Be ye therefore imitators of God, as dearly beloved children; 2 And walk ye in love, as also Christ loved us, and gave himself for us a gift and sacrifice to God for a smell of sweet odor. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith,… Read More Thought for today “Being imitators of God” (October 07)
Thou shalt not sacrifice to Jehovah thy God an ox and a sheep which shall be in it a blemish, any evil word, for it is an abomination to Jehovah thy God. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; Dt 17:1). (1876). American… Read More Thought for today “Concerning sacrifices to God or gods” (April 30)
Righteousness is a universal need, and God’s provision of it was typically indicated in the ritual of the law. The offerings were designed to impress certain elemental lessons concerning man’s unrighteousness, and the need for the provision of a way of approach to God. But many witnessed the ritual and were attracted by it, yet… Read More Today’s thought “The purpose of the offerings” (February 27)
It is easy to make offerings to the Lord which cost us little or nothing. The poor woman’s meagre gift was the greatest of all because it was so real a sacrifice. In the light of Christ’s judgement there are probably few of us who have given much. There may be some of us who… Read More Today’s thought “Offerings to God” (February 16)
Early in Acts we read of Peter preaching, “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out” (3:19). All who do this should be “eagerly waiting for him” ready for when he comes “to save those who” are doing this, with oil in the lamps, ready to cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom!… Read More Todays tought (June 2) Repenting whilst eagerly waiting for Christ’s return
Coming together From the acts of apostles and from early civil writings of the first century of our contemporary era we come to know that those who want to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ tried to come together at different occasions. There was not set one specific day in the week, but they could… Read More Why we do not keep to a Sabbath or a Sunday or Lord’s Day #6 Sunday or the Lord’s day
Fulfilment As we showed in the previous chapters several men of God knew their position very well and where convinced they needed the Most High Creator of all things. Even the son of God never claimed to be able to do something without the Force of his Father. He too often prayed for extended periods… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #18 Fulfilment
Condition In the history of humankind there have been also men of God who did not get answers from God like they wanted. Even though David had called out to God day and night, God had not answered all the prayers of King David. “(1) My Ěl, My Ěl, why have You forsaken Me –… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #10 Prayer #8 Condition
Prayer Communication and manifestation John Calvin (Jehan Cauvin / Jean Calvin ) the influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation summarized prayer as when “we call upon Him to manifest Himself to us in all His perfections.” We may find different aspects of prayer. Prayer is mentioning the calling upon someone. It is… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #8 Prayer #6 Communication and manifestation
Trust, Faith and Prayer Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 voice of God A voice to be taken serious David remembered how the Almighty God had spoken His words to all with a great voice and how those Words were written down to be remembered and taken at heart. 22 “These Words יהוה… Read More Trusting, Faith, calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 Voice of God #3 A voice to be taken Seriously
And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, having been sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong messenger proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loosen its seals?” And no one… Read More An unblemished and spotless lamb foreknown
Under the Tags “Worship” and “Worshipping” you shall be able to find articles concerning adoration paid to a person a god or God as well as about the religious service of a person or community of persons. The worship can be a profound admiration and affection, an act of revering or adoring, to glorify, a… Read More Worship and worshipping
All those bad things which come over this world is it whether or not punishment from God? This world is hit regularly by disasters. Today we can see enough signs that we have come in the End Times as described in the Holy Scriptures. In such a way coming difficulties over us are already notified… Read More Bad things no punishment from God
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