A NUGGET OF TRUTH.
IS SATAN IN CHARGE OF HELL?

“2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”

Have you heard people say there’s a keeper that torment those who are dead and put them in the hell fire? This agenda is pushed by Hollywood. Their movies depict these scenes, a underworld where people are burning and being tortured. It is also portrayed that when a person dies and was a sinner, the devil and his angels throw him into the burning flames. These are even a few description of the distorted view and misconceptions propagated by the Jesuits and Hollywood. Are these true? Is hell controlled by Satan? Is Satan subjected to hell or in charge?

The Bible Is the only armor against all the devil’s falsehoods and all the Hollywood movies portraying burning hell and the devil being its keeper are all lies. It is doctrine of devils. These are all from the father of lies. He(Satan) was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:44

The truth: Satan is a creature and he’s under the power of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, God Almighty. No one is in charge of hell as portrayed by Hollywood and popular belief. The devil himself is subjected to the lake of fire and he’s not the keeper. The lake of fire is purposely meant for the devil and his angels and not for humans but because of disobedience many shall go down with him(Matthew 25:41). And it’s his earnest effort to send many humans into the lake of fire together with him so he has perverted God’s word and all who are not firmly anchored in God’s truth will be blown away by the devil’s deceptions.

The Bible clearly shows that God will destroy Sin(Nahum 1:9). Satan is the root of sin and sinners are the branches(Malachi 4:1). There’s no burning hell now. It is when Satan and sinners surround the Holy City, New Jerusalem to invade it, That God will rain fire and brimstone to destroy them all(all will burn and turn into ashes). Satan and sinners will be destroyed and sin will never rise up again(Nahum 1:9). Don’t be deceived that Satan is the keeper of hell. He’s rather a subject of the lake of fire that’ll come. Revelation 20:9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

The day has come that shall burn as an oven. The elements melt with fervent heat, the earth also, and the works that are therein are burned up. Malachi 4:1; 2 Peter 3:10. The earth’s surface seems one molten mass—a vast, seething lake of fire. It is the time of the judgment and perdition of ungodly men—“the day of the Lord’s vengeance, and the year of recompenses for the controversy of Zion.” Isaiah 34:8. DD 59.3

The wicked receive their recompense in the earth. Proverbs 11:31. They “shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts.” Malachi 4:1.Some are destroyed as in a moment, while others suffer many days. All are punished “according to their deeds.” The sins of the righteous having been transferred to Satan, he is made to suffer not only for his own rebellion, but for all the sins which he has caused God’s people to commit. His punishment is to be far greater than that of those whom he has deceived. After all have perished who fell by his deceptions, he is still to live and suffer on. In the cleansing flames the wicked are at last destroyed, root and branch—Satan the root, his followers the branches.The full penalty of the law has been visited; the demands of justice have been met; and heaven and earth, beholding, declare the righteousness of Jehovah. DD 59.4

Creation Delivered from Sin

Satan’s work of ruin is forever ended. For six thousand years he has wrought his will, filling the earth with woe and causing grief throughout the universe. The whole creation has groaned and travailed together in pain. Now God’s creatures are forever delivered from his presence and temptations. “The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they [the righteous] break forth into singing.” Isaiah 14:7. And a shout of praise and triumph ascends from the whole loyal universe. “The voice of a great multitude,” “as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings,” is heard, saying: “Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” Revelation 19:6. DD 60.1

While the earth was wrapped in the fire of destruction, the righteous abode safely in the Holy City. Upon those that had part in the first resurrection, the second death has no power. While God is to the wicked a consuming fire, He is to His people both a sun and a shield. Revelation 20:6; Psalm 84:11. DD 60.2

“I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away.”Revelation 21:1. The fire that consumes the wicked purifies the earth. Every trace of the curse is swept away. No eternally burning hell will keep before the ransomed the fearful consequences of sin. DD 60.3 (DD: Dark Before Dawn)

STORACALS OF PROPHECY.
Hello friends, family, and my brothers, and sisters in Christ.

This is Brother Johnny Gass.

Welcome to Bible study.

Study to show thyself to approved unto God, a Workman unashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Please share these lessons with everyone you know for the expansion of the kingdom of God.

A Tale of Two Women.

