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The Golden Lampstand as Faith Building
The first time we see the word lampstand in the Bible is in Exodus 25:31, as God gives detailed instructions about the golden lampstand to be placed in the tabernacle the Israelites were building. It’s interesting to note just how precise God is in explaining how He wanted the lampstand to look. Since we can be assured there are no “wasted words” in the Bible, we know each detail and specification are important for some reason.
The lampstand was to be made of pure gold, hammered out to the perfect accuracy of God’s decree (Exodus 25:31). Gold was the most valuable of all metals (Psalm 119:127; 19:10). Gold is often spoken of in terms of being “tested by fire”; the Bible compares the testing of gold with the testing of the church in 1 Peter 1:7. Out of testing, or refining, will come the true people of God (see Zechariah 13:7–9; Job 23:10). Those who withstand the “fire” will be purified (see Numbers 31:23).
The lampstand as a whole was to be fashioned as a tree with the base and center shaft representing the trunk and with three “branches” on each side. The top of the shaft and of each branch was to be made like an open almond flower; each flower held an oil lamp (Exodus 25:32, 37). There are several passages in the Bible that speak about the almond tree, which was always the first tree to blossom and bear fruit in the spring, as early as February. The apostle Paul calls Christ the “firstfruits” because Jesus was the first to rise from the dead to everlasting life, and because of His resurrection all believers will also be raised (1 Corinthians 15:20–23; Romans 8:23).
God used Aaron’s rod as a sign to the Israelites of his unique priesthood. At one time, when Aaron’s priesthood was being challenged, God caused Aaron’s rod to bud and grow ripe almonds overnight; this miracle reaffirmed that the privilege of being chosen as High Priest only came through God’s appointment (Numbers 16:3;17:10). This was a “shadow of things to come” experience that pointed to Jesus, our God-ordained, life-giving High Priest forever (Hebrews 7:21).
In the tabernacle, the lampstand was to be placed in the first section, called the Holy Place (Hebrews 9:2). The lamp was to be tended by Aaron and his sons so that its light never went out. The lampstand was to give forth light day and night (Exodus 27:20–21). The lampstand’s being the only source of light points directly to Christ as being the light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5). Jesus is the “true light that gives light to everyone” (John 1:9) and the only way anyone can come to the Father (John 14:6).
Jesus also calls His church the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14), not of their own doing but because Christ is abiding in the church (John 1:4–5). A Christian who is shining with the light of Christ will live a godly life (1 Peter 2:9). Scripture is overflowing with references that compare and contrast light and darkness, believer and unbeliever, right up through the book of Revelation. In Revelation 1:20 Christ says the “seven lampstands are the seven churches.” The churches of Christ are to walk in the light of God (1 John 1:7) and spread the light of the gospel so that all people will glorify God (Matthew 5:16).
There is other symbolism in the lampstand: it was made of one piece, as Christ is one with His church (Colossians 1:8); the six branches (6 being the number of man) plus the main shaft equals seven lights (7 being the number of completion)—man is only complete in Christ (John 15:5).
The most important thing to note about the lampstand is that it points to Christ, as do all the elements of the tabernacle. The Bible is from beginning to end a testimony about Christ and God’s merciful plan of redemption. Praise the Lord, He has taken His children out of the darkness and into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).
Die Goue Kandelaar staan vir Geloofs Bou.
Die eerste keer dat ons die woord kandelaar in die Bybel sien, is in Eksodus 25:31, waar God gedetailleerde instruksies gee oor die goue kandelaar wat in die tabernakel geplaas moes word wat die Israeliete gebou het. Dit is interessant om daarop te let hoe presies God is in die verduideliking van hoe Hy wou hê die kandelaar moes lyk. Aangesien ons verseker kan wees dat daar geen “vermorste woorde” in die Bybel is nie, weet ons dat elke detail en spesifikasie om een of ander rede belangrik is.
Die kandelaar moes van suiwer goud gemaak word, uitgehamer tot die perfekte akkuraatheid van God se besluit (Eksodus 25:31). Goud was die waardevolste van alle metale (Psalm 119:127; 19:10). Daar word dikwels van goud gepraat in terme van “deur vuur getoets”; die Bybel vergelyk die toetsing van goud met die toetsing van die kerk in 1 Petrus 1:7. Uit toetsing, of loutering, sal die ware volk van God kom (sien Sagaria 13:7–9; Job 23:10). Diegene wat die “vuur” weerstaan, sal gereinig word (sien Numeri 31:23).
Die kandelaar as geheel moes soos ‘n boom gevorm word, met die basis en middelste steel wat die stam voorstel en met drie “takke” aan elke kant. Die bokant van die steel en van elke tak moes soos ‘n oop amandelblom gemaak word; elke blom het ‘n olielamp gehou (Eksodus 25:32, 37). Daar is verskeie gedeeltes in die Bybel wat praat oor die amandelboom, wat altyd die eerste boom was wat in die lente geblom en vrugte gedra het, so vroeg as Februarie. Die apostel Paulus noem Christus die “eersteling” omdat Jesus die eerste was wat uit die dood tot die ewige lewe opgestaan het, en as gevolg van Sy opstanding sal alle gelowiges ook opgewek word (1 Korintiërs 15:20–23; Romeine 8:23).
God het Aäron se staf as ‘n teken vir die Israeliete van sy unieke priesterskap gebruik. Op ‘n tydstip, toe Aäron se priesterskap uitgedaag is, het God Aäron se staf oornag laat bot en ryp amandels laat groei; Hierdie wonderwerk het herbevestig dat die voorreg om as Hoëpriester gekies te word slegs deur God se aanstelling gekom het (Numeri 16:3; 17:10). Dit was ‘n “skaduwee van die toekomstige dinge”-ervaring wat na Jesus gewys het, ons God-geordende, lewegewende Hoëpriester vir ewig (Hebreërs 7:21).
In die tabernakel moes die kandelaar in die eerste gedeelte, genaamd die Heilige, geplaas word (Hebreërs 9:2). Die lamp moes deur Aäron en sy seuns versorg word sodat die lig nooit uitgaan nie. Die kandelaar moes dag en nag lig gee (Eksodus 27:20–21). Die feit dat die kandelaar die enigste bron van lig is, wys direk na Christus as die lig van die wêreld (Johannes 8:12; 9:5). Jesus is die “ware lig wat elke mens verlig” (Johannes 1:9) en die enigste manier waarop enigiemand na die Vader kan kom (Johannes 14:6).
Jesus noem ook Sy kerk die “lig van die wêreld” (Matteus 5:14), nie uit hulle eie toedoen nie, maar omdat Christus in die kerk woon (Johannes 1:4–5). ’n Christen wat met die lig van Christus skyn, sal ’n godvrugtige lewe lei (1 Petrus 2:9). Die Skrif loop oor van verwysings wat lig en duisternis, gelowige en ongelowige, vergelyk en kontrasteer, regdeur die boek Openbaring. In Openbaring 1:20 sê Christus die “sewe kandelaars is die sewe gemeentes.” Die gemeentes van Christus moet in die lig van God wandel (1 Johannes 1:7) en die lig van die evangelie versprei sodat alle mense God sal verheerlik (Matteus 5:16).
Daar is ander simboliek in die kandelaar: dit was uit een stuk gemaak, soos Christus een met Sy kerk is (Kolossense 1:8); die ses arms (6 is die getal van die mens) plus die hoofas is gelyk aan sewe ligte (7 is die getal van voltooiing) – die mens is slegs volledig in Christus (Johannes 15:5).
Die belangrikste ding om op te let oor die kandelaar is dat dit na Christus wys, net soos al die elemente van die tabernakel. Die Bybel is van begin tot einde ‘n getuienis oor Christus en God se genadige verlossingsplan. Prys die Here, Hy het Sy kinders uit die duisternis en in Sy wonderbare lig geneem (1 Petrus 2:9).
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today;
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7
Prayer
Lord , You hear every Prayer I may Pray aloud or in Silence . Lord I know you will answer every Prayer even if it is a NO . Lord thank you for Your Ear that Listens always and Your answers Lord Always . I thank You in Jesus name . Amen and Amen
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Daarom sal ek na die HERE kyk; ek sal wag op die God van my heil; my God sal my verhoor.
