Bragging On Jesus

The Gospel and Sharing the Gospel

Proverbs 6:34 For jealousy makes a man furious, and he will not spare when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; he will refuse though you multiply gifts. Spouse Thief By Daniel Castor When I was a child I got a brand new metallic blue bike. It was my pride and joy and I rode it all over the neighborhood. One day a friend form school saw me out riding my bike and he ask for a turn. We took turns for a while and he like my new bike too. He lived several blocks away and ask if he could borrow it for the night so he could get home on time. I didn’t want him to get in trouble so I said sure, knowing I’d be able to walk over and get it the next morning. I was up bright and early and I woke my friend. He went to grab the bike and Much to my surprise the bike was gone. He swore up and down that he had no idea where it was. I was crushed my new bike was gone. Week after week went by and still no sign of my favorite bike. He told me story after story of what might have happened to it and all his

Week 6 Lincoln University - Knowing The Gospel We Share / Robin Aylor This week is knowing what we will share and that it is Gods Spirit, Gods Mercy and Grace, his choosing us and them, Gods quickening, God's word, God's help that we share it and make it clear and that others respond in faith. We must make sure we do not rely on the flesh but on God.

Proverbs 7:24 And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth. 25 Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths, 26 for many a victim has she laid low, and all her slain are a mighty throng. 27 Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death. What young man out there dose not think himself invincible? And what strapping young lad doesn’t consider himself strong. Even at the ripe old age of nine there is not much that my small framed skinny armed son doesn’t think he can handle. He is always up for a Chalange when it comes to feats of strength and he is slow to admit that some things are just to much for him to handle. As much as it pains me to say this I think I am much the same way. I think all me have this built in to them. We thing that we are tuff enough to handle whatever comes our way. But Solomon gives us a stern warning here. There is indeed something that even the strongest of men need to be afraid of. Her name is the seductress. O

Proverbs 6:30 People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his appetite when he is hungry, 31 but if he is caught, he will pay sevenfold; he will give all the goods of his house. 32 He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself. 33 Wounds and dishonor will he get, and his disgrace will not be wiped away. To Catch A Thief By Robin Aylor When a hungry person steals food or money to buy food it is easy to have sympathy for such an individual. As long as we don’t know who they really are and all we know is they were hungry… we tend to show compassion… But when they are caught and we find out that they were hungry because they were too lazy to work our view of their crime may possibly be swayed. However, that being said it really doesn't matter if they stole from others because of a lack of a desire to work or a lack of opportunity... when they are caught and come before a just judicial system their deeds are weighed in the balance of the letter and intent of the law. The hoo

Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. What's That Around Your Neck? By Robin Aylor Many parents teach their children basic truths through commands and rules. For example, don’t touch the fire on the stove, pick up your toys, share with others, don’t play in the street… or always wear clothes when you go outside… These are commandments and teachings we should take with us into adulthood and never ignore. I actually remember something about those last two… (playing in the street and going outside without clothes on) I think it was the mid to late 70’s in Dodge City Kansas as I watched a streaker on a motorcycle puttering up Boot Hill. If I am not mistaken he was being followed by a Police car with sirens a blaring. Our text says to tie them around your neck. The p

Lincoln University Week 5 (Class: Bragging On Jesus) Statement Of Purpose

Proverbs in 365 Devotions Proverbs 6:27 Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned? 28 Or can one walk on hot coals and his feet not be scorched? 29 So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife; none who touches her will go unpunished. Carry Jesus Close To Your Heart Robin Aylor And so here we see Solomon, the wisest man alive asking two seemingly foolish questions. Back then if there were video cameras and you-tube… I just wonder how many people would film themselves putting these questions to the test. What… you wanna give it a try? Really? Ok then lets roll! Here ya go then… don’t be alarmed; this is a small fire… only a single flame from this cheap lighter. Alright then, i’m bringing it towards your chest… Steady… You want me to come closer? Ok, for the sake of science then… just a little closer. Woe!!! Oh no!!! I think your shirt is on fire… Stop! come back! Let me put it out! Roll over!… No! No! Your hair is on fire! Don’t put it out with that. It’s a container of gasoline

