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« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2012, 10:28:45 PM »
How To Wake Up Properly In The Morning




“Early to bed, early to rise” – that’s a good adage for a healthy living. However what you do after you wake up is equally important for a healthy day. Some folks get up hurriedly and run right into the day’s busyness. Some others get up lazily and sit thinking on their beds for a while.

Whatever be your style, there are certain disciplines that could help you bring vitality into your mornings.

A. Thank God. This is one sure energizer for the mornings. It can be in the form of a song or statement. Thank God for the good things He did for you. Check out this passage from the Scriptures: “…I will sing aloud of Your mercy and loving-kindness in the morning…” (Psalm 59:16 AMP).

B. Visualize good stuff. What you think when you get up is important. Those who dwell on negative thoughts tend to do negative actions all through the day. Choose to think positive stuff. Visualize scriptural promises coming to pass in your life.

C. Sit up straight. There is power in the way you sit up. If you sit up lazily, that’s how you are going to act later that day. If you sit up straight, that creates an inner self-image in your mind about a healthy and ready ‘you’.

D. Stand up with purpose. When you get on your feet, you need to have a purpose (goal) to fulfill on that day. For this, it will be good to plan your day the previous night before you retire. The moment your feet touches the floor, know that your ‘mission’ starts now.

E. Act disciplined. The above four disciplines will help you create momentum. But to maintain and increase that momentum, do everything disciplined on that day right from the start. Reject mediocrity and half-hearted efforts. Throw yourself wholly into what you do.

Though it may seem hard in the beginning, with passion and practice, these five disciplines can be inculcated into one’s everyday life. And the result will be amazing. Have a great day!

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« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2012, 11:35:59 AM »
The 3 kinds of prayer: Ask-Seek-Knock




Text: Matthew 7:7-12
Introduction
This passage is an important part of Jesus’ teaching about prayer. It actually speaks about 3 kinds of prayer that should be a part of our Christian walk.


1. Ask

I. You ask not – you get not
A. To ask means, to make a request as a favor.
B. We can’t ask from a stranger without doubting. But we can certainly ask our earthly fathers with the assurance that we will receive what we ask for. Did you know that God is our heavenly father?
C. There are 2 conditions however. The first condition is that you ask in faith, (Matthew 21:22)

II. How to ask in faith?
A. Faith isn’t self confidence. It’s not an emotion or a feeling.
B. Faith means placing your hopes in an invisible God and being sure that He will not disappoint you, (Hebrews 11:1)

III. First you ask in faith – then you act in faith
A. Faith not accompanied by actions is dead, (James 2:26)
B. How do you act in faith when asking for something from God? By believing that you have already received what you asked for, (Mark 11:24)

2. Seek

I. The second condition. The prayer of faith must be accompanied by God’s will.
A. We must “seek” God’s will.
B. God doesn’t answer prayers that contradict His expressed will.
C. An earthly father wouldn’t give a knife to his children to play. It’s the same with God, (Matthew 7:9-11)

II. How to know whether my prayer contradicts God’s will?
A. Think, Do you ask God to meet your needs or to give what you want, (James 4:2)
B. Illustration: The Mantis prepared for hunting resembles the posture of a praying hermit. The folklore says, it is praying for nothing but for another prey.
C. God promised to provide our needs. Not what we want.
D. Abide in God and let His word abide in you. You will know what is God’s will and what isn’t, (John 15:7)
E. The prayer of Eliaser is a perfect example, (Genesis 24:12-14)

3. Knock

I. The act of knocking represents intercessory prayer.
A. Jesus concludes saying “…do for the others what you want them to do for you…”
B. Jesus’ parable about the man asking for bread in the middle of the night, (Luke 11:5-8)
C. This man asks for bread so that he can show hospitality to his guest.

II.How often do you intercede for others?
A. Unfortunately we are busy praying for our own needs.
B. The bible says, we should intercede for the salvation of others. Ask God to give wisdom to our political leaders.
C. When was the last time you interceded for someone?

