Such a great lesson! Thank you Heather! And you’re so right, you will never know unless you were put in that position. It’s so crazy how they over look the miracle Jesus did right in front of them by healing the soldiers ear! He actually was all action! 😢 Love these Bible studies! Thanks again.❤
Thanks Heather. Great points. I used to be on an end time forum where the pastor made wanting the rapture to be soon a virtue. Therefore, to want to be in heaven with Christ more than be here and do whatever, was godly. He/she who wants to not be here the most is most spiritual. And this pastor (also semi-fringe) is mainstream and otherwise has a lot of biblical soundness and I believe is respectable. It does seem to some degree to be a sign of the times, when immaturity is encouraged by the pastorate as spiritual maturity. Strange times. Just thought to share that because of what you brought up about our will vs. His will. I understand people can get that way in forums. But it would seem the level of sophistication by which that attitude has blossomed as, seems to now be in some cases in very influential pastoral circles. And inferred (taught) as godly. Blessings.
You are right on the money! Seems to be a competition to anoint the winner in the game of "who wants to be here the least." We're so blessed to live in this time, to see what we see, know what we know, and be able to help others accordingly.
@@heatherr4825 I'm blessed you can see this. Its a breath of fresh air. I mean its kind of common sense actually. I grew up in reformed circles so i was kind of prey for "he who is most spiritual" ways of learning the word of God. PS...you have a very lovely smile. Its great to know there are hearts likes yours out there. Blessings.
Serendipitously I took in your teaching on this video after reading through Luke 22 this very morning. Whenever I have read the statement 'Satan entered Judas' I have always been puzzled by it and wondered what it could mean! Your explanation is very welcome, and I'm sure is correct, i.e. that Satan, (knowing Judas's avarice), put it into his heart to carry out his evil plot and actions. Regarding prayer, again you hit the bullseye, dear sister. So many prayers are no more than gimme lists - please can I have this, please can I have that. And then we doubt the efficacy of prayer when we don't get what we've asked for! But the Lord Jesus said we should pray according to God's will to receive an affirmative answer. This is why bible-study and prayer are equally important, the one to learn God's will, and the other to see it set in motion in our lives and circumstances, and the lives of others, through the Lord's sure response to our prayer. I think that every prayer should begin with praise. Not only is that fitting, but it also elevates our hearts when we pray. As far as praying for the salvation of others is concerned, i believe that we should pray with faith for anyone and everyone that comes into our perspective, our families and all others too, even though we don't know in advance who will and who will not come to accept the gospel truth and be saved. The calvinist will say that God has already chosen, ahead of time, those to whom He will give faith and therefore, by logical extension, from whom He will withhold it. I really don't see how someone holding this view can pray with faith at all. After all, if the Lord has already decided to withhold grace and saving faith from some people, then no amount of praying for them can avail. And since they don't know in advance who will and who won't accept the gospel, it would make prayer a very insubstantial and erratic endeavour with very little real hope or enthusiasm. Do you have any thought about interceding for others, Heather? By the way, dear Heather, just to nudge your memory, the footrace between Peter and John was to the empty tomb after Mary told them it was now empty. I suspect John was younger and fitter and perhaps taller than Peter. God bless you and all yours.
Thanks for reminding me about Peter and John! I just remember laughing when I read that. So competitive, those two! I am not the best person to answer questions on prayer. On the whole, I don't generally ask the Lord for anything. He blesses me abundantly without having to do that, so I don't need to ask. Much of that is due to my childhood and feeling like any request I made was "too much", so I have a tendency to not ask anyone for anything most of the time. God knows that and helps me out without needing to ask. It makes me all the grateful to Him that He works with my lack. I understand that all members of the body have different roles, and mine is definitely not intercessory prayer. Truth be told, I'm not very good at it. However, when I do pray for others, it is usually for comfort and peace, not for an event to occur. These are the verses that I keep in mind, regardless. But yeah, I'm definitely not the best person to give my thoughts on the concept of prayer. I simply have faith at all times that His will, will be done in all circumstances and for all affected people. And rather than praying which I'm not good at, I do this which I tend to be much better at. I John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
@@heatherr4825 I know what you mean, Heather. I recall reading how Peter asked the Lord Jesus on one occasion 'And what shall this man do?', referring to John, who was standing nearby. As I remember, the Lord more or less told him to mind his own business! For me, the funniest character in Scripture is Jonah. I cannot help laughing when I read how the Lord commanded him to go to preach in Nineveh. And what did Jonah do? He went down to the harbour and bought a ticket to go in the opposite direction! Perhaps he thought the Lord wouldn't notice till it was too late! And then, when he was on a boat caught up in a violent storm, and the crew were terrified for their very lives, where do we find Jonah? - below decks, sleeping like a baby! What a character! I can't wait to meet him! I also had to laugh when I read how Sarah laughed when she heard the three angels tell Abraham that she was going to get pregnant. Then, when the Angel said to her 'you laughed', she said 'no I didn't laugh' and the Angel said 'yes, you laughed'. She tried to deny it, but she was caught out in a fib! - a pretty harmless fib, and so unnecessary. So sweet. Then there was the young man who fell asleep when the apostle Paul was discoursing at length in a dwelling, and fell out of the window! Fortunately, Paul restored him to life. Thank the Lord for the gift of humour! p.s. Could you explain what is meant by a sin unto death?
