacher for the Evening is Marte Haggerty from Rockford, Illinois.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
448 – WIW – What to Rely On – Bruce Mahone
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Zoom
Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one Welcome to the next few podcasts as we continue our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Church. Our last great teacher for the morning was Bruce Mahone form Virginia.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
447 – WIW – How to Edify the One Body - Doug Doering
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Zoom Class Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one Welcome back to our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Chruch. Our next great teacher for this first morning is Doug Doering from Portand Maine.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Feel free to email or text me to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
446 – WIW – Seek to Excel - Charlie Quillen
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Zoom Class Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions.
To learn more about the class and how you can participate, visit my website under the announcements and events page. It is an online Zoom class. https://stevejaynes.com,
To listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one Welcome to the next few podcasts as we continue our Weekend in the Word. The theme for the weekend is Seeking Spiritual Matters to Edify the Church. Our first great teacher this morning is Rev. Charlie Quillen.
God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Feel free to email or text me to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
445 – WIW – Coming Together In The Church
Announcing:
“How to Read the Bible” Online Zoom Class Starting September 21 and ending November 16, the class will be held on Saturday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. It is partially pre-recorded and partially live. You can attend the class live on Zoom. There will be question-and-answer and discussion times during the sessions. In this class, we will use the laws of English grammar and oriental customs to learn how to read the Bible, how we got it, how it interprets itself, to whom it is written, and how we got our modern Bibles. To participate in the class, you must donate at least $25 monthly to Steve Jaynes' Ministry. For your convenience, you can donate on Steve's website, https://stevejaynes.com, with a donate button at the top of every page. You can also mail your donation or personally give it to Steve. Email or text Steve to register, and tell him you want to participate. Provide your screen name and phone number so he can message you with announcements occasionally. Participants can go to the website to catch up if they miss something. They can even skip ahead to future episodes. The notes for each episode are in the show notes. You can cancel or join at any time. All you have to do to cancel is stop participating and stop donating. To join in, all you need to do is register and start donating. https://stevejaynes.com
The class can be heard on Steve's website under the Classes and Teachings page. The first class is "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power." We will start with Session One and work our way through it. Listen to the first session of the Class to see if this is something you would like to do: https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/339-the-opening-of-the-class-part-one You can email or text Steve anytime with questions, comments, or suggestions, or visit the website at https://stevejaynes.com/ steve@stevejaynes.com 207-595-1577
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out and my notes so you can follow along with the podcast.
1 Corinthians 14:12 “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”
1 Corinthians 11:17 – 20 “Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. 20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.”
When the church came together, there were some problems.
1 Corinthians 11:21 & 22 “For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. 22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.”
Problem when coming together to eat.
1 Corinthians 11:23 -32 “For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.”
Some problems arose in the communion service, such as remembering what Jesus Christ had accomplished for us.
1 Corinthians 11:33 “Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.”
They needed to learn how to care for one another.
1 Corinthians 12:1 – 6 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.”
1 Corinthians 12:4 – 6: “Now there are diversities [different ways or kinds] of gifts [These are not gifts of the spirit but gifts of services to the body of Christ.], but the same Spirit [The same spirit that each Born Again person receives when they get baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. It is the new birth spirit.]. 5 And there are differences of administrations [Differing varieties and ways of distributing services.], but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations [There are differences in the ways it works. The word operation is the word worketh.], but it is the same God which worketh all in all.”
Steve Jaynes added the words in between the brackets [ ] to help you understand the meaning of the Scriptures. I do the same whenever I use the brackets within Scripture, like above.
Verses 7 – 11 Are about the Manifestations
Verses 12 – 27 Are about The One Body.
1 Corinthians 12:27 – 31 “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
The better way is the way of love.
1 Corinthians 13 is sometimes called the Love chapter.
1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 14:1 – 5 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.”
Verses 6 -11 Somes problems with S.I.T. In the Church.
1 Corinthians 14:12 – 15 “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.”
1 Corinthians 14:18 & 19 " I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.”
Verses 20 -25 Handling some more problems in the church.
1 Corinthians 14:26 “How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.”
Verses 27 -39 Handling still more problems in the church.
1 Corinthians 14:40 “Let all things be done decently and in order.”
The person running the meeting is responsible for seeing things run decently and in order.
May God bless you Abundantly!
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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God
444 – In Jesus' Name
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out and my notes so you can follow along with the podcast “In Jesus' Name.” I'm still seeking spiritual matters and learning how to edify the church. God does nothing on our behalf without going through Jesus Christ. That's why we will look at the topic of “In Jesus' Name.” We will conclude with the thought that we do have the mind of Christ. It is Christ is in us, It is Christ behind all our five senses so that we can know the mind of Christ.
John 14:3 - 15 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Jesus does nothing apart from God. He always does God's will. If you've seen Jesus, you've seen what God is like. If we ask anything in his name, he will do it.
Matthew 28:18 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
God gave the all power to him.
Hebrews 2:8 “Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.”
Colossians 1:18 – 20 “And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.”
Jesus Christ is the head of the body, the church. He's our Lord and Savior.
1 Corinthians 15:27 – 28 “For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.”
Jesus is the head of everything but one exception, God. God and Jesus Christ work together. Jesus is called second in command.
1 Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”
Let's look at what Jesus Christ is doing. We ask in his name.
John 15:16 “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
John 16:23 – 24 “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
So again, we ask in His name.
John 14:13 – 14 “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”
Jesus carries it out.
John 14:12 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
Acts 1:1 “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,”
During the gospel period, Jesus began to do and to teach. After the day of Pentecost, Jesus continued to do and to teach.
Acts 4:24 – 31 “And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.”
Acts 4:33 “And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.”
Acts 5:12 “And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.”
Mark 16:19 – 20 “So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Who works with them? Jesus Christ was. He is still working with us.
Acts 9:32 - 34 “And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. 34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.”
Who does the healing? Does God, Jesus Christ, the person who needs the healing, or the person doing the ministering? Yes, all of them. We all work together. You could say it another way: Who's doing the believing? The person who needs the healing, and the person doing the ministering. Everybody works together. God and Jesus Christ already believe. If God says it, he'll do it. Jesus Christ always does the will of God. They work togther.
Galatians 1:1 “Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)”
They always work together God gives the directions. Jesus Christ carries them out.
1 Thessalonians 3:11 “Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.”
John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Jesus has many things to say to us, and he will say them to us. He will share with us what we need to know when we need to know it, and how to accomplish what we need to accomplish.
1 Corinthians 2:9 – 13 “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.”
We will be able to learn the Deep things of God as we continue to read and study God's Word. As we learn some things, God can bring deeper meaning and understanding to us as we continue in God's Word and operating the manifestations.
Colossians 2:2 – 3 “That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
We have access to all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. We are not done being able to learn and teach as we learn.
1 Corinthians 2:16 “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
We have Christ within us, behind all our five senses. As much as the blood is in every cell of our body, so is the Christ within us. We can get information from the Christ within us as we search, ask questions, and teach others.
May God bless you Abundantly!
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of the Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
443 – Unity in the Church
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast “Unity in the Church.”
We are in unity, spiritually, because we have the same spirit. We have the same Lord, Jesus Christ. By our freedom of will, we can follow our head, the Lord Jesus Christ. That's how we have Unity.
Ephesians 4:3 “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Every part of the body of Christ can work together. We take our orders from the head. The thing we need to remember, though, is that the head coordinates, but it does not control. One of the great things God has given us is freedom of will. We can choose to believe or not to believe.
Ephesians 4:16 “From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Looking at the analogy that the body of Christ is compared to a human body, we see how every member has a function and can work together with the other parts of the body. Every part is needed, and every part has a function to operate. The difference is in the human body, the brain tells the hand to do something, and it does it. The brain communicates with the foot to take a step forward, and it does. But in the spiritual body where Jesus Christ is the head, we have to decide by our freedom of will if we will do what the head says. We can learn how to hear the head and do what the head wants, and then we can unite with one another.
Colossians 2:6 – 15 “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 rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
Our fullness is in Christ.
1 John 3:8 “He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”
Jesus Christ destroyed the works of the devil. Greater is he that is in us than he that is in the world.
Colossians 2:16 - 18 “Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,”
Watch out for those who want you to worship spiritual beings with spiritual and personal experiences.
Colossians 2:19 “And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”
It's all about who we are in him, Christ, not what we do—not being concerned with what we do, which is religion. We need to stay connected to the Head. We can do that by manifestation, especially speaking in tongues and staying in the Word. We need to look at the Life of Christ so that we can share in it.
Galatians 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Colossians 3:1 – 4 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
Jesus Christ is not just the most important part of our lives; He is our lives.
John 15:4 & 5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
Without Christ, we can do nothing.
We stay connected to the Head so that we can produce fruit.
John 5:19 “Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
John 5:30 “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”
1 Corinthians 15:45 “And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.”
We now have a life-giving spirit. We can read about it, believe in it, and act on it.
Romans 8:9 & 10 “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.”
These two verses discuss the spirit in several different ways: the spirit, the spirit of God, the spirit of Christ, Christ be in you, and the spirit again. The Word spirit is used over 26 times in Romans chapter 8. To learn about the spirit is important to all believers.
I want to show you a couple of other way words that are used for the spirit in the Gospel of John.
John 4:10 – 14 “Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
From the head comes the supply, and it's Unlimited. Spirit is called Living Waters here. Let's look at another way "Living Waters" is used.
John 7:37 – 39 “In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)”
Living Waters is talking about the spirit. Another word that is used for Spirit here is the comforter. Look at all the things the comforter will do to help the Believers.
John 14:16 – 26 “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
The comforter acts just like God in Christ in you. When we speak, it is just like Jesus Christ speaking. When we act, it's just like Jesus Christ acting. When we pray in his name, it's just like Jesus Christ praying, and we haven't added benefit in that we can speak in tongues, which is perfect prayer and praise.
John 17:20 – 26 “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
Jesus prayed for all of us who would believe. This prayer is for us. It's amazing to think that Jesus Christ knew that there would be others who would believe. We are a reproduction of Jesus Christ. Today, Jesus Christ can be reproduced over and over and over again as we speak God's Word to others. We can teach it to people, and they believe it, and then they are a reproduction of Jesus Christ just like we are.
May God bless you Abundantly!
Steve
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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442 – The Power of Ministries
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast “The Power of Ministries.”
Acts 10:38 “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”
The devil uses negative power to oppress people. Jesus Christ uses the power of the spirit to do good and to heal people.
2 Corinthians 12:7 – 10 “ And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
Ephesians 3:7 “Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.”
All Ministries are given for the benefit of the one body. It is the working of the spirit of God.
Romans 12:4 – 8 “For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”
It is clear here that every believer has a Ministry of service. We should be doing our ministry of service.
There are so many things that people can do and do with their Ministry of Service. Here are some examples that I see in our local fellowship. I see the advantage of home fellowships as ministering to one another easily in our small group. There are also Ministries that people have. Some have a ministry to go to Africa or to help the street people and the poor. Some do food pantries and many other things. Whatever God works in your heart to do is what you should do.
There should be no judging. You decide what you will do. One thing I usually use to help me make a decision is concern, interest, and need. What do you have a concern or interest in? To help you make those decisions, there are two sections in God's Word very close to one another.
1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”
1 Corinthians 10:23 “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.”
These two scriptures are to be used for the individual believer, you. Not to judge others.
Acts 11:17 “Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?”
This is the same gift, the gift of service. Some translations say it is the exact same gift.
Another thing to consider is that we don't have to be concerned about the labels of our gifts. In Corinthians, one gift is called "helps." You can't get more vague than that. What God works on our hearts to do in service to others needs not be labeled; it is your gift of service.
1 Peter 4:10 – 11 “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Peter 4: 10 – 11 Moffatt “You must serve one another, each with the talent he has received, as efficient stewards of God's varied grace; if anyone preach as one who utters the words of God; if anyone renders some service, it must be as one who is supplied by God with power-so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. The glory and the dominion are his for ever and ever: Amen.”
When thinking about our gifts of service. God gets glorified through Jesus Christ.
Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
With the spirit, we have power. Power to be effective witnesses as we operate the manifestations and utilize our gifts of service to others.
1 Corinthians 2:4 & 5 “ And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”
We use the power of God, not the excellence of worldly wisdom, in speech and words. I watch out for a good speech. We have to look at the words and what they are saying. Hitler was an expert in good speech. Good speech isn't always Godly.
Ephesians 1:19 -23 “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”
Colossians 1:27 – 29 “ To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: 29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.”
Christ in you is another way of saying the spirit in you. We have the power of the spirit within us. Christ within us which works in all of us. We've got the power.
May God bless you Abundantly!
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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441 – Jesus Christ is the Head of Everything
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast “Jesus Christ is the Head of Everything.”
Ephesians 1:22 & 23 “And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
1 Corinthians 12:4 – 6 “Now there are diversities [different ways or kinds] of gifts [These are not gifts of the spirit but gifts of services to the body of Christ.], but the same Spirit [The same spirit that each Born Again person receives when they get baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. It is the new birth spirit.]. 5 And there are differences of administrations [Differing varieties and ways of distributing services.], but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations [There are differences in the ways it works. The word operation is the word worketh.], but it is the same God which worketh all in all.”
God is energizing right now. Steve Jaynes added the words in between the brackets [ ] to help you understand the meaning of the Scriptures. The same whenever I use the brackets within Scripture like above.
1 Corinthians 12:12 – 31 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
Romans 12:4 – 21 “For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 10:8 – 11 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
Ephesians 4:11 – 16 “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Philippians 2:1 – 11 “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
1 Corinthians 15:22 – 28 “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.”
May God bless you Abundantly!
Steve
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
440 – The Greatness of His Power
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast “The Greatness of His Power.”
Ephesians 1:17 – 21 “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:”
We have the exceeding greatness of his power, and we decide how much we will use in both manifestations and ministries of service.
Ephesians 1:22 & 23 “And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”
Another way of saying this is that Jesus Christ is the head of everything, all to the glory of the Father. God always works with the body through the head.
Acts 2:32 & 33 “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”
Who shed this forth? Jesus did, and what he shed forth that they could see was the manifestation of speaking in tongues.
Ephesians 4:8 – 11 “ Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”
Jesus is still giving these today. Jesus is involved in these two things: the manifestations and the ministries of service.
1 Corinthians 12:4 – 6 “Now there are diversities [different ways or kinds] of gifts [These are not gifts of the spirit but gifts of services to the body of Christ.], but the same Spirit [The same spirit that each Born Again person receives when they get baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. It is the new birth spirit.]. 5 And there are differences of administrations [Differing varieties and ways of distributing services.], but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations [There are differences in the ways it works. The word operation is the word worketh.], but it is the same God which worketh all in all.”
God is energizing right now. Steve Jaynes added the words in between the brackets [ ] to help you understand the meaning of the Scriptures. The same whenever I use the brackets like both above and below here.
1 Corinthians 12:7 – 11 “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one [profit] is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another [profit] the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another [profit] faith by the same Spirit; to another [profit] the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another [profit] the working of miracles; to another [profit] prophecy; to another [profit] discerning of spirits; to another [profit] divers kinds of tongues; to another [profit] the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally [as each one] as he will.”
Manifestation of the spirit is operated as we decide to utilize them. God activates in us. We can do all of them; remember John 14:12: very very I say unto you the works that I've done you can also do and Greater Works than these can you do because I go on to the Father. God energizes all the manifestations and ministries of service as we act.
Philippians “2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
God works within us. Remember Christ in us.
Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”
The standard is the power that works within us as we act.
Luke 24:49 “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
Power from on high it started on Pentecost.
Acts 1:4 & 5 “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”
John 1:33 “And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.”
Who did it? Jesus Christ. He's not on vacation. He is not just waiting to return. He's doing things every day around the world where believers have been baptized in his name and call on his name.
Galatians 3:27 “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
We have to put Christ in our minds and act as Jesus Christ acted. He is our big brother, and now we can do the work he did in greater. This is not just the leaders. Every believer can do all nine manifestations and have ministries of service to others in the body of Christ.
1 Corinthians 14:12 “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [Maters] gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”
This is the theme of our Weekend in the Word. We are to be zealous for spiritual matters and seek to excel in the edifying of the church. Jesus Christ is the head of the church. We should seek to edify the church by all the manifestations and ways of service God energizes.
May God bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide, as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
439 – Dynamic Change – Pentecost 2024
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast Dynamic Change – Pentecost 2024.
John 14:12 – 16 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”
Luke 24:44 – 51 “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 understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”
Mark 16:15 – 20 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Matthew 28:18 – 20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Acts 1:4 – 5, 8 “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 2:1 – 47 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
May God bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
438 – Dynamic Change and Call to Service
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast Dynamic Change and Call to Service.
John 14:12 – 16 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”
John 14:26 & 27 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Luke 1:44 – 51 “For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
Mark 16:15 – 20 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Matthew 28:18 – 20 “ And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Acts 1:4 & 5 “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”
But “ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Matthew 10:1,8 “ And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”
May God bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Feel free to email or text me to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
437 – Exceeding Great and Precious Promises
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast Exceeding Great and Precious Promises.
2 Peter 1:1 – 21 “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”
1 John 5:13 – 15 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
Mark 11:22 – 24 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Hebrews 4:2, 16 “ For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Romans 10:8 – 11 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
The person who says they can and those who think they cannot are both right.
You are today where you're believing has brought you. You'll be tomorrow where you're believing brings you. What you believe about yourself is who you are. We should believe what The Word says about us, and that's who we will be.
May God bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles to interpret the Bible. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favour letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
436 – Expect Good Government
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. We want to invite any believer who would like to come to Maine for business, to vacation, or to one of our fellowships. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the podcast 436 – Expect Good Goverment.
Believers have two great tools: the Bible and the holy spirit. We need to use them.
Timothy 2:1 – 2 “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings [doesn't apply in the USA], and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Our first Duty as Saints meeting in Fellowship is to pray. This is primary in way of Outreach.
Verse 1: For all men and people, we are to pray for all.
Verse 2 states that all in authority are the ones responsible for governing. To sum up, in one word, the government. It says we are to pray for our government first.
This does not usually happen. Lots of other groups get prayers before the government.
We are to pray that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty or reverence to God. The Constitution of the United States sums up that we should live a quiet and Peaceful life and all honesty in reverence to God.
Timothy 2:3 “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”
The word 'this' in the context refers to government, good government. God's will is for us to have a good government, and we are to expect good government.
Why good government? It is God's will that all men be saved, have salvation, and come to an accurate knowledge of the truth. Good government makes it possible for all men to be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of God's Word.
1 Timothy 2:4 “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
Why good government? God's will for mankind to be saved was so intense that he had Jesus Christ sacrifice his life for all people. Believing in Jesus Christ's accomplishments now makes salvation available to all people. That is one reason to pray for good government. We should have the same aspirations and feelings as God does for others. But people need to come to an accurate knowledge of the truth to get saved.
Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?”
God needs preachers. Which kind of government would be better, good or bad? Good government maintains Law and Order and a sound infrastructure, keeps Communications open, preserves civil liberties, and protects freedom of speech and assembly. These are all in the Constitution of the United States. Good government helps the preaching of the Word. Bad government hinders the preaching of the Word.
God wants us to pray for our government and expect good government. If we know that God's will is good government, we can pray for it and expect it.
James 1:6 – 7 “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.”
1 John 5:14 “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
When you pray, believe that you receive it, and you will have it. We get it when we believe. The manifestation comes at the appropriate time. We pray, we believe, and we will receive.
Psalm 75:4 – 7 “I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: 5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. 6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
God does the promoting. We do the praying.
1 Chronicles 29:10 – 14 “Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. 11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. 13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. 14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.”
Psalm 24:1 – 10 “ The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. 7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
2 Samuel 23:1 – 3 “Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, 2 The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. 3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”
The just, and those who fear God, those who revere God—these are the people we should look for and pray for. When I look for someone to vote for, these are the people that I want to vote for. God will have to sought everything out, and he can do it. I put my trust in God.
It's more important that I pray than who I vote for.
May God bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
435 – Guidelines for Watching Yourself
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. We want to invite any believer who would like to come to Maine for business, to vacation, or to one of our fellowships. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
God bless you. Below are all the Scriptures written out so you can follow along with the teaching notes for the podcast 435 – Guidelines for Watching Yourself.
1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”
1 Corinthians 10:23 “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.”
1 Corinthians 6:1 – 7:9 “Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? 4 If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. 5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? 6 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. 7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? 8 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. 14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. 15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. 19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 7:1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. 6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.”
1 Corinthians 7:28 – 33 “But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. 29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; 30 And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; 31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away. 32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.”
1 Corinthians 9:19 – 27 “For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
1 Corinthians 10:16 – 33 “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 28 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? 30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”
May God bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
434 - The Last Supper
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. We want to invite any believer who would like to come to Maine for business, to vacation, or to one of our fellowships. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
I did a biblical studies session on the Last Supper through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is podcast episodes 288 through 295, eight episodes. I read every record chronologically from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
To help the listener follow along, I have arranged the Scriptures in chronological order, reading from one gospel to another in each event one at a time. The Syllabus for each episode is in the Show Notes with the Podcast. The teaching can be found on the podcast and on my website, stevejaynes.com.
Jesus had two triumphant entrances into Jerusalem, where everyone loved him. He had just healed Lazarus, who had been dead for four days. Everybody in Jerusalem heard about it. The people loved him and started to follow him.
The scribes and chief priests wanted to have him destroyed, saying, “It would be better for one man to die than that we lose our place in Jerusalem.” Jesus Christ became Public Enemy Number One.
John 13:1 “Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
How would anyone act if they knew that this was going to happen next? Think about an outlaw who knew his time was up.
We see that this was not the Passover meal. The Passover had many stipulations, like the Passover Lamb having to be a male of the first year, the Passover meal being eaten standing up, and the Passover lamb being slain outside the city's gates. You can read about other stipulations in The Book of Exodus. Not to mention that Jesus Christ was our Passover Lamb a few days later.
Mark 14:17 “And in the evening he [Jesus] cometh with the twelve.”
This is the start of the new day, Monday the thirteenth of Nisan, which started at sunset.
At the Last Supper, Jesus Christ installed the memorial of the Communion, which we still have today. This is a very simple figure of speech called a metaphor, which is stronger than a simile. A simile compares two things using the words 'like’ or 'as.' A metaphor uses the word 'is,' which can be replaced by the phrase 'represents.' 'This bread represents my body,' etc.
The Passover was a memorial also to help Israel to remember what God did in getting Israel out of Egypt. They were to remember it yearly with many stipulations and things to do. We have many memorials to help us not forget, pictures, like statues, and other things to help us remember events in our country. The Communion is a memorial to help us remember. It starts with Jesus Christ at a common eating and drinking a meal commonly found at a dinner table, just like it is with us. Every meal commonly has bread and something to drink.
Luke 22:14-16 “And when the hour [the hour supper was to begin] was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
Luke 22:17,18 “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.”
Matthew 26:26-29 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom”
1Corinthians 11:23-30 “For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.[for healing] 25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament [covenant] in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 27Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation [judgment] to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep”
1 Peter 2:24 “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
The two things that we are to remember are our sins have been forgiven once and for all. No matter what we've done in the past, it's over, forgotten, our sins are forgiven. Two, by his stripes, we are healed. It's available; complete healing that's what Jesus Christ came to make available, and it is still available
John 13:2 & 3 “And supper being ended [the text reads “taking place“ or “beginning to take place“], the devil [“Satan” in Aramaic] having now [already] put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; 3Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;”Here's the thing to see and understand: Satan, the devil, can put thoughts into people's hearts. We are to guard our hearts, watch over our hearts, and make sure that what's in our hearts is Godly and not devilish.
John 13:20 & 21 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 21When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.”
John 13:22-30“Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.”
John 13:31-36 “Therefore, when [or 'after'] he [Judas] was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. 34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
[These men, Apostles, and disciples lived in a very unique period of time. They lived through three different Administrations, The Law Administration, The Christ Administration, and the new one that we now live in, The Age of Grace Administration or The Administration of the Mystery]
Look at how Jesus interacts with his disciples. They ask Him questions, and He answers them, like what we can do in small groups. Jesus continues teaching his disciples as they finish their time and walk through the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane as they leave the location of the Last Supper. It is very inspiring to read the Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ in chronological order, one event at a time.
May God Bless Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you. Steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
433 – Our New Body
By Steve Jaynes
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. We want to invite any believer who would like to come to Maine for business, to vacation, or to one of our fellowships. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
The following are the notes from the podcast. “433 – Our New Body.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along as you listen.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 - “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”
Romans 8:11, 14 – 17 “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
Romans 8:28 – 32 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”
1 Corinthians 13:8 – 13 “Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 15:35 – 50 “But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. 40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.”
1 John 3:1 & 2 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
Luke 24:13 – 43 “And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them.”
John 20:19 – 29 “ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
John 21:1, 4 – 13 “After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. 8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. 13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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432 – The New Heavens and Earth
By Steve Jaynes
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. We want to invite any believer who would like to come to Maine for business, to vacation, or to one of our fellowships. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
The following are the notes from the podcast. “432 – The New Heavens and Earth.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along as you listen.
On the podcast show notes below, I have a way for people to ask me questions. When anyone asks a biblical question, I try to help them find the answers. Recently, someone asked about the new Heaven and the new Earth. This is how I answer the question.
Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven[s] and the earth.”
In Hebrew, the first word is God. God created the heavens with an s and the Earth in the beginning. God always comes first in life, and we always try to keep God first in our lives. The first word is God, and this is the first time the word created is used in the Bible. The only one who can create is God. Sometimes, people say they created things like music or art; they bring something into the laboratory and put two components together, and they create something new. That's not creating. Creating is bringing something into existence that has never been there before. God is the only one who can do that. The word create is only used three times in the opening chapters of Genesis.
Genesis 1:2 “And the earth was [became] without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”
The word 'was' was not there. It should be the word became. The word became without form and void empty. The word void means empty. Not created that way but became that way.
Isaiah 45:18 “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.”
God did not create it this way. Something happened between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2 of a catastrophic situation, Something of a destructive situation that destroyed what God first created. Something happened that we need to be aware of. In my class on “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power," I have a section of the class that deals with the first three chapters of Genesis. It's episode number 353. The class is on my website. I get into what happened between Genesis 1:1 and 1 2 which is not part of the scope of what I'm teaching today. You ought to know it, and you can go to the episode and listen.
2 Peter 3:5 & 6 “For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: 6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:”
The world that was is talking about Genesis 1:1.
2 Peter 3:7 “But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.”
This is talking about the world in which we now live and is still going on.
2 Peter 3:12 – 13 “Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
A new day is coming. The Third Heaven and Earth.
2 Corinthians 12:1 – 4 “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.”
The Third Heaven and Earth was the future for Paul, and it's still the future for us, but we can learn some things in the latter chapters of the Book of Revelations.
Revelation 21:1 “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.”
Let's go back to Genesis 1:2 and see what God did to get the sea back.
Genesis 1:2 – 10 “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. 6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. 7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. 8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day. 9 And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. 10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.”
Revelation 21:2 - 7 “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.”
Revelation 21:23 – 27 “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. 25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. 26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. 27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.”
Revelation 22:1 & 2 “And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”
Genesis 3:22 - 24 “And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: 23 Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. 24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.”
Revelation 22:3 & 5 “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: 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.”
Revelation 22:12 – 16 “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”
Revelation 22:20 & 21 “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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431 – Reading Esther Part 2
By Steve Jaynes
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. We want to invite any believer who would like to come to Maine for business, to vacation, or to one of our fellowships. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
The following are the notes from the podcast. “431 – Reading Esther Part 2.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along as you listen.
After I do a summary of what happened in Reading Esther part 1, I start reading in Esther chapter 4, verse 1
I read two verses from chapter 3 to prepare us to continue reading in chapter 4.
Esther 3:13 & 15 And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey. 115 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.”
Esther 4:1 – 17 “When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry; 2 And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. 3 And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. 4 So Esther's maids and her chamberlains came and told it her. Then was the queen exceedingly grieved; and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him: but he received it not. 5 Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was. 6 So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate. 7 And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them. 8 Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people. 9 And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai. 10 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai; 11 All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days. 12 And they told to Mordecai Esther's words. 13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews. 14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? 15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, 16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. 17 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.”
When it comes to pass, we know that it's the will of God. What's happening here is that there are more prayers, fasting, devotion to God, humility, and believing. These are examples of real people dealing with really tough problems. I am talking about humility here, not humility to the king. It's about humility to God, knowing and believing that God is the way out, the answer.
Jesus taught this in the Gospels take a look.
Mark 9:28 & 28 - “ And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
Matthew 17:19 – 21 “Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”
Sometimes, we need more prayer and so forth. Sometimes, we need help with our believing. Sometimes, we need more. That's the lesson here.
Esther 5:1 – 14 “Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. 2 And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. 3 Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom. 4 And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him. 5 Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared. 6 And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed. 7 Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is; 8 If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said. 9 Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai. 10 Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. 11 And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. 12 Haman said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen did let no man come in with the king unto the banquet that she had prepared but myself; and to morrow am I invited unto her also with the king. 13 Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate. 14 Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made.”
Esther 6:1 – 10 “ On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. 3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him. 4 And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him. 5 And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in. 6 So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? 7 And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, 8 Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: 9 And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. 10 Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.”
Esther 7:1 – 10 “So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. 2 And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom. 3 Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request: 4 For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage. 5 Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so? 6 And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen. 7 And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. 8 Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. 9 And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.”
Esther 10:3 “For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.”
This is how the Book of Esther ends. I think it's appropriate for us to think the same way. We should be thinking about how to help others live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available and live with peace.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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430 – Reading Esther Part 1
By Steve Jaynes
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's Weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
The following are the notes from the podcast. “430 – Reading Esther Part 1.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along as you listen.
In the Old Testament, relatively few people had holy spirit upon them, but God's chosen people were taught about God and all that God had done for them. They had sacrifices and holy days that they had to observe to help them know about their God.
The testimonies and lessons learned from the Old Testament record benefit us in learning how to walk by the spirit. We need to be aware of the keys, principles, and criteria to help us walk by the spirit.
We need to be aware that the Old Testament Believers had real problems, real situations, real troubles, and some life-threatening opportunities, and there is real learning for us as we read them.
We know about the Scriptures written directly to us in the church Epistles, but these lessons in the Old Testament are for our learning. There is learning there that we can use to help us walk by the spirit.
In my class on "How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power," which you can have for free by going to my website, stevejaynes.com, under the classes and teaching page session 13 or on the podcast episode number 364 to episode 377, that I call "Supernatural Living," in the show notes are written my notes to help you follow along this is a valuable tool to enable you to get the scope of the Old Testament as I go through the Old Testament in an outline form so that you can have a background as you read the Old Testament for your learning that helps us immensely in many areas but especially in walking by the spirit.
Lets start reading Esther togther as I will point way a few things.
Esther 1:1 – 12 “Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) 2 That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, 3 In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: 4 When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days. 5 And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace; 6 Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble. 7 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. 8 And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. 9 Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus. 10 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, 11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on. 12 But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.”
The king sounds very generous, but the queen did against the king's wishes.
Esther 1:13 – 22 “Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment: 14 And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, which saw the king's face, and which sat the first in the kingdom;) 15 What shall we do unto the queen Vashti according to law, because she hath not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains? 16 And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to all the princes, and to all the people that are in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus. 17 For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. 18 Likewise shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day unto all the king's princes, which have heard of the deed of the queen. Thus shall there arise too much contempt and wrath. 19 If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she. 20 And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small. 21 And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan: 22 For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people.”
Esther 2:1 – 7 “After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her. 2 Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king: 3 And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, unto the custody of Hege the king's chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given them: 4 And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so. 5 Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite; 6 Who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captivity which had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away. 7 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.”
As we read this, we need to remember that not all of God's chosen people had the spirit upon them, but they were all taught the Scriptures and knew the holy days. They all thought about God.
Esther 2:8 - 3:6 “So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women. 9 And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king's house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women. 10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it. 11 And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her. 12 Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women;) 13 Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women unto the king's house. 14 In the evening she went, and on the morrow she returned into the second house of the women, to the custody of Shaashgaz, the king's chamberlain, which kept the concubines: she came in unto the king no more, except the king delighted in her, and that she were called by name. 15 Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her. 16 So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. 17 And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. 18 Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. 19 And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate. 20 Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him. 21 In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. 22 And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name. 23 And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king. 3:1 After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. 2 And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. 3 Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment? 4 Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew. 5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath. 6 And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had shewed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, even the people of Mordecai.”
Esther 3:7 – 15 “In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar. 8 And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them. 9 If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king's treasuries. 10 And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. 11 And the king said unto Haman, The silver is given to thee, the people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee. 12 Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring. 13 And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey. 14 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day. 15 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.”
How do real people who know about God handle real life-threatening problems? The lessons we will learn as we continue to read will be very valuable to God's people. We can stand like they did. We can understand the keys and principles of walking with God by learning and utilizing them ourselves. In the next episode, we will look further into this study.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who desire to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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429 – You Say It, You Believe God
By Steve Jaynes
Announcing: The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars! All the information and how to register are available on the website: https://stevejaynes.com/events
The Airbnb
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
The Notes from the Podcast
The following are the notes from the podcast. “You Say It, You Bevieve God.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along as you listen.
Mark 11:12 – 14, 20 – 23 “And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. 14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. 20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. 22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Jesus said it because of God. Jesus knew it because God told Him. When we see needs we can pray according to The Word of God. Both the written Word of God, which we have sitting in our laps, and revelation. This is the start of receiving. We start by starting.
Acts 2:4 “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
This is a very meaty versus scripture. Let's look at it very closely. They start by getting born again and receiving holy Spirit. Then, they begin by beginning. This is the start of receiving revelation and getting the promises of God. All the manifestations of the spirit work the same way. They start by beginning. You see a need, and you start to get involved. God backs up His Word.
Matthew 8:5 – 10, 13 “And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. 9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour."
Jesus knew it because of what God told Him. Jesus Christ always did the will of the Father. Jesus Christ always knew.
Luke 8:41 – 56 “And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. 43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. 45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? 46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. 49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. 50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. 51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. 52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.”
Now we who are born again and have the holy spirit do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We want to get involved. We begin, we start. We receive from God. We say it; we believe it.
1 Samuel 14:1 &2, 6 – 15 “Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. 2 And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men; 6 And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few. 7 And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that is in thine heart: turn thee; behold, I am with thee according to thy heart. 8 Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto these men, and we will discover ourselves unto them. 9 If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them. 10 But if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the LORD hath delivered them into our hand: and this shall be a sign unto us. 11 And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. 12 And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel. 13 And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer slew after him. 14 And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land, which a yoke of oxen might plow. 15 And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.”
We can do similar things. We start by getting the information, saying it, and believing it. What we read here must be by revelation because it came to pass.
2 Kings 4:1 – 7 “Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil. 3 Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. 4 And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full. 5 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out. 6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed. 7 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.”
Elijah heard about a need and wanted to get involved, ask questions, listen to God, and did what God wanted done. This all started by beginning and listening to God. We can do the same things for ourselves and for others who will listen to us. We can always get God involved in our lives in the situations of Our Lives.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who desire to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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428 – The Knowing, Walking by the spirit
By Steve Jaynes
Announcing The Weekend in the Word
This year's weekend in the Word, the theme will be "Seeking Spiritual Matters and Edifying the Church." I am inviting teachers from around the country to teach on this vitally important subject from the accuracy of The Word.
Starting with a meal on Thursday, July 25th, at 6 pm. The weekend will close after breakfast on Sunday morning, July 28th. Be sure it is on your calendars!
We started an Airbnb to help us prepare our home to accommodate people. We have beds, picnic tables, lawn chairs, showers, and bathrooms. To see the listing and see all the pictures, go here. airbnb.com/h/stevej
More Information to fellow.
The following is the podcast and the notes from “The Knowing, Keys to Walking by the spirit.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
I started by reading "How to Ascertain the Will of God" by George Mueller in his book "Answers to Prayer." He makes excellent points to help us learn how to walk by the spirit. As I read it, I see that we never go by feelings or simple impressions. We never act or speak too quickly. We Should think about it.
The Word of God and the spirit must be combined. Sometimes providential circumstances show you God's answer to what you ask God In Prayer. The study of the Word, reading it, reflection, and thinking about it. Then, after some time and not too quickly, move forward with it to the best of your ability.
1 Samuel 3:1 – 19 “And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; 3 And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; 4 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. 5 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down. 6 And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. 8 And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child. 9 Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. 11 And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. 12 In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. 13 For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. 14 And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. 15 And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision. 16 Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I. 17 And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. 18 And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good. 19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.”
When anyone speaks or acts for God it always comes to pass. That's why the person who speaks for God doesn't have to say. "God told me." It's plain to see for everybody.
Matthew 16:13 – 20 “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.”
Jesus was showing Peter and the other Apostles how to recognize God. Telling him the knowing, he knew it.
Philippians 3:12 – 15 “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”
God can reveal it to you. God is looking for Meek, loving, and edifying people.
Philippians 2:12 – 14 “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”
You can learn how God works with you. You can learn to do all things without murmurings and disputings. God wants you to listen and do without murmurings and disputings.
2 Corinthians 12:1 – 3 “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)”
Paul did not know how he knew he just knew. He had the knowing. When walking with God and walking by the spirit, you can learn how God works with you, along with the scriptures. We have to combine the spirit and The Word of God. That's how we learn how God works with God.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who desire to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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427 – Keys to Walking by the spirit
By Steve Jaynes
The following is the podcast and the notes from “Keys to Walking by the spirit.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
There are many keys to walking by the spirit that we should know and look at from God's Word. God's Word teaches us the lessons to walk by the spirit. I'm starting a series where I will look at Keys to walk in by the Spirit for the next few podcasts. The most important key is that information from God will never be at Cross purposes to God's Word. God cannot contradict himself.
In this episode, I'm going to teach one key to walking by the spirit. I will show you a little about the life of the Apostle Paul.
Galatians 1:10 – 20 “For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.”
Paul before he got born again was a hard man. His goal was to waste the Church of God. That's not loving, that's not edifying, that's not caring about people. That's a hard man.
2 Corinthians 12:1 – 11, 17 – 19 “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? 18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps? 19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”
Paul got an abundance of Revelation after he was born again and started walking with God. He received so much Revelation that he wrote all the church Epistles. You can read in the book of Acts that all that he did. He also wrote Timothy and Titus, and many scholars believe that he wrote Hebrews all to edify the body of Christ.
Now, let's look at what changed Paul from a very hard man to a man who taught about loving and edifying.
1 Corinthians 14:1 – 5 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.”
The main context here is when the Believers get together I will show you this.
1 Corinthians 11:17 – 22 “Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. 20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. 21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. 22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.”
As we continue reading in 1st Corinthians there's much reproof and Doctrine here.
1 Corinthians 14:6 – 18 “Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:”
The key to walking by the spirit here is speaking tongues much. Paul said that he spoke tongues more than they all. This keeps your connection with God vital, well-connected, well-lubricated, well-used machinery of life with God well-connected.
Philippians 3:3 – 15 “For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”
What changed Paul? He spoke tongues more than them all. How? In his private prayer life.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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426 – Try, Prove and Test Revelations
By Steve Jaynes
The following is the podcast and the notes from “Try, Prove and Test Revelations.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
I'm looking at the word "revelation" as the message, the verbal sharing, the teaching, the doctrine, and any other communication that's supposed to be from God.
We are to try, to prove and test to see if those words are words that God gives us. If anybody says or infers that it's from God, the only way to know for sure is if it aligns with God's word.
1 John 4:1 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: [Why?] because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
2 Timothy 2:14 – 4:7 “Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 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 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”
2 Corinthians 10:3 – 7 “ For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.”
1 Corinthians 14:29 – 33 “Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
1 Corinthians 14:37 – 40 “If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.”
1 Corinthians 14:26 “How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Tell me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening, and which day or day will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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425 – God Looks on the Heart
By Steve Jaynes
The following is the podcast with the notes from “God Looks on the Heart.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
God looks at the heart, and God knows what is in everybody's heart. This sharing of God's Word will show that God looks at the heart and knows what is in everybody's heart. This is a good thing to know regarding our prayer life. We can ask God to help us know what is in others' hearts. This can help us help them or how we can watch out for their motives.
Jesus did not need anyone to tell him anything because Jesus knew all. God gave Jesus the spirit not with measure. God gave Jesus all that he needed. The Lord knows all things. The spirit searches the hearts. It helps us in our weakness when we do not know what to pray for. We can pray perfectly by speaking in tongues. Let's read the Scriptures.
1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”
1 Samuel 17:20 - 24 “And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle. 21 For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army. 22 And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. 23 And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24 And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.”
1 Samuel 17:8 – 11 “And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us. 10 And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. 11 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.”
1 Samuel 17:26 – 29 “And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? 27 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. 28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle. 29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”
John 2:24 & 25 “But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”
Jesus knew all because God told him. He always did the will of his father.
John 3:34 – 36 “For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
God did not give Jesus the Spirit by measure. God gave Him all He needed. Now we are sons of God. We have received the spirit and all that we need as sons of God.
John 21:17 “He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
The Lord Knowest all things. Jesus didn't say to him "I don't know everything." He just said feed my sheep.
Acts 1:24 “And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,”
The Lord knows the hearts of all. This was their prayer. What about our prayer? Can't we pray the same way? God, you know everything; what about these people, what about this situation, what about this business opportunity, what about this relationship, what about whatever's going on in our lives? God, you know it's all because you look at the heart. Please tell me what I need to know.
Look at what it says in James.
James 1:5 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
Look at the words “spirit” search and the “heart” in Romans chapter 8:27.
Romans 8:26 – 28 “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 the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Lets keep reading.
Romans 8:29 – 39 “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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424 – The Spiritually Thinking Life
By Steve Jaynes
The following is the podcast are the notes from “The Spiritually Thinking Life.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
The theme verses for this podcast are Romans 8:5 through 7, which will be read later in the podcast. To have a spiritual thinking life, we need to know what the Bible says accurately. We need to use the keys and principles to read the Bible accurately. We will be doing this through the podcast. We will learn how to try, test, and even accurately prove the spirits. We have to look closely at the Bible, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things from other parts of the Bible, which we will do in this podcast.
Romans 8:5 – 7 “ For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.”
Romans 8:1 - 17 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
Romans 8:26 – 30 “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 the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”
Acts 2:47 “Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
John 6:36 - 51 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. 37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. 41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. 42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? 43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. 44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. 46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. 47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. 48 I am that bread of life. 49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. 50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
KJV John 20:24 – 31 “But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
1 Samuel 16:1 – 14 “And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. 2 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD. 3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee. 4 And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably? 5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice. 6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him. 7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. 9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. 10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these. 11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. 12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.”
Romans 10:8 – 17 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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423 – Edify One Another
By Steve Jaynes
The following is the notes from “Edify One Another.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
In this episode, God admonishes us to edify one another and comfort one another. This is the will of God for us to encourage one another. We are to have a good word for each other to build up and help each other to a more worthy endeaver.
1 Timothy 4:8 – 13 “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. 11 These things command and teach. 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.”
Romans 12:6 – 21 “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Luke 3:16 – 18 “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize ou with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: 17 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. 18 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.”
There are only two types of people: believers and unbelievers.
Acts 13:14 - 16 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. 15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.”
Paul gives a history lesson here. The history of the Judean religion. Paul teaches about all the prophets of old who taught about and pointed to the coming Messiah, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Acts 13:26 & 27 “Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. 27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.”
Acts 13:39 – 46 “ And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. 40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; 41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. 42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. 44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.”
1 Thessalonians 2:1 – 13 “For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”
1 Thessalonians 5:1 – 28 “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. 8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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422 – Receiving holy spirit part two
By Steve Jaynes
The following are the notes from “Receiving holy spirit part two.” I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
This episode will continue to examine what Jesus Christ taught us about receiving the Holy Spirit from the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John shows Jesus Christ in the light as being the son of God. Jesus taught about receiving the holy spirit. That's what we'll get into in this episode as we read it line by line, word by word, looking for understanding and power.
John 6:25 – 58 “And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? 26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. 28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. 30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? 31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 34 Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. 37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. 41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. 42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? 43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. 44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. 46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. 47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. 48 I am that bread of life. 49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. 50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. 52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? 53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. 54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. 56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. 57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. 58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.”
Luke 22:15 – 20 “And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
John 6:59 – 69 “These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. 60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? 62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. 64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. 65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.”
John 14:16 – 31 “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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420 – Receiving holy spirit part One
By Steve Jaynes
The following are the notes from “Recieving holy spirit part One”. I have all the Scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
This episode will examine what Jesus Christ taught us about receiving the Holy Spirit from the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John shows Jesus Christ in the light as being the son of God. Jesus taught about receiving the holy spirit. That's what we'll get into in this episode as we read it line by line, word by word, looking for understanding and power.
John 2:23 – 25 “Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”
John 3:1 – 21 “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 him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
John 3:30 – 36 “He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. 32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. 33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. 34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
John 4:3 – 14 “He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. 4 And he must needs go through Samaria. 5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. 7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. 8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said unto her” If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
What is this Living Water? It doesn't tell us right here what it is, so we must keep reading until we come to a place in God's Word that will tell us what this living water is all about. As we continue to read, we get to John 3:37 through 39. Let's read it together.
John 7:37 – 39 “In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)”
Living Waters is the holy spirit. The holy spirit is available to those who believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. It has been available ever since the day of Pentecost. It's available today. Everybody can receive the holy spirit today.
John 4:15 – 24 “The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. 17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: 18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. 19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
In the next episode, we will continue reading from the Gospel of John to see what Jesus Christ taught about receiving the holy spirit.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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419 – Prayer Life
By Steve Jaynes
The following are the notes from “Prayer Life”. I have all the Scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
An active prayer life is one of the things that I've seen that helps in having a successful life. In the Scriptures, we can see some types of successful prayers. The lessons learned are precious in helping us have successful and more abundant lives.
Acts 13:1 – 3 “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 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.”
Fasting means a method of devotion. Something you do to think about the things of God. Things to help you do that include study of God's Word, going to Bible studies, listening to teachings, and an active prayer life. This is a good thing for a group of people to do together. This podcast will examine examples of different types of active prayer life.
Matthew 6:1 – 18 “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”
The majority of our prayer life is private between you and God. It's not for a show to others. It is not for a show of anything of any type. It is just between you and God. Let's look at some more exsamples of prayers.
Mark 1:35 – 38 “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.”
Jesus got alone with God and then did what God wanted to be done. He didn't listen to the people. He listened to God and went to the next towns.
Acts 10:1- 2 “There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.”
Cornelius prayed to God always. He was devoted and prayed.
Acts 10:9 “On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:”
Peter utilized some spare time while waiting for lunch to pray. He used his spare time for a profitable reason for himself and evidently for others as seen as you read the whole record.
Acts 10:30 – 31 “And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.”
Cornelius's prayers were heard. Our prayers will be heard also. Cornelius's was a memorial. And it is because we can read it in the Bible today. it's immortalized.
Acts 12:5 – 17 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. 8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. 9 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. 10 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. 11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. 12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. 14 And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. 15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. 16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. 17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.”
Acts 14:21 – 23 “And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, 22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.”
Acts 16:25 – 32 “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.”
Acts 20:32 – 36 “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. 34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.”
I look at this much like a football coach might do before a game when he brings his players in, and he says come on in here, guys, take a knee and then gives them the pet talk, saying hey, we got a mission today. We got something to do. Let's get out there and give our best in that type of thing.
In the next episode, we'll look at the effect of the holy spirit and perfect prayer.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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418 – Peace on Earth
By Steve Jaynes
The following are the notes from “Peace on Earth”. I have all the Scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
God bless. I was thinking of this season of hope and people looking for peace and joy that everyone talks about in this season. We can have peace on earth like some of the songs sing about this time of the year. Listen to this song by Bing Crosby and David Bowie before we listen to God's Word.
Song - Peace on Earth - Bing Crosby, David Bowie
Everybody is looking for Peace on Earth, at least in all the songs this time of year. We can learn peace from God's Word, how to get and keep it, and have peace and joy in our lives.
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Matthew 10:34 – 42 “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. 42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.”
The war started between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2. The war is still going on the war mainly between God and the devil. The people who believe in God can find peace and joy. Throughout the records in God's Word, we can see the whole story and learn about the principles and Promises to live in peace, to have peace, and to have joy in our lives. In the records of God's Word, we learn about the two kingdoms and the way to salvation. Every child should hear the truth of God's Word so they too, can have peace. Lets read it together.
Luke 2:1 – 52 “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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God
417 – Love According to The Word
By Steve Jaynes
The following are the notes from “Love According to The Word”. I have all the Scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
God bless. I was thinking of this season of giving and what people are looking for in their happiness, their desires, their goals, and how they would like to have the joy in their lives that everyone talks about in this season, this time of the year. I thought about the love of God, but to understand the love of God, you have to look at love according to the Word of God. That is what I do in this teaching.
1 John 4:1 – 6 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.”
To know the spirit, the right spirit, the spirit from God, we have to know the Word of God. The Bible says we were to prove, test, and try the spirits. We do that by studying the word of God. It says to try the spirits. It discusses what the spirits produce, their thoughts, ideas, and philosophies. As we look at the Word of God, we can see what the Word of God is.
Galatians 5:1 – 7 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?”
Who did hinder you? Those who teach another way to the spirit, false Brethren, false paths to the wrong spirit.
Galatians 5:12 – 18 “I would they were even cut off which trouble you. 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 one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.”
All true love has given in it. "God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. God's son Jesus Christ so loved that He gave his life so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. All true love, the love of God, has given in it. That's one way we can tell if it's true from God.
