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Money - Possesions - Bible - YeshU teachings
- Money and possessions are the second most referenced topic in the Bible – money is mentioned more than 800 times – and the message is clear. Having money itself is not bad but allowing yourself to be influenced by money is bad.
- For a True follower of Yeshu, money comes as a secondary necessity because his/her primary focus is Yeshu himself. There is no promise in the Bible that being a Yeshu follower will lead to a good job, wealth, freedom from debt, etc.
- Always remember that you are a keeper of wealth and God owns everything. Instead of storing riches on Earth where they will soon disappear, you should rather store them in Heaven where they will last forever. Stretch out a helping hand to those in need.
- King Solomon of Israel richest of all time known for wisdom– peak net worth: $2 trillion (£1.42trn) According to the Bible, King Solomon ruled from 970 BC to 931 BC. King Solomon is traditionally credited with writing Proverbs, Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) and Ecclesiastes, largely because Proverbs and Ecclesiastes contain wisdom statements and Solomon has a reputation as a wise king, and Song of Songs mentions his name.
- Neither wealth Is a sign of God's favor nor poor means no blessings. Or poor have done something to deserve their condition persists and justify a callous attitude toward those who have very little. (Proverbs 15:16-17, Ecclesiastes 5:10-12, Luke 1:52-53, 6:20, 6:24-25).
- Yeshu saw wealth as a gift from God to be used in His service (Matthew 25:14-30). Those who have been blessed with wealth must share generously with the poor (Matthew 25:31-46), and avoid the sins of arrogance (1 Timothy 6:17-19), dishonesty (Exodus 20:15, Mark 10:19, Luke 3:12-14) and greed (Luke 12:13-21).
- Apostle Paul who wrote in in 1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a source of all kinds of evil. Some have been so eager to have it that they have wandered away from the faith and have broken their hearts with many sorrows.“?
- No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money. (Matthew 6:24)
- "If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?" (Luke 16:11-12:)
- Putting your hope on the money - "The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts.” (1 Samuel 2:7)
- God's faithful people may be rich or poor (2 Chronicles 17:3-5, Job 1:1-3, Matthew 27:57, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 16:19-22, 19:2-9, Proverbs 22:2, Luke 6:20)
- And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? (Matthew 16:26)
- God already knows and cares about our material needs (Matt. 6:32; Luke 12:30). Trust in God’s provision for material and provision needs. If God provides food for birds and beauty for flowers, God can provide for his children, who are more valuable to him (Matt. 6:26; Luke 12:26). Jesus commands us to become “faithful and wise managers” (Luke 12:42, 16:10–12).
Yeshu Techings - Parables
Sower & Type of Heart
Good Samaritan - who is my neighbor?
Mustard Seed - Abundant life
- The Parable of the Sower is recorded in three of the four biblical Gospels – Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:1-15.
- The human heart is like receptive soil to the seed of the Word of God. It represents four categories of hearers hearts, four different reactions to the Word of God: the hard heart, the shallow heart, the crowded heart, and the fruitful heart.
- Hard heart, the seed that falls along the roadside. This represents people who hear the Word of God, but never really believe.
- Shallow heart, the seed that falls on stony ground. This signifies the people who hear the Word of God and receive it with joy, but because there is no root to sustain them, they wither.
- Crowded heart, the seed that falls on ground where weeds choke out its growth. Slowly and surely, these people, busy with the cares and riches of the world, just lose interest in the things of God.
- Fruitful heart, the seed falls on good ground and the plants produce a rich harvest.
- We are the ones who determine what kind of soil our hearts will be, Which one are you?
Mustard Seed - Abundant life
Good Samaritan - who is my neighbor?
Mustard Seed - Abundant life
- The parable of mustard is recorded in Matthew 13:31-32. The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches.”
- The sower is Yeshu Himself - the planter who came to atone for our paap so that we might become fruitful.
- The mustard seed represents the Gospel, starting very small but growing to reach millions throughout the world who will inherit the kingdom. The field represents all the people of the earth who will receive Him.
- The tree is rooted in Yeshu's teaching's and has grown a harvest far beyond its natural explanation.
- The birds’ of the air in this parable signifying ”to perceive, to hear.” The tree offers a refuge for His faithful to rest in Him.
