January 2023 - Miracles Build Faith

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A biblical definition of a miracle according to the King James Bible, is an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God.

Miracles can have a persuasive effect on people when they see the supernatural power of God. It was through miracles that God could know who believed and who did not believe in the manifestation of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Those people who believed in his name, would have eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

John 20:29-31               

29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Acts 2:22

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know.

John 2:23

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

Faith substantiates the power of God, and that God sent his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to fulfill his plan of salvation for mankind on earth. The miracles done proved the claims of Jesus to be the Son of God.

Mark 1:11

And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

John 20:30

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

Faith is strengthened when the supernatural presence of miracles are witnessed by people. People need faith to have a relationship with God. It is the belief in the existence and the power of God that secures your relationship with God. Without faith in God, we are wasting our time. It is impossible to please God. We cannot have a relationship with God if our faith in him and his Word (God's truth) are built on doubt. Our faith in God must be unwavering so that we can overcome obstacles in life that may seem impossible.

Matthew 17:20-21

And Jesus said unto to them, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”  

2 Corinthians 5:7

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

1 Corinthians 2:5

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Romans 1:17

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

The greatest miracle in the bible is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It proves that there is life after death. God has shown us that the resurrection of Jesus Christ demonstrates the truth by evidence that Jesus Christ was truly the Son of God; he defeated death, and reigns as Lord of all. God's word is true because the supernatural miracles that were witnessed by the disciples and the multitudes of people substantiates the power of God and his word. God is not a liar.

Romans 1:3-4

3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.

Romans 4:23-25

23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;

24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;

25 Who was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our justification.

We know that miracles are supernatural. They can be used in a good way or a bad way. God did not take away the supernatural power of Satan. When Satan arrives in Jerusalem, he will perform mind-blowing supernatural miracles to build your faith so you will think he is the ultimate messiah. The bible says that the world will be deceived by Satan, and you will think he is the ultimate messiah to come and rapture you away.

Revelation 13:11-18

11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.

12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,

14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.

15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

God's word is true. People have witnessed miracles in the world. Miracles build faith so that we will know the power of God and that God is in control of everything and everyone. The new kingdom of God is coming soon with Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords.  

Jeremiah 24:7

And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.

Psalms 119:160

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth forever.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

Decide now so you can repent and be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. On the day that you are baptized, your baptism is a miracle of the power of God. You have declared to the world that you have been reborn, and you are a follower of Jesus Christ and his doctrine. You have made a confession of your faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.  

Begin your relationship with God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ by reading the Word of God which is his truth. Your baptism is a miracle of God. Ask for wisdom and pray for understanding. 

You will be making the best decision of your life.

Salvation Guaranteed!

What a great God we have. He loves us so much. If we will live our life based on the will of God, we will have rest for our souls.  

Matthew 11:28-30

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

God is in control. So why waste your time worrying. Pray, have faith, believe that your prayers will be answered, and wait patiently for the Lord's answer. 

Psalms 37:7

Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 

Hebrews 4: 8-11 

8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

If you have lived a life pleasing to the Lord, then your name will be written in the book of life. The Lord has promised us eternal life in his new kingdom.

Matthew 25:21

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

We observe the rich, the famous, the lottery winners, and the heirs and heiresses who will inherit mass fortunes. Their money will not save their soul. No one can take anything with them when they die. Their priority in life should be to focus on God and not their circumstances. Death is unexpected. 

Psalms 37: 8-13

8 Cease from anger and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

13 The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

Learn the ways of the LORD and have peace of mind. Or do the ways of the world and have a troubled soul. It is your choice. We are here for such a short time.

2 Corinthians 13:11 

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

The Oxford Languages English Dictionary defines the word wiles used as a

noun

plural noun: wiles

1. devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants; a cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.

The Devil is Satan and is our adversary. According to www.dictionary.com adversary suggests an enemy who fights determinedly, continuously, and relentlessly.

Revelation 12:9

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Satan was created by God as an anointed cherub. Before Satan became full of pride and went against God, his name was Lucifer meaning son of the morning. 

In Ezekiel 28, you can read in detail how beautiful Satan was as an anointed cherub. Because Satan was so beautiful, pride entered him, and he stopped loving God. Satan acted as a god and not as a servant of God. He enticed one-third of the angels to join him (Revelation 12:4), and go against God.

