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Such praying is shallow, often mechanical and repititious, and such our Saviour warned to avoid. People who pray often in public, often love to be heard praying in public. It is the shy one whose heart is humble whose words are heard by the Master's ear. May your service ever to Him in prayer be so private that no one else sees you standing there. To be recognized only by Him and not give reason for another to diminish your position in prayer by pointing to your place in praise in comparison to others.
THIS IS PRAYER!

To Lose Self In The Sight Of All Others When Entering His Presence, Especially When Speaking On Their Behalf.

AND SO PRAY:

"Lord, may it ever be your head my words seek to turn, that it be for your praise and not another's my soul yearns."

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If we indulge in any confidence which is not grounded on the Rock of ages, our confidence is worse than a dream, it will fall upon us, and cover us with its ruins, to our sorrow and confusion. All that Nature spins time will unravel, to the eternal confusion of all who are clothed therein. The Psalmist was wise, he rested upon nothing short of the Lord's work. It is the Lord who has begun the good work within us; it is He who has carried it on; and if he does not finish it, it never will be complete. If there be one stitch in the celestial garment of our righteousness which we are to insert ourselves, then we are lost; but this is our confidence, the Lord who began will perfect. He has done it all, must do it all, and will do it all. Our confidence must not be in what we have done, nor in what we have resolved to do, but entirely in what the Lord will do. Unbelief insinuates-- "You will never be able to stand. Look at the evil of your heart, you can never conquer sin; remember the sinful pleasures and temptations of the world that beset you, you will be certainly allured by them and led astray." Ah! yes, we should indeed perish if left to our own strength. If we had alone to navigate our frail vessels over so rough a sea, we might well give up the voyage in despair; but, thanks be to God, He will perfect that which concerneth us, and bring us to the desired haven. We can never be too confident when we confide in Him alone, and never too much concerned to have such a trust. Sign up to receive these devotions every day in your email. Hide

In the first of this chapter Eliphaz, one of Job's 3 friends who came to visit him for encouragement, is now accusing Job and rebuking him for sin he thought Job had committed. Though wrongfully accusing Job, the words of Eliphaz's counsel seen in the above verses is God's Word and does not violate His teaching in any other scripture nor is it refuted by Job or God as being unwise in the instruction of His wisdom when it is applicable (all scripture is...profitable...2Ti.3:16). It is astounding advice and every bit true. I find it to be one of the best summations of Biblical teaching for the healthy state of man, in both his natural and spiritual life, following close to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and His teachings on discipleship and prayer...
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Quite strange was the appearance and actions of the other bird. He sat on a fence post, his head lifted to the sky and his sharp piercing eyes searching among the clouds. He stretched his wings lazily, and gusts of wind almost lifted him from his perch. It was a thrilling sight to see the magnificent wingspread, and it was easy to see that the feathers of his wings that had once been clipped back to prevent him from flying away, had once again grown to their full length. It was obvious that this bird was not a chicken... Read entire article and more in our award-winning Top Articles Feature.  Hide

The following is taken from the Book, Adam2: A Guide For The Walk Home, written by our founder. It is A Commentary On The Gospel Of John, complete with a background look at the contemporary Jewish groups active in Jesus' day. It includes a summary of each chapter, a redacted study of each disciple, a brief study of Gnosticism of the time, pertinent timelines, and much more. Each chapter of study includes extensive Biblical references to the notes on the chapter.

A chronological excerpt of each section will be posted here at the beginning of each month. You can access free of charge at any time a complete online digital version for your further study. In addition, a link will be provided to purchase the book on CD to install on your own computer for convenience of study and print. All we ask is that you observe the stated copyrights as with any book you buy over the counter, limiting your print to only one hard copy for your own personal use. If further hard copies are necessary, please contact us for an additional nominal fee. Thank you for your interest in this study. Our hope and prayer is that through the work of the Holy Spirit as you study you will be blessed by it, and if so, recommend it to a friend.

We look now at the Introduction to the book: Adam2.