Miga 7:7
Gebed
Here, U hoor elke gebed wat ek hardop of in stilte bid. Here, ek weet U sal elke gebed beantwoord, selfs al is dit ‘n NEE. Here, dankie vir u oor wat altyd luister en u antwoorde, Here, altyd. Ek dank U in Jesus se Naam. Amen en Amen.
Bible Teaching of the Day
The spiritual person judges all things with the Help of the Truth
“The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one” (1 Corinthians 2:15, ESV). Earlier in the chapter, Paul contrasts the world’s wisdom with the wisdom of God, revealing that true wisdom comes from the Spirit: “Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12, ESV). The spiritual man, therefore, is equipped with divine wisdom, enabling him to judge all things accurately. He can see beyond appearances and understand the true nature of reality.
When Paul says, “The spiritual man judges all things,” he does not suggest that the spiritual person is judgmental or critical in the worldly sense. Rather, this judgment is the ability to discern spiritual truths and to distinguish between what is of God and what is not. Hebrews 5:14 speaks of mature believers who have their “powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil” (ESV). The spiritual man possesses the maturity and spiritual insight to evaluate situations, teachings, and behaviors according to the standards of God’s Word.
The fact that the spiritual man “judges all things” also implies that the opinions or judgments of others do not sway him. In the same verse, Paul notes that the spiritual person “is himself to be judged by no one” (1 Corinthians 2:15, ESV). So, the spiritual man exercises discernment with the Spirit as his guide, and human approval or condemnation is irrelevant.
There is a responsibility that comes with spiritual discernment. The spiritual man, as he judges all things, lives according to the wisdom and insight the Spirit gives. The judgments he makes align with God’s will. Paul’s prayer for believers is that their “love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that [they] may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ” (Philippians 1:9–10, ESV). The spiritual man judges all things for the sake of living a life that reflects the holiness and righteousness of God.
The larger context of 1 Corinthians 2—3 contrasts the spiritual man with the natural man. Paul explains that there are four kinds of people: the natural man (1 Corinthians 2:14), the spiritual man (1 Corinthians 2:15), infants in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:1), and the fleshly person (1 Corinthians 3:3).
The natural man will not receive or accept the things of God, because he considers them to be foolishness (1 Corinthians 2:14). While the natural man can have a factual understanding of the words he hears, he can’t judge them accurately because those judgments are spiritual in nature.
In contrast, the spiritual man judges all things (1 Corinthians 2:15). That is, he is able to discern or evaluate properly the things of God because they are spiritually perceived. The ingredient the natural man is missing—and the spiritual man has—is the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). The mature believer in Christ is the spiritual man, made alive and possessing a new way of thinking. The spiritual man judges all things because he now has the mind of Christ. The natural man perceives the things of God to be foolishness and refuses to have the thinking of Christ.
Infants in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:1) are those who are newly born again. They have just come to know Christ and are only now beginning to learn about the things of God. Consequently, they might look like a fleshly person at times, not utilizing the mind of Christ in their own thinking. While the infant has been newly born and has a new spirit, he has not yet learned to judge all things or to use the thinking of Christ that now belongs to him.
The fleshly person (1 Corinthians 3:3) often acts like an infant, only without the built-in excuse. Infants are expected to behave like infants because that is what they are. The fleshly person, or carnal person, has not grown as he should have. He should have moved on past infancy and grown to maturity, but his growth has been stunted.
Paul chastises the Corinthians because they are thinking and behaving like fleshly people (1 Corinthians 3:3) when they should be thinking like the spiritual man who judges or discerns all things. Their immaturity was inexcusable and showed up in their thinking and behavior. They were going beyond what was written in Scripture, becoming arrogant and judging wrongly (1 Corinthians 4:6). They were judging so poorly that they were actually approving immorality (1 Corinthians 5:1–2).
The spiritual man judges all things, and he is misunderstood by the natural man. Those without the Spirit cannot appreciate or fully comprehend the spiritual man’s motives, worldview, or character. The spiritual man has the mind or the thinking of Christ, and that is a mystery to those who do not know Christ.
When we believe in Jesus, we are born again and can now think as God has designed us to think. We should move past the immaturities of infancy and press on to maturity. We ought to think and act like spiritual people because that is what we are. As Paul put it elsewhere, we should walk in a manner worthy of our calling (Ephesians 4:1). We should no longer walk like fleshly people, focusing on the desires of our flesh. As we walk in the Spirit, we grow in our ability to judge everything according to God’s truth.
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
Die geestelike mens oordeel wel oor alles met behulp van die Waarheid
“Die geestelike mens oordeel wel oor alles, maar self sal niemand hom oordeel nie” (1 Korintiërs 2:15). Vroeër in die hoofstuk kontrasteer Paulus die wêreld se wysheid met die wysheid van God en openbaar dat ware wysheid van die Gees kom: “Ons het nie die gees van die wêreld ontvang nie, maar die Gees wat van God is, sodat ons die dinge kan verstaan wat God ons uit genade gegee het” (1 Korintiërs 2:12). Die geestelike mens is dus toegerus met goddelike wysheid, wat hom in staat stel om oor alles akkuraat te oordeel. Hy kan verder as die skyn sien en die ware aard van die werklikheid verstaan.
Wanneer Paulus sê: “Die geestelike mens oordeel oor alles,” suggereer hy nie dat die geestelike persoon oordeelkundig of krities in die wêreldse sin is nie. Hierdie oordeel is eerder die vermoë om geestelike waarhede te onderskei en te onderskei tussen wat van God is en wat nie. Hebreërs 5:14 praat van volwasse gelowiges wie se “onderskeidingsvermoë deur voortdurende oefening geoefen word om goed van kwaad te onderskei” (ESV). Die geestelike mens besit die volwassenheid en geestelike insig om situasies, leringe en gedrag volgens die standaarde van God se Woord te evalueer.
Die feit dat die geestelike mens “alles beoordeel” impliseer ook dat die opinies of oordele van ander hom nie beïnvloed nie. In dieselfde vers merk Paulus op dat die geestelike persoon “self deur niemand beoordeel sal word nie” (1 Korintiërs 2:15). Dus, die geestelike mens beoefen onderskeidingsvermoë met die Gees as sy gids, en menslike goedkeuring of veroordeling is irrelevant.
Daar is ‘n verantwoordelikheid wat met geestelike onderskeidingsvermoë gepaardgaan. Die geestelike mens, terwyl hy alle dinge beoordeel, leef volgens die wysheid en insig wat die Gees gee. Die oordele wat hy vel, stem ooreen met God se wil. Paulus se gebed vir gelowiges is dat hulle “liefde al hoe meer oorvloedig mag word, in kennis en alle ervaring, sodat hulle die dinge kan onderskei wat op die regte manier is, en so rein en onberispelik sal wees tot die dag van Christus” (Filippense 1:9-10). Die geestelike mens oordeel alle dinge ter wille van ‘n lewe wat die heiligheid en geregtigheid van God weerspieël.
Die groter konteks van 1 Korintiërs 2-3 kontrasteer die geestelike mens met die natuurlike mens. Paulus verduidelik dat daar vier soorte mense is: die natuurlike mens (1 Korintiërs 2:14), die geestelike mens (1 Korintiërs 2:15), babas in Christus (1 Korintiërs 3:1), en die vleeslike mens (1 Korintiërs 3:3).
Die natuurlike mens sal nie die dinge van God ontvang of aanvaar nie, omdat hy dit as dwaasheid beskou (1 Korintiërs 2:14). Terwyl die natuurlike mens ‘n feitelike begrip van die woorde wat hy hoor kan hê, kan hy dit nie akkuraat oordeel nie, want daardie oordele is geestelik van aard.
In teenstelling hiermee oordeel die geestelike mens alle dinge (1 Korintiërs 2:15). Dit wil sê, hy is in staat om die dinge van God behoorlik te onderskei of te evalueer omdat dit geestelik waargeneem word. Die bestanddeel wat die natuurlike mens kortkom – en die geestelike mens het – is die gesindheid van Christus (1 Korintiërs 2:16). Die volwasse gelowige in Christus is die geestelike mens, lewend gemaak en besit ‘n nuwe manier van dink. Die geestelike mens oordeel alle dinge omdat hy nou die denke van Christus het. Die natuurlike mens beskou die dinge van God as dwaasheid en weier om die denke van Christus te hê.
