Holy Spirit beginning of the Lords ministry baptism repentance forsake sins sinless impeccable cleanse identify with sinners entire ministry penalty of sin take upon Him His body on the tree publicans sinners comes to us climb down into the pit muck descend into hell thou are there also surgeon wound stench gore operation heal repent close while we were yet sinners God loved us winebibber your sins are forgiven go and sin no more not afraid darkness light theophany all present at His baptism Father Son Holy Ghost Holy Spirit new creation Word redemption divine Love all in creation all in redemption sacrament of Baptism water invisible grace engrafted dwelling will of God peace Christ redeemer temple of the Holy Spirit enmity peace call of Christian barrier self will liberation blessing endless bliss Epiphanytide wellspring world weary nothing new under the sun bored mind drifting refreshing own thoughts human race

theophany Epiphany journey manifestation reveal Himself fifteenth 15th century Dutch painting image all colors creeds bowing kneeling black white Baby worship fulfill prophesy Isaiah chapter 6 ch psalm 72 tarshish egypt ethiopia Scriptures fulfilled magi from the East Matthew chapter 2 wise men King of the Jews Herod troubled Tanakh Torah Bethlehem Judea deceptive vicious king killed his own children it is better to be king herod’s servant than his son follow the star wise men wealthy studied kings relied on them to govern well mighty men rejoice baby all men walks of life bow to Christ TS Elliott poem journey of the magi encounter Christ everything else losing meaning St Augustus restless until they find rest in You today encounter Christ afresh in a new profound way nothing else makes sense encouragement hearts and minds enjoy His presence Light in our hearts

Christmastide savior born unto us historical record eighth day circumcised Emanuel God with us historical events Jesus born at a specific point in time

Advent cusp of the feast of the birth of our King Savior prepare our hearts cast away all

Advent question disciples signs fulfilled messianic age prophets foretold blind see lame walk lepers cleansed deaf hear dead raised up poor have the Gospel preached to them blessed is the one who is not offended in Me faith accept expectation John the Baptist reed shaken by the wind soft clothing camel skin hair

second Sunday Advent caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning lantern to our feet chew on them swallow assimilate living them out integrated into our very lives saints take into their hearts a sure and certain hope of the resurrection and eternal life hope theological virtue given to us by God hold on to Christ’s hand but he holds our hands first gift rescue crashed parachute cliff jump cliff diving updraft parachute caught on rock face dangling 100 feet off ground rescuers repel down rescue to the top wind blowing woman mountain biking mountain climbing equipment borrowed crack in face of cliff scaled anchors pins secured him to her cut the rope to parachute she transferred his weight to her live by a thread mortality hope tether on rock face trust temporal technology how long can these things last we are the man dangling we need to be rescued creature death Christ the rescuer burden of our mortality celebrate feast of Christmas born redeemer all things well for our salvation tension His salvation is ours not been fully realized resting upon Christ but not fullness of the rescue in between time waiting hope comes in future good future new heavens and new earth

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withstand the world the flesh and the devil fallen humanity sin of envy trap blessing not fair Cain Abel offering countenance falls Joseph brothers coat of many colors prodigal son give God thanks look to Got stay in your lane live your own life Psalm 37 take delight in hte LORD and in all His ways and He will give thee thy hearts desire medicine love God is love make me a new heart create a new spirit within me

John the Baptist Elijah Moses prophets called foretell bring to pass happen false prophets don’t happen plagues no rain drought unti His sandals baptize water Holy Ghost forthtelling witnesses truth of God bold speech burning bush pharaoh let my people go confront ahab destroyer of Israel adultery Herod immoral imprisoned beheaded prophet priest king Jesus enbodies all one true advocate mediator come again judge the world no guile sabbath heals grace hope heaven Bishop Morris St Joseph of Arimathea TS Elliott quote

Christ keep us safe good Christian good Deacon burden soul Adam tree David Gods own heart humanity fall author glory power believe righteous path nature fall power strength profitable salvation serve feast St Michael all angels collect ordain constituted angels men service heaven succor divert pull back defend who am I LORD spirit God I serve woman only child died widow son compassion weep not do not cry destitute homeless beg touch bier raised him to life paricope dead to our sins Isaiah syrian Hezekiah worthy down payment advance faith

Saint Matthew St Matthew sermon on the mount material possessions mammon two masters this world stuff degrade stolen moth destroys anxiety need trust faithful creator woman baby husband abandoned depression Jesus be my husband clung to Jesus will not abandon us He cannot be taken away contentment birthright Christians greed fallen human nature worshipful attention insatiable Scottsdale airport private jet windows elegant plane massive wealth wife our same airplane next model where do we stop overcome achieve victory true treasure pearl of great price hearts desire infinity of God cup runneth over love sufficient peace wealth all things come of thee O Lord and of thine own have we given thee justification status Bible Scripture reference resources Bible Ford Chevy rank privilege steward saint sanctity uncle military intelligence law career manhattan family plot desolate cottonwood tree badlands cemetery rich man casket mahogany wind tumbleweed smashed ground Canaan in the Desert australia cancer possessions given away dress mall fragrance Chanel Number five 5 purses gucci 4000 thousand clerk inside emptiness blessings wisdom teaching path of liberty treasure

Christian warfare how to be a Christian flesh Saint Paul St Paul goodness of Gods creation human body truth love actions walk in fallen human nature old nature sin baptized the elect relationship hew birth new nature baptism Holy Spirit residence in our hearts victory over walking in the Spirit glory sanctified overcome freedom liberty child of God life of love space time disciple Anglican way prayer sanctify time cornerstone being in church Sunday morning contact Holy Communion bread wine God Himself nourished strengthened King of Peace order divine calmness longsuffering fruits of the Spirit deeper daily office morning evening praise structure sanctify time like the saints Herman Melville obey God disobey ourself heart mind selfish self survival grace conform His will rule of life seasons feasts fasts order our time new technologies emerging netflix one billion hours of viewing show program distracting entertainment screen tv drawn toward society time with people connected face to face pull away right and true love marriage family life volunteer edify bless loving others those things that please God space student college succeed books library campus A student temptation world gratify the flesh advertisement College Times newspaper party life vape shop beer hall not conducive to edification of mind truth beauty expand out love law book rules regs lawgiver Who indwells us precepts fruits of the Spirit saints overcome their fallen human nature yes to God whisper say yes life adventuresome holy beautiful eternal life St Francis Saint Francis of Assisi twelfth century military battle jail ransom prison faith taking care of lepers hospitals mass conversion sick dying dead lepers fear skin rotting compelled by the Spirit saw the person embrace friends blaze a trail obedience to God personalized quench the flesh co crucified heaven touches earth we experience the kingdom of heaven

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Decapolis ten cities circuitous route camp verde payson healed man brought by others intercessions of friends personal relationship tongue ear ephphatha be opened matthew henry sigh innocent man Jesus pure and Holy deaf to hear dumb to speak

gospel unusual requests to heal his son you wont believe unless you see a sign or a wonder pushing the man back