"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever." John 6:35
Bread of Life was our topic of discussion in ABF on Sunday. Just like the Israelites in the Old Testament, so many people in the world today need "signs" as proof of significance. They are in desperate need of real relationships and are searching for the the one thing that will "make them". If we put our faith in Jesus Christ, He is all we need...no sign is necessary for proof that we will live for eternity. Unfortunately, some of us who believe could have manna raining down from heaven and would still question His sovereignty.
Remember this week...we all need food to survive. God uses bread throughout the Bible as a reminder that it is He who sustains life...manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16:4), the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exodus 12), and Jesus feeding 5,000 (John 6:14-15). Only He can provide the Bread of Life to such a hungry world. Will you share your bread with those that are starving?
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Jesus Our Healer
Today we discussed Jesus Our Healer...Jehovah-rapha. We talked about how He not only can heal us of our physical sicknesses, but can heal our spiritual ailments as well. We were able to picture how the prophet Isaiah portrayed the Suffering Servant as an example of what was to come when Christ walked the earth...how he took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses. Then we see Isaiah's prophecy fulfilled in Christ's death (Matt 8:16-17), by whose stripes WE are healed.
We also discussed that some suffering is a direct result of sin in our lives while other suffering may be a way for God's glory to be revealed (John 9:1-3).
If there is anything that you or someone you know needs healing from, remember to pray to the Lord who Heals...Jehovah-rapha. It is such a specific and personal way of talking to the Father. Remember to explore whether sin is possibly a root of the problem and always believe that you will be healed...if not now...then in eternity (Rev 21:4-5).
We also discussed that some suffering is a direct result of sin in our lives while other suffering may be a way for God's glory to be revealed (John 9:1-3).
If there is anything that you or someone you know needs healing from, remember to pray to the Lord who Heals...Jehovah-rapha. It is such a specific and personal way of talking to the Father. Remember to explore whether sin is possibly a root of the problem and always believe that you will be healed...if not now...then in eternity (Rev 21:4-5).
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Jesus Our Rock
In ABF we discussed "Jesus, Our Rock." We talked about several of the most famous rock formations in the world...Stonehenge, Mount Rushmore, the Pyramids...and how they are all man-made and were built as objects that display power. But, it is fleeting power. Jesus Christ is our solid rock, our firm foundation. He represents life, security and stability.
Unfortunately, even though we are Christian's, some of us live in the dark. We don't take advantage of the abundant life that has been provided through Jesus Christ our ROCK. I looked up the definition of rock (believe me, I've got the time)...a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter. No matter how a human shapes it, its characteristics never change. Isaiah 51:1 says, "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord; Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn." If Jesus is our Savior, we were cut from THE Rock and were hewn from HIS quarry. Try and get your mind around that!
Unfortunately, even though we are Christian's, some of us live in the dark. We don't take advantage of the abundant life that has been provided through Jesus Christ our ROCK. I looked up the definition of rock (believe me, I've got the time)...a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter. No matter how a human shapes it, its characteristics never change. Isaiah 51:1 says, "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord; Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn." If Jesus is our Savior, we were cut from THE Rock and were hewn from HIS quarry. Try and get your mind around that!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Jesus Our Deliverer/Redeemer
Today during the continuation of our study, "It's in the Name," we discussed "Jesus our Deliverer/Redeemer." We talked about how we are in bondage to sin and separated from God and why He had to send His son Jesus to deliver us from this bondage. We also discussed the need for Israel to have a deliverer as described in Deuteronomy 28 & 30 and how this cyclical need for deliverance is played out in our lives...Blessing, Cursing, Scattering, Restoration.
Thought for the week...Is there something in your life that you need deliverance from that is separating you from God?
Thought for the week...Is there something in your life that you need deliverance from that is separating you from God?
Sunday, June 1, 2008
It's In The Name: Jesus
We started our new series entitled "It's in the Name." What better name to begin with than Jesus (salvation of Yahweh). We discussed what we think of when we hear His name and the meaning and power behind it and also discussed how others (unbelievers) view him...maybe as a liar (Matt. 26:63-66), or even a lunatic (Mark 3:21)?
On my way home from church I began thinking about what we discussed in class and questioned, "What comes to His mind when He hears MY name?" Is He proud of me? Am I becoming the follower He desires me to be? Guess that should give us all something to think about this week!
On my way home from church I began thinking about what we discussed in class and questioned, "What comes to His mind when He hears MY name?" Is He proud of me? Am I becoming the follower He desires me to be? Guess that should give us all something to think about this week!
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