Babas in Christus (1 Korintiërs 3:1) is diegene wat pas wedergebore is. Hulle het Christus pas leer ken en begin nou eers oor die dinge van God leer. Gevolglik mag hulle soms soos ‘n vleeslike persoon lyk, wat nie die denke van Christus in hul eie denke gebruik nie. Terwyl die baba pas gebore is en ‘n nuwe gees het, het hy nog nie geleer om alle dinge te oordeel of die denke van Christus te gebruik wat nou aan hom behoort nie.
Die vleeslike persoon (1 Korintiërs 3:3) tree dikwels op soos ‘n baba, net sonder die ingeboude verskoning. Daar word van babas verwag om soos babas op te tree, want dit is wat hulle is. Die vleeslike persoon, of vleeslike persoon, het nie gegroei soos hy moes nie. Hy moes verby babajare beweeg het en tot volwassenheid gegroei het, maar sy groei is belemmer.
Paulus bestraf die Korintiërs omdat hulle soos vleeslike mense dink en optree (1 Korintiërs 3:3) terwyl hulle behoort te dink soos die geestelike mens wat alle dinge oordeel of onderskei. Hul onvolwassenheid was onverskoonbaar en het in hul denke en gedrag geblyk. Hulle het verder gegaan as wat in die Skrif geskryf is, arrogant geword en verkeerd geoordeel (1 Korintiërs 4:6). Hulle het so swak geoordeel dat hulle eintlik onsedelikheid goedgekeur het (1 Korintiërs 5:1–2).
Die geestelike mens oordeel alle dinge, en hy word misverstaan deur die natuurlike mens. Diegene sonder die Gees kan nie die geestelike mens se motiewe, wêreldbeskouing of karakter waardeer of ten volle begryp nie. Die geestelike mens het die verstand of die denke van Christus, en dit is ‘n misterie vir diegene wat Christus nie ken nie.
Wanneer ons in Jesus glo, word ons wedergebore en kan ons nou dink soos God ons geskape het om te dink. Ons moet verby die onvolwassenheid van babajare beweeg en na volwassenheid streef. Ons behoort te dink en op te tree soos geestelike mense, want dit is wat ons is. Soos Paulus dit elders gestel het, moet ons wandel op ‘n manier wat ons roeping waardig is (Efesiërs 4:1). Ons moet nie meer wandel soos vleeslike mense en fokus op die begeertes van ons vlees nie. Soos ons in die Gees wandel, groei ons vermoë om alles volgens God se waarheid te beoordeel.
Today’s Devotional
The Work of Christ
The apostle Paul repeatedly underscores the person and work of Jesus Christ in his letter to the Colossians. Concluding a section of teaching devoted to maintaining a holy lifestyle and keeping unity within the church (Colossians 3:12–17), Paul urges believers to “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (verse 15, ESV) and “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” (verse 16, ESV).
In this passage, Paul introduces the unique phrase word of Christ (it occurs only here) rather than his earlier usage of “word of God” (see Colossians 1:25). Bible scholars are split into three camps regarding the meaning of word of Christ in Colossians 3:16. Some, such as Warren Wiersbe, interpret the expression to mean the Word of God: “The Word will transform our lives if we will but permit it to ‘dwell’ in us richly. The word dwell means ‘to feel at home.’ If we have experienced the grace and the peace of Christ, then the Word of Christ will feel at home in our hearts. We will discover how rich the Word is with spiritual treasures that give value to our lives” (The Bible Exposition Commentary, Vol. 2, Victor Books, 1996, p. 139–140).
Others believe the word of Christ refers to the actual words that Jesus Christ uttered—His teachings and messages that came directly from His mouth or were spoken by the Spirit of Christ. A third camp proposes that the word of Christ denotes the message about Jesus Christ—“the word of the truth, the gospel” (Colossians 1:5; Ephesians 1:13 ESV), “the message of the gospel” (Acts 15:7), or “the word of the Lord” (see 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; Acts 8:25, ESV).
None of these interpretations conflict with the others. The words that Jesus, God the Son, spoke were given to Him by God the Father. Jesus told His disciples, “And remember, my words are not my own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me” (John 14:24, NLT). Jesus and the Father are one (John 10:30; 17:11); therefore, the word of Christ is the Word of God. Likewise, the message of the gospel is the Word of God (Mark 1:14; 1 Peter 1:25).
Earlier in his greeting, Paul testified that “the word of the truth” or “the gospel,” which the Colossians had received, was “bearing fruit and increasing” since the day they first heard and understood “the grace of God in truth” (Colossians 1:5–6, ESV). Holiness and unity, both individually and in the body of Christ, are cultivated when we let the word of Christ make its home in us—when we give the truth of God’s Word ample, comfortable space in our hearts and lives through teachings and Bible study, counseling one another with its wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16), and meditating on it day and night (Psalm 1:1–2).
Another way we might understand the word of Christ is as the sum of Christian doctrine, or the gospel in its broadest sense as presented by Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Christ. Paul clarified, “I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin” (Galatians 1:11; see also Hebrews 2:3; 1 Corinthians 7:10). The gospel Paul preached was the word of Christ delivered by the Spirit of Christ.
God’s Word is meant to permeate our lives so profoundly that it takes up permanent residence. This abiding infilling is made possible through the indwelling Holy Spirit, who reminds us of everything Jesus said and did (John 14:26; 16:13). As we let the word of Christ dwell in us richly and are filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18–20), we become living representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ for God’s glory in whatever we say and do (see Colossians 3:17, 23; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 6:16). The life of a born-again believer, fully submitted to God and occupied by Christ, “will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God . . . and that word is the Good News that was preached to you” (1 Peter 1:23–25, NLT).
Vandag se Bemoediging
Die Werk van Christus
Die apostel Paulus beklemtoon herhaaldelik die persoon en werk van Jesus Christus in sy brief aan die Kolossense. Paulus sluit ‘n gedeelte van lering af wat gewy is aan die handhawing van ‘n heilige lewenstyl en die bewaring van eenheid binne die kerk (Kolossense 3:12–17), en dring daarop aan dat gelowiges “die vrede van Christus in julle harte moet heers” (vers 15) en “die woord van Christus ryklik in julle moet woon deur mekaar in alle wysheid te leer en te vermaan. Sing psalms, lofgesange en geestelike liedere met dankbaarheid in julle harte tot God” (vers 16).
In hierdie gedeelte stel Paulus die unieke frase woord van Christus bekend (dit kom slegs hier voor) eerder as sy vroeëre gebruik van “woord van God” (sien Kolossense 1:25). Bybelgeleerdes is in drie kampe verdeel oor die betekenis van woord van Christus in Kolossense 3:16. Sommige, soos Warren Wiersbe, interpreteer die uitdrukking as die Woord van God: “Die Woord sal ons lewens verander as ons dit maar net toelaat om ryklik in ons te ‘woon’. Die woord woon beteken ‘om tuis te voel’. As ons die genade en die vrede van Christus ervaar het, dan sal die Woord van Christus tuis voel in ons harte. Ons sal ontdek hoe ryk die Woord is met geestelike skatte wat waarde aan ons lewens gee” (The Bible Exposition Commentary, Vol. 2, Victor Books, 1996, bl. 139–140).
Ander glo dat die woord van Christus verwys na die werklike woorde wat Jesus Christus geuiter het – Sy leringe en boodskappe wat direk uit Sy mond gekom het of deur die Gees van Christus gespreek is. ‘n Derde kamp stel voor dat die woord van Christus die boodskap oor Jesus Christus aandui—“die woord van die waarheid, die evangelie” (Kolossense 1:5; Efesiërs 1:13), “die boodskap van die evangelie” (Handelinge 15:7), of “die woord van die Here” (sien 1 Tessalonisense 1:8; 2 Tessalonisense 3:1; Handelinge 8:25).
