The Best of the Feast
Is There Hope
Without Jesus?
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“12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be
constant in prayer.” Romans
12:12, English Standard Version (ESV)
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans,
Chapter 3; “Objections
answered. (1-8) All
mankind are sinners. (9-18) Both
Jews and Gentiles cannot be justified by their own deeds. (19,20) It is owing
to the free grace of God, through faith in the righteousness of Christ, yet
the law is not done away. (21-31)” - Matthew
Henry Concise.
Today
we prayerfully continue our Feast in Romans 3. The
question posed here in verses nineteen and twenty is; “can I be saved by
following the law?” I believe salvation is not possible without
our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. “19 Now we know that
whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every
mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20
For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since
through the law comes knowledge of sin.”
Romans
3:19-20, ESV. The law cannot save us! We cannot do
away with the law, It simply points to what we must or must not do. We
are justified by and our righteousness is in Jesus. In other words
there is no justification or salvation to be found in the law. “15 but in
your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make
a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;
yet do it with gentleness and respect,”
1
Peter 3:15, ESV. We honor Jesus, because he is the savior. There
is no law or person other than Jesus that can pay for our sins. It
is a privilege to share Jesus with those who don’t know Him. Those that
have accepted Jesus are in a relationship with Him. We share his
love with others gently and respectively, knowing that there is no peace
without salvation. There is no hope without Jesus! If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again
tomorrow.
God
Bless You,
Brother
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
Is There Hope Without Jesus?
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Are We To Judge Others?
The Best of the Feast
Are We To
Judge Others?
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“11 for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee
shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.””
Romans
14:11, English Standard Version (ESV)
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans,
Chapter 2; “The Jews
could not be justified by the law of Moses, any more than the Gentiles by the
law of nature.(1-16) The
sins of the Jews confuted all their vain confidence in their outward
privileges. (17-29)” - Matthew
Henry Concise.
Today
we prayerfully begin our Feast in Romans 2. Has
God called us to judge others? Do we do right in judging another’s
heart? I think we would do well to examine our own heart
accept Jesus and repent. “3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice
such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of
God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and
forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead
you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart
you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s
righteous judgment will be revealed.”
Romans
2:3-5, ESV. When we do well accepting Jesus and repent of our
own sins then God can use us in the harvest. If we acknowledge God
and don’t accept Jesus and turn from our sinful acts, we are still lost. I
believe it is better that we accepted Jesus’ gift of salvation and turned
from our sin. “8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our
Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the
power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not
because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave
us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,”
2
Timothy 1:8-9, ESV. This gift of salvation urges us on to good works as
free servants filled with the Holy Spirit. We are unashamed
sharing the work that Jesus has done in our life. We herald God
giving God all the glory, not judging others. We proceed following
Jesus, with Spirit filled lives, sharing the Word. If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again
tomorrow.
God
Bless You,
Brother
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Friday, April 22, 2016
What Are We Sharing?
The Best of the Feast
What Are
We Sharing?
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“20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power
and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation
of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without
excuse.” Romans
1:20, English Standard Version (ESV)
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans,
Chapter 1; “The
scope or design of the apostle in writing to the Romans appears to have been,
to answer the unbelieving, and to teach the believing Jew; to confirm the
Christian and to convert the idolatrous Gentile; and to show the Gentile
convert as equal with the Jewish, in respect of his religious condition, and
his rank in the Divine favour. These several designs are brought into on
view, by opposing or arguing with the infidel or unbelieving Jew, in favour
of the Christian or believing Gentile. The way of a sinner's acceptance with
God, or justification in his sight, merely by grace, through faith in the
righteousness of Christ, without distinction of nations, is plainly stated.
This doctrine is cleared from the objections raised by Judaizing Christians,
who were for making terms of acceptance with God by a mixture of the law and
the gospel, and for shutting out the Gentiles from any share in the blessings
of salvation brought in by the Messiah. In the conclusion, holiness is
further enforced by practical exhortations.
The
apostle's commission. (1-7) Prays
for the saints at Rome, and expresses his desire to see them. (8-15) The
gospel way of justification by faith, for Jews and Gentiles. (16,17) The sins
of the Gentiles set forth. (18-32)” - Matthew
Henry Concise.
Today
we prayerfully begin our Feast in Romans 1. I
see many things that are worthy for expounding upon in Romans 1. I
have chosen to dwell on Paul’s greeting to the saints in Rome. “6 including you who
are called to belong to Jesus Christ, 7 To all those in Rome who
are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God
through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all
the world.” Romans
1:6-8, ESV. This describes you to a tee Saints. You
are loved by God, having received God’s gift of salvation and grace through
Jesus. “[
God of All Comfort ] 3 Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who
comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those
who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are
comforted by God.” 2
Corinthians 1:3-4, ESV This is part of our nature as saints, being
comforted by peace from the Holy Spirit by whom we are sealed. This is
what we are sharing with all who will come. Salvation through Jesus and
peace that passes understanding from the Holy Spirit. Let
the light of your soul, redeemed by Jesus shine!
Never
apologize for God’s Word, if any are offended it’s because they are living in
sin. Don’t twist God’s Word to support
a sinner, in doing so you would just condemn them as well as yourself from
salvation; “8 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God
gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. 29 They
were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice.
They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are
gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent,
haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish,
faithless, heartless, ruthless. 32 Though they know God's
righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die,
they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.” 2
Corinthians 1:3-4, ESV. Only God can forgive sin! If the Lord is willing I
will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.
