Obeying And Disobeying

     Let's learn about the importance of obeying and respecting our parents and grandparents. But there is one time to disobey a family member. Disobey a family member that tells you to deny the Lord Jesus or the Word of God. Always show respect for your parents and grandparents, but let them know that the Lord Jesus comes first in your life. In other words call your parents and grandparents and tell them you love them, but remember that the Lord Jesus comes first above family.

      Jesus said at Matthew 10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. If you are reading this and you are so busy with your family and the cares of this fading world that you have taken no time for Jesus, I pray in Jesus name that you will get saved and make time for Jesus, read the Word of God, and fellowship with saved christians. 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.

     Deuteronomy 6:6 tells us about a reward that we will receive if we talk about Jesus and the Word of God daily with our family. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. 

     Deuteronomy 6:10 says And it shall be, when the Lord thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildest not, And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full; Then beware lest thou forget the Lord, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

     In the above picture the little girl is respecting her grandfather and this makes him happy. There are many scriptures in the bible that tell us to respect our parents and grandparents. Ephesians 6:1 says Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Notice that it says in the Lord. Therefore if your parent or grandparent tells you to do something that is not godly do not obey their ungodly requests. 

     My orthodox Jewish parents told me to deny the Lord Jesus. They told me it was either Jesus or them with their millions of dollars. To the glory of the Lord Jesus, Brother Bob disobeyed their wishes, chose to serve the Lord Jesus, and openly confessed that Jesus is God to the world. To this day I still respect my parents and honor them, but Jesus comes first in my life. Jesus has blessed me for forty two years and with no Jewish relatives for support, Jesus has supplied all my needs and blessed me to give to orphans, widows, and many poor people. Psalm 27:10 says When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.

     Here's some more scriptures about honoring parents from my friend Vince the bus driver. Every day when I ride home on the COTA bus in Columbus, Ohio Vince the bus driver and myself talk about Jesus when we ride down the I70 highway while about 50 people listen to the Word of God. Exodus 20:12 says Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 1 Timothy 5:1 says Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren. The Lord Jesus respected and honored His earthly parents Mary and Joseph. Luke 2:51 says And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but His mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

     Let's learn about some bible stories where children disobeyed their parents in order to serve the Lord Jesus. Jesus blessed these children who chose to serve the Lord Jesus instead of a family members ungodly requests. Notice the picture above of King Asa removing his mother Maachah from being queen because she had made an idol in a grove (unholy trees set up near an altar). Like Gideon who chose to serve God and remove his father's altar to Baal and the surrounding unholy grove trees, Asa also chose to serve God and remove his mother Maachah's idol and grove.

     2 Chronicles 15:16 says And also concerning Maachah (whose name means oppression) the mother of Asa the king, he removed her from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron. Because Asa honored the Lord Jesus more than his mother Maachah, the Lord Jesus blessed Asa with great peace in the land. 2 Chronicles 15:19 says And there was no more war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa.

     Notice the picture above of Jonathan disobeying his father Saul's wishes to kill his friend David. Saul became so furious with rage when Jonathan defended David that he cast a javelin at Jonathan to smite and kill his own son. 1 Samuel 20:27 says And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor today? And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem. 

     1 Samuel 20:30 says Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done? And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.

     Jonathan disobeyed his father Saul's wishes to kill David and honored the Word of God and the Lord Jesus knowing it was wrong to kill David who was innocent and anointed of God. Because Jonathan showed kindness to David and helped David escape from Saul, after Jonathan died, Jonathan's descendant Mephibosheth was blessed by David and sat with King David at the royal banquet daily. Now my final example of a child that disobeyed his father was when Gideon disobeyed his father Joash and removed the altar of Baal and the grove that his father Joash made.

     The story of Gideon disobeying his father Joash to serve the Lord Jesus is recorded at Judges 6:25 and says And it came to pass the same night, that the Lord said unto him, Take thy father's young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it. Judges 6:30 says Then the men of the city said unto Joash, Bring out thy son, that he may die: because he hath cast down the altar of Baal, and because he hath cut down the grove that was by it. And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar. Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar.

     The Lord Jesus blessed Gideon for disobeying his father and removing the altar of Baal and the grove. Joash protected Gideon and said let Baal plead for himself. Of course Baal did not plead for himself and Gideon's life was spared, and the Lord Jesus blessed Gideon to win many battles against the Midianites with just lamps, pitchers, and trumpets. Like Gideon, forty two years ago Brother Bob left everything, money, family, and all his Jewish relatives to serve the Lord Jesus and has been tremendously blessed with joy, peace, and strength that only Jesus and not this world can supply.

