names of Jesus: Wonderful Counselor

 names of Jesus: Wonderful Counselor by ric gustafson

We have a Wonderful Counselor. This Counselor provides the wisdom we seek. He provides the guidance we need. He provides the understanding we are desperate for. He provides the comfort we long to receive. The Wonderful Counselor knows everything about our lives. He gives the best possible advice.

We can turn to the Wonderful Counselor for guidance. He helps when we are confused. We can trust his wisdom. His wisdom is life giving, true and gracious. 

So who is the Wonderful Counselor?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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King of the Night page 10

 King of the Night page 10 by ric gustafson

On October 1 1949, Johnny Carson married Jody Wolcott. They got married at an Episcopal church in North Platte Nebraska. 150 guests were invited. Jody wore a wedding dress of ice blue satin. Johnny's parents were in attendance. Johnny's brother served as best man. The reception was held at the Pawnee Hotel in North Platte.

Before Johnny and Jody got married, Johnny started at WOW in Omaha Nebraska. WOW was the most important radio station in Nebraska. Starting Aug 1 1949, Johnny started a radio show. It was called ' The Johnny Carson Show'. The show was heard from 8:15 am till 9:00 am. During that time, Johnny played records, read the news, did the weather and sports. 

WOW was affiliated with NBC. Johnny was paid enough per week for an apartment and to marry Jody. 

WOW was waiting for a new medium to start. It was called television.

research help: ' King of the Night' by Laurence Leamer

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names of Jesus: Cornerstone

 names of Jesus: Cornerstone by ric gustafson

Critical to a building is the cornerstone. In ancient times, the cornerstone was important to a building. It was always laid first. The Cornerstone was very important for the stability of the building. The Cornerstone was the foundation that guides and supports life.

Some people reject the Cornerstone. The Cornerstone is the firm foundation which everything else is built. Even though the storms of life came, the Cornerstone keeps the building strong. This is the same with our faith. What is built on the Cornerstone will stand firm. Other things will fall apart and fail. The Cornerstone will not fail. We can count on that.

So who is the Cornerstone?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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Messiah page 4

 Messiah page 4 by ric gustafson

Mary ran outside looking for her son. She looked around for him. Then she noticed her son walking down a moon lit hillside toward her. Mary ran toward her son.

" Hurry, you must help them". She frowned. " They have no wine".

" Please don't ask this of me". There was dismay on Jesus's face. " You know I cannot". His voice hesitated. " Not yet".

" Nothing is denied you". Mary smiled. " Don't deny your cousin this".

Jesus stared at his mother in anguish. " My hour has not yet come".

He stared at her. " What has this matter to do with me?".

" They need you". Mary smiled. " You can help them".

Jesus knew it was not wine they needed. It was healing of their spirits.

He pleaded with his mother. " Mother, don't ask this of me".

" I have asked very little of you Jesus". She beckoned her son.

" Come with me".

research help: ' The Messiah' by Marjorie Holmes

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the Apostle page 5

 the Apostle page 5 by ric gustafson

One day, Saul's day against Stephen came. The elders sat down on synagogue benches to listen. Saul started his argument by claiming that Jesus was under God's curse and was nailed to a tree. Saul stated that Jesus's disciples stole his body. Saul stated that Jesus's resurrection was fake. Saul proclaimed that Jesus's tomb was empty.

Stephen countered and disputed Saul's accusations. He explained to the elders that Jesus was not a conqueror. He allowed himself to be hurt, jeered at, murdered and then he rose from the dead. Stephen quoted eyewitness evidence that Jesus was seen alive after his death. Stephen won the case.

In response, the Pharisees did what they did best. They pursued Stephen. They stirred up enmity, jealousy and dissension. They twisted Stephen's words to make them blasphemous. One day, the Pharisees had had enough. They arrested Stephen. They brought him before the Sanhedrin. Saul was present.

research help: ' The Apostle' by John Pollock

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Sabbath page 1

 Sabbath page 1 by ric gustafson

According to Genesis 1:1, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Look around. Do you see trees, leaves, and blue sky. You are observing an effect the evidence of a cause. That cause is creation. 

There are two explanations for our existence. 1. We are created we are designed. Our life has purpose. We are not a mistake. We are a miracle. 2. We are a mistake. We are the product of a happy accident. Our emotions are simply neurons flying in a pattern of millions of years. We are not a miracle. We are an arrangement of carbon. 

More people are choosing option number 2. There has been a sharp rise in secularism and atheism. Their appeal is seductive and simple. They believe that if there is no God then no one has authority over you. If there is no divine order, there is no moral obligation. There is no higher law to challenge your desires or instruct your will. In the absence of God, personal choice reigns supreme.

This trend is measurable. By 2021, the percentage of American adults identified as unaffiliated has gone up to around 30 percent. Over 40 percent of millennials and Gen Zers claim no religious affiliation at all.

Why the decline?. The turn toward secularism is about control. Some people don't want to serve a God that wants you to live a certain way. Some people want their own control. Some people are obsessed with self acceptance  and personal freedom.

Which brings us to the Sabbath and Genesis 1:1.

research help: ' Stop in the name of God' by Charlie Kirk

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names of Jesus: Christ

 names of Jesus: Christ by ric gustafson

The Christ in Hebrew is Messiah. Christ is the anointed one. He was set apart from the beginning to reign as the King. Christ is the King, Priest and the Prophet. Christ is the perfect one the Messiah. 

There have been many prophecies foretold about the Christ. Christ is the door to the Father. And through the Christ, we are ushered into the Father's kingdom.

So who is the Christ?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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