Definition of the word Sin: Throughout the Old and New Testaments, sin means deviating from obedience to God’s character and will. In the Bible, sin is described as a transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). 1 John 2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. 2 When he served as a sacrifice for our sins, he solved the sin problem for good – not only ours, but the whole world’s.

The Old Testament/The old covenant/promise is the story of God’s plan to bring about the redemption of man. At the close of the Old Testament, God has a unique Chosen People who understand the importance of blood sacrifices, who believe the promises made to Abraham and David, and who are awaiting a Redeemer. In short, they are ready to receive the Serpent-crusher of Genesis, the Prophet like Moses, the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, the Son of David, the Messiah of Daniel, and the Humble King of Zechariah—all to be found in one person, Jesus Christ.

The New Testament/The New Covenant/promise is the promise that God will forgive sin and restore fellowship with those whose hearts are turned toward Him. Jesus Christ is the mediator of the New Covenant, and His death on the cross is the basis of the promise (Luke 22:20). The New Covenant was predicted while the Old Covenant was still in effect—the prophets Moses, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel all allude to the New Covenant.

Importance of reading the Bible: 2 Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Matthew 4:4 ‘But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Hebrews 4:12 ‘For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.’

Make sure before watching the video that you read the book in the Bible first, see how the Lord speaks to you, surrender the day to the Lord giving him thanks, talking to him and then read the Bible, with also taking the time to put some worship.

The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the good news of Jesus. Biblical description of who Matthew was and who was the author of this book inspired by the Holy Spirit: read Matthew 9. Before watching the video, take the time to read the Chapter that goes with the video, asking the Holy Spirit to let you understand whatever He needs you to understand.

Who is a disciple of Christ? is the person who proclaims Jesus as God and savior as it says in Romans 10 (read it), is baptized in immersion in water, as it says in John 3 and Matthew 2 (Read it). Then the person receives the Holy Spirit as we read in Acts 2 (Read it) and 1 Corinthians 14 (read it) and becomes a student of the Holy Spirit / Disciple to surrender everything everyday and receive fruits and gifts as we read in Galatians 5(read it) and Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12,13 and 14, to answer the Great Commission which we read in Matthew 28.

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Definition of the gifts the Magi’s were led to bring to Jesus: In the Bible, the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh that the Magi brought to baby Jesus in Bethlehem on the eve of his birth have symbolic meanings: Gold: Represents Jesus’ status as the “King of the Jews” and Christ the King Frankincense: Represents Jesus’ divinity and identity as the Son of God, Christ the High Priest, and a symbol of holiness and righteousness Myrrh: Represents Jesus’ mortality, Christ the Prophet, and foreshadows his death.

Document to understand and read about the different major gifts of the Holy Spirit based on Ephesians 4, and see which ones or one you relate to:

“But to each one of us, grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds, and teachers, to equip his people for the works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” ~ Eph 4:11-13

THE APOSTLE – “Catalyze and Commission” APOSTLE’S STRENGTHS Adventurous and futuristic, passionate about strategy with an emphasis on risk. Decisive, design-focused, calls others to look forward and beyond. They are pioneers, always moving into new territory. They don’t give up easily. They see opportunity everywhere. They can envision possibilities where people see problems. They have the ability to invigorate and inspire people. Are big thinkers and self-motivated. They call the Church to stretch into new places, in new ways so that they people don’t embrace apathy. They can often synthesize big concepts and make them accessible to people. Comfort does not motivate them as they are propelled by the mission. They offer the church a great gift in moving people out of safety into places of being stretched.

THE PROPHET – “Expose and Embody” PROPHET’S STRENGTHS Have strong intuitions about people and circumstances. Is the first to make something known or bring it to light, Takes things that are being ignored, and puts them in front of others. Have strong feelings of what is right/wrong & emphasizes integrity, Care about tangible actions rather than talk. Can see the effects of a decision on others. Presses others to be authentic and honest as they are repelled by fakery and pretending. Are able to stand back from circumstances and get a clear picture of what’s really going on. They can think outside the box when they perceive a hurdle or problem. Prophets call the church to God’s new social order and help the community live true to its values.

