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Psalm chapters 22, 24-26

2009-12-27T21:18:39Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere Prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today, we study the Book of Psalms chapters 22, as well as chapters 24 through 26.

Psalm 22 A Christian cannot read this psalm without reflecting on the use of the first verse by Christ on the Cross (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34). In addition to this verse, verse 18 is quoted in the New Testament (Matthew 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke23:34; John 19:24) as well as verse 22 (Hebrews 2:12). In addition, many of the details of this psalm are reflected in Christ's cross experience (verse 7 with Matthew 27;39; verse 8 with Matthew 27:43; verse 15 with John 19:28). His cry to God, the condemnation of the crowd, His thirst, His Crucifixion, and even the gambling for His robe, are all clearly predicted. David's own experience gives way to a prophetic glimpse of his descendant Jesus Christ. The psalm naturally falls into two parts. David first describes the awful predicament in which he finds himself (verse 1-21): he feels forsaken by God in the midst of his enemies, who are compared to ravenous beasts. The details here transcend David's own experience and point clearly to Calvary: mocking, ridicule, pain, opposition--and all done to an innocent man. The second part of the psalm consists of praise to God for His faithfulness (verses 22-31) by both the worshiping community (verses 22-26) and the world as a whole (verses 27-31).

Psalm 24 This psalm may have been written on the occasion of David's retrieval of the ark and its placement at Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6). The psalm is clearly divided into two parts: a processional song emphasizing God's sovereignty and man's need for righteousness before God (verses 1-6), and an antiphonal song stressing the glory of the Lord (verses 7-10).

Psalm 25 The second of the acrostic psalms, Psalm 25, emphasizes David's need for deliverance from his enemies (verses 1-3, 16-22) and for forgiveness from his gracious God (verses 4-15).

Psalm 26 From the statements of the psalm itself we may easily deduce that David was being falsely accused. In light of this fact, his protestation of innocence are not pride, but just complaint of a man of God (verses 2-8). In addition to his self-defense, he petitions God for deliverance (verses 1, 9-12a) and promises a public acknowledgment when it is accomplished (verse 12b).

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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Psalm chapters 20 and 21

2009-12-27T15:17:49Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today we study Psalm Chapter 20 and 21.

Psalms 20 and 21 go together: the first is a psalm of intercession by the people on behalf of the king before battle; the second is a psalm of thanksgiving for the victory achieved.In Psalm 20 there is first a petition for the king (verses 1-5), then the divine assurance that victory is certain (verses 6-8); finally, the psalm closes with a prayer (verse 9).

Psalm 21 The connection with the preceding psalm is apparent by comparing verse 2 with 20:4. The psalm contains thanksgiving for the Lord's deliverance (verses 1-7), assurance of the king's future victories by his subjects (verses 8-12), and a final prayer (verse 13).

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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Psalm chapters 20 and 21

2009-12-27T15:17:48Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today we study Psalm Chapter 20 and 21.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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The Study Of The Book Of Psalm Chapter 19

2009-12-27T12:09:21Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today we will study Psalm Chapter 19. The Psalm naturally falls into three parts: God's revelation in creation (vv. 1-6), God's revelation in Law (vv.7-11), and the response of the man of faith (vv. 12-14). The point of the first six verses is that the heavenly bodies are objective proof that a powerful, creative God exists. The heavens are God's preachers in the sky who proclaim 24 hours a day the truth that God exists (vv. 1,2); furthermore, they speak a universal language (vv. 3,4). On the other hand, God's special revelation is His law.

It is described by five synonyms: law, testimony, statutes, commandments and judgments (vv. 7-9). His law is precious and desirable (v. 10). The man of faith can respond only with a prayer that he be kept from hidden sins (v.12) and willful sins (v. 13) that what he says may be acceptable to the Lord; and that even what he thinks may be pleasing to God (v. 14).

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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The study of Book of Psalms Chapter 18

2009-12-26T23:00:48Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere Prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today, we study the Book of Psalms chapter 18.

