In Matthew chapter 4, we learn about Jesus being tested in the beginning of His public ministry. The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness, a quiet and lonely place, where He stayed for forty days and nights. During this time, Jesus fasted, meaning He did not eat any food. At the end of the forty days, He was very hungry.
Then the devil, also known as the tempter, came to test Jesus. The first thing the devil said was, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become bread.” He wanted Jesus to prove His power. Even though the devil already knew who Jesus was, he tried to make Jesus doubt it. But Jesus replied with scripture, saying, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Next, the devil took Jesus to the holy city of Jerusalem and placed Him on the highest part of the temple. He challenged Jesus again, saying, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down,” and quoted the scripture about angels protecting Him. But Jesus answered, “You shall not tempt the Lord your God.”
Then the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their greatness. The devil said he would give all these things to Jesus if He would bow down and worship the devil. Jesus strongly refused and said, “Get away from me, satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.” After this, the devil left, and angels came to take care of Jesus.
Afterward, when Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been put in prison, He went to Galilee. He left His hometown of Nazareth and moved to Capernaum, a town near the sea. This move fulfilled a prophecy spoken by Isaiah, saying that a light would come to the people living in darkness.
From that time, Jesus began to preach to the people. His message was simple and powerful: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two fishermen, Simon Peter and his brother Andrew casting their net into the sea. Jesus called out to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Then Jesus saw two more brothers, James and John, working in a boat with their father. He called them too, and they also left everything to follow Him.
Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, teaching in synagogues, preaching the good news about God’s kingdom, and healing every kind of sickness and disease. His fame spread all over Syria, and people brought Him those who were sick, in pain, possessed by demons, suffering mentally, or paralyzed and Jesus healed them all.
Because of this, large crowds began to follow Him from many places: Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan River.
Then the devil, also known as the tempter, came to test Jesus. The first thing the devil said was, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become bread.” He wanted Jesus to prove His power. Even though the devil already knew who Jesus was, he tried to make Jesus doubt it. But Jesus replied with scripture, saying, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Next, the devil took Jesus to the holy city of Jerusalem and placed Him on the highest part of the temple. He challenged Jesus again, saying, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down,” and quoted the scripture about angels protecting Him. But Jesus answered, “You shall not tempt the Lord your God.”
Then the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their greatness. The devil said he would give all these things to Jesus if He would bow down and worship the devil. Jesus strongly refused and said, “Get away from me, satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.” After this, the devil left, and angels came to take care of Jesus.
Afterward, when Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been put in prison, He went to Galilee. He left His hometown of Nazareth and moved to Capernaum, a town near the sea. This move fulfilled a prophecy spoken by Isaiah, saying that a light would come to the people living in darkness.
From that time, Jesus began to preach to the people. His message was simple and powerful: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two fishermen, Simon Peter and his brother Andrew casting their net into the sea. Jesus called out to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Then Jesus saw two more brothers, James and John, working in a boat with their father. He called them too, and they also left everything to follow Him.
Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, teaching in synagogues, preaching the good news about God’s kingdom, and healing every kind of sickness and disease. His fame spread all over Syria, and people brought Him those who were sick, in pain, possessed by demons, suffering mentally, or paralyzed and Jesus healed them all.
Because of this, large crowds began to follow Him from many places: Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan River.
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Sadly, this is the direction our culture is heading even among some extreme Christians who believe that men are more superior than women. This belief comes from a wrong understanding and misuse of Scripture. It teaches men that women have less value, which is simply not true. In fact, putting others down with words can be just as harmful or even worse than physical abuse. I’ve seen this kind of behavior and heard this thinking, and it’s dangerous. Women acting like a mouse, carefully stepping around their husbands as if they are scared to speak, with men thinking they are kings. It does not honor God. We have One True King and it's no man, or woman for that matter!
The Bible shows us that God values women greatly. For example, Deborah was a strong leader and prophet, chosen by God, even in a time when men usually led. Many churches focus on Paul and his letters, but they often leave out that Priscilla, along with her husband Aquila, taught alongside Paul. She was a teacher and prophet, and she wasn’t treated as less than, she was respected and used by God just the same.
God has given both men and women meaningful and valuable roles. When we walk together in unity, we reflect His perfect design. In marriage, God joins a man and woman as one, not as separate individuals, but as a united whole. This sacred union mirrors our relationship with Christ, who calls the Church His bride.
Praise God for those who truly understand this, those who serve one another with love, humility, and truth, not with control or fear. And above all, we give thanks to God for the greatest example of love: His Son, Jesus Christ.🙏🏽🕊
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Sadly, this is the direction our culture is heading even among some extreme Christians who believe that men are more superior than women. This belief comes from a wrong understanding and misuse of Scripture. It teaches men that women have less value, which is simply not true. In fact, putting others down with words can be just as harmful or even worse than physical abuse. I’ve seen this kind of behavior and heard this thinking, and it’s dangerous. Women acting like a mouse, carefully stepping around their husbands as if they are scared to speak, with men thinking they are kings. It does not honor God. We have One True King and it's no man, or woman for that matter!
