Real Biblical Manna

There is something fascinating about exploring the unknown. Because of this, men seek to uncover the secrets of the ocean floor, to search the deep recesses of caves, and to penetrate the densest jungle. As man searches out these secrets he unconsciously comes into contact with God, the Author of all creation. For this reason, it is sometimes said that God has revealed Himself through the book of nature.  

There is another book of God that is even more interesting to explore. That book is the Bible. This lesson leads us into a preliminary exploration of our textbook; the Bible. Here we learn only a few facts about the most wonderful book in the world.  

The parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke 10: 30-37. It is about a traveler who is stripped of clothing, beaten, and left half dead alongside the road. First, a priest and then a Levite comes by, but both avoid the man. Finally, a Samaritan happens upon the traveler. Samaritans and Jews despised each other, but the Samaritan helps the injured man. Jesus is described as telling the parable in response to the question from a lawyer, "And who is my neighbor?". In response, Jesus tells the parable, the conclusion of which is that the neighbor figure in the parable is the man who shows mercy to the injured man—that is, the Samaritan.

But, What about the InnKeeper? Let's take a look at his often overlooked role in this powerful parable. We will also discuss 10 Scriptural keys to staying positive during the storms of life.

JESUS’ ULTIMATE SACRIFICE GIVES US CONFIDENCE TO APPROACH GOD, KNOWING WE ARE FORGIVEN. NOW JESUS IS REVIEWING OUR LIVES BEFORE RETURNING, SO THERE’S NO QUESTION THAT HIS JUDGMENTS ARE MADE IN LOVE.

The ultimate sacrifice gives us the assurance that God wants no one to perish. We are forgiven. God only asks that we repent and turn away from our sins and continue to walk with His character.  As our lives are being reviewed in judgment. How will you stand on that great day?

 John 5: A Healing and a Discourse. Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda.  Do you have a spirit of rejection at work in your life? Let's study through John 5 and unpack the Spirit of Rejection Strongholds.

It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals.  We learn from scripture that these are not individual "fruits" from which we pick and choose. Collectively, these are the fruits that all Christians should be producing in their new lives with Jesus Christ.   

Philippians 4:8 / 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - The enemy wants you to remain consumed in isolation. Silent erosion from emotions that are not dealt with create secondary emotions that we express through anger, depression, seclusion, etc. Share what you feel.  

Holding onto regrets will always hold us back from living the life God wants us to live. When we focus on our past mistakes it causes us to run from the life God created us to live.  

Before we begin to ask anything of God we make clear our gratitude for what He has already done. Spend great quality time with Jesus. Give him praise, intercede for others and speak His Word.  

If you’ll let the Word of God find a home in your heart, you’ll be motivated to do what’s right! What motivates you to pray? Is it needs? Is it stress?  

After Joshua passed; what happened when the new generation of Israel didn't remember the Jordan crossing?  

In the Bible there are many different names given to the One True God. He is the God of miracles and nothing is impossible for Him. What ever word you use when you call upon the name of God, remember to call in reverence and in love for the word that expresses the essence of God in His most intimate relationship with you is LOVE, for God is love.There is nothing as powerful as the name of our Lord God. What names do you use for HIM?  

We often make panic prompted mistakes from quick chaotic decisions. Let's look at Abraham's panic mistakes and bring them into present-day scenarios and "ances".  

We often hide our pain. But, is that really going to help? In order to fix a problem, we must first admit we have the problem. We can ask the Lord to help us and guide us in the direction that we need to be going in. There are no painful experiences that God can't touch and use for his glory. The Bible gives us many reasons why it is so important that we give these hurts over to the Lord.  

(Scripture: Luke 5:12-13 ) One of the great principles of the Bible: God does not play favorites! God will do for you what he has done for others if you will meet the same conditions. Quit looking at the wound and look for the restoration. Quit looking at the scars and just say God make me over.  

Hope: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. God creates beauty from nothing. The things you hope for are important to God! God is a faithful God working on our behalf.  

The burdens of life can be overwhelming. It is easy to develop and feed a victim spirit. We become discouraged and sing “the blues”. Maybe we have lost our job, lost a loved one, family break-up, sickness or a traumatic event.  

Scripture Foundation - Matthew 15:21-28 {Wait - stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens} We are constantly waiting whether we are at a traffic light, doctor’s office or checkout line. What do you do when you have to wait on God?

I couldn’t help myself. It was on sale. I was just so mad! Identifying temptations and getting ahead of triggers.

Enoch pleased God. Hebrews 11:5-6 Hebrews 11:5-6 (NKJV) 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.  

If your faith was a type of virus; would it make people spiritually healthy or spiritually ill?  

It’s God’s Way or the Highway! - 2 Samuel 6:3-8 &1 Chronicles 13:6-12 What causes a person to forsake the rules and do what they want to do? What happens when we get comfortable in doing things our way and not God’s way?  

Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 New International Version (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  

(Scriptural Foundation: Proverbs 16) - 9 Principles of a Godly leader.  

In Luke 12 Jesus told a parable of a man who was blessed with a large harvest. The man did not remember that it was God who gave him the harvest. Instead, he decided to hoard it for himself. Later, this man would lose everything. Because none of his harvests could preserve his life, he was considered a fool. Remember your source! – Ephesians 5:20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  

There is ONLY ONE unlimited source. When the friends are gone, money is gone, the job is gone, the family are gone ...the always faithfully remaining unlimited source is God. Plug in! Recharge! Connect!  

Times will not always be enjoyable, but never fear because the Lord is on your side. God has a will, a purpose and a plan for your life. Paul… Philippians 4:10-11 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  { Source Usage Credit - Goalcast https://www.goalcast.com/2018/05/14/ian-humphrey/ }

Matthew 6:27 (NIV): Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]? Matthew 6:31-32 - 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Anxiety & worry cause Physical and Emotional Problems: Fear to Act, Withdrawal, Hesitation , Unwise Decisions (Quick Chaotic Decisions) • Spiritual Decay (Not believing in God’s power) • 40% of what you worry about will never happen • 30% of what you worry about or fear are things that happened in the past and can’t be changed • 10% of what we worry about are considered by most to be insignificant issues • 12% of what we worry about are issues about our health that will not happen • This means that 92% of what we fear or worry about will never take place