tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33368757240665527682024-02-07T13:55:58.330-06:00All Glory Goes 2 God PhotoblogAGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-72266015927218914602021-06-28T07:30:00.001-05:002021-06-28T07:30:00.214-05:00Judge not, lest you be judged<p><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2000" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2p0pKam_NbkWNmWJjdsJIXnczQf33p5WcTQn-NPb63vpMsY3WDxAVuPO9XVYYKe_rQO5MK5mQRX9oD_T2wbmGRh431uw4URHDilqFIP3zwDh-b99LkiIFSNyZbYZDulrY-dSmF8QN4_B/w640-h420/%2523+346++051304+snwskunk+Judge+not.jpg" width="640" /><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Luke 6:36 - 42</b><span style="color: red;"> Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. </span></span></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>37</b><span style="color: red;"> “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>38</b><span style="color: red;"> give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>39</b><span style="color: red;"> He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>40</b><span style="color: red;"> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">41<span style="color: red;"> Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>42</b><span style="color: red;"> How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye. </span></span></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-22236916076804523752021-06-14T07:30:00.004-05:002021-06-14T07:30:00.200-05:00Come in before you miss the banquet<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHH28lr4QaF4BAh9R-sl2s3wQWJm7h1-UK00bGrfECDMFDHu1svZmWpE6Ob4ylScar_sUjWTDi4E8XifWoTbwnOZtnA7jzCDJs1m5cMBqCR86qdLA6v4VZTY8wt6tKeG_nzJg9r6jPgfuA/s1687/%2523+345+110604+Mulie+does.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="1687" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHH28lr4QaF4BAh9R-sl2s3wQWJm7h1-UK00bGrfECDMFDHu1svZmWpE6Ob4ylScar_sUjWTDi4E8XifWoTbwnOZtnA7jzCDJs1m5cMBqCR86qdLA6v4VZTY8wt6tKeG_nzJg9r6jPgfuA/w640-h458/%2523+345+110604+Mulie+does.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><b> <span style="font-size: large;"> Come the Banquet is Ready right now !</span></b></p><p><b style="font-size: x-large;">Luke 14:16-24</b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"> But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> <span style="color: red;"> And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18</b> <span style="color: red;">But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.’</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19</b> <span style="color: red;">And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20</b><span style="color: red;"> And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21</b><span style="color: red;"> So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22 </b><span style="color: red;"> And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23</b><span style="color: red;"> And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>24</b><span style="color: red;"> For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.’” </span></span></p><div><br /></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-77035208875992577202021-05-17T07:30:00.002-05:002021-05-17T07:30:00.186-05:00Jesus explains<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiewSCNGR7_E6X8VxVRw4Mywb6bYlBSICbzLY2pbVFevt3eu38ja5u20isbvbJd-JT3K5x5-qlVhRILAm3tGqNlH2Lboky5D7Zb_-IGIwmxEEffuEXSjByoLPqO2rT8Dpd05_pSKr79ENTK/s2048/%2523+344+071116+ND+sunset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiewSCNGR7_E6X8VxVRw4Mywb6bYlBSICbzLY2pbVFevt3eu38ja5u20isbvbJd-JT3K5x5-qlVhRILAm3tGqNlH2Lboky5D7Zb_-IGIwmxEEffuEXSjByoLPqO2rT8Dpd05_pSKr79ENTK/w640-h428/%2523+344+071116+ND+sunset.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b> John 15:26-16:4</b> <span style="color: red;"> “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>27</b> <span style="color: red;">And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16:1</b> <span style="color: red;">“I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2</b> <span style="color: red;">They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3</b> <span style="color: red;"> And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4 </b> <span style="color: red;">But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you. “I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. </span></span></p><p> </p><div><br /></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-46077027619459777482021-04-26T07:30:00.000-05:002021-04-26T07:30:00.212-05:00Let our sorrows turn to joy <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQReTgjZcxGIlcQNdNEvQ7iyPMmAkA1A2BLyJLNe8HWu4crGEMP1QSztsSnthdOxBdL6GLLd4AUiuXDUQKwrV95U96DuD5S9ZnnfVxG1tkiP_vLLBT-ruP059cnhJqyRYwHRo2wZOVRCd/s2000/%2523343+050404+Jesus+says.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2000" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQReTgjZcxGIlcQNdNEvQ7iyPMmAkA1A2BLyJLNe8HWu4crGEMP1QSztsSnthdOxBdL6GLLd4AUiuXDUQKwrV95U96DuD5S9ZnnfVxG1tkiP_vLLBT-ruP059cnhJqyRYwHRo2wZOVRCd/w640-h420/%2523343+050404+Jesus+says.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b> <span style="font-size: large;">John 16:16-22</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: red;"> “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me.” </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> So some of his disciples said to one another, “What is this that he says to us, <span style="color: red;">‘A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me’; and, ‘because I am going to the Father’?” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18</b> So they were saying, “What does he mean by<span style="color: red;"> ‘a little while’? </span>We do not know what he is talking about.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19</b> Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them,<span style="color: red;"> “Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, ‘A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me’? </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20</b><span style="color: red;"> Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21</b><span style="color: red;"> When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22</b><span style="color: red;"> So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b> Advice from the Lord</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1Pe 2:11-21</b> Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12</b> Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Submission to Authority</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13</b> Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14 </b> or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15 </b> For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16</b> Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17 </b> Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18</b> Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19 </b> For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20 </b>For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21 </b>For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.