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GOING ON A BRING A GIFT!
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Jesus Was A Teacher - We've all had it happen where something is right in front of us yet we were not able to see it. One of the most amusing examples of this is the person who looks everywhere to find their eyeglasses only to find them on their head (or even worst, on their nose!). I'm not picking on people with eyeglasses since similar things have happened to all of us. In fact similar things happens to us in our Christian walk. Luke 10:21 "In that same hour Yeshua rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight." But one of the things the Holy Spirit does in the world is to lead believers into the truth about Jesus so that we can know Him and become like him. I started this project because of a glimpse of the good that could be done in the world by using computers to bring education to the developing world. I love using the computer to study the Bible (a free downloadable bible is available at e-sword). One of the most exciting insights was when I realized how intertwined Jesus' life was with teaching. Do a bible search (using e-sword, or the online Bible at Bible-Gateway.com or your concordance) of the word "teacher" and you will see that the verses where it is used is most often referring to Jesus. It dawned on me that teaching was such an integral part of His nature that if I was to be like Him I too must teach. In fact, in the Great Commission, His final words before He ascended to Heaven were instructions for us to teach. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.Matthew 28:19, 20 RSVI like to use words from foreign languages sometimes. There are various reasons for this and among them is that it helps prevent people from bringing in their own pre-conceived notions of the definition. So for that purpose I would like to introduce you to the word "talmidim". If you install the Hebrew Name Version of the Bible in your e-sword there would be verses using the word such as this: Joh 13:22-23 The talmidim looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke. One of his talmidim, whom Yeshua loved, was at the table, leaning against Yeshua's breast. So when I say that we are to be teachers I also include that we must also be talmidins. We teach while we are still being taught. View supporting verses to see all the references to Jesus as a teacher. |
Your inward willingness to obey God is the way to know God's will for your life! Develop this by daily studying God's word and spending time with Him. God has the blueprints of our lives, not us. We are to rejoice in times of trials. Don't regret your past mistakes, just learn from them and realize that God uses them to as stepping stones to mold you according to His purpose for you and to build your character. God is a covenant God. Psalms 25:9 He leads the humble into what is right. John 7:17 If anyone has the willingness to do God's will, he will have discernment. Only His sheep know His voice. Those that are His sheep, her and obey him, not the world. For the world does not know His ways or His voice. So next time you go through the valley (i.e. hard times), remember that God is adding stepping stones to the ones you already have and is shaping you into the person that can carry out His will for you and fell blessed. |
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