Jesus had 72 Disciples
and then Jesus told about the New Covenant
regarding Kosher laws
and the Communion of Jesus
most of the Disciples left
12 Disciples remained, we know.
Jesus asked Peter if he was leaving.
Peter replied, "No, Lord, only You have the Words of Life."
Jesus traveled to Caesarea, telling these few men about the Church of Jesus Christ,
enduring to all ages, never being overcome, even at the gates of hell.
The Disciples were known to be bewildered and afraid,
but none of them told Jesus, "What Church, suuuuure."
4th Century Church of St. Peter's built by Constantine
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Beautiful altars
Acts 4:13-31
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.”
18 So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.”
21 And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were praising God for what had happened. 22 For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, 25 who through the mouth of our father David, your servant, said by the Holy Spirit,
“‘Why did the Gentiles rage,
26 The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers were gathered together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed’—
and the peoples plot in vain?
27 for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, 28 to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. 29 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
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Hebrews 6
Hebrews 6:18
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie,
we who have fled
to take hold of the hope
set before us may be strongly encouraged.
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With human beings this is impossible,
but with God
all things are possible."
Acts 2:24
But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death,
because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
Luke 18:27
Jesus replied, "What is impossible with human beings is possible with God."
Mark 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, "With human beings this is impossible,
but not with God;
all things are possible with God."
Job 26:7
He stretches out the north over the void and hangs the earth on nothing.
1900 Years Old, Sheer Papyrus 46
Romans 16 to Hebrews 1
Hebrews 1:3
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature
And H upholds the universe by the Word of His Power.
After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Impossible - a spinning blue planet has life in this Universe.
Impossible - Life after death.
Possible with God.
Our Abba, Father,
Dwell in us this day
and fill us with Your Love and Encouragement on the Day of Prayer!
Hope soars. Prayers heard!
Blessed be Jesus
Live in our families
and in those we Love.
Blessed are You Lord God Almighty. Blessed be the Joy You had in Creation and the Goodness. Setting Your Holy Spirit above the waters.
Seeing Your Glory, profoundly reminds me of my size. God is God. We are not. Profoundly glad, Father, not to be God. You tell Your Messengers "Fear Not!"
Blessed be Jesus, God of God, Light of Light.
In the Mighty Name of Jesus - we have boldness and confidence to know - the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart is seen in Your Heart. We know our prayers are safe, and known, to You.
Praying this busy week for all our families will be productive, joyful and blessed by Jesus Christ.
We ask Good Health for Elliot.
And for all Families.
We ask Jesus to Bless our Nation in this unusual time.
We give You Thanks. Praise God that the Glory of God is His. His Might, His Wonder and His Wisdom. Upon His Name Jesus we are covered and grateful for His Righteousness.
JESUS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!
Abba our Father, God of Gods. Amen.
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