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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. Luke 2:34 Simeon (Συμεών) declared prophetically that Emmanuel would be a ‘sēmeion antilegomenon’ which means a sign spoken against (σημεῖον ἀντιλεγόμενον). OppositionContinue reading “THE WORD OPPOSED”

Fighting, infighting and selfish ambitionsDramatics, lawsuits, struggles for powerSkirmishes, battles, wars and separationsAnd right in the middle of this Splashing silently in the midstGently but growing large on the sceneRight in the midstOf the wood, hay and stubble Pushing aside all other scenesScattering all the dramaticsOf fighting scribes, kings & leadersInfighting priests, rabbis & pastorsContinue reading “A Nativity Word Animation”

Brothers & Sisters in Christ, All who read this will you pray right now? This is a raw heart message from a waking prayer-filled heart just shared with a number of muslim students who we continue to share the gospel with. Would you pray with us that the God of heaven and earth will shakeContinue reading “An Open Letter to All Muslims Whom We Can Consider Friends Only Because of Messiah”

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6:3‭-‬5‬[3] If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, [4] they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions [5] and constant frictionContinue reading “Disputable Matters”

A young man asked a question about the importance of time in the WORD. His suggestion was that a young person spending 3 minutes in the WORD could be more mature than an old person spending 3 hours in the WORD. Here is the reply of the tongue. Great questionIt is the principle of sowingContinue reading “Serving God & Money”

30 November 23Proverbs 31 The Proverbs 31 Man ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31:23‬“Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.” God will allow a godly man to grow in favor with God and man. God will make even his enemies to be at peace with him. TheContinue reading “The Proverbs 31 Man”

‭‭Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.Proverbs‬ ‭29:25‬ Spread this simple message, this simple observation far and wide. Man ought to fear God. Every man, woman and child must fear God. This fear of God is the very beginning of wisdom. To be sure,Continue reading “The Fear of Man”

By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint CommitteeContinue reading “Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789”

Someone asked how to read and reflect on Proverbs. Great question Proverbs is very unique in this way. It is the only book in the Bible quite like it from beginning to end with verse after verse of individual sayings. The short answer is just pick one verse and chew on it. Share what thisContinue reading “Proverbs”

Here are just some of the Old Testament (Tawrat, Zabur–Mezmur) prophecies which pointed to the crucifixion of the Messiah Who was to come from the very beginning. There are so many more, and Yeshua Messiah Himself quoted these and many others about Himself during his life, at his crucifixion and after His resurrection. Messiah YeshuaContinue reading “Messianic Crucifixion Prophecies & Types”