Matthew 5 - LOTS That We Can Learn!

SF Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and Unsaved,

Starting with Matthew Chapter 5 today and the Lessons are many.  Since, it's all most all in red letter, it actually Jesus talking to us.  He's telling us about our blessings available from His Sermon on the Mount in verses 1-12.  Jesus teaches us, as He taught His Disciples and the World in verses 13-20.  Then He finishes with how we should handle Personal Relationships in verses 21-48.  So hang in there, there is much for us to see and apply in our lives.

Verse  NOTE: ALL meanings are from Strong's Concordance.

The Sermon on the Mouth - Beatitudes Most of the Beatitudes work with Luke 6:38 - "Give and it shall be given pressed down shaken together  and running over...."

1-2       1-2 God is Always good to us.  He teaches us, what we need to learn, then to teach/share with others.  We are His Disciples - so we should be learning and doing what Jesus taught His Disciples here too.

3-4       3 - The Poor in Spirit are generally, people without Jesus.  They are lowly, afflicted, destitute of the Christian virtues and eternal riches.

             4 - We're also told to those who mourn; [that's being sympathetic to those who have lost loved ones] - if you do, you'll receive a blessing. 

                Also take note: if you do not; instead of blessing, you'll [receive punishment or lack of blessings] both are listed.  As usual, God always gives you an option.  To be, or not to be!

5-6       5 - If you are a gentle person, you'll inherit the earth.  Possibly you will help rule the earth during the millennium?

             6 - If you hunger and thirst for His Word, and living your life His way, you will be satisfied.  In other words, you'll find the answers you need.

7-8       7 - Here's our basic Luke 6:38-39 "give and it will be given" [or not] -being merciful is showing mercy to someone, for whatever they've done - to you or others - FORGIVING OTHERS, AS GOD FORGIVES US - DAILY. 
8 - Also, those that speak from their heart and do what Jesus did are always blessed.  Pure of Heart means; your actions/words were unstained with the guilt of anything negative.

9-10     9 - Those who cause peace, non-violent, and not verbally attacking anyone, living with the characteristics of Jesus.  Then you shall be called a Son of God.

            10 - Also, if you are persecuted verbally or physically by anyone, because of your righteousness [right standing with Christ], then Heaven is where you'll go.  KEEP IN MIND [Proverbs 11:21]

11-12   11 - We should ignore the sticks and stones thrown at us - keep in mind, when you keep your mouth shut, they just increased your reward in Heaven! 

            12 - Any lies, insults or persecution they say to/around you. - REJOICE your reward will be great, as they persecuted the prophets.

    -You really want to upset them - BLESS THEM FOR THEIR OPINION. 

5:13-20     Disciples and the World

13-15   13 - Basically we are the SALT flavoring the World.  If we lose our flavor, we cannot be used by Abba [God].  We are the LIGHT don't hide your light - you are a Christian - let it shine on to others.

              14 - We must preach [speak] the truth about Jesus, salvation and that He's coming SOON!

              15 - If you want your family/friends saved - talk to them, be their light as they see you change and become all that you can be in Christ.

13-15   13 - Basically we should be the SALT flavoring the World.  If we lose our flavor, we cannot be used by Abba.  We are the LIGHT don't hide your light you are a Christian - let it shine on to others.

            14 - We must preach [speak] the truth about Jesus, salvation and that He's coming SOON!

            15 - If you want your family/friends saved - talk to them, be their light as they see you change and become all that you can be in Christ.

16-17   16 - To shine brightly, you must know your Word and walk in it.  Know what is good and pleases your Father, then act like it.

            17 - To many think the OT does not need to be followed Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ [is] the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Throughout His Word, Jesus tells us what He will accept and WILL NOT ACCEPT.  It's not important to anyone, if you accept them or not - but it does matter if you accept Jesus and His Word or not, and go to Hell.  Hebrews 11:6  "But without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him], for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." and 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning [His] promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance."

18-20   18 - Christian Bibles are often updated, due to the time and season we're in, plus the many different language variations, but if the basics are changed - Thank God, we have the Holy Spirit to teach us, until we get to Heaven.

            19 - Like the LBGT's who have created a Bible for their beliefs, or women who don't want the Word "man" used all the time, changed the Wording to what they prefer.  Some are even removing God or Jesus because they believe there are other ways to Heaven and all of them teach their ways.   They will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

            20 - We only grow in righteousness, when we study and act on His Word, seeing His promises fulfilled.  The Scribes and Pharisees knew what they should do, but never followed what they knew was right to do.

