Hosted by TruLight Ministries – The Place of Truth
The phrase “transformed by the renewing of the mind” is found in Romans 12:2. Chapter 12 marks the transition in that epistle from the apostle Paul’s theological teaching to his practical teaching. The book of Romans is probably the closest thing in the Bible to a systematic theology. Paul did not found the church at Rome, but he had every intention of visiting that church on his way to Spain. As a result, Paul wrote this epistle as a way of introducing himself to that congregation and to give them an overview of the gospel and what it means in the lives of believers.
After teaching the great doctrine regarding the gospel of God’s righteousness that is ours through faith in Christ in Romans chapters 1—11, Paul begins to exhort us to godly living. How are we to live in light of the saving power of the gospel? That is what Romans 12—16 aims to teach. The practical section of Romans begins with a great “therefore.” Seeing all that God did on our behalf, therefore live like this. The first of Paul’s great exhortations is to be renewed in our minds:
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:1–2, ESV).
The phrase “the mercies of God” refers to all of what has preceded in chapters 1—11. The exhortation that Paul presents is that since we have been the recipients of God’s great mercies, we are to be “living sacrifices” to God. How do we do this? We are living sacrifices to God by not conforming to this world, but by being transformed by the renewal of our minds.
This exhortation really serves as a summary statement of all that follows. A living sacrifice to God is one who does not conform, but is transformed. We are not to be conformed to this world. Paul is using the word world here to refer to the spirit of the age. In other words, world refers to the popular worldview that rejects God and His revelation. As unbelievers, we are naturally conformed to the world (Ephesians 2:1–3). As believers, we are no longer conformed to this world because we no longer belong to the spirit of this age. We have been translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God’s beloved Son (Colossians 1:13). Therefore, rather than continuing to conform to this world, we are to be transformed by having our minds renewed.
It is interesting to note that Paul says that we must be transformed by the renewing of our “minds.” The mind is the key to the Christian life. The reason why non-Christians do not respond to Christian truth is that they cannot discern spiritual truth (1 Corinthians 2:14). The gospel is a call for the unbeliever to repent of his sin and embrace Christ by faith. The Greek word translated “repentance” carries the notion of a change of mind. Our thinking must be changed (transformed) from old, ungodly ways of thinking into new, godly ways of thinking. What we know in our minds to be true forms a conviction in our hearts of that truth, and that conviction in our hearts translates into action. Therefore, we must first renew our minds.
The only way to replace the error of the world’s way of thinking is to replace it with God’s truth, and the only infallible source of God’s truth is His revealed Word, the Bible. Transformation through renewed minds comes as believers expose themselves to God’s Word through the faithful exposition of it each week in church, personal Bible study, and group Bible study. A solid church that believes in preaching the Word, reading the Word, and singing the Word is invaluable in helping us renew our minds.
There are no shortcuts. There is no magical formula for renewing our minds. We must fill our minds with God’s Word. As Jesus prayed to the Father, “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth” (John 17:17).
Die frase “verander deur die vernuwing van die gemoed” word in Romeine 12:2 gevind. Hoofstuk 12 merk die oorgang in daardie brief van die apostel Paulus se teologiese leer na sy praktiese leer. Die boek Romeine is waarskynlik die naaste ding in die Bybel aan ‘n sistematiese teologie. Paulus het nie die kerk in Rome gestig nie, maar hy het elke voorneme gehad om daardie kerk te besoek op pad na Spanje. Gevolglik het Paulus hierdie brief geskryf as ‘n manier om homself aan daardie gemeente voor te stel en hulle ‘n oorsig te gee van die evangelie en wat dit in die lewens van gelowiges beteken.
Nadat hy die groot leerstelling aangaande die evangelie van God se geregtigheid wat ons s’n is deur geloof in Christus in Romeine hoofstukke 1-11 geleer het, begin Paulus ons aanspoor tot godvrugtige lewe. Hoe moet ons leef in die lig van die reddende krag van die evangelie? Dit is wat Romeine 12-16 poog om te leer. Die praktiese gedeelte van Romeine begin met ‘n groot “daarom”. Aangesien ons alles sien wat God namens ons gedoen het, leef daarom so. Die eerste van Paulus se groot vermanings is om in ons gedagtes vernuwe te word:
“Ek vermaan julle dan, broeders, by die ontferminge van God, dat julle julle liggame stel as ‘n lewende, heilige en aan God welgevallige offer – dit is julle redelike godsdiens. Word nie aan hierdie wêreld gelykvormig nie, maar word verander deur die vernuwing van julle gemoed, sodat julle kan onderskei wat die wil van God is, wat goed en welgevallig en volmaak is” (Romeine 12:1–2).
Die frase “die ontferminge van God” verwys na alles wat in hoofstukke 1–11 voorafgegaan het. Die vermaning wat Paulus aanbied, is dat aangesien ons die ontvangers van God se groot ontferminge is, ons “lewende offers” vir God moet wees. Hoe doen ons dit? Ons is lewende offers aan God deur nie aan hierdie wêreld te gelykvormig nie, maar deur verander te word deur die vernuwing van ons gemoed.
Hierdie vermaning dien eintlik as ‘n opsomming van alles wat volg. ‘n Lewende offer aan God is iemand wat nie gelykvormig word nie, maar verander word. Ons moet nie aan hierdie wêreld gelykvormig word nie. Paulus gebruik die woord wêreld hier om na die gees van die eeu te verwys. Met ander woorde, wêreld verwys na die gewilde wêreldbeskouing wat God en Sy openbaring verwerp. As ongelowiges is ons natuurlik aan die wêreld gelykvormig (Efesiërs 2:1–3). As gelowiges is ons nie meer aan hierdie wêreld gelykvormig nie, want ons behoort nie meer aan die gees van hierdie eeu nie. Ons is oorgebring uit die koninkryk van die duisternis na die koninkryk van God se geliefde Seun (Kolossense 1:13). Daarom, eerder as om aan te hou om aan hierdie wêreld te gelykvormig, moet ons verander word deur ons denke te vernuwe.