</span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-29501370957864502722021-04-19T07:30:00.032-05:002021-04-19T07:30:00.177-05:00The Good Shepherd of ALL<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2saH0kAirNAhsDJV1K73EyHC0qEsQbXDXaZjkeDXbqXbwqmBdEND0B1M40mOt6R35IfiPyNRaXnMk-DRk0Zgpg3R5qkIAohOIxeN7-2JFNxUDf3bDEBgWI4Yh23CrGwsPyYCHO6tujAmU/s1182/%2523+342+RM+022404+Sheep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1055" data-original-width="1182" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2saH0kAirNAhsDJV1K73EyHC0qEsQbXDXaZjkeDXbqXbwqmBdEND0B1M40mOt6R35IfiPyNRaXnMk-DRk0Zgpg3R5qkIAohOIxeN7-2JFNxUDf3bDEBgWI4Yh23CrGwsPyYCHO6tujAmU/w640-h572/%2523+342+RM+022404+Sheep.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><b> <span style="font-size: large;"> JESUS IS THE GOOD SHEPHERD</span></b></p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>John 10:11-16</b> <span style="color: red;"> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12</b> <span style="color: red;">He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13</b><span style="color: red;"> He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14</b><span style="color: red;"> I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15</b><span style="color: red;"> just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16</b><span style="color: red;"> And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. <u>So there will be one flock, one shepherd. </u></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">1Pe 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b> JESUS IS TRULY THE SHEPHERD OF ALL</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1Peter 2:22-25</b> He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23</b> When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>24</b> He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. <u>By his wounds you have been healed. </u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>25</b> For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. </span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-85782502828009349362021-04-12T07:30:00.094-05:002021-04-12T07:30:00.207-05:00Jesus appears<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTpMJPQnOA2ZHubCHfzzO9z3OiOs9J03DvH7ehfjfDM-ZB976tex7z-J-aRrA42duj1m2BE09RtxP97fG63weHN4ByWmJysd7n9EMQFE8BSNCnEB8yvHXuTKRzKk2shFnATTzii0BgFf-d/s2048/%2523+341+Jesus+appears+7--14+Nelsons+fireworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="2048" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTpMJPQnOA2ZHubCHfzzO9z3OiOs9J03DvH7ehfjfDM-ZB976tex7z-J-aRrA42duj1m2BE09RtxP97fG63weHN4ByWmJysd7n9EMQFE8BSNCnEB8yvHXuTKRzKk2shFnATTzii0BgFf-d/w707-h435/%2523+341+Jesus+appears+7--14+Nelsons+fireworks.jpg" width="707" /></a></div><p> <b>Jesus Appears to the Disciples</b></p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>John 20:19-29</b> On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, <span style="color: red;">“Peace be with you.”</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20</b> When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21</b> Jesus said to them again, <span style="color: red;">“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22</b> And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,<span style="color: red;"> “Receive the Holy Spirit.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23</b> <span style="color: red;"> If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”</span></span></p><p><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Jesus and Thomas</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>24</b> Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>25 </b> So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>26</b> Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said,<span style="color: red;"> “Peace be with you.”</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>27</b> Then he said to Thomas,<span style="color: red;"> “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>28</b> Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>29</b> Jesus said to him,<span style="color: red;"> “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”</span></span></p><div><br /></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-69019093272479466462021-04-04T07:00:00.006-05:002021-04-04T07:00:00.211-05:00He is Risen!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWpWshAP6ZJiswkK5-OfvtJ78niiCygs7BB7mci6cHPnoms1lpB_gPxccGzq6SmLLrRYpzN8W7SJK5eLdKQT4PaUA-qscpohyphenhyphenUGf214BQyxyayapFsmLTi7RLtL-SrFSZZnKEKJauB4lY/s1829/%2523+340+Cross+in+sun+risen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1829" data-original-width="1306" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWpWshAP6ZJiswkK5-OfvtJ78niiCygs7BB7mci6cHPnoms1lpB_gPxccGzq6SmLLrRYpzN8W7SJK5eLdKQT4PaUA-qscpohyphenhyphenUGf214BQyxyayapFsmLTi7RLtL-SrFSZZnKEKJauB4lY/w456-h640/%2523+340+Cross+in+sun+risen.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"> <b>The Resurrection</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mark 16:1-8</b> When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2</b> And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3 </b> And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4</b> And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5 </b> And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6 </b> And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7 </b> But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8 </b> And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.....</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15</b> .... And he said to them, <span style="color: red;">“Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. </span>.....