“WHY THE CHURCH ASSEMBLES”
In our day the church is being minimized and marginalized by society. Satan and his minions are on the attack. Many Christians have taken a passive, take-it-or-leave-it approach. This is not the time for believers to take a step back from church! We live on the edge of eternity and now is the time for every church member to find their place and do their part to advance the cause of Christ. Soon we will see the Founder and give an account of what He gave us to do.
The word church means “a called-out assembly.” While the purpose of the church does not end with the assembly, it does start there. Some people so emphasize that the church must work outside the walls that they neglect the gathering with God’s people. However, it is in the meeting of the New Testament church that the ministry is set in motion. It is as we come together that we are edified. As we grow, we begin to function in this world.
“MOUNT CARMEL”
The prophet Elijah called for a showdown between the God of Heaven and the prophets of Baal. The confrontation took place on top of Mount Carmel, which is located on the coast of Israel in Galilee. Each side was to choose a bullock, and whoever received an answer by fire would be the winner.
An old Jewish tradition that has no basis in Scripture, but is still interesting to learn about, holds that the prophets of Baal attempted to cheat by hiding an accomplice inside the altar. According to the legend, he was charged with lighting the underside of the wood, and thus create the illusion of a miracle, before sneaking out. According to them, this is who Elijah was talking about when he suggested that they shout louder, and maybe the god was asleep. The most common version of the legend says that the cheat was bitten by a snake sent by God and died.
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“ENJOYING THE JOURNEY IN SPANISH”
We are so grateful for the many open doors God has given this ministry recently. One exciting door is reaching Spanish-speaking people through the translation of Enjoying the Journey resources. God has raised up several faithful Christians who are working on several translation projects. We could not be more thrilled! To spearhead this effort, God has brought David Mora across our path. He is a faithful preacher and associate pastor. He loves the Lord Jesus and has given himself to gospel work. Learn more about David HERE.
Week 28: What will you believe God for this week?
“He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:18). #BELIEVE
