Notes on - Psalm 24:1

Psalm 24:1 

The earth is the Lord's, 

and the fulness thereof;

the world, 

and they that dwell therein. 

What belongs to God?

 The earth, 

the earth’s fulness, 

the world, 

and all they who dwell in the world,

 are the Lord's.

Here are some other truths along these lines.....

All thing are the Lord’s ~ Genesis 1:1, 

He created them ~ Hebrews 3:4, 

HE built all things, the worlds were framed by the word of God ~ Hebrews 11:3,   

The Word (Jesus) was in the beginning, all things were made BY Him ~ John 1:1-3

Created by HIM and for Him ~ Colossian 1:16, 

  God created all things & for His pleasure they are & were created, ~ Revelation 4:11

I Know That......

During the course of a week it is highly likely you use the phrase "I know that." 

We might be able to say "I know that" regarding a myrid of topics, but what about when it comes to the Bible?

The phrase "I know that" itself is found about 50 times in the Bible. 

Here are a few examples of people and even God stating what they know. 

God says "I know that" after Abraham shows his obediance and complete faith in God regarding Isaac. 

Job states that God can do anything and know every thought we think. 

The Psalmist states that not only is our Lord  great, 

but that He is above every God. 

The woman at the well states that she knows the Messiah is coming.

Within a short time she is made aware that she is standing in His presence.

The apostle Paul states the fact that many Christians struggle with,

 regarding our flesh. We know to do right, yet our flesh keeps us

 from performing that which is good.

Through out the Bible, there are truths that we can know...

~ God was manifest in the flesh, 1 Timothy 3:16 ~

~ God Created the Heaven & the Earth, Genesis 1:1 ~ 

~ God loves us & sent His Son to die for us, John 3:16 ~ 

~ We will give an account to God, Romans 14:12 ~ 

~ Every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, Philippians 2:11 ~ 

~ It is impossible for God to lie, Hebrews 7:18 ~ 

~ We have a Mediator, 1 Timothy 2:5 ~ 

~ We are witnesses to the world, Acts 1:8 ~ 

The list can go on and on with facts we know about God. 

It is easy to know facts about God in our head,

 but we need to know them in our heart so they will cause us to act upon them. 

When you see a person walking down the street you know in your mind that one day they will stand before God. If we only know that in our head, it is unlikely that we will witness to them. It will be an inconvenience. But if we know in our heart that person is a soul going somewhere forever we will care enough about their eternity to share the Gospel with them.

Do I know that about the Bible in my head or in my heart?

Mark 16:15 - Pictures

This set of pictures was put together back in 2014. 

Most of the pictures were taken 

in a little village called Foya, or in the surrounding villages 

that were only accessible by foot or raft. 

Gospel in Exodus

Gospel in Exodus - Henry Law

We have been bought with a price, which means,

“Your time is Redeemed – Use it in His cause

Your Mind is Redeemed – Employ it to learn His truth

Your eyes are Redeemed – Let them not look on Vanity

Your feet are redeemed – Let them trample on the world, and bear you onward in the March of Christian zeal.

Your tongue is Redeemed – Let it only 
1.) Sound His praise, 
2.) Testify His love, 
3.) Call sinners to His cross

Your heart is redeemed – Let it love Him wholly, and have no seat for rivals.

2-14-17

Birth of Jesus - Luke 2

Luke 2:1-40

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Birth of Jesus in Matthew 1

Matthew 1:18-25

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

King James Version (KJV)

Psalm 139:23-24

In the Beginning was the WORD

   In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. 

Thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, 

yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; 

whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: 

When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, 

before they came together, 

she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, 

and not willing to make her a public example, 

was minded to put her away privily. 

But while he thought on these things, behold, 

the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, 

Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: 

for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.  

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: 

for he shall save his people from their sins. 

Neither is there salvation in any other: 

for there is none other name under heaven given among men, 

whereby we must be saved.

    Now all this was done, 

that it might be fulfilled 

which was spoken of the Lord 

by the prophet, saying, 

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, 

and shall bring forth a son, 

and they shall call his name Emmanuel, 

which being interpreted is, God with us. 

For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him 

should not perish but have everlasting life.

    For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him might be saved. 

For by grace are ye saved through faith; 

and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 

Not of works lest any man should boast. 

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 

If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, 

and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, 

thou shalt be saved. 

