I did a word study this week based on a discussion at DC on Monday. The verse in question:
Mathew 26: 64
64 "Yes, it is as you say," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."
The words in question are “right hand” and “Mighty” (some translations use the word Power, instead of Mighty One)
The word Right hand is from Greek: dexioß , translated: Dexios Meaning:
1. the right, the right hand
2. metaph.
a. place of honour or authority
The word Dexios is derived from: Dechomai Meaning:
1. to take with the hand
a. to take hold of, take up
3. to take up, receive
a. used of a place receiving one
b. to receive or grant access to, a visitor, not to refuse intercourse or friendship
1. to receive hospitality
2. to receive into one's family to bring up or educate
c. of the thing offered in speaking, teaching, instructing
1. to receive favourably, give ear to, embrace, make one's own, approve, not to reject
d. to receive. i.e. to take upon one's self, sustain, bear, endure
3. to receive, get
a. to learn
The word Power or Mighty is from the greek: Dunamis Meaning:
1. strength power, ability
a. inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
b. power for performing miracles
c. moral power and excellence of soul
d. the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth
e. power and resources arising from numbers
f. power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts
I read the versed this way, after doing the word study. God the Mighty Power of the universe received Jesus to the place of honor, and authority in the kingdom, and will send him back with the authority of heaven.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
MV Week 8
II Timothy 2: 15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, and who correctly handles the word of truth.
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I have been with out a computer for the past 3 days because my laptop from work crashed. I will be back in full blogging force soon. I have some ideas swimming around in my head. I will take this weekend to get them into digital form.
I just continue to pray that God will open my heart more and more.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, and who correctly handles the word of truth.
...
I have been with out a computer for the past 3 days because my laptop from work crashed. I will be back in full blogging force soon. I have some ideas swimming around in my head. I will take this weekend to get them into digital form.
I just continue to pray that God will open my heart more and more.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
On a tree on a hill, blood was spilled for you an me….
The retreat was awesome. I can honestly say that I am now committed to finishing the DC program. My first spiritual discipline I will work on is solitude…
Be still and know I am God…
Be still and know I am…
Be still and know…
Be Still…
During the time of solitude Saturday morning I started thinking about all the trees, and how all the trees start from little acorns or seeds. One tree, can lead to the growth of thousands of other trees. As a tree grows and sprouts branches that reach out over the ground, it grows leaves, and develops seeds. The seeds at the end of the far reaching branches fall off onto the ground; some seeds are covered by the falling leaves while others are left on bare ground. More trees sprout from the coverd seeds and the process continues until a whole forest of trees is present.
To me as a Christian the most important tree is the one that held my savior at his death. This tree was planted by the sin of man. As it was raised into place, Christ’s arms were spread out wide. Blood from his hands and feet spilled onto the ground. Each drop of blood is a seed of faith. It is up to us to be covered by it, and let it sprout in our hearts. If we do, the seeds of our fruit will be spilled out for others to see. More people will accept the seed of faith from our savior.
Christ’s blood seeded and will continue to seed the souls of many.
My favorite thing shared by one of the men on the retreat:
God has filled you to the top with the Spirit, how much you let out is what matters.
Be still and know I am God…
Be still and know I am…
Be still and know…
Be Still…
During the time of solitude Saturday morning I started thinking about all the trees, and how all the trees start from little acorns or seeds. One tree, can lead to the growth of thousands of other trees. As a tree grows and sprouts branches that reach out over the ground, it grows leaves, and develops seeds. The seeds at the end of the far reaching branches fall off onto the ground; some seeds are covered by the falling leaves while others are left on bare ground. More trees sprout from the coverd seeds and the process continues until a whole forest of trees is present.
To me as a Christian the most important tree is the one that held my savior at his death. This tree was planted by the sin of man. As it was raised into place, Christ’s arms were spread out wide. Blood from his hands and feet spilled onto the ground. Each drop of blood is a seed of faith. It is up to us to be covered by it, and let it sprout in our hearts. If we do, the seeds of our fruit will be spilled out for others to see. More people will accept the seed of faith from our savior.
Christ’s blood seeded and will continue to seed the souls of many.
My favorite thing shared by one of the men on the retreat:
God has filled you to the top with the Spirit, how much you let out is what matters.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Early Mornings
The past few mornings I have been getting up early and reading the bible. The thing I notice most is how different my day has gone the past 3 days. By starting out on the right note mentally, I am better able to maintain focus on Christ for the day.
Also I have stopped writing in my work book for my weekly reading. Instead I make notes in my Bible. It flows better and I seem to concentrate more on each section of verse that sticks out to me. Part of me wants to try and write a note about every verse, but I know that God is using this time to speak to me in a certain way. I may read Mathew again next year and have different verses stick out to me then that I can make notes about then.
