
DEVOTION for March 30th *A.D. 2026.
Written and calendared for this exact date by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
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* Does it matter whether the Traditional abbreviations B.C. or A.D.
or the New Age inventions of B.C.E. or C.E. is used to fully describe Calendar dates?
Yes, it does. Significantly, without question!
B.C. or A.D. are the traditional abbreviations that stand for “Before Christ” and “Anno Domani” [Year of our Lord] A.D. Does NOT mean “After Death” as many erroneously have been taught.
B.C.E. or C.E are New Age inventions that stand for “Before Common Era” or “Common Era”. [These inventions are effort to eliminate the person of Jesus Christ, and to write Him out of History, altogether by not mentioning HIS NAME, at all].
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The Lord Jesus Christ [Anointed Messiah and King] was supernaturally Fathered by GOD The Holy Ghost, born of a virgin girl, named Mary, 2026 years ago in Bethlehem of Judea.
He was crucified, His lifeless body placed in a tomb and after three days, GOD brought Him back to life again, victorious over sin, death and the grave.
THE LORD JESUS is GOD’S INCARNATE WORD and EVERLASTING SACRIFICE. HE is The Lamb of God, God’s WORD [The WORD of GOD in Human flesh.] The Church is the Body of *Christ,
(*The Anointed Messiah). The Church is His espoused [Divinely promised, legally bound] Bride, for whom HE will come again to Marry.
This singular event of the birth of Jesus Christ both defines and establishes the Calendar dates in all of Human History as being either Before or After His Birth.
John 1:1: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the WORD was GOD. [AS His WORD is ETERNAL and IMMUTABLE it IS and WAS and FOREVER FOR EVER MORE shall be] Jesus Christ is GOD’s [incarnate] WORD, Made Flesh and He is ONE with the FATHER.
I and my Father are One. John 10:30
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WHO IS THE GOD OF THE BIBLE? by David Hocking
THE MEANING OF HIS NAME
(1 One) His Name is INCOMPREHENSIBLE!
Exodus 3:13-15 “And Moses said…
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:
and the government shall be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor,
The Mighty God,
The Everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
Psalm 139:6 Such knowledge is…
(2 Two) His Name is INFINITE!
Psalm 145:1-3
I will…for ever and for ever…
His greatness is unsearchable.
Romans 11:33
O the depth…
How unsearchable…
…His ways past finding out
(3 Three) His Name is INCORRUPTABLE!
(Two issues: His holiness and eternality)
Psalm 72:17
His Name shall endure…
…all nations shall call Him…
Psalm 99:3
Let them praise Thy great and terrible name; for it is Holy.
Psalm 111:9
…holy and reverend is His name
Psalm 135:13
Thy Name endureth…
…and Thy memorial…
Psalm 145:21
…let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever
(4 Four) His name is IMMUTABLE! [Unchanged and unchangeable]
Malachi 3:6
I am the LORD, I change not.
Hebrews 6:18
By two immutable things…
…to lay hold upon hope…
(5 Five) His name is INCOMPARABLE! [Without Equal]
Deuteronomy 4:35
…the LORD He is God; there is none else…
Deuteronomy 4:39
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is no other.
(6 Six) His Name is INDESCRIBABLE! [No description can fully describe HIM]
El, Eloah, Elyon, Elohim, Adon, Adonai, - Yah, Yahveh, are used a total of 10,952 times in the Bible!
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Genesis17:1 And when Abram was ninety and nine years old, (99) the Lord appeared to him, and said unto him, I Am, the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
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The Indestructible Book [GOD’s HOLY WORDS]
By Dr. David Brown
The WORDS of the 1769 Edition of The King James Bible, KJV were and are, for all time, Divinely Inspired, Inerrant, Infallible and Providentially Preserved and Protected Words of GOD.
They are God-Breathed, [Spoken] Eternal WORDS of Almighty GOD. The same GOD who calls Himself “I AM” is Omni-Lingual, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Immutable, All-Wise, Omnipresent, Eternally and Supremely Holy. He is the One-and-Only Triune, Three-in-One GOD.
“I and my Father are one”. John 10:30
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1 John 5:7 The fundamental scripture for the doctrine and the essential tenet of the Trinity. [The Triune, [Three-in-One] GOD in-Three Persons (This verse has been omitted or Changed to diminish the authority and works of the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ or has been Removed entirely in all Critical Text Translations by apostates that hold the untenable goal to support False Doctrine that gives rise to all manner of Cults, False Doctrines, False Teaching and Heresies brought forward by false Prophets, Agnostics, Gnostics, Atheists and Pagans.
Therefore, The incarnate WORD of GOD, [Jesus *Christ (*The Anointed MESSIAH) and His Father are ONE.] John 10:30
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, [Jesus Christ] and the Holy Ghost: and
these three are one. John 10:30
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, [Holy Ghost] and the Water [Living Water of the Father], and the Blood; [The Sacrificial Blood of Jesus Christ]: and these three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son [The Lord Jesus *Christ
(* Anointed Messiah)].
GOD is THE GREAT “I AM” and Jesus Christ is The WORD made Flesh, GOD’s WORD is infinite and endures FOREVER, from Eternity Past through the
never-ending, Eternity Future.
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Why Cults, False Teachers and Heretics have tried to delete 1 John 5:7
from the Bible.
By Dr. Phil Stringer
By Dr. Phil Stringer
1 John 5:7 Is The Great Trinitarian Proof Text of The Bible. (For The immutable Doctrine of the Trinity.)
Daniel Webster [Author of the Famous Webster Dictionary] was once asked. “Does it not bother you to believe in the Trinity since you cannot explain it?
His answer was, “What would bother me would be to have a God so small that I could fully explain HIM.”
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By Dr. David Sorenson
In addition to overwhelming evidence of authenticity from the 5,321 Majority Text Greek manuscripts, this link gives Translational Evidence that proves the age of the Textus Receptus to be older than Codices Sinaiticus or Vaticanus, The Primary source used by all Critical Text adherents.
Including Westcott and Hort, Nestle and Aland and the Codices Sinaiticus and *Vaticanus.
*The unique and final one-world Greek Text sanctioned by the Catholic Vatican.
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The Lord Jesus Christ [Anointed Messiah] was supernaturally Fathered by the Holy Spirit, and was born of a virgin girl named Mary 2026 years ago in Bethlehem of Judah.
He was crucified, and His lifeless body was placed in a tomb. After three days, GOD brought Him back to life again, raised HIM from the dead victorious over sin, death and the grave.
He is GOD’S Incarnate WORD and Everlasting SACRIFICE, The LAMB of GOD, GOD’S INCARNATE WORD [THE WORD of GOD made flesh.] The Church is the Body of *Christ,
*The Messiah.
She is HIS espoused [Legally Bound] Bride, for whom HE will come again.
The singular event of The birth of Jesus Christ describes, defines and establishes all time in all Human History as being either Before or After His Birth.
John 1:1: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the WORD WAS GOD. [AS His WORD is ETERNAL and IMMUTABLE it IS and WAS and FOR EVER (sic) SHALL BE]
Jesus Christ is GOD’s WORD, Made Flesh and is ONE with the FATHER.
I and my Father are One. John 10:30
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Genesis17:1
And when Abram was ninety and nine years old, (99) the Lord appeared to him, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
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The Indestructible Book [GOD’s HOLY WORDS]
By Dr. David Brown
The WORDS of the 1769 Edition of The King James Bible, were, for all time, Divinely Inspired, Inerrant, Infallible and Providentially Preserved and Protected Words of GOD.
These WORDS are God-Breathed, [Spoken] Eternal WORDS spoken by Almighty GOD. The same GOD who calls Himself “I AM”, is Omni-Lingual, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Immutable, All-Wise, Omnipresent, Eternally and Supremely Holy. He is the One-and-Only Triune, Three-in-One GOD.
“I and my Father are one”. John 10:30
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1 John 5:7 Is the fundamental scriptural basis for the doctrine and essential tenet of the Trinity. [The Triune, [Three-in-One] GOD in-Three Persons (This verse has been omitted or Changed to diminish the authority and the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ or has been Removed entirely from all Critical Text translations by apostates that hold the untenable goal to support False Doctrine that gives rise to all manner of Cults, False Doctrines, and Teaching and Heresies held by false Prophets, Agnostics, Gnostics, Atheists and Pagans.
Therefore, The incarnate WORD of GOD, [Jesus *Christ
(*The Anointed MESSIAH) and His Father are ONE.] John 10:30
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, [Jesus Christ] and the Holy Ghost: and
THESE THREE ARE ONE. John 10:30
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, [Holy Ghost] and the Water [Life of the Father], and the Blood; [The Sacrificial Blood of Jesus Christ]: and these three AGREE IN ONE. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son [Jesus Christ (The Anointed Messiah/King)].
GOD is “I AM” and Jesus Christ is The WORD made Flesh, GOD’s WORD is infinite and will endure FOREVER, from Eternity Past through the never-ending Eternal Future.