A hush fell over the royal judgment hall, and all eyes were fixed on King Solomon. His servants wondered how the young monarch would resolve this perplexing case. Two single mothers were sharing a room, and each gave birth to a baby boy at about the same time. During the night, one of the mothers had accidentally turned over and smothered her son. When she awoke early and saw her child was cold and still, the distraught woman took her roommate's sleeping baby to herself and laid her dead baby in its place. Later the other mother awoke, saw the dead baby, and began to wail with grief. But after examining the infant, she quickly realized that it was not her child. Across the room, she could see her roommate tightly clutching her baby. Now both women stood before the king, tugging for possession of the living infant. "This child is mine!" one shouted. "No, the dead baby was yours!" the other countered. How would the king determine which was the true mother? Solomon interrupted their debate and told a guard to take a sword and divide the living infant in two. At first the soldier thought the king was jesting, but Solomon began to glare at the guard's hesitation. Slowly he drew his sharp, gleaming sword and made his way toward the woman holding the baby. Suddenly the true mother threw herself at the king's feet and pleaded,?"Let her have the child, but please do not slay it!" But the other woman said, "Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it." Now Solomon knew without a doubt who was the true mother. In prophecy, a woman is a symbol of a church (Jeremiah 6:2). With so many churches in the last days, how can we distinguish the true, last-day church that has the living Son from the counterfeits? Like Solomon, we must use the sword of God's Word (Hebrews 4:12)!

1. How does Revelation picture God's true church?

Revelation 12:1, 2, 5. A _______ clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. ... And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: In Bible prophecy, God's church is symbolized by a pure woman (Jeremiah 6:2). In Revelation 12, this woman is clothed with the sun, moon, and stars--the natural light of God's creation. Jesus told the church, "Ye are the light of the world." Matthew 5:14. The sun represents the light of Jesus (Psalms 84:11; Malachi 4:2). The moon under her feet represents the types and shadows of the Old Testament sacrificial system. As the moon reflects the light of the sun, so the sacrificial system was helpful because it reflected the light of the Messiah to come (Colossians 2:16, 17; Hebrews 10:1). The 12 stars above her head symbolize the leadership of the

church--12 tribes in the Old Testament and 12 apostles in the New Testament. The one who is to rule all nations with a rod of iron is Jesus (Psalms 2:7-9; Revelation 19:13-16).

2. Who is the "great red dragon," and what does he try to do?

Revelation 12:9. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the devil, and _______.

Revelation 12:4 The dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: The dragon is Satan, who at the time of Jesus' birth was working through the pagan Roman Empire. Satan influenced Herod, a ruler under Rome, to try to murder baby Jesus by killing all the infants in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16).

3. What happens after Satan fails to destroy Jesus?

Revelation 12:5. And her child was caught __ unto God, and to his throne.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: After His resurrection, Jesus ascended up to heaven and to God's throne (Acts 1:9-11), where He was beyond the reach of Satan.

4. After Jesus was caught up to heaven, what did Satan do to the church?

Revelation 12:13. When the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he ________ the woman which brought forth the man child.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: When Satan could no longer vent his hatred on Jesus, he decided to hurt Jesus by turning his fury against the church.

5. Where did the woman go during this terrifying period of persecution? How long did it last?

Revelation 12:6. And the woman fled into the _________, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: The woman (God's church) fled into the wilderness (the remote places of earth) to hide from her enemies. It is a well-known historical fact that during the Dark Ages, God's people fled to the caves and solitary places of earth, including the shores of America, to seek religious freedom and protection from papal persecution. The 1,260 days (also described in the Bible as 42 months or as three and a half years) refers to the terrible 1,260-year period of persecution during which millions died for their faith. During this time period, God's church was alive but was not identifiable as an official, visible organization. (See the supplement entitled "Years of Persecution.")

6. What are two other identifying marks of God's true church?

Revelation 12:17. And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the ____________ of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: God's remnant church, into which He is calling all His people, will keep God's Ten Commandments (including the Sabbath). It will also have the testimony of Jesus, which is the spirit, or gift, of prophecy (Revelation 19:10). God calls His end-time church "the remnant," because it is identical in doctrine and characteristics to the apostolic church. A "remnant" is the last remaining portion of a bolt of cloth. It is exactly like the first piece from the same bolt.