Dit is interessant om daarop te let dat Paulus sê dat ons verander moet word deur die vernuwing van ons “denke”. Die denke is die sleutel tot die Christelike lewe. Die rede waarom nie-Christene nie op Christelike waarheid reageer nie, is dat hulle nie geestelike waarheid kan onderskei nie (1 Korintiërs 2:14). Die evangelie is ‘n oproep vir die ongelowige om berou te hê oor sy sonde en Christus deur geloof te omhels. Die Griekse woord wat as “bekering” vertaal word, dra die idee van ‘n verandering van denke oor. Ons denke moet verander (getransformeer) word van ou, goddelose denkwyses na nuwe, goddelike denkwyses. Wat ons in ons gedagtes weet waar is, vorm ‘n oortuiging in ons harte van daardie waarheid, en daardie oortuiging in ons harte vertaal in aksie. Daarom moet ons eers ons gedagtes vernuwe.
Die enigste manier om die dwaling van die wêreld se denkwyse te vervang, is om dit met God se waarheid te vervang, en die enigste onfeilbare bron van God se waarheid is Sy geopenbaarde Woord, die Bybel. Transformasie deur vernuwe gedagtes kom wanneer gelowiges hulself aan God se Woord blootstel deur die getroue uiteensetting daarvan elke week in die kerk, persoonlike Bybelstudie en groep Bybelstudie. ‘n Soliede kerk wat glo in die verkondiging van die Woord, die lees van die Woord en die sing van die Woord is van onskatbare waarde om ons te help om ons gedagtes te vernuwe.
Daar is geen kortpaaie nie. Daar is geen magiese formule vir die vernuwing van ons gedagtes nie. Ons moet ons gedagtes met God se Woord vul. Soos Jesus tot die Vader gebid het: “Heilig hulle in die waarheid; u woord is waarheid” (Johannes 17:17).
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today;
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Romans 2:1
Prayer
Please Lord . Help us to Stop Judging People . Judgement are Your Department ONLY ! Help us to Understand the Difference Between Judging and Reproof . Lord as Children of God we are allow to Reproof with Mercy . We Pray this in Jesus . Amen and Amen
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Daarom is jy, o mens wat oordeel, wie jy ook mag wees, sonder verskoning; want waarin jy ‘n ander oordeel, veroordeel jy jouself; want jy wat oordeel, doen dieselfde dinge.
Romeine 2:1
Gebed
Asseblief, Here. Help ons om op te hou om mense te oordeel. Oordeel is SLEGS U Departement! Help ons om die verskil tussen oordeel en teregwysing te verstaan. Here, as kinders van God, word ons toegelaat om met barmhartigheid tereg te wys. Ons bid dit in Jesus. Amen en Amen.
Bible Teaching of the Day
The difference between a Christian and a disciple?
The terms disciple and Christian are related but not synonymous.
The Greek term for “disciple” in the New Testament is mathetes, which basically means “student” or “learner.” But a disciple is also a “follower,” someone who adheres completely to the teachings of another, making them his rule of life and conduct. The Pharisees prided themselves in being disciples of Moses (John 9:28). Jesus’ followers were called “disciples” long before they were ever called “Christians.” Their discipleship began with Jesus’ call and required them to exercise their will to follow Him (Matthew 9:9).
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:33). Sacrifice is expected: “Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me’” (Matthew 16:24).
Not all of Jesus’ followers were able to make such a commitment. There were many who left Jesus after a while. “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him” (John 6:66).
Jesus used the term disciple but never Christian. The first instance of the word Christian is found in the book of Acts: “The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch” (Acts 11:26). Most Bible scholars agree that it is unlikely that the believers themselves thought up the name “Christians.” The early church had other names for themselves, such as “disciples” (Acts 13:52; 20:1; 21:4) and “saints” (Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1; Ephesians 1:1) and “brothers” (1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Peter 3:8).
The name “Christian,” meaning “belonging to Christ,” appears to have been invented by those outside of the church. It was most likely meant as a derogatory term. Only two other times does the word appear in the New Testament (Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). The idea that the term Christian was originally a pejorative finds some support in 1 Peter 4:16: “However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.”
Biblically speaking, a Christian is a disciple of Christ. A Christian is someone who has placed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:12). A Christian has been born again by the power of the Holy Spirit (John 3:3). A Christian “belongs to Christ” and is daily being transformed into the likeness of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18).
A true Christian (and not one in name only) will have to be a disciple of Christ as well. That is, he has counted the cost and has totally committed his life to following Jesus. He accepts the call to sacrifice and follows wherever the Lord leads. The Christian disciple completely adheres to the teaching of Jesus, makes Christ his number-one priority, and lives accordingly. He is actively involved in making other Christian disciples (Matthew 28:19–20).
A true Christian disciple is a believer in Christ and possesses new life through the indwelling Holy Spirit. Because he loves Christ, a Christian will also be an obedient disciple (John 14:15). Paul describes the reality of being a Christian disciple: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
Die verskil tussen ‘n Christen en ‘n dissipel?
Die terme dissipel en Christen is verwant, maar nie sinonieme nie.
Die Griekse term vir “dissipel” in die Nuwe Testament is mathetes, wat basies “student” of “leerder” beteken. Maar ‘n dissipel is ook ‘n “volgeling”, iemand wat ten volle by die leringe van ‘n ander bly en dit sy lewens- en gedragsreël maak. Die Fariseërs was trots daarop om dissipels van Moses te wees (Johannes 9:28). Jesus se volgelinge is “dissipels” genoem lank voordat hulle ooit “Christene” genoem is. Hul dissipelskap het met Jesus se roeping begin en vereis dat hulle hul wil uitoefen om Hom te volg (Matteus 9:9).
Jesus was baie eksplisiet oor die koste om Hom te volg. Dissipelskap vereis ‘n volledig toegewyde lewe: “Elkeen van julle wat nie alles opgee wat hy het, kan my dissipel nie wees nie” (Lukas 14:33). Offerande word verwag: “Jesus het vir sy dissipels gesê: ‘As iemand agter My aan wil kom, moet hy homself verloën en sy kruis opneem en My volg'” (Matteus 16:24).
Nie al Jesus se volgelinge kon so ‘n verbintenis maak nie. Daar was baie wat Jesus na ‘n rukkie verlaat het. “Van toe af het baie van sy dissipels teruggekeer en Hom nie meer gevolg nie” (Johannes 6:66).