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Why Cults, False Teachers and Heretics have tried to take
1 John 5:7 out of the Bible.
By Dr. Phil Stringer
1 John 5:7 Is The Great Trinitarian Proof Text of The Bible. (That establishes the immutable Doctrine of the Trinity.)
Daniel Webster [Writer of the Webster’s Dictionary] was once asked. “Does it not bother you to believe in the Trinity since you cannot explain it?
His answer was, “What would bother me would be to have a God so small that I could fully explain Him.”
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The Traditional Text: It's History & Manifestation
By Dr. David Sorenson
In addition to evidence of authenticity from the 5,321 Majority Text manuscripts, The above link presents Translational Evidence that the Traditional Text is Inerrant, Infallible and is the Inspired [Word-by-Word, GOD-Breathed and moved the Prophets and Apostles to write what they were given by the Holy Ghost] Greek Text. Length: (33:56 minutes)
The Traditional Greek Text printed by Desiderius Erasmus and used in the FIRST Christian Church at Antioch. It was later called The Received Text [vis. Latin: Textus Receptus TR].
Over 6 Billion King James Bibles account for more sales world-wide than any other version or edition of the Holy Bible. This is more than all other Versions and Editions Combined.
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By Dr. David Sorenson
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The Remarkable life of Charles Haddon Spurgeon
(The Prince of Preachers)
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
A brief summary of the life of Charles Spurgeon
1834-1892 by John Piper (58 minutes)
Spurgeon sermons are saturated with The Word of God, and continue to bless thousands from the 63 volume set known as the
Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit
(CLICK THIS LINK TO FIND THE SPURGEON SERMON FROM THE SAME REFERENCED SCRIPTURE AS THE SERMON YOU MAY NOW BE PREPARING)
Search the complete 63 volume set of sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon here.
Spurgeon’s Conversion In 1850, in his own words.
The preaching, teaching and writings of Charles Spurgeon
are saturated by The Revealed Word of GOD, the Holy Bible. His publications continue to benefit readers with sermons and Rightly Divided biblical teaching from one whose life was poured out like a drink offering to The Lord Jesus Christ, to whom Charlie [Charles Haddon Spurgeon] was a fully devoted follower. His love of Jesus Christ was manifested in a singular love for and a never-ceasing effort toward winning souls from the unsaved multitudes. From one who became known as The Prince of Preachers he remained humble always proclaiming and pointing to Christ, and Him crucified.
His ministry continues to thrive worldwide and
at London’s Metropolitan Tabernacle.
(Brief History) The Tabernacle of London began in 1650 with a building erected with Charles Spurgeon and members of the 1861 congregation .
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DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION for March 30th *A.D. 2026. Written and calendared for this exact date by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
PRAYER 13, March 30th Part 11 of 11: THE WINGS OF PRAYER.
ANECDOTE 239: March 30th THE BURGLAR IN THE HEART.
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK March 30th PRAYER, THANKSGIVING, PRAISE
-Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth [passes] all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:6,7
MORNING: March 30th "HE [Jesus Christ] WAS NUMBERED WITH THE TRANSGRESSORS[Sinners]." —Isaiah 53:12
EVENING: March 30th "LET US SEARCH AND TRY OUR WAYS, AND TURN AGAIN TO THE LORD. "
A SINNER'S PRAYER March 30th
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PRAYER 13, March 30th Part 11 of 11 THE WINGS OF PRAYER.
We pray Thee use every one of us according as we have ability to be used. Take us, and let no talent lie to canker [rust] from not being used in the treasure house, but may every pound [cent] of Thine [Yours] be put out in trading for Thee [You] in the blessed market of soul-winning.Oh! give us success. Increase the gifts and graces of those that are saved. Bind us in closer unity to one another than ever. Let peace reign; let holiness adorn us. Hear us as we pray for all countries, and then for all sorts of men, from the Sovereign on the throne to the peasant in the cottage. Let the benediction of heaven descend on men, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Attachment: PRAYER 13.doc)
ANECDOTE 239: March 30th THE BURGLAR IN THE HEART. [An Outlaw Heart]I do not believe that a man becomes a villain [crook] all at once. He puts his soul to school, his thoughts are his teachers, or rather they are the school-books in which his soul reads; and at last he becomes capable of transacting the deeds of a scoundrel [Gangsta, Con, outlaw, law-breaker]. If you think long [are obsessed] upon any sin, the chances are that, as soon as the temptation to that sin comes, you will commit it. I have known persons [who] produce a monomania [mental disorder] by constant brooding upon one object [or thought]. I did once know a man who was constantly apprehensive that he was being poisoned by people; and I always stood in trepidation for that man, lest he should poison himself. If you will harbor the thought if you will ruminate on any sin, turn it over, and advise with it on your pillow; your affability will disarm your fear ; and the traitor you have harbored will betray you before your suspicions are aroused.
Beware, then, of all thoughts of sin. If you show a thief all the locks and bolts and bars in your house, and tell him how the cellar-window could be opened, or the back-door be made to give way, do not be surprised if, one of these nights, you should find all your goods stolen. If you introduce these evil thoughts into your habitation, you cannot wonder at the consequence, however startled your friends may be at the detection [of the crime].
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FAITH’S CHECKBOOK March 30th PRAYER, THANKSGIVING, PRAISE
-Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth [passes] all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:6,7
No care, but all prayer. No anxiety, but much joyful communion with God. Carry your desires to the Lord of your life, the guardian of your soul. Go to Him with two portions of prayer, and one of fragrant praise. Do not pray doubtfully, but thankfully. Consider that you have your petitions, and therefore thank God for His grace. He is giving you grace, give Him thanks.
Hide nothing. Allow no want to lie rankling in your bosom; -make known your requests. -Run not to man. Go only to your God, the Father of Jesus, who loves you in Him.
This shall bring you God’s own peace. You shall not be able to understand the peace which you shall enjoy. It will enfold you in its infinite embrace. Heart and mind through Christ Jesus shall be steeped in a sea of rest. Come life or death, poverty, pain, slander, you shall dwell in Jesus above every ruffling wind or darkening cloud. Will you not obey this dear command?
Yes, Lord, that we can give all our cares I do believe thee; but, I beseech [plead], thee help mine unbelief.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, that we can bring all our cares to You and as we let our requests be made known unto You in everything by prayer and heart-felt requests with thanksgiving we will receive Your Peace which surpasses all understanding and You will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus our Lord. Thank You in Jesus name, Amen.
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MORNING March 30th "HE [JESUS CHRIST] WAS NUMBERED WITH THE TRANSGRESSORS [sinners]." —Isaiah 53:12
Él fué contado con los perversos, —Isaías 53:12
WHY DID Jesus suffer [allow] Himself to be enrolled among [associated with] sinners? This wonderful condescension [humility] was justified by many powerful reasons.
In such a character [association] He could the better become their advocate. In some trials there is an identification of the counselor with the client, nor can the eye of the law see them as apart from one another. Now, when the sinner is brought to the bar [Court] , Jesus [Christ] appears there Himself. He stands to answer the accusation. He points to His side, His hands, His feet, and challenges Justice to bring anything against the sinners whom He represents; He pleads His blood, and pleads so triumphantly, being numbered with them and having a part with them, that the Judge proclaims,
"Let them go their way; deliver them from going down into the pit, for He has found a ransom."
Our Lord Jesus was numbered with the transgressors in order that they [we] might feel their [our] hearts drawn towards Him. Who can be afraid of one who is written in [on] the same list with us? Surely we may come boldly to Him, and confess our guilt.
He who is numbered with us cannot condemn us.
Was he not put down in the transgressor's list that we might be written in the roll of the saints?
He was holy, and written among the holy. We were guilty, and numbered among the guilty.
He transfers His name from yonder list to this black indictment, and our names are taken from the indictment and written in the roll of acceptance, for there is a complete transfer made between Jesus and His people.
Jesus has taken all our estate of misery and sin; and all that Jesus has, comes to us. His righteousness, His blood, and everything that He has He gives us as our dowry [inheritance].
Rejoice, believer, in your union to Him who was numbered among the transgressors [sinners]; and prove that you are truly saved by being manifestly numbered with those who are new creatures in Him.
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EVENING March 30th "LET US SEARCH AND TRY OUR WAYS, AND TURN AGAIN TO THE LORD. " —Lamentations 3:40
—Escudriñemos nuestros caminos, y busquemos, y volvámonos a Jehová. —Lamentaciones 3:40
THE spouse who fondly loves her absent husband longs [acutely pains] for his return; a long protracted separation from her lover is a semi-death to her spirit. And so, [it is] with souls who love the Savior much.
They must see His face, they cannot bear that He should be away upon the mountains of Bether and no more hold communion with them. A reproaching glance, an uplifted finger will grieve loving children who fear to offend their tender father and are only happy in his smile. Beloved, it was so, once with you.
A text of Scripture, a threatening, a touch of the rod of affliction, and you went to your Father's feet, crying,
"Show me where you contend with me?"
