may 14 2012

It is raining here today. James is just now coming home from work he is running late today. Cody's field day is not going to happen today because of the rain. I have done some of the lesson in chapter 18 o genesis this morning. Called in dad's meds aready . We are having roast for supper tonight,

Daily bible reading

Today I read rev 13 and 3 July 17 2012 read and posted Exodus 33 and Judges 6-7 postedin multiply my sited

light of the world for Christ

We are the light that the world see. As christains we are to let them see Christ were ever we may be . To do that we have to let God be the leader of our lives.

Peek a boo

"Peek A Boo - I see You."I overheard my neighbor's child." Peek A Boo - I love You."I watched and listened for awhile.
The little girl skipped down the walk, Humming as she moved.From time to time, I'd see her stop,And sing her childish tune.
"Peek A Boo - I see You."Her sweet face looked so intent."Peek A Boo - I love You."Then down the path she went.
I saw her do this several times,Poor, lonesome child, I thought.She only has a nursery rhyme,To go with her on her walk.
"Peek A Boo - I see You."She did it then once more."Peek A Boo - I love You."Then I scurried out my door.
I could not stand it any longer,What did this child see?I hurried up and caught her,Hoping she'd explain to me.
"Peek A Boo - I see You."Her face buried in some Daisies."Peek A Boo - I love You."Was this child crazy?
"Honey," I called out to her,"What are You looking at?"(I may have to tell her mother,And I needed all the facts.)
She gave me a vacant stare.And said, "There's nothing's wrong!I see Lord Jesus everywhere,That's why I sing my song."
"Mama says He's in the flowers,And He's in the bushes and the trees.And He's in rainbows and in showers,And He's even in the breeze."
"I see Him everywhere I look,And I like to tell Him so.You see, He's not just in The Book,He's everywhere I go."
"Peek A Boo - I see You."I peeked into her precious face."Peek A Boo - I love You."Then I thanked God for such grace.

	Romans Introduction By the time Paul wrote Romans, he had preached in many churches for years. His desire was to visit the church in Rome after he went to Jerusalem. However, as Paul endeavored to go to Rome, the Holy Spirit warned him about the peril awaiting him in Jerusalem (Acts 21:10-14). What if he were unable to make it to Rome? Then he must write them a letter so comprehensive that the Christians in Rome had the gospel Paul preached, even if Paul himself were not able to visit them. Therefore, in Romans, we have a thorough record of God and His plan of redemption for all mankind. Romans Chapter 1 1. How does Paul introduce himself in this letter to the Romans? vs. 1 1) bondservant of Jesus Christ 2) called to be an apostle 3)separated to the gospel of God 2. Paul was set apart for the Gospel of God. When did God promise this Gospel to mankind? vs. 2 -through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures, which is basically means it was foretold in the OT and revealed in the NT. 3. From the beginning of the ages, God has been promising the Gospel, the good news of a Saviour that would be sent to mankind to save them from their sins. Comment on these verses: Luke 24:25-27-He said that what had been told thru the prophtes of old, beginning with Moses, had come to be fulfilled in Him ( Jesus Christ) Luke 24:44-45 -He tried to make them see, that all He had done, and said, and all that had happened to Him, was told of long ago, and had to come to pass. By doing this, he was attempting to make them understand that He was the fulfillment of the prophecies, the Messiah had come to earth. 4. What is contained in the good news, the Gospel message in regard to God's Son, the Lord Jesus Christ? vs. 3-4-these verses tell us that Jesus Christ has all power, even power over death, as was shown, in his resurrection. He had to come and be born IN THE FLESH for all of this to happen. 1)born of the seed of David 2)power, according to the spirit of holiness 3)resurrection from the dead. 5. What kind of faith was Paul and the other apostles to introduce to the the Gentile nations? vs. 5 -grace and apostleship??? 6. Paul told the believers in Rome that they were also the called of Jesus Christ and the beloved of God. What is every believer called as? vs. 7a -saints Note: All Christians are 'saints' in that they are positionally "set apart" or "sanctified" to God and are "holy" through the righteousness imparted by the Lord Jesus Christ to them. 7. Paul greets the church in Rome with grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. What is the first thing He thanks God for concerning this family of believers in Rome? vs. 8 -for all of them who have faith in Him 8. How often did Paul pray for these believers in Rome? vs. 9 -without ceasing, always in his prayers. 9. What did he always request in his prayers when praying for them? vs. 10 -that God would allow him to come to them Paul longed to see them and see that they were established in their knowledge and in their spiritual gifts. He needed their encouragement as much as he longed to give them his. (vs.11-12) He wanted them to know that he had planned to come to them many times, but had been prevented so far from coming. 10. Who did Paul say he was obligated to preach the Gospel to? vs. 14 - greeks and barbarians, wise and unwise. 11. He was eager to preach in Rome as well. Why was Paul not ashamed of the gospel? Give the two reasons he gives. vs. 16-17 -the just shall live by faith, and the unjust will feel the wrath of God 1)just shall live by faith 2)wrath of God revealed by unjust Note: Why must all men be justified by faith? The entire human race is guilty of ungodliness and unrighteousness. The greatest peril facing the human race: the wrath of God. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven. The idea is simple but sobering - God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against the human race, and the human race deserves the wrath of God. We must not forget that the wrath of God is not to be compared with the human emotion and actions of anger, but is completely righteous in character. In Romans 1:16, Paul spoke of salvation - but what are we saved from? First and foremost, we are saved from the wrath of God that we righteously deserve. In the next portion of the letter (Romans 1:18-3:20), Paul’s goal is not to proclaim the good news, but to demonstrate the absolute necessity of the good news of salvation from God’s righteous wrath. In salvation, God delivers us physically as well as spiritually from the absolute fruit of wickedness that would destroy our lives if we continued on that course. Salvation is God's plan to rescue us from destruction and to restore us to the experiences with God that we could not have in our sinful state of nature. 12. When we live ungodly and unrighteous lives, what are we suppressing; not allowing to come forth? vs. 18 -the truth 13. What has God made evident to all mankind and how has He done it? vs. 19-20 -his invisible attributes are easily seen in the things he has made, but yet many refuse to believe, his eternal power, and his Godhead. 14. Does any man have an excuse not to believe in God? Why or why not? vs. 19-20 -no excuse whatsoever, for God has made Himself clearly shown, in the things that are made. 15. Every man knows there is a God. How do they get so far away from Him in their choice to not believe? vs. 21 - 25the fell far from God in their actions, and beliefs, so God let them go into the desires of their hearts, and in their "wisdom" they became as "fools" Note: When man decides that they want to be at the center of their own universe, they worship themselves above God. This is humanism and the prevalent false religion of our day. God has given each one of us a freewill but we are not free to choose the consequences of our unbelief. When God gives us over to our own lusts and impurities, we will reap what we have desired to sow in exalting ourselves above His love and design for us. 16. When God gives mankind over to their own degrading passions, what is the result many times? vs. 26-27 -homosexuality, and things not normal for man and women to feel and experience. Note: How does this prove that God never designed anyone to be homosexual? Should any church group ever condone this lifestyle or allow the false conception that people could be born this way? This is a result of refusing to accept God's design for our lives. 17. What do the homosexuals, whether man or woman, receive in their own bodies for this sin against God and His creation? vs. 27 -the penalty for their error that is due them 18. What are other results of not acknowledging God as "God" in our lives? When God gives us over to the depraved minds that we have apart from Him, what are the results that manifest in us? List them below and if you have time, look up their meanings and give a more thorough definition for each. Vs.28-31 - 1)unloving 2)unforgiving 3)unmerciful 4)sexual immorality 5)wickedness 6)maliciousness 7)covetousness 8)full of envy 9)murder 10)strife 11)deceit 12)evil mindedness 13)whisperers 14)backbiters 15)haters of God 16)violent 17)proud 18)boasters 19)inventors of evil things. 20)disobedient to parents 21)undiscerning 19. Each person knows in their heart of hearts; in their God-given conscience that those who have a habitual life in these things are worthy of death (God's wrath). They go ahead and do them anyway. What else do they do? vs. 32 -approve of others doing the same things. Note: In Chapter 2, Paul will establish that we are all guilty of falling short of God's design, but he will begin to unfold the hope we have in being restored to a right relationship with God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. For today, answer the questions: Is any man excused from not believing in God and embracing His righteous standard of living?no Are you ashamed of the Gospel? no If not, how will you share the hope of Christ and the salvation blessing with others starting now? Your summary and prayer today:Lord , help me to be all you would have me to be and all you would have me do today, let it honor and glorify you. In Jesus name, amen n amen Written by Brenda LeMoine for Heart & Home Bible Fellowship짤 with permission to use on RTB website only. For personal or ministry related use, please email Brenda for permission and conditions.
	-- "Keep holding to His nail-scarred hand; it is where we find the strength to face another day"