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; 

and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Bible verses used

John 1:1

John 1:14a

Micah 5:2

Matthew 1:18-21

Acts 4:12

Matthew 1:22-23

John 3:16-17

Ephesians 2:8-9

Romans 10:13, 9-10                 

Psalm 112:7 - The Heart

Psalm 112:7 - The Heart

•         Daniel 10:12 – Daniel set his heart to understand the things of God

•         Ps 112:7 – The psalmist heart is fixed trusting in the Lord

•         Psalm 112:8 – Heart established will not be afraid

•         Job 41:24 – a heart as firm as a stone

•         Psalm 119:10 – Sought thee with my whole heart

•         Psalm 119:11 – Word hid in the heart

•         Psalm 119:34 – Observe the Law with my whole heart

•         Psalm 119:111 – God’s testimonies, the rejoicing of the heart

•         119:112 – Heart inclined to perform statutes

•         119:161 – Heart standeth in Awe of God’s word

•         131:1 – Heart not haughty

•         Psalm 111:1 – Praise the Lord with my whole heart

•         Ecclesiastes  1:13 – Gave my heart (To understand the world, not God

•         Ecclesiastes  1:17 – Gave my heart to know wisdom, madness, folly

God as Our Guide in Psalms

Psalm 48:12 - God as our Guide in Psalms

•              25:9 – He will Guide the meek in judgment

•              31:3 – Because HE is our Rock, and for His name sake, HE will Guide us

•              32:8 – He will instruct us and Guide us with His eye

•              48:12 – God will be our Guide unto death

•              73:24 – He will guide me with His counsel

Bible Notes - Psalm 1:1

Psalm 1:1 – Three groups - 1) Ungodly, 2) Sinners, 3) Scornful

•         Three motions – 1) Walketh, 2) Standeth, 3) Sitteth

•         Three places – 1) Counsel, 2) Way, 3) Seat

Ungodly – One who is opposing the things of God, whether openly or in private. Don’t be caught walking in his footsteps or heeding his counsel.

Sinner – One violating God’s word, but merely sinning, not opposing God. Don’t stand with that man so to be lumped in with his sin, get out of the way of sin.

Scornful – Disdainful, foolishly mocking. Don’t join the crowd of scorners who sat round the Cross mocking the one who died for man. Don’t be in the company of those who will mock and scorn God, His word and His people.

Disclaimer - I posted this and then realized I do not recall who wrote this. If you know who wrote it or something similar please leave a comment.

Are you like the Wise Men?

The Wise Men

Matthew 2:1-12
[1]Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 
[2] Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. [3] When Herod the king had heard these things , he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 
[4] And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 
[5] And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 
[6] And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. 
[7] Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. [8] And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him , bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
 [9] When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 
[10] When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
 [11] And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 
[12] And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

   From Genesis 41 until 1 Corinthians 10:15, there are references to Wise Men in the Bible. Sadly, this title is often bestowed on people who are wise in worldly things, and not in God. Apart from Daniel, these men from the East are the only Wise Men whose focus is on God. (* The term Wise Men can refer to Philosophers, Priests, or Astronomers.)  

   We know very little about these them other than…
 · They are from the East – v.1
 · They knew a King was born – v.2
 · They had seen His star – v.2
 ·  They were come to worship Him – v.2
 · They had followed the Star – v.9
 · They rejoiced at the Star – v.10
 · They came where the Child was – v.11
 · They worshipped Him – v.11
 · They presented Him with 3 gifts – v.11
 · They departed to their own country – v.12
 · They were warned of God in a dream – v.12  

     These facts do not tell us how the men traveled, what they wore, how long they traveled, what country they came from and returned to, how many there were, when they first say the star, or even what they said in worship to the Child.
    These are facts we’d enjoy knowing, but God does not say, because they are not that important.
   What is important?   These wise men came looking for the True King, when no one else was looking for Him, not even His own people. They came with gifts, fit for a King and they worshipped Him.
 An interesting thought, we don’t know if they expected a young child, or if they anticipated a grown man as this new King, but we read in verse 2 that they came to worship Him and in verse 11 when they came where the child was, they worshipped. Perhaps, the young child, Jesus, was not what they anticipated, but they still knew He is the True King and they worshipped Him. They did not reject Him because He was not what they expected, they took Him as He is and worshipped Him.
    If we had more details about these Wise Men our flesh would still desire more, we are not satisfied, but God gave us the details that are important, the Wise men worshipped God’s Son, The King of the Jews, the Saviour of mankind, Jesus.


   Are you a Wise Man? Have you accepted Jesus as He is?  The wise men believed and worshipped. Have you believed that Jesus is God, He is the King, He is the Saviour of Sinful men?

    Jesus came into this world, because men are sinners, Romans 3:23 says, For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23, For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

   Jesus came to make a way for sinners to be reconciled to God, to wipe away those wages of death. He did this by dying on the cross, being buried in a tomb and rising again three days later. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

   Why would Jesus do this? John 3:16, For God so LOVED the WORLD that he GAVE his only begotten Son that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     Can you worship Him as Saviour today?