Posted on 02/21/2015 5:00:07 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Hi Ma!
Over the years Ive been part of various book groups. Typically, several friends read a book and then we get together to discuss the ideas the author has put forward. Inevitably, one person will raise a question that none of us can answer. And then someone will say, If only we could ask the author. A popular new trend in New York City is making that possible. Some authors, for a hefty fee, are making themselves available to meet with book clubs.
How different it is for those of us who gather to study the Bible. Jesus meets with us whenever we get together. No fees. No scheduling conflicts. No travel expenses. Furthermore, we have the Holy Spirit to guide our understanding. One of the last promises Jesus made to His disciples was that God would send the Holy Spirit to teach them (John 14:26).
The Author of the Bible is not limited by time or space. He can meet with us at any time and any place. So whenever we have a question, we can ask with the assurance that He will answerthough perhaps not according to our timetable.
God wants us to have the mind of the Author (1 Cor. 2:16) so that through the teaching of the Spirit we will comprehend the greatness of the gift He has freely given us (v.12).
INSIGHT
: One role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the follower of Christ is that of a guide to help discern spiritual truth. In John 16:13, Jesus said, But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come (niv).
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Another Comforter (allos = of the same kind) to be at one’s shoulder, strengthening, teaching, defending in he middle of a firefight with Satan and his minions.
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Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to the MacNessa family.
Any improvement in the weather? Family all home, warm and safe? Or is Dad’s taxi service going full speed?
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Any projects in the works?
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Good evening, Kathy...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lords Day to you and yours.
The project I have in the works for tomorrow is riveting two cooking pot handles back on. Each Rivet will only be 1/16” x 3/32”.
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Shavua Tov.
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a peaceful and prosperous week.
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