7. How did Jesus say that we demonstrate our love for Him?

John 14:15. If ye love me, _____ my commandments.

1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we __________ his commandments.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: In our opening story, Solomon was able to identify the true mother by her genuine display of love. In the same way, God's true church will be recognized by its sacrificial love and its willingness to obey His commandments.

8. What three angelic messages will God's end-time church be preaching?

Revelation 14:7. Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his ___________ is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

Revelation 14:8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Revelation 14:9, 10 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: These three angelic statements represent the three urgent messages that God's church will preach before Jesus returns.

9. To whom will God's church preach these messages?

Revelation 14:6. Having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to _____ nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: God's end-time church will preach this great three-point message to every nation on earth.

10. What specifications has God given in His Word to help us positively identify His end-time church?

Revelation 12:17. And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the ______ of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

1. It will appear and do its visible work after it emerges from the wilderness in 1798 (Revelation 12:6, 13-17).

2. It will teach the same truths the apostles taught, and all of its teachings will agree with the Bible (Revelation 12:17).

3. It will keep the Ten Commandments, including the Bible Sabbath (Revelation 12:17).

4. It will have the spirit of prophecy (Revelation 12:17; 19:10).

5. It will proclaim God's three end-time messages with a loud voice (Revelation 14:6-14).

6. It will be a worldwide movement (Revelation 14:6).

7. It will teach the everlasting gospel, which is salvation through Jesus Christ alone (Revelation 14:6).

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Many lovely Christians are members of churches that do not meet the above seven specifications. However, no such church can be God's remnant into which He is calling all His sincere children, because His end-time church must meet all seven specifications.

11. Jesus gives you these seven prophetic identification points and then says, "Go and find My church." What does He promise regarding your search?

Luke 11:9. Seek, and ye shall ______.

Answer : ____________________

12. How many church organizations in the world will fit these seven points?

Ephesians 4:5. One Lord, one _____, one baptism.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Only one church in the entire world fits all of these specifications--the Seventh-day Adventist church, which is bringing you these seminar messages. It is right now preaching the great three angels' messages of Revelation 14:6-12 all over the world. Millions are responding.

13. Many denominations call themselves Christian. Does that make them God's true church?

Isaiah 4:1. And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own _______ and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Bread is a symbol of the Word of God (John 6:35, 51, 52, 63), and apparel is a symbol of righteousness (Revelation 19:8). The seven women in this prophecy have their own bread (concept of truth) and want to keep their own clothing (righteousness). They do not want the spotless robes of Christ's righteousness. All they want is to take the name of Jesus, probably because the Bible says, "There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12.

14. Once a person discovers God's true end-time church, is it necessary to become a member?

Acts 2:47. And the Lord _____ to the church daily such as should be saved.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Yes, membership in God's end-time church is imperative. Notice how clearly God answers this question about membership:

--We are all called into one body (Colossians 3:15).

--That body is the church (Colossians 1:18).

--We enter that body by baptism (1 Corinthians 12:13).

It is just as imperative to enter God's church today as it was to enter the ark in Noah's day. The Lord says, "Come thou and all thy house into the ark." Genesis 7:1.

15. How many ways of escape were there in Noah's day?

Hebrews 11:7. By faith Noah ... prepared an ___ to the saving of his house.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Jesus says that the time just before His second coming will be like Noah's day (Luke 17:26). There will be only one way of escape, just as there was only one ark in Noah's day.

16. Since there are many faithful Christians in other churches and since God has only one true remnant, what will happen to these sincere Christians?

John 10:16. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall _____ my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

Revelation 18:2, 4 Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen. ... come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Answer : ____________________

NOTE: Jesus will call all of His faithful, honest followers to come out of Babylon. They will hear His voice, respond, and enter His one true, end-time church.

17. Jesus is calling you today to enter the safety of His great end-time church. You are very precious to Him. Will you respond now to His call?

Answer : ____________________

Supplemental Study

Years of Persecution
The 1,260 years of tribulation is repeatedly mentioned in the Bible, because historically it was the worst ever to face God's people (Matthew 24:21). It is referred to as 1,260 days, 42 months, and three and one-half times, or years (Revelation 12:6, 14 13:5 Daniel 7:25). Using the Jewish calendar, which had 360 days in a year, all three add up to the same amount of time - 1,260 years. One prophetic day equals one literal year (Ezekiel 4:6 Numbers 14:34).