1 John 4:6- - 5:3 “We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 19 We love him, because he first loved us. 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
What Commandments are they talking about? The answer is a page back in First John chapter. In very close proximity to 1st John 5:3, it tells us about the two Commandments. It says they're not Grievous. Let's read them together.
1 John 3:18 – 4:1 “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. 4:1 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
1 John 5:3 – 5 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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God
416 – Prayer and Standing in Grace
By Steve Jaynes
My notes and all the Scipturres I used as I taught.
It's not always easy to know what to do. We make our best decision and move on. In making decisions, sometimes there are lots of things that go on. There can be emotions, anxiety, uncertainty, and wanting to change. Concerns, interests, and needs for ourselves and others can also get involved. Not everybody may be happy.
Sometimes, we find out that the decisions we thought were good ones, but later down the road, we find out that they were not. Now another decision. What do we do now?
I just finished a series of 411 through 415 episodes on "Let's Get Organized God's Way." In the series, we looked at the book of Acts to see how the Believers organized their lives, and we saw a pattern that they used to do it God's way. Let's go to Acts.
Acts 13:1 – 3 “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 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.
Devotion means having time for God, seeking first the kingdom of God. Planning study time and prayer time. Continue learning God's Word like Weekends in the Word and Classes. Teachings make sure we're keeping God first in our lives. Prayers to God. This is a good way to start to make good decisions. What would God want for you to do?
Acts 13:38 – 46 “Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. 40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; 41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. 42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. 44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.”
"Justified from all things" is the start of the teachings on the grace of God. Paul recommends that they continue in the grace of God. In this section, we have to notice that there are two groups of Jews, one of the Jews that wanted to know more, and the other is the one that wanted to persecute and more moved with Envy.
Romans 3:21 – 24 “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”
Romans 5:1 – 2 “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.”
Ephesians 1:3 – 8 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;”
Ephesians 2:4 – 8 “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
Ephesians 4:7 “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
Colossians 1:3 – 6 “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:”
Colossians 3:14 – 17 “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Colossians 4:2 – 6 “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
God Bless You Abundantly
Steve
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God
415 – Let's Get Organized God's Way Part Five
Paul goes to Jerusalem
By Steve Jaynes
Here are the notes that I used as I taught this lesson. I wrote out all the Scripture so that you could easily follow along as you listened to the podcast.
In the last episode, we saw that Paul was all things to all kinds of groups of people that he might be able to save some. In the last episode, we were looking at Acts chapter 15. In the following chapters, we can read Paul really being all things to all people. In chapter 16, he goes to a riverside where prayer is being done. He went to jail, got the Jailer, and saved his whole house. In chapter 17, Thessalonians goes to the synagogue of the Jews, then to Berea and Athens. Chapter 18 goes to Corinth, Ephesus, and Antioch, and chapter 19 back to Corinth and Ephesians.
Acts 18:19 – 21 “And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.”
He was with the Jews at Ephesus at the synagogue and wanted to go to Jerusalem.
Romans 10:1 – 4 “Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”
His heart's desire was for Israel to get saved.
Acts 20:16 – 24 “For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: 23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. 24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
He wanted to get the message out all about God's grace to the Jews and the Gentiles. They both needed this information, especially the Judeans because they were taught they had to obey the law. Paul was teaching them about the change that was now done by believing in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ.
Acts 21:3 -22:5 “Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden. 4 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. 5 And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. 6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. 7 And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. 8 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. 9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. 10 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus. 11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. 12 And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. 14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. 15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. 16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. 17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present. 19 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. 20 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: 21 And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. 22 What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. 23 Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them; 24 Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law. 25 As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication. 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them. 27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, 28 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place. 29 (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.) 30 And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut. 31 And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. 32 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul. 33 Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done. 34 And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle. 35 And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people. 36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. 37 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? 38 Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? 39 But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. 40 And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying, 22:1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. 2 (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) 3 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. 4 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. 5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.”
Paul tells them about his conversion, how he was born again, and how he got saved on the road to Damascus. How the Lord Jesus Christ talked to him in a vision, how he told them that he had to suffer many things for Jesus' sake. How he was called to be an apostle. For the rest of his life, he endeavored to do just that. He wanted to be all things to all people to win them for Christ. As you read the rest of the book of Acts, you can see that he tells about his conversion on the road to Damascus a few times in those chapters after being arrested and brought to Rome. He was able to write three Church Epistles while in prison. He blew it, but he understood the grace of God. I believe on those castle steps, he just said okay, God, what do I need to do now. He started doing it because he could stand in God's wonderful grace. Paul continued his mission to the best of his ability. To help others get saved was his heart's desire.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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414 – Let's Get Organized God's Way Part Four
Another Meeting to get Organized
By Steve Jaynes
Here are the notes that I used as I taught this lesson. I wrote out all the Scripture so that you could easily follow along as you listened to the podcast.
Acts 14:27 - 28 “And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. 28 And there they abode long time with the disciples.”
Acts 14:26 “And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.”
It seems to me that Paul was excited about the grace of God, and he kept teaching it. But something was coming down to put her wrench in it. To mess it up. This episode is about another meeting to handle this question with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem.
Acts 15:1 – 35 “And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. 3 And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. 4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. 6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. 8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. 12 Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. 13 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: 14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. 15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, 16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: 17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. 18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. 19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: 20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. 21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. 22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: 23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: 24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: 25 It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, 26 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; 29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. 30 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: 31 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. 32 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. 33 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. 34 Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. 35 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.”
This is the fourth meeting that we looked at as we've gone through this series. This was a good meeting. They got most of what they needed to continue to move The Word of God accurately. Let's see how it goes when looking at the doctrine laid out in Galatians chapter two.
Galatians 2:1 – 8 “Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. 3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: 4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: 5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. 6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: 7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; 8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)”
It says what they saw it doesn't say what God Said. It doesn't say what the word says. It says what they saw, and what they saw added nothing to Paul's understanding. Let's read verse 7 again.
Galatians 2:9 – 10 “And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. 10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.”
Once again, it says, "who seemed to be pillows." It doesn't say who the pillows are or who got Revelation from God. It says that they added nothing to Paul's understanding.
Let's read from 1st Corinthians chapter 9, which I believe was Paul's heart in moving God's word; I believe it is God's heart; let's read it together.
1 Corinthians 9:16 – 27 “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel."
To understand how to "make the gospel of Christ without charge, we have to remember what was written earlier in the same chapter. What it means is he didn't want to overcharge them. He wanted to be just and equitable to everybody in the situation. Look at 1st Corinthians 9:9 through 11.
1 Corinthians 9:9 - 11 “For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? 10 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. 11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?”
1 Corinthians 9:19 "For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
Paul was all things to all men that he might be able to save some.
Galatians 2:11 – 16 “But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. 14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? 15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, 16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”
When any believer forgets about the grace of God, he can easily fall back into the law or ones he makes up for himself. He has some rules and regulations for himself, and then he will want to share them with you. We have to watch out for that in our own lives and others.
Galatians 3:1 – 6 “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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413 – Let's Get Organized God's Way Part Three
Paul Starts Teaching on Grace
By Steve Jaynes
Here are the notes that I used as I taught this lesson. I wrote out all the Scripture so that you could easily follow along as you listened to the podcast.
Acts 13:1 – 5 “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 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 unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. 5 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.”
The organizational part happens by the Holy Spirit, meaning God by revelation, with God, and plenty of prayer and fasting. Fasting means a Devotion to God.
Acts 13:6 – 12 “And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: 7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. 9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, 10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? 11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.”
Paul made it out all right. He used the manifestations of the spirit to size up the situation. He took care of it. Now look at Acts 13:16 & 17.
Acts 13:16 "Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it."
Acts 13:37 – 39 “ But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. 38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.”
Justified from all things, Paul starts teaching about the grace of God.
Acts 13:40 – 52 “Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; 41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. 42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. 44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. 51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.”
Paul continues to teach about the grace of God throughout the Book of Acts and augments and gives more information in the church Epistles.
Acts 14:3 “Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”
Romans 3:19 – 31 “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: 30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.”
Grace is received by believing. Believing is a very important key to knowing about and believing.
Romans 4:1 – 25 “What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. 13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.”
It's all by believing, and it continues in the Book of Romans chapters 5, 6, and 7, and throughout all the church Epistles, the topic of the grace of God is taught.
To learn more about Abraham, I have a podcast series called Abraham's Example of Believing episodes 267 through 272. The series can be found on the "classes and teaching website." Here's a link to the teaching page. https://stevejaynes.com/teachings-classes
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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412 – Let's Get Organized God's Way Part Two
By Steve Jaynes
Let's Get Organized God's Way Part Two
Here are the notes that I used as I taught this lesson. I wrote out all the Scripture so that you could easily follow along as you listened to the podcast.
Acts 8:1 – 8 “ And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was great joy in that city.”
Whenever there is great pressure, some people leave the right way of believing because of the pressure, but some stay strong, knowing that God Will Make A Way where there is no way.
The scattering was systematic planning that came about with holy men of God with the holy spirit in them. The plan worked. The plan always works when God is involved. When the pressure is on, you'll always get persecution on one side and great joy on the other side. This always happens when there's great persecution.
Acts 8:9 – 21 “But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.”
All of us need to make sure that our hearts are right in the sight of God. This comes about through prayer, asking God, and knowing the Word of God.
Acts 8:22 – 25 “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. 25 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.”
We need to keep learning, praying, and speaking to others The Word of God. To do this, we have to plan this into our lives. We plan to continue to learn, pray, and speak the word to others.
In Acts, we learn the action taken after the plans and the systematic scattering of believers as they went in Spoke the Word. Now in the church Epistles, we can learn the doctrine. We're going to learn this from the Great Book of Ephesians.
Ephesians 4:32 – 5:20 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look on the website. Here's the link.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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411 – Let's Get Organized God's Way
By Steve Jaynes
Latest announcements
I'm starting a new series with this podcast. I'm calling Let's Get Organized God's Way. The series will be teachings starting in the book of Acts as we look for principles and keys to organization and how to keep organized. I will read the principal from the book of Acts, and then we'll look at the church Epistles to see how they are augmented or the information is more fully explained so that we can be more organized in God's way.
The podcast has show notes in it where I put all my notes for the teaching on each of the podcasts that are sent out. If you were to subscribe to the podcast, you would get these delivered right to your email account each time a new podcast comes out. It's one way to stay informed of what I'm doing because I'll always put the latest announcements in the show notes on each podcast.
Another way to keep informed is to check out the website. I have an Events page and links to all my podcasts and website teachings. stevejaynes.com.
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Let's Get Organized God's Way
Acts 6:1 - 8 ”And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: 6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.”
1 Corinthians 12:1 7 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”
1 Corinthians 12:12 – 14 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many.”
1 Corinthians 12:27 – 31 “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
Ephesians 4:11 – 16 “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Romans 12:3 – 21 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
The Announcers: Steve Jaynes and Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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410 – Spiritual Perception and Awareness
By Steve Jaynes
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened;” means growing your spiritual perception and awareness. That's what this week's podcast is going to teach us. How to develop a spiritual perception and awareness.
Continuing with that figure of speech, we must remember that the Bible is an Eastern book and needs to be seen from Eastern eyes with spiritual perception.
A spiritual person from the East in the times of the Bible looks at many things as a service to God, like helping strangers. They may be angels unaware. Also, at weddings and funerals, they would attend those functions thinking they were doing a service to God. They would be praising and honoring God and serving God. They were humbling one another by blessing one another by saying to each other, “May God bless you, may God bless you.” Knowing that God will bless them. To grow in spiritual perception and awareness means to grow in spiritual understanding. To do that means reading and studying God's Word while praying as you go through life.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
You can look at the website if you want to keep informed of all we are doing here with our podcast. Here's the link.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. We do the zoom most of the time.
Thank you to all of you who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available worldwide as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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409 – Lost and Found
By Steve Jaynes
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Teaching Notes
Lost and Found
In talking with people and counseling at times, I have heard people say I've lost my joy, I don't have a more Abundant Life, I'm praying, but I still have needs. How do I get from being lost to found? Let's get to God's Word and see how to regain that joy we once had.
1 John 1:1 – 4 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”
Looking at and handling the Word of God is how you get the joy back.
Matthew 6:24: “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Mammon is the thing of the world. We are to think about the things of God.
Colossians 3:1 – 17 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Matthew 6:25 – 34 “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Mark 11:22 - 24 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
2 Corinthians 12:7 - 10 “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
Romans 5:1 – 5 “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 patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
2 Corinthians 11:26 – 28 “In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. 28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.”
2 Timothy 3:10 – 12 “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
If you ever find yourself at a loss, pray, ask God for help, get into The Word, and read the promises of God. If you can find a like-minded Believer for encouragement, that is good, but if not, we always have God.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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God
408 – The Seed of the Serpent and Her Seed Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the wonderful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Now, the gift of the holy spirit is available. Sometimes called being born again or born from above. It is having the seed of Christ within them. In this teaching, I show that Pentecost has been coming since Genesis 3:15. I felt the need to share the difference between the two seeds. I have the notes so you can easily follow along.
Acts 2:1 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”
In Acts chapter 2, Pentecost finally came almost four thousand years after Genesis 3:15 when it was first announced that the promised seed of Christ within would become available.
Genesis 3:15 “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
Thy seed is talking about the seed of the serpent, the devil, and her seed is talking about the seed of Christ and now is within every believer.
Genesis 3:9 – 16 “And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. 14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. 16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.”
What we just read is the results of the fall of Adams and Eve. Looking at “the husband shall rule over thee,” I want to return to Genesis chapter 2.
Genesis 2:20 – 25 “And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”
You can see clearly that the woman was to be a helper, a 'help meet,' someone to help Adam, not someone he could boss around.
Genesis 3:17 – 19 “And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; 18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; 19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” In Genesis, we can see the result of the Fall physically. What happened to the earth and the new duties of Adam and Eve? But what practically happened, we can see in the following few verses.
Luke 4:3 – 8 “And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” Adam gave the Dominion, the power, and the authority of the Earth to God's arch-enemy, the adversary, the devil. The devil knew it and told Jesus Christ he had it. Jesus Christ never doubted it and never questioned it. He just stood on the Word of God.
John 14:30 & 31 “Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
Jesus knows who the prince of this world is.
1 Corinthians 2:6 – 8 “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”
2 Corinthians 4:3 & 4 “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
I want to show you the first person born of the seed of the serpent. His name was Cain. Let's take a look.
Genesis 4:1 – 16 “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 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 Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. 8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. 9 And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper? 10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. 11 And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand; 12 When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth. 13 And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me. 15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. 16 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.”
1 John 3:1 & 2 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
Look who we are. We are sons of God. Where sons of God by seed. Jesus Christ was the promised seed, and now God can reproduce that seed in us. We have Christ within us. We are sons of God. We can do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. You will need to hear my teaching to understand these verses. I can explain it so they make sense and you will understand.
1 John 3:3 – 16 “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. 11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
1 John 4:1 – 8 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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God
407 – We Care for One Another
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show, “We Care for One Another”. The Scriptures are all written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
In this week's podcast, we're going to look at how we are to care for one another. The Scriptures tell us that we are members in particular in the family of God, in the body of Christ. As members of that one body, we are to have the same care for another. We're going to look in the Scriptures and see what the Scriptures say about caring for one another.
1 Corinthians 12:12 -14, 27 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many.
27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”
Ephesians 4:7 – 14 “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”
Colossians 2:8 – 19 “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”
Romans 12:3 – 20 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”
Galatians 5:13 & 14 “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.”
Galatians 6:1 – 5, 9 & 10 “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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God
406 – Emmaus
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Emmaus”. I have all the scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
Maurice Coleman reads his poem “A Salute to Christ, My Lord and Savior!”
Steve teaching “Emmaus”
On the first Sunday after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, some tremendous and interesting things happened, which we're going to look at. We're going to get a little running start on what happened that day. Some of the women went to the sepulcher early while it was still dark. Then later that same day, two disciples walked to Emmaus.
John 20:1 – 18 “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. 6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. 9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. 11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.”
Mary and other women told the disciples early in the morning what they saw at the grave. How two angles told that Jesus was risen. They were slow to believe.
Luke 24:1, 12, 13 “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.”
This is later the same day.
Luke 24:14 - 36 “And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.”
1 Corinthians 15:4 – 6 “ And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas [Peter], then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.”
This chronological order follows right along with what is said in Luke chapter 24.
Luke 24:35 – 43 “And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them.”
Luke 24:44 – 49 “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 understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
What is written here between vs 44 and 49 started to be taught on the same day, that Sunday, the day in which we call Resurrection Sunday, until the day of the ascension of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ continued to teach so that they could understand the Scriptures. Getting ready for “the promise of the Father” and getting ready for what was about to happen next.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
The author and reader of the poem “A Salute to Christ, My Lord and Savior!”: by Maurice Coleman
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God
405 – The Glory of God
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show, “The Glory of God”. I have all the scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along.
In this podcast show, we're going to look at some of the aspects of the glory of God. Moses wanted to know and see the glory of God, so Moses asked God if he could see the glory of God.
Exodus 33:18 – 23 “And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. 20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: 23 And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.”
Bullinger defines the word glory as heavy or weighty. I always thought of it as the credit or who gets the credit.
Exodus 34:29 – 35 “And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. 30 And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him. 31 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them. 32 And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. 33 And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face. 34 But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded. 35 And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.”
The children of Israel could not stand to see the glory of God. Today the glory of God is available to us. But only to the point of how much we can stand ourselves. We can continue to grow to see more of the glory of God.
Exodus 33:11a “And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend.”
Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
Today we have the glory of God in the church by Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 4:11 “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
Today we let God be glorified through Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:17 – 31 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”
It says that if we are to glory, we should glory in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 2:9 – 16 “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
We let the mind of Christ live us. The Christ in us by spirit and the knowledge of God.
2 Corinthians 2:14a “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ,”
2 Corinthians 2:16b “And who is sufficient for these things?”
The question of who is sufficient for these things is answered in chapter 3 and the following. Let's read some of it.
2 Corinthians 3:4 – 18 “ And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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God
404 – The Throne of Grace
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show, “The Throne of Grace”. I have all the scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give it a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
In this podcast show, we're going to look at some of the aspects of the grace of God as it pertains to staying connected to the Head, Jesus Christ.
John 14:10 – 12 “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
Jesus Christ was very connected to the Father, as we can see from these Scriptures. He says, “he that believeth on me, Jesus Christ, shall do the works that he did and greater.” Sometimes we think it should say, “He that believeth on me that is a clergyman, elder or your leader. Someone else but me.” But that's not what it says. Jesus Christ said, “he that believes, and that means every believer. We can see from these verses that believing is very important. Let's look at Mark.
Mark 11:22 – 24 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
These verses tell us that we are to believe and not to doubt. Once again, it says, whosoever. That means every believer is required to believe. When we pray, we command with power.
Looking at the words “this mountain.” I've heard it taught that Mountain is talking about big gigantic problems. That makes some sense to me because I've never seen it recorded when anyone asks for a mountain to be moved into the sea. The Crux of it, the understanding of it, is that if you needed to, you could even move mountains. We have seen records from God's Word of men and women doing many big and fabulous miracles against terrible odds and dangers and still coming out on top.
Mark 9:28 & 29 “And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
By prayer, meaning we need to stay connected to God. Looking at these words, 'this kind' means a big problem. Similar to 'this mountain'.
Matthew 17:19 – 21 “Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”
2 Corinthians 12:7 – 10 “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
My grace is sufficient for thee. Not Paul's abilities or talents but the power of Christ within.
2 Corinthians 12:12 “Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.”
2 Corinthians 12:15 “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved”
2 Corinthians 12:19 “Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”
Paul always did things for their edifying and service for others. Even if they didn't appreciate it.
1 Corinthians 15:9 & 10 “For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
It's by the grace of God that we all are what we are. We all can do the work that Jesus Christ did and greater. We all can go as far as we want to with God. We have the supply, the unlimited Supply. The supply is without measure. All are available to us by the grace of God. We can have as much as we want and believe for.
Hebrews 4:14 – 16 “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
We have the grace to help ourselves and others. Our cry, our passion is, “What can I do for you.” “What can we do for each other.” “What do you need? Let me help.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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God
403 – Staying Spiritual Connected
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show, “Staying Spiritual Connected”. I have all the scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give it a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
In last week's show, I did a little analogy on the electric grid and how to get the supply from the electric company we needed to be connected. With a generator, we could be self-sufficient. In this week's show, I go a little further with the analogy by talking about the price being paid by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. When we stay connected, we glorify God. We glorify God by staying spiritually connected.
1 Corinthians 6:20 “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.”
John 15:5 “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
We need to stay connected to Jesus Christ. Because without him, we can do nothing. In life, things get tough sometimes. Opportunities and problems come our way. We need to get and keep closer to God. By getting closer to God by prayer, fasting, and looking at God's Word, we have a closer connection. We can be more than conquerors as we stay close to God and his son Jesus Christ who is the head.
Galatians 3:1 “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”
To be more perfect in the flesh is by using our own efforts and our own abilities. We think we have what we need instead of relying on God and his Son.
The phrase “by hearing of faith” can we use and is used in two ways. In verse 2, it's a past tense. We heard Romans 10:9 & 10. Believed it. We were born again and received the holy spirit. In verse five it is in a present tense ministering. Something is being supplied by spirit.
Colossians 2:19 “And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered [Supplies], and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”
Nourishment is being supplied.
Ephesians 4:16 “From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Nourishment is being supplied.
Philippians 1:19 “For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,”
It's a supply of the spirit of Jesus Christ. It's not being supplied with the new birth spirit. It's being filled with power from on high supplied by Jesus Christ. It's a manifestation of the spirit or a service to others that is supplied to us by Jesus Christ.
Looking back to Galatians 3:5. To be performing a miracle has to be done by men of spirit. It happens as they, or you act. It happens because men of spirit see the need, want to get involved, and start to act, relying on God to help them in whatever is needed. Even if it's a miracle or any of the other nine manifestations and/or ministries of service to others.
Acts 19:11 “And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:”
Who did the Miracles, God, by the hands of Paul as he did the action? That's how all manifestations work. When you speak in tongues, you start to move your lips, you start to speak, and God has the words for you. You do it together.
John 5:17 “But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”
Jesus Christ is working right along with God. Today and you, we work right alongside Jesus Christ and God. All three of us work together. That's the trinity.
John 14:10 “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
In reading many of the records in the Old Testament, you can see that many of the great believers from the Old Testament were miracle workers. They saw needs. They got involved. They pray. They fasted. They relied on God to deliver them. They did miraculous things. Men you can read about like, Jonathan and his armor-bearer, David, Esther and Mordecai, Elijah, Elijah, and many more. You see the pattern as you read. You can see that they got involved, they acted, and miracles followed them. We can do the same works and greater because we believe in the name of Jesus Christ.
Looking at Galatians 3: 2 & 5, We act, God energizes.
Sometimes believers turn to the flash and stop being connected to the source. One thing that stops the man of power is focusing on the law or his own resources, his own abilities, and talents. I have been like that many times, and I've seen the folly of relying on my own abilities. But we can change your mind at any point and get closer to God. That's great news.
Galatians 5:4 “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”
When you try to live by your own religious rules or your projects, your ideas, you, you, you, you have fallen from grace. You become powerless. You become a sense person relying on just the facts.
How to Stay connected?
Speaking tongues much, manifesting much, serving others much. That's how to stay connected.
1 Corinthians 14:1 – 4, & 12 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”
You want to learn how to be the best at edifying, exhorting, and comforting others. You can do that at your fellowship by being ready to serve and manifest.
1 Corinthians 12:27 – 31 “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
Look at all the ways that you can serve in the body of Christ being a member in particular. We do it all with love. Every believer has the ability to do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater.
This next section of God's Word that we're going to read together is like a little capsule of everything that I was teaching in this podcast show.
Philippians 3:4 – 8 “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”
We win with Christ, the head of the church, the body of Christ.
Philippians 3:9 – 15 “And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”
May you draw closer to God and his son Jesus Christ? May you have a good connection to the source.
May the source be with you.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don't forget to rate the show and give it a good review. This could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me, let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
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God
402 – Your Spiritual Connection
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show, “Your Spiritual Connection”. I have all the scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give it a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
As a little review, before we get started, we need to remember that Jesus Christ is the head of the church and the one body. That every believer can do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. That it is done in two main ways. One is by the manifestations of the holy spirit, and two, by the ministries of service that every believer has. Every believer has all manifestations, and every believer has a ministry of service. Both of these are done by the same spirit given to every believer.
Romans 12:3 – 10 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
Looking at the word 'measure' that is mentioned in verse 3, that measure means unlimited, and I'll show you this in the following verses.
John 3:34 & 35 “ For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.”
If it is without measure, it means it's unlimited. Every believer can do the works of Jesus Christ and greater. What about you? You must have the measure unlimited available to you.
Let's think about the Connections that we see around us. Like the electrical connection we have to our homes. It starts with a power plant and then comes by wires on poles down the sides of the roads to our house. We have a connection from the power plant to our homes. We decide how to use that power because we have the connection.
A few years ago, we lost our connection to the power company because of storms that we had here. We lost power for 7 days. After being without power, my wife and I decided to get a whole house generator. With that whole house generator, if the power ever stopped, we would be self-sufficient.
What about our connection with God? We have that via spirit, and we can utilize nine manifestations. But with God, we never lose the connection. We do not want to be running off our own sufficiency.
In the podcast show, I talk about some other connections. We used to have phone lines for our connection to communicate with others. Now from the internet, we can get valuable information by means of text, writings, audio and visual, pictures and how-to instructions. This all sounds a lot like the manifestations of the spirit to me. We can get information from God in all those ways, and it's always better, and it never has a problem with the connection on God's side. If there were ever a problem with the connection, it would be on our side.
Another connection that I looked at was that of water. We need wells, reservoirs, water tanks and Towers, and aqueducts. We also can get water from rivers and lakes. But whenever I think about water sources, I think about this verse in Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 2:13 “For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.”
Our connection starts when we are born again and when we are born again. We received the holy spirit, sometimes called the spirit of Christ, and Christ in you.
Ephesians 1:19 – 23 “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” Filleth, all in all, means unlimited power to us.
Ephesians 3:20 & 21 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
We have exceedingly abundant power available to us. That's unlimited power that works within us, but it's not just within ourselves like a little generator. We need to be connected to God through Jesus Christ to us.
John 5:19 “Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
The Son can do nothing of himself. What about you?
John 15:1 & 5 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
We need to stay connected. We can do nothing without God in Christ in us.
2 Corinthians 2:14 – 16 “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?”
Who is sufficient for these things? The answer is in 2nd Corinthians chapter 3.
2 Corinthians 3:3 – 6 “ Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”
Our sufficiency is of God. We can never forget that. Our sufficiency is through Christ to God.
2 Corinthians 3:7 – 18 “But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
We can continue to grow into the same image by the spirit of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:1 – 7 “Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
The power is of God and not of us. We should not look at our holy spirit as little generators that we have within ourselves.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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401 - The Last Thoughts on The Age of Grace, Grace be with You
By Steve Jaynes
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Teaching Notes
Ephesians 1:2, 6 & 7 “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
Grace be to you.
Ephesians 2:5 – 10 “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
We all have it.
Ephesians 3:2 – 8 “If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;”
From Paul to us.
Ephesians 4:7, 29, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
We all got all that is and was available. Now we building us up one another.
Ephesians 6:24 “Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
God
400 - The Age of Grace
By Steve Jaynes
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The Teaching Notes
The Age of Grace started on the day of Pentecost, and we can see little glimpses of grace in Peter's first sermon on that first day of The Age of Grace.
Acts 2:37 – 39 “ Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Acts 2:41-43, 46 &47 “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
Acts 11:19 – 26 “ Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.”
Barnabas has seen the grace of God. We can, too, if we look and know what to look for.
Acts 13:42 – 47 “And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. 44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.”
Acts 26:16 – 19 “But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:”
2 Timothy 1:6 - 15 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. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved [salvation] us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me;”
Acts 13:47 – 52 “For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. 51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 14:1 – 3 “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 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”
In the age of Grace, it's, “Nothing in my hands do I bring.” It has gone from 'do' to 'done'. In the Old Testament, it was 'do'. In The Age of Grace, it's 'done'.
In the Book of Romans, from chapter 3:19 through the end of chapter 8 are tremendous lessons in detail on how the grace of God works. Emphasizing the category of forgiveness of sins. The topic has been taught many times by many fine teachers. One of the great things that you really need to understand is that faith and believing tie in very closely with grace and forgiveness.
Romans 3:22 – 28 “Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”
Now going to less known scriptures dealing with grace from the practical side of Romans starting in Chapter 11.
Romans 11:1 – 11 “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
The 'remnant according to the election of grace' is those who believe. We are chosen by God's grace. We receive it by believing.
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded 8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. 9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: 10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway. 11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.”
The election is the ones who believed. The rest, it says here, are in slumber, asleep. But it made it so that after they went to the Judeans by religion, and they refused the grace of God, Paul and Barnabas said, “Lo we turn to the Gentiles.” Which was what God had called Paul to do.
Isaiah 29:10 – 13 “For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”
Here it says, “by the precepts of men”. In Matthew, it says “by the tradition of men”, the same thing.
Romans 12:3 – 8 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”
The word 'gifts' here means 'ways of serving', given to us by God differing one from another because we do not all have the same office or function. It is according to our believing and God working in us, Christ in us. Our believing comes from our concern, interest, and need.
Romans 15:13 – 19 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”
This is talking about serving one another.
15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”
Paul says here he can be more bold with them because of the grace of God. Partly because he knows what God has called him to do. He is confident that even though it may be more bold than they'd like, maybe more confrontational, maybe more startling. But it's what God wants to have done. It is by the grace of God that he stands and is bold and proclaims exactly what God wants him to proclaim. Because of grace.
1 Corinthians 15:1 – 10 “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
Stand in grace.
2 Corinthians 12:7 – 19 “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
No matter how hard it gets, God will make a way where there is no way. That's the grace of God in your life. We should expect the grace of God or the favor of God in our lives. When we need it. Prayer with believing. God help me get out of this situation.
2 Corinthians 11:23 – 33 “Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. 24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. 28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. 29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? 30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. 31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. 32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: 33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.”
Think of some of the things that we went through to do what God wanted us to do. Sometimes we had hardships, and sometimes, we had to go and do things where we didn't have enough money or resources. But we went anyhow. We went and did what God wanted us to do. God found a way for us to do it. That is the grace of God, the favor of God.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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399 – Lesson from Romans on Grace
Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly.
Latest Announcements
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I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on the home page of my website and on all podcast show notes.
The following are my notes for the podcast show entitled 'Lesson from Romans on Grace.'
The Apostle Paul wrote a lot about the grace of God in the Book of Romans. Especially from chapter 3: 19 through the end of chapter 8. He mostly covers we are saved by God's grace, and we have forgiveness of sins. Paul utilizes his experience to help people understand grace. He talks about how he had God's grace in his life when he didn't deserve it. You can read in the book of Acts the things that he did in putting men and women into prison, his conversion on the road to Damascus, and his following Ministry to bring light to the Gentiles.
He gives many details and makes many points in those chapters from Romans 3 through 8, but here's just a summary.
Romans 3:19 – 31 “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: 30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.”
One of the things that you can see is that faith/believing is very closely tied in with grace.
Romans 4:1, 4 – 8 “What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.”
It's not that we've never sinned or that we will never sin again, but God will not impute sin on those who believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ.
Romans 4:18 – 5:2 “Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. 5:1 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.”
Do we believe that Jesus Christ did all the work needed for us to be saved, born again, and by his grace, our sins have been forgiven once and for all? The sin problem has been answered and handled by Jesus Christ, Our Lord. We just need to believe in Jesus Christ, who did the work so that we can be forgiven.
Romans 5:19 – 21 “For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Grace did much more abound than sin. So now we stand in the grace that we now have.
This makes us a little bold, a little Fearless, knowing that we can stand and do whatever God calls us to do. Paul writes about this as we continue reading.
Romans 11:1 – 11 “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
The 'remnant according to the election of grace' is those who believe. We are chosen by God's grace. We receive it by believing.
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded 8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. 9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: 10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway. 11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.”
The election is the ones who believed. The rest, it says here, are in slumber, asleep.
But it made it so that after they went to the Judeans by religion, and they refused the grace of God, then Paul and Barnabas said “Lo we turn to the Gentiles.” Which was what God had called Paul to do.
Isaiah 29:10 – 13 “For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”
Here it says, “by the precepts of men”. In Matthew, it says “by the tradition of men”, the same thing.
Romans 12:3 – 8 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”
The word gifts here means 'ways of serving', given to us by God differing one from another because we do not all have the same office or function. It is according to our believing and God working in us, Christ in us. Our believing comes from our interest, concern, and need.
Romans 15:13 – 19 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”
This is talking about serving one another.
15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”
Paul says here he can be more bold with them because of the grace of God. Partly because he knows what God has called him to do. He is confident that even though it may be more bold than they'd like, maybe more confrontational, maybe more startling. But it's what God wants to have done. It is by the grace of God that he stands and is bold and proclaims exactly what God wants him to proclaim. Because of Grace.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
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Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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398 – Salvation for All
By
Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are my notes for the latest podcast show entitled 'Salvation for All.' I have all the scriptures written out, so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give it a listen.
1 Timothy 2:4 “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
This is what I think about most of the time, and this is what I want to do. I start every day with prayer, reading God's Word, studying the Bible, and thinking about putting teachings together. I teach and run Fellowships on Sunday mornings and Tuesday nights. Plus, some special Biblical Study Teaching. I have a podcast show, and I post on Facebook. All to help people get born again and come to an accurate knowledge of God's Word.
Acts 2:37 – 39 “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
Who is salvation for? Well, it's for everybody.
Acts 2:46 & 47 “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
The word favour sometimes is translated as grace in God's Word. The Greek word for favor and grace is the same Greek word. It says here that we share favor with everybody. We share what God makes available for us with everybody, and the Lord adds to the church daily, such as should be saved. Now we know our job, and we know the Lord does his' Job.
1 Corinthians 3:4 – 9 “For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.”
God does the increasing. We do the watering and planting. We are laborers and workers together with God.
2 Corinthians 5:14 – 6:2 “For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)”
We got the word of reconciliation. We have the Ministry of Reconciliation. We are workers together with God. We're even called ambassadors for Christ. And salvation is available to everybody, and today is the time to do it.
Ephesians 2:8 – 10 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
What do you think the good works are? Maybe being a laborer together with God. God can work with us and teach us individually what it is that we can do. What we can share as we share favor with all.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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397 - The age of Grace revealed in Acts part 2
By
Steve Jaynes
In this podcast show, I am going to be reading a lot of the Scriptures. I have written the Scriptures all out in the show notes so that you can follow along fairly easily. But you have to listen to the show to get an understanding as I explain a lot of it.
The Scriptures are written out so that you can easily follow along.
Acts 9:1 – 26 “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. 7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. 8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul has come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.”
What we see here is the conversion of Saul and the start of his preaching. Next, I'm going to show you Saul's timeline by cross-referencing between Galatians and the book of Acts.
Galatians 1:11 – 24 “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; 22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. 24 And they glorified God in me.”
It says that he did not confer with flesh and blood. What he mostly listened to was the information that he got from and about Jesus Christ. It says he got the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Acts 9:22 – 30 “But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.”
Here it says he went to Caesarea and then to Tarsus, and this is where we'll find him when Barnabas goes to find him.
Galatians 2:1 “Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.”
I just want to point this out that this is 14 years later and has nothing to do with our study of the conversion of Saul, but It may come up later in a Biblical study.
What follows is Paul speaking at the time of his arrest on the castle steps as he talks to the chief captain. There is added information here about the conversion.
Acts 22:4 – 29 “And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. 5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. 6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me. 7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. 9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. 10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. 11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. 12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, 13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. 14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. 17 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. 19 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: 20 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. 21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. 22 And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. 23 And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air, 24 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him. 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? 26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. 27 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. 28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. 29 Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.”
Once again, in the book of Acts, there's more information as Paul is before King Agrippa. If you read it closely, you can see some tremendous things. In listening to the show, I point out some things that I see that will help us to understand more about Paul's Mission and calling by Jesus Christ.
Acts 26:1 – 23 “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: 3 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. 4 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; 5 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. 6 And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: 7 Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. 8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? 9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. 11 And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities. 12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. 14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: 20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. 21 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. 22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: 23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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396 - The age of Grace revealed in Acts part 1
By
Steve Jaynes
There are two main characters in The Book of Acts that we need to look at to start understanding the age of Grace. One is Peter, who was an apostle of Jesus Christ. The second is Paul, who was made an apostle of Jesus Christ by Jesus Christ himself. There are other men and women who helped in getting the information out about the age of Grace. But primarily Peter, in the beginning chapters of the book of Acts. Then Paul in the middle of the book of Acts to the end. Others also explain the Age of Grace, sometimes called The Age of the Great Mystery. Acts 2:36 – 39 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
We see in these verses the word 'repent', which means to change one's mind for the better. For a closer walk with God. The word 'repent' is, in part, a function of the renewed mind.
Acts 2:41-47 “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
Right from the beginning here in Acts, we can see the power of the holy spirit being manifested. We can also see that the Lord did the increase. We know that we can water, we can plant, but God gives the increase. We just share the favor or the grace of God to others.
Acts 3:1 – 8, 19 “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”
Freedom is available to men and women when you teach them God's Word. They can start to walk. They can start to be delivered. They can start to see the promises of God in their life. They can start to see the power of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 4:7 - 12 “And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
It is in the name of Jesus Christ that people are saved. It's the teaching about Jesus Christ that brings the power of the holy spirit to people. It's the most powerful name in the world. We can use that name in prayer, in ministering, and in helping people. It is in that most powerful name. The name of Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:29 – 31 “And now, Lord, behold their threatenings [True believers are threaten all the time.]: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.”
The people who speak the Word of God with boldness will really have something. They'll be able to tap into the resources for a more abundant life for themselves and others. There is nothing wrong with being bold on God's Word.
Acts 5:14 – 16 “And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.”
Everyone must have been believed. The power of the holy spirit was demonstrated.
Acts 5:17 – 31 “Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, 20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. 21 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told, 23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. 24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. 25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.”
We all need forgiveness of sins because we always fall short of the glory of God. We have forgiveness of sins because of what Jesus Christ did for us. That is good news. People need to hear it. They want to have it.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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395 – “The Comfort of God”
by Steve Jaynes
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I'm starting something new in September, I'm going to give announcements in text messages two or three times a month. I will send a short text message pointing you to either my website, an event, or announcements. To be put on this list, all you have to do is email me or text me telling me you would like to be on my announcement list. Tell me the phone number you would like me to use. This will be a group text, but no one will see anybody else, and nobody will be able to reply to anybody else.
Amazon has allowed me to offer a 5-day promotion where you have 5 days to upload the Kindle book The Comfort of God. This is a free Kindle book. In the Kindle book, there are links to all four parts of the audio class. The Five-day free promotion is from September 1st through the 5th. This is a way to get this part of the audio class and book for free. Click here is the link to the Kindle Book,
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and on all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Here's the link to my website.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you who help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts wherever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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394 - Giving and Receiving, The Right Heart
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God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
“Giving and Receiving.”
This is a reposting of the start of a series I did on “Giving and Receiving.” This is an important series to help Bible students to by understanding the principles of giving and receiving. The Bible teaches how to tap into the resources of the more Abundant Life. Believers should be prosperous. The series starts off with The Heart of Giving.” Then we get into the background of it through the Old Testament all the way up until what's available for us today. I'm making the first segment available on this podcast. The rest of the sessions are on my website.
The series concentrates on giving and receiving, but I will spend time on the study of tithing, offerings, cheerful giving, and the proper utilization of finances. We're going to go to God's Word and let God's Words speak for itself. To start off with, we're going to get into the heart of giving.
There is a Syllabus available through Amazon.com to help you follow along with the live audio teachings. “Giving and Receiving: [There is a bonus series available both audio and as part of the giving and receiving syllabus] Plus All Sufficiency In Everything” by Steve Jaynes.
Both paperback and e-books can be purchased and are being distributed around the world. Click here to get the description and purchase. It is also available on my website on the Biblical Studies Books Page. https://stevejaynes.com/biblical-studies-books
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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God
393 – “What Difference Does It Make, The Integrity of The Word”
by Ken Libby
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As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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God
392 – Having Favour
by Brab Bennet
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As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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God
391 – Scriptures We Need to Know
by Steve Jaynes
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To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website; all the links to everything will be here. The latest podcast, Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
390 – WIW - Whether Those Things Were So
by Jon Bennet
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As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
389 – Treasure Filled Path of His Word
by Sheila Lorence
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website; all the links to everything will be here. The latest podcast, Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
388 – WIW - “ Relentless Devotion”
by Deb Quillen
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As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
387 – WIW - “Patient Endurance.”
By John Vaulding
Latest announcements
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website; all the links to everything will be here. The latest podcast, Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
386 – WIW - Exercise unto Godliness “Let's Hit the Gym.”
By Bob Swan
Latest announcements
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website; all the links to everything will be here. The latest podcast, Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
385 – WIW - Welcoming and Opening Teaching
By Steve Jaynes
Latest announcements
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website, and all the links to everything will be here. The latest podcast, Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
384 – WIW – Persistence Part Two
By Bruce Mahone
Latest announcements
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website, and all the links to everything will be here. The latest podcast, Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
383 – WIW – Wrap-up - Persistence Part One
By Bruce Mahone
Latest announcements
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website, and all the links to everything will be here—the latest podcast, how-to Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to ask biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
The episodes will appear in your email if you subscribe to the podcast outlet. This will be the easiest and best way for you to keep up with my teaching and be informed of what I'll be doing, or look at my website to see the teachings I have posted.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Here's the link to the website.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
384 – WIW – Persistence Part Two
By Bruce Mahone
Latest announcements
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website, and all the links to everything will be here. The latest podcast, Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to answer biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can look at the website. Here's the link.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
383 – WIW – Wrap-up - Persistence Part One
By Bruce Mahone
Latest announcements
To keep you informed about what I'm doing, you can subscribe to the podcast. I'll have the latest announcements in the show notes. I'll also keep posting teachings, information, and events on my website; all the links to everything will be here—the latest podcast, how to Zoom, and Dial-In inks.
As I search the Scriptures, I will teach what I learn from my home fellowship and other places I'm invited to teach. I want to get those teachings out to others so they, too, can continue to learn how to read their Bibles for themselves. That's my goal. I'll continue to have my local fellowships and other Biblical studies on Zoom.
I will always be available to ask biblical questions if you ever have one. You ask me questions, and I'll do my best to answer them according to my study of what the Scriptures say. Contact information will be on my website and all podcast show notes.
The episodes will appear in your email if you subscribe to the podcast outlet. This will be the easiest and best way for you to keep up with my teaching and be informed of what I'll be doing, or look at my website to see the teachings I have posted.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Here's the link to the website.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
382 – The Old Fogey Book – The Greater Law
The Truth According to the Bible
The Old Fogey Book – The Greater Law
Mark 2:23 – 28 The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.
Mark 3:1 – 6 There's the greater law. Do you know what that law is? It's the law of love that Jesus Christ came to make available for us, and he also introduced it to us.
Matt. 15:1 – 5 Let's look a little bit more detail into the word gift. What is this gift?
Marl 7:11 & 12 All to profit the synagogue not the mother of father.
Matt.15:5 – 20
Mark 7:1 – 23 What goes into our bodies and our minds won't bother us if we don't let it get into our hearts. We guard our hearts to line up with God's Word to live the more Abundant Life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To contact Steve to ask questions or share something, feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
381 – The Old Fogey Book – Trusting God
The Truth According to the Bible
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Old Fogey Book – Trusting God
Num. 23:19 God's word is trustworthy. God's not a man that he should lie.
Rom. 11:29 If God says it, He will do it. That settles it. People put their mistrust of mankind and contribute to God. But God is trustworthy.
II Peter 1:21, 2 – 4 Not of or by mankind.
Gal. 1:11 & 12 Not of or by mankind.
Acts 16 – 18
Joel 1:1 This is the Word of God.
Joel 2:28 & 29
John 5:39
John 17:8 & 17 God is perfect, and His son is perfect. His word must also be perfect.
II Tim. 2:16 &17 These verses tell us the function and purpose of the Bible. The Word of God puts man in contact with God for profit to the man.
Hos. 4:6 Destroyed for a lack of knowledge. It has to be a lack of knowledge of God's Word.
Jer 2:13 God reveals himself in his word God's word is very valuable and very profitable.
Another podcast that augments these teachings is episode 341, "How We Got the Bible.”
Matt. 4:4 We have many important things that we must do daily, but the most important thing is learning The Word of God, the words from God.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To contact Steve to ask questions or share something, feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
380 – God is No Respecter of Persons
The Truth According to the Bible
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
God is No Respecter of Persons
Acts 10: 1 – 29
Acts 2:14 – 18, 36 -39
Acts 10: 29 – 46
Acts 11:15 – 17
Acts 16:12 – 15
Rom. 16:1 – 6
I Cor. 14:29 - 37
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To contact Steve to ask questions or share something, feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
God
211 - Study of The New Birth Spirit, The Seed
This teaching is on the new birth, everything after its kind. We're going to learn a little bit about the seed and how everything is after its kind with a greater scope on the new birth. The greatest thing God has ever done. It is the miracle of all time how a person of body and soul could now become a person of body, soul, and spirit. Now you can have life and have it more than abundant. That is the greatest miracle of all time.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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Religions
At one of our Sunday morning fellowships, I taught "Religion, Where Does Religion Come From."
I was thinking about two different points of learning. One is that all the religions in the East and the Orient have very similar beliefs in a god, a higher power of some kind. They teach plenty of what Jesus taught on 'The Sermon on the Mount.' Most Eastern religions believe and share those teachings. This is true of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shinto, Confucianism, East Asian Buddhism, and Muslims. The theories and philosophies of these religions have many concepts in common.
The other learning point I am thinking about is that the devil is not original. He wants to be worshiped like the most high God. The devil does this by counterfeiting what is true worship. It looks closely like the truth for worship, but it is false. The truth they can be found in Scripture as holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit, God. For the counterfeit to be of any use, it must look a lot like the genuine. The only way to know if it's the genuine truth is to be an expert. I have good news for you. I can teach you how to be an expert.
I can teach you how to be an expert by teaching you the keys and signpost on How the Bible Interprets Itself. I do this with recorded Bible teachings, books, and studies that you can avail yourself of free of charge on my website: stevejaynes.com
With those two learning points, there's one more thing to be considered. What about all the different Christian denominations, religions,s and churches all claiming to be the true church or having the true Word of God? There really is no difference. Religions from either the East or the West have to be still either the truth of God's Word or it is not. It it's either the truth of God's Word, or it's a counterfeit. It is in just how close the counterfeit can look like the genuine.
God
378 - You can run a Fellowship
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
You can run a Fellowship.
II Corinthians 5:14-20: We now have the ministry of reconciliation and the word of reconciliation. We are in the place of Christ. Look at the ‘Revised Standard Version’ and the ‘Young’s Literal Translation’ of verse 20.
RSV 2 Corinthians 5:20
So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you, on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God.
YLT 2 Corinthians 5:20
On behalf of Christ, then, we are ambassadors, as if God were calling through us, we beseech, on behalf of Christ, 'Be ye reconciled to God;.'
Matthew 18:20: Where two or three are gathered. I started a fellowship with just two.
Acts 2:46-47: They had a great fellowship from house to house and in each other's homes.
Acts 8:3: This is where the people met for their fellowships.
Acts 16:13: The riverside is where these women met to have fellowship with God.
Acts 20:20: They met in public places and from house to house. Look at ‘The New American Standard Bible.
NAB Acts 20:20: and I did not at all shrink from telling you what was for your benefit or from teaching you in public or in your homes.
And in the ‘New King James Version
NKJ Acts 20:20
"how I kept back nothing that was helpful but proclaimed it to you and taught you publicly and from house to house,
The word ‘publicly’ means in public places, in full view of all, belonging to the people or state.
Acts 21:8: the evangelist Philip met with people in his home.
Acts 28:30: Paul met with people in his own hired house or rented home with all that came in unto him.
Fellowships that I have heard about or done myself:
I have run fellowships in my home, in the living room, in the kitchen around the kitchen table, on the front and back deck, and in the yard under the apple tree.
I have run fellowships out in the public, in a park, by a river, by the lake, or on top of a mountain or a hill.
In a car, by the ocean, roadside, or while traveling along.
I did fellowships at night under the stars.
We have done lunchtime fellowships in restaurants.
I heard about a 13-year girl who ran a fellowship in her room; her parents were not part of it.
I heard about daytime fellowships for theater workers who worked the night shift and mothers who had time to get together in the daytime.
I heard about this trucker who had a trucker’s ministry. He would ride with the trucker and share the driving with him. He would drive for a while, and the trucker sat in the passenger’s seat and listened to a class much like this one. He would follow along in his own Bible.
I have heard about fellowships being run on Military bases worldwide and on college campuses.
I heard about a fellowship that met every night, and they never know what they would do that night; a teaching night, a study night, a witnessing night, or meet and head out to a park.
In the first fellowship that I ran, I met with one person from the fellowship, and we went out for one hour before the fellowship started, and we would invite others back to the fellowship. We would do the fellowship, and afterward, we would go out dancing.
If you desire to give to others, the best way to do that is to start a fellowship. After going through this class and being able to review the material, you are ready to run a fellowship. You may like to help others get God’s deliverance that you now have. You just give what you know and have.
