Mark 9

The Kingdom of God

Mark 9:1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

The kingdom of God is within a redeemed heart, those who trust in Jesus and have been born again of His Spirit. We live not by the flesh but by the Spirit, serving God.

John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Mat 12:28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Mat 12:29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
Mat 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
Mat 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

The Holy Ghost must come to you to witness of Jesus. If we reject the way we come to Jesus, we cannot receive him and be saved from sin and wrath.

Mat 12:32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Mat 12:33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

If you are just religious after the flesh, your fruit is not good, it is of sin and corruption. If by the Spirit of God, your fruit is good, as the spirit has all good fruit. (Gal; 5:22-23)

His disciples were to get a glimpse of the kingdom of God in the natural world, probably because they only could see with natural eyes, not yet having His Spirit within them.

Mark 9:2 And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
Mark 9:3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

Peter, James and John were chosen to see the kingdom of God with their natural eyes. Jesus was transfigured, he appeared in his glorified body, shining white as an angel might appear.

Mark 9:4 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

The dead were alive! A foretaste of the resurrection. Jesus spoke to Martha, whose brother Lazarus had died:

John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 11:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

Elijah and Moses were alive and talking to Jesus.

Mat 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

Those who believe in the Messiah, Jesus shall live forever. Elijah represented the prophets and Moses the law. Before Jesus came, these were how God spoke to his people. Now God has spoken to us by His Son. Behold the Kingdom of God is come.

Hear Jesus

Mark 9:5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Mark 9:6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

Peter not knowing what to say, offers to make temporary dwellings for Moses, Elijah and Jesus. They were risen spirits, they needed no earthly dwelling place.

Heb 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Heb 11:14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
Heb 11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
Heb 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Mark 9:7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

God the Father spoke from a cloud that overshadowed them: hear my Son, continuously hear the words of Jesus who shall make a new covenant by His shed blood.

Mark 9:8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.

Only Jesus now, The law and the prophets prepared us to meet the Son of God. We are to hear and obey him.

Mark 9:9 And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.
Mark 9:10 And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.

They had many questions. Soon, they would understand, soon they would receive the Holy Spirit and be able to see the things of God and to speak boldly the message of the new covenant.

Elijah has come

Mark 9:11 And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?

Malachi, the prophet spoke this:

Mal 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
Mal 4:6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

Did he come? Jesus said yes, that John the Baptist was the one with the Spirit of Elijah. He pointed us to Jesus. In Jesus the hearts of the father's and their children are changed.

Mark 9:12 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

Mat 11:13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
Mat 11:14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
Mat 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Elias or Elijah has come, also this will come to pass, that Jesus shall suffer many things for us:

Isa 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Isa 53:4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Mark 9:13 But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

Elijah has come, Herod had him jailed for pointing out his sinful relationship with his brother's wife.

Mat 14:3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

His niece pleased him with a dance on his birthday, so she was given a request unto half of the Kingdom.

Mark 6:24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
Mark 6:25 And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

Herodias would require John's head. The head that proclaimed the way of the Lord. The mouth that introduced us to Jesus. Be assured these things shall be remembered for eternity, long after the body dies. Remember too, our words and testimony shall live beyond our natural life.

Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Veiled hearts

Mark 9:14 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

The scribes were responsible for preserving the word of God and were often in opposition to the moving of God through Jesus and his disciples, always questioning their authority.

Mark 11:28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

Mark 9:15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

Why were they amazed when they saw Jesus? Because he still had the glow he had on the mountain when he appeared with Moses and Elijah.

Mark 9:3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

Possibly his face also glowed as did Moses when he returned from the mountain after being with God.

Exo 34:29 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.
Exo 34:30 And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.

Exo 34:35 And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the veil upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him(God).

This is referred to by Paul, concerning Israel being unable to see the glory of God and to understand spiritual things.

2 Cor 3:13 And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:
2 Cor 3:14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ.
2 Cor 3:15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart.
2 Cor 3:16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away.
2 Cor 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

The scribes had the veil upon their hearts, concerning Jesus.

Mark 9:16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?
Mark 9:17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;
Mark 9:18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

His disciples were unable to cast the spirit out.

