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Issue No: 655 Published: 05 May 2014
'THE WORDS OF JESUS' NOW AVAILABLE FOR PDF DOWNLOAD
LOTS OF DOWNLOADS LAST WEEK. ENCOURAGE YOU TO DOWNLOAD TODAY.My heart’s desire is to become more like Jesus. For the past 6 months, the Lord has prompted me to read and reread the 4 Gospels, over and over again, which I have done many times.
Now He has prompted me to write out the recorded words Jesus spoke, from His childhood, through His time of ministry, after His resurrection, and finally, through John, after His ascension.
NOT A BIBLE SUBSTITUTE
Of course, there are many words missing from the Gospel presentation, being those of the respective writers. A brief explanation of the situation immediately follows the subject title. If you are unsure of the writings, look them up. Bible references are given. Where there are words in between those Jesus says, His next saying commences on a new line. Verse numbers have also been removed, as Jesus didn’t speak these.
RECORDED EVENTS INCLUDED ONLY ONCE
Many of the events and stories are recorded in more than 1 place. References have been given for all locations. However, each episode in His life has been included only once, using the most detailed record of the particular conversation. The books the actual words have been taken from are identified by the use of different colours.
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Finally, in order to follow through the life of Jesus, I have to the best of our current understanding, recorded these words in chronological order. We skip between gospels, for some periods in the life of Jesus are recorded in one place, but not another. Also, Jewish gospel writers, unlike those of our culture, record history on a theme basis, rather than on a time line. Hence some chapters are listed out of numerical order.
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Well, this is the result. It has been a huge blessing to me and I trust it will be to you also in deepening your WALK WITH JESUS.
David Tait
Walking With Jesus Ministries
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WHOSE CHURCH IS IT ANYWAY?
THE POST APOSTOLIC CHURCHAgain I acknowledge that much of the material that follows is drawn from the excellent publication by Eddie L. Hyatt, 2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity. For specific references to the writings quoted, please refer to that publication.
We now proceed to the 20th century which, as we all know, was noted for outpourings of the Holy Spirit. Surely all would now be transformed by the Spirit and the bride church produced. Of course, we now know the reality, where there has been greater splits and divisions than ever before. God weeps!
THE EARLY 1900'S
SPIRITUAL OUTBREAKS SPREAD AROUND THE WORLD
We have already looked at the 'Welsh Revival' that preceded the 'pentecostal revivals' in North America.
Following these, spiritual outbreaks took place, all round the globe. Overcoming weeks we will look at some of these. Throughout the world, believers considered they were seeing the latter rain outpouring of the Holy Spirit promised before the return of Christ.
The Day of the Lord
28 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. (Joel 2:28-9)
INDIA
PANDITA RAMABAI: (1858-1920) Pandita was an upper caste woman of amazing intellect, organizational skills and spiritual understanding. Sandskrit scholars at Calcutta University conferred on her titles of 'Sarawati' and 'Pandita'. A master of seven languages, she translated the Bible from the original Hebrew and Greek into Marathi, her mother tongue. She wrote 'The High-Caste Hindu Woman' and 'A life of Christ', plus numerous tracts that were widely distributed throughout India. In honour of her social impact on the nation the Indian Government issued a stamp in her honour in 1989.
During a famine in her area, Ramabai opened a home for girls, being totally dependent upon the Lord for provision, with prayer her lifeline. In January 1905 she began to speak about the need to seek God for revival. Soon, 550 people, mainly women and girls, met twice daily, praying for revival presence and power.
On 30 June, as Ramabai was teaching the girls from John 8, the Holy Spirit fell, as in the Book of Acts. Everybody in the room began to weep and pray out loud. Ramabai suspended school, so giving the Holy Spirit free reign in their midst. Early on confession of sin and repentance predominated, but this then turned into joyful singing, wonderful praise and spontaneous dancing. Many experienced Holy Spirit baptism, experiencing visions and supernatural dreams and speaking in tongues.
A visitor at the time, a missionary by the name of Albert Norton, wrote.....
One week ago I visited the Mukti Mission. Miss Abrams asked me if I should like to go into a room where about twenty girls were praying. After entering, I knelt with closed eyes by a table on one side. Presently I heard someone praying near me very distinctly in English. Among the petitions were "O Lord, open the mouth; O Lord, open the mouth; O Lord, open the heart; O Lord, open the heart; O Lord, open the eyes! O Lord, open the eyes! Oh, the blood of Jesus, the blood of Jesus! Oh, give complete victory! Oh, such a blessing! Oh, such glory!"