Proverbs in 365 Devotions Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. Does Any Part Of Your Tongue Need Cut Off? Daniel Castor Did you know the average person speaks around 16,000 word a day. That’s a whole lot of talk. What kind of words are coming out of our mouth? Well that really all depends... if you work in a fast food drive through you may say the phrase, “how may I help you” a couple of hundred times a day. If you are a librarian your words may be few and your shushes may be plentiful. if you are a grandma probably say things like sure you can do whatever you want. But, If you are a parent your favorite words are probably “absolutely not” and “stop that right now” All sorts of different things come out of different peoples mouths. That is the point that is being made in this proverb. And he gives us two clear examples. Take a look at a ri

Proverbs in 365 Devotions Proverbs 10:24 What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25 When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever. Be Ready Brad Chase When I was younger, my mother would leave my older brother and I at home alone while she went to work. The night before, she would give a to do list of things that need to be done by the time she returned for lunch and a list for the end of the day. Without fail, one of us played the goody two shoes roll and did his chores and the other would slack off. The slacker felt he had all the time in the world. (trust me on this. I know exactly what the slacker was thinking. It was more often than not, me.) The morning would roll by and my brother would not only do his chores to stay out of trouble, he would also do mine to please my mom. No one would get in trouble at lunch. But then... round 2 would begin. We would argue and fuss because he felt I owed him and I should

Lincoln University - Bragging On Jesus Week 4 - Kingdom Economy

Proverbs 8:25 Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 before he had made the earth with its fields, or the first of the dust of the world. 27 When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, 28 when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, 29 when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, 30 then I was beside him, like a master workman, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, 31 rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the children of man. ​ In The Beginning Robin Aylor Throughout Proverbs we have continued to see Wisdom as a virtuous woman but now she begins to unveil herself from that metaphor and we receive more insight into who this person truly is. Something else has changed; Wisdom is now speaking in the first person. This one who was with God before the world.

Proverbs 9:13 The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing. 14 She sits at the door of her house; she takes a seat on the highest places of the town, 15 calling to those who pass by, who are going straight on their way,

Proverbs 9:16-18 Keith Frutiger

Proverbs 10:26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. The word of the day is irritate. If you’ve never tried the vinegar on the teeth, it hurts. It’s got a sour taste and a smell that about gags you. It’s cold and that makes your whole mouth hurt. Imagine sinking your teeth into a big ball of tin foil. Those with cavities or filling are cringing at just the thought. It’s painful, uncomfortable, dissatisfying and down right irritating. The vinegar to the teeth isn’t all together common. But the smoke in the eyes, that is. Weather it’s from a grill in the back yard, an unplanned fire that your trying to control or last nights dinner that you forgot to set a timer for. Most of us have had smoke in the eyes. It’s hot and stings. It makes your eyes blood shot and watery while oddly enough, dry as the Sahara desert. One good puff of smoke strait to the eyes will make you wish you had Ben Stein on speed dial for some Clear Eyes eye drops. The passage today

Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. 28 The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. 29 The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. 30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. Always takin stands, hugh? for yourself Stompin, fussin, you curse and yell Really; a sincere thought for others? You gloat and strain your throat, you take your lovers “Where is this so called Maker? Ground Shaker?” “Can you hear my descending evil laugh, Ha ha ha ha ha” “See I am the taker, the money maker” “I fear no one’s wrath” But somewhere, a righteous man loves the Lord His heart is like full of delight and stuffed with joy All righteous desires come right to his door Much better than Prime, no one can destroy What is your quest? Always straining… never attaining? Being truly blessed or always depressed? Stressed in the mess that ends in death? Does th

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Bragging on Jesus Week 3 - John 4 -Woman at the Well

A study of God's word to see his glory and be transformed; then to think through and ponder and paraphrase and order our words into sentences that articulate this awesome truth God has shown us through creative writing. Our goal and mission is to delight in God through Jesus and by the Holy Spirit and share his glory with others. This Week Assignment: Write a devotional from the last 8 words Jesus spoke in the book of John. John 21:22 Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!”

A study of God's word to see his glory and be transformed; then to think through and ponder and paraphrase and order our words into sentences that articulate this awesome truth God has shown us through creative writing. Our goal and mission is to delight in God through Jesus and by the Holy Spirit and share his glory with others. This week: Write a prayer from John 15:1-11