Month: July 2024

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THE LORD’S GREAT SORROW / LUKE 13:34

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(KJV) Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

THE LORD’S GREAT SORROW / LUKE 13:34

Jesus’ tears (Luke 19:41) over Jerusalem’s stubbornness are a testimony to the freedom of the human will (free choice, desire, intention) to resist God’s grace and will (Luke 19:41; Acts 7:51; Romans 1:8-32; 2:5).

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  1. THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD / LUKE 4:5
  2. JESUS, FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT / LUKE 4:1
  3. HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDED ON HIM / LUKE 3:22
  4. THE WISE … LITTLE CHILDREN / LUKE 10:21
  5. DO NOT REJOICE / LUKE 10:20
  6. SNAKES AND SCORPINS / LUKE 10:19
  7. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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THE DEVIL / 1 JOHN 3:8

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(KJV) 1 John 3:8
 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

THE DEVIL / 1 JOHN 3:8

Many people in the world, even some in the church, refuse to accept the fact of a real devil who wars against God and seeks to destroy people spiritually and in every other way (1 Peter 5:8). But John, one of Jesus’ closest followers, has much to say about “the devil.” He calls him “the evil one” (1 John 3:13; 2:13-14; 5:18-19), who “has been sinning from the beginning” (from the time he first rebelled against God, before the temptation of Adam and Eve, John 8:44). He is the instigator of sin, and those who continue to live in sin are “of the devil” (1 John 3:8), are his children (1 John 3:12). He is behind “the spirit of antichrist” that is in the world (1 John 4:3), and he has “the whole world” – those who do not follow God -under his control (1 John 5:19). But the devil cannot permanently harm God’s children (1 John 5:18). In fact, the follower of Christ will “overcome the evil one” (1 John 2:13-14; 4:4), and Christ will “destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8).

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  1. ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL / 1 JOHN 5:14
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SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14

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(KJV) Revelation 16:14

For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14

During the tribulation, rulers of the nations will be greatly influenced and controlled by demons. Deceived by Satan through miracles, they will enter into an insane alliance with the antichrist. By following his schemes, they will plunge the entire world into a great holocaust.

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  1. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  2. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  3. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  4. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  5. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
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FROGS / REVELATION 16:13

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(KJV) Revelation 16:13

And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.

FROGS / REVELATION 16:13

These evil spirits are demons who can work miracles and deceive the nations in order to support evil, sin and the antichrist. The “dragon” must be identified with Satan (Revelation 12:7-9) and the “beast” with the anti-christ (Revelation 13). The fact that they come out of the mouths of the unholy trio may indicate some sort of communication or lying message to the world. However, these particular spirits do not focus on common people; their attention is on manipulating world rulers.

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  1. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  2. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  3. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  4. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  5. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD / LUKE 4:5

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THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD / LUKE 4:5

Satan tempts Jesus with the offer of rulership over all the kingdoms of the world, a proposal that Jesus rejects. This could be viewed as an appeal for material wealth, possessions, and power.

  1. Jesus’s kingdom in this age is not a worldly kingdom (John 18:36-37).  Throughout His ministry, Jesus would refuse to seek a kingdom for Himself by the worldly methods of compromise, earthly power, political maneuvering, external violence, or personal popularity.
  2. Jesus’ kingdom is a spiritual one, established in the hearts of His people, who have also refused to follow the ungodly ways of the world. As a heavenly kingdom,
  3. It is gained through suffering, self-denial, humility, and meekness – the opposite of how worldly people pursue power.
  4. It requires surrendering ourselves as living and holy sacrifices (Romans 12:1) – completely devoted and obedient to God and His purposes.
  5. It involves a battle against Satan, sin, temptation, and evil using spiritual weapons (Ephesians 6:10-20).
  6. It means resisting conformity to the beliefs, behaviors and lifestyles that are common in the world (Romans 12:2).
  7. Satan’s appeal to worship him was an attempt to get Jesus to take a quick route to world domination – to avoid the humility and sufferings that would lead Jesus’ death on the cross. That is to say, the devil was trying to get Jesus to lay aside His entire purpose for coming to earth (Matthew 4:10). Christ’s willingness to face all the difficulties that lay ahead is an example to all believers. He taught us that there are no shortcuts to fulfilling God’s perfect purposes for our lives, not matter how tempting the options may seem.