</span></p><div><br /></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-21090037747286698142021-04-01T07:30:00.004-05:002021-04-01T07:30:00.259-05:00 Jesus' story/words, leading up to His crucifixion and to His burial (Mathew 26:1-27:66) <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zLV2dEvpKCzffQHVP9PsrZncm7RSdjtU_BcyJWx_LKzxuhLYWQudZPyz-Dwp45ZhKtMUHPRkLjjlh4bfF5nIHzI6QZWmNo7JInejNcgTSujsMxBs4hkwNKpmN-kL4nFmMI7MrOp9oe8v/s1980/%2523339+Jesus+on+God+gave+CROSS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="1342" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zLV2dEvpKCzffQHVP9PsrZncm7RSdjtU_BcyJWx_LKzxuhLYWQudZPyz-Dwp45ZhKtMUHPRkLjjlh4bfF5nIHzI6QZWmNo7JInejNcgTSujsMxBs4hkwNKpmN-kL4nFmMI7MrOp9oe8v/w403-h525/%2523339+Jesus+on+God+gave+CROSS.jpg" width="403" /></a></div><p></p><p><b style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Matthew 26:1-27:66</u></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>The Plot to Kill Jesus (1-5)<br /></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 <span style="color: red;"> “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”</span></b></span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Jesus Anointed at Bethany (6-13)</u></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, <span style="color: red;">“Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11<span style="color: red;"> For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12<span style="color: red;"> In pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. </span></b></span></p><p><span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13<span style="color: red;"> Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <u>Judas to Betray Jesus (14-16)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u> The Passover with the Disciples (16-25)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18 He said, <span style="color: red;">“Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.’”</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23 He answered,<span style="color: red;"> “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. </span></b></span></p><p><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>24<span style="color: red;"> The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not be</span></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>en born.”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;"> </span>25 Judas, who would betray him, answered, <span style="color: red;">“Is it I, Rabbi?” </span>He said to him, <span style="color: red;">“You have said so.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Institution of the Lord's Supper (26-29)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, <span style="color: red;">“Take, eat; this is my body.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, <u>saying,<span style="color: red;">“Drin</span></u></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><u>k</u> of it, all of you, </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>28 <span style="color: red;">for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. </span></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>29 <span style="color: red;"> I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial (30-35)</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>31 Then Jesus said to them, <span style="color: red;">“You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>32 <span style="color: red;">But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.”</span> </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>33 Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>34 Jesus said to him, <span style="color: red;">“Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same. </b><b><span> </span></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><p><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus Prays in Gethsemane,(36-46)</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>36</b><b> Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, <span style="color: red;">“Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>38 Then he said to them, <span style="color: red;">“My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, <span style="color: red;">“My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter,<span style="color: red;"> “So, could you not watch with me one hour? </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>41 <span style="color: red;">Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”</span> </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, <span style="color: red;">“My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, <span style="color: red;">“Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. </span></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>46 <span style="color: red;"> Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”</span> </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus, (47-56)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>50 Jesus said to him,<span style="color: red;"> “Friend, do what you came to do.”</span> Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>52 Then Jesus said to him, <span style="color: red;">“Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>53 <span style="color: red;">Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>54 <span style="color: red;"> But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, <span style="color: red;">“Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. </span></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>56 <span style="color: red;">But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.”</span> Then all the disciples left him and fled. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council (57-68)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>64 Jesus said to him,<span style="color: red;"> “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b></span><span><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial </span>(</u>from Luke)</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Luke 22:31-34</u><span style="color: red;"><u> </u> “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>32<span style="color: red;"> but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>33 Peter said to him,<span style="color: red;"> “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>34 Jesus said, <span style="color: red;">“I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.” </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Peter Denies Jesus (69-75)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus,<span style="color: red;"> “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” </span>And he went out and wept bitterly. </span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>(Math 27:1-66)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Jesus Delivered to Pilate (Mat 27:1-2)</u></b></span></p><p><b style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Judas Hangs Himself (3-10)</u></b></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> <u>Jesus Before Pilate (11-14)</u></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, <span style="color: red;">“You have said so.” </span></b></span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>The Crowd Chooses