Is it so now? Are you content to follow Jesus [from] afar off? Can you contemplate suspended communion with Christ without alarm? Can you bear to have your Beloved walking contrary to you, because you walk contrary to Him?
Have your sins separated between you and your God, and is your heart at rest? 0h let me affectionately warn you, for it is a grievous thing when we can live contentedly without the present enjoyment of the Savior's face.
Let us labor to feel what an evil thing this is: little love to our own dying Savior, little joy in our precious Jesus, little fellowship with the Beloved! Hold a true Lent [deprivation] in your souls, while you sorrow over your hardness of heart.
Do not stop at sorrow! Remember where you first received salvation. Go at once to the cross. There, and there only, can you get your spirit quickened [enlivened].
No matter how hard, how insensible, how dead we may have become, let us go again in all the rags and poverty, and defilement of our natural condition. Let us clasp [grab and hold on to] that cross, let us look into those languid [love filled] eyes, let us bathe in that fountain filled with blood.
This will bring back to us our first love; this will restore the simplicity of our faith, and the tenderness of our heart.
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Praise Him, Praise and Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord Two of the thousands of Hymns written by Fanny Crosby
The Fanny Crosby Story (45 minute video of world’s most prolific Hymn writer of all time)
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All Versions and Editions of Bibles that are NOT translated from the Traditional Text [AKA the Received Text (Latin:Textus Receptus) TR or The Byzantine Text] contain variant readings that diminish the person and works of Jesus Christ. All Glory belongs to The Almighty GOD. He has preserved and protected HIS WORD as immutable [incapability of any mutation or any change] in the 1769 Edition of the 1611 King James Version [KJV] Bible Also known as the Authorized Version AV. ALL GLORY, LOVE, HONOR AND RESPECT is due and must be given to the Omnipotent [Almighty], Omniscient [All-knowing], Omnipresent and Infinitely Holy GOD.
Over 5,321 hand written Greek Manuscripts known as the Majority Text support the Traditional Text AKA The [Latin: Textus Receptus] and demonstrate 99% of the manuscripts in agreement.
Additionally, Translational Evidence from Jerome’s Latin Vulgate establishes evidence as to the authenticity of The Traditional Text as well as proof that it pre dates the “Translation ERROR” that purportedly occurred previously. The Traditional Text was first used in the First Christian Church at Antioch.
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SERMONS AND SACRED PRAISES:
The Metropolitan Tabernacle (Charles Spurgeon 1834-1892)
SERMON: Securing God’s Attention Romans 10:9 with Peter Masters
Here is Paul magnificently explaining first, how not to gain the ear of God, and then how to do so - by understanding how He saves the soul and changes the life; also, how to approach Him. This is the way to find and know Him.
SERMON: From The Metropolitan Tabernacle (Charles Spurgeon 1834-1892)
Securing God’s Attention Romans 10:9 with Peter Masters
Here is Paul magnificently explaining first, how not to gain the ear of God, and then how to do so - by understanding how He saves the soul and changes the life; also how to approach Him. This is the way to find and know Him.
SACRED PRAISE:
I Shall Not Be Moved (Rockabilly) By the Million Dollar Quartet …be [be being] filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody [music] in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
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This body of work was created by Spurgeon 1834-1892 and has been widely published and preached to this present time. He was Pastor and founder of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, England (Still flourishing TODAY) Still preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. [Click this blue link to hear live, contemporary and traditional preaching brought by the Internet from broadcasts from Dr. Peter Masters, the current Metropolitan Tabernacle minister for over 30 years].
Prayer: Dear Lord, May Your Gospel ministry be effective and thrive in winning souls, and may we also be loving and compassionate to encourage and comfort all who are needy, especially to those who are in the household of faith, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
Disclaimer: These mailing are not intended to attract praise for or exalt the Lord’s servant, and founding minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Charles H. Spurgeon. He didn’t need it and wouldn’t have wanted it. Rather, it is offered as an encouragement, for seekers and believers who read, meditate on, pray-over and desire to obey through the power of The Holy Spirit, God’s inspired [God breathed] inerrant, revealed, immutable Word, the Bible.
Caution: These devotional messages and prayers are not offered or intended to substitute for walking in the bright sunlight of continual companionship [communion, fellowship] in love with the Lord Jesus Christ [The Messiah]. Neither should they be substituted for reading, meditating on, praying and fasting over God's Word; (KJV, Authorized Version is recommended) that reveals His unspeakable Love to all the world. John 3:16
Printed Prayer: Should not be read or offered as a substitute for personal, fervent, effectual, heart-felt, prayer. It is intended rather, to touch and warm the hearts of those who presently seek a season of fervent, authentic two-way, heart-to-heart fellowship and prayer with the Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit.
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I look to You, alone Lord Jesus to save me.
I come to You right now. Lord Jesus. Please save me. I believe You died on the cross in my place to pay for my sin debt and put to death my sin nature. I know You always keep your word. Please save me. You say and it’s written in the Bible that you won’t reject anyone who comes to You. I'm coming to You now. Thank You for saving me.
I give myself (all of myself) to You, Lord Jesus. I declare that You are my Savior and Lord. I’m sorry for and I turn away from every sin (every bad thought, every bad word I have spoken and every bad thing I have ever done) and look to You free me from the penalty of sin, to keep me free from the power of sin and empower me overcome any temptation from sin’s presence. Thank you for forgiving all of my sins by dying on the cross to pay the punishment that I deserve. (I was a sinner by nature and by behavior). But now I'm washed clean by Your blood that was shed [poured out] for me at Calvary [at the cross].
Thank you Lord Jesus that You loved me and died for me before I was born and that You love me now and will always love me and will never reject or turn your back on me. I know You are the Way, the Truth and the Life and that no one can come to the Father other than by You.
Thank you Father that You have made a way for me to see myself as ungodly. But, because You are good You have made a way and given me the desire to come to You, to turn away from my sin and to trust in the Lord Jesus. You have forgiven me because He took my place and You have provided for me to be born again [born from above, born of the Holy Spirit].
You prompted this desire and faith to believe in Your only begotten Son who,gave up His life and died on the cross to pay my sin debt, not mine alone, but the sins of the whole world.
Thank You, Heavenly Father that you raised Jesus from the dead. He is ALIVE and in Him we are victorious over sin, death and the grave and in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. After You raised Him from the dead You gave Him a Glorified, [everlasting] physical body and after he was seen by many witnesses on earth You took Him up to reign with You in heaven.
I pray this in the name, of Your only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ with a grateful heart. Thank You for saving me heavenly Father and for sending the Comforter, The Spirit of Truth, for my guidance and solemn instruction into all truth., Amen.”
Thank You Holy Spirit of Truth, The Comforter, The Paraclete [true friend who is by your side and always has your back] for the new life in Jesus and the victory that comes when I recon myself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God through Christ Jesus our Lord trusting You, Holy Spirit for Your empowerment to see this promise fulfilled. Romans 6:11
Thank you that you, Holy Spirit, always exalt [lift up] the Lord Jesus. John 16:8-11
With all my heart, I thank you Lord Jesus for saving me.
I ask now that You live Your life through me in Your name, Lord Jesus I pray, Amen.
Please allow us to celebrate with you and with the angels in heaven at the news of your new birth. Please write to:
The John Mark Publishing Company, PO BOX 21 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693, U.S.A.
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… and pray for souls to be saved and believers to be strengthened
The Lord … is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
Pray also that believers will be led… by the Holy Spirit to rightly divide and proclaim God’s Word providentially protected and preserved by God, Himself.
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.
For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in Heaven. Psalm 119:89
God is not the author of confusion. 1 Corinthians 4:33
God, Himself, providentially protects and preserves His WORD. All of His Word is inspired, [God-breathed], self-authenticating, immutable [unchanging and unchangeable], eternal, inerrant, infallible, infinite and all-powerful [omnipotent] Word.
MISSION PURPOSE:
We aim to be fully devoted followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. We trust the Holy Spirit to impart God’s divine revelation to us from His Word, the Holy Bible. We trust that many who are lost will be saved, that believers will be comforted, strengthened and encouraged as we are being conformed to the image of the Lord Jesus Christ; all, to God’s glory.
Divine Scripture is God’s infinite, eternal, inerrant, infallible, immutable revelation to all mankind. Herein, all revealed truth is given to the world. It is God-breathed [inspired] , self-authenticating [compare scripture to scripture] and providentially protected and will endure, immutable, forever. We purpose, therefore, with God enabling, to rightly divide and follow The Holy Bible in all things. Personal guidance in Holiness and all divine revelation to His Church body are through God’s Holy Word, the Bible.
Hence, we resolve, God helping us, to pray, read, study, meditate-on, trust-in and obey God’s revealed and divinely preserved Word, holding it to be the final authority and legal precedent in all things as the divinely established Stare Decisis [Latin: to stand by that which is decided].
