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1 Peter 3:22 Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority. This is the whole gospel, the authority of Christ. For before Christ was revealed man only knew of a Sovereign God, even then they did not have any glimpse or knowledge of His fullness. This was why Moses desired so much to see Him, however what He wanted to see could not be seen for only one person could reveal the Father, Himself. Colossians 2:8-9 Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. There is no way the Father could be revealed to anyone without the Son, for the Son proceeded from the Father, that is, He came from the Father . .. Some who practice religion think that the proceeding means creation like Adam was creat

1 Peter 3:8-9 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. This is the general principle: * one mind - focused on Christ and His will; * empathy - for you must care for one another; * love - God's own nature, which should be yours too; * tender heart - for the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God * humility - for God hates the proud * forgiveness - for we all need the forgiveness of God and He has indeed forgiven us * Bless, do not curse - for that is what God has called us to do. We know that when we are made citizens of God's kingdom, we are not changed immediately, but we are transformed day after, it will be at the resurrection or ascens

1 Peter 2:15-16 It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. Everyone represents a place, a people, a family or a kingdom. There are attributes of every member of a kingdom, the fact that you live somewhere else does not change your person, you ought to represent well. 1 Peter 2:10 “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.” Thus we are reminded today that our character is that of our new kingdom, the kingdom of God, so that is what we display. 1 Peter 2:11-12 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your

1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, There is a lifestyle of the believer, and it gets better and better by the day, just like our natural growth, we grow spiritually. This is what many believers lack, and it is caused by inadequate teaching, or poor follow up. Thus they either grow abnormally or remain stunted. Neither is good, though one is more dangerous. Now one thing is clear, there is never an age you get to where you no longer need food or nourishment. NO! *Then let me add this, even when you get to the level of meat and bones you do not completely remove the water, milk or cereal. Selah(Let the worded ruminate over this)* Thus to be able to live the new life you have to learn its principles, receive its power and adapt to its nature. You cannot do without the word. You pray by the word, you worship by the word, you proclaim by the word and you live

1 Peter 1:13-15 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. Salvation is simply a new citizenship, you are born again: John 3:3,5,7 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’ This is truth, for without spiritual rebirth there is no place for one in God's kingdom. This is why Peter began his letter this way: 1 Peter 1:1-2 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ.I am writing t

1 Peter 1:10-12 This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward. They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. Reading through the prophets we see a promise of redemption that surpasses just the redemption of Israel, but the entirety of all creation. The revelation of the blessed of God. Whose name is also the Everlasting Father. For all the prophets spoke of the coming time because it was already predestined, it was God's plan to reveal the Son who came from His bosom. Furthermore

Joel 3:20-21 “But Judah will be filled with people forever, and Jerusalem will endure through all generations. I will pardon my people’s crimes, which I have not yet pardoned; and I, the Lord, will make my home in Jerusalem with my people.” Revelation 21:1-3 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. In the end there will be a restoration, those who have endured for the cause of the gospel will be rewarded with dwelling with God forever. For those who trust in the Lord will never be put to shame. Many do not speak of the afterlife nowadays because people seek direction on how to live here. Well, this

Joel 2:1 Sound the trumpet in Jerusalem! Raise the alarm on my holy mountain! Let everyone tremble in fear because the day of the Lord is upon us. To understand the message of the prophets we must remember the three phases of the messages, that which has taken place, that which is happening now or is for this season and that which will happen later or at the end. Joel chapter 2 talks of Israel's captivity then reveals the coming of the Messiah and the release of the Holy Spirit. The liberty here surpasses the physical liberation of Israel. It is liberty for the whole of creation. Joel 2:28-29 “Then, after doing all those things,  I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike. For while the leaders and learned were seeking a political revolution from Roman captivity, Christ was revealed. Whi

Joel 1:19-20 Lord , help us! The fire has consumed the wilderness pastures, and flames have burned up all the trees. Even the wild animals cry out to you because the streams have dried up, and fire has consumed the wilderness pastures. One thing we must understand about chaos is that, with all its seeming disaster, disorder, panic, rumblings or shake ups, it gives birth to a new phase. Let us look at some events in scriptures: Genesis 1:2,31 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day. The earth was chaotic, then a beauty was created. Genesis 6:5-7 The Lord observed the extent of human wickedness on the earth, and he saw that everything they thought or imagined was consistently and totally evil. So the Lord was sorry he had ever made them and put t

