Deuteronomy 30:19

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19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

I have been doing a study on the occult in holywood and the music industry. It is chilling how many artists are using mediums and conjuring up spirits to help them perform and achieve great fame and fortune. I just was so taken back by my findings. It just had me wondering how many Christians actually believe that we are the indwelling of the Holy spirit. If anyone does not understand what the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is here is a link that fully explains it http://www.truthnet.org/Holy-Spirit/5HolySpirit-Indwelling/Index.htm

God lives in us and we can do all things throught Christ Jesus who strenthens us.

Philippians 4:13

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13 I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me.
Our lack of faith can hinder the power of God. So even though he lives in us we can still be opporating at less power then we need in order to accomplish our God given goals.

Hebrews 11

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By Faith We Understand

11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

Faith at the Dawn of History

4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; [a] for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Faithful Abraham

8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child[b]when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.

The Heavenly Hope

13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them,[c] embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. 15 And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

The Faith of the Patriarchs

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,”[d] 19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.
20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped,leaning on the top of his staff.
22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.

The Faith of Moses

23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command.
24 By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, 26 esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in[e] Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.

By Faith They Overcame

30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. 31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.
32 And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,34 quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again.
Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted,[f] were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— 38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.
39 And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, 40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.






What happens with the Holy Spirit dwelling in us? 

Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they receive the Holy Spirit, which would result in power.  The Greek word for power is duvnamiß Dunamis, from this word, we have the word dynamite, the word means strength power, ability.  The Holy Spirit not only transforms us into a new creation, we receive power to do the work at hand. 
We may look the same on the outside, but inside we are a new creation, we are born again, with the Holy Spirit and His power.  On Pentecost, the Spirit came upon the disciples, equipping them with power to bring the gospel forth from Jerusalem.    The power of the Spirit was not only for the disciples in Jerusalem, but also for us. 
We can apply the benefits and power of the Spirit in our own lives, understanding what the Spirit does in our life. 
1. The Holy Spirit is our teacher guiding us into truth (See also John 16;13, I Cor. 2:10-11 
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.  John 14:26 
2. The Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf  
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Romans 8:26-27 
3. The Holy Spirit gives us joy and peace 
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 
4. The spirit gives us gifts for ministry (Ephesians 2;8) 
4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
I Corinthians 12:4-7 
5. The Spirit gives us boldness to witness (I Tim. 3:13) 
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. Acts 4;31 
6. The Spirit gives us power  (Zechariah 4:6)

that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,  Ephesians 3:16
 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,  Ephesians 1;19-20 
7. The Spirit gives us the power to live godly lives 
"I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. Ezekiel 36:27 
8. The Spirit helps us to pray 
praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saintsEphesians 6:18 
9. The Spirit gives us wisdom and revelation 
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints 
Ephesians 1:17-18 
10.  God the Father speaks through us by the Spirit 
 "for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.  Matthew 10:20 
            The Holy Spirit, who dwells with us, gives us power which the world does not comprehend.  For many of us the potential, which dwells within us, is never realized because we will not take God at His word.                                                                                     

If people are willing to sell their souls for eternal damnation just to experience fame and fortune in this life which is but a vapor, Then why haven't we seen much more from the lives of the Christian who receive eternal glory and life evermore. The bible says we are here for a moment and gone the next. So we need to have more faith in order to do the work God has called us to do. God is counting on us to witness to the lost and we need his power to succeed in this dark and evil world. He has set before you life and death, choose life and faith, and power in his name. Amen! If you haven't accepted Christ as your Lord and savior and asked him to dwell or live in you. You can do so now.

Heavenly Father, I come before you and I confess that I believe in your son Jesus Christ That he died for my sins and rose again on the third day. I believe he sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in us and lead us in our daily lives. I believe Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead and that those who believe in him will live eternally with him in heaven. I believe that those who do not believe will suffer eternal damnation. Please father send me the Holy spirit to dwell in my heart and fill me with your presence. Forgive me and cleanse me from sin that I may be a new creation in Christ Jesus. Help me to fulfill your purpose in my life and give me faith to believe your words of truth. Amen!

And  It's Love

“We  pass out paper facts all week, and they won't come around.”

