Instead of quoting the Law of Moses to her, Jesus directed the subject of sin to her accusers, and they became convicted in their hearts. Didnt even one of them condemn you? No, Lord, she said. Want to go deeper? Sunday @ 8:00 & 11:00 am, 1808 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. We might think that the devil and his demonic forces do not actually exist or seek to harm us, but that does not make them any less real. Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. When we rely on Christs blood, we are legally applying His blood to our case because it covers all our sins. However, there are two approaches that the Lord has directed me to share with you today that will enable us to be a more effective witness for Christ. What I am describing generally takes place during a difficult trial where you feel nothing but guilt and shame; that is when Gods grace is released. Find out more on how we use cookies and how to disable them. When a child becomes ill with a virus or disease, they cannot see or comprehend what is happening internally on the microscopic level to make them sick. Take time to look at the following passages: Job 1:1-12; Hebrews 12:24; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 1:9. However, instead of Jesus telling the men to stone her, He turned the tables on her accusers. Everyone is welcomed at OCBF. Theres a time for every purpose under heaven. stream Christ paid the penalty for our sin so that we did not have to pay it. Early, one Sabbath morning, Jesus was ministering in the synagogue. Satan may bring a legitimate case against us by pointing out our failures. Go and sin no more.. He never minced words when addressing wolves in sheeps clothing. They kept demanding an answer, so [Jesus] stood up again and said, All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone! Then He stooped down again and wrote in the dust. What does opposition from the devil look like in our daily lives? Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, Where are your accusers? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I have been thinking lately of how Great God is.I heard two different testimonies of alcoholics one went on his knees to be saved and from that day on he had never drunk or felt the urge of drinking,the other slowly by slowly God worked in his life and he eventually stopped. And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.. Jesus tells us in Acts 1 that we will know when it is the right season or timing to share either the Word of God or the love of God with someone. The Lord has called us to be witnesses of Him to a world that is trapped in spiritual darkness. How could you prioritize confession more? Choose a passage of Scripture to memorize this week that addresses one of the lies you have believed. Scripture says God has a plan for us and that He can turn evil into good. Please indicate which email(s) you would like to receive. He is our formidable and unrelenting accuser. Didnt even one of them condemn you? No, Lord, she said. What things are real but seem like they are not real, simply because you cannot see, hear, taste, smell or touch them? What are some lies from the devil that you have believed? Until then, we as believers can defeat the devil in the heavenly courtroom by relying on the blood of Christ, agreeing with the Word of God and submitting to the will of Christ. With the help of his army of fallen angels, Satan attempts to deceive the whole world. His purpose for bringing legal cases against believers in the court of heaven is to deceive us and deny us the destiny that God has for us. %PDF-1.3 4 0 obj If you respond correctly to His grace, then He will speak the truth so that you can begin to obey by faith and please the Lord. When we do that, the devil cannot deny us the fulfillment of Gods destiny for our lives. Are you living under a cloud of condemnation that makes you feel guilty and ashamed? We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, by continuing to use this site you agree to this. x\Fv+R;t)T!=d(#-nTYO8?>s2"p(B
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kqKxN_b)B(Bi!5Y[X|"m`nA~g/RW+j$_YQ$5h2"L ?H+{e^em=gIo PtW,> q. In light of this message, what areas of your life do you need to submit to the will of Christ? He first gave her grace, while in the company of her accusers, and then He spoke the truth into her heart that she was required to obey. You will probably want to erect emotional walls to protect your heart from being hurt even deeper. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit will come upon us and give us the authority to be His witness to whomever He sends our way. Some people may need to hear a truth from Gods Word that will awaken them from sin, but others may require that we show them grace first. He spoke the truth to them, but He extended grace to the accused woman. John 8:7-11: They kept demanding an answer, so [Jesus] stood up again and said, All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone! Then He stooped down again and wrote in the dust. And Jesus said, Neither do I. When someone is in sin or has rebelled against God, it also means that they have hardened their hearts to the voice of God. A believer can increasingly grow into an intimate, vibrant relationship with Christ as he or she becomes more grounded in His Word. As His witness, we have to know when to speak out and when to just be there for them when sin kicks them to the curb. If you are not experiencing opposition from the devil, why do you think that is? Finally, we can defeat the devil by aligning ourselves with the will of Christ. She told Him that there were none, to which Jesus replied, Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more. After the accusers were gone, Jesus spoke the command to obey to the freed woman. Are there any Scriptures that you struggle to believe will defeat the devil? Throughout the gospels you can see that Jesus showed great compassion, mercy, love, and grace to the sinners. If our hearts are hardened because of the accuser, the Lord will show us grace so that we might experience His love, and then He will reveal the truth to our softened heart. We must ask the Lord for discernment. Those things are real to the child, while things like germs and bacteria do not seem real in comparison. Nevertheless, when it came to those who thought they were saved but lived in religious rebellion, Jesus seemed always to speak the truth directly to their hearts. The Turn-Around Agenda, a Social Outreach. Go and sin no more.. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family. When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Dallas, TX 75232
How does the Bible address those lies? Ultimately, he will be defeated by Jesus Christ when he is cast down into the lake of fire. We can see, however, that Jesus used two totally different approaches because He knew the hearts of the people that He was ministering to with the Word. When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. However, authority isnt enough when it comes to knowing HOW to minister a word to someone who is in darkness or rebellion. Before I continue, lets bring this down to where you and I live for a moment.
