1 November 2020 - Heirs of the World Through Faith - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes - New Creation Church Sermon NotesPastor Joseph Prince taught us how to walk in the blessings of being heirs of the world through faith, apart from the works of the Law. It is time to live with a spirit of sonship instead of a fearful, servile mentality of a slave! Praise and worship songs performed: 1. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) 2. Wonderful (Grace Made Real) - New Creation Wordhip Joshua 14:11-14 - Caleb had faith in God’s promises. Even when he was eighty five years old, he was as strong as he was four decades ago. “As yet I am as strong today as I was in the day that Moses sent me. As my strength was then, even so is my strength now for war, to go out and to come in. Now therefore give me this hill country, of which Yahweh spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there, and great and fortified cities. It may be that Yahweh will be with me, and I shall drive them out, as Yahweh said.”” (Joshua 14:11-12 WEB) Yesterday was Reformation Day—a celebration of the reintroduction of the Gospel of Grace. Martin Luther used the words “the righteous by faith will live”. He was referring to justification by faith. Galatians 3:22-26 - The dispensation of the Law is not permanent. It lasted until Jesus came. Now that Jesus has come, we are justified by faith. The rich Greek and Roman families in the past would have tutors who train the sons of the house. Now that Christ has come, there is no need for the Law to be our tutor anymore. “But the Scriptures imprisoned all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, confined for the faith which should afterwards be revealed. So that the law has become our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:22-26 WEB) Romans 4:13-15 - The word “world” is “cosmos” in Greek which means all the privileges and endowments of creation. Adam sinned and gave his rulership to Satan, making Satan the “god” of this world. We became the heir of the world through the righteousness of faith because we are in Christ—the promise was given to Abraham and his “offspring” who is Christ. You can't walk in your position as the “heir of the world” when you are sick and broke. Provision and health are lesser blessings included in the position of "heir of the world". Many believers are trying to gain blessings through the Law and that is why they do not see God’s blessings. Pastor Prince is not antinomian (against the Law). He is for the Law for the reason that the Law was given. “For the promise to Abraham and to his offspring that he should be heir of the world wasn’t through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect. For the law produces wrath, for where there is no law, neither is there disobedience.” (Romans 4:13-15 WEB) Genesis 22:12 - Satan cannot challenge God’s decision to bless Abraham because there is a covenant relationship between God and Abraham. “He said, “Don’t lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.”” (Genesis 22:12 WEB) Romans 7:4-8 - Trying to keep the Law causes your flesh to stir up sinful passions. Holiness cannot come from trying to keep the Law. When you try to keep the Law, you will bear fruit to death. When you are led by the Spirit, you will bear fruit to God. We have died with Christ and we are also dead to the Law. Now we are risen with Christ and seated with Him in Heaven. “Therefore, my brothers, you also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you would be joined to another, to him who was raised from the dead, that we might produce fruit to God. For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were through the law, worked in our members to bring out fruit to death. But now we have been discharged from the law, having died to that in which we were held; so that we serve in newness of the spirit, and not in oldness of the letter. What shall we say then? Is the law sin? May it never be! However, I wouldn’t have known sin, except through the law. For I wouldn’t have known coveting, unless the law had said, “You shall not covet.” But sin, finding occasion through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of coveting. For apart from the law, sin is dead.” (Romans 7:4-8 WEB) Teach your children by their identity in Christ, not by giving the Ten Commandments. “You are a Jesus boy. A Jesus boy does not bully or hit people.” 
Pastor Joseph Prince taught us how to walk in the blessings of being heirs of the world through faith, apart from the works of the Law. It is time to live with a spirit of sonship instead of a fearful, servile mentality of a slave!
