http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradioLIVINGH20 TALKRADIO IS A PRODUCTION OF LIVING WATER INT, INC. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND TO SHARE AND DISCUSS CURRENT EVENTS FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. LIVINGH20 TALKRADIO IS SUPPORTED BY YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS. YOUR PRAYERS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE, AT WWW.LIVINGH20.COM OR AT www.facebook.com/www.livingh20.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 06:30:00 GMTTue, 24 Jul 2018 13:32:47 GMTChristianityBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/ac7ec8ea-1548-4b9d-a6e1-57a2cdf9850c_livingh20_talkradio__banner.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradioLIVINGH20 TALKRADIO IS A PRODUCTION OF LIVING WATER INT, INC. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND TO SHARE AND DISCUSS CURRENT EVENTS FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. LIVINGH20 TALKRADIO IS SUPPORTED BY YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS. YOUR PRAYERS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE, AT WWW.LIVINGH20.COM OR AT www.facebook.com/www.livingh20.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comCHRISTIAN,TALK RADIO,BIBLEBOOKCLUB63656noLIVINGH20.COM IS A PRODUCTION OF LIVING WATER INT.INC.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/07/24/the-holy-spirit-helps-us-with-our-daily-problems-and-prayersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/07/24/the-holy-spirit-helps-us-with-our-daily-problems-and-prayers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/07/24/the-holy-spirit-helps-us-with-our-daily-problems-and-prayersTue, 24 Jul 2018 13:32:47 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US WITH OUR DAILY PROBLEMS AND PRAYERSRomans 8, by faith the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. The Father who knows all hearts knows, what the Spirit is saying as he pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will. All that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. God decided those who came to him should become like his Son, so his Son would be the First, with many brothers. And having chosen us, he called us to come to him; and he declared us “not guilty,” What can we ever say to such wonderful things as these? If God is on our side, who can be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son for us, won’t he also surely give us everything else? God is the one who has forgiven us and given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? Will Christ? No! For he is the one who died for us and is sitting at the place of highest honor next to God, pleading for us there in heaven. Who then can ever keep Christ’s love from us? When we have trouble or calamity, when we are hunted down or destroyed, is it because he doesn’t love us anymore? And if we are hungry or penniless or in danger or threatened with death, has God deserted us? No, for the Scriptures says we are like sheep awaiting slaughter; overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who died for us. I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love neither death nor life, neither angels or powers of hell. Our fears, our worries or the deepest ocean can separate us from the love of Christ. FRIENDS, NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD. 1 John 4:10-12 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. If we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US WITH OUR DAILY PROBLEMS AND PRAYERS541d11bf-21f2-4ac0-966c-9bf642914d9a151fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/07/16/blessings-come-through-faith-aloneChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/07/16/blessings-come-through-faith-alone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/07/16/blessings-come-through-faith-aloneMon, 16 Jul 2018 15:03:25 GMTBLESSINGS COME THROUGH FAITH ALONERomans 4, Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What were his experiences concerning this question of being saved by faith? Was it because of his good deeds that God accepted him? If so, then he would have something to boast about. But from God’s point of view Abraham had no basis at all for pride. For the Scriptures tell us Abraham believed God, and that is why God canceled his sins and declared him “not guilty.” But didn’t he earn his right to heaven by all the good things he did? No, for being saved is a gift; if a person could earn it by being good, then it wouldn’t be free—but it is! It is given to those who do not work for it. For God declares sinners to be good in his sight if they have faith in Christ to save them from God’s wrath. King David spoke of this, describing the happiness of an undeserving sinner who is declared “not guilty” by God. “Blessed and to be envied,” he said, “are those whose sins are forgiven and put out of sight. Yes, what joy there is for anyone whose sins are no longer counted against him by the Lord.” Now then, the question: Is this blessing given only to those who have faith in Christ but also keep the Jewish laws, or is the blessing also given to those who do not keep the Jewish rules but only trust in Christ? Well, what about Abraham? We say that he received these blessings through his faith. FRIENDS, ABRAHAM IS THE FATHER OF FAITH BECAUSE HE KNEW THAT GOD WOULD KEEP HIS PROMISES. Romans 4:19-22 And being not weak in faith, Abraham considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’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. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBBLESSINGS COME THROUGH FAITH ALONE357e2fa9-eb39-42ab-8711-19ecda8a932c150fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/06/12/a-great-wave-of-persecution-beganChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/06/12/a-great-wave-of-persecution-began/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/06/12/a-great-wave-of-persecution-beganTue, 12 Jun 2018 22:51:43 GMTA GREAT WAVE OF PERSECUTION BEGANActs 8, The Jewish leaders were furious about Stephen’s accusation. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed upward into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s right hand. And he told them, “Look, I see the heavens opened and Jesus the Messiah standing beside God, at his right hand!” Then they mobbed him, putting their hands over their ears, and drowning out his voice with their shouts, and dragged him out of the city to stone him. The official witnesses the executioners took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Paul. And as the murderous stones came hurtling at him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” And he fell to his knees, shouting, “Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!” and with that, he died. Paul was in complete agreement with the killing of Stephen. And a great wave of persecution of the believers began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem, and everyone except the apostles fled into Judea and Samaria.(But some godly Jews came and with great sorrow buried Stephen.) Paul was like a wild man, going everywhere to devastate the believers, even entering private homes and dragging out men and women alike and jailing them. But the believers[e] who had fled Jerusalem went everywhere preaching the Good News about Jesus! Philip, for instance, went to the city of Samaria and told the people there about Christ. FRIENDS, PRAY FOR THE SAFETY OF CHRISTIANS EVERYWHERE WHO CONTINUE TO SHARE THE GOSPEL DESPITE PERSECUTION. 2 Corinthians 4: 7-10 We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBA GREAT WAVE OF PERSECUTION BEGAN2621c838-3374-46ea-b4ac-f1ef7cdf3ab5147fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/06/05/there-is-healing-in-the-name-of-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/06/05/there-is-healing-in-the-name-of-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/06/05/there-is-healing-in-the-name-of-jesusTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:07:24 GMTTHERE IS HEALING IN THE NAME OF JESUSActs 3, Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon for the daily prayer meeting. As they approached the Temple, they saw a man lame from birth carried along the street and laid beside the Temple gate.  As Peter and John were passing by, he asked them for some money. They looked at him intently, and then Peter said, “Look here!”  “We don’t have any money for you! But I’ll give you something else! I command you in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!” Then Peter took the lame man by the hand and pulled him to his feet. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankle bones were healed and strengthened so that he came up with a leap, and began walking! Then, praising God, he went into the Temple. When the people inside saw him walking and heard him praising God, they were surprised! They all rushed out to Solomon’s Hall, where he was holding tightly to Peter and John! Everyone stood there awed by the wonderful miracle. Peter said, “why look at us? For it is the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob who has brought Jesus whom you rejected before Pilate, despite Pilate’s determination to release him. And you killed Jesus, the Author of Life; but God brought him back to life again. John and I are witnesses because we saw him alive! “Faith in Jesus’ name has caused this perfect healing. FRIENDS, PETER DID WHAT JESUS SAID BEFORE HE ASCENDED. USE HIS NAME WHICH HAS POWER TO SAVE, HEAL, DELIVER AND RESTORE. Philippians 2:8-11, Jesus humbled himself even further, going so far as actually to die a criminal’s death on a cross. Yet it was because of this that God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name which is above every other name, that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHERE IS HEALING IN THE NAME OF JESUS93bdbc87-14b7-41c3-9e2f-abe5dbe5930c146fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/30/jesus-declared-he-is-not-an-earthly-king-but-came-with-a-purposeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/30/jesus-declared-he-is-not-an-earthly-king-but-came-with-a-purpose/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/30/jesus-declared-he-is-not-an-earthly-king-but-came-with-a-purposeWed, 30 May 2018 23:15:45 GMTJESUS DECLARED HE IS NOT AN EARTHLY KING BUT CAME WITH A PURPOSEjohn 19, Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Next he was taken to the palace of the Roman governor. His accusers wouldn’t go in themselves for that would “defile” them, they said, and they wouldn’t be allowed to eat the Passover lamb. So Pilate, the governor, went out to them and asked, “What is your charge against this man? What are you accusing him of doing?” “We wouldn’t have arrested him if he weren’t a criminal!” they retorted. Jesus said. “I was born for A purpose. And I came to bring truth to the world. All who love the truth are my followers.” “What is truth?” Pilate exclaimed. Then he went out again to the people and told them, “He is not guilty of any crime. But you have a custom of asking me to release someone from prison each year at Passover. So if you want me to, I’ll release the ‘King of the Jews.’” But they screamed back. “No! Not this man, but Barabbas!” Barabbas was a robber. Then Pilate laid open Jesus’ back with a leaded whip, and the soldiers made a crown of thorns and placed it on his head and robed him in royal purple. “Hail, ‘King of the Jews’!” they mocked, and struck him with their fists. Pilate went outside again and said to the Jews, “I am going to bring him out to you now, but understand clearly that I find him not guilty.” FRIENDS, JESUS WAS PRONOUNCED NOT GUILTY. HOWEVER, THE PEOPLE WANTED HIM CRUCIFIED! Acts 26:14-18 Saul said 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. And I said, Who art thou, Lord?  00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS DECLARED HE IS NOT AN EARTHLY KING BUT CAME WITH A PURPOSEa12fdd3d-2758-49be-b4c0-b338d51e1b2e145fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/22/some-greeks-wanted-to-meet-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/22/some-greeks-wanted-to-meet-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/22/some-greeks-wanted-to-meet-jesusTue, 22 May 2018 23:25:14 GMTSOME GREEKS WANTED TO MEET JESUSJohn 12, Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem to attend the Passover paid a visit to Philip and said, “Sir, we want to meet Jesus.” Philip told Andrew about it, and they went together to ask Jesus. Jesus replied that the time had come for him to return to his glory in heaven, and that “I must fall and die like a kernel of wheat that falls into the furrows of the earth. Unless I die I will be alone a single seed. But my death will produce many new wheat kernels a plentiful harvest of new lives. “If these Greeks want to be my disciples, tell them to come and follow me, for my servants must be where I am. Now my soul is deeply troubled. Father, bring glory and honor to your name.” Then a voice spoke from heaven saying, “I have already done this, and I will do it again.” When the crowd heard the voice, some of them thought it was thunder, while others declared an angel had spoken to him. Then Jesus told them, “The voice was for your benefit, not mine. The time of judgment for the world has come and the time when Satan, the prince of this world, shall be cast out. And when I am lifted up on the cross, I will draw everyone to me.” “Die?” asked the crowd. “We understood that the Messiah would live forever and never die. Why are you saying he will die? What Messiah are you talking about?” Jesus replied, “My light will shine out for you just a little while longer. Most of the people would not believe Jesus was the Messiah. FRIENDS, IF ANYONE WANTED TO BE JESUS' DISCIPLES, THEY HAD TO LIVE WITH HIM AND FOLLOW HIS LEAD. John 17:20-23 Jesus prayed "Father, I am not praying for these alone but also for the future believers who will come to me because of the testimony of these. My prayer for all of them is that they will be of one heart and mind, just as you and I are, and they will be in us, and the world will believe you sent me. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSOME GREEKS WANTED TO MEET JESUS4679c715-e191-41a9-9979-4c9d3f091b3d144fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/15/many-jewish-leaders-believed-jesus-was-the-messiahChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/15/many-jewish-leaders-believed-jesus-was-the-messiah/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/15/many-jewish-leaders-believed-jesus-was-the-messiahTue, 15 May 2018 23:21:26 GMTMANY JEWISH LEADERS BELIEVED JESUS WAS THE MESSIAHJohn 8, Jesus said to the Jews “I am going away; you will search for me, and die in your sins. You cannot come where I am going.” They asked, “Is he planning suicide? What does he mean, ‘You cannot come where I am going’?” Then Jesus said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not. That is why I said that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am the Messiah, the Son of God, you will die in your sins.” “Tell us who you are,” they demanded. He replied, “I am the one I have always claimed to be. I could condemn you for much and teach you much, but I won’t, for I say only what I am told to by the one who sent me; and he is Truth.” They still didn’t understand he was talking to them about God. So Jesus said, “When you have killed the Messiah, then you will realize that I am he and that I have not been telling you my own ideas, but have spoken what the Father taught me. And he who sent me is with me he has not deserted me for I always do those things that are pleasing to him.” Then many of the Jewish leaders who heard him say these things began believing him to be the Messiah. FRIENDS, JESUS WILL COME BACK ON TIME TO SAVE HIS PEOPLE. Revelation 19:11-15 I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, IN righteousness he make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood:  called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBMANY JEWISH LEADERS BELIEVED JESUS WAS THE MESSIAHdd3e02c3-25ce-4c38-b495-b07c6d0fc844143fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/08/whoever-listens-to-jesus-message-and-believes-in-god-has-eternal-lifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/08/whoever-listens-to-jesus-message-and-believes-in-god-has-eternal-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/08/whoever-listens-to-jesus-message-and-believes-in-god-has-eternal-lifeTue, 08 May 2018 22:56:01 GMTWHOEVER LISTENS TO JESUS' MESSAGE AND BELIEVES IN GOD HAS ETERNAL LIFEJohn 5, Jesus said “I say emphatically that anyone who listens to my message and believes in God who sent me has eternal life, and will never be damned for his sins, but has already passed out of death into life. “And I solemnly declare that the time is coming, in fact, it is here, when the dead shall hear my voice—the voice of the Son of God—and those who listen shall live. The Father has life in himself, and has granted his Son to have life in himself, and to judge the sins of all mankind because he is the Son of Man. Don’t be so surprised! Indeed the time is coming when all the dead in their graves shall hear the voice of God’s Son, and shall rise again—those who have done good, to eternal life; and those who have continued in evil, to judgment. “But I pass no judgment without consulting the Father. I judge as I am told. And my judgment is absolutely fair and just, for it is according to the will of God who sent me and is not merely my own. “When I make claims about myself they aren’t believed, but someone else, yes, John the Baptist, is making these claims for me too. You have gone out to listen to his preaching, and I can assure you that all he says about me is true! FRIENDS, JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE LOST AND REDEEM GOD'S PEOPLE! John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHOEVER LISTENS TO JESUS' MESSAGE AND BELIEVES IN GOD HAS ETERNAL LIFE900873ea-8eb9-4a70-8205-6c12bc6324f5142fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/01/jesus-the-light-that-shines-in-the-darknessChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/01/jesus-the-light-that-shines-in-the-darkness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/05/01/jesus-the-light-that-shines-in-the-darknessTue, 01 May 2018 23:02:33 GMTJESUS, THE LIGHT THAT SHINES IN THE DARKNESSJohn 1, Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is himself God. He created everything there is nothing exists that he didn’t make. Eternal life is in him, and this life gives light to all mankind. His life is the light that shines through the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it. God sent John the Baptist as a witness to the fact that Jesus Christ is the true Light. John himself was not the Light; he was only a witness to identify it. Later on, the one who is the true Light arrived to shine on everyone coming into the world. But although he made the world, the world didn’t recognize him when he came. Even in his own land and among his own people, the Jews, he was not accepted. Only a few would welcome and receive him. But to all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. All they needed to do was to trust him to save them. All those who believe this are reborn! not a physical rebirth resulting from human passion or plan but from the will of God. And Christ became a human being and lived here on earth among us and was full of loving forgiveness and truth. And some of us have seen his glory the glory of the only Son of the heavenly Father! FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE! HE WHO TRUSTS IN JESUS WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED. 1John 5:12-14, He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 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. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS, THE LIGHT THAT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS33e337c4-c8d4-4934-a245-9d9a4507962e141fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/25/faith-must-be-spokenChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/25/faith-must-be-spoken/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/25/faith-must-be-spokenWed, 25 Apr 2018 00:02:08 GMTFaith Must Be Spoken1. This morning God woke me up and the Holy Spirit said Faith must be spoken. Why? Because God spoke the world into existence. Genesis, Chapter 1: 1-4 2. Mark 11:22-23 Jesus said to the disciples, “If you only have faith in God this is the absolute truth—you can say to this Mount of Olives, ‘Rise up and fall into the Mediterranean,’ and your command will be obeyed. All that’s required is that you really believe and have no doubt! 3. James 1:5-8 If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; he will not resent it. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to tell you, for a doubtful mind will be as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind; 7-8 and every decision you then make will be uncertain, as you turn first this way and then that. If you don’t ask with faith, don’t expect the Lord to give you any solid answer.     00:14:0063656noBibleStudyBible Study with Naomi and Sharleenf9ad7482-4c7e-41d1-b14c-821c2e66e1bf140fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/22/jesus-discussed-the-times-just-before-his-second-comingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/22/jesus-discussed-the-times-just-before-his-second-coming/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/22/jesus-discussed-the-times-just-before-his-second-comingSun, 22 Apr 2018 14:43:52 GMTJESUS DISCUSSED THE TIMES JUST BEFORE HIS SECOND COMINGLuke 20, Jesus disciples began talking about the beautiful stonework of the Jewish Temple. Jesus said, “The time is coming when all these things you are admiring will be knocked down, and not one stone will be left on top of another; all will become one vast heap of rubble.” And there will be wars, great earthquakes, and famines in many lands, and epidemics, and terrifying things happening in the heavens. “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived. Then let the people of Judea flee to the hills. Let those in Jerusalem try to escape, and those outside the city must not attempt to return. Days of God’s judgment and words by the prophets will be abundantly fulfilled. Jerusalem shall be conquered and trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of Gentile triumph ends in God’s good time. “Then there will be strange events in the skies, and down here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. The courage of many people will falter because of the fearful fate they see coming upon the earth, for the stability of the very heavens will be broken up. Then the peoples of the earth shall see me, the Messiah, coming in a cloud with power and great glory. So when all these things begin to happen, stand straight and look up! For your salvation is near.” FRIENDS, ALL OF THE SIGNS JESUS DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE COMING TO PASS IN OUR LIFETIME. WHEN JESUS RETURNS, THERE WILL BE PEACE FOR 1000 YEARS. Revelation 20: 4-5, Then I saw thrones, and sitting on them were those who had been given the right to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus, for proclaiming the Word of God, and who had not worshiped the Anticrist or his statue, nor accepted his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came back to life again and now they reigned with Christ for 1000 years. 00:13:0063656nobiblebookclubJESUS DISCUSSED HIS SECOND COMING2a0bc0e4-a594-46a9-87b9-c71c7c012b31139fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/17/the-story-about-jesus-prophesying-his-own-death-and-ressurrectionChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/17/the-story-about-jesus-prophesying-his-own-death-and-ressurrection/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/17/the-story-about-jesus-prophesying-his-own-death-and-ressurrectionTue, 17 Apr 2018 23:34:36 GMTTHE STORY ABOUT JESUS PROPHESYING HIS OWN DEATH AND RESSURRECTIONLuke 18, Gathering the Twelve disciples around him, Jesus told them, “As you know, we are going to Jerusalem. And when we get there, all the predictions of the ancient prophets concerning me will come true. I will be handed over to the Gentiles to be mocked and treated shamefully and spat upon, and lashed and killed. And the third day I will rise again.” But they didn’t understand a thing he said. He seemed to be talking in riddles. As they approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging from travelers. When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. He was told that Jesus from Nazareth was going by, so he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” The crowds ahead of Jesus tried to hush the man, but he only yelled the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” When Jesus arrived at the spot, he stopped. “Bring the blind man over here,” he said. Then Jesus asked the man, “What do you want?” “Lord,” he pleaded, “I want to see!” And Jesus said, “All right, begin seeing! Your faith has healed you.” And instantly the man could see and followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it happen praised God too. FRIENDS, JESUS KNOWS WHO WE ARE, OUR PAST, PRESENT AND OUR FUTURE! John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY ABOUT JESUS PROPHESYING HIS OWN DEATH AND RESSURRECTIONec0070e0-decc-4d60-8a3b-8c76e9f583e9138fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/03/jesus-delegated-power-and-taught-them-the-theory-of-rejectionChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/03/jesus-delegated-power-and-taught-them-the-theory-of-rejection/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/04/03/jesus-delegated-power-and-taught-them-the-theory-of-rejectionTue, 03 Apr 2018 23:09:51 GMTJESUS DELEGATED POWER AND TAUGHT THEM THE THEORY OF REJECTIONLuke 10, Jesus said to the disciples, “Those who welcome you are welcoming me. And those who reject you are rejecting me. And those who reject me are rejecting God who sent me.” When the seventy disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Even the demons obey us when we use your name.” “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan falling from heaven as a flash of lightning! And I have given you authority over all the power of the Enemy, and to walk among serpents and scorpions and to crush them. Nothing shall injure you! However, the important thing is not that demons obey you, but that your names are registered as citizens of heaven.” Then he was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from the intellectuals and worldly wise and for revealing them to those who are as trusting as little children. Yes, thank you, Father, for that is the way you wanted it. I am the Agent of my Father in everything; and no one really knows the Son except the Father, and no one really knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” FRIENDS, POWER WAS DELEGATED, AND AUTHORIZED BY JESUS. Matthew 10:1 Jesus called his twelve disciples and he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBBY SHARLEEN AND NAOMIf1f176cc-d3dc-4c3e-920e-059a6694ee45136fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/27/the-story-about-forgiveness-and-healingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/27/the-story-about-forgiveness-and-healing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/27/the-story-about-forgiveness-and-healingTue, 27 Mar 2018 22:15:52 GMTTHE STORY ABOUT FORGIVENESS AND HEALINGLuke 5, One day while Jesus was teaching, some Jewish religious leaders and teachers of the Law were sitting nearby. (It seemed that these men showed up from every village in all Galilee and Judea, as well as from Jerusalem.) And the Lord’s healing power was upon Jesus. Then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to push through the crowd to Jesus but couldn’t reach him. So they went up on the roof above him, took off some tiles, and lowered the sick man down into the crowd, still on his sleeping mat, right in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “My friend, your sins are forgiven!” “Who does this fellow think he is?” Pharisees exclaimed among themselves. “This is blasphemy! Who but God can forgive sins?” Jesus knew what they were thinking and replied, “Why is it blasphemy? I, the Messiah, have the authority on earth to forgive sins. But talk is cheap. So I’ll prove it by healing this man.” He said, “Pick up your stretcher and go on home, for you are healed!” And immediately, the man jumped to his feet, picked up his mat and went home praising God! Everyone present praised God, remarking over and over again, “We have seen strange things today.” Later on as Jesus left the town he saw a tax collector with the usual reputation for cheating sitting at a tax collection booth. The man’s name was Levi. Jesus said to him, “Come and be one of my disciples!” So Levi left everything, sprang up, and went with him. FRIENDS, FORGIVENESS AND INNER HEALING ARE INTERRELATED. UNFORGIVENESS CAN AFFECT YOUR HEALTH. Malachi 4:2-3 For you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture. Then you will tread upon the wicked as ashes underfoot,” says the Lord Almighty. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY ABOUT FORGIVENESS AND HEALING78afb6c5-438b-49f8-8605-9b29775c1562135fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/20/the-story-about-the-contest-between-jesus-and-his-adversary-the-devilChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/20/the-story-about-the-contest-between-jesus-and-his-adversary-the-devil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/20/the-story-about-the-contest-between-jesus-and-his-adversary-the-devilTue, 20 Mar 2018 23:11:24 GMTTHE STORY ABOUT THE CONTEST BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS ADVERSARY, THE DEVILLuke 4, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan River, being urged by the Spirit out into the barren wastelands of Judea, where Satan tempted him for forty days. He ate nothing all that time and was very hungry. Satan said, “If you are God’s Son, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.” But Jesus replied, “It is written in the Scriptures, ‘Other things in life are much more important than bread!’” Then Satan took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time; and the devil told him, “I will give you all these splendid kingdoms and their glory for they are mine to give to anyone I wish if you will only get down on your knees and worship me.” Jesus replied, “We must worship God, and him alone. So it is written in the Scriptures.” Then Satan took him to Jerusalem to a high roof of the Temple and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say that God will send his angels to guard you and to keep you from crashing to the pavement below!” Jesus replied, “The Scriptures also say, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to a foolish test.’” When the devil had ended all the temptations, he left Jesus for a while and went away. Then Jesus returned to Galilee, full of the Holy Spirit’s power. Soon he became well known throughout all that region for his sermons in the synagogues; everyone praised him. FRIENDS, THE DEVIL TESTED JESUS, BUT JESUS WON THE BATTLE AND GOT THE KEYS OF DEATH AND HELL. Revelation 1:17-18, When I, John saw him, I fell at his feet as dead; but he laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! Though I am the First and Last, the Living One who died, who is now alive forevermore, who has the keys of hell and death don’t be afraid! 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY ABOUT THE CONTEST BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS ADVERSARY, THE DEVILde771c65-f04c-475b-8618-f1a1feffb1be134fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/13/lukes-story-about-zacharias-and-the-angel-gabrielChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/13/lukes-story-about-zacharias-and-the-angel-gabriel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/13/lukes-story-about-zacharias-and-the-angel-gabrielTue, 13 Mar 2018 23:16:17 GMTLUKE'S STORY ABOUT ZACHARIAS AND THE ANGEL, GABRIELLuke 1, A Jewish priest, Zacharias, who lived when Herod was king of Judea. Zacharias was a member of the Abijah division of the Temple service corps. Zacharias and Elizabeth, his wife were godly folk, careful to obey all of God’s laws in spirit as well as in letter. But they had no children and now they were both very old. One day as Zacharias was going about his work in the Temple, the honor fell to him by lot to enter the inner sanctuary and burn incense before the Lord. Zacharias was in the sanctuary when suddenly an angel appeared, and said, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias! God has heard your prayer, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son! And you are to name him John. You will both have great joy and gladness at his birth. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, and persuade many Jews to turn to the Lord. He will precede the coming of the Messiah, preparing the people for his arrival.  Zacharias said to the angel, “But this is impossible! I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to you with this good news! And now, because you haven’t believed me, you are to be stricken silent, unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly come true at the proper time." Soon afterwards Elizabeth his wife became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months. “How kind the Lord is,” she exclaimed, “to take away my disgrace of having no children. FRIENDS, THE JEWS WERE WAITING FOR THEIR MESSIAH AND GOD ANSWERED. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBLUKE'S STORY ABOUT ZACHARIAS AND THE ANGEL, GABRIEL0781e095-6dec-4406-b3e9-aab5a4e52d2d133fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/07/interview-with-minister-naomi-collinsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/07/interview-with-minister-naomi-collins/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/03/07/interview-with-minister-naomi-collinsWed, 07 Mar 2018 00:24:11 GMTInterview with Minister Naomi CollinsMinister Naomi Collins  00:13:0063656noBiblebookNaomi Collinsebefaece-9715-46c2-9a1d-e17974cd47c7132fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/08/the-story-of-gods-plan-for-his-son-jesus-to-save-the-worldChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/08/the-story-of-gods-plan-for-his-son-jesus-to-save-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/08/the-story-of-gods-plan-for-his-son-jesus-to-save-the-worldThu, 08 Feb 2018 14:43:03 GMTTHE STORY OF GOD'S PLAN FOR HIS SON JESUS TO SAVE THE WORLDMatthew 26, when Jesus had finished this talk with his disciples, he told them “As you know, the Passover celebration begins in two days, and I shall be betrayed and crucified.” At that very moment the chief priests and other Jewish officials were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas the high priest, to discuss ways of capturing Jesus quietly and killing him. “But not during the Passover celebration,” they agreed, “for there would be a riot.” Jesus now proceeded to Bethany, to the home of Simon the leper. While he was eating, a woman came in with a bottle of very expensive perfume and poured it over his head. The disciples were indignant. “What a waste of good money,” they said. “Why, she could have sold it for a fortune and given it to the poor.” Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why are you criticizing her? For she has done a good thing to me. You will always have the poor among you, but you won’t always have me. She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial. And she will always be remembered for this deed. The story of what she has done will be told throughout the whole world, wherever the Good News is preached.” FRIENDS, JESUS' DEATH ON THE CROSS WAS GOD'S PLAN TO SAVE THE WORLD. John 3:16-18 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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 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. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY OF GOD'S PLAN FOR HIS SON JESUS TO SAVE THE WORLD5face172-af71-4ff5-acf7-5d8f7eb7c7f3131fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/04/the-story-about-money-hipocracy-and-religionChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/04/the-story-about-money-hipocracy-and-religion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/04/the-story-about-money-hipocracy-and-religionSun, 04 Feb 2018 19:49:30 GMTTHE STORY ABOUT MONEY, HIPOCRACY AND RELIGIONMatthew 23, “Woe to you, Pharisees, and you other religious leaders. Hypocrites! For you won’t let others enter the Kingdom of Heaven and won’t go in yourselves. And you pretend to be holy, with all your long, public prayers in the streets, while you are evicting widows from their homes. Hypocrites! Yes, woe upon you hypocrites. For you go to all lengths to make one convert, and then turn him into twice the son of hell you are yourselves. Blind guides! Woe upon you! For your rule is that to swear ‘By God’s Temple’ means nothing you can break that oath, but to swear ‘By the gold in the Temple’ is binding! Blind fools! Which is greater, the gold, or the Temple that sanctifies the gold? And you say that to take an oath ‘By the altar’ can be broken, but to swear ‘By the gifts on the altar’ is binding! Blind! For which is greater, the gift on the altar, or the altar itself that sanctifies the gift? When you swear ‘By the altar,’ you are swearing by it and everything on it, and when you swear ‘By the Temple,’ you are swearing by it and by God who lives in it. And when you swear ‘By heavens,’ you are swearing by the Throne of God and by God himself. FRIENDS, LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL. 1 Timothy 6:10-11 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY ABOUT MONEY, HIPOCRACY AND RELIGION53155a1f-ee74-41f6-8056-e4f1fad232ea130fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/04/the-story-of-leadership-and-servanthoodChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/04/the-story-of-leadership-and-servanthood/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/04/the-story-of-leadership-and-servanthoodSun, 04 Feb 2018 01:14:38 GMTTHE STORY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVANTHOODMatthew 23, Jesus said to the crowds, and to his disciples, “You would think these Jewish leaders and these Pharisees were Moses, the way they keep making up so many laws! And of course you should obey their every whim! It may be all right to do what they say, but above anything else, don’t follow their example. For they don’t do what they tell you to do. They load you with impossible demands that they themselves don’t even try to keep.“Everything they do is done for show. They act holy by wearing on their arms little prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and by lengthening the memorial fringes of their robes. And how they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the reserved pews in the synagogue! How they enjoy the deference paid them on the streets and to be called ‘Rabbi’ and ‘Master’! Don’t ever let anyone call you that. For only God is your Rabbi and all of you are on the same level, as brothers. And don’t address anyone here on earth as ‘Father,’ for only God in heaven should be addressed like that. And don’t be called ‘Master,’ for only one is your master, even the Messiah. “The more lowly your service to others, the greater you are. To be the greatest, be a servant. But those who think themselves great shall be disappointed and humbled; and those who humble themselves shall be exalted. FRIENDS, THE GREATEST LEADERS ARE PEOPLE WHO SERVE. 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. You cannot serve God and money. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVANTHOOD425903af-8d9f-4b7d-bf9a-8072400ff605129fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/01/jesus-story-about-two-sonsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/01/jesus-story-about-two-sons/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/02/01/jesus-story-about-two-sonsThu, 01 Feb 2018 21:29:41 GMTJESUS' STORY ABOUT TWO SONSMatthew 21, Jesus told this story. "A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work on the farm today.’ ‘I won’t,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then the father told the youngest, ‘You go!’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t. Which of the two was obeying his father?” They replied, “The first, of course.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “Surely evil men and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom before you do. For John the Baptist told you to repent and turn to God, and you wouldn’t, while very evil men and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to repent, and so you couldn’t believe. FRIENDS, SINNERS WHO REPENT AND DO WHAT JESUS ASKS WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD FASTER THAN A RIGHTEOUS PERSON WHO CONTINUES TO DO THEIR OWN THING. Hebrews 5:8-9 Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he had to learn from experience what it was like to obey when obeying meant suffering. It was after he had proved himself perfect in this experience that Jesus became the Giver of eternal salvation to all those who obey him. 00:15:0063656nobiblebookclubJESUS' STORY ABOUT TWO SONSfda7dbbb-fd73-4c7f-9f76-1e364f188870128fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/31/story-of-the-church-having-a-relationship-with-jesus-and-being-a-house-of-prayerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/31/story-of-the-church-having-a-relationship-with-jesus-and-being-a-house-of-prayer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/31/story-of-the-church-having-a-relationship-with-jesus-and-being-a-house-of-prayerWed, 31 Jan 2018 19:19:06 GMTSTORY OF THE CHURCH HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS AND BEING A HOUSE OF PRAYERMatthew 21, The disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. A very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. The multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. When he came into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? The multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves and said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. The blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. When the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased, and said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? FRIENDS, JESUS WILL RETURN SOON FOR ONE BODY OF BELIEVERS THAT KNOW AND LOVE HIM. John 10: 27-30 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and my Father are one. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSTORY OF THE CHURCH HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS AND BEING A HOUSE OF PRAYER00fc4b10-2ddf-4192-a126-371c7281c20c127fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/29/jesus-story-about-the-10-commandmentsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/29/jesus-story-about-the-10-commandments/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/29/jesus-story-about-the-10-commandmentsMon, 29 Jan 2018 14:26:25 GMTJESUS' STORY ABOUT THE 10 COMMANDMENTSMatthew 19, Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Good master, what must I do to have eternal life?” “When you call me good you are calling me God,” Jesus replied, “for God alone is truly good. But to answer your question, you can get to heaven if you keep the Ten Commandments.” “Which ones?” the man asked. And Jesus replied, “Don’t kill, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t lie, honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself!” “I’ve always obeyed every one of them,” the youth replied. “What else must I do?” Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell everything you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” But when the young man heard this, he went away sadly, for he was very rich. Then Jesus said to his disciples, “It is almost impossible for a rich man to get into the Kingdom of Heaven. I say it again it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!” This remark confounded the disciples. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, no one. But with God, everything is possible.” FRIENDS, THE COMMANDMENTS IS STILL OUR GUIDE FOR HEALTHY LIVING. Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEMOOKCLUBJESUS' STORY ABOUT THE 10 COMMANDMENTS53b653b5-4e69-43a6-ac03-b5ce327f2786126fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/25/the-story-of-what-people-and-disciples-said-who-jesus-isChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/25/the-story-of-what-people-and-disciples-said-who-jesus-is/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/25/the-story-of-what-people-and-disciples-said-who-jesus-isThu, 25 Jan 2018 14:11:16 GMTTHE STORY OF WHAT PEOPLE AND DISCIPLES SAID WHO JESUS ISMatthew 16, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who are the people saying that I am?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah; some, Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “Who do you think I am?” Simon Peter answered, “The Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” “God has blessed you, Simon, son of Jonah,” Jesus said, “for my Father in heaven has personally revealed this to you this is not from any human source. You are Peter, a stone; and upon this rock I will build my church; and all the powers of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; whatever doors you lock on earth shall be locked in heaven; and whatever doors you open on earth shall be open in heaven!” Then he warned the disciples against telling others that he was the Messiah. From then on Jesus began to speak plainly to his disciples about going to Jerusalem, and what would happen to him there that he would suffer at the hands of the Jewish leaders, that he would be killed, and that three days later he would be raised to life again. FRIENDS, THE DISCIPLES UNDERSTOOD WHO JESUS IS; THE MESSIAH AND SON OF THE LIVING GOD! 40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. Luke 4: 40-41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ 00:12:0063656nobiblebookclubTHE STORY OF WHAT PEOPLE AND DISCIPLES SAID WHO JESUS ISf4cd957c-2b4a-4c9c-b2dc-1b0d4c4497cf124fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/24/the-story-of-jesus-and-the-phariseesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/24/the-story-of-jesus-and-the-pharisees/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/24/the-story-of-jesus-and-the-phariseesWed, 24 Jan 2018 01:27:15 GMTTHE STORY OF JESUS AND THE PHARISEESMatthew 15, Some Pharisees (religious leaders) and other Jewish leaders now arrived from Jerusalem to interview Jesus. “Why do your disciples disobey the ancient Jewish traditions?” they demanded. “For they ignore our ritual of ceremonial handwashing before they eat.” He replied, “And why do your traditions violate the direct commandments of God? For instance, God’s law is ‘Honor your father and mother; anyone who reviles his parents must die.’ But you say, ‘Even if your parents are in need, you may give their support money to the church instead.’ And so, by your man-made rule, you nullify the direct command of God to honor and care for your parents. You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, ‘These people say they honor me, but their hearts are far away. Their worship is worthless, for they teach their man-made laws instead of those from God. FRIENDS, MAN-MADE LAWS BRINGS DEATH BUT THE FREE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. Romans 3:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 00:12:0063656nobiblebookclubTHE STORY OF JESUS AND THE PHARISEESdb256dc5-ddcb-457c-8063-b3fc4d17ac60123fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/22/story-of-jesus-and-peters-walk-on-waterChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/22/story-of-jesus-and-peters-walk-on-water/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/22/story-of-jesus-and-peters-walk-on-waterMon, 22 Jan 2018 19:05:54 GMTSTORY OF JESUS AND PETER'S WALK ON WATERMatthew 14, Jesus told his disciples to get into their boat and cross to the other side of the lake while he stayed to get the people started home. Then afterwards he went up into the hills to pray. Night fell, and out on the lake the disciples were in trouble. For the wind had risen and they were fighting heavy seas. About four o’clock in the morning Jesus came to them, walking on the water! They screamed in terror, for they thought he was a ghost. But Jesus immediately spoke to them, reassuring them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. Then Peter called to him: “Sir, if it is really you, tell me to come over to you, walking on the water.” “All right,” the Lord said, “come along!” So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Instantly Jesus reached out his hand and rescued him. “O man of little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. The others sat there, awestruck. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. They landed at Gennesaret. The news of their arrival spread quickly throughout the city, and soon people were rushing around, telling everyone to bring in their sick to be healed. The sick begged him to let them touch even the tassel of his robe, and all who did were healed. FRIENDS, PETER WALKED ON WATER AS LONG AS HE KEPT HIS EYES FOCUSED ON JESUS! Mark 11:23 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. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSTORY OF JESUS AND PETER'S WALK ON WATERb568b8ed-d2b5-4d98-9545-e17fe7335665122fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/21/jesus-story-about-the-good-seeds-and-thistlesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/21/jesus-story-about-the-good-seeds-and-thistles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/21/jesus-story-about-the-good-seeds-and-thistlesSun, 21 Jan 2018 03:25:11 GMTJESUS' STORY ABOUT THE GOOD SEEDS AND THISTLESMatthew 13, Jesus constantly used these illustrations because the prophets said Jesus will never speak to them without at least one illustration; parables and explain mysteries hidden since the beginning of time.” Then, leaving the crowds outside, he went into the house. His disciples asked him to explain to them the illustration of the thistles and the wheat. “All right,” he said, “I am the farmer who sows the choice seed. The field is the world, and the seed represents the people of the Kingdom; the thistles are the people belonging to Satan. The enemy who sowed the thistles among the wheat is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are the angels. “Just as in this story the thistles are separated and burned, so shall it be at the end of the world: I will send my angels, they will separate out of the Kingdom every temptation and all who are evil, and throw them into the furnace. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the godly shall shine as the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Listen! “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure a man discovered in a field. In his excitement, he sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field and get the treasure, too! “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a pearl merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. He discovered a real bargain a pearl of great value and sold everything he owned to purchase it! FRIENDS, GOOD AND EVIL IS IN THE WORLD BUT ONE DAY SOON, JESUS WILL PREVAIL AND LIVE WITH US FOREVER! Revelación 21:3-4 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. 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. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS' STORY ABOUT THE GOOD SEEDS AND THISTLES9569a21d-0623-4601-a7b0-cea3b902aa09121fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/20/story-about-the-good-seed-and-the-kingdom-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/20/story-about-the-good-seed-and-the-kingdom-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/20/story-about-the-good-seed-and-the-kingdom-of-godSat, 20 Jan 2018 00:39:52 GMTSTORY ABOUT THE GOOD SEED AND THE KINGDOM OF GODMatthew 13, Jesus went down to the shore, where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat and taught from it while the people listened on the beach. He used many illustrations such as this one in his sermon: “A farmer was sowing grain in his fields. As he scattered the seed across the ground, some fell beside a path, and the birds came and ate it. And some fell on rocky soil where there was little depth of earth; the plants sprang up quickly enough in the shallow soil, but the hot sun soon scorched them and they withered and died, for they had so little root. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns choked out the tender blades. But some fell on good soil and produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as he had planted. If you have ears, listen!” His disciples came and asked him, “Why do you always use these hard-to-understand illustrations?” Then Jesus explained to them that only they were permitted to understand about the Kingdom of Heaven, and others were not. FRIENDS, THE KINGDOM OF GOD GROWS AS SINNERS COME TO JESUS. Matthew 24:14 Jesus said, this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSTORY ABOUT THE GOOD SEED AND THE KINGDOM OF GODe5f881e4-ebfb-40ef-87d6-6b348ee21871120fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/18/the-story-of-jesus-and-the-phariseesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/18/the-story-of-jesus-and-the-pharisees/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/18/the-story-of-jesus-and-the-phariseesThu, 18 Jan 2018 02:14:15 GMTTHE STORY OF JESUS AND THE PHARISEESMatthew 11, Jesus said to the Pharisees, “Haven’t you ever read what King David did when he and his friends were hungry? He went into the Temple and they ate the special bread permitted to the priests alone. That was breaking the law too. And haven’t you ever read in the law of Moses how the priests on duty in the Temple may work on the Sabbath? And truly, one is here who is greater than the Temple! But if you had known the meaning of this Scripture verse, ‘I want you to be merciful more than I want your offerings,’ you would not have condemned those who aren’t guilty! For I, the Messiah, am master even of the Sabbath.” Then he went over to the synagogue and noticed there a man with a deformed hand. The Pharisees asked Jesus, “Is it legal to work by healing on the Sabbath day?” (They were, of course, hoping he would say yes, so they could arrest him!) This was his answer: “If you had just one sheep, and it fell into a well on the Sabbath, would you work to rescue it that day? Of course you would. And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, it is right to do good on the Sabbath.” Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your arm.” And as he did, his hand became normal, just like the other one! Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot Jesus’ arrest and death. FRIENDS, JESUS WAS IN CONTROL OF HIS DESTINY. HE COMPLETED GODS PLAN. John 6:38-39 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 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. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY OF JESUS AND THE PHARISEES006ceda2-afb9-4921-a90f-5ebf2a80dd90119fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/17/the-story-of-jesus-prayer-for-truth-revelation-and-rest-for-lost-soulsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/17/the-story-of-jesus-prayer-for-truth-revelation-and-rest-for-lost-souls/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/17/the-story-of-jesus-prayer-for-truth-revelation-and-rest-for-lost-soulsWed, 17 Jan 2018 04:25:18 GMTTHE STORY OF JESUS' PRAYER FOR TRUTH, REVELATION AND REST FOR LOST SOULS  Matthew 11, “Woe to you, Chorazin, and woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in your streets had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented long ago in shame and humility. Truly, Tyre and Sidon will be better off on the Judgment Day than you! And Capernaum, though highly honored, shall go down to hell! For if the marvelous miracles I did in you had been done in Sodom, it would still be here today. Truly, Sodom will be better off at the Judgment Day than you.” And Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding the truth from those who think themselves so wise, and for revealing it to little children. Yes, Father, for it pleased you to do it this way! “Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. Only the Father knows the Son, and the Father is known only by the Son and by those to whom the Son reveals him. Come to me and I will give you rest all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. Wear my yoke for it fits perfectly and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; for I give you only light burdens.” FRIENDS, JESUS' BURDEN IS FOR THE LOST AND NOT WILLING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH. 2 Peter 3: 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY OF JESUS' PRAYER FOR TRUTH, REVELATION AND REST FOR LOST SOULSf34504c8-2067-4ee8-ad9d-1f1cb6eda02a118fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/15/story-about-the-authority-and-power-jesus-gave-us-to-reap-the-great-harvestChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/15/story-about-the-authority-and-power-jesus-gave-us-to-reap-the-great-harvest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/15/story-about-the-authority-and-power-jesus-gave-us-to-reap-the-great-harvestMon, 15 Jan 2018 01:42:26 GMTSTORY ABOUT THE AUTHORITY AND POWER JESUS GAVE US TO REAP THE GREAT HARVEST Matthew 10, Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them authority to drive out the evil spirits and heal all kinds of sickness and disease. Jesus sent them with these instructions: go and tell them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. He heals the sick, raises the dead, heals the lepers and drives out the demons. Give as freely as you have received it! "Do not take money with you, do not even carry a duffel bag with extra clothes and shoes, or even a cane, for those you help you should feed and care for it.When you ask permission to stay, be friendly and if it turns out to be a godly home, give him your blessing, if not, keep the blessing Any city or home that does not welcome you shakes the dust from that place of your feet when you leave, Certainly the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better on the Day of Judgment that they. "I send you like sheep among wolves. Be as cautious as snakes and harmless as doves. FRIENDS, THE DAY OF JUDGMENT COMES NEXT! MANY SOULS ARE READY. Revelation 14:15 Another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, push your sickle and reap; because it's time you harvested; because the harvest of the earth is ripe.   00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSTORY ABOUT THE AUTHORITY AND POWER JESUS GAVE US TO REAP THE GREAT HARVESTa2cb1baa-88e2-43fe-a034-d0099789f30f117fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/13/the-story-of-the-great-harvest-and-healing-for-all-who-askedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/13/the-story-of-the-great-harvest-and-healing-for-all-who-asked/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/13/the-story-of-the-great-harvest-and-healing-for-all-who-askedSat, 13 Jan 2018 15:51:44 GMTTHE STORY OF THE GREAT HARVEST AND HEALING FOR ALL WHO ASKED!Matthew 9, Two blind men followed along behind Jesus shouting, “O Son of King David, have mercy on us.” They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?” “Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.” Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your faith it will happen.” And suddenly they could see! Jesus sternly warned them not to tell anyone about it, but instead they spread his fame all over the town. Leaving that place, Jesus met a man who couldn’t speak because a demon was inside him. So Jesus cast out the demon, and instantly the man could talk. How the crowds marveled! “Never in all our lives have we seen anything like this,” they exclaimed. But the Pharisees said, “The reason he can cast out demons is that he is demon-possessed himself possessed by Satan, the demon king!” Jesus traveled around through all the cities and villages of that area, teaching in the Jewish synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And wherever he went he healed people of every sort of illness. And what pity he felt for the crowds that came, because their problems were so great and they didn’t know what to do or where to go for help. They were like sheep without a shepherd. FRIENDS, MANY SOULS ARE READY TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS AND RECEIVE THEIR HEALING! Luke 10:2 Jesus said 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. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY OF THE GREAT HARVEST AND HEALING FOR ALL WHO ASKED!a193f339-210e-4876-b283-ec1bccf9ccb1116fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/11/the-story-about-having-little-faith-and-serviceChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/11/the-story-about-having-little-faith-and-service/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/11/the-story-about-having-little-faith-and-serviceThu, 11 Jan 2018 19:14:22 GMTTHE STORY ABOUT HAVING LITTLE FAITH AND SERVICEMatthew 8, When Jesus noticed how large the crowd was growing, he instructed his disciples to get ready to cross to the other side of the lake. Just then one of the Jewish religious teachers said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you no matter where you go!” But Jesus said, I, the Messiah, have no home of my own no place to lay my head.” Another of his disciples said, “Sir, when my father is dead, then I will follow you.” But Jesus told him, “Follow me now! Let those who are spiritually dead care for their own dead.” Then he got into a boat and crossed the lake with his disciples. Suddenly a terrible storm came up, with waves higher than the boat. But Jesus was asleep. The disciples woke him, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re sinking!” But Jesus answered, “O you men of little faith! Why are you so frightened?” Then he stood up and rebuked the wind and waves, and the storm subsided and all was calm. The disciples just sat there, awed! “Who is this,” they asked themselves, “that even the winds and the sea obey him?” When they arrived on the other side of the lake, in the country of the Gadarenes, two men with demons in them met him. They began screaming at him, “What do you want with us, O Son of God? You have no right to torment us yet.” A herd of pigs was feeding in the distance, so the demons begged, “If you cast us out, send us into that herd of pigs.” “All right,” Jesus told them. “Begone. And they came out of the men and entered the pigs, and the whole herd rushed over a cliff and drowned in the water below. FRIENDS, OUR FAITH CONTINUOUSLY GROWS AS WE SERVE THE LORD! Matthew 13:31-32 Jesus said, The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becomes a tree. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOKCLUBTHE STORY ABOUT HAVING LITTLE FAITH AND SERVICEb8e37d44-7b83-4d06-a2ef-a2f1b83e78ef115fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/10/the-story-about-faith-in-jesus-and-healingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/10/the-story-about-faith-in-jesus-and-healing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/10/the-story-about-faith-in-jesus-and-healingWed, 10 Jan 2018 12:22:12 GMTTHE STORY ABOUT FAITH IN JESUS AND HEALINGMatthew 8, Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the hillside. Look! A leper is approaching. He kneels before him, worshiping. “Sir,” the leper pleads, “if you want to, you can heal me.” Jesus touches the man. “I want to,” he says. “Be healed.” And instantly the leprosy disappears. Then Jesus says to him, “Don’t stop to talk to anyone; go right over to the priest to be examined; and take with you the offering required by Moses’ law for lepers who are healed a public testimony of your cure.” When Jesus arrived in Capernaum, a Roman army captain came and pled with him to come to his home and heal his servant boy who was in bed paralyzed and racked with pain. “Yes,” Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.” Then the officer said, “Sir, I am not worthy to have you in my home; and it isn’t necessary for you to come. If you will only stand here and say, ‘Be healed,’ my servant will get well! I know, because I am under the authority of my superior officers and I have authority over my soldiers, and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave boy, ‘Do this or that,’ and he does it. And I know you have authority to tell his sickness to go and it will go!” Jesus stood there amazed! Turning to the crowd he said, “I haven’t seen faith like this in all the land of Israel! FRIENDS, THERE IS HEALING IN THE NAME OF JESUS! Matthew 9:35 Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY ABOUT FAITH IN JESUS AND HEALING15542d2c-e440-4806-a8b8-ef2f273a576d114fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/08/the-story-about-prayer-and-moneyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/08/the-story-about-prayer-and-money/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2018/01/08/the-story-about-prayer-and-moneyMon, 08 Jan 2018 01:04:25 GMTTHE STORY ABOUT PRAYER AND MONEYMatthew 6, Jesus said: And now about prayer. When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who pretend piety by praying publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. Truly, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, all alone, and shut the door behind you and pray to your Father secretly, and your Father, who knows your secrets, will reward you. “Don’t recite the same prayer over and over as the heathen do, who think prayers are answered only by repeating them again and again. Remember, your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! “Pray along these lines: ‘Our Father in heaven, we honor your holy name. We ask that your kingdom will come now. May your will be done here on earth, just as it is in heaven. Give us our food again today, as usual, and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us. Don’t bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One. Amen. Your heavenly Father will forgive you if you forgive those who sin against you; but if you refuse to forgive them, he will not forgive you. “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and disheveled so people will feel sorry for them. When you fast, put on festive clothing, so that no one will suspect you are hungry, except your Father who knows every secret. And he will reward you.  “You cannot serve two masters: God and money. For you will hate one and love the other. GOD WANTS US TO CONNECT WITH HIM IN HIS WAY AND PRAYER IS MORE VALUABLE THAN MONEY. HIS WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS. Isaiah 55:8-9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY ABOUT PRAYER AND MONEY740ef083-8cf3-4e3e-b402-0cff49228ff5113fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/26/the-story-of-the-harlot-riding-on-the-beastChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/26/the-story-of-the-harlot-riding-on-the-beast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/26/the-story-of-the-harlot-riding-on-the-beastTue, 26 Dec 2017 23:16:06 GMTTHE STORY OF THE HARLOT RIDING ON THE BEASTRevelation 17, One of the seven angels who had poured out the plagues came over and talked with me. “Come with me,” he said, “and I will show you what is going to happen to the Notorious Prostitute, who sits upon the many waters of the world. The kings of the world have had immoral relations with her, and the people of the earth have been made drunk by the wine of her immorality.” So the angel took me in spirit into the wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet animal that had seven heads and ten horns written all over with blasphemies against God. The woman wore purple and scarlet clothing and beautiful jewelry made of gold and precious gems and pearls, she held a golden goblet full of obscenities: A mysterious caption was written on her forehead: “Babylon the Great, Mother of Prostitutes and of Idol Worship Everywhere around the World.” I could see that she was drunk with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus she had killed.  “Why are you so surprised?” the angel asked. “I’ll tell you who she is and what the animal she is riding on represents. Soon he will come up out of the bottomless pit and go to eternal destruction; and the people of earth, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life before the world began, will be dumbfounded at his reappearance after being dead. “And now think hard: his seven heads represent a certain city built on seven hills where this woman has her residence. And this woman you saw in your vision represents the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.” FRIENDS, THE HARLOT IS A CITY THAT WILL PARTNER WITH THE ANTICHRIST. ONE DAY, THE HARLOT CITY WILL BE BURNED. Rec 18:10-11 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE STORY OF THE HARLOT RIDING ON THE BEAST6cce9da5-3224-4fe5-b0b8-d10a87455e54112fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/24/the-holy-of-holies-in-heavens-temple-was-thrown-wide-openChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/24/the-holy-of-holies-in-heavens-temple-was-thrown-wide-open/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/24/the-holy-of-holies-in-heavens-temple-was-thrown-wide-openSun, 24 Dec 2017 20:03:19 GMTTHE HOLY OF HOLIES IN HEAVEN'S TEMPLE WAS THROWN WIDE OPENRevelation 15, I saw in heaven another mighty pageant showing things to come: Seven angels were assigned to carry down to earth the seven last plague and then at last God’s anger will be finished. Spread out before me was what seemed to be an ocean of fire and glass, and on it stood all those who had been victorious over the Evil Creature and his statue and his mark and number. All were holding harps of God, and they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous Are your doings, Lord God Almighty. Just and true Are your ways, O King of Ages. Who shall not fear, O Lord, And glorify your Name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come And worship before you, for your righteous deeds have been disclosed.” Then I looked and saw that the Holy of Holies of the temple in heaven was thrown wide open! FRIENDS, BECAUSE JESUS' SHED HIS BLOOD FOR US, NOW WE CAN ENTER THE HOLY OF HOLIES! Psalms 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE HOLY OF HOLIES IN HEAVEN'S TEMPLE WAS THROWN WIDE OPEN031734b3-ef0f-4f1a-a16e-15c2f8b19d6e111fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/23/the-144000-evangelists-meet-jesus-and-sing-a-new-songChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/23/the-144000-evangelists-meet-jesus-and-sing-a-new-song/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/23/the-144000-evangelists-meet-jesus-and-sing-a-new-songSat, 23 Dec 2017 18:47:19 GMTTHE 144,000 EVANGELISTS MEET JESUS AND SING A NEW SONGRevelation 14, I saw a Lamb standing on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, and with him were 144,000 Jewish Evangelists who had his Name and his Father’s Name written on their foreheads. And I heard a sound from heaven like the roaring of a great waterfall or the rolling of mighty thunder. It was the singing of a choir accompanied by harps. This tremendous choir 144,000 strong—sang a wonderful new song in front of the throne of God and before the four Living Beings and the twenty-four Elders; and no one could sing this song except those 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. For they are spiritually undefiled, pure as virgins, following the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been purchased from among the men on the earth as a consecrated offering to God and the Lamb. No falsehood can be charged against them; they are blameless. FRIENDS, JESUS ALWAYS LOVED HIS PEOPLE AND WILL COME BACK TO RESCUE THEM. Matthew 1:21-22 The Angel said she (Mary) shall bring forth a son, and he shalt be called JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. This was done to fulfill the word spoken of the Lord by the prophet. Read Chapter 7 describes who are the 144,000 evangelists.  