Bible Study Step 1 Obey God vs Knowledge About God We are all called to be disciples of Christ if we are born again and have accepted His sacrifice for our sin. Christ is the Word of God. (John 1). As untrained professionals, how do we approach the Word of God to learn His ways? (Heb 3:10) The disciples were not trained bible teachers. So what was different about them? What can we learn from their lives and why did Christ's focus on them? With the help of the Holy Spirit, they obeyed His Word. (John 14:15) We can too. We need to change our approach from gaining knowledge ABOUT God to OBEDIENCE to God. Join us for Podcast for Pewsitters Bible Study Step 1 Obey God vs Gain Knowledge PODCAST https://simplecast.com/s/c8ff9055 VIDEO https://youtu.be/HYt2fYKVO6Q

I will be doing an online bible study for biblestudycompany.com. The contents are going to be about changing our position towards the word of God as the first step in Bible study to live a praiseworthy life. We will also cover tips and tricks of how to use the system. The link and the information are here. Online Bible Study: Change your approach to the Word of God Nov 29, 2018 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Please visit & join the meeting space from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/ricjoyner/online-bible-study-change-your-approach-to-the-word-of-god You can also dial in using your phone. United States (toll-free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 Access Code: 502-015-397

Broken Bits of Life Pottery Is your life full of broken dreams, trials, and broken hearts. There is an answer if you will give Him a chance. This article will encourage you. Please share this article it contains the gospel. https://biblestudycompany.com/blog/article/96

Deeply thankful for the sacrifice of Christ and His resurrection to give us hope in our salvation as sinful people and for the bountiful care He demonstrates every day by allowing us another breath in His creation. We can show our gratitude by turning our hearts to Him in love and to obey His Word. Happy Thanksgiving Oh Lord! Read Psalm 111

It was The Church (NOT God) who abolished the Sabbath in the mid part of the fourth century – See church documents from the ecumenical councils convened by Emperor Constantine, specifically, Council of Laodicea document, Canon number 29. https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/npnf214.viii.vii.iii.xliii.html. This canon orders that the Sabbath is a Jewish holy day and therefore the church should have no part in it. The Sabbath was ended and a new practice of communal worship was instituted on the first day, an already established day of worship for the Sun God. This was now called "The Lord's Day."

(Additionally, Canons 37 and 38 made it unlawful to receive food portions from or participate in a Jewish Feast, or to receive unleavend from a Jew, thus becoming "partiakers in their impiety.")

It was The Church (NOT God) who abolished the Sabbath in the mid part of the fourth century – See church documents from the ecumenical councils convened by Emperor Constantine, specifically, Council of Laodicea document, Canon number 29 https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/npnf214.viii.vii.iii.xliii.html . This canon orders that the Sabbath is a Jewish holy day and therefore the church should have no part in it. The Sabbath was ended and a new practice of communal worship was instituted on the first day, an already established day of worship for the Sun God. This was now called "The Lord's Day."

(Additionally, Canons 37 and 38 made it unlawful to receive food portions from or participate in a Jewish Feast, or to receive unleavend from a Jew, thus becoming "partiakers in their impiety.")

As I think of this , what an honor but also responsiblity to be given to be a priest and wear the garments specifically made as God instructed. The Turbin sticks out to me as it is like a crown or representation of one ordained by God. What a job and how carefully it would have to be done.  This physical aspect of adorning a tunic and gems etc could represent how we should approach our spiritual calling as a priesthood of people representing God our Father but more than that, ministering to God! Worshiping and praising and obeying him!

AND - this conjunction between vs. 1 and 2 connecting the thought.

When I think of the oath to “forsake all others”... it leads me to ponder “the walk” the “saved” believer has. The natural progression causes me to pray for those forsaking “the full knowledge of the truth”. 2 Timothy 2:24–26 (The Scriptures) 24 And a servant of the Master should not quarrel but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25 in meekness ——->instructing those who are in opposition<——-, lest somehow —Elohim gives them repentance— unto a thorough knowledge of the truth (Psalm 119:142), 26 and they --come to their senses (out of “the spirit of lethargy”), out of the snare of the devil, ——->having been taken captive by him to do his desire<——-. In context of YHWH’s kingdom, “forsaking all others”... is fulfilling the command to “come out of her my people” (Rev 18). I ponder, and so should you!

What is the evidence that you are baptized by the Holy Spirit? 1. You are born again. John 3: Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." Why? Because we are dead in our sins. 2. We have the fruits of repentance: Matthew 3:8 “Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance;” 3. We have the fruits of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-24 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law. 24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." 4. That we understand grace and don't use it as a license to sin: Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,” We should be moving away from ungodliness with His help. Hey Bible Study Company, I thought the evidence was gifts of the Spirit? The gifts are used by God in the church to grow His Kingdom and accomplish His will. There is literally no way to put the gifts of the Spirit before discipleship.