💥 Podcast: God creates new heaven and new earth and we will not even remember this present earth

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 25, 2020)

 

God says:

Isaiah 65:17  For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

All these things that trouble us will not even be remembered when we are taken into the new heaven and new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.

The apostle John describes the new heaven and new earth as follows:

Revelation 21:1-5   And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and HE will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And HE that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.

And this present life will not even come into our minds again!

In the meantime, the apostle Paul tells us:  Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.  Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded:  (Philippians 3:13-15)

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Psalm 143:8 Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee.

 

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Proverbs 28:9  He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

 

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Colossians 1:16-17  For by HIM were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by HIM, and for HIM:

17 And HE is before all things, and by HIM all things consist.

Consist - exist 

 

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Luke 12:15  And HE (Jesus) said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

 

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Proverbs 8:34  Blessed is the man that heareth ME, watching daily at MY gates, waiting in the posts of MY doors. 

35 For whoso findeth ME findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

 

 

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💥 Hebrews 4 (Reading through the Bible)

 

Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into HIS rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

² For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

³ For we which have believed do enter into rest, as HE said, As I have sworn in MY wrath, if they shall enter into MY rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

⁴ For HE spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all HIS works.

⁵ And in this place again, If they shall enter into MY rest.

⁶ Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:

⁷ Again, HE limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear HIS voice, harden not your hearts. ⁸ For if Jesus had given them rest, then would HE not afterward have spoken of another day.

⁹ There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

¹⁰ For he that is entered into HIS rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

¹¹ Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

¹² For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

¹³ Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in HIS sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of HIM with whom we have to do.

¹⁴ Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

¹⁵ For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

¹⁶ Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

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💥 Podcast: I John 4:4 Greater is HE that is in you than he that is in the world

 

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 22, 2020)

The Holy Spirit is in us.

John 14:26  Jesus said ... But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 16:13  Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.

The spirit of this world is in the people of this world.

John 8:44  Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Knowing the children of God:

John 4:4-6   Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is HE that is in you, than he that is in the world.

5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

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💥 Scriptures:

Proverbs 27:1  Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 

 

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Galatians 6:7-8  Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 

 

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1 John 3:18  My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue;, but in deed and in truth.

 

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Ephesians 2:8-10  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

 

 

 

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💥 Hebrews 3 (Reading through the Bible)

 

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

² Who was faithful to HIM that appointed Him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

³ For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

⁴ For every house is builded by some man; but HE that built all things is God.

⁵ And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

⁶ But Christ as a son over HIS own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

⁷ Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear HIS voice, ⁸ Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

⁹ When your fathers tempted ME, proved ME, and saw MY works forty years.

¹⁰ Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known MY ways.

¹¹ So I sware in MY wrath, They shall not enter into MY rest.)

¹² Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

¹³ But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

¹⁴ For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

¹⁵ While it is said, To day if ye will hear HIS voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
¹⁶ For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.

¹⁷ But with whom was HE grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?

¹⁸ And to whom sware HE that they should not enter into HIS rest, but to them that believed not?

¹⁹ So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.

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💥 Podcast: We, who belong to God, hear the voice of Jesus and we will not follow strangers

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 21, 2020)

 

John 10    Jesus says:

9   I  (The Word) am the door: by ME if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

27  My sheep hear MY voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

We hear the voice of Jesus when HE speaks to us by HIS Spirit.  We recognize HIS voice.  We follow HIS voice.  But the voice of a strange spirit we will not follow for we know it is not HIS voice for we are HIS sheep.

John 10

1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 

3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear HIS voice: and HE calleth HIS own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

4 And when HE putteth forth HIS own sheep, HE goeth before them, and the sheep follow HIM: for they know HIS voice.

5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

God's voice is pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.  James 3:17

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Hebrews 11:3  Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.  

 

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Proverbs 26:20-22  Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

 

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talebearer - one who spreads gossip or rumors; whisperer

 

contentious - likely to cause disagreement or argument; a contentious issue; exhibiting an often perverse and wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes. 

 

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Proverbs 30:5  Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.

 

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Psalm 90:12  So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

 

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Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

 

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Philippians 4:19  But my God shall supply all your need according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus (the Word). 