“We can debate theology, but they won't come around.”

“Apologetic reasoning, but they won't come around come around.”

“there's only one way they'll come, and it's love.”

Lyrics from a song called “Come around” by Jimmy Needham

We start this lesson in

Matthew 24:12-13

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12And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.13But he who endures to the end shall be saved.
Lately I have noticed some things Maybe it's because I am fairly new to the internet. I have only been connected for the past 10 years and not consistently. So maybe it has been going on longer then I realize. What I have noticed is an attitude. An attitude from Christians towards “sinners” I consider that and oxymoron because Christians are “sinners” saved by grace.
On fb someone posted an audio tape of a very popular televangelist saying, and I'm paraphrasing , that all Christians that don't tithe should be lined up and shot.
I was shocked! This preacher was never one of my favorites but this was just beyond me. I was taught that every persons walk is their own and between them and God. I was taught that everyone in Christ has their own weaknesses and strengths and that we should never judge. The concept of tithing may come to some easily and others may struggle with it. We should pray for each other in our weaknesses and celebrate each others strengths.



In a youtube video a Pastor said, again I'm paraphrasing, all homosexuals should be put on an Island and food dropped down on them from a plane until they dye off. Now I can't even begin to describe how ignorant that statement is. But this is another statement that has no compassion for the lost.



In another youtube Documentary A Christian said in regards to a christian flag being asked to be removed from a public building, “That he was tired of turning the other cheek,” and that he would love to take the person and beat them. In that same town a public official said that if the non Christians in their town didn't like their Christian values of the majority in the town that they should just move away.



Now that doesn't sound very loving to me.

1 John 4:7-8

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Knowing God Through Love

7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

Jesus showed us through his Love for us How we aught to love one another.

1 John 4:10-11

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10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.



This means that in the same way God loves us we should Love one another.



Jesus said, if we love him we will obey his commands John 14:15

Matthew 22:37-40

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37 Jesus said to him,“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’38 This is the first and great commandment.39And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
He is saying that if you obey these two commands, you will not break any of the rest of them because they all are based on these two; loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself.



In the story of the good Samaritan he expands on the concept of loving your neighbor,
Luke 10: 25-37



In the Gospel of John Jesus washes his disciples feet and then goes on to tell them to do the same for one another. He then says , That this will show their love for each other.

John 13:35

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35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”



Jesus then expands further his concept on Love by saying Love your enemies.

Matthew 5:43-46

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Love Your Enemies

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
Matthew 5:38-42
Turn the other Cheek

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

I want you to notice something,
We show our Love towards God through obedience to him. If you Love me obey my commands.
We show our love for our neighbors through self sacrifice. Jesus' example of laying down his life, the good Samaritan story, the washing of the feet.
We show love for our enemies by turning the other cheek.



Let's Go back for a second. Jesus said because of Lawlessness or disobedience the Love of many will grow cold. So when people turn away from loving God their love will grow cold. They will stop acting loving towards their neighbor because they have lost their first love. It's as simple as cause and effect.
When we compromise God's word and set aside a Godly standard of Love to suit our own motives. Then the submissive love for Jesus grows cold and the sacrificial love for man grows cold. So loving your enemy will definitely grow cold or cease to exist at all. Christians will not be able to respond correctly to persecution which we know is coming more and more. Intolerance will beget intolerance, and offense will beget offense, hatred,hatred evil, evil, and so on. In essence an eye for an eye.






A cause of this deterioration is found in Matt 24:11 which says 'Then many false prophets will arise.”
The people being taught by these false prophets are being led astray. They have more of a relationship with their church then they do with God and they don't read the bible enough to catch the errors in their leaders doctrine.

Deuteronomy 13:1-4

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Punishment of Apostates

13“If there arises among you a prophet or a dreamer of dreams, and he gives you a sign or a wonder, 2 and the sign or the wonder comes to pass, of which he spoke to you, saying, ‘Let us go after other gods’—which you have not known—‘and let us serve them,’ 3 you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams, for the Lord your God is testing you to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him.



