Sound teaching, hard passages, prophecy, and errors to avoid.
“The servants wanted to separate wheat and weeds as soon as possible. The Master told them NOT TO DO IT. First is because they may not be able to tell the wheat from the weeds. Secondly, they may uproot the wheat instead of wheat. Third, the separation will be done during harvest and not now. In short, it is not in your capacity or business to vet who belongs to us. Bear with them until the Master orders the separation.”
“Plants have unseen roots. Buildings have unseen foundations. Those who excel around us have a life that is private where they do all the planning and preparation. Best products come from factory processes that we do not see. Private preparations will make a difference in your life. For an excellent life, private moments are indispensable. Dedicate some time regularly for private activities!”
“Have you been praying for something and it doesn’t work? Change the formula….That health issue hasn’t been resolved? Change the formula. That money problem still persists? Change the formula. That relationship problem has taken root yet you are praying? Change the formula. That subject in school still gives you low grades? Change the formula. “
“There are so many tiny details that vary yet it’s the same story. The differences do not affect the fact that the Bible is God’s word. God did not dictate the Bible. God’s people experienced God and then in their own way and language and even limited memory they wrote God’s word. The message from God is not distorted even when details do not agree. If a friend sends you a gift, and those who received the gift do not agree on the color of dressing of the messenger, that detail is inconsequential to the key message of the gift. Many conflicting details in the Bible where same story is narrated, are inconsequential to the key message intended for us. In fact the differences confirm that these writers acted independently from each other in delivering God’s word to us, and we remain in awe at how consistently true the key message is!”
“Truly I tell you, some who are standing here WILL NOT TASTE DEATH before they see the kingdom…whoever obeys my word WILL NEVER SEE DEATH.” …today you will be with me in paradise.” …whoever lives by believing in me WILL NEVER DIE. Do you believe this?
“The abundance of graduates of Theology does not address the shortage of workers. The workers are not merely graduates of Theology, …. More pastors and religious leaders are being employed, yet the workers are few … There are many zealous groups that support and oppose the church, …yet the workers are few… We do not have the capacity and authority to get the legit workers. Jesus says the best we can do is ask the Lord of the harvest. Nothing more, nothing less. The responsibility is for the Lord of the harvest. Only the Lord of the harvest can identify and engage legit workers.”
“When the crowds disperse after worship, are they leaving with hope in both the present and the future? Has their desperation for the present been addressed? Has their desperation for the future been addressed? Is there hope for the desperate crowds?”
“Do you have earlier conclusions that have made difficult for you to relate with others? Your relationships at work, in the family…Do you have conclusions you made earlier that prevent you from learning Bible truths? Do you have an earlier made conclusion about the Sabbath…”
“Anyone who has prayed for something for so long, has a risk of developing hidden doubts. Such a person prays for help from God but has already accepted the possibility that God may not answer his or her prayer. A doubt born out of experience may be hard to eliminate, and the best we can do is an urgent prayer to eliminate doubt. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?”“I do believe; HELP ME OVERCOME MY UNBELIEF!””