God First (Seeking God through Jesus)

Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter. Psalm 74:17

Goodnight and God bless. ☕️

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Forsake Me Not, My God FORSAKE me not, my God, Thou God of my salvation! Give me Thy light, to be My sure illumination. My soul to folly turns, Seeking she knows not what; Oh! lead her to Thyself- My God, forsake me not! Forsake me not, my God! Take not Thy Spirit from me, And suffer not the might Of sin to overcome me. A father pitieth The children he begot; My Father, pity me- My God, forsake me not. Forsake me not, my God; Thou God of life and power, Enliven, strengthen me In every evil hour; And when the sinful fire Within my heart is hot, Be not Thou far from me— My God, forsake me not! Forsake me not, my God! Uphold me in my going, That evermore I may Please Thee in all well-doing, And that Thy will, O Lord! May never be forgot, In all my works and ways— My God, forsake me not! Forsake me not, my God! I would be thine forever! Confirm me mightily In every right endeavor; And when my hour is come, Cleansed from all stain and spot Of sin, receive my soul— My God, forsake me not! ~ Salomo Franck 1659~1725

Psalm 32:10-11 KJV Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. [11] Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Mark 1 - (Continued) 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. 39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. 43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; 44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

Mark 1 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; 7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. 9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness. 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. 14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. 19 And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. 20 And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. 21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. 26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him. 28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee. 29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. 31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. 32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

Mark 1 - Questions ( Continued) Q: When they said to Jesus that all men seek for Him, what did Jesus say to them? Q: Where did Jesus teach throughout Galilee? Q: What did Jesus cast out? Q: Who came to Jesus, beseeching and kneeling down to Him? Q: What did he want from Jesus? Q: Did Jesus have compassion on him? Yes or No. Q: What did Jesus say after He put forth His hand, and touched him? Q: What happened immediately after Jesus spoke this? Q: What did Jesus charge him not to do? Q: Did the man listen to Jesus? Yes or No. Q; What was the result of this? Q: Who did Jesus want him the man to show himself to? Q: What was the man to offer for his cleansing? Q: Why? Q: When Jesus was without in the desert, where did they come to him from?

Mark 1 - Questions Q: Who is this the gospel of? Q: Was it written in the prophets that God would send His messenger? Yes or No. Q: What was the voice crying out in the wilderness? Q: What did John do in the wilderness? Q: Which river did John baptize them? Q: What was John clothed with? Q: What did John eat? Q: And _________, saying, There cometh one _________ than I after me, the latchet of whose _________ I am not _________ to stoop down and _________. Q: I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the, what? Q: Who came from Nazareth of Galilee, who was baptized in those days? Q: As He came up out of the water what opened up? Q: What descended upon him like a dove? Q: What did the voice from heaven say? Q: Where did the spirit immediately drive Him? Q: How long was He there? Q: Who was He tempted by? Q: Who was Jesus with? Q: Who ministered unto Jesus? Q: After this, who was imprisoned? Q: What did Jesus do when He came into Galilee? Q: What did Jesus say? Q: Who did Jesus see as He walked by the sea of Galilee? Q: What did Jesus say to them? Q: Did they follow Jesus? Yes or No. Q: As Jesus went a little farther, who did He see in the ship mending their nets? Q: After Jesus them to follow Him, who did they leave in the ship with his hired servants? Q: When they went into Capernaum, where did Jesus enter and teach? Q: What day of the week was this? Q: Why were they astonished at His doctrine? Q: Who cried out? Q: What did he cry out? Q: Did he recognize Jesus as the Holy One of God? Yes or No. Q: What did Jesus do? Q: What happened next? Q: What was the reaction of those who witnessed this? Q: Did they question among themselves? Yes or No. Q: Why did they do this? Q: What immediately spread abroad throughout the region round about Galilee? Q: Whose mother lay sick of a fever? Q: What happened when Jesus took her by the hand and lifted her up? Q: Who did they bring to Jesus in the even when the sun had set? Q: Who was gathered at the door? Q: What did Jesus do? Q: Why did Jesus suffer not the devils to speak to Him? Q: Who followed Jesus early the next morning when He went to a solitary place to pray?

Matthew 28 - Questions & Answers Q: At the end of the sabbath, as the sun was going down, with the first day of the week approaching at dark, who came to the tomb? A: Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. Q: What did they come there to see? A: The sepulchre. Q: At that point, what happened to the earth? A: There was an earthquake. Q: Who descended from heaven? A: An angel of the Lord. Q: What happened to the stone? A: It was rolled back from the door. Q: Who sat upon the stone? A: The angel of the Lord. Q: What was his countenance like? A: Lightning. Q: What was his raiment as? A: White as snow. Q: For fear of him, what happened to the keepers? A: They shook, and became as dead men. Q: And the _________ answered and said unto the women, _________ not ye: for I know that ye seek _________, which was _________. He is not here: for he is _________, as he said. Come, see the place where the _________ lay. A: Angel, fear, Jesus, crucified, risen, Lord. Q: What did the angel urge the women to tell the disciples concerning what had happened to Jesus? A: To tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead. Q: Where did the angel say that Jesus had gone? A: Before them into Galilee. Q: Were they to see Him there? Yes or No. A: Yes. Q: When the women quickly departed the sepulchre, were they in fear? Yes or No. A: Yes. Q: Did they have great joy or great sadness? A: Joy. Q: Did the women listen to the angel? Yes or No. A: Yes. Q: How does it say that the women left? A: They ran. Q: When they left, who met them? A: Jesus. Q: How did the women respond to Him? A: They came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Q: Then said _________ unto them, Be not _________: go tell my brethren that they go into _________, and there shall they see _________. A: Jesus, afraid, Galilee, me. Q: When they came into the city, who was shown all the things that were done? A: The chief priests. Q: Who did they give large sums of money to? A: The soldiers. Q: What did they want to be said concerning Jesus's body? A: That His disciples came by night, and stole him away while they slept. Q: What did the chief priests agree to do, should this come to the governor's ears? A: Persuade the governor and secure the soldiers. Q: Did they take the money and follow through with the plan? Yes or No. A: Yes. Q: How man disciples went away into Galilee? A: Eleven disciples. Q: Where did they go into? A: A mountain where Jesus had appointed them. Q: What did they do when the saw Him? A: Worshiped Him. Q: Did any of them doubt what they were seeing? Yes or No. A: Yes. Q: And _________ came and spake unto them, saying, All _________ is given unto _________ in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and _________ all nations, _________ them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: _________ them to _________ all things whatsoever I have _________ you: and, lo, I am _________ you always, even unto the _________ of the world. Amen. A: Jesus, power, me, teach, baptizing, teaching, observe, commanded, with, end.

Good morning! Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. ☕️ Philippians 4:8

For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless. He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. 2 Samuel 22:32-34

The ONLY way .... Period !