Obeying And Disobeying

      Saints today I give you all a bible lesson on the importance of obeying and respecting your parents and grandparents. But remember there is one time to disobey an elder. Disobey an elder or any family member that tells you to deny Jesus or the Word of God. Always show respect for your parents and grandparents, but let them know Jesus comes first in your life. In other words, call your parents and grandparents and tell them you love them, but remember 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 that you have taken no time for Jesus, I pray in Jesus name that all those who read this will start to make time for Jesus daily, read your Word, and lift up the Lord Jesus. Get saved today: Repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again.

     Deuteronomy 6:6 tells you of a reward you will receive if you talk about Jesus and the Word daily with your family. The scripture reads 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 let 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. Jesus has so many scriptures in the bible to respect your parents and grandparents. Ephesians 6:1 says Children, obey your parents IN THE LORD: for this is right. Notice it says IN THE LORD. So if your parent or grandparent tells you to do something that is not godly do not obey this. My parents told me as an orthodox Jew to deny Jesus. They told me it was either Jesus or them. To the glory of Jesus I disobeyed their wishes 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 thirty years and even with hardly 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 on honoring parents from my friend Vince the bus driver. Every day when I ride home on the COTA bus in Columbus, 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. Even Jesus Himself 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.

     OK everyone, Brother Bob is going to prove his point by giving you some bible stories where children disobeyed their parents and as a result Jesus blessed the children for honoring Jesus and the Word of God. Take a good look at the top picture of King Asa removing his mother Maachah from being queen because she had made an idol in a grove. 2 Chronicles 15:16 reads And also concerning Maachah 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 Jesus more than his mother Maachah, Jesus gave Asa great peace in the land. 2 Chronicles 15:19 reads And there was no more war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa.

     Alright, now look closely at the picture below Asa's picture. This is a picture 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 tells the story and reads 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 goes on to say 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 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 threw down the altar of Baal that his father Joash made.

     The story of Gideon disobeying his father Joash to serve Jesus is recorded at Judges 6:25 and reads 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.

     Jesus blessed Gideon for disobeying his dad and cutting down the idols of Baal. Even his dad 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 Jesus blessed Gideon to win many battles against the Midianites with just lamps, pitchers, and trumpets. Like Gideon, forty years ago Brother Bob left everything, money, family, and all relatives for Jesus and has been tremendously blessed with peace and joy that only Jesus and not this world can supply.

      Finally, to end up this week's bible study about obeying and disobeying, please look at the above picture of Daniel refusing to obey the law of the land to stop praying. Brother Bob tells all those reading this bible study pray for your leaders presidents, prime ministers, and kings and respect the government. Pay your taxes, don't steal, be honest towards all people, and don't speed when you drive a car. Obey the laws of the land. BUT, be like Daniel in the above picture and do not obey a law of the land that tells you to deny Jesus and the Word of God.

     Daniel refused to disobey God's command to pray without ceasing. Daniel was so bold that he opened his window and let everyone see him praying. Daniel was willing to lay down his life for Jesus even when he knew that if he kept praying, the law of the land was to throw him to 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. And the men that accused Daniel of praying were thrown into the den of lions and lost their lives. The Word tells us Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm (Psalm 105:15).

     Finally we see Peter and John choosing to serve Jesus instead of an ungodly law. The rulers told Peter and John 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 reads 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 Jesus, an angel released them from prison and told them to keep preaching Jesus everywhere. Saints shout and praise Jesus when you read this scripture of how Peter and John rejoiced for suffering for Jesus. Acts 5:40 reads 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. Saint reading this if you have suffered and been persecuted for serving Jesus like the apostles rejoice and leap for joy, for I claim in Jesus name great peace and joy be granted unto you forevermore. 2 Timothy 1:12 says For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless, I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

     I have enjoyed writing this bible study today that I pray in Jesus name 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) 604-7133. 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 wow 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 entry the above picture will make you sing praises to Jesus. Open your bibles to Psalm 75:6 and the Word 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.

     OK let me tell you all the revelation the Holy Ghost told Brother Bob about 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.

     OK now to the next revelation Jesus gave to Brother Bob. If you look above at the letters notice the Hebrew and Greek letters. 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. Now let's see how Revelation 1:8 describes Jesus. The Lord Jesus said 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. EVERYTHING YOU NEED. JESUS PERIOD 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 reads 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 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, there was darkness on a clear day from 12 noon to 3PM. Now praise Jesus while I quote you Amos 8:9 that reads 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. Wow Amos prophesied and predicted the exact time of darkness at 12 noon when Jesus was crucified and accurately saw the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

     OK, now to the third revelation Jesus gave to Brother Bob. Take a look at 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 Hallelujah 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 meaning of each name of the 12 tribes refers to Jesus.