God
Bless You,
Brother
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Let God Be Our Guide!
The Best of the Feast
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Let God Be
Our Guide!
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“28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and
no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has
given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out
of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”” John
10:28-30, English Standard Version (ESV)
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully read our Feast in 1
Chronicles, Chapter 29; “David
induces the princes and people to offer willingly. (1-9) His thanksgiving and prayer. (10-19)Solomon enthroned. (20-25) David's reign and death. (26-30)” - Matthew
Henry Concise.
Today
as we prayerfully continue our Feast in I Chronicles
29. As we finish today’s study we
see a King’s Kingdom handed off from David to his son. We see people being
urged to give unselfishly. Sometimes we have trouble not being happy and
graceful when we see a friend receive property or pardon. If you’re content
with what God has prepared for you, then it is easier being truly happy for
others. “3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but
in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” – Philippians
2:3, ESV. Pray for those in need with us and if you can do more; our Lord
knows how to guide you. If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast
again tomorrow.
God
Bless You,
Brother
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Honoring God!
The Best of the Feast
Honoring
God!
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“5 do not lift up your horn on high, or speak with
haughty neck.’” 6 For not from the east or from the west and
not from the wilderness comes lifting up, 7 but it is God
who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”
Psalm
75:5-7, English Standard Version (ESV)
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully read our Feast in 1
Chronicles, Chapter 28; “David
exhorts the people to the fear of the Lord. (1-10) He gives instructions for the temple. (11-21) ” - Matthew
Henry Concise.
Today
we prayerfully Feast in 1 Chronicles 28. We
are reminded that God will never leave or forsake us. God has a plan for every
person’s life; “20 Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and
courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord
God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until
all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.21 And
behold the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service
of the house of God; and with you in all the work will beevery willing man
who has skill for any kind of service; also the officers and all the people
will be wholly at your command.”” 1
Chronicles 27:1, ESV. We are reminded again that God will
never leave or forsake us; “5 Keep your life free
from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I
will never leave you nor forsake you.” ” Hebrews
13:5, ESV. God has given each and every one of us different
gifts. “12 For just as the
body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though
many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in
one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or
free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. “ 1
Corinthians 12:12-13, ESV. So it
is up to us to use our gifts given by the Holy Spirit to honor God. If the
Lord is willing I will post and send the Feast again tomorrow.
God
Bless You,
Brother
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Prepared For War & Peace!
The Best of the Feast
Prepared For
War & Peace!
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“10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as
good stewards of God's varied grace: ” 1
Peter 4:10, English Standard Version (ESV)
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully read our Feast in 1
Chronicles, Chapter 27; “ David's military force. (1-15) Princes and officers. (16-34) ” - Matthew
Henry Concise.
Today
we prayerfully Feast in 1 Chronicles 27. We
see the Military Divisions; “1 This is the number of the people of Israel, the
heads of fathers' houses, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and their
officers who served the king in all matters concerning the divisions that
came and went, month after month throughout the year, each division numbering
24,000:”
1
Chronicles 27:1, ESV. And the leaders, councilors and scribes
appointed; “32 Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor,
being a man of understanding and a scribe. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni
attended the king's sons. 33 Ahithophel was the king's
counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend. 34 Ahithophel
was succeeded by Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. Joab
was commander of the king's army.” 1
Chronicles 27:32-33, ESV. David knew the value of being and
appointing good stewards over all of God’s gifts. God has given you and I salvation,
prepared us for battle and spreading the gifts he has given us as we are
Ambassadors; “19 Go therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to
observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you
always, to the end of the age.”“ Matthew
28:16-20, ESV. We just as David
know the importance of a strong military.
God has identified the real enemy and showed us how to prepare for the
battle, as soldiers of the cross; “12 For we do
not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness,
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.“ Ephesians
6:12, ESV. Therefor as good
stewards we will stand prepared; for War and Peace! If the Lord is willing I
will post and send the Feast again tomorrow.
God
Bless You,
Brother
Mike
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Monday, April 18, 2016
Can God’s Church Succeed?
The Best of the Feast
Can God’s
Church Succeed?
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“4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or
boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not
insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; ” 1
Corinthians 13:4-5, English Standard Version (ESV)
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully read our Feast in 1
Chronicles, Chapter 26; “The
offices of the Levites.” - Matthew
Henry Concise.
Today
we prayerfully Feast in 1 Chronicles 25. Success
depends on planning and cooperation with God.
Today we see different duties assigned as there were needs and
capabilities; “26 This Shelomoth and his brothers were in charge
of all the treasuries of the dedicated gifts that David the king and the
heads of the fathers' houses and the officers of the thousands and the
hundreds and the commanders of the army had dedicated. ” 1
Chronicles 25:6-7, ESV. God has a perfect plan and He gives us
all duties in His Church body. We all members
of one body with each of us being a different member we complete the body; “7 To each is
given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For
to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another
the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to
another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by
the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of
miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to
distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to
another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these
are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one
individually as he wills.” 1
Corinthians 12:7-11, ESV. In the Church body each of us are working
together in harmony to accomplish God’s will. By being together called according
to God’s will we will succeed; “28 And we know
that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those
who are called according to his purpose.“ Romans
8:28, ESV. If the Lord is willing
I will post and send the Feast again tomorrow.
God
Bless You,
Brother
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