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Sudio Femtio Review (Dual-Pairing Bluetooth Speakers) Sudio Femtio has an elegant, minimalistic design and it produces rich, powerful sound. In this review, I will share some ideas on how we are using these Bluetooth speakers, and other possible ways to make full use of this gadget. We are long-time fans of Sudio products. We have Sudio Tolv, Fem, Ett, Elva, so we were really excited to receive two sets of Sudio Femtio bluetooth speakers for the purpose of this review. Sudio Femtio has an elegant, minimalistic design and it produces rich, powerful sound. In this review, I will share some ideas on how we are using these speakers, and other possible ways to make full use of this gadget. 25 October 2020 - Praise is your Strength to Silence your Enemies - New Creation Church Sermon Notes - Pastor Lawrence Lim Sermon NotesPastor Lawrence Lim preached a sermon that lifted up God's love and reminded us to inquire of the Lord in every situation. When we face insurmountable challenges, we can praise the Lord and see Him fight our battles for us! Praise and worship songs performed: 1. Give Me This Mountain - New Creation Worship 2. The Power of Your Presence 3. Gaze Upon the Cross - Michael Davis Let your faith arise and have strong hope—a confident expectation of good things to come. Today is a good day for your miracle! Our God is a good God. He is no respecter of persons. Just as He is good to other believer, so will He be good to you, child of God. Believe that 2020 is still going to be a year of breakthrough, miracles and victory for the children of God. 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 - King Jehoshaphat was facing an insurmountable multitude of enemies that could possibly annihilate his nation. It is okay to be fearful, but you must know what to do when you are feeling afraid. Jehoshaphat’s wise response was to seek the Lord. Don’t look at the mountains before you—look up and seek the Lord. You can ask Him for help no matter what situation you are facing. God is omnipotent (all-powerful). He is not just powerful, but He is also willing to help you. You are God’s beloved child, and your Abba God is always ready to help you. Jehoshaphat sought the Lord and God gave him a great victory against his enemies. “After this, the children of Moab, the children of Ammon, and with them some of the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. Then some came who told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea from Syria. Behold, they are in Hazazon Tamar” (that is, En Gedi). Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Judah gathered themselves together to seek help from Yahweh. They came out of all the cities of Judah to seek Yahweh.” (2 Chronicles 20:1-4 WEB) 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 - Saul was the first king of Israel. The first indictment against him was that as a king, he did not inquire of the Lord. This is opposite to David, his successor. David always inquired of the Lord. “So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against Yahweh, because of Yahweh’s word, which he didn’t keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire, and didn’t inquire of Yahweh. Therefore he killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.” (1 Chronicles 10:13-14 WEB) 1 Samuel 23:1-5 - David inquired of the Lord and received specific instruction from the Lord to save Keilah. David heard the people opposing the Lord’s instruction and he inquired of the Lord again. Always inquire of the Lord, don’t listen to popular opinion of men. If you are not sure, it is okay to inquired of the Lord again. Every time you seek the Lord first before making a decision, you are being humble. You are relying on Him instead of in the flesh. As you keep seeking the Lord, the Holy Spirit will faithfully guide and help you in every situation of your life. “David was told, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and are robbing the threshing floors.” Therefore David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go and strike these Philistines?” Yahweh said to David, “Go strike the Philistines, and save Keilah.” David’s men said to him, “Behold, we are afraid here in Judah. How much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” Then David inquired of Yahweh yet again. Yahweh answered him, and said, “Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their livestock, and killed them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.” (1 Samuel 23:1-5 WEB) John 10:27 - If you are Jesus’ sheep, you will hear His voice. “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27 WEB) Psalm 23:3-4 - Jesus guides you in the paths of righteousness. Even if you wander away and walk into the valley of the shadow of death, He is still with you. When you humble yourself to inquire of Him, He will surely help you. “He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:3-4 WEB) 2 Chronicles 20:12 - Jehoshaphat was so humble to admit that he had no power nor wisdom to defeat his enemies. We only need to keep our eyes on Jesus and His promises to us. “Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us. We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”” (2 Chronicles 20:12 WEB) 2 Chronicles 20:15-17 - Do not be afraid of the challenges you are facing. The battle is not yours, but God’s. When God fights for you, you are going to win. Victory is surely yours. Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. “and he said, “Listen, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, king Jehoshaphat. Yahweh says to you, ‘Don’t be afraid, and don’t be dismayed because of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow, go down against them. Behold, they are coming up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. You will not need to fight this battle. Set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Go out against them tomorrow, for Yahweh is with you.’”” (2 Chronicles 20:15-17 WEB) 2 Chronicles 20:20 - To have 20/20 perfect vision is to believe in God and to believe in the inspired words of God’s prophets (God-inspired words that cause edification, comfort and strengthening). You will be established and you will prosper. “They rose early in the morning, and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. As they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in Yahweh your