Isaiah 14:12-15

12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

Ezekiel 28:15-18

15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity (pride) was found in thee.

16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore, I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.

18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore, will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.

The Devil wants to destroy you if you are not in his camp. Satan watches you and wants to know your weaknesses so he can deceive you away from God and his plan of redemption. He does not want your name written in the book of life. Satan wants company in the lake of fire.

Revelation 20:15

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Here are five methods of operation that Satan can use to destroy you.

1) Flattery

2) Greed

3) Scripture

4) Love

5) Self-confidence

Flattery is a negative connotation. Wikipedia defines flattery as the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the subject.     

In the last days when Satan and his fallen angels are kicked out of heaven to earth, Satan will use flattery to get the world to worship him. He is very subtle and a master of deception. Because the world is biblically illiterate and did not study the seven trumpets, the seven seals, and the seven vials in the book of Revelation; the world will think the Devil is the messiah.

The world will be looking for a messiah to save them from the horrific events taking place (Daniel 12:1 - a time of trouble such as man has never known). Enter the Devil looking just like a messiah and not the Halloween costume of the devil.

Those people who have read their bible will know we are at the sixth trumpet, the sixth seal, and the sixth vial (666) because we will still be in our flesh bodies. The true Jesus Christ comes at the seventh trumpet, the seventh seal, and the seventh vial (777) when we will be changed to a spiritual body in the twinkling of an eye (I Corinthians 15:52).

Revelation 12:7-9

7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon (Satan, the Devil); and the dragon and his angels fought,

8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Warning: Satan's goal is to be worshipped by the world. He wants to appeal to your sense of comfort zone (materialism). If you will worship him and show allegiance to his one world system (one world government, one world religion, one world bank), then he will promise you a comfortable life. He will have your debts forgiven, a chicken in every pot, and a roof over your head. A redistribution of wealth will occur so the world can see the rewards of giving allegiance to the messiah, the Devil (666= the fake messiah). 

The Word of God says that Satan deceives the world by entering peaceably and prosperously with flatteries.

Daniel 11:21

And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.

Daniel 8:24-25

24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.

25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes (Jesus Christ); but he shall be broken without hand.

Greed is used as an example in Luke 22:1-6. Satan observed Judas and saw that Judas wanted money to get power. Satan used greed to manipulate Judas to betray Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver. 

Luke 22:1-6

1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money (thirty pieces of silver).

6 And he (Judas) promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Scripture is used as an example in Matthew 4:1-10. Jesus was tempted by the Devil after he had fasted forty days and forty nights in the wilderness. The Devil knew scripture and knew Jesus was the Son of God. However, he still wanted to tempt Jesus three times by saying, "If thou be the Son of God". 

Notice that when the Devil quotes scripture in Matthew 4:6 he twists the words and adds lest at any time when the true scripture that is being quoted in Psalms 91:11-12 says:

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Matthew 4:1-10 

1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungry.

3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city (Jerusalem), and set him on a pinnacle of the temple,

6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Love is used as an example in Matthew 16:21-23. Satan observed Peter and knew how much Peter loved Jesus. Satan used Peter's love to try to stop the crucifixation by convincing Peter that he could interfere and save Jesus from any harm. Jesus being the Son of God did not need Peter to save him. Satan influenced Peter's thinking to be carnal and not spiritual. 

Matthew 16:21-23

21From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

23 But he (Jesus) turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

Self-confidence is used as an example in I Chronicles 21:1-7.

When we become too self confident, we make mistakes. Satan likes to play with our thinking by making us believe we are invincible and can do anything. David won his battles only if he prayed to God and had His blessings.

I Chronicles 21:1-3,7

1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

2 And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it.

3 And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?

7 And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.

Read Ephesians 6:10-17 and incorporate these scriptures in your daily prayer. An example might be:

Today dear Lord I put on the WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD to help me stand against the wiles of the devil. I put on the HELMET OF SALVATION to protect my mind because I know that my mind is a battlefield for Satan. Please dear Lord take my first thoughts captive so I will not entertain them and turn them into sin.

Please dear Lord help me to think on these things:

Philippians 4:8 whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, please dear Lord help me to think on these things.