Now let me make something clear. Everybody has their own language of love. Some people show it by hugs and kisses. Others by acts of service. Some through gifts. You may misunderstand someones Language of Love because yours is different from theirs. This might make you feel unloved but that is just a breakdown in understanding. We are not talking about that here. We are talking about Christians doing things contrary to Gods word (commands) and saying it is because of their devotion to God. That's a lie from the pit. You can't say your tired of turning the other cheek and still claim to be following Christ. You can't say you are calling for violence or inhuman behaviors towards others and then say you are still a follower of Christ. You have been deceived.



We need to be very careful that our hearts don't grow cold because of weariness of sin in this world or persecution from the world. A little leaven will leaven the whole lump.
We must remember that
1. We were once in darkness. Ephesians 5:8
2. That the world is still in that darkness.

3. That the darkness is getting greater as the years go on. Isaiah 60:1-3
   
4. We are to be the light in that darkness Acts 26:18 (The heavenly vision.)
   

The world desperately needs Love and some have never even experienced it. We are supposed to be God's ambassadors of Love. So the world will be drawn to it. The enemy does not want us to succeed in this because Love never fails. So he wants those who have God's love to grow cold. For us to lose our compassion, our empathy, our charity, and our peace.
A clue to how this can happen is in
1 Corinthians 13:4

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4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
And In vs 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.



Christians that lose their patience are being deceived to act contrary to God. They have trouble enduring to the end. They stray from the truth. This is caused by a fear of some kind.

1 John 4:18

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18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. One of the most profound things Jesus said was “Father forgive them for they know not what they do” There is an acknowledgment that those who crucified him where in darkness and could not see the truth or they would stop what they were doing.
His prayer was an act of Love and understanding.



This teaching is a warning for you to keep watch over your heart. To beware of Christians who say things that are contrary to obeying God's word, Loving your neighbor, and Loving your enemy. How can you do this? You must read your bible everyday. You must pray everyday. When you pray ask the Holy spirit to lead you into all truth. Pray that God will fill you with his Love which is a fruit of the spirit which God gives us liberally. Amen Let's pray.



May God's Love grow up in us. May we be moved with compassion for others as Jesus was moved with compassion to save us. May we reach out to a dark and dying world and be the light in that darkness. May our love for one another draw the lost to the Love of Jesus. Holy spirit teach us and guide us into truth. Give us patience to endure till you come again In Jesus name Amen!

The Stone

Mark 16:1-11

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He Is Risen

16 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. 5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. 7 But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.”

8 So they went out quickly[a] and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Mary Magdalene Sees the Risen Lord

9 Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.

This stone can represent so many things in our lives that keep us from getting close to Jesus. Maybe it is your spouse,or  your child, maybe it's your job, maybe it's your friends. It could be an addiction, or a misconception that you need to change behaviors before coming to Christ but change seems to hard. Whatever it is once you decide to run to Jesus the rock is already moved away. The women just ran to him not looking back, not caring about what challenges were ahead of them, they just ran. As soon as you make a choice to be closer to God, he makes a way. What seems impossible or difficult, is easy. You just have to make up your mind. 

Matthew 6:19-34

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Treasures in Heaven

    19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

   22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy,[a] your whole body will be full of light.23 But if your eyes are unhealthy,[b] your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

   24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Do Not Worry

    25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[c]?

   28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. 

There is a lot of meat to chew over in that last passage of scripture but what it boils down to is seeking God first. No one says you can't have or want nice things, clothes, a car, a house, even wealth or to be financially secure. But your first desire should be for the Lord Jesus to be a part of your life. You should want him regardless of what condition your life is in. Your desire for him shouldn't grow only because you are going through difficulties and then diminish when things are going well for you. Nor should your gratefulness for his goodness, be for him only when things are good and then when you go through hard times "Thank you God" almost never is on your tongue or in your heart. God is good all the time Amen!. God wants your heart all the time. How do we give him our heart by seeking him daily, by trusting him completely. and by knowing who he is to us.

Psalm 24:1 The Earth is the Lords, and all it contains, The world, and all those who dwell in it.

So we are his. We don't belong to anyone or anything else. So our hearts are his too.

Matthew 28:20 Jesus is always with us. 

