The Old Testament Scriptures includes many prophets of God leading to John the Baptist. The prophets of old spoke much of the Messiah and His coming, with amazing specificity. All prophecy was given by God, and it is to be tested to make certain. There were and remain false prophecies and false prophets. A message… Continue reading The Prophetic Gift
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When Yeshua Enters
Our preacher gave an excellent sermon from Mark 1, which I cannot quote, but what I heard were two things. First, what happens when Jesus enters the house? It is transforming, uncomfortable, good to the core of our being, truthful, and what we need most desperately. Yeshua, proclaims the truth that is fulfilled in your… Continue reading When Yeshua Enters
The Still Small Voice of God
In I Kings 19:11-12 God passed by Elijah - "Then He said, 'Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.' And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind;… Continue reading The Still Small Voice of God
The Gift Of Miracles
I was once asked by a friend what gift of the Spirit I had. Trying to be amusing I said “the gift of miracles” attempting to think of the most dramatic gift possible. I Corinthians 12 lists “miracles” as one of the gifts of the Spirit. However, there is much disagreement in the Church today of… Continue reading The Gift Of Miracles
Holy Spirit Basics, Part II
The gift of speaking in tongues is a lesser gift, (1 Cor. 14:5) but it seems to create more debate than any. Nevertheless scripture says, "...do not forbid speaking in tongues." (1 Cor. 14:39). Also, "If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret."… Continue reading Holy Spirit Basics, Part II
Holy Spirit Basics, Part I
When we consider the Holy Spirit we need to remember that God is one inseparable God, such that there is no conflict or discrepancy between the Spirit, the Word - Yeshua, and the Father. (Deut 6:4). However, there are vast differences among those who make up the church, about the Holy Spirit. There are fundamental… Continue reading Holy Spirit Basics, Part I
Holy Spirit In Prayer
Agreement is important in prayer. Agreement first must be with God's will. Agreement is also available from the Word of God - when we pray scripture. Recently, I had a need in my family, it was known by others and seemingly getting more urgent. I didn't have faith to say anything, and I knew… Continue reading Holy Spirit In Prayer
The Evangelist
The Messiah gave the Church different types of ministries: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher. (Eph 4:11; 1 Cor. 12:28-29). In our day Pastors and Teachers seem to possess the mic and the stage, but I have known Evangelist and they are marvelous, or more accurately, the Spirit's working in them is amazing. I'm not referring… Continue reading The Evangelist
Holy Spirit In Clay Jars
The Holy Spirit lives in every believer. When Yeshua ascended to the Father, He left the Holy Spirit to dwell in His People. This was fulfillment of the great prophecy that He would give His people a heart of flesh for a heart of stone; that His baptism would be with the Holy Spirit, rather… Continue reading Holy Spirit In Clay Jars
Bear With One Another
The fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22 is comprised of Godly attitudes present in the lives of those with the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit is the one who produces the fruit through us and these fruits are not produced in any way by our natural self. In fact, the flesh produces "works… Continue reading Bear With One Another
Lay Down Your Burden
We need reminding that some (or much) of what we have thought comes from worries, lies from the enemy, fears, wounds and hurts, injustice, rumors, jealousy, revenge, etc. We are very weak and in our natural fallen state; we are broken and very susceptible to evil. "He went on: 'What comes out of a person… Continue reading Lay Down Your Burden
Release of the Spirit
Some day the Holy Spirit will reclaim a prominent place in His church. Currently the church is focused on teaching alone. Teaching is promoted while operation of other gifts of the Spirit are quenched and stifled; worldly thinking and natural means are relied upon, rather than the Holy Spirit. Teaching is an important gift and… Continue reading Release of the Spirit
In the Small Things
Does God care about the small things that we deal with in this life. By small, I don't mean insignificant or material necessities of living; He promises to give us food and clothing, things we need. No, I'm referring to small decisions regarding matters that affect us and the others around us, over which we… Continue reading In the Small Things
The Church in America Today and Tomorrow
The Pew Center did a massive survey in May 2015, generating many statistics, in general concluding that evangelical churches were growing while others were declining. Also, within Evangelical churches “non-denominational” churches were growing significantly. American society as represented in the media is in decline morally and spiritually, aided by liberal judges in the Supreme Court… Continue reading The Church in America Today and Tomorrow
Feelings vs Mental Assent
These are two aspects of faith and they offer much to debate and divide those who favor a particular view. In revival we see each in operation, but mental assent is much more difficult to observe than the emotions and associated feelings which flood out in all sorts of expression. Is a particular revival event… Continue reading Feelings vs Mental Assent
Recognizing the Holy Spirit
The critical issue in our Christian walk is will we be led by the Spirit or by self, human will, skill, thought, ego, imagination or other motivations. How is the distinction made - even when it is acknowledged to be wholly critical? Here is a list (in no particular order) based on scripture and illustrated… Continue reading Recognizing the Holy Spirit
