SABBATH & SUNDAY WORSHIP MESSAGE
AUGUST 9/10, 2025
{LX 606-34}
DECLARATION
For
[we are not] ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of
God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed
from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
{ Rom 1:16-17 KJV}
Sabbath Meditations
"EIKEV" (Because)
Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25, Isaiah 49:14-51:3, John 14:1-31
“Then it will happen, eikev{because} of your listening to these ordinances, when you keep and do them, that Adonai your God will keep with you the covenant kindness that He swore to your fathers. He will love you, bless you and multiply you. He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your soil, your grain and your new wine and your oil, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock, in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you. (Deu 7:12-13 TLV)
Sunday Message
"REMEMBER ME, O'GOD, FOR GOOD"
Nehemiah 5:19
Remember me, my God, for good. (Neh 5:19 NKJV)
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty Father, author of all that there is or ever will be - Thank-You for gathering us to congregation on this Holy Day to worship in fellowship and grow in our walk before the Lord of Lords. Teach us today. We each desire to to be remembered before You for GOOD, with pure hearts and Your wondrous Grace in Faith through Jesus the Christ, AMEN.
MESSAGE
"Remember me, my God, FOR GOOD!. The man praying was named Nehemiah, a humble fellow who served the King in Persia as his "Cup Bearer". A most trusted staffer, but quite expendable if someone were attempting to poison the King. Think of his role as the sparrow in the mineshaft. If the bird dies, everybody evacuates!
The 70 years of Babylonian captivity of the Israelites was coming to an end. King Artaxerxes sensed Nehemiah's deep desire to be permitted to take leave of his "Cup Bearer" duties, to help his people in rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem. By the grace of God, permission was granted and the Lord further instructed Nehemiah in his new duties.
The Lord promised Israel that after this 70 year period of correction and chastisement He would rescue them just as He rescued those out of Egypt; "For thus says the LORD, 'When seventy years have been completed for Babylon, I will visit you and fulfill My good word to you, to bring you back to this place. 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. (Jer 29:10-11 NAS95)
Nehemiah joined other God fearing servants such as Ezra, in super charging the depressed desire of the Jerusalem remnants, stirring up old and forgotten memories of the greatness that God had long placed in the Jew, His chosen people. They would eventually rise to the occasion but it would take patience, wisdom, faith, and fortitude. The Lord did not disappoint.
The Jews had no one to blame but themselves for the 70-year Babylonian exile.
All of the various players that King Darius released from captivity to support the rebuilding of the temple played key roles in motivating every Jew to do their best and be guided by their Creator in the accomplishment of this awesome task;
"Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, 'Thus says the LORD, "I remember concerning you the devotion of your youth, The love of your betrothals, Your following after Me in the wilderness, Through a land not sown. (Jer 2:2 NAS95)
"Nevertheless, [said the Lord], I will remember My covenant with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you. (Eze 16:60 NAS95) HAVE FAITH IN ME!
"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. (Isa 55:9 NAS95)
Job, in Chapter Five He reasons that prayer will usher in healing..."But as for me, I would seek God, And I would place my cause before God; Who does great and unsearchable things, Wonders without number. (Job 5:8-9 NAS95)
King David writes; Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. (Psa 40:5 NAS95)
SUMMARY
The author of The Book of Hebrews provides us with a masterful summary of the Lord's message today;
For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Heb 6:10-12 NKJV)
Nehemiah was filled, by God, with certain priestly duties before those who were in need of belief and faith, he gave of himself to the Lord and it was God's mighty examples and teachings through Nehemiah that resulted in the purification of the rebuilt Temple.
Facing nearly 12-years of constant bickering, in-fighting, and accusations from those who had no faith, nor desire to do what was necessary to rebuild, Nehemiah prayed to Almighty God; Remember me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. (Neh 5:19 NKJV) Circa: 446 BC
As we close on this Holy Day, I recall the Lord's example to the world as He suffered on that old Cross; And a sinner, also hanging said, "Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!" And [Jesus] said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." (Luk 23:42-43 NAS95)
I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.--JOSH. 1:5.-KJV
CLOSING PRAYER
The Bible tells me that You Lord never promised that we would go through our temporary lives on Earth and not be troubled, wounded, persecuted, or found in life's tribulations. You have always said quite the opposite, we will certainly suffer these challenges. Your promise was and is that whatever situation we find ourselves in, and when we call Your name, You will be there to guide us through. Thank You, Almighty God for Your precious Son Jesus and His great sacrifice for the whole of Your Creation, Amen and AMEN!
DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, Ye heav'n-ly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
THE CALL
If you have never invited Jesus to be your Lord and savior, or, if you have in the past yet remain unsure of salvation and forgiveness of sin, Please pray with me now: Lord Jesus I need to fill a hole in my life that follows me where ever I go. I am a long-time Sinner and I CONFESS and REPENT of all my sins. I believe that You JESUS are the Lord, that you were hung on a cross and died. I believe that you were raised back to life by God, Your Father, ascended into heaven and presently sit at the right hand of The Almighty. Please come into me, clean me, take me and make me Yours and let me serve from this day forward and forever, Thank-You Jesus, AMEN
If you sincerely prayed with me, your salvation has been assured. {Rom 10:9 KJV} -That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Waste no time in finding like minded folks, to fellowship with, who also know the lord Jesus. Be introduced to a church that preaches the BIBLE. Email me. Begin the journey that you will never tire of; the discovery of the Majesty, Beauty and loving Power of Jesus the Christ. Welcome to the family!
Chaplain Gary
BENEDICTION: Num 6:24-26 The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.'AMEN
Christ go with you now...until we meet again
Christ go with you now...keep praying on till then
It really doesn't matter what the weather...
Just as long as we all are TOGETHER...
Christ go with you now...Till we meet again!
SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE Rom 1:16-17/ Neh 5:19/ Jer 29:10-11, 2:2/ Eze 16:60/ Isa 55:9/Psa 40:5/ Josh 1:5/ Heb 6:10-12/Luk 23:42-43/ Num 6:24-26 [DL 0107M-E]
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