YOUR LOVED ONES ARE NOT IN HEAVEN NOW

It's the most comforting thought to believe that our parents, children, grandparents, friends, etc., who have died, are in Heaven. And it's even more assuring to think that they are there now.

Truth be known, that is not the case. Except for the exceptions that the Word gives (Moses, Enoch, Elijah, etc.) we're assured that they are resting in peace in the grave. Their death is referred to a sleep as in the case of Lazarus (see John 11, the whole chapter). The truth is, the Lord is very clear about this subject and gives numerous evidences of this fact.


"For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in the grave, who shall give thee thanks?" (Psalm 6:5)--We have no remembrance of God in the grave nor can we thank him for anything or roll over in our graves if something troubling occurs among the living.

For the living know that they shall die; but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 9:5,6)

So man lieth down and riseth not: til the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of sleep. (Job 10:12)

His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not of them. (Job 10:21)--We won't perceive who visits our grave site, if our spouses have re-married, if our children have accepted the Lord or turned from Him, if a black man became president of the United States or if America, Canada and Mexico ever became one nation.

They praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. (Psalm 115:17)--Would there be true praising in Heaven if they are there and they see us suffering still in this world of sin?

Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:28,29).

TEN COMMANDMENT WEEKEND 2009

3ABN's Ten Commandments Weekend for 2009

http://www.tencommandmentsweekend.com/index.html

Friday, May 29, 2009

6:00-7:00pm Overview' Sermon CD Brooks

Introduction: Jim Gilley & Danny Shelton

7:00-8:00pm Commandment #1 Jim Gilley

8:00-9:00pm Commandment #2 Wintley Phipps

Saturday, May 30, 2009

9:00-10:00am Commandment #3 Bill Kilgore

10:00-11:00am Musical Hour

11:00-12:00am Commandment #4 JoAnn Davidson

12:00-1:00pm Children's Hour 3ABN's Ten Commandments Kids with Doug Batchelor

1:00-2:00pm Youth Hour Youth Culture Versus the Ten Commandments

2:00-3:00pm Commandment #5 Jay Rosario

3:00-4:00pm Commandment #6 David Asscherick

4:00-5:00pm Commandment #7 Mike Tucker

5:00-6:00pm Commandment #8 Nathan Renner

6:00-7:00pm Religious Liberties &
the Ten Commandments Lincoln Steed and Dr. John Graz

7:00-8:00pm Commandment #9 CD Brooks

8:00-9:00pm Commandment #10 Stephen Bohr


The link to watch online

http://www.3abntv.org/player.cfm

HELL IS NOT BURNING TODAY

This was one of the most liberating truths. The wicked won't burn forever. If the Devil, who is the epitomy of evil will be devoured by fire and consumed, how much moreso those who have lived for 120 years tops?

God is not sadistic. That is not His Character. Why will be burn Hitler for ever and the 30 year old guy who didn't get around to accepting Christ as Savior? God is just and fair. This doctrine of everlasting burning in Hellfire is a false doctrine that does not line up with scripture.

The effects of Hell (when the earth is cleansed by fire and sin, sinners, the Devil and his evil angels are burned up) is what is everlasting. Not the punishment--the effects.

Study this out from God's word. The truth will set you free.

RESTORING FAMILIES WORLDWIDE

Messages From Current Albums (see RESTORATION INTERNATIONAL'S LINK TO THE RIGHT)

Title Speaker

Our Greatest Battle
Tom Waters
From the album: Steps to Higher Ground



Redemptive Discipline Alane Waters
From the album:The Work That Lies Nearest



The Refiner's Fire Paul Rayne
From the album: Guiding Principles for the Personal Walk



The Mother's Priceless Privilege Carolyn Rayne
From the album: Guiding Principles for a Happy Home

Godly Fatherhood Edwin Nebblett
From the album: Raising Godly Seed

The Language of Encouragement Maria Nebblett
From the album: Heavenly Priorities in the Family

Brothers & Sisters, Best Friends Nebblett youth
From the album: Remember Thy Creator