what do you think about this idea that Satan puts thoughts in a Christians head? there seems to be some evidence i've seen in scripture, but I find myself getting really irritated when people are occupied by this kind of demon paranoia. I always mention how Satan can't do anything to us without God's permission. what is your view on all that? do you think we need to be rebuking Satan and telling him off like "I command you Satan!" ..I tend to not even think about Satan or worry at all about demonic influences. is there a balance to all that? should I be worried about "the enemy?" ..thanks!!
I would lean more toward your line of thought and not give it the time of day. It's "borrowing trouble" and creating problems where they do not exist. Going to assume Satan doesn't actually deal with peons like you and me. It's a blanket term people use, but I would doubt any fallen angels are in our ears. Maybe world leaders but not you and me. Also depends on what gateways people have in their lives, i suppose. I don't believe i have any in mine, so i don't experience issues. If I were to, I would simply ask the Holy Spirit for help in that moment. Easy peasy.
Curious to know your thoughts on the word used in Luke 22:3. It's very different language than how John describes put in his heart. The word for entering into in Luke is the same word used when the devils/demons entered into the pigs. Obviously, we know that was physical. Other times the word is used in Scripture are instances of entering into a house or a room or a city, going into your closet to pray, entering into the kingdom. Curious as to why this word that seems to mean physically going into would be more figurative and meant to be just put ideas into in this instance?
Here's what the word is defined as, per Biblehub. The Greek verb "eiserchomai" primarily means "to enter" or "to go into." It is used in the New Testament to describe both physical and metaphorical entry. Physically, it can refer to entering a place, such as a house or city. Metaphorically, it can describe entering into a state or condition, such as entering into life or the kingdom of God. The term often implies a transition from one state or place to another, highlighting the significance of the action. Is really no different than what people say when they "ask Jesus to come into their heart". He doesn't physically do that.
Such a great lesson! Thank you Heather! And you’re so right, you will never know unless you were put in that position. It’s so crazy how they over look the miracle Jesus did right in front of them by healing the soldiers ear! He actually was all action! 😢 Love these Bible studies! Thanks again.❤
I was going to comment on that. Say something to the effect of - how can you arrest the dude who just healed you?!?!?!
@@heatherr4825 one of the best movies I seen was “Risen” made in 2016 about Roman military tribune Clavius. Great movie.
Never give up 💪🏽🙏🏽
Awesome Holy spirit Teaching
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Thanks Heather. Great points. I used to be on an end time forum where the pastor made wanting the rapture to be soon a virtue. Therefore, to want to be in heaven with Christ more than be here and do whatever, was godly. He/she who wants to not be here the most is most spiritual. And this pastor (also semi-fringe) is mainstream and otherwise has a lot of biblical soundness and I believe is respectable. It does seem to some degree to be a sign of the times, when immaturity is encouraged by the pastorate as spiritual maturity. Strange times. Just thought to share that because of what you brought up about our will vs. His will. I understand people can get that way in forums. But it would seem the level of sophistication by which that attitude has blossomed as, seems to now be in some cases in very influential pastoral circles. And inferred (taught) as godly. Blessings.
You are right on the money! Seems to be a competition to anoint the winner in the game of "who wants to be here the least." We're so blessed to live in this time, to see what we see, know what we know, and be able to help others accordingly.
@@heatherr4825 I'm blessed you can see this. Its a breath of fresh air. I mean its kind of common sense actually. I grew up in reformed circles so i was kind of prey for "he who is most spiritual" ways of learning the word of God. PS...you have a very lovely smile. Its great to know there are hearts likes yours out there. Blessings.
I appreciate your comments! Thank you for taking the time. :) Blessings back atcha!
Serendipitously I took in your teaching on this video after reading through Luke 22 this very morning. Whenever I have read the statement 'Satan entered Judas' I have always been puzzled by it and wondered what it could mean! Your explanation is very welcome, and I'm sure is correct, i.e. that Satan, (knowing Judas's avarice), put it into his heart to carry out his evil plot and actions.
Regarding prayer, again you hit the bullseye, dear sister. So many prayers are no more than gimme lists - please can I have this, please can I have that. And then we doubt the efficacy of prayer when we don't get what we've asked for! But the Lord Jesus said we should pray according to God's will to receive an affirmative answer. This is why bible-study and prayer are equally important, the one to learn God's will, and the other to see it set in motion in our lives and circumstances, and the lives of others, through the Lord's sure response to our prayer. I think that every prayer should begin with praise. Not only is that fitting, but it also elevates our hearts when we pray.