4. Conclusion
I. Faith and asking goes together. You can have faith but if you don’t ask you shall not receive. You can ask but if you don’t have faith again you are not going anywhere. First you ask in faith, then you act in faith.
II. There are many good and bad reasons why some prayers are not answered. One negative reasons why prayers are not answered is praying out of God’s will.
III. Set apart time out of your daily devotions to pray for others. Maintain a list of people you know who needs prayer and place their needs before God everyday.

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« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2012, 04:23:36 PM »
Why bad things happen to godly people?




Answering the question why?

Job 1:6-12

1. Satan’s aim is to destroy our joy in God
A. He hates God and his children. He hates us so much some times we have more problem in life than the heathen does.
B. Satan can’t do any good. He is wicked in nature.
C. He uses calamity as a weapon to drift God’s children away from him, (Job 1:11-12)

2. God allows his people to be tested
A. Satan challenged that Job will reject God if he was tested.
B. God accepted the challenge, (Job 1:12).
C. It happened then – it can happen now, (Luke 22:31).
D. Satan is roaming the earth like a roaring Lion seeking to devour someone, (1 Peter 5:8 ).

Why does God allow His people to be tested?

3. To teach us faithfulness and loyalty, (Job 2:3-5)
A. God’s greatest joy is people who remain loyal to Him through situations in life.
B. God rejoiced in Job because Job remained faithful and loyal even in the midst of calamity, (Job 2:1-3)
Answering the question what to do?
4. Remember, God is sovereign
A. Sovereign: Above every one and everything (Romans 9:19-20; Psalms 115:3).
B. Submit to God’s will unconditionally, (Job 2:7-10).

5. Thank God and worship Him even in your greatest grief
A. Job thanked and worshiped God in his grief, (Job 1:21).
B. Job’s tears were not an expression of unbelief.
C. It’s not unspiritual to grieve at times of disaster. It’s not an indication of low faith.
D. Can you thank and worship God in times of grief? (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

6. Continue to trust in the goodness of God
A. Job’s wife rejected God. But Job did not, (Job 2:9)
B. Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you. (Psalms 63:3 )
C. The Lord is with you even in your sufferings.
D. Job was rewarded for remaining faithful in the midst of calamity

Invitation
The Bible says: “The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.” (Psalms 34:15)
What a brilliant assurance!!!
Is there any one among you wondering, who these righteous and godly people are?
Any one who accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour is counted righteous and godly in the eyes of our almighty God.
If you are looking for everlasting peace & joy in your life and righteousness even in midst of calamity – then this your opportunity.


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« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2012, 05:01:54 PM »
Who divided the Bible into chapters and verses?
Why and when was it done?


When the books of the Bible were originally written, they did not contain chapter or verse references. The Bible was divided into chapters and verses to help us find Scriptures more quickly and easily. It is much easier to find "John chapter 3, verse 16" than it is to find "for God so loved the world..." In a few places, chapter breaks are poorly placed and as a result divide content that should flow together. Overall, though, the chapter and verse divisions are very helpful.

The chapter divisions commonly used today were developed by Stephen Langton, an Archbishop of Canterbury. Langton put the modern chapter divisions into place in around A.D. 1227. The Wycliffe English Bible of 1382 was the first Bible to use this chapter pattern. Since the Wycliffe Bible, nearly all Bible translations have followed Langton's chapter divisions.

The Hebrew Old Testament was divided into verses by a Jewish rabbi by the name of Nathan in A.D. 1448. Robert Estienne, who was also known as Stephanus, was the first to divide the New Testament into standard numbered verses, in 1555. Stephanus essentially used Nathan's verse divisions for the Old Testament. Since that time, beginning with the Geneva Bible, the chapter and verse divisions employed by Stephanus have been accepted into nearly all the Bible versions.
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2012, 09:38:03 PM »
THE SIX MIRACLES OF CALVARY



THE MIRACULOUS DARKNESS - Luke 23:44,45
It was the 6th hour. That was noon. There was darkness over all the land and it continued from 12:00 to 3:00 o'clock. This was not an eclipse, which lasts for only a few minutes. It was at full moon, when eclipse is impossible. At Jesus birth the night became light. At His death the light became night.
                         