Jesus het die term dissipel gebruik, maar nooit Christen nie. Die eerste voorbeeld van die woord Christen word in die boek Handelinge gevind: “Die dissipels is in Antiochië vir die eerste keer Christene genoem” (Handelinge 11:26). Die meeste Bybelgeleerdes stem saam dat dit onwaarskynlik is dat die gelowiges self die naam “Christene” uitgedink het. Die vroeë kerk het ander name vir hulself gehad, soos “dissipels” (Handelinge 13:52; 20:1; 21:4) en “heiliges” (Romeine 1:7; 1 Korintiërs 16:1; Efesiërs 1:1) en “broers” (1 Korintiërs 1:9; 1 Petrus 3:8).
Die naam “Christen”, wat “behoort aan Christus”, beteken, blyk deur diegene buite die kerk uitgedink te gewees het. Dit was heel waarskynlik bedoel as ‘n neerhalende term. Slegs twee ander kere verskyn die woord in die Nuwe Testament (Handelinge 26:28; 1 Petrus 4:16). Die idee dat die term Christen oorspronklik ‘n pejoratief was, vind steun in 1 Petrus 4:16: “As jy egter as ‘n Christen ly, moet jy jou nie skaam nie, maar prys God dat jy daardie Naam dra.”
Bybels gesproke is ‘n Christen ‘n dissipel van Christus. ‘n Christen is iemand wat sy geloof in die Here Jesus Christus geplaas het (Johannes 1:12). ‘n Christen is wedergebore deur die krag van die Heilige Gees (Johannes 3:3). ‘n Christen “behoort aan Christus” en word daagliks verander na die gelykenis van Christus (2 Korintiërs 3:18).
‘n Ware Christen (en nie net een in naam nie) sal ook ‘n dissipel van Christus moet wees. Dit wil sê, hy het die koste bereken en sy lewe ten volle daaraan gewy om Jesus te volg. Hy aanvaar die oproep tot opoffering en volg waar die Here ook al lei. Die Christendissipel hou ten volle by die leer van Jesus, maak Christus sy nommer een prioriteit en leef dienooreenkomstig. Hy is aktief betrokke by die maak van ander Christendissipels (Matteus 28:19–20).
’n Ware Christendissipel is ’n gelowige in Christus en besit nuwe lewe deur die inwonende Heilige Gees. Omdat hy Christus liefhet, sal ’n Christen ook ’n gehoorsame dissipel wees (Johannes 14:15). Paulus beskryf die werklikheid van ’n Christendissipel wees: “Ek is met Christus gekruisig en ek leef nie meer nie, maar Christus leef in my. Die lewe wat ek in die liggaam leef, leef ek deur die geloof in die Seun van God wat my liefgehad het en Homself vir my oorgegee het” (Galasiërs 2:20).
Today’s Devotional
Trust biblical prophecy
The main reason we can trust biblical prophecy is that it, like the rest of Scripture, was written—literally “God-breathed”—by the Creator of the universe. It is inerrant, perfect, and true. We must understand that before we can understand the role of biblical prophecy. (Please see: Why is it important to believe in biblical inerrancy?)
Biblical prophecy plays two roles. It foretells the future, and it explains what the positive or negative results of future events will be. Prophecy may announce events that bring joy and pleasure or fear and foreboding. When prophecy is ignored, it is usually because the hearers don’t like what they hear for one reason or another. Biblical prophecy is not usually general in nature. It normally is very specific as to how it will affect someone or something. But it is always dependable and worthy of our complete trust. We can allow prophecy to help shape our lives, giving us direction and guidance in serving our Lord. It should be a source of strength and instruction for us. Unlike what we hear called “prophecy” today, both in the church and outside the church, true biblical prophecy is always accurate and precise. What God prophesies always occurs.
The prophecy of the flood in Genesis 6 is an example. God explains His reasons for the flood, gives specific instructions for Noah to build the ark to preserve lives, then produces this first great worldwide catastrophe. Afterwards, God prophesied that He would never flood the whole earth again, in Genesis 9:12–16. Joseph’s dreams in Genesis 37:5–10 contain prophecies that came to pass later in his life. In Deuteronomy 18:18 God says to Moses, “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.” This prophecy predicts the Jewish Messiah, our Lord Jesus, and is quoted in Acts 3:22–26. One of the most detailed prophecies of the Messiah, in Isaiah 53, contains predictions of Christ’s ministry, sin-bearing, and suffering. Psalm 22 gives another prophecy of our Lord’s suffering, couched in a description of troubled time in King David’s life.
In our Lord’s own prophecies, in Matthew 24, He spoke of wars, famines, earthquakes, persecutions, apostasy and betrayals, and finally of His own return, unexpected and widely rejected today. This and other end-time prophecies are as dependable as Noah’s warning of the Flood. Similar predictions of catastrophic events still to come are found in 2 Peter chapters 2–3, together with a prediction (2 Peter 3:7) of God’s intervention. And in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Christians are promised a rescue or a resurrection appointment, whether we’re alive or dead. Biblical prophecy provides us a roadmap of the future. To fail to understand these prophecies of the rapture is to miss one of the greatest gifts of God.
Finally, since we can trust John 3:16, that God loves us and gave us His Son, surely we can rely on Him as Author of biblical prophecy to predict, to encourage, to direct and provide for our future physical and spiritual needs. Our Lord said, in John 14:2, “In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.” And that should be a prophecy of assurance and encouragement for all Christians. So place your trust in God’s prophecies, just as you placed your trust in His Son.
Vandag se Bemoediging
Vertrou Bybelse profesie
Die hoofrede waarom ons Bybelse profesie kan vertrou, is dat dit, soos die res van die Skrif, geskryf is – letterlik “God-geïnspireer” – deur die Skepper van die heelal. Dit is onfeilbaar, perfek en waar. Ons moet dit verstaan voordat ons die rol van Bybelse profesie kan verstaan. (Sien asseblief: Waarom is dit belangrik om in Bybelse onfeilbaarheid te glo?)