As far as praying for the salvation of others is concerned, i believe that we should pray with faith for anyone and everyone that comes into our perspective, our families and all others too, even though we don't know in advance who will and who will not come to accept the gospel truth and be saved. The calvinist will say that God has already chosen, ahead of time, those to whom He will give faith and therefore, by logical extension, from whom He will withhold it. I really don't see how someone holding this view can pray with faith at all. After all, if the Lord has already decided to withhold grace and saving faith from some people, then no amount of praying for them can avail. And since they don't know in advance who will and who won't accept the gospel, it would make prayer a very insubstantial and erratic endeavour with very little real hope or enthusiasm. Do you have any thought about interceding for others, Heather?
By the way, dear Heather, just to nudge your memory, the footrace between Peter and John was to the empty tomb after Mary told them it was now empty. I suspect John was younger and fitter and perhaps taller than Peter. God bless you and all yours.
Thanks for reminding me about Peter and John! I just remember laughing when I read that. So competitive, those two!
I am not the best person to answer questions on prayer. On the whole, I don't generally ask the Lord for anything. He blesses me abundantly without having to do that, so I don't need to ask. Much of that is due to my childhood and feeling like any request I made was "too much", so I have a tendency to not ask anyone for anything most of the time. God knows that and helps me out without needing to ask. It makes me all the grateful to Him that He works with my lack. I understand that all members of the body have different roles, and mine is definitely not intercessory prayer. Truth be told, I'm not very good at it. However, when I do pray for others, it is usually for comfort and peace, not for an event to occur. These are the verses that I keep in mind, regardless. But yeah, I'm definitely not the best person to give my thoughts on the concept of prayer. I simply have faith at all times that His will, will be done in all circumstances and for all affected people. And rather than praying which I'm not good at, I do this which I tend to be much better at.
I John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
@@heatherr4825 I know what you mean, Heather. I recall reading how Peter asked the Lord Jesus on one occasion 'And what shall this man do?', referring to John, who was standing nearby. As I remember, the Lord more or less told him to mind his own business!
For me, the funniest character in Scripture is Jonah. I cannot help laughing when I read how the Lord commanded him to go to preach in Nineveh. And what did Jonah do? He went down to the harbour and bought a ticket to go in the opposite direction! Perhaps he thought the Lord wouldn't notice till it was too late! And then, when he was on a boat caught up in a violent storm, and the crew were terrified for their very lives, where do we find Jonah? - below decks, sleeping like a baby! What a character! I can't wait to meet him!
I also had to laugh when I read how Sarah laughed when she heard the three angels tell Abraham that she was going to get pregnant. Then, when the Angel said to her 'you laughed', she said 'no I didn't laugh' and the Angel said 'yes, you laughed'. She tried to deny it, but she was caught out in a fib! - a pretty harmless fib, and so unnecessary. So sweet.
Then there was the young man who fell asleep when the apostle Paul was discoursing at length in a dwelling, and fell out of the window! Fortunately, Paul restored him to life.
Thank the Lord for the gift of humour!
p.s. Could you explain what is meant by a sin unto death?
what do you think about this idea that Satan puts thoughts in a Christians head? there seems to be some evidence i've seen in scripture, but I find myself getting really irritated when people are occupied by this kind of demon paranoia. I always mention how Satan can't do anything to us without God's permission. what is your view on all that? do you think we need to be rebuking Satan and telling him off like "I command you Satan!" ..I tend to not even think about Satan or worry at all about demonic influences. is there a balance to all that? should I be worried about "the enemy?" ..thanks!!
I would lean more toward your line of thought and not give it the time of day. It's "borrowing trouble" and creating problems where they do not exist. Going to assume Satan doesn't actually deal with peons like you and me. It's a blanket term people use, but I would doubt any fallen angels are in our ears. Maybe world leaders but not you and me. Also depends on what gateways people have in their lives, i suppose. I don't believe i have any in mine, so i don't experience issues. If I were to, I would simply ask the Holy Spirit for help in that moment. Easy peasy.
Curious to know your thoughts on the word used in Luke 22:3. It's very different language than how John describes put in his heart. The word for entering into in Luke is the same word used when the devils/demons entered into the pigs. Obviously, we know that was physical. Other times the word is used in Scripture are instances of entering into a house or a room or a city, going into your closet to pray, entering into the kingdom. Curious as to why this word that seems to mean physically going into would be more figurative and meant to be just put ideas into in this instance?
Here's what the word is defined as, per Biblehub.
The Greek verb "eiserchomai" primarily means "to enter" or "to go into." It is used in the New Testament to describe both physical and metaphorical entry. Physically, it can refer to entering a place, such as a house or city. Metaphorically, it can describe entering into a state or condition, such as entering into life or the kingdom of God. The term often implies a transition from one state or place to another, highlighting the significance of the action.
Is really no different than what people say when they "ask Jesus to come into their heart". He doesn't physically do that.