JESUS is CHRIST

 

Luke 9:18-19

King James Version

18 And it came to pass, 

as he was alone praying, 

his disciples were with him: 

and he asked them, saying, 

Whom say the people that I am?

19 They answering said, 

John the Baptist; 

but some say, Elias; 

and others say, 

that one of the old prophets is risen again.

The Name, JESUS CHRIST, has been taken for granted.

But do we really know its sacred significance?

The LORD JESUS is known as JESUS CHRIST.

A Name not to be blasphemed.

The FOUR gospels speak of JESUS as the CHRIST:

Matthew 16:16

King James Version

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, 

Thou art the Christ, 

the Son of the living God.

Mark 8:29

King James Version

29 And he saith unto them, 

But whom say ye that I am? 

And Peter answereth and saith unto him, 

Thou art the Christ.

Luke 9:20

King James Version

20 He said unto them, 

But whom say ye that I am? 

Peter answering said, 

The Christ of God.

John 11:27

King James Version

27 She saith unto him, 

Yea, Lord: 

I believe that thou art the Christ, 

the Son of God, 

which should come into the world.

The Acts of the Apostles confirm it:

Acts 17:3

King James Version

3 Opening and alleging, 

that Christ must needs have suffered, 

and risen again from the dead; 

and that this Jesus, 

whom I preach unto you, 

is Christ.

Acts 18:28

King James Version

28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, 

and that publicly, 

shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

The gospel of LUKE has more to say:

Luke 2:25-35

King James Version

25 And, behold, 

there was a man in Jerusalem, 

whose name was Simeon; 

and the same man was just and devout, 

waiting for the consolation of Israel: 

and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, 

that he should not see death, 

before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: 

and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, 

to do for him after the custom of the law,

28 Then took he him up in his arms, 

and blessed God, and said,

29 Lord, 

now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, 

according to thy word:

30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, 

and the glory of thy people Israel.

33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled 

at those things which were spoken of him.

34 And Simeon blessed them, 

and said unto Mary his mother, 

Behold, 

this child is set for the fall and rising again 

of many in Israel; 

and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) 

that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Luke 4:40-41

King James Version

40 Now when the sun was setting, 

all they that had any sick with divers diseases 

brought them unto him; 

and he laid his hands on every one of them,

 and healed them.

41 And devils also came out of many, 

crying out, and saying, 

Thou art Christ the Son of God. 

And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: 

for they knew that he was Christ.

Even the devils know JESUS is CHRIST, the SON of GOD.

Perhaps, it is only man who doesn't acknowledge.

This post aims to bring clarity, through SPIRIT, and Scripture.

But what does "CHRIST" mean?

The gospel of John explains it precisely.

John 1:40-41

King James Version

40 One of the two which heard John speak, 

and followed him, was Andrew, 

Simon Peter's brother.

41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, 

and saith unto him, 

We have found the Messias, 

which is, being interpreted, 

the Christ.

So, "CHRIST" means "MESSIAH".

What does the Bible say about the Messiah?

Well, the birth of JESUS was prophesied:

Isaiah 9:5-7

King James Version

5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, 

and garments rolled in blood; 

but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.

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.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace 

there shall be no end, 

upon the throne of David, 

and upon his kingdom, 

to order it, 

and to establish it with judgment and with justice 

from henceforth even for ever. 

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

The LORD's fate and mission was also prophesied:

Acts 26:22-23

King James Version

22 Having therefore obtained help of God, 

I continue unto this day, 

witnessing both to small and great, 

saying none other things than those 

which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

23 That Christ should suffer, 

and that he should be the first 

that should rise from the dead, 

and should shew light unto the people, 

and to the Gentiles.

An angel announced the GOOD NEWS:

Luke 2:7-14

King James Version

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, 

and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, 

and laid him in a manger; 

because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country 

shepherds abiding in the field, 

keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, 

the angel of the Lord came upon them, 

and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: 

and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, 

Fear not: for, behold, 

I bring you good tidings of great joy, 

which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day 

in the city of David a Saviour, 

which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; 

Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 

lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel 

a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, 

and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, 

and on earth peace, 

good will toward men.

From the verses, we learn that JESUS is CHRIST -- the "Christ of God", the "Lord's Christ".