Today for instance, I read through the 7 woes. And the part that stood out to me was, the dressing up for good appearances on the outside, all the while the filth of sin still resides on the inside. One of the biggest things I struggle with is my pride, and the do it on my own attitude. I will not conquer sin with out Christ; I need to let the spirit clothe me from the inside out.
MV Week 7: II Timothy 3: 16-17
All scripture is God breathed, and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
OK.. So we got off easy this week on the MV.
Also I have stopped writing in my work book for my weekly reading. Instead I make notes in my Bible. It flows better and I seem to concentrate more on each section of verse that sticks out to me. Part of me wants to try and write a note about every verse, but I know that God is using this time to speak to me in a certain way. I may read Mathew again next year and have different verses stick out to me then that I can make notes about then.
Today for instance, I read through the 7 woes. And the part that stood out to me was, the dressing up for good appearances on the outside, all the while the filth of sin still resides on the inside. One of the biggest things I struggle with is my pride, and the do it on my own attitude. I will not conquer sin with out Christ; I need to let the spirit clothe me from the inside out.
MV Week 7: II Timothy 3: 16-17
All scripture is God breathed, and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
OK.. So we got off easy this week on the MV.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Mathew... Again.. And some Proverbs
Mathew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
The hope of heaven is huge to me. What a wonderful thing to know that I will walk with my savior forever. I also hide his kingdom away in my heart, and the memory verses help me do that. Often on days I miss reading the bible I find myself repeating the Memory verses over and over again. Not only are they a treasure of hope in my heart, they are nuggets of truth that help me walk daily in Christ.
Mathew 16: 20
Then he warned the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
The disciples did not fully understand who Christ was. Jesus is warning them not to say anything about him until they understand. Much in the same way it is better for us not to try and explain scripture to someone unless we understand. The implications of explaining it wrong is big.
Mathew 16: 28
I tell you the truth, so of you who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.
Mathew 18: 3-4
I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 There, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Proverbs 11: 2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Sometimes I think, I over analyze my faith, and try to reason it out too much. (This is my adult pride taking over) A child trusts his/her parents to meet their needs and lead them. But as adults we have a hard time humbling ourselves to the leadership of God. Since I have started this class I have noticed that I have just accepted my faith more openly. The days I miss reading the bible I find myself repeating my memory versus over and over.
Proverbs 11: 7
When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing.
I have said to unbelievers; If you die and I am right you loose everything. If I die and you are right, I loose nothing. The saving power is from Christ not ourselves.
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
The hope of heaven is huge to me. What a wonderful thing to know that I will walk with my savior forever. I also hide his kingdom away in my heart, and the memory verses help me do that. Often on days I miss reading the bible I find myself repeating the Memory verses over and over again. Not only are they a treasure of hope in my heart, they are nuggets of truth that help me walk daily in Christ.
Mathew 16: 20
Then he warned the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
The disciples did not fully understand who Christ was. Jesus is warning them not to say anything about him until they understand. Much in the same way it is better for us not to try and explain scripture to someone unless we understand. The implications of explaining it wrong is big.
Mathew 16: 28
I tell you the truth, so of you who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.
Mathew 18: 3-4
I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 There, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Proverbs 11: 2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Sometimes I think, I over analyze my faith, and try to reason it out too much. (This is my adult pride taking over) A child trusts his/her parents to meet their needs and lead them. But as adults we have a hard time humbling ourselves to the leadership of God. Since I have started this class I have noticed that I have just accepted my faith more openly. The days I miss reading the bible I find myself repeating my memory versus over and over.
Proverbs 11: 7
When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing.
I have said to unbelievers; If you die and I am right you loose everything. If I die and you are right, I loose nothing. The saving power is from Christ not ourselves.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Mathew
I am struck in Mathew about the continuing theme of choice, and asking to be saved and walk in the Faith. Jesus described this choice in many ways.
Mathew 6: 24
24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”
What master do you serve earthly treasure or Jesus? You can not serve both and be Faithful to God. All things of this earth belong to him.
Mathew 7: 7-8
7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Ask for salvation and it is given, have faith in what you are given and you will have eternal life.
Mathew 7: 13-14
13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Do you choose the wide door or the one true way to eternal life? The narrow door is open to everyone who chooses.
Mathew 12: 30
30 "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.”
Are you alive for Christ or do you sit by neutral to his teachings?
Mathew 16: 24-25
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.”
How deep are you willing to go for Christ? Are you willing to loose it all, even your life to defend your faith.
All the statements by Jesus ask for a choice to be made:
You cannot serve both God and Money.
Ask and Seek
Wide or Narrow
With or Against, Gather Scatter
Risk it all… ?
After reading through the many times that Jesus asks us to make a choice, buried in the middle is one of Jesus’ absolute statements.
