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Today’s
Feast
May 6,
2014 – Philemon 1
Paul's
Plea for Onesimus
Gods Not
Dead! Please join us sharing God’s Word
daily. We will spend about fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every word
in God’s Word in approximately three years.
Philemon Overview; “Philemon was an inhabitant of Colosse, a person
of some note and wealth, and a convert under the ministry of St. Paul. Onesimus
was the slave of Philemon: having run away from his master, he went to Rome,
where he was converted to the Christian faith, by the word as set forth by Paul,
who kept him till his conduct proved the truth and sincerity of his conversion.
He wished to repair the injury he had done to his master, but fearing the
punishment his offence deserved might be inflicted, he entreated the apostle to
write to Philemon. And St. Paul seems no where to reason more beautifully, or to
entreat more forcibly, than in this epistle.” - Matthew Henry
Concise
Philemon Chapter 1, “The apostle's joy and praise for
Philemon's steady faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints. (1-7) He recommends Onesimus
as one who would make rich amends for the misconduct of which he had been
guilty; and on behalf of whom the apostle promises to make up any loss Philemon
had sustained. (8-22) Salutations and a
blessing. (23-25)”
- Matthew Henry
Concise
Dear
Saints,
Today we prayerfully continue our Feast reading the book
of Philemon Chapter 1. Paul greets
Philemon and appeals to the love (see Philemon
1:1-7) he shares as a brother in Christ. He pleads (rather
than demands) for Philemon to accept his runaway slave Onesimus back as a
brother (see Philemon
1:8-14) and fellow believer in Jesus. He doesn’t try to make light of the sins
committed by Onesimus, he points out that as a brother
(see
Philemon
1:15-22) in Jesus he will be a more useful
servant.
Paul ends this letter with these final words;
“23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends
greetings to you, 24 and so do
Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow
workers.
25 The
grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your
spirit.“ Philemon
1:23-25 English Standard Versions (ESV). This letter makes me think about all the wrongs people
commit and (see Luke
7:47-50) the power of forgiveness in the
name of Jesus. “16
Therefore,
confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is
working.”
James 5:16 ESV. We should pray that our sins will
be forgiven (see Luke 6:37) and at the same time forgive all sins that have been
done against us.
Is Jesus calling you
today? Do you want to know what Jesus
has planned for your life? Do you want
to find true happiness, peace and purpose in your life? If the answer is yes to any of these
questions please click the following link; http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm
The Feast does belong to Jesus! It is
intended to encourage Saints to pray and read every word in the bible! Let me know if you have any questions or
comments, by replying here on the blog or in an email.
The Feast belongs to
Jesus you may share it anywhere with anyone!
God Bless
You,
Brother
Mike
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“6
do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the
peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV.
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so I use the Google translator to put the Feast out in Spanish for your
convenience! If the meaning of the Feast is being lost in translation please
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Paul's Plea for Onesimus
Monday, May 5, 2014
Teach Sound Doctrine
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Today’s
Feast
May 5,
2014 – Titus 2-3
Teach
Sound Doctrine
Gods Not
Dead! Please join us sharing God’s Word
daily. We will spend about fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every word
in God’s Word in approximately three years.
“1 Remind
them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for
every good work,” Titus
3:1
Titus Chapter 2,
“The duties which become sound doctrine. (1-8) Believing servants must be obedient. (9,10) All is enforced from
the holy design of the gospel, which concerns all believers. (11-15)” -
Matthew Henry Concise
Titus
Chapter 3,
“Obedience to magistrates, and becoming behaviour towards all, are
enforced from what believers were before conversion, and what they are made,
through Christ. (1-7) Good works to be done,
and useless disputes avoided. (8-11) Directions and
exhortations. (12-15) ” -
Matthew Henry Concise
Dear
Saints,
Today we prayerfully continue our Feast reading the book
of Titus
Chapter 2. & Chapter 3 Paul
Encourages Titus to stick with (see
Titus
2:1-8) sound doctrine and to remain obedient and faithful
(see
Titus
1:9-10) to those they (see Luke
16:12) serve. Paul declares that grace and salvation is God’s
gift (See
Titus
1:11-15) to all men who love Jesus and are
called according to his purpose; “13
Waiting
for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior
Jesus Christ, 14 who
gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself
a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. 15 Declare
these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard
you.“ Titus
2:13-15 English Standard Versions (ESV). He reminded them to be obedient doing every good
work
(see Titus
3:1-7) in the name of Jesus. To avoid foolish
controversy, quarrels and disagreements, (see
Titus 3:8-11)
moving on after they continue to reject the Word. Paul finishes the letter with
expressions of the love, favor and grace of God; “14
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases
of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. 15
All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the
faith.