We learn that "CHRIST" means "Son of God".

It also means "Messiah".

And "Messiah" means "Savior".

"Savior" refers to "Christ the Lord".

Scripture testifies of it:

Only through JESUS can we be saved.

Luke 19:10

King James Version

10 For the Son of man is come 

to seek and to save that which was lost.

Acts 4:12

King James Version

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: 

for there is none other name under heaven 

given among men, 

whereby we must be saved.

What are we to be saved from?

John 8:24

King James Version

24 I said therefore unto you, 

that ye shall die in your sins: 

for if ye believe not that I am he, 

ye shall die in your sins.

JESUS is our only SALVATION.

John 3:16-17

King James Version

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.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him might be saved.

Let all, who are of GOD, acknowledge JESUS as CHRIST, SON of GOD, MESSIAH, and SAVIOR.

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Where CHRIST lives

 

Colossians 1:16-17

King James Version

16 For by him were all things created, 

that are in heaven, and that are in earth, 

visible and invisible, 

whether they be thrones, or dominions, 

or principalities, or powers: 

all things were created by him, and for him:

17 And he is before all things, 

and by him all things consist.

Where can JESUS be found?

Where does He live?

Where did He come from?

In His own words, here's where He is:

Matthew 18:20

King James Version

20 For where two or three 

are gathered together in my name, 

there am I in the midst of them.

John 8:23

King James Version

23 And he said unto them, 

Ye are from beneath; I am from above: 

ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

John 3:31-33

King James Version

31 He that cometh from above is above all: 

he that is of the earth is earthly, 

and speaketh of the earth: 

he that cometh from heaven is above all.

32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; 

and no man receiveth his testimony.

33 He that hath received his testimony 

hath set to his seal that God is true.

John 8:42

King James Version

42 Jesus said unto them, 

If God were your Father, ye would love me: 

for I proceeded forth and came from God; 

neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

John 8:58

King James Version

58 Jesus said unto them, 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, 

Before Abraham was, I am.

John 17:8

King James Version

8 For I have given unto them the words 

which thou gavest me; 

and they have received them, 

and have known surely that I came out from thee, 

and they have believed that thou didst send me.

Revelation 3:21

King James Version

21 To him that overcometh 

will I grant to sit with me in my throne, 

even as I also overcame, 

and am set down with my Father 

in his throne.

The Bible says this:

Philippians 3:20

King James Version

20 For our conversation is in heaven; 

from whence also we look for the Saviour, 

the Lord Jesus Christ:

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

Hebrews 12:2

King James Version

2 Looking unto Jesus 

the author and finisher of our faith; 

who for the joy that was set before him 

endured the cross, despising the shame, 

and is set down at the right hand 

of the throne of God.

CHRIST lives in believers:

Galatians 2:20

King James Version

20 I am crucified with Christ: 

nevertheless I live; 

yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: 

and the life which I now live in the flesh 

I live by the faith of the Son of God, 

who loved me, 

and gave himself for me.

Romans 8:10

King James Version

10 And if Christ be in you, 

the body is dead because of sin; 

but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

In SUMMARY, here's where JESUS can be found:

-- where two or three are gathered together in my name, 

there am I in the midst of them

-- I am from above: 

-- I am not of this world.

-- He that cometh from above is above all

-- he that cometh from heaven is above all

-- I proceeded forth and came from God; 

-- and have known surely that I came out from thee (came from GOD)

-- am set down with my Father in his throne

-- in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, 

the Lord Jesus Christ:

-- seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God

-- and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God

-- Christ liveth in me

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TITLES for JERUSALEM

 

2 Chronicles 6:6

King James Version

6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, 

that my name might be there; 

and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

It's good to know what Jerusalem stands for.

What better source, than Scripture? 

A "crown of glory"; a "royal diadem"

Isaiah 62:3

King James Version

3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory 

in the hand of the Lord, 

and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

A "praise in the earth"

Isaiah 62:7

King James Version

7 And give him no rest, 

till he establish, 

and till he make Jerusalem 

a praise in the earth.

The "throne of the Lord"

Jeremiah 3:17

King James Version

17 At that time they shall call Jerusalem 

the throne of the Lord; 

and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, 

to the name of the Lord, 

to Jerusalem: 

neither shall they walk any more 

after the imagination of their evil heart.