Hosea 14:2 Bring your confessions, and return to the lord. Say to him, “Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you our praises. There is always an end to all things. At the end God's mercy will fully be revealed, a glory where His people will dwell in peace, no more sin, no more sicknesses, no more tears, no more pain, only the glory of the Lord. However it is always with the remnants! Isaiah 10:21 A remnant will return; yes, the remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty God. For though a multitude left Egypt only two of that generation made it into the promised land. The same way many were carried away to Babylon however only a few returned to rebuild the city and the temple. However at the end of all things there will be a remnant those who overcame the tribulation, however those who have left before those times and died in the Lord will also be the remnant, for scripture says: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 And now, dear brothers and sis

Hosea 13:1 When the tribe of Ephraim spoke, the people shook with fear, for that tribe was important in Israel. But the people of Ephraim sinned by worshiping Baal and thus sealed their destruction. Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people. Our time on earth is a journey beginning from when we were born till when we leave the scene. Just like every journey it has different turns, twists, hills, valleys, rivers etc. Imagine walking or driving behind some people then one fell into a ditch, another tripped over a stone while another continued straight on the path having a smooth journey to the end. It will be foolish to fall into the same pit, or trip over the same stone. Check? Are you in this web? 1 Corinthians 10:11-14 These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age. If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life a

Hosea 12:8 Israel boasts, “I am rich! I’ve made a fortune all by myself! No one has caught me cheating! My record is spotless!” The walk of the righteous is not just for the fear of the consequences of their wrong, if they err, it is birth out of love. And just as 1 Corinthians 13 explains, love is kind. For the fact that it seems as if no one sees you when you do those wrong does not mean that they do not actually make an impact, for many have been embarrassed by untamed character, a careless lifestyle that they thought they could hide for long, however if they do not tame it on time, it could become a large embarrassment in times they ought to glory. Proverbs 28:13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. It is not that anyone could not err -  we wear a physical suit -,  yes we still wear the fleshy body. However we are meant to carry transformed minds, which is yielding to God's Spirit as He buil

Hosea 11:3 I myself taught Israel how to walk, leading him along by the hand. But he doesn’t know or even care that it was I who took care of him. How easily humans forget, it seems to be one weak point of man. Imagine what Israel would have been if they did not decide to forget, what greatness the Lord had in store for them. Listen: Deuteronomy 2:25 This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations [that are] under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee. The ought to have continued in this glory having a wonderful relationship with the Heavenly Father from generation to generation till the revelation of the Son. After this they ought to have championed the transition in heavenly citizenship. However, they did not, they chose to FORGET. Psalm 78 summarizes there rebellion, here is an extract: Psalms 78:5-8,10-11 For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Isr

Hosea 10:12 I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’ The display for all to see and that which is available to eat is the FRUIT! However the fruit is a product of its planted seed. What have you sown? Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. In the prophesy of Hosea, the Lord declared to the people the aftermath of their sowing: Hosea 10:12-14 I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’ “But you have cultivated wickedness and harvested a thriving crop of sins. You have eaten the fruit of lies - trusting in your military might, believing that great armies could make

Hosea 9:10 The Lord says, “O Israel, when I first found you, it was like finding fresh grapes in the desert. When I saw your ancestors, it was like seeing the first ripe figs of the season. But then they deserted me for Baal-peor, giving themselves to that shameful idol. Soon they became vile, as vile as the god they worshiped. The reasons why marriages crash include, a misconceived notion and a loss of taste. One had a wrong notion of the personality or character of their partner, or that the person ceases to display that beauty  or character that brought about the relationship (by the way, we are not looking at marriage issues in this message, however, we can relate marriage with man's relationship with God): Hosea 2:2a “But now bring charges against Israel—your mother— for she is no longer my wife, and I am no longer her husband. Tell her to remove the prostitute’s makeup from her face and the clothing that exposes her breasts. (wives be careful!) See our relation

Hosea 8:4 The people have appointed kings without my consent, and princes without my approval. By making idols for themselves from their silver and gold, they have brought about their own destruction. The problem of rebellion is envisioned if we picture that child, who did not listen to us, give instructions they refuse to obey, they do things without consulting you then later come to you to solve the mess they entered because of their disobedience. Hosea 8:2 Now Israel pleads with me, ‘Help us, for you are our God!’ Is it not wiser to have sought His help from the beginning? Why always play the prodigal? This error the children of Israel entered into again and again. They just seemed not to understand how to be led of the Lord. For the hen knows that the hawk is its enemy, thus it guards its chicks against its threat, however those that wander off, away from her protection becomes exposed to the attack of the hawk - the enemy. Psalms 91:1-3 Those who live in the shelter

