Tune and Prepare!

The family tree Jesus’ family tree is firmly rooted in the history of the house of Abraham and later Israel, linking him to Abraham, through whom God promised to bless all nations, and to David, whose dynasty was promised to endure forever. As the Son of Abraham, Jesus is identified as the One through whom all nations on earth are to be blessed - not merely a tribal deity, but the universal Savior for all humanity. The first-century The first-century Jewish world into which Jesus was born was a complex tapestry of religious fervor, political tension, and spiritual longing. Understanding this context illuminates both the challenge Jesus faced and the revolutionary nature of his ministry. In the first century, religious life in Israel was dominated by several competing groups, each with distinct beliefs and practices. The Jewish people lived under Roman occupation, administered through puppet rulers like the Herodian dynasty and Roman governors such as Pontius Pilate. This ...

"We have sinned, committed iniquity, acted wickedly, and rebelled, even turning aside from Your commandments and ordinances... We have not listened to Your servants the prophets... Open shame belongs to us, O LORD... because we have sinned against You... Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your Law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice... Your people have become a reproach to all those around us" Dan. 9:5-16 In verses 5-16 Daniel identifies with his people and intercedes on their behalf. That's a common practice in Scripture. For example, Moses interceded for the Israelites after they sinned by worshiping the golden calf (Ex. 32:11- 13). All Paul's recorded prayers are intercessions. In Ephesians 6:18 he instructs us to "be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints." In 1 Timothy 2:1-4 he says, "I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for k...

Lent Devotional Read 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 11-17 Now when the king lived in his house and the Lord had given him rest from all his surrounding enemies, the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells in a tent.” And Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that is in your heart, for the Lord is with you.” But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, “Go and tell my servantDavid, ‘Thus says the Lord: Would you build me a house to dwell in? … “‘And I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover, the Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a house. When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I w...

The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.. Psalm 121:8 New King James v. It's a beautiful phrase in the verse 8: "The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in" that's another way of saying: "in every event of life." And then, the last line: "from this time forth, and even forevermore" that's a way of saying: "at all time " will God do this. How we can thank and praise our God for His preserving power in our lifes! See the full Bible comment about Ps121 in David Guzik's website: Enduringword.com

David Guzik – enduringword.com ..let's talk about the man after God's own heart, reading from 1 Samuel chapter 13 verses 13 and 14. “You have done a foolish thing,” Samuel said {to king Saul}. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” NIV King Saul sinned foolishly before the Lord. He failed to keep God's commandment and Saul made excuses instead of getting right with God. It wasn't only that Saul sinned, the sin came from a heart far from God. Therefore God promised to take the kingdom away from Saul and his family. Through the prophet Samuel, God told Saul, 'but now your kingdom shall not continue'. From these words, we might expect Saul to be removed as king right at that m...

A 23. Zsoltárban – got questions A 23. zsoltár Dávid zsoltára Az Úr az én pásztorom, nem szűkölködöm. Füves legelőkön terelget, csendes vizekhez vezet engem. Lelkemet felüdíti, igaz ösvényen vezet az ő nevéért. Ha a halál árnyéka völgyében járok is, nem félek semmi bajtól, mert te velem vagy: vessződ és botod megvigasztal engem. Asztalt terítesz nekem ellenségeim szeme láttára. Megkened fejemet olajjal, csordultig van poharam. Bizony, jóságod és szereteted kísér életem minden napján, és az Úr házában lakom egész életemben. A 23. zsoltár egy gyönyörű költemény, amely Isten pásztori lelkületének képét használja. Dávid, aki ezt a zsoltárt írta, maga is pásztor volt, és megértette a párhuzamot a juhairól gondoskodó pásztor és az Ő népéről gondoskodó Isten feladata között. A juhok teljesen a pásztortól függenek élelem, víz, vezetés és útmutatás tekintetében, miközben egyik helyről a másikra vándorolnak, ahogy mi is Istentől függünk mindenben, amire szükségün...

by GotQuestions.org Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. ... Psalm 23 is a beautiful poem that uses the image of God as shepherd. David, who penned this psalm, had been a shepherd himself and understood the parallel between the task of a shepherd caring for his sheep and of God caring for His people. Sheep are totally dependent on the shepherd for food, water, leadership, and guidance as they move from place to place, just as we are dependent upon God for all that we need. Sheep depend on the shepherd for protection from a wide range of predators and dangers, just as we look to God as our Protector and Defender. In...