5:21-48    Personal Relationships

21-22   21 - Even in our court system today, you can receive a death or life sentence, for it.

            22 - RACCA in Greek means, someone who says someone is worthless, a term of utter vilification. - not the words that should come out of a Christians mouth.  Even just calling someone a FOOL is not acceptable to Abba.

23-24   23 - Don' give God an offering, if you are angry or if a brother or sister - is angry with you.

            24 - Be sure to settle the difference, THEN bring your offering to God - Keep in mind, PEACE is one of the fruits of the Spirit [Galatians 5:22-23].

25-26   25 - Luke 12:54-59.  Not sure about making a friend but peace is always possible.

            26 - Truly, if you are found wrong - you can go to jail.  So make RESTITUTION before facing each other in court.

27-32   27-28 - I'm taking these versus as a whole.  Adultery, Divorce and Re-marriage and Fornication. 

            31-32 - It is the person who "keeps on looking" and caressing with his/her hands after marriage, who are trapped "making you stumble" and creating negative thoughts and emotions to desire someone else.  YOUR VOWS were before God, no matter; if you were married by a minister, Priest or any licensed person to marry you.   The words are the same, both in marriage vows and in God's eyes, the 2 become 1, till death do you part.  Malachi 2:16 "For the LORD God of Israel says That He hates divorce, For it covers one's garment with violence," Says the LORD of hosts. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, That you do not deal treacherously."  In other words, after your flesh has had relations with another, it craves more.  Jude 1:7 "as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar manner to these, having given themselves over to sexual immorality [Fornication= having sex with any non-married man or woman before marriage] and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire."  But while you have breath in your body, Jesus leaves a door open for you to repent, meaning turn away from it and ask His forgiveness now while you can.

29-30   29-30 - I don't think the meaning in either of these verses were meant for you to literally pluck out your eye, if you eye sins, or cut off your right hand if it causes you to sin.

               In truth, I believe it's meant to show us to STOP seeking what your eye wants, or STOP touching what you shouldn't - THIS IS WHAT IS NOT PROFITABLE FOR YOU!  Following the flesh will always get you into trouble according to the Word.  Also, in Heaven, there is NO SIN, so our flesh will not go with us when we meet the Lord - we put on a new, incorruptible flesh.

34-37   34-37 -  Matthew 12:36 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment."  and this is one Scripture,  This is rough on women, since we speak 20,000 words on an average day - and men only 7,000.  I don't know if I believe those statistics.

38-39   38 - We no longer return evil for evil - but Love our Neighbors as ourselves.

            39 - Someone who is evil will never be happy hearing anything about the Lord, so bless that person and let the Lord deal with them.  As in Luke 6:38 what you give,  will come back at you - don't let them frustrate you.

40-42   40 - Always try to do more for someone in need, when possible make PEACE.

            41 - If forced, do more than they ask. - it will drive them crazy!

            42 - If asked, do what you can, even blessing them when you leave.

43-48   43 - We are to LOVE, not hate mankind, friend or foe.

44 - If there is someone you don't get along with, or they persecute you, your position in Christ is to PRAY for them, not speak evil of them.

45 - God is just, the sun and rain is needed by all.  Who knows what changes will happen; prodigals come home or unsaved are saved?  Remember, LOVE covers a multitude of sins [1 Peter 4:8].

46 - It's easy to love someone who loves you, but your rewards come from giving of yourself to others; worthy or unworthy.

47 - We need to do more than what the general rule of goodness is, more than what the average person is willing to do.  Our actions [of love] count.

48 - We should act as Jesus does to us, following His Fathers ways that taught Jesus HOW TO!

   Tell me, would it be easier for you, if I added the scripture with each verse?  My email is listed above, let me know.  Some of these Chapters are so long, but as I said to begin with - when it's red letter we really need to pay attention.

    As usual, I'll close with this prayer 4 U:  Father, in Jesus' Name I'm asking You to reveal, to Your Children, how to think from Heaven's perspective, so we can release Heavenly solutions to others and help us NOT TO LEAD with our head, but with the heart of JESUS!  -  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

I'm sorry about the layout, on MS Word it was fine, but when I copied it over, it went all over the place.  I'll try and figure out a better way to do these lessons in future.

Blessing to ALL, see you Sunday

Sandy F.