Therefore, the purpose of The John Mark Publishing Company is to publish and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every creature, ministering God’s love to all, especially those in the household of faith. The Bible is God’s everlasting, inspired, (God breathed) inerrant, infallible, unchangeable, divinely protected and preserved Word of love and salvation to the entire world forever settled in heaven.
It is also the essence and foundation of this ministry as we aim to encourage a fully devoted discipleship demonstrating devotional vigor.
History: The preaching, teaching and writing of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, continues to reveal God’s love through His WORD, rightly divided and conforming to all doctrines of Biblical Christianity. His work continues to benefit, bless and challenge readers through authentic Gospel preaching and sound biblical teaching. The Lord’s ministry through Charles Spurgeon continues to flourish from (Spurgeon’s) Metropolitan Tabernacle, (Brief History)
This Website is shared with the hope that growth in personal devotions and the edification of the church as well as fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ will be encouraged. We desire that the written Word of God will be the Living Word in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ to each and every reader.
To this end, DailySpurgeon.com is offered to hear Gospel preaching and engage in daily devotions, Bible study, meditation, prayer, and the singing of Sacred Praise and Worship music to The Lord Jesus Christ.
Adherence to Spurgeon’s calendared dates and original, unabridged text is carefully transmitted.
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Alterations to and alternative readings in Biblical Text were brought about by the Critical Greek Text of Westcott & Hort and was used to translate the: NIV, ESV, RSV and other Modern Language Translations. These Greek translations came from the Greek Codices Vaticanus and Sinaiticus. 90% is from Vaticanus and 8-9% from Sinaiticus and were the principle source Texts used by Westcott and Hort to invent their Critical Greek Text. There are more disagreements than there are agreements between these two Codices.
17 verses are deleted out of the New Testament in the Critical Text. 7,000 words are deleted.
Codices Sinaiticus and Vaticanus are counterfeits that were overwritten in the 10th 11th and completely overwritten in the 15th centuries. There are more points of disagreement than there are points of agreement between them.
The Geneva Bible was also translated from the Traditional Greek Text, The Textus Receptus [The Received Text] including comments favorable to the Protestant Reformation from, devoted, faithful Christian men of GOD; Puritan Believers whose lives were beyond reproach.
This Bible was brought to Plymouth Massachusetts in the American Colonies by the Puritan Pilgrims guided by Captain Christopher Jones’s on the Mayflower sailing ship in 1620. A 1592 Edition of the Geneva Bible that belonging to a Mayflower passenger and the Governor of the Plymouth Colony (Later to become the State of Massachusetts) by William Bradford and is on display at the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the oldest continuously operating public museum in the United States.
The traditional Textus Receptus [The Received (Greek) Text] unlike any other Greek Text was taken from more than 5,321 original Majority (Greek Manuscript) Text [MT] that agree 99% with one another. Other variant readings stem from Greek translations invented by either Westcott and Hort or Nestle and Aland. These fabricated Greek Texts were translated from only a handful [45] of Majority Text Manuscripts MT and lack the trustworthiness of the inspired 1769 [1611] King James Version, KJV or the Geneva Bible and are the only two translations of the traditional, reliable, inspired, [GOD BREATHED] immutable and providentially and divinely protected Textus Receptus [TR]
There is also translational evidence from Jerome’s Latin Vulgate that establishes The Traditional Greek Text as both the OLDEST and the BEST. [Unlike the Counterfeit proofs offered with The Critical Test].
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Can the Website DAILYSPURGEON be trusted? Is it trustworthy?
Is it of God?
YES, it can! Yes, it is! Here’s why.
1 John 4:1-3
Beloved ones, don’t be believing every spirit [everyone or !everything] you hear but be testing the spirit [voice] whether it is of God: because many false prophets have gone [come] out into the world. Here’s how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit [voice] that confesses [avows] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh, having come[who came] out of God, is of God: and every spirit that confesses not [doesn’t audibly avow] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Therefore I do confess, that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh.
[All translations of the Bible that use Greek translations other than the Traditional AKA the faithful Textus Receptus do not have the Greek word “ictin”. This word means “is” in English] and its exclusion causes the meaning of its translation, “is here” to change to “has” come.
This mistake is self-evident because non-believers, false prophets, atheists and even heretics can, and frequently do, affirm that Jesus Christ “has come” [in the flesh].
While this is a true statement, taken at face value, the meaning of “has come” is clearly not the same as “is here”. When “has” come is the meaning the test God has given in His Word to discern whether words being analyzed are from the Spirit of God or the spirit of antichrist is made void.
One of the most well documented facts in all human history is that Jesus The Christ [The Anointed Messiah] “has” come in the flesh. However, the essential question is not whether the spirit [a spoken or written word] confesses that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh but, whether this confession affirms that Jesus Christ, “is come” [is here], in the flesh.
Please Compare and consider [Meditate upon] this scripture with other related scriptures. Precept upon precept, Line upon line…
Isaiah 28:10-14
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Ephesians 5:30-32
For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.32 This is a great mystery: but I [The Apostle Paul] speak concerning Christ and the church. [The Church body and Bride of CHRIST]
“I speak concerning Christ and the church.” [the fleshly embodiment, here and now, of the body of Christ]. Because followers of Jesus Christ are members of the incarnate Body of Christ [The Church] I freely affirm and avow that Jesus Christ is hereNot “Has come”] in the flesh.
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Which Bible Is The Best? (57 minutes) David Hocking
David’s Summary (8 minutes) The problem behind Bible translations is not English. The issue is what Greek text was being used. I believe the true Author is The Holy Spirit. I believe this is the Word of God… We need to understand that The word of GOD in and of itself is power. Power to change your life and through the work of the Holy Spirit can produce the New Birth. We are born again of an incorruptible seed of the Word of God which liveth and abideth forever.
- David Hocking
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THE WORDS of GOD Are :
Immutable, [unchangeable and, incapable of mutation or change]
Inspired, [God breathed, spoken],
Infallible,[Incapable of failing, making a mistake or being wrong]
Inerrant [Without error]
Self-Authenticating [The Bible is considered to be self-authenticating because proponents who believe it to be so know it contains inherent divine qualities—Such qualities are unity, majesty, power, and internal consistency—that reveal its divine origin, that convinces readers of its truth without relying on external historical proof or church testimony.
This concept, championed by the Reformation, know that the Holy Spirit illuminate:
the "heavenliness of its matter," the "efficacy of its doctrine," and the "majesty of its style" within the text itself, allowing God's Word to be received directly, the same way as seeing God's glory in Christ.]
Divinely Protected and Providentially Preserved:
Psalm 12:6-7: 6 The words of the Lord are pure words:
as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7 Thou shalt keep them [Thy Words] (Note Plural), O Lord, thou shalt preserve them [Thy Words] from this generation for ever. (KJV).
Isaiah 40:8: 8 The grass withereth, [withers] the flower fadeth [fades] :but the word of our God shall stand for ever. (KJV).
Matthew 5:18: 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. (KJV).
Matthew 24:35: 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. (AKJV).
1 Peter 1:23: 23 being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. (KJV).
1 Peter 1:25: 25 but the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. (KJV).
Psalm 119:89: 89 For ever, [sic] O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven, Psalm 119:89). (KJV).
The Authorized King James Version (AKJV) also known as The King James Version, Edition of 1769 (KJV), The Authorized Version (AV) and The Geneva Bible are faithful Translations from the preeminent, [surpassing all others], Traditional Greek Text which predates the name given to the Textus Receptus [The Received Text] TR, and is superior to all modern Critical Text translations rendered from inferiorGreek Sources that include: (Westcott & Hort, Nestle & Aland, and Codices Vaticanus, Sinaiticus and Alexandrus).
John 1:1: 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God.
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John 1:1-3 1In the beginning was he Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2The same was in he beginning with God. 3 all things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.
(KJV) The Authorized Version AV Translation was faithfully translated by fully consecrated, and dedicated men of faith, beyond reproach, preeminent linguists, language scholars who were fully devoted followers of The Lord Jesus Christ. The 1611 King James translation is from the inerrant, inspired and immutable Textus Receptus [Received Text]:
Psalm 119:89 ל (Lamed) For ever, [sic] O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.
“Thy Word” is The Inspired and Ultimate Stare Decisis [A Legal Term in Latin that establishes the principle of “Legal Precedence”. It means to stand by things decided, and to uphold all things God-Breathed [Inspired] and therefore eternally, Divinely and immutably decided FOREVER]
4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth [says] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh is of God: 3 and every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Therefore, I now confess that “Jesus Christ is here in the flesh.”
[All other English translations of the Bible that use Greek manuscripts other than the Textus Receptus erroneously renders the English translation “Has come”.
This Translation error is because inferior Greek manuscripts do not include the Greek word “ictin” (This is The Greek word for is that is found only in the Majority Text of the Textus Receptus) and therefore the failure to correctly translate “ictin” [Is Here] into English.
The Authorized King James Version AKJV also known as The Authorized Version AV and the Geneva Bible stand alone in making and giving the correct translation: “is here”.