I was struck with astonishment, as I knew that there was no one in the room who could speak English, besides Miss Abrams. I opened my eyes and within three feet of me, on her knees, with closed eyes and raised hands was a woman whom I had baptized at Kedgaon in 1899, and whom my wife and I had known intimately since as a devoted Christian worker. Her mother tongue was Marathi, and she could speak a little Hindustani. But she was unable to speak or understand English such as she was using. But when I heard her speak English idiomatically, distinctly and fluently, I was impressed as I should have been had I seen one, whom I knew to be dead, raised to life. A few other illiterate Marathi women and girls were speaking in English and some were speaking in other languages which none at Kedgaon understood. This was not gibberish, but it closely resembled the speaking of foreign languages to which I had listened but did not understand.
As Norton saw others being receiving Holy Spirit baptism, he was amazed to hear so many speaking in English rather than one of the many Indian languages. He didn't know why, but offered a possible explanation.....
I have an idea that it is in mercy to us poor missionaries from Europe and America who, as a class, seem to be Doubting Thomases, in regard to gifts and workings of the Spirit, and not receiving the power of the Holy Spirit as we ought.
An ironic comment, as 'Doubting Thomas' himself overcame his doubts and travelled as far as India, arriving in Kerala (I have been to the place where he first ministered. There is a beautiful presence of the Holy Spirit there) on the West Coast, finally being martyred for his beliefs, outside Chennai, on the eastern seaboard of South India.
So we can continue to say.....
THE TRUE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS ARE ONES WHO ARE OBEDIENT TO THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THEIR LIVES.
(Continued next week)
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FROM THE WORD
THE WORDS OF JESUS continuedThe Lord has asked me to compile a publication of the words Jesus spoke, as recorded in the New Testament in chronological order.
Of course, it is not a Bible substitute! I Hope you find it helpful too, in your walk with Jesus.
Parable of the Feast (Luke 14:7-11)
Addressed to all the Pharisees, sitting in the places of honour.
“When you’re invited to a wedding reception, don’t take the place of honor, because someone more important than you may have been invited,†he began. “Your host who invited you both will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your place.’ Then in embarrassment you’ll have to move to whatever place is left. Instead, when you’re invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes in, he’ll tell you, ‘My friend, please move to a better seat.’ Then you’ll be honoured before all the guests sitting with you. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.â€
Invitation Advice (Luke 14:12-14)
Given to the host.
“When you give a lunch or a dinner, don’t invite your friends, or your brothers, or your relatives, or your rich neighbors, for they may invite you back, and then you’d be repaid. Instead, when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, for they have nothing to repay you with, and you’ll be rewarded at the resurrection of the righteous.â€
Parable of the Banquet (Luke 14:15-24)
Given to the host.
“Once there was a man who prepared a great banquet, and invited many guests,†Jesus replied. “When it was time to eat he sent his servant out to tell everyone who had been invited, ‘Come, because the banquet’s ready.’ But they all started to make excuses. The first said, ‘I’ve just bought a field and I have to go and see it. Please excuse me.’ Another said, ‘I’ve just bought five pairs of oxen and have to go and try them out. Please excuse me.’ Still another said, ‘I’ve just got married, so I can’t come.’ The servant returned and told his master what they’d said. The home-owner became angry and told his servant, Quickly, go out into the streets and alleys of the town, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.’
“Then the servant said, ‘Master, I did what you told me, but there are still empty places.’ “So the master told the servant, ‘Go out on the country roads and lanes, and make people come—I want my house to be full. I tell you, not a single one of those people I invited will get a taste of my banquet.’â€
(Continued next week)
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THE BODY180. Man seeks the body beautiful, but God embraces a beautiful heart.
181. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Man sees the body, God the heart.
182. The world's finest cosmetics are produced by a beautiful heart.
183. Time ravages the body but perfects a beautiful heart.
184. In the "Beauty Stakes", 'The Body' makes the early running, but 'Beautiful Spirit' always comes through to win the race.
386. It is often said that in old age, "The spirit is willing, but the body is weak", but too often in youth, "The body is willing, but the spirit is weak." However, when you find "a young body with a willing spirit", it is indeed a powerful force for God.
387. The body - memories, memories!
388. The body performs better when lubricated by the oil of the Spirit.
389. Youth and exuberance normally drifts into age and experience. But age with experience and exuberance - now there's a winning combination!
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32. A TRICKY TIPPLE
Knowing that the minister was very fond of Cherry Brandy, one of the church elders offered to give him a bottle on one condition. – that he acknowledge receipt of the gift in the Church Bulletin.
The next Sunday, the elder turned at once to the ‘Appreciation’ column. There he read: "The minister extends his thanks to Elder Brown for his gift of fruit and the spirit in which it was given."