Bybelse profesie speel twee rolle. Dit voorspel die toekoms, en dit verduidelik wat die positiewe of negatiewe gevolge van toekomstige gebeure sal wees. Profesie kan gebeure aankondig wat vreugde en plesier of vrees en voorgevoelens bring. Wanneer profesie geïgnoreer word, is dit gewoonlik omdat die hoorders nie hou van wat hulle hoor om die een of ander rede nie. Bybelse profesie is gewoonlik nie algemeen van aard nie. Dit is gewoonlik baie spesifiek oor hoe dit iemand of iets sal beïnvloed. Maar dit is altyd betroubaar en werd van ons volle vertroue. Ons kan toelaat dat profesie ons lewens help vorm, en ons rigting en leiding gee in die diens van ons Here. Dit behoort ‘n bron van krag en onderrig vir ons te wees. Anders as wat ons vandag “profesie” hoor, beide in die kerk en buite die kerk, is ware Bybelse profesie altyd akkuraat en presies. Wat God profeteer, gebeur altyd.
Die profesie van die vloed in Genesis 6 is ‘n voorbeeld. God verduidelik Sy redes vir die vloed, gee spesifieke instruksies vir Noag om die ark te bou om lewens te bewaar, en veroorsaak dan hierdie eerste groot wêreldwye ramp. Daarna het God geprofeteer dat Hy nooit weer die hele aarde sou oorstroom nie, in Genesis 9:12–16. Josef se drome in Genesis 37:5–10 bevat profesieë wat later in sy lewe waar geword het. In Deuteronomium 18:18 sê God vir Moses: “Ek sal vir hulle ‘n profeet soos jy verwek uit die midde van hulle broers; Ek sal my woorde in sy mond lê, en Hy sal hulle alles vertel wat Ek Hom beveel.” Hierdie profesie voorspel die Joodse Messias, ons Here Jesus, en word aangehaal in Handelinge 3:22–26. Een van die mees gedetailleerde profesieë van die Messias, in Jesaja 53, bevat voorspellings van Christus se bediening, sondedra en lyding. Psalm 22 gee nog ‘n profesie van ons Here se lyding, vervat in ‘n beskrywing van moeilike tye in Koning Dawid se lewe.
In ons Here se eie profesieë, in Matteus 24, het Hy gepraat van oorloë, hongersnode, aardbewings, vervolgings, afvalligheid en verraad, en uiteindelik van Sy eie terugkeer, onverwags en wyd verwerp vandag. Hierdie en ander eindtydse profesieë is net so betroubaar soos Noag se waarskuwing van die Vloed. Soortgelyke voorspellings van katastrofiese gebeure wat nog moet kom, word gevind in 2 Petrus hoofstukke 2-3, tesame met ‘n voorspelling (2 Petrus 3:7) van God se ingryping. En in 1 Tessalonisense 4:13-18 word Christene ‘n reddings- of ‘n opstandingsafspraak belowe, of ons nou lewend of dood is. Bybelse profesieë bied ons ‘n padkaart van die toekoms. Om hierdie profesieë van die wegraping nie te verstaan nie, is om een van die grootste gawes van God te mis.
Laastens, aangesien ons Johannes 3:16 kan vertrou, dat God ons liefhet en vir ons Sy Seun gegee het, kan ons sekerlik op Hom staatmaak as die Outeur van Bybelse profesieë om ons toekomstige fisiese en geestelike behoeftes te voorspel, aan te moedig, te rig en te voorsien. Ons Here het in Johannes 14:2 gesê: “In die huis van my Vader is daar baie kamers; as dit nie so was nie, sou Ek dit vir julle gesê het. Ek gaan daarheen om vir julle plek voor te berei.” En dit behoort ‘n profesie van versekering en bemoediging vir alle Christene te wees. Plaas dus jou vertroue in God se profesieë, net soos jy jou vertroue in Sy Seun geplaas het.
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.
The Collectors of Manna – Women of the Word // Gaarders van Manna – Vroue van die woord
Vorm Jou Lewe:
Ek het goeie advies in ń self-help boek gekry: Doen net dit wat jy goed kan doen, want dan sal jy die meeste bevreding vind. Die skrywer probeer sy lesers help om ń lewe te skep wat hulle graag wil hê. Ek weet nie van julle nie, maar as ek net sou doen wat ek goed kan doen, sal ek beslis nie veel bereik nie.
Ons lees in Markus 10 van twee van Jesus se dissipels, Johannes en Jakobus wat sekere verwagtinge vir hulle toekoms gehad het, en watter tiepe lewe hulle wou lei. Hulle het gevra om aan Jesus se regter en linkerkant te mag sit ( Mark 10:37 ) wanneer Hy in sy koningkryk is. Die ander 10 dissipels was verontwaardig omdat hulle so iets durf vra het. ( Wie weet, miskien wou hulle self daardie posisie in die koningkryk beklee het! )
Maar Jesus het die geleentheid gebruik om sy volgelinge ń ander tiepe lewe te wys – een van diens aan ander. Elkeen wat in hulle kring groot wil word, moet julle dienaar wees, en elkeen onder julle wat die eerste wil wees, moet julle almal se dienaar wees ( vs 43,44 ). Dit wil voorkom dat diensbaarheid God se wil vir ons is !
Selfs Jesus, die seun van God het ook nie gekom om gedien te word nie, maar om te dien en sy lewe te gee as ń losprys vir baie ( Mark 10:45 ). Indien ons na Jesus se voorbeeld kyk en op die Heilige Gees vertrou, kan ons ook diensknegte wees en ń geseënde lewe lei.
Groot geleenthede om God te dien, kom selde voor, maar klein takies is elke dag daar.
Shape Your Life:
I found some good advice in a self-help book: Do only what you are good at, because that is where you will find the most satisfaction. The author is trying to help his readers create a life that they would like to have. I don’t know about you, but if I only did what I am good at, I would certainly not achieve much.
In Mark 10, we read about two of Jesus’ disciples, John and James, who had certain expectations for their future, and what kind of lives they wanted to lead. They asked to sit at Jesus’ right and left ( Mark 10:37 ) when He came into His kingdom. The other 10 disciples were indignant that they had dared to ask for such a thing. (Who knows, maybe they wanted to hold that position in the kingdom themselves! )
But Jesus used the opportunity to show his followers a different kind of life – one of service to others. Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your servant of all (vs 43,44). It seems that servanthood is God’s will for us!
Even Jesus, the Son of God, did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). If we look to Jesus’ example and trust in the Holy Spirit, we too can be servants and live a blessed life.
Great opportunities to serve God are rare, but small tasks are there every day.
Vroue in die Bybel—Wat kan ons by hulle leer?
In die volgende paar dae gaan ons na vroue uit die Bybel kyk om by hulle te leer as vroue van die Woord.
