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RUSSELL SANDERS
7-25-2020
OUR LORD’S PRAYER – JOHN 17
LESSON 17 VS. 15-16
In John 17, Jesus’ prayer to the Father for His disciples continues in verses 15-16
, “
15
I pray not that Thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that Thou shouldest keep them from the evil (of it.)
16
They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.”
The word “world” in verse 15 is the Greek word “kosmos.” Here it refers to the physical creation, or physical arrangement of the earth. Jesus was about to be literally taken
“out of the world”
to return back to heaven where He had come from. Jesus said He was not asking that they be taken off the earth to ascend to heaven with Him then.
In verse 16 he says,
“They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.”
The word is still “kosmos,” but used in a very different sense. He is speaking here of the “world system” which is dominated by sin. That is why verse 15 ends with
“that Thou shouldest keep them from the evil
(of it because
) they are not OF the
(evil)
world
(system)
even as I am not of
(it)
.”
It is the same as how we use it today when we speak of “worldly ways” or “things of the world.”
Jesus was all about “the kingdom of heaven” as seen in His preaching. The “kingdom of the world” was Satan’s kingdom, and Jesus was declaring that these disciples were not of that world any more than He was of it because the Father had given them (v. 6) to Him.
It says also in vs. 15(b),
“that Thou (father) shouldest keep them from the evil (of the world
,” so as not to be influenced to sin. He asks for Father to shield them from falling into the sin of the world. Jesus’ shed blood releases us from sin. By Jesus’ request (John 14:16), for another Comforter) Father sent Holy Spirit to us that we would be empowered to overcome sin and all it’s attractions, to be our Comforter, Guide, Anointer, Counselor, and our Help in time of trouble and temptation. That is how Father (by Holy Spirit) does indeed
“keep them (us) from the evil.”
God’s provision to us is complete, nothing lacking or missing. It is “Shalom.”
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HELEN SANDERS
7-25-2020
PRISON MINISTRY
I have several friends that have been in what we would call a “prison ministry.” They have led hundreds of people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. When they finished ministering, they were able to “leave” the locked setting and return home.
Have you ever noticed how many old and new testament “heroes of the faith” had prison ministries also? Joseph was in prison and was used mightily by God to interpret dreams. He was released from this “ministry” to become second in command to Pharaoh. Then, there was John the Baptist. He had a prison ministry that cost him his head. He stood for truth and it cost him. Then there was Paul and Silas. They were in stocks in prison having been beaten, but they ministered with praise songs and an earthquake hit. Could it have been the “high notes” they sang that did it? I doubt it. They were steadfast and unmovable in their faith even in prison.
Most of the letters that the Apostle Paul wrote were from prison. The Apostle John was in prison on the Island of Patmos when he was given the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
None of these were moved by their circumstances. Over the centuries there have been many martyrs put in prison that have died for their faith. They stood strong and would not relent. I believe that the days are coming when many Christians will once again be imprisoned right here in the U.S. We have a choice if this happens. We can whine or we can win. How do we win? We declare the good news of Jesus Christ in whatever circumstance we are in.
When Corrie TenBoom and her sister were imprisoned for hiding Jews in their home, the first prisoner’s room they were put into had lice everywhere. It was an uncomfortable place to be in. Corrie was upset, but her sister told her that it was an opportunity for them to share the gospel because the guards avoided that place. Many lives were changed because of the lice.
We too, can take our circumstances that do not look so good and turn them into opportunities for Jesus. We may not have a “prison ministry”, but there are many bound up in the prison of sin that need to be set free. We are commanded to go and share the gospel. Sadly, many have never done that. When the early church did not leave the comforts of Jerusalem, persecution came and they had to leave, and in doing this the gospel spread.
Will it take persecution in America to bring her back to her first love? Perhaps. Are you ready for those days? I suggest you get ready for they may come sooner than you think.
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TODAY IN THE NEWS
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What is sharper than any two-edged sword?
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ RESULTS
Bible Question:
How many precious stones were in the breastplate of the Old Testament High Priest?
The correct answer is:
12
100%
answered correctly with
12.
Good Job!
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SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets
Luke 6:22-23
KJV
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TEACHING AND EQUIPPING THE SAINTS THROUGH:
Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers
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DECEPTION
Sunday Service
7-19-2020
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DAILY EQUIPPING
Luke Ch 6
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SID ROTH
INTERVIEWS
MORRIS CERULLO
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HELEN SANDERS
7-24-2020
PROPHETIC WORD
For I would say unto you this evening that I have a plan for your life, and it is good. The enemy has thrust hard against you, but I have prayed for you saith the Lord. You will not be defeated for you have stood strong on my word and in faith. For I would say that this evening you are declared righteous and totally victorious though the battles at hand seem to rage. For I would say unto you resist those plans that the enemy has and send them back to him seven times over, destroying the plan and the assignment against you. You have been strong in the word and in the power of my might, now continue to stand and you will see things change. Rise up in your authority and take back what has been stolen for you are more than able saith the Lord. Yes, there has been a heavy battle, but you will come through this victorious for I am with you. You shall look back at this day and say, see what the Lord has done. Yes, it is I that is with you, removing obstacles so that you can go forth victorious. For have I not said that in the last days these things would happen, but the remnant will rise up and be victorious for they have not given into the evil one. They have resisted and he is fleeing at this very moment. So, breathe in my spirit and declare my word and go forth victorious saith the Lord.
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YESTERDAY'S TRIVIA QUIZ RESULTS:
Trivia Question:
What planet is the hottest in the solar system?
The correct answer is:
Venus
66.7%
answered correctly with
Venus
33.3%
answered incorrectly with
Mercury
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