Matthew 4:1 AMPC Then Jesus was led (guided) by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness (desert) to be tempted (tested and tried) by the devil. Luke 4:1-2 AMPC Then Jesus, full of and controlled by the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led in [by] the [Holy] Spirit [2] For […]
One Thing 6/29/21 Sent into battle Read More »
Let’s spend a few days talking about Jesus’s time in the wilderness. First, it is important to remember that Jesus didn’t just come to be an example for us; he came as us. Jesus clothed himself in humanity, and as the second Adam lived a life of faith. Jesus is the Son of God
One Thing 6/28/21 The wilderness and transition into breakthrough Read More »
In the days of her affliction and homelessness Jerusalem remembers…when her people fell into the hand of the adversary and no one helped her. … She did not consider her future. Lamentations 1:7, 9 On June 23, 2021, Bishop’s noon teaching was about dreams and memories. He said, “When memories are more powerful than dreams,
Wonder-full Things 6/27/21 Dream Again Read More »
Romans 1:16 NASB95 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 TPT I refuse to be ashamed of sharing the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through
One Thing 6/24/21 What is the Gospel Read More »
Lamentations 1:7,9 NASB95 In the days of her affliction and homelessness Jerusalem remembers all her precious things That were from the days of old, When her people fell into the hand of the adversary And no one helped her. The adversaries saw her, They mocked at her ruin. Her uncleanness was in her skirts; She
One Thing 6/23/21 Don’t become captive to your memories Read More »
Romans 16:10 NASB95 Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. To be in Christ is to be placed into union with His life and the life He lives, His lifestyle, plans, and His daily agenda. To be in Him is a total change of identity, ability,
One Thing 6/22/21 “The approved in Christ” – Your new self image Read More »
The Christian is never stronger or a bigger threat to the enemy than when he is aware of his own weaknesses. It is when he is aware of his vulnerability that he leans into his beloved, and allows the power of Christ to be on display in his or her humanity. The enemy makes the
One Thing 6/21/21 The gift of weakness Read More »
The gospel is so very simple but also stunningly powerful. The gospel is this; our inclusion into the life that Jesus lives and the favor He lives under. Let that sink in. The life more abundant that Jesus promised is His life of favor lived through our unique humanity and personality. It blows my mind
Song of Solomon 2:15 NASB95 “Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, While our vineyards are in blossom.” We were created to contain and steward the glory of God. This is both our identity and our destiny, and because we are in Christ and therefore Christ is
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Nine different times in the Song of Solomon, the bridegroom Christ refers to the Shulamite bride as His “companion.” In the NASB Bible, the word is translated as “darling,” but in Hebrew, the word is actually “companion.” The idea in the Song of Solomon is that the Shulamite has said yes to be the bridegroom’s
One Thing 6/15/21 Being the companion of Jesus Read More »