THE RENDING OF THE VEIL - MATT. 27:51
There were three divisions in the Temple...The Outer Court. The Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. This Veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place ...where only the High Priest entered once a year. No one else ever stepped past this Veil.When Jesus cried out on the cross..."It Is Finished", this veil was torn in two from top to bottom, thus opening the way for anyone to enter into the presence of God, individually, apart from the High Priest.
                         
THE MIRACULOUS EARTHQUAKE - Matt. 27:51
The shaking of the earth was at the instant of Christ's death, and followed His shout of victory. The earth quaked to the extent that rocks were split. yet the cross was not moved. Supernatural? Yes! God interfered with nature.
                         
THE MIRACLE OF OPENED GRAVES - Matt.27:52,53
The graves,of the saints,were opened at the instant of Jesus death. Graves were rocky sepulchers, excavations in the rocks made secure by doors of stone. But none came out of the graves at this time. The Earthquake was evidence of Force. The opening of the graves was evidence of Design.
                         
THE UNDISTURBED GRAVE CLOTHES OFJESUS Matt.27:52
When Peter and John entered the sepulcher, they saw the "linen clothes lying"...precisely as the body had lain there. No human hands could have abstracted the body from its clothes without leaving behind marks of disturbance. One thing they knew, Jesus was not there. He had risen. Hallelujah !
                         
REVIVALS OF LIFE IN THE GRAVEYARD MATT. 27:52,53
Note: The dead bodies of saints, arose and came out of the graves, not after the earthquake, but after Christ himself had risen. This is one of the grandest of miracles. Supernatural in the sense of being wholly miraculous.

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« Reply #20 on: May 24, 2012, 07:01:43 PM »
Prayers Based on The Seven Words on The Cross



Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.
Blessed Jesus, as we behold Thee being nailed to the cross, and listen to Thy words, we pray Thee that we may evermore be unselfish, mindful of others in all our trials and afflictions, be they never so severe; ever ready to forgive and to seek forgiveness; and ever guided and governed by the Holy Spirit in striving to speak and to do only that which is right, and the influence of which may be for the good of others.

To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
Merciful and adorable Jesus, Thou who when dying didst promise Paradise to the dying, penitent thief, kneeling at the foot of Thy cross this day, we ask Thee to look upon us just as we are; there is no sin that we would keep back from Thee, for we desire that all may this day be forgiven, and we desire that we may be willing here after to suffer and to have our faith tried even as Thou wilt; if so be we may at the last be with Thee in Paradise, it matters not through what we pass in going thither.

Woman, behold thy Son. Behold thy Mother.
O blessed Jesus, our Lord and our God, help us so to hear Thy words and the words of Thy Father, that we may be enabled to fulfil all the duties which Thou wouldst have us fulfil towards all those whom Thou hast given to us. Let us not love father or mother, husband or wife, brother or sister, child or friend more than Thee; but ever mindful of Thy word and example, let not even our love for Thee, nor any thing, make us forgetful of the love and duty which we owe to others.

My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?
Let us then, brethren, while careful to check and control and put away, so far as possible, desponding thoughts, and watchful over our imaginations, not suffering them to fancy difficulties, obstacles, troubles, and failures, if like many saints before us and even like our Divine Master Himself, we have sometimes to pass through a cloud in the journey of life, not be afraid. If we sometimes have to feel that we are left, deserted, let us look up to Him and listen to His word which He has uttered for our consolation, our hope, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