Barabbas(15-23)</u></span></b></span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified (24-26)</u></span></b></span></p><p><span><b><u><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus Is Mocked (27-31)</span></u></b></span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>The Crucifixion (32-44)</u></span></b></span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>The Death of Jesus (45-56)</u></span></b></span></p><p><span><b style="font-size: large;">46 </b><b><span style="font-size: large;">And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying,<span style="color: red;"> “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” </span>that is,<span style="color: red;"> “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” </span></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Jesus Is Buried (</b><b>57-61)</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>The Guard at the Tomb (</b></span><b>62-66)</b></u></span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-78811179060853094112021-03-22T07:00:00.026-05:002021-03-22T07:00:10.085-05:00If we do not believe Jesus, we call Him a liar<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYuLgMiGpmkY-5_l8BPNRjvjiO7lsSsTzvBGfIdZAVmOeK9CNVilAU2rKD0Za9NkBAtbA26RlaNZ70FRymvukJNc85anRiPPYv95XidfLeiFf1ERUHD9h792ed8szSit_w3et1EEJ7qDJ/s2048/%2523+338+Gopher+GF+MT+031106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYuLgMiGpmkY-5_l8BPNRjvjiO7lsSsTzvBGfIdZAVmOeK9CNVilAU2rKD0Za9NkBAtbA26RlaNZ70FRymvukJNc85anRiPPYv95XidfLeiFf1ERUHD9h792ed8szSit_w3et1EEJ7qDJ/w640-h424/%2523+338+Gopher+GF+MT+031106.JPG" width="640" /></a></b></div><b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">John 8:43-58</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: red;"> Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><b>44</b><span style="color: red;"> You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>45</b><span style="color: red;"> But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>46</b><span style="color: red;"> Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>47</b><span style="color: red;"> Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.” </span></span></p><p><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Before Abraham Was, I Am</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>John 8:48</b> The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>49</b> Jesus answered, <span style="color: red;">“I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>50 </b><span style="color: red;"> Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>51 </b><span style="color: red;">Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>52</b> The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.’ </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>53</b> Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>54</b> Jesus answered,<span style="color: red;"> “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>55 </b><span style="color: red;"> But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>56</b><b style="color: red;"> </b><span style="color: red;"> Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>57 </b> So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>58</b> Jesus said to them,<span style="color: red;"> “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” </span></span></p><p><br /></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-33299177032376440932021-03-16T07:30:00.012-05:002021-03-16T07:30:03.640-05:00 Do not worry: turn to Jesus <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0C6JyrDUAPBVaONJNZ5YJPK4aoVkViWYTzMDqARlQfyt9tyLSrNiXtErqpVfzCZjvuvv1ATfzjS4CmKnaruRoN3wUkM0zKHRW1pjKFYd1e7M6BeabYXfN_9cP5YAXjF3bZftUsfg0DlUV/s885/%2523+337+102502+Gull++%2540+Gib+Park+GF+MT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="885" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0C6JyrDUAPBVaONJNZ5YJPK4aoVkViWYTzMDqARlQfyt9tyLSrNiXtErqpVfzCZjvuvv1ATfzjS4CmKnaruRoN3wUkM0zKHRW1pjKFYd1e7M6BeabYXfN_9cP5YAXjF3bZftUsfg0DlUV/w640-h370/%2523+337+102502+Gull++%2540+Gib+Park+GF+MT.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>WORRIED? DISCOURAGED? DEPRESSED? DISSATIFIED? CONFUSED?</b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"> IF SO, TAKE IT ALL TO JESUS</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1Peter 5:6-7</b> Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, <b>7</b> casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>John 14:27</b> <span style="color: red;">Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b> Isaiaha 41:10</b> fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jeremiah 31:14</b> ....., and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, declares the LORD.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Proverbs 3:5-6</b> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. <b>6</b> In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. </span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-88196488980594044032021-03-09T07:30:00.010-06:002021-06-01T02:23:34.486-05:00Don't look to God for suggestions; but heed His warnings and commands<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfscq-YLL0-kV13fSIs8CfQIC72i6Rk-qhIE0MFcKI8jNCeklajQlWzU27O2gaQL6jF6S5ADQ1HR4wIPE_hWC3eSTVnxJk8Ntjxk1lJdO4kmlu_yHCiH-vPiRRGS3iDooCav3_9nQe0rN/s1490/%2523+336+----83+Bull+thistle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="1011" height="669" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfscq-YLL0-kV13fSIs8CfQIC72i6Rk-qhIE0MFcKI8jNCeklajQlWzU27O2gaQL6jF6S5ADQ1HR4wIPE_hWC3eSTVnxJk8Ntjxk1lJdO4kmlu_yHCiH-vPiRRGS3iDooCav3_9nQe0rN/w485-h669/%2523+336+----83+Bull+thistle.jpg" width="485" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"> <b> Jesus and Beelzebul</b><br /><b> Luke 11:14-23</b> Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15</b> But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16 </b> while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them,<span style="color: red;"> “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18 </b> <span style="color: red;">And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19</b> <span style="color: red;">And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20 </b> <span style="color: red;">But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21</b> <span style="color: red;"> When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe; </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22 </b><span style="color: red;"> but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23 </b><span style="color: red;"> Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Walk in Love</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ephesians 5:1-21</b> Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2</b> And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3 </b> But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4</b> Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5 </b> For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6 </b> Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7</b> Therefore do not become partners with them; </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8</b> for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9</b> (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10</b> and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11</b> Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12</b> For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13 </b> But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14</b> for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15</b> Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16</b> making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18</b> And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19 </b> addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20 </b> giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21</b> submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. </span></div><p></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-48075175640152762062021-03-01T07:30:00.067-06:002021-06-01T02:21:41.621-05:00Even the Dogs receive<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8pRtqxUGmN2uY1NNKZTsvrdKpbmic4zpRvfrFAK8Ph7xGPFSTBWpmiuQOuu7U-nHPyZ6yUrmvVlFedu9FrmzjQBq4p4cdQxlseIbfV8NN9nqzNVhOq4TNR7IsiFPHxOKgIc7eeWV1ix9/s1694/%2523+335+052309+Outside+North+Fork+rd+to+Polbridge+%2526+Apgar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1484" data-original-width="1694" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8pRtqxUGmN2uY1NNKZTsvrdKpbmic4zpRvfrFAK8Ph7xGPFSTBWpmiuQOuu7U-nHPyZ6yUrmvVlFedu9FrmzjQBq4p4cdQxlseIbfV8NN9nqzNVhOq4TNR7IsiFPHxOKgIc7eeWV1ix9/w640-h560/%2523+335+052309+Outside+North+Fork+rd+to+Polbridge+%2526+Apgar.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"> The Faith of a Canaanite Woman</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Matthew15:21-28</b> And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22</b> And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23</b> But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>24</b> He answered, <span style="color: red;">“I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>25</b> But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>26</b> And he answered,<span style="color: red;"> “It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>27</b> She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>28</b> Then Jesus answered her, <span style="color: red;">“O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” </span>And her daughter was healed instantly. </span></div><div><br /></div><p></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-51019250507734664582021-02-22T07:30:00.142-06:002021-02-22T07:30:01.526-06:00The liar is still at work among us -- Let us know the consequences <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbbujhnjjs8EbWI5yc1FXEBPYYt3V3X3DxzwZjSs8GOx1VQzkwXi89jgavzpjr5TyPkRdMmCM_jkgJ_y_noIIdR51cokar6rcwPpcQw3oS_8g5dVWEnesrSwhebttPojOdg3UTkT9We_F/s2000/%2523+334+052904+TRPark+bullsnake+00+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2000" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbbujhnjjs8EbWI5yc1FXEBPYYt3V3X3DxzwZjSs8GOx1VQzkwXi89jgavzpjr5TyPkRdMmCM_jkgJ_y_noIIdR51cokar6rcwPpcQw3oS_8g5dVWEnesrSwhebttPojOdg3UTkT9We_F/w640-h420/%2523+334+052904+TRPark+bullsnake+00+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>The Fall</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Genesis 3:1-23</b> Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 </b> And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3 </b> but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4 </b> But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5</b> For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6 </b> So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. ......</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8</b> ..... the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9 </b> But the LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10 </b> And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11</b> He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12</b> The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13</b> Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” .....</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>16</b> ..... To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> And to Adam he said, “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it,’ cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; ....... </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22 </b> Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever—” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23</b> therefore the LORD God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. </span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"> The Temptation of Jesus</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Matthew 4:1-11</b> Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2</b> And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3</b> And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4 </b> But he answered,<span style="color: red;"> “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5 </b> Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6</b> and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7 </b> Jesus said to him, <span style="color: red;">“Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8</b> Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9 </b> And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10</b> Then Jesus said to him,<span style="color: red;"> “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11 </b> Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him. </span></p><div><br /></div><p><br /></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-35402298491827573352021-02-15T07:30:00.003-06:002021-02-15T07:30:00.192-06:00The Way of Love<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9e52Pj0eV-C8KV0o98hEinadwoEuykrWJabtB7KjlYEPYkXDJWBQgecwEinF0S0R4azAqz_U1Mo31V7R5Bf2OlFZBdXspb7MOJ5GcW54y5oidKKaGLm2Cie8AcG14JguJWYibfgTa0IG/s2048/122004+rise+I94+in+ND+%25284%2529+Tana+final.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9e52Pj0eV-C8KV0o98hEinadwoEuykrWJabtB7KjlYEPYkXDJWBQgecwEinF0S0R4azAqz_U1Mo31V7R5Bf2OlFZBdXspb7MOJ5GcW54y5oidKKaGLm2Cie8AcG14JguJWYibfgTa0IG/w640-h426/122004+rise+I94+in+ND+%25284%2529+Tana+final.