November 2018
This month’s message is in the book of John Chapter 12 verses 36 thru 50. As you read the following inspired scriptures written by John the Apostle referring to “The People and The World in Unbelief”; may we open up our hearts and have a teachable spirit to receive what the Spirit of the Word of God is saying”.
The Unbelief of the People
Joh 12:36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be a the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and b did hide himself from them.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a the children of light.)
Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b did hide himself from them)
John 8:59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
John 12:37 But though he had done so many a miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:)
John 11:47 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
John 12:38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, a Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? )
Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
John 12:39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
John 12:40 a He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; b that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart)
Isaiah 6:9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Isaiah 6:10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart)
Matthew 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
Matthew 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
John 12:41 a These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.)
Isaiah 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
John 12:42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but a because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a because of the Pharisees they did not confess him,)
John 7:13 Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
John 9:22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:43 a For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God) John 5:41 I receive not honour from men.
John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
John 5:43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
John 5:44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
Jesus Came to Save the World
John 12:44 Jesus cried and said, a He that believeth on me, b believeth not on me, c but on him that sent me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a He that believeth on me)
Mark 9:37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b believeth not on me)
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 11:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (c but on him that sent me.)
John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 11:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 12:45 And a he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a he that seeth me seeth him that sent me)
John 14:19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
John 12:46 a I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.)
John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
John 1:5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 12:35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
John 12:36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
John 12:47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, a I judge him not: for b I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a I judge him not:)
John 5:45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.)
John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 12:48 a He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: b the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him:)
Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.)
Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
Deuteronomy 18:19 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
John 12:49 For a I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, b what I should say, and what I should speak.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me) John 8:38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b what I should speak)
Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
John 12:50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I a speak.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a speak)
John 5:19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
John 8:28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and this very hour to make your choice and or decision? Will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”? Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life with Him.
Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST.
It is our prayer that this message of “The People and The World in Unbelief” has brought hope and help to your life and that you will totally give all of your spirit, your soul and your body to Jesus Christ and be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches blessings and His love be poured out on your life daily in Jesus Name?
In His Love and His Service,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.