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  1. JESUS, FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT / LUKE 4:1
  2. HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDED ON HIM / LUKE 3:22
  3. THE WISE … LITTLE CHILDREN / LUKE 10:21
  4. DO NOT REJOICE / LUKE 10:20
  5. SNAKES AND SCORPINS / LUKE 10:19
  6. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9

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(KJV) Revelation 12:7-9

7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9

The tribulation will involve not only great spiritual conflict on earth, but also war in heaven. Battling against Michael (whom Jude calls the archangel, or “chief angel”) and his angels, Satan and his angels will put forth a final effort to defeat God’s angels and his ultimate plans. Up to this time, Satan and his demons have been rulers of authority in the spirit world with significant realms of influence. They have been “powers of this dark world” and “spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms: (Ephesians 6:12). Yet, Michael goes on the offense and launches the attack on Satan, giving a sign that the devil’s wicked rule is about to end. Satan’s power is no match for the angels who have always remined loyal to God.

  1. Satan is defeated, hurled down to earth (Luke 10:18) and allowed no further access to heaven.
  2. Heaven rejoices (Revelation 12:10-12), for Satan is no longer a spiritual force in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). At the same time, this event causes “woe” to those on earth (Revelation 12:12-13), where he will still have power. However, his time at this point is short and his final defeat is very near. This fall of Satan may begin the great tribulation – the latter half, and most intense part, of the seven years before Christ’s return to earth. At the end of the tribulation time, the antichrist will be defeated and thrown into the lake of fire and Satan will be bound and thrown into the Abyss, freeing the world of his evil schemes for a thousand years (Revelation 20:1-3). Following that time, Satan will be released briefly to deceive those who are not completely devoted to Christ and to make a final assault against the godly. But in the end, he will be defeated completely and thrown into the lake of fire for eternity (Revelation 20:7-10).

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  1. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  2. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  3. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
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DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41

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(KJV) Matthew 25:41

Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41

In his initial rebellion against God (Matthew 4:10), Satan misled a third of the angels who were in heaven (Revelation 12:4). It appears that some of them are already in hell, awaiting final judgment (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6), while the rest are still loose and operating under Satan’s authority and control (Matthew 12:24; 25:41; Ephesians 2:2; Revelation 12:7). These fallen angels serve as his highly organized force of agents, carrying out his evil purposes on earth (Ephesians 6:11-12). They likely can be identified with the demons frequently referred to in the Bible. Notice that hell was not originally created for people, and God does not desire to send people there. In a very real sense, people send themselves there by refusing to accept the forgiveness God provides through Jesus’ sacrifice and by failing to yield their lives to Jesus. By hanging on to their sins (offenses against God), people choose to accept the extreme consequences of working against God and rejecting His mercy, which will be punishment and eternal separation from Him.

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  1. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  2. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  3. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  4. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
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THE WOMAN … ATE IT … HER HUSBAND … WITH HER / GENESIS 3:6

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(KJV) Genesis 3:6

And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

Separating the Truth: The Moment the World Changed

It is the most critical turning point in human history. Genesis 3:6 records the tragic moment: “The woman… ate it… her husband… with her.” In a single act of defiance, paradise was lost.

While the physical consequences of this choice took centuries to unfold, the spiritual devastation was immediate. Understanding what happened in the Garden of Eden clarifies the reality of the human condition we face today.

The Immediate Death

God gave a clear warning in Genesis 2:17: “When you eat of it you will surely die.” While Adam lived for 930 years physically, two other forms of death seized humanity the exact moment they disobeyed.

  • Moral Death: The divine life within Adam and Eve died instantly. Their pure natures became morally corrupt and impure, contrasting sharply with God’s holy essence.
  • Spiritual Death: Their intimate relationship with the Creator was shattered. Holy innocence was replaced by guilt, shame, and a terrifying fear of judgment.

The Inheritance of Sin

Ever since that day, every human being enters the world inheriting this broken condition. We do not just commit sins; we are born with a sinful nature.

This inherited corruption is an innate, powerful pull toward selfishness. It drives us to seek satisfaction for ourselves with total disregard for God or the people around us. Scripture consistently validates this ongoing internal struggle from Genesis to the New Testament (Genesis 6:5; Romans 8:5-8; Ephesians 2:3).

Personal Choice and the Law of Sin

It is important to understand what the Bible does not teach. Scripture does not state that you bear the personal guilt of Adam’s specific act of eating the fruit.