Mathew 10: 32-33
32 "Whoever acknowledges me before men; I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.”
Jesus is our only intercessor to God the Father. No one else can promise eternal life. No one else lived the perfect life. No one else paid for our salvation the way Christ has.
Choose Christ you choose eternal life. Choose your life you die to eternal life. After all Jesus choose to die so that we could have eternal life.
Mathew 6: 24
24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”
What master do you serve earthly treasure or Jesus? You can not serve both and be Faithful to God. All things of this earth belong to him.
Mathew 7: 7-8
7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Ask for salvation and it is given, have faith in what you are given and you will have eternal life.
Mathew 7: 13-14
13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Do you choose the wide door or the one true way to eternal life? The narrow door is open to everyone who chooses.
Mathew 12: 30
30 "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.”
Are you alive for Christ or do you sit by neutral to his teachings?
Mathew 16: 24-25
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.”
How deep are you willing to go for Christ? Are you willing to loose it all, even your life to defend your faith.
All the statements by Jesus ask for a choice to be made:
You cannot serve both God and Money.
Ask and Seek
Wide or Narrow
With or Against, Gather Scatter
Risk it all… ?
After reading through the many times that Jesus asks us to make a choice, buried in the middle is one of Jesus’ absolute statements.
Mathew 10: 32-33
32 "Whoever acknowledges me before men; I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.”
Jesus is our only intercessor to God the Father. No one else can promise eternal life. No one else lived the perfect life. No one else paid for our salvation the way Christ has.
Choose Christ you choose eternal life. Choose your life you die to eternal life. After all Jesus choose to die so that we could have eternal life.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Memory Verse week 6/7....
II Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture is God breath and useful for, teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in rightousness. So that every man of God may be thoroughly equiped for every good work.
All scripture is God breath and useful for, teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in rightousness. So that every man of God may be thoroughly equiped for every good work.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Understanding a hard week...
I have realized why it was hard this week. God is challenging me to go deeper than just talking the talk. You can talk the talk and walk the walk. But your walk talks louder than your talk talks. (Did I get it right Greg?)
The Spirit can be in me but does it work in me to reflect outwardly.
I wrestled with this all week. It was not until I pulled out the stuff to bake yesterday that I let my self go. I relaxed, and found peace with the Spirit filling me, and wanting to use me. It didn’t matter that only 2 of the Cinnamon roles got eaten today at class. I baked and cooked dinner for almost 5 straight hours yesterday and just let my self pray and think about this past week. The simple acts of baking for the guys at DC and preparing a meal for my family, made me understand what it means to act on a Spirit filled life. Just as the cookbook leads me and guides me through the process, so does the teaching of Jesus. I have to be willing to get my hands dirty and work to make the Spirit rise. Jesus can put the yeast into my life, but it will remain dormant if I do not let the Spirit fill me with the living water.
The Spirit can be in me but does it work in me to reflect outwardly.
I wrestled with this all week. It was not until I pulled out the stuff to bake yesterday that I let my self go. I relaxed, and found peace with the Spirit filling me, and wanting to use me. It didn’t matter that only 2 of the Cinnamon roles got eaten today at class. I baked and cooked dinner for almost 5 straight hours yesterday and just let my self pray and think about this past week. The simple acts of baking for the guys at DC and preparing a meal for my family, made me understand what it means to act on a Spirit filled life. Just as the cookbook leads me and guides me through the process, so does the teaching of Jesus. I have to be willing to get my hands dirty and work to make the Spirit rise. Jesus can put the yeast into my life, but it will remain dormant if I do not let the Spirit fill me with the living water.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Hard Week
Memory Verse Week 5 Gal 5:16
So I say, live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
For some reason, a tough one to get stuck in my head. The past ones seemed to stick pretty quick. Maybe God wanted me to meditate a little more on this one.
There is a series of books I have been reading by Bill Bright and Jack Cavanaugh (SP?). They are called the Great Awakenings Series. So far I have read Fury, Fire, and I just stared Storm. They take place in the 18th and 19th centuries and are fictional stories wrapped around historic events. They are a story of revival in the colonies and young country of the United States. They have made me realize that the battle to over come evil has been raging from the beginning...... More later...
So I say, live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
For some reason, a tough one to get stuck in my head. The past ones seemed to stick pretty quick. Maybe God wanted me to meditate a little more on this one.
There is a series of books I have been reading by Bill Bright and Jack Cavanaugh (SP?). They are called the Great Awakenings Series. So far I have read Fury, Fire, and I just stared Storm. They take place in the 18th and 19th centuries and are fictional stories wrapped around historic events. They are a story of revival in the colonies and young country of the United States. They have made me realize that the battle to over come evil has been raging from the beginning...... More later...
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