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LUKE ‭5:17-26‬ ‭ESV‬‬ 17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. 18 And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19 But finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20 And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22 When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts?  23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?  24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on eart

Luke 3   3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.    16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.    19 But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done,    20 added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison.   21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened,    22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”       Baptism Of Repentance  Holy Spirit Baptism  Water Baptism     Repent: To turn or return.      Mark 6 17 Herod himself had ordered his soldiers to arrest John and put him in prison. He

Luke 2    41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.    42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.    43 And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,    44 but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances,    45 and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him.    46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.    47 And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.    48 And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.”          What is the faith of your family worth?       The Feast of Pentecost  The Feast of T

Luke 3 (ESV)   3 And he (John) went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.    7 He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?    8 Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.    9 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”   10 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?”    11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.”    12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?”    13 And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.”    14 Soldiers also asked hi

80%      Luke 2:1 — In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.   Luke 2:6 — And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.     Our lives have moments that matter.      Don’t underestimate the people and the places that God can use in your life.      What time is it?         Luke 2   36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin,    37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.    38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.       Luke 1   59 And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And they would have called him Zechariah after his father,    60 but his mother answered, “No; he shall be called John

Luke 1   6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord.    11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.    12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.    13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.    14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,    15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.    66 and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him.   80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.       Don’t stop serving the Lord.   

A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society. — Billy Graham        My wife asked if I could clear the kitchen table. I had to get a running start but I made it.      I had to fire the guy I hired to mow my lawn. He just didn’t cut it.     I went for a job interview at IKEA.  The manager said: “Come in, make a seat.”     I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes.  Turns out it was the refrigerator all along.     When two vegans get in an argument, is it still called a beef?     Spring is here!  I got so excited I wet my plants.     Whenever I try to eat healthy, a chocolate bar looks at me and Snickers.      I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.     I went to a bookstore and saw a book titled "How to solve 50% of your problems". I bought 2.     Why can't you hear a psychiatrist using the bathroom?  Because the 'P' is silent.     An elderly woman in church turned to her husband and said, “I’ve just done a sile

Luke 18:35-42 35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road.  36 When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening.  37 They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by. 38 So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 “Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him,  41 “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!” 42 And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.”   We cannot pack what God has asked us to put down.  Mark 10:46 46 Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road.   The enemy doesn’t have the power to destroy you, so he tries to distract you.    Ps

John 14:26 — But the Helper will teach you everything and cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name.   God wants to HELP you!        "The Holy Spirit can rejuvenate a tired Christian, captivate an indifferent believer and empower a dry church."  — Billy Graham        Stubborn    Acts 7:51 — You stubborn and hardheaded people! You are always fighting against the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors did.     Grieve    Ephesians 4:30 — Don’t cause grief to God’s Ruach HaKodesh, for he has stamped you as his property until the day of final redemption.   Ephesians 4:30 — Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted.     Quench    1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Quench not the Spirit.     Blaspheme    Mark 3:28-30   “Listen to this carefully. I’m warning you. There’s nothing done or said that can’t be forgive

Every time we say we believe in the Holy Spirit, we mean we believe that there is a living God able and willing to enter human personality and change it.     Acts 19   1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2 and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John's baptism.”  4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”  5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.    8 Paul went into the synagogue and spoke out boldly for three months. He talked with the Jews and persuaded them to accept the things he said

Acts 19   1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2 and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”     Are you open to the Holy Spirit?     1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Do not quench the Spirit.     Every time we say we believe in the Holy Spirit, we mean we believe that there is a living God able and willing to enter human personality and change it.     Romans 14:17 — In God’s kingdom, what we eat and drink is not important. Here is what is important: a right way of life, peace, and joy—all from the Holy Spirit.     The Right Way       I don't want the world to define God for me. I want the Holy Spirit to reveal God to me. — AW Tozer      Ephesians 3:16 — I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.      Strength      Gifts Of The Spirit      Fruit Of The Spir

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Acts 2   1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.   2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.   3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.   4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.       One Place        One Accord        Salvation Seat        Spirituality Seat   Lots of people have their act together. It's their lives that are falling apart.   Everything that God does is wonderful until you get used to it.  — Spurgeon        Committed Chair    Some people are so poor, all they have is money.  — Missionary (Guatemala)        Serving Seat    Matthew 23:11 — Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty

“Many...Many More”    Ephesians 5:16 — Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.   Ephesians 5:16 — These are evil times, so make every minute count.        John 4   5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph.    6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon.   10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”   15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”   16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.”   17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband.    18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.”   28 Then, leaving her water jar, th

Ecclesiastes 4   9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:   10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.       Life moves at the speed of relationships.     Show me your friends and I will show you your future.      How stable is your table?     Who sits in the seats that are shaping you?     1 Corinthians 15:33 — Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”   Character Chair      Proverbs 16:28 — A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.   Conflict Chair      Scornful Seat    Psalm 1:1 — Blessed is the man that does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful.     James 3:16 — For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.   Selfish Seat     Proverbs 12:26 — The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.   Similar S

Everyone: everybody, every one.      “Someone”     1 Peter 5    8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.    9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.       Ephesians 6:12 — For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.     John 8:44 — ...the devil is a liar and the father of lies.     John 10:10 — The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.     Satan is a liar.      Satan is a thief.      Satan wants to destroy your destiny.      Satan wants you to underestimate him.      Size      Sound      Speed      Subtle      Stalking      Devour: To prey upon. To use up or destroy.     The devil will