Memorial Parsha Vayachi

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Sabbath, January 6, 2017/ Torah: Genesis 47:28 through Genesis 50:26. Haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1-12. The Gospel: John 13:1-19

He lived — ויחי

Last week, we talked about the facilitator that does the unthinkable. They don't have the help that they need to offer services - on the hours listed on paraphernalia.  People have to remember the cross; and that with that cross is your assignment, where as you are assigned. Unless you really want something from this fake steward, then you are going to have to go around a giant to get it, or resign to the fact that due to circumstances you are neither called; assigned; or chosen to see this task executed. Remember, the Church is not a movement, subtle actions can discourage others and cause some to stray or choose the unbeaten path, as a saint you must always walk and strive with God. With that being said, "you should spend all your time in this manner: God first; family and then professional entrepreneurship (and work last), but in that order. " Yes, I can walk the talk. We are all sin, but my righteousness is that of Christ Jesus. I live a righteous life, and I love harder than anyone that I know. I lived subsistence, on public assistant, for many years, while my 23 year old and 15 year old - were small and I dealt with my health.

There are so many false prophets and wolves, that want to do nothing more than take over your church. To have access doesn't mean that you need to remove or replace the Shepherd of the Flock. When you tell the truth, you won't have a problem safely opening the doors and packing the pews. In doing this you can find a mate, but this person should be whom God should have you with a person who supports and illustrates the Kingdom of God, not limited to healing.... as oppose to an abomination. Desiring a mate that becomes your idol, or you give him your time (life); is not going to magically get you into the Kingdom of heaven by finding out which of your Egyptian ancestors is from an Israelite tribe. You have to enter the Kingdom of heaven like a little child, we all grow and you deserve the right to get to know the people that are in your life. You have to get to know your mate, at the same time this mate can not be an idea... you must be doer and hearer  (James 1:22). You must be a giver (salt, Mark 9:49) and a receiver (anointing). Luke 6:38: Proverbs 11:24-25; and Hebrews 11:13. Remember, you gotta work but your time is your life.

I have known people who pick and choose side, despising the Kingdom of God to the point that they do not want me to lay hands on the areas of their lives in which they need healing (Matthew 19:14). And Jesus said, 11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the sons of the kingdom will be cast into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.…

I have said it once, you can live in a life of abomination... but would you rather see a person suffer than to be healed (Matthew 12:28)? Nevertheless, people have seen me have sickness and disability - and I didn't hold onto it.... I testified about the goodness and glory of God. People will try to limit your service and your testimony which shall testaments to the glory of God.

Parsha Vayechi in a Nutshell:

Jacob lives in Egypt for 17 years, after reuniting with Joseph. He blesses Joseph and anoints his sons with a double blessing; the grandfather has bonus sons - Manasseh and Ephraim. This is only the beginning of Ephraim whom will have a difficult time remaining within the peripherals of the tribe. One by one he anoints each child, and acknowledges that you are still in the Kingdom of God, you are heritage of the Lord, and to seek the Promised Land. Some say there was more to say to his twelve sons - from a blended family. You are heirs to the Abrahamaic covenant, then you are in the kingdom of God (Matthew 19:14). Note: Like Jesus, Jacob goes into Egypt with 70 souls. Jesus authorizes about 70-72 individuals to share the gospel (Genesis 46:26 and Luke 10:1).

Judah will be the lawgiver, the scepter and King and Royalty over nations; a ferocious lion. Levi will be a royal nation of the priesthood. Issachar will be a pirate that works by the water, a fisher of the sea. Zebulun will be the educator; Simeon will stay away from Levi because of the massacre in Schechem - together, the two are double trouble; the tribe will be warriors. Gad will be the judge. Dan will press olives. And Asher will have a distinct look (Genesis 49:20). Reuben had saw his step mothers skirt while she was up the stairway, and should not have saw his mother nakedness. Furthermore, for additional examples of the Kingdom of God, during the early stages of the Church when it was a temple and tabernacle, read as follows:

Jacob's Blessing - Gen. 49:3-4
"As for Asher, his food shall be rich, and he shall yield royal dainties."
Moses Blessing - Deuteronomy 33:24
"And of Asher he said, 'More blessed than sons is Asher; May he be favored by his brothers, and may he dip his foot in
oil. Your locks shall be iron and bronze, and according to your days so shall your leisurely walk be."
Jacob's Blessing - Gen. 49:3-4
"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. Turbulent as the waters, you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."
Moses' Blessing - Deuteronomy 33:6
"Let Reuben live and not die, nor let his men be few."