The Bible shows us that God values women greatly. For example, Deborah was a strong leader and prophet, chosen by God, even in a time when men usually led. Many churches focus on Paul and his letters, but they often leave out that Priscilla, along with her husband Aquila, taught alongside Paul. She was a teacher and prophet, and she wasn’t treated as less than, she was respected and used by God just the same.
God has given both men and women meaningful and valuable roles. When we walk together in unity, we reflect His perfect design. In marriage, God joins a man and woman as one, not as separate individuals, but as a united whole. This sacred union mirrors our relationship with Christ, who calls the Church His bride.
Praise God for those who truly understand this, those who serve one another with love, humility, and truth, not with control or fear. And above all, we give thanks to God for the greatest example of love: His Son, Jesus Christ.🙏🏽🕊
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This culture is fundamentally incompatible with Western civilization.
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Forwarded from Lord is my Light
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Luke 6:35-36
Luke 6:35-36
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"And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."
Matthew 26:27-28 KJV
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."
Matthew 26:27-28 KJV
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Forwarded from Daily Armour of God
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"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"
- Colossians 4:2 KJB
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- Colossians 4:2 KJB
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“I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
John 6:51 KJV
John 6:51 KJV
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“For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.”
John 17:8-9 KJV
John 17:8-9 KJV
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“Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?”
Matthew 26:38-40 KJV
Matthew 26:38-40 KJV
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Forwarded from Handfuls On Purpose❤️ *See Ruth chapter 2 (Jasmina)
“Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?”
Matthew 26:38-40 KJV
Matthew 26:38-40 KJV
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“And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.”
Matthew 26:49-50 KJV
Matthew 26:49-50 KJV
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I never get tired of listen to this Easter meditation S.M. Lockridge (1913-2000), pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego from 1953 to 1993.
It’s Friday
Jesus is praying
Peter’s a sleeping
Judas is betraying
But Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
Pilate’s struggling
The council is conspiring
The crowd is vilifying
They don’t even know
That Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The disciples are running
Like sheep without a shepherd
Mary’s crying
Peter is denying
But they don’t know
That Sunday’s a comin’
It’s Friday
The Romans beat my Jesus
They robe him in scarlet
They crown him with thorns
But they don’t know
That Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
See Jesus walking to Calvary
His blood dripping
His body stumbling
And his spirit’s burdened
But you see, it’s only Friday
Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The world’s winning
People are sinning
And evil’s grinning
It’s Friday
The soldiers nail my Savior’s hands
To the cross
They nail my Savior’s feet
To the cross
And then they raise him up
Next to criminals
It’s Friday
But let me tell you something
Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The disciples are questioning
What has happened to their King
And the Pharisees are celebrating
That their scheming
Has been achieved
But they don’t know
It’s only Friday
Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
He’s hanging on the cross
Feeling forsaken by his Father
Left alone and dying
Can nobody save him?
Ooooh
It’s Friday
But Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The earth trembles
The sky grows dark
My King yields his spirit
It’s Friday
Hope is lost
Death has won
Sin has conquered
and Satan’s just a laughin’
It’s Friday
Jesus is buried
A soldier stands guard
And a rock is rolled into place
But it’s Friday
It is only Friday
Sunday is a comin’!
https://youtu.be/8gx6_rGLz20
It’s Friday
Jesus is praying
Peter’s a sleeping
Judas is betraying
But Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
Pilate’s struggling
The council is conspiring
The crowd is vilifying
They don’t even know
That Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The disciples are running
Like sheep without a shepherd
Mary’s crying
Peter is denying
But they don’t know
That Sunday’s a comin’
It’s Friday
The Romans beat my Jesus
They robe him in scarlet
They crown him with thorns
But they don’t know
That Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
See Jesus walking to Calvary
His blood dripping
His body stumbling
And his spirit’s burdened
But you see, it’s only Friday
Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The world’s winning
People are sinning
And evil’s grinning
It’s Friday
The soldiers nail my Savior’s hands
To the cross
They nail my Savior’s feet
To the cross
And then they raise him up
Next to criminals
It’s Friday
But let me tell you something
Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The disciples are questioning
What has happened to their King
And the Pharisees are celebrating
That their scheming
Has been achieved
But they don’t know
It’s only Friday
Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
He’s hanging on the cross
Feeling forsaken by his Father
Left alone and dying
Can nobody save him?
Ooooh
It’s Friday
But Sunday’s comin’
It’s Friday
The earth trembles
The sky grows dark
My King yields his spirit
It’s Friday
Hope is lost
Death has won
Sin has conquered
and Satan’s just a laughin’
It’s Friday
Jesus is buried
A soldier stands guard
And a rock is rolled into place
But it’s Friday
It is only Friday
Sunday is a comin’!
https://youtu.be/8gx6_rGLz20
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