I Chronicles 4:9-10
KJV: And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. v10. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it might not grieve me! And God granted him that which he request.
NCV: There was a man name Jabez, who was respected more than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because she said, "I was in much pain when I gave birth to him." Jabez prayed to the God of Israel, "Please do good things for me and give me more land. Stay with me, and don't let anyone hurt me. Then I won't have any pain." And God did what Jabez had asked.
Dorothy: There is a book called, The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson. It is a small book and worthy to read. The Deaf Church also had videotaped Tony's preaching on the Prayer of Jabez around 1999. Now it is available on DVD. One set of Jabez's Five DVD. $10.00 or more donations to Deaf Prayer Partners Ministry, 1003 Arlene Court, #2, Bloomington, Illinois 61701 would be appreciated. Just ask for DVD on JABEZ ORDER. Donation is for the cost of DVD, copy, and postage fee. If you have any question, you can contact us on Video Phone at 309.103.1943. [By the way, Tony also have DVD on Revelation videotaped by Deaf Church in 1997]
Why we pick the prayer of Jabez for the year of 2009? We are asking for God's guidance day by day and that He would blessed us like He blessed Jabez. I believe God wants to bless you too.
Have a Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Conflict
"Don't shy away from conflict"
Isaiah 41:21
"Present your case," the Lord says.
"Bring forward your strong arguments."
My Son,
Having conflict in your life is normal. Only dead people have no conflict in their lives. Some people tend to shy away from conflict because it makes them nervous. They believe if they ignore it, it will go away. But that just doesn't happen.
If you ignored a wound, it would become infected and lead to other problems. Ignoring it wouldn't make it go away. The same is true about difficult situations in your life.
I don't want you to shy away from conflict. It isn't bad if you handle it well. If you approach the situation with confidence in me and love toward the other person or people, then you have the power to heal or to prevent the wounds of conflict. Turn to me, and let's face conflict together.
Your Mediator,
God
e-mail from God for Men by Andy Cloninger
Dorothy:
The phrase: shy away means don't push it away or wish for something better. The word conflict means struggle; fight; disagreement; clash; direct opposition. What this mean to me? Things don't always go the way I want. This is called 'conflict'. I am sure you may have face something that God put you there and you do not like it. This is called 'conflict'. The e-mail from God for Men touched my heart because I often struggle with several things. I had wondered if a struggle was okay or not. Then I open the book and God spoke to me about the conflict. I see that God was at work through my struggle or conflict. It made me realize that God do cares for me. I believe God is speaking to you today. Maybe you are going through the same thing. Just know that God loves you and so do I.
Isaiah 41:21
"Present your case," the Lord says.
"Bring forward your strong arguments."
My Son,
Having conflict in your life is normal. Only dead people have no conflict in their lives. Some people tend to shy away from conflict because it makes them nervous. They believe if they ignore it, it will go away. But that just doesn't happen.
If you ignored a wound, it would become infected and lead to other problems. Ignoring it wouldn't make it go away. The same is true about difficult situations in your life.
I don't want you to shy away from conflict. It isn't bad if you handle it well. If you approach the situation with confidence in me and love toward the other person or people, then you have the power to heal or to prevent the wounds of conflict. Turn to me, and let's face conflict together.
Your Mediator,
God
e-mail from God for Men by Andy Cloninger
Dorothy:
The phrase: shy away means don't push it away or wish for something better. The word conflict means struggle; fight; disagreement; clash; direct opposition. What this mean to me? Things don't always go the way I want. This is called 'conflict'. I am sure you may have face something that God put you there and you do not like it. This is called 'conflict'. The e-mail from God for Men touched my heart because I often struggle with several things. I had wondered if a struggle was okay or not. Then I open the book and God spoke to me about the conflict. I see that God was at work through my struggle or conflict. It made me realize that God do cares for me. I believe God is speaking to you today. Maybe you are going through the same thing. Just know that God loves you and so do I.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Many Deceivers
2 John 7-8
KJV: For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. v8. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
NCV: Many false teachers are in the world now who do not confess that Jesus Christ came to earth as a human. Anyone who does not confess this is a false teacher and an enemy of Christ. v8. Be careful yourselves that you do not lose everything you worked for, but that you receive your full reward.