This error: “has come” is self-evident, because non-believers, false prophets and even heretics can, and sometimes will, make the confession that He “has come” in the flesh. This is no surprise because the birth of Jesus Christ is the most well documented fact in all of recorded history. Indeed, it is a true and factual statement that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Yet, while this is, a true and factual statement, the meaning in scripture has now been erroneously changed. The new and erroneous meaning is that now even if He “has come” in the flesh the confession that JESUS CHRIST IS HERE IN THE FLESH is impossible for THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST who is the creator of all heresies to confess. Without it, Don’t believe anything that is said or written.
NEITHER does it provide for the test for believers to discern whether a spirit [voice or written words being read or heard] are from God or from the Antichrist. It is true that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh, but it’s essential that the confession that Jesus Christ, “IS HERE IN THE FLESH” Be confessed [be spoken].
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By Reading, comparing and meditating on any specific Scripture together with other relevant Scriptures, God’s Word clarifies and self-authenticates:
Therefore we will read and meditate on:
1 John 4:1-3 with Ephesians 5:30-32
Authorized (King James) Version
1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 and every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
30: for we are members of his [Jesus Christs’] body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and His bride the church.
[We are members of His body, flesh and bones, one flesh with Him, as His bride the church].
He was born of a virgin 2026 years ago, and HE lives today,
and He is soon returning for His bride, The Church.
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory. "1 Timothy 3:16
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Why Have Traditional Sacred Hymns Endured for Such a Long aTime?
Because God preserves and protects His Word. The lyrics in Sacred hymns are divinely God breathed [Inspired and Spoken by God] words and are therefore infinite, immutable and eternal.
(Text from Blogger: Notorius Meddler)
… be being filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody [music] in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
Our prayer is that you have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior and Lord, or that you will do it now, right now.
Sing-along and Pray this Hymn wholeheartedly, won’t you?
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The aim of dailyspurgeon.com is to win souls and to encourage all believers to have greater love to and to become a fully devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, [The Messiah].
The Good News, (in Gospel song): Jesus Saves, He Lives! and Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Tap to sing-along. Give voice to the truth, won’t you?)
Join in, won’t you? to pray, hear and heed the gospel of Jesus Christ (Messiah), and sing hymns and praises to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
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Sing “If I Needed You” with Joey and Rory
UR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2WrfeHK3Yw
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The aim of this Website is to encourage believers to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ [The anointed Messiah and King].
• Pray to the Heavenly Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; to the only begotten Son, Jesus [The Christ [The anointed Messiah], and to The Holy Ghost [Spirit]. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• Read GOD’s WORD, Hear, believe and obey the eternal, inspired (God breathed) , immutable, inerrant, infallible and providentially preserved and protected written Scriptures, The everlasting Word of God, revealed in His Holy Bible by The Holy Ghost and embodied in The Lord Jesus Christ, the living Word of GOD that is here in the flesh; 1 Peter 1:23
• Be [always being] filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord Jesus; Ephesians 5:18-19
• Not forsake the assembling of yourself together with other members of the Body of Christ [The Church] as the manner of some is; Hebrews 10:23-25
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
- Jesus Christ Matthew 18:19-20
You are invited to come to the only true God. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob through His only begotten Son, who is GOD’S WORD, made flesh, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God and to follow Him, because He is The Way, The Truth and The Life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me [Him] John 14:6-7
Receive God’s Gift of eternal love and eternal life. John 3:16
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.
To this end, please hear the Preaching, Sacred music, Sacred Literature and Devotional content that are offered here in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ, [Anointed Messiah]. Amen.
Preaching is from The Metropolitan Tabernacle (London) by Pastor, Dr. Peter Masters, Charles Spurgeon other Reformed Preachers are prayerfully selected to focus on \daily devotional topics so that sinners will be saved and believers will be encouraged, challenged and built-up in the Faith of Jesus Christ. We pray that all believers who visit the website will become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ fully conformed to the image of Jesus Christ, The Messiah.
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It should be the desire of every born-again believer to worship God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength, in Spirit and in truth.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [accurately sharing] the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
To this end, Heavenly Father, we pray that You will bless all who visit this website and bring many to confess the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
This Website can not replace nor can it be a substitute for the in-person, personal assembling of ourselves together as is the manner of some. Hebrews 10:23-27
Rather, its purpose is to save lost sinners and to teach and encourage believers through God’s Word and prayer to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ [The Anointed Messiah] in personal discipleship and worship of the Lord Jesus as we are predestined to be conformed to His very image.
“For whom God did foreknow he did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son…” Romans 8:29
We are, instructed in the Word of GOD to assemble, praise and worship God. Thus, we must assemble and worship the Lord Jesus Christ and exhort [encourage] and provoke one another to do good works.
Such worship may take place through, congregational singing of sacred hymns and spiritual songs, reading, preaching and obeying God’s Word, sharing Christian love and fellowship, agreeing together with specific public prayer requests, and reading and exhorting one another in the Word, to provoke one another to love and serve and bear witness with one another in the Holy Ghost.
Warning: Online streaming cannot satisfy personal interaction or the warm fellowship of in-person assemblies of brothers and sisters who are in Christ Jesus. Electronic media cannot substitute for the warm inter-personal love, fellowship, commitment, and compassion, nor does it provide for a kind and comforting touch or embrace of another believer. e.g. Laying on of hands, 1 Timothy 4:14; the right hands of Christian fellowship, Galatians 2:9; or an embrace, Acts 20:1; or greeting with a holy kiss,
We give thanks to the Lord, for the Website DailySpurgeon.com and pray that it will continue to be an instrumentality of The Lord Jesus to build up fully devoted followers of the Lord Jesus Christ [Anointed Messiah] . These followers will be taught to be disciples themselves and will then teach others to be disciples.
We pray that you will also be a radiant messenger of God to share the good news of Jesus Christ with every one, encouraging them to believe in Christ Jesus and to become the very image of Jesus Christ.
This ministry was begun as daily e-mails of Faith’s Checkbook by Charles H. Spurgeon were sent to John -Michael’s son, Jon Edward Riley. Jon shared these messages with others and soon over 300 were added to the mailing list through his witness as he witnessed and shared his testimony with them.
Jon was called home by his loving Father in Heaven on January 16, 2021 leaving a legacy of this Website to minister to all who will benefit in this labor of Love to the glorify God and His Eternal Kingdom. ALL Glory belongs to GOD, alone.
Jon is honored here; giving honor to whom honor is due. Romans 13:7
We pray that many will be born again, challenged, encouraged, and built-up to become fully devoted followers of the Lord Jesus Christ and be conformed to His image; that they might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:28-29.
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A HEARTFELT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR ARIKARA INDIAN BRAVES
A video… by John-Michael’s son, Jon Edward Riley, [“White Owl”] To whom he Gives honor to whom honor is due.
(February 12, 1971- January16, 2021)
…from a well beloved, Indigenous Brave, and in remembrance of him, my beloved son; comes his heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord.
Concluding with…“ A Joyful Heart of Freedom” WAR CRY! ( at video’s end) June 15, 2020
…This is a Video of tribute that honors all Indigenous Braves that gave Military Service and the families of Native-American Scouts from White Shield, North Dakota who served in the armed services of The United States of America defending. …the land of the free and the home of the Brave.
The Video was recorded at…INDIAN SCOUT POST NO 1 Burial grounds, White Shield, North Dakota.
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Jon loved to say, “I’m a blood-bought, born-again Child of God!” to anyone he happened to meet.
… Jon’s testimony lives on from one who, by grace, through faith was forever accepted in the Beloved; who’s loving ways brought the good news of Jesus to many. and one who is now present with the LORD in glory forever. One who, one day, we’ll reunite..
Jon would sometimes just sing-out some of the following songs on the way to church, or just singing along with the Elvis Gospel CD that was always in our F-150’s CD player while riding with his Dad or, Best of all, when an inspired, spontaneous praise from the Lord would just pop out from his joyful, creative, redeemed and loving heart.
Some of Jon’s Favorites:
I Love You Lord by the Gaither choir
I Love You Lord Universal Music Group
I LOVE You Lord by Jared Reynolds
Where No One Stands Alone Gaither Vocal Band
Lead Me & Rock-a My Soul by Elvis and friends
He Knows Just What I Need by Elvis
How Great Thou Art with Elvis
Lead Me & Rock-a My Soul Elvis and friends
Lead Me, Guide Me by Elvis
It Is No Secret by Elvis written by Stuart Hamblen
The following recordings were discovered several months after Jon was called home on January 16th 2021. It’s such a blessing, to hear Elvis sing the Gospel message in song but it can’t compare with the Glory of being in the presence of the LORD for all eternity.
LIFE by Elvis
*I Can Only Imagine being present with the LORD, or hearing the completed song the Lord completed with Jon when he arrived; a song known only to the Lord, to Jon and the few who heard Jon sing it here. Lyrics remembered from him singing: "See my Jesus, Walkin' on duh Waduh"… an original, inspired song from our beloved Jon, himself a true and renown original.
