Psalm 56:9-13 ~ In God, Whose Word I Praise

 

Psalm 56:9-13

 This I know, that God is for me.

10 In God, Whose Word I praise,

    in the Lord, Whose Word I praise,

11 in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.

    What can man do to me?

12 I must perform my vows to you, O God;

    I will render thank offerings to you.

13 For you have delivered my soul from death,

    yes, my feet from falling,

that I may walk before God

    in the Light 

of Life.

The good news. The arrival Jesus promised of the Holy Spirit continued to grow. Like the First Easter, with the Disciples hiding as the day began, Christianity spread through meeting in places like the catacombs.

Why remember the chaos of the beginning of Christianity? 

To point out, that times of distress can form thoughts and goals. The building up of mankind.

Christ, the Good Shepherd. Found in the Catacombs of Priscilla 200 to 400 AD

Catacombs are the billboards of yesterday. 

Christian Art has been discovered only in recent decades. What an amazing time we live in. I grew up thinking Pontius Pilate was a myth. And the census of Augustus driving Joseph to bring Mary to give birth to Jesus Christ in Bethlehem is now discovered.

The Catacombs have major art. They are now famous for Christian burials beginning in the 2nd century. The white tombstone is the Funerary Steele of Licinia Amias, one of the most ancient Christian inscriptions. Upper tier: dedication to the Dis Manibus and Christian motto in Greek letters ΙΧΘΥC ΖΩΝΤΩΝ / Ikhthus zōntōn ("Fish of the Living"). The other art is Jesus as Shepherd and the Eucharist. Peter's home in Capernaum was covered with praise inscriptions as well.

Why was this such a time of great change? Only a carpenter's son was condemned after Pontius Pilate declared him to be innocent. We know from written history, other political zealots had declared themselves to be the Messiah of God.


Jesus was unusual for the lame walking, the blind seeing, the deaf hear and the poor had good news preached to them.

Acts 5:12-16 ~ American Standard Version

And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders

 wrought among the people;

 and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 

But of the rest durst no man join himself to them: 

howbeit, the people magnified them; 

and believers were the more added to the Lord, 

multitudes 

both of them and women; 

insomuch that they even carried out the sick into the streets, 

and laid them on beds and couches, 

that, as Peter came by, 

at the least his shadow might overshadow 

some one of them.

 And there also came together the multitudes 

from the cities round about Jerusalem, 

bring sick folk, 

and them that were vexed with unclean spirits: 

And they were healed every one.

Quite a change. From hiding behind locked doors, the disciples are preaching Jesus Christ the Savior in the 36 acres of the Temple Court.

John 20:19-20

On the evening of that first day of the week, 

when the disciples were together, 

with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, 

Jesus came and stood among them 

and said, 

"Peace be with you!" 

After He said this, 

He showed them His hands and side. 

The disciples were overjoyed 

when they saw the Lord.

Newly found Roman Road to Jerusalem about 2012.

Just found, with Pilate coins

Found in the Roman Road near Bethlehem:

Coins — a coin minted by Roman prefect of Judea, Pontius Pilate from 29 AD, a coin minted by Agrippa I from 41 AD, dating to the second year of the revolt against Rome (67 AD) and a later Islamic coin from the Umayyad period.

John 20:28-29

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” 

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; 

Blessed are those who have not seen 

and yet 

have believed.”

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them 

that they should always pray 

and not give up

Abba, Father,

Blessed Be the Name of Jesus

and those who call upon Him

Blessed be those who have

their hope in You

Thank You for hearing our prayers

and answering us

as our Father.

Forget not all His benefits -

Who forgives all your sins

and 

heals all your diseases,

Who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you 

with love and compassion

Father, You are working

and so is Your Son, Jesus Christ.

The Power of the Holy Spirit.

Turn again

to the Lord.

With Your Help

We will act justly

 and to love mercy

 and to walk humbly with You, our God.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

And we will finish well, in Jesus Christ. 

Lord Jesus Christ,

Bless those working for

Post Pandemic Healing

and Care.

The Healing of our friend Will.

Will is so much better.

Lord Jesus.

Thank You, 

for hearing us.

The healing and safety of Your people.

The safety of those

helping the earth 

to heal.

Let evil and practicing evil

depart far from us

and our children.

Worldwide Peace

Prosperity and

Peace.

Worldwide

Peace!

HEAL OUR NATION

We have 47 days

until 

our National Election.

Please Vote 

and Vote Responsibly.

For Children in their Schools, all safety.

For those who protect and defend the USA,

protect us from arsonists.

Keep our food supply safe.

Support the Police.

The Preservation

and Honoring

ALL of our Constitutional Rights.

Veterans fought for us.

For Worldwide Peace.

And the Peace of Israel.

 

Those protecting

and defending

All The Word of God.

Freedom in our Churches.

Wholeness, Holiness.

In the Highest Name of

Jesus, Alleluia,

Amen

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yay Lord Jesus