The Lord's Servant

Matthew 4 - What We Can Learn

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and Unsaved

    Starting with Matthew Chapter 4 today and the Lessons within it; Jesus' temptations, how Jesus started His ministry, the first disciples and the ministry they had in Galilee.  Of course, there is much to learn and think about.  I HOPE and PRAY you're starting to do what Jesus said and did, as He taught me, [DWJD]. 

Verse 

1-2         Did you notice, that Jesus was lead into the wilderness, by the Holy Spirit, to be tempted by the twerp [satan] and He fasted for 40 days - then He was hungry?

              Why did Jesus have to be tempted, He was the Son of God after all and sinless?  Jesus in the flesh, was protected by His mother Mary and Abba His [Father], but He was still in the flesh, as you and I are.  We shouldn't complain about our trials, because 1) we're not perfect, 2) it matures us to seek the answers in His Word for authority and use it.  3) Health wise, we probably should not fast for 40 days, maybe a day once a week/month, to draw closer to Jesus or we can miss 1-2 meals  WHEN WE NEED A BREAKTHROUGH like David did in [1 Chronicles 14:8-11], Daniel [10:1-21] and Matthew [6:16-18] fasted in the New Testament [NT].  Fasting is primarily used to focus on our spirit, not our body, to get a breakthrough when we need one.  In truth, Fasting also leads to greater intimacy with our Lord, and a stronger fellowship with Jesus.

              Like us, once Jesus was baptized His commitment to Abba was made.  His purpose was to defeat God's enemy in the flesh.  Jesus could only do that if He did not turn away from Abba, during His trials - just as we MUST RUN to Jesus, as the enemy places trials in our paths.  YES, trials are not fun, but they get shorter and shorter, as we learn our authority in Jesus and use it to face any trial.

              [Hebrews 4:15 NKJV] "For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all [points] tempted as [we are, yet] without sin." 

              When we get weakened; spirit, soul or body - that's when the enemy attacks to tempt us away from Jesus.  So if you are weakened or have a "lack of knowledge" in your faith, know the enemy WILL ATTACK!  Then again, he'll attack as you continue to grow too - that's his job!

              [Hosea 4:6 NKJV] "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children"  Yes, the Old Testament [OT] refers to the Jews, WE are no longer under the Law of Moses', because Abba sent Jesus, to set us free from the Law. Yet through Jesus, we are under Grace.  Which does not exclude the fact that we too must be tempted; to strengthen us spiritually, protect our bodies and nurture our souls and preach the Gospel of the Kingdom.

              [Revelation 1:5-6 NKJV] 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him [be] glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

              [Romans 10:4 NKJV] "For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." 

3-11       Jesus was tempted three (3) times and had VICTORY overcoming BY:
  1) The twerp tempted Jesus to using His powers to turn stone into bread when He was hungry.  Jesus used the Word to correct the twerp by quoting (Deuteronomy 8:3)
  2) The twerp took Jesus to a Holy City (Jerusalem) to the top of the temple.  Told Jesus to throw himself down - after all, Angels will bear Him up.  Jesus corrected what the Word said in (Deuteronomy 6:16).  Note: the twerp used an older scripture here.  One he hoped Jesus didn't know.  But Jesus was there in the beginning and knew all the scriptures - just like He knows the END.
  3) The twerp took Jesus to the highest mountain, saying ALL the kingdoms Jesus could see, he'd give Him IF He would bow down and worship the twerp.  Finally, Jesus had enough and said [as we should] BEGONE SATAN [in Jesus' name - for us].
  Then the twerp left and Angels ministered to Him. 
  As I've taught in previous blogs, we have the same AUTHORITY that Jesus had - He gave it to us, to stand against the enemy, to continue His work on earth - now you know why reading THE WORD is so important to us!

12-14      Jesus left Galilee; Nazareth and went to the Capernaum region of Zebulun and Naphtali.  This was to fulfill the words of [Isaiah 9:1].  Galilee was known for the Gentiles [or non-believers].

              [Romans 1:16 NKJV] "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek."

15-16     The Israelite's were sitting in darkness.  When Jesus came, they saw a great light.  Wherever Jesus went, He always chased out darkness from anyone's life and removed any shadow of death.
  Now He had their attention and He would preach; repentance and that Kingdom of God is near.

20-21     Two Zebedee brothers; James and John, Jesus called to them and the left their father and went with Jesus.  Something had to have stirred their spirits, to follow someone they didn't know and in this case, the Zebedee brothers immediately left their dad to follow Jesus.