* Click and sing:
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE with Wynonna Judd.
LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN (A Father’s Love) by George Strait honoring George H.W. Bush (41st President) A favorite song of the President.
It’s also my sincere message of love to all my children, grand-children and great grand-children and all loved ones.
…Jon would always say “Later”; [as in, see-ya later] instead of “good bye”. It was the only farewell greeting he would ever use when parting company with a friend; and, everyone was Jon’s friend.
… He would never say “good-bye”.
Now, as we remember the sound of him saying “Later”, it rings true in a new and deeper meaning and it brings a joy and comfort to the hearts of those whom he loved so well; those who love him still and will forever more.
… and how much sweeter to us now, are the promises in these two Hymns:
’TILL WE MEET AGAIN. (sing along, won’t you?)
DOES JESUS CARE? Gaither Music TV
Where will you spend E T E R N I T Y ? by Billy Graham
HEAR HIS LAST RECORDRD MESSAGE:
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y7kULLmtL0
Traditional Text is Inerrant, Infallible and is the Inspired [Word-by-Word, GOD-Breathed and moved the Prophets and Apostles to write what they were given by the Holy Ghost] Greek Text. Length: (33:56 minutes)
YOU'RE INVITED TO:
• Pray with our heavenly Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• Hear and obey the eternal, inspired, immutable, inerrant, infallible, revealed and protected Word of God, revealed through Jesus Christ, the living Word; 1 Peter 1:23
• Be [Be being] filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
• Forsake not assembling together in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them. - Jesus Christ
DailySpurgeon is to encourage, and support all site visitors in daily devotionals and personal worship of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and to proclaim the Gospel [Good news] of Jesus Christ.
To this end, Audio, Video and Print media are presented. The video content includes a sermon from Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle (London, U.K.) from the pastor, Dr. Peter Masters, The message is prayerfully selected to support the devotional theme of the day. Sacred Music is also selected. Audio files of episodes of The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan Devotional content, written and calendared by Charles Haddon Spurgeon are selected from:
• C.H. Spurgeon Prayers
• Spurgeon’s Illustrative Anecdotes
• Faith’s Checkbook
• Morning & Evening
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Its the privilege and duty of every believer to Love and worship God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, in Spirit and in truth.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [sharing] the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15
To this end, Heavenly Father, we pray that You will bless all who visit this web site and bring many to faith in Christ Jesus, We ask this in Jesus’ name and for His sake, Amen.
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Caution: We do not promote or condone the forsaking of the assembling together as is the manner of some. This website does not replace nor can it substitute for the assembling of ourselves together with others to exhort one another in the WORD and to provoke one another unto love and good works . Hebrews 10:23-27
Rather, we desire this website to encourage believers in personal devotional exercises and worship as we are being conformed to Christ’s image.
"For whom God did foreknow he did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son." Romans 8:29
An in-person assembly of believers, gathered for praising and worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ is essential and can never be supplanted or replaced. Such group worship may come through the Hearing and heeding of face-to-face Gospel preaching, congregational singing of sacred hymns, the reading of God’s Word, sharing Christian love and fellowship, public prayer, and also a place where assembled believers can consider and exhort one another in the Word, and provoke one another unto love and good works and bear witness with one another in the Holy Spirit.
Virtual digital communication can never replace assembling ourselves together. It requires no personal interaction, investment, commitment, or personal vulnerability, and cannot deliver a comforting human touch. e.g. Laying on of hands etc.
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Personal devotionals encourage us to obey the scripture:
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth [needs] not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:1
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Thank you, Lord, for the dailyspurgeon.com domain, and for the expansion of Your e-mail ministry begun by Jon Edward Riley 1971-2021, a beloved son and brother in Christ Jesus.
We honor Jon’s memory, giving honor to those whom honor is due; to those The Lord Jesus honors who honor Him. Romans 13:7
Jon loved to say “I’m a blood bought, born-again child of God.”
… a saint’s testimony from one who was, by grace through faith, forever accepted in the Beloved Son of God, and is now in His presence and will be forevermore.
Amen.
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TODAY’S COMPLETE CONTENTS: March 29th
RECENT HYMNS & PRAISES
(1) Vaya Con Dios Bilingual by Julio Iglesias James 4:8
(2) Vaya Con Dios with Freddy Fender (English)
(3) Vaya Con Dios with Les Paul and Mary Ford
Whosoever Surely Meaneth Me Cleveland Baptist Church
Trust and Obey by the Celebration Choir
The Old Rugged Cross by Alan Jackson
In the Garden by Elvis Presley
Sweet Hour of Prayer by Alan Jackson
Old Time Religion Medley by Johnny and June Carter Cash
Classic Country Gospel & Hymn Hits (40 minutes) Johnny Cash
The Wings of a Snow White Dove with Loretta Lynn & Chrystal Gayle
To God Be The Glory Congregation (with lyrics
Christ Receiveth Sinful Men Traditional with Lyrics
Jesus Saves Temple Baptist Church Powell, Tennessee
The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 by Andrea Bocelli
…be filled with the spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody [music] in your heart to the lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
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Thank you, Lord, for your DailySpurgeon website that strengthens an e-mail ministry begun with Jon Edward Riley 1971-2021 and John-Michael, his Dad.
We honor Jon here, giving honor to whom honor is due;
The Lord Jesus honors those who honor Him. Romans 13:7
Jon loved to say to anyone who would listen : “I’m a blood bought, born-again child of God.”
… a saint’s testimony from one who was redeemed by grace through faith and forever accepted in the Beloved Son of God, now in His presence forevermore.
Amen.
TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM WARRIORS by Jon Edward Riley,
(February 12, 1971- January16, 2021)
Indigenous, Irish, beloved All-American voicing his tribute and gratitude at:
INDIAN SCOUT POST NO 1
(Burial grounds at White Shield, North Dakota (Select TRIBUTE for video)
“The heart of Freedom”
… a prayer from a brave and beloved soldier of the Cross, Thanking the Lord and Honoring the Military Service of Native-American Scouts and all Armed Services of the United States of America. …the land of the free and the home of the Brave.
We remember Jon Edward and his irrepressible joy in the Lord.
Jon would often just bust-out singing some of the following songs; sometimes, on the way to church, sometimes just singing along with the Elvis Gospel CD that was always in our truck’s CD player or,
the best, was when a spontaneous song from the Lord would pop out from his joyful and loving heart.
I LOVE You Lord by Jared Reynolds
How Great Thou Art with Elvis
Lead Me & Rock-a My Soul by Elvis and friends
Lead Me, Guide Me by Elvis
LIFE by Elvis
I found this Elvis song after Jon was called HOME in January of 2021. It’s Comforting, but doesn’t compare to the GLORY and praise in the presence of the LORD. I can only imagine Jon singing a duet with Elvis. Or maybe, an inspired song composed by Jon, known to the Lord and only the few loved ones who heard it:
"See my Jesus, Walkin' on duh Wa-duh".
Love Without End by George Strait performed for George W Bush (one of the President’s favorites).
It has become my heart-felt message in song to all of my fifteen children and one of my favorites too.
…instead of saying “good bye, ”Jon would always say “Later”; [as in see-ya later]. It was his own farewell greeting when parting company with a friend; and, of course, everyone was Jon’s friend.
… He never said “good-bye”, only "Later".
Now, as I remember the sound of him saying “Later”, it rings true in its new and deeper meaning and it brings a joy and comfort to the hearts of those whom he loved so well; those who love him still and will always, and forever more.
… I also love the promise of this Hymn:
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ENCOURAGEMENT FOR BEREFT and GRIEVING ONES
No Tears in Heaven Revelation 7:17 A message of Comfort (Christian Sermons and Audio books SFX) Delivered August 6th 1865, recorded by Charles Koelsch. (ca. 2018)
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PREACHING: From The Metropolitan Tabernacle Brief History
Charles H. Spurgeon, Pastor from 1853 to 1892
The Metropolitan Tabernacle is available for live streaming of church services from the London congregation. Join us in prayer, scripture reading, singing of sacred hymns and gospel preaching, won’t you?
Sunday 11.00 am (*3:00 am) Teaching ministry service
Sunday 6.30 pm (*10:30 am) Evangelistic service
Wednesday 6.30 pm (*11:30 am) Bible Study
*Pacific time, U.S.
TODAY’S SERMON:
Learning From The Conquest Joshua 11 with Dr. Peter Masters
We learn the need of limited methods in the Lord's work, how to identify “Hazors” [ Hazor -important Cannan capital city opposing Joshua] or pivotal issues in the defense of faith, the necessity of total obedience to God's plan, and the certain fall of Anakim giants that triggered Israel's unbelief and disobedience.
