God First (Seeking God through Jesus)
Hebrews 2 - Questions Q: What must be given the more earnest heed to? Q: Why? Q: For if the word spoken by angels was what? Q: And every transgression and disobedience received a what? Q: How shall we what? Q: if we neglect so great of what? Q: Which…
Hebrews 2 - Questions & Answers
Q: What must be given the more earnest heed to?
A: The things which we have heard.
Q: Why?
A: Lest at any time we should let them slip.
Q: For if the word spoken by angels was what?
A: Stedfast,.
Q: And every transgression and disobedience received a what?
A: Just recompence of reward.
Q: How shall we what?
A: Escape.
Q: if we neglect so great of what?
A: Salvation.
Q: Which at first began to be spoken by who?
A: The Lord.
Q: And was confirmed unto us by them that what?
A: Heard Him.
Q: God also bearing them witness, both with what?
A: Signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Q: According to his own what?
A: "Will?"
Q: For unto the angels hath He not put in subjection the what?
A: World to come.
Q: Whereof we what?
A: Speak.
Q: What question did one in a certain place testify, saying?
A: "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him?"
Q: Who was made a little lower than angels (messengers), crowned with glory, and was set over the works of the hands of God?
A: Jesus.
Q: Thou hast put all things in subjection under what?
A: His feet.
Q: For in that He put all in subjection under Him, He left nothing that is not put under Him. But now we see not yet all things put where?
A: Under Him.
Q: But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for what?
A: The suffering of death.
Q: Crowned with what?
A: Glory and honour.
Q: That He by the grace of who?
A: God.
Q: Should taste death for who?
A: Every man.
Q: For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through what?
A: Sufferings.
Q: For both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of what?
A: One.
Q: For which cause He is not ashamed to call them ? What?
A: Brethren.
Q: Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto who?
A: Thee.
Q: And again, I will put my trust in Him. And again, Behold I and the children which who hath given me?
A: God.
Q: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through what He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil?
A: Death.
Q: And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to what?
A: Bondage.
Q: For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of who?
A: Abraham.
Q: Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto who?
A: His brethren.
Q: Why?
A: So that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God.
Q: To make reconciliation for the sins of the what?
A: People.
Q: For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are what?
A: Tempted.
Q: What must be given the more earnest heed to?
A: The things which we have heard.
Q: Why?
A: Lest at any time we should let them slip.
Q: For if the word spoken by angels was what?
A: Stedfast,.
Q: And every transgression and disobedience received a what?
A: Just recompence of reward.
Q: How shall we what?
A: Escape.
Q: if we neglect so great of what?
A: Salvation.
Q: Which at first began to be spoken by who?
A: The Lord.
Q: And was confirmed unto us by them that what?
A: Heard Him.
Q: God also bearing them witness, both with what?
A: Signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Q: According to his own what?
A: "Will?"
Q: For unto the angels hath He not put in subjection the what?
A: World to come.
Q: Whereof we what?
A: Speak.
Q: What question did one in a certain place testify, saying?
A: "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him?"
Q: Who was made a little lower than angels (messengers), crowned with glory, and was set over the works of the hands of God?
A: Jesus.
Q: Thou hast put all things in subjection under what?
A: His feet.
Q: For in that He put all in subjection under Him, He left nothing that is not put under Him. But now we see not yet all things put where?
A: Under Him.
Q: But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for what?
A: The suffering of death.
Q: Crowned with what?
A: Glory and honour.
Q: That He by the grace of who?
A: God.
Q: Should taste death for who?
A: Every man.
Q: For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through what?
A: Sufferings.
Q: For both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of what?
A: One.
Q: For which cause He is not ashamed to call them ? What?
A: Brethren.
Q: Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto who?
A: Thee.
Q: And again, I will put my trust in Him. And again, Behold I and the children which who hath given me?
A: God.
Q: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through what He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil?
A: Death.
Q: And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to what?
A: Bondage.
Q: For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of who?
A: Abraham.
Q: Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto who?
A: His brethren.
Q: Why?
A: So that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God.
Q: To make reconciliation for the sins of the what?
A: People.
Q: For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are what?
A: Tempted.
Hebrews 2 warns God’s people not to drift away from the message of salvation that was first declared by the Lord and confirmed by eyewitnesses. It explains that although humanity was created with honor and authority, that purpose is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, who humbled Himself, took on human nature, and suffered death on behalf of all. By sharing in flesh and blood, He broke the power of death and freed those held in fear. As the merciful and faithful High Priest, He is able to help those who are tested, having Himself suffered and overcome.
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Hebrews 3 - Questions
Q: Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider who?
Q: Who was faithful to him that what?
Q: Who was it that He was faithful to?
Q: Faithful as also Moses was in what?
Q: For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour what?
Q: Who is every house built by?
