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Col 4:4. Please pray that I will make the message as clear as possible. The Bible in Contemporary English. Born: May 17 , 1749 Berkeley, England Death January 26, 1823 Profession: Medical-researcher. Edward Jenner. “The Vaccine". God’s Vaccine For Our Soul.
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Col 4:4 Please pray that I will make the message as clear as possible. The Bible in Contemporary English
Born: May 17 , 1749 Berkeley, England Death January 26, 1823 Profession: Medical-researcher Edward Jenner
God’sVaccineForOurSoul A good remedy to prevent bitterness
Dan 1:1 The Bible in Contemporary English In the third year that Jehoiakim was king of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia attacked Jerusalem.
Dan 1:2 The Bible in Contemporary English • The Lord let Nebuchadnezzarcapture Jehoiakim and take away some of the things used in God's temple. And when the king returned to Babylonia, he put these things in the temple of his own god.
Lesson #1 "Disobedience = pain”
Deu 28:15 The Bible in Contemporary English Israel, today I am giving you the laws and teachings of the LORD your God. And if you don't obey them all, he will put many curses on you.
Dan 1:3 The Bible in Contemporary English One day the king ordered Ashpenaz(Horse’s nose), his highest palace official, to choose some young men from the royal familyof Judah and from other leading Jewish families.
Why Me? I don’t know!
1 Ped 4:19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls… to a faithful Creator. The Bible in Contemporary English Luke 23:46 Jesus shouted, "Father, I put myself in your hands!" Then he died.
Sargent Tim Lee Preaching after Vietnam:
2- Stop complaining Pray for New Strength
Isa 40:31 But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired. The Bible in Contemporary English
Dan 1:4 The Bible in Contemporary English The king said, "They must be healthy, handsome, smart, wise, educated, and fit to serve in the royal palace. Teach them how to speak and write our language
Dan 1:5 • and give them the same food and wine that I am served. Train them for three years, and then they can become court officials." The Bible in Contemporary English
Dan 1:6 Four of the young Jews chosen were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, all from the tribe of Judah. 7 But the king's chief official gave them Babylonian names… The Bible in Contemporary English
Mmm ! 3- Don’t let the Enemy to take away your identity
…Daniel became Belteshazzar… Daniel= God is My Judge Belteshazzar =The Prince of Bel
…Hananiah became Shadrach… Hananiah = gift of God Shadrach = “the servant of Sin”
…Mishael became Meshach… Mish'ael. = who is what God is? Meshach = “the shadow of the prince,
…and Azariah became Abednego. Azariah = Held by Jehovah. Abed-Nego = Servant of Nebo
But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. 1Pe 2:9 The Bible in Contemporary English
Today’s Situation Some times things are not going as we planned. Then, what’s gonna happen?
You have no idea what is this… You can’t understand me… What do you know about this pain?…. I’m DONE, IS THE END Then, bitterness arrive:
Rom 8:37 In everything we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us. The Word of God is medicine: The Bible in Contemporary English
4- Reject bitterness
Psalm 23:4 The Bible in Contemporary English I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe.
5- Stand firm In God’s will.
The Bible in Contemporary English Daniel made up his mind to eat and drink only what God had approved for his people to eat. And he asked the king's chief official for permission not to eat the food and wine served in the royal palace. DANIEL 1:8
1 Cor 15:58 My dear friends, stand firm and don't be shaken.Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile. • 1 Cor 16:13 Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong. The Bible in Contemporary English
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