Continue reading and searching the scriptures, asking God for help, and God will have something for you to give to others. You should stay in contact with the people helping you now and continue getting help and support. If you are not ready to start your own fellowship, help someone running one.
I am here to support individuals, couples, and families that would like to continue to grow in all that our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ has accomplished for us. I would love to support those who would like to run a fellowship for their friends and neighbors. I am here right now to be of help. I am available to call, text, or Email; 24/7. I will answer or get back to you as quickly as I can for Ministering, Healing, consulting, or prayer.
I would very much like to hear from you. I am waiting for your call, text, or email. Prayer requests are always handled immediately upon receiving them.
All the contact information is on these Show Notes below.
I Timothy 3:1-7, 15, 4:11-13, 15 & 16: He desires a good work or a good thing.
May God Bless you Abundantly
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377 - What are you doing with Love?, Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
What are you doing with Love? Part Two
Galatians 6:1 & 2: “So fulfill the law of Christ” is to love one another. One has been in the Word for one month, and another has been in the Word for six months. What do you do? You bear one another’s burdens, work with them, and love and bless them.
Galatians 5:13 & 14: We serve and love one another.
II Corinthians 5:14: “The love of Christ constraineth us” is an Orientalism. Time and time again, the love of Christ constraineth, the tenderness, the love just calls us. You can see it as we continue to read and search the scriptures.
Revelation 3:20: The latch is on the inside; in Oriental culture, the host will not eat with his guest unless they are best friends. He would serve but not eat with them.
II Corinthians 5:14-15: Henceforth, we now live for him. What are we going to do with our lives? We got something to do. We now live for him.
When you are sick, the days drag on. They are long days. But when you are walking in love and have something to do, the days pass quickly, and you are blessed. You are the sweetness of the love of God.
I John 4:7-5:3: This is the love of God.
I John 3:22-23: These are the commandments that we are to keep, which are not grievous.
I Corinthians 12:31-13:13: We are to stand for each other. We are not to talk badly of each other.
There is no question that we have the love of God. The only question is, what are we doing with love?
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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376 - What are you doing with Love?, Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
What are you doing with Love? Part One
Love is the greatest motivator, the greatest activator, and the greatest energizer.
I Corinthians 13:13: The greatest is Charity, the love of God in the renewed mind (in your mind) in manifestation (in action).
Galatians 5:6: The word ‘worketh’ is the Greek word ’energeo’, which means to be operative, be at work, to put forth power, or to be energized.
There are two main types of love in the Scriptures, one has for its main Greek word ‘agape,’ the love of God, and is sometimes translated as charity. The other is the Greek word ‘phileo’, meaning to be a friend. The city of Philadelphia means the city of brotherly love. A businessman knows what it is.
There is no question that you have the love of God. The only question is, what are you doing with love?
Romans 5:5: ‘Shed abroad in our hearts has been Translated as flooded our hearts.
In the ‘Revised Standard Version, it is translated like this:
RSV Romans 5:5 and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.
NIV Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
A New Translation(James Moffatt)
MOF Romans 5:5, since God’s love floods our hearts through the holy spirit which has been given to us.
To be born again is to be born again of love. We need to put it on in our minds, to renew our minds to it. Jesus Christ introduces us to it.
John 13:34 & 35: Jesus was teaching about something that was unavailable until it was completely completed. This new type of love, ‘agape’ is the word love all the way through here. Love is the stamp or the brand. A disciple means disciplined followers.
The only thing that really changes people is love. We love the unlovable. We let others walk on our feet until they can walk independently.
It doesn’t mean you are a weak man; it is not smother kind either. It is the kind of love we can read about in the scriptures and see in Jesus Christ. It can say to Peter, “get behind me, Satan, or to the Pharisees, “You are whited sepulchers.” You look good on the outside, but you stink on the inside. Or you could look around at them with anger because of the hardness of their hearts.
It is a new kind of love that could hug the leper. It is a type of love that has honesty in it as well as being tender yet committed.
As you read and search in the Scriptures, you can see what men and women did with love even before this new type of love became available. Jesus introduced us to this new love, the love of God.
Galatians 6:14: What does the cross stand for? The love of God, John 3:16. All love has given in it.
(Story) If you could have seen me two years ago, you would not know me. I would not expect you to.
“The world is crucified unto me” (tell the pool story). Something became more important, and he lost his great ability. With the Word of God and the love of God, you just have something more important to do. With the Word and love, it just changes people's lives.
Galatians 6:15: The “new creature” as you develop that Christ in you that has flooded your heart with the love of God. You have to develop it like any other part of you.
Galatians 6:16: They that “walk according to this rule” have peace and mercy. As you develop this kind of love, you will become the great lovers of all time. This love melts people like the sun melts a snowball.
(Story about criticism verse love.) People just love to be loved. What the world needs now is you walking in that love. You love people into being better. You love people into being healed; you love people into seeing God. How will they see God’s love if you do not show it? As you develop this kind of love, you become more and more like Jesus.
When people see you walking in love as Jesus walked in love, they will see how God is love. They will see the Father. They will know what the Father is like. We are fearless when we walk in love.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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375 - The Comfort of God, Part Four
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Comfort of God, Part Four
Jesus Christ Return with His Saints
II Thessalonians 1:1-4: In the persecutions and tribulations that you endure.
II Timothy 3:10-12: You endured, but out of them all the Lord delivers, all that will live godly shall suffer persecution.
John 15:16-21, 23-25: What they really hate is God. They will hate you because you speak for God.
They will hate you without a cause.
I John 3:1 & 2: They will not understand you because they don’t understand God or His wonderful son, Jesus Christ.
II Thessalonians 1:5-10: This is the coming with His saints, in which you can read about here and in the Book of Revelation.
II Thessalonians 2:16 & 17: God has given us everlasting consolation and good hope. We can comfort our hearts with every good word and work.
The Resurrection of the Just and Unjust
Acts 24:15: There will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. This is after we have been gathered together, after the rewards are given, after the saints’ return with Christ, and near the end of the Book of Revelations.
John 5:28 & 29: It is also called the resurrection of life, and the resurrection of damnation. These happen later in the Book of Revelation.
Hebrews 11:35: That they might obtain a better resurrection. Which one do you think it might be? How about the resurrection of the just?
I Corinthians 15:22: That all shall be made alive, this is everybody except those who were gathered together in the air to ever be with the Lord.
Revelation 20:5 & 6, 13-15: This is the end of the resurrections, the resurrection of the unjust, and the resurrection of damnation.
Revelation 20:10: The devil is cast into the lake of fire.
Revelation 21:1-4: No more death, no more sorrow, no more crying, and no more pain.
Revelation 22:20&21: Surly come quickly.
I Thessalonians 1:2-10: We are now waiting for God’s son from Heaven.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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374 - The Comfort of God, Part Three
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Comfort of God, Part Three
II Corinthians 11:23: The word “deaths” means the threat of death.
II Corinthians 11:24 & 25: Once stoned.
Acts 14:19 & 20: They thought he was dead, but believers stood around, S.I.T., and ministered to him.
II Corinthians 11:25-33: Look at what the people did to him. There must have been power behind these people because people do not usually do this kind of thing on their own. People just like to live and let live, just good old Joes.
Ephesians 6:12: Devil spirit power making people do it.
II Corinthians 12:2 & 4: God showed him the third heaven and told him to keep it to himself.
II Corinthians 12:7-10: He got to the point that he took pleasure in seeing God deliver him when he was weak, knowing that the power of God was strong.
Ephesians 1:14: The earnest or token of our inheritance.
The Rewards
I Corinthians 3:10-16: Our rewards for what we do in the here and now.
II Timothy 4:1-8: A crown of righteousness unto all that love His appearing.
James 1:12: A crown of life to all that love him.
I Thessalonians 2:19 & 20: A crown of rejoicing, Paul called the saints that will be presence with the Lord Jesus Christ at his coming, our glory and joy.
I Corinthians 9:16-27: A crown of incorruptible, for using self-control for the good of others.
I Peter 5: 1-4: crowns of glory for those who take the oversight and care for others. Like someone who would open up their home to teach and help others.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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Thank you to all of you that help support The More Abundant Life podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately. Your support helps keep the accuracy of The Word available around the world as listeners can freely avail themselves of these podcasts where ever they get their podcast. Once again, thank you for supporting me.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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379 – Bob Swan's Pentecost Fellowship
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Bob Swan taught many of us from the Northeast part of the United States as we met at Bob Swans Fellowship in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He taught on Pentecost the who, what, when, where, how, and why of the greatest day in human history.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
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373 - The Comfort of God, Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Comfort of God, Part Two
I Corinthians 15:8-26: Everything is in its own order. The last enemy is death.
Hebrews 2:14 &15: We are no longer subjected to the bondage of death.
Hebrews 9:27&28:
I Corinthians 15:32-58: We can put up with a lot of stuff when we know and believe in Christ's return for us.
II Corinthians 11:23: The word “deaths” means the threat of death.
II Corinthians 11:24 & 25: Once stoned.
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Steve
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372 - The Comfort of God, Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Comfort of God, Part One
II Corinthians 1:1-4: We are comforted by God, and we comfort others by the same comfort that we ourselves are comforted.
When Jesus Christ returns, there is an order of events that will happen, just like when He came the first time. 1.) The first thing that will happen is the gathering together of the saints (that’s us). 2.) Then, the rewards will be given out to the faithful. 3.) Then a period of time will go by, and the events recorded in the Book of Revelation will happen, and 4.) Then Jesus will return with his saints. 5.) Then the resurrection of the Just and the Unjust. 6.) The devil will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. Then lastly, 7.) There shall be no more death; neither shall there be any more pain.
Acts 1:8-11: He is coming back.
II Thessalonians 2:1: See, it is called a gathering together.
I Thessalonians 4:13-18: Those are asleep.
Psalm 13:3: I sleep the sleep of death because we will get up.
Psalm 6:5: In death, there is no remembrance of thee.
I Thessalonians 4:13-18: Comfort one another with these words.
I Thessalonians 5:1-9: The wrath is what we can read about happening in the Book of Revelation.
I Thessalonians 5:9-11: We are to comfort ourselves together and edify one another.
Romans 5:9: We are saved from the wrath to come.
I Corinthians 15:1-10: what is Paul talking about here?
Acts 9:1-26: Saul, Paul, persecuted the Church of God.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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371 - How to Keep Your Mind on God’s Word
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
How to Keep Your Mind on God’s Word
Luke 8: 26-28: A man like this, you could see immediately that he was not normal. This man with devils went to Jesus, but not for deliverance.
Luke 8:29-39: One way to keep your mind on God is to tell others what great things God has done for you and what God can do for others who want and desire deliverance.
Mark 16:15-20: They shall cast out devils. “They shall take up serpents”
Luke 10:1-3, 17-20: “Power to tread on serpents” The enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
We must believe and have the conversation and vocabulary of believing. We must say we have all power over the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt us. Think positively according to God’s Word, not negatively.
Acts 2:41-47: To keep your mind on God’s Word, fellowship with like-minded believers. It is great to hang out with others who talk about how good God’s Word is and praise God, like verse 47.
Romans 12:1-21: We do these things together. We need each other.
Ephesians 5:19-21: We get ourselves blessed by reading and learning God’s Word, then we help each other.
I Timothy 4:11-13, 15&16: A personal study and reading of the Bible is needed to keep our minds on God’s Word. Doctrine is right believing, right vocabulary, and right conversation.
II Timothy 2:1-7, 22-26: You recover yourself by keeping your mind on God.
Ephesians 4:22-5:2: We put God’s Word on in our minds and live that way.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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370 - Casting Out Devils
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Simply Manifesting God’s Power
We will finish up on the topic of Simply Manifesting God's Power by looking at Jesus Christ teaching his disciples how to manifest the power of God simply.
Matthew 14:14-21: Jesus asked his disciples to feed them, and then he showed them how to meet the need.
Matthew 15:32-39:
Matthew 16:5-12:
Casting Out Devils
I John 4:4: Greater is he that is in you (The Christ in You), than he that is in the world (The devil and his devil spirits).
Ephesians 1:19-23: We are far above.
James 2:19: Devils believe and tremble when they see you when you know what you have and believe it.
Matthew 10:1: The word “cast out” is “ekballo” in Greek, meaning to throw out. Today as we take the place of Jesus Christ here on earth, we throw the unclean spirits out.
As you read the four Gospels and the Book of Acts, you will see records relating to devil spirits and casting them out. You will notice two times when you can cast out the devil's spirits.
1.) After people hear the Word of God regarding healing and deliverance, respond to that teaching or preaching and go to a believer with the desire and expectation to get the deliverance needed. Then the believing believer can cast out the devil's spirits. When the one who is possessed or his family believes in deliverance, the believer believes in his authority over the devil spirit(s) and orders the devil spirit(s) to go out of the person. Both the people must believe, the one desiring healing and the one who does the casting out.
2.) When a devil spirit in a person is disturbing you by crying out, shouting, or speaking things that prevent you from doing what you wish to do in a meeting or in your daily routine, then you cast it out of the person. When this happens, you do not need anyone to come to you for deliverance, and you just cast it out. However, you will need to instruct the one who was delivered how to keep the devils away.
Matthew 8:16: Those who were possessed with devils were brought by others who responded to the Word of deliverance preached to them. Jesus cast them out with his word.
Matthew 10:7&8: You preach the good news, and when people respond with an expectation to receive deliverance and come to you, you throw out devils by telling them to go out.
Mark 9:14-29: You do not pray to God to cast it out. You cast it out. Speak your words with authority, and the devils shall obey you. All things are possible to him that believes.
Acts 8:5-8: People got blessed as they received great deliverance. You will be very blessed, and you will bless many others as you get out and help others.
Acts 16:16-18: This is the second way in which you can cast the devil's spirits out. The spirit in the damsel was disturbing Paul and affecting him in ministering the Word of God to people in the area. You can do the same as you minister the Word of God to others when and if the spirits disturb you. You just cast the spirits out.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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369 - Simply Manifesting God’s Power Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Simply Manifesting God’s Power Part Two
We will continue to look at the criteria in God's word of how to manifest the manifestations of our Holy Spirit to bring Deliverance to ourselves and others.
I Samuel 14:6-14: As we read the Bible, we build our confidence in God, we say, command. I decide to bring it to pass because I know God’s care for people from knowing God’s word.
I Samuel 17:26-30, 45 & 46: This is the record of David and Goliath. David knew and believed in God’s power and might.
Esther 4:11-17: Did Esther have 100% confidence or just some? What about Mordecai?
Daniel 3:17 & 18: They had confidence in God, believing that God would take care of them.
God can also give us information by way of the spirit that dwells within us.
Joshua 6:2, 5: God gives information that is impossible for you to do by your five senses, but if God says it, you can do it.
We can do many miracles, wonders, and signs as we preach and teach others about God’s great power and might. As people start to believe God’s word, you speak it and command it. To bring the impossible to come to pass, you order it.
II Kings 4:1-7: Elisha decided to help this woman. He needed to have confidence in God. When we decide to meet a need and as we act, God will energize us. What you feel like saying, say it. What action do you feel like doing, do it. God is in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13) The basic thing is to have confidence in God. You will act and do.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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202 - Knowing the Scriptures Again
This week when I got back home and at our Sunday morning Fellowship, I taught on the subject of "Knowing the Scriptures." the scriptures clearly tell us how important it is for us to know the Scriptures. In Matthew 22:29, Jesus Christ said, "Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”
In the back of my mind, as I was teaching, I was thinking about how God wants us to have life and have it more than abundant. God has called us to be more than conquerors. We are to have all sufficiency in everything. God will supply all of our need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
One key to receiving these promises from God is to know the Scriptures, which is right doctrine for right believing. Then we can believe rightly, get the right results, and live that more abundant life, and be more than conquerors.
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368 - Simply Manifesting God’s Power Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Simply Manifesting God’s Power Part One
Romans 12:6: “According to the proportion of faith” all the manifestations of the spirit are operated by the believers according to their proportion of believing. We do all the manifesting, which is not available to do by the five senses.
I Corinthians 12:11: “as he wills,” as you will, you will manifest, you bring into being.
I Corinthians 2:4, 5: We can and will Manifest God’s power.
I Corinthians 12:7-11: As he wills, as you will, your operation of the God-given ability. You may have the ability to stand on your feet, but you may not will too. The believer must act, or it will not happen. How do you do it? You do it with the love of God that you’ve now got living within you because you are born from above, born of God. You now have the spirit of God as part of you.
I Corinthians 14:13-14: “Pray” strongly desire to manifest. This truth works for all the manifestations.
Acts 2:4: God is not giving many points here. We simply manifest, we just begin, we start, and then, it is done. It is active thinking, you are active, and all the manifestations are active. We do not need to wait for the spirit. We just need to act. We are supernatural beings, spiritual people, so we do.
John 14:12: Jesus is now at the right hand of God. Now we do the works that Jesus did and greater works than He did. You are going to be blessed, and you are going to bless many others.
The Manifestation of Faith or Believing
You have believing to bring to pass the impossible through the information you get from God’s Word (the Bible) or by God giving you information by way of Word of Knowledge and/or Word of Wisdom. God can give you added confidence as you start to bring his will and Word to pass. God can give you the words you need. God works within you to will and to do of his good pleasure. As God works within you, your confidence builds. And you're believing builds, and you can move on to perform what God wants you to perform. It is a knowing confidence you get from the spirit within you to bring to pass any and all the manifestations of the power of God as you believe to do the impossible. You might not have total confidence as you start, but you begin to operate, and the spirit within you gives you the believing you need to bring to pass the impossible. As you act to believe God by way of spirit adds the believing that is needed to bring to pass the impossible.
Philippians 2:13: It is God that works within you.
Philippians 4:13: It is Christ within you that strengtheneth you.
Mark 11:22: Have believing in God, have trust and confidence in God.
Mark 11:23: You say it; you start out by acting and commanding it to happen.
Romans 10:17: How do you have faith, believing, and confidence in God? Read or hear God’s Word and consider His Word. That produces the conviction that God is able to bring to pass what He promised in His Word.
I John 5:14 & 15: “according to His will, that He hears us; “
III John: 2: Means that we can ask for many things, and he hears us, and we have the things we need.
Romans 4:17-21: We look to God who is able.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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367 - Super Natural Living, Part Four
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Super Natural Living, Part Four
Proverbs 1:1-7: Who are proverbs written for?
Ecclesiastes (or The Preacher) 1:1-3
Ecclesiastes12:13, 14:
The Song of Solomon, Solomon’s songs.
Isaiah (The book of the prophet): we get information about God’s righteous servant, Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 61:1 & 2: Preached good tidings to bind up the brokenhearted, and stopped before “the day of vengeance of our God” when reading it in Luke.
Jeremiah (The book of the prophet) 1:4, 11 & 2;1: The word of the Lord came to me.
Jeremiah 2:13: My people have committed two evils.
Jeremiah 15:16: Thy words were found.
Lamentations (of Jeremiah), he lamented that Israel would not come back to God’s Word.
Ezekiel (The Book of the Prophets), the exhortation to repent, and the rejection of Jerusalem.
Daniel (The Book of): Daniel interprets the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar.
The record of Shadrack, Meshack, and Abednego. (Daniel 3:1-30)
Daniel is cast into the lion's den. (Daniel 6:1-28)
Hosea uses his own marital experience, as his wife left him to go with other men. And Israel left the Lord to go after other gods.
Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
Joel 2:28, 29: Peter claimed this prophecy on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:17), and we see the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy as the holy spirit is now available to all people everywhere.
Amos 1:1: A herdsman who received valuable information from God.
Obadiah, who got a vision from the Lord God, is only one chapter long.
Jonah 1:1-3: The word of the Lord came unto Jonah.
Jonah 2:10-4:1: Jonah finally goes to Nineveh.
Micah describes the beauty and righteousness which should, and someday would, exist.
Nahum, prophecy was much like that of Jonah against Nineveh. This time they did not repent.
Habakkuk is written as a conversation between Habakkuk and God. Habakkuk asks God Questions, and God answers him.
Zephaniah prophesied in the early years of King Josiah’s reign in Jerusalem. The Word of the Lord helped the God-believing King Josiah through a purge of Judah’s idolatry.
Haggai was among the Judeans who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. He urged the rebuilding of the temple as their highest priority.
Zechariah joined Haggai in urging the returned exiles to the rebuilding of the temple.
Malachi the last prophet before John the Baptist. He proclaimed a warning to the priests, including how they were mishandling the tithes and offerings.
Malachi 3:6-12:
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button.
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366 - Super Natural Living, Part Three
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Super Natural Living, Part Three
I Kings, Solomon becomes the third King of Israel, David’s son from Bathsheba.
I Kings 3:7-14: Solomon gets an understanding heart, plus riches and honor.
In I and II Kings, you can read about other kings, some did well, and others did evil in the sight of God. You also can read about the Prophets of Elijah and Elisha and the school of the Prophets.
The books of Samuel and Kings are written from a human viewpoint, man’s point of view. The books of I and II Chronicles are written from God’s point of view, from the vantage point of spiritual power.
I Samuel 31:1-6:
I Chronicles 10:13, 14:
Ezra (The book of) A prophet in the first years of Cyprus King of Persia. Israel's people return from Babylon to rebuild the Temple.
Nehemiah (The book of): Returned to build the walls of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 8:5 & 6, 8, 13: They were glad to understand the Words of God.
Esther (The Book of): She was an Israelite, selected as the new queen of the Persian King, and was in a position to be able to help the people of Israel. With the help of Mordecai her uncle, she was able to build her believing and trust in God to save her people from death and save the Christ line.
Job (The book of) 1:1-5, 13-22:
Job 3:25: We should never be afraid but instead trust and believe in God’s care for us.
Job 42:10: God always has a way out.
Psalms (The book of): are the lyrics of songs that David wrote and others, but mostly by David.
Psalms 1:1-3:
Psalms 103:1-13:
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365 - Super Natural Living, Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Super Natural Living, Part Two
Joshua 1:1-7:
Jericho a city in which another miracle was done.
Judges is a book that tells of men and women who judged Israel after the time of Joshua.
Deborah, a prophetess (Judges 4:4-5:31)
Gideon (Judges 6:1-8:35) defeats the Midianites.
Samson (Judges 14:-16:31).
Ruth (the book of) Ruth, not an Israelite, married Boaz, a wealthy Israelite, and became the great-grandmother of King David, saving the Christ line.
I Samuel (the book of)
I Samuel 3:1-19: Samuel learned to walk with God.
Saul was the first King of Israel.
David:
I Samuel 16:7, 10-13: God looks on the heart.
David and Goliath recorded in (I Samuel 17)
Saul seeks to kill David.
II Samuel, David becomes the second King of Israel.
II Samuel 12:1-13: The great forgiveness of God.
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364 - Super Natural Living, Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Super Natural Living, Part One
All the great Old Testament believers recorded in the Bible were all miracle workers.
From Genesis, we have Noah: Who built an ark and saved eight souls from the flood, plus the animals.
Abram, later God changed his name to Abraham.
Isaac:
Jacob, God, later changed his name to Israel.
Joseph:
Genesis 41:38-43:
The books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are the records of Moses and of the law.
Deuteronomy 28:1-14:
Deuteronomy 34:7:
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363 - You Operate the Power of God
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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You Operate the Power of God
I Corinthians 12:1-3, 7-11: As you will, then you can do.
John 14:12: Remember you are to do the works He did and greater.
Matthew 9: 35: Jesus was teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Verses 36-38: Pray for more people to help with the harvest.
Matthew 10:1, 5-8: You do it by doing it, you begin, and you start, just like you began to speak in tongues. You do it.
Matthew 10:9-10:They was not to provide for themselves. The workman is worthy of his meat.
Verses 11-14: Salute it—give it peace.
Luke 10:1-9: They were to heal the sick, and tell them about the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Verses 17-19: Nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Mark 16:15-20: The first thing is to do like Jesus did—preach and teach the gospel of good news and deliverance. Then do it.
In the Grace Administration, we have Christ in us and we are to take His place or act on behalf of Him.
II Corinthians 5:20: The Revised Version states: “We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ be ye reconciled to God.”
I Corinthians 2:7 & 8:
How to heal the sick
- You speak, preach, teach, or proclaim to those who need healing that they can be healed.
- Those who need healing must desire strongly and believe to be healed.
- And that believing comes by hearing the word of God, The Bible.
Romans 10:17: Faith or Believing comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Matthew 9:35: Teaching and preaching of the good news preceded healing. You must speak with confidence and boldness so that the hearer can also become confident that they can receive healing.
- The ones needing healing must strongly desire and believe in receiving healing. And they went to the hearer to be healed.
Matthew 8:2, 3 & 5: They came to Jesus, and the centurion beseeching him.
Verses 5-7 I will come and heal him.
- God has given you this ability and authority to heal; thus, you do not need to pray to God that He should heal the one who is sick.
Matthew 10:1, 7&8: They were to heal the sick and cast out devils.
Mark 16:17&18: Jesus said that those who would believe shall cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues. And if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. And they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. They were to do it.
Matthew 9:6-8: They glorified God which had given such power [exousia, authority] unto men. Remember, we take the place of Jesus Christ here on earth.
- We must believe we can heal the sick and cast out devils. You just start to heal the sick. You just start to speak in tongues. You just start and God is there with you. He will give you the Words, actions, and whatever you need to do will be done.
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362 - The Power of the Holy Spirit Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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The Power of the Holy Spirit Part Two
Read, read, read the book of Acts. This is what they did after they received the power, the gift of the holy spirit—the spirit of Christ within.
Acts 3:1-8: Look, “walking & leaping and praising God”.
Acts 8:4-24:
Acts 10:25-46:
Acts 18:24-19:20:
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361 - The Power of the Holy Spirit Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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The Power of the Holy Spirit Part One
Luke 24:44 & 45: He taught the scriptures so that they could understand them.
Verses 46-48: “Remission” is the word ‘forgiveness.’
Verse 49: The “promise of the Father”= power from on high.
Acts 1:4, 8: To “wait for the promise of the Father”= power of the holy spirit.
Luke 24:50-53: This is the ascension. They were asked to stay “in the city of Jerusalem.” Verses 49 and in verse 53, “They were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God”
Mark 16:15-20: And “signs shall follow them that believe.”
Acts 1:1-12: The power of the holy spirit is coming soon—the ascension.
Acts 2:1-4: They spoke as the Spirit (God) gave them the utterance.
Verses 5-11: Look at the wonderful works of God.
Verses 12-18: We read right from the book of Joel earlier.
Verses 21-33: Look, “the promise of the holy spirit” see and hear—speak in tongues.
Verses 34-47: Now look at what is available, “the gift of the holy spirit.”
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360 - Because I go unto The Father, part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Because I go unto The Father part Two
Romans 1:1-4: By the resurrection from the dead.
Verse 16&17: The Power of God unto salvation. The just shall live by believing.
Romans 3:22-26: Payment in full has been paid.
Romans 4:5-8: God does not even look at. (Psalm 32:1&2)
Romans 5:5
In the New International Version
NIV Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
A New Translation (James Moffatt)
MOF Romans 5:5, Since God’s love floods our hearts through the holy spirit which has been given to us.
Romans 5:5-21: Jesus Christ paid the price so that we now have atonement, passed from death unto eternal life, justification of life, made unto us righteousness.
Romans 8:1: We now have no more condemnation.
Verses 29-39: We got it and nothing can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our lord.
Philippians 3:9: The righteousness of God is given to every believer, not of works but by God’s grace which is divine favor.
I Corinthians 1:30 & 31 This was made unto us—neither you nor I nor any person could achieve this by their own efforts.
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359 - Because I go unto The Father part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Because I go unto The Father part One
John 14:12: Because he has gone, we can do the first part of the verse if we believe in him or regarding him, what he has accomplished
John 13:21-30: “It was night” Whenever you leave the son of God, it is night.
John 13:31-35: Jesus was always teaching and, here, teaching about love. (Agape)
John 14:10 & 11: The Father dwelleth in Jesus.
John 14:12-16: The Comforter—that he [or it] may abode with you forever.
Verses 17-21: Shall be upon you.
Verses 26-31: The Comforter, which is the holy ghost, spirit.
John 15:9-15: That ye love one another.
Verses 26 & 27: Jesus will send the Comforter.
John 16:7-16: Where is he going? —To the Father.
Verses 32 & 33: Jesus has overcome the world for us.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The Biblical Studies Class on "The Love of God" is available on the website: stevejaynes.com and as a podcast, episodes 282 to 287.
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358 - The Mission of Jesus Christ Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Mission of Jesus Christ Part Two
Luke 1: 26-35: We are looking at what it says about Jesus.
Matthew 1:18-21: It is interesting that the name “Jesus” means salvation or savior.
I Corinthians 5:7: For even Christ, our Passover is sacrificed for us.
John 1:29: He was to take away the sins of the world.
Matthew 20:28: He came to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.
John 4:34: He was to do God's will and finish His work.
John 8:29: He always did those things that pleased God.
Matthew 5:17 &18: He came to fulfill the Law of Moses given to Israel.
Luke 4:16-21: He came to bring deliverance to mankind.
Luke 4: 43 & 44: Jesus Christ preached extensively about the Kingdom of God, that it was at hand. This was part of his mission.
John 3:1-3
In the Young’s Literal
YLT John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, 'Verily, verily, I say to thee, If any one may not be born from above, he is not able to see the reign of God;.'
John3:3-7: Jesus said a person must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. Spirit life was the means to see and enter the Kingdom of God.
John 7:37-39: The holy spirit is for those who “believe in Him.”
Luke 11:13: The Father gives the holy spirit to them that ask Him.
John 3:16 & 17: Those who believe regarding Him receive the gift of the holy spirit and everlasting life.
Act 1:1-9: The gift of the holy spirit and everlasting life was soon to be given to people. Thus they would soon have the means to see and enter the Kingdom of God.
Matthew 8:16 &17: He was sent to heal those who needed healing and cast out the devil's spirits when they tried to hinder Him or others who came to Him for deliverance.
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the records of Jesus Christ's earthly life and ministry. From His birth through to His death and burial, His being raised from the dead, and His ascension.
We can see what he did, what he taught, and how he acted in situations. These are valuable lessons for us as we continue to learn and grow in the knowledge of this wonderful Bible. And as we continue with this class and as you continue to read, read, and read God’s Word, remember that we take the place of the absent Christ and that Jesus was sent to Israel and not to us...
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357 - The Mission of Jesus Christ Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Session Ten
The Mission of Jesus Christ Part One
Romans 5:12 & 18: Death was the penalty for Adam’s transgression, passed on to everyone. Even though people had breathing bodies and living souls, they had no spiritual life.
Ephesians 2:1: They were dead in trespasses and sin without a spiritual life.
During the Old Testament period of time, relatively few people had spirit upon them.
I Samuel 10:10: Saul was not created or born with spirit, but rather at a certain time in his life, the spirit of God came upon him. That spirit was not to remain upon Saul.
I Samuel 16:14: We see from records like this that during the times prior to the accomplishments of Jesus Christ, the spirit came upon certain people at times, and it may depart from them. The spirit upon these people did not stop the sin, condemnation, and death that entered the world, according to Romans 5:12 & 18. That spirit could not be the same spirit that Adam once had. Neither could it be the same spirit we now have available.
Romans 8:9 & 10: The spirit that is available to us now is the spirit that dwells in us. And is the spirit of Christ, The power of Christ in us. We will look at this spirit in greater detail as the class progresses.
Romans 8:15 & 16: “bondage” is the Greek word 'doulia' which means “servitude.”
We did not receive the spirit of God that the Old Testament believers received, one as a “spirit of a servant “to serve, and if they were not faithful, they lost this spirit.
In New Jerusalem Bible
NJB Romans 8:15 for what you received was not the spirit of slavery to bring you back into fear; you received the Spirit of adoption, enabling us to cry out, 'Abba, Father!'
In contrast, we have received the spirit of God of this new age, the spirit of sonship.
The word “adoption” should be sonship. “We are the children of God,” and through the new birth spirit, we became sons of God forever.
We now see three different forms of spirit from God to mankind.
One, the spirit that Adam had, which we have seen, was conditional. He had to obey or he would lose it. And could have lived forever.
Two, the spirit upon certain people prior to the accomplished works of Jesus Christ, which did not stop sin, condemnation, and death. And could be lost if not faithful.
Three is the new birth spirit of Christ within, which can not be lost and last forever.
Looking back to the spirit prior to Jesus Christ's accomplishments, what was the purpose of that spirit? Look at
II Samuel 23: 1-3: The spirit was upon certain people in those times so God could communicate His Word to people. Further readings of the Old Testament records show that people with the spirit upon them could manifest tremendous power to meet the needs of believers, like receiving valuable information from God and bringing deliverance to people in healings and miracles as needed. But still, mankind had sin, condemnation, and death, as we have seen in Romans 8:12 & 18.
Adam lost the spiritual life by which he could relate to God, transferred his dominion to the Devil, and was removed from an environment that had been very good, and he might have been able to live forever. But now God will get it all back for us, plus.
Joel 2:28 & 29: these talk about a time when the spirit will be available to everyone.
Isaiah 52:13: This is talking about His servant who was to deal prudently and to be exalted.
Verses 14 & 15: His servant would be marred more than anybody.
Isaiah 53:1-8: “He” is God's servant. This speaks not of condemnation because of sin but the removal of sin. God intended to lay the iniquities of other people on His servant and His servants were to die for other people's transgressions. Verse 9 -12: This righteous servant was to die for the sins of others. And this righteous man’s life was to be the satisfactory requirement for justifying those dead in sins.
This concludes this episode of the class. The next episode will continue with the mission of Jesus Christ.
A past teaching series I have done was on "The Last Supper through the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this series, I read all the Scripture that deals with the time between the last supper and the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, from all four gospels chronologically.
This is a detailed reading series so that you can see everything that our wonderful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, went through to accomplish for us what we have now.
The series tells us all that he went through so that we could be saved, have eternal life, and have Spirit reinstated so we could walk just like Jesus Christ. Now we can do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. The episodes are number 289 - 295. Here is the link to all the podcasts and show notes, https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/. In the show notes, all the scriptures are written out in chronological order from all four Gospels so that as we go from one gospel to the other. They're all lined up in chronological order making it easy for you to follow along as we read from Gospel to other all the Scriptures from all the gospels and others on this time in history between the Last Supper and the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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356 - The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part Four
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Session Eight
The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part Four
A question that comes up is who did Adam’s and Eve’s children marry:
Genesis 5:4: they married their brothers and sisters – who else could they marry? Their blood was purer initially, and they lived much longer, etc.
Genesis 2:8-15: God gave Adam something to do.
Genesis 2:16: “Thou mayest freely eat.”
In the new International Version
NIV Genesis 2:16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden;
In the Young’s Literal
YLT Genesis 2:16 And Jehovah God layeth a charge on the man, saying, 'Of every tree of the garden eating thou dost eat;
Genesis 2:17: “Thou shalt surely die.”
In The New International Version
NIV Genesis 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
In the Young’s Literal
YLT Genesis 2:17 and of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou dost not eat of it, for in the day of thine eating of it -- dying thou dost die.'
Genesis 2:18: You get a picture of what the wife is to the man – a help-meet.
Genesis 2:19: Adam named them every beast and fowl with God’s help. They had great fellowship.
Genesis 2:20-25: One flesh.
Ephesians 5:31: This section of God’s Word, about marriage, written directly for our age, still talks about sharing one flesh-first written in the opening chapters of Genesis.
The Fall of Adam and Eve
We will look at three versions of Genesis chapter 3:1-4 to help us search the Scriptures in greater detail on the fall of Adam and eve. The King James, In The New International Version, and In the Young’s Literal
Genesis 3:1:
NIB Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He asked the woman, "Did God really say,` You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?"
YLT Genesis 3:1 And the serpent hath been subtile above every beast of the field which Jehovah God hath made, and he saith unto the woman, 'Is it true that God hath said, Ye do not eat of every tree of the garden?'
Who is the serpent? Remember from Revelation 12:9 “The great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil and Satan” subtle, sly, wise, “Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden” 1) Questions the integrity of the Word of God—what did God say—Genesis 2:16 & 17 – remember.
Genesis 3:2:
NIV Genesis 3:2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,
YLT Genesis 3:2 And the woman saith unto the serpent, 'Of the fruit of the trees of the garden we do eat,
“And the woman said unto the serpent” (2). She responds by considering.
Genesis 3:3
NIV Genesis 3:3 "but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.'"
YLT Genesis 3:3 "and of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden God hath said, Ye do not eat of it, nor touch it, lest ye die.'
(3) She omits the word surely die, and (4) then adds the words “or touch it” and “lest,” which means maybe or perhaps
Genesis 3:4:
NIV Genesis 3:4 "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman."
YLT Genesis 3:4 "And the serpent saith unto the woman, 'Dying, ye do not die,"
Then the serpent (5) changes the Word completely to “Ye shall not surely die” or, ‘dying thou shalt not die.’
God said – Dying thou will die. The serpent said – Dying thou shall not die. The same lie is being told today. ‘You don’t really die, and you go somewhere else.’ Even people who do not believe in God say this.
Genesis 3:5: “Ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.” You will be God – you will be in charge – you can run your own life. That’s what Man is trying to do today. Adam and Eve already knew good. Evil was the new thing.
Genesis 3:6: “she did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her and he did eat.” Look at Genesis
2:17 “for in the day that thou eatest thereof, dying thou will die’ – what died? The spirit from God is a life form with a connection to God. The Bible calls the absence of spirit life death. Look at:
Genesis 5:3-5: In his own likeness.
Romans 5:12-14, 16, 18: Death is the loss of spirit.
Ephesians 2:1: Dead, no spirit, Adam lost it.
Genesis 3:6-14: After figuring out what happened, after talking with Adam, then the woman, God talks with the serpent in verse 14. God never blames or gets on man’s case. God goes right to the serpent.
Genesis 3:14 & 15: Verse 15 is the first time the promise of a coming savior is given, “her seed” is talking about the seed created in Mary, our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:16: The seed of the woman – which we know to be Mary.
Genesis 3:16: He talks to the woman – ‘sorrow’ – labor.
Genesis 3:17-19: Now He talks to Adam. Two types of death, one spirit and the other of body and soul.
Genesis 3:20-24: The end of the original or paradise age
Genesis 4:1 What did she think? She thought she had given birth to the promised Seed.
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355 - The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part Three
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Eight
The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part Three
Colossians1:13
In the New International Version, it reads.
NIB Colossians 1:13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,
In the New Jerusalem Bible
NJB Colossians 1:13 Because that is what he has done. It is he who has rescued us from the ruling force of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son that he loves,
In the New Revised Standard Version
NRS Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,
Ephesians 6:10-13: We never wrestle against flesh and blood.
I John 4:4: Greater is he that is in you than in the world.
I Peter 5:7 & 8: He looks over every situation and person.
Genesis 1:29-31: It was very good.
Genesis 2:1-3: God finished and rested from all His work which He created and made.
Genesis 2:4-6: Starts a new thought – no rain.
Genesis 2:7: Formed man of the dust of the ground, breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.
Genesis 1:26 & 27: created spirit in man
The man of only body and soul can only gain knowledge by one or a combination of these five senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching.
All learning or gathering of information comes from the five senses from a source or sources outside of us.
We have conclusions as we accumulate knowledge, so we believe what we believe.
Body, Soul, and Spirit
Isaiah 43:7: I have created him, I have formed him, and I have made him.
I Thessalonians 5:34: Your spirit, soul, and body.
Genesis 2:7: formed, the word “man” is Adam, meaning ‘red earth.’ Man’s body comprises the same elements in the earth's dust.
Genesis 3:19: Formed out of the dust of the ground.
Ecclesiastes 3:20: All are dust, and all return to dust again.
Genesis 2:7: Breath of life, soul life – what makes you alive – what makes you, you.
Genesis 35:18: She was dying at the time her soul departed. When she died, she no longer had breath in her nostrils. She took her last breath.
I Peter 3:20: Eight souls – eight alive people.
Acts 27:37: soul means alive people.
The soul is that which gives you a breath of life. Look at:
Genesis 1:30: Life is the word soul.
Genesis 1:20: Life is the word soul.
Genesis 1:21: Creature is the word soul.
Genesis 1:24: Creature is again the word soul.
Leviticus 17:11: Where is the life or soul in man and beast? The life of the flesh is in the blood.
The soul life is in the blood and is passed on when the sperm impregnates the egg during fertilization. The sperm has a seed in it.
Man’s body, being made of dust, goes back to dust. When a man takes his last breath, his soul life terminates.
Acts 17:26: All men have the same blood that started with Adam. Our soul life came from Adam.
Mendel’s Law of Genetics explains variations in skin color, features, etc.
Genesis 1:27 God is spirit.
Spirit has no flesh or bones. God created Man in His own image. God had a companion in the spirit. It made it possible for God to talk to Man and for Man to talk to God. This gave them fellowship.
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354 - The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Session Eight
The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part Two
Genesis 1:1–12: “after its kind” - genus.
Genesis 1:13-18: God saw that it was good.
Without Excuse
Romans 1:20: Without excuse.
Psalms 19:1-4: The heavens declare the glory of God.
Romans 10:12-18: Their sound went into all the earth.
I Thessalonians 1:8: From you sounded out the Word of the Lord.
Genesis 1:18
The Astronomer, read by Les Titcomb
Genesis 1”18–25: Creature – soul – Genesis 1:21, 24, 2:7, 2:19.
Genesis 1: 26 & 27: ‘dominion’ – rulership and power. Our image – spirit.
John 4:24: God’s image is spirit.
Genesis 1:26 & 27: The first time spirit for mankind is spoken about, later in Genesis 2:7, body and soul is added.
Genesis 1:28: ‘be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, and have dominion’ – Rulership and power – power – authority.
Luke 4:5 & 6: ‘power’ – authority
John 14:30: prince of this world
II Corinthians 4:3 & 4: god of this world.
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Song: Accidentally by Good Seed
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353 - The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Eight
The Beginning, the First Three Chapters of Genesis part One
Genesis 1:1: God created, in the beginning, the heavens and the earth. The first time the word was created (barah) in the bible. In the Bible, God is the only one who can create. To bring into being something that never existed. We will see that God only created three times in the opening chapters of Genesis.
Genesis 1:2: The earth was – or became (hay yah) without form and void (empty). Look at:
Genesis 2:7: Man became (hay yah) a living soul.
Genesis 3:22: Man is become (hay yah) as one of us.
Isaiah 45:18: God did not originally create the earth in vain or void, and He formed it to be inhabited.
Genesis 1:2: This is not the way God created it to be.
II Peter 3:5 & 6: “The world that then was” is talking about Genesis1:1
II Peter 3:7: “The heavens and the earth, which are now” is talking about Genesis 1:2 and following, the one we live in.
II Peter 3:12 & 13: This is the third heaven and earth.
II Corinthians 12:1-4: Paul saw visions and revelations about the third heaven and earth but could not talk or tell about it. It was the future of Paul and is still future to us, like what you could read about in Revelation.
What happen between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2?
We have some records that tell us. Let’s look at the following:
The War in the Heavens
Isaiah 14:12-14: He wanted to be above the star, God.
Ezekiel 28:15–19: “because of thy beauty and pride” “multitude of thy iniquities” We know his end – a fire from the midst of thee, ashes upon the earth.
I Timothy 3:6: Pride falls into the condemnation of the devil.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride goeth before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23: A man’s pride shall bring him low.
Romans 8:19 – 22: The whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
Revelation 12:1-9: There was war in heaven.
Philippians 2:4–6
In verse 6, “Thought it not robbery to be equal with God” in the King James.
The word “robbery is a tough word to understand. It is the Greek word haragmos and is only used here. No root or parent word. That word in Greet ligature is used as “by force” or “pluck.” I found a lexicon definition: "Something to be eagerly seized upon.”
In the American Standard Version, it reads.
ASV Philippians 2:6 who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped,
IN The Centenary Translation: The New Testament in Modern English (Helen Barrett Montgomery)
as “Did not reckon equality with God something to be forcibly retained .”
Philippians 2:6-11 Jesus Christ humbled Himself and became obedient.
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351 – Defeating Fear Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Seven
Defeating Fear Part Two
What Changed Peter and the Others
John 20:19: Behind closed doors – for fear of the Jews.
Acts 2:4: All filled with the holy spirit.
Acts 2:14, 22 & 23: What changed him – holy spirit – information from Jesus & God – Revelation – and the Go Sign – believing and trusting in God.
Acts 3:1 – 4:31: [read the whole record]
In Acts 2 – They got holy spirit – in 4:31, they were filled with the holy ghost-holy spirit – and spoke the Word boldly.
The New Birth, which is the power of the holy spirit, “Nothing but the power of the holy spirit and the knowledge of what you have in the Living Word, in you – takes out the fear –“I was full of fear before I learned what I have in the new birth and believed it” Fear always defeats the promises of God.
Now we believe God’s Word, have confidence in Him and trust in His care for us, and defeat fear. We have the boldness to speak and to help others.
We are full of boldness, full of believing, full of power, full of positives – that’s us.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Song: God You re My God, Written and sung by Gene Meldrum
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351 – Defeating Fear Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Seven
Defeating Fear Part One
Mark 11: 23 & 24: Jesus said, “shall come to pass – not to doubt.
Luke 1:30: Fear not.
Mark 5:35 & 36: Be not afraid, only believe.
Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man brought a snare – a trap.
Isaiah 8:12: Neither fear ye their fear nor be afraid, you know & trust God.
Jeremiah 49:24: Fear has seized on her.
Job 3:25: Job received that of which he was afraid.
Psalm 34:4: God delivers from fear.
Psalm 56:11: Trust in God – not afraid of Man.
II Timothy 1:7: Not fear, but (3 things) power, love, and a sound mind. God did not give us fear.
I John 4:18 & 19: Perfect love casts out fear – because He first loved us.
Ephesians 1:18 – 23: This is who and what you are. Sons of God with all Power.
Romans 8:14, 28 -39: You have been called according to his purpose. You were predestinated, you were called, you were Justified, you were glorified. If God is for you, nobody can be against you. Nothing can separate you from the love of Christ, and you are super conquering. You need to keep this in your mind when you are attacked.
I Samuel 17: 23 – 37: When anyone comes and tries to intimidate you, slander you, or make you feel less than who you are, you have to grab your mind and believe what the Word of God says about you. You can act just like David did here. You must recognize when someone is fearful and don't have to partake in their fear.
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350 – Believing, the Greatest Law Part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Six
Believing, the Greatest Law Part Two
Mark 9:14-29: If you can believe.
Mark 5:22-43: Thy faith hath made thee whole – only believe.
Matthew 13:53-58: Why not many mighty works? Because of (?) their unbelief.
John 10:10, 24–30: One big key to believing is to want to believe.
John 20:19-31: The Bible was written for those who want to believe.
Romans 10:17: Faith comes by hearing.
Hebrews 4:2: Hearing must be mixed with believing to be a profit to you.
Hebrews 11:6: God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him by believing Him.
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349 – Believing, the Greatest Law Part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Six
Believing, the Greatest Law Part One
To know what is available from God, you must know what God’s Word says.
I believe that the Word of God is the Will of God and that if we are going to know the Will of God, we must go back and read the Word of God, The Bible. One can not listen to what a man may say on TV, in the movies, on the street corner, or in a meeting place. He may be right, and he may be wrong. The only way to know is if we read God’s Word for ourselves or if someone reads it to us.
No one can know the Will of God without knowing the Word of God. The Bible is the revealed Will and Word of God. The Word of God means what it says and says what it means. God has a purpose for everything He says, where He says it, why He says it, how He says it when He says it, and to whom He says it.
Once we know what God’s Word says, we can start to believe it and tap the resources for a more than abundant life. We will start to get results to our prayers and see God working in our lives.
Look at this wonderful truth in
I John 5:14 & 15:
Another great truth is that God’s ability always equals God’s willingness.
Romans 4:20 & 21: God’s ability always equals God’s willingness.
Romans 11:29: God’s gifts and Calling, He does not take back.
Number 23:19: God is not a man that He should lie.
We need confidence and trust in God, in His Word – That’s Believing.
The How of receiving what God has declared and made available is by believing.
Ephesians 1:19: The greatness of His power to us who (do one thing) believe.
Ephesians 3:20: Believe then we receive.
Mark 11:12-14, 20-24: The greatest law in the Bible, whosoever. The law of believing is the greatest law in the Bible. Whosoever says it, whosoever believes it, will act and receive.
I Thessalonians 2:13: Effectually worketh also in you that believes.
Luke 1:26-45: Mary believed.
Matthew 1:18-25: Joseph also believed.
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348 – The Radio Interview
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
For a little fun break between part 1 and part 2 of the audio class on How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, I thought I'd play an interview that I did shortly after the book was published. The First song that was played was as it was played that day of the interview on the radio station. The Following songs were from my playlist. Songs that I thought fit the music set. They are some of my favorite songs.
The next podcast will be part 2 of How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power. The following episodes will be sessions about How to Believe in God and How to Defeat Fear.
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Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme's version of “Be Thou My Vision.”
Song: “I'm Going to Stand by Bob Stanley
Song: “Standing On Solid Ground” by Press Down
Song: “Don't stop Speakin'” by Joyful Noise
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347 – To Whom the Bible is Written, part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Five
To Whom the Bible is Written part Two
The age of the Mystery or the Grace of God
The Fifth administration is written about in The Church Epistles.
Ephesians 3:2 ”If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:”
The word dispensation is the Geek word "oikonomia."
In the New International, the work is translated as “administration.”
NIB Ephesians 3:2 “Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you,”
The Jerusalem Bible said it was “the way in which” God entrusted me.
