Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "Christ". This Greek word is found only is the New Testament. Here is an example from Luke 2:11:
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
According to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, this means: anointed; the Messiah. It comes from another Greek word, "chrio", which can mean: to consecrate to an office. Jesus WAS, and IS, THE Christ! He is the Messiah of Israel, (whether they recognize Him or not!) and the Savior of the world! The Amplified Bible says this:
11 For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord!
The Complete Jewish Bible says this:
11 This very day, in the town of David, there was born for you a Deliverer Who is the Messiah, the Lord.
The Message Bible says this:
11 A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior Who is Messiah and Master.
Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, The Christ, The Messiah, the Anointed One (with His anointing)! He is the ONLY Way to the Father (John 14:6) and there would be no Christmas without HIM! We thought you would appreciate this because Christmas is so special to you! We can't wait to see your home! Here is an old Christmas Rap song by ETW called "You Can't Spell Christmas Without Christ":
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "desire"! 1 Peter 2:2 says this:
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby:
This is the Greek word "epipotheo", which means: to dote upon; intensely crave possession of; according to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: to long for, desire. Vine's Expository Dictionary says: to long for greatly. We are to long for and even crave the simple teaching of the Word of God. When we do that, then we grow up toward spiritual maturity. The more we understand and act on the Word of God, the more that desire for it grows! You could say that we become addicted to it! We find that we can't live well without it! THAT is a great position to be in and a great attitude to have because He is ALWAYS watching over His Word to perform if in our lives (Jeremiah 1:12 AMP)!
Here is Hillsong United with Lord of Lords:
The word for this week is "desire"! 1 Peter 2:2 says this:
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby:
This is the Greek word "epipotheo", which means: to dote upon; intensely crave possession of; according to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: to long for, desire. Vine's Expository Dictionary says: to long for greatly. We are to long for and even crave the simple teaching of the Word of God. When we do that, then we grow up toward spiritual maturity. The more we understand and act on the Word of God, the more that desire for it grows! You could say that we become addicted to it! We find that we can't live well without it! THAT is a great position to be in and a great attitude to have because He is ALWAYS watching over His Word to perform if in our lives (Jeremiah 1:12 AMP)!
Here is Hillsong United with Lord of Lords:
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "lovingkindness". This is the Hebrew word "checed". Strong's Concordance lists kindness, favor and mercy as meanings. Brown-Drive-Briggs Lexicon lists goodness, kindness and faithfulness. Vine's Expository Dictionary says this:
checed OT:2617, "loving-kindness; steadfast love; grace; mercy; faithfulness; goodness; devotion." This word is used 240 times in the Old Testament, and is especially frequent in the Psalter. The term is one of the most important in the vocabulary of Old Testament theology and ethics.
Here are five passages of Scripture that contain "checed":
Psalm 63:3 Because Your loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.
Psalm 103:4-5 Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy; 5 Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle's [strong, overcoming, soaring]!
Psalm 138:2 I will worship toward Your holy temple and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and for Your truth and faithfulness; for You have exalted above all else Your Name and Your Word and You have magnified Your Word above all Your Name!
Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the LORD, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the LORD.
Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
When we think of the Truth that God loves us, we can now understand that it isn't just an emotion or even just a decision on His part, but He has put all of Himself into showing forth that love in any and every way that is necessary to care for, provide for and protect us! The more we understand His nature and His attitude toward us, the better we can be at loving our families, friends, relatives, and all of the people that God has placed in our lives! YOUR loving-kindness is continually evident in the way you treat your family, including your extended family! Here is "Loving Kindess" by Miriam Webster and Darlene Zschech:
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
The word for this week is "lovingkindness". This is the Hebrew word "checed". Strong's Concordance lists kindness, favor and mercy as meanings. Brown-Drive-Briggs Lexicon lists goodness, kindness and faithfulness. Vine's Expository Dictionary says this:
checed OT:2617, "loving-kindness; steadfast love; grace; mercy; faithfulness; goodness; devotion." This word is used 240 times in the Old Testament, and is especially frequent in the Psalter. The term is one of the most important in the vocabulary of Old Testament theology and ethics.
Psalm 103:4-5 Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy; 5 Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle's [strong, overcoming, soaring]!
Psalm 138:2 I will worship toward Your holy temple and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and for Your truth and faithfulness; for You have exalted above all else Your Name and Your Word and You have magnified Your Word above all Your Name!
Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the LORD, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the LORD.
Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "savour"! It appears a four times in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16a. It is the Greek word "osme" and means, according to Strong's Concordance: fragrance, odor. Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon says: the scent or odor of a substance, whether agreeable or disagreeable; smell or scent.
14 But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as trophies of Christ's victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere, 15 For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ [which exhales] unto God, [discernible alike] among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16a To the latter it is an aroma [wafted] from death to death [a fatal odor, the smell of doom]; to the former it is an aroma from life to life [a vital fragrance, living and fresh].
Those who are hungry for God will enjoy being around us, but those who are lost and don't wan't anything to do with the things of God will hate our presence. This is one of the reasons why! What should we do then? Ephesians 5:1-2:
1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]. 2 And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
HE "smells" great to us and WE "smell" great to those who want to know HIM! The more evidence of His goodness that is displayed in our lives, the more people will be attracted to the ONE Who blesses us so much! You, Kristine, and Avery are a very great blessing to many more people than just your families and the Swoveys! You "smell" good! Here is a song by Gwen Smith called "Something Beautiful". You have to click through to You Tube to get the lyrics! Have a week full of great favor and blessings!
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
The word for this week is "savour"! It appears a four times in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16a. It is the Greek word "osme" and means, according to Strong's Concordance: fragrance, odor. Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon says: the scent or odor of a substance, whether agreeable or disagreeable; smell or scent.
14 But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as trophies of Christ's victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere, 15 For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ [which exhales] unto God, [discernible alike] among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16a To the latter it is an aroma [wafted] from death to death [a fatal odor, the smell of doom]; to the former it is an aroma from life to life [a vital fragrance, living and fresh].
Those who are hungry for God will enjoy being around us, but those who are lost and don't wan't anything to do with the things of God will hate our presence. This is one of the reasons why! What should we do then? Ephesians 5:1-2:
1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]. 2 And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
HE "smells" great to us and WE "smell" great to those who want to know HIM! The more evidence of His goodness that is displayed in our lives, the more people will be attracted to the ONE Who blesses us so much! You, Kristine, and Avery are a very great blessing to many more people than just your families and the Swoveys! You "smell" good! Here is a song by Gwen Smith called "Something Beautiful". You have to click through to You Tube to get the lyrics! Have a week full of great favor and blessings!
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
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