Jesus is our only mediator between God and ourselves. 1 Tim. 2:5

Jesus is the bread of life. John 6:35

Jesus forever lives to make intercession for us. Hebrews 7:25

Jesus Cleanses from sin. 1 John 1:9

Jesus saves forever John 10:28

Jesus gives Joy  John 15:11

Jesus gives peace John 14:27

Jesus is the good shepherd  John 10:11-14

Jesus gives us treasures of wisdom, and knowledge Colossians 2:2-3

In Jesus we have been made complete Colossians 2:10

Jesus gives us understanding  1 John 5:20

Jesus overcomes the world John 16:33

Romans 8:38-39

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38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Jesus is the way, truth, and the life John 14:6

Going it alone is the hardest way to live life. Jesus is always waiting for you to do it with you. So Let him in. Amen!

Revelation 3:20

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20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Lent is a time for reflection and self renewal. If there is anyone who does not understand this season on the Christian calendar here is a link that explains it all.http://projectbritain.com/lent.html 


I love this tine of year because it is a time of new beginnings all around us. It is the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This is the time of year when many gardeners start to brake up the ground and prepare the soil for a new garden. It is when we begin to see new buds on the trees, and as Christians it is a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Many Christians under go self sacrifice at this time of year in the form of a fast or giving up something that may be bad for them.  Christians have given up anything from eating meat during this season to giving up red meat permanently. I know Christians that have given up To much television, video games, internet, to all kinds of unhealthy habits. This is all good but I think it misses the point of why Jesus sacrificed his life in such a painful way. He sacrificed so you wouldn't have to. He paid the price we never could. He did it to draw you closer to God. So you could have a relationship with him. the bible says he desires obedience more then sacrifice. He rather you not give something up ,as much as he would have you add something on. Add going to church in your schedule, add praying everyday , add bible study time. Vow to make God a part of your life regularly. Then the holy spirit will help you to give up those things that may be unhealthy for you for good, and you won't have to do it alone in your own strength. I believe that this is the most important part of Lent, a re-connection  with God. I think this scripture says it best 

Matthew 6:33

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³³ But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 

What should you be seeking? A relationship with him. 

Lord we desire to have a better stronger relationship with you. Please give us your Holy Spirit to lead us each day to spend time in your presence. Forgive us for our sins past and present. Cleanse us and make us whole again. Remove from our lives anything that may be unhealthy and a hindrance to our growth. Because apart from you we can do nothing. We are weak frail human beings with carnal desires but you are strong in our weakness and we trust in you with all our hearts. Thank you for your sacrifice that we could have never paid ourselves. we love you Lord, In Jesus Name Amen!

Jesus was radically against racism and intolerance.

Luke 10:25-37

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan

25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 

26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” 

27 So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’[a] and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’”[b]

28 And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.” 

29 But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 

30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side. 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 On the next day, when he departed,[c] he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.’ 36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” 

37 And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” 

Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

This story is so much more then and act of kindness. This story is about taring down walls of religeous and racial divide. It is a story of putting the needs of someone else before your own no matter what the cost or consiquence to ones self. It is about doing what is right even if it means he could be acused of a mans murder and put to death himself.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_shall_not_murder

Jesus was saying your traditions have made you transgress the Law rather then have made you obey it. You fail to love the way God intended you to.  "Love thy neighbor as thyself." 

Matthew 15:3-9

New King James Version (NKJV)

3 He answered and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father and your mother’;[a] and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’[b] 5 But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God”— 6 then he need not honor his father or mother.’[c] Thus you have made the commandment[d] of God of no effect by your tradition. 7 Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 

       8 ‘ These people draw near to Me with their mouth,

      And[e]honor Me with their lips,

      But their heart is far from Me.

       9 And in vain they worship Me,

       Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

Jesus was Chalenging the religeous leaders on their interpretations of the Law. Jesus came to abolish religion and brake down walls of intolerance that were contrary to the Law of God. He came to set the record straight. Then he fulfilled the Law by dying on the cross and becoming the sacrifice for our sins. He left us an example to follow and his Holy spirit to lead us. Now if the Church can't break through walls of discrimniation and intolerance then no one can. He taught it first and he taught it best. Amen Thank you Jesus. For more teaching on the Laws surrounding the samaritan story go to 

http://carm.org/good-samaritan-luke-10-25-37 and excellent explanation of the full meaning of this great story of compassion.