- A tree is a symbol, a mighty kingdom which gave shelter to the nations. It represents earthly greatness and refuge to the nations. The tiny mustard seed, growing to be a tree, symbolizes Yeshu offer of refuge and life in God’s Kingdom.
Good Samaritan - who is my neighbor?
Good Samaritan - who is my neighbor?
Good Samaritan - who is my neighbor?
- Yeshu tells the parable, or story, of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, illustrate how we love our neighbors as ourselves. When other people need our help the most, like the man on the road, is when our love for neighbor is truly tested.
- Yeshu tells us to be like the Good Samaritan, helping others in times of need, and not the Priest and Levite who ignored their neighbor.
- Love unconditional, is active, inconvenient, risky, and might not be reciprocated. This parable foreshadows Christ’s own sacrifice on the cross and the free gift of grace He offers to repentant sinners.
- Yeshu does not specify that the victim “attacked by robbers” and abandoned “half-dead”. He is anyone. He is everyone. Yeshu wants us to be moved by exceptional compassion; love that pays no attention to racial, religious, or socioeconomic categories.
- Yeshu teaching about what Love Your Neighbor means with application. He did not preach compassion to the innkeeper or return for payment from the beaten man. The Samaritan took responsibility financially and personally and lived out a belief:
Rich Fool - Prosperity - Good life
Rich Fool - Prosperity - Good life
Good Samaritan - who is my neighbor?
- Yeshu tells Rich Fool parable in Luke 12:13-21, illustrating a person who thinks Its all about me and I'm in control".
- The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest". It was 'the ground' –and not so much the rich man's hard work or talent – that brought him a bigger yield that season.
- When life is going well we can fall into the trap of thinking that it was all from our effort. The fact is, "I'm actually not in control of my life."
- The second reason why he was rich fool is because he thought he had the power to control his future by storing everything in big barns. Yeshu reminds us we will die should help us rethink our priorities. Rather than spending time investing in a bigger barn for ourselves, Jesus reminds us to invest in our relationship with God.
- The rich fool was foolish to think that his wealth is his everything and can buy happiness instead it brings more anxiety, fear and stress. Yeshu teaches Seek First God's Kingdom, everything else will be added to you as well (Matthew 6:33).
- Yeshu concludes by saying, "So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God." (Luke 12:21). The only thing that is valuable in God's kingdom is having a relationship with him through our obedience to his expectations.
Prodigal Son - Father's Love
Rich Fool - Prosperity - Good life
Prodigal Son - Father's Love
- The parable of the Prodigal Son, is found in Luke 15:11-32. It begins by introducing three characters: a father and his two sons. The youngest of the two sons demands his share of his father’s estate which the father gives him. But shortly after being given his inheritance, he runs off and squanders the wealth.
- The prodigal son, or lost son, was an abuser of grace. Grace is most often defined as unmerited or unearned favor. He had a loving father, a good home, provision, a future, and an inheritance, but he traded it all in for temporal pleasures. We are the prodigal son.
- Being prodigal meant a son or daughter who wasted their resources and assets, a person who rejected everything good like love, wisdom, and discipline.
- The parable is the story of a prodigal son, a loving, merciful father, and a resentful, truly lost brother. This is a story of rebellion, repentance, restoration, resentment, and rejoicing
- We all think we know better. We squander the grace of God and trade it in for worthless treasure. And yet, at the point that we realize that we are unworthy, rebels, in need, empty, so much so that it compels us to run back into the arms of Grace of Yeshu to receive Moksha.
Talents - Gifts
Rich Fool - Prosperity - Good life
Prodigal Son - Father's Love
- In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), to one servant, the master (Yeshu) gives five talents, to a second servant he gives two talents, and to a third servant he gives one talent.
- Two of the servants, the one given five talents and the one handed two, were good stewards of their master’s money, investing it in such a way that when the master returned, they handed back double what he had originally given them.
- The third servant, however, was not so prudent. According to the story, “the one who received the one talent went away and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money”. But out of fear, he chose to do nothing.
- It’s our job to be faithful with all God has given us, which means we need to leverage our opportunities diligently to produce the return. We are responsible for what we have been given, and one day we will be held responsible.
- Talents parable teaches we are to work, using our talents (given according to our ability...not all equal), serve the common good, and we work for the Master, not our own selfish purposes.
- John Wooden quote “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable”
Jesus (Yeshu) Teachings - Spiritual gifts - Servanhood
Parable of Unforgiving Servant
Is Your Life Build on Rock or Sand?