A "city of truth"

Zechariah 8:3

King James Version

3 Thus saith the Lord; 

I am returned unto Zion, 

and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: 

and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; 

and the mountain of the Lord of hosts the holy mountain.

A "cup of trembling"

Zechariah 12:2

King James Version

2 Behold, 

I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling 

unto all the people round about, 

when they shall be in the siege 

both against Judah and against Jerusalem.

A "burdensome stone"

Zechariah 12:3

King James Version

3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem 

a burdensome stone for all people: 

all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, 

though all the people of the earth 

be gathered together against it.

A "city not forsaken"

Isaiah 62:12

King James Version

12 And they shall call them, 

The holy people, 

The redeemed of the Lord: 

and thou shalt be called, 

Sought out, 

A city not forsaken.

"Hephzibah" and "Beulah"

Isaiah 62:4

King James Version

4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; 

neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: 

but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, 

and thy land Beulah: 

for the Lord delighteth in thee, 

and thy land shall be married.

Which "killest the prophets"

Luke 13:34

King James Version

34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 

which killest the prophets, 

and stonest them that are sent unto thee; 

how often would I have gathered thy children together, 

as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, 

and ye would not!

"Desolate"

Luke 13:35

King James Version

35 Behold, 

your house is left unto you desolate: 

and verily I say unto you, 

Ye shall not see me, 

until the time come when ye shall say, 

Blessed is he that cometh 

in the name of the Lord.

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Can you DISCIPLINE yourself?

 

Proverbs 29:17

King James Version

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; 

yea, he shall give delight 

unto thy soul.

What are you addicted to?

Can you discipline your appetites?

The appetite of this world is insatiable.

Its greed is legendary.

It aims to trap you, at every turn.

Temptations lurk, at every corner.

Can you resist the many worldly temptations that aim to capture, bind, and destroy your soul?

Can you focus on GOD alone?

And not worry what you shall eat, wear, drink, or buy?

Can you stop drooling over people, power, possessions, and passions?

Can you give God your whole heart?

Can you follow His FIRST commandment?

Exodus 20:1-6

King James Version

20 And God spake all these words, 

saying,

2 I am the Lord thy God, 

which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, 

out of the house of bondage.

3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, 

or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, 

or that is in the earth beneath, 

or that is in the water under the earth.

5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, 

nor serve them: 

for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, 

visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children 

unto the third and fourth generation of them 

that hate me;

6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them 

that love me, 

and keep my commandments.

For all idolizing, is an abomination to God.

If anything, these make mockery of the ONE, TRUE GOD.

Can you be filled with SPIRIT, instead?

Ephesians 5:18

King James Version

18 And be not drunk with wine, 

wherein is excess; 

but be filled with the Spirit;

Can you do all, for the GLORY of GOD?

1 Corinthians 10:31

King James Version

31 Whether therefore ye eat, 

or drink, 

or whatsoever ye do, 

do all to the glory of God.

Can you WALK in the SPIRIT, instead?

Galatians 5:16-26

King James Version

16 This I say then, 

Walk in the Spirit, 

and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, 

and the Spirit against the flesh: 

and these are contrary the one to the other: 

so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, 

ye are not under the law.

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, 

which are these; 

Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance,

emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings,murders,drunkenness, 

revellings,and such like: 

of the which I tell you before, 

as I have also told you in time past, 

that they which do such things 

shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit 

is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, 

gentleness, goodness, faith,

23 Meekness, temperance: 

against such there is no law.

24 And they that are Christ's 

have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

25 If we live in the Spirit, 

let us also walk in the Spirit.

26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, 

provoking one another, 

envying one another.

Would you have love, for GOD's INSTRUCTION?

Proverbs 12:1

King James Version

12 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: 

but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

Can you be HOLY, instead?

Leviticus 19:2

King James Version

2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, 

and say unto them, 

Ye shall be holy: 

for I the Lord your God am holy.

Can you CONQUER pride, and vanity?

Obadiah 3

King James Version

3 The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, 

thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, 

whose habitation is high; 

that saith in his heart, 

Who shall bring me down to the ground?

And if you minister for God, can you be a SHINING example for others to follow?