 

(Comments by Pam Padgett)

Friday evening I considered several unexpected things that had come up during the week, and how God supplied everything I needed in each.  

- When I asked for wisdom in dealing with sick animals, it was given me  (James 1:5)

- Needed workers were available, competent, and pleasant to work with

- I can easily pay for expenses, God having provided money that has accumulated throughout the years as I've tried to follow HIS word and direction

- When I needed to drive several miles in very congested traffic and asked God to keep me from running into anyone and anyone from running into me (Philippians 4:6), there were no incidents at all 

- Looking at the week, it was busy, yet not overwhelming, God helping me deal with each thing as needed

 

 

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💥 Hebrews 2 (Reading through the Bible)

 

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

² For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;  ³ How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard HIM;

⁴ God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to HIS own will?

⁵ For unto the angels hath HE not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.

⁶ But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that THOU visitest him?

⁷ Thou madest HIM a little lower than the angels; THOU crownedst HIM with glory and honour, and didst set HIM over the works of THY hands:

⁸ Thou hast put all things in subjection under HIS feet. For in that HE put all in subjection under HIM, HE left nothing that is not put under HIM. But now we see not yet all things put under HIM.

⁹ But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that HE by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

(Jesus had to be created a little lower than the angels for angels do not suffer fleshly pain as humans suffer.  Jesus had to suffer in HIS flesh to redeem our flesh to God.)

¹⁰ For it became HIM, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

¹¹ For both HE that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause HE is not ashamed to call them brethren,

¹² Saying, I will declare THY name unto MY brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto THEE.

¹³ And again, I will put my trust in HIM. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given ME.

¹⁴ Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, HE also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death HE might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;  ¹⁵ And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

¹⁶ For verily HE took not on HIM the nature of angels; but HE took on HIM the seed of Abraham.

¹⁷ Wherefore in all things it behoved HIM to be made like unto HIS brethren, that HE might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

¹⁸ For in that HE Himself hath suffered being tempted, HE is able to succour (assist) them that are tempted.

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💥 Podcast: Jesus raises the dead and changes the living into new spiritual bodies taking them to the new heavens and the new earth

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 20, 2020) 

 

Before we are taken into heaven, we are changed out of this present body and given a new spiritual body, says Paul in I Corinthians 15.

Paul says:  There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.  As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.  And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.  Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.  Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Blink!  That is how fast we will be changed into our new spiritual bodies before we are taken into heaven.

Then Paul tells about Jesus raising those who have died.

 

 I Thessalonians 4 

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep (dead), that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent (precede) them which are asleep (dead).

16 For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Jesus takes us to the new heavens and the new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.  For the great tribulation will come upon this present earth and after that this heaven and earth will be destroyed by God by fire. (2 Peter 3:10-14)

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God showed the apostle John the new heaven and new earth.

Revelation 21

1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth:  for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and HE will dwell with them, and they shall be HIS people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And HE that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And HE said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

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We will be changed into new spiritual bodies before we are taken into the air to be with Jesus.

I Corinthians 15   The apostle Paul says:

38  But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased Him, and to every seed his own body.

39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

40  There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

41  There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.

42  So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

43  It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

44  It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

49  And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep (die), but we shall all be changed,

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

(Blink.  That is how fast we will be changed into our new spiritual bodies.)

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

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After the great tribulation, God destroys this present heaven and earth.

II Peter 3   Peter says:

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

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Philippians 4

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

 

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Proverbs 28:10  Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

 

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John 7:18  He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh HIS glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

 

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Hebrews 6:10  For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

 

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Titus 3:5-8  Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to HIS mercy HE saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6 Which HE shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

7 That being justified by HIS grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

 

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Psalm 33:6-9  By the Word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of HIS mouth.

7 HE gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: HE layeth up the depth in storehouses.

8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of HIM.