Is Your Life Build on Rock or Sand?
- Parable of the Unforgiving Servant is found in Matthew 18:23-35.
- Yeshu tells Peter the story of a servant and a king. The king, being merciful, agrees and cancels the entirety of the servant's debt involving ten thousand bags of Gold.
- At this point, the servant leaves and encounters a man who owes him a hundred silver coins (a much smaller amount). This man can't pay, so the unforgiving servant demands and has him thrown in debtor's prison.
- The king then calls the unforgiving servant back, labels him as wicked, and asks him why he didn't show the same mercy that was given to him. The servant is then thrown in prison to pay off his original debt.
- Through this parable, Jesus tells Peter (and us) that we should see the paap committed against us in the light of the paap God has forgiven us, not because we deserve it, but simply because of His love and mercy. As we have been forgiven, we should also forgive.
- Now that we all been shown forgiveness by God, we have to choose what we want to do with others. None of us will make it out of this world without being sinned against. We will all have painful things happen to us, and there will be people who hurt us, whether intentionally or not. We have to decide how we want to react.
Is Your Life Build on Rock or Sand?
Is Your Life Build on Rock or Sand?
Is Your Life Build on Rock or Sand?
- Parable of wise and foolish builder is found in Matthew 7:24–27, Luke 6:47–49.
- Yeshu said that the people who hear his word are like the houses built on either rock or sand. By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established. (Proverbs 24:3)
- In the Bible God is often called our Rock (Psalm 18:2) and Yeshu is called our cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6).
- This parable is similar to that of the story of Noah’s Arc. Noah takes the word of God and he is saved, unlike everyone else who is foolish and does not take God’s advice.
- Yeshu said that the wise man who builds his life on Yeshu’s teachings he is building a strong trustworthy foundation. that can withstand life's storms.
- Yeshu contrasts that to the dangers of ignoring His words, which He compares to building one's life on sand, it is unsteady and the house will eventually suffer some kind of damage.
- We are each building our life everyday. The proper foundation for a life is Jesus’ words—not just the hearing of them, but the doing of them, too (James 1:22) without overwhelmed by our own feelings or other pressures pull us toward doing the exact opposite of what the Bible says. .
Parable of the Wedding Feast
Is Your Life Build on Rock or Sand?
Parable of the Wedding Feast
- Parable of the Wedding Banquet is found in Matthew 21:33-46, Yeshu repeats themes he tells in the parable of the Tenants.
- A king is throwing a wedding banquet, but after it's prepared, the guests who promised to attend provide excuses to bow out, and some actually kill the servants who showed up to collect them.
- In response, the king dispatches an army to the murderous guests, and then extends the invitation to anyone who would like to attend. As the king mingles with guests, he discovers a man who is not wearing the wedding garb that's been provided. The king ejects this man from the banquet.
- Yeshu is reiterating the point that Israel’s religious leaders had disqualified themselves from the kingdom, so He was opening the kingdom to the Gentiles (all non-Jews). The twist at the end of the parable is that even the newly invited guests need to attired in the garb of Grace of Yeshu. The inclusion of the Gentiles is a fulfillment of Hosea 2:23.
- The gates of the kingdom are open wide, moksha is not based on ethnicity, education, income bracket, popularity, ministry position, personality type, cultural savvy, athletic ability, or attractiveness. Everyone who calls on the name of the Yeshu (Jesus) will recive Moksha (Romans 10:13)
Renewing Inner Man
Yeshu - The Perfect Servant/King
Parable of the Wedding Feast
- Bible states "Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day." (2 Corinthians 4:16)
- Many people concentrate on the appearance of the outer man and they neglect the inward man. For this reason many live depressed lives as their inner man lacks the rejuvenation required for a joyful life.
- The outer man will fail, yet spiritually our inner man can become stronger day by day. The inner man shall know the Truth and be freed from the struggles of the outer man to serve in the face of a failing body.
- We might be able to hide our inner person from the world, we cannot hide it from God. He knows all and sees all, even into our hearts (1 Samuel 16:7). This is a comfort to us because we know God sees and cares about our deepest hurts.
- Romans 12:1–2 - Not to be conformed to this world’s way of thinking; rather, our inner man must be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This mind-renewal comes about as we allow the Holy Spirit free rein within our “inner man.” He begins to change our actions and desires to match Yeshu. Allow the Spirit to have full control over every aspect of our lives, both inner and outer man.
