Leviticus 11:33 And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.
Many people get lost reading all the Old Testament laws. They wonder why God was so strict and ridiculous. I, however, am always shocked at the wonderful things He was teaching His people. Science had not learned any of it yet but the Jews knew because of divine revelation.
In this verse God is warning them about the pots, pans, plans, bowls, and cups that they used. If something unclean, dirty got on a clay vessel they were to break it and throw it away.
If not, of course, it would be contaminated because the germs could get into the pores of the clay and stay there.
They certainly didn’t understand why but then you do not have to understand Him if you believe. He wouldn’t be telling you something to do that wasn’t for your own good.
What a God we serve! Before science knew it He knew how to protect His people from germs.
When you read the Bible know you are holding a divine book in your hand. It had knowledge no one dreamed of in those days, only because God wrote it.
Read it knowing that God is speaking!
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August 29 2010 | Daily Devos | No Comments »
August 29 2010 | General | No Comments »
Leviticus 4:27-28 And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.
When God was giving instructions about our sins and the sacrifices for our sins even sins in ignorance are mentioned. If we do wrong without knowing it there are still consequences. Sin had to be atoned for.
It is not just the intentional, willful, rebellion against God that is sin.
And sin, no matter the motivation, has consequences.
We can rejoice that Jesus paid the price for all of our sins. But knowing this we want to seek to know what pleases Him. We want to live out who we are and the new heart that He has put in us!
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August 28 2010 | Daily Devos | No Comments »
Exodus 35:31 And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;
I doubt most of us think about the truths taught in this passage. We think of being Spirit filled to preach, to teach, to witness but not to do manual labor. In this passage a man is filled with the Spirit of God and all these things to do the building on the tabernacle.
Do you think that the manual work at the church is worthy of being Spirit filled? Do you ever consider that what you are doing is spiritual work even if you are only cleaning bathrooms?
Read this chapter and think about what they were doing and how important it was.
Think about the ministries that God has given you and consider if they are important in His eyes. If they are maybe you should take more seriously what you are doing for His honor and glory!
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August 27 2010 | Daily Devos | No Comments »
Below is a picture of Omega Baptist Church (Igelsia Bautista Omega) and Nicolas Mazella, one of Jason’s leadership team heading up this new church plant in the Maipu area of Santiago Chile. Services are currently being held in this community building at a small rental price per month. The community building will not be available for use to grow or expand the church as those in charge don’t permit churches on an on-going basis. Funds are currently being raised to purchase land for Omega Baptist Church. Funds for church property raised in advance give the ministry the change to take advantage of unexpected opportunities.
Nicolas preaching in the services at Omega
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August 27 2010 | General | No Comments »
The (Seminario Chileno Bautista) Chilean Baptist College in Santiago Chile was formed for the training of men for the gospel ministry in Santiago and around the world. There are five men studying at present in the seminary under the direction and teaching of missionary Jason Holt. Jason is the founder and director of the college and presently has five men that he is training for the ministry. The men spend 12 hours each week in morning classes with Jason where they receive instruction in Bible doctrine, missionary methods and other practical lessons for ministry and leadership. They also attend the bible institute held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for 2 hours. Each one of the five men studying is also involved in one of the three churches in operation in Santiago as part of the team of missionaries working together with Jason. In addition, the men are required to work in the ministry for 45 hours per week not including services. In addition to the work, these men pay a monthly tuition toward the operational expenses of the seminary.
(From left to right) Carlos Fernandez, Vladimir Caro, Yerko Aravena, Nicolas Mazzella, Cristian Alarcon, Jason Holt. Carlos Fernandez currently works with Jason at Faith Baptist church and is involved in the music program. He is extremely talented and a real blessing to the church. Vladimir Caro is working with Missionary Jason Kenny and his family in a new church plant in another part of Maipu (a suburb of Santiago). Yerko Aravena also works with Jason Holt at Faith. Micolas Mazella is heading up the church plant out of Faith Baptist church that is meeting in the community center in an area about 15 minutes by car from Faith. Nicolas has an amazing testimony and is doing a wonderful job at Omega. Cristian Alarcon works as the assistant pastor at Faith Baptist church and will be overseeing the ministry there when the Holts come in for furlough in April of 2011.
By John Pearson
August 26 2010 | General | No Comments »
Exodus 34:6 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
What a good God we serve! Here in the Old Covenant where everyone thinks of Him as being so hard He tells Moses about His character.
He is merciful and full of grace. Even back in the Old Testament because He is the same today, tomorrow, and forever, as well as yesterday. Not only is Jesus all of these things but so is the Father. Could it be that you have been led to think differently or taught so?
He is longsuffering. And we all know that because He has graciously put up with us. He has not given us what we deserve but rather since Jesus to bear the payment for our sin so that we could enjoy Him in the very person of Jesus.
He is ABUNDANT in goodness and truth! Not only is he good and truthful but He is ABUNDANT in these things.
I just want you to consider Him for a few minutes. Think of how good He is. He is a good God. He is wonderful.
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August 26 2010 | Daily Devos | No Comments »
Exodus 29:45 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.
God promises Moses and the people of Israel that He will dwell among them. They build a tabernacle. God longs to be with His people. He is their God.
Today, He loves us. He dwells not only with us but in us. We are His temple. No one has a God like Him.
Worship Him. Recognize Him for who He is.
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August 25 2010 | Daily Devos | No Comments »
Jason and Lori Holt and their family are missionaries serving in Santiago Chile. They have three children, Katie (7), Josh (5) and Andrew (3). They are members of Vision Baptist Church in Alpharetta GA. Jason and Lori trained in Peru in language and cultural adaptation before coming to Chile.
Their first church in Santiago is the Faith Baptist Church (Iglesia Bautista Fe) in the southwest portion of Santiago known as Maipú. This area is home to hundreds of thousands of people that live in tightly packed neighborhoods of individual homes, two story duplex homes and apartment complexes. The area is ideal for church plants because of the high concentration of people and because of the affordable housing options for them. Jason was able to find two houses for sale and lead a team that raised the money necessary to buy the land and buildings and make the necessary improvements so that the church could own its property without any debt.
Services at Faith Baptist Church on Sunday Morning
By John Pearson
August 25 2010 | General | No Comments »
Exodus 23:9 Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
God told Israel that they were to never take advantage of foreigners because they had been foreigners in the land of Egypt. Treat people like you want to be treated.
Every day God brings more and more people to the USA. Some might find it hard to deal with so many foreigners. Our nationalism could get in the way of our Christianity if we aren’t careful.
Like Israel we should treat foreigners right. Remember this world is not our home. We are just a passing through. Our treasures are laid up some where beyond the blue. We know what it is like to feel different and not fit in.
So let’s love all these people that make their way into “our” country. Let’s treat them right. Let’s lead them to Jesus.
I thank God that Vision is a very accepting church. I hope no one ever feels like they do not belong because of the color of their skin, their nationality or their language.
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