Geen van hierdie interpretasies bots met die ander nie. Die woorde wat Jesus, God die Seun, gespreek het, is deur God die Vader aan Hom gegee. Jesus het vir Sy dissipels gesê: “En onthou, my woorde is nie my eie nie. Wat Ek vir julle sê, kom van die Vader wat My gestuur het” (Johannes 14:24). Jesus en die Vader is een (Johannes 10:30; 17:11); daarom is die woord van Christus die Woord van God. Net so is die boodskap van die evangelie die Woord van God (Markus 1:14; 1 Petrus 1:25).
Vroeër in sy groet het Paulus getuig dat “die woord van die waarheid” of “die evangelie”, wat die Kolossense ontvang het, “vrug dra en toeneem” van die dag af dat hulle die eerste keer “die genade van God in waarheid” gehoor en verstaan het (Kolossense 1:5–6). Heiligheid en eenheid, beide individueel en in die liggaam van Christus, word gekweek wanneer ons die woord van Christus sy tuiste in ons laat maak – wanneer ons die waarheid van God se Woord ruim, gemaklike ruimte in ons harte en lewens gee deur leringe en Bybelstudie, mekaar met sy wysheid raad gee, psalms, lofgesange en geestelike liedere sing (Kolossense 3:16), en dag en nag daaroor mediteer (Psalm 1:1–2).
Nog ‘n manier waarop ons die woord van Christus kan verstaan, is as die som van die Christelike leerstelling, of die evangelie in sy breedste sin soos aangebied deur Jesus Christus en die Gees van Christus. Paulus het verduidelik: “Ek wil hê julle moet weet, broers en susters, dat die evangelie wat ek verkondig het, nie van mense is nie” (Galasiërs 1:11; sien ook Hebreërs 2:3; 1 Korintiërs 7:10). Die evangelie wat Paulus verkondig het, was die woord van Christus wat deur die Gees van Christus verkondig is.
God se Woord is bedoel om ons lewens so diep te deurdring dat dit permanente verblyf inneem. Hierdie blywende invulling word moontlik gemaak deur die inwonende Heilige Gees, wat ons herinner aan alles wat Jesus gesê en gedoen het (Johannes 14:26; 16:13). Soos ons die woord van Christus ryklik in ons laat woon en met die Heilige Gees vervul word (Efesiërs 5:18–20), word ons lewende verteenwoordigers van die Here Jesus Christus tot God se eer in alles wat ons sê en doen (sien Kolossense 3:17, 23; 1 Korintiërs 10:31; Romeine 8:11; 2 Korintiërs 6:16). Die lewe van ‘n wedergebore gelowige, ten volle aan God onderworpe en deur Christus beset, “sal vir ewig duur, want dit kom van die ewige, lewende woord van God … en dié woord is die Goeie Nuus wat aan julle verkondig is” (1 Petrus 1:23-25, NLT).
The Collectors of Manna – Women of the Word // Gaarders van Manna – Vroue van die woord
Dilize Light has Managed a TruLight Ladies Group on Telegram for the Past 6 Years and from Today . she will be Sharing her Manna with the Ladies in The TruLight Daily Manna Platform . Dilize is the only Daughter of Pastor Dirk and has been part of the Ministry since the age of 11 . Dilize is also the Radio Host for the Popular TruLight Top 10 that airs on TruLight Radio XM saturdays at 17h00′
Dilize Light bestuur die afgelope 6 jaar ‘n TruLight Damesgroep op Telegram en van vandag af sal sy haar Manna met die Dames deel op die TruLight Daaglikse Manna-platform. Dilize is die enigste dogter van Pastoor Dirk en is deel van die bediening sedert die ouderdom van 11. Dilize is ook die radio-aanbieder vir die gewilde TruLight Top 10 wat Saterdae om 17:00 op TruLight Radio XM uitgesaai word.
Stampkarre:
Die lewe is baie soos die “stampkarre ” by ń pretpark. Jy klim in jou kar en weet baie goed dat jy gestamp gaan word – jy weet net nie hoe hard nie. En as jy gestamp word, trap jy die pedaal diep in en jaag agter die een wat jou gestamp het aan, in die hoop dat jy hom harder kan stamp as wat hy jou gestamp het.
Dit mag ń heel komiese strategie vir stampkarre wees, maar dis ń slegte strategie vir die werklike lewe. Indien jy gedurende die lewe gestamp word, sal dit nie help om terug te slaan nie, dit sal sake net vererger en almal ly daaronder.
Jesus het aan ons ń beter strategie gegee: Vergewe diegene wat jou gestamp het. Soos Petrus, wonder ons miskien hoeveel keer ons moet vergewe. Toe Petrus Jesus gevra het of ons selfs sewe keer moet vergewe, het Hy geantwoord. Selfs sewentig maal sewe keer ( Matt 18:21,22 ). Met ander woorde daar is geen grens ten opsigte van vergifnes nie. Ons moet altyd bereid wees om te vergewe. Waarom ? In die gelykenis van die werkgewer wat die oortreders vergewe het, het Jesus verduidelik dat ons vergewe, nie omdat die oortredes vergifnes verdien nie, maar omdat ons self vergewe is. “Moes jy nie ook jou medeamptenaar jammer gekry het soos ek jou jammer gekry het nie ( vs. 32,33 ).
Aangesien ons ook van diegene is wat baie deur die Here vergewe is, kom ons staak die skade wat aangerig word, en vergewe mekaar.
Vergifnes is God’s genade wat deur ons werk.
Bumper Cars:
Life is a lot like the “bumper cars” at an amusement park. You get in your car and know full well that you are going to get bumped – you just don’t know how hard. And when you get bumped, you slam on the gas and chase after the person who bumped you, hoping that you can bump him harder than he bumped you.
This may be a very comical strategy for bumper cars, but it is a bad strategy for real life. If you get bumped in life, it will not help to fight back, it will only make things worse and everyone will suffer.
Jesus gave us a better strategy: Forgive those who bumped you. Like Peter, we may wonder how many times we should forgive. When Peter asked Jesus if we should forgive even seven times, He answered. Even seventy times seven ( Matt 18:21,22 ). In other words, there is no limit to forgiveness. We should always be willing to forgive. Why? In the parable of the master who forgave the trespassers, Jesus explained that we forgive, not because the trespassers deserve forgiveness, but because we ourselves have been forgiven. “Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you” (vv. 32,33).
Since we are also among those who have been forgiven much by the Lord, let us stop the harm that is being done, and forgive one another.
Forgiveness is God’s grace working through us.
Vroue in die Bybel—Wat kan ons by hulle leer?
Vandag = Isebel
Wie was Isebel? Sy was die vrou van die Israelitiese koning Agab. Sy was ‘n nie-Israeliet en het nie Jehovah aanbid nie. In plaas daarvan het sy die Kanaänitiese god Baäl aanbid.
Wat het sy gedoen? Koningin Isebel was dominant, meedoënloos en gewelddadig. Sy het Baäl-aanbidding en die seksuele onsedelikheid wat daarmee gepaardgaan, bevorder. Terselfdertyd het sy probeer om die aanbidding van die ware God, Jehovah, uit te skakel.—1 Konings 18:4, 13; 19:1-3.
Isebel het haar tot leuens en moord gewend om haar selfsugtige grille te bevredig. (1 Konings 21:8-16) Soos God voorspel het, het sy gewelddadig gesterf en nie ‘n begrafnis ontvang nie.—1 Konings 21:23; 2 Konings 9:10, 32-37.
Wat kan ons by Isebel leer? Isebel is ‘n waarskuwende voorbeeld. Sy was so moreel korrup en gewetenloos dat haar naam ‘n simbool geword het vir ‘n skaamtelose, immorele en ongebreidelde vrou.
Women in the Bible—What Can We Learn From Them?
Today = Jezebel
Who was Jezebel? She was the wife of Israelite King Ahab. She was a non-Israelite and did not worship Jehovah. Instead, she worshipped the Canaanite god Baal.
What did she do? Queen Jezebel was domineering, ruthless, and violent. She promoted Baal worship and the sexual immorality associated with it. At the same time, she tried to eliminate the worship of the true God, Jehovah.—1 Kings 18:4, 13; 19:1-3.