9 For HE spake, and it was done; HE commanded, and it stood fast. 

 

 

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💥 Hebrews 1 (Reading through the Bible)

 

God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, ² Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom HE hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also HE made the worlds;

³ Who being the brightness of HIS glory, and the express image of HIS person, and upholding all things by the word of HIS power, when HE had by HIMSELF purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:

⁴ Being made so much better than the angels, as He hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

⁵ For unto which of the angels said HE at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to Him a Father, and HE shall be to me a Son?

⁶ And again, when HE bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, HE saith, And let all the angels of God worship HIM.

⁷ And of the angels HE saith, Who maketh HIS angels spirits, and HIS ministers a flame of fire.

⁸ But unto the Son HE saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of Thy kingdom.

⁹ Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows.

¹⁰ And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of THINE hands: ¹¹ They shall perish; but THOU remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; ¹² And as a vesture shalt THOU fold them up, and they shall be changed: but THOU art the same, and THY years shall not fail.

¹³ But to which of the angels said HE at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?

¹⁴ Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

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💥 Podcast: The disciples ask Jesus, "What is the sign of your coming and the end of the world?

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 19, 2020) 

Matthew 24

1  And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and His disciples came to Him for to shew Him the buildings of the temple.

2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

(At the end of this world, everything we can see with our natural eye will be destroyed by God.  II Peter 3:10-14)

3 And as HE sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Jesus went on to tell them many other things that would happen at the end of this world, but the first sign to look for is people would come saying Jesus is the Christ and because they say Jesus is the Lord, they would deceive many into thinking they were really of God when they did not have the Spirit.

 

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Psalm 119:162  I rejoice at THY word, as one that findeth great spoil.

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 Hebrews 10:34  Paul said ... For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

 

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Ecclesiastes 12:13-14   Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep HIS commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

 

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Psalms 119:105  THY Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 

 

(Comments from Beth Martin, member of the body of Christ)  

No matter what situation on the earth we find ourselves in, God's Word to us gives the direction that we are to go. Sometimes we pray and the Word comes. Other times we are thinking of a situation or a feeling and a thought comes to reveal God's truth to us. And yet other times a Word comes out of nowhere to guide us and reveal a direction to go. A dream that shows us a situation different than we currently see before us. Dreams, thoughts, impressions, reminders and references to scripture. A word spoken by another person can reveal a truth that we need. God's Spirit imparts His will to us in many forms and ways but ..... I am impressed with or hear ...... right now with ...... "ONE THING IS NEEDFUL" .

Luke 10

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that HE (Jesus) entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received HIM into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard HIS word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to HIM, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Needful - necessary, required. 

 

Are we burdened with the struggles of family, friends, pets, neighbors or the evil that we see in the world  We all care about things on this earth and it is natural for us to become emotionally involved ..... but we must remember what is needful.  As long as we choose that good part, it will not be taken away from us ... so much hope for us to hold onto ..... a light in our path.  

 

 

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💥 Philemon (Reading through the Bible)

 
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, ² And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

³ Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

⁴ I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, ⁵ Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

⁶ That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

⁷ For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

⁸ Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
⁹ Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

¹⁰ I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
¹¹ Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
¹² Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
¹³ Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
¹⁴ But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
¹⁵ For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
¹⁶ Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

¹⁷ If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

¹⁸ If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

¹⁹ I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.

²⁰ Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

²¹ Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

²² But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

²³ There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

²⁴ Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

²⁵ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

 

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💥 God's ways are perfect

Pam Padgett, member of the body of Christ

 

On Monday morning of this week, I noticed that one of the cats, called "Cat", was drooling quite a lot and there was blood in the drool.  It was obvious there was something wrong.  (This was Joan Boney's cat.  Joan and Cat lived at my house for six years before Joan died in May, 2025.  Cat has remained with me as a member of my household, which includes 2 other cats and 2 dogs.)  

 

I prayed about what to do and felt I should call the veterinarian, which I did.  The vet could see Cat at 10am, so I prepared to take her to this appointment.  

 

At first things went well, and I was able to put Cat in the carrier.  But when she realized she was about to be shut up in the carrier, Cat began growling and hissing and jumping to try to get out.  Before I could secure the zipper on the door, she had gotten out of the carrier and was determined that I not put her back in there.  

