Friday, 23 June 2017

SABBATH IN EDEN

GENESIS 2:1-3
God established the Sabbath long before man sinned, thousands of years before the Jewish nation.

Thing to Note down.
>It was given to man as special gift and was given to a demarcation in all generation to be a sign (Jeremiah 20:12, 20).

>It is a weekly Sabbath which is part and parcel of the moral law and not ceremonial law.{Gen. 2:1,2; Exo. 20:8-11}
>Was given by God and not by man.(Luke 2:27-28)
>Was given before man sinned(Gen. 2 compare with Gen. 3)
>Jesus Proved the Sabbath(Luke 4:16)
>Jesus In Matthew 5:18-19 says, "Think not that I am come to destroy the Law and the prophets:i am not come to destroy but To fulfill.
...till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one title shall in no wise pass from the law,...
This implies to all the ten commandments .Therefore the Sabbath is still existing(Hebrews 4:9, 12)

Thursday, 11 May 2017

Creation of God

In Genesis 1 the Bible talks about the creation of God, every thing was in perfect existence but When Sin came in everything was corrupt, now even that which died not came to die.

Flowers as if they will never fade way, Man as if he will never die.
But The Bible in Isaiah do say that man's life is like unto a flower or grass which is today in the morning fresh but Fades away in a twinkling of an eye. We are living in borrowed time!!!
Watch your steps Jesus is coming soon and we don't know how soon is the soon of his soon coming.
Shalom.

Monday, 27 March 2017

What are the Scriptures for?


 How Do We Study the Scriptures?
One of the purposes of God's Word is to give us hope. Romans 15:4 says, "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."
The Scriptures make us wise unto salvation. They show us the plan of salvation and how we can appropriate its benefits to ourselves, and become reconciled unto God, and someday live in the earth made new (2 Timothy 3:15).
The Scriptures reveal Jesus as Saviour. "Search the scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me" (John 5:39). The Scriptures referred to here is the Old Testament. Those who teach that these Scriptures are not applicable to us do not understand what Jesus is saying.
If we want to find more about Jesus, we need to not restrict ourselves only to the Gospels or Paul's books. The entire Bible will reveal the beauty of God's character.
#1: Ask for God's help. When we study the Scriptures, we need to study wisely and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
We do not naturally understand spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14). In order for us to understand the Bible, we need to have our minds enlightened by the renewing effects of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:23,24). This is a very important principle that many forget. People think that they can just open the Bible and start figuring things out all by themselves. That is one reason why so many denominations, factions, and differing opinions exist in Christendom.The opinions or deductions of man of God's Word are seen as sufficient to understand Scripture. But it isn't. Spiritual things are spiritually discerned and we require help from the Inspiration behind the written Word. 
The Holy Spirit guides us as we study. "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth" (John 16:13). As we open our hearts to the Spirit's influence and compare spiritual things with spiritual, God will guide us. Before studying the Bible, we should always ask the Holy Spirit to be with us so that we can rightly discern what the Word is trying to tell us.
#2: Compare Scripture with Scripture. When studying the Bible, we must compare Scripture with Scripture, "For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line: here a little and there a little" (Isaiah 28:10). We must remember that the Bible is not one book but 66 books written over a period of 1500 years. That very fact allows us to use the Bible to interpret itself. When we do this, we will discover truth.
As we study the Bible, we need to approach it with an open mind, willing to follow what it shows us. "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself" (John 7:17).
God does not desire us to be ignorant. He has caused His Word to be written so that anyone can understand it if they want to. When studying prophecy, the Bible is its own interpreter, giving definitions for the symbols it uses. We don't need to guess or make wild assumptions.
#3: Use all of the Bible. We must not ignore parts of the Bible that don't suit us, or discard portions of the Bible as not applicable, or add our own words to it.
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book (Revelation 22:18-19).
If we come across a text that seems to contradict other texts, we can safely assume that we do not have a complete understanding of the doctrine that is being studied. Reading the text in context is important. But equally important is to look at the verse in context with all other verses on the same subject. God's Word never changes, and certainly never contradicts itself. If we believe this, then we can have parameters for interpreting Scripture. God cannot lie. If He says one thing in one part of the Bible, He cannot be saying something else elsewhere. Only one understanding can be the right one. 
As you open up your mind to the Word of God, be sure to ask God for His Spirit to enlighten you as you study. With an earnest willing heart, free of preconceived ideas and interpretations, God can and will show you the true understanding of what you are studying. 
May God bless you as you begin an adventure with God in His Word

