Re: WHY DID HE DO NOTHING?
Posted by: pastorjt <pastorjt@...>
A Few Questions
Mt 21:23 ¶ And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? (Notice, they had questions)
24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. (Notice Jesus' response)
25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
27 And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. (See the result)
God Does not mind honest Questions
Some questions he will not have
Smart aleck Gen 4: (Not my brother keeper)
Entrapment (Scribes and Pharisees)
See situation . By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
Jesus In Temple .we are in church
Jesus Teaching .wants them to learn; us to learn
No real difference
How many have a question they would ask the Lord?
Some are afraid if you were alone school, dont want to appear dumb
Have any questions to ask the Lord?... He has a few for you First if you answer right Hell answer you
Must be honest notice these reasoned among themselves
Reasoning happens on the inside Must Deal With Yourself First
I bet there are a lot of questions that you would ask if you are honest
Notice the question the baptism of John from whence is it?
Johns Baptism is a Baptism of Repentance
The First question is a question of sin
Johns message was not complete
Behold the lamb of God that can take away the sin of the world
Did it come from God? Or is it a mans doctrine
They had to grasp the Truth
We cannot tell Its not that you cant tell .it is that you refuse to tell You know beyond a shadow of a doubt .but you refuse!!!
If you think you have a question that God cant answer, you are nuts!
If you think you can put God between a Rock and a hard place you are crazy .He is the Rock and The hard place
I got a God that I Can go too and ask honest questions I just need to answer His questions first.. be honest and answer His questions
3 questions asked in order 1 question in 3 parts, but one question, some say "impossible" "others say that's stupid, one question but three parts? that's 3 questions" Let me illust....Rich young ruler, one thing thou lackest .sell all, give to poor, take up cross and follow According to Jesus, thats one thing! Father, Son and Holy Ghost is one thing!
So, You want answers to your questions? Jesus has a few for you first...answer His and yours will be answered!!!
I. Why Dont you get saved? ( A Question of Salvation)
Once you get saved, you will know things that you will have never known
You have no reason many excuses no reason
Young? plenty of time Prov 27:1 no idea of what tomorrow brings go to the cemetary, look at dates!
Rapture? get another chance (when nobody else in History gets a second chance, just those that are alive at His coming) 3.5 years or 7 years..I know it will be hard but Ill find God then. They even put a time capsule together .as far as I can tell only one load...By the way, is not the doctrine of the "Rapture" the ultimate in WORKS SALVATION? "Don't take the mark of the Beast" Stand strong!...it's all about what you do after the Rapture if you are left behind....does this not sound like maki
I Got a question or 2... How can you get right without the H.S.? How do you expect to "endure" when you can't serve now?
Red Heifers? Blood Sacrifice ?
Let me help you with a few verses... Heb 10:22-31 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
You are saved by the Blood of Christ! Not of Works! You think you can serve God after the "Rapture" when you can't now? You are crazy and truly believe in a "Works Salvation"
I got to establish myself in business
Thou fool tonight thy soul shall be required
Im Religious
Woman at the well argued religion John 4:12
II. Why Dont You Follow Me? ( A Question of Sanctification)
One of the most misquoted verses in the Bible...misquoted by Pastor's, Deacons etc...
Joh 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
People arent free why?
Not continuing .come to a certain point and then stop
No Go, No Know No Grow
People get wrapped up, tangled up and tied up because they dont continue
Know ..Heart knowledge In your knower
Heart pumps life
Ho 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
Thats when He Makes things GROW
People live Aimlessly Why? Because they walk in Darkness
Moved into Parsonage Get's dark in TX at night!!
Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
When we hear His voice things make sense!!
Joh 21:20 ¶ Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
Peter looks at John asks what about him?
Some are following People .Dont worry about others do what you are supposed to do!! Follow Jesus!!! Follow the Bible..(That is what you will be judged by!)
The Lord told Peter Feed my sheep .but Lord? ! You cant help and wont get help until you do what you are supposed to do
We need Peters !! Hack and Slash
Jesus has a place for a John Has a place for Peter
Jesus told Him FOLLOW ME!!! Dont worry about Him FOLLOW ME!!