MOST RECENT SUNDAY SERMON: from The Metropolitan Tabernacle
11:00 am Sunday 27 March 2022
The ‘Freedom’ Heresy 1 Corinthians 6.1 By Dr Peter Masters
A heresy that has swept into evangelical churches everywhere is the notion that Christian liberty frees Christians from all rule-keeping and avoidance of worldly pursuits. Here are Paul’s answers to such claims, and his powerful remedy for the avoidance of immorality.
6:30pm | 27 March 2022
The Phenomenon of Love Isaiah 63.7 By Dr. Peter Masters
The nature and scope of human love is impressive, but Divine love, made visible in history and, supremely in the atoning sacrifice of Christ, is limitless, freely bestowed and certain toward all who find Him. Here are the 'loving-kindnesses of the Lord' they experience.
FEATURED SERMONS:
Living for the Flesh or for the Spirit Romans 8.5-6 By Dr. Peter Masters
There are two classes of people in the Bible, those who focus on 'the flesh', and those who relate to the Spirit. Here are the characteristics and goals of each, and how God can free us from the captivity of flesh to know communion with Himself.
Mutual Debts in Marriage 1 Corinthians 7:3 By Dr. Peter Masters 15 January 2012
A key word has slipped out of some modern translations – the marital debt of benevolence, meaning goodwill and kind benefits. Here are seven debts each has to the other in Christian marriage, a sevenfold bond and blessing to the crowning earthly friendship of life’s journey, are we paying what is ‘due’?
Things Only Believers See 1 Corinthians 2:9 by Dr. Peter Masters
(A roadmap for rightly dividing and discerning all doctrinal issues.)
Sunday Morning 13 February 2022
The apostle impresses upon us the spiritual blindness of our unconverted state to the wonders revealed in the Gospel, including future glories (described here). Here also is the meaning of 'comparing spiritual things with spiritual,' judging all things and living the mind of Christ
Jesus Christ Himself (Text only) Ephesians 2:20
Preached on March 15th 1883 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Keeping Alive the Spirit Ephesians 2:22 by Dr. Peter Masters
Sunday Morning 11 April 2021 (Today’s Sermon: March 17 )
In the building of a spiritual family the work of the Holy Spirit is the vital power. Here several Holy Spirit verses in Ephesians are explored (including 'Be filled with the Spirit') to show the different activities of the Spirit in the Christian life.
Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 with Dr. Peter Masters
Why The Cross? 1958 Billy Graham (38 minutes)
Powerful, heavyweight, urgent message for the present day.
Who crucified Jesus?
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
For the Authority of Scripture John MacArthur
The Question of Questions answered in Isaiah, Chapter 53
The Authority of the Bible and the Uniqueness of Jesus the Savior
(Ligonier Ministries’)
Living on the Word (Audio) Deuteronomy 8:3 (Christian Sermons and Audio books) Delivered on March 15th 1883 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, narrated by Charles Koelsch.
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Q&A PANEL: with Steve Lawson, John MacArthur, the late, R.C. Sproul
Why Are So Many Against Reformed Theology? What is it, anyway?
“It’s just a nickname for Biblical Christianity” ― Charles Spurgeon
PERSONAL TESTIMONY:
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
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SACRED LITERATURE:
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
You may choose from three audio recordings to hear Pilgrim’s Progress:
Part I contains (1) ADULT AUDIO and (2) CHILDREN’S AUDIO (Illustrated) .
Part II adds Sequel (3) CHRISTIANA, Pilgrim’s wife and children. These audios may be listened to or shared. Little ones will long remember the loving bed time stories you share
They will bless, strengthen, encourage, challenge and instruct seekers and believers, of all ages.
THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan
ORIGINAL: The Pilgrim’s Progress Part I Published by Logos in 1853 from Bunyan's 1678 text.
REVISED VERSION PRINT: by Barry E. Horner: The Pilgrim’s Progrefs [sic] ©1999
The Pilgrim Progress is the world’s most widely published and most famous Allegory . It was commonly found among he scant possessions in the cabins of the early American Pioneers. It was loved and read, second only to the Holy Bible, God’s Word, of guidance, encouragement and comfort. It’s also considered, by some, to be the world’s first English novel and is the most published book of all time. other than the Bible. There were 1,300 editions printed before 1938, 250 years after the author's death. It remains one of the world’s most famous books. In allegorical genre, it is unequalled.
Pilgrim’s Progress is referenced in many Spurgeon Sermons.
Here's one example:
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.”—Colossians 1:27
Note: Spurgeon was taught to read at a very early age and read The Pilgrim’s Progress for the first time when he was six years old. He would return to re-read it over 100 times. He made many reference to it in his sermons as Pastor of The Metropolitan Tabernacle in London.
Excerpt from heading II. § 5 THE SWEETNESS OF THIS MYSTERY, WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU
"Christ in us is Christ reigning." reminds me [Spurgeon] of Mr. Bunyan’s picture in The Pilgrim’s Progress. of [the town of] Mansoul, …when the Prince Immanuel laid siege to it, and Diabolus from within the city strove to keep him out. It was a, hard time for Mansoul then; but when at last the battering rams [ancient weapons of war] had broken down the gates, and the silver trumpets sounded, and the prince’s captains entered the breach, then on a day the prince himself did ride down the city’s streets, while liberated citizens welcomed him with all their hearts, hung out all their streamers, and made the church towers rock again as the bells rang out merry peals [melodies], for the king himself was come. Up to the castle of the heart [main castle] he rode in triumph, and took his royal throne to be henceforth the sole lord and king of the city.
Christ in you is a right royal word. Christ swaying his scepter from the center of your being over every power and faculty, desire and resolve, bringing every thought into captivity to himself, oh, this is glory begun, and the sure pledge of heaven. Oh for more of the imperial sovereignty of Jesus; it is our liberty to be absolutely under his sway.
Spurgeon’s Full Sermon: Christ in You, May 13, 1883 Scripture: Colossians 1:27 From: Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Volume 29 (cit. II. The Mystery of this is Christ In You, § 5)
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You may choose to read, listen or share Pilgrim’s Progress is a bed time story.
It will bless, strengthen, encourage and instruct pilgrims (readers and seekers) of all ages for a life-time.
Index of the 533 Scripture References cited in The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 1687
John Bunyan did not write or set forth any world view of any kind. His masterful allegory, demonstrably displays that God's Word does not support a world view at all but sets forth God’s view on every thing revealed and forever settled in heaven, The Holy Bible.
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Bunyan merely, yet very ardently trusted in God’s Word; the God-breathed [divinely inspired], Self-authenticating, Providentially-protected immutable, inerrant, infallible, and inextinguishable written Word from GOD Himself. God, the omnipotent, omnipresent, righteous and Holy One, has breathed out His Word and has made His Word flesh in the birth of Jesus Christ. God’s Word is now, has always been and will forever be in perfect accord with Himself and the Spirit of Truth.
God’s infinite Love and Grace to redeem all fallen, hell-bound sinners who will look to Him is revealed by the sacrifice of His only begotten [fathered by God] Son, Jesus Christ.
The story inspiration given to Bunyan was in the form of a dream. Never the less, it imparts wisdom and may encourage soul-searching self-reflection to all pilgrims who seek redemption and eternal life. Many scripture references will be captured and remembered from its reading [listening].
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ADULT AUDIO:
The Pilgrim’s Progress Part I by John Bunyan (Complete Part I by Christopher Glyn)
Preface: Bunyan’s letter
Episode 01: The City of Destruction
Episode 02: Obstinate & Pliable
Episode 03: The Swamp of Despond
Episode 04: Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Episode 05: The Narrow Gate
Episode 06: The House of the Interpreter
Episode 07: The Cross
Episode 08: Simple, Sloth & Presumption
Episode 09: Formalist & Hypocrisy
Episode 10: The Hill Difficulty
Episode 11: Timorous & Mistrust
Episode 12: The Palace Beautiful
Episode 13: Battle with Apollyon
Episode 14: The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Episode 15: Christian Meets Faithful & Talkative
Episode 16: Mr. By-ends [Town of Fair Speech]
Episode 17: The Hill Lucre [Gain and Greed]
Episode 18: By-path Meadow [Vain Confidence]
Episode 19: Doubting Castle
Episode 20: The Delectable Mountains
Episode 21: Ignorance [Conceit]
Episode 22: The Flatterer
Episode 23: Atheist
Episode 24: The Enchanted Ground
Episode 25: Ignorance Rejoins the Pilgrims
> Episode 26: Beulah Land
Episode 27: The River of Death
Episode 28: The Celestial City
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CHILDREN’S VIDEO (Illustrated Adaptation)
Pilgrim’s Progress Drama presented in 9 parts.