     Notice the picture above of Daniel refusing to obey the law of the land to stop praying. Pray for your leaders, presidents, governors, and kings while you obey godly laws. Pay your taxes, don't steal, be honest toward all people, and don't speed when you drive a car. Obey the laws of the land. But be like Daniel in the picture above and do not obey a law of the land that tells you to deny the Lord Jesus or the Word of God.

     Daniel refused to disobey God's command at 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to pray without ceasing. Daniel was so bold that he opened his windows toward Jerusalem and let everyone see him praying. Daniel was willing to lay down his life for the Lord Jesus even when he knew that if he kept praying, the law of the land was to throw him into the den of lions. Jesus honored Daniel for disobeying the king's law and delivered Daniel from the den of lions. You can read this story in Daniel 6 of your bibles. Note that the men that accused Daniel of praying were thrown into the den of lions and lost their lives. Psalm 105:15 says Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

     Peter and John chose to serve the Lord Jesus instead of an ungodly law. The rulers told Peter and John that it was against the law to mention the name of Jesus. The rulers told Peter and John that if they kept talking about Jesus they would be put into prison. Acts 4:18 says And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

     Peter and John disobeyed the law of their government and kept preaching about Jesus. Jesus was so good to Peter and John that after they were thrown into prison for preaching about Jesus, an angel released them from prison and told them to keep witnessing Jesus everywhere. Peter, John, and the apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus Christ. 

     Acts 5:40 says And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. 

     If you have suffered and been persecuted for serving Jesus like the apostles, rejoice and keep witnessing Jesus everywhere. The Lord Jesus will bless you with great joy, peace, and strength to overcome this troubled world. Jesus said at John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace, in the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

     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.   

Heavenly Revelations

     You all might say what is Brother Bob up to now with a picture above of a compass with only three directions east, west, and south. I guarantee that after you read this bible study the above picture will make you sing praises to the Lord Jesus. Open your bibles to Psalm 75:6 where the Word of God says For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another. Now notice that Psalm 75:6 only mentions three directions east, west, and south but does not mention NORTH.

     Let's learn why promotion does not come from the east, west, or south. If you look east or west on this earth to man there is no promotion. Of course if you look south to the devil there definitely is no promotion. The outlooks bad and the downlooks worse, but the uplook is looking pretty good. And if you have the right uplook, you'll have the right outlook and win lost souls to our Lord Jesus. Therefore Brother Bob says LOOK UP NORTH TO JESUS and you will definitely be promoted. If we all trust in Jesus daily, Ephesians 3:20 promises Now unto Him (Jesus) that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Philippians 4:13 promises I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

     Throughout history northern countries have always won battles in war. Promotion and victory always comes from the north. Babylon north of Egypt conquered Egypt. Assyria north of Babylon conquered Babylon. Greece and Alexander the Great north of Assyria conquered Assyria. Rome north of Greece conquered Greece. The Vandals, Goths, Visigoths, and Huns located in Germany north of Rome conquered Rome. After World War II, England and Russia allies with America north of Germany and Japan conquered Germany and Japan. The north beat the south in the American Civil War.  North Vietnam won the war against South Vietnam. North Korea did not lose the war against South Korea. But rejoice because the Lord Jesus who is north of every nation and people will conquer everything, win the final battle, and be King of this earth for 1000 glorious years during the millennium. 

     Here's some scriptures about looking north to Jesus for blessings. Psalm 24:7 says Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah. Psalm 121:1 says I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 48:1 says Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Beautiful for situation, (defined to the heights), the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides (defined to the coasts) of the NORTH, the city of the great King.

      What is the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek letters pictured above? The old testament is written in Hebrew and the new testament is written in Greek. The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet is Alef and the last letter of the Hebrew alphabet is Tav. The first letter of the Greek alphabet is Alpha and the last letter of the Greek alphabet is Omega. Jesus said at Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty (the Greek definition is Almighty God). Tell Muslims everywhere that at Revelation 1:8 Jesus Himself proclaimed that He is Almighty God.

     Revelation 1:8 tells us that Jesus is our Alpha and Omega, our Alef and Tav, and our A to Z. In other words JESUS IS THE WHOLE PACKAGE AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED. JESUS IS THE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING. Zechariah in the old testament referred to Jesus as Alef Tav. If you look at the Hebrew letters to the scripture Zechariah 12:10 you will find that Jesus is called the Alef Tav or the Alpha and Omega. Zechariah 12:10 says And I will pour upon the House of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon ME (ME in Hebrew letters is Alef Tav or JESUS) whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for Him, as one mourneth for his only Son, and shall be in bitterness for Him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

     The prophet Amos also had a revelation about the Lord Jesus in the old testament at Amos 8:9. Now remember when our Lord Jesus died on the cross, there was darkness over all the land from the sixth to the ninth hour. Now in Hebrew time the first hour started at 6AM. So this meant when Jesus died on the cross of Calvary, there was darkness on a clear day from 12 noon to 3PM.  Amos 8:9 says And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord God, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day. Amos prophesied and predicted the exact time of darkness at 12 noon when Jesus was crucified on the cross of Calvary.