24          Jesus went to their (Zebedee's) synagogues, PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL of the Kingdom, healing various diseases and sickness among the people.  News spreads fast, even in their time!  Jesus is now training 4 of His 12 disciples how to preach the Kingdom, heal the sick, Epileptics, Paralytics, and cast out demons and probably shocking them, that a man could do this.  But more and more people then followed Jesus, they might not have known who Jesus was, but they knew He was there to help them. 
  Do you think that Jesus was also teaching us?  Keep in mind, Jesus only did what Abba told Him to do each day.  Are you doing any of the above - to scary?  It shouldn't be, what Jesus did is what we're called to do.  (truthfully, for me, it's feeding the 4-5,000!  Since the Holy Spirit started my ministry with healing the sick and seeing manifestations when I prayed for others.  He had me after the first time!)  And I'll also tell you, He fed the 15 for me, when I couldn't.

25          The signs will only follow those who BELIEVE!  But more and more people followed Jesus.  Also note, Jesus healed their bodies first.  WHY?  He was setting the captives FREE and I know how hard it is to mentally understand, or think straight when your body is in pain.

    "Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick ... So they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere" [Luke 9:1-2, 6].  Jesus told us to heal the sick.  Healing should not be an isolated, one-chance-in-a-100-or-1,000 type of occurrence.  Healing should be everywhere. It is part of the gospel. It is what will open the masses to the gospel. It is God's dinner bell for sinners to come and be saved.

    As usual, I'll close with this prayer 4 U:  Father, in Jesus' Name I'm asking You to reveal, to Your Children, how to think from Heaven's perspective, so we can release Heavenly solutions to others and help us NOT TO LEAD with our head, but with the heart of JESUS!  -  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

Blessing to ALL, see you Thursday

Sandy F.

The Lord's Servant

FYI:  There's an old saying, TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT!  Also, WWJD...it's exactly what WE SHOULD BE DOING!

Matthew 3 - What We Can Learn?

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and Unsaved

   Starting with Matthew Chapter 3 today and the Lessons within it, How John the Baptist Preaches, and the Baptism of Jesus.  All within verses 1-17 a short chapter for all of us, but much to think about. 

Verse  NOTE: ALL meanings are from Strong's Concordance.

1-2         God [Abba]: was determine to send Jesus' cousin, John the Baptist - 6 months ahead of Jesus, to prepared His way, and acceptance that Jesus was the true Messiah and Deliverer to ALL people of the earth.

3            Lesson: Isaiah the Prophet, said in [Isaiah 40:3 NKJV] "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God.

              Prepare means, to turn and do, or to turn and look; look back at, after, or for.

              Straight means, to be; right, straight, level, upright, just, lawful, and smooth this would mean, make sure when you stand for something - you're standing for what is right, lawful and seeking justice [both with God First then man's law].  Be careful not to get on a bumpy road - stay on the smooth and level roads that are in agreement with Abba's Word.

              Highway means, a thoroughfare (as turnpike), literally or figuratively; specifically a viaduct, a staircase:—causeway, course, highway, path, terrace.  So whatever you are doing, be sure it's for the Lord, KNOWING that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are with you - for they ARE!  They SEE exactly what you're doing and know the intention of your heart.

4-6         Lesson: John didn't worry about what he wore, ate, or needed, Abba provided; food, clothing and helpers.  Priests were so corrupt in those days lying to themselves, just as the unsaved today will tell you there is no God. God wouldn't heal you or help you in any way.  He doesn't exist.  LIES, LIES and more LIES - you need to ignore them, because you are the light of the world and if YOU do not preach the Gospel, who will?

            How can YOU be like John?  You must ask the Holy Spirit [HS] to tell you, who you should share Jesus with today, then listen for His voice, because He knows who to send you to.

            Example:  I once picked-up a female hitchhiker [not something I would normally do], but the HS told me to - so I obeyed.  He had me talk about the difference between LOVE and the perversion of "sex" the twerp [satan] has created and how I confused the two, but learned the truth.  The twerp's way is not Love, but feeding the flesh, with no long term satisfaction.  I dropped her off, and asked the Lord to bless her, since she didn't want prayer and never saw her again.

              [Luke 10:2 NKJV] "Then He [Jesus] said to them, "The harvest truly [is] great, but the laborers [are] few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.

              Has Jesus been calling you to tell others about Him?  You can be a Missionary anywhere - you don't have to sell your house, or move to an island.  You can tell someone while your shopping at Wal-Mart, Lowe's or any store.  Ask them if they would like you to pray for them.  If yes, then pray for their needs.  If no, bless them, as you walk away.

