The Stone Manger

 No matter how many times I read this, I just cannot do it without getting chills all over me!

I bet you didn’t know the following about the manger that Jesus was laid in. Of course, mangers are animal feeding troughs but in ancient Israel they were made of stone - not what you would see in a modern-day nativity scene. Not comfortable, but great for protection. That’s why those who were experts in this matter, the priests, would put their newborn lambs in them for protection. But not just any lamb, the unblemished perfect lambs that were used in the sacrifice for sins. And Bethlehem, where Jesus was born was FAMOUS for their UNBLEMISHED LAMBS used for the sacrifice. These lambs had to be perfect so they would wrap them tightly in cloth and lie them in the manger to keep them safe. This is exactly why the only time mangers are mentioned in Jesus’ birth story it is being told to shepherds. In Luke 2 it says “This will be a sign for you, you will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger.” The shepherds would have understood this powerful parallel! THEY KNEW what the cloth and the manger meant! This baby would be THE PERFECT LAMB OF GOD! The Messiah who would sacrifice His life for the sins of the whole world. He wasn’t just a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger, He was GOD: perfect, sinless and Holy, humbling Himself to become the perfect sacrifice to reconcile us back to Himself!!

THAT my friend, that Perfect Lamb, is WHY we celebrate Christmas!!

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May GOD bless you friend, call on Him today, He's just a prayer away.

And I know, I know, it's been a while since my last blog post, but here is :-)

Proverbs 3:5-6

The First day

 

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. Matt. 28:1

Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. Luke 24:1

The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. John 20:1

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 1 Cor. 16:2

The first day of the week, on our modern calendar is Sunday.  It is very interesting that the bible, GOD's Word, identifies the first day of the week being the day after the sabbath or Saturday.  

The early first century church established Sunday worship to commemorate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, the first day of the week. This blog writer has no problem with this and I encourage you to meet GOD at church with other believers on the first day of the week.

Call on the good LORD today, while He is near.  Ask, seek and knock and it shall be opened upon you. Today is the day of salvation, seek ye Him.

May God bless you friend,

RevDan

 

face to face and saved by grace

  Good morning, all, Happy Wednesday,

The phrase "face to face" was brought to my attention today, this morning. Instant #1 on Dr. David Jeremiah Twitter post, He reminded everybody that "one day we'll see Him face-to-face"

I read that post and started getting ready for the day and the song, "we shall see Him face-to-face, and tell the story saved by grace"

So instant #2 God brought the song to my heart and mind. (PTL!!)

Then instant # 3 I'm reading The Epistle of John this week,

2 John 1:12

Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

Three times, GOD's number, so I know I need to share this with you all today.

For me, I am glad I will see Him face-to-face and truly I will tell story saved-by-grace!! (well praise the LOED anyway !!)

Don't know who it's for, perhaps for me, but I going to feast on the thought face-to-face and the story, SAVED BY GRACE!!

May GOD bless you all, Have a great Day!!

RevDan

Doing the numbers with Jesus and his following

 Hello Blog readers and Brethren,

I am taking a Wednesday Night bible class on "Christian History made easy" and this thought came to me and I would like to share it.

Doing the numbers with Jesus and his following.

After Jesus’s baptism came Andrew and Peter. John 1:40

(Interesting that after his baptism he started his work / ministry).

1st disciples Andrew      The Inner 3 Matt. 17:1   The Twelve Matt. 10:2

                         Peter          Peter                                        Peter

                                           James                                        James

                                            John                                          John

                                                                                              Andrew

                                                                                              Philip

                                                                                               Thomas

                                                                                               Bartholmew

                                                                                               Matthew

                                                                                               Thaddaeus

                                                                                               James son of Alpheus

                                                                                                Simon the Zealot

                                                                                                Judas

The Seventy (perhaps 72 in some writings) Luke 10:1  

The 500 1 cor. 15:6

And my friend, are you going about the business / call of the LORD ??  Have you been saved, born again and baptize ??  If not, call on Jesus today, start your relationship and live a life with Him.

Have a great day friend, a great day, and call on him.

RevDan

Bread from heaven

A December 2023 blog post

 Hello and Merry Christmas blog followers and those who are visiting and viewing this blog. 

Perhaps the good LORD led you here, if so welcome :-)

 I know and realize it's been many months last my last blog post, but GOD has moved on my heart and mind again, (of which I am so thankful)

The bread came that down from heaven.

The first time this happen was in the wilderness when the children of Israel left Egypt going to the promise land, see Exodus 16 in the bible in the Old Testament.  GOD rained down bread "manna" from heaven for the children of Israel.

The second time would be when Jesus came down to earth as a baby in Bethlehem.  You see, Jesus identified himself as the bread of life in John 6 in the bible in the New Testament.  So as GOD gave the Children of Israel bread for life, that is, bread to eat in the wilderness to live,  GOD sent his son Jesus to into this world  that we might have life, eternal life with Him and life to live for him on this earth.

The spiritual symbolism of Jesus' birth are very interesting and note worthy.  

Notice, the city which Jesus was born Bethlehem, which means "house of bread" .  Then when Jesus was born, they laid Him in a manger, a feeding trough. GOD was pointing and is still pointing to all, that Jesus is that bread that came down from heaven.

And so this where Christmas comes in.  As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, in this season that is set aside from this,  may we realize the Jesus was that bread the came down from heaven and realize GOD became human flesh and dwell among us on this earth. Emmanuel meaning GOD with us.  May we celebrate this with JOY.

So dear friend, this is the reason for the season, why don't you call on Him today, He's just a prayer away, for whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be saved.

May GOD bless you, have a great day !!

Guard Against False teaching

Guard Against False teaching 

 Benjamin Franklin had a similar warning for his fellow citizens: “A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished from its edges.” We in America today would do well to remember Franklin’s warning to guard the core principles of this nation. We are a nation that has, throughout our history, stood united in principle and purpose. If America is to continue to stand for that which is right, it is incumbent upon her citizens to stand together in strength, virtue, and kindness.

Lord God, thank You for Your Word of truth. And, Holy Spirit, guard my life from misinterpretation of scripture and error. Open my eyes to truth as I study Your Word. Remind me that my strength lies in hiding Your Word in my heart that I may not sin against You.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105).

Copied & paste, from Patriot's daily Devotional.

Have a great day friend, just a great day :-)

For whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be saved.

Today is the day of salvation, hear ye Him.

You are just a prayer away from God and He is near, call on Him, pray.

May GOD bless you 

Revdansam

Trust in the LORD

New Year's Resolution for you

Hello all, 

This blogger has been away for too long, but, with the good Lord's help, I'm back!! 

 A couple of new year’s resolutions that came to my heart and mind, Psalms 25:4-5 and Provers 3:5-7 

“Show me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭25‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭ 

 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭ 

Remember GOD is just a prayer away, for whosoever shall on the name of the Lord, shall be saved, may you listen and hear from the spirit of God. For God loves you