The King's River

Verse of the Day 012912

carrlanebaptist1988 — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:02:00 +0000

“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, ‘Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein. For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: when they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD: so they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations.’” Exodus 30:17-21 (KJV)

Today’s Bible Reading -

Exodus 29 – 30

Verse of the Day 012812

carrlanebaptist1988 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:38:05 +0000

“And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD. And thou shalt put it on a blue lace, that it may be upon the mitre; upon the forefront of the mitre it shall be. And it shall be upon Aaron’s forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.” Exodus 28:36-38 (KJV)

Today’s Bible Reading -

Exodus 26 – 28

Sunday Evening 012912

Tim A. — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:55:33 +0000

Just a note: On Sunday evening we will be devoting the entire evening service to prayer. There may be one song of praise, but then we will be praying specifically for the needs of our church, each individual in the church; the needs of our Nation [USA], our sister churches – locally, State wide, nationally and world wide; and our Missions out reach.

If you cannot join us with your presence, then join us in the Spirit of Christ where ever you find yourself.

-Tim A. Blankenship

VOM Prayer for South Sudan, India, and Laos

Tim A. — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:31:30 +0000

These are posted so Christians who come here may join us in praying for our brethren around the world who are faithful to Christ and suffering for it.

VOM-USA Prayer Update for January 27, 2012

The Voice of the Martyrs USA: www.persecution.com

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. Hebrews 13:3

SOUTH SUDAN—Gunmen Attack Village
Source: VOM Contacts

Job 5:10–12

He gives rain on the earth,
And sends waters on the fields.
He sets on high those who are lowly,
those who mourn are lifted to safety.
He frustrates the devices of the crafty,
So that their hands cannot carry out their plans.

Gunmen shot and killed a number of people in a South Sudan village last week, exposing VOM workers to potential danger. On Jan. 17, a VOM worker reported that gunmen had killed a man named Godana, who had gone to fetch water for his family. “Godana was the watchman at the compound for more than 20 years,” the worker said. “I knew him well.” The town is small, and residents walk between shops and the market, making them vulnerable to attack. “I’m very concerned about our staff and their families,” the worker said. Pray for the safety of our staff in the region and for other Christians during this dangerous period.

India—Hindu Nationalists Attack Prayer Meeting
Sources: Global Council of Indian Christians, Asia News

2 Corinthians 2:8–10

Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him. For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ,

Hindu radicals invaded a pastor’s home on Jan. 9, severely beating several of the 20 believers who had gathered at the home near Bangalore for a prayer service. At about 10:30 p.m., a group of Hindu nationalists rushed in with clubs and iron rods and began to beat the Christians. The attackers, who accused the Christians of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity, disappeared after the attack. Pastor Shanthakumar, 39, lost a finger on his left hand during the attack, a young man received a serious injury to his leg, and a woman received head injuries and suffered nerve damage in her right hand. All those admitted to the hospital were released two days later. Police are searching for the attackers, but no arrests have been made. Pray that the faith of these believers will remain strong and that they will be obedient to God. Pray also for Pastor Shanthakumar, who oversees two churches that he founded in the area.

Laos—Christian Leaders Released
Source: Human Rights Watch for Lao Religious Freedom

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

Seven Christian leaders who were arrested during a Christmas service nearly one month ago in Boukham village, Laos, were unconditionally released on Jan. 12. The village chief ordered authorities to raid the service on Dec. 16, 2011, and the seven leaders were held without charge until Dec. 30. Freedom of religion is guaranteed in the Lao constitution, so authorities were unable to charge the pastors with violating a religion law. Instead, the leaders were eventually charged with violating the village’s customs and beliefs known as hiit, and they were fined the equivalent of $1,425, about 35 times the average monthly wage. International organizations pressured authorities to release the Christians, and they received their unconditional release three days after their families filed complaints against Boukham village authorities. Praise God for the release of these Christian leaders, and pray for them as they return to their families and churches.