I Thirst.
But the same lips that said “I thirst,” said also, “Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness.” And into those lips no doubt is it that David put the words: Like as the hart desires the water-brooks, so long my soul after Thee, O God. My soul is a thirst for God, yea, even for the living God; so that as there was a longing for something to slake the natural thirst, so there was athirst which was a longing for the souls of men, a hunger and thirst for righteousness and for the accomplishment of the perfect will of God. And, brethren, know we anything of this sort? Is there with us any desire for the higher life, for holiness, for attaining to the righteousness which God would have us reach; any desire for extending Christ’s kingdom for winning souls to Him; any desire to do all that in us lies for the missions and in the missionary work of the Church, answerable to the craving of the bodily appetite of thirst? O Blessed Jesus, that it might ever more be so that we might be athirst for Thee, athirst for likeness to Thee, athirst for the saving of souls for which Thou didst hang this day upon the shameful tree.

It is Finished.
Let us then, dear brethren, now lift up our hearts to the Blessed Master and say: Hereafter may we strive, even in the very pettiest details of our daily life, and especially in all that we are to do in working out our own salvation, in the least as well as in the greatest of our secular duties, and in the least as well as in the greatest of our religious duties, to be more and more mindful, and more and more influenced by this Thy word upon the cross, “It is finished.”

Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit.
And as we look up to Him with adoring love and gratitude, and with the echo of these last words still sounding in our ears, what is the use that we shall make of them? What is the resolution that we shall form from them for the future, whereby to testify our love and gratitude for all that was accomplished for us as on this day, whereby to manifest our desire to be like in all things unto Christ our Master and example? Shall we resolve in all things hereafter to strive to be more resigned to the will of our Heavenly Father–to give up ourselves utterly and forever, body, soul, and spirit into His hands–to be content and to desire that He should rule and direct all that concerns us, from the least thing to the greatest–to see His hand in all things–living and dying to have no wishes and no will but His? Shall we resolve that our last words at night, as our eyes close in sleep, shall be none other than Thine, Blessed Jesus–Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit? That ever as we draw near to the altar to commemorate Thy most precious death, we will repeat them, as Thy saints of old have been wont to do? And that, with our expiring breath, when we too shall be dying, we will strive to make them our last utterance! All this may we indeed do. But may we not fail our life long to do that which we doubt not will be most honorable, most acceptable unto thee–even that which Thou by the mouth of thine apostle Peter hast bidden us, viz.: daily in well-doing to commit the keeping of our souls to God as unto a faithful creator. Be this our resolution, at Thy cross this day, daily hereafter, in well-doing, in daily striving to follow the blessed steps of Thy most holy life, to commit the keeping of our souls to God as unto a faithful creator.

Jesus’ Cross Words: “It is Finished!”
(Texts: Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-12; Hebrews 4:1-11, 14-16; John 19:29-37)

When Jesus said “It is finished!,” what did He mean? Was he simply speaking about the fact that He would soon die? Or do those 3 words convey a deeper message for us? If you examine the original Greek of the New Testament you will discover that the 3 English words “It is finished” actually translate just one Greek word – the word tetelestai .
That one Greek Word - tetelestai - would have carried a lot of meaning for the Jews who heard it. The other Cross Words Jesus had spoken helped us see how He was fulfilling the Old Testament by His death on the Cross for our sins. So, what part of the Old Testament does “It is finished!” bring to mind?
Genesis 1:31: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning – the sixth day.” Based on this text, the Hebrew day began at 6PM and ended at 6PM the next day. Genesis 1:31 tells us that God finished His perfect work of Creation at the end of the 6th day.

We have heard Jesus’ voice. We have heard His Cross Words: “It is finished.” Repent of your sin and find rest in Christ’ perfect and finished work of salvation. Amen!

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« Reply #21 on: June 15, 2012, 05:59:22 PM »
Why Should We Pray?



Prayer is the link between God and us, an interruption is very serious.

Prayer opens the understanding to the brightness of Divine Light, and the will to the warmth of Heavenly Love – nothing can so effectually purify the mind from its many ignorances, or the will from its perverse affections. It is as a healing water which causes the roots of our good desires to send forth fresh shoots, which washes away the soul’s imperfections, and allays the thirst of passion.

