| Lesson 45: The Law Of The Old That Is Covered In The New Testament: All Vows Concerning Messiah Must Come To Pass 3/8/2014 by turtle Luke 24:44-53 KJV (44) And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. (45) Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, (46) And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: (47) And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (48) And ye are witnesses of these things. (49) And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. (50) And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. (51) And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. (52) And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: (53) And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. The Lord is good to those that wait. And waiting for the promise Messiah probably seemed like forever to the Jewish people and even more so to those that do not believe He has come. One thing the Messiah had to fulfill all the promises God had made Israel concerning the Messiah. Seldom does anyone think about the importance of this fact, because if they did it would be taught on more in relationship of Christ fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy. I think it important information to believers to know most if not all the fulfillment has been made, except for one that is the return of Christ coming in a cloud. Yet that day will come. Yet to many that believe it seems to be sooner then the world is ready for, and yet not soon enough for us that believe, understanding that fullness and mercy of Christ. Yet perhaps that why Christ has not returned in the physically since but only in the spiritual since. Why go on about these things, because Christ promised the Holy Spirit would come to the disciples if they would remain in Jerusalem until they were endue power from on high. Power that would come by the Holy Spirit upon the disciples so they could be the witnesses for Christ, for without this power from above they would not see miracles of healing take place in the lives of the people they witnessed too. We do not have the ability to witness for Christ without the power of God enabling us to produce signs and wonders defining who’s child we are. When we pray miracles should happen. What one might ask. Miracles are not always instantaneous. God’s working power not always what we think it should be. God working first in the heart of the unbeliever to receive the truth about who He is, and reception of His Son and His Spirit. Treading on serpents and drinking deadly poison and not being harmed was talked about in the last chapter of Mark as being signs of the believer, but it also signs of the power of the Holy Spirit in one’s life. Does not make a person exempt from problems, but when one goes forth in ministry there should be signs to follow. Why to help those with unbelief concerning who God is. It is a tool God uses to increase faith. Faith for the believer as well as the non believer. Yet healing comes through death as well as with life. Death being for the terminally ill that not healed on earth if they believe that upon death healing in heaven. Yet even the terminally ill sometime healed with faith. Some minister will say I won’t take no for answer when healing is promised. Though I agree, I also disagree, because Jesus said there will always be physicians among you. I believe it meant there will always be need of doctors. One must make there own determination of faith whether what one seeks from God is according to God plan for one’s life. This is determined by the Word of God of promise. Yet we can no foresee the heart of anyone. Why God takes some that in our hearts should be healed and take others one will never fully grasp till heaven. Faith is so individualized to believe in God’s wonderful works and to pray for people takes faith. It takes not much faith, just as small of mustard seed to pray and ask from God. Yet the power of healing comes by the power of the Holy Spirit. It not by my power or anyone else power when it from God. There are people God’s heals when doctors have given up. Yet there also signs and wonders as a minister steps up to the plate to preach. There miracles that come upon receiving of the power of the Holy Spirit in one’s life. God teaches, and disciples would need His power to face eventually different types of death. Some were beheaded for the Gospel sake, and others were crucified. Without the power of God they would not be able to walk by faith in times of trouble, we be like Peter who would deny Christ three times before receiving the power of the Holy Spirit. This power not his to use at his own will, but according to the will of God. Dear Heavenly Father thank you for proof in scripture that Jesus is the Messiah, thank you for the comforter the Holy Spirit, who gives power to the believer upon faith in your Son, upon receiving the knowledge of the Holy Spirit of promise. In Jesus precious name, Amen. http://www.turtle30cshell.com _ |
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