In Psalm 32, David proclaims the blessedness of the one whose sins are forgiven. And he does this in a unique way. He uses three expressions for sin and then employs three expressions of God’s pardon for sin. Here’s what I mean: David called one category of sins transgressions, which indicates “rebellion against God”; another he simply called sin, which describes “knowingly missing the mark”; and the third category he called iniquity, which speaks of a “vile perversion.” Those terms cover the entire gamut of our sinfulness—major and minor. But then after showing us three categories of sin he uses three expressions to show how God pardons our sins:

GOD RAISES DEAD DREAMS

Scripture uses death to identify man’s greatest enemy and there’s nothing man fears more. When a person expires, losing all vital signs, doctors, medicine, and science stand powerless in its presence. Only God can resurrect. But this sermon doesn’t deal with the physical cessation of life, it deals with death of a different nature. The death of God’s divinely inspired promises and visions. I’m persuaded that many Christians are in the gestation stage of a specific promise God has given them. Perhaps years ago He planted a dream and you’re still awaiting its fruition. Maybe even hope has begged you to admit that promise is dead. But the God that resurrected Christ from the dead can resurrect your promise.

WHAT NEVER HAPPENED ON THE DAY OF ATONEMENT

Let’s journey back several thousand years to Jerusalem during Passover week. This was the holiest of the seven Hebrew festivals that attracted thousands of worshipers. Some traveled hundreds of miles to attend this celebration in the religious capital of the world—Jerusalem. What a sight it must have been! For seven days the Priests appeared in their royal apparel, led the people in worship, offered sacrifices, and blew shofars (2 Chronicles 30:21). Everything was leading to the Day of Atonement when the High Priest would present the blood of a Passover lamb for the people’s sins. Not only was Jerusalem sightly its aroma was pungent.

Speak Lord, But is it Really You?

Of all experiences that exhilarate people, chief among them is when God speaks directly to the human soul. One inspired word to a thirsty, hungry traveler can refresh and sustain more than a thousand meals. It was Elijah who heard God’s instruction to “rise and eat” that received nourishment to navigate 285 miles for the following forty days

“Disclosing Prophecies; Inspiring Hope for the Endtime”

Robert D. Pace

Jesus was surrounded by Professors of Religion. They were scholars that had spent hours memorizing vast portions of the Old Testament. But on this occasion they stepped outside the boundaries of the rational and requested that Christ validate His claims by manifesting a sign from heaven. While He could have done that, He chose instead to teach a lesson from the sky. He pointed out, as amateurs of meteorology, without radar maps, these Professors of Religion could predict the weather with a remarkable degree of accuracy. He said: “You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.” What a rebuke!

But has God embedded a warning within this passage that speaks to this generation? If the First Century religionists didn’t discern the signs that identified their Messiah’s First Coming, is it possible that the last generation could fail to perceive the signs pointing to His Second Coming? The obvious answer is, “Yes!” But Christians need not be undiscerning! Christians can know where this generation stands in regard to Biblical prophecy.

If this generation has access to 50 versions of the English Bible; if they have handheld devices to search the Scriptures, online information to examine the prophecies, the availability of On-demand Bible lessons; and most importantly, the Holy Spirit’s personal insight then God definitely demands deeper discernment from today’s Christians. I am convinced the Lord expects today’s Christians to operate with an unprecedented level of insight and discernment. And there is good news! God has empowered you to Discern the Days and “understand the times”! You don’t have to pray, “Lord, give me discernment if it be Thy will.” Jesus said in Matthew 13:11,

“To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them [unbelievers] it has not been given.” This means God has anointed and empowered you to know and discern the signs of the times!

As I have travelled this nation conducting Prophecy Conferences, it has been evident that many Christians do not possess the measure of revelation they need to triumph during the Endtime. However, (and this is wonderful!) the Holy Spirit is in the process of conferring astonishing Endtime revelation to the Body of Christ! Christians are about to understand the mysteries and riddles of Endtime prophecy, unlike any other generation. Further, this revelatory insight will increase dramatically as the End of the Age draws nearer. Remember, you can discern the days!

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