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Daily Grains are simplified versions of the Bible studies on wholewheatonline.com, offering a video or a print edition that make daily Bible study quick and easy. Make Bible study part of your daily routine and get to know God. DAILY GRAINS Daily Grains are a simple way to start your day, end your day or stimulate you throughout your day. One for every day in the month to inspire you, or use them by subject as they apply to the circumstances in your life. They are a simple and easy way to connect with God’s Word on a daily basis. A print and video version of each allows you to use them in a variety of ways, wherever you find yourself. Make a few minutes for God’s Word each day…you will be glad you did. 1 Truly Believing in God Go to Grain 2 Giving Your Worries to the Lord Go to Grain 3 Coming Under God's Protection Go to Grain 4 Being Wholehearted in Your Walk Go to Grain 5 Seeking Peace & Pursuing It Go to Grain 6 Glorifying God in Your Life Go to Grain 7 Becoming a New Person Go to Grain 8 Give Your Anxieties to God Go to Grain 9 Finding Inner Strength Go to Grain 10 Dealing With Resentement Go to Grain 11 Building Your Faith in God Go to Grain 12 Renewing Your Mind in Christ Go to Grain 13 Your Relationship With God Go to Grain 14 How to Live a Happy Life Go to Grain 15 Dealing With Sin in Your Life Go to Grain 16 Learning to Live to the Spirit Go to Grain 17 Learning How to Overcome Evil Go to Grain 18 The Importance of Studying Your Bible Go to Grain 19 How to Have Your Prayers Answered Go to Grain 20 The Importance of Loving Your Neighbor Go to Grain 21 How to Be Complete in Christ Go to Grain 22 How to Endure in Your Walk Go to Grain 23 Being Tested in Your Faith Go to Grain 24 Living With a Heart of Love Go to Grain 25 Learning How to Forgive & Forget Go to Grain 26 The Condition of Your Heart Go to Grain 27 Learning How to Be Single-Minded Go to Grain 28 Seeking God & Finding Him Go to Grain 29 How to Be Successful in Life Go to Grain 30 The Quality of Your Spiritual Life Go to Grain 31 Leaning on God's Wisdom Not Man's Go to Grain

There is so much more to a name than we realize, especially when it comes to... THE NAMES OF GOD Whole Wheat brings you thirty-five of God’s names in this feature, presented in a particular order, each video giving you a unique experience that brings you into the character of God through Scripture. We recommend using headphones for this feature, as this will allow you to hear sounds you wouldn’t otherwise, making your experience richer and more in-depth. Get ready to experience God like never before. VO Creator God Most High & Awesome God Who Sees & Is Near Spirit & Renewer of Life I Am God of Peace God Who Loves & Hates God of Grace Ready to Forgive Father Who Disciplines Compassionate God Who Heals God of Knowledge & Revealer of Mysteries Prince of Peace & Living Waters Consuming Fire & Jealous God God of Comfort Who Lifts My Head My Rock & Strength My Helper & Refuge God of My Life & Provider First & Last VOICEOVER EDITION Creator VO God Most High & Awesome VO God Who Sees & Is Near VO Spirit & Renewer of Life VO I Am God of Peace VO God Who Loves & Hates VO God of Grace Ready to Forgive VO Father Who Disciplines VO Compassionate God Who Heals VO God of Knowledge & Revealer of Mysteries VO Prince of Peace & Living Waters VO Consuming Fire & Jealous God VO God of Comfort Who Lifts My Head VO My Rock & Strength VO My Helper & Refuge VO God of My Life & Provider VO First & Last VO These 'NAMES OF GOD' are only the beginning... We encourage you to learn more about the names of God by continuing on with your own Bible study. We have provided additional resources under each video, and you will find several lists of God’s names in the Appendixes of the Companion Bible by E.W. Bullinger as well. We suggest starting with Appendix 4 and Appendix 98. It will be an eye-opening experience, drawing you closer to God and giving your relationship with Him more depth and meaning than ever before. *Please note there are many configurations of God’s names and they can be pronounced in a variety of ways. We looked to the Hebrew pronunciation for this feature. We have used Yahweh in place of the more common Jehovah, because Jehovah is an incorrect translation of the name YHVH (YHWH). A sixteenth-century German translator used the vowels of Adonai, from ancient Jewish texts, because they were under the consonants of YHVH. By doing this he came up with the incorrect name of Jehovah (YaHoVaH) which then spread throughout Europe. You can also refer to the Jewish Encyclopedia, where it shows Jehovah is a mispronunciation of the Hebrew name of God, Yahweh.

GRAINS OF TRUTH What does it mean to believe in God? What is the purpose of life? Are we saved by grace as my minister has told me? What is the missing message in Christianity? Does good come automatically when I become a Christian? What is true worship of God? What is the purpose of the Bible? Why is it important to serve God? Are good works necessary for salvation? Are there any conditions for the blood of Jesus? How can I receive answered prayer? What is required for repentance? All I have to do is say the sinners prayer? What happens if I don't forgive? What should a Christian do? What does it mean to be a whole wheat?

SCRIPTURAL REFLECTIONS Psalm 36-37 Psalm 23-25 James 1-3 James 4-5 Psalms 90-91 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

PRAYERS WITH PURPOSE Prayer for Help Prayer of Faith Prayer for Forgiveness Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer of God's Servant PRAYERS WITH PURPOSE From the Bible…for today. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You… Psalm 32:6 Send a prayer request... Please pray Learn more about prayer: PRAYER

MISCONCEPTIONS VS. TRUTH "All you have to do is believe in Jesus to be saved." "There is nothing required for repentance." "You are saved by grace through faith." "If you say the sinner's prayer you are born again." "Once saved, always saved." "Jesus blood covers our sins unconditionally." "You automatically do good / righteousness" "You have to go to church" "You can't lose your salvation." "You go to heaven when you die." "Because of God's grace, works are not necessary.”

