…but god… Episode 192
Transcript
“For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such a declaration as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory: “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well pleased”— and we ourselves heard this declaration made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.”
2 Peter 1:16-18 NASB2020
We are so lucky that we still live in a country that actually has a national day of prayer and for the most people are praying to our Judaea/Christian God. That day of prayers is an especially great day to bring up our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to others who don’t know Him and are not following Him though we should welcome that opportunity every day of the year.
Today’s verses are about just that. Even though Jesus lived on this earth in human form 2000 years ago, we have first hand primary source documents regarding his ministry. These documents are in the form of the Bible and books written by his apostles: Matthew, John, James and Peter. These men saw Him do unbelievable miracles, ate with Him and lived with Him. They knew Him as true followers. Therefore, it would make sense to trust in what these primary sources have to say about Jesus. He is the Son of God and nobody comes to the Father but through the Son. “Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”
John 14:6-7 NASB2020
Jesus is the messiah. He is the promised one. He has risen from the dead and it is our job as followers of His to proclaim His glorious victory over sin, thus giving us eternal life in Heaven.
Peter was speaking of the event that Matthew wrote about in His gospel:
“While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified. And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.” And raising their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus Himself alone. When they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.”
Matthew 17:5-9 NASB2020
Today share the good news with someone. Christ has died, Christ has risen, and Christ will come again.
Gracious and awesome Heavenly Father. We praise you for your perfect plan. Thanks you for the forgiveness of sin and gift of eternal life with you. Help us to share the good news of the gospel. So that others may share in the amazing gift it is to follow you! Amen…
Shalom Shalom Blessings Press in and Press on!
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