31. BACK IN TIME
A little boy opened the big old family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the pages. Suddenly something fell out. It was an old leaf that had been pressed between the pages.
He yelled out to his mum, "Mum, come hear quick, I think I’ve found Adam’s underwear!"
30. THE HEAVENLY ARTIST
A Sunday School teacher began their lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do you know about God?"
A hand immediately shot up in the air. "He is an artist," said the youngster.
Really, "How do you know?" the teacher asked.
"You know – Our Father, who does art in heaven….."
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FACTS FOR FUN
LAST WEEKS QUESTION: What percentage of its body weight can a pelican consume in a single meal?ANSWER: The pelican can consume 66% of its body weight in a meal. (Might well struggle to fly straight afterwards though!)
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: Throughout the years, many Popes have been assassinated or have been the targets of assassinations. Who was the first Pope to be murdered? John Paul II, Leo X, John V, John VIII or Luke IV.
Answer Next Week.
706. WIRED UP
Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women. (Heavenly attraction or God’s punishment?)
707. STRONG JAWS
Every year, kids in North America chew their way through nearly half a billion dollars worth of chewing gum! (By gum!)
708. GOOD NEWS FOR THE GOOD NEWS
There are approximately fifty Bibles sold each minute throughout the world! (Can’t be beaten!)
A WORD PUZZLE FOR YOU
Make another word from this word using all the letters.
RATCHET
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11: Which book is the first of the twelve minor prophets?a. Micah
b. Hosea
c. Amos
d. Joel
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"""OTHER'S SAYINGS TO ENLIGHTEN, AMUSE, OR BEMUSE"""BILLBOARDS IN ARIZONA
Tell the kids I love them.
-God
Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game.
-God
C'mon over and bring the kids.
-God
What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand?
-God
We need to talk.
-God
Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer.
-God
Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage.
-God
That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing... I meant it.
-God
I love you and you and you and you and...
-God
Will the road you're on get you to my place?
-God
Follow me.
-God
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58. WHO DOES?My Dad and I were talking the other night about love and marriage.
He told me that he knew as early as their wedding what marriage to my Mom would be like. It seems the minister asked my Mom, "Do you take this man to be your husband." And she said, "I do."
Then the minister asked my Dad, "Do you take this woman to be your wife," and my Mom said, "He does."
59. SUPPORT
Jake had proposed to young Gina, and was being interviewed by his prospective father-in-law.
"Do you think you are earning enough to support a family?" the older man asked the suitor.
"Yes, sir," replied Jake, "I'm sure I am."
"Think carefully now," said Gina's father. "There are twelve of us..."
60. EXPENDABLE
The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked.
"Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happened! I cooked my very first Beef Bourguignon for you, and I got it out of the oven to season it, and the phone rang. When I came back from answering the phone," she sobbed again. "I found that the cat had eaten it!"
"Don't worry, darling," said her husband. "Don't cry. We can get a new cat tomorrow."
61. YOU MUST BE A SAINT
Two women were discussing marriage, and one said, "We've been married twenty-five years, and every night my husband has complained about the food. Not one night without complaining about the food."
The other woman said, "That's awful. Doesn't it bother you?"
The first one said, "Not in the slightest."
Said the other woman, "You must be a saint!"
To which, the first woman replied, "No. Why should I object? Many people don't like the food they cook."
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China on course to become World's Most Christian Nation within 15 years
The number of Christians in Communist China is growing so steadily that it by 2030 it could have more churchgoers than America.By Jeremy Reynalds
Senior Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
LIUSHI, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE (ANS) -- It is said to be China's biggest church and on Easter Sunday thousands of worshipers will flock to this Asian mega-temple to pledge their allegiance – not to the Communist Party, but to the Cross.
Christian congregations in particular have skyrocketed since churches began reopening with Chairman Mao's death in 1976.
According to a story by Tom Phillips of Britain’s Telegraph newspaper, the 5,000-capacity Liushi church, which boasts more than twice as many seats as Westminster Abbey and a 206 ft crucifix that can be seen for miles around, opened last year with one theologian declaring it a “miracle that such a small town was able to build such a grand church.â€
The £8 million building is also one of the most visible symbols of Communist China's breakneck conversion as it evolves into one of the largest Christian congregations on earth.
“It is a wonderful thing to be a follower of Jesus Christ. It gives us great confidence,†said Jin Hongxin, a 40-year-old visitor who was admiring the golden cross above Liushi's altar in the lead up to Holy Week.
“If everyone in China believed in Jesus then we would have no more need for police stations. There would be no more bad people and therefore no more crime,†The Telegraph said she added.