by Ryan Kelly - Crossway.org David’s life has been plagued by a steady stream of enemies, but in the end, the Lord has “delivered him from the hand of all his enemies” (2 Sam. 22:1). As David looks back in reflection on his life, he writes not a lament about how many enemies he’s had to face but a praise song for how much deliverance and faithfulness the Lord has shown. David’s praise is far from mild or timid. He describes God’s deliverances with extreme language: cracking open the earth, devouring with fire, riding on a cherub, shooting lightning like arrows, and so forth (vv. 8–20). Of course, David has in mind events that looked much less apocalyptic than this—like his getting out of Gath by acting crazy (1 Sam. 21:10–15; cf. Psalm 34). But he knows what kind of God it is who works in unseen ways. Thus, his praise for God is lively and lofty. Questions Let’s pause here to ask ourselves some questions: · When I reflect on my life, do I interpret things th...

(When the Heaven touches the Earth) 24-7 worship & priestly service outline / notices Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1:18 - ESV A Short Outline According to the Church History Melchizedek - Abraham - Moses - Samuel - David - Salamon - Daniel - Yeshua - Apostles -... {St. Patrick - Bobbio - Iona - Taize - HTB - IHOP - JHOP...} Notices below 3 key moments Abraham's Example Melchizedek's blessing Mount Sinai Moses' lessons Samuel the catalyst Reactions to Samuel's service King David's example Salomon's Temple - Banner over the nations Israel's declination and captivity The fulfilled plan on the Earth The apostles were taught about the Tent The Better High Priest The Royal Priesthood and its tasks Because of your servant, David ...

Psalm 29 Ascribe to Yahweh, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due His name; worship Yahweh in the splendor of His holiness. The voice of the Lord is above the waters. The God of glory thunders — the Lord, above vast waters, the voice of the Lord in power, the voice of the Lord in splendor. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord shatters the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion, like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord flashes flames of fire. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the Lord makes the deer give birth and strips the woodlands bare. In His temple all cry, “Glory!” The Lord sat enthroned at the flood; the Lord sits enthroned, King forever. The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His people with peace.

The King's worship... King David built his own tent for the Ark of the Covenant. And he survived that... King David, the great kingdom-unifier and psalmist, lived a truly extraordinary life. He had a close relationship with God from a young age and nothing changed once he came to power. Despite the fact that the Law clearly states where and how the Holy of Holies is to be built David built his own tent for the Ark. He had a want to serve and adore the Lord of Israel. The Law also states that only the high Priest and only once on a single day may enter the presence of the Lord. David was not bothered by this either. King David had so much desire to be with the Lord, so much need to live according to His mighty heart, that he built that tent for the personal worship, for adoration, praise and honor, and {we should not forget} for the representation of his worship before the nation. He di...

Hogyan és hol imádkozzunk? pre Az eredeti bibliai imaforma szerint érdemes imádkoznunk. Sok könyv szól az ima előnyeiről és csodatévő hatásairól, de jobb, ha Jézus Krisztus imamodelljére összpontosítunk. Két különböző ÚSZ. tanításunk van a bibliai imamodellről. Az első a jól ismert ima vázlat, amelyet a Mt. 6. rész jegyez fel. "A" modell – "Mi Atyánk" Mennyei Atyánk, szenteltessék meg a te neved. Jöjjön el a te országod, legyen meg a te akaratod, miképpen a mennyben, úgy a földön is. Mindennapi kenyerünket add meg nekünk ma, és bocsásd meg vétkeink {engedd el adósságainkat}, miképpen mi is megbocsátunk az ellenünk vétőknek {adósainknak}. És ne vígy minket kísértésbe, hanem szabadíts meg minket a gonosztól. Mt 6:9-13 Ebben a posztmodern, rohanó világban két olyan dolgot érdemes itt felfrissíteni, ami a modern ember számára talán nem nyilvánvaló. - "Szenteltessék meg" - jelentése "szent legyen / szentként tisztelt legyen". ...

How should we pray? How could we act? pre We have to pray according to the original Christian form of prayer. There are many books on the benefits and miraculous effects of prayer, but it is better to focus on the prayer model of Jesus Christ. We have two different NT. teachings about the biblical prayer model. The first is the well-known outline, recorded in Mt. 6: model A - The "Our Father" prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Mt 6:9-13 In this postmodern, fast-paced world, there are two things worth refreshing here that may not be obvious to the modern man. "Hallowed" - means "revered as holy / saint". "Your name" - actually Your name s must be proclaimed , respecte...