              Like John, we only need to speak about Jesus and let the HS minister to their hearts.  He is the one who convicts them of their sin - NOT US!

              YOU TOO can be a laborer for Jesus.  Just tell Him your willing to be a light for Him.  Ask HS to show you, who you could light up today.

7-10       Lesson: [verse 7-9] John had a love for God and mankind, but he didn't play games, with the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he called them a "brook of vipers," saying who warned you to flee from the wrath to come.  Not exactly soft or loving words, but John was really trying to warn them where they were going to end up, unless they brought a gift of fruit in keeping with repentance.  Don't believe just because your sons of Abraham, because God is able from stones, to raise up children to Abraham for salvation.

              Gift of Fruit meaning: "Bearing Fruit" is a Biblical concept used to describe the thoughts, words, and deeds produced by someone's soul. To obtain eternal life, a soul must prove it has repented of sin by bearing the Good Fruit of Love"  That's what John warned them they had to do, if they sincerely meant to receive "redemption, then salvation" from Jesus.

              [Matthew 21:43 NKJV]  "Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it."

              In other words, it doesn't matter if your parents are saved and following Jesus - unless you make your commitment as well, Jesus will say "I knew you NOT"!  Each individuals name is written in the Book of Life.  When judgment day comes - let's HOPE your name is there.

              If your name is NOT in the Book of Life, then verse 10 says the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; every tree therefore, that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

11          John could not save anyone, he could only baptize in water for their repentance, but told them he was not good enough to tie Jesus' sandals.  Jesus, who is mightier than John, would baptize you with the Holy Spirit [HS] and fire.

              Truthfully, today I don't think we baptize our people for their confession of REPENTANCE, unless you consider going down in the water is the death of the "old man" and arising is the "NEW you in Christ," I know many pastors who believe this - so do I, but I think they should admit it to the congregation, before they are baptized.

              It's not that they are baptizing wrongly, but it seems the Word is watered down [no pun intended].  Because without confession of sin [not each individual sin, but as a sinner], are you truly admitting you need a Savior?  I've been baptized 2x's, once, not really wanting to on Lake Michigan in Illinois and once on the Jordan River, Israel.  1st time I sincerely asked and confessed Jesus as Lord, the second time, I wanted to be baptized where Jesus was baptized.

12          As in the Old Testament, they used a tool like a pitch fork, they called a "winnowing fork" that would separate the wheat from the chaff [a weed that grew with the wheat].  Jesus will keep the wheat in His barn, but burn the chaff with unquenchable fire [hell].

              What is a fruit of repentance?  It's sincerely being sorry for your actions, knowing they were against Abba.  And being willing to change your ways to align with the Word of God.

              NOTE: This also proves that Abba does not want one to perish, even the worst of any sinner on earth - Jesus always leaves a door open for them, otherwise an AX is already laid at the root of their tree. [Trees often refer to people in the Bible.]

13-15     Lesson: John told Jesus, He didn't need to be baptized, but Jesus said "permit it this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness."  Then John baptized Jesus.

              Why did Jesus mean to fulfill?  As we've heard for years, it was mandatory that IF Jesus was the TRUE MESSIAH, He had to fulfill every prophecy written in the Bible about Him, which was in "right standing" with the Father, and proved to mankind HE IS our Savior!

              How can we fulfill this?  We fulfill on earth, because we have the same purpose, coming as men/women and need to obey Scripture becoming more righteous [right standing] in our lives.  This is our first desire in becoming saved, then continued study, to a mature Christian - being a doer of His will naturally.

16-17     Lesson:  This is why Abba opened the Heavens, speaking to those there, that Jesus was His Beloved Son and was pleased with Him.

            Why?  As Jesus was the Son of God, we are too, plus I believe Abba wanted us to know "how pleased" He is with us.  This is probably why the Angels REJOICE for anyone, who accepts Christ as their Lord and Savior, joining the Body of Christ.

    As usual, I'll close with this prayer 4 U:    Father, in Jesus' Name I come before You asking that You give more FAVOR, PEACE and BOLDNESS to those who are now prepared and that they will continue the work You've set before them  -  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

Blessing to ALL, see you Sunday

Sandy F.

The Lord's Servant

FYI:  Evidently, the Feast of Trumpets is not finished yet.  Since the Israelite's do not read the New Testament, their date of Trumpets is off watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0VhczXddBk just so you know, Jesus IS COMING SOON - aren't you glad you're ready?

Matthew 2 - What We Can Learn From Jesus?