     Notice the picture above of the names of the 12 tribes of Israel located on the 12 gates of the kingdom of God. Now another word for gate is door and Jesus is the door or gate to enter into the kingdom of God. Jesus said at John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Now when we all get to the kingdom of God we will all see the names of the twelve tribes of Israel on three gates in the east, three gates in the west, three gates in the south, and three gates in the north. The revelation Jesus gave Brother Bob is that the Hebrew meanings for every one of the 12 tribes refers to Jesus.

     Here is a list of the twelve tribes of Israel with their Hebrew definitions. Every definition refers to Jesus. 1) Reuben-Behold A Son (Jesus is the Son of God) 2) Simeon-Heard (Jesus hears us always and blesses us all) 3) Levi-Joined To (We all are Joint Heirs with Jesus) 4) Judah-Praised (With Jesus There Is Constant Praise) 5) Zebulun-Exalted (Jesus will be exalted to be King of kings forevermore) 6) Issachar-There is Recompense (Jesus is our Reward; Jesus said at Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be) 7) Manasseh-Causing to forget (With Jesus saints forget all bad thoughts and the devil) 8) Gad-Troop (Jesus is the Captain of the Lord's Host defined in Hebrew at Joshua 5 to be the General or Commander in Chief of the Army or Troop of Warring Angels led by the Archangel Michael) 9) Asher-Happy (Jesus will forevermore make us all happy) 10) Naphtali-Wrestling (Jesus suffered for us all on the cross and obtained eternal life for us all) 11) Joseph-Jehovah Has Added (Jesus will give us all exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us) 12) Benjamin-Son Of the Right Hand (Jesus is exalted forever and sits at the right hand of the Father in the kingdom of God). In conclusion, Jesus is the only way, door, gate, and entrance into the kingdom of God.

     I pray in Jesus name that anyone reading this will get saved so they can enter the door (gate that is Jesus) to the kingdom of God. 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.

     Notice the two pictures above and say to Jesus, Lord Jesus you are worthy to be crowned with many crowns. Like the 24 elders it would be a privilege for Brother Bob to cast his crowns before the Lord Jesus and sing the old hymn Bring forth the royal diadem and crown Him Lord of all. Revelation 19:12 says Jesus will have many crowns. The scripture says His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns; and He had a name written, that no man knew, but He Himself. And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and His name is called The Word of God.

     The scripture about the 24 elders is at Revelation 4:10 and says The four and twenty elders fall down before Him that sat on the throne, and worship Him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne.

     A puritan in 1633 also had a revelation of the above pictures and saw the King being crowned when Joab after conquering Rabbah made sure the crown went on King David's head. The puritan wrote Let's all be like Joab when he took the city of Rabbah with David's soldiers and was willing to have the crown set on King David's head. Likewise, when Jesus hath enabled us all by His Spirit to cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and to bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ, we should all set the crown of glory upon the head of Jesus alone and not suffer the least part of His honour to remain in our hands.

     The puritan was referring to 2 Samuel 12:26 that says And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city. And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters. Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name. And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance.

     The above pictures of the crowns and Jesus remind me of Melchizedek which is another name for Jesus. Hebrews 7:1 defines who Melchizedek is and says For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of Righteousness (This is Jesus because according to 1 Corinthians 1:30 God made Jesus to be righteousness), and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of Peace (This is also Jesus because Jesus gives us all peace that passeth understanding); Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

     Abraham truly gave Jesus a crown and confessed that he won the victory because Jesus died for him at the cross of Calvary when he and Melchizedek remembered Jesus when they both brought forth bread and wine and celebrated the true passover. Jesus who is Melchizedek was having passover with Abraham and told him Abraham do this in remembrance of me. Jesus told Abraham to always daily remember what was accomplished at the cross of Calvary. Genesis 14:18 says And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and He was the priest of the most high God. And He blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave Him tithes of all.

     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. 