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Monday, 20 February 2017

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Saturday, 18 February 2017

ON THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYER

ON THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Prayer Is Intercession
Prayer, yet again, is intercession which I have defined as petition on behalf of my neighbor, my friend, a relation and any other; an entreat for his good, his prosperity, physical, mental and spiritual, his beatitude petitioning God to forgive them their sins, to provide them the saving and enabling Grace so they shall be kept to keep watching and praying and walking God’s strait and narrow path of righteousness and mercy and truth. Consider Paul’s burden for Israel found in Romans chapter nine and chapter ten: the apostle intercedes for Israel of the flesh so that they shall come to the saving and eternal knowledge of God revealed in Jesus Christ whose body is the whole constitution of spiritual Israel; he prays for their salvation, their forgiveness, and their prosperity, he beseeches the God of heaven for their wellbeing and their safety  and  in all this it is clear that  any egocentric- self centered interests are completely obliterated, it is for the salvation and the  good of the  other that we intercede. In the Book of Numbers chapter six verses 23-27, the prophet Moses is instructed by God to admonish Aaron and his sons that they intercede for the children of Israel. In Job 42 verse 8, Eliphaz the Temanite is spoken to by God that in offering his sacrifices, Job shall pray interceding for him that his offering shall be acceptable before Him; and in Isaiah 62:6, we are told by the prophet that God has “set watchmen upon thy walls…which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence.” That is to say, keep not silent, pray, intercede for the peace and  victory of the city of Jehovah, the church of the Firstborn, Jerusalem, the place of righteousness; and in I Timothy 2:1, the great apostle to the world, Paul, wrote to young Timothy exhorting him saying, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving thanks, be made for all men.”(emphasis mine). And James writes, “Is any sick among you ? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord…Confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a Righteous man availeth much.” James 5:14, 16; that Righteous Man is Jesus Christ Himself the Mediator of the new covenant, the Great Intercessor for those who call upon His great Name.
Yes, the Word of God contains many instances of the Lord God answering the intercessory prayers offered by His children for others that His Name may be known and exalted;-
-God answered the intercessory prayer of Abraham when Abraham prayed for his son Ishmael, and God said, “…as for Ishmael, I have heard: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful…” Gen 17:18-27.
-In Gen 20:7, 17-18, God instructed Abimelech to restore to Abraham his wife and that the prophet was to pray interceding for him; “So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech…”
-It is in Exodus 17:8-16 that we are enabled by God to see that in the battle between the Israelites and the Amalekites, the Israelites became victorious when Moses prayed for them interceding for them, lifting up his hands, lifting the Banner of God and that Banner is the Cross of Jesus Christ, which is the banner of victory.
-When the children of God transgressed the law by their idolatries, Moses the prophet of Jehovah prayed interceding for them; the God of  heaven answered this prayer for His Word tells us that “… the Lord repented of the evil which He thought to do unto the people.” Exodus 32:11-14, 30-34; read Num 21:7-8
-In Deuteronomy 9:20, Moses recounted to the people the incident of the golden calf and because the Lord was angry with Aaron, the servant of God prayed interceding for Aaron and the Lord heard and answered that prayer.
-When Miriam and Aaron had become bitter with the way God had been leading His people by the hand of Moses, the Holy Scriptures inform us that “…the anger of the Lord was kindled against them; and He departed. And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow…” verse 9-10, and so Moses interceded for Miriam as written in Num 12:13 and the Lord God answered the petition of His servant and Miriam received the healing touch of God.
-Samuel prayed for Israel even when the ark was brought from the Philistines: “And the children of Israel said unto Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us, that He will save us…” I Samuel 7:8, and Samuel answered and said, “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way.” 12:23 showing us clearly that there is a transgression in ceasing to pray, and more so in ceasing to do intercessory prayer for others.
-It is in II Chronicles 6: 12-42 that we find the intercessory prayer of Solomon, in which he was praying for the manifestation of the glory and the truth of God amongst His people; and the Lord God answered the prayer for “…the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt- offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house…” ch 7:1-3
-Elijah the prophet interceded for the woman of Zarepath whose son had died and God revived the woman’s son. I Kings 17:20-22
-In the Acts 9:40, the apostle Peter  prayed interceding that  Tabitha be revived  through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Lord Jesus answered the request of His people, reviving Tabitha and the Apostle Peter stood up  presenting her to the people who were there. read Acts 28:8
-And it is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself who intercedes for us and prays for our safekeeping in His program of our salvation that in John 17, the Master Intercessor prays for all of His dear children to be kept in Him who is the Truth.
-On the cross of ignominy and death, our Saviour who is Himself the High Priest and yet the Sacrifice for our sins, prays for us that the forgiveness of our sins be effectual, be completely expiatory. -So we are able to learn and understand that God hears and answers prayer; yes, He answers my prayers, and He has answered me now and again, and will yet answer me again. It is for the truth of His love upon you  that He waits on you to speak to Him so your prayers can be answered speedily. Yes friend, the ministry of praying is the ministry which our God has given to everyone of His children. Each one of us has been called upon to engage in the work of praying for the other, for their good in Christ Jesus, for their sanctification in Him who died and rose again to bless us with a new life. Many of us have neglected this ministry of praying, this ministry of the prayers of intercession and Jesus Christ our Lord and friend is in this instance calling us to our duty to pray interceding for others"- Evangelist Titus Brown Banda, Speaker, Banner of Truth Ministry- 00260961000077