God, so you will be established! Believe his prophets, so you will prosper.”” (2 Chronicles 20:20 WEB) 2 Chronicles 20:21-23 - The words translated as “loving kindness” in the original Hebrew is “hesed” which means grace. Jehoshaphat stationed singers and worshippers in front of his army which is in the natural, a bad military decision. When you fix your eyes on God’s Grace, something happens to your enemies. Praise is your weapon. When you praise, something good happens to you. “When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they go out before the army, and say, “Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever.” When they began to sing and to praise, Yahweh set ambushers against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were struck. For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them: and when they had finished the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy another.” (2 Chronicles 20:21-23 WEB) 2 Chronicles 20:24-27 - The valley of trouble became the valley of blessing (Beracah). When Judah praised the Lord, the Lord fought for them. “When Judah came to the place overlooking the wilderness, they looked at the multitude; and behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and there were none who escaped. When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their plunder, they found among them in abundance both riches and dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away. They took plunder for three days, it was so much. On the fourth day, they assembled themselves in Beracah Valley, for there they blessed Yahweh. Therefore the name of that place was called “Beracah Valley” to this day. Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat in front of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for Yahweh had made them to rejoice over their enemies.” (2 Chronicles 20:24-27 WEB) Romans 8:28 - Praise God for He makes all things work together for your good. “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 WEB) Matthew 21:16 - Jesus quoted from Psalm 8, but He changed the word “strength” to “praise” instead. He equated strength with praise. “and said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” Jesus said to them, “Yes. Did you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing babies you have perfected praise?’”” (Matthew 21:16 WEB) Psalm 8:1-2 - Praise is your strength to silence the enemy and the avenger. Every time you praise the Lord, something shifts in the spirit realm and something good will happen for you. “Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens! From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.” (Psalms 8:1-2 WEB) Psalm 34:1-6 - David was a man who praised God, even in the toughest situations of his life. David wrote this psalm when he was exiled from his own nation and had to feign madness, letting his drool run down his beard in order to avoid death. Even in the toughest times, keeping praising Jesus. He will turn the situation around for your good. “I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it, and be glad. Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let us exalt his name together. I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame. This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.” (Psalms 34:1-6 WEB) 18 October 2020 - Be Established in the Gift of Righteousness - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes - New Creation Church Sermon NotesPastor Joseph Prince taught us how to be blessed people who are established in the gift of righteousness which Jesus purchased through His obedience at the cross. We are righteous not by our works of obedience, but by His obedience. Praise and worship songs performed: 1. Give Me This Mountain - New Creation Worship 2. Before the Throne of God - Charitie Lees Bancroft 3. Jesus At the Center - Israel Houghton Proverbs 4:18 - Your path is getting brighter and brighter, even though the world is getting darker and darker. “But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18 WEB) As we face the future, we have to have the helmet of salvation on to guard our minds. Isaiah 54:13-14 - When you are established in righteousness, the Lord will teach your children directly. Great will be your children’s shalom—this includes wholeness, health and provision. You are parenting by your life. Children hear what you say and will develop their belief system that way. If you are fearful and speak fearful things in front of them, they will pick up on it and likely become fearful too. “All your children will be taught by Yahweh; and your children’s peace will be great. In righteousness you will be established. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid; and far from terror, for it shall not come near you.” (Isaiah 54:13-14 WEB) 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 - God created Adam to rule over the earth, but Adam bowed his knee to Satan and Satan became the ruler over the earth. Satan was made a ‘god of this world’ by receiving Adam’s position. “Even if our Good News is veiled, it is veiled in those who perish; in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4 WEB) Romans 8:30 - We have to be established in the gift of righteousness first before we can walk in holiness. “Whom he predestined, those he also called. Whom he called, those he also justified. Whom he justified, those he also glorified.” (Romans 8:30 WEB) Isaiah 60:2 - This verse is not referring to the Millennium because there will be no darkness then. It is talking about these end times we are living in. In Egypt, one of the last plagues that God sent was the plague of supernatural thick darkness. The Egyptians couldn’t see each other, but the children of Israel had supernatural light in their dwellings. This is also a picture of the times we live in. It is in darkness that light becomes more obvious. Believers will shine even brighter in these last days. “For, behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.” (Isaiah 60:2 WEB) People who are being persecuted for the sake of the Gospel shine brightly with the glory of God. When Stephen was being persecuted by the chiefs priests and Pharisees, his face was shining like an angel. How I Taught my Toddler to Read, Write and Do Math
Toddlers have great potential and capacity to learn. Start teaching them consistently from young and they will have an advantageous headstart in life!