AMP: For many imposters—seducers deceivers and false leaders—have gone out into the world, men who will not acknowledge (confess, admit) the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, in bodily form; such a one is the imposter—the seducer, the deceiver, the false leader, the antagonist of Christ—and the Antichrist. v8. Take care; look to yourselves that you may not lose (throw away or destroy) all that we and you have labored for, but that you may [persevere until you] win and receive back a perfect reward—in full.
Summary Note:
John warns that many deceivers and false teachers are perverting [turn from the truth of] God’s Word and trying to persuade Christians to accept their views. Their false teaching concerns the person of Jesus Christ. They deny that Jesus Christ was the eternal Son of God, born of the virgin [Mat.1:18; Luke1:27], the blood of Jesus provides forgiveness for the sins of all who believe [1John2:2; 1John4:9-10] and who is “the true God, and eternal life” [1John5:20].
John loves the truth [2John1-3]. John loves and cares for others which show in the book of John how he reveals about Christ. The note explains that it is possible that some people will show love toward others, but not live by God’s truth about Jesus Christ. And also some people will promote God’s truth and doctrine of Christ and not show love and concern for others. What God wants is that we show both love for His truth and love for others. We must speak the truth in love [Eph.4:15; 1Cor.13:6].
What this means to me? About Christ and who He is. And what John is trying to tell us about the deceivers. Have you ever had someone who tried to change your belief and join their “other organization” that does not follow God’s truth and the teachings of Christ and apostles? What should you do? Study and check God’s Word. Always remember that Jesus is our strong foundation of salvation. Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that we stay true to You. Help us to be strong and know Your Word, in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. I pray that the song will bless you.
Song: KEEP ME TRUE, LORD JESUS
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
There's a race that I must run,
There are victories to be won.
Give me power, every hour, to be true.
KJV: For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. v8. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
NCV: Many false teachers are in the world now who do not confess that Jesus Christ came to earth as a human. Anyone who does not confess this is a false teacher and an enemy of Christ. v8. Be careful yourselves that you do not lose everything you worked for, but that you receive your full reward.
AMP: For many imposters—seducers deceivers and false leaders—have gone out into the world, men who will not acknowledge (confess, admit) the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, in bodily form; such a one is the imposter—the seducer, the deceiver, the false leader, the antagonist of Christ—and the Antichrist. v8. Take care; look to yourselves that you may not lose (throw away or destroy) all that we and you have labored for, but that you may [persevere until you] win and receive back a perfect reward—in full.
Summary Note:
John warns that many deceivers and false teachers are perverting [turn from the truth of] God’s Word and trying to persuade Christians to accept their views. Their false teaching concerns the person of Jesus Christ. They deny that Jesus Christ was the eternal Son of God, born of the virgin [Mat.1:18; Luke1:27], the blood of Jesus provides forgiveness for the sins of all who believe [1John2:2; 1John4:9-10] and who is “the true God, and eternal life” [1John5:20].
John loves the truth [2John1-3]. John loves and cares for others which show in the book of John how he reveals about Christ. The note explains that it is possible that some people will show love toward others, but not live by God’s truth about Jesus Christ. And also some people will promote God’s truth and doctrine of Christ and not show love and concern for others. What God wants is that we show both love for His truth and love for others. We must speak the truth in love [Eph.4:15; 1Cor.13:6].
What this means to me? About Christ and who He is. And what John is trying to tell us about the deceivers. Have you ever had someone who tried to change your belief and join their “other organization” that does not follow God’s truth and the teachings of Christ and apostles? What should you do? Study and check God’s Word. Always remember that Jesus is our strong foundation of salvation. Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that we stay true to You. Help us to be strong and know Your Word, in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. I pray that the song will bless you.