Jesus Remains Riches Perish

     Notice the pictures above of large amounts of money and gold and realize that the money and gold can not deliver or give anyone everlasting peace. Only the Lord Jesus gives everlasting peace. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 says Now the Lord of peace Himself (Jesus) give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. The Lord Jesus is better than all the billions of dollars on this earth. Jesus said at Revelation 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 

     The Word of God tells us that money by itself is not evil. The love of money is the root of all evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 says For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Everyone has to make a choice. Either you will love and worship the Lord Jesus or you will love and worship money and this world. Matthew 6:24 says No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (riches and money). Right now get saved and choose Jesus instead of this troubled world with the love of money that ends in misery and death. 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. 

     Avoid gambling at the casinos and buying lottery tickets where people only think about and worship money. People playing slot machines and roulette wheels in casinos and people who buy lottery tickets daily only worship and think about money with no thought about Jesus. The Word of God defines idolatry and covetousness as the greed for money. Therefore avoid casinos that promote idolatry with the love of money. You don't see ministers in casinos preaching the Word of God because gamblers rejoice about money instead of the Lord Jesus. Today choose to love the Lord Jesus by reading the Word of God daily, attending a local church, praying, and witnessing about Jesus everywhere.  

     Notice Solomon's warning about the love of money at Ecclesiastes 5:10 that says He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

     But according to the Lord Jesus, there is a way to be wealthier than a billionaire. According to God's Word at 1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain (greater than all silver, gold, and money in this world). For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment (clothes) let us be therewith content. Therefore when you are happy with the Lord Jesus and His Word (that is Jesus) you are richer than the wealthiest billionaire tycoon on this earth. In other words money has limitations and can not give anyone eternal peace. Only Jesus can give anyone eternal peace that passeth all understanding. Jesus promised at John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 

     Note the following scriptures that tell us that money can not give anyone everlasting peace. Ezekiel 7:19 says They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity. 1 Timothy 6:9 says But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 1 Timothy 6:17 says Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.

     The Word of God tells us that money only gives people temporary pleasures that fade away. Proverbs 23:5 says Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.  But the pleasures with Jesus are for evermore. According to Hebrews 11:25 the pleasures of sin with money only last for a season. But Psalm 16:11 says Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence (Lord Jesus) is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Choose pleasures for evermore with Jesus instead of the fading pleasures for a season from the love of money. Proverbs 10:22 says The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it.

     Read the following limitations about money. There are some things money can buy but there are also many things that money can not buy. Money can buy a house, but not a home. Money can buy a bed, but not sleep. Money can buy a clock, but not time. Money can buy a book, but not knowledge. Money can buy food, but not an appetite. Money can buy you friends, but not love. Money can buy clothes, but not beauty. Money can buy medicine, but not health. Money can buy amusement, but not eternal joy with Jesus. Money can buy luxury, but not peace. And money can buy a passport to everywhere on this earth, but it can't get you to heaven. Mark 8:36 says For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 

Note The Worthless Endless Cycle From The Love Of Money

Paper makes money; Money makes banks

Banks make loans; Loans make poverty

Poverty makes rags; Rags make paper

Paper makes money  

Remember A Little That A Righteous Man Hath Is Better

Than The Riches Of Many Wicked

     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. Remember little is much when God is in it. One person plus Jesus is more powerful than the mightiest army on this earth. 

     Don't be like the rich young ruler pictured above who chose the love of money instead of Jesus. Notice that the love of money made the rich young ruler sorrowful. Even though the rich young ruler did not commit adultery, kill, steal, or bear false witness, he refused to follow Jesus and give his money to the poor which only made him sorrowful (Luke 18:23). 

     Notice the pictures above of a partridge and an abandoned egg. Jeremiah 17:11 says As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days and at his end shall be a fool. You can learn from nature and birds like the partridge. It was said in history that a partridge would steal the eggs of other birds and sit on them and then abandon them. Jeremiah is warning us that if we obtain money unlawfully or by deceit, we will like the partridge abandon or lose the money and at our end become fools.

     This reminds me of the rich fool who built barns and stored all his food and said for the rest of his life he could eat drink and be merry. Jesus called him a fool and said at Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall these things be, which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. 

     Solomon gave us a warning not to worship money at Ecclesiastes 5:10. He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? Jesus also gave us a warning not to worship money at Luke 12:15. And He said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

     Let's learn about the importance of teamwork. Team means together everyone accomplishes more. We all need each other and when we pray for one another we stay strong and accomplish more for the Lord Jesus. Notice that when Aaron and Hur pictured above lifted Moses' hands in prayer, Joshua was able to defeat the Amalekites. Moses, Aaron, Hur, and Joshua needed one another and had to work together as a team to defeat the Amalekites. 

      Exodus 17:11 says And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

     The bible teaches us that there is more power and blessings with groups of people lifting up Jesus instead of isolated saints praying alone. Gather in groups of prayer daily lifting up the Lord Jesus to receive great blessings from God. I need you and you need me and we all need to worship and praise the Lord Jesus together. Jesus said at Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

     Ecclesiastes 4:9 says Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow, but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him (the devil), two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. 