If you stop following him... you will not follow on into eternal life!
III. Why Wont You DO What I Called You TO DO? (Question of Service)
Remember all of these are one thing! You can bit and piece them
Another tremendously misquoted verse...and we wonder why that there are Heresies and False Prophets running rampant?
Ro 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good (Not all things are good) to them that love God (if ye love me keep my commandments), to them who are the called according to his purpose. This verse is not for the UNSAVED....!!!
I want to help you...want you to know the truth!
Joh 14:21-24 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
(If Jesus walked this earth today, and preached to the CHURCH today...they would brand Him a legalist!)
Don't tell me how much you love God...when you are not keeping His commandments!!
"Oh, but it is Hard!".... 1Jo 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Find out Your Purpose!!!
One of the biggest problems with people no idea what they are supposed to do
They are mixed up, confused , disillusioned, discouraged, discomforted, discontented, depressed
Gloom Despair and agony on me if it werent for bad luck Id have no luck at all
Find your Purpose It will all work out all right not for just the called .
Love God, Called of God, Living according to His purpose!!!
Light switch dont have to understand I know!!!
De 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
· Pass along the Words
· To Our Kids
· To Our Friends
· To Our Family
· Doing what God has Called us to do ensures answers and blessings!
DO you have a question for God Do You want an answer
You must answer these questions first
Why Dont You Get saved?
Witnessing I got some questions God must answer FIRST Easy, I got the answers!!!.Why did my dad die early in life, and then my mom had to be institutionalized? I wont step a foot inside a church until He answers me! Got angry .
what happened? ..
Answer was found in Our Daily Bread Josh McDowell story
Man get's saved...Shot out a prayer, I would give anything to find my mother (He was adopted)
Was pier fishing in CA , talked to a woman from Grand Rapids, he said thats where Im from .the longer they talked , he told of his background she knew his mother...She got her life turned around got saved He got his answer!!
Went back to the guy..Ive got your answer
If you want the answers to the questions that you are wanting .you will find them in Gods house, after you get saved, after you follow and then you do exactly what God wants you to do .
A fitting capper .you want questions answered
Why arent you saved ..why arent you following me .why arent you doing what I ask
God wants to answer your question .Dont reason within yourself .dont be afraid
----- Original Message -----From: <a title=Shalomyshua@aol.com href="mailto:Shalomyshua@aol.com">Shalomyshua@aol.comTo: <a title=pastormail@welovegod.org href="mailto:pastormail@welovegod.org">pastormail@welovegod.orgSent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 5:49 AMSubject: [PastorMail] WHY DID HE DO NOTHING? TO PASTOR MICAHEL CURRY.Dear Brother Michael Curry: Let me give you the real answer to this dilemma! A man went to his rabbi and said: "Rabbi, I am not going to pray anymore, because G-d never answers my prayers!" The rabbi replied: "Yes, he has answered your prayers, He said No!"
G-d does not hear the prayers of an unsaved petitioner! The only prayer that He hears is the prayer of a sinner, reaching out to "be saved" and accept His son, Y'shua ha'maschaich as His Lord and Savior. Then He will hear their prayers. They must be a worshiper of G-d, then He answers! Want proof? Here it is: John 9:31 it is written, "Now we know that G-d does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of G-d and does His will, He hears him."
Tell this person that the reason she is not hearing from G-d is that she must have the "password" to open the channel to receive His directions, advice and blessings! This computer that I am using to send you this message contains tons of information covering literally any subject on earth. But, you know what? I can't find out a thing unless I have the "password." She must have the password as well to access G-d at His throne. Do you want to give her the "password?" The password is simple, here it is: "Y'shua!"
Tell her that she must take Jesus into her heart, cast all of her cares upon Him, and really mean it, and then like Solomon she will hear from heaven and He will heal her land!!
His bondservants, Pastor Dick & Jo-ann
{Messianic Jews, shalomyshua-post@myinJesuscom