THE EVANGELIST – “Expose and Embody” EVANGELIST’S STRENGTHS They are able to excite people, infuse a situation with energy, and are exceptionally welcoming to people. They are a connector and love to tell stories and discover people’s stories. They are a recruiter, looking for ways to get others involved in meaningful things. They are playful, fun and social which awakens people who are overly serious. They are typically extroverts who thrive on social interactions. They are relational before they are intellectual which allows them to connect with all types of people. They are passionate and persuasive about whatever they are involved in. When others are negative they are often positive. There is a missional value inside them that causes them to care about inviting people to follow Jesus. They want people to know and experience what they know and experience. They tend to go out of their way to engage others in conversation. They help the church reach outside of itself and create a welcoming atmosphere. They are connectors; they enjoy introducing people to each other. They are often natural salespeople with very keen “people skills.” They can’t help but rally people to causes they believe in.

THE SHEPHERD/PASTOR – “Guard and Guide” SHEPHERD’S STRENGTHS They are nurtures and protectors. They are acutely aware of people’s hurts and want to help them move toward a sense of healing. They are sensitive to areas of brokenness and usually aware of their own brokenness. They seek to protect people and create ways where people can feel safe to be vulnerable. They are social, looking to create deep friendships. They are reliable because they understand the relational quality of commitment. They are highly inclusive of others in their lives and play well with others. They are great collaborators because they are not easily offended. They really care deeply about people (apostles tend to care about “the big picture” and how the whole group is doing, but pastors notice and stop to care for individuals in the church. They are the first to forgive and reconcile. They can see when others are hurting in the community and they find ways to meet them where they are. They are generous with their time and love. They help the church make people feel like they belong. They have a lot of patience for other people’s brokenness

THE TEACHER – “Interpret and Inform” TEACHER’S STRENGTHS Teachers are good at interpreting the text and informing others. They are great at gathering knowledge and passing on wisdom. They like to help people understand information. Teachers are people who are motivated to help people learn and grow. They have a strong memory of the details of a situation. They are like engineers seeing how all the parts and pieces work. They are often concerned with logic, order, process, and development. Their passion is in explaining the truth in a way that people can grasp it and do something with it. In the chaos, they often can discern the next best step and instruct people how to take that step. They lean toward proven systems to “get the job done” vs. novel solutions. They like to see established track records of success before doing something different. They respect words and how words impact people. They care about the finer points of being correct. They are constantly gathering information and figuring out who needs to hear or see this information. They are able to think clearly in complex situations. They often press for answers rather than more questions. They have a strong sense of conviction that keeps them emotionally steady. They help the church stay faithful to the truth and learn and relearn the truth.

Questions:

Where do others see you? Why?

Where do you see yourself in the strengths?

Which of the 5  do you think you can learn from the most?

With Matthew 3, read also Luke 1, Galatians 5, John 3, Matthew 13 and John 1.

In the Bible, teachers of the law were professionals who were trained to develop, teach, and apply the Old Testament law. They were often judges in the Sanhedrin, which meant they were also responsible for administering the law. Teachers of the law were mostly Pharisees, but they were distinct from the group. Some teachers of the law are mentioned by name in the Bible, including Ezra, Nicodemus, and Gamaliel.

The Sadducees were the party of high priests, aristocratic families, and merchants—the wealthier elements of the population. They came under the influence of Hellenism, tended to have good relations with the Roman rulers of Palestine, and generally represented the conservative view within Judaism.

Pharisees came from all economic classes but were distinguished by their rigid adherence to specific behavior prescriptions arising from their interpretation of the ambiguities in the Torah. For more teachings and testimonies go to: Less-of-me-more-of-you.com also check out the other videos here on this youtube page and subscribe to receive new ones as they are led to be made. Everything done in these platforms is with the leading of the Holy Spirit. Share also so others can receive the teachings and testimonies.

With Matthew 4, read Matthew 7, Ephesians 6:10-18 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

Daily Devotional book: Daily Office by Pete Scazzero

With Matthew 5 read: Exodus 20:1-17 and James 1.

Link for teaching on the fruits of the Holy Spirit: https://less-of-me-more-of-you.com/2021/03/25/fruits-of-the-holy-spirit/

Link to teaching about the gifts of the Holy Spirit: https://less-of-me-more-of-you.com/2021/03/29/gifts-of-the-holy-spirit/

With Matthew 7 read Galatians 5 and Revelations 21.

With Matthew 8 read: Hebrews 11, John 1:1 and Luke 14.

With Matthew 9 read: John 1:1, Matthew 6: 16-18 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

With Matthew 10 read: Ephesians 4, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12,13 &14. Ephesians 6, Zechariah 4:6, and Proverbs 3:5-6.

With Matthew 11 read Luke 1.

With Matthew 12, read: Matthew 23, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4 and Galatians 5.

For Matthew 13, read the scriptures from the Bible mentioned in the video.

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