- Remember, your life is more than an outer shell. Praise God, your inner man can be strengthened day by day.
- Death will be the end of the outer man, but the inner man shall sing and rejoice into the presence of God. Today, on this side of heaven we sing a melody in our hearts, by faith, in anticipation. Yet soon, we shall sing by sight on other side in heaven with great satisfaction.
Yeshu - The Perfect Servant/King
Yeshu - The Perfect Servant/King
Yeshu - The Perfect Servant/King
- Yeshu is the Servant of His Father, the unthinkable truth is that Yeshu also came to serve us. We sometimes think that God is worthy of our service but when we serve others we choose who are the worthy ones. We feel that some people are below us and should serve us instead. Not so with Yeshu.
- When Yeshu came to earth to serve mankind, He paid a huge sacrifice. He left His heavenly comfort and came to earth as a mere human being. The ultimate sacrifice He paid was when He offered up His own life as a ransom for mankind. (Mark 10:45)
- Yeshu taught humility and servanthood cannot be separated, not propose to do his own will, does not promote himself.
- The world teaches us that anyone who is great will have many people serving him. Yet Yeshu taught the very opposite, Servanthood the key to greatness. Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all. (Mark 9:35 ). Isaiah Describes the Messiah (Jesus) as a Servant leader (Isaiah 42:1-4)
- The more people you serve in anticipation of Yeshu return, the greater you are. Most times we deem people as worthy of our service if that person is important in society or that person can give us some benefit. If we hold on to this mentality, we will not be able to achieve greatness in the eyes of God.
- John Stott put it this way, The authority by which the Christ follower leads is not power but love, not force but example, not coercion but reasoned persuasion. Leaders have power, but power is safe only in the hands of those who humble themselves to serve.
Spiritual Gifts - Body of Christ
Yeshu - The Perfect Servant/King
Yeshu - The Perfect Servant/King
- Our physical bodies has many organs and parts but each part cannot exist on its own, not all have same function. Being a part of the body is what enables the various parts to operate within their function. A heart pumps blood throughout the body, the brain processes, thinks and gives instruction, the skeletal system supports the entire operation and our muscles are what enable us to move about. They all work together to create a living human being capable of amazing things. When there is a problem in any of these parts, then it affects the entire system and as a result the whole body suffers.
- The same is true within the body of Christ. We all have different functions, gifting and strengths, but they complement other parts of the body. When operating as God designed us, we are blessing the whole body. When we don't operate the way we were designed, then the body suffers. We are mutually dependent on one another and the makeup of the whole body far outweighs the sum of the individual parts
- In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. (Romans 12:6–8)
- If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Full Armor of God - Angels For Your Service - Joyful LIfe
Heavenly Beings - Angels - At Your Service
Heavenly Beings - Angels - At Your Service
Heavenly Beings - Angels - At Your Service
- Angels are beings created by God who not only share his messages, but also actively do his will, encourage Jesus followers, and fight spiritual battles on our behalf. The word angel comes from a Greek word that literally means “messenger,” and angels are often seen bringing messages from God to us
- Two types of angels – those for God and those for Satan. Angels are Christ's servants. We can’t tell our assigned angels what to do. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:11)
- Angels are too numerous to count (Psalm 68:17). Only three angels are mentioned by name in the canonical books of the Bible: Gabriel, Michael, and the fallen angel Lucifer (or Satan). (Ref: Daniel 8:16, Luke 1:19, Luke 1:26)
- Most of God’s created angels rejoiced at His outpouring of lovingkindness to man; however, there was one who despised it. There was one angel who resented God’s power and plan and authority. His name was Lucifer.
- All the angels were originally created holy and without sin, there was a rebellion by Satan who sought to exalt himself above God. One-third of the angels joined with him in the rebellion (Revelation 12:4; Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:15). Fallen angels are called “demons.” Demonic angels disobeyed and fell from their Holy position.
- Spiritual wars are real and continuously rage between Godly angels and demons. Most of these battles are occurring in the spirit realm over the leadership of the different nations and over the souls of men and women.
- When God created the foundations of the earth, the angels had already been in existence (Job 38:1-7) and they were created for eternity (Luke 20:36).
- Angels have limitations (Daniel 9:21), they can be in one place at a time, they are not omnipresent, not omnipotent.