Mark 9:19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

Jesus is able, we must have faith in God through Jesus. This ailment sounds like epilepsy. According to the story, it was caused by a bad spirit. He was said also to have had a dumb spirit. Probably today's doctors would say it was something in the brain. Most today of the world do not see the spirit world. The cause was a bad spirit. Jesus is Lord of all.

Cast Out

Mark 9:20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

The young man was brought to Jesus, because no one else could heal him.

Mark 9:21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
Mark 9:22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

A destructive spirit, in him from childhood, seeking to destroy him. We need to pray for our children, for satan desires to destroy them and many are destroyed through suicide and wrong choices.

Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

All things are possible if we believe that God is able. Jesus spoke of faith as an intercessor. This goes along with Malachi's prophecy:

Mal 4:6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

Unbelief allows satan to continue to curse and if unbelief is widespread, God himself will seek our attention by cursing the earth; Perhaps with earthquakes, tornados, storms and floods.

Mat 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Mat 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Mat 24:8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Mark 9:24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

An excellent prayer, I believe, I have a little faith, Lord increase my faith.

Mark 9:25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

The people came running together, were they together in faith? Or would they be of unbelief seeking to stone him? Immediately Jesus rebuked the foul spirit, he named it and commanded it to come out and not return. How tragic if it were to return. Jesus sealed the entrance. To be permanently sealed we need the sealing of his Holy Spirit.

Mark 9:26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

The devil is stubborn and reluctant to give up what he once had. Sometimes it is painful to remove a bad spirit, but well worth it. Do not let a foul spirit keep you in bondage.

Mark 9:27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

He looked like he had no life, but when Jesus reached for his hand he arose. When Jesus reaches for our hand, we receive new life. Faith brought his hand and Jesus cast out the devil.

Mark 9:28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?

What's the trick Jesus? No trick, you must pay the price. We want results without doing what is required.

Mark 9:29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

Prayer and fasting takes commitment and many do not want commitment, they take the easy road. Many do not make Jesus Lord of their life. Without Jesus we are powerless.

Afraid to ask

Mark 9:30 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it.

They passed secretly through Galilee, probably because he did not want to be delayed getting to Jerusalem.

Mark 9:31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.

The reason for going to Jerusalem was to do what he was sent for: to die on the cross for our sins and to rise on the third day. I suppose most people think they are going to heaven, but do they know how? Jesus is the way, believe on him.

Mark 9:32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

They did not understand yet, and were afraid to ask. Do not be afraid to ask Jesus for understanding. Do not be afraid to ask about Jesus. For some reason that name is off limits. No, that name must be spoken and received. The devil wants to keep this silent, we must speak the name of Jesus.

The greatest disciple

Mark 9:33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

Whose house in Capernum?

Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

Mark 9:34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

As Jesus speaks of his death and resurrection, the disciples were tuned in to another station. Isn't that how so many are? They are seeking their own honor and position, while tuning out the most important message of all: Jesus' death and resurrection. At a recent funeral, all the talk was about how great the man was, but there was no mention of God or the way to heaven. We get our eyes on our own importance and spend our life seeking adoration and praise from man, and when death comes we expect to be honored by God? Get to honoring God now, Hear his Son, he has the way of salvation. It is about Jesus, not us.

Mark 8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

The greatest in the kingdom of God, are not those who wish to be admired, but those who are servants of all.

Mark 9:36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
Mark 9:37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

Jesus is Lord of the little children and identifies with them.

Mat 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

What we do to innocent children, is as what we do to Jesus. Think of this as having power and how we use it. Anyone is stronger than a child, but compared to this, God is infinately more powerful than we are. As we treat others, we shall be treated. We reap what we sow.

If we receive Jesus we receive the Father too. I believe that we are being watched and God is with us in His Spirit. Be his humble servant and seek his ways. His reward is eternal life sharing all things with Christ Jesus. How could we ever deserve that? Amazing grace.

True and False workers

Mark 9:38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
Mark 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
Mark 9:40 For he that is not against us is on our part.

If the fruit is good and things are done in Jesus' name, they are for Jesus. They have good fruit.

Compare this to this verse:

Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Mat 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Mat 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Mat 7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Mat 7:19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Mat 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Apparently these were false people claiming to do the work of God. Fake Christians with no eternal fruit, not of Jesus, deceivers and liars making merchandise of people seeking God. They had evil fruit and perhaps a false message.

