The prophetic revelation Jesus instructed John to communicate to each of the 7 ekklesias when He was revealed to John was probably a surprise to each of them. Every time His Spirit reveals some weakness or failure or sin to us individually, it is a surprise. It might be easy to conclude from these ideas that there are problems in […]
I presume that if you can tolerate the material I email to you daily that you have been called a fanatic or been the target some other insult by other believers on days. Moses was the original fanatic. The word comes from the idea of spending too much time in a temple. Joshua got his leadership fire lit there, too. […]
Every encounter you have had with any demon has had in it, probably hidden in it, an opportunity to learn more about how to conquer demons. The clue may have been how to recognize any similarities your attitude or values have with the unclean spirit. It may have been the exposure of some appetite your soul has for the bait […]
How would satan introduce you to people who didn’t know you yet? It wouldn’t matter, really. He is a liar. Even if he said something nice, it would probably be a lie. It would be bait in a trap. What would Jesus say to introduce you to people who didn’t know you? You could be sure it was true. Would […]
The number of believers in the United States who believe they might have a spiritual gift is 3 out of 4 or so. The number who know what their gift is might be as low as 1 in 10. The number who are convinced they are doing the work they have been appointed to by Jesus is lower than that. […]
A taxonomy is a system of building on previous information or experiences so that skill and understanding can increase and become more effective. Every generation begins work that another generation finishes or advances on. Never get stuck on A or B or C. Never expect to get to Z on earth. Always keep growing and increasing in your knowledge and […]
All the greatest inventions seem to have been answers to problems. No problems = no growth. Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. Now if any of you lacks […]
Government among the Gentiles was formed by the power to dominate. Government in Jesus’ Kingdom was formed by the power to effectively serve. Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest. But He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles dominate them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’ But […]
Paul had a revelation that he shared with the Roman Church in chapter 8 of his letter to them: that for Jew or gentile, the righteous requirements of the law are fully met in us if we walk after the Spirit, not after the flesh. “When we have a set of rules, we don’t need the Holy Spirit, because we […]
When Jesus had finished giving orders to His 12 disciples, He moved on from there to teach and preach in their towns. When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent a message by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the One who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied to them, […]