Mark 1

[JLG]

Someone said: (answering this sentence: - So of course, we must keep learning about Yah.weh but not according to man’s knowledge or tradition which leads nowhere or is a dead end!)
Amen! We learn now by Him telling us personally. We call that Revelation. And in Revealing it He creates that very Life in His Kids for all to see. When they become Living Bibles. Just as His Word, Jesus, on our Creation was.

 

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- My answer:
- Yah.weh keeps teaching us through his Bible!
- And he uses a great variety through 66 books, not one or two!
- And they were written by many writers!
- And there are two parts written in mainly two languages!
- Each one is essential and to understand Yah.weh’s message, we need to understand the two parts!
- If we only study one, we will never understand the Bible!
- Not only that, if we only study one, it implies an incredibly lack of respect which is quite usual among men!
- Thus, why should Yah.weh care about them?
- He won’t!

 

[JLG]

Someone said:
In the Perfect Words of Jesus from Yahweh our "Abba Father/Daddy" we got the Perfect Creation of our New Life in Jesus. To Live from the moment we get Revelation on a Perfect Characteristic of our Daddy it is immediately Perfectly Created in us.
When se see the Words of Jesus as only teaching the mind then of course it can not create the Life it was given to Create in us.
The Words of the Creator is not given to the mind of humans to understand. They are creating Life of Him in His Kids. They are giving birth to them as His Kids and they are raising His Kids in His Life.

 

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- My answer:
- The problem is that “Daddy” is going to destroy human society twice within a period of 1,000 years!
- And in both cases, the majority will be destroyed!
- I don’t see the link with perfection but with extreme defects!
- I would mostly use the word trash instead of perfection!
- Where are “Daddy’s kids”?
- When it was time to get into the promised land, only two “Daddy’s kids” got into it, Joshua and Caleb!
- For the next destruction, it is not going to be better!

 

[JLG]

I said:
- The problem is that “Daddy” is going to destroy human society twice within a period of 1,000 years!
Someone answered:
He can not destroy humans whom He Loves. But the consequences of their actions will do that. Sure God created the consequences for actions. And when they are due He does not go against His own Creations.
Jeremiah 2: 19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord God of hosts.
- My answer:
- We are definitely not reading the same Bible!

 

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I said:
- I don’t see the link with perfection but with extreme defects!
Someone answered:
The link you see is lack of Revelation. Because God said we have to be Perfect. And He does not ask us something we can not do. No Father does that.
- My answer: About perfection, those who will enter into the next promised land will have 1,000 years and the devil will be freed a short time then it will be possible to live in perfection!

 

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I said:
- Where are “Daddy’s kids”?
Someone answered:
All born of Him and Living in the Holy Spirit with Him and who are saying "Abba Father/Daddy" by the Power of that Spirit speaking it in them.
- My answer: According to the book of Revelation, Jesus will reign as king for 1,000 years, some will reign with him, others will be his subjects!

 

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I said:
When it was time to get into the promised land, only two “Daddy’s kids” got into it, Joshua and Caleb!
Someone answered:
Sure. The slaves were so accustomed to their "slave" being that they didn't see the Almighty clearly who took them out of Egypt and through the dessert. Where He provided every day food and water and shade and heat. Some of us are the same. But I am a Joshua and Caleb. I entered. And you?

- My answer: the majority shows the same attitude today!
- I am waiting for the next promised land!

 

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I said:
- For the next destruction, it is not going to be better!
Someone answered:
Sure. Some are still living in sin while our "Abba Father/Daddy? died for sins and are now living in Righteousness. Perfect Righteousness. And His Holy Spirit. Where we Live in Perfect Forgiveness to our enemies and do the actions of Perfection which is "turning the other cheek, walking the second mile and giving the garment. All actions enabled by the Power of God's Holy Spirit in us which gives us the Same Perfect Live as He is Living.
- My answer: we must get ready!
- Watching the situation of the world, it is easy to understand that many don’t do anything and don’t care!

 

[JLG]

Someone said:
He can not destroy humans whom He Loves. But the consequences of their actions will do that. Sure God created the consequences for actions. And when they are due He does not go against His own Creations.

Jeremiah 2: 19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord God of hosts.

The link you see is lack of Revelation. Because God said we have to be Perfect. And He does not ask us something we can not do. No Father does that.