Thanks for your prayers.

-posted by Tim A. Blankenship

Verse of the Day 012712

carrlanebaptist1988 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:59:42 +0000

“Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel: and they saw the God of Israel: and there was under His feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in His clearness. And upon the nobles of the children of Israel He laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink.” Exodus 24:9-11 (KJV)

Today’s Bible Reading -

Exodus 24 – 25

Verse of the Day 012612

carrlanebaptist1988 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:26:24 +0000

“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.” Exodus 23:1-3 (KJV)

Today’s Bible Verses -

Exodus 21 – 23

Wednesday Bible Study 012512

Tim A. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:32:10 +0000

GRACE: NOT BY MAN

Enemies Because of the Truth – Galations 4:12-20

Verse 12 - Though Paul has been very stern with them; rebuking them for their departure from the truth of the gospel he still is calling them “brethren”.

“Beseech” is a word which means to “beg”, “petition” or “requests”, thus Paul is begging the people to get back to the gospel, away from the condemnation of the law which the Judaizers have deceived them.

Paul assures them that they have caused him no harm. Paul’s interest is far greater than any personal harm.

Verses 13 – 14 - The Christians of Galatia had accepted Paul when he was there and received the message of the gospel of Christ. The “Infirmity of the flesh” he speaks of could be either a physical weakness of his own; or a weakness on their part. Which ever it is the gospel was preached by Paul and received by the Galation – Gentiles.

The “Temptation” the apostle writes of could be the weak eyes he is often noted for, the trials of persecution he has experienced or the peril of his life through storms on board ships. Paul commends them for accepting him as they would an angel of God or Christ Himself.

Veses 15 – 16 - Upon the receiving of the gospel of Christ is the possible understanding of “Where is then the blessedness ye spake of?” They had professed blessing and joy and peace in receiving Christ, but now; where is it. When an individual or a whole community of believers leaves the gospel of Christ and puts themselves under the law; they lose the “blessedness” of the gospel.

The enemy loves to cause enmity between brethren; but that is not of God (Psalm 133:1-3). Because Paul is challenging these believers, trying to convince them of the danger they are in; there are some who evidently are making him an enemy. The truth is hated by the enemy.

Verses 17 – 18 - The Judaizers had a zeal for what they taught. Some of what the legalizers wanted was to isolate – “they would exclude you”; which seems to be the aim of any cult; ancient or modern; to hold on to their labors.

It is good to be “zealous” in good things “always”. That zeal for God and the gospel needs to be present in one’s everyday life; not just when the apostle or pastor is present.

Verses 19 – 20 - “My little children” Paul referring to the Gentiles as his spiritual children whom he has fed milk; and now they are needing some meat (Hebrews 5:12-14). The apostle finds their departure from the gospel painful; comparing it even to a mother in labor of childbirth; as to birth them again.

Paul desires to be with the Galations, however, impossible. He finds himself “to be at wits end” or “Stand in doubt of you”. He is greatly perplexed by their backsliden condition. As Christians of all ages should be about legalism.

-Tim A. Blankenship

Verse of the Day 012512

carrlanebaptist1988 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:34:07 +0000

“And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. And they said unto Moses, ‘Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.’ And Moses said unto the people, ‘Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that His fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.’ And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.’” Exodus 20:18-21 (KJV)

Today’s Bible Reading -

Exodus 17 – 20

Verse of the Day 012412

carrlanebaptist1988 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:49:51 +0000

“Who is like unto Thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou stretchedst out Thy right hand, the earth swallowed them. Thou in Thy mercy hast led forth the people which Thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in Thy strength unto Thy holy habitation.” Exodus 15:11-13 (KJV)

Today’s Bible Reading -

Exodus 14 – 16

Verse of the Day 012312

Tim A. — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:57:09 +0000

“And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, ‘Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:’ but God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt. And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, ‘God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.’” Exodus 13:17-19 (KJV)

Today’s Bible Reading -

Exodus 11 – 13