Die Bybel stel ons bekend aan baie vroue wie se lewens ons waardevolle lesse kan leer. (Romeine 15:4; 2 Timoteus 3:16, 17) Hierdie artikel beskryf kortliks net sommige van die vroue wat in die Bybel genoem word. Baie is goeie voorbeelde om na te volg. Ander bied waarskuwende voorbeelde.—1 Korintiërs 10:11; Hebreërs 6:12.
Abigail, Debora, Delila, Ester, Eva, Hanna, Jael, Isebel, Lea, Marta, Maria (moeder van Jesus). Sommige goed, sommige sleg, maar ons sal steeds iets goeds en nuttigs leer.
Vandag: Abigail
Wie was Abigail? Sy was die vrou van ‘n welgestelde maar streng man met die naam Nabal. Abigail was egter skerpsinnig en nederig, sowel as mooi beide fisies en geestelik.—1 Samuel 25:3.
Wat het sy gedoen? Abigail het met wysheid en onderskeidingsvermoë opgetree om rampspoed te vermy. Sy en Nabal het in die gebied gewoon waar Dawid, Israel se toekomstige koning, as ‘n voortvlugtige weggekruip het. Terwyl Dawid en sy manne daar was, het hulle Nabal se kuddes skape teen rowers beskerm. Maar toe boodskappers van Dawid vir Nabal om kos gevra het, het Nabal onbeskof geweier om dit te verskaf. Dawid was woedend! Hy en sy manne het toe uitgegaan om Nabal en al die manne van sy huishouding dood te maak.—1 Samuel 25:10-12, 22.
Abigail het vinnig opgetree toe sy hoor wat haar man gedoen het. Sy het haar dienaars ‘n voorraad kos gegee om na Dawid en sy manne te neem, en sy het gevolg om Dawid om genade te smeek. (1 Samuel 25:14-19, 24-31) Toe Dawid haar geskenk sien, haar nederigheid raaksien en haar wyse raad hoor, het hy besef dat God haar gebruik het om ‘n tragedie te voorkom. (1 Samuel 25:32, 33) Kort daarna is Nabal oorlede en Abigail het Dawid se vrou geword.—1 Samuel 25:37-41.
Wat kan ons by Abigail leer? Alhoewel sy mooi en ryk was, het Abigail ‘n gebalanseerde beskouing van haarself gehad. Om vrede te bewaar, was sy bereid om om verskoning te vra vir iets wat nie haar skuld was nie. Sy het ‘n gespanne situasie kalm hanteer en dit met takt, moed en vindingrykheid gedoen.
Women in the Bible—What Can We Learn From Them?
In the Next few days we Going to Look at Women from the Bible to Learn from Them as Women of the Word
The Bible introduces us to many women whose lives can teach us valuable lessons. (Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17) This article briefly describes just some of the women mentioned in the Bible. Many are fine examples to imitate. Others provide warning examples.—1 Corinthians 10:11; Hebrews 6:12.
Abigail, Deborah, Delilah, Esther, Eve, Hannah, Jael, Jezebel, Leah,
Martha, Mary (mother of Jesus) . Some Good , some Bad , but we will still Learn Something Good and Useful .
Today : Abigail
Who was Abigail? She was the wife of a wealthy but harsh man named Nabal. Abigail, however, was discerning and humble, as well as beautiful both physically and spiritually.—1 Samuel 25:3.
What did she do? Abigail acted with wisdom and discernment in order to avoid calamity. She and Nabal lived in the region where David, Israel’s future king, was hiding as a fugitive. While David and his men were there, they protected Nabal’s flocks of sheep from robbers. But when messengers from David asked Nabal for some food, Nabal insolently refused to provide it. David was incensed! So he and his men went out to kill Nabal and all the men of his household.—1 Samuel 25:10-12, 22.
Abigail acted quickly when she heard what her husband had done. She gave her servants a supply of food to take to David and his men, and she followed to beg David for mercy. (1 Samuel 25:14-19, 24-31) When David saw her gift, observed her humility, and heard her wise advice, he recognized that God had used her to prevent a tragedy. (1 Samuel 25:32, 33) Soon thereafter, Nabal died and Abigail became David’s wife.—1 Samuel 25:37-41.
What can we learn from Abigail? Although beautiful and wealthy, Abigail had a balanced view of herself. To keep peace, she was willing to apologize for something that was not her fault. She handled a tense situation calmly and did so with tact, courage, and resourcefulness.
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Riding on Faith, a poignant tale that follows a shattered man, haunted by the loss of his wife and young daughter, as he finds himself trapped in the agonizing grip of grief. When a charismatic new pastor arrives in town, an unexpected friendship takes root, offering a glimmer of hope and the possibility of healing. However, as their connection deepens, it ventures into uncharted territory, blurring the boundaries between friendship and something more.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL ARTISTS
MEET : Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Doyle Lawson
was born on April 20, 1944 in Ford Town, a part of Sullivan County, near Kingsport, TN, to Leonard and Minnie Lawson. I have two brothers, James and Les, and one sister, Colleen. As far back as I can remember, I loved the sound of music. Just about everyone listened to The Grand Ole Opry, and our family was no exception. Though I listened to all the stars on the Opry, the group that impressed me most was Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys. His music was different, more intense. High lonesome is the term we used for it. I could hardly wait for Saturday nights to arrive so I could listen. I decided early on that I wanted to play that kind of music.
My father, mother, and sister all sang gospel music when I was young. They were members of trios and quartets that sang a cappella music in churches and at revivals, and such. No doubt, that was where I acquired my love of quartet music. My Father passed away in 1994, but my Mother still lives in Kingsport, TN, When I was 11 or 12 years old I expressed an interest in learning to play the mandolin, so my Father borrowed one from one of the members of their quartet, Willis Byrd so I could try. I mostly taught myself to play by listening to the radio, a few records, and watching the occasional TV show. I eventually returned that mandolin to Mr. Byrd, and years later, he gave it back to me at one of the first concerts Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver played in Sneedville, TN. I still have it.