Jezebel resorted to lies and murder to satisfy her selfish whims. (1 Kings 21:8-16) As God had foretold, she died violently and did not receive a burial.—1 Kings 21:23; 2 Kings 9:10, 32-37.
What can we learn from Jezebel? Jezebel is a warning example. She was so morally corrupt and unscrupulous that her name has become a symbol for a shameless, immoral, and unrestrained woman.
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Things aren’t always what they seem, right? Fake news, photoshopped images, and altered videos are becoming normal. Sometimes we have to fact-check and investigate before we see the truth. The same can be true spiritually. There is so much God reveals about His kingdom, but there’s something we must do before we’re truly able to see. Watch today’s video to learn the power of believing. and later our sermon today from Dr. Charles Stanley (Looking Deeper Into The Will of God) – God’s sovereignty over the affairs of earth is a reassuring reality. Yet it is so easy to feel baffled by the perplexities of daily living when we assume the responsibility for every decision and concern. Our heavenly Father never meant for us to bear these burdens on our own. In this message, Dr. Stanley guides us through verses establishing God’s authority. The same influence over global matters also reaches down into our everyday lives, expressing itself through God’s predestined, moral, and desired will. Even when we struggle to work out His ways, we can learn to rest in the fact that He is God. Understanding His power and plan leads us to greater obedience and the trust due our faithful Father. This plus some great gospel music on today’s show. Enjoy! and Share this Video With your Friends.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL ARTISTS
MEET : Joey & Rory
Joey + Rory was an American country and bluegrass duo composed of singer-songwriters Rory Feek (born April 25, 1965) and Joey Feek (September 9, 1975 – March 4, 2016), who were husband and wife. Both members of the duo were vocalists and songwriters, with Rory also playing acoustic guitar. Rory Lee Feek had written singles for other artists prior to the duo’s foundation. The duo was the third-place finalist on CMT’s competition Can You Duet in 2008. The duo recorded eight studio albums for Vanguard Records and Gaither Music Group and charted three singles on Hot Country Songs.
History
Before the duo’s foundation, Rory Lee Feek worked as a songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee, and continued to work as a songwriter as a member of Joey + Rory. Songs he wrote for other artists include Clay Walker’s Top Five hit “The Chain of Love”, Blake Shelton’s Number One hit “Some Beach”, Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That”, Blaine Larsen’s 2005 hit, “How Do You Get That Lonely”, and Jimmy Wayne’s 2008 single “I Will”. Rory also founded the independent label Giantslayer Records in 2004, on which Joey recorded a solo album entitled Strong Enough to Cry in 2005. This album was released in CD format and digital download in 2006.Rory also recorded a solo album on Giantslayer Records, titled My Ol’ Man, which he made available only as a download.
Joey + Rory performed on the CMT competition Can You Duet in 2008, in which they were third-place finalists. Shortly after the competition, they were signed to the independent label Sugar Hill Records. They returned to the Can You Duet stage to perform “Cheater, Cheater” on “Original Song Night” for the series’ second season, which aired on July 25, 2009.
2008–2009: The Life of a Song
The duo’s debut album, The Life of a Song, was released on October 28, 2008, on Sugar Hill Records. The album debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and No. 61 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Its lead-off single, “Cheater, Cheater”, was originally recorded by the duo Bomshel. Kristy Osmonson, one-half of that duo, co-wrote the song with the Feeks and Wynn Varble. Bomshel’s version was released as a single in early 2008, although it did not chart. Joey + Rory’s version was released in September 2008, featuring a music video that included a cameo from Naomi Judd, who had been a judge on Can You Duet. Joey + Rory’s version peaked at No. 30 on the country music charts in early 2009. The duo has also appeared in television commercials for the online retailer Overstock.com in late 2008. In February 2009, the duo was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Awards Top Vocal Duo. Although a cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” was originally to have been released as the second single, it was withdrawn after two weeks, and replaced in March 2009 with “Play the Song”, which failed to chart. The album’s third single, “To Say Goodbye”, was released to radio on July 27, 2009, debuting at number 54 as Billboard Magazine’s “Hot Shot Debut” on the “Hot Country Songs” chart.
Joey + Rory released their first holiday single, the Carl Jackson-produced “It’s Christmas Time,” on November 16, 2009, to country radio and November 24, 2009, to digital retailers. The single was released in partnership with CMT One Country, which donated a portion of proceeds from the single to various charities (including The Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee).Additionally, Rory Feek, along with Tim Johnson, created the Song Trust, under which an album of Christmas songs performed by children, titled Merry Kidsmas, was released.
2010–2011: Album Number Two
Joey + Rory (2010)
Joey + Rory announced on October 15, 2009, that they were in the studio working on the follow-up album to The Life of a Song. The album, titled Album Number Two, was announced in January 2010 and released on September 14, 2010. The lead-off single, “This Song’s for You”, was released to radio in July 2010; originally “That’s Important to Me” had been chosen, but the single choice was changed. The music video for “This Song’s for You” was directed by Darren Doane and was released in August 2010. “That’s Important to Me” was released as the album’s second single in October 2010. It debuted at number 58 on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week ending February 12, 2011.
On March 16, 2010, it was announced that the duo were the winners of the 2010 Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Duo, and would compete alongside Luke Bryan and Gloriana for the Top New Artist award. Joey + Rory performed new songs from their upcoming album, were interviewed, and received their award on the GAC special “ACM Top New Artists” on April 1, 2010.
2013–2016: Final recordings
Joey + Rory announced on the red carpet of the ACM Awards that the duo had recorded their first album of gospel music. Joey Feek told Billboard that “It’s kind of an inspirational album, of old gospel songs that I grew up singing and listening to my mom sing…. It’s an album I’ve wanted to do for a long, long time.” The album, Inspired: Songs of Faith & Family, was released on July 16, 2013, via Gaither Music Group. It debuted at number 166 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 3,000, while also peaking at number 31 on the Top Country Albums chart and at number 6 on the Top Christian Albums chart.
After the release of their Gospel album, Joey + Rory announced that they would be releasing their fifth studio album, Made to Last, in late 2013 via their own Farmhouse Recordings record label (their first self-released project). Made to Last was released on October 8, 2013, and debuted at No. 44 on the Top Country Albums chart. Their sixth studio album, Country Classics: A Tapestry of Our Musical Heritage, was released exclusively to Cracker Barrel in May 2014, with a wide release following on October 14, 2014. Their second project on Gaither Music Group, the record consists of cover versions of classic country songs.
Hymns That Are Important to Us, the duo’s seventh and final studio album, was released on February 12, 2016, via Gaither Music Group.The set, which was a “dream project” for Joey Feek, consists of twelve covers of Christian hymns, plus a reprise of “When I’m Gone,” which was first featured on the duo’s His and Hers album in 2012. Some proceeds of the album’s deluxe edition will go towards the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation, a charity selected by Joey Feek in honor of her daughter’s friend who has Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Hymns That Are Important to Us debuted at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums and Top Christian Albums charts, with first week sales of 68,000 copies, making it their highest-charting release and the duo’s best sales week ever.
Rory Feek wrote and produced a film, Josephine, which was set in the American Civil War and included the couple’s song of the same name. .It was shot at the Nathan Bedford Forrest Boyhood Home, the childhood home of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest owned by the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.The film later debuted at the Nashville Film Festival in summer 2016.
Joey was diagnosed with cervical cancer in late 2015 and died of the disease in March 2016.
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Bible Prophecy in the News
The 7 Year Peace agreement of the Antichrist ? or something Else ?
Abraham Accords – Could This Be The Future Covenant Confirmed By The Antichrist?
In a rapidly shifting Middle East, a seismic announcement may be on the horizon. Senior Israeli officials, backed by confirmations from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, suggest that several unexpected nations are preparing to join the Abraham Accords. But for students of Bible prophecy, this development raises weightier questions than mere geopolitics.
In a rapidly shifting Middle East, a seismic announcement may be on the horizon. Senior Israeli officials, backed by confirmations from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, suggest that several unexpected nations are preparing to join the Abraham Accords.
Some of these, such as Syria and Lebanon, have been traditional enemies of Israel for decades. Now, under growing U.S. pressure and amid dramatic regional realignments, these nations may soon take historic steps toward peace and normalization.
