May I have a WORD with you?

References: Introduction - vs 1-4The truth that shows us how to live godly livesWe have confidence becauseGod, not pseudo-godsἀψευδής (aps-yoo-dace') - not lying or falseFrom ἄλφα (as a negative particle) and (think how a is used as a prefix for “not” like asymptomaticψεῦδος - whatever is not what it seems to beof perverse, impious, deceitful preceptsPseudon

References: Lent is a time when we get attentive of our need for confession and repentance. Our sin, individually and collectively bring consequences and God’s wrath.Isaiah 24:1-6 ESVv 4 - אָמַל (aw-mal') languishto be weak, to droop, to languish, to be exhausted Jer 14:1-3, 7-10, 13-16, 20-22 NLTHow does the behavior of God’s Chosen people resemble our world today?A compa

References: The Transfiguration of JesusMt 17:1-9; Mk 9:2-10; Lk 9:28-36μεταμορφόω (met-am-or-fo'-o)Moses and ElijahThe Law and the ProphetsThey discussed His exodus (departure)Law & ProphetsMt 7:12 - the golden ruleMt 22:37-40 - the greatest commandmentsJohn 1:45 - Philip to Nathaniel - the One of whom the OT (Moses in the Law and also the Prophets) tellsRom 3:21 -

References: Reading the Psalms - came across Ps 14Compare vs 2&3 with 4-6Footnote to Romans 3:10-12The Rom passage has footnote that brings in Ps 53Compare Ps 14 with Ps 53Psalm 14 primarily uses "the Lord" (Yahweh), while Psalm 53 uses "God" (Elohim).Ps 14 God's deliverance of the righteous. Ps 53 the defeat of the wicked.vs 4 - the evil doers, evil workers, those who do or wo

References: Luke 6:27-36The “Golden Rule” - v 31Reciprocityv 35 - be like JesusGrace - give freely, even to those who are unthankfulActs 11:15-18The gifts of repentance and faithδίδωμι (did'-o-mee)to give, to give something to someoneof one's own accord to give one something, to his advantageto bestow a giftto grant, give to one asking, let haveGrace and reciprocity can

References: Blessed are those who mourn… (Mt 5:4) πενθέω (pen-theh'-o)This is not something to strive for in order to be blessedRather, an example of the power of the Kingdom of God.Isa. 25:6-9 - swallowing up death - בָּלַע (baw-lah')Prov 1:10-14 - the dark side engulfing the innocentEx 7:10-13 - Illustrative of God’s Kingdom engulfing the kingdom of darkness God

References: … you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!Mt 5:20 - exceed the righteousnessπερισσεύω - (per-is-syoo'-o) - to exceed a fixed number of measure, to be left over and above a certain number or measurea thing which overflows unto one, something falls to the lot of one in large measureMt 14, Mk 6, Lk 9, Jn 6 - feeding miracleExceeding abundance - left over bre

References: “Repent …, for the Kingdom … is near. (Mt 4:17)Kingdom - βασιλεία (bas-il-i'-ah)Of heaven (Mt) - 45xOf God (Mk, Lk, [Jn]) - 51x & 2xWhat is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “the Kingdom of God?”Heaven - #1 answerThink first not in terms of placeThink in terms of the function of ruling over…The reign of the kingThe reign of THE Ki

References: The @ 30 hours of travel as a sort of deathJet lag or sheol - שְׁאוֹל (sheh-ole')the underworldSheol - the OT designation for the abode of the deadplace of no return1 Sam 28 - Saul & Samuelwicked sent there for punishmentrighteous not abandoned to itJob 14:13-20v 13 - the grave is sheolv 19 - you destroy people’s hope - תִּקְוָה (tik-vaw') Job didn�

References: Why pray?This week at camp in KenyaThe relationship of prayerThe work of prayerThe structure of practiced prayerThe HOME of prayerThe vision of prayerSPIT Prayer - 1 Tim 2:1-4Suplications - δέησις (deh'-ay-sis)need, indigence, want, privationa seeking, asking, entreatingBringing to God whatever is on your heartPrayers - προσευχή (pros-yoo-khay')prayer ad