Song: KEEP ME TRUE, LORD JESUS
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
There's a race that I must run,
There are victories to be won.
Give me power, every hour, to be true.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Book of Jude
With Rev. Tony Callies. You can order from:
Deaf Video Communication of America, Inc.
DVC offer the Book of Jude 3 DVD set for
$25 dollars plus tax 7.24% for Illinois
only and shipping $5.00. You can order them
through VP 630.221.9093. Their website is
www.deafvideo.com. Please mention that you
got this information from Fresh Manna.
The Book of Jude is the "Warnings About
False Teachers." I thought it would be
excellent for you to order since the
topic of Fresh Manna has been about the
False Prophets and False Teachers.
The Book of Jude might be read as seemly,
what's the point? But when Rev. Tony Callies
presents the Bible Study verse by verse of
the book of Jude, he gave more information on
background, and why the book was written in those
days. Two people told me that they were really
impressed and surprised to learn that there was
more to it than just to read about it.
I strongly urge you to get them, but if you can't
afford it, you might want to call VP 630.221.9093
and ask for library loan on the Book of Jude or
you could check out www.deafvideo.com.
God loves you and so do I.
Deaf Video Communication of America, Inc.
DVC offer the Book of Jude 3 DVD set for
$25 dollars plus tax 7.24% for Illinois
only and shipping $5.00. You can order them
through VP 630.221.9093. Their website is
www.deafvideo.com. Please mention that you
got this information from Fresh Manna.
The Book of Jude is the "Warnings About
False Teachers." I thought it would be
excellent for you to order since the
topic of Fresh Manna has been about the
False Prophets and False Teachers.
The Book of Jude might be read as seemly,
what's the point? But when Rev. Tony Callies
presents the Bible Study verse by verse of
the book of Jude, he gave more information on
background, and why the book was written in those
days. Two people told me that they were really
impressed and surprised to learn that there was
more to it than just to read about it.
I strongly urge you to get them, but if you can't
afford it, you might want to call VP 630.221.9093
and ask for library loan on the Book of Jude or
you could check out www.deafvideo.com.
God loves you and so do I.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Just want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
As for news, we had no power last Friday, Dec. 19th until Dec. 21, 2008 when we came home to check the power on late Sunday morning. We stayed at Double Tree Hotel which is across the lake from our apartment. It was like a special Christmas date on Saturday night when it got too cold to stay in our apartment on the second night with no power.
I had the Fresh Manna ready but no power and something came to me to go to Panera. I remembered they had wireless free so we went there on Saturday morning. I was able to transfer from document saved to Fresh Manna. Awesome that there was a way to do that when power went out.
It took more time to study the subject of the "Prophet" and be able to put them into Fresh Manna. I was just amazed how much information I have seen from Zondervan, The Full Life Study Bible presented. I was curious as to how this Bible was put together with so much information that enable me to study and share into Fresh Manna. I learned that Donald C. Stamps who was a missionary in Brazil. There were Christian workers who were in need of a Bible that would give them direction in their thinking and preaching.
In 1981 Donald Stamps began writing notes and articles for this work. When he came back to U.S., he discovered the same desire among pastors and lay people for a study Bible with notes that have a Pentecostal emphasis. It took him ten years to gather the notes. He died Nov. 7, 1991 after a year-long struggle with cancer. The group of committee helped to complete the Full Life Study Bible that Donald Stamps had put together.
I was truly blessed to use this wonderful Bible with so much notes which I was able to share with Fresh Manna. I pray that you be blessed as well.
As for news, we had no power last Friday, Dec. 19th until Dec. 21, 2008 when we came home to check the power on late Sunday morning. We stayed at Double Tree Hotel which is across the lake from our apartment. It was like a special Christmas date on Saturday night when it got too cold to stay in our apartment on the second night with no power.