History clearly shows that the papacy was the power which persecuted for 1,260 years. The period began in A.D. 538, when papal power became supreme in Christendom according to the decree of Roman Emperor Justinian. In it, he acknowledged the bishop of Rome as the head of all churches. This letter became a part of Justinian's Code, the fundamental law of the empire. The period ended in 1798 when Napoleon's general, Alexander Berthier, took the pope captive. At least 50 million Christians died for their faith during this period of persecution.

Three Crucial Points
Three facts of utmost importance to God's people are established in Revelation 12:10-12. These facts are:

1. Jesus defeated Satan, the accuser of the brethren, at the cross.

2. All of us can overcome him through the blood of Jesus and by sharing our testimonies.

3. The devil is infuriated because he knows that his time is short. We cannot expect him to behave like a gentleman. He is our bitterest enemy.

The message is that Jesus, who has defeated Satan, offers His matchless power to us as a free gift. With Jesus' power in our lives, we cannot fail. Satan's fury need not affect us. He is a defeated foe. He was defeated in the war in heaven and cast out. He was defeated by Jesus at the cross and lost his dominion. He will be defeated legally in his case in the judgment, and he will again be defeated when he attacks God's holy city. Finally, he will suffer the defeat of being blotted from the face of the earth in the lake of fire. And, most wonderful of all, Jesus promises that he will be defeated in his bitter fight to destroy you and me. What a tremendous message of hope from Jesus!

To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741

Pastor; Greg Hudson

Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.

DAILY BIBLE LESSON.
PREREQUISITES TO THE END, Everything happens in God's time.

Please, share this study with your family, friends co-workers, and all who you can, for the expansion of the Kingdom of GOD.

JOHN 14: 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

Jesus explained a number of trends and conditions that would come first.Some of these began at that time and will intensify through the end times. These include RELIGIOUS DECEPTION, WARS, FAMINES and DISEASE EPIDEMICS (Matthew 24:4-7).

Jesus stressed the importance of watching and always being ready, because some end-time events can happen suddenly.But, Jesus said, “All these are the beginning of sorrows [literally, birth pangs]”.

Persecution and lawlessness will also crescendo in the end times, culminating in an unprecedented time of “great tribulation”.This time will threaten human extinction (verse 22). That’s something that was not possible before the creation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.

Jesus also warned of the “abomination of desolation” that Daniel explained would cause the ending of daily sacrifices (Daniel 12:11).New Call-to-action
In Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus addressed much more about what we should be doing to prepare for His return than about when He will return.
Study about the faithful servant (Matthew 24:45-51), the five wise virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), the good and profitable servants and the generous and serving “sheep” (verses 31-46). Strive to be like them and not like their evil, foolish, unprofitable and uncompassionate counterparts.

To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741

Pastor; Greg Hudson

Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.

There are many great examples of faith in the bible, but today, let’s read from Mark 9.

“One of the men in the crowd spoke up and said, ‘Teacher, I brought my son so you could heal him. He is possessed by an evil spirit that won’t let him talk. And whenever this spirit seizes him, it throws him violently to the ground. Then he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast out the evil spirit, but they couldn’t do it.’ Jesus said to them, ‘You faithless people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.’ So they brought the boy. But when the evil spirit saw Jesus, it threw the child into a violent convulsion, and he fell to the ground, writhing and foaming at the mouth. ‘How long has this been happening?’ Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, ‘Since he was a little boy.’” - Mark 9:17-21 (NLT)

As soon as the evil spirit saw Jesus, it reacted by throwing the boy to the ground and shaking the boy violently – the demon invoked a seizure.

The disciples were unable to cast the demon out of the boy, and Jesus was frustrated with their unbelief. But the mere sight of Jesus caused a trembling in the demonic realm.

The demon had possessed the boy since the boy was very young, so the boy’s father pleaded with Jesus.

“‘Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.’ ’What do you mean, ‘If I can’?’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything is possible if a person believes.’ The father instantly cried out, ‘I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!’ When Jesus saw that the crowd of onlookers was growing, he rebuked the evil spirit. ‘Listen, you spirit that makes this boy unable to hear and speak,’ he said. ‘I command you to come out of this child and never enter him again!’ Then the spirit screamed and threw the boy into another violent convulsion and left him.” - Mark 9:22-26 (NLT)

The boy's father pleaded with Jesus. Jesus, still frustrated with the disciples, asked, “What do you mean if I can?”