Hi fellow parents, I started homeschooling my 4 year old daughter Maeleth ever since she was born since our financial condition at home wasn't stable yet and I am working from home anyway. However, recently we were able to enroll Mae in nursery school thanks to government subsidies so that her school fees are only $3 per month. Really thankful to God for that. Before she started school on 1 September 2020, I've been teaching her how to read, write and count ever since she was 2 years old. I believe that children have a great capacity and potential to learn, so I didn't hold back for my daughter. Mae also shows the interest to learn, so your toddler's attitude towards learning new things is important too. Make the learning fun by making it seem like play time and they will absorb the knowledge better. I must first give a disclaimer that I am not trained or certified as an early childhood educator. I am just sharing the methods I used to teach my daughter which happened to work for her. Hopefully some of these ways I used can be helpful to you! 11 October 2020 - What is the Gospel that the Apostle Paul Preached? - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes - New Creation Church Sermon NotesPastor Joseph Prince taught about the true Gospel of Grace which the apostle Paul preached, examining a sermon that the apostle preached in Antioch of Pisidia. The Gospel is an unqualified, unconditional offer given to mankind whereby they can receive forgiveness of sins simply by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Praise and worship songs performed: 1. My Abba - New Creation Worship 2. How Great Thou Art 3. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Chris Tomlin God loves you and has a miracle prepared for you. We are to live supernatural lives. Our God is a God of miracles. Our provision, health and healing are supposed to be miraculous. Exercise can make you fit, but health is from the Lord. Isaiah 54:14 - God’s people need to be established in the gift of righteousness. “In righteousness you will be established. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid; and far from terror, for it shall not come near you.” (Isaiah 54:14 WEB) When the priests bearing the Ark of the Covenant stepped into the Jordan River, the water rolled back all the way to the city called Adam. This is a picture of Jesus bearing all our sins and punishment upon Himself at the cross. Romans 1:16-17 - The Gospel is not just for salvation from Hell. We need the Gospel of Grace in everything we do. Jesus is Grace. The word “salvation” in the passage is “soteria” in Greek. It is an all-encompassing salvation, from all troubles in your life. The Gospel is not from works to works, but from faith to faith. When we believe the Gospel, we will produce the fruits of righteous living. “For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek. For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”” (Romans 1:16-17 WEB) Romans 7:15-25 - When you try to keep the Law, you become very self-conscious, and it is a painful, depressive way to live. The way to joy is to be delivered from self and to be Christ-conscious. “For I don’t know what I am doing. For I don’t practice what I desire to do; but what I hate, that I do. But if what I don’t desire, that I do, I consent to the law that it is good. So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwells in me. For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwells no good thing. For desire is present with me, but I don’t find it doing that which is good. For the good which I desire, I don’t do; but the evil which I don’t desire, that I practice. But if what I don’t desire, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwells in me. I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present. For I delight in God’s law after the inward man, but I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity under the law of sin which is in my members. What a wretched man I am! Who will deliver me out of the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! So then with the mind, I myself serve God’s law, but with the flesh, the sin’s law.” (Romans 7:15-25 WEB) The Holy Spirit’s teaching always points you to Jesus, not to yourself. Wearing Kids Face Masks in School - Protection from COVID-19 and other Sicknesses
Maeleth after ballet class wearing her kids face mask.