All born of Him and Living in the Holy Spirit with Him and who are saying "Abba Father/Daddy" by the Power of that Spirit speaking it in them.

Sure. The slaves were so accustomed to their "slave" being that they didn't see the Almighty clearly who took them out of Egypt and through the dessert. Where He provided every day food and water and shade and heat. Some of us are the same. But I am a Joshua and Caleb. I entered. And you?

Sure. Some are still living in sin while our "Abba Father/Daddy? died for sins and are now living in Righteousness. Perfect Righteousness. And His Holy Spirit. Where we Live in Perfect Forgiveness to our enemies and do the actions of Perfection which is "turning the other cheek, walking the second mile and giving the garment. All actions enabled by the Power of God's Holy Spirit in us which gives us the Same Perfect Live as He is Living.
- my answer:
Well, Yah.weh is patient but there is a limit to his patience!
- Remember the flood!
- Remember Lot's wife!
- Remember what happened to the Hebrews so many times and finally two destructions of Jerusalem!
- Remember that mankind will be destroyed twice again!
- Remember the Hebrews died in the desert!
- Remember Moses prevented Yah.weh from destroying the Hebrews various times!

 

[JLG]

I said:
- Well, Yah.weh is patient but there is a limit to his patience!
Someone answered:
Nope. There is not. We Live in His Everlasting Grace which we know Perfectly now. In Loving our enemies always. In only walking the second mile with them.
- My answer: we definitely don’t read the same Bible!
- It has always been a shock for the Hebrews and mankind!
- But Yah.weh has always warned them!

 

[JLG]

I said:
- Remember the flood!
- Remember Lot's wife!
Someone answered:
Sure. They were warned. For the consequences of their actions. Those in the days of Noah were warned by Noah telling them his Vision He got from God to be Savior of the World to those who Love God and knows who He is in being Savior. And they decided to reject His Grace. And had to suffer the consequences. God is just and can not remove consequences of our actions. But He still Loves us in Grace. No matter how "naughty" we are. And those knowing it is their "Loving Daddy" in Jesus Disciplining them are only cleansed by the Fire. But those believing He is a "wrathful God" is entering their own faith in Him Righteously. So let us Live and be the Grace of God to all of humanity to be their Savior now in the Name of Jesus. Just as Noah and Moses and all the Brothers with their Apostolic Gifts.
- My answer:
- Remember Adam and Eve!
- The devil said: you won’t die but will keep livingbeing like gods!
- As Yah.weh told them if they disobeyed, they died!

 

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I said:
- Remember Moses prevented Yah.weh from destroying the Hebrews various times!
Someone answered:
Sure. He was their Savior and had to be it. And God established Him in it. Now we are the Saviors in the Name of Jesus. Because through the Word of Jesus we are created to be it. He was the Word of the Living God, YHWH, Jehovah/Yahweh the Real Savior and we are the Reality that Word creates. Because the Real Savior, Jehovah, manifests from us just as He did in Jesus. Where He spoke everything and did everything in Jesus.
- My answer:
- He did it but it was momentaneous!
- They all died except Joshuah and Caleb!
- And they were warned so many times and at the end Jerusalem was destroyed twice!
- And they lost everything and it was given to the nations!
- Remember Daniel’s prayer of restoration and Yah.weh’s answer: restoration followed by destruction!
- Now it’s up to the nations to be destroyed!

 

[JLG]

Someone said:
Paul did not need years of meditation. His conversion was miraculous and probably took just a few weeks.
- My answer:
- Galatians chapter 1:

Paul’s Greeting to the Galatians
1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers with me,
To the churches of Galatia:
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
No Other Gospel
6 I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.
8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!
Paul Preaches the Gospel
10 Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. 11 For I certify to you, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
13 For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. 14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased 16 to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood, 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to the apostles who came before me, but I went into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.
18Only after three years did I go up to Jerusalem to confer with Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days. 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. 20 I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.
21 Later I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia. 22 I was personally unknown, however, to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. 23 They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they glorified God because of me.

 

[JLG]

Someone said:
JLG I'll have to quote your own sentence back to you: 'My answer: we definitely don’t read the same Bible!'

Paul's conversion was just a few days.
Acts 9:18 ;And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

19; And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

20; And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

STRAIGHTAWAY Definition: 'straight away. If you do something straight away, you do it immediately and without delay.'

