Are you the Dan Story I know from Kalamazoo. MI? And VFC? Love these stories. I would love to share my story with you to find your inspiration?

Hello Mr.Yancey.
This week, I am drawn to reread John 3:16. Yes it is the most familiar verse in the whole Bible. After what has been said and talked about around the world, I had to say, Thank you my Lord for loving the WHOLE WORLD, and thank you for ALL the people of the world that love you, and I am one of the recipient of that Great Love.The enemy has a way of distracting us, to not see what our God is doing using His children around this world.Our God is BIG enough to love America and all of the countrie of the world,I look and sound different from you, but, when we are at His Mercy Seat, we all shine from the reflection of OUR FATHER’S LOVE
Aster

There are many “foretellings” like this in the Old Testament. Just now I’m reading Hosea, which almost presents God as longing for a future time of grace and mercy. That doesn’t fit most theology, I know, but it’s how it comes across. I think you are a Bible teacher. –Philip

I do believe that God has a sense of humor and He clearly has a sense of mystery.

It has made me think of one of my favorite root word combinations in the Bible, which I will give to you to make you smile.

Look up the root words to the sticks in Jacob. Start with stick one, then go to stick three, then look up stick two and put all of the sticks in context to the story, plus look at the multilevel meaning God is using. Not far from there, God is going to have Jacob do a mini-crossing over at the Jabbock, which Chuck Missler called a pun saying, “Get over yourself” and I think my pun is the same pun designed to hit two men’s egos with three sticks… [pyasst]

Jesus’ brother James seems to have been an unbeliever until Jesus appeared to him after his resurrection (Jn 7:5; 1 Cor 15:7). Admittedly, we cannot be one hundred percent certain.

Also, although Jesus appeared to eleven of the original apostles, Matthias, the replacement for Judas Iscariot, must have been among the others who were present during Jesus’ resurrection appearances (Luke 24:33; cf. Acts 1:22). Therefore, Paul could speak of Jesus appearing “to the twelve” not just to the eleven (1 Cor 15:5).

Thank you for a lively report on the Resurrection. You make my Lord so up and close. I have enjoyed your books. Thank you for being used by the Lord. Way down here in East Africa I enjoy your fresh presentation. If you come to Africa please stop in Ethiopia. Please give Janet my warmest greetings. Behind every great man there is a great woman. God Bless her too!

Thank you again.

Udhaya, I don’t believe you sound immature at all; just like Philip has been givent the gift for sharing God’s truth through writing, God has clearly given you a wonderful gift of encouraging others and reminding them of their God-given talents! Praise God! We need more encouragers like you! Praying this Scripture over you: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 and “Do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” Mark 13:11 I am praying that you are enabled to walk in confidence and boldness as God makes His gifts and will for you apparent! But no matter what, remember He is leading you and He is with you. There is no need to worry or fear. “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you!” Mark 10:49

John the Baptist announced it was near, and Jesus proclaimed it boldly, including in the Lord’s Prayer. His phrase, that God’s will “be done on earth as it is in heaven” is the best summary I know. Of course, that kingdom is not fully realized, but we are to pray and work for exactly that: “thy Kingdom come, thy will be done,” as a preview of a future time of full restoration.

Kingdom of Heaven here? Where, pray tell?