     Deuteronomy 32:30 says How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up? For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges. Remember one ant can push a crumb, but ten ants can push the crumb better and faster. When the church gathered and prayed together, it caused an angel to be sent to release Peter from jail when the angel broke Peter's chains and opened three iron gates, freeing Peter from jail.

     Pictured above, Brother Bob shows my friends what occurs when people gather together in peace by lifting up and praising the Lord Jesus. In the first picture we see that crooked sticks seem to straighten themselves out when they are tied in a bundle. According to John 15:5, saints are the branches and Jesus is the vine. Brother Bob prays in Jesus name that my friends everywhere can be branches all over this earth gathering together in fellowship and prayer by worshipping the vine who is the Lord Jesus while they create a Holy Ghost fire to destroy the works of the devil. Remember if you rub two sticks together you get a Holy Ghost fire that burns up the devil.

     We see again by the second picture above the blessings saints receive by gathering together in peace when they lift up and praise the Lord Jesus. We learn from the second picture that a singing congregation sounds fine, but I wouldn't want to hear them one at a time. I need you and you need me; When we pray for each other all over this earth, Jesus will bless us greatly and the devil will be defeated.

Snowflakes are frail, but if enough of them stick together

They can stop traffic

     James 5:16 tells us to pray one for another, that ye may be healed. Notice that this scripture says to pray for others and not for yourself and Jesus will heal you. Most people pray for themselves; I pray in Jesus name we can learn to pray for others and preach the Lord Jesus. Right now Brother Bob prays for others instead of himself and says to all my friends everywhere 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. Say every day I am crucified with Jesus Christ and covered by the blood of Jesus. Tell the devil the blood of Jesus has overcome and defeated you, evil must pass over me, and I am cleansed from all my sins.

     The man sick with palsy was healed by the faith of his four friends who lowered him down to the Lord Jesus through a broken roof. Mark 2:3 says And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto Him for the press, they uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus saw their faith, He said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

     But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts. Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? And immediately when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, He said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? 

     Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, He saith to the sick of the palsy, I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. The faith and prayers of the sick man's four friends created the healing. Jesus saw their (the faith of the four friends) and not just his (the faith of only the sick man with palsy). Therefore the prayers of others can heal and save a person who is unable to pray.  

     Don't be like Dinah pictured above and try to be like the daughters of the Hivites who loved the fashions of this world. Genesis 34:1 says And Dinah, the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her. When Dinah left her safety zone with the Lord Jesus, she walked into the troubled world and got raped by Shechem. 

     This reminds me of Abner and David. Abner was in a city of refuge called Hebron and safe from his avenger Joab. But when Joab lied to Abner and Abner went outside the city of refuge to meet Joab at the gate, Joab killed Abner. David was safe in the will of God, but when David was tired of running from Saul, David went away from the safety of the Lord Jesus to live with Achish at Ziklag and lost everything to a fire. 

     It is better to have peace with the Lord Jesus and rejoice through persecutions instead of dying in the world with the pleasure of sin for a season. Romans 8:13 says For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Choose to get saved with the Lord Jesus and have everlasting peace instead of enjoying the sinful pleasures of this fading world. 

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

     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. 

Be Content With Jesus; Learn About Achan, The Valley Of Achor, Hephzibah, Beulah, And Ishbosheth

   

     Notice the pictures above of a woman's mink coat, a Gucci purse, and a hand mirror. In Isaiah's time, mink coats for women were called wimples, purses were called crisping pins, and hand mirrors for women were called glasses or tablets. Isaiah warned us that material objects of this world will be taken away and burn up. Only the Lord Jesus and the KJV Word of God lasts forever. Jesus said at Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. The Lord Jesus said at Isaiah 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. 

     Isaiah 3:18 lists the material objects that will be taken away and burn up. In that day the Lord will take away the bravery (beauty) of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls (a front headband for women), and their round tires (a necklace) like the moon, the chains (earrings of pearls), and the bracelets, and the mufflers (a woman's veil), the bonnets (a headdress turban or tiara), and the ornaments of the legs, (anklets), and the headbands, and the tablets (hand mirrors for women), and the earrings, the rings, and nose jewels, the changeable suits of apparel (stately robes), and the mantles (a man's coat called a tunic), and the wimples (a woman's coat like a mink coat), and the crisping pins (a woman's purse), the glasses (a woman's hand mirror), and the fine linen, and the hoods ( a turban or diadem), and the vails.