1 Corinthians 9:27

King James Version

27 But I keep under my body, 

and bring it into subjection:

lest that by any means, 

when I have preached to others, 

I myself should be a castaway.

Am I asking you to be a monk?

A priest?

Or a nun?

Am I asking you to lead a boring life?

Serving God is hardly boring.

It you're born again,He will surely send His SPIRIT to TEACH you ALL things JESUS.

Your life will never be dull again.

You will stop filling the gaps of your life.

Your life will have authentic purpose.

You will not be fodder for the world's insatiable appetite.

You will have a life, apart from the world.

You will be GOD's.

You will begin to understand His LAWS.

You will love OBEYING His COMMANDMENTS.

SCRIPTURE will be easy to understand.

You will enjoy the MOST MAGNIFICENT journey of all.

ALONGSIDE CHRIST.

How can you even think of comparing this world, with what GOD can offer?

Made up your mind, yet?

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The HOLY SPIRIT and 2 BABIES

 

John 1:14

King James Version

14 And the Word was made flesh, 

and dwelt among us, 

(and we beheld his glory, 

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) 

full of grace and truth.

Do you know how the PERFECT PLAN of SALVATION, came into place?

Of what GOD is capable of?

Well, it's time to hear this story, about TWO baby boys.

Which, not too many people really talk about.

It's good to know about BEGINNINGS.

Let's begin, then.

Zacharias was a PRIEST, who had a wife called Elisabeth.

Luke 1:5

King James Version

5 There was in the days of Herod, 

the king of Judaea, 

a certain priest named Zacharias, 

of the course of Abia: 

and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, 

and her name was Elisabeth.

The couple was blameless before God, but were not blessed with child.

Luke 1:6-7

King James Version

6 And they were both righteous before God, 

walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord 

blameless.

7 And they had no child, 

because that Elisabeth was barren, 

and they both were now well stricken in years.

His duty, as priest, is to burn incense as he entered the temple of GOD.

One day, something strange happened.

Luke 1:11

King James Version

11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord 

standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Zacharias became afraid, but the angel told him:

Luke 1:13-17

King James Version

13 But the angel said unto him, 

Fear not, 

Zacharias: 

for thy prayer is heard; 

and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, 

and thou shalt call his name John.

14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness;

 and many shall rejoice at his birth.

15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, 

and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; 

and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, 

even from his mother's womb.

16 And many of the children of Israel 

shall he turn to the Lord their God.

17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, 

to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, 

and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; 

to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

Naturally, Zacharias doubted, for he and Elisabeth were advanced in years.

Luke 1:18

King James Version

18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, 

Whereby shall I know this? 

for I am an old man, 

and my wife well stricken in years.

To which, the angel revealed his name, and declared thus:

Luke 1:19-20

King James Version

19 And the angel answering said unto him, 

I am Gabriel, 

that stand in the presence of God; 

and am sent to speak unto thee, 

and to shew thee these glad tidings.

20 And, behold, 

thou shalt be dumb, 

and not able to speak, 

until the day that these things shall be performed, 

because thou believest not my words, 

which shall be fulfilled in their season.

That's the prophecy on the PROPHET to be -- John the Baptist.

The one who prepared the way for the LORD.

Now, it's time to turn to another child to be born.

On the sixth month of Elisabeth's pregnancy, angel Gabriel showed up at her cousin's house.

Luke 1:26-27

King James Version

26 And in the sixth month 

the angel Gabriel was sent from God 

unto a city of Galilee, 

named Nazareth,

27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, 

of the house of David; 

and the virgin's name was Mary.

This time, revealing the MAIN PLAN of GOD.

Luke 1:30-33

King James Version

30 And the angel said unto her, 

Fear not, 

Mary: 

for thou hast found favour with God.

31 And, behold, 

thou shalt conceive in thy womb, 

and bring forth a son, 

and shalt call his name Jesus.

32 He shall be great, 

and shall be called the Son of the Highest: 

and the Lord God shall give unto him 

the throne of his father David:

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; 

and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

But Mary thought that impossible.

Luke 1:34

King James Version

34 Then said Mary unto the angel, 

How shall this be, 

seeing I know not a man?

To which, the angel answered:

Luke 1:35

King James Version

35 And the angel answered and said unto her, 

The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, 

and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: 

therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee 

shall be called the Son of God.

