King James Daily Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Presenting The Gospel
Date: Tuesday October 04, 2011
Chapters: Matthew 11-12, Proverbs 4, Psalm 109
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“Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses...But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.” - Acts 13:38,39,45-48.

It was important that the Gospel first be preached to the Jews, after all, they were chosen by Him first to represent Him. However, it was their rejection of Christ that was needed for the Gospel to go beyond the Jews.

We must beware of religions that teach that they are justified by their religion or race, being Jewish does not save us, being a Baptist does not save us, being a Catholic does not save us, being an Atheist does not save us. Regardless of our race, background, or religion, we are not saved from hell because we choose a particular religion or came from a particular race, we are saved when we believe in and accept the Gospel, the death, the burial, and resurrection of Christ and ask Jesus to save us. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” - Romans 10:9.

Jesus chose twelve men as His disciples while He was here on earthly, He instructed them to go out into the Jewish nation and preach the Gospel. “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” - Matthew 10:1-7.

The disciples were to present the Gospel to everyone they saw, they were instructed to just bring themselves to the door and offer only the Gospel to them. He advised them that some will accept them and the Gospel, while others will not, just shake it off, do not take it personally, and understand that it was God who was working through them. God is with all who are saved through the Holy Spirit, He is their guide to serving Him without fear. “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.” - I Peter 3:12-16.

Christ looking up to heaven, with thanksgiving to His Father for the sovereignty and security of the covenant of redemption, prays for the children of men. “At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:25-30.

Jesus invites all who have burdens on their hearts, those who are working so hard to get things done, but not getting anywhere, and those who are just tired. He wants to give you rest, but in order for you to get it you must go to Him. Talk to Him, pray to Him, seek forgiveness, tell Him that you believe in Him, He is knocking on the door of your heart waiting for you to answer. “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” - Revelation 3:20.

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Lord, You know the very intention of all that I say and do. As I invite You to examine my heart, I lay before You the people and pursuits that try to drive me further away from You. You have not removed me bodily from this world, but You have raised me up spiritually to abide in Your presence even as I carry out my daily duties. As Your presence graciously overshadows me it is there that Your love and faithfulness sustains me and gives me the strength to endure all my tribulation. I love You Lord and pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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