Messages From Discontinued Albums

Title Speaker
Enhancing Family Life (See also Family Heart to Heart)
1. Preserving the Family Tom Waters
2. The Garden of the Heart Waters family

3. Samuel, Prepared & Willing Waters family
6. Making Sabbath Special Waters family

Finding Joy & Fulfillment as Youth
1. I Want Freedom Allison Waters
2. Improving Important Talents Allison & Emily Waters
3. Sibling Association Emily Waters (now Schlittenhart)


Forever a Family (See also Family Heart to Heart)
1. A Well-Ordered Family Emily Waters
3. Highlights of Motherhood Alane Waters
5. Learning the Language of Heaven Emily Waters
6. Eternal Realities Alane Waters

Talks With Youth

1. Companionship With Christ Tom Waters
3. Repent, Confess, & Restore Tom Waters
4. Taming the Tongue Tom Waters

Youth Panel 2005

1. 2005 OK Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Chantée, Michael, Allison, Sean, Emily
2. 2005 WA Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Kaleb, Elizabeth, Sean, Lisa, & Isaac

Youth Panel 2006
2. 2006 NJ Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Alvin, Emily, Alex, Samantha, Quint

HEALTH SCHOOL ONLINE

New!

Wildwood Online Course

The new online Health Evangelism course is a go-at-your-own-pace course designed to give individuals an understanding of God’s methods in the treatment of the sick, while at the same time preparing the student to share the truths of the gospel. Students are given instruction in preventive medicine, natural remedies, Bible, Spirit of Prophecy and other aspects of God’s healing way.

This course lays a solid foundation in medical missionary work, needed for effective labor in the Lord’s vineyard. Individuals will have up to two years to complete all three units of the training. The units are sequential and will be available after the previous one is completed.

If more time is needed students may continue for $50 per month.

Visit us at www.healthevangelism.com for the full details or call us at 706-820-1493 ext. 415.

JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PROPHET

And his [John's] father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Luke 1:67-80

PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Pt. 2)

The weekend after writing PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Pt. 1), I had the opportunity to drive six hours on the highway. I maintained the speed limit all the way, either going at 55mph or 65mph depending on the Interstate.

In a small town, I was cruising down a mountain, letting gravity do it natural work, not paying attention to my speed and ended up being pulled over for going 48mph in a 25mph speed zone. For one split moment, not paying attention caused me to transgress the law.

Are you beginning to see the spiritual importance here as it relates to the Law of God? Are you beginning to get a clearer picture of the deception that is being preached concerning the Ten Commandments and their validity in our lives today?

This is important friends. This is not legalism. If obeying the law is legalism, then that police should not have pulled me over and I should not have received a ticket. He should be out of a job and the courts should be closed. We would be free to do as we please and there would be no governing body to appeal to.

Can you see the chaos this world would be in. The law is there for our happiness, not to hinder us. Why should God's laws be any different?

Do you get the picture?

CHOICE OR CHANCE

The outcome of my life will be the result of choices and decisions I’ve made. My upbringing, friends, circumstances and such only serve as influences, but these factors don’t determine the decisions I make. God has given every man (and woman) a measure of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:24; 4:13). Some people call Him their conscience, the sixth sense, something, someone, etc.

We can have the best of influences and choose to make bad choices or we can have the worse of circumstances and choose to make good decisions. Choice or decision alone is not enough. We have to work toward it. Lay plans in the right direction, etc.
Why my ramblings?

I realize that my children make choices every day, every hour, every minute. I don’t know what they will become. All I can do is pray to the Lord on their behalf, do my best (with God’s help)…

NEHEMIAH THE CUPBEARER

What vision has God given you? Goals are man made but vision is from God. ~
Your goals must line up with God's vision.

The book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament is one we can glean from. The story of Nehemiah was during the exile of the Israelites from Jerusalem into Babylon. There was a remnant that survived the exile. (Nehemiah 1:1) At the time God gave Nehemiah a vision, he was a servant to the king of Babylon. God gave Nehemiah the vision to repair the wall that once surrounded Jerusalem. Interestingly enough, an attempt to repair the wall had been made by a group before but where they failed, God would allow Nehemiah to succeed.