Further reading: The good shepherd and God of peace: a covenant of peace

1. Moses was a shepherd, Exodus 3:1
2. King David is an eternal shepherd, Ezekiel 37:24 and Ezekiel 34:23-24
3. Jesus is the good shepherd, John 10:7-10
4. God is the Righteous Branch, Jeremiah 23:1-4
5. The Lord will be Israel's Shepherd,  Psalm 23:1 and Ezekiel 34:11-16
6. Jesus is the Shepherd, Sheeps and Goats, Matthew 25:31-33 and Ezekiel 34:17, 20
7. Jesus is the King of Peace and the lost flock of Israel: Ezekiel 37:25-28 and Isaiah 60:8-9
8. Mount Zion, Isaiah 65:9-10 and Ezekiel 17:22-24

Learn More:

• TORAH
• Genesis 47:27 | The Last Days of Jacob
• Genesis 48:1 | Jacob Blesses Joseph's Sons
• Genesis 49:1 | Jacob's Last Words to His Sons
• Genesis 49:29 | Jacob's Death and Burial
• Genesis 50:15 | Joseph Forgives His Brothers
• Genesis 50:22 | Joseph's Last Days and Death
• PROPHETS
• 1Ki 2:1 | David's Instruction to Solomon
• 1Ki 2:10 | Death of David

The Memorial Parsha of Jesus Christ's Vayigash

Sabbath, Saturday, December 16, 2017. Genesis 44:18-47:27

Bar'chu et Adonai ham'rorach! BaruchAdonai hav'vorach l'olam va-ed!

Praise Adonai, to whom praise is due forever! Praise be Adonai to who Praise is due, now and forever.

As an Apostle, what does it mean to be given to the Church? Its like actually being transformed from Jacob to Israel. You strive with God. Your time, your efforts, of exalting God before the church; edifying the saints; exhorting the church; and evangelizing the world in the reconciliation to God's gospel: the word of God.

So what if you feel like you are in the wrong family. Then don't be fooled God will condemn those who portray something that they are not (Revelations 3:8). Jesus gave Peter the key to the church, this is a door that has been open that no man can shut. If you are in a church that is cold/warm, then God does not have a need for it.... He will judge it and discard it (Revelations 3:15-16). God has a door, the apostle has the keys to the church, so you can leave. I mean God is talking about the reasons you thought that the door was open, is not based on membership or exclusivity or entitlement issues; but that you turned your back on the Church, is an abomination and apostasy. You absolutely got to feed the flock, of the Church. Remember, this is a season of false prophets. So you should be working really hard to endure and overcome all that you were taught. By doing that God wants you to come out from under these people and embrace healing, through a five fold ministry. I have seen people walk away from the church to hang out with the unsaved - even denying their self healing through the power of God that is in you. In Matthew 19:16, Jesus forbid people despising healing and said, "suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

Parsha Vayagash

This year, I will be visiting church's every chance that I get. I expect you to take the challenge, just like I have taken the challenge and to be even more committed: on fire for God. It's not really hard, all you have to do is get and seek the word of God: the spirit of Truth; and then you are more than already there....

As for truth, I am sure that there are more than one black persons related to the royal families of Europe that can go from my royal family to another royal family. Though my family is not a monarch, which means we don't have land in Scotland. I am not the first Black person admitted into a royal family - that is disposed from the land in Scotland. As a matter of fact, I am still researching to see if I was ever a member of Egyptian Royalty of Cherokee Royalty, because we felt the need to oblige the removal of ourselves from the land that was once hours.

Now lets get on to the lesson as it pertains to the comments/commentary as above referenced:
Joseph shows his emotions, while revealing his identity among his brothers. (Genesis 48:18). This must be particularly hard when you are discarded and enslaved. Eventually Jacob finds out that his son Joseph is not dead, and is excited to see his son. There must of have been seventy souls, that went down to Egypt. Just in time because the economy had failed. Jesus sent out 70 people to evangelize but in the end, around Pentecost - there were less than twelve disciples. The hurt, discouragement and anguish one goes through when giving their-all to God and for God; but we can do nothing without God.

I often wonder is the need to feel that freedom of Benjamin was more important that preventing the abduction and apprehension of Joseph, a priority? After all, Joseph knew he was chosen by God to do great things, he already proved himself by 1) discerning dreams; and 2) and a tender to the Shepherds Flock. Yet, David is an eternal throne, the lion of Judah who was the very one to sell Joseph. So you may be saying you either can or can not relate to familial issues from blended families such as but not limited to divorce; foster care; adoption; or other forms of familial rejection - that may be due to the root cause of social injustice issues such as but not limited to slavery or the removal of your land

In this lesson, I take away with the fact that nothing can separate me from the love of God: not poverty; not war; no loss of want; no less affection from my desired mate; not rejection from a child; not even being neglected by family members; not even being treated indifferently by my biological father.