Woman of God Miniseries Encouragement from the heart of a woman. A suite of writings, by our founder's wife, reimagined in this new video miniseries: A Woman of God's First Love Watch Now A Woman of God Stays Positive Watch Now A Woman of God Finds Balance Watch Now A Woman of God Has Self-Control Watch Now A Woman of God Doesn't Worry Watch Now A Woman of God Has Hope Watch Now

PLACE OF PEACE Come to a Place of Peace whenever your soul needs refreshing... VO SERVANT GOAL DELIVERED FORGIVE WAIT RIGHTEOUSNESS VOICEOVER EDITION VO SERVANT Read More GOAL Read More DELIVERED Read More FORGIVE Read More WAIT Read More RIGHTEOUSNESS Read More RIGHTEOUSNESS VO WAIT VO FORGIVE VO DELIVERED VO GOAL VO SERVANT VO Click below for more: PEACE PEACE PEACE PEACE FOR MORE PEACEFUL VIDEOS CHECK OUT OUR FEATURE:

As you just saw in the video above, many are being deceived when it comes to meditation. This feature is to educate you, as to what God’s Word says about meditation, and what kind of meditation is truly healthy for your soul. Not only do we breakdown what it is, in our article, Two Kinds of Meditation so you can educate yourself, but, we have created these videos on some essential subjects in living for God to promote the kind of meditation God’s Word directs us to. This way you can meditate in a way that truly brings health to your mind, body and spirit the way God intended. You can watch the video and immerse yourself, by wearing headphones for a full experience, or you can simply listen to the audio. However you choose to experience these, we hope they will reach into your heart and enwrap you in God’s Word. Our founder did extensive research on the subject of meditation, to educate and warn others, and it is truly riveting: Before you begin, we highly recommend you read this new article, even if you believe you already know the differences. Two Kinds of Meditation Bible Study MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE For more videos to meditate on the word of God check out these features: Walk in God's Promises Scriptural Reflections

PODCASTS Being Chosen By God LISTEN NOW What's Different About This Message? LISTEN NOW The World is Deceived By the Word Believe LISTEN NOW The Mystery of God's Will LISTEN NOW Faith That Works LISTEN NOW Love One Another LISTEN NOW The Message of the Kingdom LISTEN NOW Saved by Grace LISTEN NOW All About Prayer LISTEN NOW Repent the Kingdom Message LISTEN NOW Be Fully Committed LISTEN NOW Seek God & Know He is Real LISTEN NOW Purify Your Heart LISTEN NOW God's Expectations LISTEN NOW Living Life to the Fullest LISTEN NOW Honor the Lord With Your Wealth LISTEN NOW Righteousness is True Repentance LISTEN NOW Seek Peace & Pursue it LISTEN NOW The Keys to the Kingdom LISTEN NOW The Simple Gospel LISTEN NOW Understanding the Will of God LISTEN NOW Trust in the Lord LISTEN NOW Living By The Will of God LISTEN NOW Keeping the Faith LISTEN NOW What Does God Desire? LISTEN NOW How to Draw Close to God LISTEN NOW Does God Use Satan? LISTEN NOW Will You Endure to the End? LISTEN NOW The Day of the Lord is Coming LISTEN NOW Counting the Cost LISTEN NOW Repent & Receive the Seal of God LISTEN NOW How Satan Uses Your Mind LISTEN NOW God Wants to Bless You LISTEN NOW Love of the Truth to be Saved LISTEN NOW The Everlasting Covenant LISTEN NOW Entering the Kingdom Within LISTEN NOW The Books Were Opened LISTEN NOW Ready for a Place of Safety? LISTEN NOW Amazing Truth of Mysteries LISTEN NOW Imitate Christ LISTEN NOW Fighting the Good Fight LISTEN NOW If possible, have your Bible handy while listening to the podcast so you can follow along and look up the Scriptures given. Otherwise, take notes and after you have listened to a podcast, go back and look up the Scriptures. Prove everything to be accurate by your own Bible Study. Highlight or mark in your Bible, each verse you look up so you can find important Scriptures quickly in the future.

YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH THE MIND THE MIND Faith in Action THE MIND Overview THE BODY THE BODY Faith in Action THE BODY Overview THE SPIRIT THE SPIRIT Faith in Action THE SPIRIT Overview

WALK IN GOD'S PROMISES Promise of Rescue Promise of Provision Promise of Guidance Promise of Renewal Promise of Answered Prayer Promise of Wisdom Promise of Healing Promise of Strength Promise of Faithfulness Promise of Eternal Life Hold firmly to the confession of your hope without wavering, for I promised you and am faithful. Hebrews 10:23 Note: Various translations of the Scriptures were used to express the Biblical promises from the perspective of the Lord.

BIBLE Q & A What is so different about what you believe than what others believe? Isn't it true that you only need to believe in Jesus to be saved? What is the missing message you claim was revealed to you by God? What does God think of religion today? What about ministers today? How about pictures of Christ? Aren't we saved by grace and not by works of righteousness? Jesus never had a home did he? Where did Cain's wife come from? Aren't all meats clean to eat according to the New Testament? Can you explain why people lived so long before the flood of Noah? Does celebrating Easter honor Jesus Christ? Didn't Peter eat unclean food? Does the Bible tell us to celebrate Christmas? Did Adam have a navel? Do you believe in religious statues? It’s very important that you take the time to look up the Scriptures given and prove everything to be accurate by your own Bible Study and research. The truth shall make you free. - John 8:32

