Infused in the Word--June

​We are continuing in our weekly scripture discipline to encourage you to read and study God's Word more and also meditate on the key thoughts of our recent articles.  We pray this will encourage and assist you as you grow in the Kingdom.

June--Week Twenty-Five

Article:  ​True Fellowship in Christ

  • Always be aware of those you choose to associate with and whether the level of that relationship is beneficial for you.  We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.  1 John 1:3   I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.  1 Corinthians 1:10  ​
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  • If we stay connected and in close relationship in the Lord's Word, we will be consistently clear through the Word.  But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.  1 John 1:7  
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  • You cannot have true fellowship with the King and His citizens if you are in close fellowship with bad company.  This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.  So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. 1 John 1:5-6  

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.
It is like the dew of Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the Lord commanded the blessing--
Life forevermore.  Psalm 133  NKJV
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​Moving into Corinthians:

​As you read your Bible (God's Constitution for the Kingdom) highlight key scriptures and phrases as the Holy Spirit guides you.  What scriptures touch you and minister to you? We have also included links to Bible Gateway in case you don't have a Bible with you at the moment.
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​This week read and meditate on 2 Corinthians 3-4.  The new covenant, the light of the Gospel and we are but fragile clay jars.

​Keep seeking the Kingdom! ​

June--Week Twenty-Four

Article:  ​A Father is a Developer

  • Developing a Kingdom mindset, it requires you to read and study your Heavenly Father's Word.  This causes a transformation of how you think and respond to the world.   Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.  Romans 12:2  This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.  Joshua 1:8 NKJV  
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  • It is vital that we stay in the Word.  It will cause us to develop a Kingdom mindset.  Without this it is virtually impossible to have faith in His Word and we cannot lead our family.  So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  Romans 10:17 NKJV
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  • Most of this world system does not understand the role and importance of a father.  The man has a specific role in which the Lord God created in him and for him.  So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. While the man slept, the Lord God took out one of the man’s ribs and closed up the opening. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and He brought her to the man.  “At last!” the man exclaimed.  “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh!  She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.’”

    This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.  Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame.      Genesis 2:21-25  
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  • The Lord God's Word should take top priority over religious customs, traditions, denominational laws and anything else that goes against His Word.  “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.”

    Jesus replied, “And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God? For instance, God says, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’ But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.’  In this way, you say they don’t need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition.  You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.  Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’”      Matthew 15:2-9  
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Moving into Corinthians:

​As you read your Bible (God's Constitution for the Kingdom) highlight key scriptures and phrases as the Holy Spirit guides you.  What scriptures touch you and minister to you? We have also included links to Bible Gateway in case you don't have a Bible with you at the moment.
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​This week read and meditate on 2 Corinthians 1-2.  Paul talks about suffering, aspects of forgiveness and comfort. Ministering for Christ.

​Keep seeking the Kingdom! ​

June--Week Twenty-Three

Article:  ​Father is a Function

  • Father!  The name alone implies a serious function.  He is a Father to those who have none.  Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy.  Psalm 68:5  
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  • To those who were raised without a father, the Lord God is the greatest Father you could ever have.  The helpless commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.  Psalm 10:14   NKJV   When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.  Psalm 27:10  NKJV  
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  • Keep in mind that the Lord God sees every situation of His children.  He knows what you need.  Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.  And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?

    And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.  Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need.      Luke 12:27-31 
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Moving into Corinthians:

​As you read your Bible (God's Constitution for the Kingdom) highlight key scriptures and phrases as the Holy Spirit guides you.  What scriptures touch you and minister to you? We have also included links to Bible Gateway in case you don't have a Bible with you at the moment.
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​This week read and meditate on 1 Corinthians 15-16.  Paul talks about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the dead in end times.

​Keep seeking the Kingdom! ​

June--Week Twenty-Two

Article:  ​Purpose and Assignment

  • Whenever the Lord wants to use an individual, He always first gets their attention.  ​​Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.  As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”  Acts 9:1-4  ​
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  • Your purpose and assignment isn't always revealed to you at the point of getting your attention.   “Who are you, lord?” Saul asked.

    And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting!  Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

    The men with Saul stood speechless, for they heard the sound of someone’s voice but saw no one!  Saul picked himself up off the ground, but when he opened his eyes he was blind. So his companions led him by the hand to Damascus.  He remained there blind for three days and did not eat or drink.      Acts 9:5-9  
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  • Keep in mind that ambassador Paul received confirmation from the Lord.  He always gives a confirmation.   Now there was a believer in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, calling, “Ananias!”

    “Yes, Lord!” he replied.

    The Lord said, “Go over to Straight Street, to the house of Judas. When you get there, ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying to me right now.  I have shown him a vision of a man named Ananias coming in and laying hands on him so he can see again.”

    “But Lord,” exclaimed Ananias, “I’ve heard many people talk about the terrible things this man has done to the believers in Jerusalem!  And he is authorized by the leading priests to arrest everyone who calls upon your name.”

    But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.  And I will show him how much he must suffer for my name’s sake.”      Acts 9:10-16  
​All NLT except where noted.
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Moving into Corinthians:

​As you read your Bible (God's Constitution for the Kingdom) highlight key scriptures and phrases as the Holy Spirit guides you.  What scriptures touch you and minister to you? We have also included links to Bible Gateway in case you don't have a Bible with you at the moment.
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​This week read and meditate on 1 Corinthians 13-14.  The love chapter; prophecy, tongues and order in worship services.

​Keep seeking the Kingdom! ​