Bible Fun For Ordinary Folks Like Us
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Posted by Bible Fun on January 25, 2010
Now lets peek at the same scriptures in New Kings James Version
Posted by Bible Fun on January 24, 2010
Metaphors used in the bible can tickle our minds.They help us to remember the powerful points made in the scripture.But what is a metaphor.
A metaphor compares two unlike things using the verb “to be” and not using like or as as in a simile. For example, if I say my love for ice cream is like a shoppers love for clothes that would be a simile. But if I say my new figure is an ice cream cone then that would be a metaphor.
So let us jump right in and look at an interesting metaphor in scripture.
12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Also like the Amplified version
12For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the [a]breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.
13And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, naked and defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do.
Now isn’t that interesting? It puts the image of a two-edge sword in your mind. The metaphor here is the sword and how it works. So, right away you see how powerful God’s word can be in spiritual battle. That’s cool.
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Posted by Bible Fun on January 20, 2010
May these powerful words of encouragement, song by Tramaine Hawkins, remind you to hold on to your faith, joy and hope as you practice praise to God in all your situations.
Posted by Bible Fun on January 11, 2010
This is real preaching from the word. I recommend you read any of Dr. Tony Evans books he is a man who teaches the word of God.
Posted by Bible Fun on January 3, 2010
Read the this classic book in it’s entirety.
Posted by Bible Fun on December 31, 2009
I wish there were more videos showcasing the powerful services ushering in the New Year.
Posted by Bible Fun on December 29, 2009
So often stuff starts in our minds. Yet, this simple but powerful message by EV Hill tells us what to do when the enemy wants to mess with our minds.
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Here is a good teaching related to fear based on Psalms 23.
Posted by Bible Fun on December 21, 2009
Mr. Bill knows about anxiety, fear and worry
If you have NEVER EXPERIENCED anxiety, worry and fear then you must be reading this from another planet. In our human state we will, at some point, experience worry, anxiety and fear.
All three states start in our mind. Then it affects our emotions and bodies. As a result we can find ourselves going from self-medicating to self mutilating. That’s no fun!
This series will explore nuggets in scripture that relate to anxiety, worry and fear. The solutions are are there. It does not mean that ,depending on what state you are currently in, that you may not need additional support. But it does mean that the Word of God is an invaluable part of your therapy.
To start the series we want to share a devotional we read today in The Faith Log. It is about an often overlooked scripture in the book of Job on FEAR.
Read and think about this blog post based on Job 3:25. Are you like Job these days?
Posted by Bible Fun on October 18, 2009
Around about 1985 I met a young Nigerian man named Steven who had been in an auto accident. He was paralyzed from is neck down and connected to a respirator. Pastor Wilcox and I would visit him twice a week at the University Hospital and we would have prayer and bible sharing with him. Now I want you to note that although he was physically weak spiritually his faith was strong. The Holy Spirit was moving in this man. He lit up the room when people would visit him. Sister Annie Holt who worked there at the time, would visit him often. She often shared how she was strengthened each time she visited him. But she was not the only one, others would say how they went in feeling awkward or sometimes sorry for him but walked out encouraged and empowered. Steven’s prayer request from us was that God would give him pain. Why pain? Because he knew that if he had some pain that his body would be functioning again.
I purchased a study bible for Steven and had it placed on a music stand so he could study God’s word. As he began to get stronger in the word he would share with us what he had learned. We had some great times in Lord when we would visit him. Steven’s greatest strength was his prayer life. We would bring the bulletins to him and he would pray over the prayer requests. He would always ask us for a report on the following visit HE HELD US ACCOUNTABLE. Pastor Eric Payne who was an Associate Pastor here for a while. Used to visit Steven when he ministered here after he relocated to South Jersey. One very early morning. He called me from his home in South Jersey and said, “ Please get to Steven and tell him to pray for me” He was scheduled for serious surgery. Eric knew that Steven had a connection with God from his hospital room. He would pay special attention to the prayers given to him. That’s what Strong Christian’s do. Although he was physically weak he was spiritually strong. That’s what spiritually Strong Christian’s do even if their bodies are weak.
Romans 15:1 in the English Standard version says “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” Now I really could say “Amen and that is my message for today.”
The question for all Christians today is “Life-is it all about me? Allow me to tell you a little about the time that Paul was writing in. The Church of Rome had a lot of different folks. Today we would say it was diverse. Some were slaves, some were poor, and some were rich. Some were Jews, some were Gentiles, Young and old all worshiped together and just think of the makeup of any church, there were some are strong in the faith and some that are weak. Not a whole lot has changed since Paul’s time when it comes to Weak and Strong Christians, but I know you are probably asking, “What is a weak Christian?” You did ask right? WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
