Daily Bread - November 27, 2018 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13)

Written by Pastor Mark Spitsbergen

Tuesday, 27 November 2018 08:34

Exodus 6:6 - "Therefore, say to the children of Israel: 'I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched-out arm and with great judgments." Redemption: Part 2 - The Triumphant Power of Jesus' Blood Redemption speaks primarily to release from slavery either by force through the action of God's own power as on the day He brought Israel out of Egypt, or by payment (Exodus 6:6). If a person was enslaved in Israel, then the closest responsible relative was the one who had to ransom the person and make payment for his or her release. Today, the ransom has been paid for everyone to be released from the slavery of sin -it was paid by the precious blood of Jesus (1 Peter 1:18-19; Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; Romans 6:16,18,20,22). God, by His own strength and power, brought us up out of the land of sin and death and destroyed the tyrant who held the power of sin and death over us (Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14; 2 Timothy 1:10; Romans 8:2-4). Our redemption came through the man Christ Jesus, Who spoiled principalities and powers, triumphing over them for our release, even as God did over Pharaoh. He made the ransom payment with His own blood, through which He wiped away all of the sins that were held against us which were before the throne of God. He, through His life, bought back life for us by paying the just penalty for our eternal death, so we might have His eternal life (Colossians 1:21-22; John 10:10). Our redemption, which paid the purchase price for our salvation in full, made us God's purchased possession leaving us no longer belonging to ourselves, but to Him (1 Corinthians 6:20, 7:23; Ephesians 1:14). Through the triumph of the power of God, the power of Satan was destroyed. His blood, which was our purchase price, was the atonement for our souls which brought to pass our salvation by the washing of the water of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; John 3:3-6; 2 Corinthians 5:17) Thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory through Jesus! (1 Corinthians 15:57)

 

Daily Bread - November 26, 2018 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8)

Written by Pastor Mark Spitsbergen

Monday, 26 November 2018 13:17

Exodus 6:6 - "Therefore say to the children of Israel: 'I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched-out arm and with great judgments." Redemption: Part 1 - A Proper Definition of Salvation The only way to properly define the Biblical meaning of redemption is to begin where the word is first applied in the Bible. The first time the use of a word for redemption is found allowing us to draw out a definition is in Exodus 6:6: "Therefore say to the children of Israel: 'I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched-out arm and with great judgments." The price of redemption is the stretched-out arm of God, which refers to the display of His might and power and His judgments (His sovereign decision). Two unique words are used to describe redemption which are derivatives of two Hebrew roots, גָּאַל gaal פָּדָה padah. In Exodus 6:6, we begin with the first word for redemption, 'gaal.' There is always a price to pay to redeem something. Here the price paid is the display of God's force and power against the kingdom of Egypt and all its power. Redemption is specifically directed at the slavery of God's people, and speaks to the transfer of the people of Israel from Pharaoh's authority to God's authority; but first, Pharaoh and his kingdom must recognize the power of God and submit to it. When Pharaoh recognizes his defeat by a greater power, then the release of the slaves takes place -which is the transfer of all the people of Israel to the authority and power of God, making the redemption transaction complete. Once the redemption transaction is complete, then they can be released from their slavery and delivered from the tyranny of Pharaoh and brought out to a place alone to serve the Living God -this is salvation! Shout for joy! For certainly God is our great salvation, and He is mighty in our midst! (Isaiah 12:2-6)

 

Daily Bread - November 24, 2018

Written by Pastor Mark Spitsbergen

Monday, 26 November 2018 13:16

(The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 5:1 - Be then imitators of God as loving children. Part 6 - Called to Mature into the Fullness of Jesus! We have this amazing opportunity to mature into all the fullness of Jesus, but somehow we fail to see much advancement in the ranks (Ephesians 4:12-13; John 14:12; Hebrews 5:12). The Lord is dedicated to building us up and strengthening us so we can function in all the riches of this inheritance, but we must be willing to forsake our own way and fully entrust our lives to Him (Acts 20:32; Ephesians 3:16, 20; Luke 12:32; Matthew 16:25). We cannot fight our own battles anymore, defend our own causes, or seek our own interests. We must recognize it is not necessarily faith we need more of, but simple obedience. With a hunger and thirst for more of the things of the Kingdom, all these things in God are ours! Don't make the mistake of making your calling in God anything less than what it is -you are predestined to walk in the fullness of Jesus (Romans 8:29)! Commit yourself today to imitate God and behave just like the Holy Ghost. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure! (2 Peter 1:3-11) Song of the Spirit from this past First Day meeting: Wind of the Spirit flow, Cloven tongues of fire fall Rivers of the Holy Spirit flow, Through me! Church of the Living God, Body of the Lord Jesus, Fulness of the One Who fills all things, Arise! (Be seen!)

 

Daily Bread - November 23, 2018

Written by Pastor Mark Spitsbergen

Friday, 23 November 2018 11:26

(The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 5:1 - Be then imitators of God as loving children. Part 5 - The Greatest Opportunity Afforded to Man! We have been anointed and established together with Christ Jesus. We are called to come into the fullness of His maturity (2 Corinthians 1:21; Ephesians 4:13). We have been given an unspeakable and amazing opportunity to be taught by the Holy Ghost and live in all of God's glory. There could be no greater opportunity afforded men than to have this call. Being empowered to be imitators of God is greater than riches, fame, and all other achievements men so diligently give themselves to obtain. Why is it we remain so unbelieving and refuse to forsake everything else to pursue this Heavenly call? Can we truly believe all God has is ours and yet remain lukewarm, slothful, and negligent? Would we not stand up with ferocious loyalty and face all the great challenges attempting to stop us and cast them down like thieves? If we could see that our God is the one Who lives in humility, would we not want to be just like Him? The world makes pride and arrogance look strong, but the Most High, God Almighty, has chosen the way of the lowly (Isaiah 57:15, 66:1-2; 1 Peter 5:5). Give diligence to make your calling and election sure! (2 Peter 1:3-11) Song of the Spirit from this past First Day meeting: Wind of the Spirit flow, Cloven tongues of fire fall Rivers of the Holy Spirit flow, Through me! Church of the Living God, Body of the Lord Jesus, Fulness of the One Who fills all things, Arise! (Be seen!)

 

Daily Bread - November 22, 2018

Written by Pastor Mark Spitsbergen

Thursday, 22 November 2018 09:06

(Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 5:1 - Be then imitators of God as loving children. Part 4 - The Devotion of a Child of God We were converted and became like little children when we were born again. We became as newborn babes so we might be taught of God and grow up into all His ways (Romans 8:15-16; 1 Peter 2:2). There is a great reward in spiritual maturity, and we must not allow anything to draw us away from the prize set before us (Philippians 3:14). An independent, rebellious, and stubborn attitude demanding our own way should have no place in our lives. Such a disposition must be seen as a thief and a robber. We should rise up with a holy indignation and violence against it because it will indeed destroy everything. There is no way we can be a co-laborer with Christ Jesus if we are not His devoted followers. If we will walk in the love and humility of the Holy Ghost, we will learn to be ferociously loyal to God and to those who belong to His Kingdom ( Philippians 2:1-15; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12). Let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth! (1 John 3:18) Song of the Spirit from this past First Day meeting: Wind of the Spirit flow, Cloven tongues of fire fall Rivers of the Holy Spirit flow, Through me! Church of the Living God, Body of the Lord Jesus, Fulness of the One Who fills all things, Arise! (Be seen!)