The gospel of the kingdom

Seeking Jesus First Feb. 17, 2025

Are there different levels of spiritual maturity? If so, how do you know measure yours? The Scriptures use at least three different words to describe relationship with God as it relates to maturity. The Greek word for baby is ‘nepios’ and it is used for a child who has not

Seeking Jesus First

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 14, 2025

How does our faith increase? “… but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere,” (2 Corinthians 10:15, NKJV) “And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 13, 2025

The amount of faith that God gave you is enough. “And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 12, 2025

Trusting in money hinders faith in God. “Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard

The gospel of the kingdom

Seeking Jesus First Feb. 11, 2025

We come to God with the mindset of a child. “But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does

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Seeking Jesus First Feb. 10, 2025

The kingdom of God is revealed in the planting of a mustard seed in a garden. “Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground,

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Seeking Jesus First Feb. 5, 2025

The Mystery is of the Kingdom of God is revealed through farming. “And He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? The sower sows the word. And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When

The gospel of the kingdom

Seeking Jesus First Feb. 4, 2025

What is mysterious about the kingdom of God? The good news of the kingdom of God is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The good news is that the kingdom of God is here. You can receive it now. The kingdom  and culture of heaven is available to you now. The

Discipleship

Seeking Jesus First Fe. 3, 2025

Christ Jesus declared that because He cast out demons by The Spirit of God, “The kingdom of God has come upon you.” “But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not

Sunday Morning Notes

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 Why church?

Why don’t we all just do our own disassociated fellowships? Or no fellowship at all? Why do those who have the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead need to stay physically connected to the ‘ekklesia’? The church is a nation and believers are its citizens. All of

Apostles

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 31, 2025

The Levitical Priesthood is not a model for the New Covenant Church. It doesn’t even seem to have been God’s original intention. GOD promised Moses, in Exodus 19:5–6,(paraphrased) “If you will listen and obey and keep covenant with Me, then I will make you a

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 30, 2025

Power Gifts “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the

Apostles

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 29, 2025

Why is it important for a church to be apostolic? The answer is found in the five “office” callings of the church.  Notice that “priesthood” is not one of the offices because no one is an intermediary between you and God except God, The SON, Himself, and The Holy Spirit

Apostles

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 28, 2025

The “church” is not just a congregation. The church is the ‘ekklesia’, the “called out ones”. The ‘ekklesia’ is a group of sent ones who establish God’s kingdom culture in a city or locale. The church is a group of people called out to influence culture. The ‘ekklesia’ is

Apostles

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 27, 2024

Why church? Why don’t we all just do our own disassociated fellowships? Or no fellowship at all? Why do those who have the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead need to stay physically connected to the ‘ekklesia’? “Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

Discipleship

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 24, 2025

The church of The LORD JESUS CHRIST is apostolic in nature. Jesus is apostolic. He was sent by The Father. He had a purpose when He walked on the earth. Christ Jesus appointed apostles. The twelve apostles were sent by Jesus. The twelve apostles had a purpose. The twelve apostles

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 23, 2025

What others mean for evil, God and you can turn it for good. Trust in God and in His word. “Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for

Confessions

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 22, 2025

In Christ, we have a better covenant with better promises. Pray this personalized prayer from Isaiah 54 over your self, your family and your church today. We were afflicted, Tossed with tempest, and needed God’s comfort, Behold, The LORD will lay our stones with colorful gems, And lay our

Confessions

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 21, 2025

Jesus is The Apostle and High Priest of our confession “Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,” Hebrews 3:1 Let’s start with the fact that Jesus is The Apostle of our Confession. “For He whom God

Discipleship

Discipleship - Believe in God The Father - The Abba Father, The Source of Life

Chapter 1: Believe in God The Father – The Abba Father, The Source of Life Introduction Christian discipleship begins with a foundational relationship with God the Father. In the Christian faith, God is not distant or unknowable but is revealed intimately as "Abba Father," a term that conveys both deep reverence

Seeking Jesus First

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 20, 2025

A New Creation When a man and woman marry, they become one flesh. The two are made one - a new creature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen. 2:24 “However, the spiritual is

Seeking Jesus First

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 17, 2025

The Jealous God The Scripture describes God as jealous nine times. It even gives God the name, El Qanna, God the Jealous. What draws the jealousy of God? 1. God is jealous of His Name. Do not take His Name in vain or lightly. Count the cost and serve only

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 16, 2024

What is the cost of obeying God and of obeying God’s word? It is hard to say exactly, but the cost includes persecution. For some, it is persecution unto death. “So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him:

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 15, 2025

What happens to “The fear of The LORD” in The New Covenant? “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.” (Psalm 111:10, NKJV) “Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly

Seeking Jesus First

Seeking Jesus First Jan. 14, 2025

What is the difference between being “born again” and becoming spiritually mature? These two things are not the same. One is like being born, and the other is like growing up and fulfilling purpose. How does one become a child of God and receive salvation? 1. “that if you confess