Psalm 19
We are walking in today: Weekend Mediation--Truly Letting Scripture Interpret Scripture!!
Witness snare throughout the Bible: H4170 mowqesh-- bait, lure, snare, to ensnared
Psalm 64:5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares H4170 privily; they say, Who shall see them?
The Torah ..................…
Exodus 23:33 They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare H4170 unto thee.
The prophets .................
Amos 3:5 Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin H4170 is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?
The writings .............
Job 34:30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. H4170
Truth Is Eternal--Facts Change
This study this morning is looking at a very familiar scripture that many can and will quote from memory. But is that a bad thing? Certainly not but the familiarity to the scripture may not allow us to closely listen and consider what is really being said. Let’s take a closer look at this scripture, that we may find immense comfort in saying, that was also uttered by Christ to the woman at the well. John 4:23-24 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. So when we look at the scripture slowly we have to look at who are the worshipers and how are they to worship Almighty God, The Most High? Have we in error thought that any worship was suitable for the Creator of the universe? Could we have been fooled into worshiping someone or something else? Could our worship--not be for real?
So let’s take a look at a couple of things. We have quite a few things to consider. We have true ignorance, the lack of information or understanding of what is going on. On the other hand we have the intentional overlooking of what is true to maintain another standard, usually man made. While this man made standard has been agreed upon by many and has come to identify groups of people who all believe the same--does it make it true? Does sheer number count give validity to what is in question? Can there be a fewer number who have determined the truth by seeking and studying scripture—that has been revealed by the Holy Spirit that which, man made standards could never conceive? This is similar to those who have studied an object scientifically and have found that what they determined at the beginning is not actually true. As the study progresses over the years with various scientists the 'fact' changes with more study or research. This is not the case with that which is true. The truth is just that, true. It will never change. Regardless of the time spent in study and various seekers will only find more truth. This is the case when we take scripture back to its proper context and original language! That should actually be our baseline for review, else with mistranslations and incorrect context we are already starting off at a terrible disadvantage that as time continues gets more and more off track from the original point.
There is something that shifted us very early on in our proper worship of The Most High. We find in Genesis 3:5 where Eve is speaking to the snake in the garden and became convinced that she needed the fruit of the tree she was directed not to eat, to be made wise like The Most High. This lie was to cause doubt in who Eve and Adam were. Genesis 1:26-28 (KJV) 26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. The lie of the serpent is that they would be like Elohim, in their disobedience. Where else do we see a desire to be like the Most High? Isaiah 14:12-15 (KJV) 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High. 15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. This desire to rise to be like the Most High comes from the devil. When we see that mankind was created in His image yet the devil was not and in the garden both Adam and Eve fell for the lie. Here lies the danger that leads us back to Yeshua at the well where He tells us that the Most High is seeking worshipers to worship Him in spirit and in truth. The belief in the lie in the garden that we can be equal with our Creator means that we would be on same level as Him. Thus we could worship ourselves. This terrible error has led many into the idea that they have no need for the Most High because they have wrought all that they have and will have--with their own capabilities. Yet their 'universe' would not begin to even compare to the handiwork of the Most High. This shifting of our thoughts not only changes how we think but also how we operate in the world. Becoming totally self-sufficient would there be a need for anyone or anything? However this is a short lived idea that has to be re-manufactured often to keep many attached to it. Take large storms or other weather events that are termed 'acts of God'. But how can that be, if you are equal to Him could they be 'acts of Tim'? Certainly not because we have not that power in and of ourselves. The other danger in the lie is that those who persist in it, perpetuate it will be clouded into believing it as truth and destroyed by the weight of the deceit that is dissolved by a love for the truth, study of scripture and seeking Him in His word. The perfect example of this is the Bereans who after Paul's teachings would pour over the scriptures to find if what he had said was true. Not wanting to be swayed by any person, no matter their appearance or elegance with words--they would rejected the teaching if not able to be confirmed by scripture. How much would our lives change if we did the same? Truly sought out understanding from His word to be matched up to the teachings that you receive?
Yes, there is an important difference between facts and truth. Fact in the original Latin, denotes nothing more than a "thing done." An isolated fact is like a stray piece of a puzzle. It's an object, an article, a fragment of information, a bit of trivia. Truth, on the other hand, is all about meaning.
To put it another way, discerning truth is a matter of interpreting the facts. In a courtroom setting, the same facts are available to both prosecution and defense. Each attorney puts his own spin or construction upon the evidence, but this does not imply that both sides are right. There is still one truth. It would be absurd to insist otherwise. Depending on the type of case before the bar, an individual's entire future may hang upon the jury's ability to recognize this single truth. The correct meaning emerges when the significance of the pattern and the real relationship between the facts becomes clear. This is why Scripture asserts that Yeshua is the Truth (John 14:6). He is the Truth because all things "hold together" in Him (Colossians 1:17).
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Shema Selah now is the time for the Word to Speak!! Speak the Most High, Your citizen is listening!!
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