Most importantly, I have learned that when you do have cousins or any family member that doesn't like you, then you shall watch your back because of their witchcraft; greed; contempt; and wiles of the devil - their yield to the flesh will distress you and cause you harm; but without the truth, the word of God, you will not be clothed in righteousness, have the grace of God: his joy and peace to withstand the hour of temptation. (Revelations 3:14-22)

Restoring grace to your posterity

Hello, I was inspiried recently when I heard a sermon that proclaimed to take back your blessings. Sure everything wasn't going to be perfect, and it really never is until the final redemption. However, I learned that it is within my power to proclaim my destiny for a breakthrough: a spirit healing, cleansing of my mind, body and soul; a financial prosperity and reuniting with family[/caption] Welcome to WordPress.com. This is my first post, the other post are imported from Blogger.com

Life by the Spirit

¹³ You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh^[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. ¹⁴ For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”^{[b] 15} If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. (Galatians 5:13-15,20-22) Jesus said love your neighbor as you love yourself, so don’t you want your neighbor to have a certain future of freedom, life, the pursuit of liberty and justice for all? I think neighbors are similar to family members. One you have neighbors all over the world, as we are all global citizens of this great earth. Two, we are near our neighbors for a reason, like our family -- our connection to our neighbors should be for safety. If I could choose the neighbors that I have then it wouldn't be my lot. Likewise, with my family sometimes I think that my oldest sister should be put up for adoption; and my daughter has been very interesting as soon as she approached her tween years.  Hello and I am so happy to see you. God bless you for joining me this day. I miss you so much, during my hiatus because of school; and I often wondered what I would say? What did you think I should write about? In my writing, I never wanted to post too many Memorial Parsha’s, but there is nothing better that I love than to critique the bible study at a synagogue or a church. Yet, I did not want everything to be about my belief system, my tenets, my values and my principles. Though, I never mind sharing my faith. It is when I read the writings of other people faiths, it is this time that I am so inspired. On the contrast, another adventurous moment was when I was  doing temporary work for staffing agency clients – now everyday was different but interesting. It was not until God showed me that there was a hedge of protection over me; that I felt value to each and every connection. Finally, the other upcoming topics I will be discussing is the NFL scandal; bi-partisan politician scandals and discussing topics from the classroom of course. And last but not least trying to look at it, to hold it... the Gael, the GAEL, and the GAEL. [youtube=http://youtu.be/yWCgyMaWcDs] Wow, I can never put down all of the topics that I have been waiting to talk to you about since the Spring of 2012. I put myself to the test, to gain a new language, and a new skill. I want to excel in Math. I love a challenge, though I admit that math is not my strong suit. Neither is math one of my favorite subjects. I believe that you will do well in Math, as long as you practice and study in Math. If you don’t enjoy practicing and studying Math, then you might not do well. Nevertheless, the most challenging Math to me is the word Applications in Algebra. I am no longer intimidated by a word problem from Algebra, because of fear that I have no idea what formula to make application and solve. Math can never be a substitute for reading the Bible, so don’t get it twisted. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="851"] Holding the Gael, proudly[/caption] Where do we start? First, I would like to say that I am still a society member of various Scottish Societies and (Family) Associations. The month of August was really hard for us. Not only was it witching season for most Mac Donnells (Mac Donald’s) but we lost a very important component and integral team leader, the late great David Mac Donald Rankin, a true son of the Keppoch’s of Glencoe, Scotland.  True? Yes, a true son of Keppoch. His lineage was discussed at his Washington funeral; and then, he had a second one in Blackstone, Virginia. During the testament, many of us were made aware of the family’s history in the Massacre of Glencoe by the Campbell’s. We (three) shared the good times of what we knew about our fallen society member. Dave also descended from family that were part of the battle of Culloden (mid 16^th century), the last stand of the Scottish people, before the Scottish Exodus and the Scottish Diaspora went into full speed. Sometimes I wish Dave were here to read about the drive for Scottish Independence, in 2014. I really want Scotland to have Independence from England. Not because I am a descendant of the Scottish Diaspora. My paternal and maternal ancestors arrived from Scotland during the late 14^th Century. Just looking at those numbers lets me know that I come from a strong line of Gaelic warriors. Caveat emptor, if you have anything to say other than nationality – then I don’t want to hear it. We are the human race. I say this because many foreigners do not understand my heritage. Therefore, they decide that they will tell me who I am, when during war fare your ancestors lost against mine, why would I submit now in 2014. (Enter picture of boots gun and lonely horse YouTube video of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, and the bagpipes and solemn horn) [youtube=http://youtu.be/ZzFZi6nFwic] My mother’s side went to war against the Nation of Cherokee and eventually had to forfeit all of their hostages, which would be us, the Cherokee Watson that John Watson had probably claimed as the spoils of war. To this day, as rebels to the U.S. government, we have retained our identity as true and original Cherokee. You have to know that God has a way of reminding you your ancestors, even when you try to forget or don’t want to be totally defined by your past. On my Father’s side, a descendant of Glengarry, Scotland named John Sanders was an actor of the Bacon’s Rebellion. He was a son of Richard Sanders. However, the Bacon’s Rebellion was very interesting it was at the pivotal turning point of American history and politics toward European continent (lack of trade with the Dutch), the Native Americans, the African Americans etc. Galatians 5:20-22, the spirit of God is the promise that is a provision of Jesus being on the cross in your life.