Q: Who built all things?
Q: And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken when?
Q: But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto when?
Q: Who said, "Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts"?
Q: He says, "as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years". Who is speaking here?
Q: Who did He say He was with?
Q: He said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known what?
Q: Verse 11, So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.
Original Greek translation, As I swore in to the liquidation of me if they will enter in to the rest of me. Who was speaking here?
Q: What does he encourage them to do daily while it is called to day?
Q: Why is this?
Q: Who are we made partakers in if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end?
Q: While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in what?
Q: For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by who?
Q: But with whom was he grieved what?
Q: Was it not with them that had what?
Q: Whose carcases fell in the what?
Q: Will non-believers enter in to the rest of the Holy Ghost? Yes or No.
Verse 18: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
Original Greek translation: To which he swore not going to enter in to the rest of him if not to those being discordant (persuasion and belief).
Q: So we see that they could not enter in because of what?
Q: Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider who?
Q: Who was faithful to him that what?
Q: Who was it that He was faithful to?
Q: Faithful as also Moses was in what?
Q: For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour what?
Q: Who is every house built by?
Q: Who built all things?
Q: And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken when?
Q: But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto when?
Q: Who said, "Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts"?
Q: He says, "as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years". Who is speaking here?
Q: Who did He say He was with?
Q: He said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known what?
Q: Verse 11, So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.
Original Greek translation, As I swore in to the liquidation of me if they will enter in to the rest of me. Who was speaking here?
Q: What does he encourage them to do daily while it is called to day?
Q: Why is this?
Q: Who are we made partakers in if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end?
Q: While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in what?
Q: For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by who?
Q: But with whom was he grieved what?
Q: Was it not with them that had what?
Q: Whose carcases fell in the what?
Q: Will non-believers enter in to the rest of the Holy Ghost? Yes or No.
Verse 18: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
Original Greek translation: To which he swore not going to enter in to the rest of him if not to those being discordant (persuasion and belief).
Q: So we see that they could not enter in because of what?
Hebrews 3
1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.
4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.
10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.
11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)
12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.
17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?
18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.
4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.
10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.
11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)
12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.
17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?
18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
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Forwarded from Rambo and Frens (Joe Rambo)
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Forwarded from Winning the Lost (Cath)
Philippians 1:9-11 KJV
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; [10] That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; [11] Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; [10] That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; [11] Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
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Forwarded from Winning the Lost (SavedthruGrace_David)
A Guilty Conscience
An African convert to Christ put it this way:
“When the story of Christ’s death was first read to me, I cursed Judas and Pilate, the Jews and the soldiers.
But when I understood it, I cursed myself, for I too, have crucified Christ.”
Isaiah 53:6
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
An African convert to Christ put it this way:
“When the story of Christ’s death was first read to me, I cursed Judas and Pilate, the Jews and the soldiers.
But when I understood it, I cursed myself, for I too, have crucified Christ.”
Isaiah 53:6
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
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Forwarded from Carli • Saved by Grace
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.14.6.KJV
John 14:6 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.14.6.KJV
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John 14:6 (KJV) - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, | YouVersion
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
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“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
Acts 20:24 KJV
Acts 20:24 KJV
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Forwarded from The Narrow Gate
C. H. Spurgeon's
Evening Reading
(February 20th)
"Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil." — Matthew 4:1
A Holy character does not avert temptation-Jesus was tempted. When Satan tempts us, his sparks fall upon tinder; but in Christ's case, it was like striking sparks on water; yet the enemy continued his evil work. Now, if the devil goes on striking when there is no result, how much more will he do it when he knows what inflammable stuff our hearts are made of. Though you become greatly sanctified by the Holy Ghost, expect that the great dog of hell will bark at you still. In the haunts of men we expect to be tempted, but even seclusion will not guard us from the same trial. Jesus Christ was led away from human society into the wilderness, and was tempted of the devil. Solitude has its charms and its benefits, and may be useful in checking the lust of the eye and the pride of life; but the devil will follow us into the most lovely retreats. Do not suppose that it is only the worldly-minded who have dreadful thoughts and blasphemous temptations, for even spiritual-minded persons endure the same; and in the holiest position we may suffer the darkest temptation. The utmost consecration of spirit will not insure you against Satanic temptation. Christ was consecrated through and through. It was His meat and drink to do the will of Him that sent Him: and yet He was tempted! Your hearts may glow with a seraphic flame of love to Jesus, and yet the devil will try to bring you down to Laodicean lukewarmness. If you will tell me when God permits a Christian to lay aside his armour, I will tell you when Satan has left off temptation. Like the old knights in war time, we must sleep with helmet and breastplate buckled on, for the arch-deceiver will seize our first unguarded hour to make us his prey. The Lord keep us watchful in all seasons, and give us a final escape from the jaw of the lion and the paw of the bear.