BOOK OF REVELATION This feature offers a thorough look at the book of Revelation, taking much of the mystery out of the book, and simpifying it in a way that makes it understandable and most importantly, breaks down what you need to know for the future. There are 22 'cinematic style' narrations of each chapter, reading directly from the book of Revelation, including an explanation of most verses throughout, taken from the book Revelation Explained, researched and written by our founder. You will also find supplemental sermons, explaining live, several of the in-depth chapters of Revelation. You will gain insights from both, giving you the fullest experience and most in-depth knowledge of this incredibly exciting book of the Bible. We recommend you follow along in your Bible, for both the narrated version as well as the live sermons, being there is a lot of information to take in and additional Scripture references given throughout, that you will want to make note of. In addition, to really immerse yourself, we recommend using headphones to fully experience the cinematic style narration that brings the chapters to life. ARE YOU READY? Listen Now Introductory Sermon: Understanding Revelations Listen Now CHAPTER 1 Listen Now CHAPTER 2 Listen Now CHAPTER 3 Listen Now CHAPTER 4 Listen Now CHAPTER 5 Listen Now CHAPTER 6 Listen Now CHAPTER 7 Listen Now CHAPTER 8 Listen Now CHAPTER 9 Listen Now CHAPTER 10 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 1-10 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 11 Listen Now CHAPTER 12 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 11-12 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 13 Listen Now CHAPTER 14 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 13-14 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 15 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 15 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 16 Listen Now Introduction to Chapter 17 Listen Now CHAPTER 17 Listen Now CHAPTER 18 Listen Now CHAPTER 19 Listen Now CHAPTER 20 Listen Now Understanding Revelation 20 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 21 Listen Now Chapter 22 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES God's Message to Mankind Movie Short The Day of the Lord is Coming Sermon Will You Endure to the End Sermon The Books Were Opened Sermon Keeping the Faith Sermon Trust in the Lord Sermon God's Judgement on a Nation Bible Study Repent & Receive the Seal of God Sermon The Last Days Movie Short The Lord is Coming Video Sermon A Way of Escape - Place of Safety Scriptures What is the Truth?

Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations VO VOICEOVERS Scriptures of Courage VO Scriptures of Love VO Scriptures of Peace VO Scriptures of Hope VO Need a break in your day…how about a Scriptural get-a-way? A retreat for the mind and soul…to uplift and inspire is the goal. ...through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope... Romans 15:4

Scientific studies show that if you begin your day by focusing on a positive action word, you can recall and implement throughout the day, it can have a significant affect on your overall well-being and can even improve your health. The top hospital in the world recommends this exercise, to their patients, in order to promote good health. When we look in the Bible, we can see this recommendation comes straight from God and the way He designed us (Phil 4:8). Spiritual Boost Camp is a quick and easy way to increase your spiritual knowledge, reminding you to pursue and practice godly attributes throughout the day, being an example of godliness and letting your light shine for God's glory (Matt. 5:16). There is one for each day of the month to get your day started in a godly way. We encourage you to do more in-depth study on these words, to fully appreciate the meaning and how to apply them in your life. This will help you build even stronger spiritual muscles and give you a greater spiritual boost! But have nothing to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness [keeping yourself spiritually fit]. 1 Timothy 4:7 AMP SPIRITUAL BOOST CAMP VO Faithfulness Reverence Endurance Gentleness Diligence Virtue Humility Compassion Decisiveness Dependability Boldness Enthusiasm Flexibility Forgiveness Generosity Gratefulness Sincerity Initiative Justice Loyalty Meekness Obedience Responsibility Truthfulness Benevolence Wisdom Discernment Discretion Caution Determination Contentment VOICEOVERS Faithfulness VO Reverence VO Endurance VO Gentleness VO Diligence VO Virtue VO Humility VO Compassion VO Decisiveness VO Dependability VO Boldness VO Enthusiasm VO Flexibility VO Forgiveness VO Generosity VO Gratefulness VO Sincerity VO Initiative VO Justice VO Loyalty VO Meekness VO Obedience VO Responsibility VO Truthfulness VO Benevolence VO Wisdom VO Discernment VO Discretion VO Caution VO Determination VO Contentment VO TAKE THE SPIRITUAL BOOST CAMP CHALLENGE : Learn more godly attributes here: FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

Having difficulty with your emotions? Scripture can give you the encouragement you need to help you through and give you hope. Call out to God and from the heavens He answers in our God of Answers feature. Call out to God...and from the heavens He answers. Meant to meet you right where you are, in the midst of your emotions, and bring calm and encouragement knowing God understands what you are feeling. His Scriptures have always been the directions for life and these videos show how tenderly He cares, watching over us so carefully, with deepest affection (John 16:27 AMP; 1 Peter 5:7 AMP).* With extensive research, on what is soothing to the soul and calming to the body, we put together these videos with the sights, sounds and Scripture to support you through difficult emotions, according to the word of God. We hope these will comfort you, when you need it the very most, as you turn to God for answers and hope. Whether you are feeling these emotions or not, each video offers loving encouragement, for every day life, from your Heavenly Father. And, we saved one of the very best for last… 🎧 Best with headphones to hear sound effects. And…to be able to take in all that God is saying as you watch, we have created a Scripture reference at the end of each video, so you can look them up in your Bible when the video is complete. VO GOD OF ANSWERS VOICEOVER EDITION VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO

Spiritual Poetry for the Soul VO Soul Call Kickstart Your Day Return to Me Merciful God The World is Lost Friend of God Wonderful Counselor World's Apart Flying Free SPIRITUAL POETRY VO Soul Call VO Kickstart Your Day VO Return to Me VO Merciful God VO The World is Lost VO Friend of God VO Wonderful Counselor VO World's Apart VO Flying Free VO Ancient Hebrews wrote poetry in the form of psalms. This inspired us to bring you 'Spiritual Poetry for the Soul' with original poems, inspired by Scripture and the journey of living for God. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. - Psalm 95:2 - Poems property of © Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search How to Love Yourself God wants us to straighten out our lives because He wants the best for us. He loves us more than we could ever love ourselves. He wants us to love ourselves as much as He loves us. This is done by serving others. God created us to walk in His Ways. He said that if we would, He would teach us, bless us, answer all our prayers and fulfill all our needs and desires. He promises us protection, long life, health, joy, peace, happiness and the greatest gift of all, eternal life. We will also rule with Him when He returns and live in His kingdom with Him forever. When we just practice living by His Ways each and every day, learning to live the right way, God says He will live in us, perfect Christ’s nature in us and cause our spiritual growth. Galatians 4:19 — My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you. 1 Corinthians 3:7 — So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. Colossians 2:19 — Not holding fast to the head, from whom the entire body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from God. God’s Ways are God’s thoughts, deeds and actions. All God’s Ways are good; He is righteous in all His Ways and kind in all His deeds. When we practice kindness and charity to all, we are imitating God daily and allowing Him to form Christ’s nature in us. Psalm 145:17 — The Lord is righteous in all His Ways, and kind in all His deeds. Galatians 4:19 — My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you. When practicing righteousness and kindness truly comes from our heart, we have entered God’s rest and fulfilled the royal law: you shall love your fellow humans as you love yourselves. Love is, therefore, the fulfillment of the law. Hebrews 4:10 — For the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works [of the flesh], as God did from His [works of creation]. Romans 13:10-14 — Love does no wrong to a neighbor; love therefore is the fulfillment of the law. Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we first believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let’s rid ourselves of the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let’s behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and debauchery, not in strife and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. This is the answer to all of our problems. Simply serve others for God’s glory, thereby, showing God how much you love yourself and how much you love Him! PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search Condemnation Satan wants you to feel condemned in your life. He wants you to feel unworthy. He wants you to be overcome with feelings of guilt and despair. He wants you to give up and say, "What’s the use. I can’t do it, it’s too hard. I can’t be the kind of person I want to be. I don’t have time to do it. I can’t be someone I’m not." When we say these things, we give in to our human nature and we are held captive by Satan to do his will (2 Tim. 2:26). Satan’s will is full of excuses so we can justify our bad behavior all day long. God wants us to overcome Satan’s sick will in our human nature (Eph. 2:3). He wants us to replace it with His Will (Matt. 6:10). He wants us to do the same Will Jesus did and overcome just as Jesus did (John 4:34; 6:38; 16:33). In fact, one of the reasons Jesus Christ came to this earth was to show us how to overcome our old fleshly wills by practicing only the Father’s Will in our daily lives (1 John 3:7, 10). We overcome Satan’s will, by performing Christ’s deeds in our lives on a daily basis (Rev. 2:26). God’s Will is righteousness. When we practice righteousness for God daily, we are keeping His Will (Matt. 7:21). We are to practice righteousness to please God by committing all our ways - our thoughts, words and deeds - to Him (Matt. 5:16; 2 Cor. 10:5 1 Peter 4:11; Col. 3:17). As we live to please the Spirit, we will crush and suffocate the deeds of the flesh, putting them to death in our bodies (Rom. 8:13; 16:20). We will be worshiping God with a pure heart the way He wishes to be worshiped, and we will understand why Christ died - so we could live righteously (John 4:24; Heb. 13:16; 1 Peter 2:24). Yes, Satan wants us to keep our ways condemnable so we will keep on feeling condemned (1 John 3:21). God wants us to make our ways commendable by happily performing righteousness to please Him every day (Heb. 13:21; James 1:22, 25, 27). Let’s continually serve others from a pure heart, so we can have confidence before God every day and be ready to meet Him when He returns (Rom. 15:2-3; 1 Cor. 10:24; 1 Tim. 1:5; 1 John 3:18-22). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search Sickness, Pain and Godly Character Many people do not realize that God not only inflicted sickness on people who were sinners in the past, but He also uses sickness and pain to build righteous character in those He is calling and working with today. Consider Job, Daniel, Jonah, Elijah and others who suffered and endured in the past for our example (James 5:10-11). Paul and Timothy were sick to the point of death (2 Cor. 1:8-9). God was teaching them that they should not trust in themselves but in God, who raises the dead. Paul said God comforted them in their affliction to give them experience so they could comfort others who would be going through the same afflictions (1 Peter 4:12). Paul called it "the sufferings of Christ" and he had them in abundance (2 Cor. 1:5). The fiery ordeal that disciples of Jesus Christ go through at times can, and often does, include sickness (1 Peter 4:12). Notice, these are called the sufferings of Christ and we are to share in them (1 Peter 4:13). Did Jesus Christ suffer? You bet, He did! Jesus was a man of sorrows. He suffered. He had grief. Isaiah 53:2 and Luke 4:23 show that He was sickly and had a lot of pain. Anyone who does the Will of God will suffer, for through much suffering you must enter the kingdom (Acts 14:22). You are suffering according to the Will of God (1 Peter 4:19). There are many forms of suffering we may experience. We can suffer through pain, through sickness, through relationships with others and persecution. Anyone who lives as God lives will suffer persecution, as Christ did (2 Tim. 3:12). No matter what kind of suffering you endure, you are only going to have to suffer a little while, according to 1 Peter 5:10. Yes, our suffering has a purpose. We learn obedience to God through suffering and we will be made perfect, like Christ, when we suffer as Christ did (Heb. 5:8-9). We are perfected through suffering and we will be glorified with Christ if, indeed, we suffer with Him (Heb. 2:10; Rom. 8:17-18). We can have hope knowing God has a plan for these things and that they will be for our benefit and growth. He promises that all things work together for good to those who love Him (Rom. 8:28). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search Doing God's Will With Your Mouth You may recall seeing the three monkeys that depict hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil. It is true that what we see with our eyes and hear with our ears affects how we think, and has a direct bearing on what we say. If we train our ears and eyes not to listen to or look upon violence, we will have a better attitude mentally. Watching television shows or movies that depict violence, sexual promiscuity or perversion does have a lasting harmful effect on the human brain. God hates those who love violence (Psalm 11:5). He also hates the perverted mouth (Prov. 8:13). God hates evil. He hates people who are arrogant and full of pride, He loves righteousness (Psalm 11:7). God wants us to keep our tongues from speaking evil, lying and from using naughty talk which includes telling dirty jokes (Psalm 34:11-13). He wants us to depart from the evil way by doing good (Psalm 34:14-15; 37:27). When all our words are good, God will satisfy us with good. Just as the deeds of a man’s hands return to him, so also do the words of his mouth. God watches everything we do (Prov. 12:14; 15:3). Fools mock when they are told to stop sinning so God can bless them (Prov. 14:9). God says we are fools if our mouths are perverted (Prov. 19:1). Christ, our example, did not swear and neither should we (1 Peter 2:22; 4:11). We should not quarrel with our mouths (Prov. 20:1-3). It is by our deeds of mouth, as well as body, that we distinguish ourselves as righteous or wicked (Prov. 20:11). We are to put our lives in order, in a right and pleasing way, before God. This is how we show God we are thankful to know Him and have His protection and blessings (Psalm 18:47). Sure, it is a sacrifice, a sacrifice of righteousness and thanksgiving (Psalm 50:22-23; Heb. 13:16). Let's live our lives so we will see good days (1 Peter 3:10-13). Let us not be numbered with those who turned against righteousness (2 Peter 2:21; 1 John 1: 6). How can we, who told God we would die to sin, keep on sinning (Rom. 6:2, 23)? Let us abhor what is evil and not disqualify ourselves from eternal life (Rom. 12:9; 1 Cor. 9:27). Let us seek our neighbor’s good, and not our own first, when we talk (1 Cor. 10:24). Let all that we say be said in love because this pleases God in heaven (1 Cor. 16:14; 2 Cor 5:9). Let us not continue to be "sons of disobedience," getting drunk and using our mouths for evil, but please Him in all respects (Eph. 2:1-3; 5:18; Col. 1:10, 12). Consider the members of your body as dead to sin (Col. 3:5-17). Clean up your mouth, put on the new self and do all that you do for God (Col. 3:23-25; Mark 7:20, 23). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search Christ's Simple Message Christ's simple message was, "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand," (Matt. 4:17). God wants to build a new heart in you, but you must be willing to repent or change (Ezek. 18:31; 36:26; Zech. 7:9, 12). You must be willing to turn around and go another way (Matt. 13:15). You must live God's Way - the Way of peace. God's Way is not the way of evil, but the way of good. Wouldn't it be something if God said He was good but He never did any good? He wouldn't really be good then; nor would He be God, would He (Psalm 145:17)? Wouldn't it be something if someone claimed to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and didn't continually live a life of doing good as Jesus did? He really wouldn't be a disciple then, would He? God is good because He does good continually, just as a true disciple of Christ does (Acts 9:36). Yes, a true disciple of Jesus Christ is one who does deeds of kindness and charity continually, day by day. He is a "do-gooder" for God, rather than a "good-for-nothing" for Satan (3 John 11; 1 John 3:10). God wants you to imitate Him so He can form Jesus Christ's nature in you and, at the same time, crush Satan's nature in you and bring it under control (Eph. 5:1; 1 Cor. 11:1; Gal. 4:19; Rom. 16:20). It's an easy and pleasant process, but it does require obedience on your part (Matt. 11:30; Acts 5:32). After all, a faith with no obedience is no faith at all (James 2:20, 22, 24, 26). The world is full of people who have no light in them because they are into so much sin. They are full of darkness. God is making people who never had light into 1,000 watt light bulbs. God wants them to practice righteousness daily for Him. He wants people to glorify Him by doing good works so their lights will begin to shine for others to see (Matt. 5:16). Granted, when you start a life of overcoming evil by continually doing good works, your light may only be 25 watts, but eventually it will increase and increase as your old nature fades. God's new nature will then begin to be formed in you, with your cooperation, of course! Be careful not to do your good works for reasons of being noticed by men. Instead, do your good works so people notice God in you (Matt. 6:1; Eph. 6:6). Do all that you do in the name of Jesus Christ, as we have been commanded (Col. 3:17). God bless you as you begin to live a life that is a blessing to others-your new life in Christ! PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search Did Jesus Faith Have Good Works? Jesus said, "My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working; My food is to do the Will of Him who sent Me, and to accomplish His work" (John 5:17; 4:34). These verses say Jesus did the Will of the Father on earth as it is being done in heaven (Matt. 6:10). He was doing the Father’s works, which are all righteous (Rom. 10:3). Jesus Christ and His disciples subjected themselves to the righteousness of God. Jesus even said some who followed Him would do greater works than He did (John 14:12). A lot of people are ready to receive the message of the Way of righteousness today (John 4:35). They are hungry for it. John 4:36 says anyone who is living this Way is already receiving blessings and bearing fruit for eternal life (Matt. 5:19; 3:10; 1 John 3:7, 10, 17-20). Jesus Christ’s faith had works of righteousness (John 10:32, 37-38). He helped people in need of clothing or daily food (James 2:15-17). His faith was not dead but alive because of His good works (James 2:26). Jesus knew that a man is not justified by faith alone, nor by works based on the law of Moses, but by works of righteousness done for God’s glory (James 2:24; Rom. 3:20; Matt. 5:16). Jesus’ works were not based on self-righteousness, which is righteousness of the flesh, but on the righteousness of faith (Rom. 3:27). So also, our works are to be based on the righteousness of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. By doing these works of righteousness, our faith is perfected (James 2:22). Yes, faith