I met Jimmy Martin when I was 14 years old. He is from Sneedville, TN where we had moved to in 1954. Around that time, I made up my mind that I wanted to play music for a living, and realized that only playing one instrument was somewhat limiting, so I made it a point to learn how to play the banjo and guitar, too. Four years later, in February 1963, I went to Nashville and got a job playing banjo with Jimmy Martin. In 1966, I started working with JD Crowe in Lexington, KY. I first played guitar and later switched to mandolin. In 1969, I was back with Jimmy Martin for about six months playing mandolin and singing tenor but then went back with J D Crowe until August of 1971. I started with the Country Gentlemen on September 1, 1971 and stayed with them until March 1979. By this time, I had played in bands for more than 10 years, that had their “sound” before I joined them. I wanted to put together a group that would have “my sound”.
To that end, in April 1979, I formed a group that I first named Doyle Lawson & Foxfire but soon changed to Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. I was looking for “our sound” and that first group tried many different types of songs. I wanted a strong quartet like the ones my dad used to sing with. In the next few months, Terry Baucom, Jimmy Haley, Lou Reid and I laid the foundation for what has become the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver sound. The makeup of my band has changed many times in the last 27 years. I jokingly tell folks that Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is the “farm team” for bluegrass. I try to integrate each member’s special talents into my group, while not sacrificing the Quicksilver sound. While the sound changes a bit with the introduction of a new band member, it is important to me that people hear what they expect to hear when we take the stage, no matter who is in the group.
Suzanne, my wife, and I were married June 24, 1978. We have three children, Robbie, Suzi and Kristi. We spend much of our spare time playing with our grandson, Spencer. I collect western memorabilia of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, etc. I also enjoy looking at old cars, and I own a 1946 Ford Coupe. It has been restored from the ground up. I’ve found I don’t have enough time to ride around town in it and it’s For Sale.
We are all members of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church and while Suzanne and Suzi are there almost every Sunday, I miss a few when I’m out on the road. I love golf, and play every time I have the opportunity.
I have been hosting the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver festival in Denton, NC for more than twenty-five years. A few years ago we started a golf tournament on Thursday, the week of the festival. I’d like to be able to say we were defending our title every year, but we aren’t. (Just wishing)
The gospel music that we record and perform on stage has always been important to me. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have made many more gospel recordings than secular ones. It is apparent to me that the folks who buy our music and come to our concerts feel, as I do, that there is no better message than the message of Jesus Christ. On the first Sunday of May, in 1985, I rededicated my life to our Lord Jesus. It is my fervent hope that my “musical mission” will lead others to Him.
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Bible Prophecy in the News
Report: Trump gives preliminary approval for Iran attacks, strikes likely by end of the week
Multiple reports claim US preparing for possible attacks on Iran as early as the end of the week, after President Trump gave preliminary approval for air campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.
The Trump administration is gearing up for an air campaign against Iran’s nuclear program, after President Donald Trump has given preliminary approval for strikes, according to reports by multiple news outlets.
On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump told aides on Tuesday night that he has green-lit plans for strikes on Iran, but is waiting on issuing the final order to attack.
The report cited three people familiar with the deliberations in the president’s inner circle.
Trump, they claimed, is pushing off the strikes in order to give Iran an opportunity to agree to his terms and abandon its nuclear program.
“I have ideas on what to do but I haven’t made a final—I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday.
Later on Wednesday, Bloomberg News cited multiple sources who spoke on condition of anonymity saying that senior administration officials are preparing for war with Iran, with some of the sources claiming that the strikes could begin this coming weekend.
ABC News cited an official who said the president has warmed up to the idea of using American warplanes to destroy the Fordow uranium enrichment facility, considered to be the most difficult Iranian nuclear facility to reach.
US Diplomats Evacuated from Israel; Former Hostage Edan Alexander Among Passengers
Edan’s inclusion on today’s military evacuation flight signals not only the U.S. government’s deep concern for his safety, but also the increasingly volatile environment in Israel.
As the security situation in the region continues to deteriorate, a U.S. military aircraft landed in Israel earlier today to evacuate American diplomats and their families.
The precautionary operation, coordinated amid fears of further military escalation, included one particularly notable passenger: 21-year-old Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American soldier who recently survived an excruciating 19-month captivity in Gaza.
Alexander’s harrowing journey began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its unprecedented assault on Israel.
He was abducted from his IDF base and taken deep into the terror group’s underground tunnel network in Gaza.
There, Alexander was held in inhumane conditions, deprived of food, light, medical care, and contact with the outside world.
His ordeal ended only on May 12, 2025, when he was finally freed in a long-awaited deal that brought a wave of emotional reunions and global relief.
Originally scheduled to return to the United States last weekend, Alexander’s travel plans were unexpectedly altered due to the rapidly evolving security situation.
GOG = RUSSIA / Putin pushes for Iran ceasefire that leaves nuke program in place.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told a group of senior local news editors Thursday that hostilities should end in Iran with Israel being ensured safety and Iran the right to engage in “‘peaceful nuclear activities,” Reuters reported Thursday.
In direct contradiction to reports by the IDF and the International Atomic Energy Agency, he said he “knows” that “nothing happened” to Iran’s nuclear facilities, which he vaguely called “underground factories.”
Therefore, he said, everyone should look for ways “to end hostilities,” and have “all parties to this conflict to come to an agreement … to ensure both Iran’s interests, on the one hand, for its nuclear activities, including peaceful nuclear activities, of course…as well as to ensure the interests of Israel from the point of view of the unconditional security of the Jewish state.”
Signs of the Times
THE DOCTRINE OF DEMONS MEMBERS – CHRISTIAN ZIONISTS ARE HAVING A PRAYER MEETING
Happening Tonight: Jews and Christians Unite for Solidarity Evening Supporting Israel
Israel365 and Sherith Israel are presenting the “Solidarity Evening for Israel,” inviting Jewish and Christian participants to stand together in unwavering solidarity with the Land and People of Israel during these challenging times.
Gog and Magog Update
Israel Hits Irans Arak Reactor, and Irans Natanz Weapons Facility as Strikes Continue
Israel carried out a wave of overnight airstrikes targeting key components of Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure, including an inactive plutonium reactor in Arak and a weapons development site near Natanz, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning.
A central target was the containment structure of the Arak heavy water reactor, which the IDF said played a key role in plutonium production.
“This attack was part of our broader effort to disrupt the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons program,” the IDF said.
Though construction of the Arak reactor in western Iran was halted years ago under international pressure, Israeli intelligence found Iran deliberately avoided completing its conversion to a less dangerous configuration.
