‘A Humble And Simple Beginning.’
Galatians 1:16-24.
a) Galatians 1:16. Apostle Paul knew his calling and he knew the best way to prepare himself. He did not want to be confused by the opinions of other people.
b) Galatians 1:17. He went away into Arabia and Damascus, Syria.
c) Galatians 1:18. He was away and out of the Church “scene” for three years before going up to Jerusalem for 15 days where he met with Peter.
d) Galatians 1:19. At that time he also met James the brother of Jesus Christ.
e) Galatians 1:20. Paul feared God and God was his Witness.
f) Galatians 1:21. He went on to Syria and Cilicia.
g) Galatians 1:22-23. The Churches in Judaea knew about Paul’s new life, they had heard the gossip.
h) Galatians 1:24. The Churches in Judaea began to Glorify God for what had happened to Paul.
(Through this QT I see A Humble And Simple Beginning of the Ministry of Apostle Paul. He was so wise and prepared himself well. A lesson for all prospective Servants of the Lord)
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‘Jesus Perceives Deceit.
Luke 20:20-26.
a) Luke 20:20. The Jewish chief scribes and priests were watching Jesus.
b) Luke 20:20. They sent out secret emissaries with a view to trapping and arresting Jesus.
c) Luke 20:21. These emissaries asked Jesus a nice question but they did not mean it.
d) Luke 20:22. They then asked Him a trick question.
e) Luke 20:23. Jesus perceived their deceit.
f) Luke 20:24-25. Jesus gave them God’s answer.
g) Luke 20:26. The emissaries were silent – they could not say or do anything.
(This Second one assures me that Jesus Perceives Deceit)
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Chris.
This is a clear fact that it is impossible to change, Jesus perceives deceit. Deceit is very common in the World system today. It has almost become a part of modern life. It has even come into the Church. In fact it is quite common in the Church. If this problem is not dealt with abruptly in the Church then Church just becomes a religious “show” with no meaning. Jesus does not accept deceit – He is totally against it.