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and Unsaved,

    We started a study, to list what's important in Scripture to LEARN.  We're starting in Matthew chapter 1 which is basically the Genealogy of Jesus Christ.  If you're interested about who came from whom, this is the place for you to start reading.  We're coding our study with; Goodness of God, Healings, Casting out demons, various Manifestations/dreams/visions, Prophecy, Parables and Lessons we're to learn from.

    To see the Goodness of God, watch "Wonders Of God" and His creation it's only 1 hr 25 min but it really shows that God created HIS BEST for His Children to live in, go to: https://tubitv.com/movies/452964/god_of_wonders.  We see it everyday, yet take most of it for granted.

    Down the road, when we finish the Matthew study, I'll list how Jesus healed the sick.  His way is always the best.  But to start, I'm going to share with you what Jesus said that WE NEED TO LEARN and USE in our daily lives.

MATTHEW CHAPTER 2

VERSE

    1-2         Man [humans] usually watch out for themselves or their family first.  But we should follow Jesus - NOT MAN.  Man did not come to give life and that more abundantly - ONLY JESUS DID!  [John 10:10]

                  "Abundant life" refers to life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength for mind, body, and soul. "Abundant life" signifies a contrast to feelings of lack, emptiness, and dissatisfaction, and such feelings may motivate a person to seek for the meaning of life and a change in their life."

    3-4         Never trust a man who has great authority - bless them and say little.  king Herod was so troubled after the wise men told him they were looking for baby Jesus, who would be the King of Kings, that Herod called his chief priests, scribes and people together seeing if they new anything about Jesus coming or the Star of Bethlehem.  Man does not have the answers or instructions we need to overcome, or to receive God's blessings. Only the Word does.

    5-6         They found the prophecy in Mica 5:2 written about the birth of Jesus - just goes to show you if you seek, you will find and that God did not hide anything from man.  It's all in the Bible -   amazing that God told us what was in the beginning and will be in the end.

    7-10       It pays to keep in mind the prophecies in the Bible, you never know where they will lead you to.  Some are for; yesterday, today and in the latter days [NOW].

    11-12     The Magi came to their house, seeing Mary, Joseph and young Jesus, [estimated 1-2 years old]  They fell to the ground and worshiped Him.  The 3 gifts given were; Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.  It's a good thing they were very costly - you'll find out later.

                  Also, it's a good thing the Magi were listening to God, because He warned them not to go back the way they came, so Herod would not be able to locate Jesus.  God was protecting His Only Son, Jesus from Herod.

    16-18     When Herod realized the Magi did not return, he was enraged.  Never make a decision when you're angry - it will never work.  Herod had ALL the male children in Bethlehem from 2 years and under killed, hoping to kill Jesus so Herod could remain king.  Then the Prophecy of Jeremiah 31:15 was fulfilled. 

    22-23     Joseph was told by an angel, that Herod was dead and to bring his family back to Israel.  But when Joseph heard Herod's son was ruling, Joseph feared to live there - for he knew the hate Herod had for Jesus.  When an angel talks tells you to do something, Verify it's from God, THEN DO IT IMMEDIATELY!

                  NOTE:  Dreams and visions are not always easily interpreted, but you can always ask the Holy Spirit if it's from God or the twerp.  Since the twerp [satan] wants to be god, he has copied God's ways, [perverted of course] so be sure to test any angel or dream that comes to you - ask any angel, if Jesus came in the flesh - they will always say NO. For dreams, get the Holy Spirit to confirm. [1 John 4:1-6]  

That's the end of Chapter 2 - Lessons.

    As usual, I'll close with a prayer:

    Father, in Jesus' Name I ask that anyone seeking You will and that the Holy Spirit will give them the understanding they need to fulfill their ministry You've called them to.  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

Blessing to ALL - Sandy F. - The Lord's Servant

My Apology - Plus Great Movie

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and Unsaved

    Well, here it is, Wednesday night and we're still here [darn].  I guess Abba [God] is not done with us yet.  There must be more work for us to do.

    [Isaiah 55:8-11 NKJV] 8 "For My thoughts [are] not your thoughts, Nor [are] your ways My ways," says the LORD. 9 "For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. 10 "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, 11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper [in the thing] for which I sent it."

    Because I so believed Jesus was coming for us, don't give up, His promise is still true.

    If nothing else, if some of the Prodigals came home PTL!  If some of the unsaved are now saved - PTL and if Christians have drawn closer in their fellowship, to our Lord Jesus - PTL! and WELCOME to those NEW Believers in the Body of Christ. 