without works - daily good works - is dead (James 2:26)! We glorify God by doing good deeds - deeds of charity, deeds of love, lending and giving to those in need and expecting nothing in return, entertaining strangers (which is opening our homes to those in need), visiting the sick, helping the poor, feeding the hungry and never returning evil for evil (Matt. 25:33-40). We must overcome our natures by doing all these good deeds or works for God on a daily basis (Rom. 12:21; Rev. 2:26; 1 Peter 3:13). Begin today to suffocate your old nature and its evil ways. This will allow God to put it to death and give you His nature (Rom. 16:20; Gal. 4:19). As you do, you will begin to realize why a faith without good works is dead, yes, truly dead! PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search Matters of the Heart: A Woman to Woman Article The condition of our heart really matters to our Lord. We can try to put on a false front to those around us, but we cannot fool God. He knows what we think and how we feel. When He chooses us, He has a very special plan for us. Part of His plan is to work with and change our heart. He says in Colossians 3:12-13, “Those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.” And, Colossians 3:14 says: “And beyond all these things, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” There is a picture to grasp from these verses. When Satan runs evil thoughts by us, we are to turn off those thoughts and think about helping others—not only with our hands, but with our minds and our mouths too. There is a saying so true, which is: “We are what we think, not what we think we are.” When we think about what we can do to be compassionate, we can then speak and act with compassion. When we think about what we can do to be kind, humble, gentle and patient, we will then be all of these wonderful things and fulfill the law of God. In all these things, love is the bottom line. We can successfully carry out all God’s wonderful fruits of the Spirit when we think, and act, with love (Gal. 5:22-23). Another matter of the heart is peace. Colossians 3:15 talks about peace ruling in our heart. Peace rules when we think peaceful thoughts. However, one may constantly think of how evil the world is becoming. This is true; this is a fact. But we need to think on how we can make the world a better place by showing love—saying good words and doing good works (actions) toward others for God. We can be assured that our Lord is fulfilling His prophecies, and we can think of all the positive things happening to make this all come about. One way I keep peace in my heart, is I love to listen to good, uplifting music. (Go to the MORE page to hear some of Karren's original gospel music). It makes my thoughts very pleasant. Colossians 3:16 says: “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in our hearts to God.” I’d say that about sums it up perfectly! PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search Come Out of Their Midst and Be Separate Believe it or not, we live in an uncivilized world. God has shown man that they are but beasts (Eccl. 3:18). Mankind has a heart that is desperately wicked and more deceitful than anything you can imagine. It is so evil, it is impossible to know (Jer. 17:9 King James Version). The days are only getting darker and the world revealing more wickedness as each day goes by. When humans do not obey the Lord, they are like brute beasts (Psalm 73:22). They are self-willed and indulge in the flesh with its corrupt desires, despising the authority of God, instead of living a life of doing good and doing God’s Will (Gal. 5:18-20; Rom. 1:24-32). Doing God’s Will is practicing kindness, justice and goodness towards others. Humans remain creatures of instinct doing Satan’s will in their bodies; they are like beasts meant to be destroyed (2 Tim. 2:26; 2 Peter 2:10). When you have human nature, you are by nature a brute beast (Jude 10). Becoming civilized, then, is a process of living by every word of God (Deut. 8:3; Prov. 30:5; Matt. 4:4). It was never meant for man, whom God created, to direct his own steps and live by the way he thought was best for himself (Jer. 10:23). Mankind was to walk in, live by or keep all of God’s Ways, which God has commanded us to keep for our own good (Deut. 5:33; 8:6; 10:12-13; 19:9). God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, neither are God’s Ways our ways. God’s Ways are all righteous; our ways are all wicked (Is. 55:8; Psalm 145:17). All our ways and thoughts are not good (Is. 65:2). This is why God says, in Isaiah 40:17, that all nations before Him are as nothing. They are accounted to Him as less than nothing, yet there were times when God would spare a whole city if there was just one person who was practicing charity towards others (doing justice) and seeking the truth (Jer. 5:1; Gen. 18:22-32; Dan. 4:35). When will mankind realize it is God Almighty who makes nations great and then destroys them when they forsake Him (Is. 60:12)? God has a policy and He does not change (Mal. 3:6). All nations who forget God will return to the grave (Psalm 9:17; 10:16). It is God who rules over the nations (Psalm 22:28; Job 12:23). Jesus is returning soon to set up His kingdom, which will have no end (Luke 1:33). It will be a kingdom where only righteousness dwells. People will only be keeping God’s Ways and doing God’s Will towards one another each and every day. All the nations who are left will come up from year to year at Jerusalem so they may learn God’s Ways in order to be civilized (Is. 2:3; Micah 4:2). Are you becoming civilized by keeping God’s Ways and doing God’s Will on this earth daily as it is being done by God in heaven (Matt. 6:10)? Are you practicing deeds of kindness and love to everyone you meet? Are you becoming born again by practicing righteousness towards your fellow man daily as Jesus gave us example to do (1 John 2:29)? Are you living this Way for Christ (Col. 3:17)? The Lord is coming soon! It’s time to get on His side, so we are off of His hit list (Is. 66:16). Separate yourself from the world and all of its foolishness (Rev. 18:4; 2 Cor. 6:17-18). Draw away from the world and its distractions, and instead draw near to God and His wisdom (1 John 5:19; Mark 4:19; Mark 8:36; James 4:8). Don’t allow yourself to be influenced by others in your life, who are not living God’s truth wholeheartedly (2 Thess. 