Psalm 18 This psalm is a royal song of thanksgiving that rehearses God’s deliverance of David from all his enemies. It appears to be a popular version of the song in 2 Samuel 22. The title servant of the Order places David in an elite company, namely, that of Moses, Joshua, and the Messiah, who also bear the title, The psalm includes a declaration of David’s love and trust in the Lord (vv. 1-3), a narrative of his deliverance by the Lord (vv. 4-19), an explanation of the cause for David’s deliverance (vv. 20-24), an exposition of the display of God’s attributes to those who trust in Him (vv. 25-30), a further description of David’s victory (vv. 31-45). The description of the Lord’s intervention given in verses 7-19 is called a theophany, one of many in the Old Testament, in which God visibly manifests Himself. The theophany characteristically has two parts: the Lord leaves His residence and nature reacts. It is thus a highly poetic and vivid way of describing the fact that the God of Israel intervenes in history on David’s behalf. The entire psalm is a celebration of that fact.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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Little Bo Peep Has Lost Her Sheep

2009-12-26T13:23:03Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today I am touching upon a subject " Little Bo Peep Lost Her Sheep" (believers in Christ). In the Book of Jeremiah chapter 23: verse 1 it states" Woe be unto the Pastors (shepherds) that destroy and scatter the sheep of my Pasture (Churches) Saith the Lord.

The first "Woe" reflects, great sorrow, grief, or misfortune and trouble. This passage of scripture is directed at God's appointed leaders, past and present. This scripture speaks out against the shepherds that God set up over the house of Israel. Today I am speaking concerning the shepherds that the Lord appointed over his churches. Lets look at the word "her" in the subject. Her represents the church. The bride of Christ. "The bride is adorned for her husband". Husband being Christ, bride being the church.

In most churches, there is an elevation which is called the pulpit. The pulpit is where the leader of God, in right standing with God delivers the message through the Holy Ghost. My question to today's pastors, how can you bring the sanctified truth when you are abiding in untruth? The word of God states, "come from among them, be ye separate". The word of God states "standfast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has set you free and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Some Pastors dress like their congregates in whom they are trying to convert. Earrings in their ears, dreads in their hair and living in alternate lifestyles (an abomination to God). "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep".

The love of many has waxed cold. Try making an appointment with some Pastors. First, you have to go through the secretary. Then you are diverted to some other auxiliary in the church. This is confusing when there is an immediate spiritual need. Pastors are to care and nourish the congregation in which God has appointed you over.

Some pastors are whoring within the congregation. Preaching half truths (no truths). How can you stand and preach against fornication, adultery, lying, stealing, backbiting, etc. when you are a participant in what you are preaching against. The fountain does not bring forth sweet and bitter water. Let your yeahs be yeah and your nays be nay.

Some pastors that are over the house of God are not called by God. I am not judging anyone. The Bible judges us all including myself. The word of God states, by their fruit ye shall know them. A good tree cannot produce corrupt fruit nor can a bad tree bring forth good fruit.

Some pastors have allowed filthy lucre to enter into the church. What I mean by this, if you are not a big tither or giver, you are not recognized in the church. If the church is not able to pay the salary that some pastors want, they simply leave, leaving the congregation in the hand of the enemy, the devil.

Some pastors work all week and do not have a prayer life or study the scriptures as they should (2 Timothy 2:15) and thereby produce a theological message. Not a message from the Holy Ghost of God. "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep". Denomination has set us apart on earth. The word of God states that we have all been made to drink out of the same fountain. One faith, one baptism, one Lord who is the God of us all. "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep".

When a pastor commits unrighteousness, that unrighteousness is carried throughout the entire congregation. How can you hear without the preacher and how can you preach unless you be sent. God does not send unrighteousness, Satan does that. With cruelty, many pastors has driven the congregates away to search for the truth and while doing so, the wolf comes and feast upon the flock (all manner of evil) "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep".

Yes, brothers and sisters that are pastors (God's leaders) we must change in order for our brothers and sisters to change. We can no longer be blind guides leading God's people into the ditch. I do hope that this message does not seem judgmental and it cannot be, because it is God's word totally, not mine.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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Discovered Being Ministry Incorporated Now Has A Food Bank

2009-12-25T20:58:23Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere Prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

This email is to inform you that Discovered Being Ministry Incorporated now has a food bank.

If you are in need of food, please contact Bishop or Reverend Caractor at 718-607-3277.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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Psalm chapters 15-17

2009-12-24T18:44:57Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere Prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today, we study the Book of Psalms chapters 15 through 17.

Psalm 15 This psalm raises the question of qualifications for service in the tabernacle (verse 1), then answers that question by describing the man who has personal purity (verses 2, 3a) and interpersonal integrity.