It is our sincere desire that all men, women, boys and girls come into a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and experience daily the power of His eternal love. We need to remind the devil of that fact! How much has confession been a part of your spiritual walk with the Lord? According to the Law of Moses, if she were to be found guilty, this woman was condemned to die. Its amazing ,how God works in our lives. And Jesus said, Neither do I. 214-672-9100. Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, Where are your accusers? % However, we should remember and believe that the Bible says God forgives our sin and removes it as far as the east is from the west. Satan wants to thwart Gods plan for our lives. Please note that Jesus didnt condemn her in front of her accusers. After every man had departed from His presence, He asked the woman where her accusers were. In-Person Worship
Subscribe to our mailing list today to receive news and updates. A child can only grasp what is perceived with the five senseswhat they see, hear, taste, smell and touch. If so, then turn your heart to the Lord in humility and love, and allow the Holy Spirit to cleanse your conscience through His grace. submitted by Pastor Asa Dockery, US. Similarly, the spiritual realm can seem unreal to us because we cannot see or hear it. Consequently, since she was taken in the act of adultery, the evidence was overwhelmingly against her. Allow me to explain further. How have you seen the devil attempt to interrupt Gods destiny for your life? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! How do you feel when someone approaches you and tries to correct you with the Word, but seemingly has no love or compassion? His love empowered her to receive the truth that she needed to live a life without immorality. As He was teaching the people, some scribes and Pharisees brought a woman to Him that had been caught in the very act of adultery. We can walk in Gods purpose and calling and thereby experience victory and blessing. In 1 John 1:9, it says that God forgives our sin when we confess our sin. The devil (also known as Satan) is an angelic, powerful and influential being who seeks to accuse believers before Gods courtroom in the spiritual realm. Why? The great news is that the devil can and will be defeated. k#/bfb66O7 m#9xGih#;qc^cg*nc(vUa]^kv;Rm&xMc&,q^)}zI8|zDrb[|9T#Wh~Hg|[elTSmlzEmVmS l What are some of the most successful lies that the devil and his army have used to deceive the world? For this, we need to ask the Holy Spirit for direction because He discerns the heart and knows the mind of the recipient. In John 8, Jesus addressed some people in another wayvery differently than we might think. Instead of quoting the Law of Moses to her, Jesus directed the subject of sin to her accusers, and they became convicted in their hearts. Didnt even one of them condemn you? No, Lord, she said. Want to go deeper? Sunday @ 8:00 & 11:00 am, 1808 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. We might think that the devil and his demonic forces do not actually exist or seek to harm us, but that does not make them any less real. Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. When we rely on Christs blood, we are legally applying His blood to our case because it covers all our sins. However, there are two approaches that the Lord has directed me to share with you today that will enable us to be a more effective witness for Christ. What I am describing generally takes place during a difficult trial where you feel nothing but guilt and shame; that is when Gods grace is released. Find out more on how we use cookies and how to disable them. When a child becomes ill with a virus or disease, they cannot see or comprehend what is happening internally on the microscopic level to make them sick. Take time to look at the following passages: Job 1:1-12; Hebrews 12:24; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 1:9. However, instead of Jesus telling the men to stone her, He turned the tables on her accusers. Everyone is welcomed at OCBF. Theres a time for every purpose under heaven. stream Christ paid the penalty for our sin so that we did not have to pay it. Early, one Sabbath morning, Jesus was ministering in the synagogue. Satan may bring a legitimate case against us by pointing out our failures. Go and sin no more.. He never minced words when addressing wolves in sheeps clothing. They kept demanding an answer, so [Jesus] stood up again and said, All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone! Then He stooped down again and wrote in the dust. What does opposition from the devil look like in our daily lives? Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, Where are your accusers? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I have been thinking lately of how Great God is.I heard two different testimonies of alcoholics one went on his knees to be saved and from that day on he had never drunk or felt the urge of drinking,the other slowly by slowly God worked in his life and he eventually stopped. And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.. Jesus tells us in Acts 1 that we will know when it is the right season or timing to share either the Word of God or the love of God with someone. The Lord has called us to be witnesses of Him to a world that is trapped in spiritual darkness. How could you prioritize confession more? Choose a passage of Scripture to memorize this week that addresses one of the lies you have believed. Scripture says God has a plan for us and that He can turn evil into good. Please indicate which email(s) you would like to receive. He is our formidable and unrelenting accuser. Didnt even one of them condemn you? No, Lord, she said. What things are real but seem like they are not real, simply because you cannot see, hear, taste, smell or touch them? What are some lies from the devil that you have believed? Until then, we as believers can defeat the devil in the heavenly courtroom by relying on the blood of Christ, agreeing with the Word of God and submitting to the will of Christ. With the help of his army of fallen angels, Satan attempts to deceive the whole world. His purpose for bringing legal cases against believers in the court of heaven is to deceive us and deny us the destiny that God has for us. %PDF-1.3 4 0 obj If you respond correctly to His grace, then He will speak the truth so that you can begin to obey by faith and please the Lord. When we do that, the devil cannot deny us the fulfillment of Gods destiny for our lives. Are you living under a cloud of condemnation that makes you feel guilty and ashamed? We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, by continuing to use this site you agree to this. x\Fv+R;t)T!=d(#-nTYO8?>s2"p(B
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kqKxN_b)B(Bi!5Y[X|"m`nA~g/RW+j$_YQ$5h2"L ?H+{e^em=gIo PtW,> q. In light of this message, what areas of your life do you need to submit to the will of Christ? He first gave her grace, while in the company of her accusers, and then He spoke the truth into her heart that she was required to obey. You will probably want to erect emotional walls to protect your heart from being hurt even deeper. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit will come upon us and give us the authority to be His witness to whomever He sends our way. Some people may need to hear a truth from Gods Word that will awaken them from sin, but others may require that we show them grace first. He spoke the truth to them, but He extended grace to the accused woman. John 8:7-11: They kept demanding an answer, so [Jesus] stood up again and said, All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone! Then He stooped down again and wrote in the dust. And Jesus said, Neither do I. When someone is in sin or has rebelled against God, it also means that they have hardened their hearts to the voice of God. A believer can increasingly grow into an intimate, vibrant relationship with Christ as he or she becomes more grounded in His Word. As His witness, we have to know when to speak out and when to just be there for them when sin kicks them to the curb. If you are not experiencing opposition from the devil, why do you think that is? Finally, we can defeat the devil by aligning ourselves with the will of Christ. She told Him that there were none, to which Jesus replied, Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more. After the accusers were gone, Jesus spoke the command to obey to the freed woman. Are there any Scriptures that you struggle to believe will defeat the devil? Throughout the gospels you can see that Jesus showed great compassion, mercy, love, and grace to the sinners. If our hearts are hardened because of the accuser, the Lord will show us grace so that we might experience His love, and then He will reveal the truth to our softened heart. We must ask the Lord for discernment. Those things are real to the child, while things like germs and bacteria do not seem real in comparison. Nevertheless, when it came to those who thought they were saved but lived in religious rebellion, Jesus seemed always to speak the truth directly to their hearts. The Turn-Around Agenda, a Social Outreach. Go and sin no more.. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family. When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Dallas, TX 75232
How does the Bible address those lies? Ultimately, he will be defeated by Jesus Christ when he is cast down into the lake of fire. We can see, however, that Jesus used two totally different approaches because He knew the hearts of the people that He was ministering to with the Word. When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. However, authority isnt enough when it comes to knowing HOW to minister a word to someone who is in darkness or rebellion. Before I continue, lets bring this down to where you and I live for a moment.