2:10-12). Do not allow yourself to be influenced by television, movies, the internet, political figures and those of the world promoting themselves and their worldly causes (Luke 9:25, John 15:19; 1 John 2:15-17). When we look at the definition of faction, in Noah Webster’s 1828 dictionary, it means - A party: in political society, combined or acting in union. It also means, discord, dissension, tumult (the commotion, disturbance or agitation of a multitude usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, confusion of voices). We know who the author of confusion is, Satan himself (1 Cor. 14:33). God uses factions, whether political or other groups in our lives, to reveal who have godly character and are approved, according to Him, so that they may clearly be seen (1 Cor. 11:19; 2 Peter 1:4). These groups reveal who is like-minded, and when it comes to factions, that means like-minded in the world. A faction is listed in Galatians 5:20 as a deed of the flesh, and it tells us that those that participate in the deeds of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God (Gal. 5:19-21). God says we are to be in full agreement in what we say, so that there be no factions among us (1 Cor. 1:10 AMP). That we be perfectly united in our way of thinking and judgement, according to God and His Ways (Phil. 2:2; Titus 3:9). We cannot be united if we are divided by anything of this world. We are to do nothing from empty conceit (through factional motives or strife) but with an attitude of humility being neither arrogant or self-righteous, regarding others as more important than yourselves (Phil. 2:3 AMP). It is more important than ever to align yourself only with God and leave all worldliness behind; whether politics, or any other worldly group or individual that promotes something other than the whole truth of God’s Will for us (2 Tim. 3:1-7 AMP). The wisdom and the knowledge of this world is foolishness before God (1 Cor. 3:19). God’s word says that the knowledge of this world is demonic, which means it comes from demons (James 3:15; 2 Thess. 2:2; 1 Tim. 4:1). And be careful, as many will seem as though they promote God but secretly have another agenda (Matt.7:15; 2 Cor. 11:13-15). Isn’t that what is going to happen when the antichrist comes (Rev. 20:1-3)? The message will be so similar to God’s truth, that even the elect, if possible, will be deceived (Matt. 24:24; Mark 13:22). This is why it is so important not to get swept up in what is happening in the world (Luke 21:34-35; Col. 3:2; Heb. 12:1). This is why it is so important to build, and maintain, your stand-alone faith. If we are not studying daily and reminding ourselves continually of this truth, and God’s Ways, then Satan can use that as an open door to manipulate and confuse us (1 Cor. 14:33; John 6:33; Matt. 6:11). We must be sober and spiritually aware to what is all around us (1 Pet. 5:8). It is crucial, as the world is deteriorating and more divided than ever (Mark 3:23-26). Be on the alert, at all times, for deception. We are in the midst of spiritual warfare and must have our spiritual armor on at all times (Eph. 6:10-18). We must be united with God, and only God, knowing we come under His protection and promises (Phil. 2:2; Heb. 4:2; Psalm 91:1-3; Heb. 6:11-13). Remember always that God is in control and He is in the process of fulfilling His plan for this world (Isa. 25:1; Jer. 23:20). We do not want to get in the way of His plan. And, we certainly do not want to be stumbling blocks to anyone who is trying to enter the kingdom, because God is going to make a determination between the righteous and the wicked, the sheep and the goats, the wheat and the tares, the good fish and the bad fish, and the hearers of His word and the doers of His word (Matt. 18:7-9; Rev. 3:15-16; Matt. 23:13). He is making a determination between the ones who are civilized and those who choose not to be civilized (Mal. 3:18; Matt. 25:40-41; 13:37-38, 29-30, 48; James 1:22; John 5:29; Rom. 2:7). The faith of those who have good works is not dead, but alive (James 2:14-26)! Doing good is what makes people civilized. Stay close to God, stay in prayer and study your Bible daily to remind yourself of the truth of His Ways (James 4:8; 1 Thess. 5:17; 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Pet. 1:13; 2 Pet. 3:1). If you come out of the world and are separate, standing with the Lord, you will be His and He will be yours (2 Cor. 6:16-18). It will surely serve you well in the end (Eph. 4:1-3; 1 Tim. 1:5; Matt. 25:21). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search Belief and Faith Do you believe? Do you have faith? Do you know what these words mean in Greek and Hebrew? Do you know they have different meanings in the English language than they do in the Greek and Hebrew? Using Strong's Concordance, an indispensable resource for anyone who desires to know and understand the Bible, look up the word "believeth" as found in John 3:16 (King James Version). Notice on the far right there is a number, 4100. Because John 3:16 is from the New Testament, turn to the Greek dictionary which is found in the rear of the concordance. Turn to the number 4100 to find what the word "believe" means in Greek. Here we find that "believe" comes from the Greek word pisteuo. It refers us to 4102, pistis, for a more complete explanation. We find that the word "believe" means to be faithful, have conviction, have faith, and to have fidelity. Then it refers us to 3982, peitho, for a full understanding and explanation. When we turn there, we find that the word "believe" means obey, yield and trust (King James Version Concordance). In John 11:26, the words "lives and believes" are used in the same sentence by our Lord Jesus Christ. So now we know that the word believe means to obey, yield, trust, have faith in, have fidelity, and to live the godly life. Now we look up the word "faith" in Strong’s Concordance, and find with amazement that the far right column tells us to go right back to 4102, pistis, in the Greek dictionary. That’s the same place we just came from after looking up the word believe. What is so shocking about this? Turn to John 6:28-29. The people said to Jesus Christ, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?" They were simply asking Jesus what works they could do that would be pleasing to God. Jesus replied by saying, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." This is a parable, as Jesus always spoke to the people and answered them by way of parables (Mark 4:33-34; Matt. 13:35). Jesus was saying to them, "This is the work of God, that you obey Me, keep My words, do them, and act on them" (John 8:51; 12:47-48; Matt. 7:24). Jesus made it very clear in Luke 8:21 that anyone who considers himself to be a follower of His, will hear the word of God and do it. It is only the person who becomes an effectual doer of the word who will be blessed in whatever he does (James 1:25). Those who do not do, or do not know what to do, are not saved, but remain deluded. You must prove yourself a doer of the word (James 1:22). You must bear much fruit, which is good works, and thus prove to be Jesus Christ's disciple (Col. 1:10; John 15:8). That is what real belief and real faith are all about. