Jesus Wants Us To Be Humble

     Everyone needs to be humble and only exalt the Lord Jesus and not ourselves daily. If you look at the picture above you will see King Nebuchadnezzar who learned to be humble and not boast that he built Babylon by his might without the Lord Jesus. Nebuchadnezzar's boasting and pride made his body wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers, and his nails like birds' claws when he lost his reason for seven years. The only way Nebuchadnezzar's reason and kingdom was restored to him was when he acknowledged the Lord Jesus as the builder of Babylon proving that when anyone humbles and denies himself, giving glory only to the Lord Jesus, a blessing will occur. 1 Corinthians 1:31 says That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

     Take time to read the wise words of King Nebuchadnezzar at Daniel 4:37 that says Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and His ways judgment: and those that walk in pride He is able to abase. Notice that Nebuchadnezzar warns us all that when a person is proud he will be abased and humbled by the Lord Jesus. 

     DL Moody said It is wisdom for a man to humble himself and only glorify the Lord Jesus daily to escape the necessity of being humbled. 1 Corinthians 10:12 says Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. James 4:10 says Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.

     1 Corinthians 8:2 says And if any man think that he knoweth anything, he knoweth nothing as he ought to know. Brother Bob has always told people The more I know, the less I know, realizing that when someone says they know all about Jesus, they can not grow anymore because the wisdom of Jesus is infinite and proven by John 21:25. John 21:25 says And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. Brother Bob states that all the wisdom noted at preachbrotherbob is like a little dot compared to the vast infinite wisdom and knowledge that exists forever about Jesus. Keep studying the Word of God and you will never be bored with the infinite wisdom of Jesus while you daily learn new revelations that glorify the Lord Jesus. Ransack the blessed KJV 1611 Word of God. Psalm 119:162 says I rejoice at thy Word, as one that findeth great spoil.

     For my next example notice King Saul pictured above being reminded by the prophet Samuel that he was allowed to be king only when he was little (humble) in his own sight where only the Lord Jesus was glorified. Unfortunately King Saul became proud and made sacrifices and decisions without consulting the Lord, and therefore lost his anointing when David became king and replaced Saul. 

     1 Samuel 15:17 says And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the Lord anointed thee king over Israel? Notice that Psalm 84:10 says For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. DL Moody said "It is more blessed to be at the lowest position in the house of God as a lowly doorkeeper than to live as the most rich exalted emperor in an elegant palace in this wicked world."

     Blessings happen when the Lord Jesus is exalted while we daily humble ourselves. 1 Peter 5:5 says Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. 

     Paul said at 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and His grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Paul acknowledged that it was the grace of God and not himself that blessed his life. I pray in Jesus name that everyone everywhere can say along with John the Baptist at John 3:30 He (the Lord Jesus) must increase, but I must decrease.

     Pride not only occurs when a person boasts in himself without Jesus, but also occurs when a person looks at and lifts up others around him instead of glorfying the Lord Jesus. 2 Corinthians 10:12 says For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. These people who compare themselves to others lose wisdom who is Jesus because 1 Corinthians 1:30 says that the Lord Jesus is wisdom. Note that 2 Corinthians 13:5 tells us to examine ourselves instead of looking at others to avoid becoming reprobates and losing our minds. 2 Corinthians 13:5 says Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

     Notice the Lord Jesus pictured above and praise Jesus for being our best example of humility when He states to the Father at Luke 22:42 Nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. The Lord Jesus was our perfect example of humility and was willing to die on the cross of Calvary for everyone, taking away all their problems forevermore. I pray in Jesus name that everyone reading this bible study can daily say to the Father like the Lord Jesus, Not my will, but thine, be done.

     Jesus was exalted and blessed for being humble and dying for lost sinners on the cross of Calvary. Jesus is our example and we all should learn to be meek and lowly like Jesus giving all the glory to God that will produce rest, peace, and blessings. Philippians 2:8 says And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name. Jesus said at Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. The Lord Jesus told us how to receive rest. Become meek and lowly in heart daily while you exalt the Lord Jesus and you will receive rest.

     Another bible verse that shows how Jesus was blessed for being humble and dying on the cross of Calvary for our sins is Hebrews 2:9 that says But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Note that the Word of God tells us to be humble daily and bless others around you. 

     Jesus showed Brother Bob that when we are concerned about others needs, our needs will be taken care of. I used to tell other people when you get on a bus, let others get on before you, and you eventually will get a blessing and be allowed to get on the bus. Philippians 2:3 says Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Finally note that according to 2 Chronicles 7:14, the first thing we must do for God to hear us is to daily humble ourselves. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

     The other day Brother Bob discovered a precious gem in the Word of God at Isaiah 45:3. I encourage all my friends in the many nations to open their bibles to Isaiah 45:3 and I claim in Jesus name for all who forevermore read this bible study the promise of Isaiah 45:3 from our Lord Jesus that says And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

     The Lord Jesus is greater than all the silver, gold, or choicest treasures of this world. Psalm 119:72 says The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. Oliver Heywood said in 1629 "A mountain of gold and silver heaped as high as heaven is not as rich a treasure as the Word of God and the Lord Jesus." We should all rejoice about the Lord Jesus and the Word of God like a gold miner rejoices when he discovers gold worth millions of dollars. Psalm 119:14 says I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. Psalm 119:162 says I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

     The Word of God tells us that a little with the peace and contentment from Jesus is better than the riches of many wicked. Psalm 37:16 says A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. Proverbs 15:16 says Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Proverbs 16:8 says Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. Proverbs 15:17 says Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Proverbs 17:1 says Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. Remember little is much when God is in it. One person plus Jesus is more powerful than the mightiest army on this earth. 