[/caption] Learning about my past, has made me stronger for the future. Yet, I have never lied about my past, or who I thought I was. In times like this, a wise woman told me that you have to have knowledge of self and a root identity, and don’t ever be afraid to ask a question or go look up the answer. I am happy that I learned about Scottish society through David. He poured a lot of information in me, and I don’t want any of our conversations to be in vain. I learned so much about Scottish Society, Scottish culture and Scottish language. I dream of a day that my children and I will return to the mother land, from about 500 years ago, in Scotland. We can go to Scotland not because we are trying to do what other people are doing; that I don’t ever have to keep up with anyone else. I will be in Scotland because I am an heir of the history, the museums, and the castles. I can travel to Scotland because I was given a book that I am still reading, called “Highland Heritage,” by Barbara Fairweather. Moreover, I enjoyed the many gifts of knowledge about Scottish life that were bestowed upon me. There will never be another one like him. I cherish the times that he would let me wait on him and drive him around, to him I was driving him crazy. Lol. The first week after he died, you could often see me walking around town crying baby tears, but I had to get off of stuck-on-stupid because the stress of missing someone; and being selfish because someone is resting in peace took a toll on my body. It was an honor to serve him, like driving to the Gaelic Highland games etc. Nevertheless, I know that I can best favor David’s memory by holding the Scottish Gael. I know he is in heaven at the pearly gates of the New Jerusalem welcoming all the Mac Donald’s that did not know that they were a Donald. Both of us were pretty big on unifying the Gaelic culture, as it pertains to the Scottish Highlands, this was very important to us. In the near future, there will be toast, for a wee bit of dram raised to honor the memory of his name. I shall feel like there is an angel in his likeness guiding me all the way through the truth, the liberty and the knowledge of the Scottish people. In closing, I just want to tell you what are the core subjects for the fall lineup of my blog, which are Scottish Culture; Biblical Portions of the Old Testament with the New Testament; African Continent with emphasis on charity and a new topic the #SavetheDonbass people. Yes, I will be putting my best foot forward, like our President said and as an American – I will be taking the lead to ensure that not just the Ukrainian people of the Donetsky region but all people have a hopeful future, one that they had hoped for and envisioned for their selves because of sovereignty and self-determination. Likewise all core topics will be diligently researched and compared from the various library systems throughout the Greater Washington Metropolitan, especially the African continent. As I have no ancestors that probably had contact with North Africa prior to 1400 AD. If you are reading this from my African Orphanage page, then you know that I will continue to make trips to the different library systems throughout the DMV (the District of Columbia, state of Maryland and the state of Virginia). I have a library card for each state.   Well gotta go, it’s so hard to comment on the rich people, when the bible expressly prohibits the Servants of the Lord (the court system) from oppressing the poor, failing to be merciful, compassion to the poor and strangers and defending the orphan (and the widow of the responsibility of the church) and the helpless.  What about you, what do you believe in? #Ibelieve.  I believe in One God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour, the Son of God, the Messiah who died on the cross, came down on the cross on the third day for me and you. I will walk away from you if you talk about my heritage, and I will tell you that I don’t want to hear it. I am (an heir of) the seed of Abraham. For this reason, I have been ordained, sent and layed hands upon from those who I have proven that I am worthy and called by Christ to serve the Church. I want to serve a church that I plant, and I want to realize my dreams, that is not always an option but a God sent mandate. Most importantly, no matter what goes wrong, pray that I stay in God’s path, stay in God’s will, and go to a higher level through the unctioning of the Holy Spirit for my ultimate redemption. (John 16:33, Matthew 27:20) [youtube=http://youtu.be/dIQT4lrxWkI]

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Jesus is my best friend

Did you know that your self-esteem affects how you feel? Your self-esteem is there when you look at yourself in the mirror. Your self-esteem can be expressed when you talk about how much you value yourself. Your self-esteem is important, and that is why I carry my self-esteem on my arm as a badge of honor; because I value my deeds, my speech, my beliefs, my opinions, and my ideas; my achievements; and who I think that I am and how I see myself. 