Children learn to speak by hearing their mother talk, and stammering forth their childish sounds in imitation; and so if we cleave to the Savior in meditation, listening to His words, watching His actions and intentions, we shall learn in time, through His Grace, to speak, act and will like Himself.

Prayer – The Only Door

There is no way to God save through this door. Just as the glass of a mirror would give no reflection save for the metal behind it, so neither could we here below contemplate the Godhead, were it not united to the Sacred Humanity of our Saviour, Whose Life and Death are the best, sweetest and most profitable subjects that we can possibly select for meditation.

Begin all prayer, whether mental or vocal, by an act of the Presence of God. If you observe this rule strictly, you will soon see how useful it is.
If, while saying vocal prayers, your heart feels drawn to mental prayer, do not resist it, but calmly let your mind fall into that channel, without troubling because you have not finished your appointed vocal prayers. The mental prayer you have substituted for them is more acceptable to God, and more profitable to your soul. We should make an exception of the Church’s Offices, if we are bound to say those by our vocation-in such a case these are our duty.

If it should happen that your morning goes by without the usual meditation, either owing to a pressure of business, or from any other cause, (which interruptions you should try to prevent as far as possible,) try to repair the loss sometime during the day. But if you are unable all day to make up for the omission, you must remedy it as far as may be by ejaculatory prayer, and by reading some spiritual book, together with an act of penitence for the neglect, together with a steadfast resolution to do better the next day.

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« Reply #22 on: June 15, 2012, 06:07:16 PM »
Why Should We Obey Our Parents



Often we search for our God, not in the usual spiritual realm of prayer, but rather the limited gift of vision that our Lord has granted us. All this searching and imagining the immense beauty of God will be in vain, if we fail to remember that He is shown to us in the forms that are already very familiar to most of us – parents.

God wants us to obey our parents

Our Father, in all his immense wisdom, knew what struggles we faced in the world, and so established parenthood so that we might not go astray. God Himself has said, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” This is His Commandment, to which we are indebted to follow. And not surprisingly, many of us find it hard. It’s human nature to reject authority; it has been throughout history. Have you watched your parents sleep?

But in overcoming that nature and in subjecting ourselves to our parents, reaps the benefits that no one else can provide. Imagine the time you were born, when our innocence was at its peak, and we were unaware of the joys we brought to the minds of our parents. And as we grew up, many of us heard the stories of the waiting, the prayers, and the happiness in which we were received.

Strains of Parenthood

But seldom parents show the consequences of parenthood. The strain, the tension, and the expenses, especially in this day and age where vanity and sinful addictions are inflicted on our generation by our peer group. There hasn’t been a worse time to be a parent. And yet they go through it with patience and diligence, correcting us in ways that might be pleasant enough to understand and sometimes just the opposite. They toil through hours of work and prayer in hope that one day we will turn out right, successful, and spiritual.

And yet we put them through so much pain. How many times have we demanded reparation for doing a simple chore? How many times have we cheated our parents in order to sneak out to that party or hang out with friends? These are all personal questions that we must all answer and think…whether we are right in what we are doing. Surprisingly, many of the people think that their parents deserve the hate and the cheating that they often put up. Never leave your parents.

Why? Abusive parents, parents that drink a lot, parents that just are too strict to even let kids wear non-collared shirt…it’s a horrible life for some. However, all parents have their flaws, and we as their own offspring are the first to find it and keep staring at it for the rest of our lives. Parents have their scary sides to them too yet they are parents.

It is the duty of the parents to become the models of humility and service in front of their children.

They gave LIFE to us. They own our lives. Do they demand the thousands of dollars spend on us back? Do they grumble about our existence? No… therefore they deserve our respect. Sure, flaws may be numerous to count but instead of mocking them, pray to God our father to bestow them with wisdom to do what is right.

If our faith and humility before our parents is sincere, it is enough to ensure miracles in our social, physical, mental, and especially family life. And in being good to our parents and understanding them, we gain a blessing of enjoying a good parenthood as well. Knowing how worse each generation is getting, it is only the grace of God we can use to assure good children when we are parents ourselves.

