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Issue No: 1129 Published: 05 Jun 2023
THINKING GREEK OR HEBREW
CONCLUSION
We now come to the end of our discussion about the differences between Greek (Western) and Hebrew (Eastern) thinking. I trust it has made you think about some of your 'sacred cows', as it has me. Perhaps we may have sacrificed some upon the altar of ignorance and misunderstanding!
Over the past 25 years or so, the Lord has graciously given me certain inspirations and revelations of His Word. These I have had the privilege of sharing with many of you through 'Tuesday Teachings' and the free downloads available on the website, www.wwj.org.nz
Yet I have always been conscious that teachings, in themselves, can titillate the mind, but do not necessarily lead to changes in behaviour. Hence I have always tried to give accompanying practical applications and look to the Holy Spirit to reveal His will to you.
Over the years, I've wondered why I have done this. Have put it down to being a practical person who believes in 'walking the talk' in life. James rings a bell deep within me.....
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1:22)
However, as we have looked at this East v West thought conundrum, I have had my mind and life challenged as I have seen more clearly what 'walking with Jesus' is truly about. It is my hope and prayer that some of this discussion will have rubbed off onto you too!
James goes on to say.....
23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:23-5)
In the end, true Christianity is a lifestyle of love and obedience to God's will, not merely an intellectual exercise. It is about relationship, with Jesus and others, not mere academic knowledge.
Paul sums it up succinctly.....
Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. (1 Corinthians 8:1b)
It was true of physical blessings in the Old Testament....
13 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the LORD your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— 14 then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil. 15 I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied. (Deuteronomy 11:13-15)
and spiritual blessings in the New.
As decreed by Jesus.....
28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
(Luke 11:28)
and again.....
23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24 He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. (John 14:23-4)
Johns sums it up.....
3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. (1 John 2:3-6)
Amen.
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FROM THE WORD
THE WORDS OF JESUS ”
Healing the Sick Woman (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:24-34, Luke 8:42-8)
In a crowd.
“Who touched me?”
“Someone touched me,” Jesus replied. “I know because power went out from me.”
“Daughter, your trust has healed you, go in peace.”
Healing Jairus’ Daughter (Matthew 9:23-6, Mark 5:35-43, Luke 8:49-56)
When Jarius was told his daughter was dead.
“Don’t be afraid, just trust in me.”
When he got to the home of Jarius.
“Why are you making such a commotion with all this crying? The little girl isn’t dead, she’s just sleeping.”
“Talitha koum,” (which means, “Little girl, get up!”)
Healing Two Blind Men (Matthew 9:27-31)
In another place.
“Are you convinced that I’m able to do this?”
“Because of your trust in me it will happen!”
“Make sure nobody knows about this.”
Second Rejection in Nazareth (Matthew 13:54-8, Mark 6:1-6)
When teaching in the local synagogue.
“A prophet is treated with respect except in his home town, among his relatives, and in his own family,”
Workers are Few (Matthew 9:35-8)
Talking to His disciples.
“The harvest is large, but there are only a few workers. Pray to the Lord of the harvest, and ask him to send more workers for his harvest.”
(Continued next week)
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DAVID'S DOODLINGS
FAITH
425. Desperation breeds faith or despair. We make the choice.
426. Comfort kills faith.
483. True faith is the ability to accept the truth, particularly when it conflicts with the understanding of our circumstances.
874. Genuine faith is reflected in heartfelt action.
875. Faith is not merely of the mind, but permeates our life.
876. What 'I believe' is confirmed by what 'I do'.
877. 'To believe' and 'to do' are twin branches of the same tree, nourished by the one root.
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'LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
Another laugh or three for you today
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THIS WEEKS TUESDAY TEACHING.....
THIS WEEK: A REVELATION OF...THE SEVEN REVELATIONS OF THE LAMB Part 8
We all want to inherit God's kingdom at some time.
Biggest trouble is though, most see it as a future event rather than a current possibility!
The seventh and final revelation of 'The Lamb of God'.
LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
***Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused***
QWIK QWIP: “How come you're always running around looking for God? He's not lost.”
356. Noisy
Sunday School Teacher: "What evidence is there in the Bible that Adam and Eve were noisy?"
Boy: "They raised Cain!"
357. The Perfect Offertory Sermon
"I would like to remind you that what you are about to give is deductible, cannot be taken with you and is considered in the Bible that the love of this is the root of all evil."
358. Peanuts
A preacher visiting an elderly parishioner at a nursing home noticed a bowl of peanuts by her bed and took one. As they talked. he couldn't help himself and ate one after another. By the time their visit was over, the bowl was empty.
"I'm sorry, but I seem to have eaten all of your peanuts," he said.
"That's OK," she replied. "They would have gone stale anyway. Without my teeth, all I can do is suck the chocolate off."
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A DAVID MUSING
Was in a pentecostal church last week. Thr worship was brilliant and the presence of God was strongly apparent.
The service was an evening open one, so there then was prayer for every issue and condition you could imagine.
However, there was no talk of repentance or particularly here, for forgiveness in relationship problems.
If we repent of our own sins and issues, many problems would be solved. Again, in relationships, forgiveness is so often the key to the situation. Forgiveness primarily is for the benefit of the forgiver, rather than the one forgiven. It is for your inner peace, not necessarily theirs. But it helps you to deal with situation in a more rational way, or accept that the situation cannot be resolved at the present time.
Back to basics, we need to go!
Until next time
His servant and yours
David Tait
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