 

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- Let’s have a look at the book of Acts written by Luke in chapter 9
- From Jerusalem (10) to the synagogues in Damascus (11) with a letter from the high priest to bring back men and women bound to Jerusalem (12)!
- On his way to Damascus (13), Saul has a vision!
- It is Jesus whom he is persecuting!
- He must get into the city (Damascus)!(14)
- The men traveling with him hear a voice but don't see anything!
- Saul is blind!
- They took him by the hand to Damascus!(15)
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- He can’t see for three days! (1)
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- He neither eats nor drinks!
- Jesus speaks to a disciple named Ananias in a vision!
- Jesus tells him to look for Saul and lay his hands on him to recover sight!
- But Ananias is afraid because he knows why Saul is here!
- Jesus tells him he has chosen him to bear his name to the nations and the people of Israel!
- And Jesus says that he will show him (To indicate, intimate, suggest, show, prove. From hupo and deiknuo; to exhibit under the eyes, i.e. to exemplify.) what Saul must suffer for his name!
- So Ananias does according to what Jesus tells him!
- He calls him brother!
- He adds that Jesus has sent him so he can recover sight and receive holy spirit!
- Something like scales fall from his eyes and he recovers his sight!
- He gets up and is baptized and eats some food and recovers!
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- He stays for some days with the disciples in Damascus! (2) (16)
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- Then he begins preaching in the synagogues about Jesus!
- But people know he used to say the contrary and put people into prison!
- He gets more and more efficient about his new teaching!
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Now when many days had passed, the Jews plotted together to do away with him. (3)
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- So the Jews want to kill him!
- But Saul hears about it!
- They control all the exits so he can’t get away!
- So his disciples help him escape in a basket!
- Saul arrives in Jerusalem (17) and tries to join the disciples!
- But they are afraid of him!
- They don’t believe him!
- Barnabas leads him to the apostles and he can tell them about the vision and about his preaching work in Damascus! (18)
- Then he stays with them in Jerusalem (19) and preaches about Jesus to the greek-speaking Jews!
- But they want to kill him!
- So the brothers take him to Caesarea (20) and then to Tarsus (21)!

 

[JLG]

- Now let’s have a look at Galatians, a letter written by the apostle Paul!
- Galatians 1:12
(Paul emphasizes the divine origin of his gospel message, distinguishing it from human teachings. This assertion underscores the authority and authenticity of his apostleship, which was often questioned by opponents. In the context of the early church, where oral tradition and teachings from apostles were crucial, Paul’s claim highlights the unique nature of his calling. This phrase connects to Galatians 1:1, where Paul states he is an apostle not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father.)
(Paul contrasts his experience with the typical rabbinical education of the time, which involved extensive study under a teacher. His background as a Pharisee, educated under Gamaliel (Acts 22:3), would have been well-known. By stating he was not taught the gospel in this traditional manner, Paul emphasizes the supernatural aspect of his knowledge. This distinction is crucial in affirming the divine authority of his message, aligning with the prophetic tradition where God directly reveals His will to His chosen messengers.)
(The term "revelation" indicates a direct and divine disclosure, a concept familiar in Jewish and early Christian contexts. This revelation is akin to the experiences of Old Testament prophets who received God’s word directly. Paul’s use of this term aligns his experience with those of figures like Moses and Isaiah, who were given divine messages to deliver to God’s people. This revelation is foundational to Paul’s authority and the content of his gospel, as it bypasses human mediation.)
(Paul attributes the source of his revelation directly to Jesus Christ, affirming the risen Lord’s active role in guiding and commissioning His apostles. This personal encounter with Christ is documented in Acts 9:3-6, where Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus is described. The phrase underscores the continuity of Christ’s work post-resurrection, as He continues to reveal Himself and His will to His followers. This direct revelation from Christ serves as a type of theophany, similar to God’s appearances in the Old Testament, and reinforces the divine authority of Paul’s message.)