     Get saved with the Lord Jesus because Jesus and the KJV Word of God is better than anything in this fading world. 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. Many people say I wonder how much of the world I can enjoy while I still serve Jesus. Brother Bob says correction to this saying. We should say How much Jesus can I enjoy while I deny the world. A praying man will quit sinning but a sinning man will quit praying. It's easy to float downstream with the world's current. But decide today to live for Jesus and go upstream against the world's current. 

     You know that you are growing with Jesus when you become less like the world. An old Japanese missionary used to say that the duty of every christian in any age is to discern the spirit of the age and then to go diametrically opposed to it. James 4:4 says Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 1 John 2:15 says Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Persecuted piety is better than prospering profaneness.

     Romans 12:2 says And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. The Greek definition of this scripture tells us to not conform to the fashions of this world that will fade away and disappear. People change, fashions change, houses change, cars change, clothes change, leaders change, but the Lord Jesus never changes. Malachi 3:6 says For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Hebrews 13:6 says So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

     Joshua 7 speaks about Achan (called a troubler) who loved worldly things more than the Lord Jesus. Achan got greedy and hid in his tent a goodly Babylonish garment, 200 shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold worth 50 shekels. When Joshua found out that because Achan trusted in worldly possessions instead of Jesus, Joshua had Achan killed because he had to get the sin out of the camp. Achan was the reason that Joshua lost the battle at Ai (called a heap of ruins) and once sin was out of the camp and Achan was gone, Joshua defeated Ai and experienced great victories. 

     Don't be like Achan and enjoy the pleasures of sin that last for only a season and disappear. Choose to get saved with the Lord Jesus where the pleasures are forevermore in the kingdom of God. Compare the following two scriptures and make a choice to get saved with Jesus today. Hebrews 11:25 says Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Psalm 16:11 says Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence (Jesus) is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Choose pleasures forevermore with Jesus and get saved instead of sinful pleasures that only last for a season. 

The Valley Of Achor

God Can Change Your Trouble Into Triumph

     Note that Achan was killed in the valley of Achor or the valley of trouble and disturbance. The valley of Achor is a place in the Hebrew bible that served as a monument to the consequences of sin, and later as a symbol of hope and restoration. The valley of Achor first signified the trouble that Achan had brought upon Israel. But later biblical prophets transformed the meaning of the valley of Achor into a symbol of future blessing and renewal. God changed trouble into triumph.

     Hosea said that the valley of Achor would become a door of hope for a restored Israel, where the nation would joyfully reconnect with God after a period of repentance. Hosea 2:15 says And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. And it shall be at that day, saith the Lord, that thou shalt call me Ishi (husband), and shalt call me no more Baali. Israel will repent and eventually become the bride of the Father.

     Isaiah prophesied that the valley of Achor would become a peaceful resting place for herds for God's people, symbolizing a future of prosperity and security in the land of Israel. Isaiah 65:10 says And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. Thus, the valley of Achor embodies the biblical theme that a place of trouble and discipline can be transformed into a source of hope and new beginnings through repentance and divine grace. Israel will repent and eventually become the bride of the Father.

     Today the Valley of Achor is located in the Wadi Qelt, a ravine that is a narrow gorge with steep sides in a desert oasis between the Judean hills and the Jordan valley near Jericho. It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich biblical history, and ancient monasteries, particularly the cliff hanging Monastery of of St. George of Choziba. Note that a monastery is a home for unwed fathers. 

The Land Of Israel and Jerusalem Is The Bride Of The Father

The Church Is The Bride Of The Son Jesus

     The land of Israel and Jerusalem is the bride of the Father. The church is the bride of the Son Jesus. These two brides are different. Israel first denied the Father and sinned. But at the end of the tribulation, Israel and Jerusalem will be restored and become the bride of the Father. The church is a chaste virgin that is pure and married to the Son Jesus. Jerusalem is called the mother of the church. At the end of the tribulation, the church's mother in law will get restored and married to the Father. 

    Isaiah 62:4 speaks about the Jews and Israel and says Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land (Israel) any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah (a delight), and thy land Beulah (married to the Father): for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. Galatians 4:26 says But Jerusalem, which is above is free, which is the mother of us all (married to the Father). The church of saved christians is a chaste virgin that is married to the Son Jesus. 2 Corinthians 11:2 says For I (God) am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 

     Another example of someone who loved worldly things more than the Lord Jesus was Saul. Saul spared the sheep and oxen of the Amalekites along with the Amalekite king Agag. Samuel explained to Saul that since he loved the worldly possesions of the Amalekites more than Jesus, he would lose his anointing and Samuel would choose another king who would be David. What's amazing is that because Saul spared the Amalekites, Saul was killed by an Amelakite. Don't be like Saul and love the world more than the Lord Jesus. Saul spared the worldly Amalekite and the worldly Amalekite speared Saul. Also because Saul failed to kill the Amalekites and King Agag, Haman the Agagite was born who persecuted Mordecai and Esther. 