But for students of Bible prophecy, this development raises weightier questions than mere geopolitics. Could this unprecedented alignment between Israel and its neighbors represent the very covenant that the prophet Daniel warned about? Are we witnessing the early scaffolding of a peace deal that will one day be confirmed by the Antichrist himself?
A New Chapter in Middle East Diplomacy
The potential expansion of the Abraham Accords could represent the most dramatic diplomatic breakthrough in modern Middle Eastern history. Multiple reports now indicate that the US is applying pressure to have the war in Gaza end in a matter of weeks, with Egypt, the UAE, and two other Arab nations assuming administrative control over Gaza. Hamas will be dismantled and exiled. Hostages will be released. Some Gazans will be granted asylum abroad.
And this is only the beginning. According to high-level sources, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and perhaps even Iraq may join the Abraham Accords. In exchange, Israel is expected to express conditional openness to a two-state solution–so long as the Palestinian Authority undergoes sweeping reforms. Meanwhile, the United States will offer recognition of limited Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.
These dramatic moves follow a regional power shift catalyzed by Iran’s defeat and the crumbling of its regional influence. As Hussain Abdul-Hussain writes in the New York Post, “Without Iran breathing down their necks, its neighbors can focus on their own national interests. That means peace with Israel.”
Even more stunning are billboards now appearing in Tel Aviv that promote a “New Middle East” and the so-called “Abraham Shield Plan.” These ads feature Donald Trump alongside leaders of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE–but also of Lebanon, Qatar, and Syria. These latter nations have historically been hostile toward Israel. But now, peace may be not just possible, but imminent.
Daniel’s Prophecy and the Confirmed Covenant
For those who follow biblical prophecy, the idea of many nations coming together in a peace agreement with Israel immediately brings Daniel 9:27 to mind:
“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease…”
Bible prophecy scholars have long interpreted this as a reference to a future world leader–the Antichrist–who will not necessarily create a new peace treaty, but confirm an existing one. That word “confirm” implies something already in existence, perhaps partial or tentative, that this leader enforces or finalizes with authority.
Notably, Daniel’s prophecy says this will be a covenant “with many.” That language now rings with chilling familiarity. The Abraham Accords were originally signed by Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain in 2020, and later joined by Morocco and Sudan. But the current rumors speak of a larger expansion–possibly involving several nations.
Could we be seeing the formation of the very structure that the Antichrist will one day “confirm”?
Many scholars believe that the Antichrist will arise not from Israel, but from a foreign power represented by the former Roman Empire–possibly Europe or even a global coalition. His external status is critical: he will be seen as a neutral party, able to guarantee peace and security to both Israel and its enemies. But Daniel warns that his promises are deceitful. Halfway through the seven-year period–the “week”–he will break his word, desecrate the Jewish temple, and unleash persecution.
This figure, who rides in initially as a savior on a white horse (Revelation 6:2), will be revealed as a destroyer.
A Deceptive Peace
As we watch nations line up for peace, we must remember that biblical peace is not merely the absence of war–it is the presence of truth, righteousness, and the Messiah Himself. The Antichrist’s peace will be counterfeit. It will be seductive. It will offer the world what it craves: safety, prosperity, unity–but at the price of truth and ultimately, at the cost of Israel’s trust.
The Abraham Accords may very well be a tremendous good in the present. Who could argue against hostages being freed, Gaza being liberated from Hamas, and Arab nations coming together to embrace Israel? But we are warned in Scripture that even good beginnings can be used by evil ends.
Rev 9 – Stinging Locusts
The Rise Of The Mosquito Drone: Warfare Just Got Personal
When most people think of drones, they imagine the large, missile-laden aircraft patrolling the skies over Ukraine or buzzing across the Middle East. China recently unveiled a mosquito-sized drone so small it could rest on a fingernail. But this is no harmless bug. This is a covert surveillance device engineered to spy, track, and possibly assassinate. Welcome to the age of miniaturized warfare.
When most people think of drones, they imagine the large, missile-laden aircraft patrolling the skies over Ukraine or buzzing across the Middle East. These massive, high-altitude sentinels–like the American MQ-9 Reaper or the Israeli Hermes 900–have become symbols of modern warfare: remote, precise, and often deadly. But a far more disturbing revolution in drone technology is now taking shape–not in the skies, but in our homes, offices, and even pockets.
China recently unveiled a mosquito-sized drone so small it could rest on a fingernail. It looks terrifyingly similar to the real insect: spindly legs, tiny wings, and a dark body. But this is no harmless bug. This is a covert surveillance device engineered to spy, track, and possibly assassinate. Welcome to the age of miniaturized warfare.
A Shrinking Threat
Early drone technology was massive. The U.S. military’s first drones in the 1990s, like the RQ-1 Predator, were over 27 feet long with a wingspan of 55 feet. Designed for long-endurance surveillance and targeted strikes, they dominated open-air battlefields. But their size made them easy to spot–and impossible to use in civilian or indoor spaces.
Fast-forward three decades, and engineers are creating drones the size of hummingbirds, dragonflies, and now mosquitoes. China’s new robo-sting device is perhaps the most chilling to date. It is so small and silent, it could fly into a living room unnoticed, eavesdrop on private conversations, and exit without a trace. The implications for espionage, intelligence gathering, and state surveillance are staggering.
Insect Drones Aren’t Science Fiction Anymore
China isn’t the only country pushing this boundary. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has long been developing “micro air vehicles” (MAVs) that mimic insects. One prototype from Harvard’s Wyss Institute, called the RoboBee, weighs less than a paperclip and flaps its wings 120 times per second. Researchers have explored swarming behaviors, suggesting future drones may fly in coordinated flocks–overwhelming defenses by sheer volume.
Israel has also been experimenting with micro drones for urban combat, intelligence, and anti-terror missions. Some models are equipped with tiny cameras, microphones, and facial recognition software. In theory, a swarm of such devices could be released into a hostile neighborhood and identify targets within minutes.
But these insect-like drones aren’t limited to surveillance. As their sophistication grows, so do concerns about weaponization. Could a micro drone carry a tiny dose of poison or explosives to assassinate a political target? It’s not far-fetched. In fact, military analysts have coined the term “murder drones” to describe weaponized UAVs that operate autonomously.
From Battlefields to Living Rooms
The dangers posed by micro drones go beyond wartime scenarios. These devices could be used by authoritarian regimes to suppress dissent, track political opponents, or spy on journalists. Imagine living in a world where any insect buzzing near your window might be a spy–or worse. The line between civilian and combat zones would disappear. Privacy, already under assault by digital surveillance, could be annihilated altogether.
Sam Bresnick, a fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, warns, “These drones could be used to track individuals or listen in on conversations.” And with AI integration, they might not even need a human operator to decide who to follow or what data to capture.
An Urgent Need for Regulation
As the miniaturization of drone technology accelerates, the world faces an urgent ethical and legislative crisis. Current international laws governing drones were written for conventional UAVs, not insect-sized assassins. Without clear global norms, the risk of abuse is immense.
Governments must act swiftly to set boundaries for drone deployment–especially in civilian environments. Transparency, accountability, and strict limitations on their use in peacetime must be established before the technology becomes too widespread to control.
A Buzzing Warning
The future of drones is not just about the skies–it’s about your kitchen, your office, your bedroom. If drone warfare once meant faceless attacks from 10,000 feet, the next phase could mean silent invasions by something that fits in the palm of your hand.
Today it’s a mosquito-shaped drone in China. Tomorrow, it could be one hovering inches from your ear.
Signs of the Times
United Methodist Church Leads Worship With F-Bomb LGBTQ Anthem
No, this isn’t satire. This actually happened. Zao MKE Church-an official United Methodist congregation-recently led its Sunday worship with a profane, self-glorifying anthem titled, “I’m F….. Gay.”
Gog and Magog Update
Israel, US monitoring Iran and ready to renew strikes if necessary, defense minister says Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks to the press at a site hit by an Israeli missile in the central city of Holon.
Katz told lawmakers that Israeli and U.S. forces are actively monitoring multiple components of Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and are prepared to act if any rebuilding begins.