I had the Fresh Manna ready but no power and something came to me to go to Panera. I remembered they had wireless free so we went there on Saturday morning. I was able to transfer from document saved to Fresh Manna. Awesome that there was a way to do that when power went out.
It took more time to study the subject of the "Prophet" and be able to put them into Fresh Manna. I was just amazed how much information I have seen from Zondervan, The Full Life Study Bible presented. I was curious as to how this Bible was put together with so much information that enable me to study and share into Fresh Manna. I learned that Donald C. Stamps who was a missionary in Brazil. There were Christian workers who were in need of a Bible that would give them direction in their thinking and preaching.
In 1981 Donald Stamps began writing notes and articles for this work. When he came back to U.S., he discovered the same desire among pastors and lay people for a study Bible with notes that have a Pentecostal emphasis. It took him ten years to gather the notes. He died Nov. 7, 1991 after a year-long struggle with cancer. The group of committee helped to complete the Full Life Study Bible that Donald Stamps had put together.
I was truly blessed to use this wonderful Bible with so much notes which I was able to share with Fresh Manna. I pray that you be blessed as well.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Wolves
Matthew 7:20 NCV
“…you will know these false prophets by what they do.”
Matthew 7:15 NCV
“…They come to you looking gentle like sheep, but they are really dangerous like wolves.
Note: This is a warning from Jesus Christ who prophecy what the false prophets will do. In the New Testament times, they are called, ‘Professed Christians’ who declare openly what they believe. The word ‘profess’ means to declare or tell one’s belief and to pretend to be something when they are not. They will act like a true Christian and not follow the true teaching of Christ or apostles’ teaching like John, Peter and Jude. For example: They tell you that Jesus was not born in the flesh, yet they acted like a Christian. Jesus said, “They are really dangerous like wolves.”
What exactly do the wolves do? In some movies, have you ever seen the pack of wolves? They find something to eat and they attack animals or even a human being. They tear them to pieces to eat. It is not a pleasant thing to watch, but that is what wolves do. Have you ever met someone who really talks smoothly to begin with and then suddenly they change and try to convince you that their ‘false’ teachings are right. Inside of you, you felt crushed, confused, and lost. It can leads to emotional confusion if you don’t know the warnings from the Word of God. This is why Jesus warned about ‘Professed Christians’ who acted like “wolves” and going out to find those who they can change from what they believe in the Doctrine of Christ [2 John 1:9].
This is why John said, “…try (test) the spirits whether they are of God…” It means find the Word of God, the Sword and make sure they are not “wolves” who are out to destroy you. Study the Doctrine of Christ, the basic teachings from Apostles’ epistles (letters) from the Bible.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the words of warning that came from Your Son, Jesus Christ. He is truly a prophet who cares for His own sheep. I remember “Ivan” who stood for You and the Communist was like “wolves” trying to talk him out of his faith in You. When they didn’t succeed, they acted like wolves, stabbed him six times and beating his body until finally he died as a true Christian martyr [Jan 9, 2008 Fresh Manna]. My heart goes out to those new baby Christians who are learning to trust You and I pray they will stand for You in Jesus’ name, amen.
“…you will know these false prophets by what they do.”
Matthew 7:15 NCV
“…They come to you looking gentle like sheep, but they are really dangerous like wolves.
Note: This is a warning from Jesus Christ who prophecy what the false prophets will do. In the New Testament times, they are called, ‘Professed Christians’ who declare openly what they believe. The word ‘profess’ means to declare or tell one’s belief and to pretend to be something when they are not. They will act like a true Christian and not follow the true teaching of Christ or apostles’ teaching like John, Peter and Jude. For example: They tell you that Jesus was not born in the flesh, yet they acted like a Christian. Jesus said, “They are really dangerous like wolves.”