    [1 Thessalonians 5:8-10 NKJV] 8 "But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and [as] a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him."

    If I scared anyone, PLEASE FORGIVE ME, it was not my intention.  I hoped to help prepare you for what I believed was coming.  I still believe it will come, but I don't know when now.  The Feast of Trumpets fit the bill almost perfectly; including signs in the Heavens, Scriptures from both, the New/Old Testaments, and on the earth.  But like you, I'll have to continue living each day, as though Jesus is coming.

    If you have Roku or just a computer, you can check this out "God Of Wonders."  My friend just showed me this new FREE streaming TV and it has a lot of Christian Films on it - WITH NO COMMERCIALS!  On Roku, you can search streaming channels and get Tubi.TV then search for the God Of Wonders.  If your on the computer, just type in the ULR address; www.Tubi.TV.com then do the search on their main menu, for God Of Wonders.  If you enjoy this station, like I did, you can activate it, then go thru their movies and save those you'd like to watch later.  I stored quite a few myself.

    Anyway, after you check this movie out [1 hr.25 min]; the scenery and photos are fantastic.  Great for kids or adults to watch, it really makes you think about How; smart, thoughtful, the absolutely great things Abba gave us when He created the earth, just for our pleasure.  It's a shame, MANKIND has screwed it up so badly, but don't fear - after Jesus returns to the earth to rule and reign, earth will be renewed, hopefully like the Garden of Eden.

    Starting this Sunday, I'll be going back to my normal bloging of teaching the POWER & AUTHORITY we have thru the Word - that Jesus has given us.

    As usual, I'll close with this prayer 4 U:    Father, in Jesus' Name I come before You asking that You would give more FAVOR, PEACE and BOLDNESS to those who are now prepared and that they will continue the work You've set before them  -  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

Blessing to ALL, see you Sunday

Sandy F.

The Lord's Servant

What To Expect After Rapture?

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and Unsaved,

    For those who may be tired of hearing this information, you're in luck - this will be my last one - I hope and believe we'll be gone!  If not, Thursday I will give you the apology I promised and go back Thursday 9/13 to my normal way of doing blogs i.e., teaching only on how we can overcome, God's and our enemy, with the promises of the Word, while we wait for Jesus to come.

    But today Sunday, starting at sunset, until Wednesday, 9/11 at sunset are the days we're looking to be out of here.  If it doesn't come Sunday or Monday, you may still have time to choose Jesus and not go through all this, for [we neither know the exact DAY or HOUR [Matthew 24:36 KJV] "But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."  So I feel the Lord wants me to share a summary of some of the things that will be going on in the world with you, after we're gone.

    Until the Lord comes for us, the door is still open for you to accept Him as your Savior.  If we're gone, these are some steps you can take.  It's believe by some Pastors, that the Holy Spirit will stay on earth, for the martyrs [and anyone refusing to take the mark].  So you'll have help to survive the coming 7 years of tribulation. 

A.  RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.     FIRST and FOREMOST - you must admit you need a Savior and that you are a sinner.  Then ask Jesus for FORGIVENESS and to be your Savior.  Warning, God searches the heart of man, besides hearing your prayer, so if you don't sincerely mean it - you won't have any changes within yourself.   Note: It's believe by some, that the Holy Spirit will remain on earth so Salvation is still possible during the Tribulation.

2.     Then, go to one of your families home and get BIBLES, CD'S, DVD'S - literally any information/teaching on the Bible and Jesus you can find.

3.     IF you know, they are all gone in the Rapture, also take any water or food supplies you can find - you'll need them.

B.  WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE FIRST 3 1/2 YEARS?:

1.     Revelation [Rev.] Chapters 1-3 are for the Churches; then in 4:1-11 tells you what we Christians will be seeing and doing in Heaven. 

2.     Rev. 5:1-14 Tells of Jesus receiving the Book from Abba [God] that includes the Seals

3.     Rev. 6: tells of what happens in the 7 Seals.

a)     1st Seal = The False Christ

b)    2nd Seal = War

c)     3rd Seal = Famine

d)    4th Seal = Death

e)     5th Seal = Martyrs

f)     6th Seal = Terror

g)    7th Work = Preparation of 144,000 Jewish Remnant of Israel coming to earth

h)     7th Seal = Trumpets coming.