Evening Reading
(February 20th)
"Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil." — Matthew 4:1
A Holy character does not avert temptation-Jesus was tempted. When Satan tempts us, his sparks fall upon tinder; but in Christ's case, it was like striking sparks on water; yet the enemy continued his evil work. Now, if the devil goes on striking when there is no result, how much more will he do it when he knows what inflammable stuff our hearts are made of. Though you become greatly sanctified by the Holy Ghost, expect that the great dog of hell will bark at you still. In the haunts of men we expect to be tempted, but even seclusion will not guard us from the same trial. Jesus Christ was led away from human society into the wilderness, and was tempted of the devil. Solitude has its charms and its benefits, and may be useful in checking the lust of the eye and the pride of life; but the devil will follow us into the most lovely retreats. Do not suppose that it is only the worldly-minded who have dreadful thoughts and blasphemous temptations, for even spiritual-minded persons endure the same; and in the holiest position we may suffer the darkest temptation. The utmost consecration of spirit will not insure you against Satanic temptation. Christ was consecrated through and through. It was His meat and drink to do the will of Him that sent Him: and yet He was tempted! Your hearts may glow with a seraphic flame of love to Jesus, and yet the devil will try to bring you down to Laodicean lukewarmness. If you will tell me when God permits a Christian to lay aside his armour, I will tell you when Satan has left off temptation. Like the old knights in war time, we must sleep with helmet and breastplate buckled on, for the arch-deceiver will seize our first unguarded hour to make us his prey. The Lord keep us watchful in all seasons, and give us a final escape from the jaw of the lion and the paw of the bear.
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Forwarded from Winning the Lost (SavedthruGrace_David)
Whale of a Story
The Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.
“And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.” Jonah 2:10
Jonah 2:1–10
Michael was diving for lobster when a humpback whale caught him in its mouth. He pushed back in the darkness as the whale’s muscles squeezed against him. He thought he was done. But whales don’t prefer lobstermen, and thirty seconds later the whale spit Michael into the air. Amazingly, Michael had no broken bones—only extensive bruises and one whale of a story.
He wasn’t the first. Jonah was swallowed by “a huge fish” (Jonah 1:17), and he stayed in its belly for three days before being vomited onto land (1:17; 2:10). Unlike Michael, who was caught by accident, Jonah was swallowed because he hated Israel’s enemies and didn’t want them to repent. When God told Jonah to preach in Nineveh, he caught a boat going the other way. So God sent a whale-sized fish to get his attention.
I appreciate why Jonah hated the Assyrians. They’d harassed Israel in the past, and within fifty years they’d carry the northern tribes into captivity where they’d vanish forever. Jonah was understandably offended that Assyria might be forgiven.
But Jonah was more loyal to the people of God than to the God of all people. God loved Israel’s enemies and wanted to save them. He loves our enemies and wants to save them. With the wind of the Spirit at our backs, let’s sail toward them with the good news of Jesus.
Reflect & Pray
Who do you know that needs to follow Jesus? How might you increase your love for them?
Jesus, please show me how to love my enemies as You love them.
~Our Daily Bread
The Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.
“And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.” Jonah 2:10
Jonah 2:1–10
Michael was diving for lobster when a humpback whale caught him in its mouth. He pushed back in the darkness as the whale’s muscles squeezed against him. He thought he was done. But whales don’t prefer lobstermen, and thirty seconds later the whale spit Michael into the air. Amazingly, Michael had no broken bones—only extensive bruises and one whale of a story.
He wasn’t the first. Jonah was swallowed by “a huge fish” (Jonah 1:17), and he stayed in its belly for three days before being vomited onto land (1:17; 2:10). Unlike Michael, who was caught by accident, Jonah was swallowed because he hated Israel’s enemies and didn’t want them to repent. When God told Jonah to preach in Nineveh, he caught a boat going the other way. So God sent a whale-sized fish to get his attention.
I appreciate why Jonah hated the Assyrians. They’d harassed Israel in the past, and within fifty years they’d carry the northern tribes into captivity where they’d vanish forever. Jonah was understandably offended that Assyria might be forgiven.
But Jonah was more loyal to the people of God than to the God of all people. God loved Israel’s enemies and wanted to save them. He loves our enemies and wants to save them. With the wind of the Spirit at our backs, let’s sail toward them with the good news of Jesus.
Reflect & Pray
Who do you know that needs to follow Jesus? How might you increase your love for them?
Jesus, please show me how to love my enemies as You love them.
~Our Daily Bread
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Forwarded from Filling Our Cups With Hope
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew 28:19
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Matthew 24:14
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people
Psalm 96:3
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. ☕️
Romans 1:16
Matthew 28:19
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Matthew 24:14
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people
Psalm 96:3
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. ☕️
Romans 1:16
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