Once God gave Nehemiah the vision, he then turned it into action. Nehemiah's distress over the destruction of the wall was so great that he couldn't hide his sorrow, not even from the king. Nehemiah 1:4-2:1. Before even being in the king's presence though, Nehemiah consulted God. Let's see how he did it.

Step 1: Nehemiah prayed and fasted
Step 2: Nehemiah asked for foregiveness of his sins and the sins of his people.
Step 3: Nehemiah asked for God's favor. A very important factor in doing anything.

Once in front of the king, Nehemiah was given the opportunity to express God's vision. (Nehemiah 2:4-6) Once given the blessing of the king, he took a small trusted group/team to exam and begin rebuilding the wall. (Nehemiah 2:11-20, 3)

Soon after the rebuilding started, Nehemiah faced opposition. (Nehemiah 4:1-3). How did Nehemiah handle the opposition? He gave the battle to God. Understand that we do not battle against flesh and blood but against the principalities of darkness. (Ephesians 6:12)

Any opposition that we encounter is spiritual in nature so why would you battle what is spiritual in the flesh? (Nehemiah 4:4-5) Once Nehemiah prayed he allowed God to point him in the direction he needed to go.

Of course then the people assisting him became weak. So Nehemiah had to encourage them despite what was going on. (Nehemiah 4:13-14)

This process of dealing with opposition and the people needing encouragement continued in chapter 5. God also provided Nehemiah with the discernment to see what and who was of God and who wasn't as false prophets were sent to further destress him. Nehemiah continued to be in prayer and stayed in God's presence through the process. The wall was completed because Nehemiah sought God throughout the process. (Nehemiah 6:15) He didn't leave God out. Why leave God out of a vision that He gave you? If you do, you delay the fruition of God's vision and even the termination of by you. Remember what I said in the beginning. The attempt had been made before but where the others failed, God allowed Nehemiah to succeed.

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JONAH THE PROPHET

There a few lessons we can learn from the Book Jonah regardless of how short it is. Some of you may remember the story of Jonah as it is a story often told. If not: Here is your chance.

Jonah was a prophet for the Lord. A prophet is a spokesperson or mouthpiece for God. A prophet is called to encourage through God's word, rebuke when necessary and to tell God's people what the Lord is doing or is going to do.

In Amos 3:7 Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.

The Lord gave Jonah an assignment/directive to go the city of Nineveh and preach against it. (Jonah 1:1)

Lesson #1: It is clear when God speaks.
Now there was no mistake that the Lord spoke to Jonah. Some question when God is speaking to them. In John 10:27 it says, My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. But if we don't study His word, we don't pray and listen for His direction, then we will never know Him. And if Jonah was a prophet for the Lord, then he knew exactly who was speaking to him. However we see in verse 3 that Jonah refused to do what God told him to do and ran from God, or so he thought.

Lesson # 2 God does not take disobedience lightly, especially if you have said to Him that you are His servant and you will follow him. That's a vow. God is very serious about vows. Jonah thought he was running from God but you can't run from Him. Running from Him means doing the opposite of what He told you to do. We see that God wouldn't give Jonah any peace in verse 4. Jonah thought if he slept he wouldn't know that God was there. God is everywhere! And when you disobey Him you may not only be causing yourself harm but those around you will suffer as well. Those that were on the boat with Jonah going to Tarsus were caught in the middle of Jonah's struggle with God. Have you ever struggled over what God has told you to do? Did you know you could harm others around you by your disobedience? God does this to get your attention so that you see that everything you do or don't do impacts more than just you. In verse 17 it's clear that Jonah wanted to die in order to get out of his assignment. God is the giver of life and death so He wouldn't let Jonah die.

