When we think of the treasures brought to the manger scene: the gold, which spoke of Jesus’ deity at birth; the frankincense, which reflected the perfect life of Jesus; and the myrrh, which would proclaim the Savior’s sacrificial death, these were great treasures, to be sure. There was another treasure, which wasn’t kept in a […]
Archives: Teachings
One Word Wonder: The Word the Logos
In seeking to relate biblical truths to the secular world, God often uses imageries people know. Examples: Peter was a fisherman. How did Jesus relate the idea of following/being a disciple? By being a “fisher of men” – Peter would have comprehended the concept and knew exactly what it meant: patience, time, focus. The woman […]
Victim/Victor
Drink in Psalm 27: ‘The Lord is MY light and my salvation (light must always come first – that puncture in the clouds of doom, despair, and shadows); whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though a host should encamp against me, my heart […]
A Personal Letter from Pastor Jean
Dear Family of Majesty: (note: Majesty Tabernacle, Jean’s first pastorate.) It is very rare that I send such a letter as this, but after prayer and the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I decided to send this letter to those of you who worship with us on a regular basis, those of you who have […]
God in Flesh
Does the appearance fill these criteria? “Incarnate” – Greek word “Theos” and “Phanetein” “show or manifest”. Physical form – not a mirage. Can eat, sit, do physical functions. Can be in a dream or vision; a form of some sort. Exodus 3:1-3 = NAME OF GOD. Is worshipped. Accepts worship. Person will recognize Him as […]
Welcome to the Middle of the Table
Communion Sunday is a reminder that Jesus Christ is the centerpiece of this table. He is to be our eternal focus and we find our lives as we put Him central to all. Saying grace at the table – “grace” is the Greek word “charis” and our attention here is that it conveys not just […]
Our Focus on Thanksgiving
You’ve heard of philosophy, theology, and even the doxology. I’ve made up this term: “thankology” – “the study of thanking God.” Without it, there is no door of access into the gates of God’s presence (enter into His gates with thanksgiving…..Psalm 100). This psalm is located in the fourth book of the Psalms -they are […]
Welcome to the Table of Family
Imagine coming to the table for a meal. The whole family is waiting and the announcement begins: “There’s no food. The cupboard is bare.” Last week (date of this teaching was August 5, 2012) there was a real announcement that in the United States over half (3/4) of the counties are in drought. In Oklahoma, […]
Welcome to the Table of God’s Best
We ought to always bring our best to the Lord. It is what He brought, when He brought Himself to this table, giving His life to give us life. When we think of the word best, let’s spell it this way: bring everything superior to Him. Thank God for He is the best. In Colossians […]
Welcome to the Table of God’s Garden
The first thing Elohim did after creation of man was to make a home for Him. He made it a garden – a separate place from the rest of creation. Man was to “dress” the garden – to beautify it. Imagine that within all the scope of the luscious grounds, man was the finishing touch. […]