Summary: Wearing kids face masks in school has been effective at reducing the cases of children falling sick. Your little one can wear a mask and yet look stylish and adorable! My 4 year old daughter Maeleth recently started school on 1 September 2020. For the past 4 years, she has been with my wife and I at home, 'homeschooled' in a way. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, it is mandatory for children to wear kids face masks to school. It is compulsory in Singapore to wear face masks when you go out, whether you are an adult or a child. I believe this prevention measure is why the cases of COVID-19 in Singapore have dropped to single-digit new cases each day. Even in preschools, teachers and parents are realizing that their little ones are staying healthy and not falling sick as often as before. The law requiring children to wear masks in preschool will be lifted soon, but Mae's school sent all parents a letter, saying that they strong recommend that the children continue wearing kids face masks to school because it has been effective in keeping them healthy. It really sucks when little ones fall sick. Besides incurring medical bills, there is the stress of caring for a cranky, ill child. Wearing a mask is effective protection because kids don't fully understand the importance of practicing hygiene. They touch their eyes and mouth with dirty hands, and pick their boogers whenever they feel like doing so. Besides that, there is the transmission of germs when fellow student sneeze or cough in other students' faces. Nowadays, there are beautiful kids face mask designs available for purchase. Let's look at some! 4 October 2020 - Freely Receive Healing from God - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes - New Creation Church Sermon NotesPastor Joseph Prince preached a powerful sermon about healing. God wants you to be healed and healthy. When we believe the true Gospel which is the Grace of Christ, it will be easy to freely receive healing! Praise and worship songs performed: 1. How Great is Our God 2. I Stand in Awe of You 3. I Stand in Worship - New Creation Worship 4. Shackles (Praise You) 5. I Cast All My Cares Upon You Pastors can discern the needs of their congregation in the spirit. We are Tripartite beings—spirit that have a soul and live in a body. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Our spirits are born again—new creations. When Jesus returns for us, He will transform our vile bodies into glorified bodies. The resurrected Jesus has flesh and bones. The glorified body is touchable, and yet transcends matter, time and space. The ministry of reconciliation is a ministry that every believer has. God took the initiative to reconcile the world to Himself. Back when Jesus was on earth, He was not imputing the people’s trespasses to them, and today He isn’t doing that either. We are not in the age of God’s judgment. COVID-19 is not God’s judgment upon the world. When Jesus was on earth, as many as touched Him were made whole. They were all sinners, and yet their sins did not disqualify them from receiving healing from Jesus. Jesus was not counting their sins against them. God is already reconciled to us. The father in the parable of the prodigal son was always scanning the horizon for his son, before his son had decided to come home. The problem is not God, but us who need to be reconciled to God by believing that God loves us. Grace is not cheap, but Jesus paid it all so that it is free for us. Freely you have received, freely give. If you don’t believe that you receive healing freely, you will put conditions upon others before they can be healed. At the cross, Jesus called the Father “My God, My God” so that we can call the Father “My Father, my Father”. There was a divine exchange at the cross. Jesus received our sins apart from His actions, and gave us His righteousness. We received His righteousness apart from our actions. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation. We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:17-21 WEB) Mark 16:15 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ is for every human to freely receive. “He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.” (Mark 16:15 WEB) Acts 20:24 - The Gospel is called the Gospel of Grace. “But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.” (Acts 20:24 WEB) Galatians 1:6 - The Grace of Christ is the Gospel. “I marvel that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different “good news”;” (Galatians 1:6 WEB) Acts 20:21 - The Gospel is to be believed. Repentance towards God means to change your mind about God. For example, you used to think that God was angry with you, and after repenting, you believe that God is always for you. “testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus.” (Acts 20:21 WEB) What the world needs is not morality preaching. Morality is a fruit, but not the root. The root is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God saves individuals, one at a time, not nations. Saved individuals can impact their societies and eventually transform nations. Matthew 9:36 - Some people who are profit-minded would think how much money they can get from that multitude. However, Jesus saw the multitudes and He was moved with compassion for them. He saw them as sheep without a Shepherd—that is God’s beautiful heart for the world. “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36 WEB) 1 John 4:19 - We cannot love God with all our strength, mind and heart. Only God can do that towards us. The Law exposes our weaknesses and shows us that we need a Savior. “We love him, because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19 WEB) Luke 4:19-20 - The “acceptable” year of the Lord is “dektos” which means the age where the favors of God are freely flowing towards us. We are not in the day of God’s vengeance. Jesus was reading from the book of Isaiah, but He closed the book and didn’t finish reading the verse. We must learn to rightly discern the dispensations. “and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.” (Luke 4:19-20 WEB) Isaiah 61:2 - This is the part that Jesus did not finish reading. The dispensation will change once the Tribulation begins (the church won’t be here because we will be raptured first). “to proclaim the year of Yahweh’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;” (Isaiah 61:2 WEB) |
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