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« Reply #23 on: July 01, 2012, 02:50:12 PM »
Symbolism of Numbers in the Bible

Numbers (or mathematical figures) are never used promiscuously in the Bible, but rather take on spiritual meaning and significance; and for the searcher after truth there is found "the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Proverbs 25:2).

All creation is stamped with the "Seal of God" in numerics. God has made man himself a creature of time and therefore, a creature of number. Therefore, it is consistent with the very nature and being of God that His Book, the Holy Bible, should be stamped with this same "Seal" - Biblical numerics.

God is consistent throughout His Book, and though the Bible was written by various men of God over different periods of time and generations, there is manifest throughout all the Bible, the same marvelous meaning and harmony in the use of numbers. This begins in Genesis and flows through each book and consummates in Revelation. All this confirms the fact of Divine Inspiration (II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:21).

The simple numbers of 1 through 13 have spiritual significance
Multiples of these numbers, or doubling and tripling, carry basically the same meaning only intensifying the truth. It is important to note that the first use of a number in scripture generally conveys its spiritual meaning throughout the rest of the passage.

Since God is consistent, the meaning of a number in the book of Genesis remains the same all the way to the book of Revelation. Sometimes the spiritual significance of a number is not always stated; it may be hidden or seen by comparison with other scriptures. Finally, since there is good and evil as well as true and counterfeit, both Godly and Satanic aspects can be seen in numbers.

Below is a list of numbers written in the Bible with their meanings.

Number &   Meaning

One
Beginning, one

Two
Witness, separation

Three
The Godhead

Four
Earth, creation, world

Five
Grace, cross, atonement, life

Six
Man, beast, Satan

Seven
Perfection, completeness

Eight
New beginning

Nine
Completeness, finality, fulness

Ten
Law, government, restoration

Eleven
Incompleteness, disorganization, disintegration

Twelve
Divine government, apostolic fulness

Thirteen
Rebellion, backsliding, apostacy.

Fourteen
Passover

Seventeen
Spiritual order

Twenty-four
Priestly courses; governmental perfection

Thirty
Consecration; maturity for ministry

Forty
Probation, testing, closing in victory or judgment

Fifty
Pentecost, liberty, freedom, jubilee

Seventy
Prior to increase

Seventy-five
Separation, cleansing, purification

One hundred twenty
End of all flesh, beginning life in the Spirit

One hundred forty-four
God's ultimate in creation

One hundred fifty-three
Revival, the elect

Three hundred
Faithful remnant

Six hundred sixty-six
Antichrist, Satan, the damned Triplicate 666

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« Reply #24 on: July 03, 2012, 02:38:27 PM »
GODLY SORROW



Two different sorrows that are mentioned in the Bible.
 
1)     GODLY SORROW
2)     WORLDLY SORROW

2 Corinthians 7:10
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

 
From the above verse we can see that there will not be any regret in us regarding the godly sorrow that we went through. Instead it will bring repentance in us and will lead us to salvation.
But worldly sorrow will bring death, death to our spiritual life, death to our prayer life, death to our family life etc.

In the next verse we can see more explanation regarding the Godly sorrow:
2 Corinthians 7:11
See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.


Godly sorrow will produce things in our life when worldly sorrow destructs things in our life.

Let see what all things Godly sorrow produces in us:

1)      Earnestness-  (characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind)
2)     Eagerness to clear yourselves- (marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest)
3)     Indignation- (anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean)
4)     Alarm- (sudden sharp apprehension and fear resulting from the perception of imminent danger)
5)     Longing-  (a strong desire especially for something unattainable)
6)     Concern- (to have an influence on)
7)      Readiness to see justice done-  (prepared mentally or physically for some experience or action)

Thus Godly sorrow produces in us new things while worldly sorrow brings death.
Example for Godly sorrow: Peter’s sorrow (Luke 22:60-62). Peter wept bitterly here, but his sorrow produced in him all the things what were discussed above.