NJB Ephesians 3:2 “You have surely heard the way in which God entrusted me with the grace he gave me for your sake;”
In the Revised Standard Version, it is the word stewardship.
RSV Ephesians 3:2 “assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,”
Let’s look at the Fifth administration written about in The Church Epistles. Let's see to whom they are written. They are written directly to the born-again ones living in this age. Right now. For you
Romans 1:7:
I Corinthians 1:2:
II Corinthians 1:1:
Galatians 1:2:
Ephesians 1:1:
Philippians 1:1:
Colossians 1:2:
I Thessalonians 1:1:
II Thessalonians 1:1:
Acts 1:1-4: The book of Acts is the fulcrum between the old and the new. What they did after they got born again in this administration. You can read what they did and see what we can do.
Something to appreciate is that what God has said in a previous age is still applicable to the next age unless God tells us of the additions and omissions.
For example, God does not tell us to love him in the church epistles but has already told us this at an earlier age.
Exodus 20:10: Says to keep the Sabbath, but in.
Colossians 2:8-18: We now live in a higher law, and that is Love.
Ephesians 4:8:
Galatians 5:13&14: Born again, one does not need the law anymore; we can now walk in love.
I suggest that you read primarily the Bible written directly to you. Then, later on, read the Bible to get the learning and scope after you know who you are according to the Bible written to you. Go over these notes and read, read, read the Bible. Asking God to show you and teach you His Word. Ask God for understanding and guidance. Ask God for the Help that you need, seeking God first. God will help and teach you.
If you are interested in learning more about administration and To Whom it is written, I taught the subject in an earlier podcast. Episode 208 – To Whom the Bible is Written, with more details and expanded.
Here is a link to that podcast.
https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/208-to-whom-the-bible-is-written
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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346 – To Whom the Bible is Written part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Five
To Whom the Bible is Written
Administration
God has worked with mankind differently in different situations; because of conditions that man has put himself in, God has had to work with man differently.
I Corinthians 10: 32: The different groups of people the Bible addresses.
Galatians 3:28: A person is either a Judean or a Gentile until he becomes born again of God’s Spirit when he joins the church of God. The entire Bible addresses one or the other of these three groups.
Romans 15: 4: Aforetime (before the day of Pentecost) not written to us but are for our learning.
I Corinthians 10:11: Then Israel is for our example, then the ten commandments of the Old Testament along with other laws are for our learning.
I Corinthians 1: 2: Unto the church of God.
Ephesians 1:1: To saints, to set apart ones, to born again ones
James 1:1: To the twelve tribes.
Galatians 5:1: Liberty – in your unrestricted condition.
Epistle addressed to us must be applied explicitly to us. Let’s see the importance of knowing what is addressed to us.
Romans 8:28 – 39:
Summary of the ways in which God has had to work with mankind.
Genesis 3:24: The end of the original administration comes to a sudden end.
Romans 2:12: Things that were sinful before the law becomes transgressors after the law was given.
Acts 17:30: 'Time of this ignorance' means before the law was written, God 'winked,' which means he just closed His eyes to it.
Initiated under Moses – given the law and fulfilled with Christ coming.
Exodus 20:1-ff: So man would not hurt himself and get ready for the coming Christ by sacrifices and offerings, as types and patterns of what Jesus Christ would accomplish for us.
Then Christ was personally on earth to keep and fulfill the Law and to prepare for the new age, the age of grace.
Romans 10:4: Christ is the end of the law.
Romans 15:8: Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision; this is about Israel.
Matthew 10:1, 5 & 6: To the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matthew 15:24: To the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
John 1:29-31: To be manifested to Israel.
Matthew 5:17 &18: Came not to destroy but to fulfill.
Luke 24:44: All they must be fulfilled, which were written.
Genesis 3:15: The Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled all the promises, the promise of Gen 3:15. All the promises to the patriarchs. He fulfilled all the promises in the Law.
Genesis 3:14 & 15:
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345 – How We got our Modern Bibles part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Session Four
How We go our Modern Bible part Two
A Brief History
No original texts are in existence today. Just copies called manuscripts.
There were no chapter divisions in the original manuscripts.
There were no verse divisions in the original manuscripts.
Chapters were first put into the Bible in 1250 AD.
Verses first appeared in the Geneva Bible in 1560.
Then, in 1611 the translation known as the King James Bible was printed.
No Bibles originated in the English language.
The Old Testament has been translated from the Hebrew language.
The Gospels, Acts, church epistles, and the rest of the New Testament writings have all been translated from Greek.
John 3:16:
GODSOLOVEDTHEWORLDTHATHEGAVEHISONLYBRGOTTENSONTHATWHOSOEVERBELIEVETHINHIMSHOULDNOTPERISHBUTHAVEEVERLASTINGLIFE
A Timeline
II Timothy 4:11-13: This is the last time any mention of the scriptures and the writings of Paul in the Bible. Right near the end of Paul’s life. The amazing revelation was given to the Church from God in the form of The Church Epistles.
In 64 AD, persecution under Nero begins in Rome.
From 70 AD to 110 are some of the darkest times in history.
Because not much is still available in written form, all writings and buildings were ordered to be burned.
Some believers went into the mountains to live in dens and caves. They spend a great deal of time copying down scripture.
In 313 AD, Constantine comes onto the scene.
Pomp and ceremony started at this time to keep in step with the Roman Empire.
In 380 AD, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Pomp and ceremony continued even more at this time, and more power was given to the church. The only ones who had access to the scripture were high-ranking officials within the Church.
The Scriptures were still in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and some Aramaic, but Latin became the official Language of the Roman Church. The officials of the Church were the only ones who could read it, and they told others what it said. Pope became the head authority of the Church, then tradition, and finally, the scriptures.
John Wycliffe (1328-1384): He wanted to reform the Roman Church from within. The Church leaders at that time were diplomats, administrators, and economists while finding little time to spend on spiritual matters. He attacked the pope's authority by insisting that Christ, not the pope, was the church's head. The Bible, instead of the church, was the sole authority for the believer. The Roman Church should model itself after the New Testament Church. In 1382, he did the first complete translation of the English of the New Testament. He died of a stroke in 1384. Interestingly, he was hassled, ridiculed, laughed at, and despised by the church. But that was not enough; 98 years after his death, in 1482, they dug up his bones, burned them, and then threw the ashes into the river.
Martin Luther (1483-1546) In 1513, he lectured on Psalms, then in 1515, he lectured on Romans. His motto was: ‘Scripture alone.’
Romans 1:17: They shall live by faith.
John Calvin (1509-1565) founded The Geneva Academy. Credited with the start of the Reform Ministries.
William Tyndale (1493-1536) translated the Bible into English in 1525.
The King James Bible was translated in 1611. Some say that more than 80% of the phrases come from William Tyndale’s work.
Chapter heading
Paragraph markings
Paragraph divisions
Reference systems
Red letters – words of Christ
Additions to the text [often italic type]
Punctuation's
ALL ADDED
I will point out some of these as we go through the class.
If you are interested in Christian History, I taught the subject earlier this year with more historical details. They are available on the podcast right now. I did a study of John in three parts they are episode number 321 through 323. Here are the links.
321 – Study of John, Part One
https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/321-study-of-john-part-one
322 – Study of John, Part Two
https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/322-study-of-john-part-two
323 – Study of John, Part Three
https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/323-study-of-john-part-three
I also did a two-part series, episodes 328 and 329, “On How We Got Our Modern Bibles," with many more details and expanded into the Old Testament. Here are the links.
328 – How We Got Our Modern Bibles Part One
https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/328-how-we-got-our-modern-bibles-part-one
329 – How We Got Our Modern Bibles Part Two
https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/329-how-we-got-our-modern-bibles-part-two
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Steve
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344 – How We got our Modern Bibles part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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Session Four
How We go our Modern Bible
The Apostles Doctrine
Acts 2:42: What is the Apostles Doctrine?
Acts 2:4, 11-18: In question is the speaking in tongue.
Acts 2:22: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God
Acts 2:23-29: Teaching that David is dead and buried.
Acts 2:30-32: God raised Jesus.
Acts 2:33: The promise of the holy ghost – holy spirit
Acts 2:36: Jesus, both Lord, and Christ
Acts 2:37 &38: Repent and be baptized – remission or forgiveness of sins, receive the gift of the holy spirit
Acts 2:39: The promise is to you, your children, and to all that are afar off
Acts 2:40-45: The believers gave to the needs of others
Acts 2:46 & 47: The believers celebrated all this. Paul, by revelation, gives more information, explanation, and augmentation in the Epistles of Romans through Thessalonians.
Acts 8:4-8, 27-35: Preaching, and then delivering. All by going to the scriptures and doing what they say.
Acts 17:2-3: Paul taught them by way of the Scriptures.
Near the end of Paul’s life, he calls or asks for the Scriptures
II Timothy 4:1-13: The church epistles are always in the same order, not so with the other books of the Bible. What happened to Timothy and others after this? Not much is known. No available writings
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343 – How the Bible Interprets Itself part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Syllabus Session Three
How the Bible Interprets Itself part Two
Scripture interprets itself in the context, story, and record. This is how students learn what a new word means in a passage they are reading.
Matthew 13:24: What is the good seed? Let’s guess. Quit thinking and guessing! Let’s read the whole story and record it. We keep reading until someplace, somewhere, the meaning is explained. If it is not explained, we will not know.
Matthew 13:25-31, 36: The disciples did not guess.
Matthew 13:37-40: The interpretation was in the context.
Acts 7:56: Why was the Son of Man standing? I don’t know. That’s right. If God doesn’t tell us, we don’t know.
If scripture does not interpret itself in the verse or context, then the interpretation is found in its previous usage or where it was used before. Bibles are like dictionaries. You can look up words or where words were used before and learn more about them, even groups of similar words. The first usage of a word is very important. It expresses an idea, and the explanation is usually complete enough to carry throughout the Bible. If God ever changed the usage of a word or expression, He always explains it.
Genesis 1:5: The meaning is carried throughout the entire Bible. It will not change until God changes it. This is true of all the truths in the Bible.
We will get into the subject of "Figures of Speech in the Bible."
When I meet people, and they hear that I let the Word of God speak for itself, they say, "Oh, so you take the word of God literally." I answer. "No, I take the Word of God accurately. One way to understand the Bible accurately is to understand the figures of speech used.
We've looked at this verse of Scripture before, but I want to point out the figure of speech in the verse.
2nd Timothy 3:16. We looked at the five words "given by inspiration of God." These five words are translated from one Greek word, "theopneustos." This compound word comprises two Greek root words, "Theo" and "pneustos." It means God-breathed. All Scripture is given by God's inspiration, as all Scripture is God-breathed.
I have a question for you. Does God breathe? It says in God's Word that God is Spirit and Spirit doesn't breathe. What's going on here is that the Scripture is giving human characteristics to God by saying God-breathed. What does that mean?
Whenever the Bible attributes human characteristics to God as it does in this verse, it is a figure of speech. A figure of speech in the Bible is God's markings as to that which God wants to emphasize.
Figures of speech are legitimate grammatical usages that depart from literal language or regular grammatical structure to call our attention to it. It slows your mind and makes you take a second look at what has been written. We use figures of speech all the time in our English language. If it's been very dry, we might say, "the ground is thirsty," but it's not. We might say it's raining cats and dogs if it's pouring rain. I've never seen cats and dogs come falling out of the sky. But we use figures of speech all the time. And we know what they mean. And if we don't know what they mean, it slows us down, so we have to think about it. This is what God is doing with the figures of speech in the Bible. God is drawing attention to it. It is God's markings in the Bible that he wants to emphasize.
The Bible is to be accepted literally whenever and wherever possible. But when a word or words fail to be true to the fact, they are figures of speech. Figures of speech have a Godly-designed emphasis that must be grasped and understood to obtain the Bible's impact fully.
There are 212 different figures of speech used in the Bible, and sometimes there are many as 40 different variations of one figure. You can see that this is a good opportunity for research in figures of speech.
I want to handle with you three figures of speech that deal with comparisons.
The first one is a simile. A simile is a comparison by resemblance. The keywords in the simile are "as" and "like." For example, 'the lawyer is like a fox.'
The second figure is a metaphor, a comparison by representation. Where one thing is declared to be another thing. For example, 'that lawyer is a fox.' In the metaphor, we look for one thing declared to be another.
The third figure of speech is called “hypocatastasis” in Greek, a comparison by implication. You would look them straight in the eye and say, 'you fox.' or sometimes say, 'fox.' Out of these three, “hypocatastasis,” most arouses the mind. It attracts and excites attention to the greatest degree. It has the most impact of the three.
Another thing that I'd like to point out is that in the English language, educators, songwriters, poets, and others, whenever there's a figure of speech that they don't understand, call it a metaphor.
Now let's look at some examples from the scriptures.
Psalms 1:3a "He shall be "like" a tree planted by the rivers of water."
Psalms 1:4 The ungodly are not so but are "like" the chaff which the wind bloweth away." A comparison by resemblance, a simile.
John 15:1 - 5, "I am the true vine," and verse 5, "I am the vine," are two metaphors. A comparison by representation. Where one thing is declared to be another, the point of comparison is explained in the context.
John 15:1 - 5
1st Corinthians 10:4 "that rock was Christ." The metaphor is a comparison where one thing is declared to be another, a comparison by representation.
John 2:19 "Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it." 'This Temple' is the figure by implication. That's a “hypocatastasis” comparison by implication. It's not a simile, 'my body is like the temple,' or a metaphor which would be 'my body is the temple.' but “hypocatastasis.”
Matthew 26:26, Has caused all kinds of problems throughout the history of the Christian church simply because they did not understand figures of speech.
This is a figure of speech, a metaphor that compares by representation.
In 1st Corinthians chapter 11:23 - 27, These verses explain it more fully and completely.
I have used two books extensively to help me understand figures of speech. One is "Figures of Speech used in the Bible" by E. W. Bullinger, D.D. A search would give you plenty of resources for the book.
The other book that has helped me is "Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible" by Julia B. Hans. To get more information or to order: www.baystatebiblefellowship.org
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Steve
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342 – How the Bible Interprets Itself part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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The Syllabus Session Three
How the Bible Interprets Itself part One
II Peter1:20: The word ‘private’ is the Greek word "idios", meaning one's own, or his own, and is translated that way.
The New American Standard Bible translates like this.
NAU 2 Peter 1:20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation,
Matthew 9:1: his own
Matthew 25:14: his own
I Corinthians 12:11: severally is the Greek word "idios" This is the only place where it is translated severally.
II Peter 1:20: The word ‘interpretation’ is the Greek word “ellipsis.” This is the only place where the word is used in the Bible, but in Greek writings, the word is used ‘like a dog loose upon the game.’ “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any personal letting loose.”
If not private or one’s own interpretation is available, then we are left with either.
1).there is no interpretation possible or, 2) the Word must interpret itself. If not, let’s forget it – go home. But, I believe the Word does interpret itself. As we read The Bible, we will find that the Bible interprets itself in three ways:
1) In the verse, right where it is written
2) In the context or
3) Its previous usage can find it in the Bible
Looking at some examples of interpreting itself in the verse:
Genesis 1:1:
John 3:16:
Matthew 11:28: Scripture usually interprets itself in the verse where it is written.
Psalms 103:3:
All scripture must be in harmony with itself. No scripture relating to a given subject can contradict each other. If there is ever a problem, it is either in translation or in our understanding of what is being said.
Clear verses versus unclear verses
Consider whether things are similar or identical. Two or more records of an identical situation add to our understanding of what happened. They do not contradict each other, but they could add information through scripture build-up.
There can be no contradiction when rightly dividing the Word of God. We must pay attention to the subject, time, place, people, etc.
Mark 3:1–5: looked round with anger.
John 7:1, 9 & 10, 14 – 23: Is this talking about the same incident?
Ephesians 4:26, 31, 32: Be ye angry and sin not, but the big thing is forgiveness.
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341 – How we got the Bible
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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The Syllabus Session Two
How we got the Bible
II Timothy 3:16: All scripture is for profit; this is either the truth or a lie. This must be something of immense value. We want to profit from the “all scripture.”
Here is the New International Version,
NIB 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness,
“given by inspiration of God” is one word in Greek - Theopneustos – Theo – God, Pneustos – breathed, God Breathed. A figure of speech.
John 4:24: God is Spirit.
II Peter 1:21: Not of man
Galatians 1:11 & 12: Not of man
Numbers 11:17: God is Spirit. God could reveal Himself through the spirit that was upon Moses. Then Moses, having a mind, could use his vocabulary and write the Word of God. That is how we got the word of God. Men of God wrote the Bible and did the writing, but what they wrote was what God gave them to write. He gave it to them by revelation. Many writers, but only one author, and that was God.
John 5:39: The Scriptures tell us the truth about the Lord Jesus Christ, about God. This is the doctrine, and it is right to believe.
John 17:8: Jesus gave them the words that God gave to Him, the Scriptures, the Bible, the Word of God. Without the Bible, which is right believing, you and I could never walk with God in the greatness of the power of God.
John 17:17: The Word is truth. This is what the Word says about itself.
God is perfect. His Son is perfect. His Word must also be perfect.
II Timothy 3:17: The man of God (the one who speaks for God) may be perfect.
II Timothy 3: 16 & 17: Tell us what the function and purpose of the Bible are.
The Word of God puts man in contact with God. For-profit to the man. That he may know that he knows that he knows.
Hosea 4:6 Destroyed for a lack of Knowledge.
Jeremiah 2:13: Forsaken me, hewed them out broken cisterns. Cisterns do not supply water, they hold water, but these were broken cisterns. To hew out takes work. You can work very hard and never get your needs met. But you can go to God and His Word, believe it, and God will supply your needs.
God reveals Himself in His Word.
God’s Word is very valuable and very profitable.
Psalms12:6: Pure Words, purified seven times
Psalms 119:105: A lamp and light
Psalms 119:72: Better than thousands of gold and silver
Psalms119:162: Thy word is a great spoil
Jeremiah 15:16: The joy and rejoicing
Number 23:19: Shall he not make it good?
Matthew 4:4: Not by bread alone but by every Word of God.
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340 – The Opening of the Class part Two
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
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The Syllabus Part Two
The Reverence of God
We need the Scriptures to know God and His son, Jesus Christ. We also need want to know and have respect for God, His Word, and His son, Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 1:7: Two types of fear – one is afraid, the other is reverence, awe, and respect of the Lord.
Proverbs 2:1-6: We can find God's knowledge with prayer and the Bible.
Proverbs 3:13-19:
Break the bondage – set at liberty – The deliverance of God
Luke 4:16-21
Psalms 107:20: He sent His Word and healed them.
I Peter 2:24: By whose stripes you were healed.
3 John 2: to prosper and be in health.
I John 5:13 - 20: Learn God's Word, Ask, Have.
Mark 16:15 - 20: Immense profit.
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339 – The Opening of the Class part One
How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Syllabus part one
Matthew 22:29 - Knowing the Scriptures and the power.
John 10:10 - This started me on a Quest to learn about Jesus Christ.
Matthew 22:29 - Knowing the Scriptures and the power.
John 10:10 - This started me on a Quest to learn about Jesus Christ.
Searching in the Scriptures
John 5:39: Search the scriptures.
Luke 24:25-32, 45: Jesus used the scriptures to show them himself.
Acts 8:29-35: The places of the Scripture, at the same scripture, and he preached Jesus unto him.
Acts 17:2 & 3: Paul taught from the Scriptures that Jesus is Christ.
Acts 17:11: They searched the Scriptures daily to see if what they were taught was true of the scriptures or not. They were called ‘nobler’ because of that. We should read the Scriptures daily.
Acts 18: 28: Apollos mightily convinced them by going to the Scriptures. That is what convinced me—someone showing me the Scriptures.
I Corinthians 15:3: According to the Scriptures. The Scriptures were the authority that they listened to.
II Timothy 3:16: All Scripture is for profit.
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We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I want to give some special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
Intro and Outro Music: Larry LoVerme version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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338 – Be Strong in Service
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's podcast is “be Strong in Service.” When we think about serving, we want to be servers, much like God asked Joshua to do. This week's podcast will look at Joshua's call to service. We could have a similar call to service, and we can all be strong in service.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I want to give some special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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337 – The More Abundant Life
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's Podcast is a repeat of our very first podcast that we did over two years ago. It has a lot of the vision I wanted for the podcast. We have changed some, but we're staying close to what I envisioned. When people ask me about the podcast and what it's about, I usually send them to the first podcast so they can see what I have in mind for doing the podcast. Jesus Christ came so that we could have life and that we could have it more abundantly. That's what I want everyone to think about and believe. God's Word is always timely.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I want to give some special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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336 – God and Bad Government Part Two
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's podcast is “God and Bad Government Part Two.” We left last week's podcast with a little bit of a cliffhanger. Mordecai and Esther fasted and prayed for 3 Days to God and asked God for help and guidance as to what they should do next. Esther the Queen was in the palace for a reason. She was the queen, so she had to take the next step. This podcast will look at that in great detail. We will just read it, and I will point out a few things. This is an exciting book about how God gets involved and saves his chosen people. Today anyone who believes in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord and believes that God raised him from the dead, is saved, made whole, born again, and received holy spirit. Now believers can walk in the power of that holy spirit and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. All born-again ones can take the place of Jesus Christ here on earth and reach out and help others.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I want to give some special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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335 – God and Bad Government
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's podcast is “God and Bad Government.” From time to time throughout history, we have seen some bad governments. We've also seen God work, even in times of very bad government. God still delivers, saves, and watches over his people who believe in God. For those who want to walk with God, who love God, and who have a prayer life. As believers who know God will take care of us, we asked him. We can ask God for our needs. We can ask God for others' needs. We can be asked for God's help in many areas of life. We can also pray to God and thank him for our prayers. This podcast is about what God can do and what God will do. It is also a podcast that discusses bad government and how we are to walk and live and be more than a conqueror in bad government.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I want to give some special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
334 – That You May Know God's Calling
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's podcast is “That You May Know God's Calling.” God has called every man, woman, and child since the world began. He's been calling every year, every month, week, and day for every man, woman, and child to hear God's Word, to get saved, and to receive holy spirit. Some years very few heed God's call, and sometimes many do. God allows you, by the freedom of your will, to decide whether you will heed God's call. To do all that He wants or just some of it. But God has been calling, and it's up to us to decide whether we want to do it. God has given us the Word of reconciliation and the ministry of reconciliation. We can do it if we want to or not. God even has special assignments for us if we choose to do them. You could receive special assignments, and you can do them for the glory of God. But if you do not do your assignment, It may go undone.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting. I will be on a family vacation on Sunday, 4, 2022. No Zoom meeting that Sunday.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I want to give some special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
333 – That You May Know the Hope
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's podcast is entitled “That You May Know The Hope.” We're going to look at the different aspects of hope. We will have good expectations and a knowing that we will have a good outcome by trusting in God. We are to expect God to take care of us whenever we have a need, no matter what kind of need we may have. If we need physical or mental healing or freedom from persecutions or tribulations, God and His Word say He will take care of us.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
332 – Spiritual Perception and Awareness
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:18a “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened;” This means to grow in your spiritual perception and awareness. That's what this week's podcast is going to teach us. How to develop a spiritual perception and awareness. In the last podcast, episode number 331 - “Spiritual Understanding,” we looked at a figure of speech called Orientalism. Continuing with that figure of speech, we must remember that the Bible is an Eastern book and needs to be seen from Eastern eyes with spiritual perception.
A spiritual person from the East in the times of the Bible looks at many things as a service to God, like helping strangers. They may be angels unaware. Also, at weddings and funerals, they would attend those functions thinking they were doing a service to God. They would be praising and honoring God and serving God. They were humbling one another by blessing one another by saying to each other, “May God bless you, may God bless you.” Knowing that God will bless them. To grow in spiritual perception and awareness means to grow in spiritual understanding. To do that means reading and studying God's Word while praying as you go through life.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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331 – Enlightened Understanding
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Weekend in the Word that Faithful in Christ Ministries is doing in November has the theme verse of Ephesians 1:18 ”The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,”
I have been invited to teach, so I have been looking at this verse. In this week's podcast, I'd like to share what I have seen from the Bible as I have been studying and getting ready to teach.
I looked at the word “enlightened,” meaning “being enlightened.” It is the Greek word “photizo.” The root word or the main word is the word “phos” in Greek.” It means “to shine.” Looking at the orientalism in the Bible helps us know what is meant when they had an enlightened understanding. We can see what this “being enlightened” and “to shine” meant when holy men wrote it of God.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and attend the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both can communicate fully.)
God
330 – Believing The Great Law
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
To know what is available from God, you must know what God’s Word says.
I believe that the Word of God is the Will of God and that if we are going to know the Will of God, we must go back and read the Word of God, The Bible. One can not listen to what a man may say on TV, in the movies, on the street corner, or in a meeting place. He may be right, and he may be wrong. The only way to know for sure is if we go to God’s Word and read it for ourselves or if someone reads it to us.
No one can know the Will of God without knowing the Word of God. The Bible is the revealed Will and Word of God. The Word of God means what it says and says what it means. God has a purpose for everything He says, where He says it, why He says it, how He says it when He says it, and to whom He says it.
Once we know what God’s Word says, we can start to believe it and start to tap the resources for more than abundant life. We will start to get results to our prayers and see God working in our lives.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you want to support the podcast, you can visit stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
329 – How We Got Our Modern Bibles Part Two
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week’s podcast is “How We got our Modern Bible Part Two.” Looking at what Christian historians call the Reformation, a time when the printing press was invented and the Bible was first translated into the English language from Greek, we will learn some of the steps taken to get us to our modern Bibles and in the show notes on the podcast are my notes making it easy for you to follow along.
I have a pamphlet entitled “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, Part One,” Which I get into the keys and principles of how the Bible interprets itself. In understanding these, you can accurately understand the Bible when you read. The pamphlet is available through Amazon.com; here is the link so you can easily get the pamphlet.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Bible-Understanding-Power-Part-ebook/dp/B076WV3G5K/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Books+By+Steve+jaynes&qid=1619185063&sr=8-4
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Here are the notes that I used to do the podcast. It has all the Scriptures I read written out, making it easy for you to follow along with the podcast.
Timeline: 1328 AD to early 17th Century
John Wycliffe (1328-1384): He wanted to reform the Roman Church from within. The Church leaders at that time were diplomats, administrators, and economists, finding little time to spend on spiritual matters. He attacked the pope's authority by insisting that Christ, not the pope, was the church's head. Instead of the church, the Bible was to be the sole authority for the believer. The Roman Church should model itself after the New Testament Church. In 1382, he did the first complete translation of the English of the New Testament. He translated it from Latin and not Greek. Translating it from Greek would make it closer to the original. Mostly unread by the masses, his work did not cause a revolt. He died of a stroke in 1384.
Interestingly, he was hassled, ridiculed, laughed at, and despised by the church. But that was not enough. 98 years after his death, in 1482, they dug up his bones, burned them, and then threw the ashes into the Swift river.
In 1440 was the invention of the printing press was by Johann Gutenberg of Mainz, Germany.
Martin Luther (1483-1546) In 1513, he lectured on Psalms, and then in1515, he lectured on Romans. His motto was: ‘Scripture alone.
Romans 1:17 Romans 1:17 ”For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
“The just shall live by faith.” This verse changed his life.
On October 31, 1517, Luther tacked up his ninety-five theses for debate on the door of the castle Church in Wittenberg.
Ulrich Zwingli 1484 – 1531 - Similar to Martin Luther but in Switzerland. The Roman Empire had the free course to go into Switzerland, take him from his position, and kill him. This stopped the Reformation in Switzerland. Martin Luther had people that believed in him and protected him in Germany.
John Calvin (1509-1565) founded The Geneva Academy. He was credited with the start of the Reform Ministries.
William Tyndale (1493-1536) translated the Bible into English in1525. One of my heroes. Tyndale, a Greek scholar from Cambridge, started as an academic exercise but turned into a translation of God's Word. Over and over again, he poured over the Greek Scripture digging in and asking questions and receiving answers about God's plan for man.
This young man constantly pressures others to read the Scriptures for themselves. He said, “If God spares me, I will one day make the boy that drives the plowing in England know more of the Scriptures than the pope himself.
He asked the bishop of London if he could use a couple of rooms in the Bishop's huge Palace for office space, but the bishop claimed not to be interested in learning what a man may say. He said, “How could I choose a man who would choose God over the pope? Be serious.
But God had another wealthy man give him some room in his home so that he could begin translating from Greek into English.
But being hounded, he had to escape from England. He escaped to Worms, Luther's old German stronghold on the Rhine. There for the first time in history, a printed New Testament in English was produced. Tyndale had to turn smuggler, the English church waited to smash any attempt he had to get his printed edition into England. But he did.
Hundreds upon hundreds were being printed daily and could easily be bought by the man in the street. British troops were assigned to the ports for the specific purpose of finding these dangerous little books.
They found some, but thousands made their way to England. The bishop of London thought of another way to stop him. He hired a man named Pakington, a merchant who traded in Goods from across the England channel. Here was The Bishop's plan...
Finally got their hands on Tyndale, and when they were deciding whether to hang him or burn him to the steak, the executioner was so angry that he just grabbed him by the throat, choked him, and killed him right there on the spot.
The King James Bible was translated in 1611. Some say that more than 80% of the phrases come from William Tyndale’s work.
Versions explosion. In the 1800s, man's scholarship and research increased. Archaeologists found better manuscripts containing Scriptures.
In 1881 the English revised version of the New Testament was published.
3 days later, the revised version of the RV appeared in the United States. With all the new translations, King James was tossed away. Nope, people still wanted to use King James.
In 1901 the American Standard Edition of the revised version was made available. One example of the difference in the ASV reads “Holy Spirit” instead of the King James “Holy Ghost.”
There are many more new versions and translations now available. There has been an explosion in versions. I think that all of these versions can be helpful if you use the keys to how the Bible interprets itself. By using the keys, you can learn which versions you trust.
Chapter heading
Paragraph markings
Paragraph divisions
Reference systems
Red letters – words of Christ
Additions to the text [often italic type]
Punctuation
ALL have been ADDED.
It may be helpful, but it may not be.
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328 – How We Got Our Modern Bibles Part One
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week’s podcast is “How We got our Modern Bible Part one.” I know that we all get excited when we meet people who have the same desire as we do for the things of God. That's why this Biblical study session is so exciting. I will introduce you to some people who felt the same way we do at different times in history but with the same heart for the things of God as we do.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Here are the notes that I used to do the podcast. It has all the Scriptures that I read written out, making it easy for you to follow along with the podcast.
God is perfect, His Son is perfect, and His Word must also be perfect. God cannot contradict Himself. (God has watched over and protected His Word throughout the ages.)
II Peter1:20 & 21”Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”
God is Spirit. God could reveal Himself through the spirit that was upon or in holy men of God. Then, with their mind, they could use their vocabulary to write the Word of God. That is how we got the Word of God. Men of God wrote the Bible. They did the writing, but what they wrote was what God gave them to write. He gave it to them by revelation. There were many writers, but only one author, and that was God.
II Timothy 3: 16 & 17 tells us what is the complete function and purpose of the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:16 & 17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
“The man of God (the one who speaks for God) may be perfect.” What he says about God will be right according to the Word of God and spoken accurately.
The Word of God puts man in contact with God for profit. We profit as we believe the Word.
Isaiah 30:8 ”Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:
God asks holy men of God to write His words down and then cause them to be read. God asked His word to be written a lot and over and over again.
Colossians 4:16 ”And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.”
God asked His word to be read a lot and over and over again.
Technology History
Full writing systems were invented in Egypt around 3200 BC. The first writing system developed in the Middle East used symbols to represent sounds rather than the things they were describing. There are still examples of this script today. The first paper, papyrus, was developed in Egypt around 2000 B.C. (Since Moses lived from 1530 B.C. to 1409 B.C., papyrus was available to Moses) This new technology was available to Moses, and he used it.
Parchment: It is thought that various forms of parchment were in use as early as 1500 B.C. (Since Moses lived from 1530 B.C. To 1409 B.C., parchment also was available to him.) Parchment was originally made from the flesh side of animal skins. The skins were cooked in lime, stretched on a frame, scraped smooth to the desired thickness, sprinkled with chalk, rubbed smooth, and dried. The finishing process smoothed, softened the leather, and improved the finished product's color. Parchment is still used for some diplomas and public documents. However, most of what is called parchment paper today are paper manufactured to look like the original parchment.
A scroll is a roll of papyrus, parchment, or paper containing writing. For most purposes, scrolls have long been superseded by the book format. However, they are still produced for some ceremonial or religious purposes, notably for the Jewish first five books of the Bible for use in synagogues.
Moses used the technology of the time. I have seen in my lifetime, reel to reel, then eight tracks, then cassettes, then CDs, and now MP3 and other types of files that can be put on thumb drives. Now you purchase access to streaming and others ways to get information out. I now use podcasts to get teachings to people all around the world. They have access to them wherever they get their favorite podcast. People worldwide can and are zooming in on this morning's fellowship. God will use whatever is available.
Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible. Biblical scholars say Moses lived from 1530 B.C. To 1409 B.C. Moses had the technology to write Scripture on both papyrus and parchment. Moses wrote Genesis and the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
God wrote the ten commandments on Mount Sinai on tablets of stone.
Timeline 1530 BC
God has always protected His Word throughout the centuries. God replaced the original stone tablets that Moses broke when he saw the golden calf. Even when God's people were taken captive and went to Babylon, look at what happened when they returned and found the scrolls.
Nehemiah 8:5 & 6, 8, 13: ”And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: 6And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground... 8So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading... 13And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, [a scribe is one that writes the Scriptures down] even to understand the words of the law.”
God protected His Word until they got back to find the Scriptures. They were glad to understand the Words of God.
Jeremiah 15:16: ”Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.”
“Thy words were found.” God has always been able to get his Word to those who want it and will believe It.
Timeline 630 – 560 B.C.
Jeremiah 36:1-10a, 13-18, 21b-32 (The book of the prophet) ”And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the words that I have spoken unto thee against Israel, and against Judah, and against all the nations, from the day I spake unto thee, from the days of Josiah, even unto this day. 3 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose to do unto them; that they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin. 4Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah: and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD, which he had spoken unto him, upon a roll of a book. 5And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go into the house of the LORD: 6Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the LORD in the ears of the people in the LORD'S house upon the fasting day: and also thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of their cities. 7It may be they will present their supplication before the LORD, and will return every one from his evil way: for great is the anger and the fury that the LORD hath pronounced against this people. 8And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house. 9And it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the LORD to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people that came from the cities of Judah unto Jerusalem. 10Then read Baruch in the book the words of Jeremiah in the house of the LORD,... 13Then Michaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people. 14Therefore all the princes sent...unto Baruch, saying, Take in thine hand the roll wherein thou hast read in the ears of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Neriah took the roll in his hand, and came unto them. 15 And they said unto him, Sit down now, and read it in our ears. So Baruch read it in their ears. 16Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and other, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. 17And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell us now, How didst thou write all these words at his mouth? 18Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book....21bAnd Jehudi read it in the ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes which stood beside the king. 22Now the king sat in the winter house in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him. 23And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth. 24Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words. 27Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying, 28Take thee again another roll, and write in it all the former words that were in the first roll, which Jehoiakim the king of Judah hath burned. 29And thou shalt say to Jehoiakim king of Judah, Thus saith the LORD; Thou hast burned this roll, saying, Why hast thou written therein, saying, The king of Babylon shall certainly come and destroy this land, and shall cause to cease from thence man and beast? 30Therefore thus saith the LORD of Jehoiakim king of Judah; He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. 31And I will punish him and his seed and his servants for their iniquity; and I will bring upon them, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and upon the men of Judah, all the evil that I have pronounced against them; but they hearkened not. 32Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words.”
No original manuscripts are in existence today, only copies.
There were no chapter divisions in the original manuscripts.
There were no verse divisions in the original manuscripts.
Chapters were first put into the Bible in 1250 AD.
Verses first appeared in the Geneva Bible in 1560.
Then, in 1611 the translation known as the King James Bible was printed.
No Bibles originated in the English language.
The Old Testament has been translated from the Hebrew language.
Most versions of the Gospels, Acts, church epistles, and the rest of the New Testament writings have been translated from Greek.
II Timothy 4:11-13: ”Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.”
This mention of the writings of Paul in the Bible occurs near the end of Paul’s life. The amazing revelation was given to the Church from God in the form of The Church Epistles.
A Timeline
In 64 AD, persecution under Nero began in Rome.
The Church Epistles were written from 51 to 62 AD.
I and II Timothy were written between 64 and 65 AD.
The Gospels were written between 70 and 110AD, Mark being the first one and John the last, probably somewhere between 90 and 110 AD.
From 70 AD to 110 are some of the darkest times in history.
A very little written record of that period of Christianity remains, as all Christian writings and buildings were ordered to be burned.
Some believers went into the mountains during this time to live in dens and caves. They spend a great deal of time copying down scripture.
In 313 AD, Constantine comes onto the scene.
Pomp and ceremony started at this time to keep in step with the Roman Empire.
In 380 AD, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Pomp and ceremony continued even more at this time, and more power was given to the church. The only ones who had access to the Scripture were high-ranking officials within the Church.
The Scriptures were still in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and some Aramaic, but Latin became the official Language of the Roman Church. The officials of the Church were the only ones who could read it, and they told others what it said. The Pope became the head authority of the Church, then tradition, then, last in priority, the Scriptures.
The End of my notes for part one.
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327 – Scripture Alone
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week’s podcast is called “Scripture Alone. Martin Luther coined the phrase, and it was his motto. Over five hundred years ago, he started looking at the Bible, and as he did, he saw that what was being taught in the church was inaccurate according to the Scriptures. He thought churches should follow or pattern their lives after what the Word of God said, not what the pope said or tradition or any group of people thought. But fellow what the Scriptures say, alone. He tried to get people to look at the Scriptures again. He saw through his studying the Scriptures a far more Superior, soothing and dynamic life. That God wants the best for people.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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326 – All Sufficiency in Everything
Every Man Makes His Decision
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I am continuing with this subject of "All Sufficiency in Everything" Today, the topic is "Every Man Makes His Decision." The theme verse for this series is.
2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Looking at the 'all Grace.' There's no question that grace came by Jesus Christ. That by grace, you are saved. By God's grace, all your sins and shortcomings have been forgiven. There's no question that more Abundant Life is now available. There's no question that prayers are answered. And God can deliver you out of any difficulty you find yourself in.
Today we're going to look at all grace.
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 7 " But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
Here again, every man according as he's purposed in his heart. As every man has been taught in God's Word and knows the principles from God's Word, he, with that information from God's Word, can decide where, how much and when to give of his abundance.
2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
God has given every man the privilege and the responsibility of caring for his abundance. He decides where to give and how much to give. Every man prepares his heart to give. He does not decide in a vacuum without knowledge. He decides with the knowledge of the Word of God to guide him in his decisions.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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“Giving and Receiving: Plus All Sufficiency In Everything”
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325 – All Sufficiency in Everything
The Honest Report
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In the short three-part series on “All Sufficiency in Everything.” This is week two, it is called “The Honest Report.” In this session, we will look at the context in which all sufficiency in all things is written. We're going to start in 2nd Corinthians chapter 8 verse 1. In the teaching, I go through the entire chapter line by line, verse-by-verse word by word. We will see that whatever we do, we must be honest in the sight of the Lord. (For us, that means according to God's Word.) and in the sight of men. The Bible says to look for good men with good reports. We can see from the records in God's Word that good men must be transparent so that believers can see their lives. They must be well reported. 2nd Corinthians 8 verse 9 says that Jesus was rich, and He became poor for us. We're going to look at this in detail.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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324 – All Sufficiency in Everything
Jesus Came
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this week's podcast, I am starting a short three-part series on “All Sufficiency in Everything.” I believe that God's Word clearly states God's heart and desire that all believers should have all sufficiency in everything. Jesus Christ came so that we might have life and have it more abundantly. That God will supply all our need according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus. I've heard it said that if we live by the principles written in God's Word, this could be our lifestyle. We will investigate this more deeply and look closely into God's Word so that we can tap into the more Abundant Life and have all sufficiency and see God supplying all of our need. To get started, let us look at “Jesus Came.”
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday morning as I am getting ready for our “Reformation Morning in the Word” that we will be doing on October 9, 2022, Time 9:30a to 12:p EST. To get ready, I will share some history of the Christian church that I will not have time to do that morning. What I will be sharing will give you some background to what God did and what others have done to copy down the Word, find the Word, search the word, save the word, and make the Word of God available so that we could have our modern Bibles, today. We meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make minimal donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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323 – Study of John, Part Three
John's Writings on and about holy spirit.
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's podcast is part three in a short series on the study of John. In the Gospel of John, God has John write about holy spirit right from the beginning chapters. John writes about some of the aspects available in the next Administration after Jesus Christ is glorified and on the day of Pentecost. He lays out some tremendous truths about what holy spirit is and what we will be able to do with it, and how we can utilize it. We will learn what we can do with holy spirit starting right at the beginning of the gospel and in 1st John. This summarizes some of the things God had John write about.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you would like to keep informed of all that we are doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in this Sunday morning as I am getting ready for our “Reformation Morning in the Word” that we will be doing on October 9, 2022, Time 9:30a to 12:p EST. To get ready, I will share some history of the Christian church that I will not have time to do that morning. What I will be sharing will give you some background to what God did and what others have done to copy down the Word, find the Word, search the word, save the word, and make the Word of God available so that we could have our modern Bibles, today. We meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make minimum donations. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
322 – Study of John, Part Two
The New Commandment, To Love one another as Jesus loved us.
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This week's podcast is part two in a short series on the study of John. The new commandment is to love others as Jesus Christ loves us. This is the new standard of how to love. We are now to love just like Jesus Christ did. This is taught throughout the Gospel of John and in the first, second, and third John. There are many keys and principles here to love others as Jesus Christ loved us. All three books listed here that John wrote were some 35 to 40 years after Jesus Christ taught this to us.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed about what we're doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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Please email or text me to get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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321 – Study of John, Part One
The Background from The Gospels and Acts
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The last holy man of God to write in the Bible was John. He wrote the Gospel of John, first, second and third John, and the Book of Revelations, all close to the end of the first century. The Holy Spirit moved him to give us the will of God. This must be important.
In this week's podcast, I'm starting a short series on the study of John. We looked at John's background and credentials and how he was chosen by Jesus Christ and taught to be an apostle of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We're going to read how he was brought up and the dynamic of his life after he was born again in the first-century Church.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
If you want to keep informed about what we're doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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320 – Watch out for Other AgendasOr Doctrines Other than what we have been Taught
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this week's podcast, we get into the topic " Watch out for Other Agendas.” This is about other agendas besides the ones that we've been taught. We should watch out for new doctrines other than those we have not been taught. Jesus said this in the Gospels. We're going to look at what the scriptures say. The podcast looks at what happened towards the end of the first century in the Christian Church, how all believers forsook Paul, how we lost the knowledge of the mystery. They lost much of the practice of the Church Epistles. We do not know what happened to Timothy. There was a loss of good doctrinal practices, and they were replaced with personal agendas. We need to watch out for other agendas.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
For those that are interesting, there is a syllabus that goes along with the audio teachings, which can be found on the website. Here's a link to that page. https://stevejaynes.com/biblical-studies-books
If you want to keep informed about what we're doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page.
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Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
319 - Giving and Receiving, The Church Epistles, Doctrine, Reproof, and Correction, Part Nine
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This session will cover "The Church Epistles, Doctrine, Reproof, and Correction." In the order of the way the books are written in the Bible, Romans 12:13 says, "Distributing to the necessity of the Saints;" distributing is to share, to partake in support or help. As we read through all the records about giving and receiving, we will see that distributing to the Saints means to the Ministers of the Word that work to bless all the saints.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
For those that are interesting, there is a syllabus that goes along with the audio teachings, which can be found on the website. Here's a link to that page. https://stevejaynes.com/biblical-studies-books
If you want to keep informed about what we're doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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318 - Giving and Receiving, Sharing Plurality, Part Eight
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Welcome Everybody to the eighth session of the biblical study series on Giving and Receiving. In this session, we're going to cover "Sharing of Plurality." With the start of the new Administration, the Grace Administration, the believers in the first century and early in the book of Acts started to change how they were giving. There is no record of them giving to the temple, the priest, or the Levites. Also, early in the book of Acts and in the Grace Administration, we can see that the apostles got overwhelmed with handling all the money that was coming in. They needed to find faithful men to watch over the responsibility. They looked for honest men of good report and full of the holy spirit and wisdom to take over the business of distributing the money that came into the early church.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
For those that are interesting, there is a syllabus that goes along with the audio teachings, which can be found on the website. Here's a link to that page. https://stevejaynes.com/biblical-studies-books
If you want to keep informed about what we're doing here with our podcast, you can sign up to receive our newsletter on the website. Here's the link to that page. https://stevejaynes.com/
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
317 - Giving and Receiving, Honoring God, Part Seven
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this session, we will look at the Gospels and the start of the Book of Acts. I'm calling this segment "Honoring God." We're going to see that people are honoring God when they give to God the first of their increases.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
316 - Giving and Receiving, Malachi, Part Six
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this session, we're going to look at the Book of Malachi which is the last book in the Old Testament, about 500 years before Jesus Christ.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
315 - Giving and Receiving, Nehemiah and Ezra, Part Five
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this session, we look at Nehemiah and Ezra as they returned from captivity to help the people of Jerusalem. They did this by teaching them God's Word and part of the Word of God That the teaching was about giving and receiving.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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314 - Giving and Receiving, Hezekiah's Spiritual Priorities. Part Four
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this session of the study series Giving and Receiving, we look at Hezekiah's Spiritual Priorities. Hezekiah conducted his life so that the nation of Israel could be prosperous and well-defended. He was most concerned about the spiritual priorities that he taught the nation of Israel.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
313 - Giving and Receiving, Tithes and Offerings, Part Three
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In the study series Giving and Receiving session, we examine Tithes and Offerings. This session will teach the keys and principles of tithing and offerings from the New Testament. Even though tithing and offerings are not written directly to us, we can learn the principles and keys to operating giving and receiving.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
312 - Giving and Receiving, Blessings and Gleaning, Part Two
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this session of the study series Giving and Receiving, we look at Blessings and Gleaning. We will look at tithings and see that giving is a blessing. It's a blessing to the person giving as well as to the person receiving. This session will also look at the Book of Ruth and see the blessings that Ruth and Boaz gave to each other. They were blessing one another. We'll also see the principle of gleaming in the Old Testament. Once we see and understand that giving and receiving is a blessings to both the giver and the receiver, we will be happy to give and receive.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feels free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
311 - Giving and Receiving, The Right Heart
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I am starting a new study series Giving and Receiving. I'm going to focus on the giving and receiving but I will spend some time in this series on the study of tithing, offerings, cheerfully given, and the proper utilization of finances. We're going to go to God's Word and let God's Words speak for itself. To start, we're going to get into the heart of giving.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give to keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard worldwide by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to ask questions or share something, feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
310 - How to Handle Conflicts in the Church, Part Four
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The last in the short series I am doing on “How to Handle Conflict in the Church” here is part Four. In this week's podcast, we will learn keys and principles from the Church Epistles on how to get along with others in the Church.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
309 - How to Handle Conflicts in the Church, Part Three
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In the short series I am doing on “How to Handle Conflict in the Church,” here is part three. In this week's podcast, we will learn how Paul went to Jerusalem to handle some conflicts but did not work this time. We will learn why.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to understand the Bible when they read it accurately.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who favor letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who make a minimum donation. The gifts are on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak's version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time, morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
308 - How to Handle Conflicts in the Church, Part Two
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I'm doing a short series on “How to Handle Conflict in the Church.” In this week's podcast, we will learn how to handle conflicts in the church when it comes to doctrinal issues. How to get back to what the Word of God says.
So that people can get along in the church and let The Word of God have free course to move. What does The Bible say about how to handle opportunities that can come up in either accurately understanding the Bible in doctrine or personal problems. What does the Bible say about how to handle such things.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time for you, either morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
307 - How to Handle Conflicts in the Church, Part One
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I'm doing a short series on “How to Handle Conflict in the Church.” So that people can get along in the church and let The Word of God have free course to move. What does The Bible say about how to handle opportunities that can come up in either accurately understanding the Bible in doctrine or personal problems. What does the Bible say about how to handle such things. The conflicts that come up from time to time within the church.
The Bible has some really great keys and understanding of what to do when these come up. We're going to spend a few weeks looking at this subject. I think it will be profitable for everybody to see how they handle the opportunities according to the Scriptures that we will read together.
I am getting excited about our Weekend in the Word. We have seven teachers who have ministries of teaching God's Word. They are well-versed in teaching us how to apply the Word in our lives so that we can be more than conquerors.
The subject of the Church of Epistles and Acts will help us be more than conqueror type of believers. What a great weekend we're going to have.
See you there.
Steve
Special Event for our podcasters: “Celebrating the Epistles and Acts” is coming to Maine from July 29 to July 31. This event will be one you could attend personally and meet others who are concerned about the integrity and accuracy of God's Word.
Weekend in the Word will be the focusing on the portions of the Bible written directly to us and Acts. Everybody is invited to hear seasoned teachers from across the country share what God has been working on in their lives. There will be teachers from Arizona, Washington State, Illinois, Virginia, and Maine.
We will start on July 29 at the 6 pm supper meal to the noon meal on July 31.