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <b><u>The Way of Love</u></b><p></p><p><b>1Corinthians 13:1-13</b> If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. </p><p><b>2 </b> And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. </p><p><b>3</b> If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. </p><p><b>4</b> Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant </p><p><b>5</b> or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; </p><p><b>6</b> it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. </p><p><b>7</b> Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. </p><p><b>8</b> Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. </p><p><b>9</b> For we know in part and we prophesy in part, </p><p><b>10</b> but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. </p><p><b>11</b> When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. </p><p><b>12</b> For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. </p><p><b>13</b> So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. </p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-14101007558789578732021-02-09T07:00:00.067-06:002021-02-09T07:00:02.734-06:00Sowing the good seed of God's Word<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZDnBe-vPFY6h4Ha9jWloZminC1I1xgth_DgIVDzgRdJqDvj7cID9eB6xF5zXbqnjNNsqgLw9ALIFH59NVdHTXXBJXbd0CQkGImzFgU07LdGcZHND0mGu8POlkNOW-PEVtujOEvwEFf1e/s1820/%2523+332++07--82+Mountain+dandelion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1820" data-original-width="1218" height="535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZDnBe-vPFY6h4Ha9jWloZminC1I1xgth_DgIVDzgRdJqDvj7cID9eB6xF5zXbqnjNNsqgLw9ALIFH59NVdHTXXBJXbd0CQkGImzFgU07LdGcZHND0mGu8POlkNOW-PEVtujOEvwEFf1e/w410-h535/%2523+332++07--82+Mountain+dandelion.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>The Parable of the Sower</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Luke 8:4-8</b> And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5</b> <span style="color: red;"> “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the air devoured it. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>6</b> <span style="color: red;">And some fell on the rock, and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>7</b> <span style="color: red;"> And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up with it and choked it. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>8</b> <span style="color: red;"> And some fell into good soil and grew and yielded a hundredfold.” As he said these things, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The Purpose of the Parables</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Luke 8:9-15</b> And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>10 </b> he said, <span style="color: red;">“To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>11</b> <span style="color: red;"> Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>12</b> <span style="color: red;">The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>13</b> <span style="color: red;">And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>14</b> <span style="color: red;">And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>15</b> <span style="color: red;"> As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. </span></span></p><div><br /></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-30617387670520223552021-02-01T07:30:00.025-06:002021-02-01T07:30:05.213-06:00The last will be first, and the first last.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iyjgAfVMAQiy59C0sZs3tXD1UDSX5itt8gNoWY2Niu27mGcoK7AMbsAkV18iAk5CU-UstDQ0XJpuJn7oz8k_ercOcJf0tUiDn9uLf6hnJBOj4yaodeNmelBFr1WJRp3kziiPneKixXcW/s994/%2523+331+052903+Geyser+track.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="994" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iyjgAfVMAQiy59C0sZs3tXD1UDSX5itt8gNoWY2Niu27mGcoK7AMbsAkV18iAk5CU-UstDQ0XJpuJn7oz8k_ercOcJf0tUiDn9uLf6hnJBOj4yaodeNmelBFr1WJRp3kziiPneKixXcW/w529-h400/%2523+331+052903+Geyser+track.jpg" width="529" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>1Corinthians 9:24--10:5</b> Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>25</b> Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>26 </b> So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>27</b> But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>Laborers in the Vineyard</b></span></p><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Matthew 20:1-16</b> <span style="color: red;"> “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2</b> <span style="color: red;">After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. </span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>3</b><span style="color: red;"> And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>4</b><span style="color: red;"> and to them he said, ‘You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.’ </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5</b><span style="color: red;"> So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>6</b><span style="color: red;"> And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>7 </b><span style="color: red;"> They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You go into the vineyard too.’ </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>8 </b><span style="color: red;"> And when evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last, up to the first.’ </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>9</b><span style="color: red;"> And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>10</b><span style="color: red;"> Now when those hired first came, they thought they would receive more, but each of them also received a denarius. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>11</b><span style="color: red;"> And on receiving it they grumbled at the master of the house, </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>12</b><span style="color: red;"> saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>13</b><span style="color: red;"> But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>14 </b><span style="color: red;"> Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>15</b><span style="color: red;"> Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’ </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>16</b><span style="color: red;"> <b><u>So the last will be first, and the first last.”</u></b> </span></span></div><div style="color: red;"><br /></div></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-40627736509294177492021-01-25T07:30:00.002-06:002021-01-25T07:30:24.703-06:00God says again "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwu3EvzO_Xr_980sIBet-3PEPe-FHeyKAmjbGxt2LAEjoWKpyNIStd8fAbj4BfndLUyBZwp4tuwMlWGQ2BKqbQIIeLFe1mxH0Gsw7RlLC8eUxlvA8HtdKl2oBI5FaMnDwOIBztfJhRfku1/s1646/%2523+330+ShootingStar+051684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1646" data-original-width="1169" height="643" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwu3EvzO_Xr_980sIBet-3PEPe-FHeyKAmjbGxt2LAEjoWKpyNIStd8fAbj4BfndLUyBZwp4tuwMlWGQ2BKqbQIIeLFe1mxH0Gsw7RlLC8eUxlvA8HtdKl2oBI5FaMnDwOIBztfJhRfku1/w479-h643/%2523+330+ShootingStar+051684.