What makes me feel great and priceless is the love I have from Jesus, in Jesus name, I pray. I know the sacrifice he made on Calvary for me, his death (3 days); his burial; and resurrection tells me more than anyone else in the Church of God that I am really important. That the missionary will send me, and I shall send myself because I am a clergy, I am an Evangelist. I know that no matter how many Christians don’t support me, encourage me and lift me up that I am important, I see myself as a highly prized player in the end time prophecy. Jesus is still with me in Spirit (John 4:24), because I am transformed by His word, the Word of God. However, there are too many to name but I will give recognition to Community Services Growth & Development (CSG&D) in Lanham, Maryland. http://www.csgd.org/. I received a beautiful computer to help me disseminate the issues that matter the most for me. It is nothing but the blood of Jesus (Matthew 9:17). Therefore, Jesus taught that sharing is a good thing. He said that blessed is he that shall not be offended in me (Matthew 11:6).

Before I go into the sermon of the day taken from John 15th, I just wanted to share the word, which can be interpreted as a parable about sharing (Matthew 13: 4-9), Matthew 13:3: Behold a sower went forth to sow; 4) And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the (birds) fowls came and devoured them up: 5) Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth; and forwith they spring up because they had no deepness of earth (depth of soil): 6) And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7) And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: 8) But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty-fold, some thirtyfold. 9) Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 11) Now the Church, like the disciples of Jesus, were given the ability to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven – while you are in the Church (1^st Cor. 2:10). In the body of Christ, if you have love for your children and you preserve that bond it shall be given unto you in more abundance. Therefore, Jesus said, “I speak to them in Parables, the ones that were not in the Church of God, surely they don’t see, they don’t hear and neither do they understand.” Yet, Jesus said that all that come unto him heavy laden, will fulfill the Prophey of Esias and you shall hear even though you don’t understand. And that you shall see even though you don’t perceive. Man will testify against you, for he is the watchman and he will go back and tell the men of the nations what thus said the Lord:> The Lord’s Great Victory Over the Nations (Ezekial 38) “The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of[a] Meshek and Tubal; prophesy against him 3 and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against you, Gog, chief prince of[b] Meshek and Tubal. 4 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole army—your horses, your horsemen fully armed, and a great horde with large and small shields, all of them brandishing their swords. 5 Persia, Cush[c] and Put will be with them, all with shields and helmets, 6 also Gomer with all its troops, and Beth Togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.“

Then and only then, in Jesus name will people understand with their heart and shall be converted unto the body of Christ, in the Church of God and Jesus shall heal them (John 3:5). 

In Parsha Noah, there is a message that Moses blessing (Deuteronomy 32:1-52), which is also my doctrine says that it is the “the Word of God will drop down like the dew of the earth.” This message is to all which meant that when Noah gathered every flock unto the ship for the journey, to avoid the flood but you have to be obedient to complete an anointed task. In your journey, like Noah you can’t forget the word of God carry. You must go forward with the word of God, hang the word of God on your door. Know the word of God in your heart, and carry the word of God with you in everything that you do, for the Word of God is perfect. Our self-esteem should never be equated to the word of God; our self-esteem does not make us perfect. Neither is God a respecter of persons. Jesus sacrifice makes the word of God perfect unto the Church of God (Psalm 91:1-64). Jesus is the Messiah, the bridegroom of the Church of God. He is the bridegroom for what cannot be seen – that which is invisible and the eternal – the Church of God. As an Evangelist, I am so glad the God gave the Church a gift. 

In a moving and spirited sermon, Pastor Bobby preached that as Children of God that it doesn’t matter what we decide to share or when decide to share it, as leader of the worship service he said that according to the Word we have been ordained “appointed” to bear [the] fruit (John 15). You cannot bear fruit unless you are a part of the vine, and God will purge any fruit that does not bear his worthiness. Though you may cry Lord, and you grew together with the Saints, if you are not deemed worthy you will be purged from the vine. Pastor Bobby talked about how people that attended Church today will be accused because of their deeds, many fell and others failed to get back up again. My best friend for ever is Jesus, he said, John 5:43-47, “I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, you will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honor one of another and seek not the honor that cometh from God only? (Romans 2:29). Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one who accuseth you, even Moses, in who ye trust (Romans 2:12). For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me (Acts 26:22). But if you believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?” As Saints of the Church it is important to prefer and honor one another to encourage one another to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I have learned that when you are in the Church of God, that is the only people who can and will make a difference for you, when you ask the Father in Jesus name, then whatever you will desire shall be given. So many times I have asked for the prosperity of my posterity – and to this date, God has given me what I have wanted – in the name of Jesus. My faith has made me grateful for all that I have, rather it was suffering through the bad times or sharing through the good times. I can truly say that most of the time I received the word on good ground, that the bear of the good news was good enough to me; I did not look down on this individual.