Example for Worldly sorrow: Judas’s sorrow (Matthew 27:3-5). Here his sorrow brings death to him.

Now by these verses we can distinguish between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow and can be prepared to face the situations accordingly by the grace of God.

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« Reply #25 on: July 04, 2012, 11:44:28 PM »
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There cannot be two firsts. One is God’s number. “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4).God is the only God. “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). The number one stands alone, independent of all others. God doesn’t need help in His accomplishments; therefore He is the one and only God.

Number one in the Bible means “unity” and “uniqueness.” There is one body; the church made up of true believers. There is one Spirit; the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer individually also indwells the church collectively. There is one hope; the hope to be like Christ. There is one Lord; Jesus Christ who died for us all. There is one faith; the Christian faith based on Christ’s death on the cross. There is one baptism; the baptism with the Holy Spirit and fire. There is one God and Father of all; God Almighty who is over all and through all and in all.

The songwriter is right. “One is a lonely number.” The number one does stand alone, independent of all others. God is independent, and we are dependent. But that’s a good position for us to be in since the one on whom we depend is the ONE and ONLY true living God!

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« Reply #26 on: July 04, 2012, 11:46:53 PM »
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Then God said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” Then God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament, and it was so. And God called the firmament heaven. So the evening and the morning were the second day. (Genesis 1:6-8)

The number two in the Bible has several meanings. The number two denotes a difference. The number two proves there is a division or a separation. From the beginning of Creation we see the number two in the scriptures. On the second day of Creation, God divided the waters: earthly waters and heavenly waters. Throughout the Bible, we see the duality of two things being opposite and at no times can these two things be both at the same time: light and darkness, good and evil, heaven and hell, the saved and unsaved.

The number two suggesting division and separation is seen in the following examples: two birds, one slain and one set free; two goats, one slain, the other one set free; two masters; two covenants (Old Testament and New Testament); law and grace; Christ and the anti-Christ; the natural and the spiritual; male and female; the righteous and the wicked as in Psalm 1.

Two is the minimum number of people to be sent on an important assignment. Two angels were sent to Sodom (Genesis 19:1); two spies were sent to Jericho (Joshua 2:1); and Jesus sent His disciples out two by two (Mark 6:7). Also, two is the minimum number for witnesses. “By the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established” (Deuteronomy 19:15).

In conclusion, the number two is symbolic of (1) a difference or division; (2) the minimum number for an important assignment; (3) and the minimum number of witnesses for a matter to be established.

Quiz: (1) Jesus separated how many thieves on the cross? (2) How many disciples ran to the tomb? (3) How many angels were at Christ’s resurrection? (4) How many disciples did Jesus walk with on the Emmaus Road after His resurrection? (5) How many men in white apparel testified at Christ’s ascension? If your answer is TWO (2) for all questions, then you are correct.

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« Reply #27 on: July 04, 2012, 11:48:52 PM »
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
Three in the Bible is divine fullness or completion as in the Godhead of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We know this concept as the Trinity even though the word “trinity” is not in the Bible. The trinitarian formula is mentioned in the Great Commission listed above and also in Paul’s benediction at the end of this message. Some examples of three being the number of spiritual fullness: Jonah was in the belly of the big fish three days and Jesus was in the grave three days. Three days were enough to prove that Jesus had conquered sin, death, and the grave.

Three is the minimum number necessary to establish a pattern. Something can happen once by chance; twice by coincidence; but three consecutive times usually indicate a pattern. For example, Samuel heard his name called three times before Eli confirmed that it was God calling Samuel (I Samuel 3:8 ).

When we are expecting confirmation concerning a certain act, it is good news to know that when something happens three times, it points to greater fulfillment yet to unfold. For example, if you have been asked out on a date three times, there might be further development of the relationship. If you have been on a job for at least three years, more than likely you could be in line for a promotion. When something happens three times, it gains emphasis such as when Peter denied Jesus three times. Three times Pilate wanted to release Jesus, but three times the chief priests and rulers rejected Him. This repetition represents the emphasis placed on the rejection (Luke 23:13-25).

