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RUSSELL SANDERS

7-26-2021

THE APOSTLE PAUL – LESSON 25

SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY – PART 11

The unbelieving religious Jews of Thessalonica had stirred up the city against the missionaries to such a degree that it was no longer safe to remain there. After Jason, at great personal expense, had covered for them, some of the other brethren escorted Paul, Silas, and Timothy secretly out of the city in the middle of the night. (Acts 17:10-15.)

They went to the inland city of Berea and found their second synagogue in which to teach and preach. The Jews there were much more receptive (noble) to Paul’s teaching of Jesus as the Messiah. They even diligently searched the scripture rolls to verify that everything Paul taught was indeed just as prophesied.

Many Jews and Greeks became believers. Also, many “honourable

women” gave valuable support. Women in Macedonia were considerably more “liberated” or of value than in Asia. This is evidenced by the role of Lydia and the women of prayer in Philippi, and the women of Thessalonica and Berea.

Even today, the Bereans are respected for their due diligence in searching the word of God for truth. Some Christian churches I know of have named their church “Berean.”

Unfortunately, the troublous Jews from Thessalonica went to Berea and stirred up the city against Paul to such a degree that he once again had to flee. The brethren escorted Paul to a seaport and put him on a ship to Athens, Greece.

We will pick up the story tomorrow in Athens.

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HELEN SANDERS

7-26-2021

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

PART 1

I was raised in a traditional Presbyterian/Congregational church. We had a lot of formality. There were acolytes (youth that lit the candelabra by the altar). There was a chancel choir which was made up of adults and we all wore choir robes. There was a youth choir that I belonged to as a young person and then later joined the chancel choir. There was a Sunday School with a lot of kids. We sang our hearts out and learned some bible stories.

Never once in all of the years that I attended that church as a young person, did I ever hear anyone say anything about needing salvation. There never was an altar call. There was not a lot mentioned about sin either. There were political issues preached from the pulpit and that was about it. I received salvation at a summer bible camp sponsored by a different church. I went there with my friend.

When I was in my early 20’s I married a non-believer and was out of church for a while. After having two children, I knew they needed to be in church, so I went back to church alone without my husband who had no desire for spiritual things. A new Pastor came, and he was “different.” When he preached, I felt like I was walking with Jesus. I learned later that he was “spirit filled”. This means that he received a second blessing besides salvation. Like the early disciples after the resurrection were breathed on by Jesus in John 20:22, and received the Holy Spirit thus receiving salvation. Then later having the Holy Spirit flow out of their bellies like living water in Acts chapter 2, this Pastor had also received this.

His teaching was very influential in my life, but it took several years and a move to Florida and then back to Michigan before I learned more about it. I was praying one day, and I questioned the Lord about a second experience after salvation. I asked him if there was such an experience. He answered me with “yes” he had a second experience also. I continued to ask Him where that was in scripture. He proceeded to tell me, “I was conceived of the Holy Spirit in my mother’s womb, but I received the power of the Holy Spirit when I came up out of the water at my baptism with John. The Holy Spirit came upon me.” I said, “well if it is good enough for you, it is good enough for me.”

This conversation settled it for me. I knew that it was something I desired. I wanted to be a better witness for Jesus. In Acts Chapter 1 Jesus told his disciples in verse 8, “… ye shall receive power; after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

I asked for it, received it, and it changed my life. I will discuss more about this tomorrow.

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HELEN SANDERS

JULY 25, 2021

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

Don't Quit! You're just about to go over the finish line.

The Eye of the Storm

A prophetic word, a warning, and a word of encouragement

AMANDA SHIFLETT

Word of encouragement ~

July 24th, 2021

This is not a word for everyone, but is for many of His remnant in this hour, who have been through a season of "one thing after another" of difficulty in their lives...

I've heard for the last few weeks, that what the enemy has stolen through seemingly "one thing after another" bad circumstances and events happening over this last season...it is all getting ready to turn around!

Most of you know me, and know that I do not give "flowery" or cream-puff words, which are for seemingly anybody, and sound great, but are empty and shallow. So know that this word is truly what the Lord has impressed upon me, specifically for the faithful ones who have been through much in this last season.

The Lord is getting ready to shift it all, and recompense, restoration, and restitution is coming to you and your house! Because you continued to stand in hope, faith, and trust in the Lord, and no matter what happened, you have continued to come back to trusting Him above all things and above all battles you were facing...

Because of your heart to serve Him and stay faithful, even amongst some terrible battles, and even amongst the doubts at times, you returned to your hope and faith in Him. The Lord says NOW your time of testing is over, and now by His justice, you must be repaid. Not just what it cost...but #DOUBLE!!

Now, instead of one thing after another of loss troubles, trials, warfare, and intense battles...

Now will be a time when He is opening up the windows of heaven, making the enemy repay all that has been stolen, and you will have one thing after another of blessing, increase, favor, gain, health and restoration! Peace is your portion in this season, and you will go forth with singing, and come in with joy!

In expectation,

Amanda Shiflett ~ Prophetic Reformer

APOSTLE PAT MURRAY

7-2-2021

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

Today many people are facing insurmountable problems with important decisions that must be made. However, the way to start the process of changing your situation...Will definitely begin with changing your mindset. So begin now by declaring it with your lips, writing it down and putting it on your fridge, your desk, your mirror or on the dash board of your car this simple yet powerful declaration.. ”I CAN get through this... ALL of it...With God’s help”. And guess what?? IF you really BELIEVE it in your heart...IF you THINK it in your mind...And SAY with your lips that you can...Then YOU CAN. For it’s by your FAITH in God who made it ALL possible...And YOU CAN do it in Jesus Name. It's all a matter of the heart. “For as he thinks in his heart so is he". (Prov. 23 :7 ) Yes, by faith you CAN do this; Whatever your THIS is. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". (Phil. 4:13) “I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Phil. 1:6‬) So be blessed my friend as you start this brand new day with a brand new mindset, with renewed faith in your heart and a bold declaration of God’s faithfulness on your lips! With your faith rising; Go ahead, get yourself up and you go for it...Declaring as you go...There is nothing too big for my God. “For by you Lord I can run through a troop, and by you my God I can leap over a wall.” (Psa‬ ‭18:29‬) Ok, now you look up and confess for all to see and believe, “God’s got this; I am His child, I have the God kind of faith living IN me and working THROUGH me. And because of Him...I’ve got this too; And therefore there is nothing that I can’t do...And it’s all THROUGH Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior”. .