Note for 2024/08/03

Hebrews 9:1-28 KJV

[1] Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. [2] For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. [3] And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; [4] which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; [5] and over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. [6] Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. [7] But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: [8] the Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: [9] which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; [10] which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. [11] But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; [12] neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. [13] For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: [14] how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? [15] And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. [16] For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. [17] For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. [18] Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. [19] For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, [20] saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. [21] Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. [22] And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. [23] It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. [24] For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: [25] nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; [26] for then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. [27] And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: [28] so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

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Do you understand what you just read, what you stand in the hearing of? In times past, I have said that what Christ has done for us is perfect. So while the blood of pure animals were needed in the past for sanctification and the cleansing of what is temporary, so the Blood of Christ covered that which is everlasting, which is the souls of mankind. In both instances, it requires participation. In the old, the animal was brought as a gift of sacrifice to the tabernacle, but in the new, faith is required in the One Who Shed His Blood for All. Though the comparisons are complex to understand, especially for those who have little knowledge of these things; the language can be understood and believed. Let's then make it a little easier to understand. The believer then, had to travel to the Temple Mount, but we must come to Christ Jesus, Who was this sacrifice for us, though dying for us, now He lives. As Christ died for us, now we should live for Him.

Yes, friends; this is indeed about life and death. And while the soul is destined to go beyond the grave, to what and who shall it go? Today, we, here at our house, are having a memorial for an aunt that passed. The living giving a memorial for the dead, in a remembrance of a life lived. For Ruth, this race of life is done, while we are running still. So as we greet and mourn our loss, she has gone on to what comes next. While the dust that came from the earth must return to the earth, the breath in her must return to where it came from. As Christians, we are familiar with this mystery in the Word of GOD and by what our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, spoke of. For her, the time is done; all choices were made and she will meet that end she chose. But we... We still live, our breath is still in us. We can still choose. How much time we have left is only known to GOD. Of all the words in the Word of GOD, we can conclude that it is best to know our choice in every breath.

Of comfort, in truth; all I have to give is what the Word gave us. The rest is just guessing friends. As I hope that you will make the right choice, so I hope that Ruth did; who of mankind truly knows the secret conversation of the heart?

Today’s text gives us an assurance that Jesus Christ is duly qualified. As the Lamb of GOD, sacrificed for all mankind unto the forgiveness of sin and the salvation of the souls of us all. As Aunt Ruth made all her choices and it is done, what is the response of your soul on this day to Him? For we live day-by-day, from one breath to the next in the present. Yesterday gone and tomorrow not promised, here on Earth. The present is all we have for sure, and even our next breath is in hope. Serve the Lord then as you breathe, let your choice be clear in every breath.

Shalom

YouVersion Bible Verse of the Day

Psalm 20:7 KJV

[7] Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

https://bible.com/bible/1/psa.20.7.KJV

From Psalms

Psalm 20:1-9 KJV

[1] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob defend thee; [2] Send thee help from the sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion; [3] Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. [4] Grant thee according to thine own heart, And fulfil all thy counsel. [5] We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: The LORD fulfil all thy petitions. [6] Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; He will hear him from his holy heaven With the saving strength of his right hand. [7] Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: But we will remember the name of the LORD our God. [8] They are brought down and fallen: But we are risen, and stand upright. [9] Save, LORD: Let the king hear us when we call.

https://bible.com/bible/1/psa.20.1-9.KJV

On Prayer

Matthew 18:18-19 KJV

[18] Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. [19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.18.18-19.KJV

Exodus 32:9-12 KJV

[9] And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: [10] now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. [11] And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? [12] Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.

https://bible.com/bible/1/exo.32.9-12.KJV

Of Life and Death

In memory of Aunt Ruth

Genesis 2:7 KJV

[7] And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

https://bible.com/bible/1/gen.2.7.KJV

Luke 23:39-43 KJV

[39] And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. [40] But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? [41] And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. [42] And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. [43] And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

https://bible.com/bible/1/luk.23.39-43.KJV

John 11:33-44 KJV

[33] When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, [34] and said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. [35] Jesus wept. [36] Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! [37] And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? [38] Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. [39] Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. [40] Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? [41] Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. [42] And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. [43] And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. [44] And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.11.33-44.KJV

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