Grace be with you all.”
Never worry about what to say or do in God’s service, study God’s Word
(see John
14:26) the Holy Spirit will
bring Jesus’ words to you as needed. “6
do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV. Pray that God’s will be done in
your life (see Matthew
6:9-13) &
( Matthew
6:5) that you do everything is in God’s
will.
Is Jesus calling
you? Do you want to know Jesus? Do you want to find true happiness, peace and
purpose in your life? If the answer is
yes to any of these questions please click the following link;
http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm
The Feast does belong to Jesus! It is
intended to encourage Saints to pray and read every word in the bible! Let me know if you have any questions or
comments, by replying here on the blog or in an email.
The Feast belongs to
Jesus you may share it anywhere with anyone!
God Bless
You,
Brother
Mike
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“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray
and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven
and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV.
* I don’t speak Spanish
so I use the Google translator to put the Feast out in Spanish for your
convenience! If the meaning of the Feast is being lost in translation please
let me know; mstanj@hotmail.com Thank
You!
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Qualifications for Elders
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Today’s
Feast
May 4,
2014 – Titus 1
Qualifications for Elders
Gods Not
Dead! Please join us sharing God’s Word
daily. We will spend about fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every word
in God’s Word in approximately three years.
“3 For the time
is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears
they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own
passions,” 2 Timothy 4:3
Titus Overview; “This epistle chiefly contains directions to Titus
concerning the elders of the Church, and the manner in which he should give
instruction; and the latter part tells him to urge obedience to magistrates, to
enforce good works, avoid foolish questions, and shun heresies. The instructions
the apostle gave are all plain and simple. The Christian religion was not formed
to answer worldly or selfish views, but it is the wisdom of God and the power of
God.” - Matthew Henry
Concise
Titus Chapter 1,
“The apostle salutes Titus. (1-4) The qualifications of a faithful pastor. (5-9) The evil temper and practices of false teachers. (10-16) ” -
Matthew Henry Concise
Dear
Saints,
Today we prayerfully continue our Feast reading the book
of Titus
Chapter 1. The letter of Paul to Titus begins with a
greeting (see Titus
1:1-4) to raise up hope and faith. Paul lays out the qualifications for the
Elders (see Titus
1:5-9) to oversee the believers. Paul warns us against those
who try to hold believers (See
Titus
1:10-15) to the law rather than faith in
Jesus; “15
To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is
pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. 16 They profess
to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient,
unfit for any good work.“ Titus
1:15-16 English Standard Versions (ESV). We should avoid those who (see 1 Timothy
4:1-5) depend strictly on works rather than faith. This world we now live in can only be saved
by faith in God and the power of prayer and repentance; “if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray
and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven
and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV.
Therefore when we hear someone complaining about the state of our world
explain to them that God has given us a plan (see Ephesians
4:15) wherefore it can be
saved.
Can you hear Jesus
calling you? Do you want what Jesus has
planned for you? Do you want to find
true happiness, peace and purpose in your life?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions please click the following
link; http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm
The Feast does belong to Jesus! It is
intended to encourage Saints to pray and read every word in the bible! Let me know if you have any questions or
comments, by replying here on the blog or in an email.
The Feast belongs to
Jesus you may share it anywhere with anyone!
God Bless
You,
Brother
Mike
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* I don’t speak Spanish
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convenience! If the meaning of the Feast is being lost in translation please
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