     Deny this world and don't be like this world. Instead choose the Lord Jesus. Zephaniah 1:8 tells us that the Lord Jesus will punish people who try to be like the fashions of this world. Zephaniah 1:8 says And it shall come to pass in the day of the Lord's sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such are clothed with strange apparel (foreign worldly outlandish clothing).

     Notice the picture above and please don't be lazy like the boy in the picture above and lay on your bed all day and do nothing for Jesus. Get up and do something for Jesus. Proverbs 23:21 says For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. Proverbs 10:4 says He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack (slothful, lazy, and idle) hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 8:17 says I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Get out of bed and seek the Lord Jesus. Help poor widows and fatherless orphans while you witness Jesus everywhere.

     Jesus had to correct Brother Bob for lying on his bed and lounging around till noon on my vacation days. Now I get up early every day, pray, and seek the Lord Jesus. I'll give you two examples of people in the bible who stayed in bed and sinned. David stayed in bed and sinned. 2 Samuel 11:2 says And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. David laid on his bed all day with an idle mind and when he saw Bathsheba, he committed the two sins of murder and adultery. David became a murderer of Bathsheba's husband Uriah after he got Bathsheba pregnant through adultery. This happened because David laid on his bed all day and did not take time to worship the Lord Jesus and study the Word of God.

     The other example in the bible of someone who laid on his bed all day and was idle and died for his idleness was Ishbosheth. 2 Samuel 4:5 says And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth (called a man of shame), who lay on a bed at noon. Wow talk about laziness. Laying on a bed till 12 noon. 2 Samuel 4:6 says And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth rib: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped. Isaiah 5:11 says Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them. I used to drink and party all night and then do the wrong thing and sleep until 12 noon. This activity is a fruit of the flesh defined in Galatians 5:21 as revellings that means staying up late in the night with loud music and drinking. With Jesus it's just the opposite. Get at least 7 hours of sleep and rise up early in the morning to pray, worship the Lord Jesus, and meditate on God's Word.

     Notice the two pictures above. Who would you rather have as your cook? Would you want a famous chef in the top picture to serve you the finest of foods or would you be happy if a raven cooked you some bread and flesh daily like Elijah pictured above? Proverbs 23:1 warns us all to not be gluttons and just eat all day and not serve Jesus. Proverbs 23:1 says When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

     Choose to take time for Jesus instead of gorging yourself with food and wasting your time. We need to eat daily to survive but I've always discovered that to effectively preach, I should not eat food right before preaching. Jesus said to cast out devils we must fast and pray. Don't be like Esau at Hebrews 12:16 who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Also remember the children of Israel who were not satisfied with the manna and desired quails. The bible says that they had to walk a day to gather the quail and work and before they could swallow the quail, they died on the quail. Be satisfied daily with the true bread of life who is the Lord Jesus and the KJV Word of God and forget about the quails of this world while you live for Jesus.

     A puritan in the 1600s said Elijah was content with a raven for his cook. Daniel fed and thrived upon pulse. He looked fairer by it than those that did eat of the king's fare. John the Baptist was happy and ate locusts and wild honey. The disciples had some ears of corn for a sabbath day's dinner and were happy and ignored the Pharisees' criticism. Lord Jesus help us all to abide by Paul's instructions at 1 Corinthians 9:27 that says But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

     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.    

An Exceeding And Abundant Blessing

     To all those who forevermore will read this blog entry I claim that in Jesus name the floodgates of heaven will open to you and pour you out blessings that there shall not be room enough to receive it BY PROPERLY GIVING TO THE STOREHOUSE AND BLESSING THE POOR. Let me teach you all the proper definition of Malachi 3:10 that you can check for yourselves in a concordance for the Hebrew translation. The picture above is the windows of heaven or the opening of the floodgates of heaven pouring you all out a blessing over and above what you ask or think.

     Malachi 3:10 reads Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse (called TREASURE in heaven or TREASURY), that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven (floodgates of heaven), and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Now first Jesus wants us all to bring our tithes and offerings to the treasure house in heaven. You do this by blessing the poor and needy orphans and widows in their affliction. Mark 10:21 tells us all the formula for building up treasure in heaven where no thief can steal the treasure and it won't rust away. Don't store your silver and money on this earth. Give it away to the poor and build treasure in heaven. 