Defense Minister Israel Katz told lawmakers on Tuesday evening that Israel and the United States are prepared to resume strikes on Iran if the regime attempts to rebuild its nuclear or ballistic missile programs, according to two officials familiar with the briefing.
Katz delivered the classified update to members of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv.
The meeting came one day after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.
Both countries, according to Katz, believe diplomacy with Tehran is unlikely to succeed and are prepared to enforce the ceasefire through coordinated military pressure if Iran moves to reconstitute its strategic capabilities.
Declassified Hamas Letter Reveals Astonishing Religious Fanaticism Behind Oct. 7
The document provides rare insight into the religious ideology driving Hamas. Unlike secular Palestinian nationalist groups, Hamas views the conflict with Israel through an explicitly Islamic lens, seeing the destruction of the Jewish state as a religious obligation and rejects any permanent peace with Israel on theological grounds.
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TruLight School of Theology have started with Its daily Bible Study – Pastor Counselling Certificate – we are Starting with 36 Studies with 10 Studies per Topic from 1st of April 2025 – Over the Next 2 Years we will Include One Daily Study per Topic on this Platform. The Daily Manna Bible Study will be Available in English and Afrikaans!
We will Start with a 68 week Study on “Know Your Bible” Daily Bible Summaries of every Chapter in the Bible! From the Old Testament to the New Testament , from Genesis to Revelation 66 Books of the Bible.
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Introduction to the Bible – Bible Summary
The following are of importance.
1.1 A Good Quality Bible is a Must
It is important to have a Bible of good quality, preferably the new King Kames
Version. We propose a Bible with a Hard Cover made from Leather.
1.2 New Translations.
The modern day Bibles are easy to use as study Bibles. The popular Bibles in use
by most of the churches are the NKJV, the NIV, Living Bible and the Amplified
Bible. It is also suggested that students buy a good concordance as a reference
guide.
1.3 Concordance
A Concordance is a Bible Reference Book. In actual fact it is a “must have” for
Bible Students. There are also various concordances on the market, but the
following books are most commonly used. “Strong’s, Young’s, Crudence, Vines of
Nave”. The Concordance is handy in that it refers to verses with the same topics,
statements and even to compare the words with the original Hebrew and Greek
words.
Students can also acquire E-SWORD, which is a CD that contains an electronic
version of all the popular Bibles. It even has got a concordance option to compare
verses and topics. What makes it popular is that one can compare the Same Verse
with ail other Bibles at the same time on one page. The E-Sword makes it easy to
search for any scripture in any Bible. You can even Copy & Print your inquiries.
1.4 Note Book
It is suggested that students buy a note book to capture verses and messages from
God. It is also good to make notes on sermons attended in order to compare
messages and to dot down revelations.
2.0 Prepare for Bible Study
Bible study is very important in any person’s life, especially in the life of the re born
Christian. The Bible is the Word of God and is full of Spiritual Promises and Revelations,
which can only be detected by the Holy Spirit in us. The Unredeemed find it difficult to
understand or to apply in the everyday life.
2.1 To be Born Again (Redeemed)
Bible students must be Reborn Christians and must have a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Only the Saved will
understand the Full Meaning of the Scriptures.
1Co 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man
which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
2.2 Biblical Inspirations.
Bible students should be fully aware to as to who their God is. We have compiled the
“God Head” as a revelation document to assist students to understand what God
and The Bible is all about. The Bible must talk to you and you must talk to God,
Prey, Prey and Prey for God’s revelations in your life so that you can understand
the scriptures. This is important as the Bible and Holy Spirit will reveal
certain things to you that you cannot otherwise understand. Submit to the
Holy Spirit and you will receive revelations.
2.3 Love your Bible
Learn to love the Bible and it will come alive.
2.4 Pray for Insight
Pray for Insight into the scriptures and the revelations will come as well.
The emphasis is to obtain a “Teachable Spirit”
2.5 Obedience
Students must abide the spirit of God. Satan did not obey the Spirit of God and was
kicked out of heaven.
2.6 Bible studies must become a Life Style
Bible study should become a Life Style and not a practice
3.0 The advantages of Bible Study
To study the Bible is not only advantages to learn the “Word” of God, but it will also teach
you to discover the God of the word. Listed below are some of the advantages in stored
for us:
3.1 Personal Faith
You will find that your faith grows as you read and study the Bible. God is the
source of the Bible and by studying the Bible we discover Him and all His
promises to His people. God is the God of the Word and the Bible is the
written Word of God.
Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
3.2 Strive to live a Holy Life
The great late Moody ones said “The Bible keeps you away from sin and sin
keep you away from the Bible” Therefore we must strive to live a Holy Life for
only those who is pure of heart will enter the kingdom of God.
3.3 Prepare to become a Disciple of God.
It is virtually impossible to become a disciple of God if one does not know the
word of God and how to apply it. We must take note that it is the Word of God that
saves souls and not our arguments or preaching. The Holy Spirit of God does the
word. Al that we have to do is to use the Lords Name, which is off course Jesus, and
He will do the rest. The Bible is the Spiritual Sword of God.
Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God:
3.4 The Power of the Word of God
You will receive power from God when you minister the word of God.
It is however important to have a healthy prayer life and a relationship with God to
enhance the trust in the Holy Spirit. The Bible is our guide to empower and to
exhort people in a Godly manner.
3.5 Knowledge
There is no greater source than the Bible to expand your knowledge in Theology.
Bible study expand your knowledge and wisdom to deal with the Word of God and
the God of the Word
3.6 Bible Study
The advantage of Bible study will produce the following results:
3.6.1. It prevents us from sinning against God.
Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against
thee.
3.6.2. It protects us against false doctrines
Act 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter
in among you, not sparing the flock.
Act 20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to
draw away disciples after them.
Act 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I
ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Act 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his
grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all
them which are sanctified.
3.6.3. Bible Study Brings Forth Joy
Jer 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto
me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD
God of hosts.
3.6.4. It brings peace to the inner being.
Exo 14:14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Isa 54:10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my
kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be
removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
3.6.5 Bible Reveals Enemies.
1Jn 2:22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is
antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
3.6.6 Bible Study Enhances our Prayer Life
Joh 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will,
and it shall be done unto you.
3.6.7 It Gives Us Wisdom
Psa 119:98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine
enemies: for they are ever with me.
Psa 119:100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Psa 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding
unto the simple.
3.6.8 It Makes Us Whole.
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Ti 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all
good works.
Inleiding tot die Bybel – Bybel Samevatting
Die volgende kan as belangrik geag word.
1.1 Die besit van ‘n goeie Bybel
Enige persoon moet in besit van ‘n goeie Afrikaanse Bybel wees, verkieslik die 1933
vertaling. Met ‘n “goeie Bybel” word bedoel ‘n uitgawe wat sterk gebind en duidelik
gedruk is. Daar moet geen stremming op die oë wees wanneer daar gelees word nie.
Indien moontlik vermy enige studie Bybel waarvan die omslag van versterkte papier
(karton) gemaak is. Probeer om ‘n leër uitgawe aan te skaf, of laat u Bybel met leer
gebind word.
1.2 Nuwe vertalings
‘n Bybel wat in moderne taal geskryf is, is ‘n uitstaande bate. Daar is verskeie moderne
uitgawes van die Bybel beskikbaar. Die “Bybel in praktyk” uitgawe besit uitstekende
aantekeninge aangaande die Woord wat van groot hulp kan wees. In Engels is daar die
“Amplified Bible, Living Bible, NIV en NKJV” wat aanbeveel kan word. As studente
dit kan bekostig, kan hulle elk of self meer van die verskillende uitgawes aankoop.
Deur die een met die ander te vergelyk, kan beter insig aangaande die Woord verkry
word.
1.3 Konkordansie
Die besit van ‘n goeie konkordansie is onontbeerlik. Ook hier is daar verskeie
weergawes waaruit gekies kan word. Die volgende uitgawes word aanbeveel: nl,
“Strongs, Youngs, Crudence, Vines of Nave”. Die belangrike aspek hier is dat dit ‘n
boek sal wees wat ‘n volledige opsomming van al die verse oor ‘n spesifieke onderwerp
bevat en waarin enige besonderse woord regdeur die Bybel nagespoor kan word. Deur
na die Griekse en Hebreeuse vertalings te verwys, kan dit ‘n uitstekende bron van
verdere openbaring wees. Voor enige aankope bespreek die aangeleentheid met of die
Prinsipaal of enige van die ander dosente. Hulle sal u met die nodige raad kan bedien.
