Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on … Continue reading The Coming
Author: russellpmissives
One of those "fishermen"types, of which the world would not approve but whatever reason, given gifts from God. They aren't for me, I am here to serve. From Bible studies to guitar lessons, helping people is forefront.
The Replacement
Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son … Continue reading The Replacement
The Departure
Acts 1:8-11 And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was departing, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them; and they also said, “Men of … Continue reading The Departure
The Wait
Acts 1:1-8 The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when He was taken up, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. To these He also presented Himself alive, after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, … Continue reading The Wait
Commission of Commissions
Matthew 28:8-10, 16-20 And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and … Continue reading Commission of Commissions
Lie of Lies
Matthew 27:62-66; 28:1-5; 12-1 Now on the next day, which is the one after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate, and said, “Sir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I am to rise again.’ “Therefore, give orders for the grave to … Continue reading Lie of Lies
Israel of Israels
Matthew 28:1-10 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat … Continue reading Israel of Israels
The Day After the Day of Days
Matthew 27:57-66 Jesus has just died a horrible death And when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given over to him. And … Continue reading The Day After the Day of Days
Consider Christ on the Cross, Not Current Culture; Part 2
Continuing in the Context of the Cross Matthew 27:45-56, with the right to double back to see more prophecy we missed in my last missive. Yes, there is more and we can't come close to covering it all. Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the ninth hour. And about the … Continue reading Consider Christ on the Cross, Not Current Culture; Part 2
Consider Christ on the Cross, Not Current Culture; Part 1
Matthew 27:33-49 And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of a Skull, they gave Him wine to drink mingled with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves, casting lots; and sitting down, they … Continue reading Consider Christ on the Cross, Not Current Culture; Part 1
Beyond Belief
Matthew 27:27-36 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him. And they stripped Him, and put a scarlet robe on Him. And after weaving a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they kneeled … Continue reading Beyond Belief
Trial of Trials
Matthew 37:11-25 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He made no answer. Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not … Continue reading Trial of Trials
The Day of Days
Matthew 27:1-10 Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death; and they bound Him, and led Him away, and delivered Him up to Pilate the governor. Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, … Continue reading The Day of Days
Destination; Denial
Mathew 26:69-75 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a certain servant-girl came to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.” But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” And when he had gone out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw … Continue reading Destination; Denial
True Israel on Trial
Law and the Law-giver Matthew 26:57-68 And those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together. But Peter also was following Him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and entered in, and sat down with the … Continue reading True Israel on Trial
The Kiss of Death
Matthew 26:47-56 And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up, accompanied by a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I shall kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” … Continue reading The Kiss of Death
The Power of Prayer; To Change the One Praying
Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, … Continue reading The Power of Prayer; To Change the One Praying
Divinely Displayed Denial
Matthew 26:31-35 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night, for it is written, ‘I WILL STRIKE DOWN THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP OF THE FLOCK SHALL BE SCATTERED.’ But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.” But Peter answered and said to … Continue reading Divinely Displayed Denial
The Penultimate Passover
Matthew 26:26-30 And while they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for … Continue reading The Penultimate Passover
Brotherly Betrayal?
Matthew 26:17-25 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand; I am to … Continue reading Brotherly Betrayal?
The Beginning of Birth Pangs
Matthew 26:14-16 Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, “What are you willing to give me to deliver Him up to you?” And they weighed out to him thirty pieces of silver. And from then on he began looking for a good opportunity to betray Him. Do … Continue reading The Beginning of Birth Pangs
Pure Perfume Poured in Preparation
Matthew 26:6 then, blah blah blah, 7 then, blah blah blah, and so forth -13, then, more blah blah blah. Remember, like the book Matthew, My missives build on each other. "Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper..." Bethany was a village, just outside of Jerusalem, near the Mount … Continue reading Pure Perfume Poured in Preparation
The Passover is Coming…
To a Close If you are here for health, wealth, happiness, style, lifestyle or breaking news about President Trump, I can't offer any of that. But if you are willing to read, it may change the way in which you think. Matthewew 26 1:5 "And it came about that when Jesus had finished all these … Continue reading The Passover is Coming…
When Were You Hungry?
Matthew 25:31-46 “But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. And all the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and He will … Continue reading When Were You Hungry?
The Slothful Slave
Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves, and entrusted his possessions to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. Immediately the one … Continue reading The Slothful Slave
The Foolish Five; Twice
Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. “And five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. “For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the prudent took oil in flasks along … Continue reading The Foolish Five; Twice
The Readiness is All
Matthew 24:42-51 Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. “But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his … Continue reading The Readiness is All
Signs of The Times?
Matthew 24:32-41 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. “Truly I say to you, this generation will … Continue reading Signs of The Times?
An Awesome Assembly
A Beautiful Beginning A Concerted Calling A Dire Day An Efficacious Edification A Fantastic Fellowship Matthew 24:29-31 “But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken, … Continue reading An Awesome Assembly
Back to the Future, Again
Matthew 24:15-28 Jesus continues to answer the disciples' questions of, when, and what were the signs of his coming and the end of the age? We have a lot of questions, two are important to consider as we read the context. One, to whom was this written? Second, and more importantly, to whom was Jesus … Continue reading Back to the Future, Again