I love that. Anything is possible if a person believes. That’s what Jesus said.

But I love the father’s response too. One translation puts it this way: “Lord, I believe, but help my unbelief.” 

The Power of Imperfect Faith

Jesus even works with the faith of those who doubt. He meets every person where they need to be met.

He connected with the faith that they had in order to perform the healing they needed. Through physical touch and spoken word, Jesus healed the sick. But somehow or another, faith was always involved.

Examples of Faith in the Bible:
For the Woman with the issue of blood, all it took was a touch. (Mark 5:25–34)

For the Centurion’s servant, all it took was a word. (Matthew 8:5–13)
For the father of a tormented boy, all it took was a little hope. (Mark 9:14–29)

Yes, as your faith grows, so does your capacity to receive. But God also meets you where you are. He works with the faith you have

MSG, Matthew 11:5
"Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable."

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These little ones are just starting their journey and with your help, it can be filled with opportunity, care, and God's love.

#StartThemYoung #TinyHeartsBigDreams #JethroModelKids #EarlyHope #NurturingFutures #SponsorTheFuture #JesusLovesTheLittleChildren #GrowingInGrace #EducationalRoots #Matthew2540Ministry

Matthew 6:3
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

GoodDay, what a wonderful thing it is to give to the needy, but let your reward be given to you in heaven not here on earth
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My Prayer:-
Dear Lord, my I have a generous heart, which takes after your heart

Things to think on:-
-Are you a generous giver
-Do you need to be seen giving
-Do you let others know about your giving
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May your day be filled with opportunities to be an unknown generous giver
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WORDS WILL JUDGE YOU!
MATTHEW 12:36-37 NKJ 36 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
ROMANS 10:9-10 NKJ 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.10 For with the heart one believes in righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.
The reason we are taking time to look at the importance of words is because most believers have neglected this area of studying what the Bible teaches. So we need to spend extra time on this subject. Looking at Matthew 12:36-37 we see that according to Jesus our words will play a big part in judging us. You may wonder why that is the case, instead of just being judged by our actions.
Because words precede actions. What you say indicates what you are thinking -- what is in your heart -- and all action is dictated by what is inside us.
Also, notice in Romans 10:9 the important part given to confessing the Lord Jesus in salvation. It is not enough to just believe in our heart -- we must also confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord. (Confess means to speak in agreement with. In this case we are agreeing with what God has said, that Jesus is Lord.)
This is the way faith works in every area. You must combine believing in your heart and speaking with your mouth. This is not restricted to some future time of judgment. It is working right now. Today "with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (which means deliverance)." If you are in bondage today, you can change it by the words you speak. I did not say, "Just speak a word and you will be free." This involves a change in what you believe in your heart. It involves changing what is coming out of your mouth all day --not just for a few minutes when you decide to "speak the Word." But you have to start and now is the best time to get started.
SAY THIS: Lord, please help me to get started, and keep on, speaking in agreement with Your Word. 

God bless you! 

The Kitchen Newsletter
Omodolapo Ogunye

Good day,
The Kitchen explores, prepares and serves the contents in the Body of the Word as the delicacies of God—to create the form of the Father on earth, to make the earth in His likeness, and to take charge of the economic destinies of nations for God.

Relax, and journey with me through the Scriptures as we behold the Body of the Word.


In Revelation 1:1–2 and 12–17, John the Apostle, on the island of Patmos, encountered Jesus Christ—the Word of God. What he saw was not an abstract idea, but a living person.

He saw:

A man clothed in a robe reaching down to His feet
A golden sash across His chest
Hair white like wool
Eyes like blazing fire
Feet like glowing bronze
A voice like rushing waters
A face shining like the sun in its full brilliance

This vision is critical: the Word of God is a living person, and His Body is the image of the invisible God.

The Body as the Revelation of the Father

According to Hebrews 1:3, the Son is “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being.”

This means:

The invisible God has been made visible
The Father is revealed through the Body of the Word
Jesus Christ continually reveals the Father to us

As written in John 1:18 and John 17:26, this revelation is not past—it is ongoing.

