Biblical Teachings

TEMPEST and long darkness, coupled with imminent risk of shipwreck, had brought the crew of the vessel into a sad case; one man alone among them remained perfectly calm, and by his word the rest were reassured. Paul was the only man who had heart enough to say, “Sirs, be of good cheer.” There were veteran Roman legionaries on board, and brave old mariners, and yet their poor Jewish prisoner had more spirit than they all. He had a secret Friend who kept his courage up. The Lord Jesus despatched a heavenly messenger to whisper words of consolation in the …

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War News Monday, April 10, 2017 Pete Garcia A little over two years ago, I penned an article entitled “The Hermit Kingdom” which talked about the secretive and belligerent nation-state of North Korea. My opinion then was North Korea would not survive the decade without regime change. Regime collapse speculation has been ongoing since Kim Il Sung died in 1994, but as the old saying goes… a broken clock is still right twice a day. My belief then was based on the increased information flow into the kingdom via a thriving black market economy, movies, thumb drives, and cell phones …

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ISAIAH 63:7 _______________________________________ “I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD has bestowed on us… ” April 10, 2017 A few weeks ago, I was walking in the hills near my home and came to an old oak tree that has now become the logo for the city of Chino Hills in Southern California. As I passed by, I was reminded of a memory. In 1986, we moved from Costa Mesa to what would later become the city of Chino Hills. Back then there were fewer roads and …

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Ephesians 2:8-9 says 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves;it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” I’m so very thankful salvation does not rest on me! John 3:16 says that 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 1 Timothy 2:55 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. Romans 3:28-30 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified …

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Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Isaiah 9:6 – For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 43:10,11 – “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. Before Me there was …

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We might miss experiencing God’s presence if we are expecting Him to come to us in a certain way.   Matthew 14:22 – 14:33 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 …

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Bible Study Planet Yeshua said to him, “I AM • the Way (דֶּרֶךְ, deh’-rek) • the Truth (אֶמֶת, eh’-met) • and the Life (חַי, chah’ee) No one comes to the Father except through Me.” There were three entrances into the Tabernacle and Temple of God: 1. the Outer Courtyard Gate, 2. the Gate to the Temple proper itself, 3. and the Veil inside the Holy of Holies. These were reckoned by the Jews under the names ‘The Way’, ‘The Truth’, and ‘The Life’. → ‘The Way’ was the emblem for the gate to the Outer Courtyard – where the Brazen …

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  Exodus 2:15-25 (KJV) 15 Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well. 16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock. 17 And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock. 18 And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come …

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The Queen Becomes a Harlot Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, By John William Waterhouse, 1891 Ezekiel 16:15 “15But thou didst trust in thy beauty, and playedst the harlot because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy whoredoms on every one that passed by; his it was.” (ASV, 1901) This is the second part of the parable and covers verses 15- 34. It begins with the success and beauty of the “Queen”, which is a reference to the blessings the Nation Israel enjoyed under the reign of King Solomon. God says,” But thou didst trust in thy beauty.” Israel had …

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As the most famous symbol of Christianity, the cross is everywhere—artwork, jewelry, logos, even advertisements. But the cross of Jesus is much more than a marketing gimmick or a symbol for a world religion; it is the clearest revelation of God’s love for the world. http://s2.content.video.llnw.net/smedia/781563d6695d48a496254cad9c2ea179/_i/LoTo5ixlPsLITAU1sDAPB1IHd4PfJV8jjxPbyXhok/15y17_web.mp4

. This is the day we traditionally honor as the day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The people had laid palm branches in to road as He rode by and were welcoming Him. One week later, they were crying out “crucify Him”. What is so interesting about this event, is to consider a very important Bible prophecy. The prophecy is in Daniel and is tradtionally known as “Daniel’s 70 weeks”. This prophecy was given to survey the entire panorama of Jewish future (Daniel 9:24-27). From the going forth of the decree to rebuild Jerusalem and its walls …

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