“The regime chose not to complete the conversion to maintain pressure on the West,” the IDF said.
Separately, in the central Iranian area of Natanz, Israeli jets hit a facility described as developing unique components used to accelerate nuclear weapons production.
Additional strikes targeted military factories producing ballistic missile parts, air defense systems, and other key technologies.
HEALING ARTICLES AND PRAYER
TruLight Ministries offer a Wide Range of EYE OPENING Healing Articles and various Illnesses . Cancers and other Chronic Illness :
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Dr Michelle Strydom MD – Healing begins with Sanctification of the Heart – 19 Video Teachings . One Video per Day
Dr Michelle Strydom trained and qualified as a medical doctor in South Africa and her desire is to practice medicine for the glory of God and leave behind a legacy of His love. She authored Healing Begins with Sanctifcation of the Heart and uncovers the foundation of disease by providing insight, from both a medical and Biblical perspective, into the spiritual, psychological and physical mechanisms that produce ill health. Her teaching demonstrates how latest medical research confirms Biblical principles of health and disease and reveals how coming back in line with His Word through repentance and sanctification helps us to overcome illness, be healed and made whole.
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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.
Started 1st April 2025
This is our Study Principals:
SOAP
Scripture: Read a short passage out loud.
Observation: What do you notice about the verses?.
Application: How can you apply this to your life?.
Prayer: Pray about what you’ve learned.
REAP
Read: Read the passage carefully.
Engage: Ask questions about the passage.
Apply: Think about how the passage applies to your life.
Pray: Pray about what you’ve learned.
Introduction to the Bible – Bible Summary
We Have Completed the Introduction to the Bible all 66 Books the Past 3 Months . We will Now Go into Bible Study.
Why is it important to study the
various characters in the Bible?
The Bible is filled with characters, literally and figuratively. Perhaps the best way to
describe how the Bible portrays its characters is “human” because they are, in fact,
human. The Bible is true, and the people that inhabit its pages were real people with real
lives, real relationships, real joys, and real problems, just like us. The Bible does not shy
away from presenting both the strengths and weaknesses of those it portrays. This
makes the characters in the Bible “practical” in the sense that we can relate to them and
educational in the sense that we can learn from their successes and failures.
Studying the people in the Bible is not merely about knowing historical fact. In their
stories we learn about who God is, we recognize human tendencies, and we learn by
example, both through positive examples and cautionary tales. Even in society today we
recognize the power of story in learning about the lives of our contemporaries and our
forebears. Since “all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17), paying attention to the people in
the Bible is beneficial.
For example, from Adam and Eve we see the dangers of questioning what God has said
and doubting His goodness. We see the tendency to shift blame rather than admit our
own sin. We also see how to have joy in God’s forgiveness and promise of restoration. In
Adam and Eve’s story, we see how God invites people into relationship and how He is
merciful.
The patriarchs also provide valuable examples for us. Abraham demonstrates the value
of faith. We also see his failures when he lies and the consequences of trying to force
God’s plans rather than wait on Him. In Jacob we see that God is faithful to keep His
promises, even to those who scheme. We see how our sinful tendencies can turn on us
and cause us pain. We are warned against favoritism and see its broad-reaching effects.
In Moses’ story we see that we can sometimes misunderstand God’s timing or His ways
and try to take on a righteous mission on our own, which doesn’t turn out well. We see
how God prepares us for what He calls us to. We also see God’s patience with our fears
and doubts. We come to understand the importance of following God completely and
remembering that He is holy.
From Rahab and Ruth, we see that God invites all kinds of people into His plan, not just
those of Jewish descent. We see that He is faithful to those who follow Him.
The kings of Israel have many lessons to teach us. In Saul we see the importance of
obedience and humility. In David we see God’s forgiveness. We learn that even when we
sin terribly, we can turn to God and receive mercy. We come to understand the
importance of calling out to God in any and every situation. We see complicated family
relationships and warnings about attending to our families. In Solomon we see the value
of wisdom as well as the foolishness of not applying it. We are warned of the dangers of
others drawing our hearts away from God. In Ahab we see how corrupt leadership can
affect a whole nation. In Hezekiah we see the wonderful results of faith in God even in
seemingly impossible situations.
In Elijah, we see that we can sometimes feel alone. We see fear and depression. We also
see God’s provision and His faithfulness. In other prophets we see that serving God
often means being different or rejected. We see their deep experiences of pain that God
used to give them compassion toward those He told them to warn. In this, we recognize
that God has a heart of compassion, and we see His patience, His graciousness, His
justice, and His holiness. We see the value of obedience and the importance of God’s
Word.
The New Testament is likewise full of characters we can learn from. In Peter we see
impulsiveness as well as bold leadership. Mary of Bethany shows us the value of sitting
at Jesus’ feet and that Jesus is eminently worthy of our worship. Paul’s life demonstrates
the transformational power of God. We see how zealously following the Lord can lead to
all sorts of reactions from others, practical hardships, consistent provision, and
indescribable joys. Lois and Eunice demonstrate the value of training children and
nurturing them in the Lord.
The list goes on. No matter your personality and struggles, there is someone in the Bible
you can relate to and learn from.
The apostle Paul wrote, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1
Corinthians 11:1). Ultimately, that must be our goal when we study Bible characters.
Where they were successful in following God, we are to emulate them. Where they
failed, we are to avoid making the same mistakes. “Now these things occurred as
examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. . . . These things
happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us. . . . No
temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will
not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will
also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (1 Corinthians 10:6–13).
Inleiding tot die Bybel – Bybel Samevatting
Ons het die inleiding tot die Bybel, al 66 boeke, oor die afgelope 3 maande voltooi. Ons gaan nou Bybelstudie doen.
Waarom is dit belangrik om die
verskillende karakters in die
Bybel te bestudeer?
Die Bybel is gevul met karakters, letterlik en figuurlik. Miskien is die beste manier om te
beskryf hoe die Bybel sy karakters uitbeeld, “menslik”, want hulle is in werklikheid
mense. Die Bybel is waar, en die mense wat sy bladsye bewoon, was regte mense met
regte lewens, regte verhoudings, ware vreugdes en werklike probleme, net soos ons. Die
Bybel skroom nie om beide die sterk- en swakpunte van diegene wat dit uitbeeld, aan te
bied nie. Dit maak die karakters in die Bybel “prakties” in die sin dat ons met hulle kan
vereenselwig en opvoedkundig in die sin dat ons uit hul suksesse en mislukkings kan
leer.