     I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name. 

Happiness Because Jesus Removed Our Sins

     The bible lists five ways that God covers and removes your sins. Rejoice because after salvation with the Lord Jesus, your sins are forgiven forever.  Psalm 32:1 says Blessed (happy) is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Romans 4:8 says Blessed (happy) is the man to whom the Lord will not impute (keep a record of) sin. No matter what past sins you have committed, if you get saved, the Lord Jesus will remove the guilt of your past sins and totally set you free. Get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again.

     First, notice the picture above and praise the Lord Jesus for casting your sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:18 says Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger for ever, because He delighteth in mercy. He will turn again, He will have compassion upon us; He will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. DL Moody said "Our sins can't be found floating on the surface of the seas because Jesus has removed our sins in the undiscoverable depths of the seas." Our sins are not floating on the top of the sea to be discovered and soon God will remove the sea with our sins that will be forgotten and removed forever. John said at Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

     You might say why did Jesus cast our sins into the depths of the sea instead of on the backside of the moon? It's because the Lord knew that some bird was going to build a flying contraption to discover the backside of the moon. But no one has ever discovered the very bottom of the ocean where our sins are forgotten by God. Corrie Ten Boom said that God buries our sins in the depths of the sea and then puts up a sign that reads, "No fishing." 

     Second, notice the picture above of Moses looking at the back parts of God and praise the Lord Jesus for casting your sins behind His back. Isaiah 38:17 says Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.

     The face of Jesus was so bright that Moses could only look upon His back parts and live. Exodus 33:22 says And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen. After salvation with the Lord Jesus, all our sins are behind God's back where no devil can find them and haunt us because no devil can pass by the brightness of God's face. In the kingdom of God there will be no devil, bad thoughts, or any memory of our past sins. Isaiah 65:17 says For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

     Take time to read this blessed little story. There were two little boys; a christian boy and a lost unsaved boy. The christian boy said I am so happy; I got saved and God cast all my sins behind His back out of His sight. The lost unsaved boy replied so what when God turns around, He'll see your sins again. The christian boy replied; No, God can't see my sins because when God turns around, His back turns around with Him. 

     Third, notice the picture above and rejoice that your sins have been blotted out as a thick cloud. Isaiah 44:22 says I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me, for I have redeemed thee. The Hebrew definition of sins being blotted out means that our sins have been obliterated, exterminated, abolished, and destroyed forever where there is no memory of our sins.

     DL Moody described how our sins are blotted out as a thick cloud. DL Moody said you see a cloud tonight, and you get up early in the morning, and it is gone. Can you find the cloud? Never. There may be other clouds, but that cloud will never appear in the history of the universe. God says He will blot sin out like a thick cloud.

      Fourth, notice the picture above and rejoice that the Lord Jesus has removed your sins as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12 says As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He (the Lord Jesus) removed our transgressions from us. This is saying God has removed our sins forevermore because the distance from the east to the west is immeasurable. 

     I'm glad God didn't remove my sins as far as the north is from the south where the devil could find my sins and bring them to my remembrance. This is because the north and south have ending points at the north and south pole. But there is no location where the east or west ends. God removed my sins as far as the east is from the west, and the devil will not find my sins that God forgets forevermore.

     One day the devil was looking for Brother Bob and his friends' sins. The devil said I'm going to go east to find their sins and when he got to the west he realized he was going east and couldn't find our sins. Then the devil said I'm going to go west to find their sins and when he got to the east he realized that he was going west and couldn't find our sins. Tell the devil, devil you'll never find my sins because God has removed my sins as far as the east is from the west and they can't be found. And I'm not going to travel as far as the east is from the west to get reacquainted with my sins again. 

     Fifth, lets all rejoice that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 says But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. Right now friend reading this anywhere, look at Jesus Christ crucified by faith with your heart, and I claim in Jesus name all thoughts of guilt from past sins will be removed by the blood of Jesus. This is proven by Hebrews 9:14 that says How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, purge (cleanse) your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

     2 Corinthians 10:5 tells us how to remove bad thoughts and receive peace of mind. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. In other words place every bad thought by faith on the cross of Calvary with Jesus and the bad thought will immediately disappear. It's impossible to think a bad thought when you look at Jesus Christ crucified by faith. Right now close your eyes and look by faith at Jesus Christ crucified while you tell the devil I am crucified with Jesus Christ and bad thoughts will disappear. The blood of Jesus Christ is a fence that the devil can't get through to place any bad thought into your mind.

     I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.