What exactly do the wolves do? In some movies, have you ever seen the pack of wolves? They find something to eat and they attack animals or even a human being. They tear them to pieces to eat. It is not a pleasant thing to watch, but that is what wolves do. Have you ever met someone who really talks smoothly to begin with and then suddenly they change and try to convince you that their ‘false’ teachings are right. Inside of you, you felt crushed, confused, and lost. It can leads to emotional confusion if you don’t know the warnings from the Word of God. This is why Jesus warned about ‘Professed Christians’ who acted like “wolves” and going out to find those who they can change from what they believe in the Doctrine of Christ [2 John 1:9].
This is why John said, “…try (test) the spirits whether they are of God…” It means find the Word of God, the Sword and make sure they are not “wolves” who are out to destroy you. Study the Doctrine of Christ, the basic teachings from Apostles’ epistles (letters) from the Bible.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the words of warning that came from Your Son, Jesus Christ. He is truly a prophet who cares for His own sheep. I remember “Ivan” who stood for You and the Communist was like “wolves” trying to talk him out of his faith in You. When they didn’t succeed, they acted like wolves, stabbed him six times and beating his body until finally he died as a true Christian martyr [Jan 9, 2008 Fresh Manna]. My heart goes out to those new baby Christians who are learning to trust You and I pray they will stand for You in Jesus’ name, amen.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Prophet, What?
What is a prophet? In the Old Testament, we know that a prophet speak to people for God, but there is a lot more to study on that subject, the prophet or even the false prophet. We know that Jesus Himself was the prophet and He spoke for God, His Father. He was the true prophet because He told of many things what would happen in the future [Matthew 24-25]. Jesus wants us to identify (recognize) the work of the false prophets or false teachers. Why? So we could be better prepared to protect ourselves from falling out from our relationship with Jesus Christ and His teachings. We want to study His Word of warnings and stay close to Jesus and His teachings.
I will begin with an introduction from 1 John 4:1-3 NCV:
My dear friends, many false prophets have gone out into the world. So do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God. v2. This is how you can know God’s Spirit: Every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ came to earth as a human is from God. v3. And every spirit who refuses to say this about Jesus is not from God. It is the spirit of the enemy of Christ, which you have heard is coming, and now he is already in the world.
Note: The reason for testing every spirit (a person moved or inspired by a spirit) is that “many false prophets or false teachers” will enter the church. So how do we really test the spirits? John wants us to make sure that we know that Jesus came into the world. He was born in the flesh and He is the Son of God. There are people who will say, “Oh, Jesus came in the Spirit. He was never born in the flesh. He was just a Great Teacher.” John warned and said, “…this is that spirit of antichrist.”
What this means to me? Wow! I have put together a lot of articles into a small note book about the False Prophets that helps my study better. I really learn something and I want to share with you. This made me appreciate the Word of God more and more. It feels like something inside of me is growing. It is a blessing to study His Word. It made me appreciate the song called “Standing on the Promises.”
I will begin with an introduction from 1 John 4:1-3 NCV:
My dear friends, many false prophets have gone out into the world. So do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God. v2. This is how you can know God’s Spirit: Every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ came to earth as a human is from God. v3. And every spirit who refuses to say this about Jesus is not from God. It is the spirit of the enemy of Christ, which you have heard is coming, and now he is already in the world.
Note: The reason for testing every spirit (a person moved or inspired by a spirit) is that “many false prophets or false teachers” will enter the church. So how do we really test the spirits? John wants us to make sure that we know that Jesus came into the world. He was born in the flesh and He is the Son of God. There are people who will say, “Oh, Jesus came in the Spirit. He was never born in the flesh. He was just a Great Teacher.” John warned and said, “…this is that spirit of antichrist.”
What this means to me? Wow! I have put together a lot of articles into a small note book about the False Prophets that helps my study better. I really learn something and I want to share with you. This made me appreciate the Word of God more and more. It feels like something inside of me is growing. It is a blessing to study His Word. It made me appreciate the song called “Standing on the Promises.”
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