Today, the Body of the Word is the means by which the Father is made known.

The Face of God and the Language of Scripture

The Body of the Word is the face of God.

And every detail in that Body:

Is a scriptural description
Is a testimony about Christ
Is a revelation of God’s nature

As Jesus said in John 5:39, the Scriptures testify of Him.

So when we study the Body of the Word, we are not just reading text—we are encountering a Person.

The Unfolding Produces Light

Scripture tells us in Psalm 119:130:
“The unfolding of Your word gives light.”

Every detailed description in the Body of the Word, when unfolded:

Produces light
Releases understanding
Reveals the knowledge of the glory of God

As seen in 2 Corinthians 4:6, this light is the knowledge of God’s glory in the face of Christ.

The Body as Blazing Fire — The Hunger of the Father

One powerful description is this:

“His eyes were like blazing fire.” (Revelation 1:14)

This is more than imagery—it is revelation.

The Body of the Word is:

Like blazing fire
A figure describing divine intensity
The aggressive hunger of the Father

The Father has a deep longing—an intense desire—and it is centered on the Body of the Word.

The Body as the Food of God

Jesus said in John 6:35 & 51:
“I am the bread of life… the living bread that came down from heaven.”

This reveals:

The Body of the Word is the Bread of God
The only food that satisfies the Father
The daily provision required before Him

As seen in Exodus 25:30, the Bread of Presence must always remain before God.

The Body as the Lamp of Illumination

The blazing fire also reveals something else:

The Body of the Word is the Lamp of God.

Fire produces light
Light brings illumination
Illumination gives sight

As Matthew 6:22 says, “The eye is the lamp of the body.”

Without the Body of the Word:

There is no light
There is no sight
There is no illumination
The Responsibility of Feeding

A lamp does not burn without fuel.

In Leviticus 24, God commanded that oil must be supplied continually so the lamp never goes out.

This teaches us:

Feeding on the Body of the Word is the fuel
Consistent feeding produces consistent illumination
What you do not feed cannot give you light

If the Body of the Word is not engaged, illumination cannot flow.

The Body as the Fire on the Altar

The Body of the Word is also:

The fire on the altar
The kitchen of God
The dining table of God

In the tabernacle:

The altar of burnt offering functioned as both preparation and presentation
Fire was never allowed to go out

This is a shadow of a deeper reality:

The Body of the Word is where God’s food is prepared
The Body of the Word is where God feeds
The fire on that altar is the aggressive hunger of the Father

There is no altar without fire.
There is no kitchen without fire.
And there is no revelation without the Body of the Word.

Final Charge

If you desire light, understanding, and revelation:

Feed on the Body of the Word.
Fuel the lamp.
Keep the fire burning.

Because the Body you refuse to engage cannot illuminate your path.

Thank you for joining me today.

Let us continue this journey in the next episode as we explore deeper dimensions of the Body of the Word.

God bless you. Amen.

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This miracle took place in Capernaum. A large crowd had gathered around Jesus.
While Jesus was speaking to the crowd the chief ruler of the synagogue comes hurriedly with the news that his only child, a twelve-year-old daughter, lay ill at the point of death.

Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56.

This man's name was Jairus. He prostrated himself at the feet of Jesus imploring that Jesus would go with him, and lay hands upon her that she might be made whole.

Jesus went with Jairus but they had not gone very far when word was brought of the child's death.

When they reached the house, they found the house filled with hired mourners making a bedlam with much wailing.

Jesus asked them, "What are you making all this noise for? The child did not die but is only sleeping." This was met with scorn and ridicule.

Jesus put everyone out except the father and the mother, and three of His disciples, Peter, James and John. They enter the room where the girl was lying. Jesus takes the girl by the hand and says, "Maiden, arise!"

Immediately her spirit returned into her, and she rose up and walked around. Jesus then commanded them to give the girl food to eat.

RESULTS AND THE LESSON TAUGHT:

The first lesson taught here is the truth that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. He never could have performed this miracle.

Otherwise When Jesus said that the child was sleeping, it shows that to Jesus Christ physical death is but a sleep.

The third lesson taught here is that sometimes we must get away from the crowd and take only two or three that we can depend upon if we want to see the miraculous power of God.