I hold out the SWORD OF TRUTH which is the word of God. I know that the Spirit of truth is the Holy Spirit, my guide, and my teacher. And I thank the Holy Spirit for being my guide and my teacher. Please dear Lord  help me so that I will not quench the Holy Spirit. But develop within me the nine first fruits:

Galatians 5:22-23 love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control.

I know that the word + the Holy Spirit = the truth of God. And that unless the veil is taken away from my eyes with the help of the Holy Spirit, I will not be able to receive the truth of God. 

I take the SHIELD OF FAITH and as those fiery darts of temptation from Satan come towards me they will bounce off the shield of faith. And giving in diligence:

2 Peter 1:5-7 please dear Lord, add to my faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

I put on the BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS to protect my heart which is full of emotions. Please dear Lord help me to keep my emotions in tact (under control) so I will not act upon them and get into trouble.

GIRD MY LOINS with the word of God so that I may have spiritual discernment, so that I may know right from wrong, so that I may know good from evil.

SHOD MY FEET with the preparation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that I may walk in peace.

RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

John 16:13

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.

SUMMARY

God has given us power over our enemies including Satan, the adversary. So use that power and authority in Jesus Christ's name and ward off your enemies.

Luke 10:19

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Words of wisdom

Observe your weaknesses. Become an expert in the ways of the devil so he will not be able to trip you up and destroy you. Satan uses people and circumstances to temp you to disobey God. Satan will flee from you when you put on the whole armour of God and use the Word of God (truth), "It is written" against him. He will never quit tempting you for he is relentless, hates you, and wants you destroyed. 

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

Jesus spoke in parables to the disciples because it was not the time for others to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God.

Luke 8:9-10

9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

10 And he said, unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

The parable of the sower explains the planting of seeds of truth from the Word of God.

Luke 8:11

11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

Jesus warns us to take heed in how we hear the word of God.

Luke 8:18

18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

The four ways to hear the Word of God are:

1) Those by the way side

Luke 8:12

12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

2) On the rock 

Luke 8:13

13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

3) Fell among thorns

Luke 8:14

14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

4) On the good ground

Luke 8:15

15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

The sowing and reaping process is a cause-and-effect example. God says to plant bountifully good seeds so you will have a bountiful harvest. If we plant sparingly, then we will have a limited harvest. 

The Lord tells us in Galatians 6:7 God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

2 Corinthians 9:6

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Planting seeds of truth shares the word of God with those who are in darkness. After you have taken the time to read your bible then ask God to open doors for you so you can produce fruit for him. Make sure when you plant seeds, they are good seeds. Use scripture in the King James Version bible for reference. Do the will of God and not your own will.

The laborers are followers of Jesus Christ and his testimony teaching the Word of God to anyone who will listen. The laborers plant good seeds of truth to the children of God. It is up to God to germinate those seeds of truth so they become believers. 

Jesus told the disciples the harvest is great but there are not enough workers (teachers of the Word of God). So, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send those who will reap the harvest of souls for the kingdom of God. Jesus encouraged his followers, in addition to the work ahead of them, to pray for workers to join them.

Matthew 9:37-38

37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few;

38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.

There is an end time harvest coming when the good children will be separated from the children of the wicked one who is Satan, the devil. The good children will have the seal of God written in their forehead (the truth of God which is the Word of God). They will have their name written in the book of life. They will be able to enter the kingdom of God and have eternal life.

The wicked ones who are called the tares do not have their name written in the book of life. They have not the seal of God in their forehead and will be destroyed in the lake of fire.

Matthew 13:30

Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest, I will say to the reapers, gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Matthew 13:36-43

36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.

37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

SUMMARY

The time is at hand. Be a watchman and watch current events.

1 Thessalonians 5:3

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

1 Peter 4: 7

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer.

Come quickly dear Lord Jesus come.

Words of wisdom

What a great God we have. He loves us so much. Pray to God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour to give you eyes to see and ears to hear the truth when you study the Word of God.

In Hebrew, the word "feasts" means appointed seasons. There are seven feasts given by God to Moses in Leviticus 23. A feast would begin at sunset of one day till sunset of the second day. In Hebrew, it would be celebrated between the evenings. The Lord's Passover is the first feast and represents redemption. The Feast of Tabernacles is the last feast and represents rest.