And this verse:

Luke 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Luke 13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
Luke 13:26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
Luke 13:27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

Apparently these had only a casual knowledge of Jesus. They had not entered into the strait gate that is Jesus, into salvation. They acknowledged him with others, but not personally. One of many who claim to be Christian, but have no spiritual connection to him.

Good fruit, Bad fruit

Mark 9:41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

Mark 9:40 For he that is not against us is on our part.

Good works will be taken into account at the judgment. Yet, good works cannot save you.

Mark 9:42 And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

A non believer who offends one of the Lord's little ones, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

But, we may say, I was only joking. Or perhaps one of these little ones in the faith were led astray by our debating and strife over such things as salvation, tongues, the rapture. Do we consider the little ones in a chat room when we argue and seek our own way? How would the little one understand when someone claims that Jesus is not God, or is an angel and then again another says He is God only, Jesus only? Must we argue when our own hearts are immature and lacking? We are responsible for the little ones. Jesus will hold us accountable.

James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters (teachers), knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

Is there no hope for such a sinner? There is hope if he repents and comes to Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. True repentance is after salvation, but the heart that comes to Jesus must be convicted of sins. This conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit.

Mat 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
Mat 12:32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Mat 12:33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

God is not mocked, he searches the heart and by the fruit of our life we are known. If our heart has been born again in Christ, we are of His Spirit. We will not continue to offend the little ones. We will want to please the Lord.

Hands, Feet, Eyes for Jesus

Mark 9:43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
Mark 9:44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Offenses are serious business, our responsibility is to avoid offenses and as mature believers to forgive and not be easily offended. The hand does the work of the mind, the work of Christ, or the fulfilling of the lusts of the flesh. Cut it off? If it offends, for if it keeps you from trusting fully in Jesus Christ, the wrath of God abides on you and that leading to hell. Oh yeah? no one says that anymore. You must be one of those unloving fire and brimstone preachers? The message is from God the Father, through his Son. Hear Jesus.

Mark 9:45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
Mark 9:46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Now he speaks of the foot offending. The foot could be shod with the gospel of peace.

Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Or the feet could be quick to run, into trouble.

Prov 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Prov 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
Prov 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Prov 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Mark 9:47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
Mark 9:48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Luke 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Luke 11:35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

1 Cor 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
1 Cor 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
1 Cor 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

We are tempted through the flesh and thoughts that come into our mind. A person can be loved and have great power in the world, but if these things are not in submission to God, they abide in His wrath.

We must Submit all to Jesus, for our new life is in His Spirit and through faith. All things are possible if we trust in God. We do not walk in feelings or fear. We must do the right thing. Doing what we must, through faith. Stand up you soldier of the cross, you are needed by others. Together we are the mighty army in the Lord.

Salt without savor

Mark 9:49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

It is a shame to see those who call themselves Christian, that run from God, their families and do behavior as bad or worse as the spiritually blind people of the world. Adultery, fornication, pornography, gossip, and other works of a rebellious heart.

Everyone shall be tried of fire, to see what lasting worth comes forth. The flesh and the things that are not of eternal value, they shall perish. Isn't a life to be more than living as an animal by the natural feelings and desires? In many ways animals are better at parenting than are some humans. A bird will feed its young, a bear will protect her cubs...many people only seek their own evil desires and all those around them suffer.

A Christian is to be as the Lord Jesus Christ. As a living sacrifice we are to be salted and to be the salt of the world. We must be salted and cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Then we are to be pure as the salt. We are not empty salt shakers and the salt we have must have not lost it's savor. The shaker is not to be full of the fake salt of the world's opinions and rebellion. Much of the church world are as empty shakers, with nothing to offer the world.

Mark 9:50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Have real salt, a preservative. Have the Holy Spirit within you, the spirit that stops corruption and that brings the peace of Christ.

John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
John 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
John 16:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;
John 16:10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
John 16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

We are salted sacrifices for the Lord; if not salted we walk around as dead people, stinking of sin, without life to give to others. We are to be dead to sin and alive to God, a sweet smelling savor, walking in His Spirit.

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