In closing, on December 2^nd, 2013, I went to a workshop on a Monday, well I was the only woman of wisdom there… The workshop was thoughtfully prepared and it was called “Leveraging Your Strength,” but to my surprise, I was the only one who was able to enjoy the workshop. If I did not know it then, I knew it now that we can walk in our confidence. And in walking in our confidence, we can use our skills that we value as our strength; and that you can leverage your talents to gain the resources that you want or need. First, I am concerned about the word of God, preferably the concerns of the Church. Second, I am concerned about a leader that impacts me to share the message that I have been sought to send, my testimony. However, I couldn’t help but notice that I was the only one there and so privileged to hear a wonderful presentation about my skills, but was not limited to leveraging my talents. For instance there are other workshops like the vision boards and the career portfolio’s, etc. I came out of that workshop knowing that not only was I happiest when I share but I was even happier when I received. Though I know it is better to always give, in Jesus name. To me there is a difference in saying that I am a Christian versus saying that there is a Higher Source. A person that says that there is a higher source is in my perception an atheist. However, it is possible that as Jesus taught though they don’t perceive the word of the Kingdom of God can see it, if they receive the seed, regardless of where this seed grows (among thorns, Matthew 13:29-30). The saints will rule with Jesus, the saints are the children of God that are the body of Christ in the Church in which Jesus, the son of God died and resurrected. Lastly, the Saints of God are the fellow servants for the Kingdom of God, in truth and spirit - in the word of God, through the Church of God. Regardless of the age that they get married, they are fellow servants because they belong to the true Church of God. Now my grandmother did marry at 14, but I am opposed to that idea for my child; however, I would not be open to my daughter marrying at 14, in 2009.

Finally, if I could leverage my strength, I would leverage my strength to share; this is what makes me so happy. I want to thank everyone who sent me on a testimony of the word of the Kingdom of God. I would have never been able to care for my son, without those being obedient to the word of God. I had a wonderful Christmas; it was the best Christmas ever. I was not too fat (Jeremiah 4:3; Matthew 13:22). You gave so that others could go and share the fruit that you have bared. Your fruit shall remain because someone will praise the Lord in Spirit and truth (John 4:37-38). They will know you as a Disciple of Jesus Christ, by the love that you have for one another in the Church of God (John 10:1-5; John 14:15; and John 15:12). When you show love and concern for one another, people will know you love one another. Maybe you looked down on me this year. Maybe you refused to help me, when you did look down on me, but it is not too late to get salvation i.e., my heart was broken a thousand times watching my bond with the Syrian people. Nevertheless, whatever I do, I do in peace, and I walk in my faith. In ending, the Saints absolutely positively must share the word of God, when you have an outstanding presentation you must spread the good news. Lastly, maybe my testimony may not have been good enough for you; and that you weren’t striving to the Kingdom of Heaven. Then may the peace of God be upon you, in Jesus name. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[Key words: Mighty God; Lord Sabaoth; Lord of Host; Gentle God; Comforting God; Rescuing God; The God Before and After Us; God of Provisions for the Needy; The God of Help; law; testimony; statutes; commandments; fears; judgments; perfect; converting; sure; wise; right; joyful; pure; enlightening; clean; enduring; true; righteous; desired; rewarding; light; and justice].

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Syrias Redeemed will have to fight for modernization

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The assumption that an earlier version of modernization theory must be modified eventually became a requirement for economic and social development in developed and developing countries.  For instance, an earlier version of the modernization theory was too optimistic and simplistic in its initial view of change.  However, the proponents of an early version of modernization theory expected developing countries to achieve a smooth and simultaneous economic growth, and greater equality, and democracy, and stability, and an even a greater national autonomy.  The modernization theory (Samuel Huntington) noted that there was an error in assuming that even “all good things [could even] go together.” (as cited in Handelman, 2006, page 13).  

 
                    

Disciples of Jesus Christs' Parsha Yitro

Exodus 20.

New International Version (NIV)

The Ten Commandments

 ¹ And God spoke all these words:  ² “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

 ³ “You shall have no other gods before^[a] me.

 ⁴ “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. ⁵ You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, ⁶ but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

 ⁷ “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

 ⁸ “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. ⁹ Six days you shall labor and do all your work, ¹⁰ but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. ¹¹ For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

 ¹² “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

 ¹³ “You shall not murder.

 ¹⁴ “You shall not commit adultery.

 ¹⁵ “You shall not steal.