Officially, the People's Republic of China is an atheist country but that is changing fast as many of its 1.3 billion citizens seek meaning and spiritual comfort that neither communism nor capitalism seem to have supplied.
Christian congregations in particular have skyrocketed since churches began reopening when Chairman Mao's death in 1976 signaled the end of the Cultural Revolution.
Less than four decades later, some believe China is now poised to become not just the world's number one economy but also its most numerous Christian nation.
“By my calculations China is destined to become the largest Christian country in the world very soon,†said Fenggang Yang, a professor of sociology at Purdue University and author of Religion in China: Survival and Revival under Communist Rule.
The Telegraph said he added, “It is going to be less than a generation. Not many people are prepared for this dramatic change.â€
China's Protestant community, which had just one million members in 1949, has already overtaken those of countries more commonly associated with an evangelical boom.
In 2010 there were more than 58 million Protestants in China compared to 40 million in Brazil and 36 million in South Africa, according to the Pew Research Centre's Forum on Religion and Public Life.
Yang, a leading expert on religion in China, believes that number will swell to around 160 million by 2025. That would likely put China ahead even of the United States, which had around 159 million Protestants in 2010 but whose congregations are in decline.
By 2030, China's total Christian population, including Catholics, would exceed 247 million, placing it above Mexico, Brazil and the United States as the largest Christian congregation in the world, he predicted.
“Mao thought he could eliminate religion. He thought he had accomplished this,†The Telegraph reported Yang said. “It's ironic – they didn't. They actually failed completely.â€......
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WAXING LYRICAL
We need to understand that even after coming to Jesus, we have both good and bad weeks. I hope this encourages you that you are not alone! (Was written 6 years ago, as on Friday we had our 44th Wedding Anniversary! See below.)THIS WEEK
I would like to write good things about this week,
With a magnificent achievement of which to speak.
But reality is, the week's been hard!
Really, truly, caught me off guard!
Would love to have huge shop sales of which to skite,
But to be truthful, Kathy and I just had a fight!
It doesn't happen very often between her and me,
Been together for thirty-eight years, you see.
But all is now well, for we finally sorted things out.
After a slow week, on Saturday, sales turned about,
You see, all in all, I can't now complain,
Life wouldn't be life, without some pain.
If life was a bed of roses, from week to week,
My Jesus I would have, no real need to seek.
But life, like roses, does have thorns,
We all have, both good and bad morns.
So I do hope this little ditty may now encourage you,
That in tough times, light can still shine through.
For Jesus has come, not the perfect to save,
Nor the streets of earth, with gold to pave.
But to offer us comfort and support through life,
Also to correct us, when we argue with the wife!
For in Him, we have a friend in whom we can trust,
Until that day we too, go from 'dust to dust'.
Then we can be with Him in heaven, forever to reign,
No more worries, no more arguments, no more pain.
"But first Lord, establish Your kingdom here on earth,
So as a very human human, I may be of some worth."
This week I will again seek to become more like Him,
Spiritual sails, to His wind of wisdom, will I trim.
"Lord, please mould me in your image,
May I truly grow into your visage."
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A DAVID MUSING
IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS!Particularly when it comes to photography! I am one of those who has always used an automatic camera - or now smartphone too - to press the button and get a perfect picture every time! Uhm! A slight exaggeration, maybe even a big one! I repent. But I am sure you get the idea!
However when it comes to the photography for our new online shop for Chez Labelle (You can visit the announcement page and sign up for emails or follow us on Facebook here..... www.chezlabelle.com ) good enough is not good enough!
So we have had had to go along the path of setting up our mannequins against a white background, purchasing floodlights which (supposedly) flash at the instant the shutter opens, and now a camera which will make the whole system work. Of course, it has so many 'bells and whistles' that all need to be adjusted correctly to take the perfect photo every time. As you can guess, I have had to call in help, in the person of my friend Tony, a professional photographer of many years standing. Hopefully, next week I will be able to show you the results. It is a (long) journey, rather than the (simple) event I expected it to be.
A lot like marriage (Kathy and I celebrated our 44th Wedding Anniversary this week) and our walk with Jesus. For the decision, the event, is the easy part, but is really only the start of a long journey, with ups and downs, highs and lows.
Too many of us expect both Christianity and marriage to be like an automatic camera, where you can just push the button for a perfect relationship every time.
But it is not. Both have to be worked at with time, experience, repentance and forgiveness. For that is the way of God.
So until next week.....
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD
His servant and yours
David Tait
Today's 'Word Puzzle' Answer: CHATTER
TODAY'S 'BIBLE QUESTION' b. Hosea (Hosea - Malachi)
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