Lesson #3 God does not care about your personal feelings or issues when He tells you to do something. Jonah refused to follow God's direction because he didn't like the people of Nineveh and thought they didn't deserve to hear from God. After being swallowed by the fish, we see that Jonah prayed his way out in Chapter 2. Truthfully, his heart hadn't changed. It doesn't matter if you have racism, sexism, agism, married/unmarried, cultural or any other type of issue against a person. If the Lord is saying you are to do something, get your feelings out of the way. God knew all about Jonah's heart and knew that Jonah didn't like the Ninevites but God was trying to show Jonah that the Israelites were not the only ones who could benefit from God's word. And that he must learn compassion and forgiveness. We see in chapter 3 that the Ninevites turned from their evil ways and submitted to the Lord. Jonah thought they didn't deserve to live and made it clear in Chapter 4. First and foremost we need to understand something from Isaiah 55:8-9.

8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.
9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Who are we to determine what God does and doesn't do? It is just for us to follow His directions. Not out of fear but out of Love and reverance for Him. But the only way that comes about is stated in lesson #1.

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EZEKIEL THE PRIEST

The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest (Ezekiel 1:3). The heavens were opened and he saw visions of God (Ezek. 1:1). Ezekiel saw a magnificent vision of creatures with four wings and four faces being moved about upon wheels with eyes on their rims.

He heard the noise of the creatures wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings (Ezek. 1:24).

Above the firmament, that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne...and the appearance of a rainbow that was bright. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when he saw it, he fell upon his face and heard a voice of one that spake (see Ezek 1:26-28).

The spirit entered into Ezekiel and said, "I do send thee unto them (the children of Israel); and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God. And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear (refuse) for they ar a rebellious house, yet shall they know that there hath been a prophet among them. Be not afraid of their words nor be dismayed at their looks... (see Ezek. 2:4-6)

Then a hand appeared and gave him a scroll that was written all over it. He read it and was to share its contents with the children of Israel. "Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth and give them warning from me" (Ezek. 3:17).

If Ezekiel fails to give warning and the wicked die in their sins, their blood will be on Ezekiel's hands, but if he gives the warning and the wicked refuse the warning and die in their sins, their blood is on their own heads and Ezekiel is absolved of his responsibility.

Also, upon receiving the warning, when the righteous turn from their righteousness and commit sin, their blood is upon their own heads, but if Ezekiel fails to give the righteous warning and they turn to sin, their righteousness shall not be remembered, but their blood will be on Ezekiel's hand.

Nevertheless, if Ezekiel warns the righteous and the righteous does not sin, though they die, because they heed the warning, both they and Ezekiel (the watchman) hath delivered their souls (see Ezek. 3:18-21).

THE RESPONSIBILITY RESTS ON THE MESSANGER AND THE RECIPIENT TO DO THEIR PART!!!

In Matthew 24 when asked, "what shall be the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world?," Jesus answered and said, "...take heed that no man deceive you. for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Then He goes on to describe the beginning of sorrows [nations rising against nation, famines, earthquakes, pestilences, saints being afflicted because of their faith in Jesus and because they keep the commandments of God (see Revelation 12:17 & 14:12).

As if that isn't enough, Jesus goes on to prophecy that many of the saints shall betray one another and false prophets will rise and deceive many. Sin will also increase and people's love will grow cold, but he that shall endure unto the end, shall be saved."

Here's the point to hand your faith, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come" (Matt. 24:11-14).

With TV, radio, internet and the faithful, word of mouth, the gospel has been preached in places, some of which we don't even know exist. Our Loving Savior has promised a world of peace to us [not in this sinful world, but in the earth made new (see Rev.21:1 & Isaiah 66:22,23).

Rev. 22:20 "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen"

LIVE ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

In order for you to stay connected with our Creator, my wife and I have
created an ONLINE LIVE BIBLE STUDY HOUR titled FOR THE LOVE OF TRUTH.

During this hour, we will discuss many Bible prophecies that are being
fulfilled before our eyes but we don't recognize them. Some of the topics
are:



The Mark of the Beast

The Rapture

The Signs of the End

And many more



We invite you to please join us every Sunday, at 9:00PM EST at the following
link: http://laymenevangelismteam.org/TV_Station.aspx


Once you go into the TV Station site
, you are able to ask
questions based on the topic we are covering using our CHAT area at the
bottom of the screen. One of our team members will be there to answer any
question you may have.