The seven feasts are:

1) Feast of Passover 

2) Feast of Unleavened Bread 

3) Feast of Firstfruits 

4) Pentecost or Shavout or Feast of Weeks

5) Feast of Trumpets or Rosh Hashanah 

6) Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur

7) Feast of Tabernacles or the Ingathering

The first four feasts were fulfilled by Jesus Christ at his first coming to earth as told in the New Testament. These feasts represent the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

1) Feast of Passover (Nisan 14) Leviticus 23:5

The Feast of Passover represents Jesus Christ as the sacrificial lamb who shed his blood to pay the atonement for our sins so that we may be saved.

I Corinthians 5:7-8

7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

2) Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15) Leviticus 23:6

Leaven is a biblical symbol in the bible for sin. We are to emulate Jesus Christ who had no sin.

Hebrews 4:15

For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

2 Corinthians 5:21

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

1 John 3:5

And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

3) Feast of First Fruits (Nisan 16) Leviticus 23:10

When we give our firstfruits to God, we show our appreciation for the blessings that he has bestowed upon us. It is an expression of our faith and trust in Him. It is our way of honoring, glorifying, and praising God for he is great and holy.

I Samuel 12:24

24 Only fear the LORD and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

Jesus Christ was the firstfruits to be resurrected from the dead. When we die and the silver cord is parted, our spiritual body will be resurrected from the dead, and be present with the Lord.

I Corinthians 15:20,23 

20 But now is Christ risen from the dead and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

4) Pentecost (Sivan 6, fifty days after the beginning of the Feast of Unleavened Bread) Leviticus 23:16

Jesus Christ commanded the disciples that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father. The disciples would be baptized with the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of truth) and be guided into all truth.

John 16:13 

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.

Acts 1:8

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

John 16:7

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter (the Holy Spirit) will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Acts 2:1-4, 38-39

1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all in one accord in one place.

2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

5) Feast of Trumpets (Tishri 1) Leviticus 23:24

In the Old Testament, Numbers 10 tells us that the LORD specifically instructs Moses to make two trumpets of silver to be used for the calling of the assembly of people, for the journeying of the camps, and for the sounding of appointed feasts. In Leviticus 23, the LORD has Moses use the blowing of the trumpets to declare a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of the trumpets, a holy convocation for the people of Israel to assemble. 

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ fulfilled the Feast of Trumpets when he declared to Peter that the church would be built upon this rock referring to Jesus Christ as our Rock. The Word of God is the foundation of the church.

Study the Word of God so that when the trumpet sounds, you will know it is a warning. The trumpet sounds to warn us of the deceptions of Satan in these last days so we will stand firmly on the true Rock which is Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. 

The trumpet is used as a warning for the wicked to turn from their evil ways or face the wrath of God. We are living in the last days and the days are evil. God uses seven trumpets in the Book of Revelation. Learn the seven trumpets so you will not be deceived by the flood of lies and worship the antichrist (Satan).   

Matthew 16:18

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 

1 Corinthians 10:4

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

Ezekiel 33:1-5

1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:

3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blows the trumpet, and warns the people;

4 Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.

5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.

6) Day of Atonement (Tishri 10) Leviticus 23:27

The Day of Atonement was fulfilled by Jesus Christ when he became the perfect sacrifice and the veil was torn so that we could now have access to the Father. There are no more sin offerings. Read Hebrews 10 for the full content. 

In the New Testament, when we repent and are baptized, our sins are removed. Since we are not perfect human beings, and will sin again, we repent of our sins, change our ways, and return to the fold of Jesus Christ.

Instead of atoning for our sins one day a year at the Day of Atonement, we can atone for our sins at any time because Jesus Christ paid the price at the cross for our salvation. He is our passover.

7) Feast of Tabernacles (Tishri 15-22) Leviticus 23:33-44

Jesus Christ will fulfill this feast at his second coming when he returns at the seventh trumpet, the seventh vial, and the seventh seal spoken of in the Book of Revelation.

In the New Testament, Jesus went to the Feast of Tabernacle in secret after the disciples left him in Galilee.

John 7:9-12

9 When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.

10 But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

11 Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?

12 And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

John 7:37-39

37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

38 He that believeth in me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

39 (But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Spirit was not yet given; because Jesus was not yet glorified.)

The Feast of Tabernacles is the last promise that God makes to us when Jesus Christ returns at the second advent as King of kings and Lord of lords to reign over us in the new kingdom of God.

