January 16, 2024
A Message to Tall Men and Short Men
I believe this is a message from the LORD my GOD, given to me over a period of twelve years. Amen.
Unless otherwise noted, the following Scriptures are copy and pasted from:
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” (BibleGateway.com)”
Introduction:
There is only one foundation upon which we shall build, only one!
“1 Corinthians 3:11
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11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11 in all English translations
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“2 Timothy 3:16-17
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16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Footnotes
- 2 Timothy 3:16 training, discipline
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“1 Corinthians 10:11-13
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11 Now [a]all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our [b]admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to [c]bear it.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 10:11 NU omits all
- 1 Corinthians 10:11 instruction
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 endure”
Who is the message to? Did the Holy Spirit of GOD reveal who He was ministering through and to?
Our LORD’S Holy Spirit speaks to Israel/us, through His “Bondservant,” prophet, James;
“James 1:1
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Greeting to the Twelve Tribes
1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad:
Greetings.
James 1:1 in all English translations
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Our LORD’S Holy Spirit speaks to Israel/us, through His prophet, Apostle Peter;
“1 Peter 1:1-2
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Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To the [a]pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:
Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 1:1 sojourners, temporary residents
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Our LORD’S Holy Spirit speaks to Israel/us, through His “Bondservant,” prophet, Apostle Peter;
“2 Peter 1:1-4
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Greeting the Faithful
1 Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have [a]obtained like[b] precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the [c]corruption that is in the world through lust.
Footnotes
- 2 Peter 1:1 received
- 2 Peter 1:1 faith of the same value
- 2 Peter 1:4 depravity
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Our LORD’S Holy Spirit speaks to Israel/us, through His prophet, John;
“1 John 1:1-5
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What Was Heard, Seen, and Touched
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that [a]your joy may be full.
Fellowship with Him and One Another
5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
Footnotes
- 1 John 1:4 NU, M our
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Our LORD’S Holy Spirit speaks to Israel/us, through His “Bondservant,” prophet, Jude;
“Jude 1-2
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Greeting to the Called
1 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James,
To those who are called, [a]sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:
2 Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.
Footnotes
- Jude 1:1 NU beloved
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Let him who has an ear, hear what the Holy Spirit says to His church. Amen.
Have a blessed Tuesday beloved of YESHUA CHRIST JESUS. Amen.
With much precious love, grace, and mercy, from our heavenly Abba-Father-GOD, our Savior and LORD-YESHUA CHRIST JESUS, and His Holy Spirit, to Israel and to you and I; Sincerely: Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. and Linda Shephard. Amen.