 ¹⁶ “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

 ¹⁷ “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

 ¹⁸ When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance ¹⁹ and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or we will die.”
 ²⁰ Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.”
 ²¹ The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.

Idols and Altars

 ²² Then the LORD said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites this: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven: ²³ Do not make any gods to be alongside me; do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold.

 ²⁴ “‘Make an altar of earth for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle. Wherever I cause my name to be honored, I will come to you and bless you. ²⁵ If you make an altar of stones for me, do not build it with dressed stones, for you will defile it if you use a tool on it. ²⁶ And do not go up to my altar on steps, or your private parts may be exposed.’ 

 

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1. Exodus 20:3 Or besides

Comments: This is one of the few times that God writes the bible. Now you will run into a lot of people who will say that the Bible is not true to them, well it is true to me. God writes the bible with his finger.

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Disciples of Jesus Christs' Memorial Parsha Shemot

Welcome to the Memorial Parsha of Jesus Christs's Shemot. Haftarah Shemot, Isaiah 27:6- ; Isaiah 28:13 and Isaiah 29:22-23

Exodus 5

Moses and Aaron tell Pharaoh that they must go to worship their God, but Pharaoh rejects the counsel of God, the word of God.

Also pharaoh makes the work for the Hebrew even more difficult, by taking straw from the bricks, and demanding the production increase while the Hebrew looks for straw to make bricks. The officers of the children of Pharaoh were beating on the children of Israel. Moreover, Pharaoh charged the children of Israel with completing their work – for two days (Luke 22:30). Pharaoh responds to the complaint that they children are idle because they wanted to sacrifice, to their God.

So the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in an evil predicament, because of the adverse and harsh treatment that they were suffering. But through this people, God always planned to bring the Messiah to full fruition.

Now the Hebrew people were ready for deliverance because they had held on to God’s word, believed in truth and worshiped him. Then as Moses acted as Priest, Moses asked God, “Why have the peopled suffered worse than before?”

Have you had those moments when you’ve prayed, praised, worshiped and believed the truth that you have found, and evil comes and messes up everything? I know I have, and I feared God because I saw that the lords of this land, the princes of this world were just plain evil and could not repent, nor stand for stability, as the Psalmist says why do the heathens rage? Since I am writing you then that means that Pharaoh did leave the children of Israel alone, but there are other subtle forms of leaders that are a stark contrast of the former Pharaoh. Today I can bear witness of this great travesty of injustice; in all that I just let go and let God. I have had many days of sorrow, and concern over the foolishness of evil people, but God delivered me from the persecution, or I wouldn’t be here writing you about it. Remember the enemy will test your faith, which is in Him the Christ. You must carry your cross and stand strong, run to the end, finish it and see what it’s going to be. Remember that it was not until the children of Israel had believed and worshiped the word of God, did God say that he would intercede. 

In the next Chapter, Exodus 6, does just what he says he will do, God’s word will come to pass, it won’t falter. If you think that you ought to have straw to make bricks then your should have straw to make your bricks, you are entitled to a good job; not genocide.

Disciples of Jesus Christs Memorial Parsha Vayigash

Sabbath January 7, 2011
This Parsha opens up with Judah approaching him, Joseph which is the ruler over all the land of Egypt. Vayigash means "he approached him." Genesis 44:18. From this point on Judah goes over the conversation that he had with Joseph about their younger brother, Benjamin for the recompense of the silver cup and that his Father would be appalled if he did not return home. Genesis 44:19-23. Joseph had been told that the baby should stay near the father, Jacob, and it came to pass that their father was given the words of Joseph who had been missing, because he thought Joseph had been succumbed to mischief or foul play, the his father Israel will be sorrowful again if anything should happen to Benjamin, he would worry with grey hairs and die a day early.

EGenesis 45:8-15 Joseph tells them, it is not you that sent me here, but God that has sent me here, made me a fatherly figure to Pharaoh, and lord over all his house, and ruler throughout the land of Egypt. The he ordered them to get his father, tell him that your son Joseph is "alive," and that God has made him lord over all over all of Egypt and that he shall dwell in the land of Goshen. Although the famine will last seven years, Joseph can take care of his father, should you all come in to hardship. Next, Joseph cried again, and Benjamin cried too, upon all his brothers. Isn't this just a wonderful story, but you may not get the entire benefits of some programs that reunify the family without a blood test and interest, which requires your time. Genesis 45:16-24 Pharaoh was pleased that Joseph's family was coming. He ordered Joseph to send for his entire family, not just Israel, and he will give them the best land of Egypt. Like his brethren Benjamin fresh clothing, but he also gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five additional changes of fresh clothing. He was sending for his father and gave them plenty of supplies, for the trip too, and told the brothers to get along with each other.