 

[JLG]

- Galatians 1:13
- Saul speaks about his former way in Judaism!
- He persecuted the church of God!
- He tried to destroy it!
(Paul begins by referencing his past, which was well-known among early Christians. His "former way of life in Judaism" indicates his deep roots in Jewish tradition and law. Paul was a Pharisee, a sect known for strict adherence to the Law of Moses (Philippians 3:5). This background provided him with a thorough understanding of Jewish customs and beliefs, which he later used to argue for the truth of the Gospel. His transformation from a devout Jew to a follower of Christ highlights the power of the Gospel to change lives.)
(Paul's persecution of the church is documented in Acts 8:3 and Acts 9:1-2, where he is described as ravaging the church and imprisoning believers. This persecution was driven by his zeal for Jewish law and his belief that the followers of Jesus were blasphemers. His actions were in line with the Jewish leadership's stance against the early Christian movement, which they saw as a threat to their religious authority and traditions.)
(Paul's intent to destroy the church underscores the intensity of his opposition. The Greek word used here for "destroy" implies a complete and utter annihilation. This reflects the early church's precarious position and the significant challenges it faced from both Jewish and Roman authorities. Paul's later conversion and role as a leading apostle to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15) serve as a powerful testimony to the transformative power of Christ, illustrating that even the most ardent opponent can become a devoted follower.)

 

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- Galatians 1:14
- He made more progress in Judaism than many of his contemporaries!
- He was extremely zealous for the traditions of his fathers!
(Paul, formerly known as Saul, was a Pharisee and a student of Gamaliel, a respected teacher of the law (Acts 22:3). His advancement in Judaism indicates his deep commitment and understanding of Jewish law and traditions. This advancement suggests a rigorous education and a high level of respect within the Jewish community. His contemporaries would have been other young men studying the law, possibly in Jerusalem, the center of Jewish learning. This phrase highlights Paul's former life and dedication to the Jewish faith before his conversion to Christianity, emphasizing his credibility and authority in discussing Jewish law and traditions.)
(Paul's zeal for the traditions of his fathers refers to his fervent adherence to the oral laws and customs passed down through generations, which were highly esteemed in Pharisaic Judaism. This zeal is evident in his initial persecution of Christians, as he believed he was defending the purity of the Jewish faith (Philippians 3:5-6). The traditions of his fathers include the Mosaic Law and additional oral traditions that Pharisees held in high regard. His zeal can be compared to figures like Phinehas (Numbers 25:11) and Elijah (1 Kings 19:10), who were also known for their fervent defense of God's laws. This phrase underscores the radical transformation in Paul's life, from a zealous defender of Jewish traditions to a passionate apostle of Christ, illustrating the power of the gospel to change hearts and redirect zeal towards the truth of Jesus Christ.)

 

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- Galatians 1:15,16
- God revealed His son in him so he could preach Him among the nations! (when)
- He did not consult (To consult with, communicate, impart. From pros and anatithemai; to lay up in addition, i.e. to impart or to consult.) with flesh (Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ) and blood (Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.)!
(This phrase highlights the divine initiative in Paul's conversion and calling. The revelation of Jesus Christ to Paul was a supernatural event, as described in Acts 9:3-6, where Paul encounters the risen Christ on the road to Damascus. This revelation was not just external but internal, transforming Paul from a persecutor of Christians to an apostle. The concept of Christ being revealed "in" Paul suggests an intimate and personal transformation, aligning with the idea of Christ living in believers (Galatians 2:20). This internal revelation is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Jeremiah 31:33, where God promises to write His law on the hearts of His people.)
(Paul's mission to the Gentiles was a significant shift in the early Christian movement, which initially focused on Jewish audiences. This calling aligns with God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (Genesis 12:3). Paul's role as the apostle to the Gentiles is further confirmed in Acts 13:47, where he cites Isaiah 49:6, emphasizing the inclusion of the Gentiles in God's salvation plan. The cultural and historical context of the Roman Empire, with its diverse population and extensive network of roads, facilitated the spread of the Gospel to non-Jewish communities.)
(Paul emphasizes his independence from human authority in receiving the Gospel message. This phrase underscores the divine origin of his apostolic authority, as he did not seek validation or instruction from other apostles or human leaders immediately after his conversion. This is consistent with his argument in Galatians 1:11-12, where he insists that the Gospel he preaches is not of human origin. The phrase "flesh and blood" is a Semitic expression referring to human beings, highlighting the contrast between divine revelation and human wisdom. This independence is crucial for establishing Paul's credibility and the authenticity of his message to the Galatian churches.)