roman self study with read the bible group

Romans Introduction Notes:
From Bible Pathways
The Christian life is progressively revealed in the Book of Romans.

The main theme is the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. . . . For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith (Romans 1:16-17; comp. Habakkuk 2:4).

Chapters 1 - 3 establish three facts: 1. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness (Romans 1:18); 2. Both Jews and Gentiles . . . are all under sin (3:9-11); 3. By the deeds of the Law there shall no flesh (person) be justified (3:20).

Chapters 4 - 5 explain that the righteous God has provided the only way for anyone to be forgiven of all their sins: Jesus our Lord . . . was delivered (put to death) for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (4:24-25; 5:1).

Chapter 6 explains the meaning and importance of believer's baptism: Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death? Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life (6:3-4).

Chapters 7 - 8 reveal the conflict that exists between the believer's new spiritual nature and the old fleshly (sinful) nature. The victory is also revealed: If Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. . . . Therefore, brethren, we are debtors (under obligation), not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify (put to death) the deeds of the body, ye shall live (8:10,12-13).

Chapters 9 - 11 declare a universal Gospel (Good News) to all mankind: There is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved (10:12-13).

Chapters 12 -16 contain guidelines for spiritual growth and insight: (1) present your bodies a living sacrifice . . . unto God; (2) be not conformed to this world; (3) be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove (discern) what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (12:1-2).

Paul emphasizes how important the Old Testament is to an understanding of the nature of God and of the Christian life: For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning (15:4).
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ps 107:1-16

Read Psalm 107:1-16
Hudson Taylor, the humble servant of God to China, demonstrated extraordinary trust in God's faithfulness. In his journal he wrote:
"Our heavenly Father is a very experienced One. He knows very well that His children wake up with a good appetite every morning...He sustained 3 million Israelites in the wilderness for 40 years. We do not expect He will send 3 million missionaries to China; but if He did. He would have ample means to sustain them all...Depend on it. God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply."
We may be faint & weary, but our heavenly Father is all-powerful. Our feeling may fluctuate, but He is unchangeable. Even creation itself is a record of His steadfastness. That's why we can sing these words from a hymn by Thomas Chisholm: "Summer & winter, & springtime & harvest, sun & moon, & stars in their courses above, join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness & mercy, & love."
What an encouragement to live for Him! Our strength for the present & hope for the future are not based on the stability of our own perseverance but on the fidelity of God. No matter what our need, we can count on the Father's faithfulness.
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All that I have needed Thy hand hath provided---
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
He who abandons himself to God
will never be abandoned by God.
Taken from Our Daily Bread April Edition.