     Here is a list of the twelve tribes of Israel and the Hebrew definition of the tribe's name. Each 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 as  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. Right now repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again.

     Now learn the fourth revelation Jesus gave to Brother Bob. Look up at 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 my crown before 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 like the picture above. 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 reads The four and twenty elders fall down before Him that sat on the throne and worship Him that liveth forever 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 Lets 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, that 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 which reads 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 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 reads And Melchizedek (King of Righteousness) 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.

     To end up this weeks blog I give you the final revelation Jesus gave to Brother Bob. It's about Jesus in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Revelation 1:12 says And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks. And in the midst of the seven candlesticks, one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. Now whenever we all see a candle the first thing we think of is to LIGHT the candle. Well Jesus was in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks because Jesus lights the seven golden candlesticks and Jesus is the Light.

     Everyone I hope you all enjoy and praise Jesus for this weeks bible study blog. People all over the world are viewing these bible studies and Jesus is being uplifted. Over 700 different people now have read these bible studies. Jesus told us all to go into all the world and preach the gospel. These blogs are free of charge and please forward them everywhere to lift up the name of Jesus. Keep in contact. Your friend in Jesus Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 604-7133. rz9tlm@gmail.com.

Jesus Remains Riches Perish

     Saint reading this take a look at the pictures above of large amounts of money and gold and realize that the money and gold will not deliver you and give you peace. Only Jesus gives us peace. Jesus said in 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. Saint take heed to Ezekial's warning about silver and gold at Ezekial 7:19 which reads 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 warns us all saying 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. If you read down to 1 Timothy 6:17 another warning appears saying 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.

     Saints read this next verse and shout to Jesus along with Brother Bob. This next verse in Psalm 62:10 made me leap for joy and want to go out and just give away money to the homeless. Psalm 62:10 reads Trust not in oppression and become not vain in robbery. IF RICHES INCREASE, SET NOT YOUR HEART UPON THEM. Psalm 37:16 tells us A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. If anyone gets a lot of money and gold don't trust in that money or gold to deliver you and give you peace. I'd rather give the money away and see a poor widow smile or a little child happy when Jesus uses me to provide them with a meal. Nothing is greater in this life than the peace Jesus gives us all when we bless others and stop being greedy and selfish.

     Phillipians 2:4 says Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Remember Jesus told us all in Mark 10:21 that if we give to the poor we all will have treasure in heaven and no thief can steal this treasure and it will not rust away. Proverbs 23:5 warns about money saying Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings. they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Saint an eagle flies very high and disappears out of sight and Solomon in this proverb is telling us that money (silver and gold) will all burn and disappear. So like Jesus said give it away to the poor and follow Jesus who will last forever. Mark 8:36 says For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?. If you try to save your life you will lose it but if you lose your life for Jesus you will find your life.

     Here's some scriptures to meditate on from Solomon's proverbs to help us attain to a puritan's dream of 1661 which stated A clear and clean conscience is infinitely better than a full purse. Proverbs 10:22 reads The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 15:27 reads He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house. But, he that hateth gifts shall live. Proverbs 21:6 says The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

     OK, you might all say what is Brother Bob doing now with pictures above of a partridge and an abandoned egg. All I can say is it's biblical and I'm gonna get you all thinking about Jesus. Open your bibles to Jeremiah 17:11 that states 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 a partridge. It was said in history that partridges would steal the eggs of other birds and sit on them and then abandon them. Jeremiah is warning us all that if anyone obtains money unlawfully or by deceit, he will lose the money, become a fool, and die an early death.

    It reminds me of the rich fool who built barns and stored away 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? Solomon also gave us all a warning not to be greedy to gain and love money at Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 which states 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 a warning to avoid the love of money at Luke 12:15 which states 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.

     OK now a little lesson on the importance of TEAMWORK. We all need each other and when we pray for each other we keep each other alive. The picture above is Aaron and Hur assisting Moses and holding up his hands in prayer for Joshua so Joshua could get the victory. Exodus 17:11 reads 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.

     Saints, Brother Bob tells people if you forget about yourself and pray for others Jesus will heal you. This is proven at James 5:16 where it says pray one for another that you may be healed. Pick up the phone and pray for someone else and Jesus will heal you. Don't be guilty of being selfish in your pleasures and forget others around you who are in need. Psalm 137:1 tells us By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, WHEN WE REMEMBERED ZION. A puritan writer wrote in 1651 Alas, how foolish is that man who can laugh and jest and be merry in his private cabin as if he were safe and secure, when the ship of the church in which he saileth is in a boisterous and dangerous condition. Don't be like the foolish leader Nero and sing till death while Rome burns and the christians around him sighed.