     Mark 10:21 says Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and GIVE TO THE POOR and thou shalt have treasure in heaven (note that the Greek definition for treasure in heaven is storehouse), and come, take up the cross, and follow me. Notice that Jesus Himself said that when we give to the poor we tithe into God's storehouse. But also keep blessing pastors and churches that preach God's Word with offerings because Luke 10:7 says that the labourer is worthy of his hire. In fact go the extra mile and bless your brothers and sisters in the church with offerings because Galatians 6:10 says As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Therefore the tithe should be given to the poor and offerings above your tithe to preachers and saints in the church.

     Let me give you all a testimony of how Brother Bob was taught by Jesus about the proper way of giving tithes and offerings. I used to get a paycheck of say $500 and I would write on a piece of paper a reminder to give my tithe of 10% or $50. Jesus told me to rip up this paper and throw it away in the dumpster and never do tithes like that again. Now let me show you the proper way to give tithes. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 tells us all the proper way to give. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, SO LET HIM GIVE; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. In other words, if you go out and see a little baby that needs food or a widow that has to pay her rent and Jesus moves on your heart to bless them with money and buy food or pay their rent, this is God giving and it makes you cheerful and happy and Jesus will bless this type of giving.

     Also don't put a 10% limit on your giving and be like a robot when you give. Always be open to give when Jesus tells your heart to give and give over and beyond 10% and whatever you give to the poor in Jesus name I promise you all that Jesus will pour out the blessings back to you good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over. No one can outgive God. Luke 6:38 says Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

     I challenge anyone who reads this blog to do what Malachi 3:10 says and bless the poor with your tithes and offerings. Jesus promises us all that if we give our tithes to the poor and needy, Jesus will open up the floodgates of heaven and bless us everywhere we go. When a floodgate is opened up it really pours out water. When we all bless the poor and needy, in Jesus name, Jesus will really pour out blessings all around and in every area of our lives. Ephesians 3:20 reads Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. 1 Corinthians 2:9 reads But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

     Now study the picture above and remember that after Jesus fed the 5000 he not only blessed the people with the food but the people received over and above what they expected. Jesus always blesses us all with much more than what we ask, request, or think. There remained 12 baskets FULL of bread over and above what the people ate. The picture above shows us all that with Jesus there is always enough bread of life that satisfies us all because Jesus (the true bread of life) always fully satisfies us all and supplies all our needs. All you need saint is to personally know Jesus. Please anyone reading this right now 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. Matthew 14:20 says And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained 12 baskets full. And they that had eaten were about 5000 men, beside women and children.

     Now we go to one of Brother Bob's favorite stories in the word of God about the man begging at the gate Beautiful for alms and he thought after Peter prayed for him that he would just walk. Ephesians 3:20 promises Now unto Him (Jesus) that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. The beggar received much more than just being able to walk. I wish I could have personally seen that beggar walking AND LEAPING AND PRAISING GOD. Acts 3:6 tells the story and says Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

     Here's some more scriptures for you all to meditate on which proves that Jesus will abundantly bless us over and beyond what we think. Psalm 36:8 says They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. Psalm 23:1 says The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Philippians 1:26 says That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

     Dont' be selfish and remember to bless the poor and the lost and keep the true sabbath by remembering Jesus who is your rest or sabbath. This next verse is awesome. Open your bibles to Isaiah 58:13 that says If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour Him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride (mount upon and ride a white horse in heaven) upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

     Now to end my blog this week look above at the two pictures of honey and a lion. Brother Bob says remember Jesus the True Lion of the tribe of Judah who died for you on the cross of Calvary and the carcase of Jesus the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Every day say I am crucified with Jesus Christ, seeing all your problems destroyed on the cross with Jesus that is the same yesterday, to day, and for ever. When you remember Jesus' death on the cross, Jesus will give you all sweet honey to strengthen your life. It is so refreshing to know that every day we can place all our fears, worries, and problems on the cross daily with Jesus. 

     The above picture was acted out by Samson in Judges 14:5 when Samson got honey out of the carcase of the lion he slew. Judges 14:5 says Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother to Timnath and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done. Judges 14:8 says And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion. And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion.

     Jesus gave me a revelation of the story above about Samson. Jesus (The True Lion of the tribe of Judah) when He died on the cross took the sting out of death. Therefore when Samson put his hand in the swarm of bees there was no sting and Samson was able to get the sweet honey. Yes saints we all are going to a land flowing with milk and honey. 1 Peter 2:2 says that the milk is the Word Jesus: As newborn babes, desire the sincere MILK of the WORD, that you may grow thereby. Psalm 19:10 says that the honey is the Word Jesus: More to be desired are they (blessings from Jesus' Word) than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Therefore with Jesus we all get milk and honey.

     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.