The teachings will be made available on Zoom. To see the complete flyer and the Links and times will be on the website: stevejaynes.com/Events.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time for you, either morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
306 - The God of Comfort, II Thessalonians
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In this week's podcast I read the entire book of 2nd Thessalonians, it is only three chapters. As I read the Bible I point out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read it. We will read that we can endure by our believing and the love of God. We are to comfort our hearts knowing that we do not repay but God does. We will get a glimpse of what will happen when Jesus Christ returns with His mighty angels and His saints and God makes everything right.
I am getting excited about our Weekend in the Word. We have seven teachers who have ministries of teaching God's Word. They are well-versed in teaching us how to apply the word in our lives so that we can be more than conquerors.
KJV Ephesians 4:11- 14 "And he [Jesus Christ] gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
They have to be well-versed in the Scriptures. How else could they help us be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
I'm excited to learn more about how to be victorious in our day-by-day lives. The subject of the Church of Epistles and Acts will help us be more than conqueror type of believers. What a great weekend we're going to have.
See you there.
Steve
Special Event for our podcasters: “Celebrating the Epistles and Acts” is coming to Maine from July 29 to July 31. This event will be one you could attend personally and meet others who are concerned about the integrity and accuracy of God's Word.
Weekend in the Word will be the focusing on the portions of the Bible written directly to us and Acts. Everybody is invited to hear seasoned teachers from across the country share what God has been working on in their lives. There will be teachers from Arizona, Washington State, Illinois, Virginia, and Maine.
We will start on July 29 at the 6 pm supper meal to the noon meal on July 31.
The teachings will be made available on Zoom. To see the complete flyer and the Links and times will be on the website: stevejaynes.com/Events.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to have a conversation, let’s set up an appointment to have the call. Text me the best time for you, either morning, afternoon, or evening and which day or days will work for you. I would need to know the time zone. I will get back to you with the day and time.
I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.)
305 - The God of Comfort
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
From 1st Thessalonians we read about the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that the dead in Christ will be raised first, then we which remain. So shall we all ever be with the Lord. We are to comfort one another with these words.
Special Event for our podcasters: “Celebrating the Epistles and Acts” is coming to Maine from July 29 to July 31. This event will be one you could attend personally and meet others who are concerned about the integrity and accuracy of God's Word.
Weekend in the Word will be the focusing on the portions of the Bible written directly to us and Acts. Everybody is invited to hear seasoned teachers from across the country share what God has been working on in their lives. There will be teachers from Arizona, Washington State, Illinois, Virginia, and Maine.
We will start on July 29 at the 6 pm supper meal to the noon meal on July 31.
The teachings will be made available on Zoom. To see the complete flyer and the Links and times will be on the website: stevejaynes.com/Events.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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304 - You That Believe
or
Expecting to See Results
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In the latest podcast, I continued to read 1st Thessalonians Starting in 2:13. It says that the Word of God works effectually within them that believe. Believing is a big key to receiving anything from God. We need to know that when The Word of God is taught that is it is the Word of God and not the word of men. We have to trust and believe in the men of God who teach us God's Word. The first way to do that is to search the Scriptures daily to see if those things which are taught are true. Once you do that you can have a pattern of people who teach the Word accurately. You can start to have confidence, trust, and believe that they are giving you the rightly divided Word of God.
As we continue to read in 1st Thessalonians we can see that the theme is persecution. The Apostle Paul and others were persecuted. How the Believers in Thessalonica were persecuted. This theme can be seen throughout all the Church Epistles. Paul always mentions the persecutions that he was going through and how he handles them. He teaches us how we can handle persecutions. Some keys in handle persecutions are prayers and the utilization of grace in our lives. We should come boldly before the throne of grace in time of need. As we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, the head of the Church, and one body Jesus Christ. We can learn how to handle persecution and come out on top as more than conquerors.
As we continue reading in 1st Thessalonians as well as thought-out the Church Epistles we can see that the believers and teachers desire greatly to get together to see each other. By the mutual believing of them, both, One believing to impart some spiritual ministries to established and others to receive encouragement so as to be more than conquerors.
Special Events for our podcasters: “Celebrating the Epistles and Acts” coming to Maine from July 29 to July 31. This event will be one you could attend personally and meet others who are concerned about the integrity and accuracy of God's Word.
Weekend in the Word will be the focusing on the portions of the Bible written directly to us and Acts. Everybody is invited to hear seasoned teachers from across the country share what God has been working on in their lives. There will be teachers from Arizona, Washington State, Illinois, Virginia, and Maine.
We will start on July 29 at the 6 pm supper meal to the noon meal on July 31.
The teachings will be made available on Zoom. To see the complete flyer and the Links and times will be on the website: stevejaynes.com/Events.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast. We meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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303 - All things are New
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Today we're celebrating Pentecost, the anniversary of the birthday of the Christian Ministry. I'm calling this teaching “All Things are New.”
When a person becomes born again all things become new. The person of body and soul now becomes a person of body soul and spirit. He or she now has a connection with God. She or he now has spiritual life and has power for abundant living.
Special Events for our podcasters: “Celebrating the Epistles and Acts” coming to Maine from July 29 to July 31. This event will be one you could attend personally and meet others who are concerned about the integrity and accuracy of God's Word.
Weekend in the Word will be the focusing on the portions of the Bible written directly to us and Acts. Everybody is invited to hear seasoned teachers from across the country share what God has been working on in their lives. There will be teachers from Arizona, Washington State, Illinois, Virginia, and Maine.
We will start on July 29 at the 6 pm supper meal to the noon meal on July 31.
The teachings will be made available on Zoom. To see the complete flyer and the Links and times will be on the website: stevejaynes.com/Events.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on June 5th. We will be celebrating the Christian holiday of Pentecost. We meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
302 - Waking Worthy of God
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In 1st Thessalonians chapters 2:8 through to verse12 we can see that Paul would do everything and anything to help those that believe. He was charging them as a father would to his children, calling them aside as a good father would talk to his children, and walk worthy of the Lord. This was not a command. This was charging and imploring them to a more Godly endeavor. He was calling them to a Godly way by the freedom of their will.
In the age of Grace, there are no more commands but instead, it's a charging them, by the freedom of their will, that they would reach for a more Godly endeavor. As we read we can see this throughout the Church Epistles a calling aside and trying to help people walk with God more perfectly. In this podcast, we're going to read some of the records in which Paul calls people of God calling them to walk in a more Godly way.
Special Events: Celebrating the Epistles and Acts coming to Maine from July 29 to July 31.
Weekend in the Word with the focus being on the portions of the Bible written directly to us and Acts. Everybody is invited to hear seasoned teachers from across the country share what God has been working on in their lives. There will be teachers from Arizona, Washington State, Illinois, Virginia, and Maine.
We will start on July 29 at the 6 pm supper meal to the noon meal on July 31.
The teachings will be made available on Zoom. To see the complete flyer and the Links and times will be on the website: stevejaynes.com/Events.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on June 5th. We will be celebrating the Christian holiday of Pentecost. We meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
301 - The right way of Believing, The right manner of Love, and The Hope
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In this week's podcast, we looked at believing, love, and hope as we read in KJV 1st Thessalonians 1:3 “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”
Some translations like Walter Cummins, Working Translation, and Young's Literal Translation both have the article 'the' in fount or before the words faith which is the Greek word 'pistis' meaning believing, and in front of love and hope should be translated like this.
Remember your work of the right way of believing and your hard work of the right manner of love and your patience of the right hope in our Lord Jesus Christ before our God and Father.
When reading this verse and looking at others verses from first and second Thessalonians that use these words, believing, love, and hope we saw that these three words sometimes were used very closely together. This little words study of these three words in the first two books which God had Paul write has some valuable lessons for us.
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May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
Podcast listeners, You are invited to zoom in to a live recording of our podcast on June 5th. We will be celebrating the Christian holiday of Pentecost. We meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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God
300 - I Thessalonians part 1
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In this week's podcast, We started to read 1st Thessalonians. This was the first letter God had Paul write made it as a church epistle. We know that is not placed first but it is placed last. There's so much to learn in 1st Thessalonians. We will learn about how important prayers are, our election of God, Paul's manner of entering in, and examples of believing.
We can also learn about how we should run a fellowship. How we are, to be honest, not with guile or deceit but speaking the truth in love. By making God's Word known to people because we care for people. How do we want to give people the Word of God but not only that but our own Souls? How we are to be gentle like a nursing mother. That we watch over people like a father does his children. Do you want to know how to run a Great Fellowship? 1st Thessalonians is a tremendous book on how to have the right heart and do it correctly.
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Zoom or Phone Into my home and see a live recording of the podcast, we meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST and Thursday Nights at 7:00 PM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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299 - John Chapter 10 Verse 10
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In this week's podcast, I shared the one verse that changed my life. This verse really did change my life when someone came and sat with me at a fast food restaurant and asked me one question. He asked me if I knew that Jesus Christ came that I might have life and that I might have it more abundantly. I told him that I never heard that before. He continued to share with me that Jesus Christ did indeed come so that I could have life and have it more abundantly. It just happened to come at a time when I was looking, searching, and wanting to make a success of my life.
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Zoom or Phone Into my home and see a live recording of the podcast, we meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST and Thursday Nights at 7:00 PM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a listener-supported podcast. I want to thank those who generously give so we can keep the podcast available. The podcast is heard around the world by those who want to know how to accurately understand the Bible when they read it.
We believe the Bible is the revealed Word and will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. I would like to give some special gifts to those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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298 - My Fur Years of Training in The Ministry of the Word
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In this week's podcast, I shared some of my four years of training for the Christian Ministry. As I was preparing my teaching for Sunday morning Fellowship I started thinking about the four years of training that I had for the Christian Ministry. These were some tremendous years. I'd like to share with you some of what I went through so that you might get some idea of how I think about the Word of God in my life. How I learned to help others. How to run home fellowships for the glory of God.
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Zoom or Phone Into my home and see a live recording of the podcast, we meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST and Thursday Nights at 7:00 PM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a 100% listener-supported podcast. We believe the Word of God is the will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to the website: stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. If you donate we do have some special gifts for those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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297 - The Big New Thing
God bless you abundantly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The big new thing is all that became available to us and others when it was made available for people to get born again and receive the gift of the holy spirit.
The new birth became available because of all the accomplished works of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He always did the will of his Father, God. Now when we believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ, we receive the gift of the holy spirit. With the gift of the holy spirit, we become sons of God. We now can do all the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We now have a connection with God. A connection as Sons of God. God is now our father. We have access to the power of the one true God. As we read and learn The Church Epistles, Paul's writings, and Acts, we learn all we have and can do.
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Zoom or Phone Into my home and see a live recording of the podcast. We meet Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM EST and Thursday Nights at 7:00 PM EST. All you need to do is click on the website (https://stevejaynes.com/zoom-dial-in) and click into the meeting.
We are a 100% listener-supported podcast. We believe the Word of God is the will of God. The Bible means what it says and says what it means. We let the Word of God speak for itself by using keys and principles on how the Bible interprets itself. By being 100% listener-supported, we do not sell any part of the podcast. The podcast is for only those who are entirely in favor of letting the Word of God speak for itself. If you would like to support the podcast you can simply go to stevejaynes.com. On the top of every page, there's a donate button. If you donate we do have some special gifts for those who meet a minimal donation. The gifts can be seen on the top of the Biblical Studies Books Page.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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296 - Ruth
God bless you abundantly, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It seems like I read Ruth every couple of years. I love the story of Ruth. I've always loved how the Believers love and encourage one another. How Boaz and his servants whenever they met each other blessed each other with the words of God. They would say things like may God bless you abundantly.
But this time when I read the book of Ruth I saw something that I don't know if I have ever seen before. That is it is very important the group of people that we hang out with. Naomi when she was in Moab got very negative. Even to the point of thinking that God had forsaken her and that answers to pray no longer would work for her. Leaving her without God. We all know this is not true. God is always there to help us when we call for help. She was so negative but by the time we get to the end of these four short chapters we see that she is blessed again. It's all because of the people she started to hang around with. They wanted to bless her with what they said. There's got to be a lesson there for us.
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May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
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295 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session Eight - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. I started a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
To help you along we've made a syllabus making it easier for you to follow along with the readings if you'd like. I have put in the syllabus all the scriptures in chronological order so that you can follow along easily if you wanted to. I will be reading from one gospel to another one in each event one at a time. The Syllabus will be in the Show Notes with the Podcast.
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Session Eight: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Resurrection is the center point of all history. O.T. And N.T.
God’s masterstroke in His master plan is and was the New Birth, God’s royal household of believers.
The three days after the burial of Jesus there is very little recorded in the scriptures. But very important to understand.
Matthew 27:62-66 “Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation [which was the Passover, The high Sabbath; Wednesday and Thursday], the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, 63Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. 64Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. 65Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. 66So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.”
This was to make it so that no disciple could enter in to anoint His body or steal it.
Mark 16:1 “And when the Sabbath [the high Sabbath, which was on Thursday] was past [this made it Friday], Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.”
Luke 23:56 “And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day [the weekly Sabbath day which is Saturday] according to the commandment.”
Matthew 28:1 “In the end of the Sabbath [the weekly Sabbath, Saturday evening], as it began to dawn [dusk] toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.”
Jesus died on Wednesday late in the afternoon, on the day of the preparation, just before the Passover was to start. Then on Thursday, the Passover, the priests came to Pilate and asked for the watch by the guards. The following day, which is Friday, the women went and bought sweet spices. but they could not anoint the body because of the guards. Saturday was the weekly Sabbath and they rested, or did no work, because of the commandment. Then late in the afternoon on the weekly Sabbath the women went to see the sepulcher to see how they might be able to anoint the body on the first day of the week, our Sunday. Then shortly after the two women left we read this:
Matthew 28:2-4 “And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.”
God would not leave Jesus in the grave any longer than 72 hours.
What we are about to read chronologically happened very early Sunday morning. This is when most start the teaching.
John 20:1-17 “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 3Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 4So they ran both together: and the other disciple did out run Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 5And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. 6Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 7And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 8Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. 9For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. 10Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. 11But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 15Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. 16Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. 17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”
This first appearance to Mary is about twelve hours after the resurrection. Our Sunday, the day after the weekly Sabbath, according to Old Testament law, was a day of the firstfruits wave-offering and it was always done on the day after the weekly Sabbath during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which started on Passover.
Leviticus 23:10,11 “Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: 11And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it.”
1 Corinthians 15:23 “But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.”
Romans teaches that in the resurrection Jesus Christ was marked out as The Son of God.
Romans 1:4 “And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:”
Mark 16:9,10 “Now when [after] Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. 10And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.”
John 20:18 “Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.”
Mark 16:11 “And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.”
Luke 24:1 “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.”
Mark 16:2-4 “And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 3And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.”
Luke 24:2,3 “And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.”
Mark 16:5-7 “And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 6And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. 7But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.”
Matthew 28:5-7 “And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.”
They were perplexed and greatly wondering.
Luke 24:4-8 “And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8And they remembered his words,”
These two angels reaffirmed what the first angel had just told them.
Mark 16:8 “And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.”
Matthew 28:8 “And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.”
Matthew 28:11-15 “Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.”
Luke 24:9-11 “And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.”
After hearing the women, Peter took action.
Luke 24:12 “Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.”
Peter was bringing to his mind all that Jesus said throughout His ministry, all He said, did and taught, including the prediction of His own death and resurrection. Peter was by himself as he was thinking.
Mark 16:12 “After that he [Jesus] appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.”
Luke 24:13-16 “And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.”
Emmaus was a small village about seven miles from Jerusalem.
Luke 24:17-34 “And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. [Maybe something about the breaking of the bread remind them about Jesus when He broke the bread and shared the memorial of the Holy Communion at the Last Supper.] 32And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.”
It was the eleven who were saying “the Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.” Remember Peter was by himself thinking.
1Corinthians 15:4,5 “And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:”
Luke 24:35 “And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.”
They still did not believe.
Mark 16:12,13 “After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. 13And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.”
What does God have to do to convince people to believe?
John 20:19 “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.”
Luke 24:36-38 “And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?”
Mark 16:14 “Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.”
Matthew 28:9,10 “And as they [The women] went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them [the disciples], saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. 10Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.”
Luke 24:39,40 “Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.”
John 20:20 “And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.”
He had to let them look at and touch Him to convince them that He was real and alive.
Luke 24:41-44 “And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43And he took it, and did eat before them. 44And 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.”
When Jesus Christ returns for us, the born again ones, we too will have a body like His resurrected body.
John 20:20-25 “And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22And when he had said this, he breathed on [in] them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. [We can forgive sins, heal others, and more by teaching God's Word.] 24But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
Let’s look at it eight days later.
John 20:26-29 “And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
In our case and all that will believe.
Song “You Are the One”
You are the one to now decide
Whether to believe Him or toss Him aside.
You are the one to make up your mind,
Whether to accept Him or linger behind.
Take Him or leave Him, which will you do,
Believing is assurance of no failure for you.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
Song: You Are the One; by Good Seed
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294 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session Seven - The Crucifixion Day
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. I started a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
To help you along we've made a syllabus making it easier for you to follow along with the readings if you'd like. I have put in the syllabus all the scriptures in chronological order so that you can follow along easily if you wanted to. I will be reading from one gospel to another one in each event one at a time. The Syllabus will be in the Show Notes with the Podcast.
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Session Six: The Crucifixion Day
This is now Wednesday morning of the fourteenth of Nisan.
Matthew 27:27-31 “Then the soldiers of the governor [Pilate] took Jesus into the common hall [of the governor‘s palace], and gathered unto him the whole band [cohort] of soldiers. 28And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet [crimson or deep scarlet] robe [a wide, coarse military cloak]. 29And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! 30And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote [to beat repeatedly with a stick] him on the head. 31And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.”
Mark 15:16-20 “And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. 17And they clothed him with purple [a purple garment], and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, 18And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! 19And they smote [to beat repeatedly with a stick] him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. 20And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes [outer garments] on him, and led him out to crucify him.”
Matthew 27:31,32 “And after that they [the soldiers] had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment [outer garments] on him, and led him away to crucify him. 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear [to raise, to carry] his cross.”
Mark 15:20,21 “And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes [outer garments] on him, and led him out to crucify him. 21And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear [to raise, to carry] his cross.”
Luke 23:26 “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear [sustain, support] it after [behind] Jesus.”
John 19:16,17 “Then delivered he [Pilate] him [Jesus] therefore unto them [soldiers] to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17And he [Jesus] bearing [to lift or carry] his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:”
Isaiah 53:4-6 “Surely he hath borne our griefs [sicknesses] , and carried our sorrows [pains] : yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Jesus Christ bore our sicknesses and our pain.
Colossians 2:14 “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;”
2 Corinthians 5:21 “For he [God] hath made him [Jesus] to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
Matthew 8:16,17 “When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: 17That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare [to lift or carry] our sicknesses.”
Luke 23:27-32 “And there followed [were following] him [Jesus] a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. 30Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. 31For if they do these things in a green tree [i.e., with God‘s Son present to bless them], what shall be done in the dry [when their Messiah is no longer around]? 32And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.”
Mark 15:22,23 “And they [soldiers] bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. 23And they gave [were giving] him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.”
This is the first drink offered.
Matthew 27:33,34 “And when they were come [having come] unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.”
Matthew 27:35 “And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.”
Mark 15:24,25 “And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. 25And it was the third hour [9 AM], and they crucified him.”
Luke 23:33 “And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
John 19:23,24 “Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.”
Luke 23:35-37 “And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. 36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar [a cheap, sour wine], 37And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews [Judeans], save thyself.”
Matthew 27:36 “And sitting down they watched him there;”
Matthew 27:37 “And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS [JUDEANS].”
Mark 15:26 “And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS [JUDEANS].”
Luke 23:38 “And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS [JUDEANS]”
John 19:19-22 “And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS [JUDEANS]. 20This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. 21Then said the chief priests of the Jews [Judeans] to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews [Judeans]; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. 22Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.”
The most likely reading of the superscription was: THIS IS JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JUDEANS.
Luke 23:39-42 “And one of the malefactors [evildoer] which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.”
Luke 23:43 “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”
Paradise is paradise, and heaven is heaven. God’s Word means what it says and says what it means. A paradise is always a place on earth. Take the commas out: “Verily I say unto thee today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”
Matthew 27:38 “Then [not before then] were there two thieves [two robbers] crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another [the word 'another' is 'one'] on the left.”
Mark 15:27,28 “And with him they crucify two thieves [two robbers]; the one on his right hand, and the other ['the other' is 'one'] on his left. 28And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.”
Matthew 27:39-44 “And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, 42He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43He trusted in God; let him [God] deliver him now, if he [God] will have him: for he [Jesus] said, I am the Son of God. 44The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth .”
Mark 15:29-32 “And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, 30Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 31Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. 32Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they [“they” refers to the “robbers” of verse 27] that were crucified with him reviled him.”
John 19:18 “Where [at Golgotha] they crucified him [Jesus], and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.”
The word 'one' is not in "Greek". Looking at an Interlinear. Look at the word 'midst'. You cannot be in the midst of two, it has to be four, six, or eight.
Matthew 27:45 “Now from the sixth hour [noon] there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour [about our three in the afternoon].”
Mark 15:33 “And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.”
Luke 23:44 “And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45And the sun was darkened…”
Matthew 27:46 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
Mark 15:34 “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” does not fit with many clear verses. Consider the following six verses.
John 16:32 “Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.”
Matthew 26:53 “Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions [twelve legions equals 72,000] of angels?”
Romans 11:4 “But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved [shbq] to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.”
1Kings 19:18 “Yet I have left [Hebrew: shaar] me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.”
2Kings 10:11 “So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsfolks, and his priests, until he left him none remaining [shbq].”
Deuteronomy 3:3 “So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining [shbq].”
My God, My God, for this purpose I was spared, or for this purpose was I reserved.
Matthew 27:47 “Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.”
Mark 15:35 “And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.”
Matthew 27:48,49 “And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar [cheap, sour wine in both Greek and Aramaic], and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias [Elijah] will come to save him.”
Mark 15:36 “And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar [cheap, sour wine], and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying [they said], Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.”
This was the fourth drink offered.
John 19:25-27 “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! 27Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home [home is incorrectly supplied].”
John 19:28-30 “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that [so that] the scripture might be [was] fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar [cheap, sour wine]: and they filled a sponge with vinegar [cheap, sour wine], and put it [the wine] upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. 30When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar [cheap, sour wine]…”
Matthew 27:50 “Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice…”
Mark 15:37 “And Jesus cried with a loud voice…”
Luke 23:46 “And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice…”
John 19:30 “…he said, It is finished…”
John 17:4 “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”
Luke 23:46 “And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend [give] my spirit…”
With these words, Jesus Christ gave His spirit back to God and entrusted all to Him.
Luke 23:46 “…and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.”
Matthew 27:50 “…yielded up the ghost.”
Mark 15:37 “…and gave up the ghost.”
John 19:30 “…and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”
Matthew 27:51 “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;”
Mark 15:38 “And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.”
Luke 23:45 “…and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.”
Matthew 27:54 “Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.”
Mark 15:39 “And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.”
Luke 23:47,48 “Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.”
Matthew 27:55,56 “And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 56Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.”
Mark 15:40,41 “There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; 41(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.”
Luke 23:49 “And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.”
John 19:31 “The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.”
John 19:32,33 “Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. 33But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:”
John 19:34 “But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.”
John 19:35-37 “And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. 36For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. 37And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.”
Matthew 27:57 “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:”
Matthew 27:58 “He [Joseph of Arimathea] went to Pilate, and begged [requested] the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.”
Matthew 27:59 “And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it [the body] in a clean linen cloth,”
Matthew 27:60 “And [Joseph of Arimathea] laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out [which was hewn] in the rock: and he [they] rolled a great stone to [upon] the door [the opening] of the sepulchre, and [they] departed.”
Matthew 27:61 “And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.”
Mark 15:42-47 “And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day [omit “the day”] before the sabbath, 43Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved [asked for] the body of Jesus. 44And Pilate marveled [questioned with surprise] if he [Jesus] were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. 45And when he [Pilate] knew it [that Jesus was dead] of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. 46And he [Joseph] bought [having bought] fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto [upon] the door of the sepulchre. 47And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.”
Luke 23:50-56 “And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: 51(The same had not consented to [had not agreed to] the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52This man went unto Pilate, and begged [asked for] the body of Jesus. 53And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54And that day was the preparation [And it was a day of preparation], and the sabbath drew on. 55And the women also, which came with him [Jesus] from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how [the manner in which] his body was laid. 56And they [the women] returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.”
John 19:38 “And after this [after the soldiers found Jesus dead and pierced his side but did not break his legs] Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.”
John 19:39 “And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.”
John 19:40 “Then took they [Nicodemus and his servants] the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the jews is to bury.”
John 19:41 “Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.”
John 19:42 “There laid they Jesus therefore [after Nicodemus had properly anointed the body and wrapped for religious burial] because of the Jews’ preparation day [omit this italicized word]; for the sepulcher was nigh at hand.”
All that Jesus Christ did and accomplished, He did for us. And throughout the Word, I see the sin problem is over. I thank God for His wonderful Son.
Romans 5:5-11 “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.”
1John 4:9,10 “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
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293 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session Six - The Morning Trails
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. I started a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
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Session Six: The Morning Trials
When it comes to reading the Bible I like to read about principles, promises, and exhortation.
Matthew 27:1 “When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:”
After the illegal, and sham of a midnight trial, they bring Jesus in front of all the chief priests and the elders and do an even worse trial. I don't even know if you could even call it a trial. They just wanted to put him to death.
Mark 15:1 “And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council…”
Luke 22:66-71 “And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, 67Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: 68And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. 69Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 70Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. 71And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.”
Quite a trial. They didn't even bring witnesses this time. They just said it and that was enough.
Luke 23:1 “And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.”
John 18:28a “Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early…”
John 18:28b “…and they [the Judean religious leaders] themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.”
John 18:29 “Pilate then went out unto them [the chief priests and elders],and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?”
John 18:30 “They answered and said unto him [Pilate], If he [Jesus] were not a malefactor [evildoer], we would not have delivered him up unto thee.”
Did they answer Pilate's question? No. They just said hey we wouldn't have brought him here if he wasn't a bad guy. Oh, you want accusation. Well, let me give you one.
Luke 23:2 “And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.”
None of these accusations ever came up before. They just made it up on the spot. Trying to give Pilate a reason to do what they wanted. To have Jesus put to death. Saying that Jesus was a treasonous man which isn't true. Jesus even said “Give to Caesar what is his and give to God what is God's.
John 18:31,32 “Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful [according to the governing Roman laws] for us to put any man to death: 32That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what [manner of, method] death he should die.”
John 18:33-38 “Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? 34Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? 35Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? 36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. [Jesus knew He was and what He had to do.] To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 38Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.”
Luke 23:3,4 “And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. 4Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.”
Pilate question Him and couldn't find anything that he did.
Luke 23:5-7 “And they [the chief priests] were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. 6When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. 7And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.”
When Pilate saw that Herod was in town he thought this might be a loophole for him to get out of the situation which he did not want to be in.
Luke 23:8-12 “And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. 9Then he [Herod] questioned with him [Jesus] in many words; but he [Jesus] answered him nothing.
[Jesus had no respect for Herod.]
10And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. 11And Herod with his men of war set him at nought [treated him with contempt], and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. 12And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.”
Matthew 27:3,4 “Then Judas, which had betrayed him [Jesus], when he [Judas] saw that he [Jesus] was condemned, repented himself [“himself“ is not in the text], and brought again [returned] the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the [omit “the”] innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.”
Matthew 27:5 “And he [Judas] cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”
Matthew 27:6-10 “And the chief priests took the silver pieces [which Judas had cast down in the Temple], and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. 7And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. 8Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. 9Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; 10And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.”
Matthew 27:11-14 “And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.”
Mark 15:2-5 “And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it. 3And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing. 4And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. 5But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.”
Luke 23:13 “And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,”
Mark 15:6,7 “Now at that feast he [Pilate] released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. 7And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.”
Mark 15:8 “And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.”
Matthew 27:16-18 “And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. 17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? 18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.”
Pilate understood the motivation of the men who had brought Jesus to him. He wasn’t being fooled.
Matthew 27:19 “When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.”
Matthew 27:20,21 “But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. 21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.”
Mark 15:9-11 “But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 10For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. 11But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.”
John 18:39,40 “But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 40Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.”
Luke 23:14-17 “[Pilate] Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)”
Luke 23:18,19 “And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: 19(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)”
John 19:1-3 “Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged [to scourge with a lash or rod, to whip, or to flog.] him. 2And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands [to beat with the palms or with rods].”
John 19:4,5 “Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 5Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!”
Meaning look at the man that does not look like a man. Because he was so beaten.
Luke 23:20 “Pilate therefore, willing [desiring] to release Jesus, spake again to them.”
Matthew 27:22 “Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?…”
Mark 15:12 “And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?”
John 19:6 “When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him…”
Luke 23:21 “But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.”
Mark 15:13 “And they cried out again, Crucify him.”
Matthew 27:22 “…They all say unto him [Pilate], Let him be crucified.”
John 19:6,7 “…Pilate saith unto them [the religious leaders], Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. 7The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.”
John 19:8-11 “When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; 9And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. 10Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? 11Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.”
John 19:12-15 “And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. 13When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour [noon]: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.”
Matthew 27:23 “And the governor [Pilate] said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.”
Mark 15:14 “Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.”
Luke 23:22 “And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. 23And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.”
Matthew 27:24 “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.”
Matthew 27:25 “Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.”
Luke 23:24,25 “And Pilate gave sentence [or assented] that it should be as they required. 25And he released unto them him [Barabbas] that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.”
Mark 15:15 “And so Pilate, willing [deciding] to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged [to whip] him, to be crucified.”
Matthew 27:26 “Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged [to whip] Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.”
John 19:16 “Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.”
Matthew 27:27-31 “Then the soldiers of the governor [Pilate] took Jesus into the common hall [of the governor‘s palace], and gathered unto him the whole band [cohort] of soldiers. 28And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet [crimson or deep scarlet] robe [a wide, coarse military cloak]. 29And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! 30And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote [to beat repeatedly with a stick] him on the head. 31And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.”
Mark 15:16-20 “And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. 17And they clothed him with purple [a purple garment], and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, 18And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! 19And they smote [to beat repeatedly with a stick] him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. 20And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes [outer garments] on him, and led him out to crucify him.”
Three or more times they placed a crown of thorns on His head. Plus three or more times they clothed Him. Then they tore it off.
God’s Word does not give details in terms of time from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday morning. But what we do know is recorded in these few verses. They could have done these things all afternoon and night. The next recorded event as they “put his own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him.”
Prayer
Song: “Love Him More” by the Victors
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
Song: Love Him More; by the Victors
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292 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session Five - The Night Trail
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. I started a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
To help you along we've made a syllabus making it easier for you to follow along with the readings if you'd like. I have put in the syllabus all the scriptures in chronological order so that you can follow along easily if you wanted to. I will be reading from one gospel to another one in each event one at a time. The Syllabus will be in the Show Notes with the Podcast.
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Session Five - The Night Trail
Before I get to notes on this session I'd like to do a little review with you on two key points to keep in mind as we go through the rest of the sessions.
Point number one is that Jesus Christ was a human being. He was flesh and blood. He had feelings, emotions, thoughts, and needs. He could feel pain. But he was born the son of God. Being born as a man he was taught God's Word. He learned who he was and what he was to accomplish. He grew through childhood, to young adulthood, to adulthood. He becoming a man. He grew into who he was. The man Jesus of Nazareth was to be the redeemer of the world. He knew who He was and what He had to accomplish. You got to see that and understand that as you read the records of Jesus Christ Earthly life and Ministry in the Gospels. We need to keep in our minds that he was a man with feelings much like we have yet without sin.
1 John 1:1 - 4 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”
Song: “Something about that Name” by The Victors
Point number two is that the Word of God is the will of God. As God's Word, it means what it says and it says what it means. It was written by holy men of God as they were moved by the Holy Spirit, God. Whenever we read the scriptures we always need to remember it's God's Word. Others wrote it but they always wrote what God wanted to be written. God watches over and guards His Word. We need to use all the keys and principles to let the Bible accurately interpret itself.
When it comes to letting the Scriptures interpret themselves there can be no contradictions.
We must pay close attention to the subject, time, place, persons, and all the words used.
(Here we have to remember and consider Peter's six denials of knowing Jesus. We have to pay attention to things like a woman, a man, sitting by the fire, standing by the fire, standing by the porch door. We will look at these enclosed detail.)
God is perfect. His son Jesus Christ is perfect.
Knowing that God is perfect, His Word must be perfect also.
God cannot contradict Himself.
We've all seen and heard about injustice in prison systems and legal systems right here in the United States and around the world. In Central America, South America, Turkey, China, everywhere. The worst injustice I've ever heard about is right here in these trials; the night trial. the morning trials and the handling of the prisoner. This is the worst of all.
From the last session remember Peter following Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane
John 18:15-18 “And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace [open courtyard] of the high priest. 16But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 17Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. 18And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.”
This was Peter’s first denial, the only one while Jesus was before Annas.
John 18:19-23 “The high priest [here referring to Annas] then asked Jesus of [about] his disciples, and of [about] his doctrine. 20Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. 21Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 22And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? 23Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
At that time by Roman-occupied law, it was unlawful to use the testimony of the person charged with a crime. They had to have two other witnesses of the crime to find a person guilty of the crime. Jesus was simply saying “where are your witnesses.
John 18:24 “Now Annas had [omit “had”] sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.”
They had two high priests because by Judean religion the high priest position was a lifetime position. But the Romans who occupied the area didn't want a lifetime position for the high priests. So somehow Caiaphas the son-in-law of Annas became the high priest.
Matthew 26:57-60 “And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace [courtyard], and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none…”
Matthew 26:60 “But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,”
Matthew 26:61,62 “And [these two false witnesses] said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. 62And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?”
Matthew 26:63 “But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.”
Matthew 26:64,65 “Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said [an affirmative answer to Caiaphas‘ demand to “tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God“]: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.”
Matthew 26:66 “What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.”
Matthew 26:67,68 “Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted [Greek: kolaphizo, to beat repeatedly with fists] him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands [Greek: rhapizo, to cuff or beat with a rod], 68Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?”
Mark 14:65 “And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet [Greek: kolaphizo] him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands [rhapisma, a cuffing or slapping with the palms or beat with rods].”
Luke 22:63-65 “And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote [Greek: dero, skinned, flayed, or thrashed] him. 64And when they had blindfolded him, they struck [tupto, to mark or beat with repeated strokes] him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote [paio, to strike with hand, fist, rod, or weapon] thee? 65And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.”
Matthew 26:69,70 “Now Peter sat without in the palace [courtyard]: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 70But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.”
Mark 14:66-68 “And as Peter was beneath [below] in the palace [courtyard], there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: 67And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. 68But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest…”
Luke 22:55-57 “And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall [courtyard], and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him. 57And he [Peter] denied him [Jesus], saying, Woman, I know him not.”
The second denial happened while Jesus was before Caiaphas; the accuser was a young maiden who served the high priest. Peter was sitting by the fire, before them all.
Luke 22:58 “And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.”
The third denial also happened by the fire while Jesus was before Caiaphas. This time it was a man.
Mark 14:68 “And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.”
This was the first cock-crowing.
Matthew 26:71,72 “And when he was gone out into the porch [as in Mark 14:68], another [Greek allos, another of the same kind ] maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.”
Mark 14:69,70 “And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them. 70And he denied it again….”
This is the fourth denial and it occurred while Jesus was still before Caiaphas in the porch area by a different maiden than before. The porch area was the door opening.
John 18:25 “And Simon Peter stood and warmed [was standing and warming] himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He [Peter] denied it, and said, I am not.”
Mark 14:70,71 “…And a little after [after the fourth denial in the porch], they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. 71But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.”
Matthew 26:73,74 “And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man….”
These are the records of the fifth denial, while still before Caiaphas in the courtyard, this time standing next to the fire. Peter had several accusers citing his Galilean dialect. Peter adamantly began to curse and to swear.
John 18:26,27 “One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman [a relative] whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? 27Peter then denied again…”
Luke 22:59,60 “And about the space of one hour after [one hour after the previous denial recorded in Luke which had been the third one] another [allos, another of the same kind, this accuser also was a man as in the previously recorded third denial] confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. 60And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest…”
The sixth denial happened immediately after the fifth at the fire in the courtyard. This accuser knew Peter from the arrest in the garden.
Matthew 26:74 “…And immediately the cock crew.”
Mark 14:72 “And the second time the cock crew…”
Luke 22:60 ”…And immediately [along with the thing itself], while he yet spake, the cock crew.”
John 18:27 “…and immediately [directly, forthwith] the cock crew.
These are the records of the second cock-crowing.”
Luke 22:61,62 “And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 62And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.”
This must have been at a time when they were transporting Jesus to another location. As Peter was there in the courtyard and Jesus was being let out their eyes met. Jesus must have already had his face looking puffy with blood and spit all over his face when they saw each other.
Song: “Love Him More” by the Victors
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
Songs: There Something About That Name; Love Him More; by the Victors
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291 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session Four - The Garden of Gethsemane
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. I started a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
To help you along we've made a syllabus making it easier for you to follow along with the readings if you'd like. I have put in the syllabus all the scriptures in chronological order so that you can follow along easily if you wanted to. I will be reading from one gospel to another one in each event one at a time. The Syllabus will be in the Show Notes with the Podcast.
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Session Four - 291 - The Garden of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:31-34 “Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended [made to stumble] because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 32But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended [made to stumble] because of thee, yet will I never be offended [made to stumble]. 34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.”
Mark 14:30,31 “And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 31But he [Peter] spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.”
Here it says “the cock crow twice”. This could mean either two times or the second time.
John 18:1 “When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over [beyond] the brook Cedron [Kidron], where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.”
Matthew 26:36 ”Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.”
Mark 14:32 ”And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.”
Luke 22:40 ”And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.”
Matthew 26:36-44 ”Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup [His mission] pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch [keep vigilant] with me one hour?[One hour was the shortest measure of time.] 41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.”
Luke 22:43-46 ”And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.[ Building Him up, Words.] 44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.”
Matthew 26:45 ”Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.”
Something happened before His third time Jesus got back to Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John.] The angel building Him up with words.
Hebrews 12:2 ”Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
In the state of Maine in our paper mills, they sometimes have a shutdown to fix a problem. When they have the shutdown they hire a crew to fix the problem. The work is done all most nonstop until the problem is fixed. This may take some time like a month to six weeks. They will work almost around the clock, seven days a week to get the job done. While the job is going on it's a sacrifice to the workers and their families. But when the job is done they will have made a good payday. They look at the shutdown as an overall good thing for them in their families. Jesus saw that he might have to despise the shame but the joy that will be at the end is worth it.
Matthew 26:46,47 ”Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. 47And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.”
God kept Jesus Christ informed and ahead of what Judas was doing.
John 18:2,3 “And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place [he was well aware that they would be in that garden]: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 3Judas then, having received a band [a word used of a cohort, which is a military term for a group of soldiers] of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.”
John 18:4-6 “Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 5They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. 6As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.”
John 18:7-9 “Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 8Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 9That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.”
Matthew 26:48 “Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast”
Luke 22:47,48 “And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”
Matthew 26:49,50 “And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come?…”
Luke 22:49,50 “When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.”
John 18:10 “Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant [one of the Levitical Temple guard], and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.”
Matthew 26:50-52 “And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. 52Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”
Here we use scripture build-up to take into account the situations. We consider his statement within the context of those situations. We also take into account to whom he was speaking, of whom what he said was true, and to whom what he said was addressed.
Matthew 26:53,54 “Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?”
Luke 22:51 “And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far [just hold it for a moment]. And he touched his ear, and healed him.”
Luke 22:52,53 “Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? 53When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
Matthew 26:56 “But all this was done, that [with the result that] the scriptures of the prophets might be [were] fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.”
Mark 14:51,52 “And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men [guards and soldiers] laid hold on him: 52And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.”
Mark 14: 53 & 54 “ 53 And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. And Peter followed him afar off…”
John 18:12-14 “Then the band and the captain [a tribune; a top-level Roman commander] and officers [officers of the Levitical Temple guard] of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, 13And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 14Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.”
John 18:15-18 “And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace [open courtyard] of the high priest. 16But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 17Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. 18And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.”
This was Peter’s first denial, the only one while Jesus was before Annas.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
Songs: There Something About That Name; Love Him More; There is Only One; All by the Victors
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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290 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session Three - The Mount of Olives
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. We are starting a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
To help you along we've made a syllabus making it easier for you to follow along with the readings if you'd like. I have put in the syllabus all the scriptures in chronological order so that you can follow along easily if you wanted to. I will be reading from one gospel to another one in each event one at a time. The Syllabus will be in the Show Notes with the Podcast.
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Session Three - The Mount of Olives
Jesus, the master teacher, continues to teach and share with His disciples some about how to operate the manifestation and what is about to happen as they walk through the hillside of the Mount of Olives toward the Garden of Gethsemane. Everything written about the walk was written by the Apostle John.
John 15:1,2 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”
Jesus Christ being the true vine is our connection to God. The better our connection the better our lives can be. Fruit is the profit or benefit to your life, like good health, your needs being met, God taking care of you, and answering your prayers. The Church Epistles teach us more on how to keep a good connection.
John 15:3-12 “Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 9As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
This is the second time Jesus says this. The other was at the last supper.
1John 3:22-24 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”
John 3:15-18 ”That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
John 15:13-27 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17These things I command you, that ye love one another. 18If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. 21But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. 22If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. 23He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 24If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. 25But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. 26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.”
John 16:1-33 “These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. 5But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 16A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.19Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? 20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. 22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. 30Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. 31Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? 32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. '
John 17:1-26 “These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 6I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. 8For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. 10And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. 11And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. 12While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. 13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 16They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.''
John 18:1 “When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.”
Before Jesus reaches the Garden of Gethsemane He tries to help his disciples to understand what to anticipate in the following hours and days.
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289 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session Two - The Last Supper
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. We are starting a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
To help you along we've made a syllabus making it easier for you to follow along with the readings if you'd like. I have put in the syllabus all the scriptures in chronological order so that you can follow along easily if you wanted to. I will be reading from one gospel to another one in each event one at a time. The Syllabus will be in the Show Notes with the Podcast.
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The Syllabus - Session Two: The Last Supper
Jesus had two triumphant entrances into Jerusalem where all the people loved him. He had just healed Lazarus who had been dead four days. Everybody in Jerusalem heard about it. The people loved him and started to follow him.
Mark 11:18 & 19 “And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. 19 And when even was come, he went out of the city.”
The scribes and chief priests wanted to have him destroyed saying “It would be better for one man to die than that we lose our place in Jerusalem.” Jesus Christ became Public Enemy Number One.
Matthew 26:20,21 “Now when the even [Monday evening, around sunset beginning the new day of the thirteenth of Nisan] was come, he [Jesus] sat down with the twelve. 21And as they did eat...”
John 13:1,2 “Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2And supper being ended…”
How would anyone act if they knew what was going to happen next? Think about an outlaw who knew his time was up.
We clearly see this last supper was not the Passover meal. The Passover meal was eaten standing up.
Mark 14:17 “And in the evening he [Jesus] cometh with the twelve.”
This is the start of the new day, Monday the thirteenth of Nisan, which started at sunset.
Luke 22:14-16 “And when the hour [the hour supper was to begin] was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
Luke 22:17,18 “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.”
Mark 14:18-21 “And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. 19And they began to be sorrowful [sad and uneasy], and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? 20And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. 21The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.”
Matthew 26:25 “Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.”
Matthew 26:26-29 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom”
Twice now Jesus said he will not drink again until He drinks with His disciples in His Father’s kingdom.
At the Last Supper, Jesus Christ installed the memorial of the Holy Communion which we still have available to us today. This is a very simple figure of speech called a metaphor, which is stronger than a simile. A simile compares two things by using the words 'like’ or 'as'. A metaphor uses the word 'is' and it can be replaced by the word 'represents'. 'This bread represents my body' etc.
1Corinthians 11:23-30 “For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament [covenant] in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 27Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation [judgment] to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep”
John 13:2,3 “And supper being ended [the text reads “taking place“ or “beginning to take place“], the devil [“Satan” in Aramaic] having now [already] put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; 3Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;”
John 13:4-21 “He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 8Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. 9Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. 11For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean [not all present are clean]. 12So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant [bondslave] is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 18I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. 19Now I tell you before it [his betrayal] come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 20Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 21When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.”
John 13:22-30 “Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.”
Luke 22:21-23 “But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.”
Luke 22:24-30 “And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25And he [Jesus] said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. 26But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 27For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. 28Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; 30That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
John 13:31-36 “Therefore, when [or 'after'] he [Judas] was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
[These men, Apostles, and disciples lived in a very unique period of time. They lived through three different Administrations, The Law Administration, The Christ Administration, and the new one that we now live in, The Age of Grace Administration or The Administration of the Mystery]
36Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.”
Look at how Jesus interacts with his disciples. They ask Him questions and He answers them. Like what we can do in small groups.
Luke 22:31-33 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.”
John 13:37 “Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.”
John 13:38 “Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.”
Luke 22:34-38 “And he [Jesus] said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. 35And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword [dagger], let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. 38And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords [“daggers“ would be more accurate]. And he said unto them, It is enough.”
John 14:1-31 “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?”
[They ask Him questions and He answers them.]
“6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.”
[They continue to ask Him questions and He answers them.]
12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
[This verse carries over to the administration that we live in, as does much of what He shares from here on, especially when it comes to the operation of the manifestations of holy spirit.]
13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
[Jesus is letting them know many of the things that will be written in the Church Epistles, but these Apostles and disciples will be able to use this information immediately after they get born again and receive the holy spirit.]
21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. 25These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
[With the holy spirit in the Apostles and disciples they will be able to remember what Jesus has taught them. We with the holy spirit in us will be able to have the holy spirit bring to the remembrance things that we have learned and seen from God's Word.]
27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
Matthew 26:30 “And when they had sung an hymn [praised], they went out into the mount of Olives.”
Mark 4:26 “And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.”
Luke 22:39 “And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.”
The Mount of Olives was a place that Jesus and his disciples would retire to at the end of a day quite often when they were in Jerusalem.
Luke 21:37 “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.”
In the next session, we will continue with Jesus and his disciples as they walk through the Mount of Olives on their way to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus will continue to teach his disciples. They will continue to ask questions and Jesus will answer them. As Jesus gets closer to the time of his arrest, he tries to get his disciples ready for what will happen next.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
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288 - The Last Supper Through The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Session One - The Introduction
My name is Steve Jaynes and I read Bible stories while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when we read. We are starting a Bible reading that is a big one. We are going to read every record in chronological order from all four Gospels of every event from The Last Supper through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This will be a big project. There are more scriptures about this particular period of time than any other time in the Bible. It's going to take time to go through each of these events starting at the Last Supper all the way through to the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It's going to take several sessions to get through the entire reading. But I think it's one worthy of pursuing.
To help you along we've made a syllabus making it easier for you to follow along with the readings if you'd like. I have put in the syllabus all the scriptures in chronological order so that you can follow along easily if you wanted to. I will be reading from one gospel to another one in each event one at a time. The Syllabus will be in the Show Notes with the Podcast.
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The Syllabus - The Introduction
I teach people how to read the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible when you read it.
One key is to understand "To Whom It Is Written." The Bible is written to three groups of people: the Jews [Judeans or Israelites], the Gentiles, and the Church of God. We need to recognize to whom the Word is written as we read various passages in the Bible to be able to understand how to apply it in our lives.
1Corinthians 10:32 "Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:""Before the Day of Pentecost, the majority of the writings in the Bible were addressed to the Jews [Judeans or Israelites]. After the Day of Pentecost, the greater part was to the Church of God, especially the books of Romans through Thessalonians, often referred to as the “Church Epistles”.
Romans 15:4 "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."
The Gospels, teach us of Jesus Christ’s earthly life and ministry before the Day of Pentecost. On that Pentecost, it was first available for people to get born again and become part of the Church of God. Since the Day of Pentecost it has been available for people from both groups, the Judeans, and the Gentiles, to believe God's Word and receive and get born again.
Something that we need to keep in mind and make a note of is that Christian historians say the Church Epistles were all written between 51 and 62 AD. Ephesians through Colossians were all written by Paul from prison in about 62 AD. They were the last ones written.
Christian historians have also said that the Gospels were written between 70 AD and 100 AD. after the Church Epistles were all written. Why?
Christian historians have also said that 1 & 2 Timothy were written between 64 & 65 AD. Look what Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy.
2 Timothy 4:6-11 "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 9Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. 11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 12And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 13The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments."
The burning of Rome began on July 18, 64 AD, probably started by Nero; but he definitely blamed the Christians. Great persecution came upon the Christian Church in Rome after the burning of Rome. About the same time, Paul wrote to Timothy.
The Romans burned all the Christian writings, so very little is known of what happens after this date. The history of the Christian Church is silent until about 130 AD. While the persecution was going on in Rome the believers in Rome had to go underground. They literally lived underground in the sewers, in dens, in caves, and in the deserts. But at the same time, they were copying down the Scriptures.
In the book of 2 Corinthians, it says that we no longer know Jesus Christ in the flesh.
2Corinthians 5:15,16 "And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 16Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more."
Why? Because now he lives within us, Christ within us. Now he's at the right hand of God, second in command. Now we have a more powerful life and a better relationship with Jesus Christ. We now can do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. So much more is available to us today than in the gospel period.
Even we have different lives from one period of time to another.
This is the most momentous time in all of history because of all that Jesus Christ accomplished for us. It's worth the time to look at it in great detail so that we can begin to appreciate all that Jesus Christ did and accomplished for us.