 

I called the vet's office to cancel the appointment and explained what had happened.  They told me another time was available in about 2 hours and if I could get Cat into the carrier by then, the vet could see her.   

Then I remembered to pray and ask God to help me.  An idea was given me (by the Holy Spirit) to work on the podcast which was to publish that night, letting Cat hear Joan's voice.  As the podcast played, Cat visibly relaxed. By the time we needed to leave for the appointment, I was able to pick her up and put her in the carrier again and secure the zipper.  She was not happy, but was safely in the carrier.

I also was reminded to pray for God to give wisdom to the vet in dealing with Cat and to me in terms of any decisions needing to be made. 

 

James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

 
The vet needed to sedate Cat in order to examine her mouth and found that her teeth are in bad condition. One tooth was especially decayed and the vet felt that was probably causing the bleeding and drooling and quite a bit of pain. She was able to remove that tooth right away so Cat would have some immediate relief.  I was very glad the vet did this.  

We scheduled a dental procedure for next Monday.  This will include removing any other teeth showing decay and likely causing pain. In the past I've had to schedule dental procedures several weeks ahead of time and was pleasantly surprised this could be done so quickly. The vet also provided some capsules of medicine to open, put in a little food, and give to Cat 2-3 hours before trying to put her in the carrier to go to the dental procedure, to help her relax. 

When we returned from the exam, Cat seemed comfortable and as though feeling better. She will probably feel even better after recovering from the dental procedure next Monday.

 

I shared with our church group how God helped me with all of this.  Juliett Walton was reminded that God's ways are perfect. 

 

Deuteronomy 32:3-4  Because I will publish the name of the Lord (the Word given us by God): ascribe ye greatness unto our God. 

4 HE is the Rock, HIS work is perfect: for all HIS ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is HE.

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, HIS way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: HE is a buckler to all them that trust in HIM.  (We're also told this in Psalm 18:30)

God is even able to give us strength and make our ways perfect ... 

Psalm 18:32  It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 

 

 

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💥 Podcast: II Peter 3:1-10: Scoffers in the last days

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 16, 2020) 

In the last days, men will doubt God because they think everything from the beginning of time has continued as always so why should they believe it will change.

The apostle Peter calls these men "scoffers".

II Peter 3:    Peter says:

1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:  2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

4 And saying, Where is the promise of HIS coming? for since the fathers fell asleep (died), all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:

7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

And prior to the destruction of this earth, will come the great tribulation of God, the 14 plagues of God as judgment upon the wickedness on this present earth.  (see Revelation 8-16)

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💥 Scriptures:

Mark 13:31-33  Jesus says ... Heaven and earth shall pass away: but MY words shall not pass away.

32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

 

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Proverbs 26:20  Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

 

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Proverbs 16:25  There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

 

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Psalm 140:12-13  I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto THY name: the upright shall dwell in THY presence.

 

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Psalm 32:7  Thou art my hiding place; Thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

 

 

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💥 TItus 3 (Reading through the Bible)

 
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

² To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

³ For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

⁴ But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
⁵ Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to HIS mercy HE saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
⁶ Which HE shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

⁷ That being justified by HIS grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

⁸ This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

⁹ But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

¹⁰ A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; ¹¹ Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

(heretick:  is one who refuses to be ruled by the power of the scriptures by the Holy Ghost.)

¹² When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

¹³ Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

¹⁴ And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

¹⁵ All that are with me salute thee.

Greet them that love us in the faith.

Grace be with you all. Amen.

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💥 Podcast: Jesus says: "No man cometh unto the Father but by Me, the Word."

 

  

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 15, 2020)

 

Jesus, the Word, is the way to God.  There is no other way or plan of man or doctrine other than that doctrine of Jesus Christ.

 

Your church doctrine is often different from the Word of the New Testament Bible.  

Your church doctrine might be based on the tradition of men.  It will not take you to God.  

You can't go to God through Buddha or through Mohammad.  It is only by Jesus, THE WORD, we come to God.

When we believe on The Word given to us by God and act on that word, are we followers of God.

Church attendance and good works will not take us to God the Father.  

Only by Jesus, The Word, can we come to God.

 

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