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> <b> Christ's Glory and the Prophetic Word</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2Peter 1:16-21</b> For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>17</b> For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>18</b> we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>19 </b> And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>20</b> knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>21</b> For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. </span></p><div><br /></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-86017882556745600052021-01-18T07:30:00.051-06:002021-01-18T07:30:13.758-06:00“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpPQPdSy3ByQYOkAImKj3XGqh27XXeL4OI3uR7vwReQcL1Tm3KKHAtMg7s3o-6_seRCoDqG0snSVHXyd900EJWglsCX3-O8RoD7yNPmo7syPhdl5TW21zHQOHr_qdb0ZdURwrHaQA0pVO/s2048/%2523+328+butterfly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="2048" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpPQPdSy3ByQYOkAImKj3XGqh27XXeL4OI3uR7vwReQcL1Tm3KKHAtMg7s3o-6_seRCoDqG0snSVHXyd900EJWglsCX3-O8RoD7yNPmo7syPhdl5TW21zHQOHr_qdb0ZdURwrHaQA0pVO/w642-h382/%2523+328+butterfly.jpg" width="642" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>The Baptism of Jesus</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Matthew 3:13-17</b> Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14</b> John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15</b> But Jesus answered him, <span style="color: red;">“Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” </span>Then he consented. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16</b> And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17 </b> and behold, a voice from heaven said, <span style="color: red;">“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” </span></span></div></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-25750081644623165772021-01-04T07:00:00.001-06:002021-01-04T07:00:05.800-06:00Rejoice in our suffering<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_g-hCCgHAQ0da7Hd8ZhlquHIUU3u6t6W1Sf5yCkvJFFlDW4mMSRMFvv9LQ43e5Ne33D6Eq-Z_ArlFKyflBTHULhFnZYkFLSKYgMLsBPkWjmlmyuPZp4cc0fO6CthyUa_hk-VYzzEt7Kj/s1510/%2523+328+10172+rmf+fall+canopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1510" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_g-hCCgHAQ0da7Hd8ZhlquHIUU3u6t6W1Sf5yCkvJFFlDW4mMSRMFvv9LQ43e5Ne33D6Eq-Z_ArlFKyflBTHULhFnZYkFLSKYgMLsBPkWjmlmyuPZp4cc0fO6CthyUa_hk-VYzzEt7Kj/w640-h452/%2523+328+10172+rmf+fall+canopy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Suffering as a Christian</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1Peter 4:12-19</b> Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13</b> But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14 </b> If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15</b> But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16</b> Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18 </b> And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19</b> Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. </span></p><div><br /></div>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-2623395270755907722020-12-21T07:00:00.034-06:002020-12-21T07:00:07.468-06:00Rejoice and Jump for Joy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmXFizS-m2YW0ms66iQZc66J5qF298kIFqXLnnYdSGTQ5u0nzzrvMxb46XUwontaKCZv-QP-h_Lz1H_6_tw47aeNkQQfERPua1g6lk_2X9tteE23Qy1b2Kpeb0IKWaTJrj6B7zW7fGEE0/s2048/%2523+327+070807+Jumpin+Mule+deer+editd+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmXFizS-m2YW0ms66iQZc66J5qF298kIFqXLnnYdSGTQ5u0nzzrvMxb46XUwontaKCZv-QP-h_Lz1H_6_tw47aeNkQQfERPua1g6lk_2X9tteE23Qy1b2Kpeb0IKWaTJrj6B7zW7fGEE0/w640-h424/%2523+327+070807+Jumpin+Mule+deer+editd+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Mary Visits Elizabeth</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Luke 1:39-45 </b> In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>40</b> and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>41</b> And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>42 </b> and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>43</b> And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>44</b> For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>45</b> And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>John 1:15-18</b> (John {<i>Elizabeth's son</i>} bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16</b> For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18</b> No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known. </span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-75762671988375807472020-12-15T07:00:00.001-06:002020-12-15T07:00:01.040-06:00And the TRUTH is ---<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUblPXSDUAXsqtYwmqNGnCKkXgB2ko5xiu59oeImDeBCqrRni8oouzjZ9ZgL3gxpJCOdR2Ui7gwXO2pqzd_rPJH3Iawtu9bfvi09WG5uZjaaQKfPbJM5cUOQbbWGshYuOJawzbhzxUzrw/s2048/0002AA+102106+FLBC+%252850%2529+AGG2Gwa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUblPXSDUAXsqtYwmqNGnCKkXgB2ko5xiu59oeImDeBCqrRni8oouzjZ9ZgL3gxpJCOdR2Ui7gwXO2pqzd_rPJH3Iawtu9bfvi09WG5uZjaaQKfPbJM5cUOQbbWGshYuOJawzbhzxUzrw/w640-h424/0002AA+102106+FLBC+%252850%2529+AGG2Gwa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> <span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Words of TRUTH</b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>John 19:35</b> He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the <u>truth</u>—that you also may believe. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>John 17:17</b> <span style="color: red;"> Sanctify them in the truth; <u>your wo</u></span><u><span style="color: red;">rd is truth.</span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>John 4:23</b> <span style="color: red;"> But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will <u>worship the Father in spirit and truth</u>, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>John 4:24</b> <span style="color: red;"> God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and <u>truth</u>.” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Romans</b> 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the <u>truth</u>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1John 1:8</b> If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the <u>truth</u> is not in us. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1John 2:4</b> Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the <u>truth</u> is not in him, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1John 5:6</b> This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because <u>the Spirit is the truth</u>. </span></p><p><br /></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-19394031783029792962020-11-25T07:30:00.001-06:002020-11-25T07:30:00.226-06:00Give thanks to God in ALL things <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdW5MlWA-odNIzpOyeKc2GOGVNtJ65yAQBx6u_IgQFoO9QtjVBHLK6kXlr6JS-DqwSu4YedoplPJMyWvrBIAJ5lvIqGwQrF0amDnoTUTR0zsXF3ryluwH4RqOsNy1-8pTgR5YwUknmt5-/s2048/0001D++122207++Sledin+%2528135%2529+08+Thanks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="2048" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdW5MlWA-odNIzpOyeKc2GOGVNtJ65yAQBx6u_IgQFoO9QtjVBHLK6kXlr6JS-DqwSu4YedoplPJMyWvrBIAJ5lvIqGwQrF0amDnoTUTR0zsXF3ryluwH4RqOsNy1-8pTgR5YwUknmt5-/w640-h414/0001D++122207++Sledin+%2528135%2529+08+Thanks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span> </span><span><span style="font-size: large;"> HAPPY THANKSGIVING</span></span><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: large;"> Heed the Word of God and pray as He says </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><b>Matthew 12:36, 37</b> <span style="color: red;">I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>37</b> <span style="color: red;">for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” </span><span> </span><br /> <b>1Thessalonians 5:16-18</b> Rejoice always, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17</b> pray without ceasing, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18 </b> give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. </span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-69443382755947116312020-11-23T07:30:00.003-06:002020-11-23T07:30:28.076-06:00Watch, Be Ready! You (we) do not know the hour<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRpJ8b3ypbiqOQ-fY0vLqsTWuWOWDHLaZo7_R97YqJUAa-Uy5gkZ_hfrBgwz8G2Q40zVHReHZ3Qr2tkl8CrdjJdXPjLVcm1e3iu1RQSGkyU5qf9FGNTYv53w2lF0o35q1oWtOZ0LPUuPQ/s1827/%2523+324+Ylwstn+Cow+Elk+watching++wa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1232" data-original-width="1827" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRpJ8b3ypbiqOQ-fY0vLqsTWuWOWDHLaZo7_R97YqJUAa-Uy5gkZ_hfrBgwz8G2Q40zVHReHZ3Qr2tkl8CrdjJdXPjLVcm1e3iu1RQSGkyU5qf9FGNTYv53w2lF0o35q1oWtOZ0LPUuPQ/w640-h432/%2523+324+Ylwstn+Cow+Elk+watching++wa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"> <b>The Parable of the Ten Virgins</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Matthew 25:1-13</b><span style="color: red;"> “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2</b> <span style="color: red;">Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3</b> <span style="color: red;"> For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4</b> <span style="color: red;">but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5 </b> As<span style="color: red;"> the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6</b> <span style="color: red;"> But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ </span><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7</b><span style="color: red;"> Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8</b><span style="color: red;"> And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9 </b><span style="color: red;"> But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10</b><span style="color: red;"> And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1</b><b>1</b><span style="color: red;"> Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12 </b><span style="color: red;"> But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13 </b><span style="color: red;"> <u>Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. </u></span></span></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-73750268685369808942020-11-16T07:00:00.002-06:002020-11-16T07:00:00.296-06:00Submit to authority - render to God<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HNzlTt01x_EXByjDuV9cWVHH1rKtsuRiFGzhEAhruJOEpXlkvaH3gdHdZ6a70WKuRorXk4oHx510it5n_h-vpSAcBwhaU14uKsEMt97CSlioVjO2tPN1pMb1BTUXg_be-WuoU7vZcW_O/s1243/%2523+323+043090+Sharptails+strut+te+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1243" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HNzlTt01x_EXByjDuV9cWVHH1rKtsuRiFGzhEAhruJOEpXlkvaH3gdHdZ6a70WKuRorXk4oHx510it5n_h-vpSAcBwhaU14uKsEMt97CSlioVjO2tPN1pMb1BTUXg_be-WuoU7vZcW_O/w640-h448/%2523+323+043090+Sharptails+strut+te+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Paying Taxes to Caesar</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Matthew 22:15-22</b> Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16</b> And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17 </b> Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18</b> But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, <span style="color: red;">“Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19</b> <span style="color: red;">Show me the coin for the tax.”</span> And they brought him a denarius. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20 </b> And Jesus said to them, <span style="color: red;">“Whose likeness and inscription is this?” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21</b> They said, “Caesar's.” Then he said to them,<span style="color: red;"> “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22</b> When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away. </span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336875724066552768.post-91217543090847905552020-11-09T07:00:00.001-06:002020-11-09T07:00:06.015-06:00What is it that The Lord requires ?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrSwxylr7vWMdBufp7028H3Y9MF3nQRytYTEQRS70uOliH1rPzoEJD2UdqJEsSPkjKaKHZU9-n8Rw2Qv983e3Cvs7n-4cNQLwCe7hQVzZfDqvEYVQdTcEyRRMv5uB5z9tQov-yp82SBzb/s2048/%2523+322+Canada+Jay+Colorado+Micah+6-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1712" data-original-width="2048" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrSwxylr7vWMdBufp7028H3Y9MF3nQRytYTEQRS70uOliH1rPzoEJD2UdqJEsSPkjKaKHZU9-n8Rw2Qv983e3Cvs7n-4cNQLwCe7hQVzZfDqvEYVQdTcEyRRMv5uB5z9tQov-yp82SBzb/w576-h395/%2523+322+Canada+Jay+Colorado+Micah+6-8.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> <b>What Does the Lord Require?</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Micah 6:6-8</b> “With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7</b> Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8</b> <u>He has told you, O man</u>, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? </span></p>AGG2Garnstwaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03952542385091566625noreply@blogger.com0