The Best of
the Feast
Feb 14, 2017
– Proverbs 1
The Beginning Of
Knowledge?
Proverbs an overview; “The subject of
this book may be thus stated by an enlargement on the opening verses. 1. The
Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel. 2. Which treat of the
knowledge of wisdom, of piety towards God, of instruction and moral
discipline, of the understanding wise and prudent counsels. 3. Which treat of
the attainment of instruction in wisdom, which wisdom is to be shown in the
conduct of life, and consists in righteousness with regard to our fellow-creatures.
4. Which treat of the giving to the simple sagacity to discover what is
right, by supplying them with just principles, and correct views of virtue
and vice; and to the young man knowledge, so that he need not err through
ignorance; and discretion, so that by pondering well these precepts, he may
not err through obstinacy. Take the proverbs of other nations, and we shall
find great numbers founded upon selfishness, cunning, pride, injustice,
national contempt, and animosities. The principles of the Proverbs of Solomon
are piety, charity, justice, benevolence, and true prudence. Their universal
purity proves that they are the word of God.” – Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Concise)
The proverbs of Solomon, begins by pointing
out the wisdom of fearing God. Avoid the temptations of sinners because
sin takes away the life of the trespasser. Wisdom cries out
a warning against scoffers and the fools dislike of knowledge. “32 For the
turning away of the simple will slay them, And the complacency of fools will
destroy them; 33 But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And
will be secure, without fear of evil."” Proverbs 1:32-33 New King James
Version (NKJV). Proverbs shouts out the wisdom in aligning our
life with God’s precious gift of salvation (see John 3:16-18). In Jesus, we
will find comfort and rest. “33 These
things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you
will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” John 16:33 NKJV. Today
is the day of salvation there is still work to be done. Every
attempt we make to share the love of God has the potential to bring joy to
the angels in heaven (see Luke 15:10)! The potential
for bringing new believers to join in the harvest.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge! Hallelujah! If
the Lord is willing I will write and post the Feast tomorrow.
Can you hear Jesus calling you? Do you want God
to set you free? 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; admenu.com/calling.html.
Today’s Verse; “34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love
one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this
all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”” John 13:34-35 NKJV.
Brother
Mike
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The Beginning Of Knowledge?
Monday, February 13, 2017
Warned Against Idleness!
The Best of the Feast
Feb 13, 2017 – II Thessalonians 3
Warned Against Idleness!
Please join with us sharing God’s Word daily. We spend about
fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every word in God’s Word in
approximately three years.
In
the third chapter Paul requests prayer and warns against lazy busy bodies. He
closes with this benediction; “16 Now may the
Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with
you all. 17 The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every
epistle; so I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Amen.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 New King
James Version (NKJV). Idle busy bodies bring shame on the Word of
God as well as their selves (see Matthew 12:36-37). Jesus
himself gave us a work plan for the Saints (see Matthew 28:16-20) today. “1 “Let not
your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.2 In My Father’s house
are many mansions; if it were not so, I
would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare
a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I
am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3 NKJV. Remember
your faith will be accompanied with action (see James 2:20). I can assure you
faith without works is dead. Let the Word of God direct us in all
we do and say thusly honoring Jesus until He comes for us. If the Lord is willing I will write and post the Feast tomorrow.
Can you hear Jesus calling you? Do you want God
to set you free? 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; admenu.com/calling.html.
Today’s
Verse; “16 For God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not
perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 NKJV.
Brother Mike
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Will We Be Considered Worthy?
The Best of the Feast
Feb 12, 2017 – II Thessalonians 1-2
Will We Be Considered Worthy?
Please join with us sharing
God’s Word daily. We spend about fifteen minutes a day praying and reading
every word in God’s Word in approximately three years.
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully continue our Feast reading 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1 & Chapter 2. In the first two chapters Paul is reaffirming the second coming of Jesus and the Saints (you & I) will be found worthy because Jesus is righteous. “11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 New King James Version (NKJV). I think it would be of great advantage in our walk with Jesus to read chapters one and two as if Paul was writing to you and I today’s Saints. “16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NKJV. There is nothing in these two chapters that would be far from our walk with Jesus today. We should be walking with and sharing Jesus wherever we are and whatever we are doing (see Matthew 28:16-20 ) today. “28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NKJV. Jesus loves every sinner that turns from their sin and asks him into their heart as Lord of their life. Don’t be fooled by what the world proclaims to be legal or good (see Proverbs 3:5-6) there is no salvation in the laws of men. If the Lord is willing I will write and post the Feast tomorrow.
Can you
hear Jesus calling you? Do you want God to set you
free? 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; admenu.com/calling.html.
Today’s Verse; “does not rejoice in iniquity,
but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all
things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13: 6-7 NKJV.
Brother
Mike
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
Is This The Day of the Lord?
The Best of the Feast
Is
This The Day of the Lord?
Please join with us sharing God’s Word daily. We spend about
fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every word in God’s Word in
approximately three years.
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully continue our Feast in the book of Colossians. By reading 1 Thessalonians 5.
In
1 Thessalonians 5 Paul tell them to be ready for the return of Jesus.
Keep doing the good works that Jesus has called them to and to remain physically
and morally clean. The day of the Lord will come just when no one
expects it. “23 Now may the God of
peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and
body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful,
who also will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 – New
King James Version (NKJV). Why do we continue to follow Jesus
and call people to serve him over two thousand years since this letter was
written? Maybe because through Jesus we have received that peace
that is beyond reason in the Holy Spirit. I know this much Jesus
is coming and God never lies (see Hebrews 6:18) God’s Word tells me so. “1 A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And
all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His
benefits:” Psalm 103:1-2 NKJV. Honor
Jesus in everything you do and say (see Colossians 3:17). Join me
Saints in letting Jesus be the center of our life at school, work, play, and
wherever else we may be. If the Lord is willing I will
write and post the Feast tomorrow.
Can you hear Jesus calling you? Do you want God
to set you free? 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; admenu.com/calling.html.
Today’s
Verse; “4 Love suffers long and is
kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5
does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no
evil;” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NKJV.
Brother Mike
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Friday, February 10, 2017
How We Roll!
The Best of the Feast
Feb 10, 2017 – I Thessalonians 3-4
How We Roll!
About
the Feast. The Feast is a daily study in God’s word. By reading a chapter a
day we go through every word in the bible in about three years. I send the
Feast out usually seven days a week, at time’s I send the weekend Feast for
Friday Saturday and Sunday. We host a Praise and Prayer list which we, keep up on admenu.com. We
do not solicit or accept donations other than prayer or prayerful
suggestions. You may use the links here in the study to get to the
scripture and study helps or use whatever bible version you normally use; the
outcome will be a positive experience. Click this link; mailto:mike@admenu.com to
contact brother Mike Stanford.
Today
we prayerfully read I Thessalonians 3 and
I Thessalonians 3 “The
apostle sent Timothy to establish and comfort the Thessalonians (1-5) He
rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love. (6-10) And for their
increase in grace. (11-13)” – Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
I Thessalonians 4 “Exhortations
to purity and holiness. (1-8) To brotherly love, peaceable behaviour, and
diligence. (9-12) Not to sorrow unduly for the death of godly relations and
friends, considering the glorious resurrection of their bodies at Christ’s
second coming. (13-18)” – Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
If the Lord is willing I will
write and post the Feast tomorrow.
He will not call forever, this may be the last call from Jesus
to you! Is Jesus calling
you? Do you want to experience perfect love? 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; admenu.com/calling.html.
Today’s
Verse; “[ The Greatest Gift ]
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I
have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the
gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and
though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love,
I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and
though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NKJV.
Brother Mike
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