1.4 Aantekeningboek
Bybel studente moet in besit van ‘n goeie aantekeninge boek wees. Om ‘n goedkoop
aantekeninge boek aan te skaf, is nie net onekonomies nie, maar as gevolg van
herhaaldelike gebruik val dit na ‘n kort periode van gebruik uitmekaar uit. ‘n Los blad
aantekeninge boek van goeie gehalte kan vir ‘n leeftyd hou.
2.0 Die nodige Geestelike voorbereidings vir Bybelstudie
Diegene wie nie wedergebore is nie kan nie geestelike waarhede geredelik begryp nie.
2.1 Wedergeboorte
Bybel studente moet verkieslik ‘n wedergebore gelowige wees. Dit is belangrik om
persoonlik kontak met die Skepper van die Bybel te hê, want daardeur kan ons Sy
Woord soveel beter verstaan.
I Kor. 2:11 “Want wie van die mense weet wat in ‘n mens is, behalwe die gees van die
mens wat in hom is? So weet ook niemand wat in God is nie, behalwe die Gees van
God”.
2.2 Die inspirasie van die Bybel
Bybel studente moet ten volle oortuig wees van die goddelike inspirasie van die Woord
van God. Die Bybel is nie net nog ‘n boek nie. Dit is die Woord van God. Ons moet
die Bybel met ‘n geboë hoof en gebuigde knie benader, in ander woorde jou gesindheid
is belangrik. Wanneer ‘n Bybel student ‘n stelling van God bevraagteken, moet hulle hul
met toegewyde studie en gehoorsaamheid aan die openbaring van die Heilige Gees
onderwerp.
2.3 ‘n Liefde vir die Woord
Leer om vir die Bybel lief te word. Om ‘n suksesvolle student van die Bybel te wees,
moet daar ‘n ware begeerte om die Bybel te leer ken, bestaan en ontwikkel word.
2.4 Gebed en insig
Bid vir insig. Die kennis wat die student gaan opdoen, sal van die openbaring van God
en die verheldering van die verstand deur die Heilige Gees afhang. Vir hierdie rede is
dit belangrik dat die student om leiding en begrip sal bid. “Obtain a teachable spirit”
2.5 Gehoorsaamheid
Bybel studente moet gewillig wees om die stem van die Heilige Gees te gehoorsaam. As ons
die Woord wil ken, moet ons die wil van God bepaal en dit met oorgawe gehoorsaam. ‘n
Opstandige gees maak dit ‘n onmoontlik taak om die Woord volkome te begryp.
2.6 ‘n Leefwyse van studie
Daar moet gereeld en onophoudelik studeer word. Nie net gedurende die tydperk as
kollegestudent nie, maar vir die res van u lewe. Dit moet ‘n leefwyse word. Vordering in
u Bybelstudie word moontlik gemaak, deur gereelde studie beplanning, organisasie,
beheer, leiding, en selfdissipline.
3.0 Die voordele van Bybelstudie
Geen saak behoort aangepak te word is daar nie duidelike voordele daaraan verbonde is nie.
Die volgende is van toepassing op ernstige studie van die Woord.
3.1 Persoonlike Geloof
Ons groei in die geloof deur Bybelstudie. Die bron van ons geloof is wat God gesê en
beloof het.
Rom. 10 : 17 “Die geloof is dus uit die gehoor, en die gehoor is deur die Woord van
God”.
3.2 ‘n Gereinigde Heilige Lewe
Die Woord van God het reinigende krag. Moody het hierdie stelling gemaak: “Die
Bybel sal jou van sonde weghou of sonde sal jou van hierdie Boek af weghou”. Hoe
waar!
3.3 Voorbereiding vir Diensbaarheid
Dit is onmoontlik om ‘n suksesvolle persoonlike werker te wees as u nie weet hoe om
die Woord aan te wend nie. Dit is die Woord, en nie ‘n argument nie, wat ‘n siel na
Christus toe lei. Dit is die Heilige Gees en nie die individu wie die oorredingswerk doen
nie. Om ‘n siele wenner te wil wees moet ons die Woord ken.
Efes. 6 : 17 “En neem aan die helm van verlossing en die swaard van die Gees – dit is
die Woord van God”.
3.4 Krag in die Bediening
Wanneer u die Woord van God gebruik, sal daar krag in u bediening wees. Die Woord
is baie waardevol vir die verkryging van insig in Bybelse leerstellinge, vir weerlegging,
teregwysing en onderwys in geregtigheid.
3.5 Kennis
Daar bestaan geen groter bron van teologiese kennis as die Woord nie. ‘n Toegewyde
Bybel student is ook ‘n persoon van kennis en insig.
3.6 Voordele van Bybelstudie
Voordele van Bybelstudie word deur die Bybel self genoem
3.6.1 Bybelstudie sal ons daarvan weerhou om teen God te sondig.
Psalm 119:11 “Ek het u woord in my hart gebêre, dat ek teen U nie sal sondig
nie”.
3.6.2 Bybelstudie beskerm ons teen valse leerstellinge
Hand. 20:29 Want ek weet dit, dat na my vertrek wrede wolwe onder julle sal
inkom en die kudde nie sal spaar nie.
Hand. 20: 30 Ja, uit julle self sal daar manne opstaan wat verkeerde dinge
praat om die dissipels weg te trek agter hulle aan.
Hand. 20: 31 Daarom moet julle waak en onthou dat ek drie jaar lank nag en
dag nie opgehou het om elkeen met trane te vermaan nie.
Hand. 20: 32 En nou, broeders, dra ek julle op aan God en aan die woord van
sy genade, wat magtig is om julle op te bou en julle ‘n erfdeel te gee onder al die
geheiligdes”.
3.6.3 Bybelstudie bring blydskap
Jer. 15:16 “Toe u woorde gevind is, het ek hulle opgeëet, en u woord was vir my
vreugde en vrolikheid vir my hart; want u Naam is oor my uitgeroep, HERE, God
van die leërskare!
3.6.4
Bybelstudie bring vrede
Psalm 85:8 “Laat ons u goedertierenheid sien, o HERE, en gee ons u heil!”
3.6.5 Bybelstudie stel die bose aan die kaak
I Joh. 2:22 “Wie is die leuenaar, behalwe hy wat ontken dat Jesus die Christus
is? Dit is die Antichris wat die Vader en die Seun loën”.
3.6.6 Bybelstudie is ‘n bron van gebedsverhoring
Joh 15:7 “As julle in My bly en my woorde in julle, sal julle vra net wat julle wil
hê, en julle sal dit verkry.
3.6.7 Bybelstudie bring wysheid
Psalm 119:98 “U gebooie maak my wyser as my vyande, want hulle is myne vir ewig”.
Psalm 119:100 “Ek het meer verstand as die ou mense, want ek bewaar u bevele.
Psalm 119: 130 “Die opening van u woorde gee lig; dit maak die eenvoudiges
verstandig.
3.6.8 Bybelstudie maak ons volkome
II Tim. 3:16.“Die hele Skrif is deur God ingegee en is nuttig tot lering, tot
weerlegging, tot teregwysing, tot onderwysing in die geregtigheid”,
II Tim. 3:17 “sodat die mens van God volkome kan wees, vir elke goeie werk
volkome toegerus”.
Die belangrikheid van Bybelstudie kan nie oorbeklemtoon word nie.
Lering deur Pastoor Dirk / Teaching by Pastor Dirk
Lering deur Pastoor Dirk
Leringe deur ons in Huis Bybelleraar, Pastoor Dirk. Pastoor Dirk is ‘n Onderwyser in Bybelprofesie en ‘n groot verskeidenheid ander Bybelonderwerpe soos, Genesing, Heilige Geesdoop, Eindtyd en Algemene Bybelkennis Hy staan bekend as die Kwaai Internet Pastoor met Openbaring van Bybel waarheid soos die Kerk dit Nog nooit gehoor het nie.
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