Sunday, May 6, 2012
Bishop Bill McFarland
Open your Bible and follow along.
Verses referenced in this teaching:
Habakkuk 3:19 The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Romans 4:18-21 18 (Abraham) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Luke 15:11-32 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. 29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
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Also, Bill great sermon sunday I really enjoyed it. The only thing I really wish we had on here was wednesday nights question and answer, I enjoy it more than anything else and I think it could be very educational and help bring those to our church and help it grow. Just my opinion though 🙂
Bob, a few of the Wednesday evening teachings are on here. If you scroll down and look on the right-hand side, you will see a ‘Categories’ drop down button, and you can choose ‘Wednesday Teachings’. There are only 3 available right now, but thanks for the comment.
It is always great to hear the word rightly divided, I learn so much from awesome teachers, I plan on learning a lot more. I am so blessed to know I’m not perfect but God loves me anyway. We learn from our mistakes and the lord is there to lead us in the right direction, weather we deserve it or not. Our Father loves us unconditionally. Thanks for posting The Word of God is Truth!!
After going through the message our Bishop taught a few weeks ago on how we could walk on hind’s feet. It strengthens our faith, realizing that we do have within ourselves the staying power whenever we need to stand, in order for God’s promises to unfold in our lives. It gives us the courage we need to stand on the Word, and be patience, as God works on our behalf.