Hosea 7:3 “The people entertain the king with their wickedness, and the princes laugh at their lies. How can anyone or people work wickedness and think that nothing will come out of it, that they will go scott free? It is not wisdom to feel that you can keep doing evil and assume that you will get away with it. We have people, even acclaimed  believers who do this: Hosea 7:10 Their arrogance testifies against them, yet they don’t return to the Lord their God or even try to find him. We must understand that wickedness is anti-God and those who practice it have only one expectation from God - destruction! Hosea 7:12 But as they fly about, I will throw my net over them and bring them down like a bird from the sky. I will punish them for all the evil they do. 1 John 3:8-10 But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. Those who have been born i

Hosea 6:6 I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings. This is what Jesus came to do, to show us what the Heavenly Father wants from us. How to relate with Him, the very nature of the Father. That nature of love. So you see even in the old testament, God told the children of Israel that His desire was for love, not the offering of sacrifices. Not that they should not sacrifice to Him but sacrifice without love is valueless. You sacrifice to the Heavenly Father because you love Him. Paul explained it in 1 Corinthians chapter 13. 1 Corinthians 13:3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. Do you know that obedience to God should be a product of loving Him? Jesus said: John 14:15 “If you love me, obey my commandments. The LORD went on to say that it is to know him that is more important than burnt offering

Hosea 5:15 Then I will return to my place until they admit their guilt and turn to me. For as soon as trouble comes, they will earnestly search for me.” The fact that God created man implies that every human originates from Him. The fact that man fell did not stop creation, it only implies that man's physical life is just for a period. Man dies. Genesis 2:17 except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.” Physically he begins to die and spiritually he is separated from God. However, God is Love. We must understand that the Lord is not interested in anyone perishing, for He created man for keeps! He wanted us to be, that is why He made us: Genesis 1:28 Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.” That is why the scriptures records: John 3:17 God sent his Son into the wo

Hosea 4:1-4 Hear the word of the Lord, O people of Israel!  The Lord has brought charges against you, saying: “There is no faithfulness, no kindness, no knowledge of God in your land. You make vows and break them; you kill and steal and commit adultery. There is violence everywhere— one murder after another. That is why your land is in mourning, and everyone is wasting away. Even the wild animals, the birds of the sky, and the fish of the sea are disappearing. “Don’t point your finger at someone else and try to pass the blame! My complaint, you PRIESTS, is with you. Before we continue, please be reminded: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God

Hosea 2:23 At that time I will plant a crop of Israelites and raise them for myself. I will show love to those I called ‘Not loved.’ And to those I called ‘Not my people,’ I will say, ‘Now you are my people.’ And they will reply, ‘You are our God!’” We recall that the Lord chose the people of Israel among all the nations of the earth and called them His own, this was because of His pact with Abraham. The plan of course, was that through Israel, all nations will return to Him. However, as we read through the old testament, from the time of the exodus, through the given of the law, the reign of judges, kings, prophets and even till captivity, the children of Israel were generally rebellious, they just couldn't stay loyal. They kept playing the whore. This was the reason the Lord asked Hosea to marry a prostitute, to illustrate the whoring nature of Israel. They had to be punished. Hosea 2:8-13 She doesn’t realize it was I who gave her everything she has— the grain, the ne

Matthew 16:13-17 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. The only reason anyone practicing any form of religion or following any form of sect would not come to Christ Jesus is because they either do not know or do not believe who He is. What was the Heavenly Father's testimony concerning Jesus the Christ: Matthew 3:16-17 After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This i

Hosea 1:1-3 The Lord gave this message to Hosea son of Beeri during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah, and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel. When the Lord first began speaking to Israel through Hosea, he said to him, “Go and marry a prostitute, so that some of her children will be conceived in prostitution. This will illustrate how Israel has acted like a prostitute by turning against the Lord and worshiping other gods.” So Hosea married Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she became pregnant and gave Hosea a son. The whole essence of ministry(s) is doing the work of the Heavenly Father here on earth. In the old testament this service was restricted to special people occupying the office of kings, prophets, judges, elders, teachers and priests/Levites. In Exodus 7:1 and Exodus 15:2, Mariam, Moses's sister and Aaron Moses's brother were called prophets. God said He spoke to prophets through dreams and visions: Numbers 12:6