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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

God's Greatness Job 40: 7-14

Read the passage Job 40
v.7 1. God’s wisdom is umimpaired by man.
(Gird up thy loins now like a man; I will demand of thee …)

v.8 2. God’s decisions cannot be changed by man.
(Wilt thou also annul my  judgment?)

v.8 3. God’s truth does not justify man’s omissions.
(Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified?)
Man has to condemn truth to justify his sin.

v.9 4. God’s power is unwithheld by man.
(Hast thou an arm like God: or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?)

v.10 5. God’s beauty is untarnished by man’s vanity.
(Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency: and array thyself with glory and
  beauty.)
Man has no such virtue.

v.11,6. God’s dominion is unaffected by the pride of man.
   12 (Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and
  abase him.)
(Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked 
in their place.)
Only God can deal with proud hearted man.
v.13- Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret.)

v.14 7. God’s sovereign control is unthreatened by the supposition of man.
(Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.)







Saturday, December 25, 2021

The Angels Praise Luke 2: 13

Read the passage Luke 2


(And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
  praising God, and saying, ...)

1. Because of the delight of the Father.


2. Because of the worthiness of the Son.


3. Because of the completeness of the Son.
No works from man needed.

4. Because of the hope extended to men.


5. Because of the life purpose given to men.
(good will)


6. Because of the honor to come to the Son, as men are saved.


7. Because of eternity's glory revealed through the Son of glory.










Wednesday, December 22, 2021

A Rejoicing Spirit Luke 1: 46-50

Read the passage Luke 1


v.46 1. The Holy Spirit magnifies Christ to and in the heart of the believer.
(My soul doth magnify the Lord.)

v.48 2. God brings unparalleled blessing to the heart of the believer, allowing
the believer to fit into God’s divine plan and purpose.
(For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden:)

v.49 3. God’s might is displayed in the life of the believer.
(For He that is mighty hast done to me great things;)

v.49 4. God carries out in the life of his servant that which can only be described
in God’s terms as great.
(hast done to me great things;)

v.49 5. The powerful display of Christ in the  believer’s life is with equally powerful
awareness of His divine holiness.
(and holy is His name.)

v.50 6. The heritage of God’s mercy is without compare, truly a needed and
wonderful blessing.
(And His mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.)

v.47 7. The heart of the believer cannot help but truly rejoice in the presence of 
Jesus for who He is and then for what He has done.
(And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.)










Saturday, December 18, 2021

Filling the World With Hope Luke 2 1-20

Read the passage Luke 2


1. Scripture records a decree by man given a greater mission by a loving God.                                           (1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.)

2. Man is unaware of God’s intent and great work, blinded by his own focus on himself.        
(2 And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)(3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.)

3. God moves men and human events to accomplish divine purpose.                             
(4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)(5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.)

4. God’s work in its season is irrepressable, unstoppable.                                              
(6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.)

5. God’s resolve always exceeds physical limitations.                                                  
(7And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.)

6. Hope is pictured and represented in unusual and unexpected ways, and places. Humility is God’s specialty.                                                                                                         
(7And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.)                                                                                                          (8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

7. Heaven is ready to grant great hope to those having no hope.                                 
(9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.)

8. Biblical hope is of divine origin but may be fixed in the temporal.                             
(10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.)

9. True Biblical hope is fixed or rooted in context of the Savior.                                     
(11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.)

10. Joy displaces sorrow and fulfills hope.                                                                    
(10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.)

11. Biblical hope unites the heart to Christ.                                                                           
(12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.)

12. The great riches of heaven forever settle the hope lying in the heart of the child of God. 
(13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,)(14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.)

13. Hope is a gift from God to the heart weighted with need.                                                     
(14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.)  

14. Hope leads to a great story to be told to others of the power of the Lord Jesus Christ.                                           (15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.)



Wednesday, December 15, 2021

It is as God Declares Daniel 4: 28-37

Read the passage Daniel 4



1)  As God declares so follows the course of man’s experience.                                   
28 All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.

2)  Man never really controls time.                                                                         
29 At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.

3)  Man’s accomplishment for just man’s sake is not acceptable to God.                                         
30 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

4)  Man never really owns what he possesses.                                                
31 While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

5) Man never really rules, not even over his own will and soul.                       
32 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

6)  God moves swiftly in judgment.                                                                 
33 The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers, and his nails like birds' claws.

7) God’s mercy leads to fruitfulness and humility.                                         
34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

8) A heart receiving God’s message gains God’s perspective and insight.       
34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

9) God’s hand is clearly seen and understood as final in authority.                   
35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

10) God may restore man’s opportunity to be blessed and to acknowledge humbly and properly the position God occupies in life.                                                                    
36 At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.



Saturday, December 11, 2021

Christ's Picture of Abundance Luke 5: 6, 7

Read the passage Luke 5


v.6 1. There is a revealing of the greatness of His power.
(And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes:)

2. There is provision that exceeds the capacity of men.
(and their net brake.)(v.7- and filled both ships, so that they began to sink.)
Mal. 3: 10, 11

3. There is a message to thrill the heart and to fix its trust in Jesus alone.
(they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.)

v.7 4. There is truth to share, provision as well.
(And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that
they should come and help them.)
God gives a far reaching testimony of Himself.
True fellowship is in Jesus.  Jesus gives the occasion of that fellowship.

v.7 5. The measure of Christ’s goodness is the measure of His character; there is
never lack; Christ satisfies and thrills the heart.
(that they should come and help them.)

v.7 6. When Christ gives His generous provision, men come to Him.
(and they came,)

v.7 7. The needs of all seekers are all met in Jesus.
(and they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.)









Wednesday, December 8, 2021

His Lesson Learned Luke 1: 62, 63 64

Read the passage Luke 1



(And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And he
  asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they 
marveled all. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue 
loosed, and he spake, and praised God.)

What endears the heart to God:
1. The presence of mercy to the one previously unbelieving.
v.20-(And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, …because thou believest not my words,)

2. The inclusion in blessing of one previously unbelieving.

3. God’s faithfulness to His word. He keeps it.

4. God’s faithfulness to His people.
v. 16, 17 (And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. …)

5. God’s faithfulness to His servant.
Zechariah.

6. The passage of the time of God’s chastening.

7. The arrival of the time of God’s liberty.
Zechariah was free to talk of God’s goodness and gift.