Instead, Adam introduced the law of sin and death to the human race. He opened the floodgates. Because the virus of sin entered the world through him, every single one of us has willingly chosen to follow in his footsteps, turning to our own way instead of God’s.

The tragedy of Genesis 3:6 is a mirror. It shows us why the world is broken, why we struggle internally, and why we desperately need a Savior to restore the life that was lost.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We look at the tragedy of the fall and recognize the same sinful nature alive within our own hearts. We confess that we have willfully turned to our own ways and sought satisfaction apart from You. Thank You for not leaving us dead in our transgressions. We praise You for sending Jesus Christ to break the law of sin and death that Adam introduced. Restore our relationship with You, purify our desires, and guide our steps away from selfishness and into Your perfect truth.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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YOU WILL BE LIKE GOD / GENESIS 3:5

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(KJV) Genesis 3:5

For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

The Ancient Deception: The Danger of Becoming Your Own God

In the quiet of the Garden of Eden, the enemy whispered a lie that would echo through human history. It was a promise packaged as a promotion, but it was designed as a trap: “You will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:5).

From that very first deception, Satan’s primary strategy has never changed. He continues to tempt humanity to believe that we can occupy the throne of the Almighty. He tells us that we have the authority to decide for ourselves what is good and what is evil, what is right and what is wrong.

The Great Separation

When Adam and Eve reached for the forbidden fruit, they were looking for autonomy. However, the unexpected result of trying to be “like God” was a devastating paradox. Instead of rising to divine heights, they separated themselves from God Almighty. By rejecting His standard, they effectively became false gods to themselves (Genesis 3:22).

We see this same pattern in our culture today. Modern society heavily promotes the idea of “your truth” and self-governance. People routinely try to gain moral knowledge and make ethical judgments using their own shifting reasoning rather than the unchanging reality of God’s Word. We have traded the absolute authority of the Creator for the fragile, flawed authority of the creature.

Yet, human opinion cannot rewrite cosmic law. God remains the ultimate and absolute judge of right and wrong.

The Fate of False Gods

Scripture gives us a sobering warning about the destination of self-deification. In Jeremiah 10:10-11, the prophet reminds us that the Lord is the true and everlasting King. In contrast, all who act like they are their own gods “will perish from the earth and from under the heavens.”

This tragic end is not just reserved for the ancient world; it is the ultimate destination of all rebellion. The Bible notes that this will also be the exact fate of the end-times antichrist, who will take his seat in the temple of God, “claiming to be God” (2 Thessalonians 2:4). His ultimate defeat stands as a permanent reminder that no one can successfully rival the Creator.

When we try to steer our own moral compass apart from Scripture, we aren’t finding freedom. We are falling for the oldest lie in the book. True wisdom begins with a simple, humble admission: He is God, and we are not. Let us lay down our desire for autonomy and find our security in His truth.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly God, Almighty Father,

We come before You today recognizing that You alone are the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Ultimate Judge of all the earth. Forgive us for the times we have allowed the ancient lie of Eden to creep into our hearts. Forgive us for the moments we have relied on our own understanding, leaned on our own reasoning, and tried to dictate what is right and wrong according to our own desires.

We surrender our need for control and autonomy to You. Strip away any pride that tells us we can be our own gods. Teach us to submit fully to Your Holy Word, knowing that Your commands are good, perfect, and life-giving. Keep our feet firmly planted in Your truth so that we are not swept away by the shifting morals of this world.

We declare today that You are our King, our Savior, and our Lord. May our lives bring honor to Your name alone.

In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.

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YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE / GENESIS 3:4

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(KJV) Genesis 3:4
And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE / GENESIS 3:4

God expects obedience to Him and acceptance of His Word as absolute truth (Genesis 2:16).

  1. Satan knew this and tried to destroy the woman’s faith in God and His Word by raising doubts about His motives and instructions. Satan suggested that God did not really mean what He said (Genesis 2:16-17). Here we have the first lie Satan proposed to a human being: denial of the judgment of death for sin.
  2. One of the primary sins of people is unbelief in God’s Word. It is doubting that He really means what He says about salvation, righteousness, sin, judgment, and death. Satan’s most persistent lie is that choosing to sin and rebel against God will not necessarily lead to separation from God and eternal punishment (1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:21; 1 John 2:4).

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  1. THE SERPENT / GENESIS 3:1
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