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search When Will The End of the World Come? The world itself will not end but will be renewed and remade. In fact, there is also going to be a new heaven according to Revelation 21:1-2. Many people refer to 2 Peter 3:10, where many translations say it will be burned up, whereas other translations render the word discovered (see footnote in your Bible). Now consider this: Jesus Christ must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet (1 Cor. 15:25-26). The last enemy that will be abolished is death. Revelation 20:14 says, “And death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire.” The reward of the saved is co-rulership with Jesus Christ (Rev. 2:26). We will be kings and priests and reign on this earth. If the world is going to be totally destroyed, then God’s plan for redeeming lost sinners would be destroyed. The word of God states, “…world without end” (Is. 45:17, King James Version). There is only one condition in which the Lord would utterly destroy the world. Malachi 4:5-6 says if Elijah does not come before the great and terrible day of the Lord at the end of the age, the land will be cursed. Elijah’s message will restore broken families and establish the husband and father as head of the family. Children will once again respect their fathers in a godly way. Otherwise, God will smite this earth with a curse and the word curse should be translated “utter destruction.” PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search Your Only Protection is Righteousness In Isaiah 3:10 it states, “Say to the righteous that all will go well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their own actions.” In the past, if there were ten righteous people in a town, the Lord would spare the whole city (Gen. 18:32). Noah was the only one righteous in his day, and God spared his family too (Gen. 7:1). Job was the only one on the earth in his day who lived for God and walked with God by serving others, and thus, he was turning away from evil by doing so (Job 1:8; 2:3; 29:12-17). In the Prophet Jeremiah’s day, God said to him, “Roam back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem to see if you can find one person who is seeking Me by seeking the truth [My word] by being just [charitable] in all his ways towards his neighbor [others] and who is only living to do good to others, and I will pardon the whole city of Jerusalem” (Jer. 5:1). Today the Lord’s policy is; we will deliver only ourselves by our righteousness, as Noah, Job and Daniel did in Ezekiel 14:13-20. Say to the righteous that all will go well with them in those days, for they shall eat the fruit of their actions (Is. 3:10). When you personally walk with God daily, by keeping His Ways, you are very special in God’s eyes and He hears your prayers. This is because you show Him respect daily, by doing His Will by serving others (Psalm 4:3; John 9:31). The Lord will make you prosper(Psalm 1:3). God will not forsake those who seek Him, by doing good daily to please Him (Psalm 9:10; Rom. 3:10-12). Jesus only lived to do good by being a servant to others. He did this to please the Father. He only lived to do the Father’s Will, which is doing good and helping others. Jesus was imitating the Way the Father lived in heaven. He was zealous for what was good (1 Peter 3:13). He came to make disciples who would purify their lives before Him, by being zealous for what is good (Titus 2:14). Jesus, then, let His light shine before others daily by doing good works, and He glorified the Father in heaven by doing so (Matt. 5:16). He instructed all who would follow Him to do the same daily by continually living a life of practicing righteousness (Matt. 6:1). This is the Lord’s true gospel that was once delivered to the saints (Jude 3). In the Way of righteousness there is life, and in that path there is no death (Prov. 12:28). The righteous are not only protected but also blessed (Psalm 5:12; 34:17-19). God is their strength in times of trouble (Psalm 37:3-5). Righteousness, then, delivers you from death (Prov. 11:4-15). God tells you plainly in Zephaniah 2:3 to seek Him by doing good daily to please Him. Seek or learn God’s righteousness—seek or learn to live humbly before God. Why? Perhaps you will be hidden in the day of the Lord’s anger that is coming shortly (Luke 21:36 King James Version). You cannot prepare when it gets here, so now is the time to make all your ways pleasing in God’s sight and purify your life before Him daily, by being zealous for good deeds in all that you do (Col. 1:10; 3:17). Isn’t this what He would have you do? Remember always, your only protection from God’s wrath is your righteousness, so never become lukewarm or weary in doing good (Rev. 3:15; 2 Thess. 3:13; Gal. 6:9; 1 Tim. 2:10; 2 Tim. 2:12). Then you will have the seal of God on your forehead (Rev. 9:4; 7:3). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search How to Enter God's Rest "For the one who has entered Jesus Christ’s rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall through following the same example of disobedience" (Heb. 4:10-11). Let’s examine the facts stated in these verses. There is a godly rest that we are to enter. We enter it by resting from all our works. We must be diligent to enter that rest. We enter God’s rest when we cease from all our works of lawlessness (1 John 3:4). Works of lawlessness are the things we do when we live to the flesh. We must put these deeds of the flesh to death (Rom. 8:13; Gal. 5:16). How do we do this? By living to the Spirit! Jesus Christ said living to the Spirit, instead of to the flesh, is easy (Matt. 11:30). All we need to do is obey Him by imitating His behavior and the Father’s (1 Cor. 11:1; Eph. 5:1). What did Jesus do? How did He do it? He kept the works of the Father exclusively. The good works He did were done in the Father’s name and in so doing, He glorified the Father (Matt. 5:16; John 10:25). He overcame the world by overcoming His nature (John 16:33). Jesus Christ was made perfect (Heb. 5:9). We also must strive to do the works of God (Luke 13:24). We must persevere and be zealous in doing the works of the Father (Rom. 2:6-7; Luke 21:19). We are commanded not to get weary in doing good works (Gal. 6:9; 2 Thess. 3:13; 1 Cor. 15:58). In fact, Jesus said many of us would do greater works than He did because He had to go to the Father (John 14:12). You might ask, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of the Father?" That is a legitimate question and it was asked of Christ in John 6:28. The works of the Father make up the Will of God (1 John 2:17; Matt. 7:21). God’s Will consists of any acts of righteousness done for God’s glory (Col. 3:17). You could keep your appearance up for God. Love your mate for God. Teach your children about God’s Ways, showing them that they receive a reward from God for each thing they do in His name (Matt. 6:1; Eph. 6:1-2, 7-8). Respect God’s name. Do not use it in profanity a day longer, because those who do are His enemies (Psalm 139:20). The more you do for God, the more He will do for you (Mark 4:24; Mal. 3:10; Luke 6:38; 2 Cor. 9:6). When all you sow is righteousness, then everything you reap will be a blessing! You will have entered God’s kingdom, which is within your new heart (Luke 17:21). You will have forced your way into the kingdom of heaven by disciplining yourself to do God’s Will (Luke 16:16). You will have overcome your old nature by being zealous for good works – Christ’s works (1 Peter 3:13; Rev. 2:26). You will have rested from all your works because you are only doing God’s works now. You will have entered God’s rest. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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