DANGEROUS JOURNEY
Part 1 The Slough of Despond [The Swamp]
Part 2 The Interpreter’s House
Part 3 The Hill Difficulty
Part 4 The Fight with Apollyon
> Part 5 The Valley of the Shadow of Death
> Part 6 Vanity Fair
Part 7 Doubting Castle
Parts 8 & 9 The Dark River & The Celestial City
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PART II - CHRISTIANA Some say, “Better than PART I” (Old English dialect)
PRINT: - The Pilgrim’s Progress Part II Christiana by John Bunyan
AUDIO: (Automatic consecutive play of all 20 Parts if not paused or stopped)
KING JAMES AUDIO (Thee /Thou):
1 Part II 04 A Visit from Secret 4:50 2018 Audio
2 Part II 05 Good News 2:25 2018 Audio
3 Part II 28 Mount Charity 1:01 2018 Audio
4 Part II 29 Fool & Want-Wit 1:16 2018 Audio
5 Part II 31 Meeting Valiant-For-Truth 1:41 2018 Audio
6 Part II 01 Valiant Does Battle 5:51 2018 Audio
> 7 Part II 02 Valiant’s Story 3:35 2018 Audio
8 Part II 04 Which Way To Go 1:30 2018 Audio
9 Part II 09 Stand-Fast’s 'Wife' 6:02 2018 Audio
10 Part II 11 Stand-Fast’s Story 1:37 2018 Audio
11 Part II 12 Beulah Land 3:20 2018 Audio
12 Part II 14 The Postman’s Visit 1:57 2018 Audio
13 Part II 15 Christiana’s Blessing 5:55 2018 Audio
14 Part II 16 Christiana Goes Over The River 1:20 2018 Audio
15 Part II 19 Mr. Despondency’s Farewell 2:10 2018 Audio
16 Part II 20 Old-Honest Called 1:41 2018 Audio
17 Part II 21 Valiant Bequeaths His Sword 2:27 2018 Audio
18 Part II 22 Stand-Fast’s Will 3:56 2018 Audio
19 Part II 23 Christiana Nears The City 1:01 2018 Audio
20 Part II 24 Christiana’s Triumphal Entry 4:45 2018 Audio
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DEVOTION for March 30th written and calendared by Charles Haddon. Spurgeon
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
URL:
https://www.gotquestions.org/Charles-Haddon-Spurgeon.html
DEVOTION for March 30th written and calendared by Charles Haddon. Spurgeon
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
PRAYER 13, Part 10 of 11: THE WINGS OF PRAYER.
ANECDOTE 238: Writing on the Heart.
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK: March 30 DAUNTLESS FAITH
-I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee [come after you] to hurt thee -Acts 18:10
MORNING: "Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered.” —Hebrews 5:8
EVENING: "I called Him, but He gave me no answer." —Song of Solomon 5:6
A SINNER'S PRAYER
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PRAYER 13, Part 10 of 11
THE WINGS OF PRAYER.
Oh! help us. Spirit of the living God, continue still to travail [work] in us. Let the groanings that cannot be uttered be still [remain] within our Spirit, for these are growing pains, and we shall grow while we can sigh and cry, while we can confess and mourn; yet this is not without a blessed hopefulness that
He that hath [has] begun a good work in us and will perfect it in the day of Christ. Bless, we pray Thee, at this time, the entire Church of God in every part of the earth.
Prosper the work and service of Christian people, however they endeavor to spread the kingdom of Christ. Convert the heathen [unbelievers]; enlighten those that are in any form of error.
Bring the entire Church back to the original form of Christianity.
Make her first pure, and then she shall be united. O, Savior, let Thy kingdom come. Oh! that Thou wouldest [would] reign, and Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
[I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ Amen.]
(Attachment: PRAYER 13.doc)
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ANECDOTE 238: Writing on the Heart.
I have *marveled at the expression used in the text,
“I will write my law in their hearts.”
To write on a heart must be difficult work but to write in a heart, in the very *center of the heart, who can do this but God?
A man cuts his name upon a tree in the bark, and there it stands, and the letters grow with the tree; but to cut his name in the heart of the tree how shall he accomplish this? And yet
God doth divinely engrave his will and his law in the very heart and nature of man!
* English USA spelling
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FAITH’S CHECKBOOK MARCH 30 DAUNTLESS FAITH C.H. Spurgeon 1834 -1892
-I am with thee, and no man shall set on [chase after] thee to hurt thee -Acts 18:10
-Yo estoy contigo, y ninguno te podrá hacer mal- Hechos 18:10
So long as the Lord had work for Paul to do in Corinth, the fury of the mob was restrained. The Jews opposed themselves and blasphemed ; but they could neither stop the preaching of the gospel, nor the conversion of the hearers.
God has power over the most violent minds.
He makes the wrath of man to praise Him when it breaks forth, but He still more displays His goodness when He restrains it; and He can restrain it.
-By the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone, till thy people pass over, O Lord.-
Do not, therefore, feel any fear of man when you know that you are doing your duty. Go straight on, as Jesus would have done, and those who oppose shall be as a bruised reed and as smoking flax. Many a time men have had cause to fear because they were themselves afraid; but
a dauntless faith in God brushes fear aside like the cobwebs in a giant’s path.
No man can harm us unless the Lord permits. He who makes the devil himself to flee at a word, can certainly control the devil’s agents.
Maybe they are already more afraid of you than you are of them. Therefore, go forward,
and where you looked to meet with foes you will find friends.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord Jesus, that You are with me, and therefore no one shall chase me or hurt me, Amen.
Pray also that all pastors, workers and believers everywhere rightly divide God’s everlasting Word, divinely preserved by God, Himself as they declare, preach and share the good news that Jesus suffered and died on the cross so that eternal life is given to all who trust in Him. Pray that all redeemed, born-again blood-bought children of God faithfully preach and share this Good News to everyone everywhere.
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MORNING March 30
"Though He were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which He suffered.”
—Hebrews 5:8
Aunque era Hijo, por lo que padeció aprendió la obediencia;—Hebreos 5:8
WE are told that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through suffering, therefore we who are sinful and far from being perfect must not wonder if we are called to pass through suffering too. Shall the head be crowned with thorns, and shall the other members of the body be rocked in the dainty lap of ease?
Must Christ pass through seas of His own blood to win the crown, and are we to walk to heaven dry-shod [with dry feet] in silver slippers?
No, our Master's experience teaches us that suffering is necessary, and the true-born child of God will not, cannot, escape it if he wanted [to].
But there is one very comforting thought in the fact of Christ's
"being made perfect through suffering."
It is that He can have complete sympathy with us.
"He is not an high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities."
In this sympathy of Christ we find a sustaining power. One of the early martyrs said,
"I can bear it all, for [because] Jesus suffered and He suffers in me now; He sympathizes with me, and this makes me strong."
Believer, lay hold of this thought in all times of agony. Let the thought of Jesus strengthen you as you follow in His steps. Find a sweet support in His sympathy; and remember,
to suffer is an honorable thing—to suffer for Christ is glory.
The apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to do this.
Just so [as] far as the Lord gives us grace to suffer for Christ, to suffer with Christ, just so far [to the same extent] does he honor us.
The jewels of a Christian are his afflictions. The regalia of the kings whom God has anointed are their troubles, their sorrows, and their griefs. Let us not, therefore, shun being honored. Let us not turn aside from being exalted.
Griefs exalt us, and troubles lift us up.
"If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him."
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EVENING March 30
"I called Him, but He gave me no answer." —Song of Solomon 5:6
Llamélo, y no me respondió. —Cantares 5:6
PRAYER sometimes tarries like a petitioner at the gate until the King comes forth to fill her bosom with the blessings she seeks. The Lord, when He has given great faith, has been known to try it by long delayings. He has suffered his servants' voices to echo in their ears as if from a brazen sky. They have knocked at the golden gate, but it has remained immovable, as though it were rusted on its hinges.
Like Jeremiah, they have cried, "Thou hast covered Thyself with a cloud, that our prayer should not pass through.
" Thus [so, like this] have true saints continued long in patient waiting without reply, not because their prayers were not vehement [fervent] , nor because they were unaccepted, but because it so pleased Him who is Sovereign, and who gives according to His own pleasure. If it pleases Him to bid [ask] our patience [to] exercise itself,
shall He not do as He wills with His own!
Beggars must not be choosers either as to time, place, or form. But
we must be careful not to take delays in prayer for [as] denials:
God's long-dated bills will be punctually honored; we must not suffer [allow] Satan to shake our confidence in the God of truth by pointing to our unanswered prayers.
Unanswered petitions are not unheard.
God keeps a file for our prayers—they are not blown away by the wind, they are treasured in the King's archives [files]. This is a registry in the court of heaven wherein every prayer is recorded.
Tried believer, your Lord has a tear bottle [Psalms 56:8] in which the costly drops of sacred grief are put away, and a book in which your holy groanings are numbered.
By-and-by, your suit [case] shall prevail.
Can you not be content to wait a little?
Will not your Lord's time be better than your time?
By-and-by He will comfortably appear to your soul's joy and make you put away the sackcloth and ashes of long waiting, and put on the scarlet and fine linen of full fruition. [dress up for the celebration of His complete answer of love]
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Praise Him, Praise and Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord Two of the thousands of Hymns written by Fanny Crosby
The Fanny Crosby Story (45 minute video of world’s most prolific Hymn writer of all time) ___________________________________________