     Saint, Jesus told me to have you get out a pen and paper and write down these scriptures which prove that we all are one family and when we all work together and care for one another Jesus will greatly heal and bless us all. 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, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Deuteronomy 32:30 reads 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. 

     1 Corinthians 12:18 reads But, now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. And if they were all one member, where were the body. But, now are they many members, yet but one body. And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee, nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 1 Corinthians 12:26 reads And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it or one member be honoured, all the member rejoice with it. Romans 12:15 reads Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

     Brother Bob truly believes that the man sick with palsy was healed by the faith of his four friends who lowered him down to Jesus through a broken roof. See saint reading this we all need each other to be blessed and live on this earth for Jesus. This is stated in Mark 2:3 that reads 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. 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.  

     OK to end up this week's blog look at the picture above and be warned to not be like Dinah pictured above and try to be like the daughters of the Hivites and love the fashions of this world. Genesis 34 tells us all of the mistake that Jacob's daughter Dinah made when she loved the world. Genesis 34:1 reads 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. In the picture above Dinah has left her safety zone and walked into the troubled world.
 
    This reminds me of Abner and David. Abner was in a city of refuge 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 Jesus to live with Achish at Ziklag and lost everything to a fire. Saint reading this stay with Jesus. With Jesus we all suffer persecution but it is better to be with Jesus and live and rejoice through the persecutions instead of dying in the world with the pleasure of sin for a season. Thank you Jesus for Romans 8:13 which saved Brother Bob from backsliding and going back to the world. Romans 8:13 reads 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. Saint choose Jesus and live while you deny your flesh in this world.

     Finally look at the picture above and be safe and stay in the nest with Jesus. A long time ago Moses gave us a teaching that if anyone found birds in a nest to not harm them. But if the bird strayed from the nest, Solomon taught us in the Proverbs that the bird wandered from his place and was in the danger of the world's harm. Deuteronomy 22:6 reads If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way, in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam (the mother) sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young. But, thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee. That it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days. Solomon stated in Proverbs 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. 

     A puritan in 1649 wrote after he thought about the birds pictured in the nest above; Now God had taken care that none should molest a bird in her nest, there she was safe, but when she begins to wander, then she is in danger, either to be shot by the fowler, or caught in the snare, or made a prey to other ravenous birds. So a man that is diligent in his calling, whilst he is employed therein, is in God's precincts, and so under God's protection. But, when he wandereth abroad from his calling, going out of his bounds to set and talk and be idle, he is a waif (homeless person) and a stray and so falleth to the god of this world. The hotter thy love is to the world, the colder it is to the Lord. When the sap of worldliness is in a man, he will not flame well heavenward. 

     Thanks for reading Brother Bob's bible study today. Continue to pray that Brother Bob be strengthened to continue to write these bible study blogs. Praise Jesus this blog has gone international. The other day Canada was reading these messages about Jesus from Brother Bob. Over 600 different people have read this blog and wow Jesus is using Brother Bob to send out the Word of Jesus. Continue to pray for me and I'll pray for you all and keep in contact. The messages are free of charge and please send them and forward them everywhere. Your friend in Jesus. Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 604-7133. rz9tlm@gmail.com. 

Be Content With Jesus

   

     You might all say what is Brother Bob up to today with pictures above of a woman's mink coat, a Gucci purse, and a hand mirror. Isaiah spoke of these things and warned us that material objects of this world will be taken away and burn up. Only Jesus will last. Heaven and earth shall pass away but the Word Jesus will remain forever. In Isaiah's time Isaiah call purses crisping pins, mink coats for women wimples, and hand mirrors for women were called glasses and tablets.

     Open your bibles to Isaiah 3:18 and see what will disappear. Have you spent time today with Jesus or looked at your Word which will last forever. If you are reading this blog praise Jesus for you are taking quality time to meditate and read the word from Brother Bob. Isaiah 3:18 reads In that day, the Lord will take away the bravery (defined as beauty) of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls (defined as a front headband ornament for women), and their round tires (defined as an ornament worn on a woman's neck like a necklace) like the moon. The chains (defined as earrings of pearls) and the bracelets, and the mufflers (defined as a woman's veil), the bonnets (defined as a headdress turban or tiara), and the ornaments of the legs, (defined as anklets), and the headbands and the tablets (defined as hand mirrors for women) and the earrings, the rings and nose jewels, the changeable suits of apparel (defined as stately robes) and the mantles (defined as a man's coat) and the wimples (defined as a woman's coat like a mink coat) and the crisping pins (defined as a woman's purse) the glasses (defined as a woman's hand mirror) and the fine linen and the hoods and the vails.