2.     Rev. 8: tells of the 7 TRUMPETS coming on earth.

a)     1st Trumpet = Hail and Fire mixed with blood.

b)    2nd Trumpet = Sounded like great mountain burning with fire, sea becames blood.

c)     3rd Trumpet = Dead creatures come from sea, 1/3 of ships destroyed.

d)    4th Trumpet = 1/3 Sun, Moon and Stars all reduced to 1/3 working in same way.

3.     Rev 9 tells of the last Trumpets coming.

a)     5th TRUMPET coming on earth - the bottomless pit.

b)    6th Trumpet = Army from the East coming.

4.     Rev. 10: tells of the 7th Angel coming on earth.

a)     Brings - A little Book Opened. - There were 7 peals of thunder and in verse 4 what ever it was, Abba said "seal up what the 7 peals of thunder have spoken."

5.     Rev. 11 tells of the two Witnesses coming

a)     7th TRUMPET coming on earth - Christ's Reign Foreseen

6.     Rev. 12 tells of the - The Woman, Israel & Male Child, Christ

a)     The red dragon, satan - which happened on September 23, 2017.

b)    The male child Christ - gone to Heaven and Woman protected

c)     The Angel Michael - war in Heaven

7.     Rev. 13 tells us about:

a)     The beast from the Sea - parts of the body looked like a; leopard, bear and lion

b)    The beast from the earth - looks like lamb, but spoke as dragon.

8.     Rev. 14 tells more of the Lamb [Jesus] and the 144,000 on Mount Zion.

a)     Vision of the Angel with the Gospel - to every nation and tongue.

b)    Doom for Worshipers of the beast - 3rd Angel warns the people.

c)     Angel Reapers - will reap those who have come to Christ - all in one sweep. I believe this is what the MID-TRIB believers are talking/believe for.  This is also when the 2 Witness and 144,000 are removed from earth and God's Wrath.

C.  WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE LAST
   3 1/2 YEARS?:

1.    Rev. 15 The Scene in Heaven.

     a)     A Sign in Heaven will be great and marvelous.  7 Angels which are the last, because in them the WRATH OF GOD WILL BE DELIVERED [Abba Himself] - in last 3 1/2 years.

D.    The Scene in Heaven - THE WRATH OF GOD WILL BE DELIVERED IN 7 BOWLS by 7 Angels.

1.     Rev. 16 BOWLS OF WRATH COMING ON EARTH - on those who have MARK.

a)     1st Bowl = Loathsome malignant sores.

b)    2nd Bowl = Turns the SEA waters to BLOOD, from the blood of the Saints.

c)     3rd Bowl = Turns the RIVER water into BLOOD.

d)    4th Bowl = Poured upon the SUN, to scorched with fierce heat over the plagues.

e)     5th Bowl = Poured upon the BEAST and his throne - becomes dark, they'll gnaw their tongues because of pain.

f)     6th Bowl = On the Euphrates and it dries up, to prepare for the kings of the east coming to fight.

E.  ARMAGEDDON:

1. This is when all the nations gather against God and Israel to destroy them.  
2.       These will be from the mouth of the dragon and beast - like unclean spirits of demons performing signs which go out to the kings of the whole world - to war against God Almighty.
   F    THE FINAL 7TH BOWL OF WRATH:

1. 7th Bowl = Poured out in the AIR = Flashes of lightening, thunder, great earthquake, will be split in three parts, and the cities of the nations fall. 
2. Then Abba will give Babylon a up of wine [of His fierce wrath].
3. Every island fled away and the mountains were not found.
4. Huge hailstones, about 100 lbs each came down from Heaven upon men.

Rev. 17 = The doom of Babylon & VICTORY of he LAMB

Rev. 18 = Angel shouts BABYLON HAS FALLEN

a)     kings of the earth Lament [mourn] for Babylon.

    From this point on Rev. 19-22, IT'S GOD'S GOODNESS, JUDGMENT AND HOW WE SHALL LIVE FOR ETERNITY!

    Know, Christians were warned in advance, so no one can say they did not know.  Plus, many, myself included have warned you to make your choice - hope you made the right one. 

    Rev 22:16 - "I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star."

    As usual, I'll close with a prayer:

    Oh Father, in Jesus' Name I ask that your Christians are ready, along with prodigals and unsaved making their decisions quickly, so Your will is fulfilled; that none shall be lost, and my desire, that we will outnumber those that the enemy has in Hell.  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

Blessing to ALL - Sandy F. - The Lord's Servant

PS: Sorry about the layout not being so good - the computer and blog refused to agree what I typed and decided to do it's own thing.