  Genesis 45:25-28 So the brothers safely made it back to the land of Canaan to get their father Jacob. The brothers told their father, Jacob everything that Joseph had said because is still alive, and he is the governor over all the land of Egypt. After hearing this great report that his favorite son was still alive, Israel was so happy that his son had sent for him. Israel said, I want to see my son while I am still alive, this is what he wants and that is to see you his father Israel. Likewise the father said that he needed to see Joseph before he died, and then he knew that he would die only once. Now dieing only once is a true rest in peace, this is what happens to believers that believe on Je

Disciples of Jesus Christs' Parsha Miketz, Sabbath Dec. 24 2011

Disciples of Jesus Christs' Parsha Miketz, 
Sabbath Dec. 24 2011. Parsha Miketz, Genesis 41:1-44:17.
Haftorah Amos 2:6 through Amos 3:8

Genesis 44:1-34 A Silver cup in the sack

Joseph sends his half-brothers home with a sack of food, each is given grain but he intends to modify one of the sacks; which is the youngest - his brother. Genesis 44:1. However once the morning arrives, the men are on their way to leave Egypt and return to the land of Canaan with their sack of food, and silver. Joseph instructs his servant to go after them and bear an allegation in regards to the silver cup that is used for divination. So the servant catches up with the brothers and deny that they have the silver cup, and also recommend that the one that has stolen the cup is put to death and the remainder are used as slaves (Genesis 44:2-18).

Joseph decides that he will not kill the men because of the divination cup, after speaking with Judah who knows that Joseph is equal to Pharaoh, meaning whatever he says is final; which means that their guilt has caught up with them it is like the worst kind of bad Karma. Then Joseph asks about his brother Benjamin and his Father, Israel. On one hand, if the half-brothers go back to their father Jacob, with the food, then he will send them again for food. Moreover, if they take Benjamin and leave him to fin for himself and ends up in slavery like Joseph, their father will be full of sorrow his last days (Genesis 44:17-34). It is only until Joseph runs a rouse on the half brothers to make them think about what their father would say and think do they realize that they should never repeat the devious incident that got him sold into slavery in the first place. It is sad, but believe it or not a Black Man can not go anywhere. Some people are very rude and they will not say or well this person is around the wrong place at the wrong time, let us just simply be pleasant and cordial and send him on his way.

Jeremiah 49:13. King James Version (KJV)

 ¹³For I have sworn by myself, saith the LORD, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.

Jeremiah 49:17. King James Version (KJV)

 ¹⁷Also Edom shall be a desolation: every one that goeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof.

Jeremiah 49:18. King James Version (KJV)

 ¹⁸As in the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities thereof, saith the LORD, no man shall abide there, neither shall a son of man dwell in it.

Luke 1:11-32. New International Version (NIV) Show resources

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

 ¹ Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. ² But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”  ³ Then Jesus told them this parable: ⁴ “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? ⁵ And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders ⁶ and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ ⁷ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

    ⁸ “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins^[a] and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? ⁹ And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ ¹⁰ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

The Parable of the Lost Son

 ¹¹ Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. ¹² The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.    ¹³ “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. ¹⁴ After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. ¹⁵ So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. ¹⁶ He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

   ¹⁷ “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! ¹⁸ I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. ¹⁹ I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ ²⁰ So he got up and went to his father.

   “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

   ²¹ “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

   ²² “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. ²³ Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. ²⁴ For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

   ²⁵ “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. ²⁶ So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. ²⁷ ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’

   ²⁸ “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. ²⁹ But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. ³⁰ But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

   ³¹ “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. ³² But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

Recommended Readings

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary. Genesis 44. http://www.christnotes.org/commentary.php?com=mhc&b=1&c=44 

Lambert Dolphin. "Brief History and Final Destiny of Edom." http://ldophin.org/edom.html  Last reviewed, Dec. 8th 2009.

Introduction to Obadiah; The Identity of Edom (Obadiah). http://www.ucgstp.org/bible/brp/oba1.htm  Last reviewed, Dec. 8th, 2009.

Bible Magazine. "The Way to Jerusalem: Edom of the Latter Days." http://www.biblemagazine.com/library/wj-jrsm/wj-chapter4.html  Last reviewed, December 8th, 2009.

Syria uprising: timeline. The Telegraph. Key dates in the nine months of violence and repression in Syria. Reviewed on Fri. Dec. 23 2011. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/syria/8952698/Syria-uprising-timeline.html

Last Convoy of American Troops Leaves Iraq. The New York Times. Reviewed on Fri. Dec. 23, 2011. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/19/world/middleeast/last-convoy-of-american-troops-leaves-iraq.html