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Why The Feast?
May 21, 2013 – Nehemiah 1 & 2
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully
Feast in Nehemiah 1 & 2 . In
the Feast today we begin in the book of Nehemiah chapters one and two. By reading a chapter (sometimes two)
everyday, we read every Word in God’s Word in about 3 years. Jesus supports this work so we never ask
for nor accept donations. We do accept
prayers and prayerful correction.
Thank you for joining us in the Feast.
“The Old Testament history closes
with the book of Nehemiah, wherein is recorded the workings of his heart, in
the management of public affairs; with many devout reflections.
- Nehemiah was the Persian king's cup-bearer. When
God has work to do, he will never want instruments to do it with. Nehemiah
lived at ease, and in honour, but does not forget that he is an Israelite,
and that his brethren are in distress. He was ready to do them all the good
offices he could; and that he might know how best to do them a kindness, he
makes inquiries about them. We should inquire especially concerning the state
of the church and religion. Every Jerusalem on this side the heavenly one
will have some defect, which will require the help and services of its
friends. Nehemiah's first application was to God, that he might have the
fuller confidence in his application to the king. Our best pleas in prayer
are taken from the promise of God, the word on which he has caused us to
hope. Other means must be used, but the effectual fervent prayer of a
righteous man avails most. Communion with God will best prepare us for our
dealings with men. When we have intrusted our concerns to God, the mind is
set at liberty; it feels satisfaction and composure, and difficulties vanish.
We know that if the affair be hurtful, he can easily hinder it; and if it be
good for us, he can as easily forward it.” An overview
of Nehemiah in Matthew Henry’s Concise. Why do we read every word in God’s
Word? God’s Word is life. “But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”” Matthew
4:4 ESV. God’s Word feeds our faith. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
Romans 10:17 ESV. Feast to be A Worker
Approved by God; “14
Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about
words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15 Do your best to
present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be
ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 16 But avoid irreverent babble,
for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,” 2 Timothy
2:14-16 ESV. These are but a few
reasons for our Feast.
Jesus wants you? Do you hear that small
voice calling; sinner com home? Do you
want to choose good over evil? If the answer is yes please click the
following link;
This Feast belongs to
Jesus you may share it anywhere with any one!
The Feast
God
Bless you,
Brother
Mike
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“14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For
what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has
light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14 ESV.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Why The Feast?
Monday, May 20, 2013
Can we live in harmony?
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Can we live in harmony?
May 20, 2013 – Ezra 10
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully
Feast in Ezra 10 . In the
Feast today we see the suffering of the people who disobey God. What seemed good at the time that their
trespasses took place now brings the people to their knees! “1 While
Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the
house of God, a very great assembly of men, women, and children, gathered to
him out of Israel, for the people wept bitterly. 2 And Shecaniah the son of
Jehiel, of the sons of Elam, addressed Ezra: “We have broken faith with our
God and have married foreign women from the peoples of the land, but even now
there is hope for Israel in spite of this. 3 Therefore let us make a covenant
with our God to put away all these wives and their children, according to the
counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the commandment of our God,
and let it be done according to the Law. 4 Arise, for it is your task, and we
are with you; be strong and do it.” 5 Then Ezra arose and made the leading
priests and Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do as had
been said. So they took the oath.” Ezra 10:1-5 English
Standard Version (ESV). In hind sight
it is easy to see the pain that sin causes. “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such
harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may
with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” . Romans
15:5-6 ESV. If we want to live according to the will of
God, we need to hold any and all decisions up to God’s Word. When we make
well informed decisions (according to God’s Word) we bring glory and honor to
our Lord Jesus. When we bring glory and
honor to Jesus, we live in harmony enjoying the fruit of Christian living.
Jesus wants you? Do you hear that small
voice calling; sinner com home? Do you
want to choose good over evil? If the answer is yes please click the
following link;
This Feast belongs to
Jesus you may share it anywhere with any one!
The Feast
God
Bless you,
Brother
Mike
Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save,
help
Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts!
“14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For
what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has
light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14 ESV.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Can we live in harmony with sin?
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Can we live in harmony with sin?
May 19, 2013 – Ezra 9
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully
Feast in Ezra 9 . God’s
people suffer for not obeying God.
They took wives and husbands from people who worshipped false gods and
idols. “13
And after all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great
guilt, seeing that you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities
deserved and have given us such a remnant as this, 14 shall we break your
commandments again and intermarry with the peoples who practice these
abominations? Would you not be angry with us until you consumed us, so that
there should be no remnant, nor any to escape? 15 O Lord, the God of Israel,
you are just, for we are left a remnant that has escaped, as it is today.
Behold, we are before you in our guilt, for none can stand before you because
of this.”” Ezra 9:13-15 English Standard Version (ESV).
God had instructed the people not to
mingle with idolaters. Here we see the state of sinners who have turned their
back on God and have now allowed the sins of their spouses to come between
them and their God. This remnant is standing
before God confessing their sins. They are standing before God with no
defense for their actions. Saints we
stand before God with no defense for our sinful life. Because we are truly repentant and
accepting Jesus’ sacrifice for our sin we are justified by Jesus. We
should never fall back into sin by marrying outside of our faith. “14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has
righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” 2
Corinthians 6:14 ESV. That is the point of today’s Feast. Light cannot dwell with darkness. The darkness will flee from before the
light. The only way to make a lighted
room dark is to remove the light. The
only way a saint can live in harmony with a sinner is to turn their back to
Jesus!
Jesus wants you? Do you hear that small
voice calling; sinner com home? Do you
want to choose good over evil? If the answer is yes please click the
following link;
This Feast belongs to
Jesus you may share it anywhere with any one!
The Feast
God
Bless you,
Brother
Mike
Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save,
help
Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts!
“For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you
have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.” Hebrews
6:10 ESV.
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