JEWELS From the GOSPEL of JOHN: LAW BREAKERS – JOHN 7:19-23

The following is a series of short exhortations, brief commentary, and writings to convey thoughtful meditation on God's Word. I have chosen the Gospel of John as the subject. I pray that these will be a blessing and an edification for the saints.

JOHN 7:19-23
19 "Did not Moses give you the law, yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill Me?" 20 The people answered and said, "You have a demon. Who is seeking to kill You?" 21 Jesus answered and said to them, "I did one work, and you all marvel. 22 "Moses therefore gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and you circumcise a man on the Sabbath. 23 "If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath, so that the law of Moses should not be broken, are you angry with Me because I made a man completely well on the Sabbath?

GOD’s VIEW OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE

1 PETER 3:4
rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

In context this verse is directed to the women of the church that apostle Peter is addressing (see vss. 1-6). Yet I think it’s just as applicable for the bride of Christ, which of course includes all of His saintly disciples.

We are as saints “…the royal daughter…” (PSA 45:13) of our Abba Father.

This verse speaks of “the incorruptible beauty…” that the LORD instills in all of us over time as we walk with Him, yield to His will, embrace the holiness of Christ:

ECCLESIASTES 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.

ARE YOU A LIVING EMBASSY?

 Embassies are fascinating to me. They are literally territories in foreign nations that legally, politically belong to the host nation. USA embassies in England, Germany, Japan, Egypt don’t belong to those nations. They are as much a part of the USA as any American State or city.

Because of this, embassies are not subject to the laws or political and social parameters of the foreign country. They operate independently and in accord to the host nation.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:18-20
18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God. (We are to be peacemakers between GOD and this planet in rebellion against Him! MATT 5:9).

WANTING ONLY SILVER OR GOLD

ACTS 3:1-6
1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. 4 And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, "Look at us." 5 So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. 6 Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."

TIDBITS Of TRUTH - ISAIAH 10:1-3

7/21/25

ISAIAH 10:1-3
1 "Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, who write misfortune, which they have prescribed 2 to rob the needy of justice, and to take what is right from the poor of My people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless. 3 What will you do in the day of punishment, and in the desolation which will come from afar? To whom will you flee for help? And where will you leave your glory?

Those who will not use power wisely will find themselves abusing it unwisely. The fallen nature of man can’t resist the allure of power; how it can elevate them over others that too often become their victims.

Yet at the same time, we recognize that no one achieves power but by either the LORD’s express will or His permission. Nevertheless, in either case, everyone will be held accountable to the Granter of power for how they’ve used it.

TOO HOLY TO RECOGNIZE?

Have you ever wondered what you’ll be like once you arrive in heaven? Physically we shall be made perfect; any flaws, disabilities, deformities, unsightly disfigurements will be removed and we’ll inherit beauty and grace unequalled by any and all of the most attractive people of this world.

Mentally, there will be no more deficiencies in our intellect, and in all of our cognitive skills – we’ll have minds that would put Einstein and Hawking to shame!
Remember, Scripture says that Christ is vastly superior to and above the angels (HEB 1:4), and we will be like Christ. As His bride, we shall rule and reign with Him (REV 2:26-27; even judging angels! 1 COR 6:3).

We’ll have abilities and powers that would stagger our imagination if we caught a glimpse of them in the here and now! Review 1 CORINTHIANS 15 for some subtle hints!

AMERICA – PATRIOTISM or IDOLATRY? PART 3 of 3

Consider the following article by pastor Shane Idleman: In Case of National Emergency, Read This…

It’s been the observation of many Christians throughout the millennia that where GOD works, Satan is sure to show up, interfere with and corrupt in any way possible. We see it in church history, especially in our modern day churches, as well as revivals such as the one that occurred at Asbury University, KY.

I believe such is also in evidence at the founding of our nation; while there were many godly men such as Patrick Henry, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, there were also those involved in Free Masonry such as George Washington, who was a third degree Mason (“Master Mason”). However Free Masonry in those days didn’t have the 33 degrees that came to be, later in the 19th century. The Luciferian Rite of the 32nd and 33rd degrees did not yet exist.

Likewise Benjamin Franklin belonged to the Hell Fire Club which certainly had a very dark essence. Thomas Jefferson lived and died as a Theist, though he didn’t quite conform to all the tenets of Theism, or Christianity, but a subtle blending of both (while also denying the Deity of Christ and other essential doctrines of the faith).