Three speaks of totality, sufficiency and the complete work of God. Man is a trifold being: body, spirit and soul. Notice when preachers preach and Bible teachers teach, they usually speak using the trifold concept whether they realize it or not. It is usually automatic. Listen to hear them say: faith, hope and love; grace, peace, and mercy; morning, noon, and night; Peter, James and John; Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and “Holy, Holy, Holy” etc.

And now the three-part benediction: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” (2 Corinthians 13:13)

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« Reply #28 on: July 04, 2012, 11:50:12 PM »
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Then people will come from east and west, from north and south, and will eat in the kingdom of God. (Luke 13:29)
Four is the creation number and it has special significance to the earth. Four is symbolic of earthly completeness. On the fourth day, all materials for the earth were created. Four is the number of the great elements: earth, air, fire, and water. There are four regions or directions: north, south, east, and west. There are four seasons of the year: fall, winter, spring, and summer. There are four phases of the moon: first, half, full, and last. There are four divisions of the day: morning, noon, evening, and night. The Bible also has ten references to the four winds.

The number four indicates universality. This means that from one point to the next point, everything is included such as in the scripture above. It is universal participation. All people will come from all four corners of the earth to enjoy the kingdom of God as is illustrated in the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Four in the scriptures portrays universal observation, worship and adoration as in Revelation 4:6-8. “Around the throne, and on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with a face like a human face, and the fourth living creature like a flying eagle.”

Let’s conclude the number four on a note of hope for those who might be in a fiery furnace. Don’t give up. Jesus appeared as the fourth man to save the three Hebrew boys (Daniel 3:25). He will do the same for us.

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Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. (Matthew 25:2)
The number five is seen throughout the Bible, but almost every time it is used, it is merely a part of a whole. It is so small of a bigger piece that it could be considered only a “handful” as the five fingers on one’s hand. The first five books of the Bible known as the Pentateuch comprise only a portion of the 66 books of the entire Bible.

Even though five represents a small sum which appears to be insignificant within the larger scheme, it does individually possess high value. When Abraham pleads to God to spare the people of Sodom, he begins by pleading for five fewer righteous people as to suggest that the loss of five would be insignificant in its consequence (Genesis 18:22-23).

Sometimes in the Bible, the number five is half of the perfect number ten as in the parable of the ten virgins. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise (Matthew 25:2). The Ten Commandments are distinctly divided into two pairs of fives. The first five commandments deal with our relationship with God; the last five deal with our relationship with others. Only Commandment #5 is different in that it is the only one with a promise associated with it.

At times five indicates just recompense or bounteous reward. Thieves must repay five times the value of the oxen they steal (Exodus 22:1). Benjamin was honored by Joseph with five times more food than his brothers (Genesis 43:34) and five sets of clothes (Genesis 45:22). We can’t forget that Jesus took five loaves to feed five thousand. It was abundance for the multitude.

The number five represents God’s grace seen throughout the structure of the tabernacle in the wilderness. The pillars were five cubits apart and five cubits high. The brazen altar was five cubits by five cubits. There were five pillars at the end of the Holy Place. The sides of the tabernacle were reinforced by five bars on each side (Exodus 26:26-27). The inner covering of the tabernacle was composed of five curtains which were attached to five other curtains for a total of ten curtains (Exodus 26:3). Notice the double five pattern. There were five original priests: Aaron and his four sons (Exodus 28:1)

Five is a number of preparation as the first five books of the Bible prepare us for Israel’s story throughout the rest of the Bible. The five wise virgins were prepared. David, in preparing for Goliath, took up five smooth stones. To prepare and perfect the saints for ministry, some are called to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors or teachers (Ephesians 4:11-12). Through these five outlets goes forth the gospel of Jesus Christ. Surely, we are prepared to fit into one of these five because of God’s grace.