Instead of quoting the Law of Moses to her, Jesus directed the subject of sin to her accusers, and they became convicted in their hearts. Didnt even one of them condemn you? No, Lord, she said. Want to go deeper? Sunday @ 8:00 & 11:00 am, 1808 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. We might think that the devil and his demonic forces do not actually exist or seek to harm us, but that does not make them any less real. Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. When we rely on Christs blood, we are legally applying His blood to our case because it covers all our sins. However, there are two approaches that the Lord has directed me to share with you today that will enable us to be a more effective witness for Christ. What I am describing generally takes place during a difficult trial where you feel nothing but guilt and shame; that is when Gods grace is released. Find out more on how we use cookies and how to disable them. When a child becomes ill with a virus or disease, they cannot see or comprehend what is happening internally on the microscopic level to make them sick. Take time to look at the following passages: Job 1:1-12; Hebrews 12:24; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 1:9. However, instead of Jesus telling the men to stone her, He turned the tables on her accusers. Everyone is welcomed at OCBF. Theres a time for every purpose under heaven. stream Christ paid the penalty for our sin so that we did not have to pay it. Early, one Sabbath morning, Jesus was ministering in the synagogue. Satan may bring a legitimate case against us by pointing out our failures. Go and sin no more.. He never minced words when addressing wolves in sheeps clothing. They kept demanding an answer, so [Jesus] stood up again and said, All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone! Then He stooped down again and wrote in the dust. What does opposition from the devil look like in our daily lives? Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, Where are your accusers? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I have been thinking lately of how Great God is.I heard two different testimonies of alcoholics one went on his knees to be saved and from that day on he had never drunk or felt the urge of drinking,the other slowly by slowly God worked in his life and he eventually stopped. And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.. Jesus tells us in Acts 1 that we will know when it is the right season or timing to share either the Word of God or the love of God with someone. The Lord has called us to be witnesses of Him to a world that is trapped in spiritual darkness. How could you prioritize confession more? Choose a passage of Scripture to memorize this week that addresses one of the lies you have believed. Scripture says God has a plan for us and that He can turn evil into good. Please indicate which email(s) you would like to receive. He is our formidable and unrelenting accuser. Didnt even one of them condemn you? No, Lord, she said. What things are real but seem like they are not real, simply because you cannot see, hear, taste, smell or touch them? What are some lies from the devil that you have believed? Until then, we as believers can defeat the devil in the heavenly courtroom by relying on the blood of Christ, agreeing with the Word of God and submitting to the will of Christ. With the help of his army of fallen angels, Satan attempts to deceive the whole world. His purpose for bringing legal cases against believers in the court of heaven is to deceive us and deny us the destiny that God has for us. %PDF-1.3 4 0 obj If you respond correctly to His grace, then He will speak the truth so that you can begin to obey by faith and please the Lord. When we do that, the devil cannot deny us the fulfillment of Gods destiny for our lives. Are you living under a cloud of condemnation that makes you feel guilty and ashamed? We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, by continuing to use this site you agree to this. x\Fv+R;t)T!=d(#-nTYO8?>s2"p(B
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kqKxN_b)B(Bi!5Y[X|"m`nA~g/RW+j$_YQ$5h2"L ?H+{e^em=gIo PtW,> q. In light of this message, what areas of your life do you need to submit to the will of Christ? He first gave her grace, while in the company of her accusers, and then He spoke the truth into her heart that she was required to obey. You will probably want to erect emotional walls to protect your heart from being hurt even deeper. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit will come upon us and give us the authority to be His witness to whomever He sends our way. Some people may need to hear a truth from Gods Word that will awaken them from sin, but others may require that we show them grace first. He spoke the truth to them, but He extended grace to the accused woman. John 8:7-11: They kept demanding an answer, so [Jesus] stood up again and said, All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone! Then He stooped down again and wrote in the dust. And Jesus said, Neither do I. When someone is in sin or has rebelled against God, it also means that they have hardened their hearts to the voice of God. A believer can increasingly grow into an intimate, vibrant relationship with Christ as he or she becomes more grounded in His Word. As His witness, we have to know when to speak out and when to just be there for them when sin kicks them to the curb. If you are not experiencing opposition from the devil, why do you think that is? Finally, we can defeat the devil by aligning ourselves with the will of Christ. She told Him that there were none, to which Jesus replied, Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more. After the accusers were gone, Jesus spoke the command to obey to the freed woman. Are there any Scriptures that you struggle to believe will defeat the devil? Throughout the gospels you can see that Jesus showed great compassion, mercy, love, and grace to the sinners. If our hearts are hardened because of the accuser, the Lord will show us grace so that we might experience His love, and then He will reveal the truth to our softened heart. We must ask the Lord for discernment. Those things are real to the child, while things like germs and bacteria do not seem real in comparison. Nevertheless, when it came to those who thought they were saved but lived in religious rebellion, Jesus seemed always to speak the truth directly to their hearts. The Turn-Around Agenda, a Social Outreach. Go and sin no more.. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family. When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Dallas, TX 75232
How does the Bible address those lies? Ultimately, he will be defeated by Jesus Christ when he is cast down into the lake of fire. We can see, however, that Jesus used two totally different approaches because He knew the hearts of the people that He was ministering to with the Word. When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. However, authority isnt enough when it comes to knowing HOW to minister a word to someone who is in darkness or rebellion. Before I continue, lets bring this down to where you and I live for a moment.