In the Church Epistles, it tells us much more of what we have because of the accomplished works of Jesus Christ, but it doesn't go into a lot of detail about how He did so. In Romans, it tells us much about what we have but it uses just one word to tell us what Jesus did to obtain it.
Romans 3:25 "Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation [payment in full] through faith [believing] in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
The word used is 'blood.' It's not just that he pricked his finger, but it's a figure referring to all that he went through from "The Last Supper through the resurrection."
Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery [something to be forcibly attained] to be equal with God: 7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
In studying the events from The Last Supper through The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we will learn details of all that Jesus Christ did. We will gain a greater appreciation of who Jesus Christ is and all that He went through.
There are other keys to understanding.
2Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God [theopneustos, God-breathed], and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
All scripture is profitable. Some scriptures are written directly to us and are applied to us directly. Some are for our learning. In learning what Jesus Christ accomplished for us we can gain a greater appreciation.
2Peter 1:20,21 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21For the prophecy [the context is “prophecy of the scripture”] came not in old [at any] time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."
The Scriptures tell us the truth and we will read them in chronological order, letting the Scriptures interpret themselves.
John 14:26 "But the Comforter [referring to the holy spirit], which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he [the spirit] shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
Jesus was telling this to His disciples, some of whom wrote the Gospels.
John 15:26,27 "But when the Comforter [the spirit] is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he [the spirit] shall testify of me: 27And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning."
From the beginning? In the book of Acts, when they needed to replace Judas they were looking for someone who had been with Jesus from the beginning, to be an eyewitness of all that Jesus Christ did. It looks like being there at the beginning of His ministry and having the holy spirit would make them effective witnesses.
Luke 1:1-4 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration [narration] of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3It seemed good to me [Luke] also, having had perfect [accurate] understanding of all things from the very first [Gr. anothen, from above], to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4That thou mightest know the certainty of those things [things relating to Jesus Christ‘s earthly life and ministry], wherein thou hast been instructed."
One can see that Luke wrote as God moved him. This is true of all the Gospels, as in all the Scriptures.
The main emphasis of each of the Gospels;
Matthew: showing Jesus as the King and His Kingly lineage back to King David through to Abraham. Written about 85 AD.
Mark: as the Servant with no lineage at all, servants have no lineage. Written about 70 AD. The first one was written.
Luke: showing Jesus as the Man, showing Him as the son of man and his lineage back to Adam, the first man. Written about 85 AD, Luke also wrote The Book of Acts after He wrote Luke, sometime before 90 AD.
John: Showing Jesus as The Son of God, starting out as ‘the lamb of God.’
John wrote the Gospel of John about 90 AD. The rest of his writings between 95 and 110 AD.
When it comes to letting the Scriptures interpret themselves there can be no contradictions.
We must pay attention to the subject, time, place, persons, etc.
In cases of multiple accounts, are the events identical, or are they similar?
Why look at all four Gospels? – To get the complete picture.
There is often scripture build-up. One verse can add information to the information in another account. However, no scripture will ever contradict another.
God is perfect. His son Jesus Christ is perfect.
Knowing that God is perfect, His Word must be perfect also.
God cannot contradict himself.
As we go through the events in the Gospels in chronological order we're going to let the Word speak for itself. We are going to learn what happened in this most momentous time in all history. It was the greatest time in history because of what it brought about:
The redemption of mankind, making it available for us to have forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
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287 – Walk in Love Part Three
Session Six of the Biblical Studies Series on “The Love of God”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I started posting a new Biblical Studies Series on "The Love of God." To really understand the love of God you have to go to the Bible. You can not go by what you hear from people. They may be right or they may be wrong. In this series, we are going to read the Bible and see what it says. Not from what people say. Not from what movies, songs or poetry says. Actually what we hear from the world philosophy about true love is usually just opposite to what the Bible says. We can learn and grow in our understanding and become the greatest lovers. Jesus Christ was the greatest lover anyone has ever seen. He learned it right from His father, God.
I will be posting each session every couple of days, starting with session one on Valentine's Day. Session Six is “Walk in Love Part Three.”
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Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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286 – Walk in Love Part Two
Session Five of the Biblical Studies Series on “The Love of God”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I started posting a new Biblical Studies Series on "The Love of God." To really understand the love of God you have to go to the Bible. You can not go by what you hear from people. They may be right or they may be wrong. In this series, we are going to read the Bible and see what it says. Not from what people say. Not from what movies, songs or poetry says. Actually what we hear from the world philosophy about true love is usually just opposite to what the Bible says. We can learn and grow in our understanding and become the greatest lovers. Jesus Christ was the greatest lover anyone has ever seen. He learned it right from His father, God.
I will be posting each session every couple of days, starting with session one on Valentine's Day. Session Five is “Walk in Love Part Two.”
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The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
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285 – Walk in Love
Session Four of the Biblical Studies Series on “The Love of God”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I started posting a new Biblical Studies Series on "The Love of God." To really understand the love of God you have to go to the Bible. You can not go by what you hear from people. They may be right or they may be wrong. In this series, we are going to read the Bible and see what it says. Not from what people say. Not from what movies, songs or poetry says. Actually what we hear from the world philosophy about true love is usually just opposite to what the Bible says. We can learn and grow in our understanding and become the greatest lovers. Jesus Christ was the greatest lover anyone has ever seen. He learned it right from His father, God.
I will be posting each session every couple of days, starting with session one on Valentine's Day. Session Four is “Walk in Love.”
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The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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284 – As Jesus Loved Part Two
Session Three of the Biblical Studies Series on “The Love of God
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I started posting a new Biblical Studies Series on "The Love of God." To really understand the love of God you have to go to the Bible. You can not go by what you hear from people. They may be right or they may be wrong. In this series, we are going to read the Bible and see what it says. Not from what people say. Not from what movies, songs or poetry says. Actually what we hear from the world philosophy about true love is usually just opposite to what the Bible says. We can learn and grow in our understanding and become the greatest lovers. Jesus Christ was the greatest lover anyone has ever seen. He learned it right from His father, God.
I will be posting each session every couple of days, starting with session one on Valentine's Day. Session three is “As Jesus Loved Part Two.”
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The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
To stay in contact with Steve Jaynes, sign up for The Newsletter and get the latest in Biblical Teachings, Biblical Studies, and Podcast in your inbox on his websites.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
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283 – As Jesus Loved
Session Two of the Biblical Studies Series on “The Love of God”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I started posting a new Biblical Studies Series on "The Love of God." To really understand the love of God you have to go to the Bible. You can not go by what you hear from people. They may be right or they may be wrong. In this series, we are going to read the Bible and see what it says. Not from what people say. Not from what movies, songs or poetry says. Actually what we hear from the world philosophy about true love is usually just opposite to what the Bible says. We can learn and grow in our understanding and become the greatest lovers. Jesus Christ was the greatest lover anyone has ever seen. He learned it right from His father, God.
I will be posting each session every couple of days, starting with session one on Valentine's Day. Session two is “As Jesus Loved.”
Subscribe to the podcast to be informed every time there is a new show. From the 'Podcast' Button below, go to the title. Then click on the 'Subscribe to This Show' icon under the title. Finally, click on 'Listen On Spotify.' You can also click on the 'Share This Episode' icon to let others know about the show. You also can find the subscribe and share buttons on where you get your favorite podcasts.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
Subscribe to the podcast to be informed every time there is a new show. On the https://stevejaynes.libsyn.com/ page, go to the title. Then click on the subscribe to this show icon under the title. Finally, click on ‘listen on Spotify.’ You can also click on the ‘share this Episode’ icon to let others know about the show. From where you get your favorite podcast you can find their subscribe and share buttons.
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
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282 – The Love of God is the Greatest
Part One of the Biblical Studies Series on “The Love of God”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Starting on Valentine's Day, I started posting a new Biblical Studies Series on "The Love of God." To really understand the love of God you have to go to the Bible. You can not go by what you hear from people. They may be right or they may be wrong. In this series, we are going to read the Bible and see what it says. Not from what people say. Not from what movies, songs or poetry says. Actually what we hear from the world philosophy about true love is usually just opposite to what the Bible says. We can learn and grow in our understanding and become the greatest lovers. Jesus Christ was the greatest lover anyone has ever seen. He learned it right from His father, God.
I will be posting each session every couple of days, starting with session one on Valentine's Day. The first session starts right out with “The Love of God is the Greatest.”
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The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
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280 – Acts Chapter Eight
Get Your Heart Right with God
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Last Sunday I read Acts Chapter 8 to the fellowship. As I was reading the chapter getting ready I notices some differences between the great persecution and the great joy. Great persecution was bad and the great joy is really good. It reminded me of some other Scriptures that I shared about it. Out of persecution, there is always great joy available.
One other thing I saw in the chapter was that Peter told Simon that his heart was not right with God. We looked at that in more detail. I saw some new learning for me as I was reading The Bible that I think will bless you as listen to the podcast.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
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280 – Let All Things Be Done Unto Edifying
Eighth in the Teaching Series, “Perfect Praise. Prayer, and Worship”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
This is the eighth in the teaching Series: “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.” The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
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279 – The Excellent Way
Seventh in the Teaching Series, “Perfect Praise. Prayer, and Worship”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
This is the seventh in the teaching Series: “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.” The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The More Abundant Life. Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to understand the Bible accurately.
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Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
The syllabus for How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, Part Five: Perfect Praise, Prayer and Worship is available on the website
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278 – Spiritual Matters In The Church
Sixth in the Teaching Series, “Perfect Praise. Prayer, and Worship”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
This is the sixth in the teaching Series: “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.” The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
“The More Abundant Life.” Rev Steve Jaynes reads the Bible while pointing out keys and principles on how to accurately understand the Bible.
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
The syllabus for “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, Part Five: Perfect Praise, Prayer and Worship” is available on the website.
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277 – Acts Chapter Ten and Nineteen
Fifth in the Teaching Series, “Perfect Praise. Prayer, and Worship”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
This is the fifth in the teaching Series: “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.” The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
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The syllabus for “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, Part Five: Perfect Praise, Prayer and Worship” is available on the website
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276 – Acts Chapter Two
Fourth in the Teaching Series, “Perfect Praise. Prayer, and Worship”
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
This is the fourth in the teaching Series: “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.” The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
The syllabus for “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, Part Five: Perfect Praise, Prayer and Worship” is available on the website.
https://stevejaynes.com/biblical-studies-books/
This is a syllabus to help you follow along with Steve's notes he used in the live audio teachings.
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275 – Acts Chapter One
Third in the Teaching Series, Perfect Praise. Prayer, and Worship
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
This is the third in the teaching Series: “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.” The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
The syllabus for “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, Part Five: Perfect Praise, Prayer and Worship” is available on the website
https://stevejaynes.com/biblical-studies-books/
This is a syllabus to help you follow along with Steve's notes he used in the live audio teachings.
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God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
This is the second in the teaching Series: “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.” The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
In the second session, we learn about the many benefits of speaking in tongues.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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God
273 – First You Receive holy spirit
First in the Teaching Series, Perfect Praise. Prayer, and Worship
God bless you all abundantly in the most powerful name of all Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A while ago I did a teaching series on the subject of “Perfect, Praise, Prayer, and Worship.”
The teaching series explains the worship manifestations so that believers could properly follow the framework of God’s Word for the exhortation, edification, and comfort of the church. The Scriptures say we should excel for the purpose of edifying the church. By properly utilizing these manifestations, we can more effectively operate the gift of the holy spirit. We can be more like Jesus Christ and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. We can be more effective witnesses and bring more signs miracles and wonders to the body of believers. We will be able to do all things that Jesus Christ said that we could do if we believed in him. I believe that means to believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Then with our holy spirit, we can operate it in our lives to be more than super conquerors and live the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
In the first session, we start out by learning the first thing that we will need to have.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don’t forget to rate the show and give it a good review. An excellent rating could make the show available to more people.
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I would love to hear from you and talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to communicate fully.) We can change the image we carry of ourselves.
God
272 – Abraham's Example of Believing Part Six
The Prosperous Journey
The podcast continues with this, the last session in the series “Abraham’s Example of Believing, Part Six, The Prosperous Journey.” In life, we need to accomplish many things to have the life we would want. We may want to improve our lives and our lifestyle. We may want to make improvements to our home. We may want to travel. We may want to go to some great Bible events for spiritual nourishment and growth. These things may take some acquiring so that we will have what we need. We may need the money, the time to do it, and other things. We can take all these to God and God will help us to have a prosperous Journey. Here's a prosperous Journey that we can learn some tremendous things about in Genesis chapter 24. The word to be prosperous in some form of prospering is used many times more times in this one chapter than in any other chapter in The Bible. I believe there are lessons here for us on how to have prosperous lives.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
You don’t have to wait till the next show to continue learning and growing. Instead, go to stevejaynes.com, where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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271 – Abraham's Example of Believing Part Five
Abraham and His Test
The podcast continues with the series on “Abraham’s Example of Believing, with Part Five, Abraham and His Test.” In life, there are people that have to test their response time in emergencies. When things come up they need to respond quickly and accurately to be good at their jobs. People in positions as first responders, nurses, doctors, firemen, and military personnel. They're trained to be good at their jobs and they are tested all the time to get better at their jobs. They are trained to know how to respond. What about ambassadors for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? They need to be trained also. They need to be the best they can be to be helpful to others in time of need. To give people the answer for the reason that we have a favorable expectation in times of trouble and need. We believe that God can make a way where there is no way. God is the answer.
Abraham was trained to be God's servant and he knew how to respond by believing in God.
May God Bless you Abundantly
Steve
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
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270 – Abraham's Example of Believing Part Four
God Works With Abraham
This podcast show is a continuation of “Abraham’s Example of Believing, Part Four, God Works With Abraham.” In this Podcast, we can see a very good and clear example of coming boldly to the throne of grace to receive help in time of need. Abraham sees a need in a fellow Believers life. He talks things over with God. It is an amazing record. One that we can learn from as Abraham is a great example for us. It demonstrates how we can go to God with any question or opportunity that comes our way. We can talk things over with God.
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
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269 – Abraham's Example of Believing Part Three
Abraham and The Two Covenants
This podcast show is a continuation of “Abraham’s Example of Believing, part Three, Abraham and The Two Covenants.” God works with Abraham by making two covenants with Abraham. All to help him trust, rely upon and believe in God. In this week’s podcast, we see how God allows Abraham to grow in believing and having confidence in God.
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold.
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Abraham and Melchizedek
This podcast show is a continuation of "Abraham's Example of Believing. We're looking at the records that will tell us about Jesus Christ being declared a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. How Melchizedek, the king of Salem, brought Abram bread and wine, for he was the priest of the God Most High. Abram believed that God possessed the heavens and the earth. Abram gave the tithe of all that he gained from coming back from defeating the five Kings who took his nephew and his family from being captive by the Five Kings.
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The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
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267 – Abraham's Example of Believing Part One
Romans and Abraham
A while ago I did a teaching series on “Abraham's Example of Believing.” This week's podcast teaching is part 1 of that series called “Romans and Abraham.” This teaching series will get into the records from the Old Testament and the New Testament about Abraham's example of believing. Abraham is called in God's Word the father of believing. As we look at the records we will be tremendously blessed to see his example. Now we can follow in his example to be able to tap into that more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
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Steve
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
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While in El Salvador, I taught the Leadership Training Program designed to teach others how to be leaders in the Christian Ministry. I was excited to do so. However, as I was thinking about what I would teach and looking at God's Word, I noticed many leaders teaching leadership principles in the Bible. Therefore this week's podcast is on "Leaders Teaching Leadership." The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
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This podcast is a recap of the two weeks that's Reverend Charlie Quillen and I spent in El Salvador teaching God's Word. Some of the time we were teaching at home fellowships. Another part of the time we taught at their Family Camp. Another part we taught at their Leadership Training Program. Then at another time, we were invited to teach at two other churches. I also had the privileged to teach some young people the art of dating. On our final day, Charlie did a wedding. It was a busy two weeks with plenty of healing and deliverance. This podcast is a video podcast with pictures.
265 – In the Context
Taught by Steve Jaynes
In this week's podcast, we're going to look at how to read the Bible in the context. I've seen that sometimes our favorite verses can even be greater than we think they are as we read the entire context in which our favorite verses are placed. We can get a greater scope of understanding and better knowledge of what God's Word is teaching us. Give a listen to this fine teaching on “In the Contact.”
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
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264 – Short Study on Anger
Taught by Steve Jaynes
In this week's podcast, I shared a short study on anger. I say a short study because the word anger is used 234 times in the Bible. That means there are lots we could study on the word anger. This was a short one so that we can cover it easily in the time we have together. We're going to learn some important things about anger. We will learn from Jesus Christ's example on how he handled anger. We're also looking at the Book of Proverbs to see how to use wisdom to help us to control our anger, the lessons on what to do with our minds to get the most favorable outcome, how it's used and how it works, and how we're to think about anger, how we are to control our minds so as to be angry and sin not. All the Scriptures and Steve's Notes are on the show notes.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
Song: By Cliff Adelman “Thankful.”
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Short Study on Anger
Taught by Steve Jaynes
Mark 3:1 – 5 “And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. 2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. 3 And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth. 4 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace. 5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.”
Did Jesus Christ love? Yes, he did. He was loved. When he looked round about them with anger was he loving? Did he have love in his heart? Did he love the people? He loved all the people.
Mark 3:6 “And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.”
Proverbs 1:1 – 7 “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs help us to understand the wisdom of God and good wisdom in general. By understanding Proverbs, we can use that wisdom in our lives. On this subject of anger, there are some good lessons here for us to learn.
Proverbs 15:1 &2, 18 “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.18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Soft answers with a soft tone slow down the anger of others. We are to be slow to anger.
Was Jesus Christ slow to demonstrate his anger? Did he give a soft answer? “Stretch forth thy hand.”
Proverbs 16:32 “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 19:11 “The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
It is better to hold your anger.
Proverbs 21:14 “A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward [bribe] in the bosom strong wrath.
A gift in secret is just between the two of you. A bribe that others can see puts the other person in an awkward position. He will hate You for it.
Proverbs 27:1 – 4 “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. 4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?”
Romans 10:17 – 11:5 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. 21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. [Romans 11:1 - 5] I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
KJV Ephesians 4:20 – 5:2 “ But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. [Ephesians 5:1 & 2] Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
Colossians 3:1 – 17 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
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263 – Get Behind Me Satan
Taught by Steve Jaynes
During the Last Supper, Jesus Christ gave his disciples a new commandment, that they were to love as he loved them. This week's podcast is about how Jesus Christ loved as we can read about in the gospel. Jesus Christ was very tender and loving to people. He hugged the leper. He had great compassion, mercy, and grace on many people. He brought deliverance and healing to many people. We can read about his commitment, how he stood for God and His Word. He would proclaim God's will. It is very easy to see the walk of Jesus Christ in the gospel. It has been said that Jesus' walk was one of velvet and steel. He was not always tender but he was always very committed to the Word of God. This teaching gets into some of that. The Podcast ends with a song by Dan Moran. In the show notes are my teaching notes and all the Bible verses.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
Song: By Dan Moran “Show Them God's Love.”
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Get Behind Me Satan
Taught by Steve Jaynes
John 13:34 & 35 “ A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 15:12 “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
Matthew 23:23 – 27 “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. 25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. 26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. 27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.”
We could have read the whole chapter as the Subject of the whole chapter is: “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!”
Matthew 16:5 – 28 “And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. 6 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. 8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? 9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? 10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? 11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? 12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. 21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. 22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
To say to someone “get behind me satan” may seem harsh. But it's to the point, it's quickly done. If it is speaking the truth then it is love. It's like pulling out a splinter. You want to do it quickly. By being quick to show someone's era helps them to get back to walking correctly quicker. That's what we want.
262 – We are No Ignorant of Satan's Devices, Part Two
Taught by Larry LoVerme
As Larry finishes up his teaching he allows other people to share their Insight on the teaching. It's such a wonderful time it reminds me of a group of musicians all playing their individual instruments in adding little licks, little pieces to the music. It's like the best music you've ever heard as we compare spiritual things with spiritual things. We all grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What a wonderful morning in God's Word that was.
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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261 – We are No Ignorant of Satan's Devices, Part One
Taught by Larry LoVerme
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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260 – Heart of Believing
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
Song: Great God Almighty, by Les Titcomb
Poem: Which Way Will You Go, by Maurice Coleman
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Heart of Believing
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Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
We should be concerned about our hearts. The Word of God teaches us how to guard our hearts. How and what we should be putting in our hearts.
Psalm 1:1 – 3 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
We want to meditate and think about the things written in God's Word. As we do that we will have prosperous lives. The more abundant life.
Hebrews 3:1 – 6 “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. 4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. 5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; 6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.”
I don't care how bad you think it is or how bad it will get, we have good hope all the way to the end.
Hebrews 3:7 – 19 “Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, 8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: 9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. 10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. 11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.”
They could not enter in because of unbelief. We cannot be kept out even in unbelief.
Hebrews 4:1 – 5 “Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. 5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.”
We enter into the rest in our mind by our believing. We read The Word to know how and what to believe.
Hebrews 4:6 & 7 “Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: 7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
Don't let your heart be bitter. Don't let your heart be unforgiving. Do not let your heart get hard. Instead, let your hearts be joyful.
Hebrews 4:8 – 11 “For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Labor is to work. It is in the category of the renewed mind. If we lose the joy, the peace of mind we need to work to get it back. This is the lesson that we are reading here.
Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
The Word of God should rule over our hearts. We do that by putting the Word on in our mind and believing it. This will take work. Remember verse 11, Labor.
I have a story for you.
Hebrews 4:13 – 16 “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
We can pray and ask God for help in time of need.
Galatians 5:22 – 25 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
The Fruit of the Spirit is produced by operating the manifestations of the spirit. Like speaking in tongues and all the other manifestations. When we do that the fruit is these things here that we just read. Something to think about is: Who we are. We have Christ within us. This is how we should be. We should walk like we have the fruit of the spirit in our lives all the time. We should be joyful, Loving, have peace, and all the rest.
God
257 - The Renewed Mind, Part 4
The thoughts and Intents of the Heart
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
Poem: Captains Ferguson's Campfire Chats, "Nobody's Fool", by Maurice Coleman
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The thoughts and Intents of the Heart
Steve's notes and all the Scriptures written out for easy following along.
2 Corinthians 10:3 – 5 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
We make every thought obedient to The Words of God. That is how we are successful. Here are a couple of examples for us to look at.
Philippians 2:1 - 5 “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”
We need to know God and to love God first and foremost. Then we esteem others better than ourselves. According to The Word. We put on the mind of Christ as we interact and communicate with one another. It is not all about you or me.
Colossians 3:1 – 4 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
It doesn't say Christ is the most important part of our lives. It says “Christ who is our life.”
Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
We can watch our own minds. We can make sure our minds are lining up with what The Word of God says. We are to guard our hearts and mind.
Matthew 6:19 – 23 “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!”
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 15:1 – 20 “Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. 5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; 6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. 7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: 11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. 12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? 13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: 20 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.”
Matthew 16:5 – 12 “And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. 6 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. 8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? 9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? 10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? 11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? 12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”
Until next time May God Bless You, Abundantly!
Steve
256 - The Renewed Mind, Part 3
Imitating God
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
Song: Like My Father by Gene Meldrun
Poem: Captains Ferguson's Campfire Chats, by Maurice Coleman
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Ephesians 5:1 – 19 “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”
Speaking to yourselves is meditating.
Psalm 1:1 – 3 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
To prosper is to walk-in power.
Ephesians 5:20 & 21 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God,”
I Corinthians 2:10 – 16 “To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?”
In this section of God's Word, the question is. Who is sufficient for these things? Keep that in mind as we continue to read through this section of God”s Word.
2 Corinthians 2:17 – 3:18 “For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 1Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
We can change into the same image as we continue to put God's word on in our minds and act upon that Word of God. That's the renewed mind. That's the key to power.
2 Corinthians 4:1 – 7 “Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
Who is sufficient for these things? You are.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
255 - The Renewed Mind, Part 2
How Grace and Renewing The Mind Work Together
I've been studying how grace and renewing of one's mind work together. Being strong in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ gives the believer liberty, freedom, and peace of mind. Renewing the mind gives the believer the power to overcome the world. To get answers to prayers, to be more than conquerors, and to be victorious. Both are very useful.
Romans 5:20 & 21 “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
'Reckon' is sometimes translated as 'reason.' It's the Greek word 'logizomai' The root word being 'logos.' Bullinger says “It is to count, to reckon, to calculate, to compute, to think and to consider. This is what you do in your mind. This is mind work. Comparing spiritual things with spiritual things, also called Scripture build up.
Romans 6:12 - 23 “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither yield ye your members [parts of your body, like your mind and body] as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [mind and body] as instruments of righteousness unto God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his [the devil or God] servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members [mind and body] servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members [mind and body] servants to righteousness unto holiness. 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
1 John 5:1 – 3 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
Not Grievous.
1 John 3:22 & 23 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. [By the renewed mind in action]. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”
Two singulars equal plural. The commandment that he, Jesus Christ, gave us
John 13:34 & 35 “ A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 15:12 “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
1 John 3:24 “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”
We renew our minds to who and what we are by the spirit he gave us.
1 John 5:3 – 5 “ For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
Song: Chase The Lions by Gene Meldrun
Poem: The Stubborn Captain's Proclamation by Maurice Coleman
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256 – Love God
In our last Biblical Studies Teachings Session, Bruce Mahone was the keynote speaker. It was fabulous teaching on the first commandment of the ten. We are to love God. This is still very important until this very day. Bruce is working on a class that he started to teach and is continuing to teach on “Let Grace Abound. He's working towards a book on the same topic. I was very blessed with the teaching.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
Here is a link to Bruce Mahone's Website where you can get to his class on "let Grace Abound" and many more. www.speakwordsofgrace.org
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255 - The Renewed Mind
The Key to Power
I've been studying how grace and renewing of one's mind work together. Being strong in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ gives the believer liberty, freedom, and peace of mind. Renewing the mind gives the believer the power to overcome the world. To get answers to prayers, to be more than conquerors, and to be victorious. Both are very useful.
To renew one's mind simply means to hold the Word in your mind and act accordingly. In this Biblical Studies Teaching, we will also study the changed mind and the repented mind. The Greek word for the 'renewed' mind is literally translated as “transfigure” or “transformed.” metamorphoo. Believers are to get a new image in their minds as to who they are. Romans 12 gives the basic information.
Romans 12:1 & 2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”
“To put on,” this has to be of works. It could not be referring to salvation because salvation comes by grace. “not of works lest any man should boast.” Where can a man put on the Lord Jesus Christ? It must be put on in your mind. That is work. But fun work.
Ephesians 4:22 – 32 “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
We renew our minds to what God has created in us and we live it. God has made available to us through the accomplished works of Jesus Christ wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption, eternal life, the forgiveness of sins and so much all mentioned in the Church Epistles.
In the Church Epistles time and time again it also refers to the renewed mind.
Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”
Colossians 3:5 – 11 “Mortify [make dead] therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence [lust], and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
The power of God in Christ in you remains dominant until you activate it by put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him. Then the power becomes manifested in the world of the senses. You change your mind to what the Word says and act that way. Then comes the power of God you act.
Colossians 3:12 – 17 “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
The person with the holy spirit must put on God's thoughts in his mind and expresses himself as God's Word says to have power.
Some keys and benefits of putting on the mind of Christ. We must study God's Word, and not what people say about the Word. We use the keys on how the Bible interprets itself. So that we say and believe what the Word says. We will be manifesting who we really are when we renewed our minds. We will have our prayers answered, see signs, miracles, and wonders as we act just like we see from the Word of God.
To put Jesus Christ in your mind is not enough. We have to act upon it. We have to work at it. This process of building Christ in your mind is a deliberate process that you must do by your freedom of will. You decide what you're going to do with the Word of God that you've put on your mind. It's a day-by-day moment-by-moment decision. You will act upon it according to what you decide you want to do. I can tell you that sitting on the fence is on the devil side. There is no fence.
Walking in love, living in love, fellowship with like-minded believers, speaking the same things according to the Word of God, are all keys to the renewed mind.
Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
To repent is to change your mind. To change your mind to what Romans 10:9 & 10 says you get saved. You get all that salvation makes available.
Romans 10:9 & 10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
This is an ongoing process as we continue to learn God's Word and see examples from God's Word. We can also see examples from other saints who walk according to God's Word.
2 Corinthians 10:3 – 5 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
We accurately think in our minds the thoughts obedient to Christ thoughts.
Romans 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
'Reckon' is sometimes translated as 'reason.' It's the Greek word 'logizomai' The root word being 'logos.' Bullinger says “It is to count, to reckon, to calculate, to compute, to think and to consider. This is what you do in your mind. This is mind work. Comparing spiritual things with spiritual things, also called Scripture build-up.
Romans 6:12 - “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither yield ye your members [parts of your body, like your mind and body] as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [mind and body] as instruments of righteousness unto God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his [the devil or God] servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members [mind and body] servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members [mind and body] servants to righteousness unto holiness. 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
1 John 5:1 – 3 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
Not Grievous.
1 John 3:22 & 23 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. [By the renewed mind in action]. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”
Two singulars equal plural. The commandment that he, Jesus Christ, gave us
John 13:34 & 35 “ A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 15:12 “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
1 John 3:24 “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”
We renew our minds to who and what we are by the spirit he gave us.
1 John 5:3 – 5 “ For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
We now have the power and the victory over the world by the spirit He gave us.
Here are some Scriptures to help us personally make decisions for ourselves. Not for others or to judge.
1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient [profitable]: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”
1 Corinthians 10:23 – 24 “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient [profitable]: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. [Is it loving] 24 Let no man seek his own [things], but every man another's [things] wealth [wealth is not in the text].”
A couple of verses fairly close together saying something similar. These verses can help us as individuals figure out what we will allow in our lives. All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. When coming to things that are profitable we have to look at both short-term and long-term. In these two sections of God's Word, we can see that not everything edifies or is loving, some things may bring you under its power. We should look out for others needs.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her 'CD Behold'
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254 – Just a Closer Walk with God
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the wonderful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
“Just a closer walk with God” is something that we're all looking to accomplished. In this podcast show, we look at ways to get that closer walk with God. We look at prayer and how sometimes things are private just between you and God. A little look at how fasting is devotion to God and you decide how and what. Seeking God first is part of our lifestyle. We see how praying in the sweetest name I know, Jesus Christ, to God will help us get answers. God cares for us very much and thinks the absolute best of us. Fellowshipping with one another, submitting ourselves to one another, and being humble are great keys to answers to prayer.
Matthew 6:1 – 5 “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”
Some things are private just between you and God.
Matthew 6:5 – 8 “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”
God knows you, but we are still asked to pray.
Matthew 6:9 - “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
This is an example of prayer. We acknowledge God, We asked him for our daily needs, and to keep us from all evil. Something we should do daily and maybe more often than that.
Matthew 6:16 - “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”
Fasting is devotion to God and you decide how and what. It is a way to help you get that closer walk.
Matthew 6:25 – 34 “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Seek the kingdom of God first and all these things will be added unto you.
Mark 11:22 - “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
We are sometimes called believers, and that's who and what we are. We believe God and we get answers to prayer. This is a Godly lifestyle.
John 14:12 – 14 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”
John 15:16b “that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
Ask the Father anything in my name and he will do it.
Philippians 4:6 – 8 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
1 Peter 5:1 – 11 “The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
Song: Just a Closer Walk with Thee, by the Foggy Mountain Boys.
Song: What a friend We have in Jesus, by The Victors.
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253 – Seed, New Birth, Christ In You
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the wonderful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This week we looked at the word 'seed', how important it is in the new birth. We look at Christ within us. How seeds always look and act like the father or parent. How it is an incorruptible seed when we are born again. Understanding how seed works help us understand the new birth and being born again. We start off in Genesis where God first made known the word seed. We finish off by showing all believers can believe and do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. Because they have the seed of Christ within them. Give a listen, Take a look to see how big that seed within you is. All the Scriptures are written out in the show notes so that you can easily follow along with the teaching.
Genesis 3:15 “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
Genesis 1:11 “And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
Matthew 1:1, 5,16 &17 “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.”
Romans 1:3 &4 “Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:”
Romans 10:8 – 11 “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
1 Peter 1:23 “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”
John 3:3 – 8 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.”
Colossians 1:25 – 27 “Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; 26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”
Romans 8:14 – 17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
1 Corinthians 2:6 – 8 “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”
John 14:12 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
Song: Born Again by Good Seed
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252 – Pentecost Fully Come
The Seed of the Serpent and Her Seed
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the wonderful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This week's podcast show is a teaching that I did on the anniversary of Pentecost. Pentecost is a very important day in the Christian calendar. It was the day that the holy spirit first became available to every person in the world who believes. Now every person can receive the gift of the holy spirit. Sometimes called being born again or born from above. It is having the seed of Christ within them. I like to celebrate the day because it was the start of when every believer could do the work that Jesus Christ did and greater. In this teaching, I show that Pentecost has been coming since Genesis 3:15. I felt the need to share the difference between the two seeds. I have the notes so you easily follow along. Give a listen there is lots of learning here today. Click on the Title to hear the show.
Acts 2:1 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”
In Acts chapter 2 Pentecost finally came almost four thousand years after Genesis 3:15 when it was first announced that the promised seed of Christ within would become available.
Genesis 3:15 “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
Thy seed is talking about the seed of the serpent, the devil, and her seed is talking about the seed of Christ and now is within every believer.
Genesis 3:9 – 16 “And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. 14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. 16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.”
What we just read is the results of the fall of Adams and Eve. Looking at “the husband shall rule over thee” I want to go back to Genesis chapter 2.
Genesis 2:20 – 25 “And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”
You can see very clearly that the woman was to be a helper, a 'help meet', someone to help Adam, not someone that he could boss around.
Genesis 3:17 – 19 “And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; 18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; 19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
In Genesis, we can see the result of the Fall, physically. What happened to the earth and the new duties of Adam and Eve. But what practically happened we can see in the next few verses.
Luke 4:3 – 8 “And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”
Adam gave the Dominion, the power, and the authority of the Earth to God's arch-enemy, the adversary, the devil. The devil knew it and he told Jesus Christ that he had it. Jesus Christ never doubted it and never questioned it. He just stood on the Word of God.
John 14:30 & 31 “Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
Jesus knows who the prince of this world is.
1 Corinthians 2:6 – 8 “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”
2 Corinthians 4:3 & 4 “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
I want to show you the first person born of the seed of the serpent his name was Cain. Let's take a look.
Genesis 4:1 – 16 “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 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 Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. 8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. 9 And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper? 10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. 11 And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand; 12 When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth. 13 And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me. 15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. 16 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.”
1 John 3:1 & 2 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
Look who we are. We are sons of God. Where sons of God by seed. Jesus Christ was the promised seed and now God is able to reproduce that seed in us. We have Christ within us. We are sons of God. We can do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. You will need to hear my teaching to understand these verses. I can explain it so they make sense and you will understand.
1 John 3:3 – 16 “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. 11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
1 John 4:1 – 8 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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252 - The Great Principle by Rev. Charlie Quillen
God bless you all abundantly in the name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I was so blessed to have Reverend Charlie Quillen teach at our last Biblical Studies Teachings. He did such a wonderful job that I can't wait for you all to hear his teaching. Give a good listen because it is timely, needful and it helps us to grow in our knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This teaching can help us in our walk to be more to live more abundant life.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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250 - A Prosperous Journey
To start off with I'd like to show you a key in How to Reading the Bible to get more scope and understanding of what the Scriptures have to tell us in lessons for living.
Hebrews 11:32 – 34 “And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: 33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.”
Paul in his writings of God's Word didn't have time to mention everything that was written before. But we do. We have our Bibles and we could look at these records and gain more scope, more understanding and see how they could apply to our lives today.
God expects us as Bible students to compare spiritual things with spiritual things. To compare Scriptures of like topics, biblical concepts from other parts of the Bible. It is searching the Scriptures to see what the scriptures say. Using all the keys on how the Bible interprets itself. In the verse, in the context, where it's been used before, and all the other keys that we have learned.
Another one that I'd like to show you that is more direct to our teaching session today is in Romans chapter 4.
Romans 4:1 – 5 “What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
A few years ago I did a biblical study teaching series on “The Example of Abraham’s Believing.” Where I investigated the records about Abraham from the Old Testament in the Book of Genesis. The last teaching that I did was on “The Prosperous Journey.' That's the one I'm going to redo today. I've deepened my scope of understanding. I'm going to share those with you today. If anyone wanted to look in more detail in The Example of Abraham's Believing” there's a class on my website on this topic. With that brief background let's get into the teaching.
3 John :2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
When I share this verse someone always says “it doesn't always mean money.” And it doesn't. But it includes money. It includes everything you need to be prosperous, to be successful. That's the idea of the word.
Genesis 24:1 “And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.”
In Genesis chapter 24 is the first four usages of the word 'prosperous'. Meaning blessed in all things.
Genesis 24:2 – 7 “And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3 And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: 4 But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac. 5 And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest? 6 And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again. 7 The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
You won't be alone you'll have an angel going before you. Thinking about angels. We have something much better than an angel. We have the holy spirit. Christ within us. God is with us all the time. I know of the records of angels helping people in the Old Testament. Also in our administration angels help people. Peter in prison, Paul on the ship. We still have something greater than an angel with us sometimes. We have spirit in us all the time.
Genesis 24:8 – 10 “And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again. 9 And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter. 10 And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.”
Abraham was very prosperous. We can read about it in the earlier records in the Book of Genesis. The servant was like the CEO of Abraham Incorporated.
Genesis 24:11- 14 “ And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water. 12 And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. 13 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: 14 And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
The servant was praying and asking for what he wanted to see.
Expecting to see a favorable outcome.
Genesis 24:15 & 16 “And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder. 16 And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.”
She was a very pretty girl. This reminds me of Sarah, Abraham's wife. She was still very beautiful in her older years. There must have been beautiful pretty girls in that family. We've seen that at times. When certain family they seem to have a lot of pretty girls in the family.
Genesis 24:17 – 20 “And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher. 18 And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. 19 And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking. 20 And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.”
She was willing to serve and bless people. Camels drink a lot of water.
Genesis 24:21 “And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.”
This is the first usage of the word 'prosperous' in the Bible. Here prosperous means a favorable outcome. How can we get favorable outcomes in our lives? Prayer, asking God. Knowing we have Christ in us.
Genesis 24:22 – 25 “And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; 23 And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in? 24 And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor. 25 She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.”
Spiritually minded people look for ways to bless others. Having godliness is an attitude that as we bless and help others God is favoring us for our labor of love.
Genesis 24:26 -27 “And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD. 27 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”
Giving God the glory and thanks to God. God is in us and for us.
Genesis 24:28 – 32 “And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother's house these things. 29 And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well. 30 And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well. 31 And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels. 32 And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.”
They washed the servant's feet and the men that were with him their feet. This reminded me of Jesus Christ when Simon did not wash his feet or gave him any customary appreciation.
Genesis 24:33 – 40 “And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on. 34 And he said, I am Abraham's servant. 35 And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses. 36 And Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath. 37 And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell: 38 But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son. 39 And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me. 40 And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:”
This is the second usage of the word prosper meaning a favorable outcome or the desired outcome.
Genesis 24:41 – 44 “Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath. 42 And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go: 43 Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink; 44 And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the LORD hath appointed out for my master's son.”
We should trust God much better than a man with an angel. We have the holy spirit and the manifestations. We can pray, ask God and God can show us what to do and where to go. God favors us. What the servant was saying is, “It looks like God's working to me.” Look at the confession and the mindset.
Genesis 24:45 – 48 “And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee. 46 And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also. 47 And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands. 48 And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.”
It reminds me of the song, “The Lord Knows The Way Through The Wilderness.” All we need to do is to follow.
Genesis 24:49 – 51 “And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left. 50 Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good. 51 Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken.”
They saw God working and they could not deny it.
Genesis 24:52 & 53 “And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth. 53 And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.”
The servant gave them nice things. It was customary in the lands and times of the Bible to give your host gifts. But these were very nice gifts showing their appreciation.
Genesis 24:54 & 55 “And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master. 55 And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.”
They wanted to change their plans the next morning. But the servant said unto them. “If God is working let's not change anything. God knows the way. God has a better way.” Who knows what would have happened during those 10 days. God does. Let's go.
Genesis 24:56 – 61 “And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. 57 And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth. 58 And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go. 59 And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men. 60 And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them. 61 And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.”
God has prospered us. Why change a thing. God has made it so that we have a favorable and desired outcome. This is the fourth usage of the word 'prosper.
Genesis 24:62 & 63 “And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country. 63 And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.”
Isaac was a spiritual man also. He meditated thinking about the things of God. Reminds me of Psalm.
Psalm 1:2 & 3 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Genesis 24:64 – 67 “And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel. 65 For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself. 66 And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done. 67 And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”
What are the lessons for us? We can have favorable outcomes in our lives as we pray, ask God for help, and allow God to show us the way. By following His guidance we can have the desired outcomes that we want in our lives as we trust in God. In every category of our lives, in our jobs, in our relationships, in our desires, in our witnessing, and in our fellowships. We need to think about these things.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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249 – Every Believer a Winner
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Every Believer a Winner.” I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
This verse has so much information in it. It tells us about the thief. Which we know is the devil and his devil spirits. Sometimes called the adversary because he's adverse to us and against God. It also talks about the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available. Now every believer can be a winner. To beat the adversary we have to know about the two kingdoms. About all his devices. Then we can stand against them. We can be more than conquerors. We have to learn how to be winners. We do that by learning the scriptures. By learning how to read our Bibles so that we can learning how to stand against his methods.
2 Corinthians 2:11 “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”
One of the methods the adversary uses against us is the secrecy of his moves. He's invisible, he's a spirit, he uses that to his advantage. He doesn't want you to know what and how he operates. But Jesus Christ came to point it out. To show us the adversary. The Bible teaches us what he's doing and we can learn and be winners. Look at some of the ways he has worked against all of us.
Ephesians 2:1 “And [even] you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
We were all in this situation. We all know what it's like. Now we can help others get out of their situation and be transformed into a new situation where every believer is a winner.
Colossians 1:13 “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:” (This verse was not read in the podcast show. But I had the verse in my notes. I must have just talked about the verse without reading it. Now it's here for you to read as you listen to the teaching)
John 10:10b - 11 “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
We can continue to learn God's Word to see all the keys that are available to us. We can build our believing to be more than conquerors and be winners.
Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Look at these keys.
Ephesians 6:10 – 12 “ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles [methods] of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
The adversary tries to make you feel unworthy, condemned, knowing your shortcomings and always bringing them up to you in your mind. You need to fight that. Replace those thoughts with God's Word. Put the negatives away because now you're more than conquerors. Now you're winners.
Ephesians 6:13 – 18 “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”
The final summary of these verses is we stand, we believe and we pray as we learn to put on the whole armor of God. We can stand and withstand the evil day which is now. We can be winners.
1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
With the understanding of the Scriptures, we know that greater is that which is in us than that which is in the world. That makes us winners.
Romans 8:33 – 39 “Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
We are what God's Word says we are. That makes us more than conquerors. Makes available a more abundant life to us and makes every believer a winner.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
The Two songs, One is “The Good Times are Coming” sang by Cass Elliot. The other is “We Are What God's Word Says We Are“ by Bob Stanley
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248 – Imitating God in Work
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Imitating God in Work.” I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
This week we got into the topic of work. What is work? It's not just what you do to get a paycheck. What we can see is that work is something that we do most of the time. Work of some type takes up most of our day. Work includes preparing meals, preparing to get-go to work, taking care of your home. The majority of our time working. What's important is what is our attitude about work. We are to be imitators of God. Since we spend most of our time working we should have an attitude like God would have towards work. Let's take a look.
Ephesians 5:1 – 15 “Be ye therefore followers [imitator] of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”
In imitating God we are always to walk in love. At work, we negotiate with each other. We talk and share with each other. On the job, we should know everything we can about the job. What are the requirements of the job? What would it take to lose my job? How can I help the job more? You should know everything you can know about the job. You should know because we are to be sharp knowing what's going on around us.
Ephesians 5:16 – 21 “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”
As imitators of God, we are always being cheerful. A blessing and giving everything we can to the job. We do what God would do.
Ephesians 6:5 – 8 “Servants, [workers] be obedient to them that are your masters [bosses or supervisors] according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; 6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: 8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”
This is what good believers would act like and be like imitating God. Some of us as we grow in our knowledge of the job could end up being bosses and supervisors ourselves. This is how we should act imitating God.
Ephesians 6:9 “And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.”
This reminds me of this verse in Romans chapter 12, It's talking about we're all members in particular. We all have different functions that we operate in the body of Christ. In the body of Christ, some of us in our jobs will be rulers or bosses and supervisors.
Romans 12:8 “Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, [An overseer, boss] with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”
If we are bosses and supervisors we should be diligent in our jobs while showing mercy and being cheerful.
Philippians 4:1 – 8 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
In any situation, we should be good leaders and workers. Be praying and asking God for help in time of need. If there be any praise think about these things.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
The Two songs by Dan Moran
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247 – Patiently Endured
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Patiently Endured.” I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
This week I started out by sharing what happened to me Saturday the day before our Sunday morning Fellowship. First I shared how on Saturday morning Mariela Lara and I worked on getting the manuscript on Amazon Publishing of my book on “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power, part 2, How to believe God and defeat fear” in Spanish. We worked on getting all the information about the book on their platform. Now the is available both in Kindle format and a paperback in Spanish. Simply by going to amazon or Kindle anywhere in the world Spanish speaking people can read this book. “Como Leer la Biblia para Entendimiento y Poder, Parte Uno: Cómo creer en Dios y vencer el miedo. (Spanish Edition) by Steve Jaynes (Author)
In the afternoon I had the privilege of being part of an International Believers Fellowship that was put on by the Believers from Venezuela. It's a group of believers that is part of EISYS (International Training for Supervisor and Servers) program. EISYS is a leadership training program for Spanish-speaking believers. EISYS is a leadership training program for Spanish-speaking believers. It's a three-year program to train Christian believers to be leaders in the Christian ministries. I was asked to teach at this month's leadership training program. I was very blessed to do so. My teaching title was “Patiently Endured” I retaught the teaching at our Sunday morning Fellowship and the latest podcast show. I took time to share my experience with our fellowship and my sharing is part of the podcast show. They were 36 connections and in each of the connections, they were gathered together in groups. Believers from Venezuela, Colombia, El Salvador, Spain, Chile, Mexico, and the USA. Click here or on the title to hear the sharing and the teaching.
Patiently Endured
Galatians 5:13 & 14 “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.”
When it comes to liberty and living in freedom everything starts and ends with love. The love of God in our minds in action. That's what makes a great servant to others.
Galatians 6:7 – 10 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”
God is not fooled. He sees and knows what's going on. He will not forget your labor of love. If we don't get worn out.
Hebrews 6:10 – 15 “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.”
To patiently endured is not to get weary or worn out. It's not to faint but to stay firm on the Word of God we know. When in doubt we continue to love.
2 Peter 1:3 – 8 “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The last thing mentioned is charity, the love of God in the renewed mind in manifestation. Remember I said it all starts with love and ends with love.
1 Corinthians 15:57 & 58 “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
The Two songs by Joyful Noise from PFAL 77
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246 – Getting Ready
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Getting Ready.” I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
In this week's podcast, we're going to look at the time between Jesus Christ's resurrection and His ascension. We will see how Jesus Christ helped his disciples to get ready for the next great, exciting time. When the disciples would become part of the family of God, and receive the holy spirit, have power, and be effective witnesses. Give a listen to the songs and teaching that follows.
Luke 24:45 – 53 “Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.”
Jesus was telling them that they would be endued with power. He was opening their understanding so they could understand the scriptures. He was letting them know that they would be powerful people that would be effective witnesses.
Luke 1:1 – 4 “ Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.”
Luke the writer of these verses tells us that he had an accurate understanding from above, from God. The words and the teachings in this book as well as all the books from the Bible came from above.
Matthew 28:16 – 20 “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in [my name] [the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: this part of the texts is not accurate] 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
The accuracy of the teaching in verse 19 should be “baptizing them in my name.” Jesus finishes in verse 20 by telling them that “I am with you always” He is still with us.
Mark 16:12 – 20 “After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. 13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. 14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Each of these phrases must have been expounded upon. We as Bible students can bring to our memory more information about each of these phrases. I expound upon that more in the live teaching.
John 20:19 – 31 “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
In verse 31, I point out that the Bible is written for those who want to believe. Not for the God rejector, not for the people who think the Bible is foolish, but for those who want to believe and who want to know.
John 21:1 – 12 “After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. 8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.”
We can see that spiritual understanding was increasing in some of them. Even before they got born again. They started to recognize Jesus Christ.
John 21:13 -25 “Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? 24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”
Jesus was teaching them to look for opportunities to serve. I also get into a little bit about the word 'if'. It's a little word with a big meaning.
Acts 1:1 – 11 “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 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 receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
10 days later, Pentecost. The next exciting event on the Christian calendar. It's the start when Believers could really walk in power, and do what Jesus Christ did and greater. Just like God send Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ is now sending us.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
The Two songs by Cliff & Lynn Adelman. “Thankful” and “Sandals in the Sky.” 2001
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245 – Emmaus
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Emmaus”. I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
Welcome to this week's podcast. Our Resurrection Sunday Fellowship was dedicated and in memorial to Lisa Tracy. Early in the 1980s, the teacher introduced me and all of those who were there to Lisa Tracy and the scripture: John 14:12. The song that she wrote and sang was “Last Night in Galilee.” A tremendous song about John 14:12. How we could do the works that Jesus Christ did and more. Give a listen to songs and the teaching that follows. Click on the title to hear the show.