00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE 144,000 EVANGELISTS MEET JESUS AND SING A NEW SONG8739404c-1a69-4806-b69c-c51ce7c4bda4110fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/21/story-of-the-3rd-jewish-temple-two-witnesses-in-jerusalemChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/21/story-of-the-3rd-jewish-temple-two-witnesses-in-jerusalem/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/21/story-of-the-3rd-jewish-temple-two-witnesses-in-jerusalemThu, 21 Dec 2017 02:11:26 GMTSTORY OF THE 3RD JEWISH TEMPLE & TWO WITNESSES IN JERUSALEMRevelation 11, I was given a measuring stick and told to go and measure the temple of God, including the inner court where the altar stands, and to count the number of worshipers. “But do not measure the outer court,” I was told, “for it has been turned over to the nations. They will trample the Holy City for forty-two months. And I will give power to my two witnesses to prophesy 1,260 days* clothed in sackcloth.” These two prophets are the two olive trees, and two candlesticks standing before the God of all the earth. Anyone trying to harm them will be killed by bursts of fire shooting from their mouths. They have power to shut the skies so that no rain will fall during the three and a half years they prophesy, and to turn rivers and oceans to blood, and to send every kind of plague upon the earth as often as they wish. When they complete the three and a half years of their solemn testimony, the tyrant who comes out of the bottomless pit will declare war against them and conquer and kill them; and for three and a half days their bodies will be exposed in the streets of Jerusalem (the city fittingly described as “Sodom” or “Egypt”) the very place where their Lord was crucified. No one will be allowed to bury them, and people from many nations will crowd around to gaze at them. And there will be a worldwide holiday people everywhere will rejoice and give presents to each other and throw parties to celebrate the death of the two prophets who had tormented them so much!But after three and a half days, the spirit of life from God will enter them, and they will stand up! And great fear will fall on everyone. FRIENDS, THE TEMPLE WILL BE REBUILT IN JERUSALEM SOON AND THE TWO WITNESSES ARE ALIVE NOW. Mark 13:14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSTORY OF THE 3RD JEWISH TEMPLE & TWO WITNESSES IN JERUSALEM6b668c88-f0be-4371-9805-4be47ce6b58019fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/19/you-must-prophesy-to-many-peoples-nations-tribes-and-kingsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/19/you-must-prophesy-to-many-peoples-nations-tribes-and-kings/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/19/you-must-prophesy-to-many-peoples-nations-tribes-and-kingsTue, 19 Dec 2017 16:09:39 GMTYOU MUST PROPHESY TO MANY PEOPLES, NATIONS, TRIBES AND KINGSRevelation 10, I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, surrounded by a cloud, with a rainbow over his head; his face shone like the sun and his feet flashed with fire. And he held open in his hand a small scroll. He set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the earth and gave a great shout it was like the roar of a lion and the seven thunders crashed their reply. I was about to write what the thunders said when a voice from heaven called to me, “Don’t do it. Their words are not to be revealed.” Then the mighty angel standing on the sea and land lifted his right hand to heaven and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it and the earth and all that it contains and the sea and its inhabitants, that there should be no more delay, but that when the seventh angel blew his trumpet, then God’s veiled plan mysterious through the ages ever since it was announced by his servants the prophets would be fulfilled. Then the voice from heaven spoke to me again, “Go and get the unrolled scroll from the mighty angel standing there upon the sea and land.” So I approached him and asked him to give me the scroll. “Yes, take it and eat it,” he said. “At first it will taste like honey, but when you swallow it, it will make your stomach sour!” So I took it from his hand, and ate it! And just as he had said, it was sweet in my mouth, but it gave me a stomachache when I swallowed it. Then he told me, “You must prophesy further about many peoples, nations, tribes, and kings.” FRIENDS, THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS AND THE SAVIOR JESUS MUST GO INTO ALL THE WORLD NOW! Matthew 24:14 This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then the end shall come. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBYOU MUST PROPHESY TO MANY PEOPLES, NATIONS, TRIBES AND KINGSebe8aff3-3325-4842-9dd5-e69d45a3592218fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/18/the-rise-of-the-6th-trumpet-warChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/18/the-rise-of-the-6th-trumpet-war/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/18/the-rise-of-the-6th-trumpet-warMon, 18 Dec 2017 16:31:41 GMTTHE RISE OF THE 6TH TRUMPET WARTHE RISE OF THE 6TH TRUMPET WAR Revelation 9, The sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the golden altar that stands before the throne of God, saying to the sixth angel, “Release the four mighty demons held bound at the great River Euphrates.” They had been kept in readiness for that year and month and day and hour, and now they were turned loose to kill a third of all mankind. They led an army of 200,000,000 warriors I heard an announcement of how many there were. I saw their horses spread out before me in my vision; their riders wore fiery-red breastplates, though some were sky-blue and others yellow. The horses’ heads looked much like lions’, and smoke and fire and flaming sulphur billowed from their mouths, killing one-third of all mankind. Their power of death was not only in their mouths, but in their tails as well, for their tails were similar to serpents’ heads that struck and bit with fatal wounds. But the men left alive after these plagues still refused to worship God! They would not renounce their demon-worship, nor their idols made of gold and silver, brass, stone, and wood which neither see nor hear nor walk! Neither did they change their mind and attitude about all their murders and witchcraft, their immorality and theft. FRIENDS, GOD WHO MADE HUMANS DESIRE OUR LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS BUT HE IS ALSO A JUST GOD. John 3:17-18 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 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. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE RISE OF THE 6TH TRUMPET WAR4bda93d2-d840-4cf5-a401-dae54b305f8b17fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/17/the-lamb-broke-the-7-seals-and-4-horses-were-unleashedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/17/the-lamb-broke-the-7-seals-and-4-horses-were-unleashed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/17/the-lamb-broke-the-7-seals-and-4-horses-were-unleashedSun, 17 Dec 2017 12:56:51 GMTTHE LAMB BROKE THE 7 SEALS AND 4 HORSES WERE UNLEASHEDRevelation 6, when the fourth seal was broken, I heard the fourth Living Being say, “Come!” And now I saw a pale horse, and its rider’s name was Death and another horse whose rider’s name was Hell. They were given control of one-fourth of the earth, to kill with war and famine and disease and wild animals. And when he broke open the fifth seal, I saw an altar, and underneath it all the souls of those who had been martyred for preaching the Word of God called loudly to the Lord and said, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long will it be before you judge the people of the earth and avenge our blood?” White robes were given to each of them, and they were told to rest a little longer until fellow servants of Jesus, had been martyred on the earth and joined them. Then he broke the sixth seal, and there was a vast earthquake; the sun became dark like black cloth, and the moon was blood red. Then the stars of heaven appeared to be falling to earth and all men great and small, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and rocks of the mountains, and cried to the mountains to crush them. “Fall on us,” they pleaded, “and hide us from the face of the one sitting on the throne, and from the anger of the Lamb, because the great day of their anger has come, and who can survive it?” FRIENDS, JUDGEMENT IS COMING TO ALL. THE GOOD NEWS IS JESUS PAID THE PRICE FOR OUR SINS WITH HIS PRECIOUS BLOOD. 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; 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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 00:14:0063656nobiblebookclubTHE LAMB BROKE THE 7 SEALS AND 4 HORSES WERE UNLEASHED2b46c94a-a7ef-4c98-8496-527ea7559e6a16fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/16/4-angels-carry-out-gods-plan-and-holds-back-the-four-windsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/16/4-angels-carry-out-gods-plan-and-holds-back-the-four-winds/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/16/4-angels-carry-out-gods-plan-and-holds-back-the-four-windsSat, 16 Dec 2017 18:15:45 GMT4 ANGELS CARRY OUT GOD'S PLAN AND HOLDS BACK THE FOUR WINDSRevelation 7, I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds from blowing so that not a leaf rustled in the trees, and the ocean became as smooth as glass. And I saw another angel coming from the east, carrying the Great Seal of the Living God. And he shouted out to those four angels who had been given power to injure earth and sea, “Wait! Don’t do anything yet hurt neither earth nor sea nor trees—until we have placed the Seal of God upon the foreheads of his servants.” How many were given this mark? I heard the number—it was 144,000; out of all twelve tribes of Israel. After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from all nations and provinces and languages, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white, with palm branches in their hands. And they were shouting with a mighty shout, “Salvation comes from our God upon the throne, and from the Lamb." And now all the angels were crowding around the throne and around the Elders and the four Living Beings, and falling face down before the throne and worshipping God. “Amen! Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and forever. Amen!” FRIENDS, THERE ARE MYRIADS OF ANGELS WHO WORSHIP GOD 24/7. THEY CARRY OUT GOD'S DIRECTIVES AND MINISTER TO THE SAINTS. Hebrews 1:13-14 But to which of the angels said God at any time, sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUB4 ANGELS CARRY OUT GOD'S PLAN AND HOLDS BACK THE FOUR WINDS2676605f-3eb1-4df2-89ba-e8a19d1731f215fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/15/the-lamb-broke-the-7-seals-and-4-horses-were-unleashedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/15/the-lamb-broke-the-7-seals-and-4-horses-were-unleashed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/15/the-lamb-broke-the-7-seals-and-4-horses-were-unleashedFri, 15 Dec 2017 17:11:45 GMTTHE LAMB BROKE THE 7 SEALS AND 4 HORSES WERE UNLEASHEDRevelation 6, when the fourth seal was broken, I heard the fourth Living Being say, “Come!” And now I saw a pale horse, and its rider’s name was Death. And there followed after him another horse whose rider’s name was Hell. They were given control of one-fourth of the earth, to kill with war and famine and disease and wild animals. And when he broke open the fifth seal, I saw an altar, and underneath it all the souls of those who had been martyred for preaching the Word of God and for being faithful in their witnessing. They called loudly to the Lord and said, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long will it be before you judge the people of the earth for what they’ve done to us? When will you avenge our blood against those living on the earth?” White robes were given to each of them, and they were told to rest a little longer until their other brothers, fellow servants of Jesus, had been martyred on the earth and joined them. I watched as he broke the sixth seal, and there was a vast earthquake and all men great and small, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and rocks of the mountains, and cried “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the one sitting on the throne, and from the anger of the Lamb, because the great day of their anger has come, and who can survive it?” FRIENDS, JUDGEMENT IS COMING TO ALL. THE GOOD NEWS IS JESUS PAID THE PRICE FOR OUR SINS WITH HIS PRECIOUS BLOOD. 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; 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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE LAMB BROKE THE 7 SEALS AND 4 HORSES WERE UNLEASHEDbaedbb31-cb9b-4b3f-92c4-213788f4e90214fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/14/jesus-the-lion-of-judah-was-worthy-to-open-the-sealChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/14/jesus-the-lion-of-judah-was-worthy-to-open-the-seal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/14/jesus-the-lion-of-judah-was-worthy-to-open-the-sealThu, 14 Dec 2017 13:15:34 GMTJESUS, THE LION OF JUDAH WAS WORTHY TO OPEN THE SEALJESUS, THE LION OF JUDAH WAS WORTHY TO OPEN THE SEAL Revelation 5, I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who was sitting on the throne, a scroll with writing on the inside and on the back, and sealed with seven seals. A mighty angel with a loud voice was shouting out this question: “Who is worthy to break the seals on this scroll and to unroll it?” But no one in all heaven or earth or from among the dead was permitted to open and read it. Then I wept with disappointment because no one anywhere was worthy; no one could tell us what it said. But one of the twenty-four Elders said to me, “Stop crying, for look! The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, and proved himself worthy to open the scroll and to break its seven seals.” I looked and saw a Lamb standing there before the twenty-four Elders, in front of the throne and the Living Beings, and on the Lamb were wounds that once had caused his death. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the sevenfold Spirit of God, sent out into every part of the world. He stepped forward and took the scroll from the right hand of the one sitting upon the throne. And as he took the scroll, the twenty-four Elders fell down before the Lamb, each with a harp and golden vials filled with incense the prayers of God’s people! They were singing him a new song with these words: “You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it; for you were slain, and your blood has bought people from every nation as gifts for God. And you have gathered them into kingdom and made the priests of our God; they shall reign upon the earth.” FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE SAVIOR PROPHESIED IN THE OT AND WILL BE COMING BACK SOON TO COMPLETE GOD'S PURPOSE IN THE NT. Rev. 22:12 behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 00:14:0063656noJESUS, THE LION OF JUDAH WAS WORTHY TO OPEN THE SEAL36e6683e-2c39-4dcb-95a7-9aa4c27fb0f94fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/12/you-have-obeyed-and-not-denied-the-name-of-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/12/you-have-obeyed-and-not-denied-the-name-of-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/12/12/you-have-obeyed-and-not-denied-the-name-of-jesusTue, 12 Dec 2017 13:11:05 GMTYOU HAVE OBEYED AND NOT DENIED THE NAME OF JESUSRevelation 3: “Write this letter to the leader of the church in Philadelphia. “This message is sent to you by the one who is holy and true and has the key of David to open what no one can shut and to shut what no one can open.“I know you well; you aren’t strong, but you have tried to obey and have not denied my Name. Therefore I have opened a door to you that no one can shut. “Note this: I will force those supporting the causes of Satan while claiming to be mine (but they aren’t they are lying) to fall at your feet and acknowledge that you are the ones I love. “Because you have patiently obeyed me despite the persecution, therefore I will protect you from the time of Great Tribulation and temptation, which will come upon the world to test everyone alive. Look, I am coming soon! Hold tightly to the little strength you have so that no one will take away your crown. “As for the one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God; he will be secure and will go out no more; and I will write my God’s Name on him, and he will be a citizen in the city of my God the New Jerusalem, coming down from heaven from my God; and he will have my new Name inscribed upon him. FRIENDS, THERE IS NO OTHER NAME BY WHICH WE MAY BE SAVED. HIS NAME IS JESUS. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBYOU HAVE OBEYED AND NOT DENIED THE NAME OF JESUSb8d4f1a4-1f5b-4ea0-a3bb-1115ab44b6dc13fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/25/after-jesus-triumphed-he-gave-good-gifts-to-menChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/25/after-jesus-triumphed-he-gave-good-gifts-to-men/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/25/after-jesus-triumphed-he-gave-good-gifts-to-menMon, 25 Sep 2017 12:55:28 GMTAFTER JESUS TRIUMPHED, HE GAVE GOOD GIFTS TO MENEphesians 4, We are all parts of one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future. For us there is only one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and we all have the same God and Father who is over us all and in us all, and living through every part of us. However, Christ has given each of us special abilities whatever he wants us to have out of his rich storehouse of gifts. The psalmist tells about this, for he says that when Christ returned triumphantly to heaven after his resurrection and victory over Satan, he gave generous gifts to men. Notice that it says he returned to heaven. This means that he had first come down from the heights of heaven, far down to the lowest parts of the earth. The same one who came down is the one who went back up, that he might fill all things everywhere with himself, from the very lowest to the very highest. FRIENDS, AFTER JESUS COMPLETED HIS MISSION ON EARTH, HE SAT DOWN ON THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER. Mark 16:19, So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBAFTER JESUS TRIUMPHED, HE GAVE GOOD GIFTS TO MENa671365e-1a30-4096-8c4f-b7c79944d91712fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/23/satan-is-at-work-in-the-hearts-of-those-who-oppose-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/23/satan-is-at-work-in-the-hearts-of-those-who-oppose-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/23/satan-is-at-work-in-the-hearts-of-those-who-oppose-godSat, 23 Sep 2017 09:02:53 GMTSATAN IS AT WORK IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO OPPOSE GOD.Ephesians 2, Once you were under God’s curse, doomed forever for your sins. You went along with the crowd and were just like all the others, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air, who is at work right now in the hearts of those who are against the Lord. All of us used to be just as they are, our lives expressing the evil within us, doing every wicked thing that our passions or our evil thoughts might lead us into. We started out bad, being born with evil natures, and were under God’s anger just like everyone else. But God is so rich in mercy; he loved us so much that even though we were spiritually dead and doomed by our sins, he gave us back our lives again when he raised Christ from the dead only by his undeserved favor have we ever been saved and lifted us up from the grave into glory along with Christ, where we sit with him in the heavenly realms all because of what Christ Jesus did. FRIENDS, YOU ARE CHOSEN GENERATION WHO WILL BE FAITHFUL TO THE END. 1 Peter 2:9 You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. 00:05:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSATAN IS AT WORK IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO OPPOSE GOD.a610cd26-2c6e-49f9-b301-569de0974f1711fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/21/remember-we-reap-what-we-sowChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/21/remember-we-reap-what-we-sow/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/21/remember-we-reap-what-we-sowThu, 21 Sep 2017 13:21:47 GMTREMEMBER, WE REAP WHAT WE SOWGALATIANS 6, Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! If he sows to please his own wrong desires, he will be planting seeds of evil and he will surely reap a harvest of spiritual decay and death; but if he plants the good things of the Spirit, he will reap the everlasting life that the Holy Spirit gives him. And let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get discouraged and give up. That’s why whenever we can we should always be kind to everyone, and especially to our Christian brothers. FRIENDS, REMEMBER, SEWING AND REAPING BRINGS A HARVEST. Galatians 6:7 Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBREMEMBER, WE REAP WHAT WE SOWhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/18/we-are-the-children-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/18/we-are-the-children-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/18/we-are-the-children-of-godMon, 18 Sep 2017 11:39:41 GMTWE ARE THE CHILDREN OF GODGalatians 4, Our mother-city is the heavenly Jerusalem, and she is not a slave to Jewish laws. That is what Isaiah meant when he prophesied, “Now you can rejoice, O childless woman; you can shout with joy though you never before had a child. For I am going to give you many children—more children than the slave-wife has.” You and I, dear brothers, are the children that God promised, just as Isaac was. And so we who are born of the Holy Spirit are persecuted now by those who want us to keep the Jewish laws, just as Isaac, the child of promise, was persecuted by Ishmael, the slave-wife’s son. But the Scriptures say that God told Abraham to send away the slave-wife and her son, for the slave-wife’s son could not inherit Abraham’s home and lands along with the free woman’s son. Dear brothers, we are not slave children, obligated to the Jewish laws, but children of the free woman, acceptable to God because of our faith. FRIENDS, WE ARE THE HEIRS OF SALVATION AND WILL INHERIT EVERYTHING THROUGH OUR FAITH IN CHRIST. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWE ARE THE CHILDREN OF GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/17/god-gave-his-promise-to-abraham-without-angels-or-mosesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/17/god-gave-his-promise-to-abraham-without-angels-or-moses/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/17/god-gave-his-promise-to-abraham-without-angels-or-mosesSun, 17 Sep 2017 13:57:31 GMTGOD GAVE HIS PROMISE TO ABRAHAM WITHOUT ANGELS OR MOSESGalatians 3, No one can ever win God’s favor by trying to keep the Jewish laws.  because God has said that the only way we can be right in his sight is by faith. How different from this way of faith is the way of law, which says that a man is saved by obeying every law of God, without one slip. But Christ bought us out from under the doom of that impossible system by taking the curse for our wrong doing upon himself. The Scripture says, “Anyone who is hanged on a tree is cursed (Jesus was hung upon a wooden cross). Now God can bless the Gentiles, too, with this same blessing he promised to Abraham.  Now Christians can have the promised Holy Spirit through faith. Now, God gave promises to Abraham and his Child, Jesus Christ. God’s promise is to save through faith. God wrote this promise down and then, four hundred and thirty years later God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. If obeying those laws could save all his sons all the Jews would be saved. It is obvious that this would be a different way of gaining God’s favor than Abraham’s way, for he simply accepted God’s promise. Well then, why were the laws given? To show men how guilty they are of breaking God’s laws. The law was to last only until the coming of Christ, the Child to whom God’s promise was made. God gave his laws to angels to give to Moses, who then gave them to the people; but when God gave his promise to Abraham, he did it by himself alone, without angels or Moses as go-betweens. FRIENDS, GODS PLAN HAS NOT CHANGED. GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES BY FAITH; NOT BY WORKS. Hebrews 11:6 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. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD GAVE HIS PROMISE TO ABRAHAM WITHOUT ANGELS OR MOSEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/16/the-holy-spirit-baptizes-us-with-power-and-wisdomChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/16/the-holy-spirit-baptizes-us-with-power-and-wisdom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/16/the-holy-spirit-baptizes-us-with-power-and-wisdomSat, 16 Sep 2017 11:44:05 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTIZES US WITH POWER AND WISDOMGalatians 3, Oh, foolish Galatians! What magician has hypnotized you and cast an evil spell upon you? For you used to see the meaning of Jesus Christ’s death as clearly as though I had waved a placard before you with a picture on it of Christ dying on the cross. Did you receive the Holy Spirit by trying to keep the Jewish laws? Of course not, the Holy Spirit came upon you only after you heard about Christ and trusted him to save you. Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Jewish laws never gave you spiritual life in the first place, why do you think that trying to obey them now will make you stronger Christians? You have suffered so much for the Gospel. Now are you going to just throw it all overboard? I can hardly believe it! I ask you again, does God give you the power of the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you as a result of your trying to obey the Jewish laws? No, of course not. It is when you believe in Christ and fully trust him. Abraham had the same experience God declared him fit for heaven only because he believed God’s promises. You can see from this that the real children of Abraham are all the men of faith who truly trust in God. What’s more, the Scriptures looked forward to this time when God would save the Gentiles also, through their faith. God told Abraham about this long ago when he said, “I will bless those in every nation who trust in me as you do.” And so it is: all who trust in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received. FRIENDS, JESUS SAID THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL BAPTIZE US WITH GODS POWER AND WISDOM. John 14:15-17 “If you love me, obey me; and I will ask the Father and he will give you another Comforter, and he will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit who leads into all truth. The world at large cannot receive him, for it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you do, for he lives with you now and some day shall be in you. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTIZES US WITH POWER AND WISDOMhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/11/when-we-are-weak-god-is-strongChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/11/when-we-are-weak-god-is-strong/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/11/when-we-are-weak-god-is-strongMon, 11 Sep 2017 12:25:39 GMTWHEN WE ARE WEAK, GOD IS STRONGCorinthians 12, Let me tell about the visions I’ve had, and revelations from the Lord. Fourteen years ago I[a] was taken up to heaven for a visit. Don’t ask me whether my body was there or just my spirit, for I don’t know; only God can answer that. But anyway, there I was in paradise, and heard things so astounding that they are beyond a man’s power to describe or put in words (and anyway I am not allowed to tell them to others). That experience is something worth bragging about, but I am not going to do it. I am going to boast only about how weak I am and how great God is to use such weakness for his glory. I have plenty to boast about and would be no fool in doing it, but I don’t want anyone to think more highly of me than he should from what he can actually see in my life and my message. I will say this: because these experiences I had were so tremendous, God was afraid I might be puffed up by them; so I was given a physical condition which has been a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to hurt and bother me and prick my pride. Three different times I begged God to make me well again. Each time he said, “No. But I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people.” Now I am glad to boast about how weak I am; I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ’s power, instead of showing off my own power and abilities. Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, I am quite happy about “the thorn,” and about insults and hardships, persecutions and difficulties; for when I am weak, then I am strong the less I have, the more I depend on him. FRIENDS, WHEN WE ARE WEAK, GOD GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO SURVIVE! PRAISE GOD IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHEN WE ARE WEAK, GOD IS STRONGhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/05/god-loves-a-cheerful-giverChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/05/god-loves-a-cheerful-giver/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/09/05/god-loves-a-cheerful-giverTue, 05 Sep 2017 11:25:35 GMTGOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER2 Corinthians 8, Now I want to tell you what God in his grace has done for the churches in Macedonia. Though they have been going through much trouble and hard times, they have mixed their wonderful joy with their deep poverty, and the result has been an overflow of giving to others. They gave not only what they could afford but far more; and I can testify that they did it because they wanted to and not because of nagging on my part. They begged us to take the money so they could share in the joy of helping the Christians in Jerusalem. Best of all, they went beyond our highest hopes, for their first action was to dedicate themselves to the Lord and to us, for whatever directions God might give to them through us. They were so enthusiastic about it that we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to visit you and encourage you to complete your share in this ministry of giving. You people there are leaders in so many ways you have so much faith, so many good preachers, so much learning, so much enthusiasm, so much love for us. Now I want you to be leaders also in the spirit of cheerful giving. FRIENDS, GIVING BRINGS JOY AND ABUNDANCE. Exodus 15:2 The Lord is my strength, my song, and my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him. He is my father’s God I will exalt him. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/30/only-living-in-christ-keeps-us-safeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/30/only-living-in-christ-keeps-us-safe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/30/only-living-in-christ-keeps-us-safeWed, 30 Aug 2017 12:21:09 GMTONLY LIVING IN CHRIST KEEPS US SAFE2 Corinthians 4, If the Good News we preach is hidden to anyone, it is hidden from the one who is on the road to eternal death. Satan, who is the god of this evil world, has made him blind, unable to see the glorious light of the Gospel that is shining upon him or to understand the amazing message we preach about the glory of Christ, who is God. We don’t go around preaching about ourselves but about Christ Jesus as Lord. All we say of ourselves is that we are your slaves because of what Jesus has done for us. For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made us understand that it is the brightness of his glory that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. But this precious treasure this light and power that now shine within us is held in a perishable container, that is, in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but not crushed and broken. We are perplexed because we don’t know why things happen as they do, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going. These bodies of ours are constantly facing death just as Jesus did; so it is clear to all that it is only the living Christ within who keeps us safe. FRIENDS, IT IS OUR FAITH IN CHRIST THAT BRINGS US THROUGH TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. Psalm 18:2, The Lord is my tower where I can enter and be safe; no one can follow me in and slay me. He is a rugged mountain where I hide; he is my Savior, a rock where none can reach me, and a tower of safety. He is my shield. He is like the strong horn of a mighty fighting bull. 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBONLY LIVING IN CHRIST KEEPS US SAFEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/27/the-holy-spirit-guarantees-we-belong-to-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/27/the-holy-spirit-guarantees-we-belong-to-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/27/the-holy-spirit-guarantees-we-belong-to-jesusSun, 27 Aug 2017 14:47:28 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT GUARANTEES WE BELONG TO JESUS2 Corinthians 1, Timothy and Silvanus and I have been telling you about Jesus Christ the Son of God. He isn’t one to say yes when he means no. He always does exactly what he says. He carries out and fulfills all of God’s promises, no matter how many of them there are; and we have told everyone how faithful he is, giving glory to his name. It is this God who has made you and me into faithful Christians and commissioned us apostles to preach the Good News. He has put his brand upon us his mark of ownership and given us his Holy Spirit in our hearts as guarantee that we belong to him and as the first installment of all that he is going to give us. FRIENDS, WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP US. Romans 8:26, in the same way by our faith, the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying. For we don’t even know what we should pray for nor how to pray as we should, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. 00:08:0063656noTHE HOLY SPIRIT GUARANTEES WE BELONG TO JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/22/christ-was-ressurrected-so-we-can-have-eternal-lifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/22/christ-was-ressurrected-so-we-can-have-eternal-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/22/christ-was-ressurrected-so-we-can-have-eternal-lifeTue, 22 Aug 2017 17:27:35 GMTCHRIST WAS RESSURRECTED SO WE CAN HAVE ETERNAL LIFE  Corinthians 15, Since you believe what we preach, that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying that dead people will never come back to life again? For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ must still be dead. And if he is still dead, then all our preaching is useless and your trust in God is empty, worthless, hopeless; and we apostles are all liars because we have said that God raised Christ from the grave, and of course that isn’t true if the dead do not come back to life again. If they don’t, then Christ is still dead, and you are very foolish to keep on trusting God to save you, and you are still under condemnation for your sins; in that case, all Christians who have died are lost! And if being a Christian is of value to us only now in this life, we are the most miserable of creatures. But the fact is that Christ did actually rise from the dead and has become the first of millions who will come back to life again someday. FRIENDS, SINCE CHRIST PAID THE PRICE FOR OUR SINS, OUR FREE GIFT IS ETERNAL LIFE. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBCHRIST WAS RESSURRECTED SO WE CAN HAVE ETERNAL LIFEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/08/the-kingdom-of-god-is-not-just-talking-but-living-by-gods-powerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/08/the-kingdom-of-god-is-not-just-talking-but-living-by-gods-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/08/the-kingdom-of-god-is-not-just-talking-but-living-by-gods-powerTue, 08 Aug 2017 09:36:35 GMTTHE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT JUST TALKING; BUT LIVING BY GOD'S POWER1 CORINTIANS 4, Religion has made us foolish, you say, but of course you are all such wise and sensible Christians! We are weak, but not you! You are well thought of, while we are laughed at. To this very hour we have gone hungry and thirsty, without even enough clothes to keep us warm. We have been kicked around without homes of our own. We have worked wearily with our hands to earn our living. We have blesse...d those who cursed us. We have been patient with those who injured us. We have replied quietly when evil things have been said about us. Yet right up to the present moment we are like dirt underfoot, like garbage. I am not writing about these things to make you ashamed, but to warn and counsel you as beloved children. For although you may have ten thousand others to teach you about Christ, remember that you have only me as your father. For I was the one who brought you to Christ when I preached the Gospel to you. So I beg you to follow my example and do as I do. That is the very reason why I am sending Timothy to help you do this. For he is one of those I won to Christ, a beloved and trustworthy child in the Lord. He will remind you of what I teach in all the churches wherever I go. I know that some of you will have become proud, thinking that I am afraid to come to deal with you. But I will come, and soon, if the Lord will let me, and then I’ll find out whether these proud men are just big talkers or whether they really have God’s power. The Kingdom of God is not just talking; it is living by God’s power. FRIENDS, THE BIBLE IS A SWORD THAT IS POWERFUL BUT WE HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT. Ephesians 6:17 And you will need the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT JUST TALKING; BUT LIVING BY GOD'S POWERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/06/the-natural-man-cannot-understand-the-things-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/06/the-natural-man-cannot-understand-the-things-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/08/06/the-natural-man-cannot-understand-the-things-of-godSun, 06 Aug 2017 13:08:53 GMTTHE NATURAL MAN CANNOT UNDERSTAND THE THINGS OF GOD1 Corinthians 2, No one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. And God has actually given us his ...Spirit (not the world’s spirit) to tell us about the wonderful free gifts of grace and blessing that God has given us. In telling you about these gifts we have even used the very words given to us by the Holy Spirit, not words that we as men might choose. So we use the Holy Spirit’s words to explain the Holy Spirit’s facts. But the man who isn’t a Christian can’t understand and can’t accept these thoughts from God, which the Holy Spirit teaches us. They sound foolish to him because only those who have the Holy Spirit within them can understand what the Holy Spirit means. Others just can’t take it in. But the spiritual man has insight into everything, and that bothers and baffles the man of the world, who can’t understand him at all. FRIENDS, THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US, TEACHES AND CONFIRMS GODS WORD.1 John 2:27 You have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, in your hearts, so that you don’t need anyone to teach you what is right. For he teaches you all things, and he is the Truth, and no liar; and so, just as he has said, you must live in Christ, never to depart from him. 00:13:0063656noTHE NATURAL MAN CANNOT UNDERSTAND THE THINGS OF GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/31/dont-criticize-your-brother-or-look-down-on-himChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/31/dont-criticize-your-brother-or-look-down-on-him/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/31/dont-criticize-your-brother-or-look-down-on-himMon, 31 Jul 2017 06:40:35 GMTDON'T CRITICIZE YOUR BROTHER OR LOOK DOWN ON HIMRomans 14, You have no right to criticize your brother or look down on him. Remember, each of us will stand personally before the Judgment Seat of God. For it is written, “As I live,” says the Lord, “every knee shall bow to me and every tongue confess to God.” Yes, each of us will give an account of himself to God. So don’t criticize each other anymore. Try instead to live in such a way that you will never make your brother stumble by letting him see you doing something he thinks is wrong. If your brother is bothered by what you eat, you are not acting in love if you go ahead and eat it. Don’t let your eating ruin someone for whom Christ died. Don’t do anything that will cause criticism against yourself even though you know that what you do is right. For, after all, the important thing for us as Christians is not what we eat or drink but stirring up goodness and peace and joy from the Holy Spirit. If you let Christ be Lord in these affairs, God will be glad; and so will others. In this way aim for harmony in the church, and try to build each other up. Remember, there is nothing wrong with the meat, but it is wrong to eat it if it makes another stumble. The right thing to do is to quit eating meat or drinking wine or doing anything else that offends your brother or makes him sin or be hurt by it. In this situation, happy is the man who does not sin by doing what he knows is right. But anyone who believes that something he wants to do is wrong shouldn’t do it. He sins if he does, for he thinks it is wrong, and so for him it is wrong. Anything that is done apart from what he feels is right is sin. FRIENDS, JESUS SAID THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT IS TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. 1 John 2:8, Yet it is always new, and works for you just as it did for Christ; and as we obey this commandment, to love one another, the darkness in our lives disappears and the new light of life in Christ shines in. 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBDON'T CRITICIZE YOUR BROTHER OR LOOK DOWN ON HIMhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/26/if-you-confess-with-your-mouth-the-lord-jesus-you-will-be-savedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/26/if-you-confess-with-your-mouth-the-lord-jesus-you-will-be-saved/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/26/if-you-confess-with-your-mouth-the-lord-jesus-you-will-be-savedWed, 26 Jul 2017 09:38:19 GMTIF YOU CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH, THE LORD JESUS, YOU WILL BE SAVEDRomans 10, Dear brothers, the longing of my heart and my prayer is that the Jewish people might be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for the honor of God, but it is misdirected zeal. They are trying to make themselves good enough to gain God’s favor by keeping the Jewish laws and customs, but that is not God’s way of salvation. They don’t understand that Christ gives to those who trust in him everything they are trying to get by keeping his laws. He ends all of that. For Moses wrote that if a person could be perfectly good and hold out against temptation all his life and never sin once, only then could he be pardoned and saved. But the salvation that comes through faith says, “You don’t need to search the heavens to find Christ and bring him down to help you,” and, “You don’t need to go among the dead to bring Christ back to life again.” For salvation that comes from trusting Christ which is what we preach—is already within easy reach of each of us; in fact, it is as near as our own hearts and mouths. For if you tell others with your own mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord and believe in your own heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in his heart that a man becomes right with God; and with his mouth he tells others of his faith, confirming his salvation. For the Scriptures tell us that no one who believes in Christ will ever be disappointed. Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect: they all have the same Lord who generously gives his riches to all those who ask him for them. Anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. FRIENDS, WITH OUR MOUTHS, WE TESTIFY ABOUT OUR SALVATION. 1 John 1:9 But if we confess our sins to God, he can be depended on to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. And it is perfectly proper for God to do this for us because Christ died to wash away our sins. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBIF YOU CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH, THE LORD JESUS, YOU WILL BE SAVEDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/24/nothing-can-ever-separate-us-from-gods-loveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/24/nothing-can-ever-separate-us-from-gods-love/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/24/nothing-can-ever-separate-us-from-gods-loveMon, 24 Jul 2017 08:16:04 GMTNOTHING CAN EVER SEPARATE US FROM GOD'S LOVERomans 8, The Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying. For we don’t even know what we should pray for nor how to pray as we should, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows, of course, what the Spirit is saying as he pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will. And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him and all along he knew who would should become like his Son, so that his Son would be the First, with many brothers. And having chosen us, he called us to come to him; and when we came, he declared us “not guilty,” filled us with Christ’s goodness, gave us right standing with himself, and promised us his glory. What can we ever say to such wonderful things as these? If God is on our side, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son for us but gave him up for us all, won’t he also surely give us everything else? Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? Will God? No! He is the one who has forgiven us and given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? Will Christ? No! For he is the one who died for us and came back to life again for us and is sitting at the place of highest honor next to God, pleading for us there in heaven. Who then can ever keep Christ’s love from us? When we have trouble or calamity, when we are hunted down or destroyed, is it because he doesn’t love us anymore? For I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. FRIENDS, GOD'S LOVE ABOUNDS. 2 Timothy 1:7, For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBNOTHING CAN EVER SEPARATE US FROM GOD'S LOVEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/17/god-blessed-abraham-because-of-his-faithChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/17/god-blessed-abraham-because-of-his-faith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/17/god-blessed-abraham-because-of-his-faithMon, 17 Jul 2017 08:58:03 GMTGOD BLESSED ABRAHAM BECAUSE OF HIS FAITHRomans 4, Abraham was the founder of our Jewish nation. What were his experiences concerning this question of being saved by faith? Was it because of his good deeds that God accepted him? If so, then he would have something to boast about. But from God’s point of view Abraham had no basis at all for pride. For the Scriptures tell us Abraham believed God, and that is why God canceled his sins and declared him “not guilty.” But didn’t he earn his right to heaven by all the good things he did? No, for being saved is a gift; if a person could earn it by being good, then it wouldn’t be free but it is! It is given to those who do not work for it. For God declares sinners to be good in his sight if they have faith in Christ to save them from God’s wrath. Now then, the question: Is this blessing given only to those who have faith in Christ but also keep the Jewish laws, or is the blessing also given to those who do not keep the Jewish rules but only trust in Christ? Abraham is the spiritual father of those who believe and are saved without obeying Jewish laws. We see, then, that those who do not keep these rules are justified by God through faith. And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those Jews who have been circumcised. They can see from his example that it is not this ceremony that saves them, for Abraham found favor with God by faith alone before he was circumcised. FRIENDS, ABRAHAM DIDN'T EARN HIS RIGHT TO HEAVEN BY DOING GOOD DEEDS. SALVATION IS A GIFT FROM GOD. Romans 6:23, For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD BLESSED ABRAHAM BECAUSE OF HIS FAITHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/15/god-is-looking-for-people-with-changed-hearts-and-mindsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/15/god-is-looking-for-people-with-changed-hearts-and-minds/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/15/god-is-looking-for-people-with-changed-hearts-and-mindsSat, 15 Jul 2017 11:42:13 GMTGOD IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH CHANGED HEARTS AND MINDSRomans 3, Being a Jew is worth something if you obey God’s laws; but if you don’t, then you are no better off than the heathen. And if the heathen obey God’s laws, won’t God give them all the rights and honors he planned to give the Jews? For you are not real Jews just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the Jewish initiation ceremony of circumcision. No, a real Jew is anyone whose heart is right with God. For God is looking for those with changed hearts and minds. Is there any value in the Jewish circumcision ceremony? Yes, First of all, God trusted them with his laws so that they could know and do his will. Just because they broke their promises to God, does that mean God will break his promises? Of course not! Though everyone else in the world is a liar, God is not. Do you remember what the book of Psalms says about this? That God’s words will always prove true and right, no matter who questions them. “But,” some say, “our breaking faith with God is good, our sins serve a good purpose, for people will notice how good God is when they see how bad we are. Is it fair, then, for him to punish us when our sins are helping him?” That is the way some people talk. God forbid! Then what kind of God would he be, to overlook sin? How could he ever condemn anyone? For he could not judge and condemn me as a sinner if my dishonesty brought him glory by pointing up his honesty in contrast to my lies. If you follow through with that idea you come to this: the worse we are, the better God likes it! But the damnation of those who say such things is just. Yet some claim that this is what I preach! FRIENDS, GOD IS NOT A LIAR. GOD IS HOLY, AND ACCEPTS PEOPLE WITH CHANGED HEARTS AND MINDS. Luke 6:45-46 A good man produces good deeds from a good heart. And an evil man produces evil deeds from his hidden wickedness. Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH CHANGED HEARTS AND MINDShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/13/god-shows-his-anger-against-all-ungodliness-and-unrighteousnessChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/13/god-shows-his-anger-against-all-ungodliness-and-unrighteousness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/13/god-shows-his-anger-against-all-ungodliness-and-unrighteousnessThu, 13 Jul 2017 15:00:28 GMTGOD SHOWS HIS ANGER AGAINST ALL UNGODLINESS AND UNRIGHTEOUSNESSRomans 1, God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, evil men who push away the truth from them. For the truth about God is known to them instinctively;[a] God has put this knowledge in their hearts. Since earliest times men have seen the earth and sky and all God made, and have known of his existence and great eternal power. So they will have no excuse when they stand before God at Judgment Day. Yes, they knew about him all right, but they wouldn’t admit it or worship him or even thank him for all his daily care. And after a while they began to think up silly ideas of what God was like and what he wanted them to do. The result was that their foolish minds became dark and confused. Claiming themselves to be wise without God, they became utter fools instead. And then, instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they took wood and stone and made idols for themselves, carving them to look like mere birds and animals and snakes and puny men. So God let them go ahead into every sort of sex sin, and do whatever they wanted to yes, vile and sinful things with each other’s bodies. Instead of believing what they knew was the truth about God, they deliberately chose to believe lies. So they prayed to the things God made, but wouldn’t obey the blessed God who made these things. FRIENDS, GOD CANNOT BLESS UNRIGHTEOUSNESS OR UNGODLINESS. EVERYONE HAS SINNED AGAINST GOD! THANK GOD FOR JESUS, THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. John 3:16, For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son[a] so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD SHOWS HIS ANGER AGAINST ALL UNGODLINESS AND UNRIGHTEOUSNESShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/09/god-heard-pauls-prayer-and-granted-his-requestChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/09/god-heard-pauls-prayer-and-granted-his-request/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/09/god-heard-pauls-prayer-and-granted-his-requestSun, 09 Jul 2017 12:10:53 GMTGOD HEARD PAUL'S PRAYER AND GRANTED HIS REQUESTActs 27, Paul wrote: We had several days of rough sailing, and finally neared Cnidus; but the winds became too strong, Paul spoke to the ship’s officers. “Sirs,” he said, “I believe there is trouble ahead if we go on perhaps shipwreck, loss of cargo, injuries, and death.” But the officers in charge of the prisoners listened more to the ship’s captain. Phoenix was a good harbor with only a northwest and southwest exposure. Just then a light wind began blowing from the south, and it looked like a perfect day for the trip; so they pulled up anchor and sailed along close to shore. Then the weather changed and a heavy wind of typhoon strength a “northeaster,” they called it caught the ship and blew it out to sea. They tried at first to face back to shore but couldn’t, so they gave up and let the ship run before the gale. We finally sailed behind a small island named Clauda, where with great difficulty we hoisted aboard the lifeboat. The sailors lowered the topsails and were thus driven before the wind. The next day the seas grew higher and the crew began throwing the cargo, tackle and anything else they could lay their hands on. The terrible storm raged many days until all hope was gone. No one had eaten for a long time, but finally Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first place! But cheer up! Not one of us will lose our lives. “For last night an angel of the God stood beside me and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What’s more, God has granted your request and will save the lives of all those sailing with you.’ So take courage! It will be just as he said! FRIENDS, GOD HEARS OUR PRAYERS AND GRANTS OUR REQUESTS. Psalm 116:1, I love the Lord because he hears my prayers and answers them. Because he bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I breathe! 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD HEARD PAUL'S PRAYER AND GRANTED HIS REQUESThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/08/king-agrippa-said-to-paul-tell-us-your-storyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/08/king-agrippa-said-to-paul-tell-us-your-story/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/08/king-agrippa-said-to-paul-tell-us-your-storySat, 08 Jul 2017 10:20:30 GMTKING AGRIPPA SAID TO PAUL "TELL US YOUR STORY"Acts 26, King Agrippa said to Paul, “Go ahead. Tell us your story.” So Paul, with many gestures, presented his defense: “I am fortunate, King Agrippa,” he began, “to be able to present my answer before you, Now please listen patiently! “ I was given a thorough Jewish training from my earliest childhood in Tarsus and later at Jerusalem, and I lived accordingly. The real reason behind their accusations is something else it is because I am looking forward to the fulfillment of God’s promise made to our ancestors. I used torture to try to make Christians everywhere curse Christ. I was so violently opposed to them that I even hounded them in distant cities in foreign lands. “I was on such a mission to Damascus, armed with the authority and commission of the chief priests, when one day a light from heaven brighter than the sun shone down on me and my companions. We all fell down, and I heard a voice speaking to me in Hebrew, ‘Paul, Paul, why are you persecuting me? You are only hurting yourself.’ “‘Who are you, sir?’ I asked. "I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting. Now stand up! For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and my witness. You are to tell the world about this experience and about the many other occasions when I shall appear to you. And I will protect you from your own people and the Gentiles. I am going to send you to the Gentiles to open their eyes so they may repent and live in the light of God instead of in Satan’s darkness, so that they may receive forgiveness for their sins and God’s inheritance along with all people everywhere whose sins are cleansed away, who are set apart by faith in me.’ FRIENDS, PAUL SHARED HIS SALVATION STORY WITH EVERYONE AND WE TOO MUST SHARE OUR STORY! 2 Thessalonians 2:14, Through us he told you the Good News. Through us he called you to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBKING AGRIPPA SAID TO PAUL "TELL US YOUR STORY"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/05/jesus-stood-beside-paul-and-told-him-not-to-worryChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/05/jesus-stood-beside-paul-and-told-him-not-to-worry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/05/jesus-stood-beside-paul-and-told-him-not-to-worryWed, 05 Jul 2017 14:44:24 GMTJESUS STOOD BESIDE PAUL AND TOLD HIM NOT TO WORRY!Acts 23, That night the Lord stood beside Paul and said, “Don’t worry, Paul; just as you have told the people about me here in Jerusalem, so you must also in Rome.” The next morning some forty or more of the Jews got together and bound themselves by a curse neither to eat nor drink until they had killed Paul! Then they went to the chief priests and elders and told them what they had done.“Ask the commander to bring Paul back to the Council again,” they requested. “Pretend you want to ask a few more questions. We will kill him on the way.” But Paul’s nephew got wind of their plan and told Paul who called the officers. “Take this boy to the commander". So the officer did. "There are more than forty men ready to jump him and kill him. They have bound themselves under a curse to neither eat nor drink till he is dead. They are out there now, expecting you to agree to their request.” “Don’t let a soul know you told me this,” the commander warned the boy as he left. Then the commander called two of his officers and ordered, “Get 200 soldiers ready to leave for Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight! Take 200 spearmen and mounted cavalry. Give Paul a horse to ride and get him safely to Governor Felix.” Then he wrote this letter to the governor. So that night, the soldiers took Paul to Antipatris. When they arrived in Caesarea, they presented Paul and the letter to the governor. He read it and then asked Paul where he was from. “Cilicia,” Paul answered. “I will hear your case fully when your accusers arrive,” the governor told him, and ordered him kept in the prison at King Herod’s palace. FRIENDS, JESUS IS IN CONTROL OF EVERY SITUATION. Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS STOOD BESIDE PAUL AND TOLD HIM NOT TO WORRY!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/04/paul-said-i-believe-in-the-resurrection-of-the-the-deadChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/04/paul-said-i-believe-in-the-resurrection-of-the-the-dead/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/04/paul-said-i-believe-in-the-resurrection-of-the-the-deadTue, 04 Jul 2017 09:56:35 GMTPAUL SAID: I BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE THE DEAD  Acts 23, Paul began: “Brothers, I have always lived before God in all good conscience!” Instantly Ananias the High Priest commanded those close to Paul to slap him on the mouth. Paul said to him, “God shall slap you, you whitewashed pigpen. What kind of judge are you to break the law yourself by ordering me struck like that?” Those standing near Paul said to him, “Is that the way to talk to God’s High Priest?” “I didn’t realize he was the High Priest, brothers,” Paul replied, “for the Scriptures say, ‘Never speak evil of any of your rulers.’” Then Paul thought of something! Part of the Council were Sadducees, and part were Pharisees! So he shouted, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, as were all my ancestors! And I am being tried here today because I believe in the resurrection of the dead!” This divided the Council right down the middle the Pharisees against the Sadducees for the Sadducees say there is no resurrection or angels or even eternal spirit within us, but the Pharisees believe in all of these. “We see nothing wrong with him,” they shouted. “Perhaps a spirit or angel spoke to him there on the Damascus road. The shouting grew louder and louder, pulling Paul in this way and that. Finally the commander, fearing they would tear him apart, ordered his soldiers to take him away and take him back to the armory. FRIENDS, JESUS WAS FIRST OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD! ONE DAY, WE TOO SHALL RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE! Revelation 1:5-6, from Jesus Christ who faithfully reveals all truth to us. He was the first to rise from death, to die no more. He is far greater than any king in all the earth. All praise to him who always loves us and who set us free from our sins by pouring out his lifeblood for us. He has gathered us into his Kingdom and made us priests of God his Father. Give to him everlasting glory! He rules forever! Amen! 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL SAID: I BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE THE DEADhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/03/jesus-commissioned-paul-to-preach-to-the-jews-and-gentilesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/03/jesus-commissioned-paul-to-preach-to-the-jews-and-gentiles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/07/03/jesus-commissioned-paul-to-preach-to-the-jews-and-gentilesMon, 03 Jul 2017 10:23:25 GMTJESUS COMMISSIONED PAUL TO PREACH TO THE JEWS AND GENTILESActs 22, Paul said: Brothers and fathers, listen to me as I offer my defense.” “I am a Jew,” he said, “born in Tarsus, but educated here in Jerusalem. I learned to follow our Jewish laws and customs very carefully. I became very anxious to honor God in everything I did, just as you have tried to do today. And I persecuted the Christians, hounding them to death, binding and delivering both men and women to prison. The High Priest or any member of the Council can testify that this is so. For I asked them for letters to the Jewish leaders in Damascus, with instructions to let me bring any Christians I found to Jerusalem in chains to be punished. “As I was on the road, nearing Damascus, suddenly about noon a very bright light from heaven shone around me. And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Paul, Paul, why are you persecuting me?’ “‘Who is it speaking to me, sir?’ I asked. And he replied, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, the one you are persecuting.’ “And I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ “ ‘Get up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told what awaits you in the years ahead.’ “I was blinded by the intense light. Ananias, as godly a man obeying the law and well thought of and standing beside me said, ‘Brother Paul, receive your sight!’ And that very hour I could see him! “Then he told me, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Messiah and hear him speak. You are to take his message everywhere. Go and be baptized and be cleansed from your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’ FRIENDS, JESUS CHOSE PAUL TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE JEWS AND GENTILES. 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. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS COMMISSIONED PAUL TO PREACH TO THE JEWS AND GENTILEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/28/he-holy-spirit-fell-upon-the-believers-and-they-spoke-in-tongues-and-prophesiedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/28/he-holy-spirit-fell-upon-the-believers-and-they-spoke-in-tongues-and-prophesied/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/28/he-holy-spirit-fell-upon-the-believers-and-they-spoke-in-tongues-and-prophesiedWed, 28 Jun 2017 10:04:54 GMTHE HOLY SPIRIT FELL UPON THE BELIEVERS AND THEY SPOKE IN TONGUES AND PROPHESIEDActs 19, Paul traveled through Turkey and arrived in Ephesus, where he found several disciples. “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” he asked them.“No,” they replied, “we don’t know what you mean. What is the Holy Spirit?” “Then what beliefs did you acknowledge at your baptism?” he asked. And they replied, “What John the Baptist taught.” Then Paul pointed out to them that John’s baptism was to demonstrate a desire to turn from sin to God and that those receiving his baptism must then go on to believe in Jesus, the one John said would come later. As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then, when Paul laid his hands upon their heads, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in other languages and prophesied. The men involved were about twelve in number. Then Paul went to the synagogue and preached boldly each Sabbath day for three months, telling what he believed and why, and persuading many to believe in Jesus. But some rejected his message and publicly spoke against Christ, so he left, refusing to preach to them again. Pulling out the believers, he began a separate meeting at the lecture hall of Tyrannus and preached there daily. This went on for the next two years, so that everyone in the Turkish province of Asia Minor both Jews and Greeks heard the Lord’s message. And God gave Paul the power to do unusual miracles, so that even when his handkerchiefs or parts of his clothing were placed upon sick people, they were healed, and any demons within them came out. FRIENDS, ASK JESUS TO BAPTIZE YOU IN THE HOLY SPIRIT AND YOU WILL BE EMPOWERED AND RECEIVE YOUR PRAYER LANGUAGE. Acts 2:4 And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in languages they didn’t know, for the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBHE HOLY SPIRIT FELL UPON THE BELIEVERS AND THEY SPOKE IN TONGUES AND PROPHESIEDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/26/esperando-la-repuesta-en-la-oracionChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/26/esperando-la-repuesta-en-la-oracion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/26/esperando-la-repuesta-en-la-oracionMon, 26 Jun 2017 14:54:40 GMTEsperando La Repuesta En La OracionEsperando La Repuesta En La Oracion  Por Pastora Miriam Falu 1. El probema es sientes que el Senor se tarda. 2. Comiensas a sentir ansiedad. 3. Te preguntas Si Dios oyo tu oracion.  00:03:0063656noENCENDIENDOLALUZYVERDADEsperando La Repuesta En La Oracionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/24/the-holy-spirit-led-paul-in-visions-and-dreams-and-he-obeyedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/24/the-holy-spirit-led-paul-in-visions-and-dreams-and-he-obeyed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/24/the-holy-spirit-led-paul-in-visions-and-dreams-and-he-obeyedSat, 24 Jun 2017 11:10:40 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT LED PAUL IN VISIONS AND DREAMS AND HE OBEYEDActs 16, Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them. FRIENDS, JESUS SAID HE WOULD SEND US THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP US AND TEACH US. John 14:26 But when the Father sends the Comforter[a] instead of me* and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE HOLY SPIRIT LED PAUL IN VISIONS AND DREAMS AND HE OBEYEDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/23/god-accepts-jews-and-gentiles-by-giving-them-the-holy-spiritChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/23/god-accepts-jews-and-gentiles-by-giving-them-the-holy-spirit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/23/god-accepts-jews-and-gentiles-by-giving-them-the-holy-spiritFri, 23 Jun 2017 10:16:54 GMTGOD ACCEPTS JEWS AND GENTILES BY GIVING THEM THE HOLY SPIRITActs 15, Paul and Barnabas were at Antioch. Some men from Judea arrived and began to teach the believers that unless they adhered to the ancient Jewish custom of circumcision, they could not be saved. Paul and Barnabas argued and discussed this with them at length, and finally the believers sent them to Jerusalem, accompanied by some local men, to talk to the apostles and elders there about this question. After the entire congregation had escorted them out of the city, the delegates went on to Jerusalem, stopping along the way in the cities of Phoenicia and Samaria to visit the believers, telling them much to everyone’s joy that the Gentiles, too, were being converted. Arriving in Jerusalem, they met with the church leaders all the apostles and elders were present and Paul and Barnabas reported on what God had been doing through their ministry. But then some of the men who had been Pharisees before their conversion stood to their feet and declared that all Gentile converts must be circumcised and required to follow all the Jewish customs and ceremonies. So the apostles and church elders set a further meeting to decide this question. At the meeting, after long discussion, Peter stood and addressed them as follows: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you long ago to preach the Good News to the Gentiles so that they also could believe. God, who knows men’s hearts, confirmed the fact that he accepts Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he gave him to us. He made no distinction between them and us, for he cleansed their lives through faith, just as he did ours. Don’t you believe that all are saved the same way, by the free gift of the Lord Jesus?” FRIENDS, WE ARE ACCEPTED BY OUR FAITH IN JESUS WHO WAS THE PROPITIATION FOR OUR SINS. 1 John 4:10, In this act we see what real love is: it is not our love for God but his love for us when he sent his Son Jesus to satisfy God’s anger against our sins. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD ACCEPTS JEWS AND GENTILES BY GIVING THEM THE HOLY SPIRIThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/20/without-the-shedding-of-jesus-blood-there-can-be-no-forgivenessChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/20/without-the-shedding-of-jesus-blood-there-can-be-no-forgiveness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/20/without-the-shedding-of-jesus-blood-there-can-be-no-forgivenessTue, 20 Jun 2017 08:16:13 GMTWITHOUT THE SHEDDING OF JESUS' BLOOD, THERE CAN BE NO FORGIVENESSActs 13, “Paul said, The God of this nation Israel chose our ancestors and honored them in Egypt by gloriously leading them out of their slavery. And he nursed them through forty years of wandering around in the wilderness. Then he destroyed seven nations in Canaan and gave Israel their land as an inheritance. Judges ruled for about four hundred and fifty years and were followed by Samuel the prophet. “Then the people begged for a king, and God gave them Saul, who reigned for forty years. But God removed him and replaced him with David as God said, ‘David is a man after my own heart, for he will obey me.’ One of King David’s descendants, Jesus, who is God’s promised Savior of Israel! “Brothers you sons of Abraham, and you Gentiles here who reverence God this salvation is for all of us! The Jews fulfilled prophecy by killing Jesus; for they didn’t recognize him though they heard the prophet's’ words read every Sabbath. They asked Pilate to have Jesus killed. When they had fulfilled all the prophecies concerning his death, he was taken from the cross and placed in a tomb. “But God brought him back to life again! And he was seen many times during the next few days and these men have constantly testified to this in public witness. “And now Barnabas and I are here to bring you this Good News that God’s promise to our ancestors has come true in our own time, in that God brought Jesus back to life again. “Brothers! Listen! In this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins! Everyone who trusts in him is freed from all guilt and declared righteous something the Jewish law could never do.” FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN FORGIVE SINS AND GIVE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND ETERNAL LIFE. Hebrews 9:22, In fact we can say that under the old agreement almost everything was cleansed by sprinkling it with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWITHOUT THE SHEDDING OF JESUS' BLOOD, THERE CAN BE NO FORGIVENESShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/17/now-god-gives-gentiles-the-privilege-of-receiving-eternal-lifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/17/now-god-gives-gentiles-the-privilege-of-receiving-eternal-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/17/now-god-gives-gentiles-the-privilege-of-receiving-eternal-lifeSat, 17 Jun 2017 15:58:12 GMTNOW GOD GIVES GENTILES THE PRIVILEGE OF RECEIVING ETERNAL LIFEActs 11, News reached the apostles in Judea that Gentiles also were being converted! When Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers argued with him. “You fellowship with Gentiles and even ate with them.” Then Peter said, “while I was praying, I saw a vision a huge sheet, let down by its four corners from the sky. Inside the sheet were all sorts of animals, reptiles, and birds which we are not to eat. And I heard a voice say, ‘Kill and eat whatever you wish.’ “‘Peter replied. ‘I have never yet eaten anything forbidden by our Jewish laws!’ “But the voice came again, ‘Don’t say it isn’t right when God declares it is!’ “Just then three men came to take me with them to Caesarea arrived at the house where I was staying! The Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not to worry about them being Gentiles! Peter said: I began telling them the Good News, but just as I was getting started with my sermon, the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning! Then I remembered the Lord’s words when he said, ‘Yes, John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit. If God who gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us, who was I to argue?” When the others heard this, all their objections were answered began praising God! God has given to the Gentiles the privilege of turning to him and receiving eternal life!” FRIENDS, NOW GOD ACCEPTS PEOPLE WHO COME TO JESUS FROM ALL NATIONS! Revelation 7:9-11 I saw a vast crowd from all nations and provinces and languages, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They were shouting with a mighty shout, “Salvation comes from God and the Lamb upon the throne.” All the angels, Elders and the four Living Beings fell face down before the throne and worshipped God. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBNOW GOD GIVES GENTILES THE PRIVILEGE OF RECEIVING ETERNAL LIFEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/15/the-holy-spirit-fell-on-jews-and-gentilesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/15/the-holy-spirit-fell-on-jews-and-gentiles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/15/the-holy-spirit-fell-on-jews-and-gentilesThu, 15 Jun 2017 17:16:25 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT FELL ON JEWS AND GENTILESActs 10, Cornelius told Peter, “Four days ago I was praying as usual at this time of the afternoon. suddenly I saw a man standing before me clothed in a radiant robe! He told me, ‘Cornelius, your prayers are heard and your charities have been noticed by God! Send some men to Joppa and summon Simon Peter, who is staying in the home of Simon. So I sent for you at once, now here we are, waiting before the Lord, anxious to hear what he has told you to tell us!” Peter replied, “I see clearly now. In every nation God has worshippers who do good deeds and are acceptable to him. You heard the Good News that there is peace with God through Jesus, the Messiah, who is Lord of all creation. The word spread throughout Judea, beginning with John the Baptist in Galilee. You know that Jesus of Nazareth was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and with power, and he went around doing good and healing all who were possessed by demons. “And we apostles are witnesses of all he did throughout Israel and in Jerusalem, where he was murdered on a cross. But God brought him back to life again three days later and selected us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Jesus sent us everywhere to testify that Jesus is ordained of God to be the Judge of all living and dead. Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those listening! The Jews who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit would be given to Gentiles too! But there could be no doubt about it, for they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. FRIENDS, THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FELL ON BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES. Acts 2:38-39 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. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE HOLY SPIRIT FELL ON JEWS AND GENTILEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/14/believers-walked-in-the-fear-of-god-and-comfort-of-the-holy-spiritChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/14/believers-walked-in-the-fear-of-god-and-comfort-of-the-holy-spirit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/14/believers-walked-in-the-fear-of-god-and-comfort-of-the-holy-spiritWed, 14 Jun 2017 12:44:36 GMTBELIEVERS WALKED IN THE FEAR OF GOD AND COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRITActs 9, Upon arrival in Jerusalem Paul tried to meet with the believers, but they were all afraid of him. They thought he was faking! Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and told them how Paul had seen the Lord on the way to Damascus, what the Lord had said to him, and all about his powerful preaching in the name of Jesus. Then they accepted him, and after that he was constantly with the believers 29 and preached boldly in the name of the Lord. But then some Greek-speaking Jews with whom he had argued plotted to murder him. However, when the other believers heard about his danger, they took him to Caesarea and then sent him to his home in Tarsus. Meanwhile, the church had peace throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria, and grew in strength and numbers. The believers learned how to walk in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Peter traveled from place to place to visit them,[a] and in his travels came to the believers in the town of Lydda. There he met a man named Aeneas, paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. Peter said to him, “Aeneas! Jesus Christ has healed you! Get up and make your bed.” And he was healed instantly. Then the whole population of Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord when they saw Aeneas walking around. FRIENDS, JESUS GAVE US THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP US WITH OUR PROBLEMS AND TO HELP US PRAY. Romans 8:26 by our faith, the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying. For we don’t even know what we should pray for nor how to pray as we should, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBBELIEVERS WALKED IN THE FEAR OF GOD AND COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/12/peter-said-the-baptism-and-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-cannot-be-boughtChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/12/peter-said-the-baptism-and-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-cannot-be-bought/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/12/peter-said-the-baptism-and-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-cannot-be-boughtMon, 12 Jun 2017 12:36:24 GMTPETER SAID THE BAPTISM AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CANNOT BE BOUGHTActs 8, When the apostles back in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent down Peter and John. As soon as they arrived, they began praying for these new Christians to receive the Holy Spirit, for as yet he had not come upon any of them. For they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John laid their hands upon these believers, and they received the Holy Spirit. When Simon saw this that the Holy Spirit was given when the apostles placed their hands upon people’s heads he offered money to buy this power. “Let me have this power too,” he exclaimed, “so that when I lay my hands on people, they will receive the Holy Spirit!” But Peter replied, “Your money perish with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought! You can have no part in this, for your heart is not right before God. Turn from this great wickedness and pray. Perhaps God will yet forgive your evil thoughts for I can see that there is jealousy and sin in your heart.” “Pray for me,” Simon exclaimed, “that these terrible things won’t happen to me.” After testifying and preaching in Samaria, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, stopping at several Samaritan villages along the way to preach the Good News to them too. FRIENDS, THE HOLY SPIRIT'S JOB IS TO TEACH US AND TESTIFY ABOUT JESUS. Acts 2:38 Peter said, “Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; then you also shall receive this free gift, the Holy Spirit. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPETER SAID THE BAPTISM AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CANNOT BE BOUGHThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/10/god-said-didnt-i-make-both-heaven-and-earthChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/10/god-said-didnt-i-make-both-heaven-and-earth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/10/god-said-didnt-i-make-both-heaven-and-earthSat, 10 Jun 2017 13:29:24 GMTGOD SAID, DIDN'T I MAKE BOTH HEAVEN AND EARTH?Acts 7, Stephen said “Our fathers in the desert, rejected Moses and wanted to return to Egypt. So they asked Aaron to make them a calf idol and they sacrificed to it, and rejoiced in this thing they had made. Then God turned away from them and gave them up, and let them serve the sun, moon, and stars as their gods! In the book of Amos’ prophecies the Lord God asks, "Was it to me you were sacrificing during those forty years in the desert, Israel? No, your real interest was in your heathen gods Sakkuth, and the star god Kaiway, and in all the images you made. So I will send you into captivity far away beyond Babylon." Our ancestors carried along with them a portable Temple, or Tabernacle, through the wilderness. In it they kept the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them. This building was constructed in exact accordance with the plan shown to Moses by the Angel. Years later, when Joshua led the battles against the Gentile nations, this Tabernacle was taken with them into their new territory, and used until the time of King David. “God blessed David greatly, and David asked for the privilege of building a permanent Temple for the God of Jacob. But it was Solomon who actually built it. However, God doesn’t live in temples made by human hands. ‘The heaven is my throne,’ says the Lord through his prophets, ‘and earth is my footstool. What kind of home could you build?’ asks the Lord. ‘Would I stay in it? Didn’t I make both heaven and earth?’ FRIENDS, GOD CREATED HEAVEN AND THE EARTH. ONE DAY SOON, JESUS WILL COME BACK AND RULE AS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Philippians 2:9-11 God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name which is above every other name, that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth and under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD SAID, DIDN'T I MAKE BOTH HEAVEN AND EARTH?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/09/god-said-my-people-will-return-to-this-land-and-worship-me-thereChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/09/god-said-my-people-will-return-to-this-land-and-worship-me-there/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/09/god-said-my-people-will-return-to-this-land-and-worship-me-thereFri, 09 Jun 2017 15:52:23 GMTGOD SAID, MY PEOPLE WILL RETURN TO THIS LAND AND WORSHIP ME THEREActs 7, Then the High Priest asked Stephen, “Are these accusations true?” This was Stephen’s lengthy reply: “The glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Iraq before he moved to Syria, and told him to leave his native land, to say good-bye to his relatives and to start out for a country that God would direct him to. So he left the land of the Chaldeans and lived in Haran, in Syria, until his father died. Then God brought him here to the land of Israel, but gave him no property of his own, not one little tract of land. “However, God promised that eventually the whole country would belong to him and his descendants though as yet he had no children! But God also told him that these descendants of his would leave the land and live in a foreign country and there become slaves for 400 years. ‘But I will punish the nation that enslaves them,’ God told him, ‘and afterwards my people will return to this land of Israel and worship me here.’ FRIENDS, GOD PROMISED ISRAEL, HE WOULD RETURN THEM ONE DAY BACK TO THEIR PROMISED LAND, ISRAEL AND IN THIS CENTURY, GOD FULFILLED HIS WORD. Deuteronomy 7:9 “Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is the faithful God who for a thousand generations keeps his promises and constantly loves those who love him and who obey his commands. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD SAID, MY PEOPLE WILL RETURN TO THIS LAND AND WORSHIP ME THEREhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/07/peter-said-we-must-obey-god-rather-than-men-and-share-the-gospelChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/07/peter-said-we-must-obey-god-rather-than-men-and-share-the-gospel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/07/peter-said-we-must-obey-god-rather-than-men-and-share-the-gospelWed, 07 Jun 2017 12:57:20 GMTPETER SAID, WE MUST OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN AND SHARE THE GOSPEL.Acts 5, The apostles met regularly at the Temple known as Solomon’s Hall and did many miracles among the people. The other believers didn’t dare join them, but all had the highest regard for them. Many believers were added to the Lord, both men and women. Crowds came from the Jerusalem suburbs, bringing their sick folk and those possessed by demons; and every one of them was healed. The High Priest arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But an angel of the Lord brought them out and told them, “Go over to the Temple and preach about this Life!” They immediately went to the temple and began preaching! Later that morning the High Priest and his courtiers arrived at the Temple, and, convening the Jewish Council and the entire Senate, they sent for the apostles to be brought for trial. When the police arrived at the jail, the men weren’t there and they reported to the Council, “The jail doors were locked, and the guards were standing outside, but when we opened the gates, no one was there!” When the police captain and the chief priests heard this, wondering what would happen next! Then someone said the men they had jailed were out in the Temple, preaching to the people! The police captain went with his officers and arrested them and brought them in before the Council. “Didn’t we tell you never again to preach about this Jesus?” the High Priest demanded. “And instead you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and intend to bring the blame for this man’s death on us!” But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. FRIENDS, WE ARE COMPELLED TO SHARE THE GOSPEL IN ALL THE WORLD AND MAKE DISCIPLES IN SPITE OF THE CONSEQUENCES. Mark 16:15-16 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPETER SAID, WE MUST OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN AND SHARE THE GOSPEL.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/06/peter-john-preached-the-gospel-and-5000-accepted-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/06/peter-john-preached-the-gospel-and-5000-accepted-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/06/peter-john-preached-the-gospel-and-5000-accepted-jesusTue, 06 Jun 2017 14:41:40 GMTPETER & JOHN PREACHED THE GOSPEL AND 5,000 ACCEPTED JESUSActs 4, While Peter and John were talking to the people, the chief priests, the captain of the Temple police, and some of the Sadducees[a] came over to them, very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming that Jesus had risen from the dead. They arrested them and since it was already evening, jailed them overnight. But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so that the number of believers now reached a new high of about five thousand men! The next day it happened that the Council of all the Jewish leaders was in session in Jerusalem. Annas the High Priest was there, and Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others of the High Priest’s relatives. So the two disciples were brought in before them. "By what power, or by whose authority have you done this?” the Council demanded. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Honorable leaders and elders of our nation, if you mean the good deed done to the cripple, and how he was healed, 10 let me clearly state to you and to all the people of Israel that it was done in the name and power of Jesus from Nazareth, the Messiah, the man you crucified but God raised back to life again. It is by his authority that this man stands here healed! For Jesus the Messiah is (the one referred to in the Scriptures when they speak of ) a ‘stone discarded by the builders which became the capstone of the arch. There is salvation in no one else! Under all heaven there is no other name for men to call upon to save them.” When the Council saw the boldness of Peter and John and could see that they were obviously uneducated non-professionals, they were amazed and realized what being with Jesus had done for them! FRIENDS, JESUS SAID IF HE BE LIFTED UP, ALL MEN WILL COME TO HIM! John 12:32, Jesus said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPETER & JOHN PREACHED THE GOSPEL AND 5,000 ACCEPTED JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/04/god-said-in-the-last-days-i-will-pour-out-my-holy-spirit-on-all-mankindChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/04/god-said-in-the-last-days-i-will-pour-out-my-holy-spirit-on-all-mankind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/04/god-said-in-the-last-days-i-will-pour-out-my-holy-spirit-on-all-mankindSun, 04 Jun 2017 15:50:32 GMTGOD SAID IN THE LAST DAYS, I WILL POUR OUT MY HOLY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKINDActs 2, Seven weeks after Jesus’ death and resurrection, the Day of Pentecost had now arrived. As the believers met together that day, suddenly there was a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm in the skies above them and it filled the house where they were meeting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on their heads. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in languages they didn’t know, for the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. Many godly Jews were in Jerusalem that day and when they heard the roaring in the sky above the house, crowds came running to see what it was all about, and were stunned to hear their own languages being spoken by the disciples. "We all hear these men telling in our own languages about the mighty miracles of God!” They stood there amazed and perplexed. “What can this mean?” they asked each other. But others in the crowd were mocking. “They’re drunk, that’s all!” they said. Then Peter stepped forward with the eleven apostles and shouted to the crowd, “Listen, all of you, some of you are saying these men are drunk! It isn’t true! It’s much too early for that! People don’t get drunk by 9:00 a.m.! No! What you see was predicted centuries ago by the prophet Joel. ‘In the last days,’ God said, ‘I will pour out my Holy Spirit upon all mankind, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men dream dreams. Yes, the Holy Spirit shall come upon all my servants, men and women alike, and they shall prophesy. FRIENDS, GOD HAS KEPT HIS WORD. JESUS SENT THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP US IN OUR WALK WITH JESUS AND NOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. John 14:26 Jesus said: But when the Father sends the Comforter, I mean the Holy Spirit, He will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD SAID IN THE LAST DAYS, I WILL POUR OUT MY HOLY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKINDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/02/jesus-asked-peter-do-you-love-me-more-than-these-othersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/02/jesus-asked-peter-do-you-love-me-more-than-these-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/06/02/jesus-asked-peter-do-you-love-me-more-than-these-othersFri, 02 Jun 2017 19:37:53 GMTJESUS ASKED PETER, DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE OTHERS?John 21, For the third time, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Lake of Galilee.  A group of us were there Simon Peter, Thomas, “The Twin,” Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, my brother James and I and two other disciples. Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.” “We’ll come too,” we all said. We did, but caught nothing all night. At dawn we saw a man standing on the beach but couldn’t see who he was. He called, “Any fish, boys?” No,” we replied. Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get plenty of them!” So we did, and couldn’t draw in the net because of the weight of the fish, there were so many! Then I said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” At that, Simon Peter put on his tunic and jumped into the water and swam ashore. The rest of us stayed in the boat and pulled the loaded net to the beach, about 300 feet away. When we got there, we saw that a fire was kindled and fish were frying over it, and there was bread. “Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus said. So Simon Peter went out and dragged the net ashore. “Now come and have some breakfast!, Jesus said. Then Jesus went around serving us the bread and fish. This was the third time Jesus appeared to us since his return from the dead. After breakfast Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Do you love me more than these others?” FRIENDS, MANY PEOPLE SAW JESUS AFTER HIS RESURRECTION. Colossians 3:1-3 Since you became alive again, so to speak, when Christ arose from the dead, now set your sights on the rich treasures and joys of heaven where he sits beside God in the place of honor and power. Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here. You should have as little desire for this world as a dead person does. Your real life is in heaven with Christ and God. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS ASKED PETER, DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE OTHERS?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/31/jesus-said-it-is-finished-he-bowed-his-head-and-gave-up-the-ghostChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/31/jesus-said-it-is-finished-he-bowed-his-head-and-gave-up-the-ghost/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/31/jesus-said-it-is-finished-he-bowed-his-head-and-gave-up-the-ghostWed, 31 May 2017 15:02:50 GMTJESUS SAID IT IS FINISHED. HE BOWED HIS HEAD AND GAVE UP THE GHOSTJohn 19, 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. They 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. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. FRIENDS, JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM ETERNAL DAMNATION. ONE DAY JESUS WILL RECREATE A NEW WORLD WITHOUT PAIN, SUFFERING AND HIS LAST ENEMY, DEATH. 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID IT IS FINISHED. HE BOWED HIS HEAD AND GAVE UP THE GHOSThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/30/jesus-said-i-am-not-an-earthly-king-and-my-kingdom-is-not-of-this-worldChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/30/jesus-said-i-am-not-an-earthly-king-and-my-kingdom-is-not-of-this-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/30/jesus-said-i-am-not-an-earthly-king-and-my-kingdom-is-not-of-this-worldTue, 30 May 2017 15:12:42 GMTJESUS SAID I AM NOT AN EARTHLY KING AND MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLDJOHN 18, Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Next he was taken to the palace of the Roman governor. His accusers wouldn’t go in themselves, so Pilate, the governor, went out to them and asked, “What is your charge against this man? What are you accusing him of doing?” “We wouldn’t have arrested him if he weren’t a criminal!” they retorted. “Then take him away and judge him yourselves by your own laws,” Pilate told them. "But we want him crucified,” they demanded, “and your approval is required.”[b] 32 This fulfilled Jesus’ prediction concerning the method of his execution. Then Pilate went back into the palace and called for Jesus to be brought to him. “Are you the King of the Jews?” he asked him. “‘King’ as you use the word or as the Jews use it?” Jesus asked. "Am I a Jew?” Pilate retorted. “Your own people and their chief priests brought you here. Why? What have you done?” Then Jesus answered, “I am not an earthly king. If I were, my followers would have fought when I was arrested by the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of the world.” Pilate replied, “But you are a king then?” “Yes,” Jesus said. “I was born for that purpose. And I came to bring truth to the world. All who love the truth are my followers.” FRIENDS, JESUS STILL IS THE KING OF ALL KINGS AND LORD OVER ALL THAT IS IN HEAVEN, ON THE EARTH AND BENEATH THE EARTH! Ephesians 1:20-22 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 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: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID I AM NOT AN EARTHLY KING AND MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/29/jesus-said-shall-i-not-drink-from-the-cup-the-father-has-given-meChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/29/jesus-said-shall-i-not-drink-from-the-cup-the-father-has-given-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/29/jesus-said-shall-i-not-drink-from-the-cup-the-father-has-given-meMon, 29 May 2017 11:12:42 GMTJESUS SAID SHALL I NOT DRINK FROM THE CUP THE FATHER HAS GIVEN ME?John 18, After saying these things Jesus crossed the Kidron ravine with his disciples and entered a grove of olive trees. Judas, the betrayer, knew this place, for Jesus had gone there many times with his disciples. The chief priests and Pharisees had given Judas a squad of soldiers and police to accompany him. Now with blazing torches, lanterns, and weapons they arrived at the olive grove. Jesus fully realized all that was going to happen to him. Stepping forward to meet them he asked, “Whom are you looking for?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. "I am he,” Jesus said. And as he said it, they all fell backwards to the ground! Once more he asked them, “Whom are you searching for?” And again they replied, “Jesus of Nazareth.” “I told you I am he,” Jesus said; “and since I am the one you are after, let these others go.” He did this to carry out the prophecy he had just made, “I have not lost a single one of those you gave me. . . . ” Then Simon Peter drew a sword and slashed off the right ear of Malchus, the High Priest’s servant. But Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword away. Shall I not drink from the cup the Father has given me?” FRIENDS, JESUS FULLY REALIZED WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN TO HIM. JESUS WAS WILLING TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR EVERY SINNER. Romans 5:6 When we were utterly helpless, with no way of escape, Jesus Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners who had no use for him. 1 Peter 3:18 Christ also suffered. He died once for the sins of all us guilty sinners although he himself was innocent of any sin at any time, that he might bring us safely home to God. But though his body died, his spirit lived on. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID SHALL I NOT DRINK FROM THE CUP THE FATHER HAS GIVEN ME?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/28/jesus-looked-to-heaven-and-said-father-the-time-has-come-to-reveal-the-glory-oChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/28/jesus-looked-to-heaven-and-said-father-the-time-has-come-to-reveal-the-glory-o/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/28/jesus-looked-to-heaven-and-said-father-the-time-has-come-to-reveal-the-glory-oSun, 28 May 2017 23:45:28 GMTJESUS LOOKED TO HEAVEN AND SAID; FATHER, THE TIME HAS COME TO REVEAL THE GLORY OJohn 17, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the time has come. Reveal the glory of your Son so that he can give the glory back to you. For you have given him authority over every man and woman in all the earth. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him. And this is the way to have eternal life by knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth! I brought glory to you here on earth by doing everything you told me to. And now, Father, reveal my glory as I stand in your presence, the glory we shared before the world began. “I have told these men all about you. They were in the world, but then you gave them to me. Actually, they were always yours, and you gave them to me; and they have obeyed you. Now they know that everything I have is a gift from you, for I have passed on to them the commands you gave me; and they accepted them and know of a certainty that I came down to earth from you, and they believe you sent me. “My plea is not for the world but for those you have given me because they belong to you. Now I am leaving the world, and leaving them behind, and coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your own care all those you have given me so that they will be united just as we are. FRIENDS, JESUS' GLORY WILL BE REVEALED BECAUSE THE FATHER AND THE SON ARE UNITED. ENVY, STRIFE AND DISUNITY DOES NOT COME FROM GOD! James 3:16-18, For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 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. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS LOOKED TO HEAVEN AND SAID; FATHER, THE TIME HAS COME TO REVEAL THE GLORY OF YOUR SON!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/26/jesus-said-i-chose-you-to-produce-good-fruitChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/26/jesus-said-i-chose-you-to-produce-good-fruit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/26/jesus-said-i-chose-you-to-produce-good-fruitFri, 26 May 2017 14:55:51 GMTJESUS SAID I CHOSE YOU TO PRODUCE GOOD FRUITJohn 15, Jesus said: If you stay in me and obey my commands, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! My true disciples produce bountiful harvests. This brings great glory to my Father. “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Live within my love. When you obey me you are living in my love, just as I obey my Father and live in his love. I have told you this so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your cup of joy will overflow! I demand that you love each other as much as I love you. And here is how to measure it the greatest love is shown when a person lays down his life for his friends; and you are my friends if you obey me. I no longer call you slaves, for a master doesn’t confide in his slaves; now you are my friends, proved by the fact that I have told you everything the Father told me. “You didn’t choose me! I chose you! I appointed you to go and produce lovely fruit always, so that no matter what you ask for from the Father, using my name, he will give it to you. I demand that you love each other. FRIENDS, JESUS WANTS US TO PRODUCE GOOD FRUIT AND THAT OUR FRUIT WOULD ALSO BEAR GOOD FRUIT. Galatians 5:22-23 When the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control; and here there is no conflict with Jewish laws. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID I CHOSE YOU TO PRODUCE GOOD FRUIThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/24/jesus-said-ask-anything-in-my-name-and-i-will-do-itChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/24/jesus-said-ask-anything-in-my-name-and-i-will-do-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/24/jesus-said-ask-anything-in-my-name-and-i-will-do-itWed, 24 May 2017 13:16:08 GMTJESUS SAID ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME AND I WILL DO ITJohn 14, Jesus said “Let not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in me. There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly. And you know where I am going and how to get there.” “No, we don’t,” Thomas said. “We haven’t any idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus told him, “I am the Way—yes, and the Truth and the Life. No one can get to the Father except by means of me. If you had known who I am, then you would have known who my Father is. From now on you know him—and have seen him!” Philip said, “Sir, show us the Father and we will be satisfied.” Jesus replied, “Don’t you even yet know who I am, Philip, even after all this time I have been with you? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking to see him? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I say are not my own but are from my Father who lives in me. And he does his work through me. Just believe it—that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or else believe it because of the mighty miracles you have seen me do. “In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask him for anything, using my name, and I will do it, for this will bring praise to the Father because of what I, the Son, will do for you. Yes, ask anything, using my name, and I will do it. GOD IS ABLE TO DO MORE THAN YOU CAN THINK OR IMAGINE. GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYER WHEN WE ASK HIM! Matthew 7:8, For everyone who asks, receives. Anyone who seeks, finds. If only you will knock, the door will open. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME AND I WILL DO IThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/24/jesus-said-the-servant-is-not-greater-than-the-masterChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/24/jesus-said-the-servant-is-not-greater-than-the-master/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/24/jesus-said-the-servant-is-not-greater-than-the-masterWed, 24 May 2017 00:24:06 GMTJESUS SAID, THE SERVANT IS NOT GREATER THAN THE MASTERJohn 13 Jesus got up from the supper table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his loins, poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel he had around him. When he came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, “Master, you shouldn’t be washing our feet like this!” Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now why I am doing it; some day you will.” “No,” Peter protested, “you shall never wash my feet!” But if I don’t, you can’t be my partner,” Jesus replied. Simon Peter exclaimed, “Then wash my hands and head as well not just my feet!” Jesus replied, “One who has bathed all over needs only to have his feet washed to be entirely clean. Now you are clean but that isn’t true of everyone here.” For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said, “Not all of you are clean.” After washing their feet he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Master’ and ‘Lord,’ and you do well to say it, for it is true. And since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow: do as I have done to you. How true it is that a servant is not greater than his master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends him. FRIENDS, JESUS COMPLETED HIS PURPOSE ON THE EARTH TO SAVE THE LOST. HIS DISCIPLES ALSO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR CHRIST. BUT JESUS SAID DON'T WORRY, FOR I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD. John 16:33 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. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID, THE SERVANT IS NOT GREATER THAN THE MASTERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/21/many-jewish-leaders-believed-in-jesus-as-their-messiahChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/21/many-jewish-leaders-believed-in-jesus-as-their-messiah/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/21/many-jewish-leaders-believed-in-jesus-as-their-messiahSun, 21 May 2017 16:21:44 GMTMANY JEWISH LEADERS BELIEVED IN JESUS AS THEIR MESSIAHJohn 12, The Passover, a Jewish holy day, was near, and many country people arrived in Jerusalem. The people wanted to see Jesus, and they asked each other, “What do you think? Will he come for the Passover?” Meanwhile the chief priests and Pharisees had publicly announced that anyone seeing Jesus must report him immediately so that they could arrest him. Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived in Bethany where Lazarus was the man he had brought back to life. A banquet was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus sat at the table with him. Then Mary took a jar of costly perfume made from essence of nard, and anointed Jesus’ feet with it and wiped them with her hair. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples the one who would betray him said, “That perfume was worth a fortune. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.” Not that he cared for the poor, but he was in charge of the disciples’ funds and often dipped into them for his own use! Jesus replied, “Let her alone. She did it in preparation for my burial. You can always help the poor, but I won’t be with you very long.” When the ordinary people of Jerusalem heard of his arrival, they flocked to see him and also to see Lazarus the man who had come back to life again. Then the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus too, for it was because of him that many of the Jewish leaders had deserted and believed in Jesus as their Messiah. ONE DAY SOON, THE JEWISH NATION WILL ACCEPT JESUS AS THEIR MESSIAH WHEN THEY SEE HIS PIERCED HANDS! Revelation 1:7-8 See! He is arriving, surrounded by clouds; and every eye shall see him yes, and those who pierced him.[a] And the nations will weep in sorrow and in terror when he comes. Yes! Amen! Let it be so! “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the Ending of all things,” says God, who is the Lord, the All Powerful One who is, and was, and is coming again!* 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBMANY JEWISH LEADERS BELIEVED IN JESUS AS THEIR MESSIAHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/18/jesus-said-i-lay-down-my-life-for-the-sheepChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/18/jesus-said-i-lay-down-my-life-for-the-sheep/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/18/jesus-said-i-lay-down-my-life-for-the-sheepThu, 18 May 2017 17:17:01 GMTJESUS SAID, I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR THE SHEEPJohn 10, “Anyone refusing to walk through the gate into a sheepfold, who sneaks over the wall, must surely be a thief! For a shepherd comes through the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice and come to him; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. He walks ahead of them; and they follow him, for they recognize his voice. They won’t follow a stranger but will run from him, for they don’t recognize his voice.” Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant, so he explained it to them. I am the Gate for the sheep,” he said. “All others who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the Gate. Those who come in by way of the Gate will be saved and will go in and out and find green pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man will run when he sees a wolf coming and will leave the sheep, for they aren’t his and he isn’t their shepherd. And so the wolf leaps on them and scatters the flock. The hired man runs because he is hired and has no real concern for the sheep. “I am the Good Shepherd and know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. FRIENDS, JESUS KNOWS WHAT WE NEED AND HE IS THE BEST PROVIDER. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US. Matthew 6:32-33 Don’t worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be like the heathen? For they take pride in all these things and are deeply concerned about them. But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to. 00:12:0063656noJESUS SAID, I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR THE SHEEPhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/17/the-blind-man-said-a-man-called-jesus-healed-meChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/17/the-blind-man-said-a-man-called-jesus-healed-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/17/the-blind-man-said-a-man-called-jesus-healed-meWed, 17 May 2017 15:26:55 GMTTHE BLIND MAN SAID, A MAN CALLED JESUS HEALED MEJohn 9, As he was walking along, he saw a man blind from birth. “Master,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it a result of his own sins or those of his parents?” “Neither,” Jesus answered. “But to demonstrate the power of God. All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, for there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end. But while I am still here in the world, I give it my light.” Then he spat on the ground and made mud from the spittle and smoothed the mud over the blind man’s eyes, and told him, “Go and wash in the Pool of Siloam” (the word Siloam means “Sent”). So the man went where he was sent and washed and came back seeing! His neighbors and others who knew him as a blind beggar asked each other, “Is this the same fellow that beggar?” Some said yes, and some said no. “It can’t be the same man,” they thought, “but he surely looks like him!” And the beggar said, “I am the same man!” Then they asked him how in the world he could see. What had happened? And he told them, “A man they call Jesus made mud and smoothed it over my eyes and told me to go to the Pool of Siloam and wash off the mud. I did, and I can see!” FRIENDS, JESUS HEALED THE MAN WHO WAS BORN BLIND, AND HE CAN HEAL OR DELIVER ANYONE FROM ANYTHING! Matthew 4:23, Jesus traveled all through Galilee teaching in the Jewish synagogues, everywhere preaching the Good News about the Kingdom of Heaven. And he healed every kind of sickness and disease. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE BLIND MAN SAID, A MAN CALLED JESUS HEALED MEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/14/jesus-said-if-you-follow-me-you-will-not-stumble-and-fallChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/14/jesus-said-if-you-follow-me-you-will-not-stumble-and-fall/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/05/14/jesus-said-if-you-follow-me-you-will-not-stumble-and-fallSun, 14 May 2017 09:42:33 GMTJESUS SAID IF YOU FOLLOW ME, YOU WILL NOT STUMBLE AND FALLJohn 8, Jesus said to the people, “I am the Light of the world. So if you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, for living light will flood your path.” The Pharisees replied, “You are boasting and lying!” Jesus told them, “These claims are true even though I make them concerning myself. For I know where I came from and where I am going, but you don’t know this about me. You pass judgment on me without knowing the facts. I am not judging you now; but if I were, it would be an absolutely correct judgment in every respect, for I have with me the Father who sent me. Your laws say that if two men agree on something that has happened, their witness is accepted as fact. Well, I am one witness, and my Father who sent me is the other.” “Where is your father?” they asked. Jesus answered, “You don’t know who I am, so you don’t know who my Father is. If you knew me, then you would know him too.” Jesus made these statements while in the section of the Temple known as the Treasury. But he was not arrested, for his time had not yet run out. FRIENDS, IF WE LIVE IN THE LIGHT OF JESUS, WE HAVE COMMUNION WITH GOD. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us who live in the light keep sober, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the happy hope of salvation. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID IF YOU FOLLOW ME, YOU WILL NOT STUMBLE AND FALLhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/27/pilate-declared-jesus-not-guilty-but-the-people-shouted-crucify-himChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/27/pilate-declared-jesus-not-guilty-but-the-people-shouted-crucify-him/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/27/pilate-declared-jesus-not-guilty-but-the-people-shouted-crucify-himThu, 27 Apr 2017 17:15:07 GMTPILATE DECLARED JESUS NOT GUILTY, BUT THE PEOPLE SHOUTED CRUCIFY HIMLuke 23, Then Pilate called together the chief priests and other Jewish leaders, along with the people, and announced his verdict: “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt against the Roman government. I have examined him thoroughly on this point and find him innocent and Herod came to the same conclusion. Nothing this man has done calls for the death penalty. I will therefore have him scourged with leaded thongs and release him.” But now with one voice they shouted. “Kill him, and release Barabbas to us!” Pilate argued with them, for he wanted to release Jesus. But they shouted, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” Once more, for the third time, he demanded, “Why? What crime has he committed? I have found no reason to sentence him to death. I will therefore scourge him and let him go.” But they shouted louder and louder for Jesus’ death, and their voices prevailed. So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded. And he released Barabbas, the man in prison for insurrection and murder, at their request. But he delivered Jesus over to them to do with as they would and the crowd led Jesus away to his death. FRIENDS, YOU KNOW WE ARE GUILTY AND DESERVE PUNISHMENT FOR OUR SINS, BUT JESUS NEVER SINNED, LIED OR HURT ANYONE AND HE CHOSE TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR ALL OF US. Romans 3:23-25 Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal; yet now God declares us “not guilty” of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins. For God sent Christ Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to end all God’s anger against us. He used Christ’s blood and our faith as the means of saving us from his wrath. In this way he was being entirely fair, even though he did not punish those who sinned in former times. For he was looking forward to the time when Christ would come and take away those sins. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPILATE DECLARED JESUS NOT GUILTY, BUT THE PEOPLE SHOUTED CRUCIFY HIMhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/24/jesus-said-the-one-who-serves-you-best-will-be-your-leaderChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/24/jesus-said-the-one-who-serves-you-best-will-be-your-leader/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/24/jesus-said-the-one-who-serves-you-best-will-be-your-leaderMon, 24 Apr 2017 16:57:10 GMTJESUS SAID THE ONE WHO SERVES YOU BEST WILL BE YOUR LEADERJesus told his disciples, “In this world the kings and great men order their slaves around, and the slaves have no choice but to like it! But among you, the one who serves you best will be your leader. Out in the world the master sits at the table and is served by his servants. But not here! For I am your servant. Nevertheless, because you have stood true to me in these terrible days, and because my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I, here and now, grant you the right to eat and drink at my table in that Kingdom; and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to have you, to sift you like wheat, but I have pleaded in prayer for you that your faith should not completely fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen and build up the faith of your brothers.” Simon said, “Lord, I am ready to go to jail with you, and even to die with you.” But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. Between now and tomorrow morning when the rooster crows, you will deny me three times, declaring that you don’t even know me.” FRIENDS, JESUS SAID THAT ALL HIS SERVANTS WILL BE REWARDED. Matthew 19:29-30 Anyone who gives up his home, brothers, sisters, father, mother, wife, children, or property, to follow me, shall receive a hundred times as much in return, and shall have eternal life. But many who are first now will be last then; and some who are last now will be first then.” 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID THE ONE WHO SERVES YOU BEST WILL BE YOUR LEADERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/22/jesus-said-dont-panic-when-you-hear-of-wars-and-rumors-of-warsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/22/jesus-said-dont-panic-when-you-hear-of-wars-and-rumors-of-wars/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/22/jesus-said-dont-panic-when-you-hear-of-wars-and-rumors-of-warsSat, 22 Apr 2017 13:56:43 GMTJESUS SAID DON'T PANIC WHEN YOU HEAR OF WARS AND RUMORS OF WARSLuke 21, Some of Jesus' disciples began talking about the beautiful stonework of the Jewish Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said, “The time is coming when all these things you are admiring will be knocked down, and not one stone will be left on top of another; all will become one vast heap of rubble.” “Master!” they exclaimed. “When? And will there be any warning ahead of time?” He replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you. For many will come announcing themselves as the Messiah, and saying, ‘The time has come.’ But don’t believe them! And when you hear of wars and insurrections beginning, don’t panic. True, wars must come, but the end won’t follow immediately for nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be great earthquakes, and famines in many lands, and epidemics, and terrifying things happening in the heavens. “But before all this occurs, there will be a time of special persecution, and you will be dragged into synagogues and prisons and before kings and governors for my name’s sake. But as a result, the Messiah will be widely known and honored. Don’t be concerned about how to answer the charges against you, for I will give you the right words. Even those closest to you, your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends will betray you and have you arrested; and some of you will be killed. And everyone will hate you because you are mine and are called by my name. But not a hair of your head will perish! For if you stand firm, you will win your souls. FRIENDS, JESUS GAVE MANY PROPHECIES ABOUT THE DAYS JUST BEFORE HE WOULD RETURN. STAND FIRM AND BE FAITHFUL. John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world.” 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID DON'T PANIC WHEN YOU HEAR OF WARS AND RUMORS OF WARShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/20/the-religious-leaders-confronted-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/20/the-religious-leaders-confronted-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/20/the-religious-leaders-confronted-jesusThu, 20 Apr 2017 14:24:04 GMTTHE RELIGIOUS LEADERS CONFRONTED JESUSLUKE 20, When Jesus preached the Good News in the Temple, the chief priests and other religious leaders and councilmen demanded to know by what authority he had driven out the merchants from the Temple. “I’ll ask you a question before I answer,” he replied. “Was John sent by God, or was he merely acting under his own authority?” They talked it over among themselves. “If we say his message was from heaven, then we are trapped because he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ But if we say John was not sent from God, the people will mob us, for they are convinced that he was a prophet.” Finally they replied, “We don’t know!” And Jesus responded, “Then I won’t answer your question either.” Now he told the people this story: “A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to some farmers, and went away to a distant land to live for several years. When harvest time came, he sent one of his men to the farm to collect his share of the crops 3 times. But the tenants beat them up and sent them back empty-handed. “‘What shall I do?’ the owner asked himself. ‘I know! I’ll send my cherished son. “But when the tenants saw his son, they said, ‘This is our chance! Let’s kill him, and then the land will be ours.’ So they killed the son. “What do you think the owner will do? I’ll tell you he will come and kill them and rent the vineyard to others.” FRIENDS, JESUS WAS THE SON WHO CAME TO SAVE THE JEWS, BUT THE LEADERS HAD HIM KILLED. THEN GOD ALLOWED THE JEWS AND GENTILES RECEIVE SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST'S DEATH ON THE CROSS. Romans 11:11 Does this mean that God has rejected his Jewish people forever? Of course not! His purpose was to make his salvation available to the Gentiles, and then the Jews would be jealous and begin to want God’s salvation for themselves. 00:14:0063656noTHE RELIGIOUS LEADERS CONFRONTED JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/19/the-crowd-shouted-long-live-king-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/19/the-crowd-shouted-long-live-king-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/19/the-crowd-shouted-long-live-king-jesusWed, 19 Apr 2017 14:22:58 GMTTHE CROWD SHOUTED LONG LIVE KING JESUS!Luke 19, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking along ahead of his disciples. As they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead, with instructions to go to the next village, and as they entered they were to look for a donkey tied beside the road. It would be a colt, not yet broken for riding. “Untie him,” Jesus said, “and bring him here. And if anyone asks you what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs him.’” They found the colt as Jesus said, and sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners demanded an explanation. “What are you doing?” they asked. “Why are you untying our colt?” And the disciples simply replied, “The Lord needs him!” So they brought the colt to Jesus and threw some of their clothing across its back for Jesus to sit on. Then the crowds spread out their robes along the road ahead of him, and as they reached the place where the road started down from the Mount of Olives, the whole procession began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles Jesus had done. “God has given us a King!” they exulted. “Long live the King! Let all heaven rejoice! Glory to God in the highest heavens!” FRIENDS, JESUS LOVED JERUSALEM AND HIS PEOPLE. JESUS CAME AT FIRST AS A LAMB TO BE SLAIN FOR THE SINS OF MANY, BUT HE WILL SOON RETURN AS A LION AND REIGN KING OF THE WHOLE EARTH FOREVER! Revelation 1:7-8. See! He is arriving, surrounded by clouds; and every eye shall see him—yes, and those who pierced him.[a] And the nations will weep in sorrow and in terror when he comes. Yes! Amen! Let it be so! “I am the A and the Z, the Beginning and the Ending of all things,” says God, who is the Lord, the All Powerful One who is, and was, and is coming again! 00:13:0063656noTHE CROWD SHOUTED LONG LIVE KING JESUS!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/18/jesus-visited-and-ate-with-a-notorious-sinnerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/18/jesus-visited-and-ate-with-a-notorious-sinner/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/18/jesus-visited-and-ate-with-a-notorious-sinnerTue, 18 Apr 2017 18:13:55 GMTJESUS VISITED AND ATE WITH A NOTORIOUS SINNERLuke 19, As Jesus was passing through Jericho, a man named Zacchaeus, one of the most influential Jews in the Roman tax-collecting business (and, of course, a very rich man), tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowds. So he ran ahead and climbed into a sycamore tree beside the road, to watch from there. When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name! “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick! Come down! For I am going to be a guest in your home today!” Zacchaeus hurriedly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy. But the crowds were displeased. “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled. Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “Sir, from now on I will give half my wealth to the poor, and if I find I have overcharged anyone on his taxes, I will penalize myself by giving him back four times as much!” Jesus told him, “This shows that salvation has come to this home today. This man was one of the lost sons of Abraham, and I, the Messiah, have come to search for and to save such souls as his.” FRIENDS, JESUS DIDN'T COME TO SAVE THE RIGHTEOUS, INSTEAD, HE DIED FOR THE SINNER! Romans 3:22-24, But now God has shown us a different way to heaven not by “being good enough” and trying to keep his laws, but by a new way (though not new, really, for the Scriptures told about it long ago). Now God says he will accept and acquit us declare us “not guilty” if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like. Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal; yet now God declares us “not guilty” of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS VISITED AND ATE WITH A NOTORIOUS SINNERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/17/a-leader-asked-jesus-how-do-i-get-to-heavenChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/17/a-leader-asked-jesus-how-do-i-get-to-heaven/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/17/a-leader-asked-jesus-how-do-i-get-to-heavenMon, 17 Apr 2017 17:10:32 GMTA LEADER ASKED JESUS, HOW DO I GET TO HEAVEN?Luke 18, Once a Jewish religious leader asked him this question: “Good sir, what shall I do to get to heaven?” “Do you realize what you are saying when you call me ‘good’?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good, and no one else. “But as to your question, you know what the Ten Commandments say don’t commit adultery, don’t murder, don’t steal, don’t lie, honor your parents, and so on.” The man replied, “I’ve obeyed every one of these laws since I was a small child.” “There is still one thing you lack,” Jesus said. “Sell all you have and give the money to the poor it will become treasure for you in heaven and come, follow me.”But when the man heard this he went sadly away, for he was very rich. Jesus watched him go and then said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” Those who heard him say this exclaimed, “If it is that hard, how can anyone be saved?” He replied, “God can do what men can’t!” And Peter said, “We have left our homes and followed you.” “Yes,” Jesus replied, “and everyone who has done as you have, leaving home, wife, brothers, parents, or children for the sake of the Kingdom of God, will be repaid many times over now, as well as receiving eternal life in the world to come will be repaid many times over now, as well as receiving eternal life in the world to come.” FRIENDS, WE CANNOT GET TO HEAVEN WITHOUT JESUS! JESUS SAID HE IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. John 14:6-7, Jesus told him, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can get to the Father except through me. If you had known who I am, then you would have known who my Father is. From now on you know him and now have seen him!” 00:11:0063656noA LEADER ASKED JESUS, HOW DO I GET TO HEAVEN?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/15/jesus-said-the-kingdom-of-god-is-in-within-youChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/15/jesus-said-the-kingdom-of-god-is-in-within-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/15/jesus-said-the-kingdom-of-god-is-in-within-youSat, 15 Apr 2017 12:13:06 GMTJESUS SAID THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS IN WITHIN YOULuke 17, One day the Pharisees asked Jesus, “When will the Kingdom of God begin?” Jesus replied, “The Kingdom of God isn’t ushered in with visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘It has begun here in this place or there in that part of the country.’ For the Kingdom of God is within you.” Later he talked again about this with his disciples. “The time is coming when you will long for me[c] to be with you even for a single day, but I won’t be here,” he said. “Reports will reach you that I have returned and that I am in this place or that; don’t believe it or go out to look for me. For when I return, you will know it beyond all doubt. It will be as evident as the lightning that flashes across the skies. But first I must suffer terribly and be rejected by this whole nation. “When I return[d] the world will be as indifferent to the things of God* as the people were in Noah’s day. They ate and drank and married everything just as usual right up to the day when Noah went into the ark and the Flood came and destroyed them all. “And the world will be as it was in the days of Lot: people went about their daily business, eating and drinking, buying and selling, farming and building, 29 until the morning Lot left Sodom. Then fire and brimstone rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. Yes, it will be ‘business as usual’ right up to the hour of my return. FRIENDS, MANY PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE WORLD, BUT THE BIBLE SAYS THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN US! Luke 11:20 But if I am casting out demons because of power from God, it proves that the Kingdom of God has arrived. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS IN WITHIN YOUhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/14/jesus-said-we-are-living-examples-for-othersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/14/jesus-said-we-are-living-examples-for-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/14/jesus-said-we-are-living-examples-for-othersFri, 14 Apr 2017 13:46:37 GMTJESUS SAID WE ARE LIVING EXAMPLES FOR OTHERSLuke 17, Jesus said “There will always be temptations to sin, but woe to the man who does the tempting. If he were thrown into the sea with a huge rock tied to his neck, he would be far better off than facing the punishment in store for those who harm these little children’s souls. I am warning you! “Rebuke your brother if he sins, and forgive him if he is sorry. Even if he wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, forgive him.” One day the apostles said to the Lord, “We need more faith; tell us how to get it.” “If your faith were only the size of a mustard seed,” Jesus answered, “it would be large enough to uproot that mulberry tree over there and send it hurtling into the sea! Your command would bring immediate results! When a servant comes in from plowing or taking care of sheep, he doesn’t just sit down and eat, but first prepares his master’s meal and serves him his supper before he eats his own. And he is not even thanked, for he is merely doing what he is supposed to do. Just so, if you merely obey me, you should not consider yourselves worthy of praise. For you have simply done your duty!” FRIENDS, GOD IS NOT MOCKED. WHATEVER WE SOW, GOOD OR BAD WILL BE REWARDED. Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID WE ARE LIVING EXAMPLES FOR OTHERShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/13/jesus-said-the-law-has-not-lost-its-forceChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/13/jesus-said-the-law-has-not-lost-its-force/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/13/jesus-said-the-law-has-not-lost-its-forceThu, 13 Apr 2017 13:13:53 GMTJESUS SAID THE LAW HAS NOT LOST ITS FORCEThe rich man had to admire the rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the citizens of this world are more clever in dishonesty* than the godly* are. But shall I tell you to act that way, to buy friendship through cheating? Will this ensure your entry into an everlasting home in heaven? No! For unless you are honest in small matters, you won’t be in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people’s money, why should you be entrusted with money of your own? “For neither you nor anyone else can serve two masters. You will hate one and show loyalty to the other, or else the other way around you will be enthusiastic about one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, naturally scoffed at all this. Then he said to them, “You wear a noble, pious expression in public, but God knows your evil hearts. Your pretense brings you honor from the people, but it is an abomination in the sight of God. Until John the Baptist began to preach, the laws of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But John introduced the Good News that the Kingdom of God would come soon. And now eager multitudes are pressing in. But that doesn’t mean that the Law has lost its force in even the smallest point. It is as strong and unshakable as heaven and earth. “So anyone who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” FRIENDS, GOD'S LAW IS A STANDARD THAT WE HONOR AND ABIDE BY. THROWING AWAY THE TEN COMMANDMENTS WILL NOT GET RID OF THE LAW. Matthew 5:18 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. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID THE LAW HAS NOT LOST ITS FORCEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/11/jesus-teaching-about-the-kingdom-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/11/jesus-teaching-about-the-kingdom-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/11/jesus-teaching-about-the-kingdom-of-godTue, 11 Apr 2017 16:13:41 GMTJESUS' TEACHING ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GODLuke 13, Jesus began teaching the people again about the Kingdom of God: “What is the Kingdom like?” he asked. “How can I illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed planted in a garden; soon it grows into a tall bush and the birds live among its branches. “It is like yeast kneaded into dough, which works unseen until it has risen high and light.” He went from city to city and village to village, teaching as he went, always pressing onward toward Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Will only a few be saved?” Jesus replied, “The door to heaven is narrow. Work hard to get in, for the truth is that many will try to enter but when the head of the house has locked the door, it will be too late. Then if you stand outside knocking, and pleading, ‘Lord, open the door for us,’ he will reply, ‘I do not know you.’ “‘But we ate with you, and you taught in our streets,’ you will say. “And he will reply, ‘I tell you, I don’t know you. You can’t come in here, guilty as you are. Go away.’ “And there will be great weeping and gnashing of teeth and seeing Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets within the Kingdom of God for people will come from all over the world to take their places there. Some who are despised now will be greatly honored then; and some who are highly thought of now will be least important then.” Jesus said, “I will be casting out demons and doing miracles of healing today and tomorrow, and the third day I will reach my destination. FRIENDS, THE KINGDOM OF GOD GROWS AS PEOPLE ACCEPT JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOR. JESUS PROMISED HE WILL GATHER HIS PEOPLE FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE EARTH. Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. 00:10:0063656nobiblebookclubJESUS' TEACHING ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/08/jesus-said-we-must-get-ready-for-the-lords-returnChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/08/jesus-said-we-must-get-ready-for-the-lords-return/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/08/jesus-said-we-must-get-ready-for-the-lords-returnSat, 08 Apr 2017 13:20:37 GMTJESUS SAID WE MUST GET READY FOR THE LORD'S RETURNLuke 12, Jesus said “Be prepared, all dressed and ready for your Lord’s return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. There will be great joy for those who are ready and waiting for his return. He himself will seat them and put on a waiter’s uniform and serve them as they sit and eat! He may come at nine o’clock at night or even at midnight. But whenever he comes, there will be joy for his servants who are ready! “Everyone would be ready for him if they knew the exact hour of his return just as they would be ready for a thief if they knew when he was coming. So be ready all the time. For I, the Messiah, will come when least expected.” Peter asked, “Lord, are you talking just to us or to everyone?” And the Lord replied, “I’m talking to any faithful, sensible man whose master gives him the responsibility of feeding the other servants. If his master returns and finds that he has done a good job, there will be a reward his master will put him in charge of all he owns. FRIENDS, WE MUST GET READY FOR THE WEDDING FEAST OF THE LAMB. THERE WILL BE GREAT JOY FOR THOSE WHO ARE READY AND WAITING FOR HIS RETURN. Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID WE MUST GET READY FOR THE LORD'S RETURNhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/05/jesus-said-everyone-who-asks-will-receiveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/05/jesus-said-everyone-who-asks-will-receive/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/05/jesus-said-everyone-who-asks-will-receiveWed, 05 Apr 2017 11:40:39 GMTJESUS SAID EVERYONE WHO ASKS WILL RECEIVELUKE 11, Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, “Lord, teach us a prayer to recite[c] just as John taught one to his disciples.” And this is the prayer he taught them: “Father, may your name be honored for its holiness; send your Kingdom soon. Give us our food day by day. And forgive our sins—for we have forgiven those who sinned against us. And don’t allow us to be tempted.” Then, teaching them more about prayer,[d] he used this illustration: “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would shout up to him, ‘A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit and I’ve nothing to give him to eat.’ He would call down from his bedroom, ‘Please don’t ask me to get up. The door is locked for the night and we are all in bed. I just can’t help you this time.’ “But I’ll tell you this—though he won’t do it as a friend, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you everything you want—just because of your persistence. And so it is with prayer—keep on asking and you will keep on getting; keep on looking and you will keep on finding; knock and the door will be opened. Everyone who asks, receives; all who seek, find; and the door is opened to everyone who knocks. JESUS SAID WE HAVE TO ASK HIM IN FAITH AND KEEP ASKING UNTIL WE RECEIVE THE ANSWER TO OUR PRAYER. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened. 00:13:0063656noJESUS SAID EVERYONE WHO ASKS WILL RECEIVEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/03/jesus-said-whoever-welcomes-you-welcomes-meChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/03/jesus-said-whoever-welcomes-you-welcomes-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/04/03/jesus-said-whoever-welcomes-you-welcomes-meMon, 03 Apr 2017 16:06:01 GMTJESUS SAID, WHOEVER WELCOMES YOU WELCOMES MELuke 10, Jesus said to the disciples, “Those who welcome you are welcoming me. And those who reject you are rejecting me. And those who reject me are rejecting God who sent me.” When the seventy disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Even the demons obey us when we use your name.” “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan falling from heaven as a flash of lightning! And I have given you authority over all the power of the Enemy, and to walk among serpents and scorpions and to crush them. Nothing shall injure you! However, the important thing is not that demons obey you, but that your names are registered as citizens of heaven.” Then he was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from the intellectuals and worldly wise and for revealing them to those who are as trusting as little children.Yes, thank you, Father, for that is the way you wanted it. I am the Agent of my Father in everything; and no one really knows the Son except the Father, and no one really knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” Then, turning to the twelve disciples, he said quietly, “How privileged you are to see what you have seen. Many a prophet and king of old has longed for these days, to see and hear what you have seen and heard!” THE DEVIL TESTED JESUS AND LOST THE BATTLE. JESUS IS KING AND WILL REIGN FOREVER. 1 Corinthians 8:6 But we know that there is only one God, the Father, who created all things[a] and made us to be his own; and one Lord Jesus Christ, who made everything and gives us life. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID, WHOEVER WELCOMES YOU WELCOMES MEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/29/when-there-was-a-storm-jesus-said-where-is-your-faithChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/29/when-there-was-a-storm-jesus-said-where-is-your-faith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/29/when-there-was-a-storm-jesus-said-where-is-your-faithWed, 29 Mar 2017 12:43:30 GMTWHEN THERE WAS A STORM, JESUS SAID WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?Luke 8, Jesus and his disciples were out in a boat, he suggested that they cross to the other side of the lake. On the way across he lay down for a nap, and while he was sleeping the wind began to rise. A fierce storm developed that threatened to swamp them, and they were in real danger. They rushed over and woke him up. “Master, Master, we are sinking!” they screamed. So he spoke to the storm: “Quiet down,” he said, and the wind and waves subsided and all was calm! Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?” And they were filled with awe and fear of him and said to one another, “Who is this man, that even the winds and waves obey him?” So they arrived at the other side, in the Gerasene country across the lake from Galilee. As he was climbing out of the boat a man from the city of Gadara came to meet him, a man who had been demon-possessed for a long time. Homeless and naked, he lived in a cemetery among the tombs. As soon as he saw Jesus, he shrieked and fell to the ground before him, screaming, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of God Most High? Jesus sent the demons into the swine. Then those who had seen it happen told how the demon-possessed man had been healed. And everyone begged Jesus to go away and leave them alone. But the man that was delivered went all through the city telling everyone about Jesus’ mighty miracle. FRIENDS, JESUS IS ABLE TO STILL THE STORMS AND DELIVER US FROM DEMONIC ATTACKS! John 16:33, 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. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHEN THERE WAS A STORM, JESUS SAID WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/28/jesus-story-about-the-good-soilChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/28/jesus-story-about-the-good-soil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/28/jesus-story-about-the-good-soilTue, 28 Mar 2017 16:32:09 GMTJESUS' STORY ABOUT THE GOOD SOILLuke 8, Jesus gave this illustration to a large crowd that was gathering to hear him. “A farmer went out to his field to sow grain. As he scattered the seed on the ground, some of it fell on a footpath and was trampled on; and the birds came and ate the seed as it lay exposed. Other seed fell on shallow soil with rock beneath. This seed began to grow, but soon withered and died for lack of moisture. Some seed landed in thistle patches, and the young grain stalks were soon choked out. Still other fell on fertile soil; this seed grew and produced a crop one hundred times as large as he had planted.” Jesus explained the story: The seed is God’s message to men. The hard path where some seed fell represents the hard hearts of those who hear the words of God, but then the devil comes and steals the words from them and prevents them from being saved. The stony ground represents those who enjoy listening to sermons, but refuses to let it take root and grow. When persecution comes, they lose interest. The seed among the thorns represents those whose faith is choked out by worry, riches, responsibilities and pleasures of life. So they are never able to help anyone else to believe the Good News. “But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people who listen to God’s words and cling to them and steadily spread them to others who also soon believe.” FRIENDS, JESUS WANTS US TO GROW IN FAITH AND LOVE. HE ALSO WANT US TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE WITH OTHERS. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS' STORY ABOUT THE GOOD SOILhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/23/jesus-said-he-is-lord-of-the-sabbathChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/23/jesus-said-he-is-lord-of-the-sabbath/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/23/jesus-said-he-is-lord-of-the-sabbathThu, 23 Mar 2017 12:49:21 GMTJESUS SAID HE IS LORD OF THE SABBATHLUKE 6, One Sabbath as Jesus and his disciples were walking through some grainfields, they were breaking off the heads of wheat, rubbing off the husks in their hands and eating the grains. But some Pharisees said, “That’s illegal! Your disciples are harvesting grain, and it’s against the Jewish law to work on the Sabbath.” Jesus replied, “Don’t you read the Scriptures? Haven’t you ever read what King David did when he and his men were hungry? He went into the Temple and took the shewbread, the special bread that was placed before the Lord, and ate it illegal as this was and shared it with others.” Jesus said, “I am master even of the Sabbath.” Then Jesus called out a man with the deformed hand, “Come and stand here where everyone can see.” He looked around at them one by one and then said to the man, “Reach out your hand.” And as he did, it became completely normal again. At this, the Pharisees were wild with rage and began to plot his murder. FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE OF HEAD OF THE CHURCH AND LORD OF THE SABBATH. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. 00:14:0063656noBIBLBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID HE IS LORD OF THE SABBATHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/22/only-jesus-the-messiah-has-authority-on-earth-to-forgive-our-sinsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/22/only-jesus-the-messiah-has-authority-on-earth-to-forgive-our-sins/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/22/only-jesus-the-messiah-has-authority-on-earth-to-forgive-our-sinsWed, 22 Mar 2017 11:57:15 GMTONLY JESUS, THE MESSIAH HAS AUTHORITY ON EARTH TO FORGIVE OUR SINSLuke 5, One day while he was teaching, some Jewish religious leaders and teachers of the Law were sitting nearby. (It seemed that these men showed up from every village in all Galilee and Judea, as well as from Jerusalem.) And the Lord’s healing power was upon him. Then look! Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to push through the crowd to Jesus but couldn’t reach him. So they went up on the roof above him, took off some tiles, and lowered the sick man down into the crowd, still on his sleeping mat, right in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “My friend, your sins are forgiven!” “Who does this fellow think he is?” the Pharisees and teachers of the Law exclaimed among themselves. “This is blasphemy! Who but God can forgive sins?” Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he replied, “Why is it blasphemy? I, the Messiah, have the authority on earth to forgive sins. But talk is cheap anybody could say that. So I’ll prove it to you by healing this man.” Then, turning to the paralyzed man, he commanded, “Pick up your stretcher and go on home, for you are healed!” And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped to his feet, picked up his mat and went home praising God! FRIENDS, JESUS SAID WE ARE TO FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER'S FAULTS OR SINS AGAINST US, BUT ONLY JESUS HAS AUTHORITY TO FORGIVE OUR SINS AGAINST GOD! 2 Corinthians 5:19 For God was in Christ, restoring the world to himself, no longer counting men’s sins against them but blotting them out. This is the wonderful message he has given us to tell others. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBONLY JESUS, THE MESSIAH HAS AUTHORITY ON EARTH TO FORGIVE OUR SINShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/21/jesus-has-authority-power-to-deliver-people-from-demons-spirits-and-the-devilChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/21/jesus-has-authority-power-to-deliver-people-from-demons-spirits-and-the-devil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/21/jesus-has-authority-power-to-deliver-people-from-demons-spirits-and-the-devilTue, 21 Mar 2017 15:14:12 GMTJESUS HAS AUTHORITY & POWER TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DEMONS, SPIRITS AND THE DEVILLuke 4, Jesus returned to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and preached there in the synagogue every Saturday. Here, too, the people were amazed at the things he said. For he spoke as one who knew the truth, instead of merely quoting the opinions of others as his authority. Once as he was teaching in the synagogue, a man possessed by a demon began shouting at Jesus, “Go away! We want nothing to do with you, Jesus from Nazareth. You have come to destroy us. I know who you are—the Holy Son of God.” Jesus cut him short. “Be silent!” he told the demon. “Come out!” The demon threw the man to the floor as the crowd watched, and then left him without hurting him further. Amazed, the people asked, “What is in this man’s words that even demons obey him?” 37 The story of what he had done spread like wildfire throughout the whole region. FRIENDS, JESUS HAS AUTHORITY AND POWER OVER DEMONS, SPIRITS AND ALL THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL. JESUS GAVE US HIS AUTHORITY TO DO THE SAME. Luke 10:18-20 Jesus said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 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. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS HAS AUTHORITY & POWER TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DEMONS, SPIRITS AND THE DEVILhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/18/john-prepared-and-pointed-the-way-to-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/18/john-prepared-and-pointed-the-way-to-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/18/john-prepared-and-pointed-the-way-to-jesusSat, 18 Mar 2017 11:34:37 GMTJOHN PREPARED AND POINTED THE WAY TO JESUSLuke 3, John preached to the crowds that came for baptism: “You brood of snakes! You are trying to escape hell without truly turning to God! That is why you want to be baptized! First go and prove by the way you live that you really have repented. And don’t think you are safe because you are descendants of Abraham. That isn’t enough. God can produce children of Abraham from these desert stones! The ax of his judgment is poised over you, ready to sever your roots and cut you down. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.” The crowd replied, “What do you want us to do?” “If you have two coats,” he replied, “give one to the poor. If you have extra food, give it away to those who are hungry.” Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and eager to know whether or not John was he. This was the question of the hour and was being discussed everywhere. John answered the question by saying, “I baptize only with water; but someone is coming soon who has far higher authority than mine; in fact, I am not even worthy of being his slave. He will baptize you with fire with the Holy Spirit. He will separate chaff from grain, and burn up the chaff with eternal fire and store away the grain.” He used many such warnings as he announced the Good News to the people. Then one day, after the crowds had been baptized, Jesus himself was baptized; and as he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove settled upon him, and a voice from heaven said, “You are my much loved Son, yes, my delight.” FRIENDS, JOHN PREPARED AND POINTED THE WAY TO JESUS, THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. John 14:6, Jesus told him, “I am the Way yes, and the Truth and the Life. No one can get to the Father except by means of me. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJOHN PREPARED AND POINTED THE WAY TO JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/16/the-holy-spirit-told-simeon-jesus-was-the-messiahChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/16/the-holy-spirit-told-simeon-jesus-was-the-messiah/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/16/the-holy-spirit-told-simeon-jesus-was-the-messiahThu, 16 Mar 2017 08:34:37 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD SIMEON JESUS WAS THE MESSIAHLUKE 2, Eight days later, at the baby’s circumcision ceremony, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was even conceived. His parents took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord; for in these laws God had said, “If a woman’s first child is a boy, he shall be dedicated to the Lord.” At that time Jesus’ parents also offered their sacrifice for purification “either a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons” was the legal requirement. That day a man named Simeon, a Jerusalem resident, was in the Temple. When Mary and Joseph arrived to present the baby Jesus to the Lord in obedience to the law, Simeon was there and took the child in his arms, praising God. “Lord,” he said, “now I can die content! For I have seen him as you promised me I would. I have seen the Savior you have given to the world. He is the Light that will shine upon the nations, and he will be the glory of your people Israel!” FRIENDS, THE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD SIMEON JESUS WAS THE MESSIAH, THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. Acts 1:9-11, As they watched, Jesus was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. While they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, two Angels stood by them in white apparel and said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall come back in the same manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD SIMEON JESUS WAS THE MESSIAHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/13/an-angel-told-zacharias-he-would-have-a-sonChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/13/an-angel-told-zacharias-he-would-have-a-son/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/13/an-angel-told-zacharias-he-would-have-a-sonMon, 13 Mar 2017 18:04:40 GMTAN ANGEL TOLD ZACHARIAS HE WOULD HAVE A SONLuke 1, Zacharias and Elizabeth were godly folk, careful to obey all of God’s laws in spirit as well as in letter. But they had no children, for Elizabeth was barren; and now they were both very old. One day as Zacharias was going about his work in the Temple—for his division was on duty that week—the honor fell to him by lot[c] to enter the inner sanctuary and burn incense before the Lord. Meanwhile, a great crowd stood outside in the Temple court, praying as they always did during that part of the service when the incense was being burned. Zacharias was in the sanctuary when suddenly an angel appeared, standing to the right of the altar of incense! Zacharias was startled and terrified. But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias! For I have come to tell you that God has heard your prayer, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son! And you are to name him John. You will both have great joy and gladness at his birth, and many will rejoice with you. For he will be one of the Lord’s great men. He must never touch wine or hard liquor and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from before his birth! And he will persuade many a Jew to turn to the Lord his God. FRIENDS, GOD SENT JOHN TO THE JEWISH PEOPLE FIRST IN HIS PLAN TO SAVE THE WORLD. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is God’s powerful method of bringing all who believe it to heaven. This message was preached first to the Jews alone, but now everyone is invited to come to God in this same way. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBAN ANGEL TOLD ZACHARIAS HE WOULD HAVE A SONhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/11/his-disciples-promised-not-to-deny-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/11/his-disciples-promised-not-to-deny-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/11/his-disciples-promised-not-to-deny-jesusSat, 11 Mar 2017 15:42:23 GMTHIS DISCIPLES PROMISED NOT TO DENY JESUSMark 14, As they were eating, Jesus took bread and asked God’s blessing on it and broke it in pieces and gave it to them and said, “Eat it, this is my body.” Then he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it and gave it to them; and they all drank from it. And he said to them, “This is my blood, poured out for many, sealing the new agreement between God and man. I solemnly declare that I shall never again taste wine until the day I drink a different kind in the Kingdom of God.” Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives. “All of you will desert me,” Jesus told them, “for God has declared through the prophets, ‘I will kill the Shepherd, and the sheep will scatter.’ But after I am raised to life again, I will go to Galilee and meet you there.” Peter said to him, “I will never desert you no matter what the others do!” “Peter,” Jesus said, “before the cock crows a second time tomorrow morning you will deny me three times.” “No!” Peter exploded. “Not even if I have to die with you! I’ll never deny you!” And all the others vowed the same. FRIENDS, PETER, AND ALL HIS DISCIPLES DENIED JESUS WHEN QUESTIONED. Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 00:06:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBHIS DISCIPLES PROMISED NOT TO DENY JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/08/a-woman-anointed-jesus-with-precious-perfumeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/08/a-woman-anointed-jesus-with-precious-perfume/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/08/a-woman-anointed-jesus-with-precious-perfumeWed, 08 Mar 2017 14:04:34 GMTA WOMAN ANOINTED JESUS WITH PRECIOUS PERFUMEMark 14, The chief priests and other Jewish leaders were still looking for an opportunity to arrest Jesus secretly and put him to death. “But we can’t do it during the Passover,” they said, “or there will be a riot.” Meanwhile Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper; during supper a woman came in with a beautiful flask of expensive perfume. Then, breaking the seal, she poured it over his head. Some of those at the table were indignant among themselves about this “waste,” as they called it. "Why, she could have sold that perfume for a fortune and given the money to the poor!” they snarled. But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why berate her for doing a good thing? You always have the poor among you, and they badly need your help, and you can aid them whenever you want to; but I won’t be here much longer. “She has done what she could and has anointed my body ahead of time for burial. 9 And I tell you this in solemn truth, that wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and praised.” FRIENDS, GOD ALWAYS SENDS SOMEONE TO IDENTIFY THE PERSON GOD CHOSE TO ACCOMPLISH HIS WILL. GOD SENT THE LADY TO ANOINT JESUS FOR HIS PLAN TO SAVE THE WORLD. 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. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBA WOMAN ANOINTED JESUS WITH PRECIOUS PERFUMEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/06/jesus-prophesied-signs-just-before-his-return-nations-will-declare-war-againstChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/06/jesus-prophesied-signs-just-before-his-return-nations-will-declare-war-against/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/06/jesus-prophesied-signs-just-before-his-return-nations-will-declare-war-againstMon, 06 Mar 2017 10:13:25 GMTJESUS PROPHESIED SIGNS JUST BEFORE HIS RETURN: NATIONS WILL DECLARE WAR AGAINSTMark 13, As Jesus was leaving the Temple, one of his disciples said, “Teacher, what beautiful buildings these are! Look at the decorated stonework on the walls.” Jesus replied, “Yes, look! For not one stone will be left upon another, except as ruins.” And as he sat on the slopes of the Mount of Olives across the valley from Jerusalem, Peter, James, John, and Andrew got alone with him and asked him, “Just when is all this going to happen to the Temple? Will there be some warning ahead of time?” So Jesus launched into an extended reply. “Don’t let anyone mislead you,” he said, “for many will come declaring themselves to be your Messiah and will lead many astray. And wars will break out near and far, but this is not the signal of the end-time. “For nations and kingdoms will proclaim war against each other, and there will be earthquakes in many lands, and famines. These herald only the early stages of the anguish ahead. 9 But when these things begin to happen, watch out! For you will be in great danger. You will be dragged before the courts, and beaten in the synagogues, and accused before governors and kings of being my followers. This is your opportunity to tell them the Good News. And the Good News must first be made known in every nation before the end-time finally comes. But when you are arrested and stand trial, don’t worry about what to say in your defense. Just say what God tells you to. Then you will not be speaking, but the Holy Spirit will. “Brothers will betray each other to death, fathers will betray their own children, and children will betray their parents to be killed. FRIENDS, DON'T BE AFRAID WHEN YOU SEE THESE SIGNS. WHEN JESUS RETURNS, THERE WILL BE NO MORE WAR, PAIN OR SUFFERING! John 9:4 All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned to us by the one who sent me, for there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end. 00:13:0063656noJESUS PROPHESIED SIGNS JUST BEFORE HIS RETURN: NATIONS WILL DECLARE WAR AGAINST EACH OTHERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/03/jesus-said-his-temple-is-a-house-of-prayerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/03/jesus-said-his-temple-is-a-house-of-prayer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/03/jesus-said-his-temple-is-a-house-of-prayerFri, 03 Mar 2017 09:23:33 GMTJESUS SAID HIS TEMPLE IS A HOUSE OF PRAYERMark 11, Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the Temple. He looked around carefully at everything and then left and went out to Bethany with the twelve disciples. The next morning, Jesus went to the Temple and began to drive out the merchants and their customers, and knocked over the tables of the money changers and the stalls of those selling doves, and stopped everyone from bringing in loads of merchandise. Jesus told them “It is written in the Scriptures, ‘My Temple is to be a place of prayer for all nations,’ but you have turned it into a den of robbers.” When the chief priests and other Jewish leaders heard what he had done, they began planning how best to get rid of him. FRIENDS, SINCERE PRAYER IS THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE WITH GOD! WE HAVE TO ASK, SEEK AND KNOCK. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID HIS TEMPLE IS A HOUSE OF PRAYERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/01/let-the-children-come-to-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/01/let-the-children-come-to-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/03/01/let-the-children-come-to-jesusWed, 01 Mar 2017 12:45:12 GMTLET THE CHILDREN COME TO JESUSMark 10, Once when some mothers were bringing their children to Jesus to bless them, the disciples shooed them away, telling them not to bother him. But when Jesus saw what was happening he was very much displeased with his disciples and said to them, “Let the children come to me, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as they. Don’t send them away! I tell you as seriously as I know how that anyone who refuses to come to God as a little child will never be allowed into his Kingdom.” Then he took the children into his arms and placed his hands on their heads and he blessed them. “All these will be his here on earth, and in the world to come he shall have eternal life. FRIENDS, CHILDREN NEED JESUS JUST AS MUCH AS ADULTS. SHARE THE 10 COMMANDMENTS WITH THEM. Deuteronomy 32:46-47, Moses made these comments: "Meditate upon all the laws I have given you today, and pass them on to your Children. These laws are not mere words, they are your life! Through obeying them you will live long, plentiful lives in the land you are going to possess. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBLET THE CHILDREN COME TO JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/28/god-wants-to-heal-and-keep-families-togetherChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/28/god-wants-to-heal-and-keep-families-together/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/28/god-wants-to-heal-and-keep-families-togetherTue, 28 Feb 2017 17:47:02 GMTGOD WANTS TO HEAL AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHERMARK 10, Jesus left Capernaum and went southward to the Judean borders and east of the Jordan River. There were crowds; and as usual he taught them. Some Pharisees came and asked him, “Do you permit divorce?” They were trying to trap him. “What did Moses say about divorce?” Jesus asked them. “He said it was all right,” they replied. “He said all a man has to do is write his wife a letter of dismissal.” Jesus said "I’ll tell you it was a concession to your hardhearted wickedness. God made man and woman to be joined together permanently in marriage; therefore a man is to leave his father and mother, and he and his wife are united so that they are no longer two, but one. No man may separate what God has joined together. When a man divorces his wife to marry someone else, he commits adultery against her And if a wife divorces her husband and remarries, she, too, commits adultery.” FRIENDS, FAMILIES ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF GOD'S PLAN. GOD WANTS TO HEAL MARRIAGES AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. Ephesians 5:25-26 Husbands, show the same kind of love to your wives as Christ showed to the Church when he died for her, to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism and God’s Word. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD WANTS TO HEAL AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/27/jesus-death-resurrection-defeated-death-and-hellChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/27/jesus-death-resurrection-defeated-death-and-hell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/27/jesus-death-resurrection-defeated-death-and-hellMon, 27 Feb 2017 15:47:32 GMTJESUS' DEATH & RESURRECTION DEFEATED DEATH AND HELLMark 9, Jesus went on to say to his disciples, “Some of you who are standing here right now will live to see the Kingdom of God arrive in great power!” Six days later Jesus took Peter, James and John to the top of a mountain. Suddenly his face began to shine with glory and his clothing became dazzling white, far more glorious than any earthly process could ever make it! Then Elijah and Moses appeared and began talking with Jesus! “Teacher, this is wonderful!” Peter exclaimed. “Let's make three shelters here, one for each of you. . . . ” He said for he didn’t know what else to say and they were all terribly frightened. But while he was still speaking these words, a cloud covered them, blotting out the sun, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Then they looked around and Moses and Elijah were gone, and only Jesus was with them. As they descended the mountainside he told them never to mention what they had seen until after he had risen from the dead. So they kept it to themselves and wondered what he meant by “rising from the dead.” They asked him about the Jewish religious leader's said that Elijah must return before the Messiah could come. Jesus agreed that Elijah in fact already came and that he had been terribly mistreated, just as the prophets had predicted. Then Jesus asked them what the prophets could have been talking about when they predicted that the Messiah would suffer and be treated with utter contempt. FRIENDS, HIS DISCIPLES DIDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW JESUS' DEATH & RESSURECTION WOULD DEFEAT DEATH AND HELL. THEN JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD! Romans 5:17, If by the trespass of Adam, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and righteousness reign in life through the ONE man, Jesus Christ death and resurrection. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS' DEATH & RESURRECTION DEFEATED DEATH AND HELLhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/24/religions-and-rituals-can-distort-gods-wordChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/24/religions-and-rituals-can-distort-gods-word/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/24/religions-and-rituals-can-distort-gods-wordFri, 24 Feb 2017 15:03:30 GMTRELIGIONS AND RITUALS CAN DISTORT GOD'S WORDMark 7, One day some Jewish religious leaders from Jerusalem investigated Jesus, and noticed that some of his disciples failed to follow the usual Jewish rituals before eating. So they must always sprinkle themselves before touching any food. There are many examples of laws and regulations they have clung to for centuries such as their ceremony of cleansing for pots, pans, and dishes. So the leaders asked him, “Why don’t your disciples follow our age-old customs? For they eat without first performing the washing ceremony.” Jesus replied, “You bunch of hypocrites! Isaiah the prophet described you very well. Isaiah said‘These people speak very prettily about the Lord but have no love for him at all. Their worship is a farce, for they claim that God commands the people to obey their petty rules.’ How right Isaiah was! For you ignore God’s specific orders and substitute your own traditions. You are simply rejecting God’s laws and trampling them under your feet for the sake of tradition. “For instance, Moses gave you this law from God: ‘Honor your father and mother.’ And he said that anyone who speaks against his father or mother must die. But you say it is perfectly all right for a man to disregard his needy parents, telling them, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you! I have given to God what I could have given to you AND you break the law of God in order to protect your man-made tradition. It is the thought-life that pollutes. For out of men’s hearts come evil thoughts of lust, theft, murder, adultery, wanting what belongs to others, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, pride, and all other folly. All these vile things come from within pollute you and make you unfit for God.” FRIENDS, RELIGION, AND RITUALS CAN KEEP US FROM THE TRUTHS OF GOD'S WORD. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBRELIGIONS AND RITUALS CAN DISTORT GOD'S WORDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/23/jesus-feeds-all-who-are-hungry-the-bread-of-lifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/23/jesus-feeds-all-who-are-hungry-the-bread-of-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/23/jesus-feeds-all-who-are-hungry-the-bread-of-lifeThu, 23 Feb 2017 14:43:44 GMTJESUS FEEDS ALL WHO ARE HUNGRY THE BREAD OF LIFEMark 6, The apostles now returned and Jesus suggested, “Let’s get away from the crowds for a while and rest.” But the usual vast crowd was there as he stepped from the boat; and he had pity on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he taught them many things they needed to know. Late in the afternoon his disciples came to him and said, “Tell the people to go away to buy themselves some food, for there is nothing to eat here in this desolate spot, and it is getting late.” Jesus said "You feed them." They came back to report there were five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks for the food and fed the Hungry people; about 5,000 men and afterwards twelve basketfuls of scraps were picked up off the grass! FRIENDS, JESUS GIVES ALL WHO ARE HUNGRY THE BREAD OF LIFE. John 6:35 Jesus replied, “I am the Bread of Life. No one coming to me will ever be hungry again. Those believing in me will never thirst. 00:12:0063656noJESUS FEEDS ALL WHO ARE HUNGRY THE BREAD OF LIFEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/22/king-herod-respected-john-the-baptistChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/22/king-herod-respected-john-the-baptist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/22/king-herod-respected-john-the-baptistWed, 22 Feb 2017 13:02:42 GMTKING HEROD RESPECTED JOHN THE BAPTISTMark 6, King Herod soon heard about Jesus, for his miracles were talked about everywhere. The king thought Jesus was John the Baptist come back to life again. So the people were saying, “No wonder he can do such miracles.” Others thought Jesus was Elijah the ancient prophet, now returned to life again; still others claimed he was a new prophet like the great ones of the past. “No,” Herod said, “it is John, the man I beheaded. He has come back from the dead.” Herod respected John, knowing that he was a good and holy man, and so he kept him under his protection. Herod was disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so he liked to listen to him. FRIENDS, JOHN WITNESSED TO THE KING AND TOLD HIM THE TRUTH. Acts 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBKING HEROD RESPECTED JOHN THE BAPTISThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/21/jesus-raised-up-a-dead-girl-and-heals-a-sick-womanChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/21/jesus-raised-up-a-dead-girl-and-heals-a-sick-woman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/21/jesus-raised-up-a-dead-girl-and-heals-a-sick-womanTue, 21 Feb 2017 13:01:59 GMTJESUS RAISED UP A DEAD GIRL AND HEALS A SICK WOMANMark 5, Jairus, a leader came and fell down before Jesus, pleading with him to heal his little daughter. Jesus went with him, and the crowd thronged behind. A woman who had been sick for twelve years with a hemorrhage came up behind him through the crowd and touched his clothes. For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed.” And sure enough, as soon as she had touched him, the bleeding stopped and she knew she was well! Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” Then the frightened woman, trembling at the realization of what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and told him what she had done. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, healed of your disease.” While Jesus was still talking to her, messengers arrived from Jairus’s home with the news that it was too late; his daughter was dead and there was no point in Jesus’ coming now. But Jesus ignored their comments and said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just trust me.” When Jesus arrived, he saw that all was in great confusion, with unrestrained weeping and wailing. He went inside and spoke to the people. “Why all this weeping and commotion?” he asked. “The child isn’t dead; she is only asleep!” He told them all to leave, and taking the little girl’s father and mother and his three disciples, he went into the room where she was lying. Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Get up, little girl!” (She was twelve years old.) And she jumped up and walked around! Her parents just couldn’t get over it. FRIENDS, JESUS BLOOD HAS THE POWER TO SAVE, HEAL AND DELIVER. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 00:12:0063656nobiblebookclubJESUS RAISED UP A DEAD GIRL AND HEALS A SICK WOMANhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/20/man-delivered-from-many-demons-became-an-evangelistChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/20/man-delivered-from-many-demons-became-an-evangelist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/20/man-delivered-from-many-demons-became-an-evangelistMon, 20 Feb 2017 15:21:36 GMTMAN DELIVERED FROM MANY DEMONS BECAME AN EVANGELISTMark 5, When Jesus arrived at the other side of the lake, a demon-possessed man ran out from a graveyard, just as Jesus was climbing from the boat. This man lived among the gravestones and no one could control him. He lived and wandered among the tombs, screaming and cutting himself. When the man saw Jesus, he fell down before him. Then Jesus spoke to the demon within the man and said, “Come out, you evil spirit.” It shrieked, “What are you going to do to me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? “What is your name?” Jesus asked, and the demon replied, “Legion, for there are many of us" The demons begged him to let them enter the hogs and Jesus said ok. Then the hogs ran over the cliff and died. Everyone rushed to see the the man who was now fully clothed and perfectly sane. The man wanted to follow Jesus, but Jesus told the man to go home and tell everyone the wonderful things God has done for him and the man went to all the Towns in the region and told everyone about the great things Jesus had done for him. FRIENDS, JESUS SAVED US SO WE CAN TELL OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS! Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBMAN DELIVERED FROM MANY DEMONS BECAME AN EVANGELISThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/19/share-the-good-news-about-jesus-with-othersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/19/share-the-good-news-about-jesus-with-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/19/share-the-good-news-about-jesus-with-othersSun, 19 Feb 2017 14:50:03 GMTSHARE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS WITH OTHERS!Mark 4, Jesus usual method of teaching was to tell the people stories. One of them went like this: “Listen! A farmer decided to sow some grain. As he scattered it across his field, some of it fell on a path, and the birds came and picked it off the hard ground and ate it. Some fell on thin soil with underlying rock. It grew up quickly enough, but soon wilted beneath the hot sun and died because the roots had no nourishment in the shallow soil. Other seeds fell among thorns that shot up and crowded the young plants so that they produced no grain. But some of the seeds fell into good soil and yielded thirty times, even sixty or a hundred times as much! Afterwards, when he was alone with his disciples, they asked him, “What does your story mean?” “The farmer I talked about is anyone who brings God’s message to others, trying to plant good seed within their lives. The hard pathway, where some of the seed fell, represents the hard hearts of some of those who hear God’s message; Satan comes at once to try to make them forget it. The rocky soil represents the hearts of those who hear the message with joy, but, like young plants in such soil, their roots don’t go very deep, and though at first they get along fine, as soon as persecution begins, they wilt. "The thorny ground represents the hearts of people who listen to the Good News and receive it, but the attractions of this world, wealth, and the search for success crowd out God’s message from their hearts, so that no crop is produced. “But the good soil represents the hearts of those who truly accept God’s message and produce a plentiful harvest for God thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as was planted in their hearts.” FRIENDS, WE BEAR FRUIT WHEN WE SHARE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS WITH OTHERS! Luke 14:23, The lord said unto his servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. 00:12:0063656nobiblebookclubSHARE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS WITH OTHERS!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/18/jesus-deliverered-and-healed-the-multitudesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/18/jesus-deliverered-and-healed-the-multitudes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/18/jesus-deliverered-and-healed-the-multitudesSat, 18 Feb 2017 13:23:57 GMTJESUS DELIVERERED AND HEALED THE MULTITUDESMark 3, Jesus withdrew to the beach, followed by a huge crowd from all over Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, from beyond the Jordan River, and even from as far away as Tyre and Sidon. For the news about his miracles had spread far and wide and vast numbers came to see him for themselves. He instructed his disciples to bring around a boat and to have it standing ready to rescue him in case he was crowded off the beach. For there had been many healings that day and as a result great numbers of sick people were crowding around him, trying to touch him. And whenever those possessed by demons caught sight of him they would fall down before him shrieking, “You are the Son of God!” But he strictly warned them not to make him known. Later, Jesus selected twelve disciples to be his regular companions and commanded them to go out to preach, heal the sick and to cast out demons. FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE SAVIOR, THE HEALER AND THE DELIVERER! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM. Matthew 4:24 The report of his miracles spread far beyond the borders of Galilee so that sick folk were soon coming to be healed from as far away as Syria. And whatever their illness and pain, or if they were possessed by demons, or were insane, or paralyzed he healed them all. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS DELIVERERED AND HEALED THE MULTITUDEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/14/an-angel-told-the-women-jesus-was-aliveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/14/an-angel-told-the-women-jesus-was-alive/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/14/an-angel-told-the-women-jesus-was-aliveTue, 14 Feb 2017 15:09:49 GMTAN ANGEL TOLD THE WOMEN JESUS WAS ALIVE!Matthew 28, Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled aside the stone and sat on it. His face shone like lightning and his clothing was a brilliant white. The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and fell into a dead faint. Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be frightened!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified, but he isn’t here! For he has come back to life again, just as he said he would. Come in and see where his body was lying. . . . And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and that he is going to Galilee to meet them there. That is my message to them.” The women ran from the tomb, badly frightened, but also filled with joy, and rushed to find the disciples to give them the angel’s message. And as they were running, suddenly Jesus was there in front of them! "Good morning!”[a] he said. And they fell to the ground before him, holding his feet and worshiping him. Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be frightened! Go tell my brothers to leave at once for Galilee, to meet me there.” FRIENDS, AN ANGEL TOLD THE WOMEN JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED AND NOW HE AROSE FROM THE DEAD. LATER, THEY SAW JESUS ALIVE AND THE WOMEN WERE FILLED WITH JOY! Matthew 27:53 After Jesus’ resurrection, they left the cemetery and went into Jerusalem, and appeared to many people there. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBAN ANGEL TOLD THE WOMEN JESUS WAS ALIVE!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/13/behold-jesus-will-come-back-quicklyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/13/behold-jesus-will-come-back-quickly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/13/behold-jesus-will-come-back-quicklyMon, 13 Feb 2017 13:25:12 GMTBEHOLD, JESUS WILL COME BACK QUICKLY  Matthew 27, A man from Cyrene, in Africa Simon was his name and was forced to carry Jesus’ cross. Then they went out to an area known as Golgotha, that is, “Skull Hill,” where the soldiers gave him drugged wine to drink; but when he had tasted it, he refused. After the crucifixion, the soldiers threw dice to divide up his clothes among themselves. Then they sat around and watched him as he hung there. And they put a sign above his head, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” The chief priests and Jewish leaders also mocked him. That afternoon, the whole earth was covered with darkness for three hours, from noon until three o’clock. About three o’clock, Jesus shouted, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus shouted out again, dismissed his spirit, and died. And look! The curtain secluding the Holiest Place in the Temple was split apart from top to bottom; and the earth shook, and rocks broke, and tombs opened, and many godly men and women who had died came back to life again. The soldiers at the crucifixion and their sergeant were terribly frightened by the earthquake and all that happened. They exclaimed, “Surely this was God’s Son.” FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD. HE DIED TO SAVE THE WORLD. JESUS WILL COME BACK SOON. Revelation 22:12 behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 00:10:0063656noBiblebookclubBEHOLD, JESUS WILL COME BACK QUICKLYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/12/what-shall-i-do-with-your-messiah-the-priests-and-the-people-said-crucify-himChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/12/what-shall-i-do-with-your-messiah-the-priests-and-the-people-said-crucify-him/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/12/what-shall-i-do-with-your-messiah-the-priests-and-the-people-said-crucify-himSun, 12 Feb 2017 09:58:07 GMTWHAT SHALL I DO WITH YOUR MESSIAH? THE PRIESTS AND THE PEOPLE SAID "CRUCIFY HIM"Matthew 27, The governor’s custom was to release one Jewish prisoner each year during the Passover celebration anyone they wanted. This year there was a particularly notorious criminal in jail named Barabbas, and as the crowds gathered before Pilate’s house that morning he asked them, “Which shall I release to you Barabbas, or Jesus your Messiah?” For he knew very well that the Jewish leaders had arrested Jesus out of envy because of his popularity with the people. Just then, as he was presiding over the court, Pilate’s wife sent him this message: “Leave that good man alone; for I had a terrible nightmare concerning him last night.” When the governor asked again, “Which of these two shall I release to you?” the crowd shouted back their reply: “Barabbas!” “Then what shall I do with Jesus, your Messiah?” Pilate asked. And they shouted, “Crucify him!” “Why?” Pilate demanded. “What has he done wrong?” But they kept shouting, “Crucify! Crucify!” When Pilate saw that he wasn’t getting anywhere and that a riot was developing, he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this good man. The responsibility is yours!” They spat on him and grabbed the stick and beat him on the head with it. After the mockery, they took off the robe and put his own garment on him again, and took him out to crucify him. FRIENDS, WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH OUR MESSIAH? GLORIFY HIS NAME FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR US! Isaiah 53:3-4, He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHAT SHALL I DO WITH YOUR MESSIAH? THE PRIESTS AND THE PEOPLE SAID "CRUCIFY HIM"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/09/jesus-was-filled-with-anguish-and-despairChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/09/jesus-was-filled-with-anguish-and-despair/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/09/jesus-was-filled-with-anguish-and-despairThu, 09 Feb 2017 10:40:46 GMTJESUS WAS FILLED WITH ANGUISH AND DESPAIRMatthew 26, Jesus brought the disciples to a garden grove, Gethsemane, and told them to sit down and wait while he went on ahead to pray. He took Peter with him and Zebedee’s two sons James and John, and began to be filled with anguish and despair. Then he told them, “My soul is crushed with horror and sadness to the point of death . . . stay here . . . stay awake with me.” He went forward a little, and fell face downward on the ground, and prayed, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup be taken away from me. But I want your will, not mine.” Then he returned to the three disciples and found them asleep. “Peter,” he called, “couldn’t you even stay awake with me one hour? Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For the spirit indeed is willing, but how weak the body is!” Again he left them and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot go away until I drink it all, your will be done.” He returned to them again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy, so he went back to prayer the third time, saying the same things again. Then he came to the disciples and said, “Sleep on now and take your rest . . . but no! The time has come! I am betrayed into the hands of evil men! Up! Let’s be going! Look! Here comes the man who is betraying me!” JESUS UNDERSTOOD AND CARRIED OUR SINS. HE PAID THE PRICE SO WE CAN HAVE HIS PEACE AND HEALING. 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. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS WAS FILLED WITH ANGUISH AND DESPAIRhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/08/the-difference-between-sheep-and-goatsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/08/the-difference-between-sheep-and-goats/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/08/the-difference-between-sheep-and-goatsWed, 08 Feb 2017 10:46:39 GMTTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHEEP AND GOATSMatthew 25, But when I, the Messiah, shall come in my glory, and all the angels with me, then I shall sit upon my throne of glory. And all the nations shall be gathered before me. And I will separate the people[b] as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and place the sheep at my right hand, and the goats at my left. “Then I, the King, shall say to those at my right, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, into the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world. For I was hungry and you fed me; I was thirsty and you gave me water; I was a stranger and you invited me into your homes; naked and you clothed me; sick and in prison, and you visited me.’ “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Sir, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you anything to drink? Or a stranger, and help you? Or naked, and clothe you? When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?’ “And I, the King, will tell them, ‘When you did it to these my brothers, you were doing it to me!’ FRIENDS, ONE DAY GOD WILL JUDGE BOTH GOOD AND BAD BY THEIR HEART AND WORKS. Matthew 12:35 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. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHEEP AND GOATShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/06/worship-and-serve-god-onlyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/06/worship-and-serve-god-only/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/06/worship-and-serve-god-onlyMon, 06 Feb 2017 15:26:58 GMTWORSHIP AND SERVE GOD ONLYExodus 23, “You must not worship the gods of these other nations, nor sacrifice to them in any way, and you must not follow the evil example of these heathen people; you must utterly conquer them and break down their shameful idols. “You shall serve the Lord your God only; then I will bless you with food and with water, and I will take away sickness from among you. There will be no miscarriages nor barrenness throughout your land, and you will live out the full quota of the days of your life. I will set your enlarged boundaries from the Red Sea to the Philistine coast, and from the southern deserts as far as the Euphrates River; and I will cause you to defeat the people now living in the land, and you will drive them out ahead of you. “You must make no covenant with them, nor have anything to do with their gods. Don’t let them live among you! For I know that they will infect you with their sin of worshiping false gods, and that would be an utter disaster to you. FRIENDS, GOD HAS GIVEN US GUIDELINES TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH HIS BLESSINGS. Mark 12:28-31, The disciple asked Jesus, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” Jesus replied, You must love God with all your heart and soul and mind and strength.’ 00:03:0063656nobiblebookclubWORSHIP AND SERVE GOD ONLYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/05/jesus-said-sin-will-cool-the-love-of-manyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/05/jesus-said-sin-will-cool-the-love-of-many/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/05/jesus-said-sin-will-cool-the-love-of-manySun, 05 Feb 2017 10:04:00 GMTJESUS SAID SIN WILL COOL THE LOVE OF MANYMatthew 24, As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples came along and wanted to take him on a tour of the various Temple buildings. But he told them, “All these buildings will be knocked down, with not one stone left on top of another!” “When will this happen?” the disciples asked him later, as he sat on the slopes of the Mount of Olives. “What events will signal your return and the end of the world?” Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone fool you. For many will come claiming to be the Messiah and will lead many astray. When you hear of wars beginning, this does not signal my return; these must come, but the end is not yet. The nations and kingdoms of the earth will rise against each other, and there will be famines and earthquakes in many places. But all this will be only the beginning of the horrors to come. “Then you will be tortured and killed and hated all over the world because you are mine, and many of you shall fall back into sin and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets will appear and lead many astray. Sin will be rampant everywhere and will cool the love of many. But those enduring to the end shall be saved. FRIENDS, SIN IS AN ENEMY OF THE CROSS. ONLY JESUS BLOOD CAN REMOVE OUR SIN AND GIVE US ETERNAL LIFE. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID SIN WILL COOL THE LOVE OF MANYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/03/victory-came-as-moses-kept-his-hands-lifted-upChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/03/victory-came-as-moses-kept-his-hands-lifted-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/03/victory-came-as-moses-kept-his-hands-lifted-upFri, 03 Feb 2017 09:44:23 GMTVICTORY CAME AS MOSES KEPT HIS HANDS LIFTED UPExodus 17, The warriors of Amalek came to fight against the people of Israel at Rephidim. Moses instructed Joshua to issue a call to arms to the Israelites, to fight the army of Amalek. “Tomorrow,” Moses told him, “I will stand at the top of the hill, with the rod of God in my hand!” So Joshua and his men went out to fight the army of Amalek. Meanwhile Moses, Aaron, and Hur went to the top of the hill. And as long as Moses held up the rod in his hands, Israel was winning; but whenever he rested his arms at his sides, the soldiers of Amalek were winning. Moses’ arms finally became too tired to hold up the rod any longer; so Aaron and Hur rolled a stone for him to sit on, and they stood on each side, holding up his hands until sunset. As a result, Joshua and his troops crushed the army of Amalek, putting them to the sword. Then the Lord instructed Moses, “Write this into a permanent record, to be remembered forever, and announce to Joshua that I will utterly blot out every trace of Amalek.” Moses built an altar there and called it “Jehovah-nissi” (meaning “Jehovah is my flag”). “Raise the banner of the Lord!” Moses said. “For the Lord will be at war with Amalek generation after generation.” FRIENDS, MOSES WAS IN A BATTLE! VICTORY CAME ONLY WHEN HIS HANDS WAS LIFTED UP! 1 Timothy 2:8 So I want men everywhere to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from sin and anger and resentment. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBVICTORY CAME AS MOSES KEPT HIS HANDS LIFTED UPhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/01/leaders-asked-jesus-what-authority-do-you-haveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/01/leaders-asked-jesus-what-authority-do-you-have/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/02/01/leaders-asked-jesus-what-authority-do-you-haveWed, 01 Feb 2017 10:20:05 GMTLEADERS ASKED JESUS, WHAT AUTHORITY DO YOU HAVEMatthew 21, When Jesus returned to the Temple and was teaching, the chief priests and leaders demanded to know by whose authority he had thrown out the merchants the day before. “I’ll tell you if you answer one question first,” Jesus replied. “Was John the Baptist sent from God or not?” They talked it over among themselves. “If we say, ‘From God,’” they said, “then he will ask why we didn’t believe what John said. And if we deny that God sent him, we’ll be mobbed, for the crowd all think he was a prophet.” So they finally replied, “We don’t know!” And Jesus said, “Then I won’t answer your question either. Jesus said: A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work on the farm today. ‘I won’t,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. The father told the youngest, ‘You go!’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t. Which of the two was obeying his father?” They replied, “The first, of course.” Jesus explained: “Surely evil men and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom before you do. John the Baptist told you to repent and turn to God, and you wouldn’t, but evil men and prostitutes did. When you refused to repent, you couldn’t believe. When the chief priests and leaders realized that Jesus was talking about them, they wanted to get rid of him but were afraid to try because of the crowds, for they accepted Jesus as a prophet. FRIENDS, JESUS HAS ALL AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN, EARTH AND BENEATH THE EARTH. Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBLEADERS ASKED JESUS, WHAT AUTHORITY DO YOU HAVEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/30/its-never-too-late-to-serve-the-lordChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/30/its-never-too-late-to-serve-the-lord/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/30/its-never-too-late-to-serve-the-lordMon, 30 Jan 2017 12:37:29 GMTIT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO SERVE THE LORDMatthew 20, “The owner of an estate went out early one morning to hire workers for his harvest field. He agreed to pay them $20 a day and sent them out to work. “A couple of hours later he was passing a hiring hall and saw some men standing around waiting for jobs, so he sent them also into his fields, saying he would pay them whatever was right at the end of the day. At noon and again around three o’clock in the afternoon he did the same thing. “At five o’clock that evening he was in town again and saw some more men standing around and asked them, ‘Why haven’t you been working today?’ “‘Because no one hired us,’ they replied. “‘Then go on out and join the others in my fields,’ he told them. “That evening he told the paymaster to call the men in and pay them, beginning with the last men first. When the men hired at five o’clock were paid, each received $20. So when the men hired earlier came to get theirs, they assumed they would receive much more. But they, too, were paid $20. “They protested, ‘Those fellows worked only one hour, and yet you’ve paid them just as much as those of us who worked all day in the scorching heat.’ “‘Friend,’ he answered one of them, ‘I did you no wrong! Didn’t you agree to work all day for $20? Take it and go. It is my desire to pay all the same; is it against the law to give away my money if I want to? Should you be angry because I am kind?’ And so it is that the last shall be first, and the first, last.” FRIENDS, EVERYONE IS CALLED TO SHARE THE GOSPEL, WHETHER YOU ARE A NEW CONVERT OR SEASONED CHRISTIAN. GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE WORDS. 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. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBIT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO SERVE THE LORDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/29/obey-gods-laws-follow-jesus-and-give-to-the-poorChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/29/obey-gods-laws-follow-jesus-and-give-to-the-poor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/29/obey-gods-laws-follow-jesus-and-give-to-the-poorSun, 29 Jan 2017 10:02:13 GMTOBEY GOD'S LAWS, FOLLOW JESUS AND GIVE TO THE POORMatthew 19, One came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. FRIENDS, GOD EXPECTS UP TO LIVE UP TO HIS STANDARDS AND HE WILL BLESS US. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBOBEY GOD'S LAWS, FOLLOW JESUS AND GIVE TO THE POORhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/27/who-is-greatest-in-the-kingdom-of-heavenChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/27/who-is-greatest-in-the-kingdom-of-heaven/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/27/who-is-greatest-in-the-kingdom-of-heavenFri, 27 Jan 2017 14:08:45 GMTWHO IS GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN?Matthew 18, The disciples came to Jesus to ask which of them would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven! Jesus called a small child over to him and set the little fellow down among them, and said, “Unless you turn to God from your sins and become as little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Therefore anyone who humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. And any of you who welcomes a little child like this because you are mine is welcoming me and caring for me. But if any of you causes one of these little ones who trusts in me to lose his faith,[a] it would be better for you to have a rock tied to your neck and be thrown into the sea. “Woe upon the world for all its evils. Temptation to do wrong is inevitable, but woe to the man who does the tempting. So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. Better to enter heaven crippled than to be in hell with both of your hands and feet. And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. Better to enter heaven with one eye than to be in hell with two. “Beware that you don’t look down upon a single one of these little children. For I tell you that in heaven their angels have constant access to my Father. FRIENDS, GOD SAID WE SHOULD NOT DESPISE, HURT OR KILL LITTLE ONES. THEY HAVE ADVOCATES IN HEAVEN.Psalm 127:3, Children are a gift from God; they are his reward. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHO IS GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/26/jesus-rebuked-the-demon-and-it-left-the-boyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/26/jesus-rebuked-the-demon-and-it-left-the-boy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/26/jesus-rebuked-the-demon-and-it-left-the-boyThu, 26 Jan 2017 09:11:28 GMTJESUS REBUKED THE DEMON AND IT LEFT THE BOYMatthew 17, His disciples asked, “Why do the Jewish leaders insist Elijah must return before the Messiah comes?” Jesus replied, “They are right. Elijah must come and set everything in order. And, in fact, he has already come, but he wasn’t recognized, and was badly mistreated by many. And I, the Messiah,[b] shall also suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples realized he was speaking of John the Baptist. When they arrived at the bottom of the hill, a huge crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, “Sir, have mercy on my son, for he is mentally deranged and in great trouble, for he often falls into the fire or into the water; so I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn’t cure him.” Jesus replied, “Oh, you stubborn, faithless people! How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to me.” Then Jesus rebuked the demon in the boy and it left him, and from that moment the boy was well. Afterwards the disciples asked Jesus privately, “Why couldn’t we cast that demon out?” “Because of your little faith,” Jesus told them. “For if you had faith even as small as a tiny mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move!’ and it would go far away. Nothing would be impossible. But this kind of demon won’t leave unless you have prayed and gone without food.” FRIENDS, DEMONS CAUSE BEHAVIOR THAT ARE DESTRUCTIVE, BUT JESUS SETS US FREE FROM SIN, DISEASE, AND DEMONS. John 8:36 If the Son (Jesus) therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 00:07:0063656noBiblebookclubJESUS REBUKED THE DEMON AND IT LEFT THE BOYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/25/jesus-asked-peter-who-do-you-say-i-amChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/25/jesus-asked-peter-who-do-you-say-i-am/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/25/jesus-asked-peter-who-do-you-say-i-amWed, 25 Jan 2017 10:50:00 GMTJESUS ASKED PETER WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?Matthew 16, When Jesus came to Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who are the people saying I am?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah; some, Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “Who do you think I am?” Simon Peter answered, “The Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” “God has blessed you, Simon, son of Jonah,” Jesus said, “for my Father in heaven has personally revealed this to you this is not from any human source. You are Peter, a stone; and upon this rock I will build my church; and all the powers of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; whatever doors you lock on earth shall be locked in heaven; and whatever doors you open on earth shall be open in heaven!” Then he warned the disciples against telling others that he was the Messiah. FRIENDS, PETER RECOGNIZED JESUS AS CHRIST, THE MESSIAH! Acts 17:3 the prophecies about the sufferings of the Messiah and his coming back to life, prove that Jesus is the Messiah. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS ASKED PETER WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/23/jesus-healed-a-gentiles-daughter-from-demonsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/23/jesus-healed-a-gentiles-daughter-from-demons/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/23/jesus-healed-a-gentiles-daughter-from-demonsMon, 23 Jan 2017 15:27:44 GMTJESUS HEALED A GENTILE'S DAUGHTER FROM DEMONSMatthew 15, Peter asked Jesus to explain what he meant when he said that people are not defiled by non kosher food. “Don’t you understand?” Jesus asked him. “Don’t you see that anything you eat passes through the digestive tract and out again? But evil words come from an evil heart and defile the man who says them. For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, lying, and slander. These are what defile; but there is no spiritual defilement from eating without first going through the ritual of ceremonial handwashing!” Jesus left that part of the country and walked the fifty miles to Tyre and Sidon. A woman from Canaan who was living there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, King David’s Son! For my daughter has a demon within her, and it torments her constantly.” But Jesus gave her no reply not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. “Tell her to get going,” they said, “for she is bothering us with all her begging.” Then he said to the woman, “I was sent to help the Jews the lost sheep of Israel not the Gentiles.” But she came and worshiped him and pled again, “Sir, help me!” “It doesn’t seem right to take bread from the children and throw it to the dogs,” he said. “Yes, it is!” she replied, “for even the puppies beneath the table are permitted to eat the crumbs that fall.” “Woman,” Jesus told her, “your faith is large, and your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed right then. FRIENDS, JESUS HEALED THE SICK AND THOSE TORMENTED BY DEMONS. JESUS STILL HEALS TODAY AND SETS PEOPLE FREE FROM FROM ALL SICKNESS, DISEASE AND TORMENT. Matthew 4:23 Jesus traveled all through Galilee teaching in the Jewish synagogues, everywhere preaching the Good News about the Kingdom of Heaven. And he healed every kind of sickness and disease. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS HEALED A GENTILE'S DAUGHTER FROM DEMONShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/22/jesus-healed-all-who-touched-his-garmentChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/22/jesus-healed-all-who-touched-his-garment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/22/jesus-healed-all-who-touched-his-garmentSun, 22 Jan 2017 12:42:22 GMTJESUS HEALED ALL WHO TOUCHED HIS GARMENTMatthew 14, Jesus told his disciples to get into their boat and cross to the other side of the lake while he stayed to get the people started home. Then afterwards he went up into the hills to pray. Night fell, and out on the lake the disciples were in trouble. For the wind had risen and they were fighting heavy seas. About four o’clock in the morning Jesus came to them, walking on the water! They screamed in terror, for they thought he was a ghost. But Jesus immediately spoke to them, reassuring them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. Then Peter called to him: “Sir, if it is really you, tell me to come over to you, walking on the water.” “All right,” the Lord said, “come along!” Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Instantly Jesus reached out his hand and rescued him. “O man of little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. The others sat there, awestruck. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. They landed at Gennesaret. The news of their arrival spread quickly throughout the city, and soon people were rushing around, telling everyone to bring in their sick to be healed. The sick begged him to let them touch even the tassel of his robe, and all who did were healed. FRIENDS, DOCTORS CAN TREAT THE PROBLEM BUT JESUS IS THE HEALER! Matthew 10:1, Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of sickness and disease. 00:07:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS HEALED ALL WHO TOUCHED HIS GARMENThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/21/god-saved-joseph-and-his-family-in-the-time-of-famineChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/21/god-saved-joseph-and-his-family-in-the-time-of-famine/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/21/god-saved-joseph-and-his-family-in-the-time-of-famineSat, 21 Jan 2017 12:13:38 GMTGOD SAVED JOSEPH AND HIS FAMILY IN THE TIME OF FAMINEGenesis 42-45, During a severe famine, Joseph's brothers came to buy food in Egypt where Joseph lived. Joseph said to them "I am a God-fearing man and I’m going to take a chance that you are honorable; so you may go on home with grain for your families; but bring your youngest brother back to me. If you are telling me the truth, I will spare you.” Speaking among themselves, they said, “This happened because of what we did to Joseph long ago. We saw his terror and anguish and heard his pleadings, but we didn’t listen.” And now we are going to die because we murdered him.” Joseph left the room and found a place where he cried and then came back into the room and told them to return home to Canaan. When the famine in Canaan became strong again, Judah said to his father, “Send Benjamin with me. If I don’t bring him back to you, I will bear the blame forever and Jacob agreed. When Judah and his brothers, returned to Egypt, Joseph saw that Benjamin was with them. He wept aloud and said to his brothers, “Is my father still alive? I am Joseph, your brother whom you sold into Egypt! But don’t be angry with yourselves, for God did it! He sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives so you will become a great nation. Yes, it was God who sent me here, not you! And he has made me a counselor to Pharaoh, and manager of this entire nation. Hurry, and tell your father God has made me chief of all the land of Egypt. Come down to me right away! You shall live in the land of Goshen so that you can be near me with all your children, your grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all that you have. I will take care of you there." FRIENDS, EVEN IN THE TIME OF FAMINE, GOD SUSTAINED JOSEPH AND HIS FAMILY. JOSEPH UNDERSTOOD GOD'S PLAN AND WAS ABLE TO FORGIVE HIS BROTHERS. Romans 8:28 And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD SAVED JOSEPH AND HIS FAMILY IN THE TIME OF FAMINEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/20/god-took-joseph-a-slave-and-gave-him-a-crownChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/20/god-took-joseph-a-slave-and-gave-him-a-crown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/20/god-took-joseph-a-slave-and-gave-him-a-crownFri, 20 Jan 2017 11:39:08 GMTGOD TOOK JOSEPH, A SLAVE AND GAVE HIM A CROWNGenesis 41, Pharaoh told Joseph about his dream. “I was standing upon the bank of the Nile River, when suddenly, seven fat, healthy-looking cows came up out of the river and began grazing along the riverbank. But then seven other very skinny cows came up from the river and ate up the seven fat ones and they were still as skinny as before! Then I had another dream. This time there were seven heads of grain on one stalk, and all seven heads were plump and full. Then, out of the same stalk, came seven withered, thin heads. And the thin heads swallowed up the fat ones! Joseph said “Both dreams mean the same thing. God has showed you what he is about to do: The next seven years will be a period of great prosperity throughout all the land of Egypt; but afterwards there will be seven years of famine that will consume the land. The double dream gives double impact for God has decreed it, and it is going to happen soon. Find the wisest man in Egypt and put him in charge of administering a nationwide farm program. Let Pharaoh divide Egypt into five administrative districts, and let them gather into the royal storehouses all the excess crops of the next seven years, so there will be enough to eat when the seven years of famine come. Pharaoh said, “Who could do it better than Joseph? For he is a man who is obviously filled with the Spirit of God.” Turning to Joseph, Pharaoh said to him, I am hereby appointing you to be in charge of this entire project. What you say goes, throughout all the land of Egypt. I alone will outrank you.” Then Pharaoh placed his own signet ring on Joseph’s finger and declared, “You in charge of all the land of Egypt.” GOD CAN TAKE THE WORST TIMES IN YOUR LIFE AND CHANGE THE SITUATION IN ONE MINUTE. Romans 8:28 And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD TOOK JOSEPH, A SLAVE AND GAVE HIM A CROWNhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/19/joseph-refused-to-sleep-with-his-masters-wifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/19/joseph-refused-to-sleep-with-his-masters-wife/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/19/joseph-refused-to-sleep-with-his-masters-wifeThu, 19 Jan 2017 11:24:31 GMTJOSEPH REFUSED TO SLEEP WITH HIS MASTER'S WIFEGenesis 39, When Joseph arrived in Egypt as a captive, he was purchased by Potiphar, the captain of the king’s bodyguard and his chief executioner. The Lord blessed Joseph so that everything he did succeeded. One day, Potiphar’s wife began making eyes at Joseph and suggested that he come and sleep with her. Joseph refused and said to her, "How can I do such a wicked thing as this? It would be a great sin against God.” Then one day, Potiphar's wife came and grabbed him by the sleeve demanding, “Sleep with me.” He tore himself away, but as he did, his jacket slipped off and she was left holding it as he fled from the house. Then she began screaming; and when the other men around the place came running in to see what had happened, she cried. “My husband had to bring in this Hebrew slave to insult us!” she sobbed. “He tried to rape me, but when I screamed, he ran, and forgot to take his jacket.” She kept the jacket and when her husband came home that night, she told him her story. He threw Joseph into prison, where the king’s prisoners were kept in chains. But the Lord was with Joseph. God granted him favor with the chief jailer. In fact, the jailer soon handed over the entire prison administration to Joseph, so that all the other prisoners were responsible to him. The Lord was with him so that everything ran smoothly and well. FRIENDS, TEMPTATIONS COME TO ALL BUT JOSEPH'S LOVE FOR GOD OVERCAME THE TEMPTATION AND SIN. 1 Corinthians 10:13 But remember wrong desires that come into your life aren’t anything new and different. Many others have faced exactly the same problems before you. And no temptation is irresistible. You can trust God to keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it, for he has promised this and will do what he says. He will show you how to escape temptation’s power so that you can bear up patiently against it. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJOSEPH REFUSED TO SLEEP WITH HIS MASTER'S WIFEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/17/god-gave-jacob-all-the-land-he-promised-to-abrahamChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/17/god-gave-jacob-all-the-land-he-promised-to-abraham/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/17/god-gave-jacob-all-the-land-he-promised-to-abrahamTue, 17 Jan 2017 14:36:52 GMTGOD GAVE JACOB ALL THE LAND HE PROMISED TO ABRAHAMGenesis 35, God said to Jacob, “Move on to Bethel now, and settle there, and build an altar to worship me the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” So Jacob instructed all those in his household to destroy the idols they had and to wash themselves and to put on fresh clothing. “For we are going to Bethel,” he told them, “and I will build an altar there to the God who answered my prayers and was with me on my journey.” So they gave Jacob all their idols and their earrings and he buried them beneath the oak tree near Shechem. And the terror of God was upon all the cities so that they were not attacked. In Luz (also called Bethel), in Canaan, Jacob erected an altar in Bethel and God appeared to him once again and blessed him. God said “You shall no longer be called Jacob (‘Grabber’), but Israel (‘One who prevails with God’). I am God Almighty,” the Lord said to him, “and I will cause you to be fertile and to multiply and to become a great nation, yes, many nations; many kings shall be among your descendants. And I will pass on to you the land I gave to Abraham and Isaac. Yes, I will give it to you and to your descendants.” Later, Jacob built a stone pillar where God had appeared to him; and he poured wine over it as an offering to God and anointed the pillar with olive oil. 15 Jacob named the spot Bethel because God had spoken to him there. FRIENDS, THE SAME LAND THAT GOD GAVE TO JACOB THEN IS THE SAME LAND THAT NETANYAHU IS FIGHTING FOR TODAY. NO ONE CAN TAKE AN INHERITANCE AWAY FROM THEM. GOD HIMSELF WILL DEFEND ISRAEL. Genesis 35:11-12 I am God Almighty,” the Lord said to him, “and I will cause you to be fertile and to multiply and to become a great nation, yes, many nations; many kings shall be among your descendants. And I will pass on to you the land I gave to Abraham and Isaac. Yes, I will give it to you and to your descendants. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD GAVE JACOB ALL THE LAND HE PROMISED TO ABRAHAMhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/16/jacob-went-home-and-reunited-with-his-twin-esauChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/16/jacob-went-home-and-reunited-with-his-twin-esau/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/16/jacob-went-home-and-reunited-with-his-twin-esauMon, 16 Jan 2017 13:14:22 GMTJACOB WENT HOME AND REUNITED WITH HIS TWIN ESAUGenesis 33, Jacob and his family returned to his country. When he saw Esau coming with his 400 men, Jacob now arranged his two concubines and their children at the head, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. Then Jacob went on ahead. As he approached his brother he bowed low seven times before him. And then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him affectionately and kissed him; and both of them were in tears! Then Esau asked, “Who are these people with you?” “My children,” Jacob replied. Then the concubines came forward and bowed low before him. Then Leah with her children, and finally Rachel and Joseph made their bows. “And what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked. “They are my gifts, to curry your favor!” “Brother, I have plenty,” Esau laughed. “Keep what you have.” “No, but please accept them,” Jacob said, “for what a relief it is to see your friendly smile! I was as frightened of you as though approaching God! Please take my gifts. For God has been very generous to me and I have enough.” Esau said. “My men and I will stay with you and lead the way.” But Jacob replied, “As you can see, some of the children are small, and the flocks and herds have their young, and if they are driven too hard, they will die. So you go on ahead of us and we’ll follow at our own pace and meet you at Seir.” So Esau started back to Seir that same day. Jacob arrived safely at Shechem, in Canaan, and camped outside the city. And there he erected an altar and called it “El-Elohe-Israel,” “The Altar to the God of Israel.”) FRIENDS, JACOB FOUND GOD IN THE DESERT AND GAVE HIS HEART TO GOD. HE CONTINUED TO SERVE GOD THE REST OF HIS LIFE AND TAUGHT HIS CHILDREN TO DO THE SAME. Proverbs 22:6. Teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older, he will remain upon it. 00:09:0063656noJACOB WENT HOME AND REUNITED WITH HIS TWIN ESAUhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/14/god-keeps-his-promise-to-bless-jacobChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/14/god-keeps-his-promise-to-bless-jacob/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/14/god-keeps-his-promise-to-bless-jacobSat, 14 Jan 2017 11:11:56 GMTGOD KEEPS HIS PROMISE TO BLESS JACOBGenesis 30, After the birth of Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “I want to go back home. Let me take my wives and children for you know how fully I have paid for them with my service to you.” “Please don’t leave me,” Laban replied, “for a fortune-teller that I consulted told me that the many blessings because of you. How much of a raise do you need to get you to stay? Whatever it is, I’ll pay it.” Jacob replied, "Jehovah has blessed you from everything I do! But what about me? When should I provide for my own family?” “What wages do you want?” Laban asked. Jacob replied, “I’ll go back to work for you if you let me remove all the goats that are speckled or spotted, and all the black sheep and give them to me as my wages. All right!” It shall be as you have said!” So that very day Laban went out and formed a flock for Jacob of all the male goats that were ringed and spotted, and the females that were speckled and spotted with any white patches, and all of the black sheep. He gave them to Jacob’s sons to take them three days’ distance, and Jacob stayed and cared for Laban’s flock. Jacob’s flocks increased rapidly and he became very wealthy, with many servants, camels, and donkeys. But Jacob learned that Laban’s sons were grumbling, “He owes everything he owns to our father. All his wealth is at our father’s expense.” Soon Jacob noticed a considerable cooling in Laban’s attitude toward him. Jehovah now spoke to Jacob and told him, “Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives there; and I will be with you.” FRIENDS, JACOB MET GOD IN THE DESERT. GOD KEPT HIS PROMISE TO BLESS JACOB AND BLESSED HIM WITH FOOD, WIVES, CHILDREN AND PROSPERITY. Colossians 1:2, Faithful  Christian brothers, God’s people, May God our Father shower you with blessings and fill you with his great peace. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD KEEPS HIS PROMISE TO BLESS JACOBhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/13/jacob-meets-the-god-of-his-father-isaacChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/13/jacob-meets-the-god-of-his-father-isaac/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/13/jacob-meets-the-god-of-his-father-isaacFri, 13 Jan 2017 15:57:36 GMTJACOB MEETS THE GOD OF HIS FATHER, ISAACGenesis 28, Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him and said to him, “Don’t marry one of these Canaanite girls. Instead, go to the house of your grandfather Bethuel, and marry one of your cousins your Uncle* Laban’s daughters. May God pass on to you and to your descendants the mighty blessings promised to Abraham. May you own this land where we now are foreigners, for God has given it to Abraham.” So Isaac sent Jacob away, and he went to visit his Uncle Laban, his mother’s brother. That night, he stopped to camp at sundown and found a rock to lay down to sleep, and dreamed he saw angels of God ascending and descending a stepladder from heaven to earth. God stood at the top of the stairs and said. “I am Jehovah, the God of Abraham, and of your father, Isaac and I will give you this land. Your many descendants will cover this land and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through you and your descendants. I am with you, and will protect you wherever you go, and will bring you back safely to this land. I will be with you until I have finished giving you all I am promised.” Then Jacob woke up. “God lives here! and I’ve stumbled into this awesome entrance to heaven!” Jacob woke up early and set made a memorial pillar, and poured olive oil over it. He named the place Bethel (“House of God”). Jacob vowed: “If God will help and protect me on this journey, Jehovah will be my God! And this memorial pillar shall become a place for worship; and I will give you back a tenth of everything you give me!” FRIENDS, GOD IS THE GOD OF ALL GENERATIONS, FATHERS, SONS AND GRANDSONS. CHILDREN ARE A BLESSING OF THE LORD. Psalm 127:3-5, Children are a gift from God; they are his reward. Children born to a young man are like sharp arrows to defend him. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. That man shall have the help he needs when arguing with his enemies 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJACOB MEETS THE GOD OF HIS FATHER, ISAAChttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/12/the-lord-appeared-to-isaac-in-a-dream-and-blessed-himChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/12/the-lord-appeared-to-isaac-in-a-dream-and-blessed-him/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/12/the-lord-appeared-to-isaac-in-a-dream-and-blessed-himThu, 12 Jan 2017 13:12:13 GMTTHE LORD APPEARED TO ISAAC IN A DREAM AND BLESSED HIMGenesis 26, When he went to Beer-sheba, Jehovah appeared to him on the night of his arrival. “I am the God of Abraham your father,” he said. “Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you, and will give you so many descendants that they will become a great nation—because of my promise to Abraham, who obeyed me.”Then Isaac built an altar and worshiped Jehovah; and he settled there, and his servants dug a well. One day Isaac had visitors from Gerar. King Abimelech arrived with his advisor, Ahuzzath, and also Phicol, his army commander. “Why have you come?” Isaac asked them. “This is obviously no friendly visit, since you kicked me out in a most uncivil way.” “Well,” they said, “we can plainly see that Jehovah is blessing you. We’ve decided to ask for a treaty between us. Promise that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you, and in fact, have done only good to you and have sent you away in peace; we bless you in the name of the Lord.” So Isaac prepared a great feast for them, and they ate and drank in preparation for the treaty ceremonies. In the morning, as soon as they were up, they each took solemn oaths to seal a nonaggression pact. Then Isaac sent them happily home again. That very same day Isaac’s servants came to tell him, “We have found water”—in the well they had been digging. So he named the well, “The Well of the Oath,”[d] and the city that grew up there was named “Oath,”* and is called that to this day. FRIENDS, GOD WANTS TO MAKE A COVENANT WITH US AND HE WANTS TO BLESS US. Hebrews 8:6 But now hath Jesus obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE LORD APPEARED TO ISAAC IN A DREAM AND BLESSED HIMhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/11/god-appeared-to-jacob-and-blessed-the-nation-of-israelChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/11/god-appeared-to-jacob-and-blessed-the-nation-of-israel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2017/01/11/god-appeared-to-jacob-and-blessed-the-nation-of-israelWed, 11 Jan 2017 13:48:20 GMTGOD APPEARED TO JACOB AND BLESSED THE NATION OF ISRAELJehovah appeared to Jacob and told him, “Don’t go to Egypt. Do as I say and stay here in this land. If you do, I will be with you and bless you, and I will give all this land to you and to your descendants, just as I promised Abraham your father. And I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars! And I will give them all of these lands; and they shall be a blessing to all the nations of the earth. I will do this because Abraham obeyed my commandments and laws.” So Isaac stayed in Gerar. And when the men there asked him about Rebekah, he said, “She is my sister!” For he feared for his life if he told them she was his wife; he was afraid they would kill him to get her, for she was very attractive. But sometime later, King Abimelech, king of the Philistines, looked out of a window and saw Isaac and Rebekah making love. Abimelech called for Isaac and exclaimed, “She is your wife! Why did you say she is your sister?” “Because I was afraid I would be murdered,” Isaac replied. “I thought someone would kill me to get her from me.” “How could you treat us this way?” Abimelech exclaimed. “Someone might carelessly have raped her, and we would be doomed.” Then Abimelech made a public proclamation: “Anyone harming this man or his wife shall die.”FRIENDS, JACOB AND ESAU WERE ABRAHAM'S GRANDCHILDREN. GOD CONTINUED TO BLESS ABRAHAM'S CHILDREN AND THEIR GENERATIONS THEREAFTER UNTIL NOW. GOD PROMISED THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE BLESSED THROUGH THE NATION OF ISRAEL. Genesis 28:14 For you will have descendants as many as dust! They will cover the land from east to west and from north to south; and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through you and your descendants. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD APPEARED TO JACOB AND BLESSED THE NATION OF ISRAELhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/26/the-immoral-scarlet-woman-riding-on-the-beastChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/26/the-immoral-scarlet-woman-riding-on-the-beast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/26/the-immoral-scarlet-woman-riding-on-the-beastMon, 26 Dec 2016 16:28:30 GMTTHE IMMORAL SCARLET WOMAN RIDING ON THE BEASTRevelation 17, One of the seven angels poured out the plagues came over and talked with me. “Come with me,” he said, “and I will show you what is going to happen to the Notorious Prostitute, who sits upon the many waters of the world. The kings of the world have had immoral relations with her, and the people of the earth have been made drunk by the wine of her immorality.”  I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet animal that had seven heads and ten horns, written all over with blasphemies against God. The woman wore purple and scarlet clothing and beautiful jewelry made of gold and precious gems and pearls, and held in her hand a golden goblet full of obscenities called “Babylon the Great, Mother of Prostitutes and of Idol Worship Everywhere around the World.” She was drunk with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus she had killed. The seven heads represent a city built on seven hills where this woman lives. The beast with ten horns will reign with ten kings for one brief moment. They will all sign a treaty with the beast and give them their power and strength. Together they will wage war against the Lamb who will conquer them; for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. “The oceans, lakes, and rivers the woman sits on represent people of every race and nation. The beast and his ten kings will attack and burn the great harlot city that rules over the kings of the earth. The plan that will carry out God's purpose: They will mutually agree to give the antichrist their power so God's plan will be fulfilled. FRIENDS, THE SCARLET WOMAN REPRESENTS A GREAT CITY ON SEVEN HILLS THAT WILL BE DESTROYED BY THE ANTICHRIST IN THE FUTURE.2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets, too, in those days, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly tell their lies about God, turning against even their Master who bought them; but theirs will be a swift and terrible end. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE IMMORAL SCARLET WOMAN RIDING ON THE BEASThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/21/god-gave-the-devil-his-name-satan-dragon-serpentChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/21/god-gave-the-devil-his-name-satan-dragon-serpent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/21/god-gave-the-devil-his-name-satan-dragon-serpentWed, 21 Dec 2016 17:33:35 GMTGOD GAVE THE DEVIL HIS NAME: SATAN, DRAGON, SERPENTRevelation 12, There was war in heaven; Michael and the angels fought the Dragon and his hosts of fallen angels. And the Dragon lost the battle and was forced from heaven. This great Dragon the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world was thrown down onto the earth with all his army. I heard a loud voice shouting, “It has happened at last! God's salvation, power, rule and the authority of his Christ are finally here; for the Accuser of our brothers has been thrown down onto earth. Saints, rejoice and be glad! You defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and your testimony.But woe to worldly people for the devil has come down to you in great anger, knowing that he has little time.”  When the Dragon found himself cast down to earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to Jesus. She was given two wings like those of a great eagle, to fly into her place where she was cared for and protected from the Serpent, the Dragon, for three and a half years. The Serpent’s sent a vast flood of water and swept toward the woman in an effort to get rid of her but the earth helped her by opening its mouth and swallowing the flood! Then the furious Dragon set out to attack the rest of her children all who were keeping God’s commandments and confessing that they belong to Jesus. He stood waiting on an ocean beach. FRIENDS, PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO SAY THE "DEVIL" OR HEAR THE NAMES GOD CALLED THIS BAD ANGEL. YET NOW, THE DEVIL IS WORSHIPPED IN EVERY STATE OF AMERICA! WHEN DID WE OPEN THE DOOR TO THIS TRAVESTY? WHEN WE TOOK THE BIBLE OUT OF SCHOOLS AND WHEN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES DON'T PREACH THE WORD OF GOD NOR ACCEPT THE BIBLE AS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY. Revelation 20:1-2 Then I saw an angel come down from heaven with the key to the bottomless pit and a heavy chain in his hand. He seized the Dragon that old Serpent, the devil, Satan and bound him in chains for a thousand years, 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD GAVE THE DEVIL HIS NAME: SATAN, DRAGON, SERPENThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/19/john-prophesied-about-peoples-nations-tribes-and-kingsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/19/john-prophesied-about-peoples-nations-tribes-and-kings/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/19/john-prophesied-about-peoples-nations-tribes-and-kingsMon, 19 Dec 2016 12:57:55 GMTJOHN PROPHESIED ABOUT PEOPLES, NATIONS, TRIBES AND KINGSRevelation 10, Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven with a rainbow over his head; his face shone like the sun and his feet flashed with fire. And he held open in his hand a small scroll. He set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the earth and gave a great shout it was like the roar of a lion and the seven thunders crashed their reply. Then the mighty angel standing on the sea and land lifted his right hand to heaven and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it and the earth and all that it contains and the sea and its inhabitants, that there should be no more delay, but that when the seventh angel blew his trumpet, then God’s veiled plan mysterious through the ages ever since it was announced by his servants the prophets would be fulfilled. Then the voice from heaven spoke to me again, “Go and get the unrolled scroll from the mighty angel standing there upon the sea and land.” So I asked him to give me the scroll. “Yes, take it and eat it,” he said. “At first it will taste like honey, but when you swallow it, it will make your stomach sour!” So I took it from his hand, and ate it! And just as he had said, it was sweet in my mouth, but it gave me a stomach ache when I swallowed it. Then he told me, “You must prophesy further about many peoples, nations, tribes, and kings.” FRIENDS, JOHN WROTE EVERYTHING THAT HE SAW AND WAS TOLD IN HEAVEN. HIS MESSAGE IS THE REVELATION OF JESUS. HIS PROPHECIES ARE NOW COMING TO PASS IN A RAPID SPEED. JESUS CONFIRMED HIS MINISTRY BY SPEAKING TO JOHN IN THE BEGINNING OF REVELATION AND ALSO AT THE END! Revelation 3:20-21 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJOHN PROPHESIED ABOUT PEOPLES, NATIONS, TRIBES AND KINGShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/18/five-trumpets-passed-and-6th-trumpet-pendingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/18/five-trumpets-passed-and-6th-trumpet-pending/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/18/five-trumpets-passed-and-6th-trumpet-pendingSun, 18 Dec 2016 14:16:19 GMTFIVE TRUMPETS PASSED AND 6TH TRUMPET PENDINGRevelation 9, The sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the golden altar that stands before the throne of God, saying to the sixth angel, “Release the four mighty demons[c] held bound at the great River Euphrates.” They had been kept in readiness for that year and month and day and hour, and now they were turned loose to kill a third of all mankind. They led an army of 200,000,000 warriors[d] I heard an announcement of how many there were. I saw their horses spread out before me in my vision; their riders wore fiery-red breastplates, though some were sky-blue and others yellow. The horses’ heads looked much like lions’, and smoke and fire and flaming sulphur billowed from their mouths, killing one-third of all mankind. Their power of death was not only in their mouths, but in their tails as well, for their tails were similar to serpents’ heads that struck and bit with fatal wounds. But the men left alive after these plagues still refused to worship God nor renounce their idol or demon-worship.  Neither did they change their mind and attitude about all their murders and witchcraft, their immorality and theft. FRIENDS, WE ARE THE GENERATION THAT ARE SEEING THE PROPHECIES IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION COMING TO PASS. THE SIXTH TRUMPET WAR WILL BE FOR ONE YEAR, ONE MONTH AND ONE DAY. AND THE LAST TRUMPET IS THE SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD.Revelation 3:10-12 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBFIVE TRUMPETS PASSED AND 6TH TRUMPET PENDINGhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/14/john-saw-god-sitting-on-the-throne-in-heavenChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/14/john-saw-god-sitting-on-the-throne-in-heaven/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/14/john-saw-god-sitting-on-the-throne-in-heavenWed, 14 Dec 2016 06:29:34 GMTJOHN SAW GOD SITTING ON THE THRONE IN HEAVENRevelation 4, As I looked, I saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice I had heard before, which sounded like a mighty trumpet blast, spoke to me and said, “Come up here and I will show you what must happen in the future!” And instantly I was in spirit there in heaven and saw oh, the glory of it! a throne and someone sitting on it! Great bursts of light flashed forth from him as from a glittering diamond or from a shining ruby, and a rainbow glowing like an emerald encircled his throne. Twenty-four smaller thrones surrounded his throne, with twenty-four Elders sitting on them; all were clothed in white, with golden crowns upon their heads. Day after day and night after night the kept on saying, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty the one who was, and is, and is to come.” And when the Living Beings gave glory and honor and thanks to the one sitting on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four Elders fell down before him and worshiped him, the Eternal Living One, and cast their crowns before the throne, singing, “O Lord, you are worthy to receive the glory and the honor and the power, for you have created all things. They were created and called into being by your act of will.” FRIENDS, JOHN WAS A WITNESS THAT THERE IS A HEAVEN. THE 24 ELDERS WERE SITTING ON THRONES NEXT TO GOD AND EVERYONE WORSHIPPED GOD ! Luke 2:14-16, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 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. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJOHN SAW GOD SITTING ON THE THRONE IN HEAVENhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/10/jesus-letter-to-the-churchesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/10/jesus-letter-to-the-churches/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/10/jesus-letter-to-the-churchesSat, 10 Dec 2016 14:53:25 GMTJESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCHESEPHESUS.One thing wrong; you don’t love me as at first! Think about your first love and turn back to me again and work as you did before; or else I will come and remove your candlestick from its place among the churches. One good thing; you hate the deeds of the licentious Nicolaitans, just as I do. “Let this message sink into the ears of anyone who listens to what the Spirit is saying to the churches: To everyone who is victorious, I will give fruit from the Tree of Life in the Paradise of God. SMYRNA: “I know how much you suffer for the Lord and your poverty (but you have heavenly riches!). I know the slander of those opposing you, who say. Stop being afraid of what you are about to suffer—the devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. Remain faithful even when facing death and I will give you the crown of life an unending, glorious future. Let everyone who can hear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches: He who is victorious shall not be hurt by the Second Death. PERGAMOS: I have a few things against you. You tolerate some as Balaam did when he taught Balak how to ruin people by involving them in sexual sin and encouraging them to worship idols.“Change your mind and attitude, or else I will come to you suddenly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth. “Let everyone who can hear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches: Everyone who is victorious shall eat of the hidden manna, the secret nourishment from heaven; and I will give to each a white stone, and on the stone will be engraved a new name that no one else knows except the one receiving it. FRIENDS, WE LIVE IN THE ENDTIME CHURCHES NOW. THE MESSAGES JOHN WROTE IS STILL RELEVANT NOW AS IT WAS IN THE PAST. JESUS IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH. Ephesians 1:22 And God has put all things under his feet and made Jesus the supreme Head of the Church. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJOHN'S LETTER TO THE CHURCHEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/05/if-you-accepted-jesus-as-your-savior-you-are-a-child-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/05/if-you-accepted-jesus-as-your-savior-you-are-a-child-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/05/if-you-accepted-jesus-as-your-savior-you-are-a-child-of-godMon, 05 Dec 2016 13:40:31 GMTIF YOU ACCEPTED JESUS AS YOUR SAVIOR, YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD1 John 5, If you believe that Jesus is the Christ that he is God’s Son and your Savior—then you are a child of God. And all who love the Father love his children too. So you can find out how much you love God’s children—your brothers and sisters in the Lord—by how much you love and obey God. Loving God means doing what he tells us to do, and really, that isn’t hard at all; for every child of God can obey him, defeating sin and evil pleasure by trusting Christ to help him. But who could possibly fight and win this battle except by believing that Jesus is truly the Son of God? And we know he is, because God said so with a voice from heaven when Jesus was baptized, and again as he was facing death[a]—yes, not only at his baptism but also as he faced death. And the Holy Spirit, forever truthful, says it too. So we have these three witnesses: the voice of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, the voice from heaven at Christ’s baptism, and the voice before he died. And they all say the same thing: that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. We believe men who witness in our courts, and so surely we can believe whatever God declares. And God declares that Jesus is his Son. All who believe this know in their hearts that it is true. If anyone doesn’t believe this, he is actually calling God a liar because he doesn’t believe what God has said about his Son. And what is it that God has said? That he has given us eternal life and that this life is in his Son. So whoever has God’s Son has life; whoever does not have his Son, does not have life. I have written this to you who believe in the Son of God so that you may know you have eternal life. FRIENDS, JESUS IS KNOCKING AT THE DOOR OF YOUR HEART. HE IS THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. ASK HIM TO COME INTO YOUR HEART. John 3:16 For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBIF YOU ACCEPTED JESUS AS YOUR SAVIOR, YOU ARE A CHILD OF GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/04/test-the-spirits-to-see-if-they-are-from-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/04/test-the-spirits-to-see-if-they-are-from-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/04/test-the-spirits-to-see-if-they-are-from-godSun, 04 Dec 2016 11:12:00 GMTTEST THE SPIRITS TO SEE IF THEY ARE FROM GOD1 John 4, Friends, don’t always believe everything you hear just because someone says it is a message from God: test the spirits first to see if it really is. For there are many false teachers around, and the way to find out if their message is from the Holy Spirit is to ask: Does it really agree that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, actually became man with a human body? If so, then the message is from God. If not, the message is not from God but from one who is against Christ, like the “Antichrist” you have heard about who is going to come, and his attitude of enmity against Christ is already abroad in the world. You belong to God and have already won your fight with those who are against Christ because there is someone in your hearts who is stronger than any evil teacher in this wicked world. These men belong to this world, so, they are concerned about worldly affairs and the world pays attention to them. But we are children of God; only those who have walked and talked with God will listen to us. Others won’t. That is another way to know whether a message is from God. The world won’t listen to it. Let us practice loving each other, for love comes from God and the children of God are getting to know him better. But if a person isn’t loving and kind, it shows that he doesn’t know God—for God is love. If anyone says “I love God,” but keeps on hating his brother, he is a liar; for if he doesn’t love his brother who is right there in front of him, how can he love God whom he has never seen? And God himself has said that one must love not only God but his brother too. FRIENDS, GOD WANTS US TO TEST THE SPIRITS SO WE WILL NOT BE DECEIVED. IF YOU LOVE THE TRUTH, YOU WILL NOT BE FOOLED. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTEST THE SPIRITS TO SEE IF THEY ARE FROM GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/03/dont-be-surprised-if-the-world-hates-youChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/03/dont-be-surprised-if-the-world-hates-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/03/dont-be-surprised-if-the-world-hates-youSat, 03 Dec 2016 09:23:14 GMTDON'T BE SURPRISED IF THE WORLD HATES YOUJohn 3, Dear children, don’t let anyone deceive you about this: if you are constantly doing what is good, it is because you are good. But if you keep on sinning, it shows that you belong to Satan, who since he first began to sin has kept steadily at it. But the Son of God came to destroy these works of the devil. The person who has been born into God’s family does not make a practice of sinning because now God’s life is in him; so he can’t keep on sinning, for this new life has been born into him and controls him—he has been born again. So now we can tell who is a child of God and who belongs to Satan. Whoever is living a life of sin and doesn’t love his brother shows that he is not in God’s family. We are not to be like Cain, who belonged to Satan and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because Cain had been doing wrong and he knew very well that his brother’s life was better than his. So don’t be surprised, dear friends, if the world hates you. If we love other Christians, it proves that we have been delivered from hell and given eternal life. But a person who doesn’t have love for others is headed for eternal death. Anyone who hates his Christian brother is really a murderer at heart; and you know that no one wanting to murder has eternal life within. We know what real love is from Christ’s example in dying for us. And so we also ought to lay down our lives for our Christian brothers. FRIENDS, MANY ARE HATED FOR LOVING AND FOLLOWING JESUS. KEEP GOD'S WORD AS THE FINAL AUTHORITY! WE HAVE BOUGHT WITH THE BLOOD OF JESUS! JESUS SAID WE ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH AND A BEACON ON THE HILL! Matthew 5:13-14 You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBDON'T BE SURPRISED IF THE WORLD HATES YOUhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/01/whoever-keeps-doing-the-will-of-god-will-live-foreverChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/01/whoever-keeps-doing-the-will-of-god-will-live-forever/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/12/01/whoever-keeps-doing-the-will-of-god-will-live-foreverThu, 01 Dec 2016 12:25:41 GMTWHOEVER KEEPS DOING THE WILL OF GOD WILL LIVE FOREVER1 John 2, Someone may say, “I am a Christian; I am on my way to heaven; I belong to Christ.” But if he doesn’t do what Christ tells him to, he is a liar. 5 Those who do what Christ tells them to will learn to love God more and more. Anyone who says he is a Christian should live as Christ did. I am not writing out a new rule for you to obey, for it is an old one you have always had, right from the start. As we obey this commandment, to love one another, the darkness in our lives disappears and the new light of life in Christ shines in. Anyone who says he is walking in the light of Christ but dislikes his fellow man is still in darkness. 10 But whoever loves his fellow man is “walking in the light” and can see his way without stumbling around in darkness and sin. For he who dislikes his brother is wandering in spiritual darkness and doesn’t know where he is going, for the darkness has made him blind so that he cannot see the way. My little children, your sins have been forgiven in the name of Jesus our Savior. You older men, you really know Christ and you young men, you have won your battle with Satan. I am writing to you younger boys and girls because you, too, have learned to know God our Father. Be strong with God’s Word in your hearts. Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you; for all these worldly things, these evil desires the craze for sex, the ambition to buy everything that appeals to you, and the pride that comes from wealth. They are from this evil world itself. And this world is fading away, and these evil, forbidden things will go with it, but whoever keeps doing the will of God will live forever. FRIENDS, ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO LOVE GOD. WE MUST STRIVE TO DO GOD'S WILL AND STAY FAITHFUL TO THE END. Revelation 2:26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHOEVER KEEPS DOING THE WILL OF GOD WILL LIVE FOREVERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/30/jesus-christ-was-alive-when-the-world-beganChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/30/jesus-christ-was-alive-when-the-world-began/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/30/jesus-christ-was-alive-when-the-world-beganWed, 30 Nov 2016 14:46:51 GMTJESUS CHRIST WAS ALIVE WHEN THE WORLD BEGAN1 John 1, Christ was alive when the world began, yet I myself have seen him with my own eyes and listened to him speak. I have touched him with my own hands. He is God’s message of life. This one who is life from God has been shown to us, and we guarantee that we have seen him; I am speaking of Christ, who is eternal Life. He was with the Father and then was shown to us. Again I say, we are telling you about what we ourselves have actually seen and heard, so that you may share the fellowship and the joys we have with the Father and with Jesus Christ his son. And if you do as I say in this letter, then you, too, will be full of joy, and so will we. This is the message God has given us to pass on to you: that God is Light and in him is no darkness at all. So if we say we are his friends but go on living in spiritual darkness and sin, we are lying. But if we are living in the light of God’s presence, just as Christ does, then we have wonderful fellowship and joy with each other, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin. If we say that we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth. But if we confess our sins to him,[a] he can be depended on to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. And it is perfectly proper for God to do this for us because Christ died to wash away our sins.* If we claim we have not sinned, we are lying and calling God a liar, for he says we have sinned. FRIENDS, JESUS WAS REIGNING IN THE BEGINNING, AND NOW HE IS REIGNING AS KING OF ALL KINGS FOREVER! Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS CHRIST WAS ALIVE WHEN THE WORLD BEGANhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/25/now-christ-is-in-heaven-sitting-in-a-place-of-honorChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/25/now-christ-is-in-heaven-sitting-in-a-place-of-honor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/25/now-christ-is-in-heaven-sitting-in-a-place-of-honorFri, 25 Nov 2016 09:17:10 GMTNOW CHRIST IS IN HEAVEN SITTING IN A PLACE OF HONOR1 Peter 3, Do what is right; then if men speak against you, calling you evil names, they will become ashamed of themselves for falsely accusing you when you have only done what is good. Remember, if God wants you to suffer, it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong! Christ also suffered. He died once for the sins of all us guilty sinners although he himself was innocent of any sin at any time, that he might bring us safely home to God. But though his body died, his spirit lived on, and it was in the spirit that he visited the spirits in prison and preached to them spirits of those who, long before in the days of Noah, had refused to listen to God, though he waited patiently for them while Noah was building the ark. Yet only eight persons were saved from drowning in that terrible flood. And now Christ is in heaven, sitting in the place of honor next to God the Father, with all the angels and powers of heaven bowing before him and obeying him. Since Christ suffered and underwent pain, you must have the same attitude he did; you must be ready to suffer, too. For remember, when your body suffers, sin loses its power, and you won’t be spending the rest of your life chasing after evil desires but will be anxious to do the will of God. FRIENDS, JESUS PAID THE PRICE FOR US AND NOW HE HAS BEEN EXALTED. HE IS SITTING NEXT TO GOD THE FATHER WITH ALL THE ANGELS AND POWERS OF HEAVEN BOWING BEFORE HIM AND OBEYING HIM. Hebrews 9:28 Christ died only once as an offering for the sins of many people;and he will come again, but not to deal again with our sins. This time he will come bringing salvation to all those who are eagerly and patiently waiting for him. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBNOW CHRIST IS IN HEAVEN SITTING IN A PLACE OF HONORhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/15/please-god-by-serving-him-with-thankful-heartsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/15/please-god-by-serving-him-with-thankful-hearts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/15/please-god-by-serving-him-with-thankful-heartsTue, 15 Nov 2016 12:15:22 GMTPLEASE GOD BY SERVING HIM WITH THANKFUL HEARTSHebrews 12, You have come right up into Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the gathering of countless happy angels; and to the church, composed of all those registered in heaven; and to God who is Judge of all; and to the spirits of the redeemed in heaven, already made perfect; and to Jesus himself, who has brought us his wonderful new agreement; and to the sprinkled blood, which graciouslyforgives instead of crying out for vengeance as the blood of Abel did. So see to it that you obey him who is speaking to you. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, how terrible our danger if we refuse to listen to God who speaks to us from heaven! When he spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but, “Next time,” he says, “I will not only shake the earth but the heavens too.” By this he means that he will sift out everything without solid foundations so that only unshakable things will be left. Since we have a Kingdom nothing can destroy, let us please God by serving him with thankful hearts and with holy fear and awe. For our God is a consuming fire.Colossians 1:12 Be thankful to the Father who has made us fit to share all the wonderful things that belong to those who live in the Kingdom of light. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPLEASE GOD BY SERVING HIM WITH THANKFUL HEARTShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/14/keep-your-eyes-on-jesus-our-leader-and-instructorChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/14/keep-your-eyes-on-jesus-our-leader-and-instructor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/14/keep-your-eyes-on-jesus-our-leader-and-instructorMon, 14 Nov 2016 13:41:17 GMTKEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS, OUR LEADER AND INSTRUCTORHebrews 12, Since we have such a huge crowd of men of faith watching us from the grandstands, let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us. Keep your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterwards; and now he sits in the place of honor by the throne of God. If you want to keep from becoming fainthearted and weary, think about his patience as sinful men did such terrible things to him. After all, you have never yet struggled against sin and temptation until you sweat great drops of blood. And have you quite forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you, his child? If God doesn’t punish you when you need it, as other fathers punish their sons, then it means that you aren’t really God’s son at all that you don’t really belong in his family. Since we respect our fathers here on earth, though they punish us, should we not all the more cheerfully submit to God’s training so that we can begin really to live? Our earthly fathers trained us for a few brief years, doing the best for us that they knew how, but God’s correction is always right and for our best good, that we may share his holiness. Being punished isn’t enjoyable while it is happening it hurts! But afterwards we can see the result, a quiet growth in grace and character. So take a new grip with your tired hands, stand firm on your shaky legs, and mark out a straight, smooth path for your feet so that those who follow you, though weak and lame, will not fall and hurt themselves but become strong. FRIENDS, KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH. JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR THE WORLD TODAY! 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBKEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS, OUR LEADER AND INSTRUCTORhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/08/enter-into-gods-sanctuary-and-the-holy-of-holiesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/08/enter-into-gods-sanctuary-and-the-holy-of-holies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/08/enter-into-gods-sanctuary-and-the-holy-of-holiesTue, 08 Nov 2016 11:21:12 GMTENTER INTO GOD'S SANCTUARY AND THE HOLY OF HOLIES  Hebrews 9, The first agreement between God and his people had rules for worship and there was a sacred tent down here on earth. Inside this place of worship there were two rooms. The first one contained the golden candlestick and a table with special loaves of holy bread upon it; this part was called the Holy Place. Then there was a curtain, and behind the curtain was a room called the Holy of Holies. In that room there were a golden incense-altar and the golden chest, called the ark of the covenant, completely covered on all sides with pure gold. Inside the ark were the tablets of stone with the Ten Commandments written on them, and a golden jar with some manna in it, and Aaron’s wooden cane that budded. Above the golden chest were statues of angels called the cherubim the guardians of God’s glory with their wings stretched out over the ark’s golden cover, called the mercy seat. The Holy Spirit uses all this to point out to us that under the old system the common people could not go into the Holy of Holies as long as the outer room and the entire system it represents were still in use. This has an important lesson for us today. For under the old system, gifts and sacrifices were offered, but these failed to cleanse the hearts of the people who brought them. For the old system dealt only with certain rituals what foods to eat and drink, rules for washing themselves, and rules about this and that. The people had to keep these rules to tide them over until Christ came with God’s new and better way. FRIENDS, IN HEAVEN THERE IS A SANCTUARY WHERE WE CAN ENTER IN AND FIND EVERYTHING GOD HAS FOR US. BUT THE HOLY OF HOLIES IS WHERE WE MEET GOD!Psalm 100:4-5 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBENTER INTO GOD'S SANCTUARY AND THE HOLY OF HOLIEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/07/jesus-made-a-new-covenant-with-usChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/07/jesus-made-a-new-covenant-with-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/07/jesus-made-a-new-covenant-with-usMon, 07 Nov 2016 12:59:38 GMTJESUS MADE A NEW COVENANT WITH USHebrews 8, Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. Now Jesus hath obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. 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: 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. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayed and waxed old is ready to vanish away. FRIENDS, INSTEAD OF HAVING TO OFFER BLOOD SACRIFICES, GOD WRITES HIS LAWS UPON OUR HEARTS. Acts 2:17 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: 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS MADE A NEW COVENANT WITH UShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/06/christ-makes-us-acceptable-to-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/06/christ-makes-us-acceptable-to-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/06/christ-makes-us-acceptable-to-godSun, 06 Nov 2016 10:35:26 GMTCHRIST MAKES US ACCEPTABLE TO GODHebrews 7, The old system of priesthood based on family lines was canceled because it didn’t work. It was weak and useless for saving people. It never made anyone really right with God. But now we have a far better hope, for Christ makes us acceptable to God, and now we may draw near to him. God took an oath that Christ would always be a Priest, although he never said that of other priests. Only to Christ he said, “The Lord has sworn and will never change his mind: You are a Priest forever, with the rank of Melchizedek.” Because of God’s oath, Christ can guarantee forever the success of this new and better arrangement. Under the old arrangement there had to be many priests so that when the older ones died off, the system could still be carried on by others who took their places. But Jesus lives forever and continues to be a Priest so that no one else is needed. He is able to save completely all who come to God through him. Since he will live forever, he will always be there to remind God that he has paid for their sins with his blood. He is, therefore, exactly the kind of High Priest we need; for he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin, undefiled by sinners, and to him has been given the place of honor in heaven. He never needs the daily blood of animal sacrifices, as other priests did, to cover over first their own sins and then the sins of the people; for he finished all sacrifices, once and for all, when he sacrificed himself on the cross. Under the old system, even the high priests were weak and sinful men who could not keep from doing wrong, but later God appointed by his oath his Son who is perfect forever. FRIENDS, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, WE CAN DRAW NEED TO GOD. James 4:8 When you draw close to God, God will draw close to you. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBCHRIST MAKES US ACCEPTABLE TO GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/04/it-is-impossible-for-god-to-tell-a-lieChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/04/it-is-impossible-for-god-to-tell-a-lie/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/04/it-is-impossible-for-god-to-tell-a-lieFri, 04 Nov 2016 13:12:36 GMTIT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD TO TELL A LIEebrews 6, Let us stop going over the same old ground again and again, always teaching those first lessons about Christ. Let us go on instead to other things and become mature in our understanding, as strong Christians ought to be. Surely we don’t need to speak further about the foolishness of trying to be saved by being good, or about the necessity of faith in God; you don’t need further instruction about baptism and spiritual gifts and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. The Lord willing, we will go on now to other things. God also bound himself with an oath, so that those he promised to help would be perfectly sure and never need to wonder whether he might change his plans. He has given us both his promise and his oath, two things we can completely count on, for it is impossible for God to tell a lie. Now all those who flee to him to save them can take new courage when they hear such assurances from God; now they can know without doubt that he will give them the salvation he has promised them. This certain hope of being saved is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls, connecting us with God himself behind the sacred curtains of heaven, where Christ has gone ahead to plead for us from his position as our High Priest, with the honor and rank of Melchizedek. FRIENDS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD TO TELL A LIE. THEREFORE WE CAN TRUST HIM TO KEEP HIS WORD. John 10:10, JESUS SAID: 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. 00:13:0063656noIT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD TO TELL A LIEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/03/jesus-became-the-author-of-eternal-salvationChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/03/jesus-became-the-author-of-eternal-salvation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/03/jesus-became-the-author-of-eternal-salvationThu, 03 Nov 2016 12:47:10 GMTJESUS BECAME THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATIONHebrews 5, For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. FRIENDS, JESUS NEVER SINNED. HE NEVER LIED, HE COMPLETED THE LAW AND HE WAS THE PERFECT SACRIFICE. NOW HE IS OUR ADVOCATE IN HEAVEN. JESUS PROMISED TO RETURN TO EARTH AGAIN AND HE WILL REIGN AS KING FROM JERUSALEM FOR 1000 YEARS. Revelation 1:7 Behold, JESUS cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. 00:14:0063656noJESUS BECAME THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATIONhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/01/if-we-are-faithful-to-the-end-we-shall-share-in-things-that-belong-to-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/01/if-we-are-faithful-to-the-end-we-shall-share-in-things-that-belong-to-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/11/01/if-we-are-faithful-to-the-end-we-shall-share-in-things-that-belong-to-christTue, 01 Nov 2016 12:18:54 GMTIF WE ARE FAITHFUL TO THE END, WE SHALL SHARE IN THINGS THAT BELONG TO CHRISTHebrews 3, Therefore, dear brothers whom God has set apart for himself you who are chosen for heaven. I want you to think about Jesus who is God’s Messenger and the High Priest of our faith. For Jesus was faithful to God who appointed him High Priest, just as Moses faithfully served in God’s house. Jesus has far more glory than Moses, just as a man who builds a fine house gets more praise than his house does. Well, Moses did a fine job working in God’s house, but he was only a servant; and his work was mostly to illustrate and suggest those things that would happen later on. But Christ, God’s faithful Son, is in complete charge of God’s house. And we Christians are God’s house he lives in us! if we keep up our courage firm to the end, and our joy and our trust in the Lord. And since Christ is so much superior, the Holy Spirit warns us to listen to him, to be careful to hear his voice today and not let our hearts become set against him, as the people of Israel did. God was patient with them forty years,he kept right on doing his mighty miracles for them to see. God says, “I was very angry with them, for their hearts were always looking somewhere else instead of up to me, and they never found the paths I wanted them to follow.” Beware then of your own hearts, dear brothers, lest you find that they, too, are evil and unbelieving and are leading you away from the living God. Speak to each other about these things every day while there is still time so that none of you will become hardened against God, being blinded by the glamor of sin. For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as we did when we first became Christians, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. FRIENDS, HE WHO CALLED US IS FAITHFUL. HE COMES WITH HIS REWARDS. Hebrews 11:6 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. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBIF WE ARE FAITHFUL TO THE END, WE SHALL SHARE IN THINGS THAT BELONG TO CHRISThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/31/our-future-world-will-not-be-controlled-by-angelsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/31/our-future-world-will-not-be-controlled-by-angels/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/31/our-future-world-will-not-be-controlled-by-angelsMon, 31 Oct 2016 17:41:06 GMTOUR FUTURE WORLD WILL NOT BE CONTROLLED BY ANGELShebrews 2, We must listen very carefully to the truths we have heard, or we may drift away from them. For since the messages from angels have always proved true and people have always been punished for disobeying them, what makes us think that we can escape if we are indifferent to this great salvation announced by the Lord Jesus himself and passed on to us by those who heard him speak? God always has shown us that these messages are true by signs and wonders and various miracles and by giving certain special abilities from the Holy Spirit to those who believe; yes, God has assigned such gifts to each of us. And the future world we are talking about will not be controlled by angels. No, for in the book of Psalms David says to God, “What is mere man that you are so concerned about him? And who is this Son of Man you honor so highly? For though you made him lower than the angels for a little while, now you have crowned him with glory and honor. And you have put him in complete charge of everything there is. Nothing is left out.” We have not yet seen all of this take place, but we do see Jesus who for a while was a little lower than the angels crowned now by God with glory and honor because he suffered death for us. Yes, because of God’s great kindness, Jesus tasted death for everyone in all the world.Since we, God’s children, are human beings made of flesh and blood Jesus became flesh and blood too by being born in human form; for only as a human being could he die and in dying break the power of the devil who had the power of death. FRIENDS, JESUS IS LORD AND KING FOREVER.Acts 4:11-12 For Jesus the Messiah is (the one referred to in the Scriptures when they speak of ) a ‘stone discarded by the builders which became the capstone of the arch.’[a] 12 There is salvation in no one else! Under all heaven there is no other name for men to call upon to save them.” 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBOUR FUTURE WORLD WILL NOT BE CONTROLLED BY ANGELShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/30/before-god-spoke-through-his-prophets-but-now-god-speaks-to-us-through-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/30/before-god-spoke-through-his-prophets-but-now-god-speaks-to-us-through-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/30/before-god-spoke-through-his-prophets-but-now-god-speaks-to-us-through-jesusSun, 30 Oct 2016 11:04:43 GMTBEFORE, GOD SPOKE THROUGH HIS PROPHETS, BUT NOW GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH JESUSHebrews 1, Long ago God spoke in many different ways to our fathers through the prophets, in visions, dreams, and even face to face, telling them little by little about his plans. But now in these days he has spoken to us through his Son to whom he has given everything and through whom he made the world and everything there is. God’s Son shines out with God’s glory, and all that God’s Son is and does marks him as God. He regulates the universe by the mighty power of his command. He is the one who died to cleanse us and clear our record of all sin, and then sat down in highest honor beside the great God of heaven. Thus he became far greater than the angels,“Son of God,” which was passed on to him from his Father, is far greater than the names and titles of the angels. For God never said to any angel, “You are my Son, and today I have given you the honor that goes with that name.” But God said it about Jesus. God said, “Let all the angels of God worship him.” God speaks of his angels as messengers swift as the wind and as servants made of flaming fire; but of his Son he says, “Your Kingdom, O God, will last forever and ever; its commands are always just and right. You love right and hate wrong; so God, even your God, has poured out more gladness upon you than on anyone else.” God also called him “Lord” when he said, “Lord, in the beginning you made the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will disappear into nothingness, but you will remain forever. They will become worn out like old clothes, and some day you will fold them up and replace them. But you yourself will never change, and your years will never end.” Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBBEFORE, GOD SPOKE THROUGH HIS PROPHETS, BUT NOW GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/27/speak-up-for-right-living-that-goes-along-sound-doctrineChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/27/speak-up-for-right-living-that-goes-along-sound-doctrine/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/27/speak-up-for-right-living-that-goes-along-sound-doctrineThu, 27 Oct 2016 13:07:15 GMTSPEAK UP FOR RIGHT LIVING THAT GOES ALONG SOUND DOCTRINETitus 2, Speak up for the right living that goes along with true Christianity. Teach the older men to be serious and unruffled; they must be sensible, knowing and believing the truth and doing everything with love and patience. Teach the older women to be quiet and respectful in everything they do. They must not go around speaking evil of others and must not be heavy drinkers, but they should be teachers of goodness. These older women must train the younger women to live quietly, to love their husbands and their children, and to be sensible and clean minded, spending their time in their own homes, being kind and obedient to their husbands so that the Christian faith can’t be spoken against by those who know them. In the same way, urge the young men to behave carefully, taking life seriously. And here you yourself must be an example to them of good deeds of every kind. For the free gift of eternal salvation is now being offered to everyone; and along with this gift comes the realization that God wants us to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures and to live good, God fearing lives day after day, looking forward to that wonderful time we’ve been expecting, when his glory shall be seen the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. He died under God’s judgment against our sins so that he could rescue us from constant falling into sin and make us his very own people, with cleansed hearts and real enthusiasm for doing kind things for others. You must teach these things and encourage your people to do them, correcting them when necessary as one who has every right to do so. Don’t let anyone think that what you say is not important. FRIENDS, SOUND DOCTRINE IS FOUND IN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AND IN THE BIBLE. 2 Timothy 4:3 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;   00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSPEAK UP FOR RIGHT LIVING THAT GOES ALONG SOUND DOCTRINEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/25/preach-the-word-be-instant-in-and-out-of-seasonChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/25/preach-the-word-be-instant-in-and-out-of-season/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/25/preach-the-word-be-instant-in-and-out-of-seasonTue, 25 Oct 2016 12:31:23 GMTPREACH THE WORD; BE INSTANT IN AND OUT OF SEASONTimothy 4, 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; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 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; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 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: 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. FRIENDS, NOW IS THE TIME TO SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW WITH TODAY'S GENERATION. THEY HAVE NO CLUE WHO GOD IS. MANY YOUNG PEOPLE WILL BECOME ATHEISTS IF NO ONE TAKES AN INTEREST IN INTRODUCING THEM TO JESUS. TRADITIONS OR DOCTRINES ALONE CANNOT SAVE ANYONE. ONLY JESUS HAS THE POWER TO SAVE US.2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPREACH THE WORD; BE INSTANT IN AND OUT OF SEASONhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/24/all-scripture-is-given-by-inspiration-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/24/all-scripture-is-given-by-inspiration-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/24/all-scripture-is-given-by-inspiration-of-godMon, 24 Oct 2016 11:50:05 GMTALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD2 Timothy, Paul said: In the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christian. For people will love only themselves and their money; they will be proud and boastful, sneering at God, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful to them, and thoroughly bad. They will be hardheaded and never give in to others; they will be constant liars and troublemakers and will think nothing of immorality. They will be rough and cruel, and sneer at those who try to be good.They will betray their friends; they will be hotheaded, puffed up with pride, and prefer good times to worshiping God. They will go to church,[a] yes, but they won’t really believe anything they hear. Don’t be taken in by people like that. They are the kind who craftily sneak into other people’s homes and make friendships with silly, sin-burdened women and teach them their new doctrines. Women of that kind are forever following new teachers, but they never understand the truth. But you must keep on believing the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know that you can trust those of us who have taught you. You know how, when you were a small child, you were taught the holy Scriptures; and it is these that make you wise to accept God’s salvation by trusting in Christ Jesus. The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. It is God’s way of making us well prepared at every point, fully equipped to do good to everyone. FRIENDS, GOD HAS GIVEN US EVERYTHING WE NEED TO SUCCEED IN OUR LIFE, SALVATION AND THE WORD OF GOD (BIBLE). Psalm 149:6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword (Bible) in their hand. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/23/be-strong-with-jesus-strength-and-teach-othersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/23/be-strong-with-jesus-strength-and-teach-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/23/be-strong-with-jesus-strength-and-teach-othersSun, 23 Oct 2016 14:17:50 GMTBE STRONG WITH JESUS STRENGTH AND TEACH OTHERS2 Timothy 2, Paul said: O Timothy, my son, be strong with the strength Christ Jesus gives you. For you must teach others those things you and many others have heard me speak about. Teach these great truths to trustworthy men who will, in turn, pass them on to others. Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ, just as I do; and as Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in worldly affairs, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army. Follow the Lord’s rules for doing his work, just as an athlete either follows the rules or is disqualified and wins no prize. Work hard like a farmer who gets paid well if he raises a large crop. Think over these three illustrations, and may the Lord help you to understand how they apply to you. Don’t ever forget the wonderful fact that Jesus Christ was a man, born into King David’s family; and that he was God, as shown by the fact that he rose again from the dead.Even when we are too weak to have any faith left, he remains faithful to us and will help us, for he cannot disown us who are part of himself, and he will always carry out his promises to us. FRIENDS, WE ARE CHRIST'S DISCIPLES. WE NEED TO DO WHAT PAUL SAID, BE STRONG WITH JESUS' STRENGTH AND TEACH OTHERS ABOUT WHAT JESUS DID FOR US AND ABOUT JESUS' SOON RETURN! THAT IS THE GOOD NEWS.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. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBBE STRONG WITH JESUS STRENGTH AND TEACH OTHERShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/22/paul-said-tell-people-everywhere-about-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/22/paul-said-tell-people-everywhere-about-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/22/paul-said-tell-people-everywhere-about-jesusSat, 22 Oct 2016 12:54:17 GMTPAUL SAID: TELL PEOPLE EVERYWHERE ABOUT JESUS2 Timothy 1, Tell men and women everywhere about the eternal life he has promised them through faith in Jesus Christ. I want to remind you to stir into flame the strength and boldness that is in you, that entered into you when I laid my hands upon your head and blessed you. For the Holy Spirit, God’s gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them. If you will stir up this inner power, you will never be afraid to tell others about our Lord or to let them know that I am your friend even though I am here in jail for Christ’s sake. You will be ready to suffer with me for the Lord, for he will give you strength in suffering. It is he who saved us and chose us for his holy work not because we deserved it but because that was his plan long before the world began to show his love and kindness to us through Christ. And now he has made all of this plain to us by the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ, who broke the power of death and showed us the way of everlasting life through trusting him. God has chosen me to be his missionary, to preach to the Gentiles and teach them. Hold tightly to the pattern of truth I taught you, especially concerning the faith and love Christ Jesus offers you. Guard well the splendid, God-given ability you received as a gift from the Holy Spirit who lives within you. FRIENDS, OUR MISSION IN THE WORLD IS TO TELL PEOPLE THE GOOD NEWS; JESUS IS ALIVE AND IS COMING BACK ONE DAY FOR US. JESUS ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISE.John 14:1-3 “Let not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in me. There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL SAID: TELL PEOPLE EVERYWHERE ABOUT JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/21/do-you-want-to-be-truly-rich-fight-on-for-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/21/do-you-want-to-be-truly-rich-fight-on-for-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/21/do-you-want-to-be-truly-rich-fight-on-for-godFri, 21 Oct 2016 12:35:12 GMTDO YOU WANT TO BE TRULY RICH? FIGHT ON FOR GOD1 Timothy 6, Do you want to be truly rich? You already are if you are happy and good. After all, we didn’t bring any money with us when we came into the world, and we can’t carry away a single penny when we die. So we should be well satisfied without money if we have enough food and clothing. But people who long to be rich soon begin to do all kinds of wrong things to get money, things that hurt them and make them evil-minded andfinally send them to hell itself. For the love of money is the first step toward all kinds of sin. Some people have even turned away from God because of their love for it, and as a result have pierced themselves with many sorrows. Fight on for God. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you and that you have confessed with such a ringing confession before many witnesses. I command you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a fearless testimony before Pontius Pilate, that you fulfill all he has told from now until our Lord Jesus Christ returns. For in due season Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only Almighty God, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone can never die, who lives in light so terrible that no human being can approach him. Unto him be honor and everlasting power and dominion forever and ever. Tell those who are rich not to be proud and not to trust in their money. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give happily to those in need. By doing this they will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven it is the only safe investment for eternity! Some people have missed the most important thing in life they don’t know God. May God’s mercy be upon you. Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 00:12:0063656noDO YOU WANT TO BE TRULY RICH? FIGHT ON FOR GODhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/19/in-the-last-days-some-will-follow-devil-inspired-ideasChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/19/in-the-last-days-some-will-follow-devil-inspired-ideas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/19/in-the-last-days-some-will-follow-devil-inspired-ideasWed, 19 Oct 2016 12:47:16 GMTIN THE LAST DAYS SOME WILL FOLLOW DEVIL-INSPIRED IDEAS1 Timothy 4 The Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some in the church will turn away from Christ and become eager followers of teachers with devil-inspired ideas. These teachers will tell lies with straight faces and do it so often that their consciences won’t even bother them. They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat meat, even though God gave these things to well-taught Christians to enjoy and be thankful for. For everything God made is good, and we may eat it gladly if we are thankful for it, and if we ask God to bless it, for it is made good by the Word of God and prayer. If you explain this to the others you will be doing your duty as a worthy pastor who is fed by faith and by the true teaching you have followed. Don’t waste time arguing over foolish ideas and silly myths and legends. Spend your time and energy in the exercise of keeping spiritually fit. Bodily exercise is all right, but spiritual exercise is much more important and is a tonic for all you do. So exercise yourself spiritually, and practice being a better Christian because that will help you not only now in this life, but in the next life too. This is the truth and everyone should accept it. We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe it, for our hope is in the living God who died for all, and particularly for those who have accepted his salvation. Teach these things and make sure everyone learns them well. FRIENDS, WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS. WHAT IS DEVIL- INSPIRED IDEAS? ANYTHING THAT CONTRADICTS THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Ephesians 4:14-15 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; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. 00:13:0063656noIN THE LAST DAYS SOME WILL FOLLOW DEVIL-INSPIRED IDEAShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/17/jesus-is-the-mediator-between-god-and-manChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/17/jesus-is-the-mediator-between-god-and-man/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/17/jesus-is-the-mediator-between-god-and-manMon, 17 Oct 2016 16:03:23 GMTJESUS IS THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MAN1 Timothy 2, Paul said: Pray much for others; plead for God’s mercy upon them; give thanks for all he is going to do for them. Pray in this way for kings and all others who are in authority over us, or are in places of high responsibility, so that we can live in peace and quietness, spending our time in godly living and thinking much about the Lord. This is good and pleases God our Savior, for he longs for all to be saved and to understand this truth: That God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and Christ Jesus, himself man, is between them to bring them together, 6 by giving his life for all mankind. This is the message that at the proper time God gave to the world. So I want men everywhere to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from sin and anger and resentment. And the women should be the same way, quiet and sensible in manner and clothing. Christian women should be noticed for being kind and good, not for the way they fix their hair or because of their jewels or fancy clothes. Women should listen and learn quietly and humbly. I never let women teach men or lord it over them. Let them be silent in your church meetings. Why? Because God made Adam first, and afterwards he made Eve. And it was not Adam who was fooled by Satan, but Eve, and sin was the result. So God sent pain and suffering to women when their children are born, but he will save their souls if they trust in him, living quiet, good, and loving lives. FRIENDS, WITHOUT JESUS' DEATH ON THE CROSS, WE WOULD HAVE NO OTHER WAY TO HEAVEN. GOD LOVED US SO MUCH, HE SENT JESUS TO DIE FOR OUR SINS ON THE CROSS. THAT IS THE GOOD NEWS! GOD MADE A WAY WHERE THERE WAS NO WAY.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. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS IS THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MANhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/17/cling-tightly-to-your-faith-in-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/17/cling-tightly-to-your-faith-in-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/17/cling-tightly-to-your-faith-in-christMon, 17 Oct 2016 00:37:00 GMTCLING TIGHTLY TO YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST1 Timothy 1, Paul wrote to Timothy: What I am eager for is that all the Christians there will be filled with love that comes from pure hearts, and that their minds will be clean and their faith strong. How true it is, and how I long that everyone should know it, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and I was the greatest of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as an example to show everyone how patient he is with even the worst sinners, so that others will realize that they, too, can have everlasting life. Glory and honor to God forever and ever. He is the King of the ages, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God, and full of wisdom. Now, Timothy, my son, here is my command to you: Fight well in the Lord’s battles, just as the Lord told us through his prophets that you would. Cling tightly to your faith in Christ and always keep your conscience clear, doing what you know is right. For some people have disobeyed their consciences and have deliberately done what they knew was wrong. It isn’t surprising that soon they lost their faith in Christ after defying God like that. FRIENDS, THE WORLD IS IN TURMOIL NOW. DOING EVERY EVIL THING THEY CAN THINK OF. STAY CLOSE TO JESUS AND YOU WILL NOT GO ASTRAY! AS YOU SHARE THE LOVE OF GOD WITH OTHERS, YOUR FAITH WILL GROW STRONGER! 2 Timothy 2, Timothy, my son, be strong with the strength Christ Jesus gives you. For you must teach others those things you and many others have heard me speak about. Teach these great truths to trustworthy men who will, in turn, pass them on to others. 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBCLING TIGHTLY TO YOUR FAITH IN CHRISThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/15/pray-that-the-lords-message-will-spread-rapidlyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/15/pray-that-the-lords-message-will-spread-rapidly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/15/pray-that-the-lords-message-will-spread-rapidlySat, 15 Oct 2016 09:12:35 GMTPRAY THAT THE LORD'S MESSAGE WILL SPREAD RAPIDLY2 Thessalonians 3, Dear brothers, as I come to the end of this letter, I ask you to pray for us. Pray first that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and triumph wherever it goes, winning converts everywhere as it did when it came to you. Pray, too, that we will be saved out of the clutches of evil men, for not everyone loves the Lord. But the Lord is faithful; he will make you strong and guard you from satanic attacks of every kind. And we trust the Lord that you are putting into practice the things we taught you, and that you always will. May the Lord bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and of the patience that comes from Christ. Now here is a command, dear brothers, given in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ by his authority: Stay away from any Christian who spends his days in laziness and does not follow the ideal of hard work we set up for you. For you well know that you ought to follow our example: you never saw us loafing; we never accepted food from anyone without buying it; we worked hard day and night for the money we needed to live on, in order that we would not be a burden to any of you. May the Lord of peace himself give you his peace no matter what happens. The Lord be with you all. FRIENDS, WE DON'T HAVE A LOT OF TIME. WE NEED TO SHARE THE WORD OF GOD WITH EVERYONE. USE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE ABOUT THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN JESUS. Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. 00:14:0063656noPRAY THAT THE LORD'S MESSAGE WILL SPREAD RAPIDLYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/14/two-things-must-happen-before-jesus-comes-backChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/14/two-things-must-happen-before-jesus-comes-back/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/14/two-things-must-happen-before-jesus-comes-backFri, 14 Oct 2016 09:57:05 GMTTWO THINGS MUST HAPPEN BEFORE JESUS COMES BACK2 Thessalonians 2, Please don’t be upset, dear brothers, by the rumor that this day of the Lord has already begun. If you hear of people having visions and special messages from God about this, don’t believe them. Don’t be carried away and deceived regardless of what they say. For that day will not come until two things happen: first, there will be a time of great rebellion against God, and then the man of rebellion will come the son of hell. He will defy every god there is and tear down every other object of adoration and worship. He will go in and sit as God in the temple of God, claiming that he himself is God. Don’t you remember that I told you this when I was with you? And you know what is keeping him from being here already; for he can come only when his time is ready. When this wicked one will appear, whom the Lord Jesus will burn up with the breath of his mouth and destroy by his presence when he returns. This man of sin will come as Satan’s tool, full of satanic power, and will trick everyone with strange demonstrations, and will do great miracles. He will completely fool those who are on their way to hell because they have said no to the Truth; they have refused to believe it and love it and let it save them, so God will allow them to believe lies. With all these things in mind, dear brothers, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the truth that we taught you in our letters and during the time we were with you. FRIENDS, PAUL SAID TWO THINGS MUST HAPPEN BEFORE JESUS COMES BACK. FIRST, A GREAT REBELLION AGAINST GOD AND THE ANTICHRIST WILL ENTER THE JEWISH TEMPLE AND PROCLAIM HIMSELF AS GOD.2 Peter 3:8-9 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTWO THINGS MUST HAPPEN BEFORE JESUS COMES BACKhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/11/the-lord-will-come-down-from-heaven-with-a-mighty-shoutChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/11/the-lord-will-come-down-from-heaven-with-a-mighty-shout/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/11/the-lord-will-come-down-from-heaven-with-a-mighty-shoutTue, 11 Oct 2016 13:40:03 GMTTHE LORD WILL COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN WITH A MIGHTY SHOUT1 Thessalonians 5, Paul said: dear brothers, I want you to know what happens to a Christian when he dies so that when it happens, you will not be full of sorrow, as those are who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him all the Christians who have died. This directly from the Lord: that we who are still living when the Lord returns will not rise to meet him ahead of those who are in their graves. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a mighty shout and with the soul-stirring cry of the archangel and the great trumpet call of God. And the believers who are dead will be the first to rise to meet the Lord. Then we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with him forever. Dear brothers, you know perfectly well that no one knows. That day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. When people are saying, “All is well; everything is quiet and peaceful” then, all of a sudden, disaster will fall upon them as suddenly as a woman’s birth pains begin when her child is born. And these people will not be able to get away anywhere there will be no place to hide. FRIENDS, JESUS SAID TO LOOK UP BECAUSE OUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NEAR. WE KNOW THIS IS TRUE BECAUSE ALL OF THE PROPHESIES IN REVELATION ARE BEING FULFILLED: GLOBAL SOCIETY, ONE LEADER, ONE GOVERNMENT, WWIII AND A COMING PEACE TREATY BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE.Matt 16:1-3 One day the Pharisees and Sadducees[a] came to test Jesus’ claim of being the Messiah by asking him to show them some great demonstrations in the skies. He replied, “You are good at reading the weather signs of the skies red sky tonight means fair weather tomorrow; red sky in the morning means foul weather all day but you can’t read the obvious signs of the times! 00:14:0063656noTHE LORD WILL COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN WITH A MIGHTY SHOUThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/10/let-gods-love-grow-in-you-and-overflow-to-one-anotherChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/10/let-gods-love-grow-in-you-and-overflow-to-one-another/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/10/let-gods-love-grow-in-you-and-overflow-to-one-anotherMon, 10 Oct 2016 12:46:33 GMTLET GOD'S LOVE GROW IN YOU AND OVERFLOW TO ONE ANOTHER1 Thessalonians 3 Paul was concerned about the church. He said: I sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker, God’s minister, to visit you to strengthen your faith and encourage you and to keep you from becoming fainthearted in all the troubles you were going through. (But of course you know that such troubles are a part of God’s plan for us Christians. Even while we were still with you we warned you ahead of time that suffering would soon come and it did.) As I was saying, when I could bear the suspense no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that perhaps Satan had gotten the best of you and that all our work had been useless. And now Timothy has just returned and brings the welcome news that your faith and love are as strong as ever and that you remember our visit with joy and want to see us just as much as we want to see you. So we are greatly comforted, dear brothers, in all of our own crushing troubles and suffering here, now that we know you are standing true to the Lord. We can bear anything as long as we know that you remain strong in him. How can we thank God enough for you and for the joy and delight you have given us in our praying for you? For night and day we pray on and on for you, asking God to let us see you again, to fill up any little cracks there may yet be in your faith.May God our Father himself and our Lord Jesus send us back to you again. And may the Lord make your love to grow and overflow to each other and to everyone else, just as our love does toward you. This will result in your hearts being made strong, sinless, and holy by God our Father so that you may stand before him guiltless on that day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns with all those who belong to him. FRIENDS, LETS COMFORT ONE ANOTHER AND SHARE THE LOVE OF GOD WITH OTHERS.1 John 3:23 And this is what God says we must do: Believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBLET GOD'S LOVE GROW IN YOU AND OVERFLOW TO ONE ANOTHERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/09/the-church-looking-forward-to-jesus-soon-returnChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/09/the-church-looking-forward-to-jesus-soon-return/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/09/the-church-looking-forward-to-jesus-soon-returnSun, 09 Oct 2016 13:35:19 GMTTHE CHURCH LOOKING FORWARD TO JESUS' SOON RETURN1 Thessalonians 1, Paul said: We always thank God for you and pray for you constantly. We never forget your loving deeds as we talk to our God and Father about you, and your strong faith and steady looking forward to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. We know that God has chosen you, dear brothers, much beloved of God. 5 For when we brought you the Good News, it was not just meaningless chatter to you; no, you listened with great interest. What we told you produced a powerful effect upon you, for the Holy Spirit gave you great and full assurance that what we said was true. And you know how our very lives were further proof to you of the truth of our message. Then you yourselves became an example to all the other Christians in Greece. And now the Word of the Lord has spread out from you to others everywhere, for wherever we go we find people telling us about your remarkable faith in God. We don’t need to tell them about it, for they keep telling us about the wonderful welcome you gave us, and how you turned away from your idols to God so that now the living and true God only is your Master. And they speak of how you are looking forward to the return of God’s Son from heaven Jesus, whom God brought back to life and he is our only Savior from God’s terrible anger against sin. FRIENDS, IT HAS BEEN 2016 YEARS NOW SINCE JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS AND 3 DAYS LATER, AROSE FROM THE DEAD. JESUS PROMISED THAT HE WILL RETURN FOR US WHEN HE HAS PREPARED OUR MANSIONS. WE DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH TIME WE HAVE LEFT, BEFORE HIS RETURN BUT WE SHOULD START LOOKING UP BECAUSE OUR REDEMPTION DRAWS NEAR. John 14:1-3, “Let not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in me. There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE CHURCH LOOKING FORWARD TO JESUS' SOON RETURNhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/08/dont-be-weary-in-prayer-and-watch-for-gods-answersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/08/dont-be-weary-in-prayer-and-watch-for-gods-answers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/08/dont-be-weary-in-prayer-and-watch-for-gods-answersSat, 08 Oct 2016 12:58:20 GMTDON'T BE WEARY IN PRAYER AND WATCH FOR GOD'S ANSWERSColossians 4, Paul said: you wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, for that is what the Lord has planned for you. And you husbands must be loving and kind to your wives and not bitter against them nor harsh. You children must always obey your fathers and mothers, for that pleases the Lord. Fathers, don’t scold your children so much that they become discouraged and quit trying. You slaves must always obey your earthly masters, not only trying to please them when they are watching you but all the time; obey them willingly because of your love for the Lord and because you want to please him. Work hard and cheerfully at all you do, just as though you were working for the Lord and not merely for your masters, remembering that it is the Lord Christ who is going to pay you, giving you your full portion of all he owns. He is the one you are really working for. And if you don’t do your best for him, he will pay you in a way that you won’t like for he has no special favorites who can get away with shirking. You slave owners must be just and fair to all your slaves. Always remember that you, too, have a Master in heaven who is closely watching you. Don’t be weary in prayer; keep at it; watch for God’s answers, and remember to be thankful when they come. Don’t forget to pray for us too, that God will give us many chances to preach the Good News of Christ for which I am here in jail. Pray that I will be bold enough to tell it freely and fully and make it plain, as, of course, I should. Make the most of your chances to tell others the Good News. FRIENDS, GOD HEARS OUR PRAYERS WHEN WE PRAY ACCORDING TO GOD'S WILL. YOU WILL FIND GOD'S WILL IN THE BIBLE. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD! BUT WE HAVE TO ASK. IF YOU DON'T GET AN ANSWER, KEEP ASKING! KNOCK AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED. Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened.   00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBDON'T BE WEARY IN PRAYER AND WATCH FOR GOD'S ANSWERShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/07/since-god-forgave-you-you-must-forgive-othersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/07/since-god-forgave-you-you-must-forgive-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/07/since-god-forgave-you-you-must-forgive-othersFri, 07 Oct 2016 14:48:24 GMTSINCE GOD FORGAVE YOU, YOU MUST FORGIVE OTHERSColossians 3, Since you became alive again, so to speak, when Christ arose from the dead, now set your sights on the rich treasures and joys of heaven where he sits beside God in the place of honor and power. Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here. You should have as little desire for this world as a dead person does. Your real life is in heaven with Christ and God. And when Christ who is our real life comes back again, you will shine with him and share in all his glories. Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others. Don’t worry about making a good impression on them, but be ready to suffer quietly and patiently. Be gentle and ready to forgive; never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Most of all, let love guide your life, for then the whole church will stay together in perfect harmony. Let the peace of heart that comes from Christ be always present in your hearts and lives, for this is your responsibility and privilege as members of his body. And always be thankful. Remember what Christ taught, and let his words enrich your lives and make you wise; teach them to each other and sing them out in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing to the Lord with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, and come with him into the presence of God the Father to give him your thanks. FRIENDS, GOD WANTS US TO HAVE HIS CHARACTER AND SHOW OTHER PEOPLE GOD'S LOVE BY FORGIVING THEM ALSO AND NOT HOLDING A GRUDGE AGAINST THEM. Colossians 3:13 Be gentle and ready to forgive; never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSINCE GOD FORGAVE YOU, YOU MUST FORGIVE OTHERShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/06/you-have-everything-when-you-have-christ-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/06/you-have-everything-when-you-have-christ-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/06/you-have-everything-when-you-have-christ-jesusThu, 06 Oct 2016 11:21:52 GMTYOU HAVE EVERYTHING WHEN YOU HAVE CHRIST JESUSColossians 2, Don’t let others spoil your faith and joy with their philosophies, their wrong and shallow answers built on men’s thoughts and ideas, instead of on what Christ has said. For in Christ there is all of God in a human body; so you have everything when you have Christ, and you are filled with God through your union with Christ. He is the highest Ruler, with authority over every other power. So don’t let anyone criticize you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating Jewish holidays and feasts or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. For these were only temporary rules that ended when Christ came. They were only shadows of the real thing of Christ himself. Don’t let anyone declare you lost when you refuse to worship angels, as they say you must. They have seen a vision, they say, and know you should. Since you died, as it were, with Christ and this has set you free from following the world’s ideas of how to be saved by doing good and obeying various rules, why do you keep right on following them anyway, still bound by such rules as not eating, tasting, or even touching certain foods? Such rules are mere human teachings, for food was made to be eaten and used up. These rules may seem good, for rules of this kind require strong devotion and are humiliating and hard on the body, but they have no effect when it comes to conquering a person’s evil thoughts and desires. FRIENDS, RELIGIOUS RULES KILLS BUT CHRIST GIVES US FREEDOM FROM SIN AND ETERNAL LIFE. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBYOU HAVE EVERYTHING WHEN YOU HAVE CHRIST JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/05/christ-is-the-exact-likeness-of-the-unseen-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/05/christ-is-the-exact-likeness-of-the-unseen-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/05/christ-is-the-exact-likeness-of-the-unseen-godWed, 05 Oct 2016 09:59:34 GMTCHRIST IS THE EXACT LIKENESS OF THE UNSEEN GODColossians 1, Paul said: whenever we pray for you, we always begin by giving thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we have heard how much you trust the Lord, and how much you love his people. Ever since we first heard about you, we have kept on praying and asking God to help you understand what he wants you to do; asking him to make you wise about spiritual things; and asking that the way you live will always please the Lord and honor him, so that you will always be doing good, kind things for others, while all the time you are learning to know God better and better. We are praying, too, that you will be filled with his mighty, glorious strength so that you can keep going no matter what happens—always full of the joy of the Lord, and always thankful to the Father who has made us fit to share all the wonderful things that belong to those who live in the Kingdom of light. For he has rescued us out of the darkness and gloom of Satan’s kingdom and brought us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who bought our freedom with his blood and forgave us all our sins. Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God. He existed before God made anything at all,[a] and, in fact, Christ himself is the Creator who made everything in heaven and earth, the things we can see and the things we can’t; the spirit world with its kings and kingdoms, its rulers and authorities; all were made by Christ for his own use and glory. He was before all else began and it is his power that holds everything together. FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR THE WORLD TODAY! ABOVE THERE IS NO OTHER, JESUS IS THE WAY.John 17:3 And this is the way to have eternal life by knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth! 00:12:0063656noCHRIST IS THE EXACT LIKENESS OF THE UNSEEN GOD.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/03/dont-worry-instead-pray-about-everythingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/03/dont-worry-instead-pray-about-everything/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/10/03/dont-worry-instead-pray-about-everythingMon, 03 Oct 2016 09:18:02 GMTDON'T WORRY; INSTEAD PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHINGPhilippians 4, Dear brother Christians, I love you and long to see you, for you are my joy and my reward for my work. My beloved friends, stay true to the Lord. Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again, rejoice! Let everyone see that you are unselfish and considerate in all you do. Remember that the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. And now, brothers, as I close this letter, let me say this one more thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about. Keep putting into practice all you learned from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of contentment in every situation, whether it be a full stomach or hunger, plenty or want; for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. FRIENDS, THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH. DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING.Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.   00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBDON'T WORRY; INSTEAD PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHINGhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/29/paul-preached-to-the-church-from-prisonChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/29/paul-preached-to-the-church-from-prison/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/29/paul-preached-to-the-church-from-prisonThu, 29 Sep 2016 10:53:34 GMTPAUL PREACHED TO THE CHURCH FROM PRISONPhilippians 1, Paul said: I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will give each of you his fullest blessings and his peace in your hearts and your lives. All my prayers for you are full of praise to God! When I pray for you, my heart is full of joy because God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns. How natural it is that I should feel as I do about you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God, both when I was in prison and when I was out, defending the truth and telling others about Christ. Only God knows how deep is my love and longing for you with the tenderness of Jesus Christ. My prayer for you is that you will overflow more and more with love for others, and at the same time keep on growing in spiritual knowledge and insight, for I want you always to see clearly the difference between right and wrong, and to be inwardly clean, no one being able to criticize you from now until our Lord returns. Everything that has happened to me here has been a great boost in getting out the Good News concerning Christ. For everyone knows that I am in chains simply because I am a Christian. And because of my imprisonment, many of the Christians here seem to have lost their fear of chains! Somehow my patience has encouraged them, and they have become more and more bold in telling others about Christ. FRIENDS, PAUL URGED US TO CONTINUE PREACHING THE GOSPEL NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR LIVES. PRAY FOR CHRISTIANS AND JEWS ALL OVER THE WORLD WHO ARE BEING PERSECUTED AND KILLED FOR TRUSTING IN GOD! John 15:20 JESUS SAID: Do you remember what I told you? ‘A slave isn’t greater than his master!’ So since they persecuted me, naturally they will persecute you. And if they had listened to me, they would listen to you! 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL PREACHED TO THE CHURCH FROM PRISONhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/27/learn-as-you-go-along-what-pleases-the-lordChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/27/learn-as-you-go-along-what-pleases-the-lord/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/27/learn-as-you-go-along-what-pleases-the-lordTue, 27 Sep 2016 13:06:22 GMTLEARN AS YOU GO ALONG WHAT PLEASES THE LORD!Ephesians 5, Follow God’s example in everything you do just as a much loved child imitates his father. Be full of love for others, following the example of Christ who loved you and gave himself to God as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, for Christ’s love for you was like sweet perfume to him. Let there be no sex sin, impurity or greed among you. Let no one be able to accuse you of any such things. Dirty stories, foul talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, remind each other of God’s goodness, and be thankful. You can be sure of this: The Kingdom of Christ and of God will never belong to anyone who is impure or greedy, for a greedy person is really an idol worshiper—he loves and worships the good things of this life more than God. Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible wrath of God is upon all those who do them. Don’t even associate with such people. For though once your heart was full of darkness, now it is full of light from the Lord, and your behavior should show it! Because of this light within you, you should do only what is good and right and true. Learn as you go along what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless pleasures of evil and darkness, but instead, rebuke and expose them. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and controlled by him. Talk with each other much about the Lord, quoting psalms and hymns and singing sacred songs, making music in your hearts to the Lord. Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. FRIENDS, IF YOU LIVE FOR GOD, YOU WILL NOT FULFILL THE LUST OF THE FLESH!Galatians 5:16-17 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 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. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBLEARN AS YOU GO ALONG WHAT PLEASES THE LORD!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/26/dont-be-like-the-unsaved-blinded-and-confusedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/26/dont-be-like-the-unsaved-blinded-and-confused/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/26/dont-be-like-the-unsaved-blinded-and-confusedMon, 26 Sep 2016 11:28:45 GMTDON'T BE LIKE THE UNSAVED: BLINDED AND CONFUSEDEphesians 4, Speaking for the Lord: Live no longer as the unsaved do, for they are blinded and confused. Their closed hearts are full of darkness; they are far away from the life of God because they have shut their minds against him, and they cannot understand his ways. They don’t care anymore about right and wrong and have given themselves over to impure ways. They stop at nothing, being driven by their evil minds and reckless lusts. But that isn’t the way Christ taught you! If you have really heard his voice and learned from him the truths concerning himself, then throw off your old evil nature.  Now your attitudes and thoughts must all be constantly changing for the better. Yes, you must be a new and different person, holy and good. Clothe yourself with this new nature. Stop lying to each other; tell the truth, for we are parts of each other and when we lie to each other we are hurting ourselves. If you are angry, don’t sin by nursing your grudge. Don’t let the sun go down with you still angry—get over it quickly; for when you are angry, you give a mighty foothold to the devil. If anyone is stealing he must stop it and begin using those hands of his for honest work so he can give to others in need. Don’t use bad language. Say only what is good and helpful to those you are talking to, and what will give them a blessing. Don’t cause the Holy Spirit sorrow by the way you live. Remember, he is the one who marks you to be present on that day when salvation from sin will be complete. Stop being mean, bad-tempered, and angry. Quarreling, harsh words, and dislike of others should have no place in your lives. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ.1 Peter 5:8 Be careful—watch out for attacks from Satan, your great enemy. He prowls around like a hungry, roaring lion, looking for some victim to tear apart. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBDON'T BE LIKE THE UNSAVED: BLINDED AND CONFUSEDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/25/christ-has-given-each-one-of-us-special-giftsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/25/christ-has-given-each-one-of-us-special-gifts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/25/christ-has-given-each-one-of-us-special-giftsSun, 25 Sep 2016 16:23:56 GMTCHRIST HAS GIVEN EACH ONE OF US SPECIAL GIFTSEphesians 4, Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Try always to be led along together by the Holy Spirit and so be at peace with one another. We are all parts of one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future. For us there is only one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and we all have the same God and Father who is over us all and in us all and living through every part of us. However, Christ has given each of us special abilities whatever he wants us to have out of his rich storehouse of gifts. The psalmist tells about this, for he says that when Christ returned triumphantly to heaven after his resurrection and victory over Satan, he gave generous gifts to men. Notice that it says he returned to heaven. This means that he had first come down from the heights of heaven, far down to the lowest parts of the earth. The same one who came down is the one who went back up, that he might fill all things everywhere with himself, from the very lowest to the very highest. FRIENDS, AFTER JESUS WENT TO HEAVEN, HE GAVE GENEROUS GIFTS TO US; HIS NAME, SALVATION, HEALING, RESTORATION, THE HOLY SPIRIT, PROPHECY, THE BIBLE, PRAYER LANGUAGE, WORD OF KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, POWER GIFTS ETC...BUT WE MUST GIVE HIM ALL THE GLORY!2 Corinthians 6:10, Our hearts ache, but at the same time we have the joy of the Lord. We are poor, but we give rich spiritual gifts to others. We own nothing, and yet we enjoy everything. 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBCHRIST HAS GIVEN EACH ONE OF US SPECIAL GIFTShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/24/god-had-a-plan-for-jews-and-gentiles-to-be-unitedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/24/god-had-a-plan-for-jews-and-gentiles-to-be-united/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/24/god-had-a-plan-for-jews-and-gentiles-to-be-unitedSat, 24 Sep 2016 13:51:25 GMTGOD HAD A PLAN FOR JEWS AND GENTILES TO BE UNITEDEphesians 3, Paul, the servant of Christ, am here in jail because of you for preaching that you Gentiles are a part of God’s house. God himself showed me this secret plan of his, that the Gentiles, too, are included in his kindness. I say this to explain to you how I know about these things. In olden times God did not share this plan with his people, but now he has revealed it by the Holy Spirit to his apostles and prophets. And this is the secret: that the Gentiles will have their full share with the Jews in all the riches inherited by God’s sons; both are invited to belong to his Church, and all of God’s promises of mighty blessings through Christ apply to them both when they accept the Good News about Christ and what he has done for them. God has given me the wonderful privilege of telling everyone about this plan of his; and he has given me his power and special ability to do it well. And his reason? To show to all the rulers in heaven how perfectly wise he is when all of his family Jews and Gentiles alike are seen to be joined together in his Church in just the way he had always planned it through Jesus Christ our Lord. FRIENDS, GOD IS A GOD OF ORDER. HE REVEALED HIS PERFECT PLAN IN THE RIGHT TIME. HIS PLAN TO UNITE THE BODY OF CHRIST, JEWS AND GENTILES TOGETHER IN ONE ACCORD! Acts 20:21 I have had one message for Jews and Gentiles alike—the necessity of turning from sin to God through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. 00:14:0063656nobiblebookclubGOD HAD A PLAN FOR JEWS AND GENTILES TO BE UNITEDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/23/salvation-cannot-be-bought-with-good-worksChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/23/salvation-cannot-be-bought-with-good-works/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/23/salvation-cannot-be-bought-with-good-worksFri, 23 Sep 2016 15:59:09 GMTSALVATION CANNOT BE BOUGHT WITH GOOD WORKSEphesians 2, Once you were under God’s curse, doomed forever for your sins. You went along with the crowd and were just like all the others, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air, who is at work right now in the hearts of those who are against the Lord. All of us used to be just as they are, our lives expressing the evil within us, doing every wicked thing that our passions or our evil thoughts might lead us into. We started out bad, being born with evil natures, and were under God’s anger just like everyone else. But God is so rich in mercy; he loved us so much  that even though we were spiritually dead and doomed by our sins, he gave us back our lives again when he raised Christ from the dead only by his undeserved favor have we ever been saved and lifted us up from the grave into glory along with Christ, where we sit with him in the heavenly realms all because of what Christ Jesus did.  Salvation is not a reward for the good we have done, so none of us can take any credit for it. It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. FRIENDS, NO HUMAN BEING CAN BUY US SALVATION. ONLY JESUS WAS ABLE TO PAY THE PRICE FOR OUR SINS BECAUSE WE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HIM! AND GOD WAS PLEASED WITH JESUS' SACRIFICE! NOW EVERYONE CAN RECEIVE THE FREE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD! SHARE THIS GIFT WITH EVERYONE! Romans 5:15-16 what a difference between man’s sin and God’s forgiveness! For this one man, Adam, brought death to many through his sin. But this one man, Jesus Christ, brought forgiveness to many through God’s mercy. Adam’s one sin brought the penalty of death to many, while Christ freely takes away many sins and gives glorious life instead.   00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSALVATION CANNOT BE BOUGHT WITH GOOD WORKShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/22/god-shared-his-secret-plan-with-usChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/22/god-shared-his-secret-plan-with-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/22/god-shared-his-secret-plan-with-usThu, 22 Sep 2016 12:17:56 GMTGOD SHARED HIS SECRET PLAN WITH US!Ephesians 1, Long ago, God chose us to be his very own through what Christ would do for us; he decided then to make us holy in his eyes, without a single fault we who stand before him covered with his love. His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by sending Jesus Christ to die for us. And he did this because he wanted to! Now all praise to God for his wonderful kindness to us and his favor that he has poured out upon us because we belong to his dearly loved Son. So overflowing is his kindness toward us that he took away all our sins through the blood of his Son, by whom we are saved; and he has showered down upon us the richness of his grace for how well he understands us and knows what is best for us at all times. God has told us his secret reason for sending Christ, a plan he decided on in mercy long ago; and this was his purpose: that when the time is ripe he will gather us all together from wherever we are in heaven or on earth to be with him in Christ forever. Moreover, because of what Christ has done, we have become gifts to God that he delights in, for as part of God’s sovereign plan we were chosen from the beginning to be his, and all things happen just as he decided long ago. His presence within us is God’s guarantee that he really will give us all that he promised; and the Spirit’s seal upon us means that God has already purchased us and that he guarantees to bring us to himself. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God. FRIENDS, GOD SHARED HIS SECRET PLAN WITH US SO WE COULD SHOUT ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS AND TELL EVERYONE! Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD SHARED HIS SECRET PLAN WITH US!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/21/we-should-always-be-kind-and-love-one-anotherChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/21/we-should-always-be-kind-and-love-one-another/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/21/we-should-always-be-kind-and-love-one-anotherWed, 21 Sep 2016 12:41:06 GMTWE SHOULD ALWAYS BE KIND AND LOVE ONE ANOTHERGalatians 6, Dear brothers, if a Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help him back onto the right path, remembering that next time it might be one of you who is in the wrong. 2 Share each other’s troubles and problems, and so obey our Lord’s command. 3 If anyone thinks he is too great to stoop to this, he is fooling himself. He is really a nobody. Let everyone be sure that he is doing hisvery best, for then he will have the personal satisfaction of work well done and won’t need to compare himself with someone else. Each of us must bear some faults and burdens of his own. For none of us is perfect! Those who are taught the Word of God should help their teachers by paying them. Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! If he sows to please his own wrong desires, he will be planting seeds of evil and he will surely reap a harvest of spiritual decay and death; but if he plants the good things of the Spirit, he will reap the everlasting life that the Holy Spirit gives him. And let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get discouraged and give up. That’s why whenever we can we should always be kind to everyone, and especially to our Christian brothers. FRIENDS WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. WE SET THE EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS. LOVE WILL WIN OVER A MULTITUDE OF SINS.1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWE SHOULD ALWAYS BE KIND AND LOVE ONE ANOTHERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/20/brethren-you-have-been-called-unto-libertyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/20/brethren-you-have-been-called-unto-liberty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/20/brethren-you-have-been-called-unto-libertyTue, 20 Sep 2016 14:37:12 GMTBRETHREN, YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED UNTO LIBERTY  Galatians 5, Brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 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. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 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. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. FRIENDS, WE NO LONGER LIVE FOR OURSELVES. WE LIVE FOR JESUS. JESUS IS OUR EXAMPLE. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBBRETHREN, YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED UNTO LIBERTYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/19/god-sent-the-spirit-of-his-son-into-our-heartsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/19/god-sent-the-spirit-of-his-son-into-our-hearts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/19/god-sent-the-spirit-of-his-son-into-our-heartsMon, 19 Sep 2016 12:55:45 GMTGOD SENT THE SPIRIT OF HIS SON INTO OUR HEARTS  Galatians 4, Until Christ came we were guarded by the law, kept in protective custody, so to speak, until we could believe in the coming Savior. Let me put it another way. The Jewish laws were our teacher and guide until Christ came to give us right standing with God through our faith. But now that Christ has come, we don’t need those laws any longer to guard us and lead us to him. For now we are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, and we who have been baptized into union with Christ are enveloped by him. We are no longer Jews or Greeks or slaves or free men or even merely men or women, but we are all the same we are Christians; we are one in Christ Jesus. And now that we are Christ’s we are the true descendants of Abraham, and all of God’s promises to him belong to us. When the right time came, the time God decided on, he sent his Son, born of a woman, born as a Jew, to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law so that he could adopt us as his very own sons. And because we are his sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, so now we can rightly speak of God as our dear Father. Now we are no longer slaves but God’s own sons. And since we are his sons, everything he has belongs to us, for that is the way God planned. FRIENDS, GOD WANT US TO BE HIS CHILDREN AND HEIRS OF SALVATION. 1 John 3:1 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. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBGOD SENT THE SPIRIT OF HIS SON INTO OUR HEARTShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/17/no-one-can-ever-win-gods-favor-without-faithChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/17/no-one-can-ever-win-gods-favor-without-faith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/17/no-one-can-ever-win-gods-favor-without-faithSat, 17 Sep 2016 15:00:02 GMTNO ONE CAN EVER WIN GOD'S FAVOR WITHOUT FAITH  Galatians 3:10-14, Paul said: Those who depend on the Jewish laws to save them are under God’s curse, for the Scriptures point out very clearly, “Cursed is everyone who at any time breaks a single one of these laws that are written in God’s Book of the Law.” Consequently, it is clear that no one can ever win God’s favor by trying to keep the Jewish laws because God has said that the only way we can be right in his sight is by faith. As the prophet Habakkuk says it, “The man who finds life will find it through trusting God.” How different from this way of faith is the way of law, which says that a man is saved by obeying every law of God, without one slip. But Christ has bought us out from under the doom of that impossible system by taking the curse for our wrongdoing upon himself. For it is written in the Scripture, “Anyone who is hanged on a tree is cursed” (as Jesus was hung upon a wooden cross. Now God can bless the Gentiles, too, with this same blessing he promised to Abraham; and all of us as Christians can have the promised Holy Spirit through this faith. FRIENDS, GOD IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE FAITH IN GOD'S WORD AND HIS POWER TO DELIVER, HEAL AND RESTORE! WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD. Hebrews 11:1 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBNO ONE CAN EVER WIN GOD'S FAVOR WITHOUT FAITHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/15/god-makes-us-righteous-through-faith-in-jesus-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/15/god-makes-us-righteous-through-faith-in-jesus-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/15/god-makes-us-righteous-through-faith-in-jesus-christThu, 15 Sep 2016 15:07:44 GMTGOD MAKES US RIGHTEOUS THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRISTgalatians 2, Paul said: I went back to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas; and Titus came along too. I went there with definite orders from God to confer with the brothers there about the message I was preaching to the Gentiles. I talked privately to the leaders of the church so that they would all understand just what I had been teaching and, I hoped, agree that it was right. And they did agree; they did not even demand that Titus, my companion, should be circumcised, though he was a Gentile. Even that question wouldn’t have come up except for some so-called “Christians” there false ones, really who came to spy on us and see what freedom we enjoyed in Christ Jesus, as to whether we obeyed the Jewish laws or not. They tried to get us all tied up in their rules, like slaves in chains. But we did not listen to them for a single moment, for we did not want to confuse you into thinking that salvation can be earned by being circumcised and by obeying Jewish laws. You and I are Jews by birth, not mere Gentile sinners, and yet we Jewish Christians know very well that we cannot become right with God by obeying our Jewish laws but only by faith in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And so we, too, have trusted Jesus Christ, that we might be accepted by God because of faith and not because we have obeyed the Jewish laws. For no one will ever be saved by obeying them.” FRIENDS, FOLLOWING THE JEWISH LAWS WILL NOT GET US INTO HEAVEN. THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN IS THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND HIM ALONE! John 10:8-10 “All others who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the Gate. Those who come in by way of the Gate will be saved and will go in and out and find green pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. 00:15:0063656noGOD MAKES US RIGHTEOUS THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRISThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/14/paul-said-jesus-is-only-way-to-heavenChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/14/paul-said-jesus-is-only-way-to-heaven/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/14/paul-said-jesus-is-only-way-to-heavenWed, 14 Sep 2016 13:53:41 GMTPAUL SAID JESUS IS ONLY WAY TO HEAVENGalatians 1, Paul wrote to the Galatian church: I was not called to be a missionary by any group or agency. My call is from Jesus Christ himself and from God the Father who raised him from the dead. Christ died for our sins just as God our Father planned, and rescued us from this evil world in which we live. All glory to God through all the ages of eternity. I am amazed that you are turning away so soon from God who, in his love and mercy, invited you to share the eternal life he gives through Christ; you are already following a different “way to heaven,” which really doesn’t go to heaven at all. For there is no other way than the one we showed you; you are being fooled by those who twist and change the truth concerning Christ. Let God’s curses fall on anyone, including myself, who preaches any other way to be saved than the one we told you about; yes, if an angel comes from heaven and preaches any other message, let him be forever cursed. I will say it again: if anyone preaches any other gospel than the one you welcomed, let God’s curse fall upon him. Dear friends, I solemnly swear that the way to heaven that I preach is not based on some mere human whim or dream. For my message comes from no less a person than Jesus Christ himself, who told me what to say. FRIENDS, GOD HAS ONLY ONE WAY TO HEAVEN, THROUGH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST.John 14:6Living Bible (TLB) Jesus told him, “I am the Way yes, and the Truth and the Life. No one can get to the Father except by means of me. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL SAID JESUS IS ONLY WAY TO HEAVENhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/13/check-up-are-you-really-mature-christiansChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/13/check-up-are-you-really-mature-christians/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/13/check-up-are-you-really-mature-christiansTue, 13 Sep 2016 13:39:57 GMTCHECK UP: ARE YOU REALLY MATURE CHRISTIANS?2 Corinthians, 13, Paul said: I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak in his dealings with you but is a mighty power within you. 4 His weak, human body died on the cross, but now he lives by the mighty power of God. We, too, are weak in our bodies, as he was, but now we live and are strong, as he is, and have all of God’s power to use in dealing with you. Check up on yourselves. Are you really Christians? Do you pass the test? Do you feel Christ’s presence and power more and more within you? Or are you just pretending to be Christians when actually you aren’t at all? I hope you can agree that I have stood that test and truly belong to the Lord. I pray that you will live good lives, not because that will be a feather in our caps,[b] proving that what we teach is right; no, for we want you to do right even if we ourselves are despised. Our responsibility is to encourage the right at all times, not to hope for evil. We are glad to be weak and despised if you are really strong. Our greatest wish and prayer is that you will become mature Christians. FRIENDS, IT IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO KNOW JESUS! HE WANTS US TO GROW UP IN THE FAITH AND BECOME MATURE CHRISTIANS! THAT MEANS WE ARE LIVING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS AND TEACHING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME! 2 Peter 1:10 So, dear brothers, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen, and then you will never stumble or fall away. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBCHECK UP: ARE YOU REALLY MATURE CHRISTIANS?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/12/paul-visited-heaven-and-heard-gods-secretsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/12/paul-visited-heaven-and-heard-gods-secrets/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/12/paul-visited-heaven-and-heard-gods-secretsMon, 12 Sep 2016 13:55:23 GMTPAUL VISITED HEAVEN AND HEARD GOD'S SECRETS Corinthians 12 This boasting is all so foolish, but let me go on. Let me tell about the visions I’ve had, and revelations from the Lord. Fourteen years ago I[a] was taken up to heaven* for a visit. Don’t ask me whether my body was there or just my spirit, for I don’t know; only God can answer that. But anyway, there I was in paradise, and heard things so astounding that they are beyond a man’s power to describe or put in words (and anyway I am not allowed to tell them to others). That experience is something worth bragging about, but I am not going to do it. I am going to boast only about how weak I am and how great God is to use such weakness for his glory. I have plenty to boast about and would be no fool in doing it, but I don’t want anyone to think more highly of me than he should from what he can actually see in my life and my message. I will say this: because these experiences I had were so tremendous, God was afraid I might be puffed up by them; so I was given a physical condition which has been a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to hurt and bother me and prick my pride. Three different times I begged God to make me well again. Each time he said, “No. But I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people.” Now I am glad to boast about how weak I am; I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ’s power, instead of showing off my own power and abilities. Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, I am quite happy about “the thorn,” and about insults and hardships, persecutions and difficulties; for when I am weak, then I am strong the less I have, the more I depend on him. FRIENDS, HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE. ONE DAY,. JESUS IS COMING BACK FOR US. WE WILL BE ABLE TO SEE AND HEAR WHAT GOD IS DOING IN HEAVEN; NO MORE NIGHT, NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING. NO MORE WAR   00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL VISITED HEAVEN AND HEARD GOD'S SECRETShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/10/satan-portrays-himself-as-an-angel-of-lightChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/10/satan-portrays-himself-as-an-angel-of-light/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/10/satan-portrays-himself-as-an-angel-of-lightSat, 10 Sep 2016 09:44:00 GMTSATAN PORTRAYS HIMSELF AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHTCorinthians 11, I hope you will be patient with me as I keep on talking like a fool. Do bear with me and let me say what is on my heart. 2 I am anxious for you with the deep concern of God himself anxious that your love should be for Christ alone, just as a pure maiden saves her love for one man only, for the one who will be her husband. But I am frightened, fearing that in some way you will be led away from your pure and simple devotion to our Lord, just as Eve was deceived by Satan in the Garden of Eden. You seem so gullible: you believe whatever anyone tells you even if he is preaching about another Jesus than the one we preach, or a different spirit than the Holy Spirit you received, or shows you a different way to be saved. You swallow it all. Yet I don’t feel that these marvelous “messengers from God,” as they call themselves, are any better than I am. If I am a poor speaker, at least I know what I am talking about, as I think you realize by now, for we have proved it again and agaiN. God never sent those men at all; they are “phonies” who have fooled you into thinking they are Christ’s apostles. Yet I am not surprised! Satan can change himself into an angel of light, so it is no wonder his servants can do it too, and seem like godly ministers. In the end they will get every bit of punishment their wicked deeds deserve. FRIENDS, DON'T BE FOOLED. THE BIBLE SAYS SATAN IS THE FIRST AND BIGGEST LIAR AND SATAN IS THE FATHER OF ANYONE WHO LIES.John 8:44 For you are the children of your father the devil and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning and a hater of truth there is not an iota of truth in him. When he lies, it is perfectly normal; for he is the father of liars. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSATAN PORTRAYS HIMSELF AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/08/the-message-of-the-gospel-for-this-generationChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/08/the-message-of-the-gospel-for-this-generation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/08/the-message-of-the-gospel-for-this-generationThu, 08 Sep 2016 12:15:23 GMTTHE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL FOR THIS GENERATIONTHE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL FOR THIS GENERATION The message for the people who live in this generation is that Jesus is coming back soon! We don't have a lot of time to preach the word of God! Just like in the days of Noah, when God told Noah to build the ark, he preached to everyone for 100 years but no one got into the boat except for his family. Once Noah got into the boat, God shut the door! That is how it is going to be in the day Jesus comes back. The bible says, Revelation 19:9-10 (KJV). Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL FOR THIS GENERATIONhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/05/be-leaders-in-the-spirit-of-cheerful-givingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/05/be-leaders-in-the-spirit-of-cheerful-giving/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/05/be-leaders-in-the-spirit-of-cheerful-givingMon, 05 Sep 2016 13:16:41 GMTBE LEADERS IN THE SPIRIT OF CHEERFUL GIVING2 Corinthians 8, Now I want to tell you what God in his grace has done for the churches in Macedonia. Though they have been going through much trouble and hard times, they have mixed their wonderful joy with their deep poverty, and the result has been an overflow of giving to others. They gave not only what they could afford but far more; and I can testify that they did it because they wanted to and not because of nagging on my part. They begged us to take the money so they could share in the joy of helping the Christians in Jerusalem. Best of all, they went beyond our highest hopes, for their first action was to dedicate themselves to the Lord and to us, for whatever directions God might give to them through us. They were so enthusiastic about it that we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to visit you and encourage you to complete your share in this ministry of giving. You people there are leaders in so many ways you have so much faith, so many good preachers, so much learning, so much enthusiasm, so much love for us. Now I want you to be leaders also in the spirit of cheerful giving. I am not giving you an order; I am not saying you must do it, but others are eager for it. This is one way to prove that your love is real, that it goes beyond mere words. You know how full of love and kindness our Lord Jesus was: though he was so very rich, yet to help you he became so very poor, so that by being poor he could make you rich. FRIENDS, YOU CANNOT OUTGIVE GOD! FOR WHATEVER YOU GIVE, GOD WILL MULTIPLY IT MANY TIMES OVER! THIS IS A PRINCIPAL THAT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO BE TRUE! Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBBE LEADERS IN THE SPIRIT OF CHEERFUL GIVINGhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/04/sometimes-god-uses-sorrow-to-help-us-changeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/04/sometimes-god-uses-sorrow-to-help-us-change/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/04/sometimes-god-uses-sorrow-to-help-us-changeSun, 04 Sep 2016 14:59:41 GMTSOMETIMES GOD USES SORROW TO HELP US CHANGE2 Corinthians 7, God sometimes uses sorrow in our lives to help us turn away from sin and seek eternal life. We should never regret his sending it. But the sorrow of the man who is not a Christian is not the sorrow of true repentance and does not prevent eternal death. Just see how much good this grief from the Lord did for you! You no longer shrugged your shoulders but became earnest and sincere and very anxious to get rid of the sin that I wrote you about. You became frightened about what had happened and longed for me to come and help. You went right to work on the problem and cleared it up, punishing the man who sinned. You have done everything you could to make it right. I wrote as I did so the Lord could show how much you really do care for us. That was my purpose even more than to help the man who sinned or his father to whom he did the wrong.In addition to the encouragement you gave us by your love, we were made happier still by Titus’ joy when you gave him such a fine welcome and set his mind at ease. I told him how it would be—told him before he left me of my pride in you—and you didn’t disappoint me. I have always told you the truth and now my boasting to Titus has also proved true! 15 He loves you more than ever when he remembers the way you listened to him so willingly and received him so anxiously and with such deep concern. How happy this makes me, now that I am sure all is well between us again. Once again I can have perfect confidence in you. SOMETIMES, WE EXPERIENCE GREAT SORROW BUT WHEN WE TURN TO GOD, HE WILL HEAL US FROM ALL PAIN AND SORROW AND GIVE US HOPE AND GRACE! Revelation 21:4 He (Jesus) will wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain. All of that has gone forever.” 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBSOMETIMES GOD USES SORROW TO HELP US CHANGEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/03/what-do-christians-have-in-common-with-the-worldChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/03/what-do-christians-have-in-common-with-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/03/what-do-christians-have-in-common-with-the-worldSat, 03 Sep 2016 17:25:28 GMTWHAT DO CHRISTIANS HAVE IN COMMON WITH THE WORLD?  2 Corinthians 6, Don’t be teamed with those who do not love the Lord, for what do the people of God have in common with the people of sin? How can light live with darkness? And what harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a Christian be a partner with one who doesn’t believe? And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For you are God’s temple, the home of the living God, and God has said of you, “I will live in them and walk among them, and I will be their God and they shall be my people.” That is why the Lord has said, “Leave them; separate yourselves from them; don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you and be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters.” Having such great promises as these, dear friends, let us turn away from everything wrong, whether of body or spirit, and purify ourselves, living in the wholesome fear of God, giving ourselves to him alone. FRIENDS, WHEN WE COME TO JESUS, WE ARE A NEW CREATURE. OUR FOCUS HAS TO BE ON THINGS ABOVE. 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ, just as I do; and as Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in worldly affairs, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHAT DO CHRISTIANS HAVE IN COMMON WITH THE WORLD?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/01/we-are-ambassadors-for-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/01/we-are-ambassadors-for-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/09/01/we-are-ambassadors-for-christThu, 01 Sep 2016 10:56:22 GMTWE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST2 Corinthians 5, If we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit. Whatever we do, it is certainly not for our own profit but because Christ’s love controls us now. Since we believe that Christ died for all of us, we should also believe that we have died to the old life we used to live. He died for all so that all who live having received eternal life from him might live no longer for themselves, to please themselves, but to spend their lives pleasing Christ who died and rose again for them. So stop evaluating Christians by what the world thinks about them or by what they seem to be like on the outside. Once I mistakenly thought of Christ that way, merely as a human being like myself. How differently I feel now! When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun! All these new things are from God who brought us back to himself through what Christ Jesus did. And God has given us the privilege of urging everyone to come into his favor and be reconciled to him. For God was in Christ, restoring the world to himself, no longer counting men’s sins against them but blotting them out. This is the wonderful message he has given us to tell others. We are Christ’s ambassadors. God is using us to speak to you: we beg you, as though Christ himself were here pleading with you, receive the love he offers you be reconciled to God. For God took the sinless Christ and poured into him our sins. Then, in exchange, he poured God’s goodness into us! FRIENDS, WE NO LONGER LIVE FOR THE WORLD. WE LIVE, BREATHE AND HAVING OUR BEING IN CHRIST JESUS. THE HOLY SPIRIT COMPELS US TO GIVE TESTIMONY OF GOD'S GREATNESS IN OUR LIVES.Acts 17:28 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. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRISThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/29/the-difference-between-true-salvation-through-jesus-christ-and-false-teachingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/29/the-difference-between-true-salvation-through-jesus-christ-and-false-teaching/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/29/the-difference-between-true-salvation-through-jesus-christ-and-false-teachingMon, 29 Aug 2016 13:27:23 GMTTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRUE SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST AND FALSE TEACHING.2 Corinthians 3, Paul describes the difference between true salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord and false teaching. Are we beginning to be like those false teachers of yours who must tell you all about themselves and bring long letters of recommendation with them? The only letter I need is you yourselves! By looking at the good change in your hearts, everyone can see that we have done a good work among you. They can see that you are a letter from Christ, written by us. It is not a letter written with pen and ink, but by the Spirit of the living God; not one carved on stone, but in human hearts. Our only power and success comes from God. He is the one who has helped us tell others about his new agreement to save them. We do not tell them that they must obey every law of God or die; but we tell them there is life for them from the Holy Spirit. The old way, trying to be saved by keeping the Ten Commandments, ends in death; in the new way, the Holy Spirit gives eternal life. Since we know that this new glory will never go away, we can preach with great boldness. Whenever anyone turns to the Lord from his sins, then the veil is taken away. The Lord is the Spirit who gives them life, and freedom from trying to be saved by keeping the laws of God. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him. FRIENDS, WHEN YOU GET TO KNOW JESUS, IT WILL BE EVIDENT BECAUSE YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE DRAMATICALLY. YOUR HEART WILL CHANGE, YOUR GOALS WILL CHANGE. YOUR BEHAVIOR WILL CHANGE. YOU WILL BECOME A WRITTEN LETTER AND PEOPLE WILL SEE THE CHANGE IN YOU! 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (KJV) 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; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRUE SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST AND FALSE TEACHING.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/26/god-comforts-us-in-times-of-hardships-and-trialsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/26/god-comforts-us-in-times-of-hardships-and-trials/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/26/god-comforts-us-in-times-of-hardships-and-trialsFri, 26 Aug 2016 19:22:41 GMTGOD COMFORTS US IN TIMES OF HARDSHIPS AND TRIALS2 Corinthians 1, What a wonderful God we have; he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does he do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us. You can be sure that the more we undergo sufferings for Christ, the more he will shower us with his comfort and encouragement. We are in deep trouble for bringing you God’s comfort and salvation. But in our trouble God has comforted us and this, too, to help you: to show you from our personal experience how God will tenderly comfort you when you undergo these same sufferings. He will give you the strength to endure. When we put everything into the hands of God, who alone could save us, God did help us and saved us from a terrible death; and we expect him to do it again and again. FRIENDS, GOD LOVES IT WHEN WE ASK HIM FOR HELP. BUT WE HAVE TO TRUST AND EXPECT THAT HE WILL FULFILL HIS WORD TO US! AND MOST OF ALL, GOD WANTS US TO GIVE HIM ALL THE GLORY! 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, These troubles and sufferings of ours are, after all, quite small and won’t last very long. Yet this short time of distress will result in God’s richest blessing upon us forever and ever! So we do not look at what we can see right now, the troubles all around us, but we look forward to the joys in heaven which we have not yet seen. The troubles will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever. 00:14:0063656noGOD COMFORTS US IN TIMES OF HARDSHIPS AND TRIALShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/25/paul-taught-the-church-about-tithes-and-offeringsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/25/paul-taught-the-church-about-tithes-and-offerings/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/25/paul-taught-the-church-about-tithes-and-offeringsThu, 25 Aug 2016 15:39:17 GMTPAUL TAUGHT THE CHURCH ABOUT TITHES AND OFFERINGS  1 Corinthians 16, Paul taught the church about Tithes and Offerings. Now here are the directions about the money you are collecting to send to the Christians in Jerusalem; (and, by the way, these are the same directions I gave to the churches in Galatia). On every Lord’s Day each of you should put aside something from what you have earned during the week, and use it for this offering. The amount depends on how much the Lord has helped you earn. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once. When I come I will send your loving gift with a letter to Jerusalem, to be taken there by trustworthy messengers you yourselves will choose. And if it seems wise for me to go along too, then we can travel together. I am coming to visit you after I have been to Macedonia first, but I will be staying there only for a little while. It could be that I will stay longer with you, perhaps all winter, and then you can send me on to my next destination. So much is happening, but there are many enemies. Keep your eyes open for spiritual danger; stand true to the Lord; act like men; be strong; and whatever you do, do it with kindness and love. FRIENDS, GOD WANTS CHRISTIANS TO BE BLESSED BY GIVING TITHES AND OFFERINGS WHICH OPENS THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN. AS MUCH AS YOU GIVE, GOD GIVES BACK TO YOU PRESSED DOWN AND OVERFLOWING. Luke 6:38 (TLB). For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use to give large or small will be used to measure what is given back to you.” 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL TAUGHT THE CHURCH ABOUT TITHES AND OFFERINGShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/23/the-gospel-has-not-changed-jesus-is-alive-forevermoreChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/23/the-gospel-has-not-changed-jesus-is-alive-forevermore/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/23/the-gospel-has-not-changed-jesus-is-alive-forevermoreTue, 23 Aug 2016 13:55:51 GMTTHE GOSPEL HAS NOT CHANGED; JESUS IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE!1 Corinthians 15, Now let me remind you, brothers, of what the Gospel really is, for it has not changed it is the same Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then and still do now, for your faith is squarely built upon this wonderful message; and it is this Good News that saves you if you still firmly believe it, unless of course you never really believed it in the first place. I passed on to you right from the first what had been told to me, that Christ died for our sins just as the Scriptures said he would, and that he was buried, and that three days afterwards he arose from the grave just as the prophets foretold. He was seen by Peter and later by the rest of “the Twelve.” After that he was seen by more than five hundred Christian brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died by now. Then James saw him, and later all the apostles. Last of all I saw him too, long after the others, as though I had been born almost too late for this. For I am the least worthy of all the apostles, and I shouldn’t even be called an apostle at all after the way I treated the church of God. But whatever I am now it is all because God poured out such kindness and grace upon me and the most important thing is that we preached the Gospel to you and you believed it. FRIENDS, NOW IS THE TIME TO TELL EVERYONE THAT JESUS IS COMING BACK SOON! ARE YOU READY? Revelation 1:7 See! JESUS is arriving, surrounded by clouds; and every eye shall see him yes, and those who pierced him.[a] And the nations will weep in sorrow and in terror when he comes. Yes! Amen! Let it be so! 00:01:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE GOSPEL HAS NOT CHANGED; JESUS IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/22/about-the-ministry-of-the-prophetsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/22/about-the-ministry-of-the-prophets/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/22/about-the-ministry-of-the-prophetsMon, 22 Aug 2016 14:24:18 GMTABOUT THE MINISTRY OF THE PROPHETS  1 CORINTHIANS 14, Prophecy (preaching the deep truths of God) is what the Christians need, and unbelievers aren’t yet ready for it. If you prophesy, preaching God’s Word, even though such preaching is mostly for believers, and an unsaved person or a new Christian comes in who does not understand about these things, all these sermons will convince him of the fact that he is a sinner, and his conscience will be pricked by everything he hears. As he listens, his secret thoughts will be laid bare, and he will fall down on his knees and worship God, declaring that God is really there among you. Two or three may prophesy, one at a time, if they have the gift, while all the others listen. But if, while someone is prophesying, someone else receives a message or idea from the Lord, the one who is speaking should stop. In this way all who have the gift of prophecy can speak, one after the other, and everyone will learn and be encouraged and helped. Remember that a person who has a message from God has the power to stop himself or wait his turn. God is not one who likes things to be disorderly and upset. He likes harmony. Well, my brothers, let’s add up what I am saying. When you meet together some will sing, another will teach, or tell some special information God has given him, or speak in an unknown language, or tell what someone else is saying who is speaking in the unknown language, but everything that is done must be useful to all, and build them up in the Lord. FRIENDS, IT IS WONDERFUL TO HAVE A PROPHETIC MINISTRY, HOWEVER, IF THE PROPHET SAYS SOMETHING CONTRARY TO THE BIBLE OR WANT MONEY FOR THEIR SERVICES, ARE THEY REALLY A PROPHET? A TRUE PROPHET WILL GLORIFY JESUS! Revelation 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 00:14:0063656noABOUT THE MINISTRY OF THE PROPHETShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/21/paul-talks-about-speaking-in-the-tongues-of-angelsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/21/paul-talks-about-speaking-in-the-tongues-of-angels/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/21/paul-talks-about-speaking-in-the-tongues-of-angelsSun, 21 Aug 2016 14:18:36 GMTPAUL TALKS ABOUT SPEAKING IN THE TONGUES OF ANGELS1 Corinthians 14, Dear friends,if I speak plainly what God has revealed to me, and tell you the things I know, and what is going to happen, and the great truths of God’s Word that is what you need; that is what will help you. Since you are so anxious to have special gifts from the Holy Spirit, ask him for the very best, for those that will be of real help to the whole church. If someone is given the gift of speaking in unknown tongues, he should pray also for the gift of knowing what he has said, so that he can tell people afterwards plainly. For if I pray in a language I don’t understand, my spirit is praying, but I don’t know what I am saying. Well, then, what shall I do? I will do both. I will pray in unknown tongues and also in ordinary language that everyone understands. I will sing in unknown tongues and also in ordinary language so that I can understand the praise I am giving. FRIENDS, THE BIBLE SAYS SOMETIMES WHEN WE DON'T KNOW WHAT OR HOW TO PRAY, THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN HELP US! WHEN WE PRAY IN TONGUES, THE HOLY SPIRIT INTERCEDES THROUGH OUR VOICE! THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT TO PRAY!John 7:37-38 On the last day, the climax of the holidays, Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water shall flow from the inmost being of anyone who believes in me.” 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL TALKS ABOUT SPEAKING IN THE TONGUES OF ANGELShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/18/paul-discussed-communion-in-the-churchChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/18/paul-discussed-communion-in-the-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/18/paul-discussed-communion-in-the-churchThu, 18 Aug 2016 13:02:27 GMTPAUL DISCUSSED COMMUNION IN THE CHURCH1 Corinthians 11, Paul discussed about communion in the church: For this is what the Lord himself has said about his Table, and I have passed it on to you before: That on the night when Judas betrayed him, the Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to God for it, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this and eat it. This is my body, which is given[a] for you. Do this to remember me.” In the same way, hetook the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new agreement between God and you that has been established and set in motion by my blood. Do this in remembrance of me whenever you drink it.” For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup you are retelling the message of the Lord’s death, that he has died for you. Do this until he comes again. So if anyone eats this bread and drinks from this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner, he is guilty of sin against the body and the blood of the Lord. That is why a man should examine himself carefully before eating the bread and drinking from the cup. For if he eats the bread and drinks from the cup unworthily, not thinking about the body of Christ and what it means, he is eating and drinking God’s judgment upon himself; for he is trifling with the death of Christ. That is why many of you are weak and sick, and some have even died. But if you carefully examine yourselves before eating you will not need to be judged and punished. FRIENDS, COMMUNION IS ABOUT REMEMBERING WHY JESUS DIED FOR US! 1 Corinthians 1:18 I know very well how foolish it sounds to those who are lost, when they hear that Jesus died to save them. But we who are saved recognize this message as the very power of God. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL DISCUSSED COMMUNION IN THE CHURCHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/17/respect-men-and-womens-roles-in-the-familyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/17/respect-men-and-womens-roles-in-the-family/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/17/respect-men-and-womens-roles-in-the-familyWed, 17 Aug 2016 13:09:32 GMTRESPECT MEN AND WOMEN'S ROLES IN THE FAMILY1 Corinthians 11:1-16 And you should follow my example, just as I follow Christ’s. I am so glad, dear brothers, that you have been remembering and doing everything I taught you. 3 But there is one matter I want to remind you about: that a wife is responsible to her husband, her husband is responsible to Christ, and Christ is responsible to God. God’s glory is man made in his image, and man’s glory is the woman. The first man didn’tcome from woman, but the first woman came out of man. And Adam, the first man, was not made for Eve’s benefit, but Eve was made for Adam. So a woman should wear a covering on her head as a sign that she is under man’s authority, a fact for all the angels to notice and rejoice in. But remember that in God’s plan men and women need each other. For although the first woman came out of man, all men have been born from women ever since, and both men and women come from God their Creator. FRIENDS, MEN AND WOMEN NEED EACH OTHER. GOD MADE BOTH MAN AND WOMEN FROM THE DUST OF THE EARTH. BUT GOD TOOK ONE OF ADAM'S RIB AND MADE EVE TO BE HIS WIFE. THEN GOD SAID THIS WAS A GOOD THING! GOD'S PLAN FOR THE FAMILY HAS BEEN SPELLED OUT FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME AND NO ONE CAN CHANGE HIS PLAN FOR THE FAMILY! Matthew 19:5-6 and that a man should leave his father and mother, and be forever united to his wife. The two shall become one no longer two, but one! And no man may divorce what God has joined together.” 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBRESPECT MEN AND WOMEN'S ROLES IN THE FAMILYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/14/paul-teaches-about-giving-tithes-and-offeringsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/14/paul-teaches-about-giving-tithes-and-offerings/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/14/paul-teaches-about-giving-tithes-and-offeringsSun, 14 Aug 2016 11:50:00 GMTPAUL TEACHES ABOUT GIVING TITHES AND OFFERINGS  1 Corinthians 9, Paul said: I am an apostle, God’s messenger, responsible to no mere man. I am one who has actually seen Jesus our Lord with my own eyes. And your changed lives are the result of my hard work for him. If in the opinion of others, I am not an apostle, I certainly am to you, for you have been won to Christ through me. This is my answer to those who question my rights. Or don’t I have any rights at all? Can’t I claim the same privilege the other apostles have of being a guest in your homes? We have planted good spiritual seed in your souls. Is it too much to ask, in return, for mere food and clothing? We have never used this right but supply our own needs without your help. We have never demanded payment of any kind for fear that, if we did, you might be less interested in our message to you from Christ. FRIENDS, GOD SET APART PEOPLE TO MINISTER TO THE SHEEP. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE FOR THEM. WHATEVER WE GIVE TO GOD, HE WILL RETURN IT TO US 10 TIMES MORE THAN WE CAN GIVE. Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 00:14:0063656noPAUL TEACHES ABOUT GIVING TITHES AND OFFERINGShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/07/jesus-is-the-foundation-of-every-work-for-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/07/jesus-is-the-foundation-of-every-work-for-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/07/jesus-is-the-foundation-of-every-work-for-godSun, 07 Aug 2016 15:12:38 GMTJESUS IS THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY WORK FOR GOD!  1 CORINTHIANS 3: Apollos and I are working as a team, with the same aim, though each of us will be rewarded for his own hard work. We are only God’s coworkers. You are God’s garden, not ours; you are God’s building, not ours. God, in his kindness, has taught me how to be an expert builder. I have laid the foundation and Apollos has built on it. But he who builds on the foundation must be very careful. And no one can ever lay any other real foundation than that one we already have Jesus Christ. But there are various kinds of materials that can be used to build on that foundation. Some use gold and silver and jewels; and some build with sticks and hay or even straw! There is going to come a time of testing at Christ’s Judgment Day to see what kind of material each builder has used. Everyone’s work will be put through the fire so that all can see whether or not it keeps its value, and what was really accomplished. Then every workman who has built on the foundation with the right materials, and whose work still stands, will get his pay. But if the house he has built burns up, he will have a great loss. He himself will be saved, but like a man escaping through a wall of flames. FRIENDS, IF THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK IS NOT JESUS CHRIST, IT WILL NOT BE VALIDATED ON CHRIST'S JUDGEMENT DAY!1 Corinthians 8:5-6 According to some people, there are a great many gods, both in heaven and on earth. But we know that there is only one God, the Father, who created all things[a] and made us to be his own; and one Lord Jesus Christ, who made everything and gives us life. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS IS THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY WORK FOR GOD!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/06/the-holy-spirit-shows-us-gods-deepest-secretsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/06/the-holy-spirit-shows-us-gods-deepest-secrets/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/06/the-holy-spirit-shows-us-gods-deepest-secretsSat, 06 Aug 2016 14:14:45 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT SHOWS US GOD'S DEEPEST SECRETS1 Corinthians 2, Paul said: When I am among mature Christians I speak with words of great wisdom, but not the kind that comes from here on earth, and not the kind that appeals to the great men of this world, who are doomed to fall. Our words are wise because they are from God, telling of God’s wise plan to bring us into the glories of heaven. This plan was hidden in former times, though it was made for our benefit before the world began. 8 But the great men of the world have not understood it; if they had, they never would have crucified the Lord of Glory. That is what is meant by the Scriptures which say that no mere man has ever seen, heard, or even imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love the Lord. But we know about these things because God has sent his Spirit to tell us, and his Spirit searches out and shows us all of God’s deepest secrets. No one can really know what anyone else is thinking or what he is really like except that person himself. And no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. And God has actually given us his Spirit (not the world’s spirit) to tell us about the wonderful free gifts of grace and blessing that God has given us. FRIENDS, THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR HELPER AND WILL THERE TO TEACH US AND TELL US WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEAVEN. Acts 2:17-18. In the last days,’ God said, ‘I will pour out my Holy Spirit upon all mankind, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men dream dreams. 18 Yes, the Holy Spirit shall come upon all my servants, men and women alike, and they shall prophesy. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE HOLY SPIRIT SHOWS US GOD'S DEEPEST SECRETShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/05/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-is-foolishness-to-the-worldChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/05/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-is-foolishness-to-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/05/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-is-foolishness-to-the-worldFri, 05 Aug 2016 12:57:08 GMTTHE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IS FOOLISHNESS TO THE WORLD1 Corinthians 1, Paul explains the foolishness of the world: I know very well how foolish it sounds to those who are lost,[a] when they hear that Jesus died to save them. But we who are saved* recognize this message as the very power of God. For God says, “I will destroy all human plans of salvation no matter how wise they seem to be, and ignore the best ideas of men, even the most brilliant of them.” So what about these wise men, these scholars, these brilliant debaters of this world’s great affairs? God has made them all look foolish and shown their wisdom to be useless nonsense. For God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never find God through human brilliance, and then he stepped in and saved all those who believed his message, which the world calls foolish and silly. But God has opened the eyes of those called to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, to see that Christ is the mighty power of God to save them; Christ himself is the center of God’s wise plan for their salvation. This so-called “foolish” plan of God is far wiser than the wisest plan of the wisest man, and Christ dying on the cross is far stronger than any man. FRIENDS, THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD DO NOT WANT TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS OF FREE GIFT OF SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST! BUT TO THOSE THAT HEAR AND RECEIVE THIS MESSAGE WILL HAVE POWER TO OVERCOME ALL THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL! 1 Corinthians 8:6 But we know that there is only one God, the Father, who created all things and made us to be his own; and one Lord Jesus Christ, who made everything and gives us life. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IS FOOLISHNESS TO THE WORLDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/04/stop-arguing-and-let-there-be-real-harmony-in-the-churchChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/04/stop-arguing-and-let-there-be-real-harmony-in-the-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/08/04/stop-arguing-and-let-there-be-real-harmony-in-the-churchThu, 04 Aug 2016 12:46:24 GMTSTOP ARGUING AND LET THERE BE REAL HARMONY IN THE CHURCH1 Corinthians 1, Paul said: I can never stop thanking God for all the wonderful gifts he has given you, now that you are Christ’s: he has enriched your whole life. He has helped you speak out for him and has given you a full understanding of the truth; what I told you Christ could do for you has happened! Now you have every grace and blessing; every spiritual gift and power for doing his will are yours during this time of waiting for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. And he guarantees right up to the end that you will be counted free from all sin and guilt on that day when he returns. God will surely do this for you, for he always does just what he says, and he is the one who invited you into this wonderful friendship with his Son, even Christ our Lord. But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.Hebrews 12:15 Look after each other so that not one of you will fail to find God’s best blessings. Watch out that no bitterness takes root among you, for as it springs up it causes deep trouble, hurting many in their spiritual lives. 00:14:0063656noSTOP ARGUING AND LET THERE BE REAL HARMONY IN THE CHURCHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/31/religious-activities-cannot-get-us-into-heavenChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/31/religious-activities-cannot-get-us-into-heaven/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/31/religious-activities-cannot-get-us-into-heavenSun, 31 Jul 2016 13:18:17 GMTRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES CANNOT GET US INTO HEAVENRomans 14, Paul said "Give a warm welcome to any brother who wants to join you, even though his faith is weak. Don’t criticize him for having different ideas from yours about what is right and wrong. Those who think it is all right to eat such meat offered to gods must not look down on those who won’t. And if you are one of those who won’t, don’t find fault with those who do. For God has accepted them to be his children. They are God’s servants, not yours. They are responsible to him, not to you. God is able to make them do as they should. Some think that Christians should observe the Jewish holidays as special days to worship God. On questions of this kindeveryone must decide for himself. If you have special days for worshiping the Lord, you are trying to honor him; you are doing a good thing. So is the person who eats meat that has been offered to idols; he is thankful to the Lord for it; he is doing right. And the person who won’t touch such meat, he, too, is anxious to please the Lord, and is thankful. We are not our own bosses to live or die as we ourselves might choose. Living or dying we follow the Lord. Either way we are his. Christ died and rose again for this very purpose, so that he can be our Lord both while we live and when we die. FRIENDS, WE ARE NOT PERFECT. THE ONLY PERFECT PERSON IS JESUS. ALL OF US ARE AT DIFFERENT LEVELS IN THE FAITH. LET GOD BE OUR JUDGE. OUR JOB IS TO LOVE GOD AND BE FAITHFUL TO THE END! Romans 3:23-24, Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal; yet now God declares us “not guilty” of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins. 00:10:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES CANNOT GET US INTO HEAVENhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/29/paul-explained-the-operations-of-ministry-in-the-churchChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/29/paul-explained-the-operations-of-ministry-in-the-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/29/paul-explained-the-operations-of-ministry-in-the-churchFri, 29 Jul 2016 17:55:52 GMTPAUL EXPLAINED THE OPERATIONS OF MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH  Romans 12, Paul defined and explained guidelines for those who are called to help the pastor or minister in the church. Paul said, Dear brothers, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living sacrifice, holy the kind he can accept. When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask? Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but be a new and different person with a fresh newness in all you do and think. Then you will learn from your own experience how his ways will really satisfy you. As God’s messenger I give each of you God’s warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you. We are all part of Christ's body and each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, then prophesy whenever you can as often as your faith is strong enough to receive a message from God. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching. If you are a preacher, see to it that your sermons are strong and helpful. If God has given you money, be generous in helping others with it. If God has given you administrative ability and put you in charge of the work of others, take the responsibility seriously. Those who offer comfort to the sorrowing should do so with Christian cheer. Don’t just pretend that you love others: really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with brotherly affection and take delight in honoring each other. 1 Peter 2:9-10 Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL EXPLAINED THE OPERATIONS OF MINISTRY IN THE CHURCHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/25/god-used-pharaoh-to-display-his-awesome-powerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/25/god-used-pharaoh-to-display-his-awesome-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/25/god-used-pharaoh-to-display-his-awesome-powerMon, 25 Jul 2016 13:10:42 GMTGOD USED PHARAOH TO DISPLAY HIS AWESOME POWER  Romans 9, God’s blessings are not given just because someone decides to have them or works hard to get them. They are given because God takes pity on those he wants to. Pharaoh, king of Egypt, was an example of this fact. For God told him he had given him the kingdom of Egypt for the very purpose of displaying the awesome power of God against him, so that all the world would hear about God’s glorious name.[b] So you see, God is kind to some just because he wants to be, and he makes some refuse to listen. Well then, why does God blame them for not listening? Haven’t they done what he made them do? No, don’t say that. Who are you to criticize God? Should the thing made say to the one who made it, “Why have you made me like this?” When a man makes a jar out of clay, doesn’t he have a right to use the same lump of clay to make one jar beautiful, to be used for holding flowers, and another to throw garbage into? Does not God have a perfect right to show his fury and power against those who are fit only for destruction, those he has been patient with for all this time? And he has a right to take others such as ourselves, who have been made for pouring the riches of his glory into, whether we are Jews or Gentiles, and to be kind to us so that everyone can see how very great his glory is. FRIENDS, GOD IS ALWAYS IN CONTROL. SOMETIMES WE DON'T UNDERSTAND HIS WAYS. BUT HE WILL NEVER DESERT OR FORSAKE US. WE MUST NEVER TURN OUR BACKS ON GOD AND ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM IN OUR LIVES!Revelation 1:5 Jesus Christ faithfully reveals all truth to us. He was the first to rise from death, to die no more. He is far greater than any king in all the earth. All praise to him who always loves us and who set us free from our sins by pouring out his lifeblood for us. 00:11:0063656nobiblebookclubGOD USED PHARAOH TO DISPLAY HIS AWESOME POWERhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/24/the-holy-spirit-will-help-us-with-our-problemsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/24/the-holy-spirit-will-help-us-with-our-problems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/24/the-holy-spirit-will-help-us-with-our-problemsSun, 24 Jul 2016 12:40:27 GMTTHE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP US WITH OUR PROBLEMS  Romans 8, We are saved by trusting. And trusting means looking forward to getting something we don’t yet have for a man who already has something doesn’t need to hope and trust that he will get it. But if we must keep trusting God for something that hasn’t happened yet, it teaches us to wait patiently and confidently.And in the same way by our faith the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying. For we don’t even know what we should pray for nor how to pray as we should, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows, of course, what the Spirit is saying as he pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will. And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. FRIENDS, TRUSTING MEANS HAVING CONFIDENCE IN GOD'S ABILITY TO HELP US AND ANSWER OUR PRAYERS THAT ARE ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOD'S WILL. Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels won’t, and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God’s love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us 00:13:0063656noTHE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP US WITH OUR PROBLEMShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/23/all-who-are-led-by-the-spirit-of-god-are-sons-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/23/all-who-are-led-by-the-spirit-of-god-are-sons-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/23/all-who-are-led-by-the-spirit-of-god-are-sons-of-godSat, 23 Jul 2016 11:14:28 GMTALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD!Romans 8, Paul said you are controlled by your new nature if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that if anyone doesn’t have the Spirit of Christ living in him, he is not a Christian at all.) Yet, even though Christ lives within you, your body will die because of sin; but your spirit will live, for Christ has pardoned it. And if the Spirit of God, who raised up Jesus from the dead, lives in you, he will make your dying bodies live again after you die, by means of this same Holy Spirit living within you. So, dear brothers, you have no obligations whatever to your old sinful nature to do what it begs you to do. For if you keep on following it you are lost and will perish, but if through the power of the Holy Spirit you crush it and its evil deeds, you shall live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. So, dear brothers, you have no obligations whatever to your old sinful nature to do what it begs you to do. FRIENDS, YOU HAVE BEEN BOUGHT WITH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. THEREFORE, YOU CAN BE CONTROLLED BY YOUR NEW NATURE IF YOU LET THE SPIRIT OF GOD LEAD YOU INTO ALL TRUTH.2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/20/with-jesus-christ-sin-has-no-power-over-usChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/20/with-jesus-christ-sin-has-no-power-over-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/20/with-jesus-christ-sin-has-no-power-over-usWed, 20 Jul 2016 13:15:21 GMTWITH JESUS CHRIST, SIN HAS NO POWER OVER US!Romans 6, Paul said, shall we keep on sinning so that God can keep on showing us more and more kindness and forgiveness? Of course not! Should we keep on sinning when we don’t have to? For sin’s power over us was broken when we became Christians and were baptized to become a part of Jesus Christ; through his death the power of your sinful nature was shattered. Your old sin-loving nature was buried with him by baptism when he died; and when God the Father, with glorious power, brought him back to life again, you were given his wonderful new life to enjoy. For we have become a part of him, and so we died with him, so to speak, when he died;[a] and now we share his new life and shall rise as he did. Our old evil desires were nailed to the cross with him; that part of us that loves to sin was crushed and fatally wounded, so that our sin-loving body is no longer under sin’s control. We no longer need to be a slave to sin; for when we are deadened to sin we are freed from all its allure and its power over us. And since our old sin-loving nature “died” with Christ, we know that we will share his new life because Christ rose from the dead. He died once for all to end sin’s power, but now he lives forever in unbroken fellowship with God. So look upon your old sin nature as dead and unresponsive to sin, and instead be alive to God, alert to him, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Do not let sin control your body any longer; do not give in to its sinful desires to be used for sinning; but give yourselves completely to God every part of you for you are back from death and you want to be tools in the hands of God, to be used for his good purposes. FRIENDS, GOD MADE A WAY FOR US TO OVERCOME SIN IN OUR OWN LIVES AND GAVE US THE VICTORY OVER TEMPTATIONS! Romans 6:14 14 Sin need never again be your master, for now you are no longer tied to the law where sin enslaves you, but you are free under God’s favor and mercy. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWITH JESUS CHRIST, SIN HAS NO POWER OVER US!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/19/we-can-rejoice-now-because-jesus-died-for-usChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/19/we-can-rejoice-now-because-jesus-died-for-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/19/we-can-rejoice-now-because-jesus-died-for-usTue, 19 Jul 2016 21:51:02 GMTWE CAN REJOICE NOW BECAUSE JESUS DIED FOR US!Romans 5:3-21 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Then, when that happens, we are able to hold our heads high no matter what happens and know that all is well, for we know how dearly God loves us, and we feel this warm love everywhere within us because God has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. When we were utterly helpless, with no way of escape, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners who had no use for him. Even if we were good, we really wouldn’t expect anyone to die for us, though, of course, that might be barely possible. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since by his blood he did all this for us as sinners, how much more will he do for us now that he has declared us not guilty? Now he will save us from all of God’s wrath to come. And since, when we were his enemies, we were brought back to God by the death of his Son, what blessings he must have for us now that we are his friends and he is living within us! Now we rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done in dying for our sins making us friends of God. FRIENDS, GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. HE IS ALWAYS LOOKING OVER US WITH HIS DIVINE PROTECTION. YOU BELONG TO JESUS, NOW SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, MIND AND BODY! Hebrews 10:11-14 Day after day, the priests offered sacrifices that could never take away our sins. But Christ died for our sins and then sat down in the place of highest honor at God’s right hand.  00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWE CAN REJOICE NOW BECAUSE JESUS DIED FOR US!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/18/we-have-the-faith-of-abraham-but-we-live-under-gods-grace-and-mercyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/18/we-have-the-faith-of-abraham-but-we-live-under-gods-grace-and-mercy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/18/we-have-the-faith-of-abraham-but-we-live-under-gods-grace-and-mercyMon, 18 Jul 2016 14:01:09 GMTWE HAVE THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM BUT WE LIVE UNDER GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY.Romans 4, It is clear, then, that God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was not because Abraham obeyed God’s laws but because he trusted God to keep his promise. So if you still claim that God’s blessings go to those who are “good enough,” then you are saying that God’s promises to those who have faith are meaningless, and faith is foolish. But the fact of the matter is this: when we try to gain God’s blessing and salvation by keeping his laws we always end up under his anger, for we always fail to keep them. The only way we can keep from breaking laws is not to have any to break! So God’s blessings are given to us by faith, as a free gift; we are certain to get them whether or not we follow Jewish customs if we have faith like Abraham’s, for Abraham is the father of us all when it comes to these matters of faith. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say that God made Abraham the father of many nations. God will accept all people in every nation who trust God as Abraham did. And this promise is from God himself, who makes the dead live again and speaks of future events with as much certainty as though they were already past. FRIENDS, WHEN WE LIVE UNDER THE LAW, WE WILL BE JUDGED BY THE LAW! BUT IF WE LIVE BY FAITH, WE WILL INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! Romans 5:15 And what a difference between man’s sin and God’s forgiveness! For this one man, Adam, brought death to many through his sin. But this one man, Jesus Christ, brought forgiveness to many through God’s mercy. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWE HAVE THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM BUT WE LIVE UNDER GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/16/the-culture-of-our-modern-worldChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/16/the-culture-of-our-modern-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/16/the-culture-of-our-modern-worldSat, 16 Jul 2016 11:49:24 GMTTHE CULTURE OF OUR MODERN WORLDRomans 3, Paul says: Well, then, are we Jews better than others? No, not at all, for we have already shown that all men alike are sinners, whether Jews or Gentiles. As the Scriptures say, “No one is good; no one in all the world is innocent.” No one has ever really followed God’s paths or even truly wanted to. Everyone has turned away; all have gone wrong. No one anywhere has kept on doing what is right; not one. Their talk is foul and filthy like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are loaded with lies. Everything they say has in it the sting and poison of deadly snakes. Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. They are quick to kill, hating anyone who disagrees with them. Wherever they go they leave misery and trouble behind them, and they have never known what it is to feel secure or enjoy God’s blessing. They care nothing about God nor what he thinks of them. FRIENDS, WE HAVE TO THINK WHETHER WE WANT TO CONTINUE TO GO DOWN THIS PATH OR WHETHER WE WANT TO GO GOD'S WAY! WE ARE NOT WAITING ON GOD! GOD IS WAITING ON US! Hebrews 9:27-28 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE CULTURE OF OUR MODERN WORLDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/15/knowing-gods-laws-is-not-enoughChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/15/knowing-gods-laws-is-not-enough/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/15/knowing-gods-laws-is-not-enoughFri, 15 Jul 2016 11:47:01 GMTKNOWING GOD'S LAWS IS NOT ENOUGH  Romans 3 Being a Jew is worth something if you obey God’s laws; but if you don’t, then you are no better off than the heathen. And if the heathen obey God’s laws, won’t God give them all the rights and honors he planned to give the Jews? In fact, those heathen will be much better off[a] than you Jews who know so much about God and have his promises but don’t obey his laws. For you are not real Jews just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the Jewish initiation ceremony of circumcision. No, a real Jew is anyone whose heart is right with God. For God is not looking for those who cut their bodies in actual body circumcision, but he is looking for those with changed hearts and minds. Whoever has that kind of change in his life will get his praise from God, even if not from you. FRIENDS, GOD WANTS US TO CHANGE OUR MINDS AND TURN TO GOD! JUST FOLLOWING THE RULES DOESN'T GET US INTO HEAVEN. WE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBKNOWING GOD'S LAWS IS NOT ENOUGHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/13/paul-described-the-culture-in-the-last-daysChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/13/paul-described-the-culture-in-the-last-days/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/13/paul-described-the-culture-in-the-last-daysWed, 13 Jul 2016 11:53:16 GMTPAUL DESCRIBED THE CULTURE IN THE LAST DAYSIn Romans 1, Paul described the lifestyle of human beings in the earth just before Jesus comes back:God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, evil men who push away the truth from them. For the truth about God is known to them instinctively; God has put this knowledge in their hearts. Since earliest times men have seen the earth and sky and all God made, and have known of his existence and great eternal power. So they will have no excuse when they stand before God at Judgment Day. They wouldn’t admit it or worship GOD or even thank him for all his daily care. They began to think up silly ideas of what God was like and what he wanted them to do. The result was that their foolish minds became dark and confused. God gave them up to doing everything their evil minds could think of.  The men instead of having normal sex relationships with women, burned with lust for each other. So it was that when they gave God up and would not even acknowledge him.  Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness and sin, of greed and hate, envy, murder, fighting, lying, bitterness, and gossip. They were fully aware of God’s death penalty for these crimes, yet they went right ahead and did them anyway and encouraged others to do them, too. FRIENDS, OUR CULTURE OF VIOLENCE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF OUR TURNING AWAY FROM GOD! GOD LOVES THE SINNER, BUT HATES OUR SIN! WE MUST COME BACK TO GOD AND TURN AWAY FROM OUR SINS THAT HOLD US BACK FROM ACKNOWLEDGING THE GOD WHO MADE US IN HIS IMAGE! John 3:16 For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son (JESUS) so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL DESCRIBED THE CULTURE IN THE LAST DAYShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/11/paul-prayed-for-the-sick-and-they-were-healedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/11/paul-prayed-for-the-sick-and-they-were-healed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/11/paul-prayed-for-the-sick-and-they-were-healedMon, 11 Jul 2016 11:56:25 GMTPAUL PRAYED FOR THE SICK AND THEY WERE HEALED!  Acts 28, Paul learned that they were on the island of Malta. The people of the island were very kind to them building a bonfire on the beach to welcome and warm us in the rain and cold. As Paul gathered an armful of sticks to lay on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat, fastened itself onto his hand! The people of the island saw it hanging there and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice will not permit him to live!” But Paul shook off the snake into the fire and was unharmed. The people waited for him to begin swelling or suddenly fall dead; but when they had waited a long time and no harm came to him, they changed their minds and decided he was a god. Near the shore where we landed was an estate belonging to Publius, the governor of the island. He welcomed us courteously and fed us for three days. As it happened, Publius' father was ill with fever and dysentery. Paul went in and prayed for him, and laying his hands on him, healed him! Then all the other sick people in the island came and were cured. As a result we were showered with gifts,[a] and when the time came to sail, people put on board all sorts of things we would need for the trip. FRIENDS, PAUL WAS A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL. GOD GAVE HIM GIFTS TO PROVE JESUS IS LORD OF ALL. GO IN THE NAME OF JESUS AND THESE SIGNS WILL FOLLOW YOU! Mark 16:17-18 “And those who believe shall use my authority to cast out demons, and they shall speak new languages.[a] They will be able even to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them; and they will be able to place their hands on the sick and heal them.” 00:08:0063656noPAUL PRAYED FOR THE SICK AND THEY WERE HEALED!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/07/paul-was-tried-in-a-court-of-law-for-his-love-for-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/07/paul-was-tried-in-a-court-of-law-for-his-love-for-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/07/paul-was-tried-in-a-court-of-law-for-his-love-for-jesusThu, 07 Jul 2016 13:53:29 GMTPAUL WAS TRIED IN A COURT OF LAW FOR HIS LOVE FOR JESUS.Paul was a citizen of Rome. However, he was also Jewish. He knew and followed the Jewish law to the letter but he couldn't get to heaven by following the law only. Then one day, Paul came to know Jesus! That changed everything in his life! Because he loved Jesus, his attitude changed. His life changed. He only wanted to tell people about his love for Jesus and he encouraged them to come to Jesus. However, his own people wanted to kill him. They tried many times to get the authorities to have him killed but God didn't permit it. Instead, he was imprisoned for a couple of years. His people continued to seek his death but because he was a Roman citizen, he had to be tried in a Roman court of law. FRIENDS, WE WILL ALL BE CHALLENGED ABOUT OUR LOVE FOR JESUS IN THIS WORLD ! BUT ONE DAY WE WILL ALL GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO GOD. Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL WAS TRIED IN A COURT OF LAW FOR HIS LOVE FOR JESUS.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/04/jesus-will-come-back-soon-to-rule-the-nationsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/04/jesus-will-come-back-soon-to-rule-the-nations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/04/jesus-will-come-back-soon-to-rule-the-nationsMon, 04 Jul 2016 13:28:53 GMTJESUS WILL COME BACK SOON TO RULE THE NATIONSPsalm 2 says What fools the nations are to rage[a] against the Lord! How strange that men should try to outwit God! For a summit conference of the nations has been called to plot against the Lord and his Messiah, Christ the King. “Come, let us break his chains,” they say, “and free ourselves from all this slavery to God.” But God in heaven merely laughs! He is amused by all their puny plans. And then in fierce fury he rebukes them and fills them with fear. For the Lord declares, “This is the King of my choice, and I have enthroned him in Jerusalem, my holy city.” His chosen one replies,“I will reveal the everlasting purposes of God, for the Lord has said to me, ‘You are my Son. This is your Coronation Day.* Today I am giving you your glory." “Only ask and I will give you all the nations of the world. 9 Rule them with an iron rod; smash them like clay pots!” O kings and rulers of the earth, listen while there is time. Serve the Lord with reverent fear; rejoice with trembling. Fall down before his Son and kiss his feet[e] before his anger is roused and you perish. I am warning you his wrath will soon begin. But oh, the joys of those who put their trust in him! FRIENDS, THIS IS A PROPHETIC PSALM ABOUT THE LORD WHO WAS, AND IS AND IS TO COME! ARE YOU READY? Revelation 1:7 See! He is arriving, surrounded by clouds; and every eye shall see him yes, and those who pierced him.[a] And the nations will weep in sorrow and in terror when he comes. Yes!   00:12:0063656noJESUS WILL COME BACK SOON TO RULE THE NATIONShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/01/the-testimony-of-jesus-is-the-spirit-of-prophecyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/01/the-testimony-of-jesus-is-the-spirit-of-prophecy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/07/01/the-testimony-of-jesus-is-the-spirit-of-prophecyFri, 01 Jul 2016 11:20:11 GMTTHE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IS THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY.  Acts 21, Paul went to Tyre and later to Ptolemais, then went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the Evangelist, one of the first seven deacons who had four unmarried daughters who had the gift of prophecy. During our stay of several days, a man named Agabus, who also had the gift of prophecy, arrived from Judea and visited us. He took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands with it, and said, “The Holy Spirit declares, ‘So shall the owner of this belt be bound by the Jews in Jerusalem and turned over to the Romans.’” Hearing this, all of us the local believers and his traveling companions begged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem. But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! For I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but also to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.” When it was clear that he wouldn’t be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The will of the Lord be done.” Paul packed his things and left for Jerusalem. FRIENDS, GOD GAVE MANY PEOPLE IN THE EARLY CHURCH THE GIFT OF PROPHECY INCLUDING WOMEN! THEY USED THEIR GIFT TO SPEAK WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD THEM TO!Revelation 19:10. I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 00:11:0063656noTHE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IS THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/27/paul-submits-to-god-and-focuses-on-the-gentilesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/27/paul-submits-to-god-and-focuses-on-the-gentiles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/27/paul-submits-to-god-and-focuses-on-the-gentilesMon, 27 Jun 2016 13:12:28 GMTPAUL SUBMITS TO GOD AND FOCUSES ON THE GENTILES!Acts 18, Paul became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had been expelled from Italy as a result of Claudius Caesar’s order to deport all Jews from Rome. Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he was. And after the arrival of Silas and Timothy from Macedonia, Paul went into full-time ministry; preaching and testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. But when the Jews opposed him and blasphemed, hurling abuse at Jesus, Paul shook off the dust from his robe and said, “Your blood be upon your own heads—I am innocent—from now on I will preach to the Gentiles.” Later, Paul stayed with Titus Justus, a Gentile who worshiped God and lived next door to the synagogue. However, Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all his household believed in the Lord and were baptized as were many others in Corinth. One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t quit! For I am with you and no one can harm you. Many people here in this city belong to me.” So Paul stayed there the next year and a half, teaching the truths of God. FRIENDS, PAUL WAS CALLED TO PREACH TO THE GENTILES. WHEN HE SUBMITTED TO GOD'S CALLING; IN A DREAM, GOD CONFIRMED HIS MINISTRY AND PROTECTED HIM. AND THE GENTILES RECEIVED HIS MINISTRY AND THEY ACCEPTED JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOR. Romans 10:15 And how will anyone go and tell them unless someone sends him? That is what the Scriptures are talking about when they say, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace with God and bring glad tidings of good things.” In other words, how welcome are those who come preaching God’s Good News! 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPAUL SUBMITS TO GOD AND FOCUSES ON THE GENTILES!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/25/persecution-in-the-early-churchChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/25/persecution-in-the-early-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/25/persecution-in-the-early-churchSat, 25 Jun 2016 12:28:00 GMTPERSECUTION IN THE EARLY CHURCHIn Acts 16, Paul was thrown into prison. The jailer was threatened with death if they escaped, so he took no chances, but put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet into the stocks. Around midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to the Lord and the other prisoners were listening suddenly there was a great earthquake; the prison shook to its foundations, all the doors flew open and the chains of every prisoner fell off! The jailer saw the prison doors wide open, and assuming the prisoners had escaped, he drew his sword to kill himself. But Paul yelled to him, “Don’t do it! We are all here!” Trembling with fear, the jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down before Paul and Silas. He brought them out and begged them, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believeon the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, and your entire household.” FRIENDS, PAUL WAS BEATEN AND THROWN IN JAIL FOR DOING GOD'S WORK! TODAY, MANY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD (MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN) ARE BEING KILLED, BEATEN AND THROWN INTO JAIL FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN AND FOR SHARING THE GOSPEL! BUT IT IS GIVING CHRISTIANS THE COURAGE TO STAND UP FOR GOD! AMERICA HAS NOT SEEN THIS TYPE OF PERSECUTION YET! LET'S PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE US COURAGE TO SERVE GOD UNTIL HE COMES BACK! Revelation 20:4, Then I saw thrones, and sitting on them were those who had been given the right to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus, for proclaiming the Word of God, and who had not worshiped the Creature or his statue, nor accepted his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They had come to life again and now they reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPERSECUTION IN THE EARLY CHURCHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/23/the-early-church-accepts-converted-gentilesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/23/the-early-church-accepts-converted-gentiles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/23/the-early-church-accepts-converted-gentilesThu, 23 Jun 2016 14:06:50 GMTTHE EARLY CHURCH ACCEPTS CONVERTED GENTILES.In Acts 15, While Paul and Barnabas were at Antioch, men from Judea arrived and began to teach the believers had to keep ancient Jewish custom of circumcision. Paul and Barnabas argued and finally, the believers sent them to Jerusalem to talk to the apostles and elders there about this question. They met with the church leaders all the apostles and elders were present and Paul and Barnabas reported on what God had been doing through their ministry. Men who had been Pharisees before their conversion stood to their feet and declared that all Gentile converts must be circumcised and required to follow all the Jewish customs and ceremonies. Later, Peter stood up at the meeting and said: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you long ago to preach the Good News to the Gentiles so that they also could believe. God, who knows men’s hearts, confirmed the fact that he accepts Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he gave him to us. He made no distinction between them and us, for he cleansed their lives through faith, just as he did ours. And now are you going to correct God by burdening the Gentiles with a yoke that neither we nor our fathers were able to bear? Don’t you believe that we all are saved the same way, by the free gift of the Lord Jesus?” They decided the gentile converts should refrain from eating meat sacrificed to idols, from all fornication, and also from eating meat of strangled animals. FRIENDS, THE EARLY CHURCH STRUGGLED WITH HOW TO INTEGRATE THE GENTILES INTO THEIR CHURCH. AT FIRST, THEY DEMANDED THE SAME RULES THE JEWS ABIDED BY. LATER, THEY AGREED TO ACCEPT THE GENTILES BUT REQUESTED THE GENTILE CONVERTS ABSTAIN EATING MEAT OFFERED TO IDOLS AND FORNICATION. SALVATION IS A FREE GIFT FROM GOD! Romans 2:10 But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who obey him,[a] whether they are Jews or 00:01:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE EARLY CHURCH ACCEPTS CONVERTED GENTILES.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/21/god-sent-paul-to-preach-to-the-gentilesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/21/god-sent-paul-to-preach-to-the-gentiles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/21/god-sent-paul-to-preach-to-the-gentilesTue, 21 Jun 2016 11:58:03 GMTGOD SENT PAUL TO PREACH TO THE GENTILES!In Acts 13, Paul went to the synagogue every week to preach to the Jews, however, when the Jews left, many godly Gentiles who worshiped at the synagogue followed Paul and Barnabas down the street. The next week almost the entire city turned out to hear them preach the Word of God. But when the Jewish leaders became jealous when they saw the big crowds and cursed and argued against whatever Paul said. Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and declared, “It was necessary that this Good News from God should be given first to you Jews. But since you have rejected it and shown yourselves unworthy of eternal life well, we will offer it to Gentiles. The Lord said, ‘I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to lead them from the farthest corners of the earth to my salvation.’” When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and rejoiced in Paul’s message; and many wanted eternal life and believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. So God’s message spread all through that region. And their converts were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. FRIENDS, GOD SEPARATED PAUL AND BARNABAS TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE GENTILES. AND GOD FOLLOWED THEIR MINISTRY WITH SIGNS. THERE ARE LOST SHEEP EVERYWHERE! IN YOUR JOB, IN THE STORE, IN THE HOSPITAL, JAILS, NEIGHBORS, FAMILY ETC. SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH THE WHOSOEVER! Matthew 22:8-9, Jesus said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren’t worthy of the honor. Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.’ 00:11:0063656noGOD SENT PAUL TO PREACH TO THE GENTILES!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/18/persecution-in-the-early-churchChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/18/persecution-in-the-early-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/18/persecution-in-the-early-churchSat, 18 Jun 2016 13:34:20 GMTPERSECUTION IN THE EARLY CHURCHIn Acts 12, King Herod killed the apostle James (John’s brother). When Herod saw how much this pleased the Jewish leaders, he also arrested Peter and imprisoned him. Herod’s intention was to deliver Peter to the Jews for execution after the Passover. But earnest prayer was going up to God from the church for his safety all the time he was in prison. The night before he was to be executed, he was asleep, double-chained between two soldiers with others standing guard before the prison gate. Suddenly there was a light in the cell and an angel of the Lord stood beside Peter! The angel slapped him on the side to awaken him and said, “Quick! Get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists! Then the angel told him, “Get dressed and put on your shoes. Now put on your coat and follow me!” the angel ordered. Peter followed the angel. But all the time he thought it was a dream or vision. They came to the iron gate to the street, and this opened to them of its own accord! They passed through and walked along together for a block, and then the angel left him. Peter finally realized what had happened! “It’s really true!”. FRIENDS, PETER WAS PERSECUTED FOR PREACHING THE GOSPEL, HOWEVER, HE CONTINUED TO PREACH THE GOSPEL UNTIL THE DAY HE DIED! PETER STAYED FAITHFUL TO THE END! WE MUST ALSO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD EVEN IF PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO HEAR OR BELIEVE IT! WE MUST BE FAITHFUL TO THE END! Romans 5:4-5 Patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Then, when that happens, we are able to hold our heads high no matter what happens and know that all is well, for we know how dearly God loves us, and we feel this warm love everywhere within us because God has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. 00:08:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBPERSECUTION IN THE EARLY CHURCHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/17/the-gentiles-were-accepted-into-the-churchChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/17/the-gentiles-were-accepted-into-the-church/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/17/the-gentiles-were-accepted-into-the-churchFri, 17 Jun 2016 13:06:28 GMTTHE GENTILES WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE CHURCHIn Acts 11, the news reached the apostles and other brothers in Judea that Gentiles also were being converted! But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers argued with him. “You fellowshipped with Gentiles and even ate with them,” they accused. Then Peter told them the whole story about the vision he had and God decided to accept the gentiles as well as the jews into the kingdom of God. God told him Don’t say it isn’t right when God declares it is!’ Then the Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not to worry about their being Gentiles! “Well, I began telling them the Good News, but just as I was getting started with my sermon, the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning! Then I thought of the Lord’s words when he said, ‘Yes, John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with* the Holy Spirit.’ And since it was God who gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to argue?” When the others heard this, all their objections were answered and they began praising God! “Yes,” they said, “God has given to the Gentiles, too, the privilege of turning to him and receiving eternal life!” FRIENDS, GOD ACCEPTS ALL WHO CALL UPON HIS NAME NO MATTER WHAT SINS WE HAVE COMMITTED. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE GENTILES WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE CHURCHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/16/the-lord-reaches-out-to-the-gentilesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/16/the-lord-reaches-out-to-the-gentiles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/16/the-lord-reaches-out-to-the-gentilesThu, 16 Jun 2016 17:22:03 GMTTHE LORD REACHES OUT TO THE GENTILESIn Acts 10, Cornelius had a vision of an angel. The angel told him to seek Peter also had a vision from God about the same time. Cornelius told his servants to find Peter. They found Peter and brought him to Cornelius. While he was waiting, Cornelius called his relatives and close friends to come to his house to meet Peter. As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell to the floor before him in worship. But Peter said, “Stand up! I’m not a god!” Peter told them, “You know it is against the Jewish laws for me to come into a Gentile home like this. But God has shown me in a vision that I should never think of anyone as inferior..” Cornelius replied, “As I was praying 4 days ago, suddenly a man was standing before me clothed in a radiant robe! He said, ‘Cornelius, your prayers are heard and your charities have been noticed by God!" Now here we are, anxious to hear what God has told you to tell us!” Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that the Jews are not God’s only favorites! God has people who worship him and are acceptable to him in every nation. I’m sure you heard about the Good News and there is peace with God through Jesus, the Messiah and Lord of all creation. As Peter was sharing the good news, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those listening! The Jews were amazed the Holy Spirit was given to Gentiles too and they were speaking in tongues and praising God.FRIENDS, THE GOSPEL WAS ONLY FOR THE JEWS AT FIRST BUT GOD HAD A BIGGER PLAN! HE WANTED ALL JEWS AND GENTILES TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE GOOD NEWS, THAT JESUS DIED FOR THEIR SINS; JESUS WAS RESURRECTED AND JESUS IS NOW ALIVE FOREVERMORE! Acts 13:46, Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and declared, “It was necessary that this Good News from God should be given first to you Jews. But since you have rejected it and shown yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we will offer it to the Gentiles. 00:07:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE LORD REACHES OUT TO THE GENTILEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/13/preach-the-gospel-and-the-power-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/13/preach-the-gospel-and-the-power-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/13/preach-the-gospel-and-the-power-of-godMon, 13 Jun 2016 10:11:52 GMTPREACH THE GOSPEL AND THE POWER OF GOD.In Acts 9, Paul who was in agreement with the killing of Stephen wanted to stop the Jews from turning to Jesus. He began a great wave of persecution of the believers began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem. Paul was like a wild man, going everywhere to devastate the believers, even entering private homes and dragging out men and women alike and jailing them. One day, as Paul was nearing Damascus on his mission to persecute Christians, suddenly a brilliant light from heaven spotted down upon him! He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Paul! Paul! Why are you persecuting me?” Paul asked: “Who is speaking, sir?” And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting! Now get up and go into the city and await my further instructions.” The men with Paul stood speechless with surprise, for they heard the sound of someone’s voice but saw no one! As Paul picked himself up off the ground, he found that he was blind. He had to be led into Damascus and was there three days, blind, going without food and water all that time. Meanwhile, in Damascus, the Lord spoke to a believer named Ananias had a vision. Ananias prayed for Paul and he could see and was immediately baptized. He went at once to the synagogue to tell everyone there the Good News about Jesus that he is indeed the Son of God! Paul became more and more fervent in his preaching, and many received Jesus as their savior. FRIENDS, PAUL HEARD JESUS' VOICE AND RECOGNIZED JESUS AS LORD! THEN HE PREACHED TO THE JEWS AND LATER TO THE GENTILES. GOD USED PAUL TO INCLUDE THE GENTILES (ANYONE WHO IS NOT A JEW) INTO HIS KINGDOM. NOW ANYONE CAN COME TO JESUS! In Romans 1:16, Paul said, For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is God’s powerful method of bringing all who believe it to heaven. This message was preached first to the Jews alone, but now everyone is invited to come to God in this same way. 00:10:0063656nobiblebookclubPREACH THE GOSPEL AND THE POWER OF GOD.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/12/the-new-christians-received-the-holy-ghostChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/12/the-new-christians-received-the-holy-ghost/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/12/the-new-christians-received-the-holy-ghostSun, 12 Jun 2016 08:58:47 GMTTHE NEW CHRISTIANS RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOSTIn Acts 8, When the apostles back in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent down Peter and John. As soon as they arrived, they began praying for these new Christians to receive the Holy Spirit, for they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John laid their hands upon these believers, and they received the Holy Spirit. When Simon saw this that the Holy Spirit was given when the apostles placed their hands upon people’s heads he offered money to buy this power. “Let me have this power too,” he exclaimed, “so that when I lay my hands on people, they will receive the Holy Spirit!” But Peter replied, “Your money perish with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought! You can have no part in this, for your heart is not right before God. Turn from this great wickedness and pray. Perhaps God will yet forgive your evil thoughts for I can see that there is jealousy and sin in your heart.” “Pray for me,” Simon exclaimed, “that these terrible things won’t happen to me.” Joel 2:28 “After I have poured out my rains again, I will pour out my Spirit upon all of you! Your sons and daughters will prophesy; your old men will dream dreams, and your young men see visions. 00:14:0063656noTHE NEW CHRISTIANS RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOSThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/08/a-great-harvest-of-souls-is-coming-soonChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/08/a-great-harvest-of-souls-is-coming-soon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/08/a-great-harvest-of-souls-is-coming-soonWed, 08 Jun 2016 13:39:18 GMTA GREAT HARVEST OF SOULS IS COMING SOON!  In Acts 6, The early church began to grow in leaps and bounds. However, as it grew, they began to have problems meeting all of the needs of the new converts. So the leaders decided to enlist the first deacons in the church to help them administrate the needs of the new converts. They said, “We should spend our time preaching, not administering a feeding program,” they said. “Now look around among yourselves, dear brothers, and select seven men, wise and full of the Holy Spirit, who are well thought of by everyone; and we will put them in charge of this business. Then we can spend our time in prayer, preaching, and teaching.” This sounded reasonable to the whole assembly, and they elected the following: Stephen (a man unusually full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, Nicolaus of Antioch (a Gentile convert to the Jewish faith, who had become a Christian). These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them and laid their hands on them in blessing. God’s message was preached in ever-widening circles, and the number of disciples increased vastly in Jerusalem; and many of the Jewish priests were converted too. FRIENDS, THERE WILL BE A GREAT HARVEST COMING SOON AND THE CHURCHES THAT PREACH THE BIBLE WILL BE FILLED JUST LIKE IN THE EARLY CHURCH. GOD IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO WILL SERVE HIM IN THESE LAST DAYS. LET GOD LEAD YOU INTO YOUR DESTINY! John 15:16 Jesus said “You didn’t choose me! I chose you! I appointed you to go and produce lovely fruit always, so that no matter what you ask for from the Father, using my name, he will give it to you. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBA GREAT HARVEST OF SOULS IS COMING SOON!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/07/the-disciples-did-many-signs-and-miraclesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/07/the-disciples-did-many-signs-and-miracles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/07/the-disciples-did-many-signs-and-miraclesTue, 07 Jun 2016 13:11:25 GMTTHE DISCIPLES DID MANY SIGNS AND MIRACLES  In Acts 5, the apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in the area known as Solomon’s Hall, and they did many remarkable miracles among the people. The other believers didn’t dare join them, though, but all had the highest regard for them. And more and more believers were added to the Lord, crowds both of men and women. Sick people were brought out into the streets on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow would fall across some of them as he went by! And crowds came in from the Jerusalem suburbs, bringing their sick folk and those possessed by demons; and every one of them was healed. The High Priest and his relatives and friends among the Sadducees reacted with violent jealousy and arrested the apostles, and put them in the public jail. But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail and brought them out. Then he told them, “Go over to the Temple and preach about this Life!” They arrived at the Temple about daybreak and immediately began preaching! Later that morning the High Priest and his courtiers arrived at the Temple, and, convening the Jewish Council and the entire Senate, they sent for the apostles to be brought for trial. But when the police arrived at the jail, the men weren’t there, so they returned to the Council and reported, “The jail doors were locked, and the guards were standing outside, but when we opened the gates, no one was there!” FRIENDS, JESUS ' DISCIPLES DID MANY REMARKABLE MIRACLES AMONG THE PEOPLE AND MORE AND MORE PEOPLE CAME TO JESUS! THEY WERE FAITHFUL TO THE END! WE MUST FOLLOW THEIR EXAMPLE AND TESTIFY TO THE WHOSOEVER! Daniel 11:32 He (the aniticrist) will flatter those who hate the things of God and win them over to his side. But the people who know their God* shall be strong and do great things. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE DISCIPLES DID MANY SIGNS AND MIRACLEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/06/jesus-gave-peter-and-john-authority-to-use-his-nameChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/06/jesus-gave-peter-and-john-authority-to-use-his-name/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/06/jesus-gave-peter-and-john-authority-to-use-his-nameMon, 06 Jun 2016 16:27:54 GMTJESUS GAVE PETER AND JOHN AUTHORITY TO USE HIS NAMEIn Acts 4, Peter and John healed the lame man sitting in front of the temple begging for money. Later, when Peter and John were talking to the people, the chief priests, the captain of the Temple police, and some of the Sadducees came over to them, very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming that Jesus had risen from the dead. They arrested them and since it was already evening, jailed them overnight. But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so that the number of believers now reached a new high of about five thousand men! The next day it happened that the Council of all the Jewish leaders was in session in Jerusalem. Annas the High Priest was there, and Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others of the High Priest’s relatives. So the two disciples were brought in before them. “By what power, or by whose authority have you done this?” the Council demanded. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Honorable leaders and elders of our nation, if you mean the good deed done to the cripple, and how he was healed, let me clearly state to you and to all the people of Israel that it was done in the name and power of Jesus from Nazareth, the Messiah, the man you crucified—but God raised back to life again. It is by his authority that this man stands here healed! FRIENDS, JESUS GAVE HIS DISCIPLES AUTHORITY TO HEAL THE SICK , CAST OUT DEMONS AND RAISE THE DEAD IN JESUS' NAME. PETER AND JOHN USED THE NAME OF JESUS AND THE MAN WAS HEALED! THE NAME OF JESUS HAS POWER! Mark 16:15-20 Jesus told his disciples, “You are to go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. Those who believe and are baptized will be saved.“And those who believe shall use my authority to cast out demons, and they shall speak new languages.? 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS GAVE PETER AND JOHN AUTHORITY TO USE HIS NAMEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/04/your-sons-and-daughters-shall-prophesyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/04/your-sons-and-daughters-shall-prophesy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/04/your-sons-and-daughters-shall-prophesySat, 04 Jun 2016 14:01:51 GMTYOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESYIn Acts 2, Peter stood up and said to the Christians (after the Holy Spirit descended on them) " In the last days,’ God said, ‘I will pour out my Holy Spirit upon all mankind, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men dream dreams. Yes, the Holy Spirit shall come upon all my servants, men and women alike, and they shall prophesy. And I will cause strange demonstrations in the heavens and on the earth—blood and fire and clouds of smoke; the sun shall turn black and the moon blood-red before that awesome Day of the Lord arrives. But anyone who asks for mercy from the Lord shall have it and shall be saved.’ FRIENDS, THIS IS THE LAST DAYS! WE ARE LIVING IN A SPECIAL TIME IN HISTORY! IT HAS BEEN 2,000 YEARS SINCE JESUS WAS ON THE EARTH FOR THE FIRST TIME, HOWEVER, JESUS SAID HE WOULD BE COMING BACK A SECOND TIME AND ALL PEOPLE WILL SEE HIM COMING ON A WHITE HORSE AND ON HIS THIGH A TATOO SAYING THIS TITLE " KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS!" Revelation 19:15-16 5 In his mouth he held a sharp sword to strike down the nations; he ruled them with an iron grip; and he trod the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of Almighty God. On his robe and thigh was written this title: “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” 00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBYOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/02/jesus-asked-peter-do-you-love-meChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/02/jesus-asked-peter-do-you-love-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/06/02/jesus-asked-peter-do-you-love-meThu, 02 Jun 2016 14:08:05 GMTJESUS ASKED PETER DO YOU LOVE ME?In John 21, After Jesus was resurrected from the dead, Jesus visited his disciples at least 3 times. Many people saw him and ate with him. Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others?” “Yes,” Peter replied, “you know I am your friend.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: “Simon, son of John, do you really love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I am your friend.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. Once more he asked him, “Simon, son of John, are you even my friend?” Peter was grieved at the way Jesus asked the question this third time. “Lord, you know my heart; you know I am,” he said. Jesus said, “Then feed my little sheep. Then Jesus told him, “Follow me.” FRIENDS, THIS IS THE QUESTION JESUS IS ASKING ALL OF US, "DO YOU LOVE ME?" IF WE REALLY LOVE HIM, WE WILL FEED HIS SHEEP. WHO IS THE SHEEP? THE PEOPLE WHO JESUS DIED FOR-THE LOST! DO YOU LOVE JESUS? THEN FEED HIS SHEEP! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A PASTOR TO FEED HIS SHEEP! GO INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND THE BYWAYS AND COMPEL THEM TO COME TO JESUS! Matthew 11:27-28 “Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. Only the Father knows the Son, and the Father is known only by the Son and by those to whom the Son reveals him. Come to me and I will give you rest all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. Wear my yoke for it fits perfectly and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; for I give you only light burdens.” 00:07:0063656noBiblebookclubJESUS ASKED PETER DO YOU LOVE ME?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/31/jesus-paid-the-price-for-you-and-meChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/31/jesus-paid-the-price-for-you-and-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/31/jesus-paid-the-price-for-you-and-meTue, 31 May 2016 13:16:17 GMTJESUS PAID THE PRICE FOR YOU AND ME  John 19, On the day Jesus was scheduled to die for our sins; Jesus hung on the cross. Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures said, “I’m thirsty.” A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so a sponge was soaked in it and put on a hyssop branch and held up to his lips. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished,” and bowed his head and dismissed his spirit. The soldiers came and broke the legs of thetwo men crucified with Jesus; but when they came to him, they saw that he was dead already, so they didn’t break his. However, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and blood and water flowed out. John saw all this and gave an accurate report so that we can also can believe. The soldiers did this in fulfillment of the Scripture that says, “Not one of his bones shall be broken,” and, “They shall look on him whom they pierced.” Afterwards Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jewish leaders, boldly asked Pilate for permission to take Jesus’ body down; and Pilate told him to go ahead. Nicodemus, the man who had come to Jesus at night, also came too, bringing a hundred pounds of embalming ointment made from myrrh and aloes. Together they wrapped Jesus’ body in a long linen cloth saturated with the spices, as is the Jewish custom of burial. The place of crucifixion was near a grove of trees,where there was a new tomb, never used before. And so, they laid him there. FRIENDS, DO YOU REALIZE THE PRICE JESUS PAID FOR US? JESUS WAS SINLESS, HE DIDN'T BREAK THE COMMANDMENTS, HE OBEYED HIS FATHER, HE WAS THE PERFECT SACRIFICE. HE WILLINGLY GAVE HIS LIFE! THERE IS NO ONE LIKE JESUS! ONE DAY HE WILL COME BACK FOR US AND WIPE AWAY EVERY TEAR THAT WE HAVE. DO YOU KNOW JESUS TODAY?John 10:15 Jesus said: "just as my Father knows me and I know the Father; I lay down my life for the sheep." 00:06:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS PAID THE PRICE FOR YOU AND MEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/30/jesus-friend-of-sinnersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/30/jesus-friend-of-sinners/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/30/jesus-friend-of-sinnersMon, 30 May 2016 19:03:13 GMTJESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS  John 19, Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the King of the Jews?” “Jesus answered, “I am not an earthly king. If I were, my followers would have fought when I was arrested by the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of the world.” Pilate replied, “But you are a king then?” “Yes,” Jesus said. “I was born for that purpose. And I came to bring truth to the world. All who love the truth are my followers." Then Pilate had Jesus beaten with a leaded whip, and the soldiers made a crown of thorns and placed it on his head and robed him in royal purple. “Hail, ‘King of the Jews’!” They mocked, and struck him with their fists. Then Jesus was brought out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said, “Behold the man!” At sight of him the chief priests and Jewish officials began yelling, “Crucify! Crucify!” “You crucify him,” Pilate said. “I find him not guilty.” They replied, “By our laws he ought to die because he called himself the Son of God.” FRIENDS, PILATE KNEW JESUS WAS TELLING THE TRUTH! HE KNEW THAT JESUS IS THE KING AND JESUS HAS A KINGDOM (GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO ARE UNDER HIS HEADSHIP). PILATE WAS AFRAID TO SENTENCE HIM TO DEATH SO HIS OWN PEOPLE SENTENCED HIM TO DEATH. BUT THE REALITY IS THAT JESUS WAS SENT BY GOD TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM THEIR SINS! Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 00:09:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/28/the-glorious-church-one-body-one-spirit-one-mindChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/28/the-glorious-church-one-body-one-spirit-one-mind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/28/the-glorious-church-one-body-one-spirit-one-mindSat, 28 May 2016 10:02:27 GMTTHE GLORIOUS CHURCH: ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, ONE MINDIn John 17, Jesus prayed for the Christians then and now. Jesus prayed "Now I am leaving the world and now I am coming to you. I have told them many things while I was with them so that they would be filled with my joy. I have given them your commands. And the world hates them because they don’t fit in with it, just as I don’t. I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from Satan’s power. They are not part of this world any more than I am. Make them pure and holy through teaching them your words of truth. As you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world, and I pray for their growth in truth and holiness. I am not praying for these alone but also for the future believers who will come to me because of the testimony of these. My prayer for all of them is that they will be of one heart and mind, just as you and I are, Father, that just as you are in me and I am in you, so they will be in us, and the world will believe you sent me. FRIENDS, JESUS PRAYED FOR US AND FUTURE BELIEVERS. HE ASKED HIS FATHER TO PROTECT US FROM SATAN'S POWER THAT WE WOULD HAVE UNITY IN THE FAITH: ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT AND ONE MIND. Ephesians 5:27, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 00:07:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE GLORIOUS CHURCH: ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, ONE MINDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/25/what-are-you-thinkingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/25/what-are-you-thinking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/25/what-are-you-thinkingWed, 25 May 2016 14:16:58 GMTWHAT ARE YOU THINKINGROMANS 12:1-21 GOD IS LOVE AND HE ALLOWS US TO THINK AND MAKE THE CHOICE AND DECISION TO SERVE IN THE CAPACITY HE SHOWS!! 00:45:0063656no#trust&believe,#wordsofwidomwednesdayTODAY PEOPLE FIND THEMSELVES IN SITUATION AFTER SITUATION DUE TO THE WAY IN WHICH WE THINK! PROVERBS 23: 7 'AS A MAN THINKETH IN HIS HEART, SO IS HE!' FOCUS ONhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/24/jesus-last-words-to-his-disciplesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/24/jesus-last-words-to-his-disciples/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/24/jesus-last-words-to-his-disciplesTue, 24 May 2016 11:27:26 GMTJESUS' LAST WORDS TO HIS DISCIPLESJohn 14, As soon as Judas left the room, Jesus said, “My time has come; the glory of God will soon surround me and God shall receive great praise because of all that happens to me. I must go away and leave you! “And so I am giving a new commandment to you now—love each other just as much as I love you. Your strong love for each other will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” “Let not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in me. There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly. And you know where I am going and how to get there.” FRIENDS, JESUS HAD TO GO AWAY BUT HE LEFT US HIS PROMISE: DON'T WORRY. JESUS IS GOING TO PREPARE A HOME FOR US IN HEAVEN! AND JESUS ALWAYS KEEPS HIS WORD!I N THE MEANTIME, WE ARE TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. John 10:11 Jesus said “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS' LAST WORDS TO HIS DISCIPLEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/22/jesus-predicts-his-death-and-god-respondsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/22/jesus-predicts-his-death-and-god-responds/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/22/jesus-predicts-his-death-and-god-respondsSun, 22 May 2016 15:40:21 GMTJESUS PREDICTS HIS DEATH AND GOD RESPONDS  In John 12, Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem to attend the Passover paid a visit to Philip,and said, “Sir, we want to meet Jesus.” They went together to ask him and Jesus replied the time had come for him to return to his glory in heaven. “I must fall and die like a kernel of wheat that falls into the furrows of the earth. Unless I die I will be alone a single seed. But my death will produce many new wheat kernels a plentiful harvest of new lives. Jesus said "Now my soul is deeply troubled. Shall I pray, Father, save me from what lies ahead’? But that is the very reason why I came! Father, bring glory and honor to your name.” Then GOD'S VOICE RESPONDED. GOD SPOKE FROM HEAVEN saying, “I have already done this, and I will do it again.” When the crowd heard the voice, some of them thought it was thunder, while others declared an angel had spoken to him. Then Jesus told them, “The voice was for your benefit, not mine. The time of judgment for the world has come and the time when Satan, the prince of this world, shall be cast out. And when I am lifted up on the cross, I will draw everyone to me.” FRIENDS, JESUS KNEW HIS PURPOSE HAD ARRIVED AND HE WAS WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR US, SINNERS! Hebrews 9:12 Once for all, took the blood into that inner room, the Holy of Holies, and sprinkled it on the mercy seat; but it was not the blood of goats and calves. No, JESUS took his own blood, and with it he, by himself, made sure of our eternal salvation. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS PREDICTS HIS DEATH AND GOD RESPONDShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/21/jesus-was-prayed-up-and-ready-for-his-destinyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/21/jesus-was-prayed-up-and-ready-for-his-destiny/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/21/jesus-was-prayed-up-and-ready-for-his-destinySat, 21 May 2016 17:48:03 GMTJESUS WAS PRAYED UP AND READY FOR HIS DESTINY  John 12, Jesus now stopped his public ministry and left Jerusalem; he went to the edge of the desert, to the village of Ephraim, and stayed there with his disciples. Six days before the Passover ceremonies began, Jesus arrived in Bethany where Lazarus was the man he had brought back to life. A banquet was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus sat at the table with him. Then Mary took a jar of costly perfume made from essence of nard, and anointed Jesus’ feet with it and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with fragrance! Meanwhile the chief priests and Pharisees had publicly announced that anyone seeing Jesus must report him immediately so that they could arrest him. FRIENDS, JESUS WAS PRAYED UP AND READY FOR HIS DESTINY! TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR YOU AND ME! MARY, AN EX- PROSTITUTE CAME INTO LAZARETH'S HOME TO ANNOINT JESUS' BODY TO COMPLETE GOD'S DIVINE PLAN! NOTHING STOPPED OR HELD JESUS BACK FROM DOING HIS FATHER'S WILL! 1 John 5:6-8 And we know he is, because God said so with a voice from heaven when Jesus was baptized, and again as he was facing death[a] yes, not only at his baptism but also as he faced death.* And the Holy Spirit, forever truthful, says it too. So we have these three witnesses: the voice of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, the voice from heaven at Christ’s baptism, and the voice before he died.* And they all say the same thing: that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 00:01:0063656noJESUS WAS PRAYED UP AND READY FOR HIS DESTINYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/18/dont-panic-its-only-a-testChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/18/dont-panic-its-only-a-test/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/18/dont-panic-its-only-a-testWed, 18 May 2016 13:32:56 GMTDON'T PANIC, IT'S ONLY A TESTIn today's society we often get caught up in the wilds of life! I'm here today to let you know STOP THAT! God has it All under control! 1Corinthians 10:13 says No temptation has overtaken you except such as common to man, but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it 00:10:0063656no#trust&believe,wordsofwisdomwednesdayEQUIPPED FOR WHATEVER!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/17/jesus-healed-the-blind-manChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/17/jesus-healed-the-blind-man/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/17/jesus-healed-the-blind-manTue, 17 May 2016 11:05:24 GMTJESUS HEALED THE BLIND MAN  In John 9, As he was walking along, Jesus saw a man blind from birth. “Master,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it a result of his own sins or those of his parents?” Neither,” Jesus answered. “But to demonstrate the power of God. Jesus healed the man and came back seeing! The people they took the man to the Pharisees and the Pharisees asked him how he got healed. So he told them how Jesus had smoothed the mud over his eyes, and when it was washed away, he could see! Instead of giving glory to the Lord, the Pharisees said, “This fellow Jesus is not from God because he is working on the Sabbath". They refused to believe in Jesus' power to heal. Later, Jesus found the man who was blind and asked him “Do you believe in the Messiah?” The man answered, “Who is he, sir, for I want to.” “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” “Yes, Lord,” the man said, “I believe!” And he worshiped Jesus. FRIENDS, NO MATTER WHAT JESUS DOES, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SKEPTICS IN THE CAMP! HOWEVER, FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FAITH IN JESUS, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! Mark 11:23-24 Jesus said to the disciples, “If you only have faith in God this is the absolute truth you can speak to the mountain and your command will be obeyed. All that’s required is that you really believe and have no doubt! You can pray for anything, and if you believe, you have it; it’s yours! 00:13:0063656noJESUS HEALED THE BLIND MANhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/16/whoever-the-son-sets-free-is-free-indeedChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/16/whoever-the-son-sets-free-is-free-indeed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/16/whoever-the-son-sets-free-is-free-indeedMon, 16 May 2016 10:46:22 GMTWHOEVER THE SON SETS FREE IS FREE INDEED! In John 8, Many Jewish leaders who heard Jesus began believing him to be the Messiah. Jesus said to them, “You are truly my disciples if you live as I tell you to, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said, “and have never been slaves to any man on earth! What do you mean, ‘set free’?” Jesus replied, “You are slaves of sin, every one of you. And slaves don’t have rights, but the Son has every right there is! So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free. FRIENDS, JESUS SAID A TRUE DISCIPLE IS ONE WHO KNOWS AND ACCEPTS THE LORD JESUS, HEARS AND ACCEPTS THE TRUTH AND DO WHAT JESUS ASKS THEM TO DO. ITS NOT EASY, BUT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD! Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.   00:13:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBWHOEVER THE SON SETS FREE IS FREE INDEED!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/11/many-disciples-deserted-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/11/many-disciples-deserted-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/11/many-disciples-deserted-jesusWed, 11 May 2016 19:43:36 GMTMANY DISCIPLES DESERTED JESUS  In John 6, Jesus said to his disciples “How earnestly I tell you this, anyone who believes in me already has eternal life! Yes, I am the Bread of Life! The Bread from heaven gives eternal life to everyone who eats it. I am that Living Bread that came down out of heaven. Anyone eating this Bread shall live forever; this Bread is my flesh given to redeem humanity.” Then the Jews began arguing with each other about what he meant. “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” they asked. Jesus knew within himself that his disciples were complaining and said to them, “Does this offend you? Those born only once, with physical birth, will never receive this gift. But now I have told you how to get this true spiritual life. But some of you don’t believe me.” (For Jesus knew from the beginning who didn’t believe and knew the one who would betray him.) At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you going too?” Simon Peter replied, “Master, to whom shall we go? You alone have the words that give eternal life, and we believe them and know you are the holy Son of God.”1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBMANY DISCIPLES DESERTED JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/06/jesus-heals-the-son-of-the-kings-officialChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/06/jesus-heals-the-son-of-the-kings-official/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/06/jesus-heals-the-son-of-the-kings-officialFri, 06 May 2016 16:46:15 GMTJESUS HEALS THE SON OF THE KING'S OFFICIAL  In John 4, Jesus arrived at the town of Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. While he was there, a man in the city of Capernaum, a government official, whose son was very sick, heard that Jesus had come from Judea and was traveling in Galilee. This man went over to Cana, found Jesus, and begged him to come to Capernaum with him and heal his son, who was now at death’s door. Jesus asked, “Won’t any of you believe in me unless I do more and more miracles?” The official pled, “Sir, please come now before my child dies.” Then Jesus told him, “Go back home. Your son is healed!” The man believed Jesus and started home. While he was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that all was well his son had recovered. He asked them when did his son began to feel better, and they replied, “Yesterday afternoon at about one o’clock his fever suddenly disappeared!” Then the father realized it was the same moment that Jesus had told him, “Your son is healed.” And the officer and his entire household believed that Jesus was the Messiah! FRIENDS, JESUS HEALED THE MAN'S SON EVEN WITHOUT PHYSICALLY TOUCHING THE BOY! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? JESUS KNEW THE MAN HAD FAITH AND HE OBEYED WHEEN JESUS SAID "GO HOME, BECAUSE YOUR SON IS HEALED." THE MAN OBEYED JESUS AND WENT HOME. AND HE RECEIVED THE VICTORY AT THE THE EXACT TIME THAT JESUS SPOKE TO HIM! IF YOU HAVE FAITH, YOU WILL DO AS JESUS SAYS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE VICTORY! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD! John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS HEALS THE SON OF THE KING'S OFFICIALhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/03/jesus-said-you-must-be-born-againChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/03/jesus-said-you-must-be-born-again/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/03/jesus-said-you-must-be-born-againTue, 03 May 2016 11:40:05 GMTJESUS SAID YOU MUST BE BORN AGAINIn John 3, One night, Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader came for an interview with Jesus. “Sir,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miracles are proof enough of this.” Jesus replied, “Unless you are born again, you can never get into the Kingdom of God.” “Born again!” exclaimed Nicodemus. “What do you mean? How can an old man go back into his mother’s womb and be born again?” Jesus replied, “What I am telling you so earnestly is this: Unless one is born of water and the Spirit,[a] he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. Men can only reproduce human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven; so don’t be surprised at my statement that you must be born again! “What do you mean?” Nicodemus asked. Jesus replied, "ANYONE WHO BELIEVES IN ME WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON SO THAT ANYONE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it. FRIENDS, THIS IS THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS SAID WE MUST BE BORN AGAIN! NOT BORN OF THE FLESH, BUT BORN OF THE SPIRIT! GOD IS ABLE TO CANCEL OUR DEBTS AND GIVE US ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS! Acts 2:38 And Peter replied, “Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; then you also shall receive this gift, the Holy Spirit. 00:12:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS SAID YOU MUST BE BORN AGAINhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/02/triumphant-in-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/02/triumphant-in-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/02/triumphant-in-christMon, 02 May 2016 13:36:43 GMTTRIUMPHANT IN CHRISTIn John 2, Jesus was at a wedding with his mother and his disciples. However, The wine supply ran out during the festivities, and Jesus’ mother came to him with the problem. Jesus told his mother, “I can’t help you now, because It isn’t yet my time for miracles.” But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you to.” Six stone waterpots were standing there; they were used for Jewish ceremonial purposes and held perhaps twenty to thirty gallons each. Then Jesus told the servants to fill them to the brim with water. When this was done he said, “Dip some out and take it to the master of ceremonies.” When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants did), he called the bridegroom over. "This is wonderful stuff!” he said. “You’re different from most. Usually a host uses the best wine first, and afterwards, when everyone is full and doesn’t care, then he brings out the less expensive brands. But you have kept the best for the last!” This miracle at Cana in Galilee was Jesus’ first public demonstration of his heaven-sent power. And his disciples believed that he really was the Messiah. FRIENDS, THIS WAS JESUS' FIRST PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OF HIS HEAVEN SENT POWER! JESUS DID MANY MIRACLES THEREAFTER AND HAS NEVER STOPPED! WHEN WE CALL UPON THE NAME OF JESUS, MIGHTY THINGS HAPPEN! AND MOST OF ALL IN THE NAME OF JESUS, WE HAVE THE VICTORY! 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 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. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish. 00:01:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTRIUMPHANT IN CHRISThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/01/john-confirmed-jesus-as-the-prophesied-messiahChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/01/john-confirmed-jesus-as-the-prophesied-messiah/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/05/01/john-confirmed-jesus-as-the-prophesied-messiahSun, 01 May 2016 13:08:42 GMTJOHN CONFIRMED JESUS AS THE PROPHESIED MESSIAHIn, John Chapter 1, John the Baptiste knew that God was sending the messiah, but he didn't know who would be the prophesied messiah. John the Baptiste testified "I didn’t know Jesus was the one,” John said, “but at the time God sent me to baptize him. God told me, ‘When you see the Holy Spirit descending and resting upon someone, He is the one you are looking for, The prophesied messiah. He is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit!’ I saw it happen to this man Jesus, and I therefore, testify that JESUS is the Son of God.” FRIENDS, JOHN KNEW JESUS BECAUSE THEY WERE COUSINS, HOWEVER, HE DIDN'T KNOW JESUS WAS THE PROPHESIED MESSIAH UNTIL THE DAY JESUS PRESENTED HIMSELF TO BE BAPTIZED BY JOHN THE BAPTISTE. GOD CONFIRMED HIS ORDINATION DURING HIS BAPTISM WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDED ON JESUS! JESUS IS THE MESSIAH FOR THE JEWS AND THE GENTILES! JESUS IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH AND WE ARE HIS BODY. Ephesians 1:20-23 It is that same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in heaven, far above any other king or ruler or dictator or leader. Yes, his honor is far more glorious than that of anyone else either in this world or in the world to come. And God has put all things under his feet and made him the supreme Head of the Church— which is his body, filled with himself, the Author and Giver of everything everywhere. 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJOHN CONFIRMED JESUS AS THE PROPHESIED MESSIAHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/30/jesus-has-always-been-alive-and-is-himself-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/30/jesus-has-always-been-alive-and-is-himself-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/30/jesus-has-always-been-alive-and-is-himself-godSat, 30 Apr 2016 12:55:46 GMTJESUS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ALIVE AND IS HIMSELF GOD!In John 1, Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is himself God. He created everything there is nothing exists that he didn’t make. Eternal life is in him, and this life gives light to all mankind. His life is the light that shines through the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it. Jesus made the world, the world didn’t recognize him when he came. Even his people, the Jews, he was not accepted. But to all who received Jesus, he gave them the right to become children of God. Jesus became a human being and lived here on earth among us and was full of loving forgiveness and truth. Some of us have seen his glory! FRIENDS, JESUS IS THE MESSIAH, THE CHRIST THAT WAS PROMISED IN THE BIBLE. HE HAS BEEN CROWNED KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS! PUT YOUR TRUST IN HIM TODAY AND RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE! Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else! Under all heaven there is no other name for men to call upon to save them.” 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ALIVE AND IS HIMSELF GOD!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/29/biblebookclub-jesus-introduced-the-holy-spirits-comingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/29/biblebookclub-jesus-introduced-the-holy-spirits-coming/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/29/biblebookclub-jesus-introduced-the-holy-spirits-comingFri, 29 Apr 2016 10:31:18 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB: JESUS INTRODUCED THE HOLY SPIRIT'S COMINGIn Luke 24, After Jesus death and resurrection, Jesus’ followers were walking and talking about Jesus’ death, when suddenly Jesus himself came along and joined them and began walking beside them. But they didn’t recognize him, for God kept them from it. Jesus asked them what they were talking about. They said" The things that happened to Jesus was a mighty Teacher, highly regarded by both God and man, but the chief priests and our religious leaders arrested him and handed him over to the Roman government and they crucified him. And now, besides all this which happened three days ago some women from our group of his followers were at his tomb early this morning and came back with an amazing report that his body was missing, and that they had seen some angels there who told them Jesus is alive! Some of our men ran out to see, and sure enough, Jesus’ body was gone, just as the women had said.” Then Jesus said, " You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures! Wasn’t it clearly predicted by the prophets that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his time of glory?” Then Jesus quoted them passage after passage from the writings of the prophets, beginning with the book of Genesis and going right on through the Scriptures, explaining what the passages meant and what they said about himself. They realized Jesus was there with them. JESUS WAS ALIVE JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD BE! FRIENDS, MANY PEOPLE INCLUDING HIS DISCIPLES SAW JESUS AFTER HE WAS RESURRECTED. HE ATE WITH THEM AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE COMING OF HOLY SPIRIT! Luke 24:49 (TLB) Jesus said “And now I will send the Holy Spirit upon you, just as my Father promised. Don’t begin telling others yet stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” 00:14:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS INTRODUCED THE HOLY SPIRIT'S COMINGhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/28/biblebookclub-the-real-story-about-jesus-deathChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/28/biblebookclub-the-real-story-about-jesus-death/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/28/biblebookclub-the-real-story-about-jesus-deathThu, 28 Apr 2016 12:03:38 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB: THE REAL STORY ABOUT JESUS' DEATHLuke 23, While Jesus hung on the cross, at noon, darkness fell across the whole land for three hours, until three o’clock. The light from the sun was gone and suddenly the thick veil hanging in the Temple split apart. Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I commit my spirit to you,” and with those words he died. When the captain of the Roman military unit handling the executions saw what had happened, he was stricken with awe before God and said, “Surely this man was innocent.” And when the crowd that came to see the crucifixion saw that Jesus was dead, they went home in deep sorrow. Meanwhile, Jesus’ friends, including the women who had followed him down from Galilee, stood in the distance watching. Then a man named Joseph, a member of the Jewish Supreme Court, went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. He was a godly man who had been expecting the Messiah’s coming and had not agreed with the decision and actions of the other Jewish leaders. So he took down Jesus’ body and wrapped it in a long linen cloth and laid it in a new, unused tomb hewn into the rock at the side of a hill. This was done late on Friday afternoon, the day of preparation for the Sabbath. As the body was taken away, the women from Galilee followed and saw it carried into the tomb. FRIENDS, THIS IS A TRUE STORY!  THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT JESUS' TOMB IS EMPTY! JESUS AROSE FROM THE DEAD AND HE IS ALIVE FOREVEVER MORE. Hebrews 10:4-8 For it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats really to take away sins. That is why Christ said as he came into the world, “O God, the blood of bulls and goats cannot satisfy you, so you have made ready this body of mine for me to lay as a sacrifice upon your altar.You were not satisfied with the animal sacrifices, slain and burnt before you as offerings for sin. Then I said, ‘See, I have come to do your will, to lay down my life, just as the Scriptures said that I would.’” 00:14:0063656noTHE REAL STORY ABOUT JESUS' DEATHhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/25/announcement-about-the-last-daysChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/25/announcement-about-the-last-days/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/25/announcement-about-the-last-daysMon, 25 Apr 2016 13:54:26 GMTANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE LAST DAYSANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE LAST DAYS In Luke, Chapter 22, after the meeting in the upper room, Jesus accompanied by the disciples, left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. There he told them, “Pray God that you will not be overcome by temptation.” Then Jesus knelt down and prayed this prayer: “Father, if you are willing, please take away this cup of horror from me. But I want your will, not mine.” Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him, for he was in such agony of spirit that he broke into a sweat of blood, with great drops falling to the ground as he prayed more and more earnestly. Jesus stood up again and returned to the disciples—only to find them asleep, exhausted from grief. “Get up Jesus said! Pray God that you will not fall when you are tempted.” FRIENDS, JESUS, KNOWING HE WAS GOING TO DIE ON THE CROSS, PRAYED EARNESTLY UNTIL REAL BLOOD POURED OUT FROM HIS PORES WITH GREAT DROPS OF BLOOD FELL TO THE GROUND! THAT IS HOW MUCH HE LOVES US! HE WAS WILLING TO SHED HIS BLOOD FOR US! HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE JESUS? THESE DAYS, IT IS GETTING HARDER TO SERVE GOD IN THE NATURAL! THE WORLD IS AGAINST THE BIBLE, THE CHURCH AND THE CHRISTIAN PEOPLE WHO SERVE THE LORD! HOWEVER, WE NEED TO BE FAITH UNTO THE END AND SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS WITH EVERYONE WE KNOW! 2 Timothy 3:1-5 says In the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christian. For people will love only themselves and their money; they will be proud and boastful, sneering at God, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful to them, and thoroughly bad. They will be hardheaded and never give in to others; they will be constant liars and troublemakers and will think nothing of immorality. They will be rough and cruel, hotheaded, puffed up with pride, and prefer good times to worshiping God. They will go to church but they won’t really believe anything they hear. Don’t be taken in by people like that. 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE LAST DAYShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/22/biblebookclub-culture-traditions-religion-or-eternal-lifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/22/biblebookclub-culture-traditions-religion-or-eternal-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/22/biblebookclub-culture-traditions-religion-or-eternal-lifeFri, 22 Apr 2016 12:13:37 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB-CULTURE, TRADITIONS, RELIGION OR ETERNAL LIFE?CULTURE, TRADITIONS, RELIGION OR ETERNAL LIFE? In Joshua 24, Joshua summoned all the people of Israel to him at Shechem, along with their leaders, the elders, officers, and judges. So they came and presented themselves before God. Then Joshua addressed them: “The Lord God of Israel says, ‘Your ancestors, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived east of the Euphrates River; and they worshiped other gods. But I took your father Abraham from that land across the river and led him into the land of Canaan and gave him many descendants through Isaac, his son. Then you crossed the Jordan River and came to Jericho and I sent hornets ahead of you to drive out the kings and their people. It was not your swords or bows that brought you victory! “So revere God and serve him in sincerity and truth. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped. FRIENDS, MANY OF US HAVE NOT GROWN UP IN GODLY HOMES. WE HAVE A DECISION TO MAKE: DO WE CONTINUE TO SERVE THE GODS OF OUR ANCESTORS OR SERVE THE GOD WHO BROUGHT US OUT OF DARKNESS AND BONDAGE? I PRAY TODAY, YOU WILL CHOOSE ETERNAL LIFE AND SERVE THE LIVING GOD WHO MADE THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH! Deuteronomy 4:23-24 Beware lest you break the contract the Lord your God has made with you! You will break it if you make any idols, for the Lord your God has utterly forbidden this. He is a devouring fire, a jealous God. 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 00:14:0063656noCULTURE, TRADITIONS, RELIGION OR ETERNAL LIFE?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/21/bro-tulio-el-misterio-de-la-resurreccin-esta-por-venirChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/21/bro-tulio-el-misterio-de-la-resurreccin-esta-por-venir/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/21/bro-tulio-el-misterio-de-la-resurreccin-esta-por-venirThu, 21 Apr 2016 14:41:37 GMTBRO TULIO-EL MISTERIO DE LA RESURRECCIÓN ESTA POR VENIREn Lucas capítulo 20, los saduceos, que eran hombres que creían que la muerte es el fin de la existencia, que no hay nada como la promesa de la futura resurrección de los Santos. Cansado para refutar esta teoría y había traído a Jesús esta pregunta. Maestro, Moisés nos dejó escrito que si un hombre casado muere sin haber tenido hijos con su mujer, el hermano del difunto deberá tomar por esposa a la viuda para darle hijos al hermano que murió. Pues bien, había una vez siete hermanos, el primero de los cuales se casó, pero murió sin dejar hijos. El segundo y el tercero se casaron con ella, y lo mismo hicieron los demás, pero los siete murieron sin dejar hijos. Finalmente murió también la mujer. Pues bien, en la resurrección, ¿de cuál de ellos será esposa esta mujer, si los siete estuvieron casados con ella? Jesús les contestó: Allí dice que el Señor es el Dios de Abraham, de Isaac y de Jacob. ¡Y él no es Dios de muertos, sino de vivos, pues para él todos están vivos! AMIGOS, DIOS CUMPLE SUS PROMESAS! UN DÍA TODOS LOS HOMBRES RESUCITARÁN Y TENDRÁN QUE DAR CUENTA A DIOS! HAY UN GRAN TRONO BLANCO EN EL CIELO Y DIOS QUE ES EL JUEZ VA A DETERMINAR NUESTRO FUTURO FINAL! ESTA ES LA BUENA NOTICIA! PODEMOS VIVIR PARA SIEMPRE CON DIOS! 1 Tesalonicenses 4:16-17 Porque se oirá una voz de mando, la voz de un arcángel y el sonido de la trompeta de Dios, y el Señor mismo bajará del cielo. Y los que murieron creyendo en Cristo, resucitarán primero; después, los que hayamos quedado vivos seremos llevados, juntamente con ellos, en las nubes, para encontrarnos con el Señor en el aire; y así estaremos con el Señor para siempre. 00:15:0063656noEL MISTERIO DE LA RESURRECCIÓN ESTA POR VENIRhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/19/biblebookclub-jesus-completed-mission-impossibleChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/19/biblebookclub-jesus-completed-mission-impossible/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/19/biblebookclub-jesus-completed-mission-impossibleTue, 19 Apr 2016 13:17:49 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB: JESUS COMPLETED MISSION IMPOSSIBLEJESUS COMPLETED MISSION IMPOSSIBLE  In Luke 19, As they came to the Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead, with instructions to go to the next village, and as they entered they were to look for a donkey tied beside the road. They brought the colt to Jesus and threw some of their clothing across its back for Jesus to sit on. Then the crowds spread out their robes along the road ahead of him, and as they reached the place where the road started down from the Mount of Olives, the whole procession began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles Jesus had done. “God has given us a King!” they exulted. “Long live the King! Let all heaven rejoice! Glory to God in the highest heavens!”  FRIENDS, JESUS SET HIS MIND TO GO TO JERUSALEM EVEN THOUGH HE KNEW THE TIME HAD COME FOR HIM TO DIE ON THE CROSS... JESUS CONTINUED TO TEACH THE PEOPLE IN THE TEMPLE UNTIL THE DAY HE WAS ARRESTED, TRIED AND CRUCIFIED! NO ONE ELSE WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO COMPLETE THIS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE! BUT JESUS, THE PERFECT SACRIFICE, WAS VICTORIOUS! JESUS DIED AND WAS RESURRECTED ON THE THE THIRD DAY! HE AROSE FROM THE DEAD AND NOW LIVES FOREVER! Hebrews 10:5-7 That is why Christ said as he came into the world, “O God, the blood of bulls and goats cannot satisfy you, so you have made ready this body of mine for me to lay as a sacrifice upon your altar. You were not satisfied with the animal sacrifices, slain and burnt before you as offerings for sin. Then I said, ‘See, I have come to do your will, to lay down my life, just as the Scriptures said that I would.’” 00:09:0063656noJESUS COMPLETED MISSION IMPOSSIBLEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/18/biblebookclub-jesus-friend-of-sinnersChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/18/biblebookclub-jesus-friend-of-sinners/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/18/biblebookclub-jesus-friend-of-sinnersMon, 18 Apr 2016 11:49:30 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB-JESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERSJESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS In Luke 19, When Jesus came by a tree, he looked up and saw Zacchaeus, a tax-collector and called him by name! “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick! Come down! For I am going to be a guest in your home today!” Zacchaeus hurriedly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy. But the crowds were displeased. "Jesus has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled. Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “Sir, from now on I will give half my wealth to the poor, and if I find I have overcharged anyone on his taxes, I will penalize myself by giving him back four times as much!” Jesus told Zacchaeus, “This shows that salvation has come to this home today. This man was one of the lost sons of Abraham, and I, the Messiah,* have come to search for and to save such souls as his.” FRIENDS, JESUS KNEW WHO ZACCHAEUS WAS! JESUS CALLED HIM OUT OF THE WORLD AND ACCEPTED HIM AS A LOST SON! FRIENDS WE ARE ALL LOST UNTIL WE FIND JESUS! JESUS PICKS PEOPLE WHO HAVE INCREDIBLE TESTIMONIES TO SERVE HIM. THERE IS NO SIN TOO BAD FOR JESUS TO FORGIVE! HE FORGAVE AT THE CROSS AND HE WILL CONTINUE TO FORGIVE ALL WHO REPENT (TURN AWAY FROM SIN) AND CALL UPON THE NAME OF JESUS! John 15:16 “You didn’t choose me! I chose you! I appointed you to go and produce lovely fruit always, so that no matter what you ask for from the Father, using my name, he will give it to you. 00:02:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBJESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/17/biblebookclub-the-rich-young-man-spoke-with-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/17/biblebookclub-the-rich-young-man-spoke-with-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/17/biblebookclub-the-rich-young-man-spoke-with-jesusSun, 17 Apr 2016 14:34:26 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB: THE RICH YOUNG MAN SPOKE WITH JESUSTHE RICH YOUNG MAN SPOKE WITH JESUS In Luke 18, a Jewish religious leader asked Jesus: “Good sir, what shall I do to get to heaven?” Jesus replied, you know what the Ten Commandments say; don’t commit adultery, don’t murder, don’t steal, don’t lie, honor your parents, and so on.” The man replied, “I’ve obeyed every one of these laws since I was a small child.” “There is still one thing you lack,” Jesus said. “Sell all you have and give the money to the poor it will become treasure for you in heaven and come, follow me.” But when the man heard this he went sadly away, for he was very rich. Later, Peter said, “Lord, we have left our homes and followed you.” “Yes,” Jesus replied, “and everyone who has done as you have, leaving home, wife, brothers, parents, or children for the sake of the Kingdom of God, will be repaid many times over now, as well as receiving eternal life in the world to come.” FRIENDS, JESUS DIED ONCE AND FOR ALL! EVERYONE WILL HAVE TO MAKE A DECISION ABOUT JESUS TODAY OR ONE DAY! ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO KEEP THE LAW! JESUS SAID YOU MUST LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL AND MIND! IT IS ACCEPTANCE IN JESUS' BLOOD SACRIFICE FOR US THAT ENABLES US TO GO TO HEAVEN! THE WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE FOR US! ACCEPT JESUS' AS YOUR LORD TODAY AND YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER! Luke 10:27 (TLB) “It says,” he replied, “that you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind. And you must love your neighbor just as much as you love yourself.” 00:11:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUBTHE RICH YOUNG MAN SPOKE WITH JESUShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/15/biblebookclub-when-will-the-kingdom-of-god-beginChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/15/biblebookclub-when-will-the-kingdom-of-god-begin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/15/biblebookclub-when-will-the-kingdom-of-god-beginFri, 15 Apr 2016 13:35:37 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB: WHEN WILL THE KINGDOM OF GOD BEGIN?In Luke 17, one day the Pharisees asked Jesus, “When will the Kingdom of God begin?” Jesus replied, “The Kingdom of God isn’t ushered in with visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘It has begun here in this place or there in that part of the country.’ For the Kingdom of God is within you.” Later he talked again about this with his disciples. “The time is coming when you will long for me to be with you even for a single day, but I won’t be here,” he said. “Reports will reach you that I have returned and that I am in this place or that; don’t believe it or go out to look for me. For when I return, you will know it beyond all doubt. It will be as evident as the lightning that flashes across the skies. FRIENDS, JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES HE WOULD BE COMING BACK ONE DAY! TIME IS IRRELEVANT TO JESUS. ONE DAY IS THE SAME AS ONE YEAR TO JESUS! BUT JESUS ALWAYS KEEPS HIS WORD! YOU CAN BANK ON THE WORD OF GOD! JESUS ANSWERED QUESTIONS IN THE PAST AND HE STILL CONTINUES TO ANSWER QUESTIONS TODAY! Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 00:10:0063656noWHEN WILL THE KINGDOM OF GOD BEGIN?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/12/biblebookclub-god-is-the-god-of-miracles-and-powerChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/12/biblebookclub-god-is-the-god-of-miracles-and-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/12/biblebookclub-god-is-the-god-of-miracles-and-powerTue, 12 Apr 2016 12:25:40 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB: GOD IS THE GOD OF MIRACLES AND POWER!In Joshua, Chapter 3, Joshua told the people: "Today you are going to know for sure that the living God is among you and that he destroy all the people who now live in the land you will soon occupy. Think of it! The Ark of God, who is Lord of the whole earth, will lead you across the river! All of a sudden, far up the river at the city of Adam, near Zarethan, the water began piling up as though against a dam! And the water below that point flowed on to the Dead Sea until the riverbed was empty. Then all the people crossed at a spot where the river was close to the city of Jericho, and the priests who were carrying the Ark stood on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan and waited as all the people passed by. OUR GOD IS A GOD OF MIRACLES! HE WILL DO THE IMPOSSIBLE TO SHOW US HIS POWER OVER ALL THINGS IN HEAVEN, EARTH AND BENEATH THE EARTH. AS GOD LED THE PEOPLE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, HE WILL LEAD US AND GUIDE US TODAY. OUR GOD IS ALIVE! HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER! Hebrews 13:8-9 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your spiritual strength comes as a gift from God, not from ceremonial rules. 00:15:0063656noBIBLEBOOKCLUB,GODPOWERANDMIRACLESGOD IS THE GOD OF MIRACLES AND POWER!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/11/biblebookclub-joshua-lead-the-people-into-the-promise-landChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/11/biblebookclub-joshua-lead-the-people-into-the-promise-land/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/11/biblebookclub-joshua-lead-the-people-into-the-promise-landMon, 11 Apr 2016 13:54:45 GMTBIBLEBOOKCLUB: JOSHUA LEAD THE PEOPLE INTO THE PROMISE LANDIn Joshua, Chapter 3, the Israelis' were getting ready to march into the promise land that God gave to them. The officers, on the third day, went through the camp giving these instructions: “When you see the priests carrying the Ark of God, follow them. You have never before been where we are going now, so they will guide you. Then Joshua summoned all the people and told them, “Come and listen to what the Lord your God has said. Today you are going to know for sure that the living God is among you and that he will, without fail, drive out the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites—all the people who now live in the land you will soon occupy. Think of it! The Ark of God, who is Lord of the whole earth, will lead you across the river! FRIENDS, TODAY WE NEED A JOSHUA WHO HAS COURAGE TO CONQUER ALL THE GIANTS IN OUR LAND! WE DON'T NEED PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT THAT ARE GOING WITH THE WORLD'S AGENDA AND LEADING US INTO UNCHARTED WATERS WHERE GOD IS NOT LEADING US INTO! THE LORD IS ABLE TO DELIVER US FROM EVIL! GOD IS ABLE TO LEAD AMERICA INTO HIS DIVINE PURPOSES IN-SPITE OF OURSELVES. LET GOD LEAD US AND WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS IN JESUS NAME! AMERICA IS IN THE VALLEY OF DECISION! 1 Samuel 17:45 David shouted to the Giant, “You come to me with a sword and a spear, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of the armies of heaven and of Israel the very God whom you have defied.  00:14:0063656noJOSHUA LEAD THE PEOPLE INTO THE PROMISE LANDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/09/the-parable-of-the-barren-fig-treeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/09/the-parable-of-the-barren-fig-tree/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/09/the-parable-of-the-barren-fig-treeSat, 09 Apr 2016 21:37:31 GMTTHE PARABLE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE  In Luke 13, Jesus used this illustration: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if he could find any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. Finally he told his gardener to cut it down. ‘I’ve waited three years and there hasn’t been a single fig!’ he said. ‘Why bother with it any longer? It’s taking up space we can use for something else.’ “‘Give it one more chance,’ the gardener answered. ‘Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer. If we get figs next year, fine; if not, I’ll cut it down.’” FRIENDS, JESUS SAID WE ARE THE BRANCHES AND HE IS THE VINE. WE WILL BEAR FRUIT IF WE REMAIN IN THE VINE. WORKS ALONE CANNOT GET US INTO HEAVEN. SALVATION IS A FREE GIFT FROM GOD. HOWEVER, AFTER WE RECEIVE JESUS, HE EXPECTS US TO BEAR FRUIT. THE FRUIT JESUS IS TALKING ABOUT IS REPRODUCING OURSELVES. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU ARE A CARPENTER, YOU MUST TEACH OTHERS HOW TO BE A CARPENTER. IF WE ARE CHRISTIANS, WE MUST TEACH OTHERS HOW THEY CAN RECEIVE SALVATION, LEARN TO TRUST IN JESUS AND STAY FAITHFUL TO THE END. THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP US TO ACCOMPLISH GOD'S PURPOSES. John 15:16 (TLB) Jesus said: “You didn’t choose me! I chose you! I appointed you to go and produce lovely fruit always, so that no matter what you ask for from the Father, using my name, he will give it to you. 00:13:0063656noTHE PARABLE OF THE BARREN FIG TREEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/08/we-must-be-prepared-for-the-lords-returnChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/08/we-must-be-prepared-for-the-lords-return/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/08/we-must-be-prepared-for-the-lords-returnFri, 08 Apr 2016 12:32:31 GMTWE MUST BE PREPARED FOR THE LORD'S RETURN  IN Luke 12:35-44,Jesus said: “Be prepared—all dressed and ready for your Lord’s return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. There will be great joy for those who are ready and waiting for his return. He himself will seat them and put on a waiter’s uniform and serve them as they sit and eat! He may come at nine o’clock at night—or even at midnight. But whenever he comes, there will be joy for his servants who are ready! “Everyone would be ready for him if they knew the exact hour of his return—just as they would be ready for a thief if they knew when he was coming. So be ready all the time. For I, the Messiah,[a] will come when least expected.” The disciples asked Jesus if this message is only for the disciples or for everyone. Jesus replied, “I’m talking to any faithful, sensible man whose master gives him the responsibility of feeding the other servants. If his master returns and finds that he has done a good job, there will be a reward his master will put him in charge of all he owns. FRIENDS, THIS IS THE MESSAGE OF THE END TIMES. WE MUST BE READY AND WE MUST TELL OTHERS THAT JESUS IS COMING SOON! WE MUST BE LOOKING UP NOW AND SAYING " MARANATHA, COME LORD JESUS." 00:14:0063656noWE MUST BE PREPARED FOR THE LORD'S RETURNhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/07/recognize-jesus-christ-before-menChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/07/recognize-jesus-christ-before-men/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/07/recognize-jesus-christ-before-menThu, 07 Apr 2016 12:20:22 GMTRECOGNIZE JESUS CHRIST BEFORE MEN  In Luke 12, Jesus said: “I, the Messiah will publicly honor you in the presence of God’s angels if you publicly acknowledge me here on earth as your Friend. But I will deny before the angels those who deny me here among men. FRIENDS, BEING POLITICALLY CORRECT DOES NOT WORK WITH GOD! IF WE KNOW JESUS AND ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AS OUR SAVIOR, HE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE US BEFORE HIS FATHER IN HEAVEN! CHRISTIANS ARE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST THE SAVIOR BECAUSE HE SAID IF YOU KNOW JESUS, YOU KNOW THE FATHER! DON'T BE ASHAMED OF KNOWING JESUS AND SERVE HIM ONLY IN YOUR HOME AND IN THE WORKPLACE! WE HAVE BEEN MANDATED TO SHARE HIS BIRTH, LIFE AND RESURRECTION WITH EVERYONE! YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS, COWORKERS, AND THE WHOSOEVER WILL LISTEN.TELL SOMEONE TODAY. Matthew 28:18 Jesus told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and earth. 19 Therefore go and make disciples in all the nations,[b] baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this—that I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” 00:14:0063656noRECOGNIZE JESUS CHRIST BEFORE MENhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/04/jesus-taught-us-how-to-ask-seek-and-knockChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/04/jesus-taught-us-how-to-ask-seek-and-knock/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/04/jesus-taught-us-how-to-ask-seek-and-knockMon, 04 Apr 2016 14:57:23 GMTJESUS TAUGHT US HOW TO ASK, SEEK AND KNOCKIn Luke, Chapter 10, while praying with Jesus, one of his disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. After he taught them the Lord's Prayer, he used this illustration: “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would shout up to him, ‘A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit and I’ve nothing to give him to eat.’ He would call down from his bedroom, ‘Please don’t ask me to get up. The door is locked for the night and we are all in bed. I just can’t help you this time.’ “But I’ll tell you this—though he won’t do it as a friend, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you everything you want just because of your persistence. 9 And so it is with prayer keep on asking and you will keep on getting; keep on looking and you will keep on finding; knock and the door will be opened. Everyone who asks, receives; all who seek, find; and the door is opened to everyone who knocks." FRIENDS, JESUS WILL ANSWER OUR PRAYERS, HOWEVER WE MUST ASK, SEEK AND KNOCK! Philippians 4:6-8 (TLB) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. 00:11:0063656noJESUS TAUGHT US HOW TO ASK, SEEK AND KNOCKhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/01/god-had-the-better-planChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/01/god-had-the-better-plan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/04/01/god-had-the-better-planFri, 01 Apr 2016 12:35:59 GMTGOD HAD THE BETTER PLANIn Luke, 9:28, Jesus took his disciples, Peter, James and John with him into the hills to pray. As he was praying, his face began to shine and his clothing became dazzling white and blazed with light. Then two men (Moses and Elijah) appeared and began talking with Jesus. They were splendid in appearance and glorious to see and they were speaking of his death at Jerusalem to be carried out in accordance with God's plan. FRIENDS, JESUS KNEW HE HAD TO DIE ON THE CROSS. GOD SENT HIM SOME BACK UP FROM HEAVEN (MOSES AND ELIJAH) TO ENCOURAGE HIM. THEN GOD SURROUNDED JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES WITH HIS GLORY CLOUD AND CONFIRMED JESUS AS HIS SON CHOSEN BY GOD TO COMPLETE HIS MISSION ON THE EARTH FOR US! WHAT A TESTIMONY! LET US DRAW NEAR TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW NEAR TO US! Hebrews 7:19 (TLB) But now we have a far better hope, for Christ makes us acceptable to God, and now we may draw near to him. 00:10:0063656noGOD HAD THE BETTER PLANhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/30/first-honor-god-with-your-tithes-and-offeringsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/30/first-honor-god-with-your-tithes-and-offerings/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/30/first-honor-god-with-your-tithes-and-offeringsWed, 30 Mar 2016 08:23:48 GMTFIRST, HONOR GOD WITH YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGSDeuteronomy 14, God gave prosperity or economic laws that would be taught to the people so that God could prosper them in the land. These same laws have been applied to American economy. God's laws was meant to balance the economy and also to meet the needs of the poor and immigrants who lived in their land as well as for welfare programs. God also instructed the people to give a tithe ( a tenth of their income) to God so that the Levites (priests or ministers) could dedicate their lives and work full-time for God. The purpose of the tithe to teach us to put God first in our lives. God said “You must tithe all of your crops every year. Bring this tithe to eat before the Lord your God at the place he shall choose as his sanctuary; this applies to your tithes of grain, new wine, olive oil, and the firstborn of your flocks and herds. THE PURPOSE OF TITHING IS TO TEACH YOU ALWAYS TO PUT GOD FIRST IN YOUR LIVES. If the place the Lord chooses for his sanctuary is so far away that it isn’t convenient to carry your tithes to that place, then you may sell the tithe portion of your crops and herds and take the money to the Lord’s sanctuary. “Every third year you are to use your entire tithe for local welfare programs: Give it to the Levites who have no inheritance among you, or to foreigners, or to widows and orphans within your city, so that they can eat and be satisfied; and then Jehovah your God will bless you and your work. FRIENDS, I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN I PUT GOD FIRST, HE ALWAYS BLESSES ME MORE THAN I CAN THINK OR IMAGINE AND KEEP THE ENEMY FROM ROBBING US FROM OUR BLESSINGS. 1 Corinthians 16:2 On every Lord’s Day each of you should put aside something from what you have earned during the week, and use it for this offering. The amount depends on how much the Lord has helped you earn. 00:15:0063656noFIRSTFIRST, HONOR GOD WITH YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/29/has-our-world-gone-madChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/29/has-our-world-gone-mad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/29/has-our-world-gone-madTue, 29 Mar 2016 16:26:51 GMTHAS OUR WORLD GONE MAD?BIBLEBOOKCLUB: DEUTERONOMY 11:1-12:32, LUKE 8:22-39, PSALM 70:1-5, PROVERBS 12:4 In Deuteronomy 12, before the people of Israel entered the promise land, God gave them some rules they would be responsible to keep when they conquer the land God gave them. God said: “Be careful to obey all of these commandments. If you do what is right in the eyes of the Lord your God, all will go well with you and your children forever. When he destroys the nations in the land where you will live, don’t follow their example in worshiping their gods. Do not ask, ‘How do these nations worship their gods?’ and then go and worship as they do! You must not insult the Lord your God like that! These nations have done horrible things that he hates, all in the name of their religion. They have even roasted their sons and daughters in front of their gods. Obey all the commandments I give you. Do not add to or subtract from them. FRIENDS, DO YOU SEE THESE SIMILARITIES IN THE WORLD TODAY? THE WORLD HAS LOST ITS SENSE OF WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG. THE BIBLE SAYS, IN THE LAST DAYS, EVIL WILL BE CALLED GOOD AND GOOD WILL BE CALLED EVIL. EVIL LIFE-STYLES ARE GOOD. EVIL WORKS ARE NOT PROSECUTED AND DECADENCE AND SENSUAL PLEASURES ARE WORSHIPED! DO ALL GODS LEAD TO HEAVEN? IS THIS TRUE OR FALSE? PRAY FOR AMERICA TO RETURN TO GOD ALMIGHTY WHO WAS AND IS AND IS TO COME! 00:13:0063656noHAS OUR WORLD GONE MAD?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/27/god-is-faithful-for-a-thousand-generationsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/27/god-is-faithful-for-a-thousand-generations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/27/god-is-faithful-for-a-thousand-generationsSun, 27 Mar 2016 11:30:11 GMTGOD IS FAITHFUL FOR A THOUSAND GENERATIONSBIBLEBOOKCLUB: DEUTERONOMY 5:1-6:25, LUKE 7:11-35, PSALM 68:19-35, PROVERBS 11:29-31 In Deuteronomy 6, God said to the Jewish people before they went into the promise land: For you are a holy people, dedicated to the Lord your God. He has chosen you from all the people on the face of the whole earth to be his own chosen ones. He didn’t choose you and pour out his love upon you because you were a larger nation than any other, for you were the smallest of all! It was just because he loves you, and because he kept his promise to your ancestors. Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is the faithful God who for a thousand generations keeps his promises and constantly loves those who love him and who obey his commands. FRIENDS TODAY, GOD IS SPEAKING TO THIS GENERATION AS HE SPOKE TO OTHER GENERATIONS BEFORE US! WE HAVE BEEN CHOSEN. 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; 00:14:0063656noGOD IS FAITHFUL FOR A THOUSAND GENERATIONShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/24/its-time-to-go-into-the-promised-landChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/24/its-time-to-go-into-the-promised-land/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/24/its-time-to-go-into-the-promised-landThu, 24 Mar 2016 14:41:39 GMTITS TIME TO GO INTO THE PROMISED LANDBIBLEBOOKCLUB: DEUTERONOMY 2:1-3:29, LUKE 6:12-38, PSALM 67:1-7, PROVERBS 11:27 In Deuteronomy 2, The children of Israel refused to go into the promise land because they feared the giants in the land and they didn't trust God to keep them safe. For that reason, God made them turn back and stay in the desert . For 40 years, they wandered around Mount Seir until the generation that didn't trust God died in the desert. Then God began to speak to the next generation about the Giants He would help them conquer in the promised land. God said "while you were in the desert for these 40 years, you have not lacked anything. The Lord watched over you and blessed you every step of the way. Now cross over the river and begin to take possession of the promised land. Beginning today, I will make people throughout the whole earth tremble with fear because of you and dread your arrival." The new generation had faith and believed the word of God and moved into the promised land. FRIENDS, GOD HAS A PROMISE LAND FOR EACH ONE OF US AND BY BELIEVING THAT GOD IS ABLE TO DO MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGINE! HAVE FAITH IN GOD AND YOU WILL CONQUER THE GIANTS IN THE LAND. THE NEW GENERATION CONQUERED BECAUSE THEY TRUSTED GOD TO HELP THEM EACH STEP OF THE WAY! Deuteronomy 6:17-18 (TLB) You must actively obey him in everything he commands. Only then will you be doing what is right and good in the Lord’s eyes. If you obey him, all will go well for you, and you will be able to go in and possess the good land that the Lord promised your ancestors. 00:15:0063656noITS TIME TO GO INTO THE PROMISED LANDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/21/jesus-name-above-all-namesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/21/jesus-name-above-all-names/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/21/jesus-name-above-all-namesMon, 21 Mar 2016 11:46:55 GMTJESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMESNUMBERS 32:1-33:39, LUKE 4:31-5:11, PSALM 64:1-10, PROVERBS 11:22 In Luke 4, Jesus preached in the synagogue every Saturday. The people were amazed because He spoke the truth instead of merely quoting the opinions of others. The people brought Jesus all the sick people that were in their homes, no matter what their diseases were and he healed every one. Some were possessed by demons the demons came out at his command shouting, "You are the Son of God". FRIENDS, JESUS WAS AND STILL IS THE SON OF GOD! HIS NAME IS ABOVE ALL NAMES. HIS SHED BLOOD HAS POWER TO SAVE, HEAL AND DELIVER! EVEN THE DEMONS KNOW WHO JESUS IS! WHAT MORE CAN WE ASK FOR? Acts 4: 9 if you mean the good deed done to the cripple, and how he was healed, 10 let me clearly state to you and to all the people of Israel that it was done in the name and power of Jesus from Nazareth, the Messiah, the man you crucified—but God raised back to life again. It is by his authority that this man stands here healed! Romans 14:11 (KJV) For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.BIBLEBOOKCLUB:    00:11:0063656noJESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/19/los-sacerdotes-sabian-que-jesus-era-el-reyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/19/los-sacerdotes-sabian-que-jesus-era-el-rey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/19/los-sacerdotes-sabian-que-jesus-era-el-reySat, 19 Mar 2016 14:25:47 GMTLOS SACERDOTES SABIAN QUE JESUS ERA EL REYEn Lucas 3, Lucas, un discípulo de Jesús que escribió el libro de Lucas en el Nuevo Testamento expone linaje de Jesús. El linaje de Jesús es importante para nosotros saber porque el pueblo judío siempre sigue la ley que Moses recibieron de Dios aun hasta hoy. Los sacerdotes judíos juzgados personas por su herencia. Estos mismos sacerdotes judíos sabían linaje de Jesús porque sabían lo de su nacimiento, juventud y adultos. No puede negar que era de un linaje real. Descensos de Jesús se remonta al rey David, Noé, Abraham, Enoc y finalmente a Adán que fue hecho por Dios! AMIGOS, JESÚS ERA UN REY DESDE EL PRINCIPIO DEL TIEMPO! NACIÓ EN EL LINAJE DEL REY DAVID EN LA TIERRA. 1 Juan 1 (RVR1995) Lo que era desde el principio, lo que hemos oído, lo que hemos visto con nuestros ojos, lo que hemos contemplado y palparon nuestras manos tocante al Verbo de vida pues la vida fue manifestada y la hemos visto, y testificamos y os anunciamos la vida eterna, la cual estaba con el Padre y se nos manifesto lo que hemos visto y oído, eso os anunciamos, para que también vosotros tengáis comunión con nosotros; y nuestra comunión verdaderamente es con el Padre y con su Hijo Jesucristo. Estas cosas os escribimos para que vuestro gozo sea completo. Éste es el mensaje que hemos oído de él y os anunciamos: Dios es luz y no hay ningunas tinieblas en él. 6 Si decimos que tenemos comunión con él y andamos en tinieblas, mentimos y no practicamos la verdad. 00:14:0063656noLOS SACERDOTES SABIAN QUE JESUS ERA EL REYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/18/john-prepared-the-way-for-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/18/john-prepared-the-way-for-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingh20talkradio/2016/03/18/john-prepared-the-way-for-jesusFri, 18 Mar 2016 14:08:55 GMTJOHN PREPARED THE WAY FOR JESUSBIBLEBOOKCLUB: NUMBERS 26:52-28:15, LUKE 3:1-22, PSALM 61:1-8, PROVERBS 11:16-17 In Luke, Chapter 3, a message came from John, the Baptiste while he was living in the desert. Then God called him from the desert to preach the Word of God. Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had turned to God and away from their sins, in order to be forgiven. In the words of Isaiah the prophet, John was “a voice shouting from the barren wilderness, Prepare a road for the Lord to travel on! Widen the pathway before him! Level the mountains! Fill up the valleys! Straighten the curves! Smooth out the ruts! And then all mankind shall see the Savior sent from God.’”FRIENDS, JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHED DURING THE THE ROMAN EMPIRE. JOHN WAS BORN AROUND THE SAME TIME AS JESUS! HIS MINISTRY WAS TO PREPARE THE WAY FOR JESUS! JOHN WAS BEHEADED FOR THE GOSPEL AND SPEAKING THE TRUTH TO THE PEOPLE IN THE GOVERNMENT! JOHN WAS A TESTIMONY FOR US TODAY! WE MUST SPEAK THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES! 00:10:0063656noJOHN PREPARED THE WAY FOR JESUS