Revelation 21:1-7

1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

We should be celebrating:

1) Passover for Jesus Christ is our passover. (Read I Corinthians 5:7-8)

2) Pentecost for Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and resurrected to the Father in heaven. (Read Acts 1:9-11)

3) Feast of Tabernacles (yet to be fulfilled by Jesus Christ at the second advent)

Read the book of Revelation and learn what the seven trumpets are, the seven seals, and the seven vials.

Be ready to tabernacle with God as spoken of in Revelation 21:3.

The second advent will occur when the last trumpet is sounded and we are changed in the twinkling of an eye.

1 Corinthians 15:52

In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Jesus Christ observed and fulfilled the feasts of God except the Feast of Tabernacle which will be fulfilled at the second advent when He returns to earth. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Words of wisdom

If you have lived a life pleasing to the Lord, then your name will be written in the book of life. God has promised us eternal life in his new kingdom with Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords.

Come quickly dear Lord Jesus, come quickly.

The ultimate will of God is for his creation to worship and serve him in the eternity. God created the universe with earth being his prized possession. He created earth to be inhabited. In God's appointed time, He will deliver to us a new heaven and a new earth. God and his Son, Jesus Christ, will dwell with us in the new Kingdom of God. We will worship God in his throne and serve him in all his glory. Jesus Christ will be King of kings and Lord of lords of this perfect government in the new Kingdom of God.

Psalms 97:9

9 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

Psalms 95:3

3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Revelation 22:1-3

1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

The Word of God clearly tells us from Genesis to Revelation that no created being can stand upright apart from our Lord, Jesus Christ, the anointed one. Anything that offends God will be destroyed for He is holy. To be partakers of the Divine nature; a new heaven and a new earth that abides in righteousness will be necessitated. It will be inhabited by a "new creation" of beings who have an incorruptible spirit because flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God. After the second resurrection and judgment of the great white throne, all things that offend God will be destroyed (Revelation 20:11-15). Souls will be immortal in the Kingdom of God. Death will have been defeated through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:50-54,57

50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ezekiel 39:7

7 So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name anymore: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.

Isaiah 6:3

3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

God sent his only begotten son, Jesus Christ, to be the propitiation for our sins. He came down from heaven to do his Father's will. The will of God is whosoever believeth in Jesus Christ should not perish but have everlasting life.

1 John 2:1-2

1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

John 3:16

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Jesus Christ was bought for a price of thirty pieces of silver. He died a cruel death on the cross to pay the atonement for your sins so you could be saved. Your body is a member of Christ. You do not own your body. God owns you. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. He that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. So do not defile your body. 

Matthew 26:15

15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

1 Corinthians 6:14-20

14 And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power.

15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of a harlot? God forbid.

16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to a harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.

17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.

18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

Matthew 10:28 

28 And fear not them which kill the body but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

God gave us the Word of God which is his truth. Take the time to read the King James Version Bible. All wisdom is in the bible. Pray to God for the Holy Spirit to guide you in truth. Ask the Lord to help you do the will of God and not your own. As you read the bible, the Holy Spirit will reveal to you through scripture what he would have you do to do God's will and not your own will.

Psalms 111:10

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding has all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Bible verses related to "The Will of God".

Ephesians 5:15-17

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Wherefore be ye not unwise but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Matthew 6:9-10

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

When you are ready, repent of your sins, and be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You cannot understand the Word of God which is his truth unless you have the Holy Spirit (the spirit of truth) guiding you into all truth.

John 16:13

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.

We are in the latter days. Read Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. Time is running out. Get near to God and He will get near to you. Forsake him and he will forsake you.

Deuteronomy 4:29-31,39

29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

30 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice;

31(For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.

39 Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

We are in the latter days. Seek God and do his will. Serve God with a willing spirit and you shall reap the rewards. Will your name be written in the book of life? Will you be ready for eternity described in the book of Revelation, chapters 21 and 22? Read the bible and learn what the will of God is for your life.

God's promise to us is the new covenant.

Hebrews 8:10-11

10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

Words of wisdom

Consider your ways in these last days. Repent and be baptized. The true Jesus Christ is coming at the last trumpet (the seventh trumpet, not the sixth trumpet when Satan comes as the antichrist to be worshipped in Jerusalem). Get ready for your redemption draws near.

Luke 21:28

28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.