- The role angels play as ministering spirits in the most comforting aspect of their nature, God uses angels to transport our loved ones to home in Heaven. (Ref: Luke 24:51, Mark 16:19, Acts 1:9)
- Angels are warriors, wage war with enemies of God's people, both seen and unseen. Angels guide God's people, and equip God's people for victory.
- Angel comforting Yeshu - An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. (Luke 22-43)
- Ask God to open your eyes to spiritual battles around you. Use full armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10-17, pray God to defeat and conquer the evil one. Use them daily.
Put On The Whole Armor of God
Heavenly Beings - Angels - At Your Service
Heavenly Beings - Angels - At Your Service
- The armor of God is a metaphor in the Bible (Ephesians 6:10-18) that reminds followers of Yeshu about the reality of spiritual battle and.put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
- In our war with prince of this earth Satan, his society and our human weaknesses, we need spiritual help. God provides the powerful armor of God to protect us and give us victory
- Belt of Truth - If you don’t begin with Truth, you’ll never defeat the enemy. And Yeshu said God’s Word is True (John 17:17). Truth, means something is true and other things are lies. The evil one is the father of lies (John 8:44). Every lie finds its origin in him.
- Breastplate of Righteousness - It means goodness, integrity, decency, and fairness. Scriptures refer being made right that Christ gives us – His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21) and God carries thru Saints (Revelation 19:8). It refers to aligning your actions with God’s instructions in the Bible. Not to confuse with Self-Righteous i.e. egotistical and hypocritical lead to misery and loneliness.
- Gospel of Peace - Peace is an attribute of the Yeshu's very person and character (Galatians 5:22). In Greek, peace means oneness or wholeness. Stand firm and not let anxiousness and worry overtake rob our peace. Scripture be a a guide and lamp for your steps and a path (Psalm 119:105). God-centered words and actions how to get along with those around us, calmly and justly deal with discord.
- The Shield of Faith - Shield of faith needs to be regularly dipped in the water of God’s word to be replenished and fully functional – because “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Guard your spirits when people and circumstances tempt to do wrong, deflect the doubts and fears that would otherwise puncture yours beliefs.
- Helmet of Salvation - The battlefield of our mind is the primary place spiritual battle is fought. The Lord works His freeing truth into our perspectives while the enemy fights for strongholds to bind us (John 10:10). be vigilant and keep thoughts of Christ always on your mind, then not even the devil who “prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” will be able to overcome our steadfast faith (1 Peter 5:8).
- Sword of the Spirit - It is the word of God. And it is most effective the only piece of armor that is both defensive and offensive. Sharpen that sword by familiarizing our children with Scriptures. It is parents responsibility, after all, to start children off on the way they should go so that even when they are old they will not turn from it (Proverbs 22:6).
Joyful Life in the Midst of Problems
Heavenly Beings - Angels - At Your Service
Joyful Life in the Midst of Problems
- When these things happen (like job loss, Health issues, death of a loved one, etc.) in the life, understandably we often see only the negative side. Worldly joy or happiness comes and goes as often as waves hitting the shore. Where as, need to understand that God’s joy cannot be taken away. James wrote, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials” (James 1:2).
- Trials and difficulties are a reality of this life. They happen to everyone, even those who are trying to live a good life. If we realize that there are valuable lessons that can be learned as we go through them, then we can turn a negative experience into a positive one. How is it possible to have joy going thru difficult situations of the life scenarios?
- The Bible says that sorrow may come in the night, but also promises that joy comes in the morning.
- During the time of troubles, there is a need to you draw close to God. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil (Proverbs 3:5-7).
- According to Paul's words "Rejoice always" (Philippians 4:2)
- Pray God for deliverance. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles (Psalm 34:17).
- Put your burdens on Yeshu. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:6-7).
- Pray for Faith and Patience. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy (Psalm 126:5).
- Yeshu's words in John 15:11, I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. Other example, Acts 13:52, And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 16:34, The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in Go, he and his whole family.
- Spiritual joy is not based on temporal things. It’s a joy based solely on the Yeshu and His Character (Fruit of the Spirit)— not touched by the world and revolving around who God is and what He has promised for His children. It’s not driven or tossed by worldly issues but remains a constant inside stabilizer above emotions or circumstances. Trusting Yeshu produces fruit of the Joy.