Maurice Coleman reads his poem “A Salute to Christ, My Lord, and Savior!”
Steve teaching “Emmaus”
On the first Sunday after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, some tremendous and interesting things happened which we're going to look at. We're going to get a little running start on what happened that day. How some of the women went to the sepulchre early, while it was still dark. Then later that same day two disciples walked to Emmaus.
John 20:1 – 18 “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. 6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. 9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. 11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.”
Mary and other women told the disciples early in the morning of what they saw at the grave site. How two angels told that Jesus has risen. They were slow to believe.
Luke 24:1, 12, 13 “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.”
This is later the same day.
Luke 24:14 - 36 “And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.”
1 Corinthians 15:4 – 6 “ And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas [Peter], then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.”
This chronological order follows right along with what is said in Luke chapter 24.
Luke 24:35 – 43 “And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them.”
Luke 24:44 – 49 “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 understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
What is written here between vs 44 and 49 started to be taught on the same day, that Sunday, the day in which we call Resurrection Sunday, until the day of the ascension of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ continued to teach so that they could understand the scriptures. Getting ready for “the promise of the Father” and get ready for what was about to happen next.
Then I play the song that Lisa wrote, “Emmaus.” Even though Lisa is waiting for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she is still ministering today as we hear her sing her recorded songs. Oh Lord, come quickly.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
The author and reader of the poem “A Salute to Christ, My Lord, and Savior!”: by Maurice Coleman
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244 – The fruit of the spirit
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “The fruit of the spirit”. I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
This podcast show we're going to look at the “fruit of the spirit.” What we're going to see is that the fruit of the spirit is the characteristics of the believers who operate manifestations. The more that you operate manifestations of the spirit no more fruit of the spirit is living within the individual believers. In other words, you become more loving and joyful. Your characteristics just become more Godly, more like God. In the show, I am going to read a couple of sections of God's Word that will explain it very simply and easily for you to understand. Give it a listen as I read God's Word.
Galatians 5:13 – 26 “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 one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Now we're going to read about the fruit of the spirit and this is a fruit of the operation of the manifestations. We will also see later in the teaching that it's a product of the renewed mind also.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”
The following section explains the renewed mind process when it comes to manifesting the fruit of the spirit. It helps you to think in terms of being spiritual men and women. Follow along as I read it to see the full impact.
Ephesians 4:21 – 5:21 “If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”
These verses show us the full impact of being connected to God by the spirit and the Word of God. One method of prayer is speaking in tongues which is manifestation.
1 Corinthians 14:1 – 5, 14 & 15, “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:”
Was Paul and gracious person before he got born again and received holy spirit? I would say not. He was going around to put men and women in prison. Bring them back to Jerusalem and actually had believers killed. I would say he was a rough character. But after you got born again and manifested the holy spirit more than they all, he became a very gracious person with the fruit of the spirit living in his life.
Look at Paul's life after he received the holy spirit. He was more interested in edifying. Even if he wasn't loved for doing it.
2 Corinthians 12:7 -10, 15, 19 “ And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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243 – We care for One Another
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “We care for One Another”. The Scriptures are all written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
In this week's podcast, I play two songs from the 1970s. Both songs go along with the theme of the podcast show.
In this week's podcast, we're going to look at how we are to care for one another. The Scriptures tell us that we are members in particular in the family of God, in the body of Christ. As members of that one body, we are to have the same care for another. We're going to look in the Scriptures and see what the Scriptures say about caring for one another.
1 Corinthians 12:12 -14, 27 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many.27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”
Ephesians 4:7 – 14 “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”
Colossians 2:8 – 19 “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”
Romans 12:3 – 20 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”
Galatians 5:13 & 14 “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.”
Galatians 6:1 – 5, 9 & 10 “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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242 – Searching The Scriptures,
Coming Together in the Church
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Searching The Scriptures, sub titled 'Coming Together in the Church'. The Scriptures are all written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
This week's podcast I start out by playing two songs by an old-time group called 'Agape.' The first song is called 'Give Him Your Hand', the second song is called 'Searching the Scriptures.' The first song goes along with the theme of the podcast show. The second song goes along with the theme of this week's sharing, Click on the title above to hear the show.
I start out by teaching the importance of searching the Scriptures. By letting the Scriptures interpret themselves. we always need to remember that the words in the verses are important and we must always see in light of their biblical meanings. We must understand every word in the verse and let the words interpret themselves. Then with a group of verses together we get the context. We must read the contacts to get the whole picture of what the scriptures are trying to tell us. This may mean that sometimes we have to read the entire book in which the verses are written. In this lesson, we're going to see how important it is to read the entire context.
In this sharing, I am going to do an outline of a section in God's Word from 1st Corinthians 11:17 all the way to 2nd Corinthians 14:40. This entire section is about coming together in the church. By understanding this section in its entirety I think you will see some of how the church is to act and conduct it selves when the church gets together.
The Outline
1 Corinthians 11:17 – 19 “ Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.”
In this section, we could see that Paul heard there was a division among them and he partly believe it.
1 Corinthians 11:20 - 22 “When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. 21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. 22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.”
When they came together and they were eating together, the way they did it was shameful. It seems like they needed to learn how they treated one another.
Paul had to tell them that when they did eat together it wasn't the Lord's supper. Paul had to teach them the meaning of The Last Supper. We sometimes called it the holy communion service.
1 Corinthians 11:23 – 32 “For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.”
Paul finishes the chapter by getting back to some of their eating habits as they ate together. He wanted to care for one another.
1 Corinthians 11:33 & 24 “Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry [or care] one for another. 34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.”
1 Corinthians 12:1 – 6 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts [gifts of service], but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
The word 'gifts' in verse four means gifts of service. Diversities and the operations are explained in the following verses 7 through 11 which we have looked at before.
1 Corinthians 12:7 – 11 “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.”
This is talking about the manifestations all operated by the same spirit that we receive when we get born again.
1 Corinthians 12:12 – 27 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”
This is talks about that we are all members of the body of Christ. Christ is the head of the church and we are all members in particular.
1 Corinthians 12:28 – 31 “And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
God has set them some in the church as it has pleased him. He's going to show us a more perfect way and that will be in chapter 13.
1 Corinthians 13:1 – 8 “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.”
We know in part but we're going to continue to grow.
1 Corinthians 13:9 – 13 “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
Follow along as I read this chapter to get the emphasis.
1 Corinthians 14:1 – 40 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.”
We are to desire spiritual matters. We are to seek the excelling of the church. To bless the church. We are to let all things be done to edifying. We are to let all things be done decently and in order. When we meet together in the church we give in whichever manner God has for us to give.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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241 – The Glory of God
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “The Glory of God”. I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
In this podcast show, we're going to look at some of the aspects of the glory of God. Moses wanted to know and see the glory of God so Moses asks God if he could see the glory of God.
Exodus 33:18 – 23 “And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. 20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: 23 And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.”
Bullinger defines the word glory as heavy or weighty. I always thought of it as the credit or who gets the credit.
Exodus 34:29 – 35 “And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. 30 And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him. 31 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them. 32 And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. 33 And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face. 34 But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded. 35 And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.”
The children of Israel could not stand to see the glory of God. Today the glory of God is available to us. But only to the point of how much we can stand ourselves. We can continue to grow to see more of the glory of God.
Exodus 33:11a “And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend.”
Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
Today we have the glory of God in the church by Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 4:11 “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
Today we let God be glorified through Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:17 – 31 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”
It says that if we are to glory we should glory in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 2:9 – 16 “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
We let the mind of Christ living us. The Christ in us by the spirit and the knowledge of God.
2 Corinthians 2:14a “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ,”
2 Corinthians 2:16b “And who is sufficient for these things?”
The question of who is sufficient for these things is answered in chapters 3 and the following. Let's read some of it.
2 Corinthians 3:4 – 18 “ And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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240 – The Throne of Grace
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “The Throne of Grace”. I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
In this podcast show, we're going to look at some of the aspects of the grace of God as it pertains to staying connected to the Head, Jesus Christ.
John 14:10 – 12 “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
Jesus Christ was very connected to the Father as we can see from these Scriptures. He says “he that believeth on me, Jesus Christ, shall do the works that he did and greater.” Sometimes we think it should say “He that believeth on me that is a clergyman, elder or your leader. Someone else but me.” But that's not what it says. Jesus Christ said “he that believes and that means every believer. We can see from these verses that believing is very important. Let's look at Mark.
Mark 11:22 – 24 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
These verses tell us that we are to believe and not to doubt. Once again it says, whosoever. That means every believer is required to believe. When we pray we command with power.
Looking at the words “this mountain.” I've heard it taught that mountain is talking about big gigantic problems. That makes some sense to me because I've never seen it recorded when anyone asks for a mountain to be moved into the sea. The Crux of it, the understanding of it is that if you needed to you could even move mountains. We have seen records from God's Word of men and women doing many big and fabulous miracles against terrible odds and dangers and still to come out on top.
Mark 9:28 & 29 “And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
By prayer, meaning we need to stay connected to God. Looking at these words 'this kind' meaning a big problem. Similar to 'this mountain'.
Matthew 17:19 – 21 “Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”
2 Corinthians 12:7 – 10 “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
My grace is sufficient for thee. Not Paul's abilities or talents but the power of Christ within.
2 Corinthians 12:12 “Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.”
2 Corinthians 12:15 “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved”
2 Corinthians 12:19 “Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”
Paul always did things for their identification and service for others. Even if they didn't appreciate it.
1 Corinthians 15:9 & 10 “For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
It's by the grace of God that we all are what we are. We all can do the work that Jesus Christ did and greater. We all can go as far as we want to with God. We have the supply, the unlimited Supply. The supply without measure. All available to us by the grace of God. We can have as much as we want and believe for.
Hebrews 4:14 – 16 “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
We have the grace to help ourselves and others. Our cry, our passion is, “What can I do for you.” “What can we do for each other.” “What do you need, let me help.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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239 – Staying Spiritual Connected
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Staying Spiritual Connected”. I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen.
In last week's show, I did a little analogy on the electric grid and how to get the supply from the electric company we needed to be connected. With a generator, we could be self-sufficient. In this week's show, I go a little further with the analogy by talking about the price being paid by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When we stay connected we glorified God. We glorify God by staying spiritually connected.
1 Corinthians 6:20 “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.”
John 15:5 “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
We need to stay connected to Jesus Christ. Because without him we can do nothing. In life, things get tough sometimes. Opportunities and problems come our way. We need to get and keep closer to God. By getting closer to God by prayer, fasting, and looking at God's Word we have a closer connection. We can be more than conquerors as we stay close to God and his Son Jesus Christ who is the head.
Galatians 3:1 “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”
To be more perfect in the flash is by using our own efforts, our own abilities. We think we have what we need instead of relying on God and his Son.
The phrase “by hearing of faith” can be use and is used in two ways. In verse 2 it's past tense. We heard Romans 10:9 & 10. Believed it. We got born again and received the holy spirit. In verse five it is in a present tense ministering. Something is being supplied by spirit.
Colossians 2:19 “And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered [Supplies], and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”
Nourishment being supplied.
Ephesians 4:16 “From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Nourishment being supplied.
Philippians 1:19 “For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,”
It's a supply of the spirit of Jesus Christ. It's not being supplied of the new birth spirit. It's being filled with power from on high supplied by Jesus Christ. It's an operation of service to others that is supplied to us by Jesus Christ.
Looking back to Galatians 3:5. To be performing a miracle has to be done by men of spirit. It happens as they, or you act. It happens because men of spirit see the need, want to get involved, and start to act relying on God to help them in whatever is needed. Even if it's a miracle or any of the other nine manifestations and/or ministries of service to others.
Acts 19:11 “And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:”
Who did the Miracles, God, by the hands of Paul as he did the action? That's how all manifestations work. When you speak in tongues you start to move your lips, you start to speak, and God has the words for you. You do it together.
John 5:17 “But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”
Jesus Christ is working right along with God. Today you, work right alongside Jesus Christ and God. All three of us work together.
John 14:10 “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
In reading many of the records in the Old Testament you can see that many of the great believers from the Old Testament we're miracle workers. They saw needs. They got involved. They pray. They fasted. They relied on God to deliver them. They did miraculous things. Men you can read about like, Jonathan and his armor-bearer, David, Esther and Mordecai, Elijah, Elijah, and many more. You see the pattern as you read. You can see that they got involved, they acted, and miracles followed them. We can do the same works and greater because we believe in the name of Jesus Christ.
Looking at Galatians 3: 2 & 5, We act, God energizes.
Sometimes believers turn to the flash and stop being connected to the source. One thing that stops the man of power is focusing on the law or his own resources, his own abilities, and talents. I have been like that many times and I've seen the folly of relying on my own abilities. But we can change your mind at any point and get closer to God. That's great news.
Galatians 5:4 “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”
When you try to live by your own religious rules, or your projects, your ideas, you, you, you, you have fallen from grace. You become powerless. You become five senses people relying on just the facts.
How to Stay connected?
Speaking tongues much, manifest much, serve others much. That's how to stay connected.
1 Corinthians 14:1 – 4, & 12 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”
You want to learn how to be the best at edifying, exhorting, and comforting others. You can do that at your fellowship by being ready to serve and manifest.
1 Corinthians 12:27 – 31 “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
Look at all the ways that you can serve in the body of Christ being a member in particular. We do it all with love. Every believer has the ability to do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater.
This next section of God's Word that we're going to read together is like a little capsule of everything that I have been teaching.
Philippians 3:4 – 8 “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”
We win with Christ the head of the church, the body of Christ.
Philippians 3:9 – 15 “And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”
May you draw closer to God and his son Jesus Christ. May you have that good connection to the source.
May the source be with you.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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238 – Your Spiritual Connection
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are the notes from the latest podcast show “Your Spiritual Connection”. I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
As a little review before we get started, we need to remember that Jesus Christ is the head of the church and the one body. That every believer can do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. That it is done by two main ways. One is by the manifestations of the holy spirit, and two, by the ministries of service that every believer has. Every believer has all manifestations and every believer as a ministry of service. Both of these are done by the same spirit given to every believer.
Romans 12:3 – 10 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
Looking at the word 'measure' that is mentioned in verse 3 that measure means unlimited and I'll show you this in the following verses.
John 3:34 & 35 “ For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.”
If it is without measure it means it's unlimited. Every believer can do the works of Jesus Christ did and greater. What about you. You must have the measure unlimited available to you.
Let's think about the Connections that we see around us. Like the electrical connection, we have to our homes. It starts with a power plant than comes by wires on poles down the sides of the roads to our house. We have a connection from the power plant to our homes. We decide how to use that power because we have a connection.
A few years ago we lost our connection to the power company because of storms that we had here. We lost power for 7 days. After being without the power my wife and I decided to get a whole house generator. With that whole house generator if the power ever stopped we would be self-sufficient.
What about our connection with God. We have that via spirit and we can utilize nine manifestations. But with God, we never lose the connection. We do not want to be running off our own sufficiency.
In the podcast show, I talk about some other connections. Like we used to have phone lines for our connection to communicate with others. Now from the internet, we can get valuable information by means of text, writings, audio and visual, pictures and how-to instructions. This all sounds a lot like the manifestations of the spirit to me. We can get information from God by all those ways and it's always better and it never has a problem with the connection on God's side. If there was ever a problem with the connection it would be on our side.
Another connection that I looked at was that of water. We need wells, reservoirs, water tanks and Towers, and aqueduct. We also can get water from rivers and lakes. But whenever I think about water source I think about this verse in Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 2:13 “For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.”
Our connection starts when we get born again and when we're born again. We received holy spirit, sometimes called, the spirit of Christ, and Christ in you.
Ephesians 1:19 – 23 “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”
Filleth all in all means unlimited power to us.
Ephesians 3:20 & 21 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
We have exceedingly and abundant power available to us. That's unlimited power that works within us but it's not just within ourselves as a little generator. We need to be connected to God through Jesus Christ to us.
John 5:19 “Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
The Son can do nothing of himself, what about you?
John 15:1 & 5 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
We need to stay connected. We can do nothing without God in Christ in us.
2 Corinthians 2:14 – 16 “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?”
Who is sufficient for these things? The answer is in 2nd Corinthians chapter 3.
2 Corinthians 3:3 – 6 “ Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”
Our sufficiency is of God. We can never forget that. Our sufficiency is through Christ to God.
2 Corinthians 3:7 – 18 “But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
We can continue to grow into the same image by the spirit of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:1 – 7 “Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
The power is of God and not of us. We should not look at our holy spirit as little generators that we have within ourselves.
Moe Reads his Paper.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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237 – Because I Go to My Father
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are my notes for the latest podcast show. I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen.
In this teaching, we're going to look at some of the Scriptures as we follow Jesus Christ from The Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane. We're going to start by looking at John 14:12 where Jesus Christ says.
John 14:12 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
This is going to be available to and for all believers. That they are going to be able to do the works that Jesus Christ did and greater. This is exciting news, isn't it?
John 13:21 - 35 “When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. 31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 14:12 – 21 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.”
John 14:26 & 27 “ But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
John 15:9 – 17 “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.”
John 15:26 & 27 “But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.”
To Jesus Christ-followers at that time it was said from the beginning of John's baptism, but we don't need to be from the beginning because we have God's Word and we have proof that God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. He is now Lord in our life because we speak in tongues which is a more sure word of Prophecy. We know that Jesus Christ came and made it available for all of mankind to once again have spirit.
John 16:7 – 16 “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.”
John 16:32 & 33 “Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
The Book of Romans talks about the removal of sin, our righteousness, and our judgment. But as you continue studying the Church of Epistles you'll see that we have so much more than just that. We have power for the More Abundant Life.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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236 - The Formula for Faithfulness
Notes By Mike Lorence
Three Components of Success
In the mid-1700’s it could take two weeks for a letter to travel from New York City to Philadelphia, a distance of 109 miles. Transatlantic mail could take months. By the mid-1800s mail could travel from Jefferson City, Missouri to San Francisco, California, over 2400 miles, in as little as 24 days. By 1860 the Pony Express delivered mail over 2000 miles in just less than 8 days. Then came the telegraph and other technological advances and now we can send an email anywhere in the world and it’s received in seconds. Mail delivery is just one simple example but for most of mankind’s history, it took time for anything to happen.
But over recent years our society has become a NOW generation. We want everything and we want it immediately. Right now. No waiting. Instant gratification. There’s even a commercial that states, “It’s my money and I need it NOW!” So it can be a difficult concept to understand faithfulness. What is it and how do I get it NOW?
Ephesians 1:1 (KJV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
How can we arrive at the point of truly being “faithful in Christ Jesus?” Is there a formula to help us achieve success at being faithful like those believers in Ephesus? If so, what would it be?
There are three components in our formula.
1.Commitment
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Dedication
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Faithfulness
Commitment
Let’s take a look at the first component in the formula – Commitment.
Commitment is the act of entrusting, or giving in trust; it is a promise or pledge to do something.
TRUST = Total Reliance Upon Spiritual Timing
Without commitment, we will accomplish nothing. Yet everyone is committed to something.
Matthew 6:33 (KJV) 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Our number one commitment should be to God.
Psalms 37:5 (KJV) 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
How can you tell when someone is committed to Something? There are corresponding actions that go along with the words.
Dedication
There’s a second component to our formula for faithfulness. It’s dedication. Once you’ve committed your ways and works unto the Lord and put Him first, you have to be dedicated to staying with it. Dedication is setting yourself apart for a special purpose, devoting one's time, energy, and effort to that purpose.
1 Samuel 1:11, 27-28 (AMP) 11 She [Hannah] made a vow, saying, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the
affliction (suffering) of Your maidservant and remember, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life; a razor shall never touch his head.” 27 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my request which I asked of Him. 28 Therefore I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives he is dedicated to the Lord.”
And they worshiped the Lord there. In these verses, we see that Hannah first committed herself to God, and then she followed through with the dedication necessary to raise her child so that his life would be in the service
of the Lord.
Romans 12:1-2 (AMP) 1 Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your
bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and wellpleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and
acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
As believers, we are to commit our lives to the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9), and then we are to totally dedicate ourselves. First comes the commitment then comes the dedication to carry it out. THEN comes the payoff – the transformation – maturing spiritually. It takes both
commitment and dedication to achieve. And it doesn’t happen overnight.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (AMP) 18 And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the
Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
We will see the purpose of our dedication when we know that our lives have been purposely designed to reveal God’s glory. We are transformed. It’s a progressive process.
2 Timothy 2:15 (Darby Bible Translation) 15 Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth
We are to be workmen, ones that strive or work diligently. That requires discipline and a specific lifestyle. Anyone who masters a skill or is highly proficient in any of life must be dedicated to it. You can’t be lazy and dedicated at the same time.
2 Timothy 4:15 (Weymouth New Testament) 15Habitually practise these duties, and be absorbed in them; so that your growing proficiency in them may be evident to all.
There are athletes that dedicate their lives to a particular sport. They will practice their craft for thousands of hours for an event that may only last for minutes just to win a gold medal in the Olympics. As the children of the Almighty God, should we do any less than making a freewill
decision to give ourselves completely to His will and be totally absorbed in them? When we do our proficiency will become apparent.
Faithfulness
The final component in our formula is faithfulness. It is a consistent relationship, unswerving, adherence, perseverance, whether to God, an individual, or a cause.
“The Christian walk is a way of life whereby an individual constantly endeavors to maintain fellowship with God and focuses all his energy, efforts, and abilities for God as revealed in the Bible.”
And I might add “…and as God reveals it to you by the spirit.”
Faithfulness – without it the results of commitment and dedication will never come into realization.
The Word of God has a mathematical exactness and a scientific precision to it. So we can use the mathematical formula to describe faithfulness.
FORMULA FOR FAITHFULNESS
COMMITMENT
(active ingredient)
+
(plus)
DEDICATION
(catalyst)
=
(equals)
FAITHFULNESS
(result)
Commitment is the active ingredient for without it nothing else happens. Dedication is the catalyst or what drives or provokes commitment into action and it results in faithfulness as you continue the process over and over again.
2 Timothy 4:15 (Weymouth New Testament) 15Habitually practise these duties, and be absorbed in them; so that your growing proficiency in them may be evident to all.
It’s a day by day, moment by moment decision. This formula becomes more powerful the more it is used. Faithfulness builds more commitment which requires more dedication which in turn builds more faithfulness
2 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV) 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in
the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
We are to be steadfast and unmoveable – FAITHFUL – always abounding so that our labor isn’t in vain. If we don’t stay faithful we won’t see the outcome we desire – to expand our proficiency and be progressively “transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory.”
FORMULA FOR PROFICIENCY
FAITHFULNESS
(constant)
X
(times)
TIME
(variable)
=
(equals)
PROFICIENCY
(outcome)
Faithfulness is constant because it never changes. How long or how much time one is willing to continue is the variable. If the Olympic athlete was only faithful for one week how proficient would they be? One weeks’ worth. How about it they did it over many years? For the believer, faithfulness over many years is the accumulation of successful moment-by-moment fellowship with our Heavenly Father.
A Deeper Look at Faithfulness
Let’s delve into the Word to take a deeper look at what it has to say about faithfulness.
Matthew 24:45-46 (KJV) 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Notice it doesn’t say that the lord comes and finds him faithfully waiting but what? DOING.
Faithfulness is ACTION. It’s not biding your time until something happens.
1 Corinthians 1:9 (KJV) 9God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ
our Lord.
Psalms 119:138 (KJV) 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
Our God is faithful. We have His nature so we can be faithful too. And His Word is faithful.
James 1:22-25 (KJV) 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
We can’t just be hearers of God’s Word but doers. It requires action. Otherwise we are only deceiving ourselves.
Luke 8:11-15 (KJV) 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to
perfection. 15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
These verses illustrate what I’ve been teaching.
• Verse 12 are those who never make a commitment and therefore they never even get started on the salvation available to them.
• Verse 13 are those who initially commit but are not dedicated so they don’t’ really take root.
• Verse 14 are those who are committed and dedicated but don’t maintain their faithfulness so although there are some results it never really ripens into what it could be.
• However verse 15 illustrates perfectly the formula for faithfulness.
− Heard the word – commitment
− Keep it – dedication
− Bring forth fruit with patience – faithfulness over time brings forth the full fruit of their labors.
What an absolutely wonderful example Jesus is teaching his disciples on faithfulness.
Galatians 6:9 (KJV) 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint
not.
I’ve heard someone once quote this verse a little differently. “And let us not be weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall faint if we reap not.”
That’s what many believers do. They give up BEFORE they see the harvest or reap the results! Let’s not do that but stay faithful to reap all the rewards God has in store for us.
A Duties as Faithful Ministers
Being faithful also has its duties or expectations.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2 (KJV) 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries [mystery] of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
We are to be stewards of the mystery of God. It takes faithfulness to accomplish it. Why would God entrust His mystery to anyone who was unfaithful or untrustworthy? He doesn’t. We have a wonderful and awesome responsibility.
2 Timothy 2:2 (KJV) 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
And what we have been given we COMMIT to faithful men and women and they are to teach other faithful men and women. It’s a beautiful cycle of regeneration that God has provided. The link is faithfulness. Those called faithful in the Word.
• God
• Abraham
• Timothy
• Onesimus
• Jesus Christ
• Moses
• Tychicus
• Silvanus
• God’s Word
• Paul
• Epaphras
People who are to be faithful.
Saints in Christ Jesus
• Stewards of the mystery
• Bishops, their wives, and children
• Servants and believing bosses
Proverbs 20:6 (KJV) 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
We started out looking at Paul's writing to the faithful in Christ Jesus who was in Ephesus. I would want him to be able to write to the same thing to me – the faithful in Christ Jesus in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. I don’t want to be hard to find. There is a wonderful poem written by Thomas Chisholm in 1923 and it was set to music as a hymn by William Runyan. Its words still ring true today. The hymn is Great Is Thy Faithfulness. It was inspired by the words in Lamentations 3:22-23. The hymn came to prominence when it was popularized by George Beverly Shea during the Billy Graham’s Crusades.
The hymn's words still ring true today.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee,
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not,
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above;
Join with all nature in manifold witness,
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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235 - The Mission of Jesus Christ
Notes by Steve Jaynes
In this Biblical Research Studies teaching, we're going to look at "The Mission of Jesus Christ." After the fall of Adam and the loss of spirit and Adam transferring the power, authority, and dominion over to God's arch-enemy, the devil. God Had a plan to reinstate spirit, to pay the price for sin, and give mankind back his uncondemned condition. To give mankind everything that Adam lost and more. This study is a foundation framework of the mission that Jesus Christ was called to accomplish for all of mankind.
With the loss of spirit, mankind had no connection with God through the spirit. Now for God to communicate to man he had to come into concretion in some foam that he could see by means of the five senses. Something the body and soul man could receive through the body and soul without spirit this Biblical Research Studies teaching, we're going to look at "The Mission of Jesus Christ." After the fall of Adam and the loss of spirit and Adam transferring the power, authority, and dominion over to God's arch-enemy, the devil. God Had a plan to reinstate spirit, to pay the price for sin, and give mankind back his uncondemned condition. To give mankind everything that Adam lost and more. This study is a foundation framework of the mission that Jesus Christ was called to accomplish for all of mankind.
With the loss of spirit, mankind had no connection with God through the spirit. Now for God to communicate to man he had to come into concretion in some form that he could see by means of the five senses. Something the body and soul man could receive through the body and soul without spirit.
Exodus 3:1 - 4 "Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. 3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. 4 And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I."
1 Samuel 10:10 "And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them."
Spirit from God was on a relatively few people and it says that it was upon them. Not like with us, Christ within us. And they could lose it.
1 Samuel 16:14 "But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him."
But God had a plan to make it available for mankind to once again have spirit.
Joel 2:28 & 29 "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit."
Isaiah 52:13 "Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high."
This is talking about God's servant, like it says in Philippians, which will look at later, Jesus Christ took on him the form of a servant.
Isaiah 52:14 & 15 "As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: 15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider."
Isaiah 53:1 -5, 6 "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? 2 For he [Jesus Christ] shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows [pains], and acquainted with grief [sickness]: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs [sickness], and carried our sorrows [distresses]: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions [sins], he was bruised for our iniquities [sickness]: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him [Jesus Christ] the iniquity of us all."
Isaiah 53:7 - 11 "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. 8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. 9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
Isaiah 53:12 "Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he [Jesus Christ] shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he [Jesus Christ] hath poured out his soul unto death: and he [Jesus Christ] was numbered with the transgressors; and he [Jesus Christ] bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors."
I have so much respect for all that Jesus Christ did for us that I always call him Jesus Christ, the anointed, the Messiah, and our Lord and savour.
Philippians 2:5 - 11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery [forcibly obtained] to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
We need to remember that it's God that gets the glory.
Luke 2:40 - 52 "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."
Jesus was who was reading, searching, and studying the Scriptures. Added to that he meditated, was thinking and talking to himself about the things of God. Comparing spiritual things with spiritual things. Then about the age of 30 years old, this is what he did.
Luke 4:1 - 11 "And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit [God] into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God [This is written in Deuterronomy]. 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve [Also written in Deuterronomy]. 9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: 10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: 11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."
Psalm 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."
In knowing this verse and others as he compared spiritual things with spiritual things was able to say this.
Luke 4:12 - 21 "And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written [He must have knew where to find then right Scriptures for the right situations], 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Isaiah 61:1 & 2 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;"
He did not read after the acceptable year of the Lord. The day of vengeance is talking about a future Administration. Jesus must have known about To Whom It is written and other keys on how to let the scriptures speak for themselves.
Luke 4: 20 & 21 'And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
Jesus accurately read the scriptures. Another key to accurately divide the Scriptures is to know that Jesus Christ learns and knew how to accurately divide the Scriptures. In any subject, I believe that he rightly divided the Scriptures. In subjects like, the word heart, prayer, fasting, baptism, who he was and is, who God is, what is truth, what is love, and many more. Looking further into what the Scriptures say God's righteous servant would be like and what he would do.
Luke 1:26 -35 "And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS [which means savour]. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost [God] shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God."
Matthew 1:18 -21 "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."
Matthew 5:17 &18 "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."
Matthew 20:28 "Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
Luke 4:43 & 44 "And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
John 1:29 "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
To understand the Lamb of God you need to understand the Passover. Jesus Christ was our Passover. The records of the Passover originated in the book of Exodus. The Passover lamb was to be a lamb of the first year. No broken bones. The sacrificed lamb was to be done outside the City Gates. Jesus Christ was sacrificed outside the city gates.
John 3:1 - 7 "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 him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again."
John 3:15 -17 "That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
Jesus talking to the woman at the well
John 4:13 - 14 "Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."
The water that Jesus was talking about is spirit. He is going to make it available for all mankind to be able to receive spirit and have contact with God
John 7:37 - 39 "In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)"
This is talked about spirit as water. A spring of water flowing. As much water as you could ever want or drink. The spirit is like that. As much as you need and can handle you can have.
John 8:28 - 29 "Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. 29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him."
This is still true today Jesus Christ always does the things that please the father.
Acts 1:1 & 2 "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:"
John 14:12 - 16, 26 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you."
AMEN
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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234 – Body, Soul, and Spirit
or
Formed, Made, and Created
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are my notes for the latest podcast show entitled 'Body, Soul, and Spirit.' I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen.
This subject is foundational and is vitally important for us to know to accurately understand the Bible. God originally created, formed, and made man as a three-fold being, with a body, soul, and spirit. With an understanding of 'Body, Soul and Spirit' we can better understand the mission of Jesus Christ and all that he had to accomplish and all that he did accomplish in His earthly life and ministry.
Genesis 2:7 “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
God formed the body out of the dust of the ground. Remembering that God is Spirit. We've learned that from John 4:24. We can see here from Genesis 1 26 and 27 that God created man in his own image. Spirit was recorded first in Genesis.
Genesis 1:26 – 27 “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
John 4:24 “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
We can see that the words formed, made, and created line up with the words, body soul, and spirit. Further demonstrating the three parts of man.
Isaiah 43:7 “Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
1 Thessalonians 5:23 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Genesis 2:7 “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
Looking at 'breath of life' God breathed into his nostrils breath life which means made him a living soul. That is what's makes you, you me, me and Adam Adam. Adam became a living soul.
Genesis 3:19 “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
The body goes back to the dust from whence it came. If you were to look at all the chemicals that are in the human body you would see that all the chemicals are in the ground also.
Ecclesiastes 3:20 “All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.”
Let's look at 'breath of life' with a little more detail.
Genesis 2:7 “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.”
God calls having a breath life as having a living Soul or being alive. One of the things you can see from God's Word is that life starts with the first breath. It also ends with the last breath. Once again everything goes back to its original form. Our first breath then someday we take our last breath.
Genesis 35:18 “And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.”
1 Peter 3:20 “Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.”
When it says souls here it's talking about alive people. People that are just alive has nothing to do with being born again. That would require spirit.
Acts 27:37 “And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.”
Once again it just means people that were alive.
Genesis 1:30 “And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.”
To have life means it has a soul life. Animals and birds have soul life. Plants have no soul.
Genesis 1:20 - 21 “And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. 21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
One of the things that you can see here that God created soul life in animals and birds. When it came to Adam he didn't have to create soul life again. God just made it. That's why it says in the Bible he made soul life.
Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.”
We can see how important blood is to our life. When we would see a doctor lots of times they would like to do a blood workup to see how we're doing physically. There's something even more significant to us who are born again. It took the blood of Jesus Christ to make an atonement for our souls. Jesus Christ gave his life, his blood for us so that we could once again have spirit. To be born again. we can be once again body soul and spirit.
Acts 17:26 – 34 “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; 27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. 30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. 32 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. 33 So Paul departed from among them. 34 Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.”
All people have one blood. All people all over the world can be reconciled to God. Become a three-fold being again with body soul and spirit. This happens when we speak to them and tell them that it's available. When they believe what we have to say.
Genesis 5:4 “And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:”
All the people all over the world are descendants of Adam and Eve and their children. So everybody around the world can get born again and receive the holy spirit. We can help them by speaking to them God's Word and showing them how. All they need to do is believe. Then they too can have the holy spirit, be born again, or born from above and receive the spirit. Once again be body, soul, and spirit people. Just like they were attended to be.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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233 – Perfect Worship
Notes by Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are my notes for the latest podcast show entitled 'Perfect Worship.' I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen. Click on the title to hear the show.
When or if you were to look around at different churches, fellowships, and places where people gather together to worship God you would learn or see how people worship God. Both when they gather together or in their own private prayer lives. You would see many different ways of worshiping. In this study, we want to look and see what God calls true worship and why.
John 4:3 – 23 “He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. 4 And he must needs go through Samaria. 5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. 7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. 8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. 15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. 17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: 18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. 19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”
True worship is the perfect worship. It is something that God has designed to have been done perfectly. Something that will bypass the five senses of man altogether. Something that man's thoughts and ideas are not included in. Just seeing God's will and renewing their mind to do what God has called true worship for us to do.
John 4:24 “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
It is not in images that man could make up. It is not the way the man sits or stands. It's not in the way they hold their hands, crawl, or hurt themselves. It is not in hurting of any kind. It is not in sacrifice. It's not worshipping of things man-made or animals or even people. It's the way that God wants it so mankind can't mess it up.
Acts 14:7 – 18 “And there they preached the gospel. 8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: 9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, 10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. 11 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. 12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. 13 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. 14 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, 15 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: 16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. 18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.”
Romans 1:21 – 23 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.”
1 Thessalonians 1:9 _ 10 “For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; 10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.”
Acts 1:1 – 11 “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 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 receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 2:1 – 2 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.”
John 20:22 “And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
Breathed on is breathed in and “Receive ye the Holy Ghost [the holy spirit]”
Acts 2:3 – 4 “ And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
Verse four tells the how of speaking in tongues. The how of perfect worship, true worship. They did the mechanics of speaking but what they speak is what God has them speak. They did the speaking meaning the apostles as God gave the words. They didn't have to learn a new language. They just had to speak and God gave them their new language. Their new tongue. They were speaking in tongues.
Acts 2:5 – 18 “And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:”
When a person gets born again, born from above he receives the gift of the holy spirit. With that gift of the holy spirit, he can start to manifest the spirit of God that is within him. God gives the holy spirit to everyone who believes. Then they can start a relationship with their Heavenly Father and manifest the holy spirit just like we read here. You too can speak the wonderful words of God and manifest the power of God in your life.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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232 - The Return and Our Rewards
Notes By Mike Verdicchio
The notes are made available for easy following along with the teaching. After the notes, there are links to his website, The video he did with the song “Watching” and more contact information.
Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
I Corinthians 15:12-19
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
:19 & 20
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
:49-57
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
I Thessalonians 4:16-18
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Philippians 3:20 & 21For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
I Corinthians 15:54-57
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
II Timothy 4:6 & 7
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
:8
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
I Corinthians 3:8
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
:11-15
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
I Thessalonians 1:10
And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, [even] Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
I Thessalonians 5:9
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 5:9
Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Romans 8:1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,
I Corinthians 3:11-15For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
II Corinthians 4:16-18
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Act 1:9 – 11
And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld,
he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.
And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up,
behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
Which also said, Ye men of Galilee,
why stand ye gazing up into heaven?
this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven,
shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Mike Verdiccio's website: confidenceandjoy.com
Video of the song “Watching”
Mike's YouTubeChannel
Mike Verdicchio
PO Box 8135
Glendale, AZ 85312
Glendale Phone-in Fellowship
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Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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231 - The Last thoughts on The Age of Grace, Grace be with You
Notes By Steve Jaynes
Ephesians 1:2, 6 & 7 “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
Grace be to you.
Ephesians 2:5 – 10 “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
We all have it.
Ephesians 3:2 – 8 “If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;”
From Paul to us.
Ephesians 4:7, 29, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
We all got all that is and was available. Now we building each other up.
Ephesians 6:24 “Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. <To the Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.”
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. That is you.
Philippians 1:2 – 10 “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: 7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”
We're all partakers of Paul's grace.
Philippians 4:23 “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. <To the Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.>”
The last verse in this chapter ends with “the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.”
Colossians 1:2 – 6 “To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:”
Since you knew the grace of God. God favor on your life.
Colossians 3:11 – 17 “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
We have received God's grace. Now we have grace in your hearts.
Colossians 4:18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. <Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.>
Once again the chapter ends with grace be with you.
1 Thessalonians 1:1 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Thessalonians 5:28 “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. <The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.>”
1st Thessalonians begins and ends with grace be to you and grace be with you.
2 Thessalonians 1:2 & 12 “Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Once again grace to you.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,'
Now it's a good hope through grace.
2 Thessalonians 3:18 “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. <The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.>”
The chapter ends once again with grace be with you. We should expect God's grace to be upon our lives. God's favor, God's kindness, God's Loving Care, and tender heart for us. We should just be so blessed. Just like what was said to Paul. “My grace is sufficient for you.” God's grace is sufficient for us, hallelujah.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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230 - The Age of Grace, Teaching Notes
By Steve Jaynes
The age of grace started on the day of Pentecost and we can see little glimpses of grace in Peter's first sermon on that first day of The Age of Grace.
Acts 2:37 – 39 “ Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call."
Acts 2:41-43, 46 &47 “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
Acts 11:19 – 26 “ Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.”
Barnabas saw the grace of God. We can too if we look and know what to look for.
Acts 13:42 – 47 “And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. 44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.”
Acts 26:16 – 19 “But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:”
2 Timothy 1:6 - 15 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. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved [salvation] us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me;”
Acts 13:47 – 52 “For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. 51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 14:1 – 3 “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 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”
In the age of Grace, it's, “nothing in my hands do I bring.” It has gone from 'do' to 'done'. In the Old Testament, it was 'do'. In The Age of Grace, it's 'done'.
In the Book of Romans from chapter 3:19 through the end of chapter 8 is tremendous lessons in details on how the grace of God works. Emphasizing the category of forgiveness of sins. The topic has been taught many times by many fine teachers. One of the great things that you really need to understand is that faith and believing tie in very closely with grace and forgiveness.
Romans 3:22 – 28 “Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”
Now going to less known scriptures dealing with grace from the practical side of Romans starting in Chapter 11.
Romans 11:1 – 11 “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
The 'remnant according to the election of grace' is those who believe. We are chosen by God's grace. We receive it by believing.
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded 8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. 9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: 10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway. 11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.”
The election is the ones who believed. The rest says here are in slumber, asleep. But it made it so that after they went to the Judeans by religion, and they refused the grace of God, then Paul and Barnabas said “Lo we turn to the Gentiles.” Which was what God had called Paul to do.
Isaiah 29:10 – 13 “For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”
Here it says “by the precepts of men”, in Matthew it says “by the tradition of men”, the same thing.
Romans 12:3 – 8 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”
The word 'gifts' here means 'ways of serving', given to us by God differing one from another because we do not all have the same office or function. It is according to our believing and God working in us, Christ in us. Our believing comes from our concern, interest, and need.
Romans 15:13 – 19 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”
This is talking about serving one another.
15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”
Paul says here he can be bolder with them because of the grace of God. Partly because he knows what God has called him to do. He is confident that even though it may be bolder than they'd like, maybe more confrontational, maybe more startling. But it's what God wants to have done. It is by the grace of God that he stands and is bold and proclaims exactly what God wants him to proclaim. Because of grace.
1 Corinthians 15:1 – 10 “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
Stand in grace.
2 Corinthians 12:7 – 19 “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
No matter how hard it gets God will make a way where there is no way. That's the grace of God in your life. We should expect the grace of God or the favor of God in our lives. When we need it. Prayer with believing. God help me get out of this situation.
2 Corinthians 11:23 – 33 “Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. 24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. 28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. 29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? 30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. 31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. 32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: 33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.”
Think of some of the things that we went through to do what God wanted us to do. Sometimes we had hardships, sometimes we had to go and do things where we didn't have enough money or resources. But we went anyhow, we went and did what God wanted us to do. God found a way for us to do it. That is the grace of God, the favor of God.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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229 – Lesson from Romans on Grace
Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are my notes for the latest podcast show entitled 'Lesson from Romans on Grace.' I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along. Give a listen.
The Apostle Paul wrote a lot about the grace of God in the Book of Romans. Especially from chapter 3: 19 through the end of chapter 8. He mostly covers we are saved by God's grace and we have forgiveness of sins. Paul utilizes his experience to help people understand grace. He talks about how he had God's grace in his life when he didn't deserve it. You can read in the book of Acts the things that he did in putting men and women into prison, his conversion on the road to Damascus, and his following Ministry to bring light to the Gentiles. He gives many details and makes many points in those chapters from Romans 3 through 8 but here's just a summary.
Romans 3:19 – 31 “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: 30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.”
One of the things that you can see is that faith/believing is very closely tied in with grace.
Romans 4:1, 4 – 8 “What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.”
It's not that we've never sinned or that we will never sin again but God will not impute sin on those who believe in the accomplished works of Jesus Christ.
Romans 4:18 – 5:2 “Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. 5:1 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.”
Do we believe that Jesus Christ did all the work needed for us to be saved, born again, and by his grace our sins have been forgiven once and for all? The sin problem has been answered and handled by Jesus Christ Our Lord. We just need to believe in Jesus Christ who did the work so that we can act like we have been forgiven.
Romans 5:19 – 21 “For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Grace did much more abound than sin. So now we stand in the grace that we now have. This makes us a little bold, a little Fearless, knowing that we can stand and do whatever God calls us to do. Paul writes about this as we continue reading.
Romans 11:1 – 11 “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
The 'remnant according to the election of grace' is those who believe. We are chosen by God's grace. We receive it by believing.
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded 8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. 9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: 10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway. 11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.”
The election is the ones who believed. The rest says here are in slumber, asleep. But it made it so that after they went to the Judeans by religion, and they refused the grace of God, then Paul and Barnabas said “Lo we turn to the Gentiles.” Which was what God had called Paul to do.
Isaiah 29:10 – 13 “For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”
Here it says “by the precepts of men”, in Matthew it says “by the tradition of men”, the same thing.
Romans 12:3 – 8 “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”
The word gifts here means 'ways of serving', given to us by God differing one from another because we do not all have the same office or function. It is according to our believing and God working in us, Christ in us. Our believing comes from our interest, concern, and need.
Romans 15:13 – 19 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”
This is talking about serving one another.
15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”
Paul says here he can be bolder with them because of the grace of God. Partly because he knows what God is called him to do. He is confident that even though it may be bolder than they'd like, maybe more confrontational, maybe more startling. But it's what God wants to have done. It is by the grace of God that he stands and is bold and proclaims exactly what God wants him to proclaim. Because of Grace.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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228 – Salvation for All
By
Steve Jaynes
God bless you all in the mighty and Powerful name of Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you all abundantly. The following are my notes for the latest podcast show entitled 'Salvation for All.' I have all the scriptures written out so it will be easy for you to follow along.
1Timothy 2:4 “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
This is what I think about most of the time and this is what I want to do. I start every day with prayer, reading God's Word, studying the Bible, and thinking about put teachings together. I teach and run Fellowships on Sunday mornings and Tuesday nights. Plus some special Biblical Study Teaching. I have a podcast show, email newsletters and I post on Facebook. All to help people get born again and come to an accurate knowledge of God's Word.
Acts 2:37 – 39 “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
Who is salvation for? Well, it's for everybody.
Acts 2:46 & 47 “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
The word favour sometimes is translated as grace in God's Word. The Greek word for favor and grace is the same Greek word. It says here that we share favor with everybody. We share what God makes available for us with everybody and the Lord adds to the church daily such as should be saved. Now we know our job and we know the Lord does his' Job.
1 Corinthians 3:4 – 9 “For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.”
God does increase. We do the watering and planting. We are laborers and workers together with God.
2 Corinthians 5:14 – 6:2 “For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)”
We got the word of reconciliation, we have the ministry of reconciliation. We are workers together with God. We're even called the ambassadors for Christ. And salvation is available to everybody and today is the time to do it.
Ephesians 2:8 – 10 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
What do you think the good works are? Maybe being a laborer together with God. God can work with us and teach us individually what it is that we can do. What we can share as we share favor with all.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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God
The Age of Grace Revealed in Acts Part 2
The Conversion of Saul
By
Steve Jaynes
In this podcast show, I am going to be reading a lot of the Scriptures. I have written the Scriptures all out in the show notes so that you could follow along fairly easily. But you have to listen to the show to get the understanding as I explain a lot of it. The Scriptures are written out that you can easily follow along.
Acts 9:1 – 26 “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. 7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. 8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.”
What we see here is the conversion of Saul and the start of his preaching. Next, I'm going to show you Saul's timeline by cross-referencing between Galatians and the book of Acts.
Galatians 1:11 – 24 “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; 22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. 24 And they glorified God in me.”
It says that he did not confer with flesh and blood. What he mostly listen to was the information that he got from and about Jesus Christ. It says he got revelation of Jesus Christ.
Acts 9:22 – 30 “But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.”
Here it says he went to Caesarea and then to Tarsus and this is where we'll find him when Barnabas goes to find him.
Galatians 2:1 “Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.”
I just want to point out that this is 14 years later and has nothing to do with our study of the conversion of Saul, but It may come up later in a Biblical study.
What follows is Paul speaking at the time of his arrest on the castle steps as he talks to the chief captain. There is added information here about the conversion.
Acts 22:4 – 29 “And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. 5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. 6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me. 7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. 9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. 10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. 11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. 12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, 13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. 14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. 17 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. 19 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: 20 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. 21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. 22 And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. 23 And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air, 24 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him. 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? 26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. 27 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. 28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. 29 Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.”
Once again in the book of Acts, there's more information as Paul is before King Agrippa. If you read it closely you can see some tremendous things. In listening to the show I point out some things that I see that will help us to understand more about Paul's Mission and calling by Jesus Christ.
Acts 26:1 – 23 “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: 3 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. 4 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; 5 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. 6 And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: 7 Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. 8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? 9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. 11 And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities. 12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. 14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: 20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. 21 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. 22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: 23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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226 - The age of Grace revealed in Acts part 1
By
Steve Jaynes
There are two main characters in The Book of Acts that we need to look at to start to understand the age of Grace. One is Peter, who was an apostle of Jesus Christ. The second is Paul, who was made an apostle of Jesus Christ by Jesus Christ himself. There are other men and women who helped in getting the information out about the age of Grace. But primarily Peter, in the beginning, chapters of the book of Acts. Then Paul in the middle of the book of Acts to the end. Others also explaining the age of Grace sometimes called The Age of the Great Mystery.
Acts 2:36 – 39 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call."
We see in these verses the word 'repent' which means to change one's mind for the better. For a closer walk with God. The word 'repent' is in part a function of the renewed mind.
Acts 2:41-47 “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
Right from the beginning here in Acts, we can see the power of the holy spirit being manifested. We can also see that the Lord did the increase. We know that we can water, we can plant but God gives the increase. We just share the favor or the grace of God to others.
Acts 3:1 – 8, 19 “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”
Freedom is available to men and women when you teach them God's Word. They can start to walk. They can start to be delivered. They can start to see the promises of God in their life. They can start to see the power of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 4:7 - 12 “And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
It is in the name of Jesus Christ that gets people saved. It's the teaching about Jesus Christ brings the power of the holy spirit to people. It's the most powerful name in the world. We can use that name in prayer, ministering, and in helping people. It is in that most powerful name. The name of Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:29 – 31 “And now, Lord, behold their threatenings [True believers are threaten all the time.]: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.”
The people who speak the Word of God with boldness will really have something. They'll be able to tap into the resources for a more abundant life for themselves and others. There is nothing wrong with being bold on God's Word.