Om die mense in die Bybel te bestudeer, gaan nie net oor die kennis van historiese feite
nie. In hulle verhale leer ons oor wie God is, ons herken menslike neigings, en ons leer
deur voorbeeld, beide deur positiewe voorbeelde en waarskuwingsverhale. Selfs in die
samelewing vandag erken ons die krag van storie om te leer oor die lewens van ons
tydgenote en ons voorvaders. Aangesien “die hele Skrif deur God ingegee is en nuttig is
tot lering, teregwysing, teregwysing en onderwysing in die geregtigheid, sodat die
dienskneg van God volkome toegerus kan wees vir elke goeie werk” ( 2 Timoteus 3:16-
17 ), let op die mense in die Bybel is voordelig. Van
Adam en Eva sien ons byvoorbeeld die gevare daarvan om te bevraagteken wat God
gesê het en om sy goedheid te betwyfel. Ons sien die neiging om blaam te verskuif
eerder as om ons eie sonde te erken. Ons sien ook hoe om vreugde te hê in God se
vergifnis en belofte van herstel. In Adam en Eva se verhaal sien ons hoe God mense tot
verhouding nooi en hoe Hy genadig is.
Die aartsvaders verskaf ook waardevolle voorbeelde vir ons. Abraham demonstreer die
waarde van geloof. Ons sien ook sy mislukkings wanneer hy lieg en die gevolge daarvan
om God se planne te probeer afdwing eerder as om op Hom te wag. In Jakob sien ons
dat God getrou is om Sy beloftes na te kom, selfs aan diegene wat planne maak. Ons
sien hoe ons sondige neigings op ons kan draai en ons pyn kan veroorsaak. Ons word
gewaarsku teen begunstiging en sien die wye uitwerking daarvan.
In Moses se verhaal sien ons dat ons soms God se tydsberekening of Sy weë verkeerd
kan verstaan en probeer om op ons eie ‘n regverdige sending aan te pak, wat nie goed
uitloop nie. Ons sien hoe God ons voorberei vir dit waarvoor Hy ons roep. Ons sien ook
God se geduld met ons vrese en twyfel. Ons verstaan hoe belangrik dit is om God
volkome te volg en te onthou dat Hy heilig is.
Van Ragab en Rut sien ons dat God alle soorte mense in Sy plan nooi, nie net dié van
Joodse afkoms nie. Ons sien dat Hy getrou is aan diegene wat Hom volg.
Die konings van Israel het baie lesse om ons te leer. In Saul sien ons die belangrikheid
van gehoorsaamheid en nederigheid. In Dawid sien ons God se vergifnis. Ons leer dat
selfs wanneer ons verskriklik sondig, ons tot God kan draai en genade kan ontvang. Ons
verstaan hoe belangrik dit is om God in enige situasie te roep. Ons sien ingewikkelde
gesinsverhoudings en waarskuwings oor die aandag aan ons gesinne. In Salomo sien
ons die waarde van wysheid sowel as die dwaasheid om dit nie toe te pas nie. Ons word
gewaarsku teen die gevare van ander wat ons harte van God af wegtrek. In Agab sien
ons hoe korrupte leierskap ‘n hele nasie kan raak. In Hiskia sien ons die wonderlike
resultate van geloof in God selfs in oënskynlik onmoontlike situasies.
In Elia sien ons dat ons soms alleen kan voel. Ons sien vrees en depressie. Ons sien ook
God se voorsiening en Sy getrouheid. In ander profete sien ons dat om God te dien
dikwels beteken om anders of verwerp te wees. Ons sien hulle diep ervarings van pyn
wat God gebruik het om hulle medelye te gee met diegene wat Hy vir hulle gesê het om
te waarsku. Hierin erken ons dat God ‘n hart van deernis het, en ons sien Sy geduld, Sy
genade, Sy geregtigheid en Sy heiligheid. Ons sien die waarde van gehoorsaamheid en
die belangrikheid van God se Woord.
Die Nuwe Testament is eweneens vol karakters waaruit ons kan leer. In Petrus sien ons
impulsiwiteit sowel as dapper leierskap. Maria van Betanië wys vir ons die waarde
daarvan om by Jesus se voete te sit en dat Jesus ons aanbidding by uitstek waardig is.
Paulus se lewe demonstreer die transformerende krag van God. Ons sien hoe ywerig om
die Here te volg kan lei tot allerhande reaksies van ander, praktiese ontberings,
konsekwente voorsiening en onbeskryflike vreugdes. Lois en Eunice demonstreer die
waarde daarvan om kinders op te lei en hulle in die Here te koester.
Die lys gaan aan. Maak nie saak jou persoonlikheid en stryd nie, daar is iemand in die
Bybel met wie jy kan vereenselwig en by wie jy kan leer.
Die apostel Paulus het geskryf: “Volg my voorbeeld, soos ek die voorbeeld van Christus
volg” ( 1 Korinthiërs 11:1 ). Uiteindelik moet dit ons doel wees wanneer ons
Bybelkarakters bestudeer. Waar hulle suksesvol was om God te volg, moet ons hulle
navolg. Waar hulle misluk het, moet ons nie dieselfde foute maak nie. “Nou het hierdie
dinge plaasgevind as voorbeelde om te keer dat ons ons harte op slegte dinge rig soos
dit gedoen het. . . . Hierdie dinge het met hulle gebeur as voorbeelde en is neergeskryf
as waarskuwings vir ons. . . . Geen versoeking het jou aangegryp nie, behalwe wat vir die
mens gemeen is. En God is getrou; hy sal nie toelaat dat jy bo wat jy kan verdra versoek
word nie. Maar wanneer julle in versoeking kom, sal Hy ook uitkoms gee, sodat julle
daaronder kan opstaan” ( 1 Korintiërs 10:6–13 ).
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.
Een van sy bekendste Leringe is 5 MINUTE NA DIE DOOD, WAAR MAAK EK MY OË OOP?
Spiritual Prisons People are Born in
One of The Spiritual Prisons in Christianity ! Pre or Mid Tribulation Rapture
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