If you are interested in this Bible Study, we will be more than happy to
send you the Bible Study guide 2 hours before the Study begins in order for
you to follow along during the study.

THE TRUE NATURE OF THAT CUTE BABY

"Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." Psalms 51:5

When the world sin appears in the singular, it usually denotes the sin nature of humanity. The sin nature which everyone possesses, influences us to sin and is the source of lust. It negatively affects people's mind,(Romans 1:28 - And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them).

The sin nature is partially responsibility for blinding people’s thoughts and understanding, so that they cannot perceive spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14 - But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned).

Although our sin nature continues to operate within us, it was judged when Christ died >(Romans 6:6,7 - Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
For he that is dead is freed from sin... and Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me).

Until Christ returns, we must live in the strength of the new man, to overcome the sinful desires arising from the sin nature. We cannot eradicate our sin nature, but we can allow the Holy Spirit [to dwell] in us so that we do not give in to temptation.
See Genesis 6:5 on the results of sin on the mind/heart.

If you're interested in learning more from the Holy Scripture that gives us hope, read Romans Chapters 3 and 5.

*This thought is from the commentary in my KJV Study Bible (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1988). I’ve just added one extra text and substituted one word for clarity.

GOOD FOR SOMETHING SHAKE

GOOD FOR SOMETHING SHAKE

Ingredients

1 cup almonds, soaked in apple juice overnight
10 dates
2 bananas, frozen
4 cloves garlic
1-2 extra cups apple juice

Method

Blend all ingredients, adding extra apple juice to desired consistency.

PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Part 1)

“I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.” Free to do whatever I please? Free from religious persecution? Exactly what freedoms are afforded to me?

Well this isn’t going to be an appeal for the separation of church and state.

This is about obeying the laws as an act of patriotism or loyalty and an act of love. How deep does your pride go? How much do you love your country? Do you love it enough to obey its laws? Do you love it enough to follow those laws even when you don’t want to, when everyone else is breaking them or when transgressing them would be easiest thing to do?

Speeding is a problem for me. A sin if you will. My problem does not consume me continually because we don’t have a car, but when we rent or borrow a vehicle I come face to face with my sin problem. I don’t like speed limits. They limit my ability to sin (speed) freely.

Have you ever tried driving on a normal day at 55 mph or worse yet, 35 mph? I did. Yesterday I decided to obey all the speed limits for 1 day.

Here are my observations:

• I’ve been so accustomed to speeding for so long that it feels natural, exhilarating even
• The other drivers became irritated with me for obeying the law because it kept them from breaking it
• They rode my bumper to force me to sin (speed)
• I was not even aware of what the speed limit was on certain roads
• I didn’t even notice when I far exceeded the speed limit, until I heard sirens or saw a police cruiser which caused me to look at the speedometer
• None of the above would have been an excuse if I’d been pulled over


At the end of the day, maintaining a lawful speed requires a conscious effort (mind) and physical action (will) and cannot be just something that I tell myself I’m going to do.

My actions must be based on principle, not on what everyone else is doing. If I’m not aware of the law, it does not mean that I’m exempt from obeying it. Fear of punishment is not a pleasant motivator for obedience.

Obedience must be based on respect and love for the governing entity and the belief that its laws are there for my good….

(to be continued)

RANDOM AND TIMELY QUOTE

"Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control the people."

Henry Kissinger

WHAT IS ATHEISM

Definition:

Atheism is the religion* of making one's self God. Atheists deny the Sovereign God and place themselves in the position of God. They trust in what they believe to be inherent power within themselves, therefore are needless of anything greater.

When Atheists get sick and they are powerless to help themselves or when they face the death of a loved one, then reality sets in.

For those of you who have family or friends who claim to be Atheists, this is a good place to start. Lovingly show them that there are things that just would not happen in and of themselves and without a "higher power."