     Brother Bob always tells people if you become more and more like the world you are running from Jesus and losing your anointing. James 4:4  reads 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 reads 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. . If you are becoming less and less like the world and don't look like the fashions of this world you are growing in Jesus. Now look at this revelation Jesus gave to Brother Bob. Open your bible to Romans 12:2 and the Word will tell you; And be not conformed to this world. The greek definition of this scripture tells us all do not go along with the fashions of this world that will fade away and disappear. People change, fashions change, houses change, cars change, clothes change, leaders change, but Jesus is someone you can trust in and Jesus never changes. Malachi 3:6 reads For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Saint reading this claim Hebrews 13:6 The Lord is my helper I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

     An example in the bible of someone who died for loving worldly things was Achan in Joshua 7. 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 in Ai and once sin was out of the camp and Achan was gone, Joshua experienced great victory.

     Another biblical example of someone who loved the world above Jesus was Saul who 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 in the end Saul was killed by an Amelakite. Saint reading this choose Jesus over this world and don't be like Saul and let the world be your downfall. Saul spared the worldly Amalekite and the worldly Amalekite killed Saul. 2 Samuel 1:13-14. Saint today now choose Jesus and confess Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and believe Jesus rose from the dead and don't let this wicked world destroy you. Deny this world, don't be like this world, CHOOSE JESUS. Zephaniah 1:8 tells us God or Jesus will punish people who try to be like the fashions of this world. Zephaniah 1:8 reads 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 (defined as foreign worldly outlandish clothing) apparel.

     OK take a good look at the picture above and please do not be lazy like the boy in the picture and lay in your bed all day and hit the snooze button on your alarm clock and do nothing for Jesus. Get up and move for Jesus and do something for Jesus. Proverbs 23:21 reads For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. Proverbs 10:4 reads He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack (defined as slothful, lazy, and idle) hand. But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 8:17 reads I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Saint reading this get out of bed and seek Jesus. I'm saying this to Brother Bob. Brother Bob get up wash your face clean up and move for Jesus and call or help the poor widow and fatherless child at all possible moments.

     I must testify. Jesus had to correct me for lying on my bed and lounging around till noon on my off work days. Now I get up early always and pray and seek Jesus and ever since the laziness is gone from Brother Bob, I feel so much better and stronger in Jesus. I'll give you two examples of people in the bible who layed on their beds and sinned. First look at David in 2 Samuel 11:2 which reads And it came to pass in an eventide, 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. You see David layed on his bed all day with an idle mind and when he saw Bathsheba, he committed the two sins or murder and adultery. David became a murderer of Bathsheba's husband Uriah after he got Bathsheba pregnant through adultery and this all occurred because David layed on his bed all day and did not take time for Jesus.

     The other example in the bible of someone who layed on his bed all day and was idle and died for his idleness was Ishbosheth. 2 Samuel 4:5 reads And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah went and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, WHO LAY ON A BED AT NOON. Wow talk about laziness laying on a bed till 12 noon. Forgive me Jesus; Brother Bob has been guilty of this. The scripture reads on 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 reads 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 be a drunk 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 which means staying up late in the night with loud music and drinking. With Jesus it is just the opposite. Get at least 7 hours of sleep and rise up early in the morning to pray and worship Jesus and meditate on the Word of Jesus.

     OK, study the two pictures above and 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 warns us all to not be gluttons and just eat all day and not serve Jesus. Proverbs 23 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.

     Saint reading this always choose to take time for Jesus instead of gorging yourself with food and wasting your time. We all need to eat daily to survive but I've always discovered that to effectively preach, I should not eat a lot right before preaching. Jesus said to cast out demons we must fast and pray. Don't be like Esau who in Hebrews 12 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 they had to walk a day to gather all the quail and work and even before they could swallow the quail they died on the quail. Saints, lets be satisfied daily with the true manna Jesus and forget about the quails of this world and live for Jesus.

     A puritan in the 1600's wrote 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 lived upon locusts and wild honey. The apostles 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 in 1 Corinthians 9:27 which reads 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.

     We should all learn from Jesus and the apostles who were humble and ate a meal of simple bread and did not gorge themselves on excess food. Luke 14 says And it came to pass as He went into the house of one of the chief pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched Him. Acts 2:46 reads And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house did eat their meat (which was just the bread of Jesus) with gladness and singleness of heart.

     Saint reading this, I hope this little message blessed you today. Remember Jesus alone is all you need and Jesus is better than anything you could ever receive in this world. Thanks for all your support. These messages as always are free of charge and please forward them everywhere to bless others. Keep in contact. Your friend in Jesus. Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 604-7133. rz9tlm@gmail.com.

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) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.