Acts 5:14 – 16 “And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.”
Everyone must have been believing. The power of the holy spirit was demonstrated.
Acts 5:17 – 31 “Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, 20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. 21 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told, 23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. 24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. 25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.”
We all need forgiveness of sins because we always fall short of the glory of God. We have forgiveness of sins because of what Jesus Christ did for us. That is good news. People need to hear it. They want to have it.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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225 - Remember to Forget
By
Jeff Wendling
Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”
1 Timothy 3:6 “Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.”
Psalm 103:10 – 13 “He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”
Isaiah 43:25 “I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”
2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
Romans 6:21 “What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.”
Ecclesiastes 2:11 “Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.”
1 Corinthians 13:11 “ When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”
Jeremiah 31:34 “And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”
Isaiah 49:14 – 16 “But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.”
Hebrews 6:10 “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
Hebrews 8:10 – 13 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: 11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. 13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 – 21 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
John 8:2 – 11 ”And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. 8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. 9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
Romans 8:1 – 2 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:33 – 34 “Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.”
Philippians 3:13 -14 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 1:3 – 4 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,”
2 Timothy 1:4 – 6 “Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 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.”
1 Corinthians 4:17 “For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.”
1 Corinthians 11:24 – 25 “And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Isaiah 43:26 “Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.”
1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 3:20 – 22 “For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
Psalm 19:14 “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
To find out more about Jeff and Faithful in Christ Ministries check out the website: faithfulinchrist.org.
The Ministry purpose and statement of beliefs are all stated. Serving home churches is their purpose and function.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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224 – Defeating Fear
Mark 11: 23 & 24: Jesus said “shall come to pass – not to doubt.
Luke 1:30: Fear not.
Mark 5:35 & 36: Be not afraid, only believe.
John 9:1-8, 13-18, 19-23: Man was born blind. Years ago in Old Testament, it was written that the Christ would heal a person born blind and that’s how you would know he was the Christ.
Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man brought a snare – a trap.
Isaiah 8:12: Neither fear ye their fear nor be afraid, you know & trust God.
Jeremiah 49:24: Fear has seized on her.
Job 3:25: Job received that of which he was afraid of.
Psalm 34:4: God delivers from fear.
Psalm 56:11: Trust in God – not afraid of Man.
II Timothy 1:7: Not fear, but (3 things) power, love, and a sound mind. God did not give us fear.
I John 4:18 & 19: Perfect love casts out fear – because He first loved us.
What Changed Peter and the Others
John 20:19: Behind closed doors – for fear of the Jews.
Acts 2:4: All filled with the holy spirit.
Acts 2:14, 22 & 23: What changed him – the power of the holy spirit – information from Jesus & God – Revelation – and the Go Sign – believing and trust in God.
Acts 3:1 – 4:31: [read whole record]
In Acts 2 – They got holy spirit – in 4:31 they were filled with the holy ghost-holy spirit – and spoke the Word with boldness.
The New Birth which is the power of the holy spirit “Nothing but the power of the holy spirit and the knowledge of what you have in the Living Word, in you – takes out the fear –“I was full of fear before I learned what I have in the new birth and believed it” Fear always defeats the promises of God.
Now we believe God’s Word, have confidence in God, and trust in His care for us, we defeat fear. We have boldness to speak and to help others.
We are full of boldness, full of believing, full of power, full of positives – that’s us.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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223 - Believing, the Greatest Law
To know what is available from God you have to know what God’s Word says.
I believe that the Word of God is the Will of God and that if we are going to know the Will of God, we must go back and read the Word of God, The Bible. One can not listen to what a man may say on TV, or on the movies, on the street Corner or in a meeting place. He may be right and he may be wrong. The only way to know for sure is if we go to God’s Word and read it for ourselves or someone reads it to us.
No one can know the Will of God without knowing the Word of God. The Bible is the revealed Will and Word of God. The Word of God means what it says and says what it means. God has a purpose for everything He says, where He says it, why He says it, how He says it, when He says it and to whom He says it.
Once we know what God’s Word says we can start to believe it and start to tap the resources for the more than abundant life. We will start to get results to our prayers and see God working in our lives.
Look at this wonderful truth in.
I John 5:14 & 15:
Another great truth is that God’s ability always equals God’s willingness.
Romans 4:20 & 21: God’s ability always equals God’s willingness.
Romans 11:29: God’s gifts and Calling, He does not take back.
Number 23:19: God is not a man that He should lie.
We need to have confidence and trust in God, in His Word – That’s Believing.
The How of receiving what God has declared and made available is by believing.
Ephesians 1:19: The greatness of His power to us who (do one thing) believe.
Ephesians 3:20: Believe then we receive.
Mark 11:12-14, 20-24: The greatest law in the Bible, whosoever. The law of believing is the greatest law in the Bible. Whosoever says it, whosoever believes it, will act and receive.
I Thessalonians 2:13: Effectually worketh also in you that believes.
Luke 1:26-45: Mary believed.
Matthew 1:18-25: Joseph also believed.
Mark 9:14-29: If you can believe.
Mark 5:22-43: Thy faith hath made thee whole – only believe.
Matthew 13:53-58: Why not many mighty works? Because of, (?) their unbelief.
John 10:10, 24–30: One big key in believing is to want to believe.
John 20:19-31: The Bible was written for those who want to believe.
Romans 10:17: Faith comes by hearing.
Hebrews 4:2: Hearing must be mixed with believing to be a profit to you.
Hebrews 11:6: God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him by believing Him.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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The Introduction to Orientalisms
Orientalism is a type of figure of speech that you need to know the customs and manners that were used in the lands and Times of the Bible. There are several books on the subject. These are very helpful when it comes to understanding the meanings of a certain words or group of words that are used in the Bible.
People have said to me at times isn't the Bible an old fogey book with lots of old customs in mannerisms. Isn't it hard to understand at times. It is sometimes without knowing the customs and manners there were used in the lands and Times of the Bible. These customs can be understood with some explanation. The first and most important thing to know is that the Bible is an eastern book written to eastern people over 2000 years ago. We can learn the truths that are made available in the Bible by recognizing these . I will try to point them out when I see them as I teach.
I'm sure you can appreciate the words of changed throughout time even words that we use today have different meaning than even just 10 years ago. But when you know the Orientalism is a type of figure of speech that you need to know the customs and manners that were used in the lands and Times of the Bible. There are several books on the subject. These are very helpful when it comes to understanding the meanings of a certain words or group of words that are used in the Bible.
People have said to me at times isn't the Bible an old fogey book with lots of old customs in mannerisms. Isn't it hard to understand at times. It is sometimes without knowing the customs and manners there were used in the lands and Times of the Bible. This customs can be understood with some explanation. The first and most important thing to know is that the Bible is an eastern book written to eastern people over 2000 years ago. We can learn the truths that are made available in the Bible by recognizing these Orientalism. I will try to point them out when I see them as I teach.
I'm sure you can appreciate that words have changed throughout time. Even words that we use today have different meanings than even just 10 years ago. But when you know the Orientalism, the customs and manners that were used in the lands and times of the Bible you can know the meaning of the words. It's just as simple. Some of our usage of words has changed it's meaning in just in the last few years. When we use the keys to how the Bible interprets itself we can tap into the resources for the more abundant life.
Give a listen to this teaching and you'll see what I'm talking about., the customs and manners that were used in the lands and times of the Bible you can know the meaning as you continue to use the keys on how the Bible interprets itself. It's just as simple. Some of our usage of words has changed it's meaning in just in the last few years. When we use the keys to how the Bible interprets itself we can tap into the resources for the more Abundant Life.
Give a listen to this teaching and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev. Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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221 – How We Got Our Modern Bibles, part two
A Brief History of How We got Our Modern Bibles
No original texts in existence today. Just copies called manuscripts.
There were no chapter divisions in the original manuscripts.
There were no verse divisions in the original manuscripts.
Chapters were first put into the Bible in 1250 AD.
Verses first appeared in the Geneva Bible in 1560.
Then, in 1611 the translation known as the King James Bible was printed.
No Bibles originated in the English language.
The Old Testament has been translated from the Hebrew language.
The Gospels, Acts, church epistles and the rest of the New Testament writings have all been translated from the Greek language.
John 3:16:
GODSOLOVEDTHEWORLDTHATHEGAVEHISONLYBRGOTTENSONTHATWHOSOEVERBELIEVETHINHIMSHOULDNOTPERISHBUTHAVEEVERLASTINGLIFE
A Timeline
II Timothy 4:11-13: This is the last time any mention of the scriptures and the writings of Paul in the Bible. Right near the end of Paul’s life. Amazing revelation was given to the Church from God in the form of The Church Epistles.
In 64 AD persecution under Nero begins in Rome.
From 70 AD to 110 is some of the darkest time in history.
Because not much is still available in written form.
All writings and building were ordered to be burned.
During this time some believers went into the mountains to live in dens and caves. They spend a great deal of time copying down scripture.
In 313 AD Constantine comes on to the scene
Pomp and ceremony started at this time to keep in step with the Roman Empire.
In 380 AD Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Pomp and ceremony continued even more at this time, and more power given to the church. The only ones who had access to the scripture were high ranking officials within the Church. They were still in Greek, Hebrew, Latin and some Aramaic, but Latin became the official Language of the Roman Church. The officials of the Church were the only ones who could read it and they told others what it said. Pope became the head authority of the Church, then tradition, then, finally, the scriptures.
John Wycliffe (1328-1384): He wanted to reform the Roman Church from within. The Church leaders at that time were diplomats, administrators, economists while finding little time to spend on spiritual matters. He attacked the authority of the pope by insisting that Christ and not the pope was the head of the church. The Bible instead of the church was the sole authority for the believer. The Roman Church should model itself after the New Testament Church. In 1382, he made the first complete translation into the English of the New Testament. He died of a stroke in 1384. Interestingly, he was hassled, ridiculed, laughed at, and despised by the church. But that was not enough, 98 years after his death, in 1482, they dug up his bones, burned them and then threw the ashes into the river.
Martin Luther (1483-1546) In 1513, he lectured on Psalms, and then in 1515, he lectured on Romans. His motto was: ‘Scripture alone’.
Romans 1:17: The just shall live by faith.
John Calvin (1509-1565) He founded The Geneva Academy. Credited with the start of the Reform Ministries.
William Tyndale (1493-1536) He translated the Bible into the English in 1525.
The King James Bible translated in 1611. Some say that more than 80% of the phrases come from William Tyndale’s work.
Chapter heading
Paragraph markings
Paragraph divisions
Reference systems
Red-letters – words of Christ
Additions to the text [often italic type]
Punctuations
ALL ADDED
I will point these out as I continue to teach.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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220 - How We got Our Modern Bibles, part one
Acts 2:42: What is the Apostles Doctrine?
Acts 2:4, 11-18: In question is the speaking in tongue.
Acts 2:22: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God
Acts 2:23-29: Teaching that David, dead and buried.
Acts 2:30-32: God raised up Jesus.
Acts 2:33: The promise of the holy ghost – holy spirit
Acts 2:36: Jesus both Lord and Christ
Acts 2:37 &38: Repent and be baptized – remission or forgiveness of sins, receive the gift of the holy spirit
Acts 2:39: The promise is to you, your children and to all that are afar off
Acts 2:40-45: The believers gave to the needs of others
Acts 2:46 & 47: The believers were celebrated all this. Paul by revelation gives more information, explanation and augmentation in the Epistles of Romans through Thessalonians.
Acts 8:4-8, 27-35: Preaching, and then delivering. All by going to the scriptures and doing what they say.
Acts 17:2-3: Paul taught them by way of the Scriptures.
Near the end of Paul’s life he calls or asks for the Scriptures
II Timothy 4:1-13: The church epistles are always in the same order, not so with the other books of the Bible. What happened to Timothy and others after this? Not much is known. No available writings.
In part two we will look at a brief history of how we got our Modern Bible.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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219 - The Joy of Teaching God's Word
By
Rev. Steve Jaynes
I heard a singer-songwriter do an interview one day as I was driving in my car. What he said started me thinking about what I do. Why do I love teaching God's Word?
Because I love to reading, searching, studying and think about God's Word. Then to putting something together so others can get the benefit of God's Word in their lives.
A singer-songwriter puts it together for the purse, for the money and they love doing it too. I do it for the Joy of making God's Word known and easily understood for others.
I love listening to good teachings for the same reason. When I hear a good teaching that point out great principals, promises, and encouragement I love sharing these with others also.
Then that starts all the other work of recording the teachings, writing good teachings, producing the teachings and everything that I do to get the Word of God out to others. Much like the singer songwriter was sharing about his life.
We just have different reasons, different ultimate goals. His maybe just for temporal reasons. Mine are for others benefit. I want to show people the tremendous love God has for them. How all mankind can benefit from the knowledge of God's Word.
Give a listen.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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218 - Liberty and Freedom in Jesus Christ part 3
By
Rev. Steve Jaynes
Knowing who you are
To know who you are you need to know and understand the Church Epistles, the book of Acts, and the other writings in the New Testament, starting with 1st Timothy and going all the way to Jude.
Romans 8:14 - 17 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage [douleia, meaning under a condition] again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."
God is our father and Jesus Christ is our brother.
1 John 3:1 & 2, 21 - 24 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is."
This world is not our home. We should not expect the world to like us or have respect for what we believe and what we do. And in the same manner I don't care for what the world believes and what they say we should do. Should we obey God rather than man?
21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us."
One commandment, "That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ", plus one commandment, "and love one another", equals two commandments.
1 John 4:1 - 6 "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
To try the spirits means to 'examine' or 'assess' what the spirits produce in endless suggestions and endless distractions. Why? Because of the many false prophets that have gone into the world. You could almost see what the world says and do the opposite or believe the opposite. Except the Word of God says to "try the spirits."
Acts 17:11 "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."
Searching the scriptures daily to see if what we hear, read or see is true or not should be our battle cry.
1 John 5:1 - 5 "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous."
Remember, one commandment, "That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ" plus one commandment, "and love one another" equals two commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
4 "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?"
This is our victorious living. We can overcome the world.
James 2:19 "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble."
The adversary is a formidable opponent, but we are still on the better team. We can overcome him with God's Help. By prayer and keeping our minds on The Word of God.
1 Corinthians 2:4 - 16 "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect [fully taught]: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought [unemployed]: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. [They would rather have Jesus Christ here now than all of us who believe.] 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
God's Word tells us who we are. As we search the scriptures we can compare spiritual things with spiritual things. God can tell us more of who we are. We can help each other as we share with each other the scriptures comparing spiritual things with spiritual things from other parts of the Bible.
1 Corinthians 4:1 - 4 "Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord."
All judging is done by God. We don't even judge ourselves, but if we did judge ourselves we judge ourselves righteous because that's what the word of God says. We continue to talk to ourselves about the things of God. We can also talk to each other about the things of God.
2 Corinthians 4:1 - 6 "Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."
We seek opportunity to share those things of God with others, with the heart of how we can help others. We can bring to others the knowledge which is the light of all our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has accomplished, the things that are written in God's Word.
2 Corinthians 3:16 - 18 "Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
"But we all, with open face are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." By the Christ in us and us changing our minds and lining up our thought to that of the Word of God. That is liberty.
Now what do we do? We line up our thoughts to be the thoughts of the Word. We put on the whole armor of God as we learn it. We never stop learning it.
Ephesians 6:10 - 18 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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217 – Liberty and Freedom in Jesus Christ part 2
By
Rev. Steve Jaynes
The battlefield is the Mind
Just like any soldier or an athlete getting ready for a competition, we need to be getting ready for our daily competition, our daily fight with our personal adversary. We do this in our minds, in our thoughts. We fight against the thoughts and ideas that come from our adversary.
2 Corinthians 10:3 - 5 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"
NAU 2 Corinthians 10:3 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,"
Ephesians 6:11 & 12 "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles [methods] of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Two kinds of wisdom:
James 3:13 - 17 "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."
Two spiritual kingdoms:
God's kingdom and the devil's Kingdom.
Satan influences our lives by manipulating the world around us with endless suggestions, and endless distractions. Both negative and positive distractions sometimes called pressures or pleasures . In both kinds of distractions you will need to judge if it's a distraction from what God really wants you to do. We must know the word.
2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
NAU 2 Timothy 2:15 "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth."
Satan has fronts. He doesn't want you to know his true intention. Which is to be worshipped like the true God or instead or above the true God.
Some of Satan's fronts are:
Yourself, To be a self worshipper is to be a Satan worshipper.
Other people,
The environment,
Idols or Religion,
Politics which is religion. (A belief system.)
Families and Children,
Social Causes.
Let 's look at families and children.
Matthew 10:34 - 40 "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."
Remember we should always keep God first, keeping our perpendiculars right on with God.
Luke 8:19 - 21 "Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
Mark 3:20 & 21 "And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 And when his friends [friends: or, kinsmen] heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself."
NAU Mark 3:21 "When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses.""
Mark 3:31 - 35 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother."
Matthew 12:46 - 50 "While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother."
Matthew 13:54 - 58 "And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? 57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. 58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief."
Jesus' earthly family was not with Him in Mark 3:21 thinking he was beside himself or He had lost His senses, but maybe because of His stand on God's Word you can see later that two of his brothers wrote Epistles. Scholars believe that the writers of James and Jude were Jesus Christ's earthly half brothers.
Now let's look at 'social causes' as a big front of our adversary to get us off keeping God first.
Romans 1:21 - 25 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature [creation] more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."
Simply stated we should keep God first, not some social cause. Someone may come up with some cause of vital importance that they think we should get behind with so much energy, focus and desire that we forget about God. That should never happen to us.
Another thing that I'd like to make clear is we should never look at the world for our sense of righteousness. Our righteousness comes to us because of the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. It is not from some man-made social injustice that we should spend all our resources, money, energy and time trying to correct.
What should we do instead?
Ephesians 5:1 - 21 "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God."
Psalm 1:2 & 3 "But his delight is in the law [the Word] of the LORD; and in his law [the Word] doth he meditate [to talk to yourself and others about the things of God comparing spirituals things with spiritual things] day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
Colossians 3:12 - 17 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don't forget to rate the show and give it a good review. This could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to fully communicate.)
217 – Liberty and Freedom in Jesus Christ part 2
By
Rev. Steve Jaynes
The battlefield is the Mind
Just like any soldier or an athlete getting ready for a competition, we need to be getting ready for our daily competition, our daily fight with our personal adversary. We do this in our minds, in our thoughts. We fight against the thoughts and ideas that come from our adversary.
2 Corinthians 10:3 - 5 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"
NAU 2 Corinthians 10:3 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,"
Ephesians 6:11 & 12 "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles [methods] of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Two kinds of wisdom:
James 3:13 - 17 "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."
Two spiritual kingdoms:
God's kingdom and the devil's Kingdom.
Satan influences our lives by manipulating the world around us with endless suggestions, and endless distractions. Both negative and positive distractions sometimes called pressures or pleasures . In both kinds of distractions you will need to judge if it's a distraction from what God really wants you to do. We must know the word.
2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
NAU 2 Timothy 2:15 "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth."
Satan has fronts. He doesn't want you to know his true intention. Which is to be worshipped like the true God or instead or above the true God.
Some of Satan's fronts are:
Yourself, To be a self worshipper is to be a Satan worshipper.
Other people,
The environment,
Idols or Religion,
Politics which is religion. (A belief system.)
Families and Children,
Social Causes.
Let 's look at families and children.
Matthew 10:34 - 40 "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."
Remember we should always keep God first, keeping our perpendiculars right on with God.
Luke 8:19 - 21 "Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
Mark 3:20 & 21 "And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 And when his friends [friends: or, kinsmen] heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself."
NAU Mark 3:21 "When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses.""
Mark 3:31 - 35 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother."
Matthew 12:46 - 50 "While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother."
Matthew 13:54 - 58 "And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? 57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. 58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief."
Jesus' earthly family was not with Him in Mark 3:21 thinking he was beside himself or He had lost His senses, but maybe because of His stand on God's Word you can see later that two of his brothers wrote Epistles. Scholars believe that the writers of James and Jude were Jesus Christ's earthly half brothers.
Now let's look at 'social causes' as a big front of our adversary to get us off keeping God first.
Romans 1:21 - 25 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature [creation] more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."
Simply stated we should keep God first, not some social cause. Someone may come up with some cause of vital importance that they think we should get behind with so much energy, focus and desire that we forget about God. That should never happen to us.
Another thing that I'd like to make clear is we should never look at the world for our sense of righteousness. Our righteousness comes to us because of the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. It is not from some man-made social injustice that we should spend all our resources, money, energy and time trying to correct.
What should we do instead?
Ephesians 5:1 - 21 "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God."
Psalm 1:2 & 3 "But his delight is in the law [the Word] of the LORD; and in his law [the Word] doth he meditate [to talk to yourself and others about the things of God comparing spirituals things with spiritual things] day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
Colossians 3:12 - 17 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don't forget to rate the show and give it a good review. This could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to fully communicate.)
217 – Liberty and Freedom in Jesus Christ part 2
By
Rev. Steve Jaynes
The battlefield is the Mind
Just like any soldier or an athlete getting ready for a competition, we need to be getting ready for our daily competition, our daily fight with our personal adversary. We do this in our minds, in our thoughts. We fight against the thoughts and ideas that come from our adversary.
2 Corinthians 10:3 - 5 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"
NAU 2 Corinthians 10:3 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,"
Ephesians 6:11 & 12 "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles [methods] of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Two kinds of wisdom:
James 3:13 - 17 "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."
Two spiritual kingdoms:
God's kingdom and the devil's Kingdom.
Satan influences our lives by manipulating the world around us with endless suggestions, and endless distractions. Both negative and positive distractions sometimes called pressures or pleasures . In both kinds of distractions you will need to judge if it's a distraction from what God really wants you to do. We must know the word.
2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
NAU 2 Timothy 2:15 "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth."
Satan has fronts. He doesn't want you to know his true intention. Which is to be worshipped like the true God or instead or above the true God.
Some of Satan's fronts are:
Yourself, To be a self worshipper is to be a Satan worshipper.
Other people,
The environment,
Idols or Religion,
Politics which is religion. (A belief system.)
Families and Children,
Social Causes.
Let 's look at families and children.
Matthew 10:34 - 40 "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."
Remember we should always keep God first, keeping our perpendiculars right on with God.
Luke 8:19 - 21 "Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
Mark 3:20 & 21 "And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 And when his friends [friends: or, kinsmen] heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself."
NAU Mark 3:21 "When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses.""
Mark 3:31 - 35 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother."
Matthew 12:46 - 50 "While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother."
Matthew 13:54 - 58 "And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? 57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. 58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief."
Jesus' earthly family was not with Him in Mark 3:21 thinking he was beside himself or He had lost His senses, but maybe because of His stand on God's Word you can see later that two of his brothers wrote Epistles. Scholars believe that the writers of James and Jude were Jesus Christ's earthly half brothers.
Now let's look at 'social causes' as a big front of our adversary to get us off keeping God first.
Romans 1:21 - 25 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature [creation] more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."
Simply stated we should keep God first, not some social cause. Someone may come up with some cause of vital importance that they think we should get behind with so much energy, focus and desire that we forget about God. That should never happen to us.
Another thing that I'd like to make clear is we should never look at the world for our sense of righteousness. Our righteousness comes to us because of the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. It is not from some man-made social injustice that we should spend all our resources, money, energy and time trying to correct.
What should we do instead?
Ephesians 5:1 - 21 "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God."
Psalm 1:2 & 3 "But his delight is in the law [the Word] of the LORD; and in his law [the Word] doth he meditate [to talk to yourself and others about the things of God comparing spirituals things with spiritual things] day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
Colossians 3:12 - 17 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold.
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don't forget to rate the show and give it a good review. This could make the show available to more people.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
steve@stevejaynes.com, 207-595-1577 (Please start with a text first so that we both will have the time to fully communicate.)
216 - Liberty and Freedom in Jesus Christ part 1b
By
Rev.Steve Jaynes
Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;"
Philippians 2:1– 6 "If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:"
In verse 6, “Thought it not robbery to be equal with God” in the King James.
The word “robbery" is difficult to understand. It is the Greek word haragmos and is only used here. No root or parent word. That word in Greek literature is used as “by force” or “pluck”. One lexicon definition is: “Something to be eagerly seized upon.”
In the American Standard Version it reads: "who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped,"
In The Centenary Translation: The New Testament in Modern English (Helen Barrett Montgomery) translated it as “Did not reckon equality with God something to be forcibly retained,”
But the Devil did. But look at how Jesus handled his assignment.
Philippians 2:7-11 "But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Jesus Christ humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death.
Look at what Adam did.
Genesis 2:16: "And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:"
"Thou mayest freely eat."
YLT Genesis 2:16 "And Jehovah God layeth a charge on the man, saying, 'Of every tree of the garden eating thou dost eat;"
Genesis 2:17: "But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die."
"Thou shalt surely die."
YLT Genesis 2:17 "and of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou dost not eat of it, for in the day of thine eating of it -- dying thou dost die.'"
The Fall of Adam and Eve
Genesis 3:1 "Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?"
YLT Genesis 3:1 "And the serpent hath been subtile above every beast of the field which Jehovah God hath made, and he saith unto the woman, 'Is it true that God hath said, Ye do not eat of every tree of the garden?'"
Who is the serpent? Remember from Revelation 12:9 “The great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil and Satan,” subtle, sly, wise. “Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?” (1) She questions the integrity of the Word of God—what did God say—Genesis 2:16 & 17.
Genesis 3:2: "And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:"
YLT Genesis 3:2 "And the woman saith unto the serpent, 'Of the fruit of the trees of the garden we do eat,"
“And the woman said unto the serpent” (2) She responds by considering.
Genesis 3:3 "But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die."
YLT Genesis 3:3 "and of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden God hath said, Ye do not eat of it, nor touch it, lest ye die.'"
(3) She omits the word “surely”, and (4) then adds the words “or touch it” and “lest” which means maybe or perhaps.
Genesis 3:4 "And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:"
YLT Genesis 3:4 "And the serpent saith unto the woman, 'Dying, ye do not die',"
Then the serpent (5) changes the Word completely to “Ye shall not surely die” or, "dying thou shalt not die’."
God said – "Dying thou shalt surely die." The serpent said – "Dying thou shall not die." The same is lie being told today. ‘You don’t really die, you go somewhere else’. Even people who do not believe in God say this.
Romans 5:12: "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"
Death is the loss of spirit that day and eventually the loss of physical life.
Ephesians 2:1 - 22 "And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit."
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215 - Liberty and Freedom in Jesus Christ part 1a
by
Rev. Steve Jaynes
Here are the notes for the Podcast to help you fellow along with the teaching.
John 8:31,32 & 36 "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."
Jesus came to make us truly free and to rescue us. In order to understand that God rescued us we need to know how we got into a position of needing to be rescued. The root of mankind's problem stems back to Genesis 1:28 when God originally gave man rulership, dominion and authority over this world. Man was placed in this world as the ruler and caretaker but when he sinned due to his disobedience to God he lost it and handed the rulership to the devil in the fall. The devil offered it to Jesus Christ in temptations as recorded in Luke chapter 4.
Luke 4:5 & 6 "And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
The devil's number one goal is to be worshipped instead of God.
Luke 4:7 "If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine."
NAU Colossians 1:13 "For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of [or by the accomplished work of] His beloved Son,"
Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
God created in the beginning the heaven and the earth. God was the first word written in the bible according to the "Holy Bible from the ancient eastern text by George M. Lamsa's translation from the Aramaic of the Peshitta", telling us God always comes first. This is a great key in understanding so that you don't get fooled by the thoughts and ideas of the world, which the devil controls.
Genesis 1:2 "And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters."
The earth was – or became - without form and void (empty).
Isaiah 45:18 "For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else."
God did not originally create the earth in vain or void, He formed it to be inhabited.
Genesis 1:2: This is not the way God created it to be.
2 Peter 3:5 & 6 "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: 6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
“The world that then was” is talking about Genesis1:1
2 Peter 3:7 "But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men".
“The heavens and the earth, which are now” is talking about Genesis 1:2 and following, the one we are living in.
2 Peter 3:12 "Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."
This is the third heaven and the third earth. This is the only global warming that we need to be concerned about. We are in God's tender arms.
II Corinthians 12:1-4: "It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter."
Paul saw visions and revelations about the third heaven and earth, but he could not talk or tell about it. It was future to Paul and is still future to us, which is similar to what you could read about in Revelation.
What happened between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2?
We have some records that tell us. Let’s look at:
The War in the Heavens
Isaiah 14:12-14: "How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: (one meaning of north is it points to God) 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
He wanted to be above the star, God.
Ezekiel 28:15–19: "Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. 16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire. 17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. 18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee. 19 All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more."
“because of thy beauty and pride” “multitude of thy iniquities” We know his end – "a fire from the midst of thee, ashes upon the earth."
I Timothy 3:6: "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil."
Pride falls into the condemnation of the devil.
Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
Pride goes before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23: "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."
A man’s pride shall bring him low.
NAU Romans 8:17 - 22 "and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.
The whole creation groans and suffers in pain together until now.
Revelation 12:1-9: "And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: 2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. 3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. 4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. 5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days [1260 days, about 3 and a half years]. 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Rev.Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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Long title. Jesus Christ came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly, but how. That's what this teaching is about. There's no question that we live in a crooked and perverse Nation. The word of God says so. And we can look around and see it. We're looking for keys on how can we take pleasure in weakness. How can we do what the God's Word teaches us that's what this teaching is about.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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This week's topic is on "Fasting." Fasting is something that is taught and spoken about in God's Word. Jesus talked and taught about fasting in the Gospels. You can see fasting also in the Church of Epistles and there is background starting in the Old Testament records.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don't forget to rate the show and give it a good review.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
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This teaching is all about the "How to get Born Again." The last podcast before this one we learned the new birth spirit and how everything is after it's kind in the seed. This teaching has many of the details to help a person learn how to get born again.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don't forget to rate the show and give it a good review.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
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This teaching is on the new birth, everything after it's kind. We're going to learn a little bit about the seed. How everything is after its kind with a greater scope on the new birth. The greatest thing God has ever done. It is the miracle of all time. How a person of body and soul could now become a person of body, soul and spirit. Now you can have life and have it more than abundant. That is the greatest miracle of all time.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape
Steve
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
Don't forget to rate the show and give it a good review.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
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This Podcast I taught on "Religion, Where Does Religion Come From."
I was thinking about two different points of learning. One is, that all the religions in the East, the Orient, all have very similar beliefs in a god, a higher power of some kind. They teach plenty of what Jesus taught on 'The Sermon on the Mount.' Most Eastern religions believe and share those teachings. This is true of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikism, Taoism, Shinto, Confucianism, East Asian Buddhism and Muslims. The theories and philosophies of these religions have many concepts in common.
The other point of learning that I am thing about is that the devil is not original. He wants to be worshiped like the most high God. The devil does this by counterfeiting what is true worship. It looks closly like the true for worship but it is false. The truth they can be found in Scripture as holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the, Holy Spirit, God. For the counterfeit to be of any use it has to look a lot like the genuine. The only way to know if it's the genuine, the truth, is to be an expert. I have good news for you I can teach you how to be an expert.
I can teach you how to be an expert by teaching you the keys and signpost on How the Bible Interprets Itself. I do this with recorded Bible teachings, books, and studies that you can avail yourself to free of charge on my website:
With those two learning points there's one more thing to be considered. What about all the different Christian denominations, religion and churches all claiming to be the true church or having the true Word of God. There really is no difference. Religions from either the east or the west has to stiil be either the truth of God's Word or it is not. It it's either the truth of God's Word or it's a counterfeit. It is in just how close the counterfeit can look like the genuine.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
In this Podcast I taught on “The Apostles Doctrine"
In Acts 2:42, We read about the Apostles Doctrine. This teaching is on what is the Apostles Doctrine?
In the audio teaching I read the entire chapter to get the entire context of the chapter starting in Acts chapter 2 verse 1.
In verse 14, Peter handles the questions about speaking in tongue.
In Acts 2:22, Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God.
In Acts 2:23-29, the teaching about David and how he is dead and buried.
In Acts 2:30-32, How God raised up Jesus.
In Acts 2:33, The promise of the gift of holy spirit.
In Acts 2:36, That Jesus is both Lord and Christ.
In Acts 2:37 & 38, Peter teaches about repenting and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission or forgiveness of sins and to receive the gift of the holy spirit.
In Acts 2:39, How the promise is to you, your children and to all that are afar off.
In Acts 2:40-45, The believers gave to the needs of others.
The Chapter ends in Acts 2:46 & 47, The believers were celebrated all his. Sharing the favor and grace of God with others. How the Lord added daily to the church. Later Paul by revelation gives more information, explanation and augmentation in the Epistles of Romans through Thessalonians.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly. Don't forget to give it a good rating and a good review.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
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Not understanding 'To whom the Bible is written' has caused a massive amount of wrongly dividing of the Word of God and miss interpretation of God's Word. Things that are written to Israel are thought of as being written to us and things written to us we think of written to Israel. Sometimes things written to or about the future time is contributed to things going on now. We need to pay close attention to whom it is written. That is what this teaching series is all about.
As we read the Bible as Bible students we should always remember in the verse, in the context, and where else the same subject has been written or used before.
Today we use emails, text, message, and we follow different groups and people all on our devices. some we trust others not so much. As we do that we have to pay close attention to whom the messages are written to and for, to who can use the information. We get many forms of information. Some information is written to us personally. Some are for a group of people and some are for someone else.
We all have stories of communication and information being wrongfully address and received by the wrong party or just wrongly spelled or poorly communicated.
We might send a email to someone and in the email tell some story or incident about someone else. We would need to fellow along to get what is written to whom and about whom.
We can still learn from information not written directly to us. The same or more diligence must be taken as we are reading the Bible.
A key to understanding the Bible as we read it is to understand 'To Whom It is Written'.
We need to take into account and look very closely 'To Whom It is written' to or address to, to whom it is directed to or about, To whom it is true and finally, how does it affect your life today.
I Corinthians 10: 32: Here are three different classifications or groups of people.
Jew: Judean, children of Israel.
Gentile: sometimes called the nations, Greeks: heathens and all others except the nation of Israel.
The Church of God: a completely new group of people. The born-again ones
Galatians 3:28: A person is either a Judean or a Gentile until he becomes born again of God’s spirit. At which time he joins the Church of God. This is easy to see as we pay close attention as we read, in the verse, in the contents and remember where else it is written or has been used before. The entire Bible is addressed to one or the other of these three groups.
Romans 15:4: Aforetime (means about times before the day of Pentecost) not written to us but are for our learning.
I Corinthians 10:11: Then Israel is for our example, then the ten commandments of the Old Testament along with other laws are for our learning.
I Corinthians 1: 2: Unto the church of God.
Ephesians 1:1: To saints, to set apart, to the born again ones.
James 1:1: To the twelve tribes.
God has worked with mankind differently in different situations, because of conditions that man has put himself in. God has had to work with man in a little different ways.
Ephesians 3:2 The word dispensation is the Geek word 'oikonomia'.
In the New International the word is translated “administration”
NIB Ephesians 3:2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you,
In the Revised Standard Version it is the word stewardship.
RSV Ephesians 3:2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you.
In The Jerusalem Bible it said it as “the way in which” God entrusted me.
NJB Ephesians 3:2 You have surely heard the way in which God entrusted me with the grace he gave me for your sake;
I'm sure that you can appreciate that God had to work with Adam and Eve a little differently after being kicked out of the garden of Eden.
And again after Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments and other laws and regulations for the children of Israel.
How about when Jesus Christ was here operating his ministry personally here on earth.
What about after Jesus Christ was raised from the dead and ascended into heaven and sent the gift of holy spirit on the day of Pentecost. God has another far better way of dealing with man now.
God will have future ways that God will have to deal with mankind as recorded in God's Word.
That is what this teaching series is all about. It's all about learning how to pay close attention to whom it is written. In future sessions I will be pointing some these out and show them to you so that you can learn how to see them for yourself as you are reading the Bible.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
But you don't have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to stevejaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
To get in contact with Steve to either ask questions or to share something feel free to email or text me. If you would like to talk to me let's set up an appointment to make the call. I would love to hear from you and would love to talk with you.
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Another thing that needs to be considered is all scripture must be in harmony with all other scriptures that is related to the same subject. No scripture relating to a given subject can be contradicting other. If there is an apparent contradiction it can not be from God. God can not contradict Himself. The problem it is either in translation or in our understanding of what is being said.
Clear verses versus unclear verses
Consider whether things are similar or identical. Two or more records speaking about the identical situation can adds to our understanding of what happened. They do not contradict each other, but they could add information by way of scripture build up.
When it comes to rightly dividing the Word of God, there can be no contradiction. We must close pay attention to subject, time, place, people, etc. all the details.
Mark 3:1–6: looked round with anger.
John 7:23, 1, 9 & 10, 14 – 23: Is this talking about the same incident?
Ephesians 4:26, 31, 32: Be ye angry and sin not, but the big thing is forgiveness.
It can be found by its previous and other Scriptural usages in the Bible
If scripture does not interpret itself in the verse or context, then the interpretation may be found in its previous and other Scriptural usages or where it has been used before.
But if the scripture doesn’t interpret itself in the verse or in the context, the story around it, then the interpretation might be found in other Scriptural usages, or where it has been used before. Bibles are like dictionaries. They are, because if you come across the word or words and you don’t understand what that word means, you can look at other times the word is used. You can look up the word where it was Scriptural used or used before, and get a real good understanding of what that word means.
The first use of a word is very important and it expresses an idea, an explanation. The explanation is usually complete enough to carry throughout the entire Bible. If God ever changes the usage of a word or an expression, he always explains it.
Genesis 1:5: The meaning is carried throughout the entire Bible. It will not change until God changes it. This is true of all the truths in the Bible.
This is true of all the truths in God’s Word. That’s why a Bible is like a dictionary at times. The first time a word is used will usually give you the meaning of the word. It may be necessary at times to consult concordances, lexicons, dictionaries, and other resources to find the first use of words or to find where other places where the word is used for more scope on how the word or words are used in their context, and to see if God has made any changes to the word or words.
However, it is especially important to consider all resources in light of what the scripture says, in the verse, its contexts, and other scriptures dealing with the same subject. We should always keep the Scripture as our primary source for what is truth.
Remember what these verses say.
John 5:39 - It does not say search what someone has said is means. It plainly says to search the scriptures.
Acts 17:11 - It is the scripture we are to search to find the answers. We use research resources to help us find the Scriptures that we want to search.
What about Biblical studies and books that we can read? The Bible says that we are to search the scriptures daily to see if it is true. The only real profit in these studies or books is the scriptures that are written in them. The scripture is what has been given to us for profit.
I believe that God did a great job and that no man can do as good a job as God did. God in His Word ask us to search the scriptures not what man says about it.
Some times I think with so much writing and ink used there is no way not to have some speculation, opinion or misleading terms. We should search the scripture and to say what the scriptures say without embellishing them with worldly terms, philosophy, history, or any other outside influence.
The scriptures themselves as they were originally given ought to be consulted and considered as the final word.
Colossians 2:8 -
I once was reading all around the Word myself. I had piles of Biblical studies on my desk and piles of CD’s and tapes. I knew what others have worked out from their study of the Bible. But that is not what the Bible says to do. What they taught may have been right, but it could just as easily been wrong.
A few years ago I was reminded of what my first teacher of God’s Word taught me. That if I put all my other reading material away and read nothing but the Bible that people would not recognize me and that I would not even recognizes myself. So I did it. I packed up all Biblical studies put them away for three months, and started to read and search just the scriptures. That was a few years ago now and those boxes are still packed away.
I found the benefit and profit to my life as I search the scriptures. If I hear something that I think may make sense I search the scriptures to see if it is true. I have learned never to take any man’s word as truth, but to search the scriptures to see if it is.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
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One of the things you really need to tap into the resources for the more abundant life is to have a reverence for God. I'll say it in another way. We need to want to know and have a respect for God, His Word, and His son Jesus Christ.
In Proverbs chapter 1 verse 7 it says, "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." Whenever you see the word fear in the Bible you have to look at the context to see if it's talking about fear like to be afraid of something. The Word of God clearly says we are not to fear what man can do to us. There's another meaning of the word fear that is used in this verse. The word 'fear' in this verse means to have a reverence, awe and respect for God. The verse goes on to say "the fools despise wisdom and instruction." We certainly don't want to be in that category.
From the Bible we learn that if we incline our ears and apply our hearts to understand, if we cry after knowledge and lift up our voice for understanding along with searching like we're searching for treasure and valuables, then we will understand the fear or the reverence of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. In the Bible this is an absolute promise because it uses the word shalt. Shalt puts it in the absolute.
God wants you to know. God wants to help you to know. You ask God for help and look into the Bible for the answers and you will absolutely find the answers.
The Bible goes on to say that happy is the man that finds wisdom and the man that gets understanding because it's more valuable than silver and gold.
The Bible goes on to say that when you find it, it is a way to pleasantness and a way to a path of peace. We all need to have pleasant and peaceful times.
In James chapter 1 it tells us that "if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally."
To have pleasant days and peaceful ways you need to want to know God and have respect for God, His Word and His son Jesus Christ. These are some of the keys to live the more than abundant life that Jesus Christ came to make available.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
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Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of "Be Thou My Vision" from her CD Behold
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II Peter1:20: The word ‘private’ is the Greek word ‘idios’, meaning ones own, or his own and is translated that way in.
The New American Standard Bible translates like this.
NAU 2 Peter 1:20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation,
Matthew 9:1: his own
Matthew 25:14: his own
I Corinthians 12:11: severally is the Greek word ‘idios’ This is the only place where the it is translated severally.
II Peter 1:20: The word ‘interpretation’ is the Greek word ‘epilusis’. This is the only places where the word is used in the Bible, but in Greek writings, the word is used ‘like a dog loose upon the game’. “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any personal letting loose.”
If not private or one’s own interpretation is available, then we are left with either.
- There is no interpretation possible or,
- The Word must interpret itself. If not, let’s just forget it – go home. But, I believe the Word does interpret itself.
We need to use the rules and laws of grammar to help us let the word of God interpreted self.
Words have meanings and we need to let the words in the verses speak for themselves.
Looking at some examples of words in the verse interpreting itself.
Genesis 1:1:
John 3:16:
Matthew 11:28 – 30 Scriptures usually interprets itself with the words written right in the verse.
1 In the verse, right where it is written.
If you add other verses, chapters or the entire book that ideas or word or words are written in you get the more complete story or record. The more complete context that you read the more complete understanding that you can have. That’s why I exhort Bible students to read their Bibles much.
This is a very important key to understanding the Bible is to read the entire context to get the complete story or record.
If you do not understand something or want to know more about the subject one way to learn the answer is by reading the context.
Scripture interprets itself in the context, the whole story, the whole record. This is how students learn what a new word means in a passage they are reading.
Matthew 13:24: What is the good seed? Let’s guess. Quit thinking and guessing! Let’s read the whole story, record. We just keep on reading until some place, somewhere, sometime, the meaning is explained. If it is not explained, we will not know.
Matthew 13:25-31, 36: The disciples did not guess.
Matthew 13:37-40: The interpretation was in the context.
Acts 7:55 & 56:
A little bit about letting the Scriptures interpret themselves (An excerpt from the book “How to Read the Bible for Understanding and Power” by Steve Jaynes)
I would like to tell you a story. I had a friend who told me this story. He was a young man who just started to run a fellowship in his home. He had only been reading and searching God’s Word for a short time. But he was not the guessing type. He would read and search God’s Word and then he would teach it in his home to others who came by to hear him.
One day as he was teaching in his home another young man came to his fellowship. This other young man had been going to churches his whole life and was the head of almost every church group at the collage he was attending. He was really well versed in the religion.
He heard about this little fellowship being run near his collage, and he was interested. He went to the Bible fellowship, and as he was sitting there in the front.
My friend who was teaching God’s Word came to this verse here in Acts chapter 7 verse 56 and it says
Acts 7:56 “And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.”
Then, looking right at the young man he said “Why was the son of man standing?” The young leader of almost every religion group on campus a little startled and embarrassed said, “I don’t know.” My friend said “That’s right. If God’s Word doesn’t tell you, then you don’t know.”
The young church leader was so surprised to not know the answer and still be right. We all can learn a lesson from this. There is nothing wrong with saying you do not know when you do not know. To guess is always wrong.
Instead of guessing, we are learning how to read our Bibles and how to search the scriptures to see what does the Word Say.
I will tell you another story or another thing that I see all the time. It says in God’s Word that He knows before we pray what things we have need of. It also says, to pray. God asked us to pray. Why? This is the questions I hear all the time. Why do we have to pray to God when he knows what we need before we ask? Do you know what the answer is? I don’t know. God says to pray. That’s all I know.
I don’t try to guess. I don’t make something up. I don’t use my best working knowledge of what I think it might be.
This has been the problem, too much speculation, too much guessing. We need to let the Word interpret itself. We need to search the scriptures and to say what the scripture say without embellishing them with our opinions. We need to let the scripture say what they say without adding misleading terms.
We need to consider the exact words that are written in each verse and to consider those words in their context.
We may need to read the entire book in which the record is written in to get the complete context. Some people who have some knowledge of God’s Word have been asked questions, and not wanting to look unintelligent or to look smart have said, “I think it means this”. We should tried very hard never use those words “I think it means”. I don’t mind saying “I don’t know.”
Because the Word of God interprets itself right in the verse or in the context and some other keys that we will look at in our next time together.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold
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II Timothy 3:16: All scripture is for profit, this is either the truth or it is a lie. This must be something of immense value. We want to profit from the “all scripture”.
Here is the New International Version,
NIB 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
“given by inspiration of God” is one word in the Greek – Theopneustos – Theo – God, Pneustos – breathed, God Breathed. A figure of speech.
John 4:24: God is Spirit.
II Peter 1:21: Not of man
Galatians 1:11 & 12: Not of man
Numbers 11:17: God is Spirit. God could reveal Himself through the spirit that was upon Moses. Then Moses, having a mind could use his vocabulary and write the Word of God. That is how we got the word of God. Men of God wrote the Bible, did the writing, but what they wrote was what God gave them to write. He gave it to them by revelation. Many writers, but only one author and that was God.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, the first five books of the Bible were written by Moses
Joshua 1:1 & 2 The Lord spake unto Joshua…
Who do you think wrote Jeremiah?
In Jeremiah 36:1-10a, God told Jeremiah. Jeremiah had Baruch write it down and then to read it. That’s how the Word of God became available. Later the king heard the Word of God and used his penknife to cut it and to burnt the scroll in a fire. But God just had another one written.
Jeremiah 36:32 “Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words.”
Remember what Paul said in Galatians 1:11 & 12
Looking at the books of Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians you can see that the first word in each of these books is Paul.
Who do you think wrote all these books?
- Romans 16:22-24
- I Corinthians 16:21
- II Corinthians 13:10
- Ephesians 6:19-24
- Colossians 4:16-18
- II Thessalonians 3:17
- II Timothy 4:9-13
God is perfect, His Son is perfect, His Word must also be perfect.
We are going to end here for today but next time we’re going to get into “How we got the Bible, Scriptural Usages
We’re going to get delve into 2nd Timothy 3:16 and 17 which gives us the entire the function and purpose of the Bible.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold
But you don’t have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to SteveJaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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In this week’s show Steve we got into the topic of ” God Wants You Delivered.” We started out by reading Luke chapter 4 verses 16 through 21 where Jesus quoted from Isaiah 61:1 and 2. We followed the details from both books and we could see Jesus Christ rightly divided God’s Word when He stopped before the words “the vengeance of our God.”
Jesus read “The spirit of the Lord was upon me, because he had anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: he hath sent me the heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and the recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
God wants us to be released today from whatever prison is holding us. Prisons are not only made of bars and steel. God wants our minds to be free from thoughts frustration and fear, self-condemnation, sickness, worry, disease, anxiety, suicide and death. These are the most torturous types of prisons. God wants us to be free from all of these and also for us to get rid of the prisons that we have in our own minds of resentment, from pride, from envying and jealousies, from obsessions and oppressions that has been eating away at us. God wants us to be free from all of these also.
Jesus taught a group of people in John 8:31 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
When somebody teaches on the deliverance of God there are really two teachings going on. One is for the new person who is hearing God’s Word that they can know that God is a God of deliverance. And at the same time another teaching for those who are disciplined ones, who continue in God’s Word, that we can know how to help people and bring God’s deliverance. We can give them God’s Word and bring God’s deliverance to them as we work together with God.
God has called us as the ones who continue in God’s Word and has called us disciplined ones or disciples, that we can know how to bring the Word of deliverance to others and set them free.
Until the next time we get together, may God bless you abundantly.
Agape,
The Teacher: Steve Jaynes
The Announcer: Maurice Coleman
Intro and Outro Music: Pamela LoVerme Janovyak, Her version of “Be Thou My Vision” from her CD Behold
But you don’t have to wait till the next show to continue to learn and grow. Go to SteveJaynes.com where Steve has plenty to give in resources to help you continue to learn today.
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The scriptures clearly tell us how important it is for us to know the Scriptures. In Matthew 22:29 Jesus Christ said, “Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.” One key to receiving promises from God is to know the Scriptures which is right doctrine for right believing. Then we can believe rightly, get right results, and live that more abundant life and be more than conquerors.
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This week's sharing we're going to look at "The More Abundant Life" that Jesus Christ came to make available. John 10:10b is the theme verse for this first show and all the show that will follow. Every show will have lessons in principles, promises and exhortations to help all of us live the life that is truly more than abundant.
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