Jesus of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.” – John 12:32,33 “And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength. And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: … Continue reading Jesus of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Your strength will fade

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:” – Isaiah 26:3,4 “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” – Hebrews 2:14-15 “Oh that my words were now written! Oh that … Continue reading Your strength will fade

Underlying cause of 15-44 aged deaths in Cali

Does California media reflect the data? I don’t honestly know as I don’t live there. It appears about 70% of deaths are drug and alcohol related in Cali and mostly drug which is probably fentanyl. Californians who are more concerned about firearm and covid deaths seem to be well off the mark. They ought to be leading the campaign against overdoses and the most knowledgeable and concerned about it. I don’t seem to get this from Cali but maybe I’m wrong. Now I know this verse is not in the context of this but is applicable none the less. “Ye … Continue reading Underlying cause of 15-44 aged deaths in Cali

Preaching of the cross

“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.” – John 12:32:32 “that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.” – John 18:32 “Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of … Continue reading Preaching of the cross

The ways of death…

“My son, attend unto my wisdom, And bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge. For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a twoedged sword. [LHer feet go down to death; Her steps take hold on hell. Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, Her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. Hear me now therefore, O ye children, And depart not from the words of my … Continue reading The ways of death…

Thou shalt see…

From Spurgeon sermon in 1861 AD    “I have but now one other point, and I shall not detain you, probably two moments while I dwell upon it, but the subject would not be complete without it. It has been said of some preachers of the word, and especially of me, that we delight to preach damnation and the fires of hell. I think that all who have heard me constantly, know that a more unfounded libel was never uttered against any living man: I have preached terrible sermons; they have been few and far between; but I have never … Continue reading Thou shalt see…

To have the faith…

“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when … Continue reading To have the faith…

Let’s go to Las Vegas

“The eyes of the LORD are in EVERY place, Beholding the evil and the good.” – Proverbs 15:3 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring EVERY work into judgment, with EVERY secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” – Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 “…it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment…” – Hebrews 9:27 “And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: because … Continue reading Let’s go to Las Vegas

Do not believe offended

“But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” – John 16:6-7 “And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses … Continue reading Do not believe offended

In His name…

“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.” – Matthew 22:37-38 “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments….He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it … Continue reading In His name…