*Atheists may claim not to be religious, but the belief that you are your own god is a religion in itself.

OBEDIENT SACRIFICE OR SINCERE IN DISOBEDIENCE

One Thusday, two co-workers were leaving work together and planned to get together on the weekend for lunch. The first (Bob) suggested Friday after work. "That's the Sabbath", the second (Jim) replied.

Jim: "Can we meet on Sunday?"

Bob: "That's my sabbath"

These two co-workers had known each other for a couple years, but never really explored the basis of each other's faith.

Jim asked: "Do you love the Lord?"

Bob: "Of course I do!"

Jim: "Do you believe that the scriptures are God's inspired word?"

Bob: "Without a Doubt!"

Jim: "Then let the Holy Spirit teach you through His word"

Jim pulled out a bible that he always carried with him and silently offered a pray to God for boldness, guidance and wisdom as he opened the scriptures to his co-worker.

Jim opened the scriptures so Bob could follow along and read from Exodus 20:8-11, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it."


Then he turned to Genesis 1:1 which read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth," and read until Chapter 2:1-3, "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made", where the Sabbath was first instituted. He emphasized that it was the Sabbath of the Lord thy God, not the Sabbath of the Israelites, not my Sabbath and not your Sabbath.


Jim took him to Mark 2:27 to show him who the Lord's Sabbath was made for.

Jim: "Why did the Lord say, "Remember the Sabbath" " in Exodus 20?

Noticing the puzzled look on Bob's face, Jim went back to Exodus 16: 11-31 where the Lord proved (tested) the children of Israel in regard to the Sabbath.

Seeing the excitement and interest on Bob's face, Jim forged on in faith to Exodus 31:16-18, then to Revelation 14:6,7. He then turned to Matthew 24:14-20 in the New Testiment and closed out with Isaiah 66:22,23 and 58:13,14 in the Old Testiment.

Praise God!!! Bob cried out, his voice trembling with excitement and emotion.

There was silence for a moment, before Bob continued, "Sunday still open?"

Jim replied with a smile, "Always has been"

As they got up to leave, Jim asked if he could offer a word of prayer for Bob, then two friends left work together.


Psalm 117:;1,2 - The truth of the Lord endureth for ever

COMFORT FOODS

CREAM OF POTATO SOUP

Ingredients

14 small red-skin potatoes, diced large
4 cups water
2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ onion
5 cloves garlic
Salt to taste
2 tbsp flour

Method

Sauté the onions and garlic until for a few minutes in a couple tablespoons of the water. Add the flour, oregano and pepper flakes and stir until a nice paste forms. Add the rest of the water and the potatoes and the salt and cook until potatoes are tender. Place half of the soup in a blender and blend until smooth. Add back to the pot, stir and serve warm with homemade garlic bread.

COUNTRY LIVING

Hello friends,

Just a quick note to let you know about the locations we are confirmed to present Country Living Seminars at:

* Feb. 28 - Mt. Shasta, CA - Mt. Shasta SDA Church
* March 7 & 8 - Magalia, CA - Magalia SDA Church
* March 14 & 15 - Scottsdale, AZ - Thunderbird SDA Church
* March 21 - Casa Grande, AZ - Casa Grande SDA Church
* March 22 & 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Glendale SDA Church
* March 28 & 29 - Orlando, FL - South Orlando SDA Church
* April 4 & 5 - Dalton, GA - Dalton SDA Church
* April 7 & 8 - Bryant, AL - Floral Crest SDA Church
* April 11 & 12 - Wheaton, MD - Wheaton SDA Church
* April 18 & 19 - Alexandria, VA - CPC SDA Church
* April 22 & 23 - Woodbury, NJ - Woodbury SDA Church
* April 25 & 26 - Baltimore, MD - Liberty SDA Church

Some have a downloadable flyer and the rest should have one shortly. We hope to see you there!


God's blessings to you as you follow Him,

The Meissners
Mountain Media Ministries
372 Habersham Hills Cir. #211
Cornelia, Ga. 30531
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