Psalm 16. The attitude of the righteous man is described in life (verses 1-8) and death(verses 9-11). In life, his attitude is one of trust (verse 1), gratefulness for God's goodness (verse 2), delight in God's people (verse 3), separation from idolatrous worship (verse 4; Exodus 23:13; Deuteronomy 12:3), satisfaction in God's gracious provisions (verses 5, 6), praise for the Lord's counsel (verse 7), and steadfastness in spiritual devotion (verse 8). In facing death, the righteous man rejoices and is hopeful (verse 9). He is confident that God will preserve him from the decay of death and that death will not result in his corruption (verse 10). Rather, he will travel down the path of life, that is, the path leading to life, which will terminate in God's joyful presence (verse 11). David's confidence in his ultimate destiny is valid for him (and for all believers) only because Christ has traveled down that path and paved the way for all who believe in Him (Acts 2:25-28).

Psalm 17 This psalm is one of three that bear the title A prayer of David (also 86 and 142). It is a most appropriate heading since the psalm is rich with words for petition: hear, attend unto, give ear, and so on. After an initial cry to God (verses 1, 2), David defends his character and motives (verses 3-5). On this basis he is able to offer his petition, which includes both a beautiful prayer for divine protection (verse 8) and a repulsive description of his would-be captors (verses 9-12). The request, Keep me as the apple of the eye (verse 8), is a petition that God protect David just as a man protects the pupil of his eye, the most sensitive part of the most sensitive member of the body. Finally, David asks that his deliverance might be granted: it will involve the destruction of his enemies (verses 13, 14) but will result in David's unhindered devotion (verse 15).

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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On The Eve Of Christmas, A Troubled Nation

2009-12-24T14:18:26Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have just finished reading a passage of scripture in the Holy Bible and I quote "When Herod the King had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him." Matthew 2: 3.

As a servant of God, I am troubled concerning the condition of mankind as it relates to receiving the gift that God gave us (Jesus Christ). We at this time of year give presents to our love ones, friends and co-workers, yet we forget to give them the greatest present of all (the love of God) which is his word.

I am troubled when discrimination is alive and well, I am troubled when the murder rate is on the rise, I am troubled when hate crimes are being ignored, I am troubled when Senior Citizens are being robbed by John Q. Citizen and our government, I am troubled when the love of many (churches) have waxed cold, I am troubled when parents refuse to take on the responsibility that God has given them concerning their children " Train up a child in the way it should and when they are old they will depart from it (teaching). I am troubled when banks would rather board up housing and not allow them to be rented or purchased (waiting for a better housing market) etc....

Yes, these are the signs of the times (great woes)

But, there is hope," Love covers a multitude of sins". Let us prepare our hearts to receive the Holy Spirit and learn to love, pray, give, to each other, the gift of God, the knowledge of his son Jesus Christ.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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Psalm chapters 9-14

2009-12-23T23:57:49Z

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my sincere Prayer that you are being Blessed even as you read this email.

Today, we study the Book of Psalms chapters 9 through 13.

Psalm 9 Psalms 9 and 10 are taken together, form the first of the acrostic psalms, though the 38 verses are a very irregular representation of the Hebrew alphabet of 22 letters. Marvelous (verse 1) is an adjective used in the Old Testament to describe the supernatural. David thus looks on God's deliverance and praises Him for it (verses 1-10). After inviting the believing community to join in his praise (verses 11-18), David prays for God's ethical rule to be established over wicked men (verses 19, 20).

Psalm 10 In contrast to the prayer at the end of the preceding psalm, David now points to the present condition in the world, where God seems to have permitted the wicked to triumph over the righteous (verses 1-11). He then appeals to the Lord to act, to set the matter right, confident that the King of the world will do so (verses 12-18).

Psalm 11 A vision of the Lord on His throne (verse 4) is all the righteous need for security in the face of the threat of the wicked (verse 2).

Psalm 12 The oppression of the righteous by the wicked is especially felt in the realm of vain and proud speech (verses 2-5), but the righteous find comfort in the pure and valued Word of God (verse 6).

Psalm 13 The distance between four occurrences of How long, punctuated with question marks (verses 1, 2), and the confident and joyful song at the end (verse 6) is covered only with prayer (verses 3, 4) and trust (verse 5).

Psalm 14 This psalm could be dedicated to the atheist. With the denial of God's existence often comes the moral decay described in verses 1-6 and which was used by Paul to prove the universal depravity of the human race (Romans 3:10-12). While the fool may deny that God is, the righteous finds in Him the object of hopeful prayer for deliverance (verse 7).

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

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