Adding,

Luke 1:36-37

King James Version

36 And, behold, 

thy cousin Elisabeth, 

she hath also conceived a son in her old age: 

and this is the sixth month with her, 

who was called barren.

37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Mary gladly accepted her role as the MESSIAH's mother.

Luke 1:38

King James Version

38 And Mary said, 

Behold the handmaid of the Lord; 

be it unto me according to thy word. 

And the angel departed from her.

Knowing something MAGNIFICENT had happened to her, Mary decided to visit her cousin, Elisabeth.

Luke 1:39-40

King James Version

39 And Mary arose in those days, 

and went into the hill country with haste, 

into a city of Juda;

40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, 

and saluted Elisabeth.

Soon as she greeted Elisabeth, something unusual happened.

Luke 1:41-44

King James Version

41 And it came to pass, that, 

when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, 

the babe leaped in her womb; 

and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

42 And she spake out with a loud voice, 

and said, 

Blessed art thou among women, 

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

43 And whence is this to me, 

that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

44 For, lo, 

as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, 

the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

Here's Mary's wonderful reply.

Luke 1:46-55

King James Version

46 And Mary said, 

My soul doth magnify the Lord,

47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: 

for, behold, 

from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; 

and holy is his name.

50 And his mercy is on them that fear him 

from generation to generation.

51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; 

he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, 

and exalted them of low degree.

53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; 

and the rich he hath sent empty away.

54 He hath helped his servant Israel, 

in remembrance of his mercy;

55 As he spake to our fathers, 

to Abraham, 

and to his seed for ever.

Mary stayed with her cousin for three months, and eventually returned home.

Elisabeth gave birth to a son.

Luke 1:57

King James Version

57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; 

and she brought forth a son.

On the eight day, the infant was circumcised, and they called him Zacharias, after his father.

Luke 1:60

King James Version

60 And his mother answered and said, 

Not so; 

but he shall be called John.

To which, they argued.

Luke 1:61

King James Version

61 And they said unto her, 

There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

To close the matter, the group sought the advice of Zacharias, the father.

Luke 1:62-64

King James Version

62 And they made signs to his father, 

how he would have him called.

63 And he asked for a writing table, 

and wrote, saying, 

His name is John. 

And they marvelled all.

64 And his mouth was opened immediately, 

and his tongue loosed, 

and he spake, 

and praised God.

Fear came upon the people.

Luke 1:65-66

King James Version

65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: 

and all these sayings were noised abroad 

throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, 

What manner of child shall this be! 

And the hand of the Lord was with him.

Now that Zacharias could speak, he prophesied about his son.

Luke 1:67-79

King James Version

67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, 

and prophesied, saying,

68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; 

for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us 

in the house of his servant David;

70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, 

which have been since the world began:

71 That we should be saved from our enemies, 

and from the hand of all that hate us;

72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers,

 and to remember his holy covenant;

73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

74 That he would grant unto us, 

that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies 

might serve him without fear,

75 In holiness and righteousness before him, 

all the days of our life.

76 And thou, child, 

shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: 

for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord 

to prepare his ways;

77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people 

by the remission of their sins,

78 Through the tender mercy of our God; 

whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

79 To give light to them that sit in darkness 

and in the shadow of death, 

to guide our feet into the way of peace.

True to form, his son, JOHN -- the "prophet of the Highest" -- became a hale, and healthy child.

Luke 1:80

King James Version

80 And the child grew, 

and waxed strong in spirit, 

and was in the deserts 

till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Now you know the story of GOD's PLAN, through His HOLY SPIRIT, given to angel Gabriel to announce.

And of how the lives of two cousins -- Elisabeth and Mary -- are forever linked.

Because their babies, John, and JESUS, are forever linked.

And of how John is older by only six months.

And how he faithfully prepared the way for the LORD.

And of how his father's disbelief is momentarily punished.

Are you a BELIEVER?

Do you believe these stories to be true?

If you are a TRUE born again, there is no doubt.

Only ABSOLUTE BELIEF, in the truth, and simplicity of GOD's WORD.

For the HOLY SPIRIT will open your eyes, and heart, to the TRUTH of JESUS.

BLESSED be GOD, FOREVER!

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