notes from lisa...

"So those who accepted what he said were immersed, and there were added to the group that day about three thousand people. They continued faithfully in the teaching of the emissaries, in fellowship , in breaking bread and in the prayers. Everyone was filled with awe, and many miracles and signs took place through the emissaries. All those trusting in Yeshua stayed together and had everything in common; in fact, they sold their property and possessions and distributed the proceeds to all who were in need. Continuing faithfully and with singleness of purpose to meet in the Temple courts daily, and breaking bread in their several homes, they shared their food in joy and simplicity of heart, praising God and having the respect of all the people. And day after day the Lord kept adding to them those who were being saved ." (Acts 2:41-47, The Jewish Bible) What's so important about FELLOWSHIP ? It would seem , based on the way we live our lives in this 21st

There are some basic things that can be simple to lose sight of, if we get caught up in circumstances. These things will cause you get off track, spiritually: trying to avenge yourself--fighting your own battles, seeing people as the "enemy", forgetting that God is in control and acting as if satan is omnipotent. he is not ! Only God is omnipotent. It might seem like a ridiculous statement--laughable, even, to say that satan is not omnipotent. "Of course, he isn't!" you might say. However, think about our actions, speech and attitudes to see if it still sounds so ridiculous, in light of our battle stance. How is your testimony ? Does it exist, first of all? Does it exist, only on Sunday. If it exists--is it only around the saints of God? Does it exist only when things are good, or does it remain intact even when things don't go your way? What happens to your testimony when the bottom drops out? What do your co-worker's hear when you are under at

"And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering,but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. So the Lord said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it. "Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?"And He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries out to Me from the ground. So now you are cursed from the earth, whic

But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Yeshua, "And who is my neighbor?' (Luke 10:29) This is a strange question, if you consider who was doing the asking. Those assembled (If you don't know), are attempting to trick Jesus into condemning Himself, with His own words--this was surely an odd question from such a source (if you don't know what he is up to). Take note--not just anyone was asking this question of Jesus--this person was referred to as a "lawyer", "religion scholar", "expert", "teacher", "expert on the Law", "expert in Moses' teachings", etc. (in various versions). This man knows the Law. He knows all of the Law--surely he knows the 16th and 17th verses of the 20th chapter of what we call the Book of Exodus. (The Law for Jewish people consists of the Torah--and over 600 commands that had to be memorized and kept. If you offended in one point, you failed to keep all of the Law! Hence, t