Although it is not necessary in order to experience and appreciate the depth of God's transforming love through His Son Jesus, it is, on the other hand, both rewarding and at the same time stimulating to know of the people and events in the history of the life and times of our Lord Jesus Christ. A wealth of this information awaits the Bible student who wishes to delve into this wonderful yet tragic and diverse period. For our study, however, we are limited in what can be incorporated for an overall understanding of the setting of John's gospel. But when we do have a working grasp of these times, people, and events, names on pages explode into full dimensional personalities. Standing as a spectator before their lives as they unfold upon the page, afresh to them then, yet seen in total by ourselves today, we can all but sense their presence, hear their voices, perceive their appearances, and discern their spirit. Aided by the Holy Spirit, we catch a glimpse back in time into their hopes, fears, motives, aspirations, and all the other complexities common to people of every generation, even ours today, thus making our reading relevant to our own personal lives. We are transformed by what we learn, never to be the same once having read it. Make no mistake, God intends and without respect or failure, does touch one who opens and reads His Word. Of this, be assured! (Isaiah 55:11) Our darkness becomes brighter, our eyes clearer, our understanding greater, our hope strengthened, our faith stronger, and our link to the chain of the continuity of Christ's Church since He walked the earth, more visible. And, when He begins doing His work through it, you will discover a profound love for Him unimaginable, only to grow the more you feed!

Therefore, it is hoped that included in the text of this limited study of John's gospel will be enough information written in such a way that it will bring these times, people, and events to life for this illuminating process to occur within each reader. It is also hoped that before anything is read of this writer the reader will first prayerfully immerse him or herself in the words of the Holy Scripture for His illumination process to begin. To read these words alone, yes, one may learn, but illumination essential for personal spiritual growth comes only through His Word.

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Though there were many groups present in Jesus' day, both political and religious, and each was not isolated from the context of the whole, only those major Jewish groups thought to be more germane to the scriptural setting are here considered. The order in which these Jewish groups are chosen to be examined is done to allow a natural development of the material as to their probable chronological appearance in history. In each group, we will look at its name and possible origins, trace its development and activities, identify its nature and some beliefs, compare or contrast its relation to other groups, and conclude with their role, if any, in Christ's death. Although some of the events and characters seen within this time are inspirational, some, however, are quite disturbing. I tell you these things that you might know that our Lord did not live within a sterile social vacuum. Like all humans, if we are to believe scripture (Heb.2:16-18; 4:15-16; 5:8-9), He was touched by the surroundings in which He lived that He might, with full understanding and compassion, reach out to us in our own time and circumstances. This was evidenced time and again in His encounter with hurting people wherever He went. To the blind, He gave sight; to the hungry, He fed by the thousands; to the mourners standing at the side of their deceased loved ones, He wept and restored life; to a thief who cursed Him in death, he gave the treasures of Paradise; even to those responsible for His physical crucifixion, as we shall see, He offered forgiveness and life.

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When Life Seems Uncertain

There are so many things in life that are uncertain—important things. This may itself be a time of uncertainty for you. Understanding, you think, if I could just understand it wouldn't seem so bad. We think if we could see just a silhouette of what might be, today would not seem so dark. Strength fails us. Weariness adds its weight daily to my soul. Anxiety strikes and seizes me frequently without warning. I do not understand what is happening with me. How long? When, when shall my deliverance be when life seems so uncertain now?

There are times when we have exited the clouds of uncertainty only to discover some things we are glad we had no prior knowledge, things that if known would have clouded and weighed our minds even further. But still, there are some things we desire desperately to know—now: answers to long sought objects of our tearful prayers or the way clear of a present cloud or storm. It could be the sting of a betrayed loyalty, love, or friendship, fear of an impending loss or a time of great chaos, confusion and upheaval. We believe having prior knowledge or some understanding of how it may eventually be with us would mitigate our present anxiety thus allowing some joy, any joy, in our current dark days. God does not generally give us the choice of that knowledge. However, one thing we can know is that while we can't see, He can. While we can't control the outcome, He does...

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When we come to the end of our logic and reason, all the advice of family and friends, read the last chapter in the latest best seller self-help book, we have to turn to the One from whom all things came. If anyone is to understand, it must be Him ("So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." - Romans 10:17). One of the things He tells us is that we are to "walk by faith and not by sight." (II Corinthians 5:7) "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:26) "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." (Hebrews 11:3) "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:" (I Peter 1:7)

It is clear in these few examples of His Word, God does not have to look to "things that are" for solutions for "things to be." To have been an observer when He brought "all things" into existence from "no thing", we would stand with mouth agape in stark disbelief. Who among ten thousand would not say: Impossible! I saw it but I still don't believe it! Regardless of your belief, there it is! The evidence of that event and fact remains. It is undisputed by modern scientists—that moment when matter exploded into existence and continues to expand and form in wonder and awe. Look about you. New discoveries of what once was thought, impossible! continue to delight us. But, you retort: I don't see how! Precisely! Now, isn't that where you are in your present uncertainty? You don't see how? You've exhausted all reason from the best wisdom of men.

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The following is taken from the Book of New Testament Summaries.

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Dear All at adam2.org,
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